Pants with Interchangeable Gusset Inserts

Abstract

A pants garment has a pant leg extending vertically from about a hip region to a bottom hem, a slit extending upward from the hem, the slit vertically dividing the pant leg into a pair of mating slit edges ending at a terminus, a zipper for releasably closing the slit along the pair of mating slit edges, a gusset formed of a vertically pleated fabric material having a peripheral length sized to match the pair of mating slit edges, and snaps, buttons, zippers or hook and loop fasteners for removably attaching the peripheral length of the gusset to an interior region of the pant leg adjacent the pair of mating slit edges of the pant leg.

Description

[0001]This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 13 / 313,144 filed Dec. 7, 2011 which was a continuation-in part of application Ser. No. 12 / 349,398 filed Jan. 6, 2009. Application Ser. Nos. 13 / 313,144 and 12 / 349,398 are hereby incorporated by reference in their entireties.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to pants and, more specifically, to a pants garment having a closable exterior slit extending from the pant leg bottom to a terminus with a removably attachable inset fastened to the periphery of the slit. The inset, or gusset, is removably attached by means such as snaps, zippers, buttons or Velcro™.[0004]Additionally, the gusset has a pleated and / or gathered portion causing the fabric material to ripple while walking. Additionally the gusset of the present invention is removable to allow for increased comfort while the slit is closed.[0005]2. Description of the Prior Art[0006]There are other pants with inter...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides pants with a closable exterior slit and a removable gusset that can be attached to the slit using snaps, zippers, buttons, or Velcro. The gusset has a pleat at its apex causing the fabric material to ripple while walking. The pants can also have interchangeable gussets with different colors and designs. The technical effects of the invention include improved comfort, adjustability, and a unique walking experience.

Problems solved by technology

When a conventional garment is turned inside out many features such as belt carriers, zippers, and pockets become difficult or impossible to use when the garment is worn.

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