WO1999048447A1

WO1999048447A1 - Support suit

Info

Publication number: WO1999048447A1
Application number: PCT/FR1998/000606
Authority: WO
Inventors: William Boivin
Original assignee: William Boivin
Priority date: 1996-09-26
Filing date: 1998-03-26
Publication date: 1999-09-30
Also published as: FR2753608B1; FR2753608A1; EP0832571A1

Abstract

The invention concerns a device for protecting its user's back while maintaining his comfort, appearance and discretion. It consists of a garment made of soft elastic textile material such as 4 to 6 % of LYCRA, formed by a set of trousers (5) a top (2) with straps (16) adjustable at the shoulders like an outerwear, combined with a supporting belt (12) fixed vertically and only on the top portion thereof at a lateral opening of the suit closed by a strong zip fastener. The supporting belt (12) is held in pace against the suit (1) by being housed in a lining (7) stitched to the suit extending from the straps (16) up to the suit belt portion (3) at its lower edge. Said lining (17) in its lower part is turned up and stitched like a hem (18) against the suit (1) enclosing the supporting belt (12) while allowing it to move freely. The garment is characterised in that it is provided with strong stitching (20) arranged on each of the edges facing each other (figure 6) at the top lateral open side designed to join simultaneously one of the zip fastener (4) edges, the suit (1) corresponding side, the supporting belt (12) corresponding edge and the lining (17) corresponding edge. Said garment is also provided with previously fixed non-elastic fastening flaps (19) at two-thirds of the zip fastener (4) lateral height.

Description

HOLD COMBINATION

The present invention relates to a device which makes it possible to protect the back of its user while preserving its comfort, its aesthetics and its discretion. In important back movements, both professional and sporting, such as horse riding for example, where the back is highly stressed aα. dorsal and lumbar level.

The present invention makes it possible to use it for a not only repairing purpose but on the contrary for a preventive purpose so as not to risk its user of serious physical problems due to the numerous and repeated efforts of his back. It ensures effective protection of it.

Before the present invention, when practicing equestrian sport for example, it very often happened to the rider to feel pain in the back, the latter being always under severe strain. There were very few solutions left to remedy these drawbacks.

For example :

- Do not ride a horse, yes but, not very practical for the person whose job or passion is precisely to ride horses.

- Do not protect your back and still continue this sport at the risk of seeing the problems worsen.

- Or even put a back support belt but not always very aesthetic, not always practical to use and often embarrassing in its practice both physical and psychological, this support belt was often visible.

When the user wears one of these belts, this is perceived by the entourage who tends to consider the person in question as being in poor health, when it is not the case. As a result, morale can be affected by the user. In addition, the fact of putting a back belt was in itself already very complicated because it was necessary to act in several stages: to begin it was necessary to put on the pants and keep it open, then put on the shirt, the pants always open, after which lay around of the shirt the belt while trying to adjust it as well as possible and by closing it by a closing band of the type "Velcro" on the belly. After only it was possible to close the pants on the set .; but also and above all, put on a jacket or bomber to hide the whole.

On the other hand, in the case of a rider, the fact of riding on the horse involved a significant movement involving the risk that the pants - 2 -

go down and that of course the shirt comes out of the pants and finally that the belt also moves. Unpleasant position and attitude, because how to put everything back in place when you are on a moving horse.

The present invention will make it possible to remedy this kind of situation by providing us with support, comfort, aesthetics, ease and efficiency.

More specifically, the subject of the invention is a garment allowing protection of the back, in flexible elastic textile material, characterized in that it consists of a set of pants and bustier with adjustable suspenders passing over the shoulders of the "Combination" type. "combined with a support belt which is fixed vertically and only on one side to the bustier part thereof at the level of a side opening of the closed suit, a solid zipper.

According to another characteristic of the invention in that the support belt is retained against the combination by being housed in a lining extending from the straps to the belt part of the combination or preferably its lower edge is turned over and sewn like a hem against the suit, trapping the support belt while leaving it free to move.

According to another characteristic of the invention, the garment is characterized in that a strong seam is provided on each of the opposite edges at the level of the open lateral side of the bustier comprising the opening each connecting simultaneously one of the edges of the zipper, the corresponding edge on the side of the suit, the corresponding edge of the support belt as well as the corresponding edge of the lining.

According to another characteristic of the invention, the zipper is on the right for men and on the left for women.

According to another characteristic, the support belt of the corset type comprises a reinforced rear part higher than the front part, a front part also reinforced by whalebone reinforcements as well as topstitching disposed at the level of the stitching for connection to the zipper. lateral and in combination.

According to yet another characteristic of the invention are provided internally at the level of the zipper fastening tabs in non-elastic fabric facing each other situated preferably preferably at 2/3 of the height thereof and provided with end of fastening means, such as in particular presses, buttons, hooks, "Velcro" strip, allowing the edges to be brought together before the slide is closed, the end interior of these bands being sewn with the vertical seam connecting the edges opposite.

Other objects and advantages of the invention will appear more clearly in the detailed description which follows and refer to the appended drawings, given solely by way of example and in which:

- Figure 1 is a view of the front and back combination according to the invention.

- Figure 2 is a perspective view of the support belt with its opening on the right side.

- Figure 3 is a transparent view of the combination suit and well-adjusted support belt.

- Figure 4 is a side view of the combination suit and support belt, closed view and revealing in dotted lines the inner lining wrapping like a hem said support belt.

- Figure 5 is a view showing the closure side combination and revealing the two inner fixing lugs.

- Figure 6 is a view breaking down the positioning of the different parts of the invention at the zipper, more precisely their overlap at the time of sewing on one of the opposite edges.

With reference to these drawings, this invention makes it possible to remedy physical disorders which are not visible and therefore without creating apprehension problems, by combining a garment of flexible textile material representing a set of pants and bustier in the "Combination" style, figure 1. adjustable with 16 suspenders, passing over the shoulders. The complementary elements according to the invention in the form of a retaining belt in FIG. 2 intended to surround the bust and closing on the side of the bust by a solid zipper common to the bust part of the suit 4. This belt being incorporated in a reinforced lining 17 on the bustier part of the jumpsuit. In this way, the support belt will close on the side of the garment at the same time as the rest of the jumpsuit sewn to the same solid zipper 4.

As regards the garment itself forming a "support suit", it will be both for the outer part and the lining part 17 made of flexible elastic textile material based on "Lycra" at least 4% at best at 6% and textile fibers such as: cotton, linen, "Nylon", wool, etc. This depends on the use but also on the season (summer - winter).

This very flexible fabric will facilitate the movements of its user, without stiffness or discomfort, whether standing, sitting or moving and - 4 -

above all allowing the independence of one with respect to the other between garment 1 and support belt 12 which is made of elastic material reinforced with ribs 14.

The bustier of the support suit must take into account its user, whether a man or a woman. In this case, it will be necessary to take care of the shape of the bust so as not to obstruct it, as well as to the chest of the user 2 figure 1.

Straps adjustable in length 16 and passing over the shoulders can be attached: either by buttons 15, or by pressures, hooks, self-adhesive "Velcro" bands, plastic or metal quick attachments, depending the desired use (professional or sports).

The size of the support suit 3 will be underlined by a strip of fabric forming a belt which will serve while refining the silhouette of the garment, to fix the inner lining of the bustier 17 which will at the same time cover the support belt putting it out of the view of its user, but also in order to accentuate its comfort compared to the back, to the skin of its user.

A solid zipper 4 secures the suit in place. From the top of the garment to the underside of the waist, releasing it so as to facilitate dressing and the correct position of the support belt on its user.

Then to facilitate the closing of the garment, it will be fixed on either side of the zipper of the support suit at two thirds of the interior height, two tabs or tabs 19 of fabric provided for one of button and for the other with one eye or other fastening system It will suffice to button them together and this will relieve the movement of the zipper of the garment by reducing the tension on this said closure. Once completely closed, it will fully ensure the tension effect, resistance and support. The two small legs inside will then relax.

The two small tabs and their buttons will usefully resume their effects when the user reopens his zipper to undress.

Pockets can be made on the front of the bustier so that you can accommodate a few keys 2.

The bottom of the support suit will be adjusted like a kind of spindle, see horse riding sport: leg adjustment, boots, etc., of the same material as the flexible and elastic bustier. Since the whole of the - 5 -

support suit must be imperatively and in its entirety have the same elasticity for the proper functioning of the support suit and its belt.

A discreet zipper will be put on the front of the pants at the fly level for men. Pockets can be arranged in the pants of various shapes with a horizontal, straight or in. bias.

The fabric band forming the belt will connect the bustier to the bottom of the pants and refine the silhouette of the user.

For riding or any other sport requiring pressure or friction it is necessary to provide reinforcements in fabric, leather or skin at the knees 6. For this style of pants, the bottom of it will be maintained in place by a self-hanging "Velcro" type fastening.

It can also be made with skin parts added externally with in particular full reinforcement of the buttocks 7 to the bottom of the legs, in fabric, leather or skin, enhancing the comfort of the user.

The bottom of the pants at the level of the shoe may or may not have a cuff 8 and will be provided with an elastic band 9, flat and wide, which, passing under the foot, will hold the pants in place.

The side of the pants will receive the same zipper as that of the bustier so as to form only one single set "combination of support".

The retaining belt, which is higher in the back 10 than in the front, will be of elastic material which is both flexible and resistant, allowing the necessary movements of its user. This belt will be more or less reinforced with ribs 14 at the back and at the front, as well as over-stitching 13 on the whole of the belt in a manner known per se of the corset type, FIG. 2 but open on the side and no longer in the center and reinforced with topstitching on each side of this lateral opening.

The support belt will be made so that it can be fixed and opened on the right side for men 1 1 and left for women.

The support belt will be fixed on the bustier part of the suit to the two external lateral zones 1 1 and 2 by solid double-row stitching stitches over the entire height of its closing zone with very resistant threads.

This seam will connect together on the side of the garment the edge of the strong zipper 4, the garment itself 2, the support belt 1 1, as well as the inner lining 17, of the garment which will cover this belt and enveloping it at its base by a reversal of the hem type 18 but fixing only at its end on the outer fabric and not to the lining itself. This "hem" interposed between the outer fabric of the suit and the belt itself, so as to hide it from the eyes of its user, this lining extending to the end of the straps of the bustier 16 figure-. 4.

Thus the same zipper will be used to connect the two outer lateral sides of the support suit 1 1.

A single zipper to simplify the handling and operation of the assembly as much as possible.

A single closure that will instantly fix the garment and the support belt.

The belt and the jumpsuit will only be sewn on the side by this same zipper so as to facilitate and favor the independence of the two parts according to the movement of its user. distort at the risk of disturbing the other The goal is to minimize the gestures necessary for the use of the support suit. One movement and everything will be in place immediately, out of everyone's sight without any moral or physical discomfort from wearing this support suit.

The invention is in no way limited to that of its modes of application any more than to those of the embodiments of its various parts having been more particularly indicated, on the contrary they embrace all variants.

The object of the invention relates in particular to the technical sector of clothing and more particularly used for the practice of certain sports.

In the practice of certain sports, notably horse riding, it is important to be protected at the level of the dorsal and lumbar regions because of the large number of violent gestures that it must endure and not always in good conditions.

The invention has set itself the aim of achieving a support suit, in a simple, easy, aesthetic and effective manner in its sporting use so as to be able to support and protect the back of its user in all circumstances.

In addition, it avoids seeing pants fall and shirts unexpectedly come out of the pants.

Claims

WO 99/48447 _ η _ PCT / FR98 / 00606

1) Garment allowing the protection of the back in flexible elastic textile material, characterized in that it consists of a set of pants (5) and bustier (2) with adjustable straps (16) passing over the shoulders of the "Combination" type "(l) combined with a support belt (12) fixed vertically and only on one side of the bustier part thereof at a lateral opening of the suit closed by a solid zipper (4).

2) Garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the support belt (12) is retained against the suit (1) by being housed in a lining (17) sewn to the suit extending from the straps (16) up to at the belt part of the suit (3) at its lower edge.

3) Garment according to claim 2 characterized in that the lining (17) in the lower part is turned over and sewn in the manner of a hem (18) against the suit (1) trapping the support belt (12) while leaving free movement.

4) Garment according to claims 1 and 2 characterized in that a strong seam (20) is provided on each of the opposite edges (Figure 6) at the open lateral side of the bustier intended to simultaneously connect one of the edges of the zipper (4), the corresponding edge on the side of the suit (1), the corresponding edge of the support belt (12) and the corresponding edge of the lining (17).

5) Garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the zipper is on the right for men and on the left for women.

6) Garment according to claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the support belt (12) has a rear reinforced part (10) higher than the front part, a front part also reinforced by whalebone reinforcements (14) and stitching (13) front, rear and a side opening (11) reinforced by topstitching at the seam (1 1) to the side zipper (4) and to the jumpsuit (1).

7) Garment according to claim 1 characterized in that are provided internally at the zipper (4) of the tabs (19).

8) Garment according to claim 7 characterized in that the fastening tabs (19) are located substantially 2/3 of the height of the lateral opening closed by slide. - 8 -

9) Garment according to claim 7 or 8 characterized in that the fastening tabs are in non-elastic fabric (19).

10) Garment according to claims 1 and 2 characterized in that the flexible elastic material of the suit and the lining comprise 4 to 6% of "LYCRA" fibers.