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  Article of clothingUSPTO Application #: 20060137078Title: Article of clothing Abstract: An item of clothing (100) is provided with a loin-cloth having a hip strap (3) from which at least one frontal apron part is suspended. The item of clothing as specified by the invention is characterized by the item of clothing (100) has a front (2) and, linked to it, a rear crotch part (a), by the crotch parts (2, 2a) being linked to the hip strap (3) at their end sections pointing away from each other, and by the front apron part (1) at least partially covering the front crotch part (2). (end of abstract) Agent: Volpe And Koenig, P.C. - Philadelphia, PA, US Inventor: Christian Smaczny USPTO Applicaton #: 20060137078 - Class: 002400000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Head Coverings, Skirts, Underwear The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060137078. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND [0001] The invention relates to an item of clothing with a loin-cloth having a hip strap from which at least one frontal apron part is suspended. [0002] One-piece or two-piece swimsuits enveloping the upper and/or lower part of the body are known as bathing costumes. During bathing or while staying at swimming pools or at the beach, these serve to cover the chest, the genitals and the buttocks for hygienic and social reasons. [0003] The lower part of the single-piece and two-piece swimsuit is regularly designed as a trunk, i.e. the front and rear parts of the swimming trunks are linked at the crotch. The trunks thereby cover the body from the waist down in a single part, with the opening for the legs being in different sizes. For instance, the leg openings in normal swimming trunks or bathing suits are adapted to the circumference of the thigh, whereas bikinis or tangas expose the body on the side up to the hip and, in addition, expose parts of the abdomen and the buttocks. The hips are in some instances covered only by a string holding the upper part of the trunk's waistband together. [0004] Primitive tribes are known to wear so-called loin-clothes to protect the lower part of the body, this being an item of clothing covering the genitals and the buttocks without the front and rear part being linked at the crotch. The loin-cloth normally consists of two sections made of fabric or leather, or two large plant leaves suspended from a string tied around the waist. [0005] This configuration leaves the intimate parts in the crotch exposed and unprotected, with the concomitant hygienic and social drawbacks and with the effect that the loin-cloth is unsuitable as a swimsuit in pools and on beaches. The utility value of this loin-cloth is therefore restricted. SUMMARY [0006] The objective is therefore to create an unconventional and imaginative item of clothing of the kind described above which is suitable to be worn for swimming and sun-bathing and which takes account of hygienic and social restraints. [0007] The solution of this objective as specified in this invention is provided by an item of clothing of the kind described above, characterized by the fact that it has a front part and a rear crotch part linked to the front part, that the crotch parts are linked to the hip string at their ends facing away from each other, and that the front apron part covers the front crotch part at least in some areas. This configuration results in the genitals and intimate crotch section being covered and protected, with the crotch parts and the apron parts possible matching, and thus maintaining the essential and evident properties of the loin-cloth, namely the free fall of the front and the rear apron section. Such matching and mutually effective embodiment of the loin-cloth and of the crotch parts linked in one piece allows the use of the item of invention, for instance, for swimming or sun-bathing. One advantageous embodiment of the invention could be provided by the hip string also having a rear apron part hanging from it, which at least partly covers some areas of the rear crotch part. Such a loin-cloth with two apron parts could also cover the rear crotch section and so keep up the effect of a swimsuit consisting of the loin-cloth. [0008] Of particular importance is the social acceptance of the item of clothing as specified by the invention. To this end, it is advantageous if the front apron part is linked to the front crotch part and the rear apron part to the rear crotch part, preferably by at least one loose-falling connecting stay consisting, for instance, of elastic material. This will prevent the front apron part from slipping up or sideways and will keep the front and rear apron parts safely over the genital area and/or over the gluteal fold. At the same time and notwithstanding the connecting stays, the front and rear apron part are allowed to fall freely. [0009] For the enhanced wearing comfort of the item of clothing as specified by the invention it is expedient if a solid strip of fabric or a rubber band is arranged above the pubic triangle which closes off with the front crotch part above the pubic area and which is linked to the hip strap by two tightening elements formed of rubber or similar materials. This allows the front crotch section to be developed with particular ease and, at the same time, the genital area can be protected from exposure by the front apron part arranged in front of it, with the effect that the demands involving social acceptance are met. [0010] In order to enhance the wearing safety of the item of clothing, it is advantageous if the waistband is designed as a firm stay, allowing the front crotch part to be stabilized in its width. [0011] In order to press the waistband at the end of the pubic area against the body, it is expedient if the points of attachment of the elastic tightening elements are located below the central axis of the firm stay, allowing the firm stay to be tilted by the tension of the elastic tightening elements in the direction of the body and thus pressing it against the body. The shape of the stay may be adapted to the shape of the body in order to improve the wearing comfort. [0012] To allow the apron part to be changed separately from the crotch part, it is advantageous if the front apron part and/or the rear apron part is detachably linked to the hip strap in a visible or concealed manner by means of connecting devices such as buttons, press studs, VELCRO straps or similar items. Changing the front or rear apron part alone is thus also possible. [0013] For the enhanced wearing comfort and the easy development of the crotch part with the crotch section simultaneously remaining firmly in place, it is expedient if the front crotch section covered and concealed by the front apron part consists in whole or in part of an elastic mesh fabric. [0014] The social acceptance of the item of clothing can be enhanced further if the side borders of the front apron part is designed as wedge-shaped, tapering connecting stays turned towards the body and if the wedge-shaped connecting stays are linked at their tips with the front crotch part. This will reduce the exposure of the pubic area already concealed. by the front crotch part and the front apron part. To allow the apron part to be changed separately from the crotch part, it is advantageous if the connecting stays and the wedge-shaped connecting stays of the front apron part are firmly tied to the apron part and are detachably linked to the crotch part by arranging connecting devices such as buttons, press studs, Velcro straps or similar. [0015] In order to safeguard the service life of the swimming garment it is expedient if the apron parts and the crotch parts are made of fabric which is preferably washable and which essentially maintains its shape and size after several washing processes. [0016] For enhanced wearing comfort it is also expedient if the crotch parts are preferably made of an elastic fabric. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0017] Exemplary embodiments of the invention are described below in detail in the accompanying drawings. The drawings schematically illustrate the following: [0018] FIG. 1 a side cross-section through a bikini or tanga worn on the body [0019] FIG. 2 an illustration according to FIG. 1 with a one-piece swimwear as specified by the invention with a two-piece loin-cloth worn on the body [0020] FIG. 3 a front view of the one-piece swimwear with a front crotch part and a front loin-cloth [0021] FIG. 4 a rear view of the one-piece swimwear with a rear crotch part and a rear loin-cloth Continue reading... Full patent description for Article of clothing Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Article of clothing patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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