IP Library Granted Patent US 12,245,645
Granted Patent B2
US 12,245,645 · App. 18/056,077 · Granted Mar 11, 2025

Adjustable length garment device

Inventor: Whislie Wong (San Francisco, CA)
A41D1/14A41D15/002
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Patent No.
US 12,245,645
App. No.
18/056,077
Granted
Mar 11, 2025
Kind
B2
Abstract

An adjustable length garment device allowing an individual wearing a romper to remove, or partially remove, the romper without having to remove all of one's clothing or risking the romper from falling on the ground. The adjustable length garment device includes an elongated member dimensioned to cover a portion of the torso of the wearer. The elongated member includes an upper opening and a lower opening and a fastener disposed at the lower end of the elongated fabric member. The fastener divides the lower opening into a pair of leg openings when engaged. The leg openings define a lower channel including at least one drawstring. The at least one drawstring is connected to a first strap and a second strap, such that pulling upward on the first strap and the second strap will elevate the drawstring.

Claims (36)

1. An adjustable length garment device, consisting of:

an elongated fabric member dimensioned and adapted to cover at least a portion of a torso of a wearer;

wherein the elongated fabric member includes an upper opening and a lower opening;

wherein the elongated fabric member forms a romper;

a fastener disposed at a lower end of the elongated fabric member;

wherein the fastener divides the lower opening into a pair of leg openings when engaged, such that the pair of leg openings define a lower channel;

a drawstring disposed around the lower channel;

a first strap extending perpendicularly upward from the drawstring and outward from a first aperture;

a second strap extending perpendicularly upward from the drawstring and outward from a second aperture;

wherein the first strap includes a first handle perpendicularly disposed on a distal end of the first strap;

wherein the second strap includes a second handle perpendicularly disposed on a distal end of the second strap;

wherein when the wearer lifts upward on the first strap and the second strap, the drawstring is elevated, allowing for a lower portion of the elongated fabric member to be selectively elevated by the wearer;

wherein the first handle and the second handle each include a respective cord lock for assisting with the location or operation of the first strap and the second strap;

wherein the first strap is disposed in a first channel;

wherein the second strap is disposed in a second channel;

wherein the fastener is a button fastener or a hook and loop fastener;

wherein the elongated fabric member includes a pair of arm openings; and

wherein the drawstring is circular and extends around a perimeter of the lower opening.

2. An adjustable length garment device, consisting of:

an elongated fabric member dimensioned and adapted to cover at least a portion of a torso of a wearer;

wherein the elongated fabric member includes an upper opening and a lower opening;

a fastener disposed at a lower end of the elongated fabric member;

wherein the elongated fabric member forms a romper;

wherein the fastener divides the lower opening into a pair of leg openings when engaged, such that a first leg opening of the pair of leg openings defines a first lower channel and a second leg opening of the pair of leg openings defines a second lower channel;

a first pair of drawstrings disposed on opposing sides of the first lower channel;

a second pair of drawstrings disposed on opposing sides of the second lower channel;

a first pair of straps extending perpendicularly upward from the first pair of drawstrings and outward from a first aperture;

a second pair of straps extending perpendicularly upward from the second pair of drawstrings and outward from a second aperture;

wherein the first pair of drawstrings is elevated when the first pair of straps is lifted upward and the second pair of drawstrings is elevated when the second pair of straps is lifted upward, allowing for a lower portion of the elongated fabric member to be selectively elevated by the wearer;

wherein the first pair of straps includes a first handle perpendicularly disposed on a distal end of the first pair of straps;

wherein the second pair of straps includes a second handle perpendicularly disposed on a distal end of the second pair of straps;

wherein the first handle and the second handle each include a respective cord lock for assisting with the location or operation of the first strap and the second strap;

wherein the first strap is disposed in a first channel;

wherein the second strap is disposed in a second channel;

wherein the fastener is a button fastener or a hook and loop fastener; and

wherein the elongated fabric member includes a pair of arm openings.

Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 63279894 · Nov 16, 2021
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