Abstract
An open seat leggings with curtain is fastenerless clothing that covers at least a portion of the lower, and in some embodiments upper, body of the wearer and possesses a flexible seamed opening in the crotch portion that is concealed by a curtain portion. The open seat leggings possess no in-seam, may vary in length, and may further include crus portions having specifically performing seams or stich lines. The curtain portion May comprise a separate removable article of clothing that overlies the open seat leggings or a permanently affixed portion wherein its top edge is stitched into the waistband of the open seat leggings. In every embodiment, wearers may draw the curtain portion aside then squat or sit to widen the seamed opening while maintaining the curtain's orientation hands-free throughout use. Further embodiments contemplate the addition of bra, tanktop, collar, sleeve, forearm, hand loop, and foot loop portions.
Claims
1. An open seat leggings with curtain apparatus comprising: a waistband; a fastenerless seamed opening disposed in a crotch region; a curtain portion disposed to overlie the seamed opening, said curtain portion comprising: a garment capable of being worn over the open seat leggings and covering the wearer's crotch region; and an upper edge; said open seat leggings with curtain apparatus possessing no in-seam along the inner legs of a wearer; wherein drawing the curtain portion to one side then squatting, sitting, or performing similar acts while wearing the open seat leggings widens the fastenerless seamed opening and maintains the drawn curtain portion in place via tension such that the wearer may urinate through the seamed opening without removing the apparatus.
2. The open seat leggings with curtain apparatus of claim 1 wherein each element is at least partially comprised of elastomeric fibers, elasticized polyurethanes, or blends thereof, whereby each element tautly conforms to the wearer's body.
3. The open seat leggings with curtain apparatus of claim 1 wherein the curtain portion upper edge further comprises: an anterior seam attached proximal to an anterior section of the waistband; and a posterior seam attached proximal to a posterior section of the waistband; wherein the open seat leggings with curtain apparatus is a single garment having two combined portions such that the curtain portion may still be drawn aside.
4. The open seat leggings with curtain apparatus of claim 1 further comprising: at least one crus portion comprising: at least one patellar horizontal seam positioned to overlie the wearer's patella, below about the intercondylar eminence, and encircling the wearer's leg; and at least one patellar vertical seam connecting the at least one patellar horizontal seam to a lower crus edge of the crus portion; wherein the leggings conform to and accommodate flexion of the wearer's knees.
5. The open seat leggings with curtain apparatus of claim 4 wherein the at least one patellar horizontal seam is disposed within at least forty-five degrees of the wearer's transverse plane and the at least one patellar vertical seam is disposed within at least forty-five degrees of the wearer's sagittal plane.
6. The open seat leggings with curtain apparatus of claim 5 wherein the at least one patellar vertical seam and the at least one patellar horizontal seam are each sewn as a dart, pleat, gathers, tuck, princess seam, straight stitch, cover stitch, zigzag stitch, overlocked stitch, or elastic stitch.
7. The open seat leggings with curtain apparatus of claim 6 wherein the at least one patellar vertical seam includes two patellar vertical seams, each of which said two patellar vertical seams connect the at least one patellar horizontal seam to the lower crus edge.
8. The open seat leggings with curtain apparatus of claim 7 further comprising at least two vertical knee-step seams.
9. The open seat leggings with curtain apparatus of claim 8 wherein the at least one patellar horizontal seam includes two patellar horizontal seams, wherein each of the two patellar horizontal seams are interconnected by the at least two vertical knee-step seams.
10. The open seat leggings with curtain apparatus of claim 2 wherein the curtain portion is at least slightly smaller in dimensionality than the underlying leggings to more tautly conform to the wearer's body and keep the curtain portion in place when either standing, squatting, or sitting.
11. The open seat leggings with curtain apparatus of claim 3 wherein the anterior seam and the posterior seam of the curtain portion connect with one another to fully encircle the waist and each leg of the wearer.
12. The open seat leggings with curtain apparatus of claim 6 wherein the inclusion of the at least one patellar vertical seam and/or the at least one patellar horizontal seam create pressure on the wearer that promotes blood flow and thereby improves circulation.
13. The open seat leggings with curtain apparatus of claim 1 further comprising an upper body portion comprising: a connected bra or tanktop portion connected to the curtain portion.
14. The open seat leggings with curtain apparatus of claim 13 further comprising at least one sleeve portion having a proximal end connected to the upper body portion and a distal end culminating at a wrist edge disposed about the wearer's wrist.
15. The open seat leggings with curtain apparatus of claim 14 further comprising: at least one forearm portion comprising: at least one horizontal seam positioned below the wearer's elbow, below the epicondyle, and encircling the wearer's arm; and at least one vertical seam connecting the at least one horizontal seam to the hand loop portion; wherein the leggings conform to and accommodate flexion of the wearer's knees.
16. The open seat leggings with curtain apparatus of claim 15 further comprising at least one hand loop portion connected to the at least one forearm portion with said at least one horizontal and at least one vertical seams included thereon.
17. The open seat leggings with curtain apparatus of claim 1 further comprising at least one pocket for holding the wearer's personal item(s).
18. The open seat leggings with curtain apparatus of claim 4 further comprising at least one foot loop connected to the lower crus edge.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Figures
[0024] FIG. 1 is a rear isometric three-quarter turn view, with bent leg raised, of one example embodiment of the open seat leggings with curtain.
[0025] FIG. 2 is a front view of a S-curve pose of another example embodiment.
[0026] FIG. 3a is a full body view of FIG. 1 with a full body example embodiment of the open seat leggings with curtain.
[0027] FIG. 3b is a full body view of FIG. 2 with a full body example embodiment of the open seat leggings with curtain.
[0028] FIG. 4 is an isometric view of semi-reclined seated pose with knees bent of an example embodiment of the open seat leggings with curtain.
[0029] FIG. 5 is an isometric front view of legs splayed while seated pose of the same example embodiment of the open seat leggings with curtain with the seamed opening visible.
[0030] FIG. 6 is an isometric rear view of an all fours pose of the same example embodiment of the open seat leggings with curtain with the seamed opening visible.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0031] With reference now to the drawings, and in particular FIGS. 1 through 6 thereof, examples of the instant open seat leggings with curtain employing the aforementioned principles and concepts, generally designated by the reference number 10, will be described.
[0032] Referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, a front and rear view, respectively, of differing contemplated embodiments of the present open seat leggings with curtain 10 are illustrated as including curtain portion 60 overtop open seat leggings 40. The illustrated embodiment of FIG. 1 depicts an entirely removable curtain portion 60 that sits atop open seat leggings 40 while the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 2 depicts curtain portion 60 having anterior seam 62 (with complementary posterior seam 64 shown in FIG. 6) affixed to a moderately wide style of waistband 70, depicted herein as a portion of open seat leggings 40. Additionally contemplated designs of waistband 70, as a component of either open seat leggings 40 or curtain portion 60, include styles possessing both slimmer and wider widths of waistbands, wherein one such embodiment of the present invention may possess a waistband disposed about a wearer's lower rib cage. Additionally contemplated iterations of waistband 70 of open seat leggings with curtain 10 may also include a pocket, which may be open or fold over or fastenably closeable, for comfortably housing a wearer's personal item(s) during use. Waistband 70 is contemplated in FIG. 2 as a component affixed to both open seat leggings 40 and curtain portion 60 via the aforementioned seams, as affixed solely to curtain portion 60 thereby being removably securable overtop open seat leggings 40, or as affixed solely to open seat leggings 40 as depicted in FIG. 1. A contemplated future design of open seat leggings with curtain 10 may include the addition of magnets stitched into complementary parts of curtain portion 60 and waistband 70 (as a component of open seat leggings 40) such that the former may be securably removable from the latter without fear of incidental sliding down of the article of clothing or wearing out of elastic elements of said article of clothing.
[0033] Relating to curtain portion 60 of both FIGS. 1 and 2, first and second free curtain edge 66, 68 are depicted as lying against the body of the wearer while open seat leggings with curtain 10 is being worn, whether at rest or during active use, and run from anterior seam 62 through crotch region 20 to posterior seam 64 (depicted in FIG. 6) in FIG. 2, as opposed to FIG. 1 wherein all edges are free. Although curtain portion 60 is depicted in FIG. 2 as not extending over the hips of the wearer, additionally contemplated designs of open seat leggings with curtain 10 may include iterations wherein anterior seam 62 and posterior seam 64 (depicted in FIG. 6) may meet about both hips of a wearer as well as further designs wherein there will be a singular curtain portion 60 encircling the wearer's waist overtop open seat leggings 40, as in FIG. 1.
[0034] Still referring to FIGS. 1 and 2, moving from waistband 70 of open seat leggings with curtain 10 down towards crus portions 80 thereof, the upper leg portions are depicted herein as bare fabric aside from a single out-seam running from about waistband 70 along each of the wearer's outer thighs and legs until it connects with each crus portion 80. Importantly, open seat leggings with curtain 10 does not include, nor does it contemplate the inclusion of, a complementary inseam along a wearer's inner thighs and legs, such as one connecting crotch portion 20 to crus portion 80. Some contemplated embodiments may include this out-seam as connecting directly to vertical knee-step seam 86 (as shown in FIG. 3b) or another patellar vertical seam 84. Additionally contemplated design elements envisioned to be present on, or along, the upper leg portion of open seat leggings with curtain 10 includes pockets that are open, fold-over closeable, or fastenably closeable, as well as specifically directed, oriented, and tailored seams (or stitch lines) intended to support a wearer's natural musculature, and expansion thereof, while increasing blood circulation of a wearer throughout use. An example of the inclusion of specific seams, as well as cross and guide stitch lines, is illustrated within crus portions 80 of the present figures.
[0035] Relative to the wearer, just below their knee on each leg is at least one patellar horizontal seam 82, stitched into a dart seam in the present embodiment. The inclusion of this seam style offers both room for the knee of a wearer to comfortably bend without resistance while also offering support thereunder, such that in all activities both standing, squatting, on one's knees, and all forms in between, there will be minimal discomfort felt. Not shown in FIG. 2, but visible in FIG. 1, are vertical knee step seams 86, wherein patellar horizontal seams 82 that may operate to support the wearer at a certain height on the front of their crus may conversely hinder the bending, or discomfort the wearer upon bending, beyond a certain height when included on the back of said crus portion 80. As such, vertical knee step seams 86 operate to connect two separated patellar horizontal seams 82 while patellar vertical seam 84 is contemplated and illustrated as connecting patellar horizontal seam 82 with lower crus edge 88. Similar to patellar horizontal seam 82, each patellar vertical seam (or stitch) 84 is contemplated as including dart seams (as well as other styles that may offer additional support to the wearer) to improve blood circulation. These additional seams may include, but should not be limited to, pleats, gathers, tucks, princess seams, straight stitches, cover stitches, zigzag stitches, overlocked stitches, and/or elastic stitches. While not depicted herein, lower crus edge 88 is also contemplated as including embodiments having differing edge widths (similar to waistband 70), a heel or foot enclosing portion, a heel or foot loop portion, or combinations thereof.
[0036] Referring next to FIGS. 3a and 3b, similar views and poses as seen in FIGS. 1 and 2 are illustrated, however, these include the full body of an exemplary wearer of the present invention to depict additionally contemplated embodiments of open seat leggings with curtain 10. While open seat leggings 40 and its crus portions 80 remain unchanged relative to the previous figures, FIGS. 3a and 3b include contemplated embodiments of the present invention having upper body portions 30. The presently depicted figures illustrate a contemplated version of curtain portion 60 that includes an upper body having a collar portion 35 and two sleeve portions 36 each possessing a forearm portion 37, with seams and stitch lines similar to those of crus portion 80, as well as hand loops 38 at the distal ends thereof. Additional contemplated embodiments include, but are not limited to, individual designs (and combinations of components thereof) possessing an upper body portion 30 of material connected to curtain portion 60 comprising only a tank top portion 34 (or merely a bra portion thereof), a collar portion 35, a sleeveless shirt portion, said shirt portion having at least one sleeve portion 36, at least one hand loop 38 disposed at the distal end of said sleeve portion 36, and/or the inclusion of seams/stitch lines along a forearm portion 37 of said sleeve portion 36 (akin to those of crus portion 80). Although only the full upper body example embodiment is illustrated, the contemplated limitation of said embodiment to individual portions (and combinations) thereof is simply and clearly understood as within the scope of the present invention. Useful for colder climate-based activities, lounging at home, or a plethora of aforementioned activities, a fuller body garment version of open seat leggings with curtain 10 offers additional comfort, warmth, and protection while still allowing the wearer to access their vaginal area with considerable ease without the presence of irritating fasteners and without the need to entirely disrobe regardless of their location.
[0037] Referring next to FIGS. 4 through 6, the embodiment of open seat leggings with curtain 10 illustrated in FIG. 1 is depicted here as in use by a wearer performing different poses, such as a sitting back with knees bent front view (FIG. 4), seated front view with legs splayed and curtain portion 60 pulled aside to show widened seamed opening 50 (FIG. 5), and an all-fours rear-view with curtain portion 60 pulled aside to show widened seamed opening 50 (FIG. 6). As can be seen in FIG. 4, waistband 70 connects to curtain portion 60 along anterior seam 62 with first and second free curtain edge 66, 68 running from said connection to, and through, crotch region 20 toward posterior seam 64 (shown in FIG. 6). As is illustrated in FIG. 4, within each crus portion 80, patellar vertical seam 84 extends along the shin of the wearer from about the trough of patellar horizontal seams to lower crus edge 88, depicted here as a layered seam, while patellar vertical seam 84 is depicted here as a simply stitched seam. It is contemplated herein that within embodiments of open seat leggings with curtain 10 all, some, or none of the patellar horizontal seams 82 and patellar vertical seams 84 may be specially stitched or seamed whether in a dart, pleat, tuck, gather, straight, zig zag, cover, or other structurally equivalent style.
[0038] Referring next to FIGS. 5 and 6, the wearer is illustrated as pulling aside curtain portion 60 via first and second free curtain edge 66, 68 within crotch region 20 to reveal a widened seamed opening 50 bound by first and second opening seam 52, 54. Unlike aforementioned disclosed references, first and second opening seam 52, 54 are not overlapped, possess no flaps or inseams connected thereto, and include no fastening elements or structures relating thereto. Upon squatting, sitting, or similar movements, and upon the pulling aside of curtain portion 60, seamed opening 50 of crotch region 20 retains an open position such that a wearer may urinate, replace a sanitary item, or otherwise access their vaginal area without the need for undressing (either partially or completely) thereby offering more warmth, comfort, and accessibility for women in public, remote, outdoor, or other locations. Although both FIGS. 5 and 6 depict curtain portion 60 as being pulled aside by the wearer, it is contemplated and understood that this invention merely requires such intervention prior to use (and return of this element into place after use), wherein during use curtain portion 60 may occupy the space (or channel) between the genital area and the thigh, remaining in place there due to the tension of material caused by the wearer's sitting or squatting position. Additionally contemplated embodiments also include a smaller (or tighter) curtain portion 60, as compared to the remaining open seat leggings 40 of open seat leggings with curtain 10, thereby making the applicability of tension more pronounced and guaranteeing no accidental sliding, tangling, or moving of curtain portion 60 back over seamed opening 50 during use thereof.
[0039] As it relates to material, open seat leggings with curtain 10 is contemplated as including either in its entirety, as constituent portions, or in a variety of potential combinations a medley of elastomeric fibers and fabrics, such as but not limited to Lycra, Spandex, elastance, polyester, as well as other elasticized polyurethanes, in addition to blends thereof such that each and every portion of open seat leggings with curtain 10 will tautly conform to the body of the wearer. However, as previously mentioned, it is additionally contemplated that certain portions of open seat leggings with curtain 10, such as curtain portion 60 and crus portion 80, may more tightly fit a wearer's body in order to offer further amounts of tension, musculature support, or blood circulation. Thus, it can be seen that the orientation of fabric and material portions will not improperly or spontaneously move, slide, tangle, or otherwise part without a wearer's knowledge and intentional action during wearing, and overall use, of the present invention.
[0040] Therefore, these depicted contemplated embodiments of open seat leggings with curtain 10 combines the ease of access and use of a wearer's vaginal area with fastenerless comfort and security, which sets it apart from the vast majority of products and disclosed references within the field. As previously mentioned, future embodiments of open seat leggings with curtain 10 are envisioned as potentially including magnetic fasteners as they are least likely to catch, create holes, fall off, break, etc. One such embodiment may contemplate the inclusion of magnetic fasteners stitched directly into specific seams (or edges) of open seat leggings 40 and curtain portion 60 such that the upper edge of each, for instance about the waist of a user, are securably removable from one another unlike previously mentioned contemplated embodiments wherein said upper edges are permanently affixed to one another (via anterior and posterior seams 62, 64). Further embodiments may include upper body portion 30 having similar fasteners within its lower edge to removably secure it to those of curtain portion 60 and/or open seat leggings 40. As previously stated, upper body portion 30 is contemplated as including but not limited to the individual components, or combinations thereof, of a bra portion, tank top portion 34, collar portion 35, at least one sleeve portion 36, a forearm portion 37 (having structural design and benefits akin to crus portion 80), and a hand loop 38 at the distal end of said sleeve portion 36.
