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  Cyclist trousersUSPTO Application #: 20070226869Title: Cyclist trousers Abstract: Cyclist trousers (10) of the type comprising a plurality of portions of fabric (12) reciprocally associated, perimetrically and at a median line of crotch (16), at a so-called above-saddle area, destined to be in contact with the saddle of a bicycle, a shaped protection pad being associated; two (17, 117, 217) of said portions of fabric (12) reciprocally associated at the median line of crotch (16), comprise at least one shaped protection pad (18, 20) each, said at least two shaped protection pads (18, 20) being positioned at the above-saddle area in reciprocally spaced relationship and symmetrically as to said median line of crotch (16). (end of abstract) Agent: Akerman Senterfitt - West Palm Beach, FL, US Inventor: Roger Maier USPTO Applicaton #: 20070226869 - Class: 002069000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Body Garments The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070226869. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF APPLICATION [0001] In its broadest aspect, the present invention relates to cyclist trousers, in that this term refers to any type of cyclist's sports clothes, in which a so-called above-saddle area is destined to be in contact with the saddle of a bicycle, i.e. for example short trousers (with or without braces), long trousers (with or without braces), tights trousers (with or without braces), trousers of the aforesaid types without braces, but with a top with short or long sleeves (in jargon, usually called body), etc. [0002] In particular the invention relates to cyclist trousers of the type comprising a plurality of portions of fabric reciprocally associated, perimetrically and at a median line of crotch, at said above-saddle area a shaped protection pad being associated. [0003] The present invention also relates to a manufacturing method of cyclist trousers of the aforesaid type. PRIOR ART [0004] In the practice of cycling as a sport, whether at amateur or professional level, symptoms of the so called "above-saddle pain" are known, connected with a prolonged contact between the bicycle saddle and the perineal zone of the cyclist, and related frictions during the pedalling action. [0005] In order to reduce these symptoms, in addition to the correct choice of the shape and size of the bicycle frame and saddle thereof, it is important that the cyclist uses an appropriate protection of the above-saddle zone; in other words, it is important that the cyclist uses appropriate cyclist trousers that provide, at the above-saddle area, the presence of a appropriately shaped protection pad, said protection pad being called in technical jargon: "seat pad". [0006] The seat pad is generally composed of a plurality of superimposed layers of materials and pads adapted to absorb the impacts, as well as one or more layers of fabric in contact with the cyclist's skin. [0007] According to the prior art, such a seat pad of protection, associated with the fabric of the trousers for example by means of stitching, heat-welding, gluing or similar techniques, is positioned at the crotch of the trousers. [0008] Although it is advantageous from different points of view, cyclist trousers structured according to the description supplied above, presents recognized drawbacks. [0009] First of all, the pad, which is generally made of a more consistent material than the fabric (generally elasticized) used for the portions of the trousers, rubbing against the fabric, creates wrinkles, ridges and similar shapes thereon, which, because of the inevitable contact with the skin, provoke a consequential irritation/torment for the cyclist. [0010] Moreover, the pad at the crotch median line of the trousers constitutes a kind of obstacle for the trousers wearability, i.e. for the good adherence between the elasticized trousers fabric and the body of the cyclist. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0011] The technical problem underlying the present invention, is to devise and provide cyclist trousers of the type described, able to overcome the drawbacks described in prior art in a simple, effective manner, i.e. to guarantee the cyclist excellent wearability and maximum seating comfort on the saddle, by considerable reduction of the painful symptoms described above. [0012] This problem is solved, according to the present, invention, by cyclist trousers of the type described above, and characterized in that two of said portions of fabric reciprocally associated at the median line of crotch, comprise at least one shaped protection pad each, said at least two shaped protection pads being positioned at the above-saddle area in reciprocally spaced relationship and symmetrically as to said median line of crotch. [0013] In practice, thanks to the trousers according to the invention, the prior art seat pad is advantageously eliminated, and its function is replaced by the assembly of the aforesaid two portions of fabric associated at the median line of crotch, that is called "crotch" in the technical jargon. [0014] Further characteristics and advantages of the cyclist trousers according to the present invention will be made clear from the following description of a preferred embodiment thereof, given for indicating and not limiting purposes with reference to the attached drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0015] FIG. 1 schematically shows a front perspective view of cyclist trousers according to the present invention. [0016] FIG. 2 schematically shows a back perspective view of cyclist trousers of FIG. 1. [0017] FIG. 3 schematically shows an enlarged plan view, seen from above, of two of the portions of fabric of the trousers of FIG. 1, that is of two portions of fabric associated at the median line of crotch of the trousers. [0018] FIG. 4 schematically shows a section view of the two portions of FIG. 3, taken along plane IV-IV of FIG. 3. [0019] FIG. 5 schematically shows a section view of a further embodiment of the two portions of FIG. 3, taken along the plane IV-IV of FIG. 3 itself. [0020] FIG. 6 schematically shows an enlarged plan view, seen from above, of a further embodiment of the two portions of fabric of the trousers of FIG. 3. Continue reading... Full patent description for Cyclist trousers Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Cyclist trousers patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. 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