Apparel – Body garments – Waists
Reexamination Certificate
1998-01-15
2001-03-27
Vanatta, Amy B. (Department: 3741)
Apparel
Body garments
Waists
C002S109000, C450S032000, C450S033000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06205585
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to an improvement in garments, particularly shirts and blouses.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Most conventional shirts and blouses tend to be restrictive as they are composed of a back portion and a front portion and sleeves joined together at seams. In some cases, shirts and blouses are made without sleeves. However, in either case, movement tends to be restricted in the arm and shoulder areas of the garment as well as the area between the shoulder blades. This restriction can be uncomfortable for certain individuals, such as the weight challenged, handicapped, or elderly. One of the benefits of the present invention is that it does not restrict movements, such as bending, especially for weight challenged people. It is also much neater looking in appearance.
Another benefit of this invention is that it provides better ventilation and is cooler than a full shirt or blouse since it is comprised only of a frontal piece of fabric. Because there are no sleeves or armholes, there is no perspiration to affect the material of the garment, since air is always circulating.
Handicapped or physically challenged people who may find it difficult to put on a full shirt or blouse will find it easy to just put this garment on. This includes arthritic, convalescing or elderly individuals. Women who are going through menopause often get periods of perspiration and hot flashes and find that clothing can be an overwhelming discomfort at this time. This garment will greatly reduce the discomfort and restricted feeling of a full blouse, yet provide the advantage of the appearance of a full blouse.
SUMMARY AND OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION
The object of this invention is to give the appearance of a full blouse without all the restrictions of a regular blouse. There are multiple useful functions for this garment. This garment can serve as a blouse and scarf ensemble to be worn under a suit jacket or as a blouse alone. The suit jacket may be worn buttoned or unbuttoned. There is also the option of detaching the scarf and wearing it elsewhere, such as around the waist as a belt, to create a matched ensemble. The blouse can be tucked into or worn outside of a pair of pants or a skirt.
It is another object of this invention to provide an appearance of a full blouse or garment which is simple in construction, easy to manufacture at reduced cost and which is adapted to fit wearers with various sized waistlines and bustlines, without need for alteration of the seams and without the need for any other changes to obtain proper fitting. According to this invention, each size of the product will cover a varied scope of bust and waist sizes.
Another advantage is that by insertion of the elastic band through the channel at the base of the blouse, rather than attaching it to the edge of the fabric, causes less stress on the fabric of the blouse; the blouse is better constructed to last longer.
Still a further object of this invention is to provide the same appearance of a conventional full blouse. Because of its compact size, a woman can wear a conservative version of this garment to work and then easily change into a dressy version for evening wear. A woman can wear a version that is suitable for business wear to work, and carry a formal version in its tiny purse-sized pouch to change into for formal evening wear.
Another object of this invention is to provide a garment that is lightweight and space saving. Because of its compact size, this garment will fit easily into any piece of luggage. This is beneficial for people who must travel frequently.
The mini version of this garment can be worn under a open front blouse or jacket by any female with or without the scarf attachment. This version is also beneficial for pregnant women, since it causes no stress or restriction on the abdominal area.
The tie version of the blouse is designed for wearing without an undergarment, particularly for individuals that are convalescing at home, in a nursing home or in a hospital. This version can be made of paper. The paper can be adorned with a design. The benefit of this version is that it is disposable, recyclable, and bio-degradable. This version may be worn under a bed jacket or robe. A person can wear this blouse and be comfortable, yet the doctor and health care professionals would have easy access for examination purposes. This garment allows the wearer to look nice, to meet and greet visitors, thereby uplifting their spirits during possible post operative depression.
All versions of this garment have the capability of partial self styling by permitting the wearer to make the adjustment for the desired degree of frontal exposure of cleavage. The male snap portion on the top edge of the blouse merely wraps around the shoulder strap of the bra, slip, camisole, or any undergarment with shoulder straps, and snaps into any of the three female portions of the snap on the top edge of the blouse according to the amount of drape desired. The scarf can also be worn however the individual decides to drape it. The scarf may be completely detached from the garment, if desired.
The cleaning and care of this garment is easy and inexpensive. The blouse may simply be dipped in cool water and mild soap and hung to dry. There is no ironing or dry cleaning necessary, which saves time and money. The nature of this invention tremendously facilitates easy maintenance and cleaning for the wearer, or in some instances, a care giver. The absence of sleeves, pleats, and even sleeve holes provides a garment which is simply washed. The simplicity of cleaning this garment is another benefit for the physically challenged and all men and women in this busy world we live in. The cost is less than if a separate blouse and a scarf were purchased.
It should also be understood that this invention can be used by men. The garment can be attached to a sleeveless undershirt or tank top.
The various features of novelty which characterize the invention are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and specific objects attained by its uses, reference is made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which preferred embodiments of the invention are illustrated.
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Cee Caryn Designs Ltd.
Vanatta Amy B.
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