ТОНКАЯ, ОБЛАДАЮЩАЯ ВЫСОКОЙ ВПИТЫВАЮЩЕЙ СПОСОБНОСТЬЮ СТРУКТУРА И СПОСОБ ЕЕ ИЗГОТОВЛЕНИЯ

Изобретение относится к медицине. Описана тонкая, эластичная, обладающая высокой впитывающей способностью впитывающая подушечка и описан способ изготовления таких впитывающих подушечек. Впитывающая подушечка обладает высокой концентрацией супервпитывающего материала, равномерно перемешанного с распушенной целлюлозной пульпой. Впитывающую подушечку подвергают уплотнению до высокой плотности с целью обеспечения небольшой толщины и высокой впитывающей способности. Впитывающую подушечку можно использовать во впитывающих изделиях, таких как подгузники, тренировочные трусы, средства личной гигиены для женщин, изделия для страдающих недержанием и одежда для плавания. 3 н. и 19 з.п. ф-лы, 12 ил., 4 табл.

ВПИТЫВАЮЩИЙ ПРЕДМЕТ ОДЕЖДЫ ТИПА ТРУСОВ, СОДЕРЖАЩИЙ ИЗОГНУТЫЕ МАНЖЕТЫ ДЛЯ НОГ

Изобретение относится к медицине. Впитывающий предмет одежды типа трусов, содержащий изогнутые манжеты для ног, обеспечивает подгонку с уплотнением. В основной детали впитывающего предмета одежды сформированы первое и второе отверстия для ноги с изогнутыми вырезами основной детали. Соединенный участок расположен между первым участком и вторым участком каждой из двух эластичных прядей. Соединенные участки соединены с первым и вторым отверстиями для ног вдоль наружного контура изогнутых вырезов, формируя, таким образом, законченные швы. На вторых участках эластичных прядей могут быть сформированы завернутые края. Полученный в результате впитывающий предмет одежды имеет удобную, плотную подгонку и эстетически приятный, законченный вид вокруг отверстий для ног. 4 н. и 24 з.п. ф-лы, 8 ил.

ПЕРЧАТКА С ПОДСТВЕТКОЙ

Полезная модель относится к области светотехники, а именно к портативным светодиодным фонарям, предназначенным для освещения рабочей зоны. Технической задачей предлагаемого технического решения является повышение удобства пользования, заключающееся в возможности наиболее близко приблизить источник света - светодиод к необходимой детали и при этом рука не будет создавать помехи для этого. Для этого перчатка с подсветкой оснащена светодиодами, соединенными с помощью выключателя с блоком питания, причем светодиоды установлены на кончиках пальцев перчатки, блок питания и выключатель закреплены на перчатке в районе запястья с тыльной стороны ладони, а соединительные гибкие провода между элементами вмонтированы в материал перчатки. 1 ил.

УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ФИКСИРОВАНИЯ ПОЛОТНА

1. Устройство для фиксирования полотна, включающее полотно и, как минимум, один фиксирующий элемент, отличающееся тем, что фиксирующий элемент выполнен с возможностью многократного сгибания-разгибания и закреплен в полотне с обеспечением невозможности свободного перемещения по полотну, при этом фиксирующий элемент изготовлен из легкого и мягкого металла, жестко фиксирующегося в согнутом положении. 2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что фиксирующий элемент выполнен различным по форме в зависимости от формы полотна. 3. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что в качестве металла для фиксирующего элемента используют латунь. 4. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что фиксирующий элемент выполнен в пластиковой оболочке. 5. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что фиксирующий элемент выполнен из многожильной медной проволоки в пластиковой оболочке. 6. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что фиксирующий элемент выполнен различной формы. 7. Устройство по п.5, отличающееся тем, что фиксирующие элементы закреплены на полотне в различных местах. 8. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что фиксирующие элементы закреплены в полотне частично. 9. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что фиксирующие элементы закреплены в подгибке полотна готового изделия. 10. Устройство п.1, отличающееся тем, что фиксирующие элементы закреплены в полотне посредством загиба края полотна внутрь на ширину, чуть большую ширины фиксирующих элементов. 11. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что фиксирующие элементы закреплены в полотне посредством дополнительных накладок, например, из ткани. 12. Устройство по п.10, отличающееся тем, что накладки имеют форму, соответствующую форме фиксирующего элемента. 13. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что дополнительное закрепление фиксирующего элемента осуществлено путем притачивания накладок на полотно. 14. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что сгибание фиксирующего элемента осуществляется в любом удобном для пользователя месте. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ ( ...

ШОРТЫ ИЛИ ТРУСЫ С ПОДКЛАДКОЙ, ПОДДЕРЖИВАЮЩЕЙ ПОЛОВЫЕ ОРГАНЫ

... 1. Шорты или трусы для купания, в частности мужские, с подкладкой, поддерживающей половые органы, отличающиеся тем, что состоят из комбинации шортов (2) или трусов с деталью поддержки половых органов, собранных на общем поясе (4), причем указанная деталь поддержки состоит, с одной стороны, из передней вставки (1), предназначенной закрывать и поддерживать половые органы и, с другой стороны, из двух узких ремешков (5), продолжающих нижнюю часть вставки и крепящихся другим своим концом к кромкам пояса (4). 2. Шорты или трусы по п.1, отличающиеся тем, что концы двух ремешков (5) крепятся к местам пояса (4), определяемым тем, что указанные ремешки проходят между ногами и идут вдоль углубления, разделяющего ягодицы и бедра. 3. Шорты или трусы по п.1 или 2, отличающиеся тем, что ремешки (5) крепятся к нижней части передней вставки (1). 4. Шорты или трусы по п.3, отличающиеся тем, что ремешки (5) сделаны из эластичного материала. 5. Шорты или трусы по п.3, отличающиеся тем, что передняя вставка ...

ДВУХЭЛЕМЕНТНЫЙ ЖЕНСКИЙ КУПАЛЬНЫЙ КОСТЮМ ДЛЯ СОРЕВНОВАНИЙ ПО ПЛАВАНИЮ

ПРЕДМЕТ СПОРТИВНОЙ ОДЕЖДЫ

... 1. Предмет одежды для покрытия бедер носящего, содержащий два передних резистивных элемента, каждый из которых, при использовании, проходит наклонно через переднюю часть соответствующего одного из бедер носящего и два задних резистивных элемента, каждый из которых, при использовании, проходит наклонно через заднюю часть соответствующего одного из бедер носящего, при этом каждый из указанных передних и задних резистивных элементов проходит от соответствующего верхнего положения, размещенного проксимально к средней линии предмета одежды, к соответствующему нижнему положению, размещенному дистально от средней линии предмета одежды.2. Предмет одежды по п. 1, в котором, при использовании, каждое соответствующее верхнее положение находится по существу горизонтально на одном уровне с соответствующим большим вертелом носящего.3. Предмет одежды по п. 1 или 2, в котором каждое соответствующее верхнее положение размещено на расстоянии от, но проксимально к средней линии предмета одежды.4. Предмет ...

СИСТЕМА ДЛЯ ПРИКРЕПЛЕНИЯ ПРЕДМЕТА ОДЕЖДЫ К ТЕЛУ С ВОЗМОЖНОСТЬЮ ОТКРЕПЛЕНИЯ

... 1. Система прикрепления предмета одежды к телу с возможностью открепления, содержащая первый фиксирующий элемент (2-1, 3-1), предназначенный для прикрепления к предмету одежды, и второй фиксирующий элемент (2-2, 3-2), предназначенный для прилипания к телу, при этом оба фиксирующих элемента (2-1, 3-1, 2-2, 3-2) снабжены совместно действующими соединительными средствами, второй фиксирующий элемент (2-2, 3-2) изготовлен из преимущественно жесткого материала, второй фиксирующий элемент (2-2, 3-2) снабжен преимущественно плоской клейкой поверхностью, совместно действующие соединительные средства расположены преимущественно посередине первого (2-1, 3-1) и второго (2-2, 3-2) фиксирующих элементов, отличающаяся тем, что соединительные средства образуют скользящее соединение.2. Система по п.1, в которой скользящее соединение содержит кант (2-3, 3-3), который расположен на первом фиксирующем элементе (2-1, 3-1) или втором фиксирующем элементе (2-2, 3-2), и закрывающую кромку (2-9, 3-9), которая расположена ...

ПРИСПОСОБЛЕНИЕ ДЛЯ КРЕПЛЕНИЯ БРЕТЕЛЕЙ

... 1. Приспособление для крепления бретелей к предмету одежды, содержащее направляющую, выполненную с возможностью крепления к указанному предмету одежды, и соединяемый с бретелью ползун, причем форма и размеры этого ползуна обеспечивают его взаимодействие с направляющей с возможностью скольжения. 2. Приспособление по п.1, в котором ползун выполнен регулируемым для обеспечения возможности его разъемного закрепления в любом месте вдоль направляющей. 3. Приспособление по п.1 или 2, в котором ползун содержит фиксатор, выполненный с возможностью по меньшей мере частичного взаимодействия с направляющей для прикрепления к ней ползуна. 4. Приспособление по п.3, в котором фиксатор шарнирно прикреплен к ползуну и имеет первый конец, взаимодействующий с направляющей, и второй конец, выполненный смещаемым для вывода первого конца из взаимодействия с направляющей, чтобы обеспечить возможность перемещения ползуна по этой направляющей. 5. Приспособление по п.4, в котором направляющая содержит рельс, к которому ...

A swimming costume for easier floating in water consisting of swimming trunks and a neck band or bathing cap with accurately integrated plate-like foam inserts for increasing buoyancy

A swimming costume for easier floating in water consisting of swimming trunks and a neck band or bathing cap with accurately integrated plate-like foam inserts for increasing buoyancy with neck and pelvis support points, so that a mattress effect is achieved on floating in water.

Article of clothing having a pair of pants

In the case of an article of clothing to be worn directly or indirectly on the body, having a pair of pants (1), in particular underpants, briefs, girdle, swimming trunks, bikini or swimsuit, the front part (2) of the pair of pants (1) has a separating fastener (4) running from leg hole (31) to leg hole (32) approximately at the height of the pubic bone. ...

Badehose

Absorptionsfähige Kleidungsstücke mit asymmetrischen elastischen Beinabschlüssen und deren Verwendungen

Absorptionsfähiges Kleidungsstück, das umfasst einen Rückhalteabschnitt für Ausscheidungen, der umfasst eine Vorderseite (22) und eine Rückseite (24) und erste und zweite Beinöffnungen (52), eine Taillenöffnung (50) und einen Zwickelbereich (26) zwischen der Vorderseite (22) und der Rückseite (24) definiert; und eine Vielzahl von elastischen Elementen (58), die um die Beinöffnungen (52) herum an das absorbierende Kleidungsstück gebunden sind, wobei der Abstand zwischen den gebundenen elastischen Elementen (58) um jede Beinöffnung (52) herum asymmetrisch ist in Bezug auf die Vorderseite (22) und die Rückseite (24).

WEGWERFBEKLEIDUNG UND IHRE HERSTELLUNG

Badeanzug mit nur am Ruecken angebrachtem aufblasbaren Beutel

BADEANZUG

Improvements in wearing apparel more particularly for sports and swimming

... 420,705. Swimming and like combination garments. MAYER, P. D., 26, Eastern Road, Fortis Green, London. Aug. 16, 1933, No. 22872. [Class 77] A combination garment, particularly for swimming or other sports has a crotch portion capable of being unfastened and is made from two main panels joined together except at the crotch where triangular insertions are employed carrying releasable fastening elements. As shown, the garment comprises a front panel A, Fig. 1, and a similar rear panel, the panels being connected together along the edges a, b, c, d. The front panel is connected at the crotch e to a triangular part t, Fig. 3, and the rear panel to a corresponding triangular part t<1>, Fig. 4. Buttonholes are provided in one part t and buttons in the other part. A masking flap g may be provided underneath the fly opening.

Improvements in and relating to life saving devices

... 254,217. Meilland, A. Feb. 1,1926. Buoyant swimming and bathing dresses.-A bathing suit is provided about the waist with a pocket 2 having its internal pockets 6, 7 which accommodate alternative means for inflating a container 10. The pocket 6 contains a tube 12 through which the container is inflated by lung power, while the pocket 7 contains a receptacle 14 of compressed fluid. The receptacle 14 is controlled by a stirrup 32 which engages in a spring bail on the outer end of the receptacle when communication with the container 10 is shut off. When turned to the position shown in the figure, the communication-valve 51, Fig. 8, is opened by virtue of the longitudinal movement of an internal tube 46 occasioned by the cranked ends 36 of the stirrup extending inwardly from the pivot point and engaging therewith. The valve 51 moves with the tube until arrested by the abutment 50.

AN ITEM OF SWIMMING WEAR

An item of swimming wear

Briefs

A brief (1) comprises a frame (4), the frame comprising an anterior portion (4b, 4c) which is dimensioned to substantially cover the pubis region and further comprising a posterior portion (4a) of substantially elongate form which is adapted to extend adjacent the crotch and adjacent the cleavage between the buttocks, the frame being formed of a resilient material and in use the brief is held in position on a wearer by way of a spring-biased gripping action of the frame, the frame being provided with a removable sleeve (3) which extends over the posterior portion and further being provided with a removable outer cover (10) which is positioned onto the posterior and anterior portions of the brief.

Improvements in or relating to the manufacture of garments

... 504,394. Wearing - apparel; embroidery ; elastic fabrics. PLATTS, C. M., and BOOTH, A. E. V. Oct. 27, 1937, No. 29341. [Classes 112 and 141] [Also in Group VIII] A method of manufacturing an extensiblegarment, e.g. a swimming suit, consists in initially shaping the garment by cutting it out in one or more pieces to a shaped pattern so that when the material is seamed the garment is non-cylindrical, stitching the cut-out and shaped material with elastic yarn under tension in two directions over the whole or a portion thereof to "shiffle" the same, and forming the main seam or seams during the "shiffling'' process. In the form shown, the parts 1, 4, 5, 6. to form a swimming suit are cut out on the bias, the parts 4, 5, 6, being sewn to the part 1 after the cutting-out operation. A two-way "shiffle" is imparted to the front panel 1 except for the portions 20 which are left plain, and the back and seat portions 18, 19, are "shiffled" in a downward direction 16, the seams 9a, 12a, then being ...

Swimsuit

A swimsuit made from two or more fabric layers, where the outer layer(s) of the swimsuit maintains its outer appearance when dry and becomes semi transparent when wet, to reveal the inner layer of fabric that is opaque when wet. When the outer layer(s) dries, the inner layer of fabric can no longer be viewed through the outer layer. The inner layer and outer layer(s) may incorporate different printed designs or be different colours thereby altering the appearance of the swimwear when the outer layer(s) become semi transparent when wet. The inner layer and outer layer(s) may also have additional patches of fabric or materials sewn onto the surface to create a design or pattern.

Manufacturing fur articles.

Fur strips (3) folded double longitudinally with the fur side outward are joined with base material (1) either by inserting the folded- double strips in incisions (2) in base material of sheet form, or by joining together in alternating relationship strips of folded-double fur material and strips of base material. The amount of fur material used is minimised, the weight of the finished article is minimised, and the formation of a variegated patterning is facilitated. ...

Sports garments

A sports garment has a chest-covering portion 1 and an abdomen-covering portion 2, wherein the chest-covering portion includes an upper compressive zone 3 formed of a textile material having a higher modulus of elasticity than a textile material forming the abdomen-covering portion such that, in use, a greater compressive force is applied to a wearer's chest than their abdomen. Preferably, the abdomen-covering portion provides substantially no compressive force. The garment may further comprise a lower body-covering portion 4 that, in use, covers at least part of one or more of a wearer s thighs, hips or buttocks and comprises a lower compressive zone 5. The textile materials for forming the lower compressive zone and the abdomen-covering portion may comprise a single base fabric having variations in the modulus of elasticity, which may be obtained by incorporating varying amounts or densities of elastic threads in the base fabric, variations in stitch type in the base fabric or variations ...

Buoyancy suit

Absorbent garment with asymmetrical leg elastic spacing

Improvements in or relating to swim-suits or sports garments

... 704,805. Swim-suits. MARTIN-WHITE, Ltd., and WHITE, J. F. March 6,1952 [Oct- 26, 1951], No. 25069/51. Class 141 In a swim-suit or sports garment, the brassiere portion has a vertical stiffening insert in each breast pocket and a strap or straps secured to lower ends of the inserts. As shown, the knicker part 1 has an elastic rear and side panel 1a and a non-stretchable front panel 1b, straps 1c being sewn at the top of the seams joining the panels. The brassiere portion 2 has: stiffening inserts 2a on the inside of each of which are provided loops at the top and bottom through which the straps 1c may be threaded to tie at the back of the neck. Alternatively, the straps 1c may be tied round the waist. In a one-piece garment, the neck strap passes through loops at the top of the stiffening inserts and the ends are secured at the lower ends of the inserts.

Improvements in and relating to men's bathing trunks

... 758,638. Bathing trunks. PEGASUS (TEXTILES), Ltd. April 2, 1954 [Jan. 2, 1953; July 20, 1953], Nos. 151/53 and 20040/53. Class 141. Men's bathing trunks comprise front and back portions b, c which are of different areas and are substantially triangular in shape with laterally extending wings f. The wings are connected together by lacing h and the gaps between the wings are covered by flaps j which may be in the form of closable pockets. The lower part of the front portion b may be tailored or provided with tucks to form a bulge, or an additional strip may be provided within the trunks and the front formed to hang loosely.

Improvements relating to swimming suits

... 384,220. Bathing-dresses. JANTZEN KNITTING MILLS, 691, Sandy Boulevard, Portland, U.S.A. June 22, 1932, No. 17685. Convention date, June 27, 1931. [Class 77.] The shoulder straps of a swimming suit are adjustable in length, so as to make the suit fit the figure of the wearer. In the form shown, the drawers portion or trunks 17 is attached to the main body portion 10 at the waistline by means of a seam at the front, and at the back has loops 16 through which pass the shoulder straps 14, 15, which thereafter pass through slits in the sides of the body part and are joined at the front by a buckle 19. A false half-belt may be provided at the back. In a costume of the skirtless type, a loop or loops. such as 16, is or are secured'in the interior of the suit at the rear.

ARTICLES OF CLOTHING

Shoulder straps for sports garments

A sports garment, preferably, but not limited to, a swimsuit, comprising a pair of shoulder straps , each having a multi-layer construction, where at least one of the layers, in some embodiments the top layer, has a plurality of holes formed therein. There may further be a layer that is a polyurethane laminate layer, possibly below the top perforated layer. There is a further invention that relates to a sports garment that has only a polyurethane layer. Could also be adapted for use in water polo and triathlon wear ...

Improvements in bathing suits incorporating brassieres

... 464,113. Bathing-costumes. KLIN, R. L., WHITE, J. F., and KNIGHT, J. D. Oct. 12, 1935, No. 28254. [Class 141] Women's bathing-costumes are fitted with brassieres of the overlapping triangular kind, such as are described in Specification 285,590, [Class 141], the tapes from the inner corners of which co-operate with the shoulder straps to adjust both the costume and the brassiere in the wearer. As shown, the tapes F from the inner corners D of the brassiere C are passed through slots F<1> into tunnels formed in the trunk portion of the costume and are fitted with loops F<2> through which shoulder straps B are passed. The shoulder straps are secured to the upper corners of the brassiere and the costume and pass through loops E at the ends of the under arm costume parts. The brassiere is secured to the shoulder straps and to the loops E ; these connections may be adjustable. In a modification, the shoulder straps are passed through the tunnels and secured to the straps F.

Improvements in and connected with trunks for personal wear

... 483,026. Trunks for personal wear. JANTZEN KNITTING MILLS, Ltd. (Jantzen Knitting Mills) Oct. 9, 1936, No. 27483. [Class 141] Knitted bathing trunks 1 are provided with a vertical slit 2 extending from the waist portion to near the crotch, and adapted to be closed by a sliding-clasp fastener 7, and are further provided internally of the front portion with a V-shaped supporter 10 formed with a slit preferably opposite to that in the trunks, the limbs 11, 12, of the supporter on either side of the slit being connected with the trunks so that they move towards and away from each other when the front of the trunks is closed and opened. One series of elements of the fastener 7 is spaced from the edge 6 of the slit 2 so that a flap 6a is provided which covers the elements of the fastener when this is closed. The apex of the supporter 10 is secured to the crotch, and the ends of the limbs 11, 12, to the waist of the trunks, which is preferably of elastic material. In a modification, the waist ...

SWINSUITS

Shape-enhancing garment

Shape-enhancing garment

A shape-enhancing garment 10 for improving the contour of the posterior of a wearer comprises a fabric enclosure 11 shaped to encircle the pelvis of the wearer above the posterior and having a zone 13 intended to cover at least generally triangular central area of the posterior. The enclosure is provided in the zone with two stiffening strips 17 attached over their length to the fabric of the enclosure and arranged to extend, when the garment is worn, divergently away from the base of the buttocks of the wearer so as to each diagonally cross a respective one of the buttocks. In addition, the enclosure is provided in the same zone with two ties 19 each connected with a respective one of the strips intermediate its ends and each able to be tied under tension above the zone to tighten the enclosure around the pelvis and exert a lifting force on a respective one of the buttocks. The stiffening strip may comprise a plurality of layers of material. An anti-slip lining may be included on the inner ...

Shark resistant composite fabric

The present invention discloses a shark resistant composite fabric that has an outer layer of a woven or knitted shark bite resistant fabric material; an intermediate layer neoprene. An inner layer of a woven or knitted shark bite resistant fabric material may also be provided.

SCHLUEPFERHOSE, INSBESONDERE SPORT-SLIP

ARTICLE OF CLOTHING

SWIMMING SUIT

ARTICLE OF CLOTHING AT LEAST FOR DRESSING THE BASIN

DRESSES

SLIP AND/OR SLIP HE OR TRUNK WITHOUT LATERAL SEAMS

ARTICLE OF CLOTHING

SCHWIMMANZUG MIT EINGEARBEITETER SCHWIMMHILFE

CLUTCH FOR CARRIERS

Outerwear for women, in particular bathrobe

Es wird eine Oberbekleidung für Damen, insbesondere ein Bademantel (1), mit einem Rückenteil (2), mit zwei an das Rückenteil (2) angesetzten, einander überschlagenden und in der Überschlagstellung miteinander verbindbaren Vorderteilen (3, 4) und mit einem Büstenhalter beschrieben, der zwei Körbchen (5) mit einem über das Rückenteil (2) durchgehenden, vorne schließbaren Unterbrustband (6) und einen Nackenträger (10) aufweist. Zur verbesserten Körperbetonung wird vorgeschlagen, das Unterbrustband (6) der im Bereich des Unterbrustbands (6) an den beiden Vorderteilen (3, 4) befestigten Körbchen (5) entlang der Innenseite des Rückenteils (2) geführt ist und dass der Nackenträger (10) einen im Bereich des Halsausschnitts des Rückenteils (2) vorgesehenen Saum (11) verschiebbar durchsetzt.

GENERAL-PURPOSE BATH-TOWEL.

PIECE OF CLOTHING

LIFEBELT-SWIMMING AID

Swim suit

A swim suit 23 which comprises a polyurethane elastic yarn, and which is configured such that: the polyurethane elastic yarn contains 0.5-10% by mass of a cationic high molecular weight compound A that has a number average molecular weight of 2,000 or more, while containing an inorganic chlorine deterioration inhibitor B; the (cationic high molecular weight compound A)/(inorganic chlorine deterioration inhibitor B) mass ratio is within the range of 0.3-3; the polyurethane elastic yarn is provided with a silicone-based oil; and the swim suit fabric has been subjected to a water repellent treatment. It is preferable that the swim suit 23 contains a polyurethane elastic yarn that has a fluorine (F)/carbon (C) ratio of 0.030 or more in the elemental mass concentration on the polyurethane elastic yarn as determined by scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX). Consequently, the present invention provides a swim suit which has high water repellency, low water ...

HYDROTHERAPY VEST

Connectable bikini top and skirt converts into dress

Abstract A connectable swimwear top and skirt interlock to convert from a bikini into a dress. The swimwear top consists of at-least 4 bra eye connectors which are sewn on the inverse side of the bottom of the swimwear top and cannot be seen when worn. The skirt consists of at-least four bra hooks sewn onto the inverse side of the skirt and these connect to the bra eye of the swimwear top. There are at least four of these bra hook and eye attachments connected to both the swimwear top and skirt. This is displayed in the figures. Figure 1 is the evaluation of what the connectable swimwear top and skirt look like when the two pieces are connected together. Figure 1 shows the garment as a one-piece dress attire. Figure 2 illustrates the three pieces separated showing a swimwear top, bottom and skirt. 1 is the top, 2 is the bikini bottoms, 3 is the skirt, 4 are the bra eye connectors, 5 are the hook eye connectors, 6 is the bottom part of the top where the connectors are positioned, which are ...

SWIMSUIT

A swimsuit for use in body surfing comprises a garment adapted to be worn in water. One or more buoyant portions are individually secured to or incorporated in the garment. The buoyant portions each comprise a first and second set of cuts extending along respective first and second planes along the buoyant portions. The first and second set of cuts intersect and, in use, are adapted to allow the buoyant portions to substantially conform to a user's body during movement.

Film having high breathability induced by low cross-directional stretch

Article of clothing, particularly a baseball cap

Natural fiber cup encasing a three dimensional support for undergarments and swimwear garments

Rash Vest

Technical garment

A technical pant garment 10 having an inner short 11 and an outer short 12. The inner short 11 is formed to tightly fit a wearer of the garment 10 and the outer short 12 5 is connected to the inner short 11 to fit loosely about the inner short 11. The inner short 11 is constructed to impose one or more loads on the wearer which act to affect the posture of the wearer in a manner tending to cause the wearer who has adopted an incorrect posture to realign towards a correct posture.

Leg Floatation Assist Swimming Trouser

ELASTIC STRAND BONDED LAMINATE

Wearing apparel

SWIMMER'S DRAG SUIT

A pair of pants

Aquatic sport performance garment with arms-up construction and method of making same

An aquatic sport performance garment configured to improve a user's performance, enhance a user's speed and ease with which the wearer moves through water, provide better control of body temperature in diverse environments and reduce overall fatigue while wearing the garment. A garment having an upper-torso portion, a free-floating, sealing collar and sleeves biased in an arms up configuration.

Disposable swimwear

Mould (fixedly inserted or separate) for trunks, briefs and shorts

SEAMING METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR GORED PANTY HOSES

LADIES' WEAR

Vêtement pour femme, et plus particulièrement vêtement qui moule le haut du corps tel que maillot de bain une pièce, collant, justaucorps, chemisier du genre body, ledit vêtement présentant des coutures s'étendant, de façon continue, de son bord supérieur à son bord inférieur. Le vêtement comporte deux coutures latérales symétriques par rapport au plan vertical de symétrie du corps, chaque couture suivant, de haut de bas, un tracé tel qu'elle croise le sein, en passant sensiblement par la région mamelonnaire et en formant par un premier galbe un logement pour le sein, puis qu'elle croise le flanc pour se diriger en bas et en dehors vers la crête iliaque, puis en bas et en arrière jusqu'à hauteur du promontoire sacré, et enfin qu'elle croise les muscles fessiers pour s'étendre au moins jusqu'au pli fessier en formant, par un second galbe,un logement pour la fesse.

UNDERSHORTS

UNDERSHORTS

CHLORINE-RESISTANT ELASTAN FIBERS

Chlorine-resistant elastic polyurethane urea fibers containing hydrotalcites coated with metal fatty acid salts which are useful in aqueous, chlorine-containing environments, such as for swimming pool liners, and process for their production.

SWIMMER'S DRAG SUIT

SPLASH-RESISTANT AUTOMATICALLY INFLATABLE FLOTATION DEVICE

A flotation device that automatically inflates when contacted by water, but minimizes the risk of inadvertent inflation, includes an inflatable bladder that is coupled to a water-activated inflator device equipped with a water sensor. The water sensor is covered by a housing that prevents the flotation device from inflating inadvertently. The water sensor and housing are positioned on the upper back area of the wearer.

DISPOSABLE SWIMWEAR

A disposable waste containment article includes a waste containment structure that has an absorbent core which is positioned between a wearer and a backsheet and held in place by a primary elastic, and a cover joined to the waste containment structure. Methods are provided for making the waste containment article. The article is particularly suited to use as a swimsuit garment for children, while providing for containment or absorbency of waste.

WOMAN'S BATHING SUIT

A woman's one piece bathing suit comprises a legless inner garment and a legged outer garment attached around the neck, arm and back openings. The inner garment is designed to fit tightly and provide support for the wearer's torso. The outer garment has integral leg portions for covering the wearer's thighs, and is dimensioned to fit loosely over the wearer's torso and thighs. The side seams of inner garment are separate and apart from the side seams of outer garment except along the arm, neck and back openings, thereby allowing the outer garment to move freely and not hug the body of the wearer.

Badeanzug.

Costume de natation.

Sport- und Badekleid.

Gestrickter Badeanzug.

Badeanzug.

Badeanzug.

In der Hauptsache aus wenig nachgiebigem oder völlig unnachgiebigem Stoff hergestellter Badeanzug.

Bade- oder Sportanzug.

Kleidungsstück.

Kleidungsstück.

Zweiteiliger Bade- oder Strandanzug.

Badekleid.

Vêtement de bain.

Damensportkleid.

Badekleid.

Zusätzlich zu einem Badeanzug tragbare Schwimmhilfeeinrichtung

Badeanzug für Damen

Badeanzug.

Bade-, Strand-, Spiel- und Turnanzug.

Bade-, Strand- oder Turnanzug für Damen.

Bade-, Spiel- und Turnanzug für Kinder.

ПЛАВКИ

1. Плавки, содержащие выполненный с возможностью размещения и закрепления на поясной части тела пояс и соединенные между собой в нижней части ластовицей переднюю и заднюю стенки, отличающиеся тем, что каждая стенка включает в себя неразъемно подсоединенную к поясу верхнюю панель и нижнюю и узел разъемного соединения панелей между собой. 2. Плавки по п.1, отличающиеся там, что узел разъемного соединения включает в себя связи, выполненные с длиной, обеспечивающей возможность соединения панелей в стенки и элементы фиксации. 3. Плавки по любому из пп.1 и 2, отличающиеся тем, что связи выполнены в виде лент или тесемок, или шнуров. 4. Плавки по любому из пп.1-3, отличающиеся тем, что элементы фиксации выполнены в виде петель с пуговицами, или застежек, или "липучек". 5. Плавки по п.1, отличающиеся тем, что передняя, задняя стенки и ластовица выполнены из водопроницаемой ткани. 6. Плавки, по п.1, отличающиеся тем, что передняя, задняя стенки и ластовица выполнены из водонепроницаемой ткани. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 40 576 (13) U1 (51) МПК A41D 7/00 (2000.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21), (22) Заявка: 2004111712/22 , 21.04.2004 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 21.04.2004 (46) Опубликовано: 20.09.2004 (73) Патентообладатель(и): Писков Юрий Михайлович (RU) U 1 4 0 5 7 6 R U Ñòðàíèöà: 1 U 1 Формула полезной модели 1. Плавки, содержащие выполненный с возможностью размещения и закрепления на поясной части тела пояс и соединенные между собой в нижней части ластовицей переднюю и заднюю стенки, отличающиеся тем, что каждая стенка включает в себя неразъемно подсоединенную к поясу верхнюю панель и нижнюю и узел разъемного соединения панелей между собой. 2. Плавки по п.1, отличающиеся там, что узел разъемного соединения включает в себя связи, выполненные с длиной, обеспечивающей возможность соединения панелей в стенки и элементы фиксации. 3. Плавки по любому из пп ...

ТРУСЫ ТЕРМОИЗОЛИРУЮЩИЕ

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КОНСТРУКЦИЯ КУПАЛЬНИКА ДЛЯ БАЛЬНЫХ ТАНЦЕВ

1. Конструкция купальника для бальных танцев, имеющая трусы, отличающаяся тем, что вся ширина сетки чертежа, ширина горловины спинки, плечевая линия, а также распределение всей ширины изделия на участки спинки, переда, проймы осуществляется с помощью коэффициента сужения по ширине выбранного с учетом действующих нагрузок и релаксационных свойств материалов, расчет участков чертежа по вертикали осуществляется с помощью коэффициента сужения по высоте выбранного с учетом действующих нагрузок и релаксационных свойств материалов. 2. Конструкция купальника для бальных танцев по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что положение балансовой горизонтали определяется с учетом плотного облегания фигуры в области груди (чашек) и степени выступания грудных желез, поэтому на передний верхний баланс добавляют раствор дополнительной вытачки, длину которой рассчитывают с учетом коэффициента сужения по высоте выбранного с учетом действующих нагрузок и релаксационных свойств материалов. 3. Конструкция купальника для бальных танцев по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что сумма ширины груди и раствора нагрудной вытачки не уменьшаются. 4. Конструкция купальника для бальных танцев по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что построение чашки осуществляется с помощью раствора дополнительной вытачки, расчет которой осуществляется с помощью коэффициента сужения по высоте выбранного с учетом действующих нагрузок и релаксационных свойств материалов. 5. Конструкция купальника для бальных танцев по п.1, отличающаяся тем, что раствор нагрудной вытачки рассчитывается с учетом действующих нагрузок и релаксационных свойств материалов. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) 101 896 (13) U1 (51) МПК A41D 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ, ПАТЕНТАМ И ТОВАРНЫМ ЗНАКАМ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (21)(22) Заявка: 2010100226/12, 11.01.2010 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: 11.01.2010 (45) Опубликовано: 10.02.2011 1 0 1 8 9 6 R U Формула полезной модели 1. Конструкция купальника для бальных ...

КУПАЛЬНЫЙ КОСТЮМ ДЛЯ ОБУЧЕНИЯ ПЛАВАНИЮ

1. Купальный костюм для обучения плаванию, содержащий извлекаемые из карманов слои материала, обеспечивающие удержание тела человека на поверхности воды, отличающийся тем, что в каждом кармане размещены, по меньшей мере, два извлекаемых из кармана слоя материала, обеспечивающего удержание тела человека на поверхности воды. 2. Купальный костюм по п.1, отличающийся тем, что материал, обеспечивающий удержание тела человека на поверхности воды, имеет форму квадрата со скругленными углами или форму прямоугольника со скругленными углами. 3. Купальный костюм по п.1, отличающийся тем, что в качестве материала, обеспечивающего удержание тела человека на поверхности воды, используют вспененный полиэтилен. 4. Купальный костюм по п.1, отличающийся тем, что карманы выполнены внутренними или внешними. 5. Купальный костюм по п.1, отличающийся тем, что выполнен сплошным или раздельным. И 1 137949 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ ВУ” 137 949” 44 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ИЗВЕЩЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ НА ПОЛЕЗНУЮ МОДЕЛЬ ММ9К Досрочное прекращение действия патента из-за неуплаты в установленный срок пошлины за поддержание патента в силе Дата прекращения действия патента: 11.07.2019 Дата внесения записи в Государственный реестр: 24.03.2020 Дата публикации и номер бюллетеня: 24.03.2020 Бюл. №9 Стр.: 1 па 676$ ЕП

ДЕТСКИЕ ПЛАВАТЕЛЬНЫЕ ТРУСЫ

1. Детские плавательные трусы, содержащие внешний, промежуточный и внутренний слои, соединенные между собой шовным соединением, в поясе трусов и по периметру отверстий для ног выполнены швы образующие туннели, в туннелях размещены текстильные резинки, при этом в туннелях выполнены разрывы, отличающиеся тем, что шовные соединения слоев выполнены «оверлочным» швом, разрывы в туннелях выполнены в виде петельных швов, которые обметаны защитным швом. 2. Плавательные трусы по п. 1, отличающиеся тем, что внешний слой выполнен из хлопчатобумажной ткани в различной цветовой гамме. 3. Плавательные трусы по п. 1, отличающиеся тем, что промежуточный водоотталкивающий слой выполнен из полиэтилена высокого давления толщиной 40 микрон. 4. Плавательные трусы по п. 1, отличающиеся тем, что внутренний слой выполнен из хлопчатобумажной ткани. 5. Плавательные трусы по п. 1, отличающиеся тем, что размеры выкроек слоев соответствуют среднему росту и объему ребенка в соответствующей возрастной категории. И 1 165342 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ ВУ” 165 342” 44 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ИЗВЕЩЕНИЯ К ПАТЕНТУ НА ПОЛЕЗНУЮ МОДЕЛЬ ММ9К Досрочное прекращение действия патента из-за неуплаты в установленный срок пошлины за поддержание патента в силе Дата прекращения действия патента: 26.11.2020 Дата внесения записи в Государственный реестр: 05.10.2021 Дата публикации и номер бюллетеня: 05.10.2021 Бюл. №28 Стр.: 1 па СЯ ЕП

ОДНОРАЗОВОЕ НИЖНЕЕ БЕЛЬЕ

Полезная модель относится к одноразовому прикрепляемому к телу пользователя нижнему белью, одновременно выполняющему функцию адсорбирующего гигиенического изделия типа прокладок. Технический результат заключается в расширении арсенала предметов нижнего белья, которые позволяют повысить удобство использования нижнего белья, поскольку исключает необходимость отдельного использования одноразового абсорбирующего изделия, а также упрощает использование предметов одежды типа трусов, в частности облегчает их одевание. Одноразовое нижнее белье содержит переднюю область, заднюю область и среднюю область между передней и задней областями, обращенный к телу пользователя внутренний слой, выполненный из проницаемого для текучих сред материала, наружный слой, выполненный из проницаемого для текучих сред материала, впитывающий модуль, расположенный в передней и средней областях между внутренним и наружным слоями и содержащий слои, один из которых расположен под внутренним слоем и выполнен впитывающим текучие среды, а другой расположен между впитывающим текучие среды слоем и наружным слоем и выполнен из непроницаемого для текучих сред и проницаемого для воздуха материала, первое и второе средства крепления белья на теле пользователя, содержащие непроницаемые для текучих сред слои и размещенные на них липкие слои для крепления белья на теле пользователя, при этом передняя, средняя и задняя области содержат противолежащие в продольном направлении первый и второй боковые края, передняя область содержит первую краевую зону, задняя область содержит вторую краевую зону, белье снабжено в продольном направлении, по меньшей мере, двумя эластичными элементами, выполненными с возможностью сокращения и растяжения и расположенными между внутренним и наружным слоями вдоль первого и второго боковых краев, первое средство крепления белья расположено в первой краевой зоне, а второе средство крепления - во второй краевой зоне. И 1 178469 ко РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ ВУ” 178 469°° 4 ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ...

Плавательные трусы

Полезная модель относится к нижнему белью, предназначенному для купания. В плавательных трусах, содержащих внешний, промежуточный и внутренний слои, соединенные между собой шовным соединением, на поясе трусов и по периметру отверстий для ног выполнены швы, образующие туннели, в которых выполнены разрывы и размещены резинки, частично расположенные за пределами туннелей, при этом резинки выполнены перфорированными, а на поверхности трусов, в месте выхода резинок из туннелей, закреплены пуговицы, выполненные с возможностью вхождения и удержания в отверстиях перфорации в резинках. Технический результат заключается в повышении удобства использования детских плавательных трусов. 3 з.п. ф-лы, 3ил. РОССИЙСКАЯ ФЕДЕРАЦИЯ (19) RU (11) (13) 196 178 U1 (51) МПК A41D 7/00 (2006.01) ФЕДЕРАЛЬНАЯ СЛУЖБА ПО ИНТЕЛЛЕКТУАЛЬНОЙ СОБСТВЕННОСТИ (12) ОПИСАНИЕ ПОЛЕЗНОЙ МОДЕЛИ К ПАТЕНТУ (52) СПК A41D 7/00 (2020.01); A41D 7/005 (2020.01); A41D 27/145 (2020.01) (21)(22) Заявка: 2019141633, 16.12.2019 (24) Дата начала отсчета срока действия патента: (73) Патентообладатель(и): Купченко Любовь Владиславовна (RU) Дата регистрации: 19.02.2020 (45) Опубликовано: 19.02.2020 Бюл. № 5 1 9 6 1 7 8 R U (54) Плавательные трусы (57) Реферат: Полезная модель относится к нижнему белью, предназначенному для купания. В плавательных трусах, содержащих внешний, промежуточный и внутренний слои, соединенные между собой шовным соединением, на поясе трусов и по периметру отверстий для ног выполнены швы, образующие туннели, в которых выполнены разрывы и размещены резинки, частично расположенные за пределами туннелей, при этом Стр.: 1 резинки выполнены перфорированными, а на поверхности трусов, в месте выхода резинок из туннелей, закреплены пуговицы, выполненные с возможностью вхождения и удержания в отверстиях перфорации в резинках. Технический результат заключается в повышении удобства использования детских плавательных трусов. 3 з.п. ф-лы, 3ил. U 1 U 1 Адрес для переписки: 630047, г.Новосибирск, а/я 14, для Болотовой ...

Water Shorts

An article of apparel, which may be a pair of water shorts, may include a stretch woven textile. More particularly, a pelvic region and a pair of leg regions may include the stretch woven textile element. A waistband region may also include the stretch woven textile elements, or may be formed from a variety of other material elements. In order to limit stretch in the waistband region, a variety of waistband elements may be utilized. For example, the waistband elements may be (a) a layered structure with a textile layer and a polymer layer, (b) a layered structure joined with stitching, (c) a layered structure joined with bonds, (d) a layered structure formed from a folded material element. In order to limit stretch in the waistband region, a tensile component may be utilized.

Drag inducing swimwear

An exercise and training device for swimmers in the form of a shirt, top, or singlet that, due to the material of manufacture, increases the resistance to the swimmer's movement through the water.

Adjustable bathing suit

An adjustable bathing suit including a channel extending through the length of a waistband. An adjustable band is received within at least a portion of the channel and is attached to the bathing suit. Preferably, the adjustable band extends around the front of the hips around a majority of the waistband. The adjustable band includes a plurality of openings for receiving a button attached to the bathing suit. The button can be located at the rear of the bathing suit. An opening in the waistband is provided in the location of the button to provide access to the adjustable band contained within the channel. A flap attached to an upper portion of the waistband extends over the opening of the waistband for closing the opening. The flap can include a self-gripping material and a self-gripping material can be positioned under the flap for providing secure closure of the flap.

WOVEN FABRIC FOR SWIMSUITS, AND SWIMSUIT

A cloth for swimsuits includes synthetic fiber multifilament yarns and elastic fibers, wherein a front surface and a back surface of the cloth have a water-repellent finish(es); bumps and hollows are formed on the back surface; the bumps and hollows on the back surface have a height difference of 150 μm to 650 μm; and the hollows have a width of 100 μm to 5000 μm. 1. A cloth for swimsuits comprising synthetic fiber multifilament yarns and elastic fibers , wherein a front surface and a back surface of the cloth have a water-repellent finish(es); bumps and hollows are formed on the back surface; the bumps and hollows on the back surface have a height difference of 150 μm to 650 μm; and the hollows have a width of 100 μm to 5000 μm.2. The cloth according to claim 1 , wherein said synthetic fiber multifilament yarns are at least one selected from the group consisting of polyester fibers claim 1 , polyamide fibers claim 1 , and polypropylene fibers.3. The cloth according to claim 1 , wherein a composite yarn composed of said elastic fibers as a core yarn and said synthetic fiber multifilament yarns as a sheath yarn is used for warp and weft.4. The cloth according to claim 1 , wherein bumps and hollows are formed also on said front surface; the bumps and hollows of the front surface have a height difference of 0.5 μm to 130 μm; and an interval between the bumps is 0.5 μm to 180 μm.5. The cloth according to claim 1 , wherein on said back surface claim 1 , the hollows account for 30% or more of the total area of the back surface.6. The cloth according to claim 1 , wherein the bumps and hollows on said back surface are formed by a cloth construction and/or embossing.7. The cloth according to claim 6 , wherein said cloth construction is a double-cloth construction.8. The cloth according to claim 1 , wherein said front surface is smoothed.9. A swimsuit comprising at least a portion of the cloth according to claim 1 , wherein said front surface of the cloth is on its right side ...

Universal Fashionable Flexible Connector for Swimwear

A fashionable flexible attire arrangement of which two or more portions of a clothing ensemble are stylistically connected via an at least one universal fashionable flexible connector. Typically the clothing ensemble is swimwear and has an at least one covering garment and a plurality of attachment pieces connected around the at least one covering garment. The at least one universal fashionable flexible connector has an ornamental body, which is uniquely shaped in order to provide a fashionable appearance of the at least one universal fashionable flexible connector. A plurality of loops positioned around the ornamental body provide the means for attaching the at least one ornamental body to the plurality of attachment pieces of the clothing ensemble. When worn outdoors, the at least one universal fashionable flexible connector will act to produce styled tan lines in the shape of the at least one ornamental body, much like a tattoo. 1. A clothing system comprises:at least one universal fashionable flexible connector;a clothing ensemble;each of the at least one universal fashionable flexible connector comprises an ornamental body and a plurality of loops;the clothing ensemble comprises an at least one covering garment and a plurality of attachment pieces;each of the plurality of loops comprises a first loop end and a second loop end;the plurality of loops being laterally positioned around the ornamental body;the first loop end of each of the plurality of loops being adjacently connected to the ornamental body;the plurality of attachment pieces being perimetrically positioned around the at least one covering garment;the plurality of attachment pieces being connected to the at least one covering garment; andthe plurality of loops being coupled to the plurality of attachment pieces.2. The clothing system as claimed in comprises:the second loop end of each of the plurality of loops being connected to the ornamental body adjacent to the first loop end.3. The clothing ...

SWIMSUIT WITH ENHANCED BUTTOCK PORTION

A swimsuit having a swimsuit bottom having a rear portion, a front portion, a pair of leg openings and a waist band for encasing the lower portion of a wearer's torso. The swimsuit bottom is form-fitting and made of elastic material of stretchable, resilient synthetic or synthetic blend fabric. The swimsuit bottom has a pair of pockets formed in the interior of the swimsuit bottom of the buttock area of the rear portion sized to accommodate a pair of pads designed for insertion into each of the pockets for enhancing the buttock of the wearer. The pads may be of different sizes and shapes to accommodate different body sizes and shapes in order to provide the desired enhancement. Decorative adornment such as ruffles or lacy trim is added on the swimsuit bottom to hide the pads. 1. A swimsuit for enhancing the buttock of the wearer comprising:a form-fitting swimsuit bottom having a rear portion, a front portion and a pair of leg openings;said rear portion including a pair of pockets in the buttock area capable of receiving a pair of buttock-enhancing pads;a pair of buttock-enhancing pads sized and shaped for insertion into each of said pockets, said pair of pads being capable of removal from said pockets; andsaid rear portion of said swimsuit bottom having decorative adornment along the bottom thereof to hide the lines of the pads.2. The swimsuit according to further comprising a torso encircling waist band.3. The swimsuit according to wherein said swimsuit bottom comprises a flexible and elastic fabric being adapted for conforming to the wearer's lower torso.4. The swimsuit according to wherein said swimsuit bottom comprises a fabric selected from the group consisting of nylon claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , spandex claim 1 , and blends thereof.5. The swimsuit according to wherein said buttock-enhancing pads are formed in the same shape as the swimsuit bottom's pockets to prevent the appearance of lines caused by the edges of the pads.6. The swimsuit according to ...

Sports Garment

The present invention aims to reduce form drag and provides a sports garment having a chest-covering portion () and an abdomen-covering portion () for covering the wearer's chest and abdomen respectively. The chest-covering portion includes an upper compressive zone () formed of a textile material having a higher modulus of elasticity than a textile material forming the abdomen-covering portion. This means that, in use, a greater compressive force is applied to the wearer's chest than the wearer's abdomen. 1. Sports garment having a chest-covering portion and an abdomen-covering portion which , in use , cover the wearer's chest and abdomen respectively , wherein the chest-covering portion includes an upper compressive zone formed of a textile material having a higher modulus of elasticity than a textile material forming the abdomen-covering portion , such that , in use , a greater compressive force is applied to the wearer's chest than the wearer's abdomen.2. Sports garment according to wherein the upper compressive zone is dimensioned and positioned such that claim 1 , in use claim 1 , it compresses the wearer's breasts.3. Sports garment according to wherein the abdomen-covering portion provides substantially no compressive force to the abdomen.4. Sports garment according to claim 1 , further comprising a lower body-covering portion which claim 1 , in use claim 1 , covers at least part of the wearer's thighs claim 1 , hips and/or buttocks wherein the lower body-covering portion includes a lower compressive zone formed of a textile material having a higher modulus of elasticity than the textile material forming the abdomen-covering portion such that claim 1 , in use claim 1 , a greater compressive force is applied to at least part of the wearer's thighs claim 1 , hips and/or buttocks than the wearer's abdomen.5. Sports garment according to wherein the lower compressive zone is dimensioned and positioned such that claim 4 , in use claim 4 , it covers the wearer's ...

Sports Garment

The present invention provides a garment () for covering a wearer's thighs. The garment comprises a pair of front resistance elements () each of which, in use, extends obliquely across the front of a respective one of the wearer's thighs. It also comprises a pair of rear resistance elements () each of which, in use, extends obliquely across the rear of a respective one of the wearer's thighs. Each of the front and rear resistance elements extends from a respective upper position () located proximal to the midline () of the garment to a respective lower position () located distal from the midline of the garment. This provides a stabilising effect on the wearer's hip joint. 1. A garment for covering a wearer's thighs wherein the garment comprises a pair of front resistance elements each of which , in use , extends obliquely across the front of a respective one of the wearer's thighs and a pair of rear resistance elements each of which , in use , extends obliquely across the rear of a respective one of the wearer's thighs , wherein each of said front and rear resistance elements extends from a respective upper position located proximal to the midline of the garment to a respective lower position located distal from the midline of the garment.2. A garment according to wherein claim 1 , in use claim 1 , each respective upper position is substantially horizontally level with the wearer's respective greater trochanter.3. A garment according to wherein each respective upper position is located spaced from but proximal to the midline of the garment.4. A garment according to wherein at least one of said resistance elements comprises an elastic seam.5. A garment according to wherein at least one of said resistance elements comprises a splice of elastic material.6. A garment according to wherein each respective upper front position is located claim 1 , in use claim 1 , on the centre front of the wearer's respective thigh and each respective lower front position is located claim ...

GARMENT COMPRISING AN ABSORBENT CROTCH PANEL SYSTEM

A crotch panel system is disclosed. The crotch panel system comprises a bottom crotch panel, a unitary top layer crotch panel defining a shaped hole in the center, and an additional crotch panel layer attached to the bottom crotch panel. The shaped hole defined in the unitary top layer crotch panel defines a perimeter. An elastic border extends around the perimeter of the shaped hole, and the elastic border is configured to stretch to facilitate insertion of an object. The additional crotch panel layer is attached to the bottom crotch panel to provide stability of the object placed within the crotch panel system. 1. A crotch panel system , comprising:a bottom crotch panel;a unitary top layer crotch panel defining a shaped hole in the center, wherein the shaped hole defines a perimeter;an elastic border extending around the perimeter of the shaped hole of the top layer crotch panel, wherein the elastic border is configured to stretch to facilitate insertion of an object; andan additional crotch panel layer attached to the bottom crotch panel to provide stability of the object placed within the crotch panel system.2. The crotch panel system of claim 1 , wherein the object is a removable sanitary pad.3. The crotch panel system of claim 1 , wherein the object is an absorbent pad.4. The crotch panel system of claim 1 , wherein the shaped hole is in the shape of an oval.5. The crotch panel system of claim 1 , wherein the shaped hole is in the shape of a square.6. The crotch panel system of claim 1 , wherein the object is concealed within the crotch panel system.7. A garment claim 1 , comprising:a main body comprising a first crotch panel;a second crotch panel positioned above the first crotch panel; an outer perimeter, wherein the third crotch panel is attached to the main body along the outer perimeter; and', 'an aperture centrally defined within the third crotch panel, wherein the aperture comprises a perimeter, and wherein the perimeter is configured to stretch to ...

FLOW RESISTANCE INCREASING SWIM WEAR

A device is disclosed to aid a swimmer in training. The device includes a piece of swim wear and at least one flow resistance increasing structure attached swim wear, the structure comprising a material block. The material block can be made of any of a number of materials including a sponge, open cell foam, and closed cell foam. 1. A device to aid a swimmer in training , the device comprising:a piece of swim wear; andat least one flow resistance increasing structure attached swim wear, the structure comprising a material block.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the material block comprises one of a polyester mesh claim 1 , a cotton pad claim 1 , and a sponge.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the material block comprises open cell foam.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the material block comprises a closed cell foam.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the material block is encapsulated within cloth attached to the swim wear.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the material block is exposed to an outside of the swim wear.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the increased resistance structure is removably attached to the swim wear.8. The device of claim 7 , further comprising a plurality of resistance increasing structures claim 7 , each removably attached to the swim wear.9. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of resistance increasing structures attached around a perimeter of the swim wear.10. The device of claim 9 , wherein the plurality of resistance increasing structures are oriented in a swim direction.11. The device of claim 1 , wherein the material block comprises absorbent material configured to easily release absorbed water when depressed by the swimmer.12. The device of claim 1 , wherein the material block includes a half circle cross-section.13. The device of claim 1 , wherein the material block includes a circular cross-section.14. The device of claim 1 , wherein the material block includes a triangular cross-section.15. The device of claim ...

Synthetic Threads and Materials and Garments Produced Therewith

Disclosed is a thread combining multiple polymers. The thread consists of fibers of a first synthetic polymer of the Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) family and fibers of a second synthetic polymer of the Polyimide family, wherein the first fibers and the second fibers are combined together such that the resulting material, forming the thread, blocks photons with wavelengths falling within a first range of wavelengths and allows passage of photons with wavelengths falling within a second range of wavelengths. Photons whose wavelengths are within the second range of wavelengths, allowed to pass by the resulting material, may contribute to tanning of human skin. 1. A thread combining multiple polymers , said thread consisting of:fibers of a first synthetic polymer of the Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) family; andfibers of a second synthetic polymer of the Polyimide family, wherein said first fibers and said second fibers are combined together such that the resulting material, forming said thread, blocks photons with wavelengths falling within a first range of wavelengths and allows passage of photons with wavelengths falling within a second range of wavelengths.2. The thread according to wherein photons whose wavelengths are within the second range of wavelengths claim 1 , allowed to pass by the resulting material claim 1 , contribute to tanning of human skin.3. The thread according to wherein the manner of combining said fibers of the first synthetic polymer and said fibers of the second synthetic polymer is selected from the group consisting of: heat pressing claim 1 , fusing claim 1 , mixing claim 1 , sintering claim 1 , hot compression molding claim 1 , direct forming and isostatic pressing.4. The thread according to wherein said fibers of a first synthetic polymer of the Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) family consist of particles of a maximal size of 500 nm.5. The thread according to wherein the monomer ‘bis(2-hydroxyethyl) terephthalate’ of said fibers claim ...

Transferable garment addition to swimwear

A transferable garment, for seamlessly transforming an existing bikini swimsuit to a tankini swimsuit, comprising a front side, a back side seamlessly connected to the front side, a torso portion having a top portion and a bottom portion, the front side and the back side forming the torso portion and the torso portion being sized to cover at least a portion of a wearer's torso, an upper front section of the front side, an upper rear section portion of the back side, a first securing mechanism seamlessly connected to the upper front section for securing the torso portion to necks straps of the existing bikini swimsuit, a second securing mechanism seamlessly connected to the upper rear section for securing the torso portion to back straps of the existing bikini swimsuit. The first securing mechanism and the second securing mechanism temporarily secures the torso portion to the existing bikini swimsuit.

SWIMWEAR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

A wetsuit is provided which comprises (a) a first central region comprising a first material and having a first thickness; and (b) a second lateral region comprising a second material and having a second thickness. The buoyancy per unit area of the first region is greater than the buoyancy per unit area of the second region. 1. A wetsuit comprising:a first central buoyancy enhancing region provided along a centerline on a front of the wetsuit having a first buoyancy per unit area; andan electronics package,wherein the wetsuit has a top portion that extends from a collar portion at a neck region to a middle portion, the middle portion extending from about a rib cage portion to a waist portion, and a bottom portion that comprises the waist portion, a first leg portion, a second leg portion, and a crotch portion, andwherein the electronics package comprises a processor and onboard memory.2. The wetsuit of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of sensors.3. The wetsuit of claim 2 , wherein the sensors comprise at least one of:a set of accelerometers;a temperature monitor;a GPS tracker;a cadence sensor; anda heart rate monitor.4. The wetsuit of claim 1 , further comprising a second central buoyancy enhancing region provided along the vertical centerline on a back of the wetsuit.5. The wetsuit of claim 4 , wherein the second central buoyancy enhancing region comprises a material that is the same material as the first central buoyancy enhancing region.6. The wetsuit of claim 4 , wherein the second central buoyancy enhancing region comprises a different material than the first central buoyancy enhancing region.7. The wetsuit of claim 4 , wherein the second central buoyancy enhancing region comprises a more flexible material than the first central buoyancy enhancing region.8. The wetsuit of claim 4 , wherein the second central buoyancy enhancing region comprises a non-aerated polymeric material.9. The wetsuit of claim 3 , further comprising a GPS antenna/receiver.10. The ...

Leak Resistant Diaper Cover and Method(s) of Use Thereof

A leak resistant diaper cover and method of use thereof is described. Embodiments of the leak resistant diaper cover can be manufactured into a unitary piece of silicone that includes a tapered waist and tapered legs. The leak resistant diaper cover can be adapted to be worn over a diaper (or other undergarment) to help ensure that water does not enter into the diaper cover and that nothing exits the diaper cover. 1. A leak resistant swimwear adapted to be worn by a user wearing a diaper , the leak resistant swimwear comprising: a first leg including a plurality of parallel concentric markers located proximate a lower portion of the first leg, the first leg being tapered;', 'a second leg including a plurality of parallel concentric markers located proximate a lower portion of the second leg, the second leg being tapered; and', 'a waist including a plurality of parallel concentric markers located proximate an upper portion of the waist, the waist being tapered., 'a unitary body being manufactured from an elastomeric material, the unitary body being defined by2. The leak resistant swimwear of claim 1 , wherein the first leg and the second leg are tapered down towards a bottom of the legs.3. The leak resistant swimwear of claim 1 , wherein the waist is tapered down towards a top of the waist.4. The leak resistant swimwear of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of circumferential lines are molded into the swimwear.5. The leak resistant swimwear of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of circumferential lines are printed on the swimwear.6. The leak resistant swimwear of claim 1 , wherein the elastomeric material comprises a polyurethane or silicone.7. The leak resistant swimwear of claim 1 , the leak resistant swimwear further including indicia proximate each of the plurality of circumferential lines indicating a circumference of said circumferential lines.8. The leak resistant swimwear of claim 1 , wherein a thickness of the elastomeric material is approximately ...

SWIMSUIT

The present invention relates to a swimsuit including an elastic polyurethane yarn. The elastic polyurethane yarn contains; 0.5 to 10 mass % of a cationic high-molecular-weight compound A having a number-average molecular weight of 2000 or more; and an inorganic chlorine deterioration inhibitor B. The mass ratio of the cationic high-molecular-weight compound A to the inorganic chlorine deterioration inhibitor B ranges from 0.3 to 3, and a silicone oil is applied to the elastic polyurethane yarn. A fabric for the swimsuit is treated with water repellent finishing. The swimsuit preferably includes an elastic polyurethane yarn whose ratio of fluorine (F) to carbon (C) on the elastic polyurethane yarn is 0.030 or more in an elemental mass concentration according to scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX). Thereby, it is possible to provide a swimsuit with high water repellency, low water retention rate, and high buoyancy. 1. A swimsuit comprising an elastic polyurethane yarn ,wherein the elastic polyurethane yarn comprises:0.5 to 10% by mass of a cationic high-molecular-weight compound A having a number-average molecular weight of 2000 or more; andan inorganic chlorine deterioration inhibitor B,a mass ratio of the cationic high-molecular-weight compound A to the inorganic chlorine deterioration inhibitor B ranges from 0.3 to 3,a silicone oil is applied to the elastic polyurethane yarn, anda fabric for the swimsuit is treated with water repellent finishing.2. The swimsuit according to claim 1 , wherein the swimsuit comprises an elastic polyurethane yarn whose ratio of fluorine (F) to carbon (C) on the elastic polyurethane yarn is 0.030 or more in an elemental mass concentration according to scanning electron microscope-energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (SEM-EDX).3. The swimsuit according to claim 1 , wherein the swimsuit comprises 5 to 70% by mass of the elastic polyurethane yarn.4. The swimsuit according to claim 1 , wherein the ...

WAISTBAND FOR ARTICLE OF APPAREL

A waistband for an article of apparel is provided. The waistband may comprise at least one tunnel structure through which one or more cords may extend to allow tensioning of the waistband through pulling of the cord(s), while additionally providing comfort, stretchability, breathability, and adjustability for the wearer through integration of one or more elastic or elastically resilient portions into the waistband. 1. A method of manufacturing a waistband , the method comprising: a first end and a second end, and', 'a first tunnel structure forming a first plurality of substantially parallel courses on the waistband portion;, 'forming a waistband portion comprising at leastextending a first cord at least partially through the first tunnel structure so that the first tunnel structure slidably couples the first cord to the waistband portion; andextending a looped portion of the first cord out of a first pair of apertures formed in the first tunnel structure,wherein the waistband portion has a higher degree of elasticity than the first cord.2. The method of manufacturing the waistband of claim 1 , wherein the waistband portion further comprises a second tunnel structure forming a second plurality of substantially parallel courses on the waistband portion.3. The method of manufacturing the waistband of claim 2 , further comprising extending a second cord at least partially through the second tunnel structure so that the second tunnel structure slidably couples the second cord to the waistband portion claim 2 , wherein the waistband portion has a higher degree of elasticity than the second cord.4. The method of manufacturing the waistband of claim 2 , wherein the first tunnel structure and the second tunnel structure are integrally formed with the waistband portion.5. The method of manufacturing the waistband of claim 1 , wherein the waistband portion comprises a textile claim 1 , and wherein the textile is formed of a knitted construction.6. The method of manufacturing ...

FLOW RESISTANCE INCREASING SWIM WEAR

A device to aid a swimmer in training includes a piece of swimwear and a plurality of flow resistance increasing structures attached to the swimwear. The flow resistance increasing structures include a fill material constructed with a polymerized, monofilament material. The polymerized, monofilament material can include tulle. 1. A device to aid a swimmer in training , the device comprising:a swim wear jersey; andat least one flow resistance increasing structure attached to the swim wear jersey, the flow resistance increasing structure comprising a fill material constructed with a polymerized, monofilament material configured to facilitate rapid draining of the fill material.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the polymerized claim 1 , monofilament material comprises a grid-shaped mesh.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the polymerized claim 1 , monofilament material comprises tulle.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the flow resistance increasing structure further comprises a mesh material underneath the fill material configured to facilitate rapid draining of the fill material.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the material block is encapsulated within cloth attached to the swim wear jersey.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the flow increased resistance structure is removably attached to the swim wear jersey.7. The device of claim 6 , further comprising a plurality of flow resistance increasing structures claim 6 , each removably attached to the swim wear.8. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a plurality of flow resistance increasing structures attached around a perimeter of the swim wear.9. The device of claim 8 , wherein the plurality of flow resistance increasing structures are oriented in a swim direction.10. The device of claim 1 , wherein the flow resistance increasing structure includes a half circle cross-section.11. The device of claim 1 , wherein the flow resistance increasing structure includes a circular cross-section.12. The device of claim 1 ...

BIKINI BUDDY

The Bikini Buddy is an invention that attaches to the strings of the top to a bikini bathing suit. It provides cushion support to the neck area, and prevents the strings of the top to the bikini bathing suit from painful gouging into the skin due to the weight of the breasts. 1) The Bikini Buddy is a invention that is treaded onto the strings of the top to a bikini bathing suit (using a treading tool) that provides cushion comfort to the neck area , and prevents the strings of the bikini top from painful gouging into the skin due to the weight of breasts.2) The invention is comprised of round tubelar EPDM (ethylene propylene diene monomer). By design it rolls up and down the neck area with the body's natural movement.3) The Bikini Buddy has reinforced endcaps. These endcaps slide over the tubing , and adhere into place with 3M 4799 adhesive. The purpose of reinforcing the ends of the device is to prevent the Bikini strings from fraying , or tearing the device ends due to the amount of pressure on the strings from the weight of the breasts.4) The Bikini Buddy has a reinforced center hole assembly. It slides over the center of the tubing , and is adhered into place using 3m 4799 adhesive. The purpose of reinforcing the center of the device is to provide extra cushion support to the center that rides on the C6-C7 vertebrae neck area. In addition it also reinforces the center hole , and keeps the hole from fraying , and tearing while tighting the bikini strings , and forming the knot that holds the bikini top in place.5) The treading tool is used to hook the end of the strings of the bikini top at the loops. Then the shaft of the tool is placed into the endcap of the device , and treaded through the body of the invention , and exited out the reinforced center hole. This process is duplicated for the other side. Once both ends of the bikini top strings are threaded through the device then the user can pull both strings until the device reaches the desired placing on the ...

BATHROBE HAVING INTEGRATED FASTENER ADJUSTABLE WAISTBAND

A bathrobe construction including a continuous main body having a left-side front flap, a right-side front flap, a back, a right sleeve, a left sleeve and optionally a hood. A gathered waistband extends continuously across the left-side front flap, the back, and the right-side front flap. A tab affixed to one of the right-side front flap and the left-side front flap includes a hook fastener attachable to a first non-loop fastener positioned on an inside of the waistband when the bathrobe is in an open condition. A second non-loop fastener positioned on an outside of the waistband of the other of the right-side front flap and the left-side front flap to which the tab is not affixed is used to removably attach the tab to hold the bathrobe in a closed condition. 1. A bathrobe , comprising:a main body including a left-side front flap, a right-side front flap, a back, a right sleeve, and a left sleeve;a gathered waistband positioned on the main body extending continuously across the left-side front flap, the back, and the right-side front flap, the gathered waistband including an elastic component;a tab affixed to the right-side front flap or the left-side front flap proximate the waistband, the tab including a hook fastener;a first loop fastener positioned on an inside of the waistband of the right-side front flap or the left-side front flap to which the tab is affixed, the first loop fastener positioned proximate the tab, the tab in a first condition extending laterally away from the right-side front flap or the left-side front flap to which the tab is affixed, and the tab in a second condition folded over the right-side front flap or the left-side front flap to which the tab is affixed such that the tab is removably attachable to the first loop fastener when the bathrobe is in an open condition; anda second loop fastener positioned on an outside of the waistband of the right-side front flap or the left-side front flap to which the tab is not affixed, the tab removably ...

GARMENT WITH TETHERING SYSTEM

A garment includes an outer garment having a skirt portion with an inner side and a pair of elastic tethers having first fastening elements, and an undergarment having a front panel and a pair of second fastening elements. Each of the first fastening elements of the tethers of the outer garment is adapted to engage releasably a corresponding one of the second fastening elements of the undergarment. The first and second fastening elements may include snap elements, buttons, pins, zippers, or hook and loop fasteners. 1. A garment , comprising:an outer garment including a skirt portion having an inner side, a first side seam located on said inner side, a second side seam located on said inner side and opposite said first side seam, and a pair of tethers extending from said inner side, each of said tethers being made from an elastic material and including a first end and a second end opposite said first end, said first ends of one of said tethers being attached to said first side seam, and said first end of the other of said tethers being attached to said second side seam, and each of said tethers including a first fastening element located at said second end thereof; andan undergarment having a pair of second fastening elements,wherein each of said first fastening elements of said tethers of said outer garment is adapted to engage releasably a corresponding one of said second fastening elements of said undergarment.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The garment of claim 1 , wherein said undergarment includes a front panel claim 1 , and wherein said second fastening elements are positioned on said front panel.5. The garment of claim 4 , wherein said undergarment includes a rear panel opposite said front panel claim 4 , said front and rear panels forming left and right side portions claim 4 , a waist portion claim 4 , and left and right leg openings claim 4 , and wherein one of said pair of second fastening elements is positioned proximate to said left side portion ...

GARMENT WITH TETHERING SYSTEM

A garment includes an outer garment having a shorts portion with an inner side and a pair of elastic tethers having first fastening elements, and an undergarment having a front panel and a pair of second fastening elements. Each of the first fastening elements of the tethers of the shorts portion is adapted to engage releasably a corresponding one of the second fastening elements of the undergarment. The first and second fastening elements may include snap elements, buttons, pins, zippers, or hook and loop fasteners. 1. A garment , comprising:an outer garment having a shorts portion with an inner side and a pair of tethers extending from said inner side, each of said tethers including a first end and a second end opposite said first end, said first ends of said tethers being attached to said shorts portion of said outer garment, and each of said tethers including a first fastening element located at said second end thereof; andan undergarment having a pair of second fastening elements,wherein each of said first fastening elements of said tethers of said shorts portion is adapted to engage releasably a corresponding one of said second fastening elements of said undergarment.2. The garment of claim 1 , wherein each of said tethers is made from an elastic material.3. The garment of claim 2 , wherein said shorts portion includes a first side seam located on said inner side claim 2 , and a second side seam located on said inner side and opposite said first side seam claim 2 , wherein one of said pair of tethers is attached to said first side seam of said shorts portion claim 2 , and the other of said pair of tethers is attached to said second side seam of said shorts portion.4. The garment of claim 3 , wherein said undergarment includes a front panel claim 3 , and wherein said second fastening elements are positioned on said front panel.5. The garment of claim 4 , wherein said undergarment includes a rear panel opposite said front panel claim 4 , said front and rear ...

BRA AND GARMENT WITH BRA PORTION

In one embodiment, a garment having a cup portion with two cups, a body portion integrated with the cup portion, and a band are disposed on the garment such that is extends beneath the cup portions. The band is either on the body portion or adjacent the body portion. The garment also has support structures with a configuration, each following proximately a contour of the lower part of its respective cup, wherein a portion of the support structure is formed on and fixed to the band and a portion of the support structure extends on the body of the garment and is attached thereto. As such the support structure configuration is approximately arcuate. The garment also has additional control regions. The control is provided by fabric or materials that have less stretch than the body fabric from which the body of the garment is made. 1. A garment comprising:a cup portion comprising two cups;a body portion including a body fabric, the body portion shaped to define the cup portion or to attach to the cup portion;a band formed with the body portion below the cup portion, the band being made of a material that stretches from an original shape when subject to tension;two arcuate support structures, each positioned on the garment proximate a contour of a respective cup in the cup portion, wherein each arcuate support structure includes a first portion encompassing an apex of the arcuate support structure, the first portion attached to the band and forming an anchor region; anda central control region located on the body portion between the two arcuate support structures having a material property such that when the garment is subject to tension, stretching of the garment in the central control region is proportionately less than stretching of the garment in the body portion outside of the control region,wherein the band stretches less at the anchor region than areas of the band outside of the anchor region when the band is subject to tension.2. The garment of claim 1 , further ...

SWIMWEAR GARMENT WITH OPENING MECHANISM

A swimsuit garment having a shoulder securing means connected to a torso-covering section extending from a bustline to a hemline. The torso-covering section will have an opening mechanism extending from a terminus point on the bustline in a diagonal direction to a starting point on the hemline. The starting point on the hemline is situated on an opposite side of the terminus on the bustline. Further, the torso-covering section is connected to a back-covering section. The opening mechanism may be situated diagonally, with a starting point situated on a wearer's leg cuff on one side of the wearer's body to an ending point on the wearer's bustline on the side of the body opposite to the leg cuff, for example the starting point is on the left leg cuff and the ending point or terminus is on the bustline on the wearer's right-hand side. 1) A garment having:a shoulder securing means connected to;a torso-covering section extending from a bustline to a hemline;the torso-covering section having a terminus for an opening mechanism extending from a point on the bustline in a diagonal direction to a starting point for the opening mechanism on the hemline;the starting point on the hemline is situated on an opposite side of the terminus on the bustline;the torso-covering section is connected to a back-covering section.2) The garment according to claim 1 , wherein the opening mechanism starting point is on a leg cuff and the opening mechanism terminus is on the bustline.3) The garment according to claim 1 , wherein the opening mechanism starting point is on the bustline and the opening mechanism terminus is on a leg cuff.4) The garment according to claim 1 , wherein the opening mechanism terminus is on the left-hand side of a garment-wearer's bustline and the opening mechanism starting point is on the right leg cuff.5) The garment according to claim 1 , wherein the opening mechanism terminus is on the right-hand side of a garment-wearer's bustline and the opening mechanism starting ...

A GARMENT

A garment, particularly swimwear, to cover a wearer's body between the waist and thighs has a shell of substantially impermeable material +, a permeable inner lining material which lies next to the wearer's skin in use and an antimicrobial agent disposed between the shell of substantially impermeable material and the inner lining material, The antimicrobial agent may be Silver which has been deposited by a physical deposition process onto a textile disposed between the shell and inner lining material, The garment may form a lining of a swim nappy, the combination providing an article of swimwear. 1. A garment intended , in use , to cover a wearer's body between the waist and thighs , the garment comprising a shell of substantially impermeable material , a permeable inner lining material which lies next to the wearer's skin in use and an antimicrobial agent disposed between the shell of substantially impermeable material and the inner lining material.2. A garment as claimed in wherein the shell is formed from a textile material.3. A garment as claimed in wherein the inner lining material is formed from a textile material.4. A garment as claimed in wherein the antimicrobial agent is inorganic.5. A garment as claimed in wherein the antimicrobial agent is a metal.6. A garment as claimed in wherein the antimicrobial agent is Silver.7. A garment as claimed in wherein the antimicrobial agent is disposed on a textile material.8. A garment as claimed in wherein the antimicrobial agent is coated onto the textile material by a physical deposition process claim 7 , such as vacuum deposition.9. A garment as claimed in wherein the antimicrobial agent makes up at least 1% by weight of the textile material.10. A garment as claimed in wherein the textile material is knitted.11. A garment as claimed in wherein the textile material is formed from multifilament yarn of between 130 and 170 Denier.12. A garment as claimed in wherein the textile has a mass in the range 100 to 150 grams ...

Ornamental Swimsuit Assembly

An ornamental swimsuit assembly interchanges ornamental members on a swimsuit through a snap fastening mechanism and extends colorful ribbons on to the swimsuit to enhance the visual appearance of the swimsuit. The ornamental members, such as rhinestones, are interchangeable and enhance the visual appearance of the swimsuit. A connector bracket enables straps on the swimsuit to be detachably attached to the body of the swimsuit. The assembly utilizes a snap fastening and thread mechanism to interchange the ornamental members to the swimsuit. The snap fastening mechanism involves a two-sided connection from the ribbon. The ribbon not only retains decorative caps and the ornamental members, but can also be extended in length through expander connectors to form bracelets, necklaces and other clothing types at a later date. In this manner, multiple ornamental combinations are possible between the swimsuit, the ribbon, decorative caps and the ornamental members. 1. An ornamental swimsuit assembly , the assembly comprising:a swimsuit, the swimsuit defined by a body portion, at least one seam, and at least one strap, the strap configured to detachably attach to the body portion;a ribbon, the ribbon defined by a ribbon first end, a ribbon second end, a mounting surface, and an ornamental surface, the ribbon configured to overlay the at least one seam of the swimsuit;a cap, the cap having a threaded protrusion, the threaded protrusion disposed to pass through the ribbon,whereby the cap protrudes from the ornamental surface, and the threaded protrusion protrudes from the mounting surface of the ribbon;an ornamental member the ornamental member defined by a cavity, the ornamental member configured to detachably join with the cap;a mounting member, the mounting member comprising a reception end and an mount end, the mount end configured to receive the threaded protrusion of the cap,wherein the ribbon detachably joins the swimsuit through the threaded protrusion of the cap ...

SLEEVE FOR COVERING KNOT OF SWIMSUIT STRINGS

A cushioned device wrapped around the knot, bow and free ends of a woman's swimsuit strings (e.g., on a bikini) to eliminate pain and discomfort by preventing the knot from digging into the wearer's skin. The device is defined by a square or rectangular main body having a first side, an opposite second side, a top edge and a bottom edge. The main body includes a core formed of a foam material or other cushioning material, and an outer cover completely enclosing the core and formed of an elastic synthetic fiber, such as spandex material. The device is rolled into a sleeve around the knot, bow and string ends and is secured in place by cooperating hook and loop fasteners on the opposing sides of the main body. 1. A swimsuit accessory device comprising:a cushioned main body having a first side, an opposite second side, a first edge and an opposite second edge;a first component of a releasable connector on the first side of the main body and a cooperating second component of a releasable connector on the opposing second side of the main body; andthe device being structured and disposed to be rolled into a sleeve and secured around a knot tied in string segments of a swimsuit to provide a cushion between the knot and the user's skin.2. The swimsuit accessory device as recited in wherein the first component of the connector is positioned halfway between the first edge and the second component of the releasable connector.3. The swimsuit accessory device as recited in wherein the first component of the releasable connector is a first component of a hook and loop fastener and the second component of the releasable connector is a second component of a hook and loop fastener.4. The swimsuit accessory device as recited in wherein the main body includes an exterior surface material formed of an elastic synthetic fiber.5. The swimsuit accessory device as recited in wherein the elastic synthetic fiber is spandex material. This Non-Provisional patent application is based on ...

WRAP-STYLE BREAST-SUPPORTIVE TOPS

Wrap-style breast-supportive tops comprise an outer fabric layer, an inner fabric layer coupled to the outer fabric layer and positioned to be between the outer fabric layer and a wearer when the wearer is wearing the wrap-style breast-supportive top, and a fastening system. The top is either a right-side out top or a left-side out top, with the fastening system configured to secure a left edge of the inner fabric layer adjacent to the right side of the wearer's upper torso and a right edge of the inner fabric layer adjacent to the left side of the wearer's upper torso. 1. A wrap-style breast-supportive top , comprising: the outer fabric layer has an outer left portion, an outer right portion, and an outer central portion that is positioned between the outer left portion and the outer right portion, and', 'the outer fabric layer has an outer upper edge, an outer left edge, an outer right edge, an outer lower edge, an outer left interface between the outer left portion and the outer central portion, and an outer right interface between the outer right portion and the outer central portion;, 'an outer fabric layer, wherein the inner fabric layer is positioned to be between the outer fabric layer and a wearer when the wearer is wearing the wrap-style breast-supportive top,', 'the inner fabric layer has an inner left portion that overlaps an upper region of the outer left portion to collectively define a left-side front section, an inner right portion that overlaps an upper region of the outer right portion to collectively define a right-side front section, and an inner central portion that is positioned between the inner left portion and the inner right portion and that overlaps an upper region of the outer central portion to collectively define a back section,', 'the inner fabric layer has an inner upper edge that is aligned with and continuously coupled along the outer upper edge, an inner left edge that is coupled to the outer left edge, an inner right edge that is ...

SWIMSUITS

Swimsuits are provided which include an outer shell made of a flexible stretchable fabric, a thoracic reinforced region arranged in an anterior thoracic region of a trunk portion of the swimsuit and having an anterior-downward converging shape, and an abdominal reinforced region arranged in a lower abdominal and hip region of the trunk portion and having an anterior-upward converging shape, two non-reinforced waist regions arranged in opposite lateral waist regions of the trunk portion and having both a medially converging shape, wherein the thoracic reinforced region, the abdominal reinforced region and the non-reinforced waist regions border in an X pattern in an anterior region of the trunk portion. Methods of making such swimsuits are also provided. 120-. (canceled)21. A swimsuit , particularly for competition swimming , comprising an outer shell suitable to cover at least part of the body trunk and of the thighs of a swimmer , wherein the outer shell is made of a flexible stretchable fabric adapted to apply a hoop compression to the thighs and to the body trunk , wherein the swimsuit forms:locally reinforced regions in which the outer shell is provided with an additional reinforcement so that the locally reinforced regions have a greater tensile stiffness than a tensile stiffness of said outer shell alone, andnon-reinforced regions formed by the outer shell alone and having only the tensile stiffness of said outer shell alone,characterized in that:the reinforced regions comprise a thoracic reinforced region arranged in an anterior thoracic region of a trunk portion of the swimsuit and having a downward converging shape, and an abdominal reinforced region arranged in a lower abdominal and hip region of the trunk portion and having an upward converging shape,the non-reinforced regions comprise two non-reinforced waist regions arranged in opposite lateral waist regions of the trunk portion and both having a medially converging shape,the thoracic reinforced region, ...

SWIMSUITS

Swimsuits are provided which include an outer shell made of a flexible stretchable fabric, locally reinforced regions in which an additional inner layer of a flexible stretchable fabric is attached from inside to the outer shell so that the locally reinforced regions have a greater tensile stiffness than a tensile stiffness of said outer shell alone, non-reinforced regions formed by said outer shell alone and having only the tensile stiffness of said outer shell alone, wherein the stretchable fabric of the outer shell and the stretchable fabric of the only locally applied inner layer include both woven-in carbon fiber reinforcement, and the stretchable fabric of the outer shell has bi-directionally woven-in carbon fiber reinforcement and anisotropic stretch properties. Methods for making such swimsuits are also provided. 122-. (canceled)23. A swimsuit , particularly for competition swimming , comprising an outer shell suitable to cover at least part of the body trunk and of the thighs of a swimmer , wherein the outer shell is made of a flexible stretchable fabric adapted to apply a hoop compression to the thighs and to the body trunk ,wherein the swimsuit forms:locally reinforced regions in which an additional inner layer of a flexible stretchable fabric is attached from inside to the outer shell so that the locally reinforced regions have a greater tensile stiffness than a tensile stiffness of said outer shell alone, andnon-reinforced regions formed by said outer shell alone and having only the tensile stiffness of said outer shell alone,characterized in that the stretchable fabric of the outer shell and the stretchable fabric of the only locally applied inner layer include both woven-in carbon fiber reinforcement, and the stretchable fabric of the outer shell has bi-directionally woven-in carbon fiber reinforcement and anisotropic stretch properties.24. The swimsuit of claim 23 , wherein the carbon fiber reinforcement of the outer shell fabric comprises hoop ...

Minimal-coverage undergarments

The invention concerns a garment () having an attachment section () and a coverage section () connected with the attachment section () at a contact section (). The coverage section () has holding means () with two holding parts (A, B) for receiving both sides of the labia gap between the outer and inner labia. There are coverage means () between the holding parts (A, B), to cover the area between the holding parts (A, B). 1. A garment comprising:an attachment section; anda coverage section connected to the attachment section,whereby the coverage section comprises a holding means having two holding parts for receiving the outer and inner labia on both sides of the labia gap between and whereby between the holding parts, coverage means are formed to cover the area between the holding parts.2. The garment according to claim 1 , wherein the holding parts of the holding means are two curved claim 1 , especially convex claim 1 , holding parts.3. The garment according to claim 1 , wherein the holding parts of the holding means are two claim 1 , in particular elastic claim 1 , cord sections.4. The garment according to one of the claims 1 , wherein the holding means are integrally formed.5. The garment according to claim 1 , wherein the holding means comprises a device selected from a list consisting of:a wire,in particular a wire made of a nickel-titanium compound,a plastic material,a biocompatible material andsilicone.6. The garment according to claim 5 , wherein the holding means and/or the holding parts are deformable at temperatures between 30° C. and 45° C. claim 5 , preferably between 35° C. and 40° C. claim 5 , in particular between 36° C. and 37.5° C.7. The garment according to claim 1 , wherein the coverage means comprise a textile material.8. The garment according to claim 1 , wherein the coverage means comprise an elastic material.9. The garment according to claim 1 , wherein the coverage means have a convexly curved shape or may be brought into a convex curved ...

Triangle Top Assembly with Adjustable Level of Coverage

Disclosed herein are padded triangle assemblies for upper body garments that can be widened or narrowed to adjust coverage level. Each triangle assembly includes a pad underneath a layer of outer fabric. An upper region of the pad is attached to an upper region of the outer fabric. The pad has a thin lower flange that is attached to a lower region of the outer fabric. The lower region of the outer fabric is wider than the lower flange of the pad. In a narrowed configuration, the left and right sides of the lower region of the outer fabric are positioned close to the left and right sides of the lower flange of the pad. In a widened configuration, the left and right sides of the lower region of the outer fabric are positioned farther from the left and right sides of the lower flange of the pad. 1. An upper body garment comprising a left and right triangle assembly , each triangle assembly comprising:a pad having an upper region, a middle region, and a lower flange that is thinner than the upper region and the middle region in a front to back direction;an outer fabric having an upper region, a middle region, and a lower region;wherein the upper region of the pad is at least partially attached to the upper region of the outer fabric, and the lower flange of the pad is at least partially attached to the lower region of the outer fabric; andwherein the lower region of the outer fabric is wider than the lower flange in a medial to lateral direction.2. The upper body garment of claim 1 , wherein a vertical center portion of the pad is aligned with a vertical center portion of the outer fabric.3. The upper body garment of claim 1 , wherein the lower flange of the pad is fixedly attached to the middle region of the pad.4. The upper body garment of claim 1 , wherein a lower boundary of the middle region of the pad is a curve across the exterior face of the pad claim 1 , and the lower flange extends inferiorly from the curve.5. The upper body garment of claim 1 , wherein the ...

SWIMWEAR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

A wetsuit is provided which comprises (a) a first central region comprising a first material and having a first thickness; and (b) a second lateral region comprising a second material and having a second thickness. The buoyancy per unit area of the first region is greater than the buoyancy per unit area of the second region. 1. A swimsuit , comprising:{'sub': '1', 'a pant portion extending from a waist region that extends around a waist of a wearer to below a crotch region of the wearer comprising a front central region extending from a waist strap to the crotch region in a front of the wearer, and a back central region, extending from the waist strap to the crotch region in a back of the wearer, wherein each of the front central region and the back central region comprises a polymeric material, the polymeric material having a first thickness and first density ρ;'}a first anterior lateral region between the front central region and a first lateral strip disposed on a first side over a hip region of a torso of the wearer;a second anterior lateral region between the front central region and a second lateral strip disposed on a side opposite the first lateral strip over the opposite hip region of the torso of the wearer;a first posterior lateral region between the back central region and the first lateral strip disposed on the first side over the hip region of the torso of the wearer;a second posterior lateral region between the back central region and the second lateral strip disposed on the side opposite the first lateral strip over the opposite hip region of the torso of the wearer;{'sub': '2', 'wherein the first anterior lateral region, the second anterior lateral region, the first posterior lateral region and the second posterior lateral region comprise a polymeric material having a second thickness and a second density ρ;'}{'sub': 2', '1, 'wherein ρ>ρ.'}2. The swimsuit of claim 1 , wherein the buoyancy per unit area of the front central region and the back ...

SWIMWEAR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

A wetsuit is provided which comprises (a) a first central region comprising a first material and having a first thickness; and (b) a second lateral region comprising a second material and having a second thickness. The buoyancy per unit area of the first region is greater than the buoyancy per unit area of the second region. 1. A swimsuit comprising:a first central buoyancy enhancing region provided along a centerline on a front of the swimsuit having a first buoyancy per unit area; anda lateral region disposed on either side of the first central buoyancy enhancing region having a second buoyancy per unit area;wherein the swimsuit includes a waist portion, a crotch portion, a first leg portion and a second leg portion configured to extend from the waist portion to at least a user's thigh region, andwherein the first central buoyancy enhancing region extends from about the waist portion to the crotch portion.2. The swimsuit of claim 1 , wherein the buoyancy per unit area of the first central buoyancy enhancing region is greater than the buoyancy per unit area of the lateral region.3. The swimsuit of claim 1 , wherein the first central buoyancy enhancing region comprises a first material and the lateral region comprises a second material.4. The swimsuit of claim 3 , wherein the first and the second materials are the same.5. The swimsuit of claim 3 , wherein the first material comprises an aerated polymeric material.6. The swimsuit of claim 3 , wherein the second material comprises a non-aerated polymeric material.7. The swimsuit of claim 1 , wherein the first central buoyancy enhancing region comprises a first thickness and the lateral region comprises a second thickness.8. The swimsuit of claim 7 , wherein the first thickness and the second thickness are the same.9. The swimsuit of claim 7 , wherein the first thickness is greater than the second thickness.10. The swimsuit of claim 1 , wherein the first central buoyancy enhancing region has a width from about 1.0 in. ...

SWIMWEAR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

A wetsuit is provided which comprises (a) a first central region comprising a first material and having a first thickness; and (b) a second lateral region comprising a second material and having a second thickness. The buoyancy per unit area of the first region is greater than the buoyancy per unit area of the second region. 1. A wetsuit comprising:a first central buoyancy enhancing region provided along a centerline on a front of the wetsuit having a first buoyancy per unit area; anda lateral region on either side of the first central buoyancy enhancing region having a second buoyancy per unit area;wherein the buoyancy per unit area of the first central buoyancy enhancing region is greater than the buoyancy per unit area of the lateral region,wherein the wetsuit has a top portion that extends from a collar portion at a neck region to a middle portion, the middle portion extending from about a rib cage portion to a waist portion, and a bottom portion that comprises the waist portion, a first and a second leg portion, and a crotch portion,2. The wetsuit of claim 1 , wherein the first central buoyancy enhancing region extends along at least the middle portion.3. The wetsuit of claim 1 , wherein the first central buoyancy enhancing region extends from the neck region to the crotch portion.4. The wetsuit of claim 1 , wherein the first central buoyancy enhancing region comprises a first material and the lateral region comprises a second material.5. The wetsuit of claim 4 , wherein the first material and the second material are the same.6. The wetsuit of claim 4 , wherein the first material comprises an aerated polymeric material.7. The wetsuit of claim 4 , wherein the second material comprises a non-aerated polymeric material.8. The wetsuit of claim 1 , wherein the first central buoyancy enhancing region comprises a first thickness and the lateral region comprises a second thickness.9. The wetsuit of claim 8 , wherein the first thickness and the second thickness are the ...

Releasable secure clothing connectors

A clothing system includes a clothing component having a first coupling portion and a second, coupling portion. The first coupling portion includes a first clothing coupling element and the second coupling portion includes a second clothing coupling element. A linking element includes first and second linking coupling elements at opposite ends. Each of the first clothing coupling element, the second clothing coupling element the first linking coupling element, and the second linking coupling element is selected from the group consisting of: (A) a clasp, comprising a loop receiving projection extending from a first longitudinally-extending edge, and a primary securing clip that is closed along a second, longitudinally-extending edge; and (B) a loop adapted for sliding over said loop receiving projection. The first and second clothing coupling elements are adapted to be removably coupled to the first and second linking coupling elements, respectively.

TECHNICAL SWIMWEAR WITH COMPRESSION TAPING

Embodiments can provide an article of technical swimwear, having an outside with: an abdominal area bounded by one or more lines of abdominal compression taping; a chest area bounded by one or more lines of chest compression taping; a plurality of shoulder straps; a rear area; and two leg areas, each having a front and a back, bounded by one or more lines of leg compression taping; wherein each of the abdominal area, the chest area, the rear area, and the two leg areas are made of variable compressive fabric; wherein each of the lines of abdominal compression taping, chest compression taping, and leg compression taping prevent an expansion of the variable compressive fabric; and an inside with: a chest liner; a pelvic liner; and a rear liner; wherein each of the chest liner, pelvic liner, and rear liner are made of a hyperlight liner. 1. An article of technical swimwear , comprising: an abdominal area bounded by one or more lines of abdominal compression taping;', 'a chest area bounded by one or more lines of chest compression taping;', 'a plurality of shoulder straps;', 'a rear area; and', 'two leg areas, each having a front and a back, bounded by one or more lines of leg compression taping;', 'wherein each of the abdominal area, the chest area, the rear area, and the two leg areas are comprised of variable compressive fabric;', 'wherein each of the lines of abdominal compression taping, chest compression taping, and leg compression taping prevent an expansion of the variable compressive fabric; and, 'an outside comprising a chest liner;', 'a pelvic liner; and', 'a rear liner;', 'wherein each of the chest liner, pelvic liner, and rear liner are comprised of a hyperlight liner., 'an inside comprising2. The technical swimwear as recited in claim 1 , wherein the one or more lines of leg compression taping further comprise:one or more front bands of leg compression taping;wherein each of the one or more front bands of leg compression taping run lengthwise along the ...

Inflatable undergarment

Inflatable undergarment with an inflatable bladder to provide protection and comfort has a fabric garment portion. A rear area of the undergarment further includes an integral air bladder. The bladder covers the buttocks area and is selectively inflated using a manual pump located near the waistband of the undergarment. The bladder system further includes a release valve that allows air to be released from the device.

Wetsuit

A wetsuit is provided, the wetsuit comprising: a sleeve, formed from at least a first material and a second material, the sleeve having an upper arm portion and a forearm portion, wherein the first material defines a boundary that is arranged to extend from the forearm portion, around a bicep region in the upper arm portion and back to the forearm portion, and the second material is arranged to be positioned within the boundary in the bicep region and forearm portion, and wherein the first material has a first elastic modulus and the second material has a second elastic modulus, the first elastic modulus being greater than the second elastic modulus. 1. A wetsuit , comprising:a sleeve, formed from at least a first material and a second material, the sleeve having an upper arm portion and a forearm portion,wherein the first material defines a boundary that is arranged to extend from the forearm portion, around a bicep region in the upper arm portion and back to the forearm portion, and the second material is arranged to be positioned within the boundary in the bicep region and forearm portion, andwherein the first material has a first elastic modulus and the second material has a second elastic modulus, the first elastic modulus being greater than the second elastic modulus.2. The wetsuit of claim 1 , wherein the first elastic modulus is at least 10% greater than the second elastic modulus.3. The wetsuit of claim 1 , wherein the first elastic modulus is at least 25% greater than the second elastic modulus.4. The wetsuit of claim 1 , wherein the boundary extends along a posterior region of the forearm portion of the sleeve.5. The wetsuit of claim 1 , wherein the boundary extends from a cuff region of the sleeve.6. The wetsuit of claim 5 , wherein the boundary extends back to the cuff region of the sleeve.7. The wetsuit of claim 1 , wherein the sleeve has an elbow region claim 1 , and the second material is positioned at the elbow region claim 1 , within the boundary.8 ...

Waterproof Pocket

A waterproof garment pocket is provided. The pocket consists of a front sheet and a rear sheet. Attached to the inner side of the front sheet is a resealable bag such as, for example, a ZIPLOC® bag. The front sheet contains at least two creases across its width to allow the sheet to fold over itself, and the resealable bag with it, at least three times. After the front sheet is folded over, it is secured by a waterproof closure mechanism such as, for example, three pairs of corresponding VELCRO® strips. This provides extra barriers to the infiltration of water when the user is in the water. 1. A waterproof pocket integrated into a swimming garment , the waterproof pocket comprising:an overlying front sheet and a rear sheet of a waterproof material connected together at three of four edges, and defining an opening at the fourth edge, wherein the pocket is integrated into the swimming garment by attaching the front sheet to the second sheet, the rear sheet being integrated directly into a fabric of the swimming garment;a resealable bag attached to the front sheet and positioned within the opening defined by the first and second sheets, the bag comprising a closure mechanism forming a waterproof seal when in a closed position and being open when in an open position;at least three creases across the width of the front sheet configured to form folds; anda pair of interfacing hook and loop connector strips on the first sheet configured to connect together when the first sheet and the bag from the folds, and a second pair of hook and loop connector strips comprising one strip on an outer surface of the front sheet and the corresponding strip on the rear sheet, the second pair of hook and loop connector strips connectable together when the second sheet extends over the folded first sheet and bag when the first hook and loop connector pair are connected.2. The pocket of claim 1 , wherein the closure mechanism comprises at least two pairs of mating halves of a waterproof ...

GARMENT FOR LOOP ATTACHMENT THROUGH LEG OPENINGS OF BIKINI BOTTOM TO COVER MIDRIFF

A garment that is configured to attach to a bikini bottom is provided. The garment includes a band that is configured to be worn by a user. The band has a generally uniform circumference and includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and at least one attachment device that is configured to releasably attach the bottom portion to the top portion for securing the band to the bikini bottom when the bottom portion is received through at least one leg opening of the bikini bottom. 1. A garment configured to be secured to a bikini bottom , the garment comprising: a top portion,', 'a bottom portion, and', 'a pair of attachment devices that releasably attach the bottom portion to the top portion,, 'a band configured to be worn around a waist, the band includingwherein the pair of attachment devices secure the band to the bikini bottom by passing two parts of the bottom portion through respective leg openings of the bikini bottom and releasably securing a first part of the two respective parts to a first side of the top portion and releasably securing a second part of the two respective parts to a second side of the top portion.2. The garment according to claim 1 , wherein each attachment device of the pair of attachment devices encircles a respective part of a waistband of the bikini bottom.3. The garment according to claim 1 , wherein the first side of the top portion is on a side of the top portion opposite to a position of the second side of the top portion.4. The garment according to claim 1 , wherein the pair of attachment devices are provided on the bottom portion of the band.5. The garment according to claim 4 , wherein the pair of attachment devices are buttons.6. The garment according to claim 1 , wherein the band is made from a material that is selected from a group consisting of nylon claim 1 , cotton claim 1 , polyester claim 1 , spandex claim 1 , and synthetic fiber.7. The garment according to claim 1 , wherein the band is worn around a user's waist to extend ...

ADJUSTABLE DOUBLE-SEALED MATERIAL CLOSURE WITH INTEGRATED TENSIONING DEVICE

Current watersport and surf shorts do not offer a combination of waistband fit adjustability with a double-sealed closure that minimizes irritation. They also rely almost exclusively on centerline closures, which are proximate to the area of most contact and agitation between a paddling surfer and their board. My solution is an integrated tensioning device and fit-adjustable belt with a double-sealed closure located off of the wearer's centerline. 1a. a strap attached on one side of a material structure, which passes through an aperture on an opposing side of the material structure and said strap's point of attachment,b. said strap then reversing back onto itself while pulling against an integrated rigid tensioning element adjacent to said aperture and proximate to the attachment of said strap,c. said strap being of sufficient length so that its billet extends past its point of attachment,d. onto a means of affixing the bottom side of said billet located on the originating side of material structure and aft of said strap attachment,e. which mates with affixing mechanism on the bottom side of said billet,f. means to affix top side of said billet located on the underside of a hinged material panel positioned directly above or adjacent to belt billet affixing area,g. said material panel connected to the base material and positioned to overlap affixing mechanism for the bottom side of said billet and of sufficient size to cover entire billet,h. mates with affixing mechanism on top of said billet,i. whereby said billet interposes both top and bottom affixing mechanisms resulting in a secure, protected material closure which can be engaged and disengaged repeatedly and/or adjusted for fit with minimal effort.. A means for connecting two components of a material garment or structure, comprising of: This is invention is an improved garment closure used to create an adjustable double-sealed non-irritating waistband closure, while maintaining performance standards for ...

Floatable Breathing Device

The present invention relates to a floatable breathing device. The floatable breathing device provides includes a head unit, a snorkel, a plurality of receiving passageways, and an internal pathway. The head unit has buoyant properties and includes an ornamental shaped outer housing and an inner housing positioned within the outer housing, the inner housing forms a head receiving section, the head receiving section is provided between outer surfaces of the outer housing and is configured to be contoured to a human head. The snorkel connects to and extends from the head unit. The plurality of receiving passageways are disposed about the outer housing and receiving the snorkel, the snorkel extending through and exiting a portion of the head unit above a predetermined waterline extending along a periphery of a lower portion of the head unit thereof and identifies buoyancy of the head unit in water. The internal pathway positioned along a base of the outer housing and extending through a center section of the head receiving section of the head unit. 1. A floatable breathing device , comprisinga head unit with buoyant properties and having:an ornamental shaped outer housing;an inner housing positioned within the outer housing, the inner housing forms a head receiving section, the head receiving section is provided between outer surfaces of the outer housing and is configured to be contoured to a human head;a snorkel connected to and extending from the head unit;a plurality of receiving passageways disposed about the outer housing and receiving the snorkel, the snorkel extending through and exiting a portion of the head unit above a predetermined waterline extending along a periphery of a lower portion of the head unit thereof and identifies buoyancy of the head unit in water; andan internal pathway positioned along a base of the outer housing and extending through a center section of the head receiving section of the head unit.2. The floatable breathing device of claim 1 ...

Swimsuit with Zipper

A highly supportive one-piece lady's swimsuit with a zippered component on the front side in the lower pelvic region that detaches the lower portion of the swimsuit from the upper torso section of the garment. The lower portion can then come unattached via a zipper containing a finger key ring pull, which allows the material to be swung down and out of the way for using the restroom and swung back and up where it is secured in place to present a fashionable and stylish swimsuit design. 1. A one-piece swimsuit having an upper portion that covers the torso and a displaceable portion that covers the lower pelvic region and extends between the wearer's hips , detaching via a zipper component on the front side of the garment; The lower portion can then come unattached via a separating zipper containing a finger key ring pull , which allows the material to be swung down and out of the way for using the restroom and swung back and up where it is secured in place to present a fashionable stylish swimsuit design.2. A one-piece swimsuit as specified in and further comprising of panels of Spandex® and/or Performance Fabric Power Mesh claim 1 , made up of at least 80% nylon and 20% Lycra claim 1 , will be incorporated into the front and/or back section of the garment to pull the tummy in and provide body contouring claim 1 , yielding a more shapely appearance; This combination makes the fabric sturdy and comfortably elastic which claim 1 , like Spandex® claim 1 , will pair well with a zipper component.3. A one-piece swimsuit as specified in is also suited for use by children and pregnant women claim 1 , who often need to have a suit that is easy to put on and take off while at the pool or the beach; The children's garment will not contain Spandex® or Performance Fabric Power Mesh; The maternity suit will not have the same level of Spandex® and/or Performance Fabric Power Mesh as specified in to allow for the medically necessary room of an expanding uterus and pelvis; There may ...

WAISTBAND FOR ARTICLE OF APPAREL

A waistband for an article of apparel is provided. The waistband may comprise at least one tunnel structure through which one or more cords may extend to allow tensioning of the waistband through pulling of the cord(s), while additionally providing comfort, stretchability, breathability, and adjustability for the wearer through integration of one or more elastic or elastically resilient portions into the waistband.

BRA AND GARMENT WITH BRA PORTION

In one embodiment, a garment having a cup portion with two cups, a body portion integrated with the cup portion, and a band are disposed on the garment such that is extends beneath the cup portions. The band is either on the body portion or adjacent the body portion. The garment also has support structures with a configuration, each following proximately a contour of the lower part of its respective cup, wherein a portion of the support structure is formed on and fixed to the band and a portion of the support structure extends on the body of the garment and is attached thereto. As such the support structure configuration is approximately arcuate. The garment also has additional control regions. The control is provided by fabric or materials that have less stretch than the body fabric from which the body of the garment is made. 123-. (canceled).24. A garment comprising:a cup portion comprising two cups;a body portion including a body fabric, the body portion shaped to define the cup portion or to attach to the cup portion; two arcuate support structures, each positioned on the garment proximate a contour of a respective cup in the cup portion, wherein each arcuate support structure includes a first portion encompassing an apex of the arcuate support structure, the first portion attached to the band and forming an anchor region; and', 'a central control region located on the body portion between the two arcuate support structures having a material property such that when the garment is subject to tension, stretching of the garment in the central control region is proportionately less than stretching of the garment in the body portion outside of the control region,, 'a stretchable band that defines a bottom edge of the garment;'}wherein the band stretches less at the anchor region than areas of the band outside of the anchor region when the band is subject to tension.25. The garment of claim 24 , further comprising an outer control region claim 24 , the outer control ...

CLOTHING KIT FOR EASE OF TRANSPORT, SPONTANEOUS USE, CONTAINMENT OF SOILED CLOTHING AND CLEAN-UP

An emergency change of clothing kit is provided with a full outfit sealed compactly into a container (vacuum sealed in one embodiment). The container is to be small and portable and will keep the clothing clean and dry until the time for its intended use. A disposable, sealable bag will be provided to place any soiled clothing in. One embodiment of the kit can range in sizes from Newborn to 3T. Other embodiments include clothing suited for ages from 3 to adult. The clothing can be of sufficiently high quality and design that it can be worn repeatedly after initial opening of the package. For the kits ages 2T and above, underwear can also be provided. 1. A kit for providing a change of clothing , comprising:a sealed substantially air impermeable encasement completely enclosing an interior space and having at least one airtight seal;at least one article of clothing compressed within said interior space of said sealed substantially air impermeable encasement; andat least one accessory for use in the change of clothing or activities related to the change of clothing,wherein said clothing is folded or rolled at least once.2. A kit for providing a change of clothing as defined in wherein air is removed from the said sealed substantially air impermeable encasement reducing the size of the package.3. A kit for providing a change of clothing as defined in wherein a secondary encasement is provided to further reduce the size such that the secondary encasement is inserted into the outer encasement.4. A kit for providing a change of clothing as defined in wherein the clothing included is suitable for at least one newborns claim 1 , infants and toddlers.5. A kit for providing a change of clothing as defined in wherein the clothing included is suitable for children to adults and said clothing can include conventional clothing such as shirts claim 1 , shorts pants or skirts and/or bathing suits.6. A kit for providing a change of clothing as defined in wherein said kit contains at ...

INFLATABLE BATHING SUIT SYSTEM

Pants have top and bottom and intermediate extents, a front and a rear, and left and right sides. The top extent has a small torus and a large torus. Left and right fasteners are in the large torus. First and second bladders are in the large torus adjacent to the left side. Third and fourth bladders are in the large torus adjacent to the right side. A left tube is operatively coupled the first and second bladder. A right tube is operatively coupled to the third and fourth bladder. 1. An inflatable bathing suit system comprising:pants having top and bottom and intermediate extents, the pants having a front and a rear and left and right side;the top extent having a small torus and a large torus, left and right fasteners in the large torus;first and second bladders in the large torus adjacent to the left side, third and fourth bladders in the large torus adjacent to the right side; anda left tube operatively coupled to the first and second bladders, a right tube operatively coupled to the third and fourth bladders.2. The system as set forth in and further including:a belting assembly including an interior belt and four exterior belts attached to the interior belt at circumferentially spaced locations to form four reception areas for constraining movement of the bladders, the bladders and the belting assembly being within the large torus when in the uninflated orientation, the bladders and the belting assembly being exterior of the large torus when in the inflated orientation.3. The system as set forth in wherein the majority of each of the tubes is within the small torus when in the uninflated orientation and wherein the minority of each of the the tubes is above the small torus when inflating.4. The system as set forth in and further including:a left T-shaped fitting operatively coupling the first and second bladders with the left tube and a right T-shaped fitting operatively coupling the third and fourth bladders with the left tube.510. An inflatable bathing suit ...

SWIMWEAR WITH INTERCHANGEABLE ITEMS

In accordance with some embodiments, clothing ensembles are disclosed. In addition, swimsuit ensembles, and techniques for changing a style of a swimsuit ensemble, are disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, a clothing ensemble is disclosed that includes a swimsuit top with attachment members, a swimsuit bottom, and a midriff garment with attachment members configured to attach to the attachment members of the swimsuit top. 1. A clothing ensemble comprising: ["fabric shaped into cups for covering a wearer's breasts;", 'wing portions configured to wrap around sides of the wearer; and', 'three attachment members attached to a lower edge of the fabric, wherein one of the attachment members is located between the two cups, one of the attachment members is located on one of the wing portions, and one of the attachment members is located on another of the wing portions;, 'a swimsuit top comprising "fabric shaped to cover a wearer's groin and buttocks; and", 'a swimsuit bottom comprising ["fabric shaped to cover a wearer's midriff; and", 'attachment members configured to fasten to the members of the swimsuit top at attachment points., 'a midriff garment comprising2. The clothing ensemble of claim 1 , wherein the fabric of the midriff garment is a different type of fabric than the fabric of the swimsuit top and the fabric of the swimsuit bottom.3. The clothing ensemble of claim 1 , further comprising a covering garment claim 1 , the covering garment being different than the swimsuit top claim 1 , the swimsuit bottom claim 1 , and the midriff garment.4. The clothing ensemble of claim 3 , wherein the covering garment is configured to be worn as a headscarf.5. The clothing ensemble of claim 3 , wherein the covering garment is configured to be worn as a skirt.6. The clothing ensemble of claim 3 , wherein the covering garment is configured for use as a headscarf claim 3 , and is also configured for use as a skirt.7. The clothing ensemble of claim 3 , wherein the ...

BIKINI BOTTOM

A bikini bottom which prevents visible spotting from bodily fluids has a crotch portion made from at least three layers of material, including an outer layer, an inner lining layer, and an intermediate layer of waterproof material between the inner and outer layers. 1. A bikini bottom comprising a crotch area comprising at least three layers of material , said layers including an outer layer , an inner lining layer , and an intermediate layer of waterproof material between the inner and outer layers.2. The invention of claim 1 , wherein the waterproof material comprises a thermoplastic polyurethane membrane which is impervious to water but air pervious.3. The invention of claim 1 , wherein the waterproof material comprises This application relates to apparel, and more particularly to a bikini bottom designed to prevent spotting during a wearer's period.Prior inventors have proposed a number of solutions to the problem of menstrual blood and other bodily fluids seeping through fabric and being visible on the outside of a garment.Some of these solutions involve placing an absorbent material between the wearer's body and the outer fabric of the garment. See, for example, U.S. patent application publication 2010/0249736.Others place a fluid impervious barrier layer between the body and the outer garment fabric. Some, such as U.S. patent application publication US2008/0114327, provide both absorbency and a barrier layer.Most of the above inventions are implemented specifically for underpants. None is specifically for swimwear, specifically bikini bottoms. Bikini bottoms cannot safely use solutions designed for underpants, because they are smaller than underpants and are worn where they are highly visible and likely to be wet.It would be useful to improve upon the prior solutions by providing a bikini bottom having improved anti-spotting qualities.An object of the present invention is to prevent spotting of a bikini bottom during a woman's period.This and other objects ...

Article Of Apparel With Stretch-Resistant Matrix

The present disclosure relates to a multi-layered design for an article of apparel such as swimwear. In particular, at least one layer may include a stretch resistant matrix made of a thermoplastic polymer, a silicone or other similar material to provide additional support and modesty to certain areas of the apparel, such as the bust area. Further, a method of manufacturing the article of apparel is also disclosed. According to aspects described herein, the layers may be integrated using techniques to increase the overall integrity of the apparel. 1. An article of apparel for supporting a bust area of a wearer , the article of apparel comprising a first bust area piece that includes:a first layer and a second layer formed from textile elements, a perimeter region of the first layer being secured to a perimeter region of the second layer; anda recovery layer formed from a polymer film, the recovery layer being located between and secured to at least one of the first layer and the second layer, and the recovery layer defining a plurality of apertures.2. The article of claim 1 , wherein the recovery layer is secured to the second layer.3. The article of claim 1 , wherein the recovery layer is bonded to the second layer.4. The article of claim 1 , the first bust area piece being substantially triangular-shaped and defining a bottom edge claim 1 , a first vertical edge claim 1 , and a second vertical edge claim 1 , wherein:the bottom edge and the first vertical edge define a first corner;the bottom edge and the second vertical edge define a second corner; and 'wherein the recovery layer includes a first set of polymer film lines extending from the first corner to the second vertical edge, a second set of polymer film lines extending from the second corner to the first vertical edge, the first set of polymer film lines crossing the second set of polymer film lines.', 'the first vertical edge and the second vertical edge define a top corner opposite the bottom edge; and'}5 ...

Non-Toxic Garments and Methods of Making Same

Non-toxic garments providing natural support and lift without metal inserts constructed from non-toxic, hypoallergenic, and chemical free fabrics. 1. A non-toxic garment comprised of:a right cup piece;a left cup piece;an optional center front piece;a right back fabric frame;a left back fabric frame; anda closure.2. The non-toxic garment of wherein the non-toxic garment is constructed from a natural fabric that is eco-friendly.3. The non-toxic garment of wherein the natural fabric is selected from at least one member the group comprising organic cotton claim 2 , linen claim 2 , silk and bamboo.4. The non-toxic garment of wherein the fabric is free of pesticides claim 2 , fertilizers and chemical treatments.5. The non-toxic garment of wherein the right cup piece and the left cup piece further include a medical grade silicone for breast support.6. The non-toxic garment of further comprised of at least one double organic elastic strap.7. The non-toxic garment of wherein the at least one double elastic strap includes at least one natural wood adjustment slider.8. The non-toxic garment of wherein the closure is heavy duty Velcro or natural wood such as bamboo.9. The non-toxic garment of wherein the garment is strapless.10. The non-toxic garment of further comprising air bags connected to a removable pump feature.11. The non-toxic garment of wherein the non-toxic garment is a garment type selected from the group consisting of foundation garments claim 1 , support garments claim 1 , sports bras claim 1 , lingerie claim 1 , nursing bras claim 1 , maternity bras claim 1 , post-surgery garments claim 1 , and swim suit garments.12. The non-toxic garment of wherein the right back fabric frame and the left back fabric frame further include a medical grade silicone which reduces back fat and pinching of skin. The present invention relates generally to the field of foundation garments and other garments which come in contact with the skin. More specifically, the present invention ...

MULTIFUNCTIONAL GARMENT SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE

The invention is multifunctional garment(s) and/or multifunctional garment system(s) and method(s) of using the same that comprises a first piece or a first piece and one or more additional pieces that can be removably attachable to one another in at least one fashion. The invention possesses the attribute and ability of removably forming a single article of clothing out of multiple article(s) of clothing, or vice versa, by means of the fixation of fasteners to at least one garment. 1. A multifunctional garment system comprising:a first piece or a first piece and one (1) or more additional pieces, the one (1) or more additional pieces, when present, being situated adjacent, under, behind, on top of, in front of and/or touching the first piece; the first piece and the one (1) or more additional pieces, when present, having at least a top section, located at or near the top thereof, and a bottom section, located at or near the bottom thereof;at least one (1) adjusting and/or tightening device in at least one (1) of the bottom section and/or the top section of the first piece and/or the one (1) or more additional pieces (if present), whereby at least one (1) of the bottom section and/or the top section of the first piece and/or the one (1) or more additional pieces can be drawn in tighter and/or adjusted to a wearer's body;at least one (1) attaching device, located on or in the first piece and/or the one (1) or more additional pieces, when present, for attaching the first piece to one (1) or more additional pieces; andthe first piece and/or the one (1) or more additional pieces being capable of being worn on and/or around one (1) or more of a wearer's body parts or one (1) or more of a part of a wearer's body parts.2. The multifunctional garment system of claim 1 , wherein the first piece and/or the one (1) or more additional pieces is a top claim 1 , crop top claim 1 , t-shirt claim 1 , long sleeved shirt claim 1 , tank top claim 1 , tube top claim 1 , bandeau top ...

SWIMSUIT WITH SEAMLESS BACK AND TENSION BANDS

A swimsuit for competition swimming is contemplated as being formed with a seamless, continuous external surface across the rear of the lower torso and thigh portions of the swimsuit, and with a network of tension bands disposed interior to the external surface of the swimsuit for storing energy and resisting motion. The swimsuit may optimize the swimmer's swimming motion and posture, and improve the flow of water over and off of the swimsuit during competition. 1. A swimsuit having at least a lower torso portion and two thigh portions configured to be worn over and compress against at least part of the lower torso and the thighs of the swimmer , the swimsuit comprising:an external surface, the external surface across the rear of the lower torso portion, the rear of the two thigh portions, and the junction therebetween being formed from a continuous, seamless external surface material; and a) a central rear band extending rearward from a perineum region of the swimsuit and vertically upward along the rear centerline of the lower torso portion;', 'b) a pair of side torso bands, each side torso band extending laterally rearward from the perineum region, upward and around a respective side of the lower torso portion, and at least to a front of a waistband region of the swimsuit;', 'c) an inner thigh band extending upward along an inner thigh region of one thigh portion, across the perineum region, and downward along the inner thigh region of the other thigh portion;', 'd) a pair of rear thigh bands, each rear thigh band extending upward along the rear of a respective one of the thigh portions, across the lower torso portion, and at least to a rear of the waistband region;', 'e) a pair of front thigh bands, each front thigh band extending upward across a front of respective one of the thigh portions and extends to the lower torso portion; and', 'f) a pair of front torso bands, each front torso band extending from the perineum region at least to the front of the ...

Convertible bikini top and apparatus for conversion of a bikini top

A bead for use with a string bikini has a body with a front face in a rear face, a first passageway extending through the body and a second passageway extending through the body. These first and second passageways intersect and the bead is collapsible so as to move the front face toward the rear face. The passageways are adapted for receiving the strings of a string bikini so as secure the strings in the position relative to each other. The bead allows for tying a string bikini in a number of unconventional ways. The present invention also provides a string bikini with such a bead, and method for using a securing a string bikini.

Swimming Stroke Adjustment Device, Swimming Stroke Information Processing System and Method

The present application discloses a swimming stroke adjusting device, a swimming stroke information processing system and a swimming stroke information processing method. The swimming stroke adjusting device includes an acquiring device configured to acquire swimming stroke information of limb positions to be detected of a user; and a prompt information. determination processor configured to determine, according to the swimming stroke information, prompt information for prompting the user to adjust swimming strokes.

SWIMSUIT

A male swimming trunk is disclosed. A waistband coupled to a front portion and a back portion for a male person; wherein the front portion includes a sealable opening portion on an inside of the male swimming trunk, wherein the sealable opening portion is in front of a genitalia area of the male person; the sealable opening portion is configured to receive a cup to cover up the genitalia area of the male person, wherein the cup is configured to keep the genitalia area of the male person from being exposed; and the cup includes a small hole to receive a bright colored string that is coupled to the male swimming trunk. 1. A male swimming trunk comprising:a waistband coupled to a front portion and a back portion for a male person;wherein the front portion includes a sealable opening portion on an inside of the male swimming trunk, wherein the sealable opening portion is in front of a genitalia area of the male person;the sealable opening portion is configured to receive a cup to cover up the genitalia area of the male person, wherein the cup is configured to keep the genitalia area of the male person from being exposed; andthe cup includes a small hole to receive a bright colored string that is coupled to the male swimming trunk.2. The male swimming trunk of wherein the cup is made of Styrofoam.3. The male swimming trunk of wherein the cup is a small floating device.4. The male swimming trunk of wherein the cup can be used as a SOS signal5. (canceled)6. (canceled)7. (canceled)8. (canceled) The present invention relates to an improved swimming trunk. More particularly, this invention provides a swimming trunk that covers a person's genitalia when the swimming trunk becomes wet.Generally, when people are swimming there is a tendency for their swimming trunks, swimsuit or bathing suit to become soaked with water so that they expose their genitalia to children and other people which can be embarrassing to the person wearing the swimming trunks as well as to the other ...

Floatable Breathing Device

The present invention relates to a floatable breathing device. The floatable breathing device a head unit, a mask and a snorkel. The head unit general includes an ornamental shaped outer housing, an insulated housing positioned within the outer housing and having an ornamental shape and buoyant properties, and a head receiving section provided between the outer housing and the insulated housing and contoured to a human head. The mask extends from the outer housing, while the snorkel extends through and exits a portion of the head unit above a predetermined waterline. 1. A floatable breathing device , comprising an ornamental shaped outer housing;', 'an insulated housing positioned within the outer housing and having an ornamental shape and buoyant properties; and', 'a head receiving section provided between the outer housing and the insulated housing and contoured to a human head;, 'a head unit havinga mask extending from the outer housing; anda snorkel extending through and exiting a portion of the head unit above a predetermined waterline.2. The floatable breathing device of claim 1 , wherein the head unit includes an outer housing and a buoyant insulated housing positioned in the outer housing.3. The floatable breathing device of claim 2 , wherein the outer housing is a rigid exterior shell formed from a moldable material.4. The floatable breathing device of claim 3 , wherein the moldable material is a foam.5. The floatable breathing device of claim 1 , wherein the predetermined waterline extends along a periphery of a lower portion of the head unit thereof and identifies buoyancy of the head unit in water.6. The floatable breathing device of claim 5 , further comprising a plurality of receiving passageways disposed about the outer housing and receiving the snorkel and the mask.7. The floatable breathing device of claim 6 , further comprising an internal pathway extending through a head receiving section of the head unit.8. The floatable breathing device of claim ...

Body sculpting garment

A garment wearable by a wearer is provided. The garment includes an outer fabric portion and an inner fabric portion. The inner fabric portion includes a central compression portion. The central compression portion is attached to the outer fabric portion. The central compression portion includes a waist covering portion of the garment. The central compression portion has a higher elastic modulus than that of the outer fabric portion. A fastener is provided to removably fasten together opposing edges that define an opening that extends downwardly from an upper end of the garment. The fastener is configured to open and close the opening to help the wearer put on and take off the garment.

SUIT FOR AQUATIC ACTIVITY

The invention relates to a suit for aquatic activities, having a central part intended to cover the torso of the wearer as a close fit, the central part being formed between a ventral panel and a dorsal panel which are connected to one another laterally creating a top opening. The suit also includes two lateral openings and two lower openings with the ventral panel having a main slit extending between the upper opening and a lower end, the main slit to being equipped with a reversible opening device to allow the suit to be put on and taken off by transversely opening the ventral panel. The suit comprising an additional slit which extends in the dorsal panel between two ends, respectively an upper end and a lower end, the additional slit being equipped with a reversible opening device so as to allow the dorsal panel to be released transversely to make the suit easier to take off. 1. A suit for aquatic activity having a central portion , the central portion being formed between a ventral panel and a dorsal panel which are connected to one another laterally by creating an upper opening , two lateral openings and two lower openings adapted for the passage of respectively the head , the two arms and the two legs of the wearer , the ventral panel having a main slit extending between the upper opening and a lower end , the main slit being equipped with a reversible opening device to allow the suit to be put on and taken off by transversely separating the ventral panel , wherein the suit comprises an additional slit which extends in the dorsal panel between two ends , respectively an upper end and a lower end , the additional slit being equipped with a reversible opening device in order to allow for a transversal release of the dorsal panel to make the suit easier to take off.2. The suit for aquatic activity according to claim 1 , wherein the main slit extends over substantially the entire height of the ventral panel.3. The suit for aquatic activity according to claim 2 , ...

GARMENT WITH CLOSURE

The disclosure relates to a garment comprising a lower torso portion comprising a front portion, a back portion, and a strap portion configured to couple the back portion and the front portion. The strap portion is fixed to one of the back portion or the front portion at one end thereof and free at the other end thereof, and the free end is configured for being removably coupled to the other of the front portion or back portion. The strap portion is configured for being circumferentially disposed over the pubis mound and between legs of the user. The strap portion comprises a first magnetic closure coupled to the free end thereof and the other of the front portion or back portion to which the strap portion is removably coupled comprises a second magnetic closure. 1. A magnetically securing clothing garment comprising:a lower torso portion configured to be worn over a lower torso of a user, the lower torso portion comprising:a front portion,a back portion; anda strap portion configured to couple the back portion and the front portion, the strap portion being fixed to one of the back portion or the front portion at one end thereof and free at the other end thereof, the free end configured for being removably coupled to the other of the front portion or back portion, wherein the strap portion is configured for being circumferentially disposed over the pubis mound and between legs of the user, and when coupled to the back and front portions, the strap portion and the front and back portions define leg apertures, each leg aperture configured for allowing passage therethrough of a leg of a user wearing the garment,wherein the strap portion comprises a first magnetic closure coupled to the free end thereof and the other of the front portion or back portion to which the strap portion is removably coupled comprises a second magnetic closure, wherein each of the first and second magnetic closures comprise magnetic material arranged in a V-shape.2. The garment of claim 1 , ...

ACTIVITY MONITORS

An activity monitor that is worn by a user for monitoring water-based activities. The activity monitor includes at least one motion sensor, a water sensor, a memory, and a processor. The processor is operable to run an algorithm to calculate activity data based on an output from the motion sensor and to save the activity data to the memory. The processor can be triggered to operate to calculate the activity data and to save it to memory by an output from the water sensor to indicate that the monitor is immersed in water. 1. An activity monitor for water-based activity , the activity monitor adapted to be worn by a user to monitor a water based activity performed by the user , the monitor comprising:at least one motion sensor;a water sensor;a memory; anda processor operable to run an algorithm to calculate activity data based on an output from the at least one motion sensor and to save the activity data to the memory;wherein the processor can be triggered to operate to calculate the activity data and save it to memory by an output from the water sensor to indicate that the monitor is immersed in water.2. An activity monitor according to claim 1 , wherein the processor only operates to calculate the activity data and save it to memory when claim 1 , in addition to an output from the water sensor indicating that the monitor is immersed in water claim 1 , an output from the motion sensor or from an additional activity sensor indicates that the user is performing an activity.3. An activity monitor according to claim 2 , wherein the activity monitor is for measuring a swimming activity and said output from the motion sensor or from an additional activity sensor indicates the orientation of the user in the water claim 2 , the processor only operating to commence calculation of the activity data when said sensor indicates the user's orientation to be substantially horizontal.4. An activity monitor according to claim 3 , wherein the processor stops calculation of the ...

Leaf bikini and pants hem design

A bikini swimwear suit including: a first leaf covering; a second leaf covering, where the first leaf and second leaf cover a user's breasts; and a third leaf covering, where the third leaf provides a panty for the user. The bikini swimwear suit may include string support for the third leaf covering and in one particular embodiment, the string support may include a top string set and a bottom string set. Another aspect of the present invention relates to a trouser hem design including: a forward cut, where the forward cut has a first length; and a rear cut, where the rear cut has a second length, and the first length is less than the second length.

SELF-SUPPORTING GARMENT

The present invention relates to a self-supporting garment for the lower body, closed either only in front or in back, or partially open in front and in back, comprising a lower support strap () and one or two upper support straps (), which are connected to one another at a front connecting point () and/or at a rear connecting point (), where the support straps lying against the pelvis () or support straps () and their respective connecting points () are manufactured of a dimensionally stable and elastic material. 113.-. (canceled)14. A self-supporting garment , comprising:a dimensionally stable and elastic first upper support strap;a dimensionally stable and elastic lower support strap extending from a front end to a single rear end; anda first connection point connecting the lower support strap to the upper support strap,wherein the first upper support strap, when in use, extends partially around a wearer's pelvis area from the first connection point beyond the lateral center of the wearer's body and less than all the way from the wearer's front to the wearer's back, andwherein the lower support strap, when in use, extends between the wearer's legs and cover's the wearer's crotch.15. The self-supporting garment as in claim 14 , further comprisinga second upper support strap arranged opposite the first upper support strap,wherein the second upper support strap, when in use, extends from the first connection point partially around a wearer's pelvis area beyond the lateral center of the wearer's body and less than all the way from the wearer's front to the wearer's back.16. The self-supporting garment as in claim 15 , wherein the first connection point claim 15 , when in use claim 15 , is arranged on the wearer's front and wherein an opening extends between a rear end of the first upper support strap and a rear end of the second upper support strap.17. The self-supporting garment as in claim 15 , wherein the first connection point claim 15 , when in use claim 15 , is ...

Push-up nursing/traditional bikini with convertible tankini wrap

Women's swimwear that may include a push-up nursing bikini top, a traditional push-up bikini top, and a convertible wrap. The tops are constructed the same but with different connection elements. The nursing bikini top aids breastfeeding by providing flaps that form a bra cup that can be unclipped from the fastening element, and folded down with one hand, exposing the nipple. An inner frame, connected to adjustable neck straps and chest bands, support the breast while nursing is facilitated. The inner frame also provides breast enhancement. A multi-use convertible wrap having an adjustable draw string channeled at the top of the wrap converts a bikini top into a tank swimsuit top, by connecting under the bikini top, by way of tying; as a skirt, by tying around the wearer's waist; or as a nursing cover by tying around the back of the wearer's neck.

One-piece swimsuit having magnetic fastening system and method of using same

A one-piece swimsuit has a tubular member having a first panel and second panel. The first panel extends to a lower edge having a first band portion. A flap portion is connected to the second panel and extends downwardly past the plane of the lower edge to an upper edge having a second band portion. The flap portion has an opened and closed position. The swimsuit includes a fastening system having first magnetic means for releasably fastening the flap portion in the closed position, and second magnetic means for releasably fastening the flap portion in the opened position. The first and second magnetic means include the first and second band portions respectively, a thin strip integrally coupled within each band portion, a plurality of magnetic elements, a plurality of spaced pockets attached to each strip for encasing each magnetic element, and a cover layer bonded to the strip.

RAW CUT EDGE SWIMSUIT, AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING THE SAME

A swimsuit is disclosed herein comprising a bust portion, and a bottom portion including a waist portion configured to surround a torso, with an inner fabric layer including an interior surface and an exterior surface, and an outer fabric layer including an interior surface and an exterior surface, a left leg opening defined by a lower left edge portion, and a right leg opening defined by a lower right edge portion. The lower left edge portion and lower right edge portion are raw cut and are bonded with a bonding layer between the interior surface of the inner layer and the interior surface of the exterior layer. A first positioning strip is formed on the exterior surface of the inner fabric layer along an edge portion of at least one of the bust portion and the bottom portion. Corresponding methods also are disclosed. 1. A swimsuit comprising:a bust portion,a bottom portion, including a waist portion configured to surround a torso, with an inner fabric layer including an interior surface and an exterior surface, and an outer fabric layer including an interior surface and an exterior surface, a left leg opening defined by a lower left edge portion, and a right leg opening defined by a lower right edge portion, the lower left edge portion and lower right edge portion being raw cut and being bonded with a bonding layer between the interior surface of the inner layer and the interior surface of the exterior layer, anda first positioning strip formed on the exterior surface of the inner fabric layer along an edge portion of at least one of the bust portion and the bottom portion.2. The swimsuit of claim 1 , wherein the outer fabric layer of the bust portion and the bottom portion comprises a UV-resistant claim 1 , chlorine-resistant fabric.3. The swimsuit of claim 1 , wherein the swimsuit is a two-piece swimsuit claim 1 , the waist portion includes a waist edge portion claim 1 , and the first positioning strip is attached to the inner side surface of the waist edge ...

BREAST SUPPORTING GARMENT

A breast support device designed to provide the wearer with a high degree of control and support of breast tissue while minimizing the pain and discomfort associated with conventional breast control garments, that can be worn on its own or integrated into garments where breast support is desirable. The breast support device achieves these objectives through the innovative combination of various non-stretch and stretch fabrics, as well as through the use on one or more darts of varying length sewn into the non-stretch fabric. 1. A breast support device comprising a body configured to contact a wearer's torso wherein said body is comprised of:a front center panel constructed of stretch material, anda back center panel constructed of stretch material,wherein the left edge of the front center panel and the right edge of the back center panel are connected to one another by one or more contiguous fabric pieces constructed of non-stretch material,wherein the right edge of the front center panel and the left edge of the back center panel are connected to one another by one or more contiguous fabric pieces constructed of non-stretch material.2. The breast support device of claim 1 , wherein at least one portion of the stretch fabric used for the body is mesh.3. The breast support device of claim 1 , wherein the back stretch panel incorporates an adjustment fastening system.4. The breast support device of claim 3 , wherein at least one portion of the stretch fabric used for the body is mesh.5. The breast support device of claim 1 , wherein a rib band is associated with the body.6. The breast support device of claim 5 , wherein said rib band incorporates an adjustable fastening system.7. The breast support device of claim 5 , wherein at least one portion of the stretch fabric used for the body is mesh.8. The breast support device of claim 7 , wherein said rib band incorporates an adjustable fastening system.9. The breast support device of claim 1 , wherein one or two shoulder ...

CONVERTIBLE FASHION SWIMWEAR

The present disclosure is directed to a convertible garment including a swimsuit and detachable and interchangeable accessories, which allows for endless combinations from one main swimsuit. The disclosed invention allows for combinations of ruffles and/or sleeves to be added to a swimsuit which provides the ability for a user to change the look and functionality of the outfit almost completely through the add on accessories. 1. A convertible garment comprising: wherein the back part is lined with a plurality of attachment points concealed along the inner seams of the back part;', 'wherein said attachment points comprise a first set of fasteners; and, 'a swimsuit having front part and a back part;'} 'wherein said least one detachable accessory is configured with a second set of fasteners complementary to said first set of fasteners to attach the accessory to said attachment points.', 'at least one detachable accessory;'}2. The garment of wherein the swimsuit is a one-piece swimsuit.3. The garment of wherein the swimsuit is a two-piece swimsuit.4. The garment of wherein the accessory is a small ruffle.5. The garment of wherein the accessory is a long ruffle.6. The garment of wherein the accessory is a sleeve.7. The garment of wherein the accessory is a puffy organza sleeve.8. The garment of wherein the accessory is a stitched ruffles accessory.9. The garment of wherein the accessory is an extra-long diva ruffle accessory.10. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the first set of fasteners comprise female sockets and the second set of fasteners comprise metal snaps with male studs.11. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the second set of fasteners comprise female sockets and the first set of fasteners comprise metal snaps with male studs.12. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the first set of fasteners or the second set of fasteners comprise snap buttons.13. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the first set of fasteners or the second set of fasteners comprise hook and loop ...

GARMENT COMPONENT AND GARMENT COMPRISING THE SAME

The present disclosure generally relates to a garment component for use in a garment. The garment component comprises: a liquid impermeable base layer; a liquid impermeable peripheral layer disposed along a periphery of the liquid impermeable base layer; and a space defined by the liquid impermeable base and peripheral layers. When the garment comprising the garment component is worn on a user, the garment forms a sealing engagement between the liquid impermeable peripheral layer and the user's skin, such that the liquid impermeable base and peripheral layers prevent liquid flow into and out of the space and the space collects bodily fluids from the user. 1. A garment component for use in a garment , the garment component comprising:a liquid impermeable base layer;a liquid impermeable peripheral layer disposed along a periphery of the liquid impermeable base layer; anda space defined by the liquid impermeable base and peripheral layers,wherein when the garment comprising the garment component is worn on a user, the garment forms a sealing engagement between the liquid impermeable peripheral layer and the user's skin, such that the liquid impermeable base and peripheral layers prevent liquid flow into and out of the space and the space collects bodily fluids from the user.2. The garment component according to claim 1 , further comprising a functional layer disposed in the space and optionally removably attached to the liquid impermeable base layer claim 1 , the functional layer configured for facilitating collection of the bodily fluids in the space.3. The garment component according to claim 2 , wherein the functional layer comprises at least one liquid absorbent element for absorbing the bodily fluids.4. The garment component according to claim 2 , wherein the functional layer comprises at least one wicking element for wicking the bodily fluids away from the user.5. The garment component according to claim 1 , further comprising an attachment layer attached to the ...

FEMALE UNDERWEAR HAVING A CROTCH PANEL HAVING A SPACER MATERIAL WOVEN INTO OPPOSITE LAYERS OF FABRIC

Disclosed is a female underwear having a crotch panel having a spacer material woven into opposite layers of fabric. In one aspect, a female underwear includes a crotch panel having a spacer material woven into opposite layers of a fabric. A surrounding area of the female underwear encapsulates the spacer material woven in the crotch panel to encompass a waist of a female wearer. A spacer fabric may have three layers of monofilament yarns standing between an upper fabric and/or a backing fabric. The spacer fabric may have an air-spaced interior core to provide breathability to the crotch panel of the female wearer. The spacer fabric may include a resiliently compressible monofilament yarn in a middle layer to provide for ventilation and/or to move moisture away from a body of the female wearer. The middle layer may be created from a polyester material. 1. A female underwear , comprising:a crotch panel having a spacer material woven into opposite layers of a fabric; anda surrounding area of the female underwear that encapsulates the spacer material woven in the crotch panel to encompass a waist of a female wearer.2. The female underwear of wherein the a spacer fabric has three layers of monofilament yarns standing between an upper fabric and a backing fabric.3. The female underwear of wherein the spacer fabric is woven together on a knitting machine without requiring any gluing.4. The female underwear of wherein the spacer fabric has an air-spaced interior core to provide breathability to the crotch panel of the female wearer.5. The female underwear of :wherein the spacer fabric includes a resiliently compressible monofilament yarn in a middle layer to provide for ventilation and to move moisture away from a body of the female wearer, andwherein the middle layer is created from a polyester material.6. The female underwear of wherein the spacer fabric to simulate a stretchability claim 5 , a compressibility claim 5 , and a resiliency of a conventional foam material ...

Convertible swimsuit top

A convertible swimsuit top may include a top portion, a mid-portion, and a slider. The top portion may include a lower edge and a row of protruding teeth along the lower edge of the top portion. The mid-portion may include an upper edge and a row of protruding teeth along the lower edge of the top portion. The row of protruding teeth along the lower edge of the top portion and the row of protruding teeth along the upper edge of the mid-portion may be configured to engage and disengage one another via the slider. The row of protruding teeth along the lower edge of the top portion and the row of teeth along the upper edge of the mid portion may extend for less than the entire length of the lower edge of the top portion.

Reversible Twist Top Bandeau Bikini

The bandeau bikini top of the present invention comprises a chest engaging portion which incorporates two reversible cups. The bandeau bikini top has a first side, a second side, and a center portion capable of being twisted. Each side has a first medial portion further comprising a pattern and a second medial portion further comprising a pattern, where the first medial portion of the first side has the same pattern as the second medial portion of the second side and the second medial portion of the first side has the same pattern as the first medial portion of the second side, such that when the center portion is twisted each side will present the same pattern.

Swimming Garment and Corresponding Method of Use Thereof

A garment for enabling a user to selectively have access to a lower body portion, generally below a waist line of the user, is disclosed. The garment comprises an upper body portion and a lower body portion. The upper body portion is configured to be removably mountable about an upper body portion of the user. The upper body portion of the garment typically comprise a front side and a rear side. The lower body portion is configured for to be removably and selectively covering a lower body portion of the user. The lower body portion of the garment comprises a front side and a rear side and is generally depends from one of the front and rear side of the upper body portion such as to be selectively apposeable one the other of the front and rear side of the upper body portion. 1) A garment for enabling a user of said garment to selectively have access to a lower body portion below a waist line of said user , the garment comprising:an upper body portion configured for removably mounting about an upper body portion of the user, the upper body portion of the garment having a front side and a rear side;a lower body portion configured for removably and selectively covering a lower body portion of the user, the lower body portion of the garment having a front side and a rear side, the lower body portion of the garment extending downwardly from a given side of the upper body portion and being removably apposeable to an opposite side of said upper body portion.2) A garment according to wherein the lower body portion comprises:a crotch portion configured to go over a crotch portion of the user of the garment;a groin portion configured to go over a groin portion of the user of the garment; anda posterior portion configured to go over a posterior portion of the user of the garment.3) A garment according to claim 2 , wherein the groin portion of the lower body portion is provided with an inner liner.4) A garment according to claim 1 , wherein the lower body portion comprises at ...

FREE-FLOATING DUAL LAYER SWIMSUIT

A swimsuit comprising an inner compression layer attached to an outer layer in a free floating manner is provided. The inner compression layer shapes, contours and slims the wearer's body, whereas the outer layer provides an aesthetically pleasing design. The inner and outer layers are positioned substantially independent from each other on the wearer's body for their respective purposes. It is further contemplated that the outer layer provides an additional shaping, contouring and slimming function in addition to the inner compression layer. Left and right leg openings of the inner and outer layers may be spot attached to each other at one or more locations.

SWIM SUIT, PARTICULARLY FOR COMPETITION SWIMMING

A swimsuit () has an outer shell () made of a flexible stretchable fabric and forms a tubular trunk portion () and two tubular thigh portions (), the swimsuit () comprising two back stiffening lines () continuously connected to the outer shell () and extending each in a generally longitudinal direction of a one of the thigh portions () from a rear region () of the thigh portion () across a rear region of the trunk portion (), in which said back stiffening lines () have a tensile stiffness greater than a tensile stiffness of said outer shell (). 1. Swimsuit , particularly for competition swimming , comprising an outer shell made of a flexible stretchable fabric adapted to apply a hoop compression to the thighs and to the body trunk of a swimmer , wherein said outer shell forms a tubular trunk portion adapted to cover at least a lower region of the torso of the swimmer and two tubular thigh portions connected with the trunk portion and adapted to cover each an upper region of a respective thigh of the swimmer , wherein the swimsuit comprises two back stiffening lines continuously connected to the outer shell and extending each in a generally longitudinal direction of a respective one of the thigh portions from a thigh rear region of the thigh portion , which in use covers the posterior thigh muscles , across a trunk rear region of the trunk portion , which in use covers the gluteus , and in which said back stiffening lines have a tensile stiffness greater than a tensile stiffness of said outer shell.2. Swimsuit according to claim 1 , in which the back stiffening lines comprise a stripe of overlapped and bonded multiple layer outer shell fabric.310. Swimsuit according to claim 1 , in which the back stiffening lines comprise a tape fastened externally to the outer shell fabric.4. Swimsuit according to claim 3 , in which at least one of a binding glue and the tape of the back stiffening line have thermosetting properties and are applied to the outer shell fabric by means ...

CLOTHING ARTICLES ESPECIALLY USEFUL FOR AQUATIC ACTIVITIES

Clothing articles (e.g., aquatic “board” shorts) are generally comprised of at least one unitary woven fabric panel having multiple seamlessly adjacent different fabric weave sections. These seamlessly adjacent different fabric weave sections may be selected from plain fabric weaves, twill fabric weaves and/or Dobby fabric weaves. Aquatic activity shorts are provided which include a one piece rear fabric panel providing a seamless back rise. 1. A clothing article comprising at least one unitary woven fabric panel having multiple differing seamlessly adjacent fabric weave sections2. The clothing article of claim 1 , wherein the adjacent fabric weave sections are selected from the group consisting of plain fabric weaves claim 1 , twill fabric weaves and Dobby fabric weaves.3. The clothing article of claim 1 , wherein the at least one unitary woven fabric panel comprises a twill weave section and a Dobby weave section seamlessly joined to one another along a respective interface boundary therebetween.4. The clothing article of claim 1 , wherein the at least one unitary woven fabric panel comprises a plain weave section and a twill weave section seamlessly joined to one another along a respective interface boundary therebetween.5. The clothing article of claim 1 , wherein the at least one unitary woven fabric panel comprises an upper plain weave section claim 1 , a lower Dobby weave section and an intermediate twill weave section seamlessly joined to the upper plain and lower Dobby weave sections along respective interface boundaries therebetween.6. Aquatic activity shorts comprising a one piece rear fabric panel providing a seamless back rise.7. The shorts of claim 6 , wherein the one piece rear fabric panel comprises seamlessly adjacent different woven fabric sections.8. The shorts of claim 7 , wherein the seamless adjacent different woven fabric sections are selected from the group consisting of plain fabric weaves claim 7 , twill fabric weaves and Dobby fabric ...

A garment

The present invention relates to a garment (), and more particularly an underwear, sportswear or swimwear garment () for a female. The underwear, sportswear or swimwear garment comprises an open-sided structural frame () and a fabric covering () for the structural frame. The structural frame () includes an anterior contoured loop () and a posterior stem (), relative to a wearer of the garment in normal use, wherein the anterior contoured loop () is adapted for surrounding the mons-pubis region, genitals and anus of a female wearer and has a perimeter that is contoured to conform to and engage with the anatomy of the female wearer. A portion of the perimeter of the anterior contoured loop () is adapted for tensioned engagement with the inner thigh muscles of a female wearer when worn, in a standing position or whilst walking. The posterior stem () is shaped so as to be engageable by the gluteus maximus muscles of the female wearer when worn. The anterior contoured loop () and the posterior stem () are formed in a sprung-biased arrangement relative to one another such that when the underwear, sportswear or swimwear garment () is worn on the female body, a tensile force is transferrable from the posterior stem to the anterior frame portion. 1. An underwear , sportswear or swimwear garment for a female , comprising an open-sided structural frame and a fabric covering for the structural frame , the structural frame including an anterior contoured loop and a posterior stem , relative to a wearer of the garment in normal use , wherein the anterior contoured loop is adapted for surrounding the mons-pubis region , genitals and anus of a female wearer and has a perimeter that is contoured to conform to and engage with the anatomy of the female wearer; wherein a portion of the perimeter of the anterior contoured loop is adapted for tensioned engagement with the inner thigh muscles of a female wearer when worn , in a standing position or whilst walking; wherein the posterior ...

Swim suit, particularly for competition swimming

A swim suit ( 1 ), particularly for competition swimming, comprising an outer shell ( 2 ) suitable to cover at least part of the body trunk and of the legs of a swimmer, wherein the outer shell ( 2 ) is made of a flexible stretchable fabric ( 3 ) and, in at least a region of the shell, carbon fibers are woven into the fabric.

One-Piece Swimwear Garment Configured for Transition to a Two-Piece Swimwear Garment

A one-piece swimwear garment is disclosed that is configured to detach into an upper portion and a lower portion so that either the upper portion or lower portion can be removed from a wearer's body without the removal of the other portion. 1. A one-piece swimwear garment comprising a first portion and a second portion wherein the first portion comprises a first edge and a first row of teeth attached proximate the first edge and wherein the second portion comprises a second edge and a second row of teeth attached proximate the second edge wherein the first row of teeth is removably attachable to the second row of teeth to hold the first portion and the second portion together as a one-piece swimwear garment.2. The one-piece swimwear garment of wherein the first portion comprises an upper portion of a one-piece swimwear garment configured to cover at least a portion of the chest of a wearer and wherein the second portion comprises a lower portion of a one-piece swimwear garment configured to cover at least a portion of the groin and at least a portion of the buttocks of a wearer.3. The one-piece swimwear garment of further comprising a sliding component configured to slide along the first row of teeth and the second row of teeth wherein the first row of teeth and the second row of teeth are attached together when the sliding component moves in a first direction and wherein the first row of teeth and the second row of teeth are detached from one another when the sliding component moves in a second direction.4. The one-piece swimwear garment of wherein the first row of teeth has a beginning point and an ending point that are substantially next to each other such that the first row of teeth extends substantially the entire length of the first edge.5. The one-piece swimwear garment of wherein the second row of teeth has a beginning point and an ending point that are substantially next to each other such that the second row of teeth extends substantially the entire length ...

Swimwear

The present invention relates to a swimsuit that is made of a stretchable fabric and covers at least a portion of the thighs and the hips when worn, wherein two or more band-like tightening portions are arranged so as to extend in the body length direction from each of the left and right hips to the corresponding thigh such that the tightening portions intersect each other, and the intersection of the two or more band-like tightening portions is located between the top of the hip and proximal ⅓ of the hamstrings. Thus, a swimsuit is provided that can stabilize the posture in water and support the movements of the hamstrings.

CONVERTIBLE BIKINI TOP AND APPARATUS FOR CONVERSION OF A BIKINI TOP

A bead for use with a string bikini has a body with a front face in a rear face, a first passageway extending through the body and a second passageway extending through the body. These first and second passageways intersect and the bead is collapsible so as to move the front face toward the rear face. The passageways are adapted for receiving the strings of a string bikini so as secure the strings in the position relative to each other. The bead allows for tying a string bikini in a number of unconventional ways. The present invention also provides a string bikini with such a bead, and method for using a securing a string bikini. 1. A bead for use with a string bikini , the bead comprising:a body having a front face and a rear face;a first passageway extending through said body; anda second passageway extending through said body, said second passageway intersecting with said first passageway, said body being collapsible so as move said front face toward said rear face.2. The bead of claim 1 , said first passageway and said second passageway adapted to respectively receive strings of the string bikini therein.3. The bead of claim 1 , each of said front face and said rear face having an inner wall thickness and an arc length greater than an inner wall thickness and arc length of portions of said body extending between said front face and said rear face.4. The bead of claim 1 , said body being biased so as to collapse such that said front face moves toward said rear face.5. The bead of claim 1 , said body having inner walls adapted to frictionally engaging strings of the string bikini.6. The bead of claim 5 , said inner walls having a plurality of ridges extending inwardly from said inner walls claim 5 , said plurality of ridges adapted to frictionally engage strings of the string bikini.7. The bead of claim 1 , bead being an elastomer-type material.8. The bead of claim 1 , each of said first passageway and said second passageway comprising:a first circular opening on ...

SCALY STRUCTURE

A scaly structure including a carrier and multiple scale films configured on the carrier. The scale films are arranged independently and each has a proximal end that is connected to the carrier and a distal end that is away from the carrier and suspended, and the scale films are bent towards the carrier in the same direction. The scaly structure of the present invention has small friction when it is in smooth position, and the scale structure will be turned and opened oppositely to the bending direction when it is in tough position, bringing increased friction to obstruct the movement. 1. A scaly structure , comprising a carrier and multiple scale films configured on the carrier , wherein the scale films are arranged independently and each has a proximal end that is connected to the carrier and a distal end that is away from the carrier and suspended , and the scale films are bent towards the carrier in the same direction.2. The scaly structure according to claim 1 , wherein the scale films in a row are arranged in the same interval claim 1 , and the scale films in adjacent rows are in staggered arrangement.3. The scaly structure according to claim 1 , wherein the scale films in a row are arranged in different intervals claim 1 , and the scale films in adjacent rows are in staggered arrangement.4. The scaly structure according to claim 2 , wherein along a bending direction of the scale films claim 2 , a scale film covers another scale film that is located in the front.5. The scaly structure according to claim 1 , wherein a middle position of the scale film is depressed towards a direction that is away from the carrier.6. The scaly structure according to claim 1 , wherein the thickness gradually thins from the proximal end of the scale film to the distal end of the scale film claim 1 , namely claim 1 , the scale film tapers from the proximal end to the distal end.7. The scaly structure according to claim 1 , wherein the scale films are made of rubber.8. The scaly ...

Pants

Pants include a body having a first piece and a second piece and an auxiliary protecting-crotch having a first connecting end and a second connecting end. The first piece and the second piece are sewn together to constitute a waist wearing-portion and two leg wearing-portions. The first/second connecting end are connected to a first connecting region located in the upper edge of the first piece and a second connecting region located in the second piece respectively. The distance from the second connecting region to the upper edge of the first piece along the body surface is greater than the distance from the second connecting region to the upper edge of the second piece along the body surface. Along a wearing direction, the length from the bottom edge of the first piece to the waist wearing-portion is greater than the length from the second connecting region to the waist wearing-portion.

SWIMWEAR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION

A wetsuit is provided which comprises (a) a first central region comprising a first material and having a first thickness; and (b) a second lateral region comprising a second material and having a second thickness. The buoyancy per unit area of the first region is greater than the buoyancy per unit area of the second region. 1. A wetsuit , comprising:{'sub': '1', 'a pant portion comprising a front central region configured to extend from a waist strap, to a crotch region of the wetsuit, and a back central region, configured to extend from the waist strap to the crotch region of the wetsuit, wherein each of the front central region and the back central region comprises a first polymeric material, the first polymeric material having a first thickness and a first density ρ;'}a first leg portion and a second leg portion;{'sub': '2', 'wherein the first leg portion and the second leg portion of the wetsuit comprise a second polymeric material having a second thickness and a second density ρ;'}a first lateral strip disposed on a first side over a hip region of the wetsuit on the first leg portion;a second lateral strip disposed on a side opposite the first lateral strip over the opposite hip region of the wetsuit on the second leg portion;{'sub': '3', 'wherein the first lateral strip and the second lateral strip comprise a third material having a third thickness and third density ρ.'}2. The wetsuit of claim 1 , wherein a buoyancy of the material of the first lateral strip and the second lateral strip is less than the buoyancy of the first polymeric material.3. The wetsuit of claim 1 , wherein the thickness of the material of the first lateral strip and the second lateral strip is less than the thickness of the first polymeric material.4. The wetsuit of claim 1 , further comprising:a first anterior lateral region from the front central region to the first lateral strip disposed on the first side over of the first leg portion of the wetsuit;a second anterior lateral region ...

Athletic garments with accessory attachments

The present invention is directed to attachments for athletic garments, especially swimsuits. One of the attachments is a pouch-like removable pocket which is directly positioned on the main body of the garment. The other attachment is a capture member having a loop of material which can be tightened around an accessory having an elongated portion such as a pair of eyeglasses. Both of the attachments are releasably attached to the garment. 1. A garment with releasable attachments comprising:an elastic material adapted to snugly fit the wearer and including a waist portion of reduced diameter between a lower and an upper portion, said upper portion including front and back parts extending upwardly from said waist portion between a pair of arm cutouts and joining each other on each side of the wearer's neck to form a generally circular neck opening which encircles the wearer's neck, said circular neck opening defined partially by left and right armbands;first and second attachment areas, a first attachment area positioned on said upper portion of said garment and a second attachment area positioned on one of said left or right armbands;an enclosure for attachment to said first attachment and a capture member for attachment to said armband.2. The garment of wherein said capture member can form a loop of about ¼ inch in diameter. The present invention concerns garment with attachments for containing personal articles. More particularly, the invention is directed to a garment with a removable attachment pocket and capture.After market pockets, carrying cases, and other types of enclosures adapted for attachment to garments are well known in the art. These enclosures, also called “utility” or “accessory” pockets are generally used to contain items which need to be readily accessed and which are not easily transported by one wearing swimming trunks or athletic garments, especially when engaging in an athletic endeavor at an outdoor venue such as a beach. These items, such ...

Swimwear Design and Construction

A wetsuit () is provided which comprises (a) a first central region () comprising a first material and having a first thickness; and (b) a second lateral region comprising a second material and having a second thickness. The buoyancy per unit area of the first region is greater than the buoyancy per unit area of the second region. 1. A wetsuit or swimsuit , comprising:a first central region comprising a first material and having a first thickness; anda second lateral region comprising a second material and having a second thickness;wherein the buoyancy per unit area of the first region is greater than the buoyancy per unit area of the second region.2. The wetsuit or swimsuit of claim 1 , wherein the first and second materials are the same claim 1 , and wherein the first thickness is greater than the second thickness.3. The wetsuit or swimsuit of claim 1 , wherein the wetsuit has an upper portion that extends from the shoulders to the abdomen of a user claim 1 , and a lower portion that extends from the hips to the legs of a user claim 1 , and wherein the first region extends down the center of the upper portion claim 1 , wherein the first region also extends down the center of the lower portion claim 1 , and wherein the first region has a maximum width claim 1 , as measured in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first region claim 1 , within the range of about 2 inches to about 8 inches.4. (canceled)5. The wetsuit or swimsuit of claim 3 , wherein the upper portion is equipped with a zipper claim 3 , and wherein the first region is symmetrically disposed about the zipper.67-. (canceled)8. The wetsuit or swimsuit of claim 3 , wherein the first region has a maximum width claim 3 , as measured in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the first region claim 3 , within the range of about 3 inches to about 6 inches.910-. (canceled)11. The wetsuit or swimsuit of claim 3 , wherein the second region comprises a coated textile.12. The ...

Garment

The undergarment may include a multi-panel front construction in order to minimize the prominence of breast buds, nipples, and even mature breast tissue without sports bra-like compression. The garments are uniquely designed to maximize comfort with their super-soft external material and to maximize self-esteem with their unique inner front panel. The interior front panel is constructed from a different material than the external layers. 119-. (canceled)20. A garment for use by a female to minimize a prominence of a breast of the female with reduced compression , comprising: an inner layer,', 'an outer layer,', 'and an intermediate layer between the inner layer and outer layer, wherein the intermediate layer comprises a fabric having a stretch factor less than the inner layer and the outer layer of the front portion;, "a front portion to be worn over a user's chest, the front portion comprising:"} a back inner layer as the inner most layer, and', 'a back outer layer as the outer most layer and positioned over the back inner layer and in direct contact with the back inner layer;, "a back portion to be worn over the user's back, the back portion comprising:"}wherein the inner layer, outer layer, and intermediate layer of the front portion are sewn together when the inner layer, outer layer, and intermediate layer are relaxed and unbiased such that the layers are not under tension when sewn.21. The garment of claim 20 , wherein the intermediate layer has a stretch factor of less than 10%.22. The garment of claim 21 , wherein the inner layer claim 21 , outer layer claim 21 , and intermediate layer are coextensive over an entire area of the front panel.23. The garment of claim 22 , wherein the front portion is shaped and configured to extend across the user's chest from opposing body sides from a position above the user's nipples to a position below the user's breast.24. The garment of claim 21 , wherein the inner layer and back inner layer are stretchable having a ...

GARMENT WITH INSULATED LINER

A garment with insulated liner including a short pant attached to an insulated undergarment. The insulated undergarment is adapted to cover and fit closely to the body of a wearer to preserve an elevated temperature of the body of the wearer under the insulated undergarment. A pair of front seams are provided to secure the short pant to the insulated garment. The front seams extend from a waist area through a pelvic area to a crotch area to prevent the insulated undergarment from drastically shifting in turbulent water. 1. A garment with insulated liner comprising:a short pant; andan insulated undergarment adapted to cover and fit closely to a body of a wearer to preserve an elevated temperature of the body of the wearer under the insulated undergarment,wherein a front seam provided in a pelvic area secures the short pant to the insulated garment to securely prevent the insulated undergarment from drastically shifting in turbulent water.2. The garment with insulated liner recited in claim 1 , wherein the front seam in the pelvic area extends into a crotch area to further secure the short pant to the insulated garment.3. The garment with insulated liner recited in claim 2 , wherein the front seam extends from a waist area through the pelvic area to the crotch area.4. The garment with insulated liner recited in claim 1 , wherein the front seam is a pair of front seams extending from a waist area through the pelvic area to the crotch area.5. The garment with insulated liner recited in claim 4 , wherein the pair of front seams extend around a fly from the waist area through the pelvic area to the crotch area.6. The garment with insulated liner recited in claim 5 , wherein the fly of the short pant includes a length of a material similar to the insulated garment that provides rigidity to the fly biasing the fly closed against the insulated garment disposed interior to the short pant.7. The garment with insulated liner recited in claim 1 , wherein a waist seam is provided ...

GAS-INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES

In one embodiment, a personal flotation device that can be worn by a user includes an inflation system including an inflatable bladder and a gas-generating component, the gas-generating component being configured to generate gas using a chemical reaction and inject the generated gas into the bladder to inflate it, and an inflation control system configured to control activation of the gas-generating component. 1. A personal flotation device adapted to be worn by a user comprising:an inflation system including an inflatable bladder and a gas-generating component, the gas-generating component being configured to generate gas using a chemical reaction and inject the generated gas into the bladder to inflate it; andan inflation control system configured to control activation of the gas-generating component.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the gas-generating component comprises separate compartments including a first compartment that contains water and a second compartment that contains a gas-generating compound.3. The device of claim 2 , wherein the gas-generating compound is a hydrogen-generating compound and the gas-generating component is configured to inject hydrogen gas into the bladder.4. The device of claim 3 , wherein the hydrogen-generating compound is calcium hydride.5. The device of claim 2 , wherein the gas-generating component further comprises a first sacrificial element that separates the water from the gas-generating compound claim 2 , wherein the first sacrificial element is configured to fail when pressure is applied to the element by the water.6. The device of claim 5 , wherein the gas-generating component further comprises a second sacrificial element that separates the second compartment from an interior of the bladder claim 5 , wherein the second sacrificial element is configured to fail when pressure is applied to the element by the generated gas.7. The device of claim 1 , wherein the inflation control system is configured to activate the gas- ...

Shower Garment

A shower garment for providing scrubbing and privacy while showering includes a shell that is meshed so that the shell is configured to allow water to enter and to exit. The shell is flexible and has a bottom that is open. A pair of first holes is positioned in the shell proximate to a top of the shell. A second hole is positioned in the top of the shell between the first holes. The shell is configured to position a body of a user with a head and arms extending through the second hole and first holes, respectively. The shell covers a torso and a pelvic region of the user. A plurality of scrubbers that is selectively couplable to an inner surface of the shell is configured to scrub the user and to screen the user's breasts, genitals, and buttocks from viewing by persons proximate to the user. 1. A shower garment comprising:a shell, said shell being meshed such that said shell in configured for water entering and exiting said shell, said shell being flexible, said shell having a bottom, said bottom being open;a pair of first holes positioned singly in opposing sides of said shell proximate to a top of said shell;a second hole positioned in said top of said shell equally distant from said first holes such that said shell is configured for positioning a body of a user with a head of the user extending through said second hole and with each arm of the user extending through a respective first hole such that said shell covers a torso and a pelvic region of the body of the user;a plurality of scrubbers selectively couplable to an inner surface of said shell; andwherein said scrubbers are positioned on said shell such that said scrubbers are configured for scrubbing the body of the user and for screening breasts, genitals, and buttocks of the user from viewing by persons proximate to the user.2. The garment of claim 1 , further including each said scrubber comprising a loofah.3. The garment of claim 1 , further comprising:a slit positioned in a back of said shell, said slit ...

Child restraint swimming device

A safety device comprising a body portion secured to the torso of a swimmer and having support straps and a handle to permit an instructor to provide support for the swimmer is disclosed. The safety device may be used for a variety of purposes, such as teaching individuals how to swim. During use, an instructor or other individual may provide support and/or guidance for the swimmer by lifting or pulling on the handle. The device may be constructed to provide both freedom of movement for the swimmer and direct contact with the instructor, thereby allowing for a safe, yet challenging, learning experience.