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Fabric for recreational clothing
Assignee: MILLER HARNESS COMPANY LLC
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Filing: 1988-11-15
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Granted: 1991-09-24
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Expires: 2008-11-15
Abstract
Abstract A knit fabric is made of a combination of a corespun yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament yarn covered by a cotton fiber and a cotton yarn. These yarns are knit together in such a manner that one side of the knit fabric exposes only one of the yarns while the other side of the knit fabric exposes the knit combination of both yarns. The knit fabric is easily and comfortably manipulated while posessessing improved mechanical properties such as strength, durability, and stretch and recovery.
Inventors
- 👤 Isidore Strauss
- 👤 Sam A. Rankin, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:27
CPC Classifications
D; D04; D04B; D04B1/00; D04B1/14; D04B1/18; D02; D02G; D02G3/00; D02G3/22; D02G3/32; D02G3/328; D04B1/10; D04B1/102; D10; D10B; D10B2201/00; D10B2201/01; D10B2201/02; D10B2403/00; D10B2403/01; D10B2403/011; D10B2403/0114
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 56
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A knit fabric for recreational clothing, said knit fabric comprising, a. a corespun yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament yarn and a cotton fiber outer covering said core; and b. a cotton yarn knit with said corespun yarn by the Swiss Pique stitch so that only said cotton yarn is exposed on a first side of said fabric and a combination of said corespun yarn and said cotton yarn is exposed on a second side of said fabric, such that said fabric is substantially made up of cotton yet provides a high degree of recovery and strength for various recreational activities while being comfortable next to the skin of an individual.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A knit fabric for recreational clothing, said knit fabric comprising, a. a corespun yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament yarn and a cotton fiber outer covering said core; and b. a cotton yarn knit with said corespun yarn by the Swiss Pique stitch so that only said cotton yarn is exposed on a first side of said fabric and a combination of said corespun yarn and said cotton yarn is exposed on a second side of said fabric, such that said fabric is substantially made up of cotton yet provides a high degree of recovery and strength for various recreational activities while being comfortable next to the skin of an individual.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The knit fabric claimed in claim 1, wherein said corespun yarn is made up of about 10% of said resilient continuous filament yarn and about 90% cotton fiber outer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The knit fabric claimed in claim 1, wherein said corespun yarn comprises about 30% of said knit fabric and said cotton yarn comprises about 70% of said knit fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The knit fabric claimed in claim 1, wherein said knit fabric comprises a total cotton content of about 97% and about 3% of said resilient continuous filament yarn.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The knit fabric claimed in claim 1, wherein said resilient continuous filament yarn is a spandex yarn.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The knit fabric claimed in claim 5, wherein said spandex yarn is approximately 70 denier.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
15 words
The knit fabric claimed in claim 1, wherein said resilient continuous filament yarn is Lycra.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The knit fabric claimed in claim 1, wherein said resilient continuous filament yarn is a natural latex.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
114 words
A knit fabric for recreational clothing, said knit fabric comprising, a. a corespun yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament yarn and a cotton fiber outer covering said core; and b. a cotton yarn knit with said corespun yarn by the French Pique stitch so that only said cotton yarn is exposed on a first side of said fabric and a combination of said corespun yarn and said cotton yarn is exposed on a second side of said fabric, such that said fabric is substantially made up of cotton yet provides a high degree of recovery and strength for various recreational activities while being comfortable next to the skin of an individual.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
114 words
A knit fabric for recreational clothing, said knit fabric comprising, a. a corespun yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament yarn and a cotton fiber outer covering said core; and b. a cotton yarn knit with said corespun yarn by the French Pique stitch so that only said cotton yarn is exposed on a first side of said fabric and a combination of said corespun yarn and said cotton yarn is exposed on a second side of said fabric, such that said fabric is substantially made up of cotton yet provides a high degree of recovery and strength for various recreational activities while being comfortable next to the skin of an individual.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The knit fabric claimed in claim 9, wherein said corespun yarn is made up of about 10% of said resilient continuous filament yarn and about 90% cotton fiber outer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The knit fabric claimed in claim 9, wherein said corespun yarn comprises about 30% of said knit fabric and said cotton yarn comprises about 70% of said knit fabric.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The knit fabric claimed in claim 9, wherein said knit fabric comprises a total cotton content of about 97% and about 3% of said resilient continuous filament yarn.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The knit fabric claimed in claim 9, wherein said resilient continuous filament yarn is a spandex yarn.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
15 words
The knit fabric claimed in claim 13, wherein said spandex yarn is approximately 70 denier.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
The knit fabric claimed in claim 9, wherein said resilient continuous filament yarn is Lycra.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
17 words
The knit fabric claimed in claim 9, wherein said resilient continuous filament yarn is a natural latex.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
119 words
A pair of riding pants, said riding pants being made of a knit fabric comprising: a. a corespun yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament yarn and a cotton fiber outer covering said core; and b. a cotton yarn knit with said corespun yarn by the Swiss Pique stitch so that only said cotton yarn is exposed on a first side of said fabric and a combination of said corespun yarn and said cotton yarn is exposed on a second side of said fabric, such that said fabric is substantially made up of cotton yet provides a high degree of recovery and strength for various recreational activities while being comfortable next to the skin of an individual.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
119 words
A pair of riding pants, said riding pants being made of a knit fabric comprising: a. a corespun yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament yarn and a cotton fiber outer covering said core; and b. a cotton yarn knit with said corespun yarn by the Swiss Pique stitch so that only said cotton yarn is exposed on a first side of said fabric and a combination of said corespun yarn and said cotton yarn is exposed on a second side of said fabric, such that said fabric is substantially made up of cotton yet provides a high degree of recovery and strength for various recreational activities while being comfortable next to the skin of an individual.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
34 words
The riding pants claimed in claim 17, wherein said corespun yarn of said knit fabric is made up of about 10% of said resilient continuous filament yarn and about 90% of cotton fiber outer.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
29 words
The riding pants claimed in claim 17, wherein said corespun yarn comprises about 30% of said knit fabric and said cotton yarn comprises about 70% of said knit fabric.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
27 words
The riding pants in claim 17, wherein said knit fabric comprises a total cotton content of about 97% and about 3% of said resilient continuous filament yarn.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
119 words
A pair of riding pants, said riding pants being made of a knit fabric comprising: a. a corespun yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament yarn and a cotton fiber outer covering said core; and b. a cotton yarn knit with said corespun yarn by the French Pique stitch so that only said cotton yarn is exposed on a first side of said fabric and a combination of said corespun yarn and said cotton yarn is exposed on a second side of said fabric, such that said fabric is substantially made up of cotton yet provides a high degree of recovery and strength for various recreational activities while being comfortable next to the skin of an individual.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
119 words
A pair of riding pants, said riding pants being made of a knit fabric comprising: a. a corespun yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament yarn and a cotton fiber outer covering said core; and b. a cotton yarn knit with said corespun yarn by the French Pique stitch so that only said cotton yarn is exposed on a first side of said fabric and a combination of said corespun yarn and said cotton yarn is exposed on a second side of said fabric, such that said fabric is substantially made up of cotton yet provides a high degree of recovery and strength for various recreational activities while being comfortable next to the skin of an individual.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
34 words
The riding pants claimed in claim 21, wherein said corespun yarn of said knit fabric is made up of about 10% of said resilient continuous filament yarn and about 90% of cotton fiber outer.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
29 words
The riding pants claimed in claim 21, wherein said corespun yarn comprises about 30% of said knit fabric and said cotton yarn comprises about 70% of said knit fabric.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
27 words
The riding pants in claim 21, wherein said knit fabric comprises a total cotton content of about 97% and about 3% of said resilient continuous filament yarn.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
121 words
A knit fabric for recreational clothing, said knit fabric comprising: a. a first yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament material covered by a non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable fiber outer; and b. a second yarn, said second yarn being non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable and being knit with said first yarn by the Swiss Pique stitch so that only said second yarn is exposed on one side of said knit fabric and a combination of said second yarn and said first yarn is exposed on the other side of said knit fabric, such that said knit fabric is substantially made up of non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable materials, yet provides a high degree of recovery and strength for various recreational activity.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
121 words
A knit fabric for recreational clothing, said knit fabric comprising: a. a first yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament material covered by a non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable fiber outer; and b. a second yarn, said second yarn being non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable and being knit with said first yarn by the Swiss Pique stitch so that only said second yarn is exposed on one side of said knit fabric and a combination of said second yarn and said first yarn is exposed on the other side of said knit fabric, such that said knit fabric is substantially made up of non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable materials, yet provides a high degree of recovery and strength for various recreational activity.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
116 words
A knit fabric for recreational clothing comprising: a. a corespun yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament yarn and a cotton fiber outer covering said core; and b. a cotton yarn knit with said corespun yarn by the Swiss Pique stitch so that only one of said cotton yarn or said corespun yarn is exposed on a first side of said fabric and a combination of said corespun yarn and said cotton yarn is exposed on a second side of said fabric, such that said fabric is substantially made up of cotton yet provides a high degree of recovery strength for various recreational activities while being comfortable next to the skin of an individual.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
116 words
A knit fabric for recreational clothing comprising: a. a corespun yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament yarn and a cotton fiber outer covering said core; and b. a cotton yarn knit with said corespun yarn by the Swiss Pique stitch so that only one of said cotton yarn or said corespun yarn is exposed on a first side of said fabric and a combination of said corespun yarn and said cotton yarn is exposed on a second side of said fabric, such that said fabric is substantially made up of cotton yet provides a high degree of recovery strength for various recreational activities while being comfortable next to the skin of an individual.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
20 words
The fabric claimed in claim 26, wherein said knit fabric consists only of said corespun yarn and said cotton yarn.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
151 words
A knit fabric for recreational clothing, said knit fabric comprising: a. a first yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament material covered by a non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable fiber outer; and b. a second yarn, said second yarn being non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable and being knit with said first yarn by the French Pique stitch to form a double knit structure wherein only one of said first yarn or said second yarn is exposed on one side of said knit fabric and a combination of said first yarn and said second yarn is exposed on the other side of said knit fabric, such that said double knit structure is substantially made up of a non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable material, yet said double knit structure alone provides, solely by virtue of the structure and arrangement of said first yarn and said second yarn, a high degree of recovery and strength.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
151 words
A knit fabric for recreational clothing, said knit fabric comprising: a. a first yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament material covered by a non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable fiber outer; and b. a second yarn, said second yarn being non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable and being knit with said first yarn by the French Pique stitch to form a double knit structure wherein only one of said first yarn or said second yarn is exposed on one side of said knit fabric and a combination of said first yarn and said second yarn is exposed on the other side of said knit fabric, such that said double knit structure is substantially made up of a non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable material, yet said double knit structure alone provides, solely by virtue of the structure and arrangement of said first yarn and said second yarn, a high degree of recovery and strength.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
29 words
The knit fabric claimed in claim 28, wherein said second yarn is made up of the same non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable material which covers said resilient continuous filament material.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
17 words
The knit fabric claimed in claim 29, wherein said non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable fiber outer is cotton.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
20 words
The knit fabric in claim 30, wherein said knit fabric consists only of said first yarn and said second yarn.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
116 words
A knit fabric for recreational clothing comprising: a. a corespun yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament yarn and a cotton fiber outer covering said core; and b. a cotton yarn knit with said corespun yarn by the French Pique stitch so that only one of said cotton yarn or said corespun yarn is exposed on a first side of said fabric and a combination of said corespun yarn and said cotton yarn is exposed on a second side of said fabric, such that said fabric is substantially made up of cotton yet provides a high degree of recovery strength for various recreational activities while being comfortable next to the skin of an individual.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
116 words
A knit fabric for recreational clothing comprising: a. a corespun yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament yarn and a cotton fiber outer covering said core; and b. a cotton yarn knit with said corespun yarn by the French Pique stitch so that only one of said cotton yarn or said corespun yarn is exposed on a first side of said fabric and a combination of said corespun yarn and said cotton yarn is exposed on a second side of said fabric, such that said fabric is substantially made up of cotton yet provides a high degree of recovery strength for various recreational activities while being comfortable next to the skin of an individual.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
130 words
A pair of riding pants for a jockey of a race horse, said riding pants being made of a fabric comprising: a. a corespun yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament yarn and a cotton fiber outer covering said core; and b. a cotton yarn knit with said corespun yarn by the Swiss Pique stitch so that only one of said cotton yarn or said corespun yarn is exposed on a first side of said fabric and a combination of said corespun yarn and said cotton yarn is exposed on a second side of said fabric, such that said fabric is substantially made up of cotton yet provides a high degree of recovery strength for various recreational activities while being comfortable next to the skin of an individual.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
130 words
A pair of riding pants for a jockey of a race horse, said riding pants being made of a fabric comprising: a. a corespun yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament yarn and a cotton fiber outer covering said core; and b. a cotton yarn knit with said corespun yarn by the Swiss Pique stitch so that only one of said cotton yarn or said corespun yarn is exposed on a first side of said fabric and a combination of said corespun yarn and said cotton yarn is exposed on a second side of said fabric, such that said fabric is substantially made up of cotton yet provides a high degree of recovery strength for various recreational activities while being comfortable next to the skin of an individual.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
21 words
The riding pants claimed in claim 33, wherein said knit fabric consists only of said corespun yarn and said cotton yarn.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
130 words
A pair of riding pants for a jockey of a race horse, said riding pants being made of a fabric comprising: a. a corespun yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament yarn and a cotton fiber outer covering said core; and b. a cotton yarn knit with said corespun yarn by the French Pique stitch so that only one of said cotton yarn or said corespun yarn is exposed on a first side of said fabric and a combination of said corespun yarn and said cotton yarn is exposed on a second side of said fabric, such that said fabric is substantially made up of cotton yet provides a high degree of recovery strength for various recreational activities while being comfortable next to the skin of an individual.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
130 words
A pair of riding pants for a jockey of a race horse, said riding pants being made of a fabric comprising: a. a corespun yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament yarn and a cotton fiber outer covering said core; and b. a cotton yarn knit with said corespun yarn by the French Pique stitch so that only one of said cotton yarn or said corespun yarn is exposed on a first side of said fabric and a combination of said corespun yarn and said cotton yarn is exposed on a second side of said fabric, such that said fabric is substantially made up of cotton yet provides a high degree of recovery strength for various recreational activities while being comfortable next to the skin of an individual.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
151 words
A knit fabric for recreational clothing, said knit fabric comprising: a. a first yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament material covered by a non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable fiber outer; and b. a second yarn, said second yarn being non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable and being knit with said first yarn by the Swiss Pique stitch to form a double knit structure wherein only one of said first yarn or said second yarn is exposed on one side of said knit fabric and a combination of said first yarn and said second yarn is exposed on the other side of said knit fabric, such that said double knit structure is substantially made up of a non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable material, yet said double knit structure alone provides, solely by virtue of the structure and arrangement of said first yarn and said second yarn, a high degree of recovery and strength.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
151 words
A knit fabric for recreational clothing, said knit fabric comprising: a. a first yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament material covered by a non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable fiber outer; and b. a second yarn, said second yarn being non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable and being knit with said first yarn by the Swiss Pique stitch to form a double knit structure wherein only one of said first yarn or said second yarn is exposed on one side of said knit fabric and a combination of said first yarn and said second yarn is exposed on the other side of said knit fabric, such that said double knit structure is substantially made up of a non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable material, yet said double knit structure alone provides, solely by virtue of the structure and arrangement of said first yarn and said second yarn, a high degree of recovery and strength.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
21 words
The knit fabric claimed in claim 36, wherein said knit fabric consists only of said first yarn and said second yarn.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
156 words
A pair of riding pants, said riding pants being made of a knit fabric comprising: a. a first yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament material covered by a non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable fiber outer; and b. a second yarn, said second yarn being non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable and being knit with said first yarn by the Swiss Pique stitch to form a double knit structure wherein only one of said first yarn or said second yarn is exposed on one side of said knit fabric and a combination of said first yarn and said second yarn is exposed on the other side of said knit fabric, such that said double knit structure is substantially made up of a non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable material, yet said double knit structure alone provides, solely by virture of the structure and arrangement of said first yarn and said second yarn, a high degree of recovery and strength.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
156 words
A pair of riding pants, said riding pants being made of a knit fabric comprising: a. a first yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament material covered by a non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable fiber outer; and b. a second yarn, said second yarn being non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable and being knit with said first yarn by the Swiss Pique stitch to form a double knit structure wherein only one of said first yarn or said second yarn is exposed on one side of said knit fabric and a combination of said first yarn and said second yarn is exposed on the other side of said knit fabric, such that said double knit structure is substantially made up of a non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable material, yet said double knit structure alone provides, solely by virture of the structure and arrangement of said first yarn and said second yarn, a high degree of recovery and strength.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
33 words
The riding pants claimed in claim 38, wherein said second yarn of said knit fabric is made up of the same non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable material which covers said resilient continuous filament material.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
16 words
The riding pants in claim 39, wherein said non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable fiber outer is cotton.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
20 words
The riding pants in claim 40, wherein said knit fabric consists only of said first yarn and said second yarn.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
156 words
A pair of riding pants, said riding pants being made of a knit fabric comprising: a. a first yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament material covered by a non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable fiber outer; and b. a second yarn, said second yarn being non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable and being knit with said first yarn by the French Pique stitch to form a double knit structure wherein only one of said first yarn or said second yarn is exposed on one side of said knit fabric and a combination of said first yarn and said second yarn is exposed on the other side of said knit fabric, such that said double knit structure is substantially made up of a non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable material, yet said double knit structure alone provides, solely by virture of the structure and arrangement of said first yarn and said second yarn, a high degree of recovery and strength.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
156 words
A pair of riding pants, said riding pants being made of a knit fabric comprising: a. a first yarn having a core of a resilient continuous filament material covered by a non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable fiber outer; and b. a second yarn, said second yarn being non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable and being knit with said first yarn by the French Pique stitch to form a double knit structure wherein only one of said first yarn or said second yarn is exposed on one side of said knit fabric and a combination of said first yarn and said second yarn is exposed on the other side of said knit fabric, such that said double knit structure is substantially made up of a non-elastic, absorbent and dyeable material, yet said double knit structure alone provides, solely by virture of the structure and arrangement of said first yarn and said second yarn, a high degree of recovery and strength.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
21 words
The riding pants claimed in claim 42, wherein said knit fabric consists only of said first yarn and said second yarn.
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