Class 2/76 - Waistband: adjustable or elastic

Subclass of Class 2 - Apparel
Definition: Union garments of the dress type having adjustable or elastic
No. of patents: 37
Last issue date: 12/11/2007

Number	Title	Issue Date
7305716	Separable hospital gown A medical gown includes separable portions that can be joined using color coded fasteners. The garment includes a pair of sleeve portions each having a separable seam extending from a neck opening to a distal end of the sleeve portion. Disposed along each of two opp...	12/11/2007
7201629	Washable costume system and method of manufacture The present invention provides a system, method of manufacture and method of use that provides for an easily changeable costume system that allows for quick costumes changes without having to entirely undress and allows for the purchase of add on decorative items to...	04/10/2007
7168103	Height adjustable protective garment A height adjustable protective garment including an outer shell shaped to fit about the chest, torso and legs of a wearer and having a waist portion shaped to be located at or adjacent to a waist of a wearer. The garment further includes an adjusting strip having an...	01/30/2007
7159621	Elastic material having variable modulus of elasticity An elastic material includes a plurality of zones. Each of the zones has a particular modulus of elasticity associated with it and the distribution of the zones throughout the elastic material causes the material to have a variation of modulus of elasticity along a ...	01/09/2007
7048013	Elastic material having variable modulus of elasticity An elastic material includes a plurality of zones. Each of the zones has a particular modulus of elasticity associated with it and the distribution of the zones throughout the elastic material causes the material to have a variation of modulus of elasticity along a ...	05/23/2006
6996851	Permeable, close to the body liner for swimwear A swimwear garment having a material which is permeable to liquid but substantially impermeable to bowel movement material. In one embodiment, the garment can comprise a stand-alone disposable pant liner in the form of a swimpant with waist elastics and leg elastics...	02/14/2006
6085356	Waistxpander Disclosed herein is a detachable waist band expander for temporarily adjusting the waist band size of a garment. The user attaches the waist band expander to the button and the button slit of their clothing. The present invention includes an optional size...	07/11/2000
5963988	High stretch composite elastic waistband Provided is a high stretch composite elastic waistband that includes a relatively large ratio of drawcord to the relaxed length of an elastic web. The drawcord is fixed to the elastic web in such a way that the drawcord is allowed to move relative to the ...	10/12/1999
5870778	Disposable undergarment waistband and method of forming same A disposable undergarment waistband and method of forming a waistband are provided which preferably include providing a first elongate layer of non-woven material having a first predetermined width and upper and lower surfaces. A plurality of elongate ela...	02/16/1999
5787510	High stretch composite elastic waistband Provided is a high stretch composite elastic waistband that includes a relatively large ratio of drawcord to the relaxed length of the elastic web. The drawcord is fixed to the elastic web in such a way that the drawcord is allowed to oscillate to form mu...	08/04/1998
5706524	Disposable undergarment waistband and method of forming same A disposable undergarment waistband and method of forming a waistband are provided which preferably include providing a first elongate layer of non-woven material having a first predetermined width and upper and lower surfaces. A plurality of elongate ela...	01/13/1998
5576090	Sheet elastic complex used in sanitary products its manufacturing process, and its usages This invention provides an exceptionally expandable sheet elastic complex which consists of an elastic body sheet and a sheet backing material which is mounted on either one or both sides of it, these two members being bonded together along multiple, oblo...	11/19/1996
5431644	Elastic strand construction An elastic strand construction comprising a plurality of spaced ribs separated by thin zones is provided. The elastic strand construction is preferred for applications in disposable garments or the like. A method of manufacturing the preferred elastic str...	07/11/1995
5418978	Protective garment for the mentally disabled A one piece washable garment having high thermal qualities and designed as a restraint for old and incapacitated people. The garment is closed at the front except for a small but concealed cavity at the waistline to house a catheter tube. A sheath for acc...	05/30/1995
5375266	Composite drawcord/elastic waistband A composite waistband includes an elastic band which is stretchable in the longitudinal direction and a non-elastic draw cord secured to one surface of the elastic band. The draw cord is secured to the elastic band by forming a plurality of stitches which...	12/27/1994
5373587	Garment support device and method A releasable garment support device is provided for pants, trousers and other garments whereby the waist of the garment can be readily adjusted to fit a wearer who rapidly increases or decreases his waist size. The device comprises a thin, elongated membe...	12/20/1994
5299323	Integral adjustment system for garments The present invention discloses an adjustment system for forming a repeatedly adjustable hem on a garment. There is provided an adjustment mechanism comprising of a cord with one end that is attached to the garment's inside hem while the other end passes ...	04/05/1994
5283910	Expandable and retractable garment An expandable and retractable garment that is comfortable to wear, having a front portion and a back portion and including a tubular waist casing formed at a waist opening of the skirt or pants and receiving a elastic band, which is fixed at two points to...	02/08/1994
5191659	Orthopedic access pants An orthopedic pant garment consisting of identical front and rear panels wherein the outer edges of at least one of the garment leg portions is releasably interconnected by fasteners, preferably of the hook and loop type. The fasteners are spaced from eac...	03/09/1993
5163182	Jumpsuit with concealed dropseat A jumpsuit with a dropseat panel concealed by a folded pocket panel. When the dropseat is opened, the upper free edge of the pocket has a length selected such that it controls movement of the dropseat panel and its attached waistband, maintaining the wais...	11/17/1992
5067176	Self-adjusting trouser waistband system A self-adjusting trouser waistband system includes inner and outer combinations of extensible and non-extensible elements postioned respectively on and with the outside and inside of trouser pockets, such trouser pockets provided with expansible surfaces ...	11/26/1991
5033125	Adjustable waist garments A waist adjustment mechanism for a garment enables the waist size of the garment to be easily and conveniently adjusted to accommodate the extensive range of waist sizes among individuals. The waist adjustment feature consists of a series of opposed faste...	07/23/1991
4970728	Garment waistband construction An improved waistband construction for garments including a new one piece flat elastic strip having upper and lower portions of different stretchability. The elastic strip is connected to the fabric of the waistband and the shell of the garment so as to a...	11/20/1990
4908247	Article including segment which is elastically shirrable after manufacture An article including at least one segment which is capable of being elastically shirred along at least a portion of its length subsequent to manufacture of the article, preferably by mechanical manipulation of a predetermined portion of the elastically sh...	03/13/1990
4893358	Garments having an adjustable waist A garment having a waist adjustment capability for simple and convenient changes in waist size with a minimum of motion and inconvenience. The waist adjustment feature of the present invention is formed by at least one foldable member which provides a Vel...	01/16/1990
4843641	Radiation shield garment A garment for use in a radioactive environment comprises a front portion, a rear portion, a shoulder portion used for suspending the garment over the body of a wearer, and an elasticized belt fixed to the garment at substantially waist or hip level. The b...	07/04/1989
4774726	Adjustable dress An adjustable dress is disclosed which includes an adjustable crinoline or slip, an adjustable overskirt and an adjustable blouse. The slip is upwardly formed with a plurality of vertically spaced casings and is provided with a drawstring which is inserta...	10/04/1988
4766608	Radiation shield garment A garment for use in a radioactive environment comprises a front portion, a rear portion, a shoulder portion used for suspending the garment over the body of a wearer, and an elasticized belt fixed to the garment at substantially waist or hip level. The b...	08/30/1988
4683595	Convertible maternity non-maternity apparel An article of wearing apparel designed and suited for women in their child bearing years. The apparel is uniquely designed to provide a proper and fashionable fit prior to pregnancy, during the term of pregnancy and after delivery through utilization of i...	08/04/1987
4679256	Multi-size jumper dress A wrap-around jumper dress adapted to fit a plurality of different female figures having height, waist, bust and hip measurements within predetermined ranges of these measurements between small and large. The ability for a garment to fit a wide variety of...	07/14/1987
4590624	Birthing gown A birthing gown of the front overlapping variety for expectant mothers in birthing clinics. Separate blouse panels and skirt panels are configured so that when sewn into the gown and without expansion gussets or gathering darts, they permit billowing to a...	05/27/1986
4583478	Device for gathering and retaining a portion of a fabric A device for gathering and retaining a portion of a fabric article such as an article of clothing, includes a first, elastic ribbon- or cord-shaped element fastened at one end to the article to be gathered within a seating or sleeve provided on the fabric...	04/22/1986
4580298	Waist band extender The present invention provides a waist band extender having a strip of substantially inelastic material and a single pair of complementary closure member mounted in spaced apart relationship for mating with complementary closure members normally incorpora...	04/08/1986
4524463	Wrap around garment A wrap-around garment having a main or single body encircling element adapted for wrapping around the body and securely fastening the front sections of the garment in an overlapped position to substantially eliminate accidental opening or dislodging of on...	06/25/1985
4503567	Partially stiffened extensible waistband structure A garment waistband that employs a longitudinally extensible elastic band which is laterally partially stiffened. A plurality of elastic threads extending in the longitudinal direction through the band are bound to stiffened lateral fibers, and the stiffe...	03/12/1985
4089068	Apparel with belt assembly A belt assembly comprising, a housing having an elongated tunnel, and an elongated belt passing through the housing tunnel. The housing and belt have cooperating surface restraining means interengaging in the housing tunnel and providing substantial restr...	05/16/1978
3978259	Process for increasing the coefficient of friction of textile yarn or cloth Textile fabric, a part of which has its coefficient of friction increased by application to said part of an inert, non-slump, room temperature vulcanizing silicone rubber, which rubber is thereafter vulcanized....	08/31/1976

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