US4473908A
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Garment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-06-08
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Granted: 1984-10-02
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Expires: 2002-06-08
Abstract
Abstract Garments covering the arms and upper torso made of a one-piece or multi-piece pattern in which the central axis of the sleeves are naturally positioned forward of the lateral plane of the body (rather than with the conventional fitted position placement in the lateral plane). The low point of the armhole is advantageously at the side front in the center of the armpit when the arm is raised. The garment is fitted to accommodate arms positioned at an angle substantially forward of the lateral plane of the body, preferably ranging between about 18° and about 45°. Contrary to conventional wisdom, the garments fit a body position which is in the center area of the natural arm movement range relative to the torso and which is naturally unsymmetric between front and back.
Inventors
- 👤 Gabriele Knecht
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:53
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D1/00; A41D1/04; A41B; A41B1/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
In an atmospherically open sleeved-type garment having a body portion with a defined lateral plane and a sleeve for each arm with a defined central axis, the improvement comprising each sleeve of said garment being made from functionally relatively flexible fabric and being oriented relative to the body portion of the garment in a fitted position with the central axis of at least the upper part of said sleeve at an angle substantially forward of said lateral plane of said garment's body portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
In an atmospherically open sleeved-type garment having a body portion with a defined lateral plane and a sleeve for each arm with a defined central axis, the improvement comprising each sleeve of said garment being made from functionally relatively flexible fabric and being oriented relative to the body portion of the garment in a fitted position with the central axis of at least the upper part of said sleeve at an angle substantially forward of said lateral plane of said garment's body portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The garment according to claim 1, wherein said angle is between about 18 and about 45 degrees.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The garment according to claim 1, wherein the low point of the armhole of each respective sleeve is forward of the shoulder high point of said arm hole.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The garment according to claim 2, wherein the low point of the armhole of each respective sleeve is forward of the shoulder high point of said arm hole.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The garment according to claim 3, wherein said high point of each armhole of each respective sleeve is approximately in said lateral plane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
The garment according to claim 1, wherein each sleeve is fitted with a substantial angle at the elbow in the direction of articulation of such respective elbow.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
45 words
The garment according to any of claims 1 to 5, wherein at least one entire sleeve and part of the adjacent body part of said garment, said portion constituting at least about 25% of said body portion, are made from a single piece of fabric.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
The garment according to claim 7, wherein the entire garment is made from a single piece of fabric.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-10-02 | 1988-04-02 | 1988-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-10-02 | 1992-04-02 | 1992-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-10-02 | 1996-04-02 | 1996-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |