AU2020101053A4 - Improved tights - Google Patents

Abstract

Improved tights comprise a tight shorts section having a waist and shorts leggings and a pair of lower legging sections each extending from a respective shorts legging and wherein the tight shorts section comprises a first type of material and wherein the lower legging sections comprise a second type of material. 7 1/3 100 113 , 19109 121~ 110 103--,, 1 FIG.I1

Description

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Improved tights Field of the Invention

[1] This invention relates generally to tights such as girls' schoolwear tights.

Background of the Invention

[2] Conventional girls' schoolwear tights are known to be uncomfortable and itchy. Furthermore, these tights tend to slip down and are easily torn when pulled up.

[3] Schoolgirls often wear three layers of undergarments comprising underwear, tights and a sports brief or similar to address certain of these problems but which is neither practical nor hygienic.

[4] The present invention seeks to provide a way to overcome or substantially ameliorate at least some of the deficiencies of the prior art, or to at least provide an alternative.

[5] It is to be understood that, if any prior art information is referred to herein, such reference does not constitute an admission that the information forms part of the common general knowledge in the art, in Australia or any other country.

Summary of the Disclosure

[6] There is provided herein improved tights comprising a tight shorts section having a waist and shorts leggings for each leg. The tights further comprise a pair of "traditional" lower legging sections each extending from respective shorts legging down towards the foot.

[7] The tight shorts section comprises a first type of material and the lower legging sections comprise a second type of material.

[8] As such, the present tight shorts sections can be made from a non-itchy, more flexible, durable and comfortable material as compared to traditional school tights. The tight shorts section may be made from a weave of polyester/elastin or similar which has sweat absorbing and quick drying properties, making the tights cool and comfortable to wear.

[9] The tight shorts section may comprise ergonomic flat stitching. Furthermore, the tight shorts section may comprise interior or exterior concealed flat pockets for sanitary items.

[10] Furthermore, the material of the lower legging sections may meet school uniform requirements including opacity requirements. Furthermore, the material of the lower legging sections may comprise a high-quality stretch fabric that moves of the body, providing warmth and eliminating sagging. Furthermore, the material of the lower legging section may be fast drying. The second type of material may comprise wool or cotton or a blend of wool and cotton.

[11] In embodiments, each lower legging section covers the foot. Alternatively, each

legging section may comprise a stirrup foot from which the toes and heel extend. The stirrup

foot allows for socks of choice be worn under the tights according to user preference

including of differing thicknesses. Furthermore, the stirrup foot eliminates toe and heel

holes which are common with conventional tights.

[12] Each lower legging section may be stitched to respective shorts leggings at a seam.

The seam is preferably flat stitched for comfort.

[13] The seam may locate above the knee so as to be concealed beneath a skirt. For

example, the seam may locate between the knee and the crotch of the tights. In

embodiments, the tight shorts may cover most of the upper leg and, in this regard, the seam

may locate beneath a midpoint between the knee and the crotch and the knee.

[14] Whereas the present tights are described with reference to being for girls'

schoolwear, the present tights may have other applications also in embodiments.

[15] Other aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[16] Notwithstanding any other forms which may fall within the scope of the present

invention, preferred embodiments of the disclosure will now be described, by way of

example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which:

[17] Figure 1 shows a side elevation view of tights in accordance with an embodiment;

[18] Figure 2 shows a front view of the tights; and

[19] Figure 3 shows a rear view of the tights.

Description of Embodiments

[20] Improved tights 100 cover from the waist 101 towards feet 103, covering the

buttocks 104, crotch 119, upper legs 106, thighs 117, knees 102, lower legs 105 and calf

118. In embodiments, the tights 100 cover at least a portion of the feet 103 also. The tights

100 have a buttocks section 109, upper leg section 110, lower leg section 111 and, in

embodiments, a foot section 112.

[21] The tights 100 comprises a tight shorts section 107 extending from the waist 101 and

having short leggings 120 for each leg. The tight shorts section 107 covers the waist 101,

buttocks 104, crotch 119 and upper thighs 117 of each upper leg 106.

[22] The tights 100 further comprises a pair of lower legging sections 108 each extending

from a respective shorts legging 120 to cover the knee 102 and lower leg 105.

[23] In embodiments, each lower legging section 120 extents to cover the foot, either

enclosing the foot or alternatively comprising a stirrup foot 114 comprising a forward toe

aperture 115 and a rearward heel aperture 116.

[24] The tight shorts section 107 comprises a first type of material and the lower leggings

108 comprise a second type of material.

[25] The tight shorts section 107 and each lower legging section 108 may transition at a

seam 121. As can be seen from Figures 2 and 3, the seam 121 may angle downwardly from

a medial side to a lateral side. During manufacture, the tight shorts section 107 and the

lower legging sections 108 may be manufactured separately and subsequently stitched

together at the seams 121. In a preferred embodiment, the seams 121 are flat-stitched

seams 121.

[26] The seam 121 locates within the upper leg section 110 between the crotch 119 and

the knee 102. In a preferred embodiment, the seams 121locate beneath a midpoint being

between the crotch 119 and the knee 102.

[27] The tight shorts section 107 may comprise a flat waistband 113. The first type of

material of the tight shorts section 107 preferably comprises a breathable stretchable fabric

which may comprise a polyester/elastin weave or similar.

[28] The tight shorts section 107 further preferably comprises flat-stitched seams.

[29] The tight shorts section 107 may further comprise a flat pocket (not shown), located

interiorly or exteriorly. In embodiments, the flat pocket is located just beneath the

waistband 113.

[30] The second type of material of the lower legging sections 108 may be opaque. The

second type of material may be thicker than the first type of material. The second type of

material may comprise cotton or wool.

[31] The foregoing description, for purposes of explanation, used specific nomenclature

to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it will be apparent to one

skilled in the art that specific details are not required in order to practise the invention.

Thus, the foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the invention are presented for

purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit

the invention to the precise forms disclosed as obviously many modifications and variations

are possible in view of the above teachings. The embodiments were chosen and described

in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical applications, thereby enabling others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is intended that the following claims and their equivalents define the scope of the invention.

[32] The term "approximately" or similar as used herein should be construed as being

within 10% of the value stated unless otherwise indicated.

Claims (16)

1. Claims 1. Improved tights comprising a tight shorts section having a waist and shorts leggings and a pair of lower legging sections each extending from a respective shorts legging and wherein the tight shorts section comprises a first type of material and wherein the lower legging sections comprise a second type of material.
2. 2. Improved tights as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first type of material comprises a polyester/elastin weave.
3. 3. Improved tights as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second type of material is opaque.
4. 4. Improved tights as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second type of material is thicker in the first type of material.
5. 5. Improved tights as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second type of material comprises wool.
6. 6. Improved tights as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second type of material comprises cotton.
7. 7. Improved tights as claimed in claim 1, wherein the second type of material comprises a blend of wool and cotton.
8. 8. Improved tights as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tight shorts section comprises flat stitching.
9. 9. Improved tights as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tight shorts section comprises a flat pocket.
10. 10. Improved tights as claimed in claim 1, wherein each lower legging section extends down to a foot section.
11. 11. Improved tights as claimed in claim 10, wherein the foot section is a stirrup foot section and comprises toe and heel apertures.
12. 12. Improved tights as claimed in claim 1, wherein each shorts legging transitions to a respective lower legging section at a seam.
13. 13. Improved tights as claimed in claim 12, wherein the seam locates between a knee location and a crotch location.
14. 14. Improved tights as claimed in claim 13, wherein the seam locates beneath a midpoint between the knee location and the crotch location.
15. 15. Improved tights as claimed in claim 12, wherein the seam may angle downwardly from a medial side to a lateral side
16. 16. Improved tights as claimed in claim 1, wherein the tight shorts section comprises a

    flat waistband.