Garment with easy opening and closing system

The garment with an easy opening and closing system addresses the challenge of dressing individuals with reduced mobility by using a design with a front-back connection and side openings, enhancing comfort and autonomy.

WO2025219625A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2025-10-23VILLAR FERNANDEZ MARIA LUISA
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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/ES2025/070203
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-04-19
Filing Date
2025-04-11
Publication Date
2025-10-23

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing garments with inflexible fits cause discomfort and difficulty when dressing individuals with reduced mobility, particularly affecting those with arm mobility issues.

Method used

A garment with an easy opening and closing system, featuring a front and back section joined at the upper shoulder area and side openings secured by hook-and-loop fasteners or zippers, allowing for easy dressing by inserting the head through the neck and closing the connection means.

Benefits of technology

Facilitates dressing for individuals with mobility limitations, providing comfort and autonomy, and preventing arm injuries in children during the dressing process.

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Abstract

Disclosed is a garment with an easy opening and closing system, consisting of a garment (1), the surface of which is divided into parts (3, 4) joined by front connection means (2)
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Description

[0001] DESCRIPTION

[0002] Garment with easy opening and closing system

[0003] OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] The invention, as the title of this specification indicates, is a garment with an easy-to-open and close system. This innovation offers advantages previously unknown within current technologies.

[0005] TECHNICAL SECTOR

[0006] The present invention falls within the scope of everyday life needs, in the classification of clothing, especially shirts, underwear, newborn layette, handkerchiefs, as well as fastening devices for clothing, fastening items.

[0007] STATE OF THE ART

[0008] The present invention arises from the discomfort that many people experience when dressing others with reduced mobility.

[0009] This is due to the inflexible fit of many garments, which makes the process of putting on rigid or loose garments uncomfortable and cumbersome for both the person wearing and the person being dressed.

[0010] Therefore, this invention offers a garment with an easy-to-open and close system, providing a solution for dressing people who have difficulty dressing themselves, offering greater comfort and ease in these situations.

[0011] Currently, the existence of any garment with an easy opening and closing system that has structural and constitutive technical characteristics equal to or similar to those described in this specification, as claimed, is unknown.

[0012] DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0013] The object of the present invention is the creation of a garment with an easy opening and closing system that provides a notable innovation within its field of application in the current state of the art, the characterizing details that make it possible being conveniently included in the final claims that accompany this description.

[0014] The present invention consists of a garment with an easy-to-open and close system comprising a garment that has easy-to-handle front connection means, allowing a caregiver to dress a person with mobility problems, and even for the person to dress themselves.

[0015] This innovation addresses the discomfort many people experience when dressing those with disabilities, especially when it affects arm mobility.

[0016] This garment is distinguished by its adaptable design for people of different ages and genders, while maintaining its distinctive structure and offering a variety of designs.

[0017] This innovation is of great benefit by providing a practical and affordable solution for both family members and caregivers, as well as for people with mobility limitations, allowing them greater autonomy and independence when dressing.

[0018] In addition, its adaptability to children's clothing benefits babies by preventing possible arm injuries during the dressing process.

[0019] Ideally, it is made with textile materials such as cotton or polyester, which guarantees its versatility.

[0020] An innovative feature is that this garment is divided into a front and back section joined at the upper shoulder area, allowing a person to be dressed by inserting their head through the neck.

[0021] It also features two side openings that facilitate the dressing process, which are temporarily and securely closed using easy-to-open and close connection devices, such as hook-and-loop fasteners or zippers.

[0022] These features make this garment especially useful for people with mobility limitations.

[0023] To use this garment, the person simply needs to insert their head through the neck opening and then close or join the connecting means, which significantly facilitates the dressing process. EXPLANATION OF THE FIGURES

[0024] To complete the description being made and in order to help better understand the characteristics of the invention, this descriptive report is accompanied, as an integral part thereof, by some figures in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following have been represented.

[0025] Figure 1 illustrates in perspective a garment with an easy opening and closing system, in a sleeveless model.

[0026] Figure 2 illustrates in perspective a garment with an easy opening and closing system, in a model with sleeves.

[0027] PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION.

[0028] The present invention relates to a garment with an easy opening and closing system, which is characterized by consisting of a garment (1) whose surface is divided into independent parts (3, 4) and provided with connecting means (2) of said parts, front and easy to handle. This particularity makes it easier for a caregiver to dress a person with mobility problems, or even for the person to dress autonomously. These parts (3, 4) preferably correspond to the front part (3) and the back part (4) of the garment (1).

[0029] These connection means (2) are characterized by being easy to open and close, incorporating systems such as hook and loop fastening tapes or zippers, which contributes to the functionality and practicality of the garment.

[0030] In a preferred embodiment, the garment (1) in question is designed to cover the upper part of the body and may take forms such as shirts, sweaters, jackets or flannels. This diversity of forms maintains the distinctive structure of each type of garment, while presenting varied designs that adapt to the needs of people of different ages and genders, thus providing greater versatility and adaptability in its use.

[0031] Typically, the garment (1 ) is manufactured using different types of textile materials, such as cotton or polyester, allowing for different preferences and comfort requirements to be met. Preferably, the garment (1 ) is structurally divided into a front part (3) and a back part (4), which are joined at the upper shoulder area (5) by sewing, and along the rest of the contact edge by connecting means (2). This arrangement allows the person's head to be inserted through the neck area (6), thus facilitating the process of putting on the garment.

[0032] Preferably, both the front part (3) and the back part (4) of the garment (1) are separated by two side openings, closed by the connection means (2), which extend from the lower front area (7) to the upper front area (8) of the garment (1) in sleeveless models, or to the lower area or ends of the sleeves (9) in those models that do have them, whether short or long.

[0033] The connection means (2) are arranged in these two side openings and are responsible for closing or temporarily and securely joining the front part (3) with the rear part (4).

[0034] Having sufficiently described the nature of the present invention, as well as the manner of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to explain it further so that any expert in the field may understand its scope and the advantages derived from it, stating that, within its essence, it may be put into practice in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and to which it will also achieve the protection sought provided that its fundamental principle is not altered, changed or modified.

Claims

CLAIMS 1. Garment with easy opening and closing system, characterized by consisting of a garment (1) whose surface is divided into parts (3,4) joined by frontal connection means (2).

2. Garment with an easy opening and closing system, according to claim 1, characterized in that the garment (1) is one of those used to dress the upper part of the body.

3. Garment with easy opening and closing system, according to claim 1, characterized in that the garment (1) is made of cotton or polyester.

4. Garment with easy opening and closing system, according to claim 1, characterized in that the garment (1) is divided into a front part (3) and a back part (4) which join in the upper area of ​​the shoulders (5) defining a neck (6).

5. Garment with easy opening and closing system, according to claim 4, characterized in that the front part (3) and the back part (4) are divided by two side openings, closed by the connection means (2), with a path from the lower front area (7) of the garment (1) to the upper front area (8).

6. Garment with easy opening and closing system, according to claim 5, characterized in that the side openings reach the lower part of the sleeves (9).

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