Convertible wearing apparel

Abstract

A garment comprises a trunk having a front side and a back side, and sleeves and legs attached to the trunk. The garment further comprises a rear opening on the back side of the garment that can be opened to expose the buttocks region of the wearer. Flaps may be movably attached to each sleeve and leg and convertible between a first position wherein the sleeves and legs are open, and a second position wherein the sleeves and legs are closed. One side of each sleeve and leg may be longer than the other side. The flaps movably attached to each sleeve may each have a first and a second side, the first and the second sides each formed from fabric having a different pattern, color, texture, or other perceivable distinction than a fabric used to form the rest of the garment.

Description

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION1. Field of the Invention[0001]This invention relates generally to infant wearing apparel, and more particularly to convertible infant wearing apparel.2. Description of Background[0002]Infant “footies” are garments that generally include arm portions, leg portions, and enclosures at the distal end of the leg portions for the infant's feet which are permanently affixed to the leg portions such that the infant's toes and feet cannot be exposed without removing the garment. To access the infant for activities such as diaper changes, a zipper running the length of the front side of the garment must be unzipped, exposing the infant's torso, making the infant uncomfortable and the diaper change more difficult. These “footies” also do not enclose the infant's hands, leaving the infant exposed to germs and bacteria, and susceptible to scratches from the infant's fingernails.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0003]In accordance with one aspect of the invention, a garment compris...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

This invention relates to a garment for babies that has several flaps and openings. These flaps can be opened or closed to provide access to the baby's diaper region or other parts of their body. The garment is designed to protect the baby from weather and to keep their hands and feet warm. The flaps are made from fabric that can be converted between open and closed positions. The front side of the flaps is longer than the back side to prevent bunching and ensure a snug fit. Overall, this invention provides a comfortable and practical garment for babies that can be easily adjusted to their needs.

Problems solved by technology

To access the infant for activities such as diaper changes, a zipper running the length of the front side of the garment must be unzipped, exposing the infant's torso, making the infant uncomfortable and the diaper change more difficult.

These “footies” also do not enclose the infant's hands, leaving the infant exposed to germs and bacteria, and susceptible to scratches from the infant's fingernails.

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