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Pleated garmentRelated Patent Categories: Apparel, Head Coverings, SkirtsPleated garment description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070214546, Pleated garment. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to a pleated garment, and more specifically to pleated skirts or kilts, of the type which includes a foldover top waistband, sewn down pleats and a floating apron. [0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art [0004] Pleated garments such as skirts are well known in the art and have been worn by both men and women for many years. Men's pleated skirts are best known as kilts, and are believed to have originated in Scotland. Kilts have become increasingly popular in recent years with many variations available. [0005] Kilts are generally formed of three parts, an over apron, an under apron, and a number of pleats, which connect the over apron, the under apron, and form the sides and back of the kilt. [0006] Kilt production requires a considerable amount of sewing, and many kilts are composed of several individual components, which are formed and then assembled into the completed garment. Simplicity of design is desired, and it is also desirable to be able to wear a kilt without using a belt, and to be able to accommodate a range of waist sizes. The use of multiple components complicates the manufacture and increases the cost of the garment. Furthermore it is desirable to have a kilt which maintains its shape throughout its useful life, which is difficult to obtain with many of the available kilt designs. [0007] The kilt of the invention is formed from a single piece of cloth, retains its shape throughout its useful life, does not require a belt, and does not suffer from prior art problems. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] A kilt is disclosed which includes a flat under apron, and a plurality of pleats forming the sides and back, with the pleats sewn down along and back from their edges. A portion of the top is folded over, and the pleats sewn together along the top and down along their edges a distance to form the waistband, with the kilt formed from a single piece of cloth. [0009] The principal object of the invention is to provide a kilt that has partially sewn down pleats and does not need a separate waistband. [0010] A further object of the invention is to provide a kilt of the character aforesaid that can be fabricated from a single piece of cloth. [0011] A further object of the invention is to provide a kilt of the character aforesaid that can fit a wide range of waist sizes. [0012] A further object of the invention is to provide a kilt of the character aforesaid that retains its shape and appearance. [0013] A further object of the invention is to provide a kilt of the character aforesaid that does not require a belt. [0014] A further object of the invention is to provide a kilt of the character aforesaid that has a floating over apron which provides improved operation. [0015] A further object of the invention is to provide a kilt of the character aforesaid which has its pleats sewn down along their edges, which eliminates the need for ironing the kilt to maintain its shape. [0016] Other objects and advantageous features of the invention will be apparent from the description and claims. DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0017] The nature and characteristic features of the invention will be more readily understood from the following description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings forming part hereof in which: [0018] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the pleated kilt of the invention in a tightened position; [0019] FIG. 2 is a front elevational view of the kilt of FIG. 1 in a loosened condition; [0020] FIG. 3 is a plan view of the kilt of the invention prior to forming the pleats, or apron; [0021] FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 3, with the top folded over to form the waistband; Continue reading about Pleated garment... Full patent description for Pleated garment Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Pleated garment 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. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Pleated garment or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Bandanna-style head covering Next Patent Application: Interchangeable garment Industry Class: Apparel ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Pleated garment patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 0.13387 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Qualcomm , Schering-Plough , Schlumberger , Seagate , Siemens , Texas Instruments , 174 |
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