WO2005023028A1 - Bas de maillot de bain convertible ou paire de slips - Google Patents

Bas de maillot de bain convertible ou paire de slips Download PDF

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WO2005023028A1
WO2005023028A1 PCT/AU2004/001223 AU2004001223W WO2005023028A1 WO 2005023028 A1 WO2005023028 A1 WO 2005023028A1 AU 2004001223 W AU2004001223 W AU 2004001223W WO 2005023028 A1 WO2005023028 A1 WO 2005023028A1
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waistband
briefs
pair
crotch
wearer
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PCT/AU2004/001223
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Zinta Jana Harris
Craig Keith Harris
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Neverfail Pty Ltd
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Priority claimed from AU2003904924A external-priority patent/AU2003904924A0/en
Application filed by Neverfail Pty Ltd filed Critical Neverfail Pty Ltd
Priority to EP04761260A priority Critical patent/EP1667543A4/fr
Priority to US10/570,760 priority patent/US20060282932A1/en
Priority to AU2004269821A priority patent/AU2004269821A1/en
Publication of WO2005023028A1 publication Critical patent/WO2005023028A1/fr

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D7/00—Bathing gowns; Swim-suits, drawers, or trunks; Beach suits
    • A41D7/005—Bathing drawers or trunks
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B9/00—Undergarments
    • A41B9/001—Underpants or briefs
    • A41B9/002—Underpants or briefs with thong, tonga or string shape

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  • This invention relates to a swimsuit bottom or pair of briefs convertible to a G-string style swimsuit bottom or pair of briefs.
  • the present inventors have now invented such a swimsuit bottom or pair of briefs, said swimsuit bottom or pair of briefs having: a waistband; a crotch; a thong extending between the crotch and the waistband; and a rear flap attached to the crotch and detachably attached to the waistband, wherein when the rear flap is attached to the waistband both the thong and at least part of the wearer's buttocks are concealed and when the flap is detached from the waistband both the thong and the wearer's buttocks can be revealed.
  • the rear flap can be of any suitable shape and size. The rear flap can, for example, conceal part of each buttocks or both buttocks completely.
  • the rear flap preferably comprises a piece of fabric.
  • the rear flap can be tucked between the wearer's thighs when detached from the waistband.
  • the rear flap can be further detachably attached to the crotch such that the rear flap can be removed completely.
  • the rear flap can be detachably attached to the waistband in any suitable way. For instance, a zipper, press studs, hook and loop type fasteners (eg. Velcro ®) or string ties can be used.
  • the rear flap can be detachably attached to the crotch as described for the waistband. If the rear flap is not detachably attached to the crotch, then it can be, for example, stitched to the crotch.
  • the waistband can be of any suitable shape and size.
  • the waistband comprises a strip or band of fabric that extends around the wearer's lower torso, eg. waist or hips.
  • the thong can be of any suitable shape and size, and can be attached to the waistband and crotch in any suitable way.
  • the thong comprises a strap or strip of fabric extending between the wearer's buttocks and is stitched to both the waistband and the crotch.
  • the swimsuit bottom or pair of briefs can be of any suitable style.
  • the swimsuit bottom is a bikini style bottom.
  • the swimsuit bottom or pair of briefs can be made of, for example, lycra, cotton, nylon or rayon.
  • the swimsuit bottom or pair of briefs can have other features of known swimsuit bottoms and briefs such as a front covering extending between the waistband and the crotch for concealing the wearer's front lower torso.
  • Figure 1 is a front elevation view of a convertible swimsuit bottom according to an embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 2 is a detailed rear elevation view of the swimsuit bottom of Figure 1
  • Figure 3 is the same as Figure 2 but with a rear flap of the swimsuit bottom detached from a waistband of the swimsuit bottom
  • Figure 4 is a detailed rear elevation view of a convertible swimsuit bottom according to another embodiment of the invention.
  • Figures 1 to 3 show a convertible swimsuit bottom 1 having a waistband 2, a crotch 3, a thong 4 extending between the crotch 3 and the waistband 2, a front covering 5 extending between the waistband 2 and the crotch 3 for concealing the wearer's front lower torso, and a rear flap 6 attached to the crotch 3 and detachably attached to the waistband 2.
  • the rear flap 6 is attachable to the waistband 2 with string ties 7.
  • the rear flap 6 is attachable to the waistband 2 with press studs 8.
  • the swimsuit bottom 1 is convertible between a bikini style bottom (as seen in Figures 1 , 2 and 4) and a G-string style bottom (as seen in Figure 3).
  • a bikini style bottom as seen in Figures 1 , 2 and 4
  • a G-string style bottom as seen in Figure 3
  • both the thong 4 and the wearer's buttocks are concealed.
  • both the thong 4 and the wearer's buttocks can be revealed.
  • the swimsuit bottom 1 can be worn as a bikini style bottom for general parading around in public and for swimming, or the swimsuit bottom 1 can be worn as a G-string style bottom when the wearer wishes to obtain a tan.
  • the rear flap 6 is detached and conveniently tucked and hidden between the wearer's thighs. In this way, visible tan lines on the wearer's buttocks or legs can be avoided.
  • the swimsuit bottom 1 can be converted back to a bikini style bottom.

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  • Undergarments, Swaddling Clothes, Handkerchiefs Or Underwear Materials (AREA)

Abstract

L'invention concerne un bas de maillot de bain (1) pouvant être utilisé sous forme de bas de maillot de type bikini ou sous forme de bas de maillot de type string (comme il apparaît dans la figure). Ce bas de maillot de bain (1) comporte une ceinture (2), une fourche (3), une lanière (4) qui s'étend entre la fourche (3) et la ceinture (2), un morceau de tissu avant (5) qui s'étend entre la ceinture (2) et la fourche (3) pour cacher la partie inférieure avant du torse de la personne portant le maillot de bain, ainsi qu'un rabat arrière (6) attaché à la fourche (3) et attaché de manière amovible à la ceinture (2). Lorsque le rabat arrière (6) est attaché à la ceinture (2), la lanière (4) et au moins une partie des fesses de la personne portant le maillot de bain sont cachées. Lorsque le rabat arrière (6) est détaché de la ceinture (2), la lanière (4) et les fesses de la personne portant le maillot de bain sont découvertes.
PCT/AU2004/001223 2003-09-10 2004-09-10 Bas de maillot de bain convertible ou paire de slips WO2005023028A1 (fr)

Priority Applications (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
EP04761260A EP1667543A4 (fr) 2003-09-10 2004-09-10 Bas de maillot de bain convertible ou paire de slips
US10/570,760 US20060282932A1 (en) 2003-09-10 2004-09-10 Convertible swimsuit bottom or pair of briefs
AU2004269821A AU2004269821A1 (en) 2003-09-10 2004-09-10 Convertible swimsuit bottom or pair of briefs

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AU2003904924A AU2003904924A0 (en) 2003-09-10 Convertible swimsuit bottom or pair of briefs
AU2003904924 2003-09-10

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