Trousers With Adjustable Waistline

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to the field of personal and domestic articles including outerwear garments, more

specifically, a detail of a garment using a slide fastener.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The trousers with adjustable waistline is a garment adapted for use with a person. Specifically, the trousers with

adjustable waistline comprises a pair of pants. The pants are further defined with a waistband. The waistband forms the superior edge of the pants when the trousers with adjustable waistline are worn normally. The trousers with adjustable waistline is formed with a plurality of pleats in the waistband. The plurality of pleats allows the span of the waist perimeter formed by the waistband to be adjusted. Each of the plurality of pleats is formed with a fastener. The fastener of a selected pleat holds the selected pleat together when the fastener is fastened. When the fastener is unfastened, the selected pleat releases the material gathered within the selected pleat in such a manner that the span of the waist perimeter formed by the waistband is increased. The span of the waist perimeter can be decreased via fastening the fastener thereby re-gathering the material that forms the selected pleat.

These together with additional objects, features and advantages of the trousers with adjustable waistline will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the following detailed description of the presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

In this respect, before explaining the current embodiments of the trousers with adjustable waistline in detail, it is to be understood that the trousers with adjustable waistline is not limited in its applications to the details of construction and arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustration. Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the concept of this disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for the design of other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the trousers with adjustable waistline. It is therefore important that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent construction insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the trousers with adjustable waistline. It is also to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for purposes of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of the invention are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification, illustrate an

embodiment of the invention and together with the description serve to explain the principles of the invention. They are meant to be exemplary illustrations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims.

Figure 1 is a rear view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

Figure 2 is a front view of an embodiment of the

disclosure .

Figure 3 is an alternate rear view of an embodiment of the disclosure .

Figure 4 is an in use view of an embodiment of the

disclosure .

Figure 5 is a detail view of an embodiment of the

disclosure . DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENT

The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the described embodiments of the application and uses of the described embodiments. As used herein, the word "exemplary" or "illustrative" means "serving as an example, instance, or illustration." Any implementation described herein as "exemplary" or "illustrative" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other implementations. All of the implementations described below are exemplary implementations provided to enable persons skilled in the art to practice the disclosure and are not intended to limit the scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any expressed or implied theory presented in the preceding technical field, background, brief summary or the following detailed description.

Detailed reference will now be made to one or more

potential embodiments of the disclosure, which are illustrated in Figures 1 through 5.

The trousers with adjustable waistline 100 (hereinafter invention) is a garment adapted for use with a person 164. The person 164 refers to a person 164 wearing the pants 161. The person 164 is further defined with a first buttock 131, a second buttock 132, and a waist. Specifically, the invention 100 comprises a pair of pants 161. The pants 161 refers to an outer garment that: 1) covers a portion of the body from the waist to the ankle; and, 2) is designed to fit and cover each leg individually. The pants 161 comprise a waistband 162. The waistband 162 refers to a region of the pants 161 that encircles the waist of the person 164. The waistband 162 is further defined with a waist perimeter 163. The waist perimeter 163 refers to the span of linear distance around the waist of the person 164. The waistband 162 forms the superior edge of the pants 161 when the invention 100 is worn normally. The

invention 100 comprises a plurality of pleats 101. The

plurality of pleats 101 are formed in the waistband 162. The plurality of pleats 101 allows the span of the waist perimeter 163 formed by the waistband 162 to be adjusted. Each of the plurality of pleats 101 is formed with a fastener 114. The fastener 114 of an individual pleat 110 selected from the plurality of pleats 101 holds the selected individual pleat 110 together when the fastener 114 is fastened.

When the fastener 114 is unfastened, the selected

individual pleat 110 releases draped fabric 113 that is gathered within the selected individual pleat 110 is released in such a manner that the span of the waist perimeter 163 formed by the waistband 162 is increased. The span of the waist perimeter 163 can be decreased via fastening the fastener 114 thereby re- gathering the draped fabric 113 that forms the selected

individual pleat 110.

The invention 100 comprises a plurality of pleats 101 and a pair of pants 161.

Each of the plurality of pleats 101 is a fold that is formed in the waistband 162 of the pants 161. The fold formed by each of the plurality of pleats 101 is a gathered and held in position in a releasable fashion using the fastener 114. The purpose of the plurality of pleats 101 is to provide a mechanism for feeding out or taking in the textile material required to increase or decrease (respectively) the waist perimeter 163 of the waistband 162. The plurality of pleats 101 comprises a collection of one or more individual pleats 110.

The individual pleat 110 is a pleat that is selected from the plurality of pleats 101. Any first individual pleat 110 selected from the plurality of pleats 101 is identical to any second individual pleat 110 selected from the plurality of pleats 101. The individual pleat 110 comprises a first folded edge 111, a second folded edge 112, a draped fabric 113, and a fastener 114.

The first folded edge 111 is a fold formed in the textile material that forms the waistband 162. The purpose of the first folded edge 111 is to take up the textile material that is used to feed out or take in the waist perimeter 163 of the waistband 162. The second folded edge 112 is a fold formed in the textile material that forms the waistband 162. The purpose of the second folded edge 112 is to take up the textile material that is used to feed out or take in the waist perimeter 163 of the . waistband 162. Methods to form pleats in garments using a first folded edge 111 and a second folded edge 112 are well known and documented in the textile and apparel arts.

The draped fabric 113 refers to the material that is taken up and released by the individual pleat 110. Methods to drape fabric within an individual pleat 110 are well known and documented in the textile and apparel arts.

As shown most clearly in Figure 5, the fastener 114 attaches the first folded edge 111 to the second folded edge 112 in such a manner that the draped fabric 113 is gathered in a location along the interior surface of the pants 161. The fastener 114 refers to a readily and commercially available device that is used to hold the gathered draped fabric 113 in position in a manner that allows the draped fabric 113: 1) to be released to increase the waist perimeter 163 of the waistband 162; and, 2) to be subseguently re-gathered and stored within the individual pleat 110. The fastener 114 is selected from the group consisting of one or more zippers, one or more snaps, one or more buttons, one or more buckles, one or more quick release buckles, or a hook and loop fastener. In the first potential embodiment of the disclosure, the plurality of pleats 101 comprises a first pleat 121 and a second pleat 122. The first pleat 121 is a dart that is formed in the posterior of the waistband 162 in a position superior to the first buttock 131 of the person 164. The second pleat 122 is a dart that is formed in the posterior of the waistband 162 in a position superior to the second buttock 132 of the person 164.

The fastener 114 of the first pleat 121 comprises a readily and commercially available first zipper 123. The fastener 114 of the second pleat 122 comprises a readily and commercially available second zipper 124.

The following definitions were used in this disclosure:

Anterior: As used in this disclosure, anterior is a term that is used to refer to the front side or direction of an object. When comparing two objects, the anterior object is the object that is closer to front of the object.

Buttock: As used in this disclosure, the buttock refers to one of two rounded portions of the rump that: 1) in combination form the inferior region of the torso; and, 2) individually forms the superior region of a leg in a bi-pedal creature or the rear leg of a multi-legged creature. The buttock is often referred informally as the "butt."

Buckle: As used in this disclosure, a buckle is a

fastening that is used for joining a first loose end of a strap to a second loose end of the same strap or a different strap. A buckle further comprises a male connector that is attached to a first loose end and a female connector that is attached to a second loose end. The male connector has a pin or other ^■ structure that is generally caught by a structure formed in the female connector.

Dart: As used in this disclosure, a dart is a type of pleat that is formed with a triangular shape.

Drape: As used in this disclosure, to drape means to arrange in a fabric in flowing lines and folds.

Exterior: As used in this disclosure, the exterior is use as a relational term that implies that an object is not

contained within the boundary of a structure or a space.

Fastener: As used in this disclosure, a fastener is a device that is used to join or affix two objects. Fasteners generally comprise a first element that is attached to the first object, and a second element that is attached to the second object such that the first element and the second element join to affix the first object and the second object. Common fasteners include, but are not limited to, zippers, snaps, buttons, buckles, quick release buckles, or hook and loop fasteners .

Hook and Loop Fastener: As used in this disclosure, a hook and loop fastener is a fastener that comprises a hook surface and a loop surface. The hook surface comprises a plurality of minute hooks . The loop surface comprises a surface of uncut pile that acts like a plurality of loops. When the hook surface is applied to the loop surface, the plurality of minute hooks fastens to the plurality of loops securely fastening the hook surface to the loop surface. A note on usage: when fastening two objects the hook surface of a hook and loop fastener will be placed on the first object and the matching loop surface of a hook and loop fastener will be placed on the second object without significant regard to which object of the two objects is the first object and which of the two objects is the second object. When the hook surface of a hook and loop fastener or the loop surface of a hook and loop fastener is attached to an object this will simply be referred to as the "hook or loop surface" with the understanding that when the two objects are fastened together one of the two objects will have a hook surface and the remaining object will have the loop surface.

Inferior: As used in this disclosure, the term inferior refers to a directional reference that is parallel to and in the same direction as the force of gravity.

Interior: As used in this disclosure, the interior is use as a relational term that implies that an object is contained within the boundary of a structure or a space. Pleat: As used in this disclosure, a pleat is a fold in a textile or other sheeting material that is made by doubling the material upon itself and then fastening the doubled material in place .

Posterior: As used in this disclosure, posterior is a term that is used to refer to the side of an object that is distal or in the opposite direction of the anterior side. When comparing two items, the posterior item is the item that is distal from the front of the object.

Seam: As used in this disclosure, a seam is a joining of: 1) a first textile to a second textile; 2) a first sheeting to a second sheeting; or, 3) a first textile to a first sheeting. Potential methods to form seams include, but are not limited to, a sewn seam, a heat bonded seam, an ultrasonically bonded seam, or a seam formed using an adhesive.

Sewn Seam: As used in this disclosure, a sewn seam a method of attaching two or more layers of textile, leather, or other material through the use of a thread, a yarn, or a cord that is repeatedly inserted and looped through the two or more layers of textile, leather, or other material.

Sheeting: As used in this disclosure, sheeting is a material, such as a textile, a plastic, or a metal foil, in the form of a thin flexible layer or layers. Snap: As used in this disclosure, a snap is a fastener that comprises a male component and a female component. The snap is engaged by pressing the male component into the female component .

Superior: As used in this disclosure, the term superior refers to a directional reference that is parallel to and in the opposite direction of the force of gravity.

Textile: As used in this disclosure, a textile is a material that is woven, knitted, braided or felted. Synonyms in common usage for this definition include fabric and cloth.

Zipper: As used in this disclosure, a zipper is a

fastening device comprising two flexible strips with

interlocking components that are opened and closed by pulling a slide along the two flexible strips.

With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationship for the various components of the invention described above and in Figures 1 through 5 include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function, and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be

encompassed by the invention. It shall be noted that those skilled in the art will readily recognize numerous adaptations and modifications which can be made to the various embodiments of the present invention which will result in an improved invention, yet all of which will fall within the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined in the following claims. Accordingly, the invention is to be limited only by the scope of the following claims and their equivalents.