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Cycling pants
Assignee: BlackRock Capital Investment Corp
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Filing: 1989-12-04
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Granted: 1990-10-09
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Expires: 2009-12-04
Abstract
Abstract The chamois of cycling pants is a single piece of fabric material free of seams and heat-formed to impart a generally form-fitting shape.
Inventors
- 👤 Graham Black
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:32
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D1/00; A41D1/06; A41D1/08; A41D1/084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
Cycling pants having a liner of a strong, soft, supple, non-extensible fabric material formed primarily of thermoplastic fiber elements and stitched along its perimeter to the pants, the liner consisting of a front portion located in generally the lower abdominal region, a rear portion located in generally the buttocks region and a perineal portion in the perineal region, characterized in that the liner is a single piece of material free of seams and heat-formed to impart a generally form-fitting shape in which the front portion curves sharply upwardly relative to the perineal portion, the rear portion and perineal portion are moderately concavely curved upwardly, and both lateral margins curve donwardly, diverge anteriorly and posteriorly and diminish progressively in curvature in the front and rear portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
Cycling pants having a liner of a strong, soft, supple, non-extensible fabric material formed primarily of thermoplastic fiber elements and stitched along its perimeter to the pants, the liner consisting of a front portion located in generally the lower abdominal region, a rear portion located in generally the buttocks region and a perineal portion in the perineal region, characterized in that the liner is a single piece of material free of seams and heat-formed to impart a generally form-fitting shape in which the front portion curves sharply upwardly relative to the perineal portion, the rear portion and perineal portion are moderately concavely curved upwardly, and both lateral margins curve donwardly, diverge anteriorly and posteriorly and diminish progressively in curvature in the front and rear portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
Cycling pants according to claim 1 and further characterized in that the piece of material is a laminate of a soft, smooth inner web imparting chaffing abrasion resistance and a compressible outer web imparting cushioning.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
Cycling pants according to claim 2 and further characterized in that the inner web is a synthetic leather.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
Cycling pants according to claim 2 and further characterized in that the outer web is a synthetic fleece.
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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) | 1993-10-08 | 1994-04-09 | 1994-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-10-08 | 1998-04-09 | 1998-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-10-08 | 2002-04-09 | 2002-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |