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Interchangeable garmentRelated Patent Categories: Apparel, Head Coverings, Skirts, Trousers Or OverallsInterchangeable garment description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070214547, Interchangeable garment. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a nonprovisional application which claims benefit of co-pending U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60/766,496 filed Jan. 23, 2006, entitled "Interchangeable bottoms for pants, jackets, shirts and skirts" which is hereby incorporated by reference. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not Applicable REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING OR COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING APPENDIX [0003] Not Applicable BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] The present invention relates generally to clothing. More particularly, this invention pertains to a garment that allows the wearer to alter the design, length and appearance of the garment. [0005] The fashion industry is a $335 billion dollar per year industry in the U.S. Fashion trends change quickly and it is difficult and expensive to stay current. A garment that is flexible in that it can be worn many different ways is always desirable as it allows the wearer to change their look without having continually to purchase new garments. [0006] Additionally, an easily alterable garment is also desirable for performers, who must make quick costume changes during a performance. [0007] It is also desirable to have a garment that can be altered to accommodate the growth of the wearer. For example, lengthening a pair of pants as a child gets taller. Such a garment would save money in that many times, new clothes must be purchased to accommodate a child's growth even though the old garment is still in good shape. [0008] What is needed, then, is a garment that can be easily and quickly altered to take on numerous different looks. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] In the present invention, a garment is provided that can be altered to include different lengths, fabrics, textures, colors, trims and patterns by adding extensions to a base garment. The garment is constructed so that parts of the garment are detachable and interchangeable. In one embodiment, the top portion of the garment is made of a pair of shorts, Capri pants, gauchos, or pants. A fastener is attached to each pants leg, either at the hem or some inches above the hem. The fastener can be exposed or covered by fabric. The extenders, which may be made of any kind of fabric and in a variety of shapes (i.e., bell bottoms, flares or straight), are made to be attached to the fastener of the garment, changing the appearance and style of the garment by adding length, various trims such as fur or leather, or various colors, textures and/or patterns to the existing fabrics. For example, a pair of shorts could be converted into Capri or full length pants or simply be given a trim. [0010] The invention may also be embodied in a skirt to which extenders may be added to alter the length and appearance of the skirt. Furthermore, the invention can also be embodied in a jacket wherein extenders can be added to a vest or the existing sleeves. Alternatively, an extender could be added to the bottom of a jacket to extend its length and/or provide a different look. [0011] More specifically, with respect to the pants of the present invention, the pants can be described as an outer garment for the lower part of the body, having individual leg portions that reach to any of various other points from the upper leg down. For example, the pants may reach down to the midpoint of the thigh or to just below the knee. The pants may be constructed of any material typically used for pants. [0012] At the end of each leg of the pants, there is placed at least one fastener. Preferably this fastener is a zipper although it could be any of various fasteners known to one skilled in the art including snaps, Velcro.RTM., buttons or hooks. Although the pants may have only one fastener on each leg, it is contemplated that there could be multiple fasteners on each leg. The fastener may be exposed or concealed by fabric. [0013] The fastener at the end of the pants leg cooperates with a fastener on the top side of an accessory portion, or extender, of the invention. The accessory portion is designed to be an extension of the garment, in this case, the leg of the trousers. The accessory portion could be an infinite number of lengths and could be constructed from many different fabrics, i.e., denim, leather, fur or cotton in unlimited patterns, textures and colors. [0014] A convertible garment is disclosed having a base portion with a lower hem, a base fastener attached to the lower hem, and at least one accessory portion having a top hem to which is attached an accessory fastener which is cooperatively sized and compatible with the base fastener such that the accessory portion can be removably attached to the base portion to alter the garment, both in appearance and size. [0015] Accordingly, it is an object of this invention to provide a means of altering a garment to have multiple different styles and lengths. [0016] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a quick way of changing a garment, for example in a performance setting. [0017] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a garment that change be altered to accommodate the wearer's growth. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS [0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the base garment without extenders. 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