Apparel – Body garments – Union type
Reexamination Certificate
2000-07-27
2001-05-01
Hale, Gloria M. (Department: 3741)
Apparel
Body garments
Union type
C002S083000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06223352
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention generally relates to wearing apparel.
More specifically, the present invention is drawn to an ensemble to be worn by an infant or toddler. The ensemble incorporates structure for adjusting the length thereof so that the ensemble will fit as the infant/toddler grows.
2. Description of Related Art
Providing clothing for a growing infant/toddler can be an expensive proposition for caring parents. The “growth spurts” occur so rapidly that the romper suits are too small after minimal wear and new ones must be purchased. An ensemble that may be easily adjusted to correspond with the growth spurts would allow the ensemble to be used for a longer period, thereby eliminating the necessity for additional shopping trips and easing the strain on the family budget.
There are many patents in the prior art that disclose means for adjusting garment length. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 2,227,214 (Bisberg) and U.S. Pat. No. 2,985,887 (Lindley) show respective means for adjusting the hem of a woman's undergarment and adjusting the hem of a skirt. In both instances, time-consuming stitching is involved.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,665,516 (Orovan) and U.S. Pat. No. 4,149,275 (Sanchez) show fastening means used when adjusting the hem of a single garment to be worn by a woman. Each patent requires that the hem be folded and fastened.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,259,751 (Drmj) shows means for adjusting the cuff on a young man's trousers. Time-consuming folding and stitching are involved.
VELCRO strips are utilized to increase the size of a garment as shown in U.S. Pat. No. 5,170,505 (Rohrer).
U.S. Pat. No. 5,367,709 (Teasley) and U.S. Pat. No. 5,708,577 (Morkunas) respectively disclose draw strings and expandable seams for altering the size of garments.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,989,282 (Goldstein) shows a mummy-type sleeping bag that includes additional component sections that allow the bag to be extended to fit a growing child.
British Patent number 1,589,300 and French Patent number 2,433,913 show garments with replaceable limb (arm, leg) pieces.
None of the above inventions and patents, taken either singly or in combination, is seen to disclose an adjustable ensemble for infants'/toddlers' wear as will subsequently be described and claimed in the instant invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is an ensemble comprising a top portion and a bottom portion. The ensemble is adjustably sized to be worn by an infant/toddler in the age range of approximately three to twelve-plus months. As contemplated, the ensemble has at least three adjustment levels. It is obvious however, that more or fewer levels might be employed if desired. Depending on the child's size, level one would be suitable for an infant/toddler from three-six months; level two, from six-nine months; level three, from nine-twelve+ months. The top of the ensemble is provided with three horizontal rows of fasteners. The bottom of the ensemble has a single row of complimentary fasteners. The top and bottom can be made in coordinating solids and/or prints such that one bottom could be fashionably worn with a variety of tops and vice versa. The ensemble will be made from any suitable material, however a washable, stretchy material, e.g. cotton, has proven to be most appropriate.
Accordingly, it is a principal object of the invention to provide an ensemble to be worn by infants/toddlers, which ensemble may be utilized from an age of approximately three months to an age of twelve-plus months.
It is another object of the invention to provide an ensemble for infants/toddlers, which ensemble has an adjustable length.
It is a further object of the invention to provide an ensemble for infants/toddlers, which ensemble is easily adjustable.
Still another object of the invention is to provide an ensemble for infants/toddlers, which ensemble employs quick release fasteners to facilitate adjustment.
It is an object of the invention to provide improved elements and arrangements thereof in an apparatus for the purposes described which are inexpensive, dependable and fully effective in accomplishing their intended purposes.
These and other objects of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following specification and drawings.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2227214 (1940-12-01), Bisberg
patent: 2714718 (1955-08-01), Kramer
patent: 2725565 (1955-12-01), Wyner
patent: 2985887 (1961-05-01), Lindley
patent: 3002193 (1961-10-01), Briskman
patent: 3064265 (1962-11-01), Bridgewaters
patent: 3665516 (1972-05-01), Orovan
patent: 4149275 (1979-04-01), Sanchez
patent: 4259751 (1981-04-01), Drmaj
patent: 4989282 (1991-02-01), Goldstein
patent: 5170505 (1992-12-01), Rohrer
patent: 5367709 (1994-11-01), Teasley
patent: 5708977 (1998-01-01), Morkunas
patent: 2433913 (1978-08-01), None
patent: 1589300 (1981-05-01), None
Hale Gloria M.
Litman Richard C.
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