US4853976A
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Insulative swimming suits for children
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-02-26
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Granted: 1989-08-08
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Expires: 2008-02-26
Abstract
Abstract A swimming suit for infants and children which helps keep the child warm by reducing body heat loss to the water. The suit has a body portion extending from the shoulders to the tops of the legs and the body portion is fabricated from double-layered material. Right and left arms and right and left legs are attached to the body portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Gail Mertz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:03
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D11/00; A41D7/00; A41D2400/00; A41D2400/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A swimming suit for infants and children which reduces body heat loss to the water, said suit comprising: a body portion extending from the shoulders to the tops of the legs, said body portion being fabricated from double-layered material, said body portion including a front and a back; right and left arm portions attached to said body portion and extending about to the wrist area; and right and left leg portions attached to the body portion and extending to at least beyond the knee area.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A swimming suit for infants and children which reduces body heat loss to the water, said suit comprising: a body portion extending from the shoulders to the tops of the legs, said body portion being fabricated from double-layered material, said body portion including a front and a back; right and left arm portions attached to said body portion and extending about to the wrist area; and right and left leg portions attached to the body portion and extending to at least beyond the knee area.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The swimming suit for infants and children of claim 1 wherein said suit is fabricated substantially from synthetic fabric exhibiting the quality of two-way stretch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The swimming suit for infants and children of claim 1 wherein the leg portions extend over the feet.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The swimming suit for infants and children of claim 1 wherein the arm portions are fabricated from single-layered material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The swimming suit for infants and children of claim 1 wherein the leg portions are fabricated from single-layered material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The swimming suit for infants and children of claim 1 wherein the body portion has a V-shaped opening at the top of the back thereof.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
123 words
A swimming suit for infants and children which reduces body heat loss to the water, said suit comprising: a body portion extending from the shoulders to the tops of the legs, said body portion being fabricated from double-layered material, said body portion including a front and a back, and the back thereof including a V-shaped opening to facilitate the putting on of the suit; right and left arm portions attached to said body portion and extending about to the wrist area, said right and left arm portions being fabricated of single-layered material; and right and left leg portions attached to the body portion and extending to at least beyond the' knee area, said right and left leg portions being fabricated from single-layered material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
123 words
A swimming suit for infants and children which reduces body heat loss to the water, said suit comprising: a body portion extending from the shoulders to the tops of the legs, said body portion being fabricated from double-layered material, said body portion including a front and a back, and the back thereof including a V-shaped opening to facilitate the putting on of the suit; right and left arm portions attached to said body portion and extending about to the wrist area, said right and left arm portions being fabricated of single-layered material; and right and left leg portions attached to the body portion and extending to at least beyond the' knee area, said right and left leg portions being fabricated from single-layered material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The swimming suit for infants and children of claim 7 wherein said suit is fabricated from synthetic fabric exhibiting the quality of two-way stretch.
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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) | 1992-08-07 | 1993-02-06 | 1993-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-08-07 | 1997-02-06 | 1997-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-08-07 | 2001-02-06 | 2001-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |