JUMPSUIT HAVING BACK FLAP

Abstract

Described is a jumpsuit suited for simpler ingress and egress. The jumpsuit includes a a pant section, and a blouse section connected with a portion of the pant section. A portion of the blouse section not connected with the pant section comprises a back flap element positioned at a rear part of the pant section.

Claims

1. A jumpsuit comprising: a pant section; and a blouse section connected with the pant section, wherein a portion of the blouse section not connected with the pant section comprises a back flap element positioned at the pant section.

2. The jumpsuit as set forth in claim 1, wherein the back flap element comprises one or more slits therein, such that each slit forms a pair of flaps, each flap positioned on either side of the slit.

3. The jumpsuit as set forth in claim 2, wherein the slit is positioned proximate a center of the back flap element.

4. The jumpsuit as set forth in claim 1, wherein the back flap element is formed to tuck into an area between a wearer of the jumpsuit and the pant section.

5. The jumpsuit as set forth in claim 2, wherein each pair of flaps has a connecting mechanism to connect the pair of flaps to one another.

6. The jumpsuit as set forth in claim 5, wherein the connecting mechanism is selected from a group consisting of a zipper, one or more buttons, and hoop and loop fasteners.

7. The jumpsuit as set forth in claim 2, wherein the slit is formed in a vertical orientation.

8. The jumpsuit as set forth in claim 2, wherein the slit is formed in a diagonal orientation.

9. The jumpsuit as set forth in claim 2, wherein the slit is formed in a horizontal orientation.

10. The jumpsuit as set forth in claim 1, wherein the back flap element comprises one or more detachably attachable sections.

11. The jumpsuit as set forth in claim 1, wherein the back flap element comprises a fastening mechanism to fasten the back flap to the pant section.

12. The jumpsuit as set forth in claim 1, wherein the back flap element is positioned at a rear part of the pant section.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] The objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be apparent from the following detailed descriptions of the various aspects of the invention in conjunction with reference to the following drawings, where:

[0020] FIG. 1 is a front-view illustration of a conventional jumpsuit according to prior art;

[0021] FIG. 2A is a rear-view illustration of a jumpsuit having a back flap shown untucked according to embodiments of the present disclosure;

[0022] FIG. 2B is a rear-view illustration of a jumpsuit having a back flap shown tucked according to embodiments of the present disclosure; and

[0023] FIG. 3 is a side-view illustration of a top portion of a jumpsuit having a backflap design suited for simpler ingress and egress according to embodiments of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] The present invention relates to a jumpsuit and, more particularly, to a jumpsuit having a back flap design suited for simpler ingress and egress. The following description is presented to enable one of ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention and to incorporate it in the context of particular applications. Various modifications, as well as a variety of uses, in different applications will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to a wide range of embodiments. Thus, the present invention is not intended to be limited to the embodiments presented, but is to be accorded with the widest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

[0025] In the following detailed description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a more thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without necessarily being limited to these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, in order to avoid obscuring the present invention.

[0026] The reader's attention is directed to all papers and documents which are filed concurrently with this specification and which are open to public inspection with this specification, and the contents of all such papers and documents are incorporated herein by reference. All the features disclosed in this specification, (including any accompanying claims, abstract, and drawings) may be replaced by alternative features serving the same, equivalent or similar purpose, unless expressly stated otherwise. Thus, unless expressly stated otherwise, each feature disclosed is one example only of a generic series of equivalent or similar features.

[0027] Furthermore, any element in a claim that does not explicitly state “means for” performing a specified function, or “step for” performing a specific function, is not to be interpreted as a “means” or “step” clause as specified in 35 U.S.C. Section 112, Paragraph 6. In particular, the use of “step of” or “act of” in the claims herein is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. 112, Paragraph 6.

[0028] Please note, if used, the labels left, right, front, back, top, bottom, forward, reverse, clockwise and counter-clockwise have been used for convenience purposes only and are not intended to imply any particular fixed direction. Instead, they are used to reflect relative locations and/or directions between various portions of an object. As such, as the present invention is changed, the above labels may change their orientation.

[0029] (1) Specific Details, of Various Embodiments

[0030] The subject matter disclosed herein is related to a jumpsuit having a back flap area suited to allow for simpler ingress and egress as well as backside access for occasions that do not require complete removal of the jumpsuit from one's person. The jumpsuit ma include a slit in the center of the back flap to improve jumpsuit maneuverability while the bottom portion is still engaged on a person. These and other aspects are described below with respect to FIGS. 2 and 3. Prior to describing unique aspects and features of the invention, a conventional jumpsuit is disclosed with respect to FIG. 1.

[0031] FIG. 1 shows a diagram of a conventional jumpsuit 100 having little utility. The jumpsuit 100 in FIG. 1 comprises top 102 and bottom 104 portions that are integral with each other. That is, jumpsuits 100 are different from a typical pair of pants and a shirt in that the pants portion and the shirt portion are attached to each other. Thus, when putting on the jumpsuit 100 or taking off the jumpsuit 100, one must typically maneuver one's body through a neck opening (or other opening) and then fasten a zipper or a set of buttons to secure the jumpsuit 100 to one's person.

[0032] Jumpsuits 100 on the market today are one-piece, requiring consumers to remove the entire garment off of their bodies to use the restroom. FIGS. 2A and 2B show back perspectives of a jumpsuit 200 having a back flap design suited for simpler ingress and egress according to an embodiment of the present disclosure, where FIG. 2A depicts an untucked back flap and FIG. 2B depicts a tucked back flap. The jumpsuit 200 of FIGS. 2A and 2B provides a garment that prevents a wearer from having to substantially remove the jumpsuit 200 for specific routine activities, such as simply using restroom facilities. The jumpsuit 200 comprises a pant section 204 and a blouse section 206. The blouse section 206 is connected with at least a portion of the pant section 204. A portion of the blouse section 206 not connected with the pant section 204 comprises the back flap 202 positioned at a rear part of the pant section 204, as shown in FIG. 2A.

[0033] The innovation involves a back-tucking function for the blouse section 206. That is, the fabric is sewn together in the front creating the “jumpsuit 200,” but not sewn together at the back waistband (depicted in FIG. 2A), as in conventional jumpsuits. In other words, when the back flap 202 is tucked in (shown in FIG. 2B), the jumpsuit 200 has the look of a traditional jumpsuit look, such as the one illustrated in FIG. 1.

[0034] Further, the jumpsuit 200 also features an increased sweep of the back blouse section 206 hemline to create more room (shown in FIG. 2A). In one embodiment, the blouse section 206 utilizes a slit 208 up the center of the back flap 202 seam (depicted in FIG. 2A) to create more Morn for the wearer to move in and out of the pant section 204 of the jumpsuit 200. This will make it possible for the wearer to untuck the back flap 202 out of the back waistband (element 300 in FIG. 3) and unzip a center back pant zipper (not shown) to allow them to use the restroom. Afterwards, the wearer may then zip up the center back zipper and retuck the back flap 202 portion of the blouse section 206 to get the same aesthetic as a traditional jumpsuit, but with new functionality not previously available in conventional jumpsuits. The back flap 202 can also be used as a new way to style the jumpsuit 200, tucked and untucked being options for users when wearing the piece.

[0035] The innovation can be constructed using any garment fabrication, woven or knit. It can include a self-waistband or no waistband, utilizing a self or stretch interior facing on the waistband (element 300) with center back trouser closure, such as a zip, buttons, hook and eye, or hook and bar. Additionally, the innovation will utilize the back flap 202 of fabric with an increased sweep measurement and a back slit 208. The back slit 208 can include a connecting mechanism or closure mechanism, such as a zipper, buttons, hook and eyes, or any other suitable connecting/closure mechanism. As can be appreciated by one skilled in the art, the slit 208 may also be positioned at the front or side of the wearer. Additionally, there may be one or more slits 208 formed in the blouse section 206.

[0036] Alternative embodiments may include different fasteners in different positions. For example, instead of a back pant zipper, embodiments may include back pant buttons or hook and loop engagements. In other embodiments, the fastener may be a zipper on one or both sides of the pant portion. In yet further embodiments, the back flap 202 may have more than one slit 208 and/or the slit 208 may be positioned in more than one orientation, such as diagonal, vertical, or horizontal. As depicted in FIG. 3 and described above, the slit 208 may also have a connecting/closure mechanism 302 (e.g., zippers, buttons, hook and loop fasteners) to bring the pair of flaps formed by the slit 208 together and/or to connect the back flap 202 with the pant section 204 to hold the back flap 202 in place. Further, the back flap 202 may be firmed with one or more removable (i.e., detachably attachable) sections.

[0037] FIG. 3 shows a side-view of a jumpsuit 200 having a back flap design suited for simpler ingress and egress according to an embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein. In this embodiment, the shape and design of the back flap 202 may be enhanced to provide enough material for tucking into the back of the pant section 204. In some embodiments as described above, the back flap 202 may include additional fasteners 304 to secure the back flap inside the back of the pant section 204 when tucked. In one embodiment, the pant section 204 of the jumpsuit 200 may include one or more pockets. In another embodiment, the pant section 204 may include a fly zipper for use in conventional ways that a male may use a fly zipper in a restroom facility.

[0038] The jumpsuit 200 may be made from one or a combination of several different materials, non-limiting examples of which include cotton, polyester, rayon, tencel, linen, wool, cashmere, lambswool, mohair, alpaca, angora, silk, nylon, lycra, flax, bamboo, hemp, modal, pima, ramie, soy, acrylic, acetate, lures, lyocell, and luminex.

[0039] It will be readily apparent to persons skilled in the relevant arts that various modifications and improvements may be made to the foregoing embodiments, in addition to those already described, without departing from the basic inventive concepts of the present invention. While the subject matter discussed herein is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, certain illustrated embodiments thereof are shown in the drawings and have been described above in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the claims to the specific forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the claims.