Patent Grant
11969032
This invention relates generally to swimwear, and more particularly, to a one-piece swimsuit for young girls having a strong, secure, inconspicuous, and water-resistant fastening system that provides for easy bathroom use while still comfortably conforming to a young girl's body.
There have been numerous attempts to provide garments which are intended to provide convenient and comfortable clothing. However, there remains a need for a one-piece garment for wear by young girls, which is more convenient and adaptable for swimming and other activities.
In the case of all presently known swimwear, body suits, and leotards for young girls, taking a bathroom visit requires removing at least a portion the garment. In particular, a one-piece swimsuit must be entirely removed in order to use the bathroom. After the wet swimsuit is removed, it is extremely challenging for a child to put back on. Plus, it often rests on the dirty bathroom floor while the child uses the bathroom.
Two-piece swimsuits with separate top and bottom portions have been designed to avoid the necessity of having to remove the entire swimsuit. However, the bottom portion of these swimsuits must still be removed and put back on during a bathroom visit leaving the bottom portion susceptible to the challenges above. In addition, two-piece swimsuits are typically ill-fitting for a young girl's growing body, they are loose and saggy exposing portions of the girl's midriff and breasts, and the styles are not often age appropriate.
For all of the above reasons, it is worthwhile to provide a one-piece swimsuit capable of easily opening and closing for convenient bathroom visits. Since the swimsuit of the present invention is intended to be worn by young girls, it is necessary to provide a fastening system that is easily released, but remains strong, secure, and inconspicuous when fastened.
Conventional one-piece garments including swimsuits, body suits, and leotards for young girls, are sewn together, typically at the crotch. In the case of infant and child onsies, portions must be fastened together to secure the item to the infant or child, which typically include a variety of mechanical devices to facilitate this fastening. Hooks, buttons, hook and loop, snaps, zippers, latches, buckles, and the like are some examples of this hardware. Many considerations are contemplated when choosing appropriate hardware including function, operation, strength, ease of use for young children, and style or aesthetics.
Most known prior art utilizes, hook and loop (VELCRO), snap or tie fasteners, and zippers. However, these known mechanism will not allow the swimwear to be worn comfortably, nor are they able to become wet without restricting their use. Furthermore, most, if not all, of the hardware is difficult and inconvenient for young girls to use on their own, especially when the connection is behind their back. The hardware also require exact positioning for a secure connection, is not inconspicuous or concealable within fabric material, and is not easily combined with conventional swimsuit material. In particular, hook and loop is known to pill swimsuit material and will easily tear from the force of a young girl pulling to release the fastener.
Moreover, with little resistance to the forces inherent with becoming wet and exposed to sand, salt water and chlorine, hook and loop and other hardware mechanisms are susceptible to coming unfastened unexpectedly.
The present invention is the first swimsuit adapted for use by young girls which can become wet and quickly dry, and provides all the advantages of a one-piece swimsuit, with increased convenience, operation, function, strength, and style.
It is, therefore, a primary object of the present invention to provide a one-piece swimsuit garment having a strong, secure, and inconspicuous fastening system.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a one-piece swimsuit adaptable for wear by a young girl.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a one-piece swimsuit having a fastening system convenient for use by a young girl.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a one-piece swimsuit having a tubular member for fully covering the torso of a child and a detachable flap portion extending from the tubular member for covering the buttocks, pelvis and abdomen area of the child.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a fastening system having first means for releasably fastening the flap portion in a closed position, and second means for releasable fastening the flap portion in an opened position.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a fastening system that conveniently fastens the flap portion to the back of the swimsuit so it is completely out of the way during a bathroom visit.
It is another object of the present invention to provide first, second, and third magnetic assemblies, wherein the first magnetic assembly is integrally coupled to the front of the tubular member, and the second magnetic assembly is integrally coupled to the flap portion, such that the second magnetic assembly is releasably fastened to the first magnetic assembly when the flap portion is in the closed position, and the second magnetic assembly is releasably fastened to the third magnetic assembly when the flap portion is in the opened position.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a one-piece swimsuit wherein the closed position the first magnetic assembly is releasably fastened in substantial alignment on top of the second magnetic assembly such that the second magnetic assembly is concealed from view.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a one-piece swimsuit wherein the closed position the second magnetic assembly is releasably fastened in substantial alignment on top of the first magnetic assembly such that the first magnetic assembly is concealed from view.
It is another object of the present invention to provide first and second magnetic assemblies having band portions having at least one magnetic element disposed and concealed therein.
It is another object of the present invention to provide first and second magnetic assemblies having elongated thin flexible strips disposed therein and having a plurality of magnetic elements securely spaced along the strips.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a cover layer around the flexible strip within the first and second magnetic assemblies for adding a degree of stiffness and eliminating movement of the strip within the bands.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a one-piece swimsuit having a waterproof casing or pocket for housing magnetic elements therein for providing the magnetic element with a high resistance to potential corrosion.
It is another object of the present invention to provide further fastening strength to the swimsuit by the inclusion of a pair of mechanical snap fasteners coupled within the band of the tubular member and band of the flap portion.
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a one-piece garment is provided having a tubular member having a first panel and a second panel for substantially covering a torso of a wearer. The first panel extends to a lower edge. The garment includes a flap portion having an upper edge. The flap portion extends downwardly from the second panel of the tubular member past the plane of the lower edge to the upper edge. opened and a closed position. The garment includes first means for releasably fastening the flap portion in the closed position, wherein the upper edge of the flap portion releasably engages the lower edge of the tubular member.
The first means is a pair of complimentary magnetic assemblies including a first magnetic assembly integrally coupled to the first panel of the tubular member, and a second magnetic assembly integrally coupled to the flap portion.
The first magnetic assembly has a first thin flexible strip having magnetic properties integrally formed within the lower edge of the first panel of the tubular member.
The second magnetic assembly has a second thin flexible strip having magnetic properties integrally formed within the upper edge of the flap portion, for fastening in the closed position the upper edge of the flap portion to the lower edge of the first panel of the tubular member.
The first and second strips provide overlapping engagement and attraction, such that the lower edge of the first panel of the tubular member substantially overlaps and conceals the upper edge of the flap portion in the securely closed position.
The second means releasably fastens the flap portion in the opened position, wherein the upper edge of the flap portion is releasably engaged to the second panel of the tubular member.
The second means is a pair of complimentary magnetic assemblies including a third magnetic assembly having magnetic properties integrally coupled within the second panel of the tubular member.
The second magnetic assembly is releasably engaged to the third magnetic assembly when the flap portion is in the opened position.
The one-piece swimsuit further includes at least one first snap fastener secured to the first panel, and at least one second snap fastener secured to the flap portion, wherein the first snap fastener removably engages the second snap fastener to securely fasten the lower edge of the first panel to the upper edge of the flap portion when the flap portion is in the closed position.
In accordance with an additional embodiment, a one-piece swimsuit for a female child having a torso and abdomen is provided. The swimsuit includes a tubular member having a first panel and a second panel for substantially covering the torso of the child. The first panel extends to a lower edge having a first band portion having an underside and extending transversely across the abdomen of the child. The swimsuit includes a flap portion connected to the second panel of the tubular member and extends downwardly past the plane of the lower edge to an upper edge. The flap portion has an opened and a closed position.
The upper edge has a second band portion having a topside and a bottom side. The swimsuit includes a fastening system for releasably fastening the flap portion in the opened and closed positions. The system includes first means for releasably fastening the flap portion in the closed position, and second means for releasably fastening the flap portion in the opened position. Wherein the closed position the first band portion is substantially aligned with the second band portion. Wherein the opened position at least a portion of the second band portion is releasably fastened to the second panel of the tubular member.
The first means is a pair of complimentary magnetic assemblies including a first magnetic assembly integrally coupled to the first band portion, and a second magnetic assembly integrally coupled to the second band portion.
The first magnetic assembly includes a first elongated thin flexible strip integrally coupled within the first band portion and having a plurality of spaced first magnetic elements. The spaced first magnetic elements are encased within pockets coupled to the first elongated thin flexible strip.
The second magnetic assembly includes a second elongated thin flexible strip integrally coupled within the second band portion and having a plurality of spaced second magnetic elements. The spaced second magnetic elements are encased within pockets coupled to the second elongated thin flexible strip.
The spacing of the plurality of first magnetic elements corresponds to the spacing of the plurality of second magnetic elements.
In the closed position the topside of the second band portion is substantially aligned with the underside of the first band portion, such that the second band portion is substantially concealed under the first band portion.
The first band portion includes an outer side, wherein the closed position the bottom side of the second band portion is substantially aligned with the outer side of the first band portion, such that the first band portion is substantially concealed under the second band portion.
The one-piece swimsuit further includes at least one first snap fastener secured to the underside of the first band portion, and at least one second snap fastener secured to the topside of the second band portion, wherein the first snap fastener removably engages the second snap fastener to securely fasten the lower edge of the first panel to the upper edge of the flap portion when the flap portion is in the closed position.
In accordance with an additional embodiment a one-piece swimsuit for a female child having a torso and abdomen is provided. The swimsuit includes a tubular member having a front panel and a back panel for substantially covering the torso of the child. The front panel extends to a lower edge having a first band portion. The first band portion having an outer side and an underside extending transversely across the abdomen of the child. The swimsuit includes a flap portion having an upper edge. The flap portion is connected to the back panel and extends downwardly past the plane of the lower edge to the upper edge. The flap portion has an opened and closed position. The upper edge has a second band portion having a topside and a bottom side. The swimsuit includes a fastening system for releasably fastening the flap portion in the opened and closed positions. The system has a first, second, and third magnetic assembly, wherein the second magnetic assembly is releasably fastened to the first magnetic assembly when the flap portion is in the closed position. The second magnetic assembly is releasably fastened to the third magnetic assembly when the flap portion is in the opened position. The first magnetic assembly has at least one first magnetic element disposed within the first band portion. The second magnetic assembly has at least one second magnetic element disposed within the second band portion. The third magnetic assembly has at least one third magnetic element disposed within the back panel of the tubular member. The first band portion is magnetically securable to the second band portion via at least one first and second magnetic elements. The second band is magnetically securable to the third magnetic element via at least one second and third magnetic elements.
The back panel includes a top edge, wherein at least one third magnetic element is centrally disposed adjacent the top edge of the back panel.
The front panel is attached to the back panel along a first side seam and a second side seam.
The flap portion has opposed lateral edges wherein the closed position the lateral edges form leg openings.
The first magnetic assembly includes a first elongated thin flexible strip integrally coupled within the first band portion and having at least one first magnetic element coupled thereto. At least one first magnetic element is encased within a pocket coupled to the first elongated thin flexible strip.
The second magnetic assembly includes a second elongated thin flexible strip integrally coupled within the second band portion and having at least one second magnetic element coupled thereto. At least one second magnetic element is encased within a pocket coupled to the second elongated thin flexible strip.
In the closed position the first magnetic assembly is releasably fastened on top of the second magnetic assembly such that the underside of the first band portion is substantially aligned with the topside of the second band portion.
In the closed position the first magnetic assembly is releasably fastened underneath the second magnetic assembly such that the bottom side of the second band portion is substantially aligned with the outer side of the first band portion.
At least one first snap fastener is secured to the underside of the first band portion, and at least one second snap fastener secured to the topside of the second band portion. The first snap fastener removably engages the second snap fastener to securely fasten the lower edge of the first panel to the upper edge of the flap portion when the flap portion is in the closed position.
In accordance with an additional embodiment a system for fastening two portions of a one-piece swimsuit is provided. The swimsuit includes a first portion, a second portion, a flap portion, a first magnetic assembly fixed to the first portion, and a second magnetic assembly fixed to the flap portion. The first magnetic assembly cooperates with the second magnetic assembly to securely fastening the first and flap portions of the swimsuit. The cooperating magnetic assemblies are magnetically opposable and each include a band portion, a thin flexible strip integrally coupled within the band portion, and at least one spaced magnetic element fastened to the strip.
At least one pocket is included for encasing at least one magnetic element therein, such that the pocket is attached to the thin flexible strip.
The system further includes a cover layer bonded to the thin flexible strip.
In accordance with an additional embodiment a method of using a one-piece swimsuit garment is provided. The steps include providing a tubular member having a first panel extending to a lower edge, a second panel, and a flap portion having an upper edge and extending downwardly from the second panel past the plane of the lower edge to the upper edge. Next, providing a fastening system including a first magnetic assembly integrally coupled to the lower edge of the first panel, a second magnetic assembly integrally coupled to the upper edge of the flap portion, and a third magnetic assembly integrally coupled to the second panel. Then, releasably fastening in a closed position the upper edge of the flap portion to the lower edge of the first panel of the tubular member. Finally, releasably fastening in an opened position the upper edge of the flap portion to the second panel of the tubular member.
To these and to such other objects that may hereinafter appear, the present invention relates to a one-piece swimsuit for young girls having a strong, secure, inconspicuous, and water-resistant fastening system that provides for easy bathroom use while still comfortably conforming to a young girl's body, as described in detail in the following specification and recited in the annexed claims, taken together with the accompanying drawings, in which like numerals refer to like parts in which:
To the accomplishment of the above and related objects the invention may be embodied in the form illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Attention is called to the fact, however, that the drawings are illustrative only. Variations are contemplated as being part of the invention, limited only by the scope of the claims.
Preferably, the swimsuit 10 is comprised of fabric material that is tight fitting, integrally coupled to the lining 100, and includes stretchable synthetic or synthetic blend material not limited to nylon, polyester, spandex, polyurethane and various blends thereof.
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The main body section 20 is a tubular configuration for enclosing the torso 12 of the child. The main section 20 includes a top edge 22 and a lower edge 24. At the top edge 22 of the main body section 20 are two arm openings 26 and a central opening 28 positioned therebetween. Two shoulder straps 30 are formed between the arm and central openings 26, 28. When the swimsuit is worn the child's head and neck are positioned through the central opening 28, while the arms fit through the arm openings 26.
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The triangular portion 56 has an upper edge 60, which includes a second band portion 62 having an interior area 62A defined between a top and bottom side 64, 66. The topside 66 of the second band portion 62 secures to the underside 42 of the first band portion 40 when the swimsuit is in a closed position (shown in
A third band portion 110 may for aesthetic reasons extend from one side seam 36 to the other side seam 38 across the lower back of the child, such that the first and third band portions 40, 110 resemble one continuous band. For aesthetic purposes, the first, second, and third band portions 40, 62, 110, along with the top edge 22 and straps 30 of the main body are color coordinated.
The fastening system 70 includes two complimentary magnetic assemblies, including a first magnetic assembly 72A and a second magnetic assembly 72B, which cooperate with one another and are magnetically opposable to secure and releasably fasten opposing closure surfaces, namely the lower edge 24 and upper edge 60 of the swimsuit 10. The first and second magnetic assemblies 72A, 72B are concealed within the interior 40A, 62A of the first and second band portions 40, 62 respectively. The first magnetic assembly 72A, 72B is housed between the underside and outer side 42, 44 of the first band portion 40, adjacent the lower edge 24 of the front portion 32 of the swimsuit 10. The second magnetic assembly 72B is housed between the bottom side and topside 64, 66 of the second band portion 62, adjacent the upper edge 62 of the flap portion 50. Referring to
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The fastening system 70 also includes a third magnetic assembly 72C, which is complimentary with the second magnetic assembly 72B, when the second magnetic assembly is disengaged from the first magnetic assembly. Referring to
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The pockets 78 are formed from a top and bottom layer 78A, 78B of polyvinyl chloride plastic, which is heat sealed around the magnetic material 76, to create the pocket for securely housing the magnetic material therein. This configuration provides a waterproof casing for the magnets and provides a high resistance to potential corrosion.
The magnetic material can include any magnetic material, object or item that produces a magnetic field. This includes ceramics or metals, including, ferrites, cobalt, hematite, iron, nickel, carbon steel, stainless steel, and other known materials. Common non-limiting combinations include neodynium-iron-boron compounds, samarium-cobalt compounds, aluminum-nickel-cobalt compounds, manganese-aluminum compounds or other known mixtures thereof.
After the magnetic material is secured within the pocket 78, the pockets 78 are fastened directly onto the support strip 74. Preferably, the pockets 78 are sewn to the support strip 74 by stitching, or secured thereto by adhesive or any other known means. The pockets 78 and support strip 74 are then covered in a stabilizing cover layer 80, preferably a £usable mesh material. The stabilizing cover layer 80 may be heat sealed, or ironed, to secure the stabilizing cover layer onto the support strip 74 and/or pockets 78 for adding a degree of stiffness and eliminating movement of the strip 74 within the interior of the band. In alternate embodiments, other known stabilizing elements and/or materials may be used.
The magnetic material 76 of the third magnetic assembly 72C is held within pocket 78. The pocket 78 is secured to the back portion 34 of the swimsuit, as shown in
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Further fastening strength is provided in the swimsuit 10 by the inclusion of a pair of mechanical snap fasteners 90 coupled to the free ends 40B, 62B of the first and second bands 40, 62 respectively. The connection between the snap fasteners insures that the free ends 40B, 62B of the first and second bands 40, 62 remain aligned in position when the swimsuit is adorned and the first and second magnetic assemblies are 72A, 72B are opposably secured. Preferably, the snap fasteners 90 include closures having a female member 92 and male member 94. Preferably, at least one female member 92 is sewn by stitching to each free end 40B at the underside 42 of the first band portion 40. Preferably, at least one male member 94 is sewn by stitching to each free end 62B of the topside 66 of the second band portion 62. The snap fasteners may include any clasp or fastener that closes with a click, or other like sharp sound, including but not limited to post-style snaps, snaps, and grip snaps.
Magnets useful in the present invention have a specific polarization or the magnets must be polarized for purposes of joining the magnetic assemblies of the present invention. A positively polarized magnet from the one magnetic assembly must meet a negatively polarized magnet from a cooperating magnet assembly for joining to take place. In the preferred embodiment, a positively polarized magnet from the first or third magnetic assembly must meet a negatively polarized magnet magnetic field strength from of substantially equal magnetic assembly for joining to take place. Thus if a positively polarized magnet from one magnetic assembly meets a positively polarized magnet from the other magnetic assembly, the magnets will repel one another and the bands will not close. Similarly, if a positively polarized magnet from a first or third magnetic assembly meets a negatively polarized magnet from the cooperating second magnetic assembly that has significantly greater or lesser magnetic field strength, the assemblies will not join or they may join but not remain joined for the length of time necessary. Substantially equal magnetic field strength shall mean magnetic field strength values in the same approximate range so that the oppositely charged magnets will attract each other, join and stay joined until releasably disengaged by the child wearing the swimsuit.
It should be noted that the positively and negatively polarized magnets are interchangeable, as long as opposite polarization is obtained between mating assemblies.
It should be noted that the preferred embodiment describes a swimsuit garment for wear by a young girl for illustrative purposes. Other like one-piece garments, non-limiting to body suits and leotards are also contemplated. In addition, all of these garments can be worn by infants, children, and adults, as well as men and women alike.
In other embodiments, an attractive magnetic force can be produced between a magnet and a magnetically susceptible material, such as iron, incorporated within the opposite mating assembly from the magnet.
It should be understood that numerous variations are possible, while adhering to the inventive concept. Such variations are contemplated as being a part of the present invention.
While only one preferred embodiment of the present invention has been disclosed for purposes of illustration, it is obvious that many modifications and variations could be made thereto. It is intended to cover all of those modifications and variations, which fall within the scope of the present invention as defined by the following claims.
This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 14/947,287 filed Nov. 20, 2015, which claims the benefit of provisional patent application Ser. No. 62/082,195 filed Nov. 20, 2014, the entire contents of each of which are incorporated herein by reference.
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| 20200397071 A1 | Dec 2020 | US |
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| Parent | 14947287 | Nov 2015 | US |
| Child | 16839938 | US |
