US5161257A
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Football gridle
Assignee: Stromgren Athletics Inc
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Filing: 1992-03-13
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Granted: 1992-11-10
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Expires: 2012-03-13
Abstract
Abstract A compression sport pant is disclosed having pad pockets which are constructed in a manner to prevent early failure of the fabric of the garment to which the pockets are attached. The upper corners of the hip and tailbone pockets are anchored to the waistband, and the ends of the pocket seams are spaced sufficiently below the waistband to provide a region of the garment below the waistband that is free to stretch without exceeding its elastic limit in response to the pull on the waistband which will occur when a wearer puts on the pant.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen C. Arensdorf
- 👤 Lawrence T. Stromgren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:17
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/055; A41D13/0556; A41D13/0575; A41D1/00; A41D1/06; A41D1/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A compression sport pant comprising: a garment of resilient fabric shaped to compliment the pelvic region and legs of a wearer and presenting an upper edge, a waistband joined to said upper edge of the garment, a pocket panel of resilient fabric, first attachment means anchoring said panel to said waistband, second attachment means below said waistband providing a line of attachment of said panel to said garment having an end spaced a predetermined distance from said waistband to define a region of the garment between the waistband and said end which is free to stretch in response to a pull on the waistband, and said line of attachment extending along an edge portion of the panel to provide a pocket on the garment, whereby the pocket is anchored to the waistband and the garment is allowed to stretch in said region to minimize stress on the fabric and extend the useful life of the pant.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A compression sport pant comprising: a garment of resilient fabric shaped to compliment the pelvic region and legs of a wearer and presenting an upper edge, a waistband joined to said upper edge of the garment, a pocket panel of resilient fabric, first attachment means anchoring said panel to said waistband, second attachment means below said waistband providing a line of attachment of said panel to said garment having an end spaced a predetermined distance from said waistband to define a region of the garment between the waistband and said end which is free to stretch in response to a pull on the waistband, and said line of attachment extending along an edge portion of the panel to provide a pocket on the garment, whereby the pocket is anchored to the waistband and the garment is allowed to stretch in said region to minimize stress on the fabric and extend the useful life of the pant.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The sport pant as claimed in claim 1, wherein said waistband is of heavier material than said fabric to provide a support to which said pocket is anchored.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The sport pant as claimed in claim 1, wherein said waistband is substantially inelastic transversely thereof to provide a support to which said pocket is anchored.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The sport pant as claimed in claim 1, wherein said fabric of the garment and pocket panel is characterized by the property of four-way stretchability.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The sport pant as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second attachment means comprises zigzag stitching defining said line of attachment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The sport pant as claimed in claim 5, wherein said stitching is provided with a back tack at said end of the line of attachment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The sport pant as claimed in claim 1, wherein said predetermined distance is at least approximately one inch.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
164 words
A compression sport pant comprising: a garment of resilient fabric shaped to compliment the pelvic region and legs of a wearer and presenting an upper edge, a waistband joined to said upper edge of the garment, a pocket panel of resilient fabric, first attachment means anchoring said panel to said waistband, second attachment means below said waistband providing a line of attachment of said panel to said garment having opposite ends spaced from said waistband to define a region of the garment between the waistband and said ends which is free to stretch in response to a pull on the waistband, and said line of attachment extending from end to end along an edge portion of the panel to provide a pocket on the garment presenting an opening thereinto adjacent the waistband, whereby the pocket is anchored to the waistband and the garment is allowed to stretch in said region to minimize stress on the fabric and extend the useful life of the pant.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
164 words
A compression sport pant comprising: a garment of resilient fabric shaped to compliment the pelvic region and legs of a wearer and presenting an upper edge, a waistband joined to said upper edge of the garment, a pocket panel of resilient fabric, first attachment means anchoring said panel to said waistband, second attachment means below said waistband providing a line of attachment of said panel to said garment having opposite ends spaced from said waistband to define a region of the garment between the waistband and said ends which is free to stretch in response to a pull on the waistband, and said line of attachment extending from end to end along an edge portion of the panel to provide a pocket on the garment presenting an opening thereinto adjacent the waistband, whereby the pocket is anchored to the waistband and the garment is allowed to stretch in said region to minimize stress on the fabric and extend the useful life of the pant.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
The sport pant as claimed in claim 8, wherein said ends of the line of attachment are spaced below the waistband a predetermined distance sufficient to permit substantial elongation of the garment fabric in response to a pull on the waistband.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
The sport pant as claimed in claim 8, wherein said first attachment means includes a pair of fastening means spaced along said waistband and located in substantial alignment with the respective ends of said line of attachment.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1995-11-10 | 1996-05-11 | 1996-11-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-11-10 | 2000-05-11 | 2000-11-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-11-10 | 2004-05-11 | 2004-11-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |