US2008222770A1PendingUtilityA1

Clothing With Concealed Crotch Opening

Assignee: OATES RUTHPriority: Mar 12, 2007Filed: Mar 12, 2008Published: Sep 18, 2008
Est. expiryMar 12, 2027(~0.6 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Ruth Nell Oates
A41D 1/08A41D 27/28A41D 1/088
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Abstract

A garment having an opening in the crotch area, which can be along the crotch inseam, to allow for convenient access to the restroom without having to undress if wearing a one-piece garment or remove belts and untuck other clothing if wearing pants. The opening has a concealed closure device to open and close an opening in the crotch area. When open, the opening will allow the wearer to use the restroom with ease. When the opening is closed, the opening is inconspicuous.

Claims

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1 . A garment comprising:
 a. an opening in the crotch area that can be opened and closed with a closure device;   b. said opening being inconspicuous when closed and the garment is worn in a normal manner.   
   
   
       2 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein said closure device is selected from the group consisting of: zipper, hook-and-loop, snap, button, hook. 
   
   
       3 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein said opening is located substantially along a seam in the crotch area of said garment. 
   
   
       4 . The garment of  claim 3 , wherein said seam is an inseam. 
   
   
       5 . The garment of  claim 4 , wherein said closure device is selected from the group consisting of: zipper, hook-and-loop, snap, button, hook. 
   
   
       6 . The garment of  claim 2 , further comprising an interior member affixed to at least one point to the interior of said garment. 
   
   
       7 . The garment of  claim 5 , wherein said interior member is made of a waterproof and easy-to-clean material. 
   
   
       8 . The garment of  claim 2 , further comprising an exterior member affixed to at least one point to the exterior of said garment. 
   
   
       9 . The garment of  claim 4 , further comprising an interior member affixed to at least one point to the interior of said garment. 
   
   
       10 . The garment of  claim 8 , wherein said interior member is made of a waterproof and easy-to-clean material. 
   
   
       11 . The garment of  claim 4 , further comprising an exterior member affixed to at least one point to the exterior of said garment.

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