US3663963A
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Waist band assembly
Assignee: Quick Service Textiles Inc
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Filing: 1970-09-08
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Granted: 1972-05-23
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Expires: 1990-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A waist band assembly for an article of wearing apparel, e.g. trousers, which includes a woven strip to preclude rolling over of the outer edge portion of the waist band. In order to perform its function, the strip has a degree of inherent rigidity but is flexible in the sense that its presence does not discommode the wearer or detract from the appearance of the article. These characteristics are obtained by using a comparatively stiff thread in the weft, usually monofilament of nylon. In the present disclosure the strip so characterized is rendered longitudinally stretchable by the use of an elastic yarn, e.g. a crimped yarn, in the warp which extends in the longitudinal direction of the strip, and the warp and weft are locked by an elastic substance.
Inventors
- 👤 Samuel E Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:07
CPC Classifications
D; D03; D03D; D03D15/00; D03D15/20; D03D15/208; D03D15/217; D03D15/283; D03D15/50; D03D15/56; D10; D10B; D10B2331/00; D10B2331/02; D10B2331/04; D10B2401/00; D10B2401/06; D10B2401/061; D10B2401/062; D10B2501/00; D10B2501/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A longitudinally-stretchable assembly for a marginal portion, such as the waist, of an article of wearing apparel to preclude roll-over and to impart a resilient, body-hugging characteristic to said portion comprising: a shell waistband which is elastic in the longitudinal, peripheral direction of the assembly, the outer edge of said shell waistband being formed into an inward fold, a strip of textile fabric on the inside of the shell waistband, said strip having monofilaments in the weft direction to preclude roll-over of said marginal portion and an elastic warp in said longitudinal, peripheral direction, an elastic substance on said strip whereby said monofilaments and said elastic warp are bound to each other, the outer edge of said strip being disposed within the fold and adjacent the bight thereof, and means securing the strip within the fold.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A longitudinally-stretchable assembly for a marginal portion, such as the waist, of an article of wearing apparel to preclude roll-over and to impart a resilient, body-hugging characteristic to said portion comprising: a shell waistband which is elastic in the longitudinal, peripheral direction of the assembly, the outer edge of said shell waistband being formed into an inward fold, a strip of textile fabric on the inside of the shell waistband, said strip having monofilaments in the weft direction to preclude roll-over of said marginal portion and an elastic warp in said longitudinal, peripheral direction, an elastic substance on said strip whereby said monofilaments and said elastic warp are bound to each other, the outer edge of said strip being disposed within the fold and adjacent the bight thereof, and means securing the strip within the fold.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
The assembly in accordance with claim 1 further characterized in that said strip is curved transversely, the concavity whereof facing inwardly.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The assembly in accordance with claim 1 in which said elastic warp comprises crimped yarn.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The assembly in accordance with claim 1 in which said elastic warp comprises crimped yarn.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The assembly in accordance with claim 1 further characterized by an interior curtain of peripherally elastic character positioned below the shell waist band and sewed thereto.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination in accordance with claim 1, in which the elastic warp comprises ends of an elastomer alternated with ends of yarn which is less stretchable than said elastomer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination, in accordance with claim 1 further characterized by said elastic substance comprising a layer on one face of the strip.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-23 | 1975-11-22 | 1976-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-23 | 1979-11-22 | 1980-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-23 | 1983-11-22 | 1984-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |