[0001] This application claims the benefit of co-pending U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/269,477, filed 18-DEC- 2015 (Agent Docket No. KW01(P)). This application and the application identified above include identical inventorship and ownership.

[0002] The embodiments relate to the field of garment systems .

[0003] There are many different types of garments.

Different materials are used to provide different

functionality for a particular garment.

[0004] All garments are positioned upon the user to provide some kind of function, e.g. protection, style, legal requirements, support, and/or the like. However, how the garment is positioned and/or the way it functions can vary.

SUMMARY

[0005] According to one embodiment, a garment system may include trousers that include a pair of trouser legs and a trouser-top. The system may also include a separable-seam on each trouser leg's outside, the entire separable-seam is user adjustable, and each separable-seam runs from each trouser leg's bottom to the trouser-top. The system may further include a crotch-seam on the inside of each trouser leg and the crotch-seam runs from one trouser leg's bottom to the other trouser leg's bottom. The system may

additionally include a jacket. The system may also include a retainer carried by the jacket that stows the trousers in a first state, and deploys the trousers in a second state without a user taking off the jacket. The system may further include a positioner fastened to the trouser-top and the jacket, and the positioner aids the user when the separable-seam is adjusted.

[0006] In one embodiment, each trouser leg may extend down from the trouser-top and end near each calf of the user instead of each ankle of the user. In another

embodiment, each trouser leg may extend down from the trouser-top and end near each knee of the user instead of each ankle of the user.

[0007] In one embodiment, the trousers may be weather- resistant. In another embodiment, the weather-resistant trousers limit wind and/or water from reaching a user's portion protected by the weather-resistant trousers.

[0008] In one embodiment, the jacket may be weather- resistant and forms a weather-resistant shell for a user in the second state that protects a user's portion protected by the weather-resistant trousers and weather resistant jacket. In another embodiment, the positioner may be positioned near a user's waist, and the crotch-seam may not be user adjustable. [0009] According to one embodiment, a garment system may include weather-resistant trousers including a trouser-top and a pair of trouser legs where each trouser leg extends down from the trouser-top and ends near each knee of a user instead of each ankle of the user, and the trousers limit wind and/or water from reaching a user's portion protected by the weather-resistant trousers. The system may also include a separable-seam on each trouser leg's outside, the entire separable-seam is user adjustable, and each

separable-seam runs from each trouser leg's bottom to the weather-resistant trouser-top. The system may further include a crotch-seam on the inside of each trouser leg and the crotch-seam runs from one trouser leg's bottom to the other trouser leg's bottom. The system may also include a positioner fastened to the trouser-top, the positioner engages a user and aids the user when the separable-seam is adjusted, and the positioner works independently of the separable-seam.

[0010] In one embodiment, the system may also include a jacket, and a retainer carried by the jacket that stows the weather-resistant trousers in a first state, and deploys the weather-resistant trousers in a second state without a user taking off the jacket. In another embodiment, the jacket may be weather-resistant and forms a weather- resistant shell for a user in the second state that

protects a user's portion protected by the weather- resistant trousers and weather resistant jacket. In another embodiment, the positioner may be positioned near a user's waist and/or at a user's shoulders, and the crotch-seam may not be user adjustable.

[0011] According to one embodiment, a garment system may include trousers including a pair of trouser legs and a trouser-top. The system may also include a separable-seam on each trouser leg's outside, the entire separable-seam is user adjustable, and each separable-seam runs from each trouser leg's bottom to the trouser-top. The system may further include a crotch-seam on the inside of each trouser leg and the crotch-seam runs from one trouser leg's bottom to the other trouser leg's bottom. The system may

additionally include a positioner fastened to the trouser- top, the positioner engages a user and aids the user when the separable-seam is adjusted, and the positioner works independently of the separable-seam.

[0012] In one embodiment, each trouser leg may extend down from the trouser-top and end near each calf of the user instead of each ankle of the user. In another

embodiment, each trouser leg may extend down from the trouser-top and end near each knee of the user instead of each ankle of the user.

[0013] In one embodiment, the trousers may be weather- resistant. In another embodiment, the weather-resistant trousers may limit wind and/or water from reaching a user's portion protected by the weather-resistant trousers.

[0014] In one embodiment, the system may also include a jacket, and a retainer carried by the jacket that stows the trousers in a first state, and deploys the trousers in a second state without a user taking off the jacket. In another embodiment, the jacket and trousers may be weather- resistant and form a weather-resistant shell for a user in the second state that protects a user's portion protected by the weather-resistant trousers and weather resistant jacket.

[0015] In one embodiment, the positioner may be

positioned near a user's waist and/or positioned at a user's shoulders, and the crotch-seam may not be user adjustable. In another embodiment, the positioner may permanently attach the trousers to the jacket.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION of the DRAWINGS

[0016] Figs. 1-5 illustrate a series of steps by which a garment system is applied to a user in one embodiment.

[0017] Figs. 6-9 illustrate a series of steps by which a garment system is applied to a user using the embodiment of Figs. 1-5.

[0018] Figs. 10-14 illustrate a series of steps by which a garment system is applied to a user using the embodiment of Figs. 1-5. [0019] Fig. 15 illustrates a different positioner for the garment system of Figs. 1-5.

[0020] Figs. 16-17 illustrate a retainer for the garment system of Figs. 6-9.

[0021] Fig. 18 illustrates a different retainer for the garment system of Figs. 6-9.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0022] Embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which preferred embodiments are shown.

[0023] With reference now to Fig. 1, a garment system 10 is initially described. According to one embodiment, the garment system 10 includes trousers 12 that include a pair of trouser legs 14 and a trouser-top 22. In one embodiment, the trousers 12 cover the user's 18 body from the waist to the ankle. The system 10 also includes a separable-seam 16 on each trouser leg's 14 outside. The entire separable-seam 16 is user 18 adjustable, which is fastened together by the user 18 using hook and loop fasteners, for example. Each separable-seam 16 runs from each trouser leg's bottom 20 to the trouser-top 22.

[0024] The system 10 further includes a crotch-seam 24 on the inside of each trouser leg 14 and the crotch-seam runs from one trouser leg's bottom 20 to the other trouser leg's bottom. With additional reference to Fig. 6, the system 10 additionally includes a jacket 26. With additional reference to Figs. 16-18, the system 10 also include a retainer 28 carried by the jacket 26 that stows the trousers 12 in a first state, and deploys the trousers in a second state without the user 18 taking off the jacket.

[0025] In one embodiment, the retainer 28 is a series of user adjustable straps fastened to the jacket 26 used to stow the furled trousers 12 (see Fig. 17) . In another embodiment, the retainer 28 is a single user adjustable sleeve fastened to the jacket 26 used to stow the furled trousers 12 (see Fig. 18) .

[0026] With additional reference to Figs. 7-8, the system 10 further includes a positioner 30 fastened to the trouser-top 22 and the jacket 26, and the positioner aids the user 18 when the separable-seam 16 is adjusted. In other words, the user 18 does not need to hold up trousers 12 because the positioner 30 is holding up the trousers.

[0027] In one embodiment, each trouser leg 14 extends down from the trouser-top 22 and ends near each calf of the user 18 instead of each ankle of the user. In another embodiment, each trouser leg 14 extends down from the trouser-top 22 and ends near each knee of the user 18 instead of each ankle of the user.

[0028] In one embodiment, the trousers 12 are weather- resistant. For example, the weather-resistant trousers 12 are water proof and vapor permeable. In a different embodiment, the weather-resistant trousers 12 are water proof. In another embodiment, the weather-resistant

trousers 12 limit wind and/or water from reaching a user's portion 32 protected by the weather-resistant trousers.

[0029] In one embodiment, the jacket 26 is weather- resistant and forms a weather-resistant shell for a user 18 in the second state that protects a user's portion 32 protected by the weather-resistant trousers 12 and weather resistant jacket. In another embodiment, the positioner 30 is positioned near a user's 18 waist. Near a user's waist includes 6 inches below the user's 18 waist to 6 inches above the user's waist. In another embodiment, the crotch- seam 24 is not user 18 adjustable.

[0030] According to one embodiment, the garment system 10 includes weather-resistant trousers 12 including a trouser-top 22 and a pair of trouser legs 14 where each trouser leg extends down from the trouser-top and ends near each knee of a user 18 instead of each ankle of the user and the weather-resistant trousers limit wind and/or water from reaching a user's portion 32 protected by the weather- resistant trousers.

[0031] For example, golfing in a hot and humid climate usually involves rain showers and/or fog at some point in the day. The system 10 enables the user 18, e.g. golfer, to protect the user's portion 32 without undo effort and/or the chance of being uncomfortable hot while wearing the weather-resistant clothing. In other words, heavy dew and/or fog means the seat in the golf cart is rarely ever dry, and passing bands of rain, e.g. sun showers, in high temperatures means that keeping comfortable is impossible with traditional rain gear.

[0032] The system 10 also includes a separable-seam 16 on each trouser leg's 14 outside, the entire separable-seam is user 18 adjustable, and each separable-seam runs from each trouser leg's bottom 20 to the trouser-top 22. The system 10 further includes a crotch-seam 24 on the inside of each trouser leg 14 and the crotch-seam runs from one trouser leg's bottom 20 to the other trouser leg's bottom. The system 10 additionally includes a positioner 30 fastened to the trouser-top 22, the positioner engages a user 18 and aids the user when the separable-seam 16 is adjusted, and the positioner works independently of the separable-seam.

[0033] In one embodiment, the system 10 also includes a jacket 26, and a retainer 28 carried by the jacket that stows the weather-resistant trousers 12 in a first state, and deploys the weather-resistant trousers in a second state without the user 18 taking off the jacket. In another embodiment, the jacket 26 is weather-resistant and forms a weather-resistant shell for the user 18 in the second state that protects a user's portion 30 protected by the weather- resistant trousers 12 and the weather resistant jacket. In another embodiment, the positioner 30 is positioned near a user's 18 waist and/or at a user's shoulders (see Fig. 15), and the crotch-seam 24 is not user 18 adjustable.

[0034] According to one embodiment, the garment system 10 includes trousers 12 including a pair of trouser legs and a trouser-top 22. The system 10 also includes a

separable-seam 16 on each trouser leg's 14 outside, the entire separable-seam is user 18 adjustable, and each separable-seam runs from each trouser leg's bottom 20 to the trouser-top 22. The system 10 further includes a crotch-seam 24 on the inside of each trouser leg 14 and the crotch-seam runs from one trouser leg's bottom 20 to the other trouser leg's bottom. The system 10 additionally includes a positioner 30 fastened to the trouser-top 22, the positioner engages the user 18 and aids the user when the separable-seam 16 is adjusted, and the positioner works independently of the separable-seam.

[0035] In one embodiment, each trouser leg 14 extends down from the trouser-top 22 and ends near each calf of the user 18 instead of each ankle of the user. In another embodiment, each trouser leg 14 extends down from the trouser-top 22 and ends near each knee of the user 18 instead of each ankle of the user.

[0036] In one embodiment, the trousers 12 are weather- resistant. In another embodiment, the weather-resistant trousers 12 limit wind and/or water from reaching a user's portion 32 protected by the weather-resistant trousers.

[0037] In one embodiment, the system 10 also include a jacket 26, and a retainer 28 carried by the jacket that stows the trousers 12 in a first state, and deploys the trousers in a second state without the user 18 taking off the jacket. In another embodiment, the jacket 26 and trousers 12 are weather-resistant and form a weather- resistant shell for the user 18 in the second state that protects the user's portion 32 protected by the weather- resistant trousers and weather resistant jacket.

[0038] In one embodiment, the positioner 30 is

positioned near a user's 18 waist and/or positioned at a user's shoulders, and the crotch-seam 24 is not user adjustable. In another embodiment, the positioner 30 permanently attaches the trousers 12 to the jacket 26. The permanent attachment is achieved using stitching, adhesive, and/or fabric welding, for example. In another embodiment, the user 18 attaches the trousers 12 to the jacket 26.

[0039] Figs. 1-5 are a sequence of actions taken by the user 18 to put on trousers 12. Fig. 1 shows the trousers 12 before being applied to the user 18. Fig. 2 shows the user 18 holding up trousers 12 before the positioner 30 is fully applied. Fig. 3 shows the positioner 30 holding up trousers 12 while the user 18 pulls trouser-top 22 up through their legs. Fig. 4 shows separable-seam 16 secure at leg bottom 20 on one side of the trousers 12. Fig. 5 shows the

trousers 12 fully applied to the user 18 and the separable- seam 16 secured along its length.

[0040] Figs. 6-9 are a sequence of actions taken by the user 18 to put on trousers 12 and jacket 26. Fig. 6 shows the trousers 12 and jacket 26 before being applied to the user 18. Fig. 7 shows the jacket 26 holding up trousers 12 as the positioner 30 is carried by the jacket. Fig. 8 shows separable-seam 16 secure at leg bottom 20 on one side of the trousers 12. Fig. 9 shows the trousers 12 fully applied to the user 18 and the separable-seam 16 secured along its length.

[0041] Figs. 10-14 are a sequence of actions taken by the user 18 to put on trousers 12. Fig. 10 shows the trousers 12 being applied to the user 18 before positioner 30 is secured. Fig. 11 shows the positioner 30 holding up trousers 12. Fig. 12 shows separable-seam 16 before it is secure at leg bottom 20 on one side of the trousers 12. Fig. 13 shows one separable-seam 16 secured and before the other separable-seam 16 is secured. Fig. 14 shows the trousers 12 fully applied to the user 18 and both of the separable-seams 16 secured along their lengths.

[0042] The trousers 12 are split along the separable- seam 16 that runs up the outside of each trouser leg 14. In other words, the separable-seam 16 on each side of the trousers 12 are user adjustable from open to close. The seams are joined by fasteners such as buttons, hook and loop fasteners, zippers, and/or the like.

[0043] The trousers 12 also include a crotch-seam 24 that is joined together. The crotch-seam 24 is in-between each of the user's 18 legs and the separable-seam 16 on the outside of the trousers 12.

[0044] The positioner 30 enables the user to put the trousers on without having to sit down and/or without the need to lift either foot off the ground. In addition, the separable-seams 16 enable a user to put the trousers 12 on without removing their footwear.

[0045] With reference to Fig. 15, the trousers also include a positioner 30 that engages the user's 18 waist and/or shoulders. With reference to Fig. 6, the trousers 12 are attached to a jacket 26, for example. In other words, a user 18 can wear the jacket 26 with the trousers 12 stored up inside the jacket, and then when conditions require, the user can deploy the trousers. Stated another way, the user 18 can deploy the trousers 12 with the jacket 26 on.

Similarly, when conditions no longer require the trousers 12, the user 18 can re-stow the trousers and wear just the j acket .

[0046] The system 10 facilitates one to be able to put on the trousers 12 without having to lift either foot off the ground. The uses for the garment system are numerous. [0047] The garment system 10 is valuable while playing golf on a rainy day, fishing on land, and/or on a boat. The garment system is valuable while being a spectator at a sporting event and/or outdoor concert on a rainy day.

[0048] The garment system 10 is valuable while

participating in snow activities like skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling, cross country, and/or hunting to name a few. The garment system 10 is valuable for people with a

disability, arthritis, back pain, and/or an injury which makes it difficult to stand, bend over, balance, and/or lift a foot off the ground.

[0049] The garment system 10 is valuable for people who are obese. The garment system 10 is valuable for people who frequent public restrooms and need to sit on the toilet.

[0050] The garment system is valuable comes in many embodiments such as secured at the waist, secured with suspenders with or without a belt, and/or a combination shirt like top with connected lower garment, e.g.

substantially one piece.

[0051] The garment system 10 can be fabricated out of any material known in the garment arts. The garment system 10 can be fabricated as waterproof and/or water resistant. In addition, the garment system 10 can be designed for everyday wear.

[0052] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms "comprises" and/or "comprising," when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not

preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements,

components, and/or groups thereof.

[0053] The corresponding structures, materials, acts, and equivalents of all means or step plus function elements in the claims below are intended to include any structure, material, or act for performing the function in combination with other claimed elements as specifically claimed. The description of the embodiments has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the embodiments in the form disclosed. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the embodiments and the practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the various

embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.

[0054] While the preferred embodiment has been

described, it will be understood that those skilled in the art, both now and in the future, may make various improvements and enhancements which fall within the scope of the claims which follow. These claims should be construed to maintain the proper protection for the embodiments first described.