Powder Skirt Coupling System

Abstract

One embodiment of the present invention relates to a releasable powder skirt coupling system including a lower body garment, a skirt member, a plurality of garment couplers, and a plurality of skirt couplers. The garment couplers include a male post positioned circumferentially around the external surface waist region of the lower body garment within partially enclosed flap regions. The skirt couplers include a claw member positioned circumferentially around the bottom internal surface edge of the skirt member. The claw members are oriented away from the bottom edge. The claw members are configured to fit within the partially enclosed flap regions and releasably couple with the male post of one of the garment couplers.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The invention generally relates to cold weather outdoor garment systems. In particular, the present invention relates to an improved powder skirt coupling system.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Cold weather outdoor garments are used to both insulate heat and protect users from external moisture. For example, jackets and pants are commonly worn during snow sports to regulate body temperature by conserving internal body heat and preventing snow contact. Cold weather garments must be specifically designed to articulate in response to various user movements to facilitate full range of motion and thereby unrestricted, optimal performance during snow sports. For example, the arm portions of a jacket must be stitched to the torso portion such that a user can raise their hands over their head.[0003]One of the common problems with conventional jacket and pant type designs in the case of snow sport activities is the potential opening or gap created at the waist be...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a more convenient, reliable, and aesthetically pleasing releasable powder skirt coupling system for lower body garments. The system includes garment couplers and skirt couplers that are made of impact-resistant materials with minimal thickness and bulk. This allows users to easily couple and decouple the powder skirt while wearing gloves or mittens, and without the risk of damaging or uncomfortable components. The system also provides better visual appearance and ease of use compared to existing systems.

Problems solved by technology

Existing coupling systems are unnecessarily cumbersome, thereby preventing a user from coupling / decoupling the powder skirt from the lower body garment while wearing any type of glove or mitten.

In addition, existing systems are unreliable because they include components which may become damaged as a result of impact or abrasion.

For example, the tines of a zipper are susceptible to damage, which may prevent proper coupling.

Likewise, components of existing systems are potentially uncomfortable to the user during impact.

Finally, existing systems may include unaesthetic exposed components which diminish the visual appearance of the lower body garment.

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