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  Sports garmentUSPTO Application #: 20060200890Title: Sports garment Abstract: Made from a lightweight, elastic and adaptable fabric (1), that comprises at least one first strip (2) with a polymer or copolymer in contact with the user's skin, that covers up at least part of the users body, at least a second strip (3) with a polymer or copolymer, in the area of the trunk or around the user's neck, in contact with at least one part of the sports garment (4), and at least one preformed portion (5) in at least one prominent or articulated area of the human body. (end of abstract) Agent: Fleshner & Kim, LLP - Chantilly, VA, US Inventor: Pedro Prat Gonzalez USPTO Applicaton #: 20060200890 - Class: 002069000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Body Garments The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060200890. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
[0001] Sports garment of the type that is made from a lightweight, elastic and adaptable fabric, comprising a first strip of a polymer or copolymer in contact with the user's skin, which covers up at least one part of the user's body, a second strip of a polymer or copolymer, in the trunk area or around the user's neck, in contact with a part of the sports garment, and a preformed portion in prominent or articulated parts of the human body. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] European patent No. 1.110.464 is known in the state of the art, which protects a clothes garment, particularly swimsuits, that incorporate panels or pieces of elastic and extendible fabric, said panels or pieces being attached by seaming and shaped like certain active muscles in the human body, particularly in the abdominal and interbuttocks region. [0003] In other words, a piece or panel of extendible, elastic material has been shaped specifically according to the particular outline of at least one of the so-called active muscles or the muscles that make a particular effort, in order to join said piece or panel of fabric to the remainder of the garment, by seaming, so that once the user has put on the garment in question, said piece or panel coincides with the active muscle that has shaped it. [0004] Furthermore U.S. Pat. No. 4,625,336 is known, in the name of NIKE INC., that particularly distinguishes tights or leggings for runners where, in particular, the so-called fragile muscles and tendons are protected by means of heat producing panels. At the same time, said panels are joined together with special seams. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PATENT OF INVENTION [0005] This invention relates to a major development in the manufacturing sector, particularly with reference to sports garments. [0006] At present, in those sports where a stopwatch comes into play, the reduction of one hundredth of a second can mean the difference between success or failure. [0007] Therefore, the clothing worn by sportsmen, as well as the instruments and tools that they use, are developing over time, and they are made in new materials with more streamlined and lightweight shapes, to obtain greater records. [0008] In this way, the swimming sector has been developing in an attempt to obtain the least possible friction between the human body and the swimming pool water. First of all, swimming caps were used to cover the hair and avoid it from causing friction. Subsequently, men shaved their body to prevent said friction, and lately they also shave their head because swimming caps produce greater friction than a completely shaved head. [0009] In a few years, a range of swimsuits have been developed from this basis, in an attempt to obtain the least possible friction and the greatest thrust, as indicated previously in European patent No. 1.110.464. [0010] As for athletics, the first evidence of clothing development was when the garments were made as breathable as possible, and consequently shirts with straps and short trousers were selected. [0011] Subsequently, in the Seoul Olympics in 1988, the Olympic champion Florence Griffith-Joyner appeared in the 200 m race dressed in a garment called a "catsuit", made from an ultra-lightweight material and which was distinguishable because it included a hood or cap that prevented her hair from causing friction with the air. [0012] Currently, it is normal to see runners in speed races wearing garments inspired in this one. [0013] In cycling, the Italian Francesco Moser revolutionised the world of cycling and cycling garments in his attempt at the world record in Mexico in 1984. Moser appeared with a totally aerodynamic bicycle, and completely skin-tight jersey, which reduced as much as possible the friction between his body and the air. [0014] From then onwards, cycling jerseys were developed to obtain even lesser friction and maximum comfort, particularly in timed races. [0015] This patent revolutionises the field of clothing for sportsmen and women who race against the clock, since with only small alterations, it can be used for different sports, thus economising the manufacturing cost of these sports garments. [0016] The aim was to achieve maximum comfort for the sportsman or sportswoman, by reducing as much as possible the friction between the garment and either the air or water. [0017] This garment does not include a zipper, which greatly reduces friction as well as the discomfort that said zipper causes to the sportsmen. [0018] Furthermore, most of the seams have been omitted, and replaced with preformed portions, thus achieving a double effect; preventing friction and increasing comfort. [0019] The fabrics are very lightweight and do not have any channels and therefore they are not noticeable, thus creating the effect of "a second skin". [0020] At the same time, a pleat has been formed in the interbuttocks area whereby said fabric can adapt to the sportsman's shape, adhering to their figure and preventing friction. [0021] A series of strips have been produced with a polymer or copolymer, in contact with the skin or in contact with the clothes garment proper, which prevent air or water from entering the garment. [0022] Therefore, a very comfortable and practical garment has been obtained, which offers very little resistance to the elements (water or air) the sportsman strives to overcome. Continue reading... Full patent description for Sports garment Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Sports 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 Sports garment or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Swimming cap with waterproof pouch Next Patent Application: Heatproof mitten Industry Class: Apparel ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Sports garment patent info. 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