Sports trouser

Abstract

A sports trouser is provided, comprising: a trouser portion having a waistband portion (11) from which a bifurcated leg portion (12) depends; and a halter portion (13) extending from the waistband portion to loop, when worn, around the back of the neck of the wearer, thereby to apply an upward force to the waistband portion, wherein the halter portion is anchored to the waistband portion so as to apply force at at least two positions arranged on either side of the body sagittal plane each being rearward of the body coronal plane, the halter portion being anchored so as to extend to the neck crossing the body coronal plane beneath the arms of the wearer. The trouser may thereby be more convenient to don and doff, and may thereby be more comfortable to wear.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a sports trouser, and more particularly to a sports trouser having a halter portion which may enable the trouser to be more versatile, especially for a female user.BACKGROUND ART[0002]For various types of sport, it is conventional to wear a trouser for reasons of protection, comfort and modesty. Such sports include cycling, triathlon, skiing and snowboarding.[0003]A key requirement for such a trouser is that the trouser should remain in position on the wearer's body even when the wearer is engaged in strenuous activity. However, the trouser must also be sufficiently comfortable so as not to distract from the performance of the sport and also must not unduly restrict the movement of the wearer.[0004]Especially for the sports mentioned above, the wearer spends a substantial proportion of the time while engaged in the activity in a crouched posture. In such a posture, when wearing a trouser which is retained against the weare...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This patent is for a sports trouser that has a waistband and a halter portion that loops around the back of the neck. The halter portion is anchored to the waistband at two positions on each side of the body, one towards the front and one towards the rear. This allows for easy use of bathroom facilities and also provides increased security. The halter portion can also be anchored on each side of the body to apply force at positions both forward and rearward of the body coronal plane, which improves fit and minimizes unnecessary skin coverage.

Problems solved by technology

In such a posture, when wearing a trouser which is retained against the wearer's body by means of a form-fit, as in the case of a trouser formed of a stretch material, there is a tendency for the waistband of the trouser to descend, leading to a loss of protection of the lower portion of the torso and upper portion of the seat and potentially revealing unintended portions of the wearer's body.

This can lead to a gap forming between the shorts and the rider's top garment, such as a riding jersey, which can be uncomfortable, especially when riding in cold or rainy conditions or under intense ultraviolet-level sun.

There is also a tendency for a riding pad, if present, to displace from a preferred location, which can be uncomfortable for the rider.

Particularly, such a configuration is generally somewhat difficult to remove at least partially from the body of the user, unassisted, in a quick and simple manner, for example to enable convenient use of bathroom facilities, especially for female wearers.

Further, the suspender portions tend to fall over the front of the breast, thereby causing irritation and rubbing when riding.

Additionally, the excess fabric of the back portion can impede cooling, while the tension of the suspender portions on the shoulders can be uncomfortable.

For all these reasons, the conventional bib trouser design does not completely fulfil the comfort, security and convenience needs of wearers.

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