JP2010531395A - Convertible clothes - Google Patents

Abstract

Convertible garment with legs 4, 5 that can be shortened. The leg portions 4 and 5 extend to the length below the knee, and have bottom bottom end portions 6 and 7, respectively. Releasable seams 9, 10 extend from each hem 6, 7 along the inner leg side of the legs 4, 5. A leg attachment device 30 is provided on the lower part (F) of each leg part 4, 5. Above the upper ends of the releasable seams 9, 10, respective upper garment attachment devices 31 are provided. The garment is opened from the long leg configuration by opening the releasable seams 9, 10 and folding the lower part (F) of each leg 4, 5 so as to extend next to the upper part (G) of the garment. Converted to a leg configuration. The leg attachment device 30 is releasably engaged with a corresponding one of the upper garment attachment devices 31 to secure the lower portion (F) to the respective upper portion (G).
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Description

  The present invention relates to a convertible garment having legs and / or sleeves. There are various applications of garments that can be converted from a long leg configuration to a short leg configuration or from a long sleeve configuration to a short sleeve configuration, respectively. These types of clothing are suitable to prepare for changing climatic conditions or levels of activity experienced by the wearer, allowing the wearer to remain cooler, warmer or dry as needed. It is desirable to do. Examples include industrial work clothes and military uniforms.

  In the case of convertible pants, for example, there are applications where it may be required to successfully cross the water area or enter the boat in activities such as fishing or hiking. When long pants are worn, the long pants can cause problems that cause discomfort to the wearer until the pants are dry if the lower part of the pants gets wet. These problems have been addressed in two ways. It is known to wind up the legs of long pants up to the knee. This is difficult to do and often the pants come back down. Some dedicated pants have a removable lower leg section joined to the upper portion, such as by a circumferentially extending zipper around the leg. This type of pant allows the lower part of the pant to be removed and later reattached. While satisfactory in some respects, it is often necessary to remove the footwear to allow removal of the lower portion of the pant leg. As a result, removal of the lower portion of the leg results in three separate components that require temporary storage of the removed component, which is a significant loss of the lower portion inadvertently. With danger.

  In the case of shirts, this problem has been further addressed by providing a device that allows the sleeves of the shirt to be “rolled up” and secured. Various configurations such as buttons, tabs, etc. have been provided to hold the rolled-up sleeve in place. The difficulty with this solution is that the rolled up material is bulky and can become uncomfortable, especially when it gets wet. Existing holding configurations generally hold the rolled up bundle at only one point, but this bundle is prone to sag and may hinder movement of the wearer's arm.

  It is an object of the present invention to provide a convertible garment having legs and / or sleeves that addresses one or more of the above disadvantages.

  Accordingly, in one aspect, the present invention provides a convertible garment having legs that can be shortened, the garment extending to a length below the knee and a pair of legs each having a bottom hem end, and from each hem. Each releasable seam extending along the inside of the leg, a leg attachment device provided on the lower portion of each leg, and each cooperating above the upper end of the openable seam The releasable seam can be opened, the lower portion of each leg is folded to extend next to the upper portion of the garment, and the leg attachment device To convert from a long leg configuration to a short leg configuration, the lower portion is releasably engaged with a corresponding one of the upper garment attachment devices such that the lower portion is secured to a respective upper portion of the garment. The garment further includes a crotch portion, and the upper garment attachment device is disposed above the crotch portion.

  In a preferred form of the invention, the garment comprises a waistband portion, the waistband portion having an upper garment attachment device disposed adjacent to the waistband.

  In one form of the invention, the upper garment attachment device is disposed on the outside of the garment and the lower leg portion is folded upward to be outside the upper portion of the garment.

  In another form of the invention, the upper garment attachment device is disposed on the inside of the garment and the lower leg portion is folded to be inside the upper part of the garment. Preferably, the upper portion of the garment includes an access opening to facilitate attachment and release of the cooperating leg attachment device and the upper garment attachment device. Preferably, the access opening comprises a transverse opening extending circumferentially around the garment and a longitudinal opening intersecting the transverse opening and extending downward therefrom, thereby defining at least one flap. And at least one flap is opened outward to open the access opening to facilitate access to the lower leg portion through the interior of the leg to shorten each leg. Can do. Preferably, the longitudinal opening intersects the lateral opening at an intermediate position along the lateral opening, thereby defining a pair of flaps. Preferably, the town extends from end to end of the opening so as to limit the movement of the flaps or each flap.

  Preferably, the releasable seam extends approximately halfway between the leg hem end and the upper garment attachment device.

  In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the leg attachment device is disposed at or adjacent to the bottom end of each leg.

  In one form of the invention, the garment further includes a respective intermediate attachment device disposed on each leg between the corresponding upper garment attachment device and the leg attachment device, and below the leg attachment device. With each lower mounting device provided on each leg and before the lower part to be folded is folded next to the upper part so as to engage the corresponding leg mounting device with the upper garment mounting device In order to shorten the leg, the lower leg portion can be bent to engage the corresponding lower leg attachment device and the intermediate attachment device. Preferably, the intermediate attachment device is on the outside of the garment and the lower leg portion is folded outwardly of the leg so as to engage the corresponding intermediate attachment device and the lower attachment device.

  In one form of the invention, a waist attachment device is preferably provided at the waistband to receive the belt, and the leg attachment device coincides with the position of the belt loop when the pant leg is folded upward. To be positioned on the hem. The releasable seam can be formed using any suitable releasable fastener. In one form of the invention, a zipper is used, but velcro or snap lock fasteners can also be used.

  The leg attachment device can take the form of a band fitted with a snap lock fastener. In one form of the invention, three attachment devices are provided, each positioned adjacent to the side of each of the releasable seam and the opposite releasable seam.

  In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the outside of the leg is not provided with a releasable seam extending along it.

  In accordance with another aspect, the present invention provides a convertible garment having sleeves, said garment extending to a length below the elbow, each having a bottom cuff end, and from each cuff along each sleeve. Each releasable seam extending, a sleeve attachment device located at or adjacent to the cuff end of each sleeve, and a respective upper garment attachment device above the upper end of the releasable seam. The releasable seam can be opened, the lower part of each sleeve is folded to extend next to the upper part of the sleeve, and the sleeve attachment device is used to convert the garment from a long sleeve configuration to a short sleeve configuration , Releasably engaged with a corresponding one of the upper garment attachment devices to secure the cuff ends to the respective upper portion of the garment.

  It will be apparent that in conventional pants, the pant leg is typically completely enclosed from the crotch section of the pant seat to the lower opening through which the foot at the hem emerges. The present invention allows the pant legs to be temporarily opened along the releasable inner seam, thereby facilitating folding the lower leg section upward. Similarly, opening a shirt sleeve in accordance with the present invention facilitates folding the sleeve upwards into a short sleeve configuration.

  It will also be apparent that the garment construction according to the invention results in a one-piece construction that eliminates the removal of the garment part in the conversion from long pants to shorts and from long sleeves to short sleeves.

  Several embodiments of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings.

It is the schematic which shows the rear part of the 1st pants by the 1st Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing the front of a pant of one piece according to the invention, with one releasable seam open and the pant leg part partially folded. FIG. 4 shows the front of a single pant according to the invention with one leg shortened. It is the schematic which shows the belt loop and attachment apparatus which form some pants of this invention. FIG. 4 shows a further embodiment of a single pant according to the invention. FIG. 4 shows a further embodiment of a single pant according to the invention. FIG. 4 shows a further embodiment of a single pant according to the invention. FIG. 6 is a view showing still another embodiment of a pair of pants according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view showing still another embodiment of a pair of pants according to the present invention. FIG. 6 is a view showing still another embodiment of a pair of pants according to the present invention. It is the schematic which shows the front part of the 1st pants by the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. FIG. 8 shows the front of the pant of FIG. 7 with one releasable seam open and the pant leg part partially folded. FIG. 9 shows the pant of FIG. 8 with the pant leg further partially folded. FIG. 10 shows the pant of FIG. 9 with the lower attachment device coupled to the intermediate attachment device. FIG. 11 shows the pant of FIG. 10 folded into the upper part of the pant. It is a figure which shows the underpants of FIGS. 7-11 by which one leg part was shortened. It is a schematic sectional drawing which shows the shortened leg part of FIG. It is the schematic which shows the front part of the 1st pants by the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the underpants of FIG. 14 by which one leg part was partially bent. It is a figure which shows the underpants of FIG.14 and FIG.15 by which one leg part was shortened. It is sectional drawing which shows the shortened leg part of FIG. FIG. 9 shows the front of a pant of one pant according to a fourth embodiment of the invention, with one releasable seam open and the pant leg partially folded. FIG. 19 shows the rear of the single pant of FIG. 18 with both legs widened and both releasable seams closed. FIG. 19 shows the front of the pair of pants of FIG. 18 with the legs fully folded and the associated expandable access opening partially open. FIG. 21 is a detailed front view of the partially open access opening shown in FIG. 20. FIG. 22 is a detailed front view of the access opening shown in FIG. FIG. 23 shows the pant of FIG. 18 with the access opening opened to the same extent as shown in FIG. FIG. 19 is a front view showing the access opening of the fully open pant of FIG. 18 with the lower attachment device on the folded pant leg partially attached to the upper attachment portion. It is a rear view which shows the structure shown in FIG. FIG. 4 shows a further embodiment of a convertible garment according to the invention in the form of a shirt with sleeves.

  1 to 3 show an embodiment of the invention in the form of a single pant. The pants are generally of conventional construction. The pants have a waistband 2 that defines the top of the pants. A series of belt loops 3 are attached around the waistband 2 at intervals. A pair of legs 4, 5 extend down the length and have hems 6, 7 that define the bottom end, respectively. Each leg 4, 5 comprises a releasable inner leg seam 9, 10 extending upward from a corresponding skirt 6, 7. The releasable seams 9, 10 are preferably in the form of a zipper that extends from the hem to approximately the midpoint between the hems 6, 7 and the waistband 2. A skirt attachment device is attached to the skirts 6 and 7 of the leg portions 5 and 6. The hem attachment device is a fabric band 11 (as shown in FIG. 4) fitted with snap lock connectors 12, 13 that allow the formation of a releasable loop. The hem attachment device 11 is sewn inside the hem (not shown) within the region 14 of the attachment device. Each leg 4, 5 has three hem attachment devices 11 secured to the inside of the hems 6, 7 respectively at the edge adjacent portions of the releasable seams 9, 10 and on the opposite side of the seam. Two hem attachment devices 11 are shown in FIG. 2, where the skirt 6 of the leg 4 is attached to the belt loop 3 by the hem attachment device 11.

  In use, the legs 4, 5 of the pants 1 are shortened by opening the releasable seams 9, 10. This is best shown in FIG. 2 which also shows the initial folding up of the pant leg. As can be seen in FIG. 3, the legs of the pants can be folded further upwards over the top of the pants 1 so that the hem 6 extends around the waistband 2. The hem attaching device 11 fixes the leg portion to the belt loop 3 at three positions. This converts the pants into short pants.

  Figures 5A to 5D show a further embodiment of a pant according to the invention. In this embodiment, a modified hem attachment device is provided in the form of a metal loop 15 attached to a fabric band 16 sewn inside the hems 6,7. In order to hold the trouser leg around the waist of the pant, a metal hook 18 in a corresponding position fixed by a cloth band 19 is provided adjacent to the waistband 3 for the engagement of the hook 15. The pants of further embodiments are the same as the pants as described with respect to the first embodiment in all other respects, and the same reference numerals are used to identify corresponding features.

  6A to 6C show yet another embodiment of a pant according to the invention. In this embodiment, the hem attachment device 11 is replaced with a female snap button portion 20 provided on the hem 6, 7 of the pants. A corresponding male snap button portion 21 is positioned adjacent the waistband 3 to engage and secure the pant hems 6, 7 around the pant waist 3.

  Figures 7 to 13 show another embodiment of a convertible garment in the form of a single pant. The overall structure of the pants is the same as that shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, and the same reference numerals are used for corresponding features. The pants 1 have a waistband 2 that defines the top of the pants. A pair of legs 4, 5 extends to the length below the knee and has hems 6, 7 that define the bottom end, respectively. Each leg 4, 5 comprises a releasable inner leg seam 9, 10 extending upward from the corresponding hem 6, 7. The releasable seams 9, 10 are in the form of a zipper that extends from the hem to approximately the middle of the hem and waistband 2. In this embodiment, the legs are bent twice to convert the pants from a long leg configuration to a short leg configuration. Each leg part 4 and 5 is provided with the leg part attachment apparatus 30 inside the lower part of each leg part. The details of the leg attachment device 30 are shown hidden in FIG. The leg attachment device 30 extends circumferentially around the inside of each leg 4, 5 from one side of the inner leg seam 9, 10 (s) to the other side of the inner leg seam. It takes the form of a zipper fastener. An upper garment attachment device 31 in the form of the other zipper fastener is arranged in the thigh region of the pants above the upper ends of the releasable seams 9,10. The upper fastener zipper 31 extends in the circumferential direction around the inside of the garment, corresponding to the length of the zipper fastener 30. In order to allow internal access to the upper zipper 31, an access zipper 37 corresponding in length and position to the fastener zipper 31 is provided in the garment legs 4, 5. An intermediate attachment device 32 is provided between the leg attachment device 30 and the upper garment attachment device 31. The intermediate mounting device 32 takes the form of one side of a zipper fastener that extends circumferentially around the outside of the legs 4, 5. A cover flap 34 is provided to hide the zipper fastener. A zipper-shaped lower attachment device 35 is provided adjacent to the bottom of the pants and extends circumferentially around the outside of the legs 4,5. To hide the zipper 35, a cover flap of material 36 is provided.

  It will be apparent that the four attachment devices 30, 31, 32, 35 are arranged at approximately equal intervals so as to provide folds for the garment as described below. Label the areas between the mounting devices as A, B, C.

  In order to convert the pants from a long leg configuration as shown in FIG. 7 to a short leg configuration, the following steps are performed. In order to allow access to the adjacent upper zipper 31, the access zipper 37 is opened. The inner seams 9, 10 are all opened to their upper end. The lower portion A of each leg is then folded upward over the outside so that the zipper portion 35 of the lower attachment device and the zipper portion 32 of the intermediate attachment device can be engaged and closed. As a result, the leg portion was shortened to the shape shown in FIG. 10, and the leg attachment device (zipper) 30 was shortened in a state where the lower portion A of the leg portion was bent over the portion of the leg portion B. Come to the lower end of the leg. The folded portion is then passed up the inside of the leg 4 so that the leg mounting zipper 30 can be engaged with the zipper device 31 through the access hole 38 formed by the open access zipper 37. The The zipper 30 is attached to the upper zipper 31 such that the lower portions A, B of the leg extend adjacently on the inside of the upper portion C and are held in place. Next, the lowermost portion of the shortened leg becomes a flap 34 that covers the intermediate zipper 32. The position of the individual parts in the short leg configuration can be seen in the schematic cross section of FIG. 13 where the individual panels are labeled. Panel A, which is the lowest panel, is positioned inward with the skirt 6 at the bottom. The next panel, panel B, is positioned between the lowermost panel A and the thigh panel C. Once all attachment devices are secured, the access opening 38 is closed and the pants are ready to be worn in the short leg configuration. It should be understood that a conversion from a long pant configuration to a short pant configuration and vice versa can be easily accomplished without having to take off the footwear and wearing the pants without removing any part of the garment.

  Figures 14 to 17 show another embodiment of a convertible garment in the form of a single pant. The overall structure of the pants is the same as that shown in FIGS. 7 to 13, and the same reference numerals are used for corresponding features. The pants 1 have a waistband 2 that defines the top of the pants. A pair of legs 4, 5 extends to the length below the knee and has hems 6, 7 that define the bottom end, respectively. Each leg 4, 5 comprises a releasable inner leg seam 9, 10 extending upward from the corresponding hem 6, 7. The releasable seams 9, 10 are in the form of a zipper that extends from the hem to approximately the middle of the hem and waistband 2. In this embodiment, the legs are bent one turn to convert the pants from a long leg configuration to a short leg configuration. Each leg 4, 5 comprises a leg attachment device 30 on the outside of the lower part of each leg. The leg attachment device 30 takes the form of one zipper fastener that extends circumferentially around the outside adjacent to the hems 6, 7. The zipper 30 extends substantially all around the skirt. A cover flap 36 is provided to hide the zipper. A corresponding upper garment attachment device 31 in the form of one zipper fastener is arranged in the upper part of the pants adjacent to the waistband 2. Upper fastener zipper 31 extends circumferentially around the inside of the garment and corresponds to the length of zipper 30. In order to allow internal access of the upper zipper 31, an access zipper 37 corresponding in length and position to the fastener zipper 31 is provided near the waistband 2 of the garment.

  It will be apparent that the respective attachment devices or zippers 30, 31 are substantially separated by the length of the pants so as to provide a fold of approximately half of the garment as described below.

  In order to convert the pants from a long leg configuration as shown in FIG. 14 to a short leg configuration, the following steps are performed. In order to allow access to the adjacent upper zipper 31, the access zipper 37 is opened. The inner seams 9, 10 are all opened to their upper end. The hems 6, 7 of the lower part F are passed upwardly through the inside of the leg so that the leg zipper 30 can be engaged with the upper zipper 31 through the access hole 38. The leg zipper 30 is attached to the upper zipper 31 so that the lower part of the leg extends next to the inside of the upper part G and is held in place. The lowermost part of the leg thus becomes the fold line 40 of the leg which is approximately half the length of the pants. The position of the individual parts in the short leg configuration can be seen in the schematic sectional view DD of FIG. 17 in which the individual panels are classified. Panel F, which is the lowest panel, is positioned on the inside of upper panel G with skirt 7 at the top. When the zippers 30, 31 are secured, the access opening 38 is closed and the pants are ready to be worn in the short leg configuration.

  18 to 25 show another embodiment of a convertible garment in the form of a single pant. The overall structure of the pants is the same as that shown in FIGS. 14-17 (the same reference numerals are used for the corresponding features), but incorporates a modified access opening that is expandable . The pant 1 has a waistband 2 and defines the top of the pant. The leg portions 4 and 5 have hems 6 and 7 that extend to a length below the knee and define a bottom end portion, respectively. Each leg 4, 5 comprises a releasable inner leg seam 9, 10 extending upward from a corresponding hem 6, 7 to a position slightly above the knee, respectively.

  In this embodiment, in order to convert the pants from the long leg configuration to the short leg configuration, the legs as in the embodiment shown in FIGS. The leg attachment device 30 is provided on the outer side of the lower part of the first part. The leg attachment device 30 takes the form of one zipper fastener that extends circumferentially around the outside adjacent to the hems 6, 7. The zipper 30 extends substantially all around the skirt. A cover flap 36 is provided to hide the zipper. A corresponding upper garment attachment device 31 in the form of one zipper fastener is arranged in the upper part of the pants between the pant crotch and the waistband 2, more particularly adjacent to the waistband 2. . Upper fastener zipper 31 extends circumferentially around the inside of the garment and corresponds to the length of zipper 30.

  The pant 1 comprises an inner layer or lining 69 (so that all the pants of the above embodiments can also be provided), the inner layer or lining 69 being at the waistband 2 and the mating longitudinal edge of the placket. Attached to the outer layer of the pants. The lining 69 lines the seat region (the seat is the region of the pants between the waist and crotch) and the upper leg portion of the pants 1 but is separated from them so that the legs are short. The lower leg portion F can be received between the lining 69 and the upper leg portion when worn.

  The pant 1 further comprises a pair of access openings 70 in each leg 4, 5 in the pant seat. The access opening 70 improves access to the lower leg portion F through the inside of the pants and passes between the lining 69 and the outer layer of the pants through the inside of each leg of the pants while wearing the pants. Converting the pants to a short leg configuration by reaching down, pulling part F upwards, and joining the lower leg attachment device 30 to the upper garment attachment device 31 hidden behind the outer layer of the garment Make it possible to do.

  The access opening 70 includes a lateral opening 72 that extends around the waist region from the upper front thigh region to a portion near the rear center of the seat. As can be seen in FIGS. 18 to 20, the lateral opening is provided adjacent to the waistband 2 and slightly below it. Each lateral opening 72 includes a pair of opposing access zippers 73, 74 that are configured to butt end to end. The zipper 73 having a relatively short length extends from the middle of the upper front thigh region toward the placket. The zipper 74 extends around the side of the pants from the middle of the upper front thigh region to a portion near the rear center of the seat. The zippers 73 and 74 can be moved towards each other to close the zippers 73, 74, and separate sliders can be moved away from each other to open the zippers 73, 74, the lateral openings 72. Prepare.

  The access opening 70 further includes a longitudinal opening 76 that intersects with the lateral opening 72 and extends substantially downwardly therefrom, that is, toward the skirt. A longitudinal opening 76 in the form of a slit in the outer layer of the pants extends from between the adjacent ends of the zippers 73 and 74 to the middle of the upper front thigh region, i.e. slightly above the height of the crotch. And ends there. The longitudinal opening 76 extends outwardly from the lateral opening 72 toward the outer leg seam and forms an angle of about 10 ° to 15 ° with the longitudinal axis of each leg.

  The lateral opening 72 and the longitudinal opening 76 define opposing flaps 77, 78 that open the access opening 70 to shorten each leg, It can be manipulated outward to facilitate access to the lower leg portion through the interior.

  When the access opening 70 is closed, the flaps 77 and 78 overlap slightly and the longitudinal edge of the flap 78 overlaps the longitudinal edge of the flap 77.

  The flaps 77, 78 include a closure that releasably mates with the longitudinal edges. Specifically, the inner wall of the flap 78 and the outer wall of the flap 77 are provided with mating snap fasteners in the form of snap buttons 80 arranged along the longitudinal edges of the flaps 78, 77. It should be understood that alternative fastening means such as velcro or zipper fasteners are possible.

  An expandable town 82 extends between the longitudinal edges of the flaps 77 and 78 (see FIGS. 21-24). The gusset 82 extends along substantially the entire longitudinal edge of the flaps 77, 78, and extends from end to end of the lateral opening 76 so as to cover substantially the entire lateral opening 76. To allow access to the snap button 80 on the flap 78, a hole is provided in the town 82.

  As seen in FIGS. 24 and 25, when the access opening 70 is fully open (ie, when the zips 73, 74 and fastener 80 are not closed), the town 82 is fully expanded and the access cavity 83 Is defined. The cavity 83 has an upwardly opening access port 84 formed by the lateral edges of the flaps 77, 78 and the upper edge of the gusset 82. The upper mounting device 31 that is positioned slightly below and generally aligned with the zippers 73, 74 is then easily accessible through the mouth 84.

  When the flaps 77, 78 are closed, the town 82 is gathered and is received in contact with the backing 69.

  Each fully expanded town 82 (ie when the upper edge is taut) prevents the flaps 77, 78 from falling completely off the thigh area. Also advantageously, the flaps 77, 78 and the gusset 82 create an access cavity 83 due to the weight of the flaps 77, 78 and their tendency to fall away from the associated thigh region. The gusset 82 does not have a flat configuration, but is formed of a cloth having a sufficiently large area so as to slightly bulge outward, thereby increasing the size of the cavity 83.

  The zipper 31 is provided on the outside of the backing 69, as can be done in the above embodiment, and is hidden inside when the access opening is closed. Advantageously, the upper mounting device 31 is positioned above the crotch 86 of the pants, in particular slightly below the waistband 2, as in all the above embodiments. As a result, the hem end of the lower leg portion F, when attached to the upper garment attachment device 31, is trapped within the perimeter of the upper leg portion that is much smaller (below the crotch) and the upper leg of the wearer. Instead of extending a significant distance around the part, closing up valuable space, producing tightening, or requiring an undesirably sagging upper leg part, it is contained within the seat part of the garment. As can be seen in particular from FIGS. 23 and 24, a significant portion of the lower leg portion is received in the pant seat section thanks to the position of the upper garment attachment device 31 and is received below the crotch 86. A much flatter configuration than would be possible.

  The pants of this embodiment, like the pants of the embodiments shown in FIGS. 1 to 6 and 14 to 17, are provided with legs that are each folded only once to convert the pants to shorts, whereby the legs Minimize the number of times the material is folded over itself, minimizing the tendency of the upper portion of the wearer's leg to become too hot or clamped by multiple folded layers.

  Next, a method for shortening the pants while being worn by the wearer will be described.

  First, the wearer reaches down and opens one of the zippers 9, 10, thereby releasing one of the releasable seams.

  Next, when the wearer opens the zippers 73, 74 and separates the releasable fastener 80, the flaps 77, 78 are seated on the pant until the gusset 82 is fully expanded and the access opening 70 is fully open. Open outward from the section.

  The wearer then puts his arm in the mouth 84, extends his hand down the inside of the leg portion, grips the lower leg portion, and pulls it up through the inside of the leg portion. The wearer then fastens the lower garment attachment zipper 30 to the zipper 31. Advantageously, the large size of the cavity created by the open access opening 70 allows the wearer to handle the material of the lower leg portion to distribute it smoothly and evenly around its upper thigh. it can.

  Finally, the zippers 73 and 74 are closed and the mating fasteners 80 are reinstalled.

  The above procedure is repeated on the other leg, resulting in a short configuration of the pants.

  Advantageously, the pants of the present invention allow each tubular pant leg to open along the releasable inner seam, so that the lower leg section (which otherwise remains tubular) is provided. Eliminates the tightening that would occur when folded and placed around a wider upper region of the wearer's leg. Such tightening will become even more pronounced when the leg of the pant is tapered such that the cross-sectional area inside the leg (as is often the case) decreases towards the ankle.

  It will be apparent that the pants of the present invention have the advantage of providing a simple, quick and effective way of converting long pants to short pants or vice versa. This allows the wearer to achieve a desired level of comfort and / or protection according to prevailing climatic conditions or levels of physical activity without changing clothes. Furthermore, the change to shorts does not result in the removal of any part of the pants that can be lost or misplaced.

  FIG. 25 shows a convertible garment in the form of a shirt 50. The shirt 50 is generally of conventional construction and has a pair of long sleeves 51 and 52. The sleeves terminate in cuffs 53 and include a releasable seam 55 in the form of a zipper that extends from each cuff along the sleeve to about the middle of the cuff and shoulder. A sleeve attachment device 57 is provided at or adjacent to the cuff and takes the form of one zipper as described above with respect to convertible pants. An upper garment attachment device 59 is provided in the form of a single zipper on the inside of the sleeve. Access to the upper garment attachment device 59 is provided through an opening 60 with a zipper 61. As described for the convertible pants, the long sleeve shirt can be converted to a short sleeve shirt by opening the releasable seam 55 and folding the lower portion of the sleeve M inward to extend next to and inward of the sleeve N. it can. The sleeve attachment device 57 is engaged with a corresponding upper garment attachment device 59 to secure the cuff end 53 to the sleeve next to the shoulder.

  The foregoing describes only some embodiments of the present invention and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

Claims (20)

A convertible garment having legs that can be shortened,
A pair of legs extending to a length below the knee, each having a bottom hem end;
Releasable seams extending along the inside of the leg respectively from each hem,
A leg attachment device provided at each lower portion of the leg;
A cooperating upper garment attachment device above each of the upper ends of the releasable seams;
The releasable seam can be opened, and the lower portion of each of the legs is folded so as to extend along the upper portion of the garment, and the leg attachment device comprises the garment as a long leg configuration. Reversibly engaged with a corresponding one of the upper garment attachment devices such that the lower portion is secured to the corresponding upper portion of the garment for conversion from a short leg configuration to
It also has a crotch,
A convertible garment in which the upper garment attaching device is disposed above the crotch.   The convertible garment of claim 1, comprising a waistband portion, wherein the upper garment attachment device is disposed adjacent to the waistband portion.   The convertible garment according to claim 1, wherein the upper garment attachment device is disposed on an outer side of the garment, and the lower leg portion is bent upward so as to be outside the upper part of the garment. .   The said upper garment attachment apparatus is arrange | positioned on the inner side of the said garment, The said lower leg part is bend | folded so that it may become the inner side of the said upper part of the said garment. Convertible clothes.   The convertible garment of claim 4, wherein the upper portion of the garment comprises at least one access opening to facilitate attachment and removal of the cooperating leg attachment device and the upper garment attachment device.   The access opening comprises a lateral opening extending circumferentially around the garment and a longitudinal opening intersecting with the lateral opening and extending downward therefrom, thereby defining at least one flap. The at least one flap outwardly to open the access opening to facilitate access to the lower leg portion through the leg for shortening the corresponding leg. 6. A convertible garment according to claim 5, wherein the garment can be opened.   The convertible garment according to claim 6, wherein a gusset extends from end to end of the opening to limit the movement of the flap.   8. A convertible garment according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the releasable seam extends approximately midway between the hem end and the upper garment attachment device.   The convertible garment according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the leg attachment device is disposed at the hem end of each of the legs or at an adjacent position thereof.   An intermediate attachment device disposed on each of the leg portions between the upper garment attachment device and the leg attachment device corresponding to each other, and a lower portion provided on each of the leg portions below the leg attachment device. A leg attachment device before the bent lower portion is folded along the upper portion to engage the corresponding leg attachment device and the upper garment attachment device. The convertible garment of claim 1, wherein the lower leg portion can be folded to engage the lower leg attachment device and the intermediate attachment device corresponding to each other in order to shorten the portion.   The intermediate attachment device is on the outside of the garment, and the lower leg portion is folded outward of the leg to engage the corresponding intermediate attachment device and the lower attachment device; The convertible garment according to claim 10.   12. The upper garment attachment device is disposed on the inner side of the garment and is folded so that the folded lower leg portion is inside the upper portion of the garment. Convertible clothes.   The convertible garment according to any one of claims 10 to 12, wherein the lower attachment device is disposed at the hem end portion of each of the leg portions or a position adjacent thereto.   14. A convertible garment according to any one of claims 10 to 13, comprising a waistband portion, wherein the upper garment attachment device is disposed adjacent to the waistband. A convertible garment having sleeves,
A pair of sleeves each extending to a length under the elbow and having a bottom cuff end;
Releasable seams extending from each cuff along each of the sleeves;
A sleeve attachment device provided at or adjacent to the cuff end of each of the sleeves;
An upper garment attachment device located above each upper end of the releasable seam;
The releasable seam can be opened, and the lower portion of each of the sleeves is folded to extend along the upper portion of the sleeve, and the sleeve attachment device can change the garment from a long sleeve configuration to a short sleeve configuration. A convertible garment that is releasably engaged with a corresponding one of the upper garment attachment devices to secure the cuff end to the corresponding upper portion of the garment for conversion.   The convertible garment according to claim 15, wherein an upper garment attachment device is disposed on the outer side of the sleeve, and the lower sleeve part is bent so as to be outside the upper sleeve part.   The convertible garment according to claim 15, wherein the upper garment attachment device is disposed on the inner side of the sleeve, and the lower sleeve portion is bent so as to be inside the upper sleeve portion.   The convertible garment of claim 17, wherein the upper sleeve portion comprises an access opening to facilitate attachment and release of the sleeve attachment device and the upper garment attachment device.   19. A convertible garment according to any one of claims 15 to 18, wherein the releasable seam extends approximately midway between the cuff end and the upper garment attachment device.   The convertible garment according to any one of claims 15 to 19, wherein the sleeve attachment device is disposed at the cuff of each of the sleeves or at an adjacent position thereof.

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