Modular, transformable, convertible, and interchangeable dress

Abstract

A modular garment is disclosed which provides a transformable garment capable of being configured in various designs. The modular garment includes a top component constructed to at least partially cover and be worn over an upper torso. A middle component is releasably attached to the top component, the middle component constructed to at least partially cover and be worn over an abdomen. A bottom component is releasably attached to the middle component, the bottom component is constructed to at least partially cover and be worn over a lower body.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The embodiments generally relate to garments and more specifically to modular, transformable, convertible, and interchangeable dress-type garments.BACKGROUND

[0002] The fashion industry is continuously in search of unique and innovative designs to allow individuals to express themselves through the clothes they wear. For example, dresses, skirts, gowns and similar garments are primarily worn by women and are worn on the torso and hand down over at least a portion of the legs. They are comprised of a bodice and a skirt (or similar bottom component) which are integrally attached to form a cohesive article of clothing. Lengths, textures, colors, materials, cuts, and shapes of the garment may vary depending on the particular style the user wishes to wear.

[0003] Fashion trends often change, and the style of garment is selected based on the intended style, formality, and comfort which is desired by the wearer. In such, individuals may find themselves wanting to change aspects of their attire throughout the day depending on the situations they find themselves in.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0004] This summary is provided to introduce a variety of concepts in a simplified form that is further disclosed in the detailed description of the embodiments. This summary is not intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0005] The embodiments disclosed herein relate to a modular garment which provides a transformable garment capable of being configured in various designs. The modular garment includes a top component constructed to at least partially cover and be worn over an upper torso. A middle component is releasably attached to the top component, the middle component constructed to at least partially cover and be worn over an abdomen. A bottom component is releasably attached to the middle component, the bottom component is constructed to at least partially cover and be worn over a lower body.

[0006] The modular garment allows for the suer to configure the garment in limitless configurations to form a dress, a skirt, a gown, or similar garment having various color, texture, design, length, other ornamental configurations. The modular garment can be easily reconfigured using various attachment mechanisms such as one or more snaps, one or more hooks, and one or more hook-and-loop systems, one or more zippers, one or more hook and eyes systems, one or more buttons, one or more fabric ties, one or more lace-ups with loops, one or more frog closures, one or more toggle fasteners, one or more tape components, one or more suspender clips, one or more pins, one or more clasps, and one or more magnets.

[0007] The attachment mechanisms may be used to attach the top component to the bottom component, the top component to the middle component, and / or the middle component to the bottom component depending on the desired configuration of the modular garment. In such, the user may selectively form a dress, skirt, a gown, or other garment by combining various components (i.e., the top component, middle component, and / or the bottom component).

[0008] In some aspects, the top component, the middle component, and the bottom component are provided as a set comprising a plurality of top components, a plurality of middle components, and a plurality of bottom components to enable a user to selectively interchange each of the plurality of top components, the plurality of middle components, and the plurality of bottom components to construct a modular, transformable, interchangeable, and convertible dress / skirt / etc.

[0009] The modular garment provides a fully customizable and wearable garment capable of being efficiently and readily transformed into various sizes, configurations, lengths, and themes to provide the user with the ability to modify the appearance of the garment. Each component of the garment can have various colors, designs, textures, lengths, cuts, seams, and other design elements. Each component and other components which may not be mentioned can be added and / or removed.

[0010] The modular garment enables each seam to be fully detachable, enabling the user to change the style, size, fit, or other features of the modular garment. This may include the side seams, seams on the front and back of the garment, seams connecting the straps, or any connection made via seam between components of the garment.

[0011] Other illustrative variations within the scope of the invention will become apparent from the detailed description provided hereinafter. The detailed description and enumerated variations, while disclosing optional variations, are intended for purposes of illustration only and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] A complete understanding of the present embodiments and the advantages and features thereof will be more readily understood by reference to the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:

[0013] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the top component and the bottom component of the modular garment, according to some embodiments;

[0014] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the top component and the bottom component of the modular garment, according to some embodiments;

[0015] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the top component, the middle component and the bottom component of the modular garment, according to some embodiments; and

[0016] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the top component, the middle component and the bottom component of the modular garment, according to some embodiments.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0017] The specific details of the single embodiment or variety of embodiments described herein are set forth in this application. Any specific details of the embodiments described herein are used for demonstration purposes only, and no unnecessary limitation(s) or inference(s) are to be understood or imputed therefrom.

[0018] Before describing in detail exemplary embodiments, it is noted that the embodiments reside primarily in combinations of components related to particular devices and systems. Accordingly, the device components have been represented where appropriate by conventional symbols in the drawings, showing only those specific details that are pertinent to understanding the embodiments of the present disclosure so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of the description herein.

[0019] In general, the embodiments provided herein relate to modular garment system which provides infinite combinations to the appearance, style, and configuration of a dress, skirt, gown or similar garment. The modular garment includes one or more of a top component, a middle component and / or a bottom component each releasably engaged with one another to enable the user to selectively interchange each component to form various configurations of the garment.

[0020] Each component is releasably engaged via at least one attachment mechanism such as one or more snaps, one or more hooks, one or more zippers, and one or more hook-and-loop systems, one or more hook and eyes systems, one or more buttons, one or more fabric ties, one or more lace-ups with loops, one or more frog closures, one or more toggle fasteners, one or more tape components, one or more suspender clips, one or more pins, one or more clasps, and one or more magnets. In such, the user may readily and efficiently attach, disconnect, and reattach various components of the garment to create infinite combinations of styles of the garment. Each of the top, middle, and / or bottom components may be configured having various colors, textures, lengths, cuts, sizes, etc. to allow the user to customize the appearance of the garment. Each seam on the garment is fully detachable. This also includes combinations wherein some seams are detachable while others may be fixed. This may include the side seams, seams on the front and back of the garment, seams connecting the straps or any connection made via seam between components of the garment.

[0021] FIG. 1 illustrates the top component 100 of the modular garment 10 which is configured to cover be worn over the upper torse of the user (i.e., the wearer) of the modular garment 10. The top component may include straps, be strapless, include structural supports, and otherwise be configured in various sizes, shapes, and configuration depending on the user's preferences. FIG. 3 illustrates the middle component 200 of the modular garment 10 which is configured to cover and / or be worn over the torso of the user. FIGS. 1-4 illustrate the bottom component 300 of the modular garment 10 which is configured to at least partially cover the lower body of the user (i.e., the waste and / or legs).

[0022] In reference to each of FIGS. 1-3, the top component includes a first attachment mechanism 101 positioned at a bottom portion 103. The first attachment mechanism 101 releasably engages with a second attachment mechanism 201 positioned on the top portion 203 of the middle component 200 (as is shown in FIGS. 3 and 4). A bottom portion 205 of the middle component 200 includes a third attachment mechanism 207 to attach to a fourth attachment mechanism 301 positioned on a top portion 303 of the bottom component 300.

[0023] FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 illustrate a modular garment system which includes the top component 100 and the bottom component 300 without the middle component. In such, is it to be understood that the modular garment system 10 can include any combination of components including configurations which include or eliminate the middle component.

[0024] FIG. 3 illustrates exemplary configurations of the modular garment 10. The first attachment mechanism 101 when connected to the second attachment mechanism 201 form a first seam 400 while the third attachment mechanism 301 when connected to the fourth attachment mechanism forms a second seam 401. Meanwhile, FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiments wherein the top component 100 is connected to the bottom component 300 via the first seam 401.

[0025] In some embodiments, side seams 310,320, strap seams 330,340 and another other location where components of the garment connect are detachable using the methods and components described hereinabove.

[0026] In some embodiments, each seam of the modular garment 10 is fully detachable, enabling the user to change the style, size, fit, or other features of the modular garment 10.

[0027] In some embodiments, the modular garment 10 may be constructed having the middle component eliminated. In such, the top component is connected to the bottom component.

[0028] In some embodiments, the straps of the modular garment 10 may be removable attached to the top component. This enables the user to configure the modular garment in a strapless configuration, or to attach the straps if desired.

[0029] During use, the user may disconnect and / or reattach the attachment mechanisms (e.g., the one or more snaps, one or more hooks, and one or more hook-and-loop systems, one or more hook and eyes systems, one or more buttons, one or more fabric ties, one or more lace-ups with loops, one or more frog closures, one or more toggle fasteners, one or more tape components, one or more suspender clips, one or more pins, one or more clasps, and one or more magnets. This enables the user to interchange one or more of the top component, middle component, and / or bottom component in infinite combinations to construct a unique modular garment.

[0030] Unless otherwise defined, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. All publications, patent applications, patents, and other references mentioned herein are incorporated by reference in their entirety to the extent allowed by applicable law and regulations. The systems and methods described herein may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof, and it is therefore desired that the present embodiment be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. Any headings utilized within the description are for convenience only and have no legal or limiting effect.

[0031] Many different embodiments have been disclosed herein, in connection with the above description and the drawings. It will be understood that it would be unduly repetitious and obfuscating to literally describe and illustrate every combination and subcombination of these embodiments. Accordingly, all embodiments can be combined in any way and / or combination, and the present specification, including the drawings, shall be construed to constitute a complete written description of all combinations and subcombinations of the embodiments described herein, and of the manner and process of making and using them, and shall support claims to any such combination or subcombination.

[0032] The foregoing is provided for purposes of illustrating, explaining, and describing embodiments of this disclosure. Modifications and adaptations to these embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art and may be made without departing from the scope or spirit of this disclosure.

[0033] As used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0034] It should be noted that all features, elements, components, functions, and steps described with respect to any embodiment provided herein are intended to be freely combinable and substitutable with those from any other embodiment. If a certain feature, element, component, function, or step is described with respect to only one embodiment, then it should be understood that that feature, element, component, function, or step can be used with every other embodiment described herein unless explicitly stated otherwise. This paragraph therefore serves as antecedent basis and written support for the introduction of claims, at any time, that combine features, elements, components, functions, and steps from different embodiments, or that substitute features, elements, components, functions, and steps from one embodiment with those of another, even if the description does not explicitly state, in a particular instance, that such combinations or substitutions are possible. It is explicitly acknowledged that express recitation of every possible combination and substitution is overly burdensome, especially given that the permissibility of each and every such combination and substitution will be readily recognized by those of ordinary skill in the art.

[0035] In many instances entities are described herein as being coupled to other entities. It should be understood that the terms “coupled” and “connected” (or any of their forms) are used interchangeably herein and, in both cases, are generic to the direct coupling of two entities (without any non-negligible (e.g., parasitic intervening entities) and the indirect coupling of two entities (with one or more non-negligible intervening entities). Where entities are shown as being directly coupled together or described as coupled together without description of any intervening entity, it should be understood that those entities can be indirectly coupled together as well unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

[0036] While the embodiments are susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific examples thereof have been shown in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that these embodiments are not to be limited to the particular form disclosed, but to the contrary, these embodiments are to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit of the disclosure. Furthermore, any features, functions, steps, or elements of the embodiments may be recited in or added to the claims, as well as negative limitations that define the inventive scope of the claims by features, functions, steps, or elements that are not within that scope.

[0037] An equivalent substitution of two or more elements can be made for any one of the elements in the claims below or that a single element can be substituted for two or more elements in a claim. Although elements can be described above as acting in certain combinations and even initially claimed as such, it is to be expressly understood that one or more elements from a claimed combination can in some cases be excised from the combination and that the claimed combination can be directed to a subcombination or variation of a subcombination.

[0038] It will be appreciated by persons skilled in the art that the present embodiment is not limited to what has been particularly shown and described herein. A variety of modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teachings without departing from the following claims.

Claims

1. A modular garment, comprising:a top component constructed to at least partially cover and be worn over an upper torso and abdomen; anda bottom component releasably attached to the top component, the bottom component constructed to at least partially cover and be worn over a lower body;wherein connecting the top component and the bottom component forms a dress via a seam formed at a junction between a bottom portion of the top component and a top portion of the bottom component, and wherein the seam is fully detachable enabling the user to change the style, size, or fit of the modular garment; andwherein at least one of side seams, strap seams, and seams on a front and back of the modular garment are detachable using at least one attachment mechanism to enable complete modification of the modular garment's appearance, fit, and configuration.

2. The modular garment of claim 1, wherein the top component is releasably attached to the bottom component via a first attachment mechanism positioned at the bottom portion of the top component and a second attachment mechanism positioned at the top portion of the bottom component using at least one of the following: one or more snaps, one or more buttons, one or more zippers, one or more hooks, and one or more hook-and-loop systems.

3. The modular garment of claim 1, wherein the bottom component is releasably attached to the top component using at least one of the following: one or more snaps, one or more zippers, one or more buttons, one or more hooks, and one or more hook-and-loop systems.

4. The modular garment of claim 1, wherein the top component and the bottom component form a modular dress.

5. The modular garment of claim 1, wherein the top component and the bottom component form a modular, transformable, interchangeable, and convertible dress.

6. A modular garment configured as a dress, comprising:a top component constructed to at least partially cover and be worn over an upper torso, wherein the top component includes a first attachment mechanism positioned at a bottom portion of the top component, wherein the first attachment mechanism comprises at least one of: one or more snaps, one or more hooks, one or more hook-and-loop systems, one or more hook and eyes systems, one or more buttons, one or more fabric ties, one or more lace-ups with loops, one or more frog closures, one or more toggle fasteners, one or more tape components, one or more suspender clips, one or more pins, one or more clasps, and one or more magnets;a middle component constructed to at least partially cover and be worn over an abdomen, the middle component including:a second attachment mechanism positioned at a top portion of the middle component, the second attachment mechanism for releasably engaging with the first attachment mechanism; anda third attachment mechanism positioned at a bottom portion of the middle component; anda bottom component constructed to at least partially cover and be worn over a lower body, the bottom component including a fourth attachment mechanism positioned at a top portion of the bottom component, the fourth attachment mechanism releasably engaging with the third attachment mechanism,wherein the modular dress is formed by connecting the top component, the middle component, and the bottom component to form the dress; andwherein at least one of side seams, strap seams, and seams on a front and back of the modular garment are detachable to enable modification of the modular garment's appearance, fit, and configuration.

7. The modular garment of claim 6, wherein the first attachment mechanism releasably engages with the second attachment mechanism to form a first seam.

8. The modular garment of claim 6, wherein the third attachment mechanism releasably engages with the fourth attachment mechanism to form a second seam.

9. The modular garment of claim 6, wherein the top component is releasably attached to the middle component using at least one of the following attachment mechanisms: one or more snaps, one or more hooks, one or more hook-and-loop systems, one or more hook and eyes systems, one or more buttons, one or more fabric ties, one or more lace-ups with loops, one or more frog closures, one or more toggle fasteners, one or more tape components, one or more suspender clips, one or more pins, one or more clasps, and one or more magnets.

10. The modular garment of claim 6, wherein the middle component is releasably attached to the bottom component using at least one of the following attachment mechanisms: one or more snaps, one or more hooks, and one or more hook-and-loop systems, one or more hook and eyes systems, one or more buttons, one or more fabric ties, one or more lace-ups with loops, one or more frog closures, one or more toggle fasteners, one or more tape components, one or more suspender clips, one or more pins, one or more clasps, and one or more magnets.

11. The modular garment of claim 6, wherein the top component, the middle component, and the bottom component make up a modular, transformable, interchangeable, and convertible dress.12.-18. (canceled)

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