OVERALLS WITH AN UNDERSIDE OPENING

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to pants. In particular, the present invention is directed to Overalls with an Underside Opening.

BACKGROUND

Overalls often include a closable opening (or fly) in the center front area that facilitates putting on and taking off of the pants as well as allowing wearers with male urinary anatomy to urinate without having to lower the pants. These designs, however, require wearers with female urinary anatomy to lower the overalls off of the waist in order to urinate, thereby exposing more of the body to the elements or to others. This can be inconvenient and unsafe, especially in harsh environments/weather conditions and/or in non-private circumstances, such as may be encountered on lengthy hiking, biking, or skiing adventures or at certain job sites.

SUMMARY

In an embodiment, an underside opening for a pair of overalls includes at least one closable opening running a length from a lower end of a fly of the pair of overalls, through a crotch area of the pair of overalls, and up toward a rear center of a waistband of the pair of overalls. The underside opening for a pair of overalls also includes a zipper track running a second length from the lower end of the fly of the pair of overalls, through the crotch area of the pair of overalls, and up toward the rear center of the waistband of the pair of overalls.

In another embodiment, a garment includes a pants portion including a waistband, a bib portion attached to the waistband, at least one closable opening, and a zipper track. The at least one closable opening runs a length from a lower end of a fly of the pants portion, through a crotch area of the pants portion, and up toward a rear center of a waistband. The zipper track runs a second length from the lower end of the fly of pants portion, through the crotch area of the pants portion, and up toward the rear center of the waistband.

In another embodiment, a method of manufacturing a pair of overalls includes attaching a bib portion to a waistband and attaching a left leg portion to the waistband. The method also includes attaching a right leg portion to the waistband and attaching a zipper, an exterior flap, and an interior flap to either the right leg portion or the left leg portion. The method further includes attaching either the right leg portion or the left leg portion to the zipper, the exterior flap, and the interior flap. The zipper, the exterior flap, and the interior flap define an underside opening extending a length from a lower end of a fly to a rear center of the waistband.

This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. Other features, details, utilities, and advantages of the claimed subject matter will be apparent from the following more particular written Detailed Description of various implementations as further illustrated in the accompanying drawings and defined in the appended claims.

These and various other features and advantages will be apparent from a reading of the following Detailed Description.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

For the purpose of illustrating the invention, the drawings show aspects of one or more embodiments of the invention. However, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown in the drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of overalls with an underside opening in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 2 is a side view of the overalls shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the overalls shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 4 is a side view of the overalls shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the overalls shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 6 is a bottom view of the overalls shown in FIG. 1;

FIG. 7 is a front perspective view of the overalls shown in FIG. 1 with cover flaps turned outward;

FIG. 8 is a front view of the overalls shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a rear view of the overalls shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 10 is a left side view of the overalls shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 11 is a top view of the overalls shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 12 is a bottom view of the overalls shown in FIG. 7;

FIG. 13 is a flow diagram of a method of manufacturing the overalls shown in FIGS. 1-12;

FIG. 14 is a front perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the overalls shown in FIGS. 1-12;

FIG. 15 is a rear view of the overalls shown in FIG. 14;

FIG. 16 is a front perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the overalls shown in FIGS. 1-12;

FIG. 17 is a front perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the overalls shown in FIGS. 1-12;

FIG. 18 is a front perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the overalls shown in FIGS. 1-12;

FIG. 19 is a front perspective view of coveralls with an underside opening in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

FIG. 20 is a back perspective view of the coveralls shown in FIG. 19; and

FIG. 21 is a schematic view of a zipper track.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Overalls with an underside opening of the present invention facilitate the urination of those persons possessing female urinary anatomy or, potentially, for those possessing male or female urinary anatomy who wish to defecate without having to lower the pants off of the waist. In an embodiment, the overalls of the present invention include an openable and closable opening, an underside opening and a fake front or fly opening.

Turning to the figures, in an embodiment, overalls with an underside opening of the present invention, for example overalls 200 shown in FIGS. 1-12. FIG. 1 illustrates a front view overalls or coveralls 200 including an underside opening 202 that facilitates urination of those persons possessing female urinary anatomy or, potentially, for those possessing male or female urinary anatomy who wish to defecate without having to lower the pants off of the waist. FIG. 2 is a side view of the overalls 200 illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 illustrates a back view of the overalls 200 illustrated in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 illustrates another side view of the overalls 200 illustrated in FIG. 1.

As shown in FIGS. 1-4, the overalls 200 includes a pants portion 204 and a bib portion 206 attached to the pants portion 204. The underside opening 202 is at least partially formed in the pants portion 204. In some embodiments, the underside opening 202 is formed in the pants portion 204 only. In other embodiments described herein, the underside opening 202 is formed in the pants portion 204 and the bib portion 206. In the embodiment illustrated in FIGS. 1-4, the underside opening 202 is formed only in the pants portion 204.

In the illustrated embodiment, the pants portion 204 is illustrated as full length pants. However, this is for illustrative purposes only and the pants portion 204 may include any type of lower body garment that enables the overalls 200 described herein to operate as described herein. For example, in some embodiments, the pants portion 204 may be shorts, skorts, capris, cargo pants, ¾ length pants, leggings, and/or any other type of lower body garment.

In the illustrated embodiment, the pants portion 204 includes a front 208, a back 210, a left leg portion 212L, a right leg portion 212R, a waistband 216, a crotch area 220, and a fly 222. The left leg portion 212L and the right leg portion 212R are attached to each other by an inseam 224 running from the front 208 part of the waistband 216 to the back 210 part of the waistband 216 of the pants portion 204 through the crotch area 220. The fly 222 runs from the front 208 part of the waistband 216 downward the inseam 224 along the center of the crotch area 220 to a location 226 near or above a low point 228 of the crotch area 220 (low point 228 is the lowest point of the crotch area when a garment is being worn or held upright).

In the illustrated embodiment, the fly 222 is a fake fly that does not provide an opening. Because the overalls 200 are supported by the straps 274 as described herein, the waistband 216 and the shape of the pants portion 204 does not maintain the overalls 200 on the body of the wearer as they do with normal pants. That is, the waistband 216 and the shape of the pants of non-overall pants typically conform to the wearer's body and maintain the pants on the wearer throughout use. Additionally, typical pants also include a waistband opening to facilitate putting on and taking off of the pants. Because the straps 274 of the overalls 200 described herein serve the purpose of supporting the overalls, the waistband 216 and the shape of the pants portion 204 do not conform tightly to the wearer and a waistband opening is not required to facilitate putting on and taking off of the overalls 200. As such, the embodiments illustrated in FIGS. 1-4 include a fake fly 222 that is configured to look and feel like a typical fly but does not include an open like a typical fly.

The fake fly 222 may be formed by stitching a fly flap 232 into the front 208 of the pants portion 204. Specifically, the fly flap 232 may include a separate piece of fabric that is sewn into the inseam 224 and includes fly stitching 234 that mimics the stitching of a typical fly. In alternative embodiments, the fake fly 222 may not include a separate piece of fabric. Rather, the fake fly 222 may only include fly stitching 234 sewn into the front 208 of the pants portion 204 that mimics the stitching of a typical fly.

The underside opening 202 runs from the location 226, along the low point 228 of the crotch area 220, and back up along the back 210 of the crotch area 220 terminating at a center 230 of the back 210 of the waistband 216. The underside opening 202 includes an exterior flap 236 and an interior flap 238, each of which reversibly covers a respective side of a closing mechanism for the underside opening 202, such as a zipper or buttons. The exterior flap 236 may be secured on one side or on both sides (in which case the flaps would be split down the middle) to the exterior side of pants portion 204 and is designed and configured to cover respective closing mechanisms for appearance sake, as well as provide insulating properties when the closing mechanism is thermally conductive. The interior flap 238 may be secured on one side or on both sides (in which case the flaps would be split down the middle) to the interior side of pants 200 and is designed and configured to cover respective closing mechanisms in order to provide an insulating (and protective) barrier between the closing mechanisms and the user. Flaps 236 and 238 may include a slight curve that generally follows the slight curve in the material that forms the crotch area 220 of the pants portion 204 in order to help reduce bunching when worn.

In the illustrated embodiment, the closing mechanism includes a zipper 240 including a zipper track 242 and a zipper pull 243. The zipper track 242 runs from the location 226, along the low point 228 of the crotch area 220, and back up along the back 210 of the crotch area 220 terminating at the center 230 of the back 210 of the waistband 216. The zipper track 242 is covered by the exterior flap 236 and the interior flap 238. A first end 244 of the zipper track 242, a first end 246 of the exterior flap 236, and a first end 248 of the interior flap 238 are sewn into the front 208 of the pants portion 204 at the location 226. A second end 250 of the zipper track 242, a second end 252 of the exterior flap 236, and a second end 254 of the interior flap 238 are sewn into an edge 256 of the back 210 of the waist band 216. In alternative embodiments, the zipper track 242, the exterior flap 236, and the interior flap 238 may begin and terminate at any location within the pants portion 204. The zipper pull 243 is located between the location 226 and the waistband 216 and is configured to be pulled to enable the wearer to reversibly open and close the underside opening 202.

In the illustrated embodiment, the zipper 240 includes a standard coil, molded plastic, and/or metal zipper. Standard coil, molded plastic, and/or metal zipper are typically visible to others if not covered by the exterior flap 236. In alternative embodiments, the zipper 240 may include an invisible zipper and may also include a zipper garage. The teeth of invisible zippers are typically sewn into the zipper tape such that the teeth are not visible to others. However, the zipper pull of the invisible zipper may still be visible. The zipper 240 may also include a zipper garage to hide the zipper pull of the invisible zipper when not in use. Specifically, the zipper garage may include a shaped fabric sewn over an end of the invisible zipper with an opening oriented toward the invisible zipper configured to receive the zipper pull. The zipper garage stores the zipper pull in a pocket formed by the zipper garage and the pants portion 204.

In an alternative embodiment, the pants portion 204 may not include the exterior flap 236 or the interior flap 238. Rather, the zipper 240 may be exposed and visible to others. Additionally, the zipper 240 may be an invisible zipper as discussed above and the pants portion 204 may not include the exterior flap 236 or the interior flap 238. The invisible zipper may be exposed but still hidden from others because of the construction of the invisible zipper.

The location 226 is positioned at a lower end 258 of the fly 222 and an upper end 260 of the fly 222 positioned at an edge 262 of the front 208 of the waistband 216. The fly 212 has a fly length 264 that corresponds to the length of a standard fly from a waistband of a typical pair of pants. Additionally, the fly length 264 is typically configured such that a wearer can easily remove the pair of pants when the fly is undone. This typically means that the lower end 258 of the fly 222 is positioned to substantially align with a lower portion of the pubis (pubic bone). As such, in the illustrated embodiments, the location 226 (or starting point of the underside opening 202, the zipper track 242, the exterior flap 236, and the interior flap 238) is positioned to substantially align with the lower part of the pubis (pubic bone) when the wearer is wearing the overalls 200. Additionally, the location 226 may be positioned such that the location 226 is positioned proximate a gusset in a pair of women's underwear (not shown) when the wearer is wearing the overalls 200 and the pair of women's underwear.

More specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, the fly length 264 is about 4 inches to about 8 inches, about 5.25 inches to about 7.25 inches, or about 6 inches to about 7 inches. Additionally, the location 226 has a location length 266 substantially corresponding to the fly length 264. Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, the location length 266 is about 4 inches to about 8 inches, about 5.25 inches to about 7.25 inches, or about 6 inches to about 7 inches. Finally, the underside opening 202 has an underside opening length 268 extending from the location 226 to the center 230 of the back 210 of the waistband 216. In the illustrated embodiment, the underside opening length 268 is approximately about 6 inches to about 20 inches, about 8 inches to about 18 inches, or about 10 inches to about 14 inches. The lengths of the zipper track 242, the exterior flap 236, and the interior flap 238 all substantially correspond to or are equal to the underside opening length 268.

The bib portion 206 includes a front bib 270, a back bib 272, and at least one strap 274. In the illustrated embodiment, the bib portion 206 includes two straps 274. In alternative embodiments, the bib portion 206 may include any number of straps 274 that enable the overalls 200 to operate as described herein. For example, the bib portion 206 may include one, two, three, or more straps 274. The straps 274 are adjustable in length to accommodate wearers of various sizes.

In an alternative embodiment, the overalls 200 may not include straps 274. Rather, the overalls 200 may include a shoulder portion and/or sleeves as shown in the coveralls 800 shown in FIG. 19. The shoulder portion and/or the sleeves server the same purpose as the straps 274 to hold up the overalls 200 on the wearer.

In the illustrated embodiment, the front bib 270 is attached to the front 208 of the waistband 216 and extends up the front of the torsos of the wearer. The front bib 270 includes at least one bib attachment point 276 that enables the wearer to selectively and reversibly attach the straps 274 to the front bib 270 to support and maintain a position of the overalls 200 on the wearer. The number of bib attachment points 276 corresponds to the number of straps 274 the bib portion 206 includes. In the illustrated embodiment, the bib portion 206 includes two straps 274 and the front bib 270 includes two bib attachment points 276. The straps 274 each include a strap attachment point 278 configured to attach the strap 274 to a bib attachment point 276. In the illustrated embodiment, the bib attachment points 276 include a clip and the strap attachment points 278 include a corresponding clip. In alternative embodiments, the bib attachment points 276 and the strap attachment points 278 are part of an overall button buckle attachment mechanism where the strap attachment points 278 include a shaped metal loop and the bib attachment points 276 include a button. The shaped metal loop is configured to hook onto the button. In alternative embodiments, the bib attachment points 276 and the strap attachment points 278 may be any type of attachment mechanism that enables the overalls 200 described herein to operate as described herein.

In the illustrated embodiment, the back bib 272 is attached to the back 210 of the waistband 216 and extends up the back of the torsos of the wearer. The straps 274 are attached to the back bib 272 at a position that enables the straps 274 to extend over the shoulders of the wearer to the bib attachment points 276. In alternative embodiments, the bib portion 206 may not include a back bib 272. Rather, the straps 274 may be attached directly to the back 210 of the waistband 216 and extend up the back of the torsos of the wearer.

The wearer puts on the overalls 200 by detaching the strap attachment points 278 from the bib attachment points 276. The wearer also ensures that the underside opening 202 is closed by pulling the zipper pull 243 until the zipper 240 is closed. The wearer then steps into the bib portion 206 and the pants portion 204 such that their right leg slides into the right leg portion 212R of the pants portion 204 and their left leg slides into the left leg portion 212L of the pants portion 204. The wearer then positions the straps on their shoulders and attaches the strap attachment points 278 to the bib attachment points 276. When the wearer needs to urinate or defecate, the wearer opens the underside opening 202 by pulling the zipper pull 243 until the zipper 240 is open. The wearer then appropriately repositions any other article of clothing they may be wearing such as underwear and proceeds to urinate or defecate without having to lower their overalls 200 and exposing more of themselves than necessary to the environment or to others.

FIG. 13 is a flow diagram of a method 300 of manufacturing a pair of overalls 200. The method 300 includes attaching 302 the bib portion 206 to the waistband 216. The method 300 also includes attaching 304 the left leg portion 212L to the waistband 216. The method 300 further includes attaching 306 the right leg portion 212R to the waistband 216. The method 300 also includes attaching 308 the zipper 240, the exterior flap 236, and the interior flap 238 to either the right leg portion 212R or the left leg portion 212L. The method 300 further includes attaching 310 either the right leg portion 212R or the left leg portion 212L to the zipper 240, the exterior flap 236, and the interior flap 238. The zipper 240, the exterior flap 236, and the interior flap 238 define an underside opening 202 extending from a lower end 258 of a fly 222 to the center 230 of the back 210 of the waistband 216.

FIG. 14 illustrates a front view an alternative embodiment of the overalls 400. FIG. 15 illustrates a back view of the overalls 400 shown in FIG. 14. The overalls 400 include a first zipper 402 that unzips from a collar 404 of the front bib 270 to the waistband 216 and is then sewn over by the waistband 216. The overalls 400 also include a second zipper 406 on the same zipper tape extends from the waistband 216 to the back 210 of the waistband 216 of the pants portion 204. That is, the zipper tape of zippers 402 and 406 continuously extend from the collar 404 to the back 210 of the waistband 216 and the waistband 216 is sewn over the zipper tape to form the first zipper 402 and the second zipper 406 separated by the waistband 216. In some embodiments, the zippers 402 and 406 may be invisible zippers and may each include a zipper garage as discussed above. Additionally, in some embodiments, the overalls may not include the exterior flap 236 or the interior flap 238 as discussed above. Rather, the zippers 402 and 406 may be exposed or may be invisible zippers. The first zipper 402 includes a first zipper pull (not shown) and the second zipper 406 includes a second zipper (not shown). In the illustrated embodiments, the first zipper 402 pulls in a first direction, the second zipper 406 pulls in a second direction, and the first direction is the same as the second direction. In an alternative embodiment, the first direction is different than or opposite the second direction. Additionally, the first zipper 402 includes interior and exterior flaps that are substantially similar to the interior flap 238 and exterior flap 236 described herein. Each of the zipper pulls may be tucked into a zipper garage.

In the alternative embodiment of FIGS. 14 and 15, the first zipper 402 and the second zipper 406 are separated by fabric that is sewn over the continuous zipper tape at the waistband 216. The fabric covers both the waistband 216 and the continuous zipper tape. In another alternative embodiment of FIGS. 14 and 15, the first and second zippers 402 and 406 may be separate zipper tapes. The first zipper 402 is formed by a first zipper tape that extends from the collar 404 to the waistband 216 and the second zipper 406 is formed of a second zipper tape that extends from the front waistband 216 to the back waistband 216. The waistband 216 separates the two zipper tapes. In some embodiments, the zippers 402 and 406 may be invisible zippers and may each include a zipper garage.

In some embodiments, the first zipper 402 and the second zipper 406 are separated from each other by at least one blocking member 168 described above. More specifically, the zipper track of the first zipper 402 and the second zipper 406 is traversed by a pair of blocking members 268 (exterior blocking member 168A and interior blocking member 168B) that prevents the first zipper pull and the second zipper pull from passing. In this way, first zipper 402 may be opened and closed by use of the first zipper pull and the second zipper 406 may be opened and closed by use of second zipper pull, effectively providing two closing mechanisms while only a single zipper track need be sewn onto the overalls 400. Blocking members 268 may be any suitable material, including the same material from which the overalls 400 are made, and be sewn or otherwise secured to the overalls 400 on both sides across zipper track. The exterior blocking member 168A is secured across the zipper track on the exterior side of the overalls 400 while the interior blocking member 168B is secured across the zipper track on the interior side of the overalls 400 at a location that is directly opposite the location on the exterior side where the exterior blocking member 168A is positioned. The blocking members 268 may be made from the same material as and/or be contiguous with the flaps; in particular, the exterior blocking member 168A may be contiguous with the exterior flap and the interior blocking member 168B may be contiguous with the interior flap, with the difference being that the flaps may be repositioned or opened to expose or allow access to the zipper track, the blocking members 268 cannot be repositioned in such a manner by wearer under typical use conditions.

FIG. 16 illustrates a front view an alternative embodiment of the overalls 500. The overalls 500 include includes a single zipper 502 that extends from a collar 504 to the back of the waistband 216 without a sewn over section at the front of the waistband 216. The zipper 502 may be a two-way zipper. Alternatively, the zipper 502 may be two zippers unzipping in the same direction or in opposite directions from the center of the zipper. The overall 500 may include a button/snap that secures an exterior flap 506 at the waistband 216 so that the flap 506 stays in place. The zipper 502 may be an invisible zipper where a zipper garage (not shown) is tucked into a neckline zipper garage.

FIG. 17 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the overalls 600 including a zipper fly 602 in the traditional place for a fly. The overalls 600 are substantially similar to the overalls 200 except the fake fly 222 of the overalls 200 is replaced with the zipper fly 602 of the overalls 600. The same zipper track 242 of the overalls 200 continues and extends up from location 226 to the front of the waistband 216. The zipper fly 602 may be real or purely aesthetic. The zippers may be an invisible zipper. The zipper fly 602 may also include interior and exterior flaps substantially similar to interior and exterior flaps 236 and 238 of the overalls 200 that cover the zippers and the interior and exterior flaps may be sewn over the zippers to separate the zipper track of the zipper fly 602 from the zipper track 242 of the underside opening 202 of the overalls 200. Alternatively, the zipper track of the zipper fly 602 and the zipper track 242 of the underside opening 202 may be two separate zippers. The zipper fly 602 includes a first zipper pull and the underside opening 202 includes the zipper pull 244. In the illustrated embodiments, the first zipper pull pulls in a first direction, the zipper pull 244 pulls in a second direction, and the first direction is the same as the second direction. In an alternative embodiment, the first direction is different than or opposite the second direction. In some embodiments, the zippers 240 and 602 may be invisible zippers and may each include a zipper garage as discussed above. Additionally, in some embodiments, the overalls may not include the exterior flap 236 or the interior flap 238 as discussed above. Rather, the zippers 240 and 602 may be exposed or may be invisible zippers.

In some embodiments, the zipper track of the zipper fly 602 and he zipper track 242 of the underside opening 202 are separated from each other by at least one blocking member 168 described above. More specifically, the zipper track of the zipper fly 602 and he zipper track 242 of the underside opening 202 is traversed by a pair of blocking members 268 (exterior blocking member 168A and interior blocking member 168B) that prevents the first zipper pull and the zipper pull 244 from passing. In this way, the zipper fly 602 may be opened and closed by use of the first zipper pull and the underside opening 202 may be opened and closed by use of the zipper pull 244, effectively providing two closing mechanisms while only a single zipper track need be sewn onto the overalls 600. Blocking members 268 may be any suitable material, including the same material from which the overalls 600 are made, and be sewn or otherwise secured to the overalls 600 on both sides across zipper track. The exterior blocking member 168A is secured across the zipper track on the exterior side of the overalls 600 while the interior blocking member 168B is secured across the zipper track on the interior side of the overalls 600 at a location that is directly opposite the location on the exterior side where the exterior blocking member 168A is positioned. The blocking members 268 may be made from the same material as and/or be contiguous with the flaps; in particular, the exterior blocking member 168A may be contiguous with the exterior flap and the interior blocking member 168B may be contiguous with the interior flap, with the difference being that the flaps may be repositioned or opened to expose or allow access to the zipper track, the blocking members 268 cannot be repositioned in such a manner by wearer under typical use conditions.

FIG. 18 illustrates an alternative embodiment of the overalls 700 including one continuous zipper 702 that extends around the crotch area 220 from the front of the waistband 216 to the back of the waistband 216. The zipper 702 may have one or two zipper pulls, either pulling in opposite directions or the same direction. In some embodiments, the zipper 702 may be an invisible zipper and may include a zipper garage as discussed above. Additionally, in some embodiments, the overalls may not include the exterior flap 236 or the interior flap 238 as discussed above. Rather, the zipper 702 may be exposed or may be an invisible zipper.

FIG. 19 illustrates a front view an alternative embodiment of the coveralls 800. FIG. 20 illustrates a back view of the coveralls 800. The coveralls 800 include includes a single zipper 802 that extends from a collar 804 to the back of the waistband 216 without a sewn over section at the front of the waistband 216. The zipper 802 may be a two-way zipper. Alternatively, the zipper 802 may be two zippers unzipping in the same direction or in opposite directions from the center of the zipper. The coveralls 800 may include a button/snap that secures an exterior flap 806 at the waistband 216 so that the flap 806 stays in place. In some embodiments, the zipper 802 may be an invisible zipper and may include a zipper garage as discussed above. Additionally, in some embodiments, the overalls may not include the exterior flap 236 or the interior flap 238 as discussed above. Rather, the zipper 802 may be exposed or may be an invisible zipper.

The embodiments described herein may include any configuration of zippers that enables the overalls or coveralls to operate as described herein. For example, the overalls or coveralls may include a zipper with a slider in the front and a slider at the back (two way sliders). Additionally, the overalls or coveralls may include zippers including sliders that tuck into the back yoke seam. Additionally, the overalls or coveralls may include waterproof zippers that are seam-taped. In another embodiment, the overalls or coveralls may include zippers including double headed sliders for inside access. In yet another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 21 illustrating a zipper, the overalls or coveralls may include zippers including continuous zippers with bartack separation 902.

Additionally, the overalls or coveralls may include zippers including internal closures that we may pair with the zipper. For example, adding a small tab/button/snap on the inside of the garment that may act as a secondary closure, or it could help hold the garment together for easier zipping. Specifically, the internal closure may help close the garment if the fabric has a lot of stretch and it's difficult to hold the sides together and zip it closed at the same time. The internal closure may also relieve some pressure on the zipper and reduce the risk of breakage.

Additionally, a stiffener may be added to the external zipper cover. Instead of just fabric folded over, the cover could also have webbing inside to help hold the shape and not expose the zipper tape. Additionally, the zipper cover may be bonded.

The embodiments described herein are not limited to only overalls or coveralls. Rather, the embodiments described herein may be incorporated into other garments that have a structure similar to overalls (pants attached to a bib top including straps to hold up the garment). For example, the embodiments described herein may be incorporated into: work pants of all types, sports wear of all types, and/or everyday wear of all types. Non-limiting examples of other garments that may incorporate the embodiments described herein include ski bibs, sports wear, jumpsuits, shortalls, painter's bibs, plumber's bibs, any bib, overall, and/or jumpsuit used for work, janitor's overalls, carpenter's overalls, coveralls, decontamination coveralls, dancer's uniforms, unitards, wetsuits/drysuits, wearable sleeping bags, onesies, hunting bibs, cycling bibs, waders, capris, pajamas, flight suits, bodysuits, base layers, shapewear (such as Spanx®), spaces suits, wetsuits, rompers, leotards, any article of clothing that includes shoulder straps connected to a top and legs, and/or any other garment.

It should be noted that these methods describe examples of implementations, and that the operations and the steps may be rearranged or otherwise modified such that other implementations are possible. In some examples, aspects from two or more of the methods may be combined. For example, aspects of each of the methods may include steps or aspects of the other methods, or other steps or techniques described herein. Thus, aspects of the disclosure may provide for consumer preference and maintenance interface.

The description set forth herein, in connection with the appended drawings, describes example configurations and does not represent all the examples that may be implemented or that are within the scope of the claims. The term “exemplary” used herein means “serving as an example, instance, or illustration,” and not “preferred” or “advantageous over other examples.” The detailed description includes specific details for the purpose of providing an understanding of the described techniques. These techniques, however, may be practiced without these specific details. In the appended figures, similar components or features may have the same reference label.

The description herein is provided to enable a person skilled in the art to make or use the disclosure. Various modifications to the disclosure will be readily apparent to those skilled in the art, and the generic principles defined herein may be applied to other variations without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Thus, the disclosure is not limited to the examples and designs described herein but is to be accorded the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

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