US4894867A
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Sports trunk
Assignee: Soft Short Inc
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Filing: 1989-01-23
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Granted: 1990-01-23
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Expires: 2009-01-23
Abstract
Abstract A bifurcated trunk with thigh length leg portions, each terminating in a lower extremity, has closure structure to tighten the lower extremity. The closure structure can include a slit extending upwardly from the lower extremity and defining first and second sides of the leg portions on respective sides of the slit. Structure is provided for fastening one of the sides of each leg portion to the other. The fastening structure is preferably cooperating hook and pile surfaces, one on each side of the leg portions. The closure structure of the invention is also useful on other types of garments. Padding is provided in the rump area to protect the buttocks against scrapping and bruising. The padding preferably extends a distance into the leg portions where it is influenced by the closure structure so as to retain the flexible padding in a protective position protecting the buttocks and thighs of the wearer even during strenuous sports activity, particularly sliding into bases.
Inventors
- 👤 Darryl J. Ceravolo
- 👤 Joseph J. Ceravolo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:29
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D1/00; A41D1/06; A41D1/08; A41D1/089; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/055; A41D13/0581; A41D13/0587; A41D13/0593; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/908; Y10S2/911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A bifurcated, thigh length trunk, having front and rear, left-hand and right-hand quarter portions, with open-ended leg portions, comprising: flexible padding substantially covering at least said rear left-hand and rear right-hand quarter portions and extending into said leg portions; and, closure means for adjusting the circumferential fit of the open-ended leg portions, whereby the wearer will be protected against abrasion and bruising by said flexible padding, whereby said closure means can be utilized during strenuous activity to secure said open-ended leg portions against the thighs of a wearer, and whereby said padding extends a sufficient distance into said leg portion to be influenced by said closure means so as to retain said flexible padding in a protective position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A bifurcated, thigh length trunk, having front and rear, left-hand and right-hand quarter portions, with open-ended leg portions, comprising: flexible padding substantially covering at least said rear left-hand and rear right-hand quarter portions and extending into said leg portions; and, closure means for adjusting the circumferential fit of the open-ended leg portions, whereby the wearer will be protected against abrasion and bruising by said flexible padding, whereby said closure means can be utilized during strenuous activity to secure said open-ended leg portions against the thighs of a wearer, and whereby said padding extends a sufficient distance into said leg portion to be influenced by said closure means so as to retain said flexible padding in a protective position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
The bifurcated trunks of claim 1, wherein the closure means comprises cooperating strips of hook and pile material provided at spaced-apart circumferential positions on said open-ended leg portions, whereby said cooperating strips of hook and pile material can be secured to one another to adjust the circumferential fit of said open-ended leg portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
The bifurcated trunks of claim 2, further comprising a strap fixed to each of said open-ended leg portions at least one of said strips of hook and pile material being provided on said straps.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
The bifurcated trunks of claim 3, further comprising at least one slit in each open-ended leg portion, the slit extending upwardly from the lower extremity of the open-ended leg portion and defining first and second sides of the leg portion on either side of the slit, said strap being connected to one of said sides of said slit and being adapted for connection across said slit to said cooperating strip of hook and pile material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
The bifurcated trunks of claim 1, wherein the closure means comprises at least one slit in each open-ended leg portion, the slits extending upwardly from the lower extremity of the open-ended leg portions and defining first and second sides of the leg portions on either side of the slit, and means for fastening one of the sides of each leg portion to the other side across the slits.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
82 words
The bifurcated trunks of claim 5, wherein the means for fastening one side of the slit to the other comprises cooperating strips of hook and pile material, one of said strips being provided on one side of said slit and the other strip being provided on the other side of said slit, whereby said strips can be joined at a plurality of locations to join the sides of the leg portions and adjust the size of the open ends of the legs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
The bifurcated trunks of claim 6, further comprising straps fixed to one of said sides of said slits, one of said cooperating strips of hook and pile material being provided on said strap and adapted to engage said cooperating strip on said other side of said slit.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The bifurcated trunks of claim 7, wherein an end of said strap is attached to portion of said open-ended leg portion substantially opposite said slit, whereby said strap will pull substantially across the leg.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
16 words
The bifurcated trunks of claim 7, wherein at least a portion of said strap is elastic.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The bifurcated trunks of claim 9, further comprising a channel of material substantially at said open-ended leg portion, said strap extending through said channel.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
16 words
The bifurcated trunks of claim 1, wherein said padding is less than 1/2 inch in thickness.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
69 words
The bifurcated trunks of claim 1, wherein said closure means comprises at least one strap fixed to said open-ended leg portions, said strap having first fastening means, and further comprising second fastening means fixed to said open-ended leg portions, said first fastening means on said strap being adapted to engage said second fastening means on said open-ended leg portions to adjust the circumferential fit of said open-ended leg portions.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-01-22 | 1997-07-24 | 1998-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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