Suspender pants with lower side opening

Abstract

An underside opening for a suspender pant includes at least one closable opening that starts from a lower end of a pant top fly of the suspender pant, passes through a crotch region of the suspender pant, and extends upwardly to a rear center of a waist of the suspender pant. The underside opening for the suspender pant also includes a zipper track that starts from a lower end of a pant top fly of the suspender pant, passes through a crotch region of the suspender pant, and extends upwardly to a rear center of a waist of the suspender pant.

Description

[0001] Cross-reference to related applications

[0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 368,332, filed on July 13, 2022, for "OVERALLS WITH ANUNDERSDE OPENING," the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present invention relates generally to pants. In particular, the present invention relates to overalls having a lower side opening. Background Art

[0004] Bib pants typically include a closable opening (or fly) in the center front area that facilitates donning and doffing of the pants and allows wearers with male urinary anatomy to urinate without removing the pants. However, these designs require wearers with female urinary anatomy to remove the bib pants from the waist in order to urinate, exposing more of the body to inclement weather or the sight of others. This can be inconvenient and unsafe, especially in inclement environmental / weather conditions and / or in non-private settings, such as those encountered during extended hiking, biking or skiing adventures, or in certain workplaces. Summary of the invention

[0005] In one embodiment, the lower side opening for the bib includes at least one closable opening extending a length starting from the lower end of the bib placket, passing through the crotch area of ​​the bib, and extending upward toward the rear center of the bib waistband. The lower side opening for the bib also includes a zipper track extending a second length starting from the lower end of the bib placket, passing through the crotch area of ​​the bib, and extending upward toward the rear center of the bib waistband.

[0006] In another embodiment, a garment includes a trouser portion including a waistband, a bib portion attached to the waistband, at least one closable opening, and a zipper track. The at least one closable opening extends a length starting from a lower end of a trouser placket of the trouser portion, through a crotch region of the trouser portion, and upward toward a rear center of the trouser waistband. The zipper track extends a second length starting from a lower end of a trouser placket of the trouser portion, through a crotch region of the trouser portion, and upward toward a rear center of the trouser waistband.

[0007] In another embodiment, a method of making bib pants includes attaching a bib portion to a waistband and attaching a left leg portion to the waistband. The method also includes attaching a right leg portion to the waistband and attaching a zipper, an outer cover, and an inner cover to the right leg portion or the left leg portion. The method also includes attaching the right leg portion or the left leg portion to the zipper, the outer cover, and the inner cover. The zipper, the outer cover, and the inner cover define a lower side opening that extends a length from the lower end of the trouser placket to the rear center of the waistband.

[0008] This summary is used to introduce a series of concepts in a simplified form, which are further described in the detailed description below. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter. Other features, details, utilities, and advantages of the claimed subject matter will be apparent from the following more specific written detailed description of various embodiments further illustrated in the accompanying drawings and defined in the appended claims.

[0009] These and various other features and advantages will be apparent from a reading of the following detailed description. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] For the purpose of illustrating the invention, the accompanying drawings show several aspects of one or more embodiments of the invention. However, it should be understood that the invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown in the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0011] Figure 1 is a front perspective view of a bib pants with a lower side opening according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0012] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A side view of the bib pants shown in ;

[0013] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A rear view of the bib pants shown in ;

[0014] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A side view of the bib pants shown in ;

[0015] Figure 5 yes Figure 1 A top plan view of the bib shown in ;

[0016] Figure 6 yes Figure 1 A bottom view of the bib pants shown in ;

[0017] Figure 7 yes Figure 1 A front perspective view of the bib pants shown in , with the cover turned outward;

[0018] Figure 8 yes Figure 7 Front view of the bib pants shown in ;

[0019] Fig. 9 yes Figure 7 A rear view of the bib pants shown in ;

[0020] Fig.10 yes Figure 7 Left side view of the bib shown in ;

[0021] Fig.11 yes Figure 7 A top view of the bib pants shown in ;

[0022] Fig.12 yes Figure 7 A bottom view of the bib pants shown in ;

[0023] Fig.13 Is manufacturing Figures 1 to 12 A flow chart of the method of the bib pants shown in;

[0024] Fig.14 yes Figures 1 to 12 A front perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the bib pants shown in ;

[0025] Fig.15 yes Fig.14 A rear view of the bib pants shown in ;

[0026] Fig.16 yes Figures 1 to 12 A front perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the bib pants shown in ;

[0027] Fig.17 yes Figures 1 to 12 A front perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the bib pants shown in ;

[0028] Fig.18 yes Figures 1 to 12 A front perspective view of an alternative embodiment of the bib pants shown in ;

[0029] Fig.19 is a front perspective view of a one-piece suit with a lower side opening according to an embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Fig. 20 yes Fig.19 a rear perspective view of the jumpsuit shown in ; and

[0031] Fig.21 It is a schematic diagram of a zipper track. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0032] The overalls of the present invention with lower side openings facilitate urination for people with female urinary anatomy, or may enable people with male or female urinary anatomy to defecate without removing the pants from the waist. In an embodiment, the overalls of the present invention include an opening that can be opened and closed, a lower side opening, and a false front opening or trouser placket opening.

[0033] With reference to the accompanying drawings, in an embodiment, the overalls with lower openings of the present invention are, for example, Figures 1 to 12 The bib pants 200 shown in FIG. Figure 1 Shown is a front view of a bib or coverall 200 including a lower side opening 202 that facilitates urination for those with female urinary anatomy, or that may allow a person with male or female urinary anatomy to defecate without removing the pants from the waist. Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A side view of the bib pants 200 is shown in FIG. Figure 3 Shows Figure 2 A rear view of the bib pants 200 is shown in FIG. Figure 4 Shows Figure 1 Another side view of the bib pants 200 is shown in FIG.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown in FIG, the bib 200 includes a trouser portion 204 and a bib portion 206 attached to the trouser portion 204. The lower side opening 202 is at least partially formed in the trouser portion 204. In some embodiments, the lower side opening 202 is formed only in the trouser portion 204. In other embodiments described herein, the lower side opening 202 is formed in both the trouser portion 204 and the bib portion 206. Figures 1 to 4 In the embodiment shown in , the lower side opening 202 is formed only in the trouser portion 204 .

[0035] In the illustrated embodiment, the pants portion 204 is shown as a full-length pants. However, this is for illustration purposes only, and the pants portion 204 can include any type of lower body garment that enables the overalls 200 described herein to operate in the manner described herein. For example, in some embodiments, the pants portion 204 can be shorts, culottes, cropped pants, overalls, capri pants, leggings, and / or any other type of lower body garment.

[0036] In the illustrated embodiment, the trouser portion 204 includes a front portion 208, a back portion 210, a left leg portion 212L, a right leg portion 212R, a waistband 216, a crotch region 220, and a trouser placket 222. The left leg portion 212L and the right leg portion 212R are attached to each other by extending the inseam 204 of the trouser portion 204 from the front 208 portion of the waistband 216 through the crotch region 220 to the back 210 portion of the waistband 216. The trouser placket 222 extends from the front 208 portion of the waistband 216 downwardly along the inseam 224 through the center of the crotch region 220 to a position 226 near or above a low point 228 of the crotch region 220 (the low point 228 is the lowest point of the crotch region when the garment is worn or held upright).

[0037] In the illustrated embodiment, the trouser placket 222 is a false trouser placket that does not provide an opening. Since the overalls 200 described herein are supported by the shoulder straps 274, the shape of the waistband 216 and the trouser portion 204 do not hold the overalls 200 on the wearer's body like ordinary pants. That is, the shape of the waistband 216 and non-bib pants generally fits the wearer's body and keeps the pants on the wearer during the entire use process. In addition, common pants also include a waistband opening to facilitate the wearing and taking off of the pants. Since the shoulder straps 274 of the overalls 200 described herein are used to support the overalls, the shape of the waistband 216 and the trouser portion 204 does not need to fit closely to the wearer, and no waistband opening is required to facilitate the wearing and taking off of the overalls 200. Therefore, Figures 1 to 4 The embodiment shown in FIG. 2 includes a false pant fly 222 that is configured to look and feel like a conventional pant fly, but does not have an opening like a conventional pant fly.

[0038] The false trouser placket 222 can be formed by sewing a trouser placket cover 232 into the front portion 208 of the trouser portion 204. Specifically, the trouser placket cover 232 can include a separate piece of fabric sewn into the inner seam 224 and include a trouser placket stitch 234 that mimics the stitching of a common trouser placket. In an alternative embodiment, the false trouser placket 222 may not include a separate piece of fabric. Instead, the false trouser placket 222 may only include a trouser placket stitch 234 sewn into the front portion 208 of the trouser portion 204, which trouser placket stitch mimics the stitching of a common trouser placket.

[0039] The lower opening 202 extends from the position 226 along the low point 228 of the crotch region 220, and extends backward and upward along the back 210 of the crotch region 220, and finally terminates at the center 230 of the back 210 of the trouser waist 216. The lower opening 202 includes an outer cover 236 and an inner cover 238, each of which reversibly covers a corresponding side of a closing mechanism (such as a zipper or button) for the lower opening 202. The outer cover 236 can be fixed to the outside of the trouser portion 204 on one side or both sides (in this case, the cover is separated from the middle and downward), and the outer cover is designed and configured to cover the corresponding closing mechanism to achieve aesthetics and provide insulating properties when the closing mechanism has thermal conductivity. The inner cover 238 can be fixed to the inside of the trousers 200 on one side or both sides (in this case, the cover is separated from the middle and downward), and the inner cover is designed and configured to cover the corresponding closing mechanism to provide an insulating (and protective) barrier between the closing mechanism and the user. The cover members 236 and 238 may include a slight curve that generally follows the slight curve of the material forming the crotch region 220 of the pants portion 204 to help reduce bunching when worn.

[0040] In the illustrated embodiment, the closure mechanism comprises a zipper 240 including a zipper track 242 and a zipper pull 243. The zipper track 242 extends from a location 226 along a low point 228 of the crotch region 220 and extends rearwardly and upwardly along the rear portion 210 of the crotch region 220, ultimately terminating at a center 230 of the rear portion 210 of the waistband 216. The zipper track 242 is covered by an outer cover 236 and an inner cover 238. A first end 244 of the zipper track 242, a first end 246 of the outer cover 236, and a first end 248 of the inner cover 238 are sewn into the front portion 208 of the trouser portion 204 at the location 226. A second end 250 of the zipper track 242, a second end 252 of the outer cover 236, and a second end 254 of the inner cover 238 are sewn into an edge 256 of the rear portion 210 of the waistband 216. In alternative embodiments, the zipper track 242, outer cover 236, and inner cover 238 may begin and end anywhere within the pants portion 204. The zipper pull 243 is located between the location 226 and the waistband 216 and is configured to be pulled to enable the wearer to reversibly open and close the lower side opening 202.

[0041] In the illustrated embodiment, the zipper 240 comprises a standard coil, molded plastic and / or metal zipper. If not covered by the outer cover 236, the standard coil, molded plastic and / or metal zipper is usually visible to others. In an alternative embodiment, the zipper 240 may include an invisible zipper and may also include a zipper garage. The teeth of the invisible zipper are usually sewn into the zipper tape so that the teeth are not visible to others. However, the zipper puller of the invisible zipper can still be seen. The zipper 240 may also include a zipper garage to hide the zipper puller of the invisible zipper when not in use. Specifically, the zipper garage may include a molded fabric sewn at one end of the invisible zipper, the molded fabric having an opening oriented toward the invisible zipper, the opening being configured to receive the zipper puller. The zipper garage stores the zipper puller in a pocket formed by the zipper garage and the trousers portion 204.

[0042] In an alternative embodiment, the pants portion 204 may not include the outer cover 236 or the inner cover 238. Instead, the zipper 240 may be exposed and visible to others. In addition, the zipper 240 may be a hidden zipper as discussed above, and the pants portion 204 may not include the outer cover 236 or the inner cover 238. The hidden zipper may be exposed, but still not visible to others due to the construction of the hidden zipper.

[0043] Position 226 is located at the lower end 258 of the trousers placket 222, and the upper end 260 of the trousers placket 222 is located at the edge 262 of the front 208 of the trousers waist 216. The trouser placket length 264 of the trousers placket 212 corresponds to the length of the standard trouser placket of the trouser waist of common trousers. In addition, the trouser placket length 264 is generally configured so that the wearer can easily take off the trousers when the trouser placket is pulled down. This generally means that the lower end 258 of the trousers placket 222 is positioned to be basically aligned with the lower part of the pubic bone (pubic bone). Therefore, in the embodiment shown, position 226 (or the starting point of the lower side opening 202, the zipper track 242, the outer cover 236 and the inner cover 238) is positioned to be basically aligned with the lower part of the pubic bone (pubic bone) when the wearer wears the bib 200. Furthermore, location 226 may be positioned such that location 226 is proximate to a gusset in a female undergarment (not shown) when the wearer wears bib 200 and the female undergarment.

[0044] More specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, the trousers placket length 264 is about 4 inches to about 8 inches, about 5.25 inches to about 7.25 inches, or about 6 inches to about 7 inches. In addition, the position length 266 of the position 226 substantially corresponds to the trousers placket length 264. Specifically, in the illustrated embodiment, the position length 266 is about 4 inches to about 8 inches, about 5.25 inches to about 7.25 inches, or about 6 inches to about 7 inches. Finally, the lower side opening length 268 of the lower side opening 202 extends from the position 226 to the center 230 of the rear portion 210 of the trousers waistband 216. In the illustrated embodiment, the lower side opening length 268 is about 6 inches to about 20 inches, about 8 inches to about 18 inches, or about 10 inches to about 14 inches. The lengths of the zipper track 242, the outer cover 236, and the inner cover 238 all substantially correspond to or are equal to the lower side opening length 268.

[0045] The bib portion 206 includes a front bib 270, a back bib 272, and at least one shoulder strap 274. In the illustrated embodiment, the bib portion 206 includes two shoulder straps 274. In alternative embodiments, the bib portion 206 can include any number of shoulder straps 274 that enable the bib 200 to operate as described herein. For example, the bib portion 206 can include one, two, three, or more shoulder straps 274. The length of the shoulder straps 274 can be adjusted to accommodate wearers of different body types.

[0046] In an alternative embodiment, the bib 200 may not include the shoulder straps 274. Instead, the bib 200 may include shoulder straps 274. Fig.19 The shoulder portions and / or sleeves shown in the coverall 800 shown in FIG. The shoulder portions and / or sleeves have the same function as the shoulder straps 274 to keep the bib 200 on the wearer.

[0047] In the illustrated embodiment, the front bib 270 is attached to the front portion 208 of the waistband 216 and extends upward along the front of the wearer's torso. The front bib 270 includes at least one bib attachment point 276, allowing the wearer to selectively and reversibly attach shoulder straps 274 to the front bib 270 to support and maintain the position of the bib 200 on the wearer. The number of bib attachment points 276 corresponds to the number of shoulder straps 274 included by the bib portion 206. In the illustrated embodiment, the bib portion 206 includes two shoulder straps 274, and the front bib 270 includes two bib attachment points 276. The shoulder straps 274 each include a shoulder strap attachment point 278 configured to attach the shoulder strap 274 to the bib attachment point 276. In the illustrated embodiment, the bib attachment point 276 includes a clip, and the shoulder strap attachment point 278 includes a corresponding clip. In an alternative embodiment, the bib attachment points 276 and the shoulder strap attachment points 278 are part of an integral button-and-hook attachment mechanism, wherein the shoulder strap attachment points 278 include shaped metal loops and the bib attachment points 276 include buttons. The shaped metal loops are configured to hook onto buttons. In an alternative embodiment, the bib attachment points 276 and the shoulder strap attachment points 278 can be any type of attachment mechanism that enables the bib 200 described herein to operate in the manner described herein.

[0048] In the illustrated embodiment, the back bib 272 is attached to the back portion 210 of the waistband 216 and extends upward along the back of the wearer's torso. The shoulder straps 274 are attached to the back bib 272 at a location that allows the shoulder straps 274 to extend over the wearer's shoulders and to the bib attachment points 276. In an alternative embodiment, the bib portion 206 may not include the back bib 272. Instead, the shoulder straps 274 may be attached directly to the back portion 210 of the waistband 216 and extend upward along the back of the wearer's torso.

[0049] The wearer puts on the bib 200 by detaching the shoulder strap attachment points 278 from the bib attachment points 276. The wearer also ensures that the lower side opening 202 is closed by pulling the zipper pull 243 until the zipper 240 is closed. The wearer then steps into the bib portion 206 and the pants portion 204 so that their right leg slides into the right leg portion 212R of the pants portion 204 and their left leg slides into the left leg portion 212L of the pants portion 204. The wearer then positions the shoulder straps over their shoulders and attaches the shoulder strap attachment points 278 to the bib attachment points 276. When the wearer needs to urinate or defecate, the wearer opens the lower side opening 202 by pulling the zipper pull 243 until the zipper 240 opens. The wearer then appropriately repositions any other clothing they may be wearing (such as underwear) and continues to urinate or defecate without removing their bib 200 and without exposing themselves to the environment or the view of others.

[0050] Fig.13 is a flow chart of a method 300 of manufacturing the bib pants 200. The method 300 includes step 302 of attaching the bib portion 206 to the waistband 216. The method 300 also includes step 304 of attaching the left leg portion 212L to the waistband 216. The method 300 also includes step 306 of attaching the right leg portion 212R to the waistband 216. The method 300 also includes step 308 of attaching the zipper 240, the outer cover 236, and the inner cover 238 to the right leg portion 212R or the left leg portion 212L. The method 300 also includes step 310 of attaching the right leg portion 212R or the left leg portion 212L to the zipper 240, the outer cover 236, and the inner cover 238. The zipper 240 , the outer cover 236 , and the inner cover 238 define a lower side opening 202 that extends from a lower end 258 of the pant fly 222 to a center 230 of the rear portion 210 of the pant waistband 216 .

[0051] Fig.14 A front view of an alternative embodiment of a bib 400 is shown. Fig.15 Shows Fig.14 . The bib 400 includes a first zipper 402 that is unzipped from the collar 404 of the front bib 270 to the waist 216 and then sewn to the waist 216. The bib 400 also includes a second zipper 406 located on the same zipper tape that extends from the waist 216 to the rear 210 of the waist 216 of the pants portion 204. That is, the zipper tapes of the zippers 402 and 406 extend continuously from the collar 404 to the rear 210 of the waist 216, and the waist 216 is sewn on the zipper tape to form the first zipper 402 and the second zipper 406 separated by the waist 216. In some embodiments, the zippers 402 and 406 may be invisible zippers, and each may include a zipper garage as discussed above. In addition, in some embodiments, the bib may not include the outer cover 236 or the inner cover 238 as discussed above. In contrast, zippers 402 and 406 may be exposed or may be invisible zippers. First zipper 402 includes a first zipper puller (not shown), and second zipper 406 includes a second zipper puller (not shown). In the illustrated embodiment, first zipper 402 pulls in a first direction, second zipper 406 pulls in a second direction, and the first direction is the same as the second direction. In alternative embodiments, the first direction is different from or opposite to the second direction. In addition, first zipper 402 includes an inner cover and an outer cover substantially similar to inner cover 238 and outer cover 236 described herein. Each zipper puller may be hidden in a zipper garage.

[0052] exist Fig.14 and Fig.15In an alternative embodiment, the first zipper 402 and the second zipper 406 are separated by fabric sewn to the continuous zipper tape at the waistband 216. The fabric covers both the waistband 216 and the continuous zipper tape. Fig.14 and Fig.15 In another alternative embodiment, the first zipper 402 and the second zipper 406 can be separate zipper tapes. The first zipper 402 is formed by a first zipper tape extending from the neckline 404 to the waistband 216, and the second zipper 406 is formed by a second zipper tape extending from the front of the waistband 216 to the back of the waistband 216. The waistband 216 separates the two zipper tapes. In some embodiments, the zippers 402 and 406 can be invisible zippers and can each include a zipper garage.

[0053] In some embodiments, the first zipper 402 and the second zipper 406 are separated from each other by at least one barrier member 168 described above. More specifically, the zipper tracks of the first zipper 402 and the second zipper 406 are traversed by a pair of barrier members 268 (external barrier member 168A and internal barrier member 168B) that block the passage of the first zipper puller and the second zipper puller. In this way, the first zipper 402 can be opened and closed by using the first zipper puller, and the second zipper 406 can be opened and closed by using the second zipper puller, thereby effectively providing two closure mechanisms when only a single zipper track needs to be sewn to the bib 400. The barrier members 268 can be formed of any suitable material, including the same material as the bib 400, and sewn or otherwise secured to the bib 400 on both sides across the zipper track. The outer barrier member 168A is secured on the outside of the bib 400 across the zipper track, while the inner barrier member 168B is secured on the inside of the bib 400 across the zipper track at a location directly opposite to where the outer barrier member 168A is positioned on the outside. The barrier members 268 can be formed of the same material as the cover and / or be adjacent to the cover; specifically, the outer barrier member 168A can be adjacent to the outer cover and the inner barrier member 168B can be adjacent to the inner cover, except that under common use conditions, the cover can be repositioned or opened to expose or allow access to the zipper track, while the wearer cannot reposition the barrier member 268 in this manner.

[0054] Fig.16A front view of an alternative embodiment of a bib 500 is shown. The bib 500 includes a single zipper 502 that extends from a collar 504 to the back of the waistband 216 with no sewn section on the front of the waistband 216. The zipper 502 may be a two-way zipper. Alternatively, the zipper 502 may be two zippers that pull apart in the same direction or in opposite directions starting from the center of the zipper. The bib 500 may include buttons / snaps that secure an outer cover 506 at the waistband 216 so that the cover 506 remains in place. The zipper 502 may be a hidden zipper where a zipper garage (not shown) is hidden in the collar zipper garage.

[0055] Fig.17 An alternative embodiment of a bib 600 is shown that includes a zippered pant placket 602 in the traditional location of a pant placket. The bib 600 is substantially similar to the bib 200, except that the false pant placket 222 of the bib 200 is replaced by the zippered pant placket 602 of the bib 600. The same zipper track 242 of the bib 200 continues and extends upward from the location 226 to the front of the pant waistband 216. The zippered pant placket 602 can be real or purely decorative. The zipper can be a hidden zipper. The zippered pant placket 602 can also include an inner cover and an outer cover that are substantially similar to the inner cover 236 and outer cover 238 of the bib 200 that cover the zipper, and the inner cover and outer cover can be sewn over the zipper to separate the zipper track of the zippered pant placket 602 from the zipper track 242 of the lower opening 202 of the bib 200. Alternatively, the zipper track of the zipper trouser placket 602 and the zipper track 242 of the lower side opening 202 can be two separate zippers. The zipper trouser placket 602 includes a first zipper puller, and the lower side opening 202 includes a zipper puller 244. In the illustrated embodiment, the first zipper puller pulls in a first direction, the zipper puller 244 pulls in a second direction, and the first direction is the same as the second direction. In alternative embodiments, the first direction is different from or opposite to the second direction. In some embodiments, the zippers 240 and 602 can be invisible zippers and can each include a zipper garage as discussed above. In addition, in some embodiments, the bib pants may not include an outer cover 236 or an inner cover 238 as discussed above. Instead, the zippers 240 and 602 can be exposed or can be invisible zippers.

[0056] In some embodiments, the zipper track of the zipper fly 602 and the zipper track 242 of the lower opening 202 are separated from each other by at least one barrier member 168 described above. More specifically, the zipper track of the zipper fly 602 and the zipper track 242 of the lower opening 202 are traversed by a pair of barrier members 268 (external barrier member 168A and internal barrier member 168B) that block the passage of the first zipper puller and the zipper puller 244. In this way, the zipper fly 602 can be opened and closed by using the first zipper puller, and the lower opening 202 can be opened and closed by using the zipper puller 244, effectively providing two closure mechanisms while only a single zipper track needs to be sewn to the bib 600. The barrier members 268 can be formed of any suitable material, including the same material as the bib 600, and sewn or otherwise secured to the bib 600 across both sides of the zipper track. The outer barrier member 168A is secured on the outside of the bib 600 across the zipper track, while the inner barrier member 168B is secured on the inside of the bib 600 across the zipper track at a location directly opposite to where the outer barrier member 168A is positioned on the outside. The barrier member 268 can be formed of the same material as the cover and / or be adjacent to the cover; specifically, the outer barrier member 168A can be adjacent to the outer cover and the inner barrier member 168B can be adjacent to the inner cover, except that under common use conditions, the cover can be repositioned or opened to expose or enable access to the zipper track, while the wearer cannot reposition the barrier member 268 in this manner.

[0057] Fig.18 An alternative embodiment of a bib 700 is shown, including a continuous zipper 702 extending from the front of the waistband 216 to the back of the waistband 216 around the crotch region 220. The zipper 702 may have one or two zipper pulls that pull in opposite directions or in the same direction. In some embodiments, the zipper 702 may be a hidden zipper and may include a zipper garage as discussed above. Additionally, in some embodiments, the bib may not include an outer cover 236 or an inner cover 238 as discussed above. Instead, the zipper 702 may be exposed or may be a hidden zipper.

[0058] Fig.19 A front view of an alternative embodiment of a coverall 800 is shown. Fig. 20A rear view of a coverall 800 is shown. The coverall 800 includes a single zipper 802 extending from a collar 804 to the back of the waistband 216, and there is no sewn section on the front of the waistband 216. The zipper 802 can be a two-way zipper. Alternatively, the zipper 802 can be two zippers that are pulled apart in the same direction or in opposite directions starting from the center of the zipper. The coverall 800 can include buttons / snaps that secure an outer cover 806 to the waistband 216 so that the cover 806 remains in place. In some embodiments, the zipper 802 can be a hidden zipper and can include a zipper garage as discussed above. In addition, in some embodiments, the bib pants may not include an outer cover 236 or an inner cover 238 as discussed above. Instead, the zipper 802 can be exposed or can be a hidden zipper.

[0059] Embodiments described herein may include any configuration of a zipper that enables a bib or coverall to operate in accordance with the manner described herein. For example, a bib or coverall may include a zipper having a slider in the front and a slider in the back (a two-way slider). Additionally, a bib or coverall may include a zipper that includes a slider that hides into the back shoulder seam. Additionally, a bib or coverall may include a waterproof zipper that is treated with a seam tape. In another embodiment, a bib or coverall may include a zipper that includes a two-ended slider for interior access. In yet another embodiment, as Fig.21 As shown in , the bib or coverall may include a zipper comprising a continuous zipper with a keyhole separator 902.

[0060] Additionally, the bib or coverall may include a zipper that includes an internal closure device that may be paired with the zipper. For example, a small label / button / snap is added to the inside of the garment that may serve as a secondary closure device, or it may help hold the garment together for easier zipping. Specifically, if the fabric has a lot of stretch and it is difficult to hold the two sides together and zip up at the same time, the internal closure device may help keep the garment closed. The internal closure device may also relieve some of the pressure on the zipper and reduce the risk of breakage.

[0061] Additionally, reinforcements may be added to the exterior zipper cover. Instead of just folding over the fabric, the interior of the zipper cover may also have webbing to help maintain the shape and not expose the zipper tape. Additionally, the zipper cover may be bonded.

[0062] The embodiments described herein are not limited to bibs or coveralls. Rather, the embodiments described herein may be incorporated into other garments having a similar structure to bibs (pants that attach to the top of a bib and include shoulder straps for holding the garment). For example, the embodiments described herein may be incorporated into various types of work pants, various types of sportswear, and / or various types of everyday clothing. Non-limiting examples of other garments that may be incorporated with the embodiments described herein include ski overalls, sportswear, jumpsuits, rompers, painter overalls, plumber overalls, any overalls, jumpsuits and / or bodysuits used for work, cleaner overalls, carpenter overalls, jumpsuits, stain removal jumpsuits, dancer uniforms, bodysuits, wetsuits / dry suits, wearable sleeping bags, one-piece pajamas, hunting overalls, cycling overalls, waders, leggings, pajamas, flight suits, tights, base layers, shapewear (such as Spanx®), space suits, wetsuits, jumpsuits, leotards, any garment with straps attached to the upper torso and legs, and / or any other garment.

[0063] It should be noted that these methods describe examples of implementations, and the operations and steps can be rearranged or otherwise modified so that other implementations are possible. In some instances, two or more aspects of the methods can be combined. For example, aspects of each method can include steps or aspects of other methods, or other steps or techniques described herein. Thus, aspects of the present disclosure can be used to support consumer preference customization and maintenance connections.

[0064] The description set forth herein in conjunction with the accompanying drawings describes exemplary configurations and does not represent all examples that may be implemented or within the scope of the claims. The term "exemplary" as used herein means "used as an example, instance, or illustration" and is not "preferred" or "superior to other examples." The detailed description includes specific details for the purpose of providing an understanding of the described techniques. However, these techniques may be practiced without these specific details. In the accompanying drawings, similar components or features may have the same reference numerals.

[0065] The description herein is used to enable those skilled in the art to implement or use the present disclosure. Various modifications to the present disclosure will be apparent to those skilled in the art, and the general principles defined herein may be applied to other variations without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Therefore, the present disclosure is not limited to the examples and designs described herein, but should conform to the broadest scope consistent with the principles and novel features disclosed herein.

Claims

1. A lower opening for bib pants, the lower opening comprising: at least one closable opening extending a length starting from a lower end of a trouser placket of the bib, passing through a crotch region of the bib, and extending upward to a rear center of a waistband of the bib; as well as A zipper track extends a second length starting from the lower end of the trouser placket of the bib pants, passing through the crotch area of ​​the bib pants, and extending upward to the rear center of the trouser waist of the bib pants.

2. The lower side opening for bib pants according to claim 1, wherein: The trouser placket of the bib pants comprises a false trouser placket.

3. The lower side opening for bib pants according to claim 1, wherein: The lower end of the trouser placket of the bib pants is positioned to be substantially aligned with a lower portion of the wearer's pubic bone when the wearer wears the bib pants.

4. The lower side opening for bib pants according to claim 1, wherein: The trouser placket of the suspenders has a trouser placket length of about 4 inches to about 8 inches.

5. The lower side opening for bib pants according to claim 1, wherein: The lower side opening has a lower side opening length of about 6 inches to about 20 inches.

6. The lower side opening for bib pants of claim 1, further comprising an inner cover at least partially covering the zipper track.

7. The lower side opening for bib pants of claim 1, further comprising an outer cover at least partially covering the zipper track.

8. A garment comprising: The trousers portion, including the waistband; a bib portion attached to the waistband; at least one closable opening extending a length starting from a lower end of a trouser placket of the trouser portion, through a crotch region of the trouser portion, and extending upward to a rear center of the trouser waistband; as well as A zipper track extends a second length starting from the lower end of the trouser placket of the trouser portion, passing through the crotch area of ​​the trouser portion, and extending upward to the rear center of the trouser waist.

9. The garment according to claim 8, wherein: The trouser placket of the trouser portion includes a false trouser placket.

10. The garment according to claim 8, wherein: The lower end of the trouser placket of the bib is positioned to be substantially aligned with the lower portion of the wearer's pubic bone when the wearer wears the bib.

11. The garment according to claim 8, wherein: The overalls have a trouser placket length of about 4 inches to about 8 inches.

12. The garment according to claim 8, wherein: The lower side opening has a lower side opening length of about 2 inches to about 20 inches.

13. The garment of claim 8, further comprising an inner cover at least partially covering the zipper track.

14. The garment of claim 8, further comprising an outer cover at least partially covering the zipper track.

15. A method for manufacturing bib pants, the method comprising: Attach the bib portion to the waistband of the pants; attaching a left leg portion to the waistband; attaching the right leg portion to the waistband; attaching a zipper, an outer cover, and an inner cover to the right leg portion or the left leg portion; as well as The right leg portion or the left leg portion is attached to the zipper, the outer cover and the inner cover, wherein the zipper, the outer cover and the inner cover define a lower opening, and the lower opening extends a length extending from the lower end of the trouser placket to the rear center of the trouser waistband.

16. The method according to claim 15, wherein: The trouser placket comprises a false trouser placket.

17. The method according to claim 15, wherein: The lower end of the trouser placket of the bib pants is positioned to be substantially aligned with a lower portion of the wearer's pubic bone when the wearer wears the bib pants.

18. The method according to claim 15, wherein: The trouser placket of the suspenders has a trouser placket length of about 4 inches to about 8 inches.

19. The method according to claim 15, wherein: The lower side opening has a lower side opening length of about 6 inches to about 20 inches.

20. The method according to claim 15, wherein: The bib portion includes: a front bib; and at least one shoulder strap configured to be selectively attached to the front bib.

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