US20230104955A1

US20230104955A1 - Detachable High Waisted Swimsuit Device

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Publication number: US20230104955A1
Application number: US17/934,793
Authority: US
Inventors: Marissa Tomita
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2021-10-01
Filing date: 2022-09-23
Publication date: 2023-04-06

Abstract

The present invention relates to a novel detachable swimsuit device. The device is a multipurpose two-piece swimsuit with a detachable waist component. The waist component can be selectively attached to the swimsuit to cover the user's stomach or abdomen area as desired. The waist component can be secured via hook and loop fasteners, snaps, buttons, zippers, etc. Further, the waist component can be mixed and matched to offer more variety and options to each swimsuit. Users can wear the swimsuit device as desired, with or without the high-waisted component. Thus, users can customize the look of their swimsuit while in public areas.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

The present application claims priority to, and the benefit of, U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/251,214, which was filed on Oct. 1, 2021, and is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to the field of detachable swimsuit devices. More specifically, the present invention relates to an improved detachable swimsuit device that provides users with a swimsuit that includes a detachable waist and abdomen section, allowing users to selectively reveal their stomach when wearing the suit. Accordingly, the present disclosure makes specific reference thereto. Nonetheless, it is to be appreciated that aspects of the present invention are also equally applicable to other like applications, devices, and methods of manufacture.

BACKGROUND

By way of background, this invention relates to improvements in detachable swimsuits. Generally, swimsuits are revealing and people with self-esteem and confidence issues may have trouble wearing a swimsuit in public. High-waisted swimsuits can provide additional coverage. However, high-waisted swimsuits can lead to awkward tan lines that go all the way up to the rib cage. Thus, people may desire to uncover their waist for a period of time while wearing a bikini-style swimsuit but are unable to do so.
Furthermore, with the continuing trend toward naturalness and health, there has been a pronounced tendency for women of all ages and physical conditions to desire to wear substantially briefer swimsuits than those conventionally worn in the past. This trend has created problems for women who, though desiring to achieve a maximum suntan, have imperfections in their skin or figures which they desire to be concealed at certain times. In the past, such women would just wear a one-piece bathing suit, as the conventional two-piece bathing suit would reveal a woman's flaws and could cause embarrassment or distress. However, such two-piece bathing suits could be appealing to some women in other contexts than a public beach or pool, such as for example, around a personal swimming pool or a friend's swimming pool.
Accordingly, custom-made swimsuits designed to maximize exposure of a particular woman's figure, while at the same time concealing particular flaws, have been infrequent, due to their cost and accessibility to the vast majority of women. Therefore, there has been an unfulfilled need for a woman's swimsuit available in conventional sizes, which can be adjusted by the user to provide the desired degree of exposure and concealment depending on where the user is wearing the swimsuit.
Therefore, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a detachable swimsuit device that provides users with an improved swimsuit with a detachable waist and abdomen section which allows users to selectively reveal their stomach when wearing the suit. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a detachable swimsuit device that enables users to attach and remove the high waist section via zippers, buttons, snaps, and other fasteners. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a detachable swimsuit device that ensures women feel more comfortable when wearing a swimsuit in public by offering the option to cover the stomach, depending on the wants and/or needs of a user. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that prevents unsightly tan lines that typically occur when wearing a standard high-waisted swimsuit. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a detachable swimsuit device that improves confidence and self-esteem when wearing a two-piece swimsuit. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a detachable swimsuit device that allows users to customize the look of their swimsuit while in public areas.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a detachable swimsuit device. The device is a multipurpose two-piece swimsuit with a detachable waist component. The waist component can be selectively attached to the swimsuit to cover the user's stomach or abdomen area as desired. The waist component can be secured via hook and loop fasteners, snaps, buttons, zippers, etc. Further, the waist component can be mixed and matched to offer more variety and options to each swimsuit. The swimsuit device can be manufactured of nylon, lycra, spandex, etc. Users can wear the swimsuit device as desired, with or without the high-waisted component. The waist component is attached to the swimsuit bottoms with ease to cover the user's stomach/abdomen area. Thus, users can customize the look of their swimsuit while in public areas.
In this manner, the detachable swimsuit device of the present invention accomplishes all of the foregoing objectives and provides users with a device that may be available in various sizes. The device provides users with a customizable look, allowing the swimsuit device to be worn with or without the waist component. The device can be mixed and matched to create additional options for the swimsuit and is secured via any suitable fastener.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof. Its sole purpose is to present some general concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.
The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one embodiment thereof, comprises a detachable swimsuit device. The device is a multipurpose two-piece swimsuit component with a detachable waist component. The waist component can be selectively attached to the swimsuit component to cover the user's stomach or abdomen area as desired. Further, the waist component can be mixed and matched to offer more variety and options to each swimsuit. Users can wear the swimsuit device as desired, with or without the high-waisted component. Thus, users can customize the look of their swimsuit while in public areas.
In one embodiment, an example swimsuit is shown in accordance with the disclosure herein. The swimsuit is shown worn by a user and has the appearance of a conventional two-piece swimsuit, with the exception of an additional section of material that comprises a waist component that covers a user's waist/abdomen area. Further, the swimsuit component has a top portion that covers an upper torso/chest area of a user, i.e., the portion of the user's torso/chest that lies primarily above the waistline, similar to a halter top. The top portion is configured to be worn on the upper torso in a conventional fashion. The swimsuit also has a bottom portion that covers the lower portion of the torso/posterior area of a user and extends around the user's groin. The bottom portion is configured to be worn on the lower torso in a conventional fashion.
In one embodiment, the waist component is a length of material having a top, a bottom, and two opposing ends that are releasably secured together in use around a user's waist. Generally, the waist component is manufactured of the same material as the swimsuit. Further, the waist component is sized to wrap around the circumference of a user's waist/abdomen area and be releasably secured via fasteners.
In another embodiment, the waist component comprises a closure component positioned on the two opposing ends. The closure component releasably secures the right end to the left end of the waist component. Specifically, the closure component comprises at least one of a hook and loop fastener, zipper, button and buttonhole pairs, snaps, etc., or other suitable clothing fastener as is known in the art.
In one embodiment, the closure component does not comprise an end stop, allowing the closure component to be completely separated to make removal and attachment of the waist component easy. Further, the closure component extends along a width of the waist component, thereby allowing the waist component to separate completely and form a continuous length of material when the fastener is unfastened and securing the waist component securely around a user's waist when fastened.
In another embodiment, the waist component comprises a flap, positioned over the closure component. The flap component is secured to one end of the waist component, such that when the closure component is secured, the flap component acts to hide the closure component from view for aesthetic purposes. Generally, the flap component is a flap of material manufactured of the same material as is used to manufacture the waist component.
In use, in a minimum exposure mode, the waist component ends are secured together around the user's waist. As a result, the waist component provides maximum concealment for any desired purpose as, for example, to hide certain imperfections, such as scars or stretch marks on the body of the user. For the common flaws and figure problems, such as stretch marks and surgical scars, the configuration depicted will provide adequate concealment. Accordingly, the selected coverage desired, depending on particular figure characteristics or the social context in which the suit is worn, may be achieved by adjusting the height of the waist component or by removing the waist component altogether.
Thus, in accordance with the invention, a swimsuit has been provided which affords the capability of selective coverage and exposure based on the particular wishes of the user at any particular time, manufactured in conventional sizes and without the necessity for custom fabrication thereof.
In one embodiment, the detachable swimsuit device is manufactured of nylon, lycra, or spandex, etc.
In yet another embodiment, the detachable swimsuit device comprises a plurality of indicia.
In yet another embodiment, a method of utilizing an adjustable swimsuit is described. The method includes the steps of providing a detachable swimsuit device comprising a two-piece swimsuit with a removable waist component. The method also comprises putting on the two-piece swimsuit similar to a conventional swimsuit. Further, the method comprises securing the waist component to a user's waist area or abdomen area via a plurality of hook and loop fasteners or other suitable fasteners. Finally, removing the waist component as needed or desired by a user, by unfastening the fasteners.
Numerous benefits and advantages of this invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art to which it pertains, upon reading and understanding the following detailed specification.
To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and are intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

FIG. 1A illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the detachable swimsuit device of the present invention wherein the waist component is removed in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 1B illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the detachable swimsuit device of the present invention wherein the waist component is secured in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the detachable swimsuit device of the present invention showing how the waist component is secured via fasteners in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the detachable swimsuit device of the present invention in use in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart showing the method of utilizing an adjustable swimsuit in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.
As noted above, there is a long-felt need in the art for a detachable swimsuit device that provides users with an improved swimsuit with a detachable waist and abdomen section which allows users to selectively reveal their stomach when wearing the suit. There is also a long-felt need in the art for a detachable swimsuit device that enables users to attach and remove the high waist section via zippers, buttons, snaps, and other fasteners. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a detachable swimsuit device that ensures women feel comfortable when wearing a swimsuit in public by offering the option to cover the stomach, depending on the wants and/or needs of a user. Moreover, there is a long-felt need in the art for a device that prevents unsightly tan lines that typically occur when wearing a standard high-waisted swimsuit. Further, there is a long-felt need in the art for a detachable swimsuit device that improves confidence and self-esteem when wearing a two-piece swimsuit. Finally, there is a long-felt need in the art for a detachable swimsuit device that allows users to customize the look of their swimsuit while in public areas.
The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel detachable swimsuit device. The device is a multipurpose two-piece swimsuit with a detachable waist component. The waist component can be selectively attached to the swimsuit to cover the user's stomach or abdomen area as desired. The waist component can be secured via hook and loop fasteners, snaps, buttons, zippers, etc. Further, the waist component can be mixed and matched to offer more variety and options to each swimsuit. Thus, users can customize the look of their swimsuit while out in public areas. The present invention also includes a novel method of utilizing an adjustable swimsuit. The method includes the steps of providing a detachable swimsuit device comprising a two-piece swimsuit with a removable waist component. The method also comprises putting on the two-piece swimsuit similar to a conventional swimsuit. Further, the method comprises securing the waist component to a user's waist area or abdomen area via a plurality of hook and loop fasteners or other suitable fasteners. Finally, removing the waist component as needed or desired by a user, by unfastening the fasteners.
Referring initially to the drawings, FIGS. 1A-B illustrate a perspective view of one embodiment of the detachable swimsuit device 100 of the present invention. In the present embodiment, the detachable swimsuit device 100 is an improved detachable swimsuit device 100 that can be customized by a user. Specifically, the device 100 is a multipurpose two-piece swimsuit. The detachable swimsuit device 100 comprises a swimsuit component 102 with a detachable waist component 104. The waist component 104 can be selectively attached to the swimsuit component 102 to cover the user's stomach or abdomen area 106 as desired. Further, the waist component 104 can be mixed and matched to offer more variety and options to each swimsuit 102. Users 108 can wear the swimsuit device 100 as desired, with or without the high-waisted component 104. Thus, users 108 can customize the look of their swimsuit 102 while in public areas.
An example swimsuit 102 is shown in accordance with the disclosure herein. The swimsuit 102 is shown worn by a user 108 and has the appearance of a conventional two-piece swimsuit 102, with the exception of an additional section of material that comprises a waist component 104 that covers a user's waist/abdomen area 106. Further, the swimsuit component 102 has a top portion 110 that covers an upper torso/chest area 112 of a user 108, i.e., the portion of the user's torso/chest 112 that lies primarily above the waistline, similar to a halter top. The top portion 110 is configured to be worn on the upper torso 112 in a conventional fashion. The swimsuit 102 also has a bottom portion 114 that covers the lower portion 116 of the torso/posterior area of a user 108 and extends around the user's groin. The bottom portion 114 is configured to be worn on the lower torso 116 in a conventional fashion. The top portion 110 and the bottom portion 114 can be any suitable color, pattern, design, size, and shape as is known in the art, as well as any suitable style for a two-piece swimsuit as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user.
Further, the waist component 104 is a length of material having a top 118, a bottom 120, and two opposing ends 122 that are releasably secured together in use around a user's waist/abdomen area 106 in a circular configuration. Generally, the waist component 104 is manufactured of the same material as the swimsuit 102 but doesn't have to be and can be manufactured of any suitable material as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user. Additionally, the waist component 104 can be any suitable shape and size, as long as the waist component can be secured around a user's abdomen area and can cover or conceal some of a user's abdomen area. The waist component 104 can also comprise any suitable color, pattern, or design as is known in the art, depending on the user's needs and/or wants. Further, the waist component 104 is sized to wrap around the circumference of a user's waist/abdomen area 106 and be releasably secured via fasteners.
As shown in FIG. 2 , the waist component 104 comprises a closure component 200 positioned on the two opposing ends 122. The closure component 200 releasably secures the opposing ends 122 together. Specifically, the closure component 200 comprises at least one of a hook and loop fastener 202, zipper, button and buttonhole pairs, snaps, etc., or other suitable clothing fastener as is known in the art, depending on the needs and/or wants of a user.
In one embodiment, the closure component 200 does not comprise an end stop, allowing the closure component 200 to be completely separated to make removal and attachment of the waist component 104 easy. Further, the closure component 200 extends along a width 204 of the waist component 104, allowing the waist component 104 to separate completely forming a continuous length of material when the fastener 202 is unfastened and securing the waist component 104 securely around a user's waist 106 when fastened.
In another embodiment, the waist component 104 comprises a flap component 206, positioned over the closure component 200. The flap component 206 is secured to one end 122 of the waist component 104, such that when the closure component 200 is secured, the flap component 206 acts to hide or conceal the closure component 200 from view for aesthetic purposes. Generally, the flap component 206 is a flap of material manufactured of the same material as is used to manufacture the waist component 104.
As shown in FIG. 3 , in use, in a minimum exposure mode, the waist component 104 opposing ends 122 are secured together around the user's waist 106. As a result, the waist component 104 provides maximum concealment for any desired purpose as, for example, to hide certain imperfections, such as scars or stretch marks on the body of the user 108. For the common flaws and figure problems, such as stretch marks and surgical scars, the configuration depicted will provide adequate concealment. Accordingly, the selected coverage desired, depending on particular figure characteristics or the social context in which the swimsuit device 100 is worn, may be achieved by adjusting the height of the waist component 104 or by removing the waist component 104 altogether.
Thus, in accordance with the invention, a swimsuit 102 has been provided which affords the capability of selective coverage and exposure based on the particular wishes of the user 108 at any particular time, in the form of a swimsuit device 100 manufactured in conventional sizes and without the necessity for custom fabrication thereof.
Furthermore, the detachable swimsuit device 100 is manufactured of nylon, lycra, or spandex, etc., or any other suitable materials as is known in the art. One skilled in the art will understand that any suitable material possessing an appropriate amount of flexibility and resiliency may be used to manufacture the detectable swimsuit device 100. Additionally, the detachable swimsuit device 100 is also manufactured from a material that is water resistant or water permeable or comprises a coating that is water resistant or water permeable.
Additionally, the detachable swimsuit device 100 comprises a plurality of indicia 300. The waist component 104 of the device 100 may include advertising, a trademark, or other letters, designs, or characters, printed, painted, stamped, or integrated into the waist component 104 or swimsuit component 102, or any other indicia 300 as is known in the art. Specifically, any suitable indicia 300 as is known in the art can be included, such as, but not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc., that may or may not be swimsuit or brand related.
FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of the method of utilizing an adjustable swimsuit. The method includes the steps of at 400, providing a detachable swimsuit device comprising a two-piece swimsuit with a removable waist component. The method also comprises at 402, putting on the two-piece swimsuit similar to a conventional swimsuit. Further, the method comprises at 404, securing the waist component to a user's waist area or abdomen area via a plurality of hook and loop fasteners or other suitable fasteners. Finally, at 406, removing the waist component as needed or desired by a user by unfastening the fasteners.
Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different users may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein “detachable swimsuit device”, “swimsuit device”, and “device” are interchangeable and refer to the detachable swimsuit device 100 of the present invention.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the detachable swimsuit device 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the detachable swimsuit device 100 as shown in FIGS. 1-4 are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the detachable swimsuit device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the detachable swimsuit device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the detachable swimsuit device 100 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.
Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.
What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term “includes” is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term “comprising” as “comprising” is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit comprising:

a swimsuit component; and

a detachable waist component; and

wherein the detachable waist component can be selectively attached to the swimsuit component to cover a user's abdomen area; and

wherein users can wear the swimsuit component with or without the detachable waist component.

2. The detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit of claim 1, wherein the swimsuit component is a two-piece swimsuit.

3. The detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit of claim 2, wherein the swimsuit component comprises a top portion and a bottom portion.

4. The detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit of claim 3, wherein the top portion covers an upper torso of a user.

5. The detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit of claim 4, wherein the bottom portion covers a lower portion of a user's torso.

6. The detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit of claim 1, wherein the detachable waist component is a length of material that is releasably secured together around a user's abdomen area.

7. The detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit of claim 6, wherein the detachable waist component is manufactured of same material as the swimsuit component.

8. The detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit of claim 7, wherein the detachable waist component comprises a top, a bottom, and two opposing ends.

9. The detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit of claim 8, wherein the detachable waist component comprises a closure component positioned on the two opposing ends.

10. The detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit of claim 9, wherein the closure component comprises at least one of a hook and loop fastener, a zipper, a button and buttonhole pair, or a snap.

11. The detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit of claim 10, wherein the closure component releasably secures the two opposing ends of the detachable waist component together.

12. The detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit of claim 11, wherein the closure component extends along a width of the detachable waist component and does not comprise an end stop, allowing the detachable waist component to be completely separated.

13. The detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit of claim 12, wherein when the closure component is unfastened, the detachable waist component separates completely into a continuous length of material.

14. The detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit of claim 13, wherein when the closure component is fastened, the detachable waist component is secured around a user's abdomen area in a circular configuration.

15. The detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit of claim 14, wherein the detachable waist component comprises a flap component to conceal the closure component.

16. A detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit comprising:

a swimsuit component comprising a top portion and a bottom portion; and

a detachable waist component comprising a top, a bottom, and two opposing ends and a closure component which releasably secures the two opposing ends together;

wherein the detachable waist component can be selectively attached to the swimsuit component to cover a user's abdomen area;

wherein users can wear the swimsuit component with or without the detachable waist component;

wherein the closure component extends along a width of the detachable waist component and does not comprise an end stop;

wherein when the closure component is unfastened, the detachable waist component separates completely into a continuous length of material; and

further wherein when the closure component is fastened, the detachable waist component is secured around a user's abdomen area in a circular configuration.

17. The detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit of claim 16 further comprising a plurality of indicia.

18. The detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit of claim 16, wherein the closure component comprises at least one of a hook and loop fastener, a zipper, a button and buttonhole pair, or a snap.

19. The detachable and multipurpose two-piece swimsuit of claim 16, wherein the detachable waist component comprises a flap component to conceal the closure component.

20. A method of utilizing an adjustable swimsuit, the method comprising the steps of:

providing a detachable swimsuit device comprising a two-piece swimsuit with a removable waist component;

putting on the two-piece swimsuit, similar to a conventional swimsuit;

securing the waist component to a user's waist area or abdomen area via a plurality of hook and loop fasteners or other suitable fasteners; and

removing the waist component as needed or desired by a user, by unfastening the fasteners.