CA2076131A1 - Sport garment for supporting stockings - Google Patents
Sport garment for supporting stockingsInfo
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41F—GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS
- A41F11/00—Stocking or sock suspenders
- A41F11/18—Means for fastening the stocking directly to the undergarment
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
- A41D1/00—Garments
- A41D1/06—Trousers
- A41D1/08—Trousers specially adapted for sporting purposes
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Abstract
Sport garment for supporting stockings ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A sport garment for supporting stockings, the stockings being of the type including an expandable or stretchable upper section, the garment comprises pant element including waist securing means so as to secure the garment to the waist of a wearer and thigh portions, supporting means secured on said thigh portions of the pant element; each of the supporting means being composed of a base on which is mounted a plurality of rigidly and horizontally extending hook means being configured to co-operate with the material of the stockings; the stockings being engaged with the hooks means by radially, outwardly and upwardly expanding the upper section of the stockings so as to create an opening in the upper section in which the hook means engageably extends horizontally; the hook means being so co-operative with the material of the upper section of the stockings that, to disengage the latter, the upper section of the stockings must be radially, outwardly and downwardly expanded to create an opening allowing the hook means to disengage from said upper section; the expansion of the expandable or stretchable portion of the stockings necessary to engage and disengage the stockings to and away from the hook means being at least of the size of the generally perpendicular extending hook means of the supporting means. The pant element of the sport garment in accordance with the present invention can have long or short legs.
A sport garment for supporting stockings, the stockings being of the type including an expandable or stretchable upper section, the garment comprises pant element including waist securing means so as to secure the garment to the waist of a wearer and thigh portions, supporting means secured on said thigh portions of the pant element; each of the supporting means being composed of a base on which is mounted a plurality of rigidly and horizontally extending hook means being configured to co-operate with the material of the stockings; the stockings being engaged with the hooks means by radially, outwardly and upwardly expanding the upper section of the stockings so as to create an opening in the upper section in which the hook means engageably extends horizontally; the hook means being so co-operative with the material of the upper section of the stockings that, to disengage the latter, the upper section of the stockings must be radially, outwardly and downwardly expanded to create an opening allowing the hook means to disengage from said upper section; the expansion of the expandable or stretchable portion of the stockings necessary to engage and disengage the stockings to and away from the hook means being at least of the size of the generally perpendicular extending hook means of the supporting means. The pant element of the sport garment in accordance with the present invention can have long or short legs.
Description
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B_CKG_OUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a novel construction for supporting sport stockings for example hockey stockings.
In the prior art, various proposals have been made to support the protective equipment and also for securing stockings. According to the general practice, hockey stockings were supported by means OI garter-type supports. For example, please refer to US patent 3,787,892 (the entire contents of which is herein incorporated by reference). However, this equipment hacl numerous disadvantages due to the lack of support provided by same and the discomfort imposed on the wearer.
Another support is found in US patent 4,811,427 (the entire contents of which is herein incorporated by reference). The invention disclosed in this reference is directed to an athletic garment for protecting the genital area of the wearer. In an alternative embodiment, the invention is described as including a support for securing stockings. This support includes an inner and an outer pant, the outer pant is provided with a pair of VelcroTM fasteners of the type formed with a multiplicity of filament-like hooks. This support suffered many disadvantages, for example, the fasteners are not compatible with different types of stockings and moreover, thefilament-like hooks has the tendency to damage the fibers of the stockings.
Accordingly, it would be advantageous to have a sport garment provided with means to secure stockings and prevent same from creeping downward and which willeliminate the use of conventional garter-type fasteners.
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It would further be advantageous to have a sport garment having securing means for stockings and which will not damage the latter. It would, thus, in particular, be advantageous to have supporting means for a sport garment which will provide an easy way to engage with and disengage from the stockings while maintaining same in place during a game. It would also be advantageous to have asport garment which is comfortable and snug to wear and does not impede the player's movements.
It would be particularly advantageous to have a sport garment of the above soJt and which will provide a good support for securing different kind of sport stockings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
As mentioned above, the present invention relates to a sport garment suitable for supporting sport stockings.
- More particularly in accordance s1vith an aspect, the present invention relates to a sport garment for supporting stockings, the stockings being of the type including . an expandable or stretchable upper section, said garment comprises:
- pant element including waist securing means so as to secure the garment to the waist of the wearer and two pant leg portions;
- supporting means secured to said pant leg portions;
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B_CKG_OUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a novel construction for supporting sport stockings for example hockey stockings.
In the prior art, various proposals have been made to support the protective equipment and also for securing stockings. According to the general practice, hockey stockings were supported by means OI garter-type supports. For example, please refer to US patent 3,787,892 (the entire contents of which is herein incorporated by reference). However, this equipment hacl numerous disadvantages due to the lack of support provided by same and the discomfort imposed on the wearer.
Another support is found in US patent 4,811,427 (the entire contents of which is herein incorporated by reference). The invention disclosed in this reference is directed to an athletic garment for protecting the genital area of the wearer. In an alternative embodiment, the invention is described as including a support for securing stockings. This support includes an inner and an outer pant, the outer pant is provided with a pair of VelcroTM fasteners of the type formed with a multiplicity of filament-like hooks. This support suffered many disadvantages, for example, the fasteners are not compatible with different types of stockings and moreover, thefilament-like hooks has the tendency to damage the fibers of the stockings.
Accordingly, it would be advantageous to have a sport garment provided with means to secure stockings and prevent same from creeping downward and which willeliminate the use of conventional garter-type fasteners.
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It would further be advantageous to have a sport garment having securing means for stockings and which will not damage the latter. It would, thus, in particular, be advantageous to have supporting means for a sport garment which will provide an easy way to engage with and disengage from the stockings while maintaining same in place during a game. It would also be advantageous to have asport garment which is comfortable and snug to wear and does not impede the player's movements.
It would be particularly advantageous to have a sport garment of the above soJt and which will provide a good support for securing different kind of sport stockings.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
As mentioned above, the present invention relates to a sport garment suitable for supporting sport stockings.
- More particularly in accordance s1vith an aspect, the present invention relates to a sport garment for supporting stockings, the stockings being of the type including . an expandable or stretchable upper section, said garment comprises:
- pant element including waist securing means so as to secure the garment to the waist of the wearer and two pant leg portions;
- supporting means secured to said pant leg portions;
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being configured to co-operate with the upper section; the hook means having a certain size; said supporeing means being engaged with the hook means by radially, outwardly and upwardly expanding the said upper section of the stockings so that the hook means penetrate the material of the stockings; the hook means being so co-operative with the material of the stockings that, to disengage the latter, the upper section of the stockings is radially, outwardly and downwardly expanded to disengage same from the hook means of the supporting means; the expansion of the expandable or stretchable portion of the stockings necessary to engage and disengage the material of the stockings to and away from the hook means being at least the size of the hook means.
Thus, for example:
A sport garment, in accordance with the present invention may comprise an upper flexible part ha~ing a portion intended to surround the waist of the wearer. A
pair of thigh portions are included for snugly encompassing the upper legs of the wearer. Supporting elements secured to the thigh portions include a rectangular plastic base provided with a plurality of generally C-shaped hooks (in cross-section~.
The hooks are disposed in a generally horizontal arrangement. Each of the plastic bases is made from a flexible material so that same can conform with the upper leg - of the wearer and therefore, increase the comfort of the garment. The plastic base is secured to the outer surface of the pant by any suitable means including stitching.
The first plastic base is secured to the thigh portion in the front portion while the second base is diametrically secured in the rear portion of the pant. The second thigh ', . , '' ~ '.
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portion is a rnirror image of the first portion. The hooks are preferably made from the same material as the bases and typically are unitary with the bases. The hooks will of course be numbered, sized and so constructed as to take factors into account such as skating movement from the wearer or player and stress created by his S movement. For example, there may be 11 hooks per base. ~is will ensure that the stockings remain in position. The stockings are engaged with the hooks by radially, outwardly and upwardly expanding their upper section to a certain distance and by forcing the penetration of the hooks into the material of the stockings. To disengage the stockings from the hooks, a similar movement is necessary, that is, radially, outwardly and downwardly expanding the stockings so as to disengage the hooks from the material of the stockings.
In accordallce with a particular aspect, the present invention provides a hockeygarment for supporting hockey stockings, said garment comprising an upper flexible pant element having a portion intended to surround the waist of the wearer. A pair of thigh portions are included for snugly encompassing the upper legs of the wearer.
~upporting elennents secured to the thigh portions include a rectangular plastic base provided with a plurality of generally C-shaped hooks (in cross-section). The hooks are disposed in a generally horizontal arrangement on each base. Each of the plastic bases is made from a flexible material so that same can conform with the upper leg of the wearer and therefore, increase the comfort of the garment. The plastic base is secured to the outer surface of the pant by any suitable means including stitching.
The first plastic base is secured to the thigh portion in the front portion while the .
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2~76131 second base is diametrically secured in the rear portion of the pant. The second thigh portion is a mirror image of the first portion. The hooks are preferably made from the same material as the bases and typically are unitary with the bases. 'rhe hooks will of course be numbered, sized and so constructed as to take factors into account such as skating movement from the player and stress created by such skating movement. Experience has shown that eleven hooks per base should be sufficient for securing hockey stockings. This will ensure that the stockings remain in position.
` The stockings is engaged with the hooks by radially, outwarclly and upwardly expanding the upper section of the stockings to a certain distance and by forcing the penetration of the hooks into the material of the stockings. To disengage the stockings from the hooks, a similar movement is necessary, that is, radially, outwardly and downwardly expanding the stockings so as to disengage the hooks from the material of the stockings.
In accordance with the present invention, it shall be understood that the expression "pant element" or "flexible part" is intended to include a pant being either ~ long or short.
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D~SCRIP ON OF DRAWINGS
One exemplary embodiment of the invention is described in more detail below with reference to the drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a front elevational view of the sport garment in accordance ,, . , ~ .
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-with the present invention;
Figure 2 is a left side view of the sport garment of figure 1;
Figure 3 is a front elevational view of the supporting means of the sport garment in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 4 is a right side view of the supporting means of figure 1 shown in a larger scale;
Referring now to the drawings and more particularly to figures 1 to 4, there is shown the sport garrnent S in accordance with the present invention. The garment 5 comprises a pant element 10 including a waist securing means 15 comprising a waistband 20 which can include a drawstring 25. The drawstring 25 and the waistband are used to secure the sport garment 5 to the wearer or player and to maintain same in position. ~s indicated before, the pant element 10 can include a long or a short pant leg portion. The waistband 20 can also include other snugging devices such as snap, button or hook (not shown). Preferably, the pant element 10 should be madeof an elasticized fabric which will stretch to increase the cornfort and which will conform to the normal configuration of the wearer. The sport garment S in accordance with the present invention is preferably adapted to be worn as an undergarment, however same can be used with overgarments.
The sport garment 5 comprises pant leg portions or thigh portions, a left 28 and a right 29 to which is secured the supporting means 30 in accordance with the present invention. The sport garment 5 includes a crotch portion indicated generally by reference numeral 32. The crotch portion 32 can be provided with a pocket 33 to '~ ' ' '' ~: . ,, . . , "
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the wearer.
The distance S5 between the hook means 50 and the base 36 should be sufficient to accommodate the material of the stockings such as woollen material.
Experiences have shown that the distance 55 should be in the order of 1,5 mm andS that eleven hooks per base 36 should be sufficient to ensure proper support for normal adult stockings. 'rhe pant leg portions 28 and 29 are intended to snugly encornpass the upper leg of the wearer and same should be rnade of a light-weight materials but such material rnust also absorb perspiration. In use, the player wears the upper flexible pant element 10 to his\her waist and secures same by means of the waist securing means 15 in the same way as the player would do with a conventional short. ~hen, each of the stockings 60 (see figure 2) are secured to the hook means S0 by radially, outwardly and upwardly expanding the upper section of sarne until the hook means 50 penetrate into an opening thus created in the material of the stockings 60. A similar movement is necessary to engage the supporting means 50 located inthe front 40 and in the back 45 portions of the sport garment S. To disengage the stockings 60 from the hook means S0, the wearer has to expand the upper section of the stockings 60 in a radially, outwardly and downwardly movement until the material of the stockings 60 is disengaged from the hook means 50. The supporting means 30 can be sewn directly to the pant leg portion 10, glued or otherwise secured to same.
It will be understood further that variations or rnodifications can be undertaken in the module illustrated and described by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. For ., . ., . ., , ' ' . . .. .. ' ~ , .
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example, the dimensions and shape mentioned above were given only for the sake of clarity and shall not be construed as limiting in any way the invention. Furthermore, for a particular application the number of hooks can be increased or decreased. In the present disclosure, the supporting means has been shown as comprising a baseelement to which is secured a plurality of horizontally extending hooks, however, it is within the scope of the present invention to provide a sport garment including horizontally extending hooks as disclosed in the above disclosure but mounted directly on the surface of the pant element on the entire periphery or only on a section of same. In addition, the pant element can be constructed in various styles and shapes for example, the supporting means 30 in accordance with the present invention can be secured to a conventional long unde~wear. The sport garment S as described above is easily adapted to be worn in juxtaposition with the body surface of thewearer or if desired, a conventional underwear can be employed. The bottom end of the pant leg portion can be provided with fastening means 70 which can be tightened to provide a snug fit. These fastening means 70 can comprise VelcroTM
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In the foregoing description certain terms have been used for brevity, clearnessand understanding, but no necessary limitations are to be implied therefrom beyond the requirements of the prior art, because such words are used for descriptive purposes herein and are intended to be broadly construed.
being configured to co-operate with the upper section; the hook means having a certain size; said supporeing means being engaged with the hook means by radially, outwardly and upwardly expanding the said upper section of the stockings so that the hook means penetrate the material of the stockings; the hook means being so co-operative with the material of the stockings that, to disengage the latter, the upper section of the stockings is radially, outwardly and downwardly expanded to disengage same from the hook means of the supporting means; the expansion of the expandable or stretchable portion of the stockings necessary to engage and disengage the material of the stockings to and away from the hook means being at least the size of the hook means.
Thus, for example:
A sport garment, in accordance with the present invention may comprise an upper flexible part ha~ing a portion intended to surround the waist of the wearer. A
pair of thigh portions are included for snugly encompassing the upper legs of the wearer. Supporting elements secured to the thigh portions include a rectangular plastic base provided with a plurality of generally C-shaped hooks (in cross-section~.
The hooks are disposed in a generally horizontal arrangement. Each of the plastic bases is made from a flexible material so that same can conform with the upper leg - of the wearer and therefore, increase the comfort of the garment. The plastic base is secured to the outer surface of the pant by any suitable means including stitching.
The first plastic base is secured to the thigh portion in the front portion while the second base is diametrically secured in the rear portion of the pant. The second thigh ', . , '' ~ '.
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portion is a rnirror image of the first portion. The hooks are preferably made from the same material as the bases and typically are unitary with the bases. The hooks will of course be numbered, sized and so constructed as to take factors into account such as skating movement from the wearer or player and stress created by his S movement. For example, there may be 11 hooks per base. ~is will ensure that the stockings remain in position. The stockings are engaged with the hooks by radially, outwardly and upwardly expanding their upper section to a certain distance and by forcing the penetration of the hooks into the material of the stockings. To disengage the stockings from the hooks, a similar movement is necessary, that is, radially, outwardly and downwardly expanding the stockings so as to disengage the hooks from the material of the stockings.
In accordallce with a particular aspect, the present invention provides a hockeygarment for supporting hockey stockings, said garment comprising an upper flexible pant element having a portion intended to surround the waist of the wearer. A pair of thigh portions are included for snugly encompassing the upper legs of the wearer.
~upporting elennents secured to the thigh portions include a rectangular plastic base provided with a plurality of generally C-shaped hooks (in cross-section). The hooks are disposed in a generally horizontal arrangement on each base. Each of the plastic bases is made from a flexible material so that same can conform with the upper leg of the wearer and therefore, increase the comfort of the garment. The plastic base is secured to the outer surface of the pant by any suitable means including stitching.
The first plastic base is secured to the thigh portion in the front portion while the .
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2~76131 second base is diametrically secured in the rear portion of the pant. The second thigh portion is a mirror image of the first portion. The hooks are preferably made from the same material as the bases and typically are unitary with the bases. 'rhe hooks will of course be numbered, sized and so constructed as to take factors into account such as skating movement from the player and stress created by such skating movement. Experience has shown that eleven hooks per base should be sufficient for securing hockey stockings. This will ensure that the stockings remain in position.
` The stockings is engaged with the hooks by radially, outwarclly and upwardly expanding the upper section of the stockings to a certain distance and by forcing the penetration of the hooks into the material of the stockings. To disengage the stockings from the hooks, a similar movement is necessary, that is, radially, outwardly and downwardly expanding the stockings so as to disengage the hooks from the material of the stockings.
In accordance with the present invention, it shall be understood that the expression "pant element" or "flexible part" is intended to include a pant being either ~ long or short.
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D~SCRIP ON OF DRAWINGS
One exemplary embodiment of the invention is described in more detail below with reference to the drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a front elevational view of the sport garment in accordance ,, . , ~ .
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-with the present invention;
Figure 2 is a left side view of the sport garment of figure 1;
Figure 3 is a front elevational view of the supporting means of the sport garment in accordance with the present invention;
Figure 4 is a right side view of the supporting means of figure 1 shown in a larger scale;
Referring now to the drawings and more particularly to figures 1 to 4, there is shown the sport garrnent S in accordance with the present invention. The garment 5 comprises a pant element 10 including a waist securing means 15 comprising a waistband 20 which can include a drawstring 25. The drawstring 25 and the waistband are used to secure the sport garment 5 to the wearer or player and to maintain same in position. ~s indicated before, the pant element 10 can include a long or a short pant leg portion. The waistband 20 can also include other snugging devices such as snap, button or hook (not shown). Preferably, the pant element 10 should be madeof an elasticized fabric which will stretch to increase the cornfort and which will conform to the normal configuration of the wearer. The sport garment S in accordance with the present invention is preferably adapted to be worn as an undergarment, however same can be used with overgarments.
The sport garment 5 comprises pant leg portions or thigh portions, a left 28 and a right 29 to which is secured the supporting means 30 in accordance with the present invention. The sport garment 5 includes a crotch portion indicated generally by reference numeral 32. The crotch portion 32 can be provided with a pocket 33 to '~ ' ' '' ~: . ,, . . , "
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the wearer.
The distance S5 between the hook means 50 and the base 36 should be sufficient to accommodate the material of the stockings such as woollen material.
Experiences have shown that the distance 55 should be in the order of 1,5 mm andS that eleven hooks per base 36 should be sufficient to ensure proper support for normal adult stockings. 'rhe pant leg portions 28 and 29 are intended to snugly encornpass the upper leg of the wearer and same should be rnade of a light-weight materials but such material rnust also absorb perspiration. In use, the player wears the upper flexible pant element 10 to his\her waist and secures same by means of the waist securing means 15 in the same way as the player would do with a conventional short. ~hen, each of the stockings 60 (see figure 2) are secured to the hook means S0 by radially, outwardly and upwardly expanding the upper section of sarne until the hook means 50 penetrate into an opening thus created in the material of the stockings 60. A similar movement is necessary to engage the supporting means 50 located inthe front 40 and in the back 45 portions of the sport garment S. To disengage the stockings 60 from the hook means S0, the wearer has to expand the upper section of the stockings 60 in a radially, outwardly and downwardly movement until the material of the stockings 60 is disengaged from the hook means 50. The supporting means 30 can be sewn directly to the pant leg portion 10, glued or otherwise secured to same.
It will be understood further that variations or rnodifications can be undertaken in the module illustrated and described by those skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims. For ., . ., . ., , ' ' . . .. .. ' ~ , .
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example, the dimensions and shape mentioned above were given only for the sake of clarity and shall not be construed as limiting in any way the invention. Furthermore, for a particular application the number of hooks can be increased or decreased. In the present disclosure, the supporting means has been shown as comprising a baseelement to which is secured a plurality of horizontally extending hooks, however, it is within the scope of the present invention to provide a sport garment including horizontally extending hooks as disclosed in the above disclosure but mounted directly on the surface of the pant element on the entire periphery or only on a section of same. In addition, the pant element can be constructed in various styles and shapes for example, the supporting means 30 in accordance with the present invention can be secured to a conventional long unde~wear. The sport garment S as described above is easily adapted to be worn in juxtaposition with the body surface of thewearer or if desired, a conventional underwear can be employed. The bottom end of the pant leg portion can be provided with fastening means 70 which can be tightened to provide a snug fit. These fastening means 70 can comprise VelcroTM
tape.
In the foregoing description certain terms have been used for brevity, clearnessand understanding, but no necessary limitations are to be implied therefrom beyond the requirements of the prior art, because such words are used for descriptive purposes herein and are intended to be broadly construed.
Claims (4)
1. A sport garment for supporting stockings, the stockings being of the type including an expandable upper section, said garment comprises:
- a pant element including waist securing means so as to secure the garment to the waist of the wearer and two pant leg portions; each of the leg portions having a front and a back portion;
- supporting means secured to each of said pant leg portions of the pant element;
wherein said supporting means comprises a plurality of rigidly extending hook means being configured to co-operate with the material of the upper section of the stockings;
the hook means having a certain length; said stockings being engaged with the hook means by radially, outwardly and upwardly expanding the said upper section of the stockings so that the hook means penetrate into the material of the stockings; the hook means being so co-operative with the material of the stockings that, to disengage the latter, the upper section of the stockings is radially, outwardly and downwardly expanded to disengage same from the hook means of the supporting means.
- a pant element including waist securing means so as to secure the garment to the waist of the wearer and two pant leg portions; each of the leg portions having a front and a back portion;
- supporting means secured to each of said pant leg portions of the pant element;
wherein said supporting means comprises a plurality of rigidly extending hook means being configured to co-operate with the material of the upper section of the stockings;
the hook means having a certain length; said stockings being engaged with the hook means by radially, outwardly and upwardly expanding the said upper section of the stockings so that the hook means penetrate into the material of the stockings; the hook means being so co-operative with the material of the stockings that, to disengage the latter, the upper section of the stockings is radially, outwardly and downwardly expanded to disengage same from the hook means of the supporting means.
2. A sport garment as described in claim 1 wherein the supporting means comprises a base element which includes the hook means.
3. A sport garment as described in claim 2 wherein the hook means comprises a plurality of outwardly generally extending C-shaped elements disposed horizontally on the said base element.
4. A sport garment as described in claim 1 wherein each of the supporting means comprises two sections, one being secured to the front portion of each of the pant leg portions and the second to the back portion of each of the pant leg portions.
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| CA002076131A CA2076131A1 (en) | 1992-08-13 | 1992-08-13 | Sport garment for supporting stockings |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA002076131A CA2076131A1 (en) | 1992-08-13 | 1992-08-13 | Sport garment for supporting stockings |
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| CA002076131A Abandoned CA2076131A1 (en) | 1992-08-13 | 1992-08-13 | Sport garment for supporting stockings |
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|---|---|
| CA (1) | CA2076131A1 (en) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7694349B2 (en) | 2005-10-14 | 2010-04-13 | Sport Maska Inc. | Core protector with adjustable thigh protectors |
| US7937767B2 (en) | 2006-03-14 | 2011-05-10 | Sport Maska Inc. | Sports pant with outer shell and sock attachment system |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| US7694349B2 (en) | 2005-10-14 | 2010-04-13 | Sport Maska Inc. | Core protector with adjustable thigh protectors |
| US8316468B2 (en) | 2005-10-14 | 2012-11-27 | Sport Maska Inc. | Hockey pant with removable outer shell |
| US7937767B2 (en) | 2006-03-14 | 2011-05-10 | Sport Maska Inc. | Sports pant with outer shell and sock attachment system |
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