Patent Application
20250049148
The present invention pertains to the field of wearable garments and more particularly to a hybrid wearable garment that addresses a fusion of comfort and style in apparel along with enabling the wearer to customize the garment as per their preference. The invention addresses the need for versatile, stylish apparel suitable for both formal and casual settings.
Wearable garments categories like leggings and hosiery each offer distinct benefits: leggings provide flexibility and ease of movement, while hosiery presents a polished, elegant appearance. However, these conventional wearable garments often come with drawbacks that limit their desirability by the wearers. Traditional leggings and hosiery are distinct in their design and functionality, often requiring individuals to choose between comfort and style depending on the occasion. This separation limits the versatility of traditional clothing options. Leggings, while offering comfort and flexibility, may not always offer the polished look suitable for formal settings. On the other hand, hosiery provides elegance but can be less comfortable for extended wear periods.
Further, existing garments may not adequately cater to different body shapes and preferences, leading to fit issues or discomfort. This can be particularly challenging for pregnant women or individuals with specific support needs. Materials used in traditional leggings and hosiery may not always optimize breathability, flexibility, or moisture-wicking properties simultaneously, limiting overall comfort and wearability.
KR101514597B1 relates to a functional legging, and more specifically, to functional leggings which have a pant unit and a leg unit and can be removable, thereby adjusting the length of leggings according to the length of legs of a use.
U.S. Pat. No. 9,572,381B2 discloses a clothing system has removable leggings that have two legging portions. Each legging portion has an ankle end and a distal end; the distal end has at least one attachment mechanism and a seam of the distal end has elastic material there within. A shorts portion has a waistband and at least one mating attachment mechanism. A skirt portion is affixed to the shorts portion at the waistband. When worn, each of the legging portions is connected to the shorts portion by the attachment mechanisms and respective mating attachment mechanisms in the shorts portion and the shorts portion substantially covers and hides the distal end of each of the legging portions. When the skirt portion is deployed, the skirt portion substantially covers the shorts portion and, when the skirt portion is not deployed, the skirt portion is worn over the waistband to provide the appearance of a belt.
Conventionally, there exist several garments that offer distinct benefits like comfort and style. However, these garments are not capable of offering both comfort and aesthetic appeal that meets modern fashion demands and wearer's satisfaction.
Therefore, there exists a need to develop a garment that seamlessly blends comfort with elegance by combining the benefits of leggings and hosiery into a single garment while maintaining the strengths of both.
There is a further need for a garment that enables transitioning between casual and formal settings without changing clothing in order to increase convenience and practicality.
The principal object of the present invention is to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art.
The object of this invention is to provide a hybrid wearable garment that offers integration of comfort and elegance by combining the benefits of leggings and hosiery into a single garment.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a wearable garment suitable for various occasions by enabling transitioning between casual and formal settings without changing clothing, reducing convenience and practicality.
Another object of the present invention is to provide a garment that is comfortable for overweight and obese women.
Yet another object of the invention is to provide a wearable garment that offers customization and adaptability through adjustable features such as seam placement and material selection, accommodating individual preferences and enhancing overall wearer satisfaction.
Yet another objective of the invention is to provide a hybrid wearable garment comprising upper/top and bottom portion wherein the top portion provides conform and flexibility to a user.
The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent upon further review of the following detailed description of the preferred embodiment as illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
This present invention relates to a hybrid wearable garment that is particularly suited for individuals seeking for versatile clothing options that provide both flexibility and aesthetic appeal across various occasions, including formal and informal settings.
In accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention, a hybrid wearable garment comprises of a top portion and a bottom portion. The top portion comprises breathable and flexible material and the bottom portion comprises of seamless pantyhose or tights. In another embodiment of the present invention, the bottom portion may comprise a seam. In the embodiment, the top portion configured to include pattern, seams, material, and colour. The material of the top portion is adjusted to optimize characteristics such as flexibility and thickness Further, the top and the bottom portions fused along a transitive seam, which is disposed horizontally along a length of the garment.
In one of the embodiments of the present invention, the transitive seam is removably coupled by means of hook and loop enclosure, button, snap fit closure, string ties. In one of the embodiments, the transitive seam is positioned above the wearer's knee.
In one of the embodiments of the present invention, the top portion comprises customized supportive panels and/or waistbands configured to provide comfort and support to a baby bump.
In one of the embodiments, the top portion comprises a legging style-garment that is constructed from nylon, spandex or other such suitable material.
In the embodiment of the present invention, the top portion extends from waist to upper thigh. In one of the embodiments of the present invention, the top portion extends from waist to mid-thigh. In alternate embodiment of the present invention, the top portion extends from waist to knee area.
In the embodiment of the present invention, the bottom portion extends from lower thigh down to cover the foot. In one of the embodiments, the bottom portion extends from knee to ankle heel of the wearer.
Further, in one of the embodiments, the bottom portion includes nylon or other such material to provide elegant, stylish and modest appearance to the wearer.
In one of the embodiments of the present invention, the bottom portion comprises a hosiery style garment.
In one of the embodiments of the present invention, the hybrid wearable garment further comprises a sock portion fused along the one or more lower seams, covering the foot of the wearer. In the embodiment, the sock portion comprised of moisture-wicking material.
In an alternate embodiment, the sock portion may comprise of other material. In one of the embodiments, the sock portion variably adjusts in length from ankle bone to mid-calf, catering to different footwear styles for optimal comfort and appearance.
In alternate embodiment of the present invention, the sock portion allows seamless pairing with various types of footwear such as low-rise boots or sneakers. In accordance with the second embodiment of the present invention, the hybrid wearable garment comprises of a top portion, a bottom portion, and customized supportive panels and/or waistbands configured to provide comfort and support to a baby bump. In the embodiment, the top portion comprises breathable and flexible material and the bottom portion comprises of seamless pantyhose or tights. Further, the top and the bottom portions fused along a transitive seam, which is disposed horizontally along a length of the garment.
In the embodiment, the garment may comprise a sock portion fused along the one or more lower seams, covering the foot of the wearer, and configured of moisture-wicking material.
According to a third embodiment of the present invention, the hybrid wearable garment comprises of a top portion, a bottom portion, a customized supportive panel or waistband configured to support a baby bump, and a sock portion. The top portion comprises breathable and flexible material and the bottom portion comprises of seamless pantyhose or tights. Further, the top and the bottom portions fused along a transitive seam that is disposed horizontally along a length of the garment. In the embodiment, the sock portion is fused to the bottom portion via a lower seam, covering the foot of the wearer.
In one of the embodiments, the sock portion extends to mid-calf.
In one of the embodiments, the lower seam is configured to be disposed to traverse the circumference of the wearer's ankle.
While the invention has been described and shown with particular reference to the preferred embodiment, this will be apparent that variations might be possible that would fall within the scope of the present invention.
The preceding is a simplified summary to provide an understanding of some embodiments of the present invention. This summary is neither an extensive nor exhaustive overview of the present invention and its various embodiments. The summary presents selected concepts of the embodiments of the present invention in a simplified form as an introduction to the more detailed description presented below.
To further clarify advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiment thereof, which is illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only typical embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. As will be appreciated, other embodiments of the present invention are possible utilizing, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described in detail below.
These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with regards to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings wherein:
The following description includes the preferred best mode of one embodiment of the present invention. It will be clear from this description of the invention that the invention is not limited to these illustrated embodiments, but the invention also includes a variety of modifications and embodiments thereto. Therefore, the present description should be seen as illustrative and not limiting. While the invention is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, it should be understood, that there is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form disclosed, but, on the contrary, the invention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the scope of the invention as defined in the claims.
In any embodiment described herein, the open-ended terms “comprising,” “comprises,” and the like (which are synonymous with “including,” “having” and “characterized by”) may be replaced by the respective partially closed phrases “consisting essentially of,” consists essentially of,” and the like or the respective closed phrases “consisting of,” “consists of, the like.
As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” designate both the singular and the plural, unless expressly stated to designate the singular only.
Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. The present invention disclosed herein is illustrative only and not intended to be limiting.
Embodiments of the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
The present invention relates to a hybrid wearable garment that fuses the breathable nature of leggings at upper leg with the classic style of the stockings at lower leg. The combination allows the wearer to achieve a refined look without compromising their comfort. Further the hybrid wearable garment encourages the wearer to conceal the athletic portion of the garment, thereby encouraging modest dress.
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In one of the embodiments of the present invention, the transitive scam 140 is removably coupled by means of hook and loop enclosure, button, snap fit closure, string ties and any other suitable method known in the art. The removable coupling of the top portion 110 and the bottom portion 120 enables the wearer to adapt their apparel according to the occasion in a short duration. In another embodiment of the present invention, the top portion 110 and the bottom portion is permanently coupled utilizing any method known in the art. In one of the embodiments, the transitive seam 140 is positioned above the wearer's knee.
In one of the embodiments of the present invention, the top portion 110 comprises a customized supportive panel and/or waistband 160 configured to provide comfort and support to a baby bump (as shown in
In one of the embodiments, the top portion 110 comprises a legging style-garment that is constructed from a group of materials that includes but not limited to cotton, nylon, spandex, polyester, technical blends, wool or other such suitable material.
In an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the material of the top portion 110 is allowed to be adjusted, configured, or otherwise optimized according to desired characteristics of garment 100. As a non-limiting example, the top portion 110 is constructed from a light material such as cotton to provide air circulation. As another non-limiting example, the top portion 110 is constructed from nylon, spandex and/or technical blend to shape wear-style support.
In the embodiment of the present invention, the top portion 110 extends to cover the area from waist to upper thigh of the wearer. In one of the embodiments of the present invention, the top portion 110 extends from waist to mid-thigh. In alternate embodiment of the present invention, the top portion 110 extends from waist to knee area.
In the embodiment of the present invention, the bottom portion 120 extends from lower thigh down to cover the foot. In one of the embodiments, the bottom portion 120 extends from knee to ankle heel of the wearer.
Further, in one of the embodiments, the bottom portion 120 comprised of a material or fabric that includes but not limited to hosiery, pantyhose, wool, nylon or other such material to provide elegant, stylish and modest appearance to the wearer.
In one of the embodiments of the present invention, the bottom portion 120 comprises a hosiery style garment.
In one of the embodiments, the color of the bottom portion 120 is allowed to be selected to any suitable color. The pattern, seam, material, thickness, length and color of the bottom portion 120 are selected according to the wearer's preference and other specifications. In the preferred embodiment, the bottom portion 120 is colored to reflect the skin tone of the wearer.
In one of the embodiments of the present invention, the hybrid wearable garment 100 further comprises a sock portion 130 fused along the one or more lower seams 150, covering the foot of the wearer. In the embodiment, the sock portion 130 comprised of moisture-wicking material.
In an alternate embodiment, the sock portion 130 may comprise other material.
In one of the embodiments, the sock portion 130 variably adjusts in length from ankle bone to mid-calf, catering to different footwear styles for optimal comfort and appearance.
In alternate embodiment of the present invention, the sock portion 130 allows seamless pairing with various types of footwear such as low-rise boots or sneakers.
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In one of the embodiments, the sock portion 130 extends to mid-calf.
In one of the embodiments, the lower seam 150 is configured to be disposed to traverse the circumference of the wearer's ankle.
In one of the embodiments, the garment 100 may be a maternity garment.
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In one of the embodiments, the garment 100 may feature two transition seams 140, one on each leg. In the embodiment, the transition seams 140 disposed on the leg of the wearer has same height. In an alternate embodiment, each of the transition seams 140 is disposed at different height on the leg of the wearer.
New characteristics and advantages of the invention covered by this document have been set forth in the foregoing description. It is to be expressly understood, however, that the expressions used in foregoing are for the purpose of illustration only and are not intended as a definition of the limits of the invention. Changes in the specification are capable of being made in detail without exceeding the scope of the invention by those who are skilled in the art. The scope of the invention is described in the appended claims hereinafter.
This disclosure claims the benefit of the priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/531,081 entitled “HYBRID HOSIERY” and filed on Aug. 7, 2023. The above-identified applications are incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63531081 | Aug 2023 | US |
