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US4386438A
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Garments having detachable liners therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-07-02
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Granted: 1983-06-07
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Expires: 2001-07-02
Abstract
Abstract A garment comprising a shell having opposed edges along which the garment may be opened and closed and a gusset strip which is detachably securable between the edges to expand the girth of the garment when a thermal liner is used therewith. The liner is secured to the gusset strip adjacent one edge thereof and by a detachable fastener such as a Velcro (TM) fastener to the interior surface of the shell, thereby permitting the garment to be opened and closed along one of the edges of the shell in the same manner as if the liner were not present.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A. Evin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:21
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D3/00; A41D1/00; A41D1/06; A41D27/00; A41D27/02; A41D27/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A garment including an outer shell having two opposed edges along which said garment is openable and closable; first separable fastening means having complementary portions thereof secured adjacent each said edge for opening and closing said garment; a gusset strip including fastening portions for mating with said complementary portions for detachably securing said gusset strip between said opposed edges for expanding the girth of said outer shells, and a liner for said outer shell, said liner having a first portion secured to said gusset strip and second separable fastening means having complementary portions thereof secured adjacent a second portion of said liner and said shell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A garment including an outer shell having two opposed edges along which said garment is openable and closable; first separable fastening means having complementary portions thereof secured adjacent each said edge for opening and closing said garment; a gusset strip including fastening portions for mating with said complementary portions for detachably securing said gusset strip between said opposed edges for expanding the girth of said outer shells, and a liner for said outer shell, said liner having a first portion secured to said gusset strip and second separable fastening means having complementary portions thereof secured adjacent a second portion of said liner and said shell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A garment as defined in claim 1, wherein said first separable fastening means is a slide fastener.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
A garment as defined in claim 2, wherein said second separable fastening means comprises a Velcro (TM) fastener.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
A garment as defined in claim 2, wherein the slide fastener for opening and closing said garment includes two slides.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A garment as defined in claim 3, wherein said second portion of said liner is secured to said shell adjacent one said edge thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A garment as defined in claim 1, including a reinforcement for releasably bridging said opposed edges and said gusset strip.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A garment as defined in claim 6, wherein said flap portion is in the form of a pocket.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A garment as defined in claim 1, wherein said gusset strip is of unitary construction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
62 words
A garment comprising a shell having opposed edges along which said garment may be opened and closed, a unitary gusset strip which is detachably securable between said opposed edges to expand the girth of said shell, and a liner for said garment, said liner having first portions thereof secured to said gusset strip and second portions thereof detachably securable to said shell.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
62 words
A garment comprising a shell having opposed edges along which said garment may be opened and closed, a unitary gusset strip which is detachably securable between said opposed edges to expand the girth of said shell, and a liner for said garment, said liner having first portions thereof secured to said gusset strip and second portions thereof detachably securable to said shell.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
A garment as defined in claim 9, wherein said second portions of said liner are detachably securable to said shell by Velcro (TM) fasteners.
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) | 1986-06-06 | 1986-12-06 | 1987-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-06 | 1990-12-06 | 1991-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-06 | 1994-12-06 | 1995-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |