HK1162128B - A pocket for articles of clothing, a method for realising a pocket and relevant articles of clothing - Google Patents

Description

Pocket for a garment, method for forming a pocket, and trousers and shirt

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a pocket that can be applied on a position of a garment that is superimposed on a convex portion of the body of the wearer when the garment is worn by a person, said convex portion being defined by a curved three-dimensional surface.

Background

The pocket of the invention is particularly suitable for use on the rear part of trousers, for example overlapping the buttocks of the person wearing the trousers, or on the front part of a jacket, a jersey or a waistcoat, for example overlapping the chest.

Another object of the invention is a method for forming such a pocket.

The invention also relates to a garment, in particular a pair of trousers, a sweater or a jacket, to which the above-mentioned pocket is applied.

The most common type of pants is jeans, which is particularly popular with men and women because of its practicality, wear resistance and stylishness.

Jeans of a known type have rear pockets, each formed by a single piece of cloth sewn along its edges to a base cloth. After being sewn to the jeans, the pockets thus assume a substantially flat configuration.

When the jeans are put on, the rear pockets cannot perfectly fit the curved surface of the buttocks due to their flat form, despite the deformability of the cloth. This reduces the comfort of the wearer who will experience the compression exerted by the pocket against the buttocks. Furthermore, the rear pocket has a tendency to flatten the buttocks and is therefore aesthetically unattractive.

A pocket made of flat cloth and applied on the jacket or shirt at the wearer's chest produces the same effect.

Disclosure of Invention

It is an object of the present invention to improve a pocket suitable for application on a garment, for example, when the garment is worn, the pocket being provided on a curvilinear surface protruding from the body of the wearer.

Another object is to reduce the pinching effect caused by pockets applied to the garment against the curved surface of the wearer's body.

It is yet another object of the present invention to increase the comfort of a garment having pockets adapted to be disposed on the curvilinear surface of the wearer's body.

It is a further object to provide a pocket for a garment that, when disposed on a curvilinear surface of the wearer's body, enhances the three-dimensional curvature of that surface, producing a pleasing aesthetic effect.

Thanks to the invention, a pocket can be obtained on the garment to which it is applied, adapted to the curvature of the wearer's chest or buttocks.

This also enables increased comfort for the wearer, since the garment fits perfectly even in the pocket position and the wearer does not feel the sensation of squeezing which sometimes occurs with flat pockets of the known type.

Moreover, the pocket of the invention is capable of highlighting the curvature of the wearer's body, making the garment to which it is applied particularly suitable from an aesthetic point of view.

Drawings

The invention will be better understood and operated with reference to the attached drawings, which show some aspects by way of non-limiting example, in which:

FIG. 1 is a view showing a flat expanded form of a first portion and a second portion of a pocket according to the present invention in an unassembled configuration;

FIG. 2 is a view showing the first and second portions of FIG. 1 arranged in contact on a plane;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the pocket obtained by combining the first and second portions of FIG. 2, forming an assembled configuration of the pocket;

FIG. 4 is a view of the first and second portions of the second embodiment of the pocket of FIG. 1 in an unassembled configuration in a flat expanded form;

FIG. 5 is a view showing the first and second portions of FIG. 4 arranged in contact on a plane;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of the pocket of FIG. 4 obtained by joining the first and second portions, thus forming an assembled configuration;

FIG. 7 is a view showing a flat, unfolded version of a panel for forming the rear of the legs;

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view showing the pocket of FIG. 1 and the rear portion of the pants of FIG. 7;

FIG. 9 is a perspective view showing the rear of a leg of a pant comprising the pocket of FIG. 1;

FIG. 10 is a view showing a flat, open form of the front of the jersey;

FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of the front of a sweater including the pocket of FIG. 4.

Detailed Description

With reference to fig. 1-6, 1 represents the entire pocket which is the object of the present invention.

With particular reference to fig. 1, 2, 4, 5, the pocket 1 is shown in an unassembled configuration, while with reference to fig. 3, 6, the pocket is shown in an assembled configuration.

In both configurations, the pocket 1 is defined by an upper edge 2, a lower edge 3 and first and second side edges 4, 5.

The above-mentioned edges 2, 3, 4, 5 define a perimeter profile P of the pocket 1, the perimeter profile of the pocket 1 being closed when the pocket 1 is in the assembled configuration.

The upper edge 2 and the lower edge 3 are opposite.

In the unassembled configuration of the pocket 1, the upper edge 2 appears to extend straight along the axis X-X.

In contrast, in the assembled configuration of the pocket 1, the upper edge 2 appears to extend along an arc of the arc K-K.

In both configurations assumed by the pocket 1, the lower edge 3 appears as a broken line in the shape of a V formed by two regions (tracts) meeting at one point.

The two side edges 4 and 5 are opposite each other and are arranged between the upper edge 2 and the lower edge 3 in order to connect them together.

In the unassembled configuration, the first and second side edges 4, 5 are not parallel to each other.

More precisely, in the unassembled configuration, the second lateral edge 5 appears to extend vertically, while in the first lateral edge 4 it appears to extend in a spaced-apart direction with respect to the second lateral edge 5, starting from the lower edge 3.

In other words, the first side edge 4 extends from the lower edge 3 towards the upper edge 2 while being separated from the second side edge 5.

In the assembled configuration, as can be seen in fig. 3, 6, the first and second side edges 4, 5 assume a parallel configuration.

In the unassembled configuration, the pocket 1 is formed by a first portion 6 and a second portion 7.

As can be seen in fig. 2, 4, the first and second portions 6, 7 originate from two separate panels.

It is clear that the first and second parts 6, 7 can be connected in one part and separated in the other part, thus the non-assembled and assembled configurations mentioned in the description, without departing from the scope of protection of the present invention.

The first and second portions 6, 7 comprise a first edge 8 and a second edge 9, respectively, facing each other.

The edges 8, 9 are complementary in shape to each other.

The first edge 8 comprises a first end region 8a, a second end region 8b and a middle region 8c located between the end regions 8a, 8b and connecting the end regions 8a, 8 b.

Likewise, the second edge 9 also comprises a first end region 9a, a second end region 9b and a middle region 9c located between the end regions 9a, 9b and connecting the end regions 9a, 9 b.

To complete the pocket 1, there is a seam (seam)10 forming an assembled configuration of the pocket, the seam 10 being disposed along the first edge 8 and the second edge 9.

The assembled configuration of the pocket can be obtained with any other type of connection, such as gluing, Velcro (Velcro) or zippers, without departing from the scope of protection of the invention.

The complementary shape of the first and second edges 8, 9 is used, for example, to achieve a particular condition during the pre-processing of the two parts 6, 7, as will be explained below.

As can be seen in fig. 2, the first portion 6 and the second portion 7 have a flat development such that, if the first edge 8 and the second edge 9 are arranged on a plane in a mutually contacting manner at least one contact point 11, at least two end regions 8a, 9a, each belonging to a respective edge 8, 9, diverge from one another at a divergence zone 12, which divergence zone 12 widens from said contact point 11 towards the side edge 4 of the pocket 1.

At the contact point 11, the distance D between the end regions 8a, 9a is smallest, while at the side edge 4, the distance D between the end regions 8a, 9a is largest.

The minimum distance d at the point of contact is about 0 mm.

The maximum distance D at the side edges 4 is comprised between 5mm and 40mm, and preferably 15 mm.

As can be seen in fig. 2, the configuration of the edges 8, 9 of the pocket 1 is such that, when the contact point 11 has been obtained, the first end regions 8a, 9a are separated, while the second end regions 8b, 9b coincide.

In this particular configuration, the intermediate regions 8c, 9c extend in a pointed manner.

In the dividing zone 12, the seam 10 facilitates the joining of the first part 6 and the second part 7 by bringing at least two end regions 8a, 9a of the edges closer together, for example to give the pocket a curved three-dimensional configuration.

More precisely, seam 10 facilitates the joining of first portion 6 to second portion 7 by overlapping edge 8 on edge 9 at contact point 11 and bringing edge 8 close to edge 9 at separation zone 12, so as to create a curvilinear three-dimensional configuration.

The joining of the first part 6 to the second part 7 by means of the seam 10 results in a convex shape of the pocket 1, i.e. it is displaced from the plane in which it is arranged (which plane in fig. 3 is the plane of the paper).

In connection with the realization of the seam 10 in the parting zone 12, it is formed by a rotation relative to the contact point 11 of the first end area 8a towards the second end area 9a until the above-mentioned contact of the end areas takes place.

The effect obtained by the seam 10 can be seen in fig. 3, where the pocket 1 is shown in an assembled configuration, where the three-dimensional form of the pocket 1, i.e. the convex shape of the pocket protruding from the paper surface, can be seen.

With reference to the embodiment of fig. 4, in which a second embodiment of the pocket 1 is shown, the configuration of the edges 8, 9 for example achieves a more enhanced effect with respect to the three-dimensional conformation that can be obtained by the pocket of the first embodiment.

As can be seen in fig. 5, the proximity of the edges 8, 9 creates a contact section 13 and a first and a second separation 12, 12' at the location of the contact point 11.

Said contact section 13 is obtained by mutual contact of the intermediate areas 8c, 9c, in which case the intermediate areas 8c, 9c assume a straight form.

In other words, in the example of fig. 4, the first and second portions 6, 7 present a flat extension, so that if the first edge 8 and the second edge 9 are arranged on planes of mutual contact, this contact takes place through the intermediate regions 8c, 9c of the edges

The abutting (contextual) appearance of the first 12 and second 12' halves is promoted by the intermediate regions 8c, 9c being brought close to the contact-making section 13.

The first parting portion 12 is formed by a flank (deflecting) of the first end region 8a, 9 a.

The first parting portion 12 has a tendency to widen from the contact section 13 towards the side edge 4.

In other words, at the first end 13a of the contact section 13, the distance D between the end regions 8a, 9a is smallest, while at the side edge 4, the distance D between the end regions 8a, 9a is largest.

Likewise, the second parting portion 12' is formed by a flank of the second end region 8b, 9 b.

In other words, at the second end 13b of the contact section 13, the distance D between the second end regions 8b, 9b is smallest, while at the side edge 5, the distance D between the end regions 8b, 9b is largest.

In this case, as mentioned above, at the ends 13a, 13b of the contact section 13 the minimum distance D is 0mm, while at the two side edges the maximum distance D is comprised between 5mm and 40mm, and preferably 15 mm.

The widening of the first portion 12 is a mirror image of the widening of the second portion 12'.

More precisely, the widening of the first portion 12 occurs in a direction opposite to the direction in which the widening of the second portion 12' occurs.

In the configuration of fig. 4-6, the seam 10 helps to join the first part 6 to the second part 7 by making the intermediate regions 8c, 9c overlap and bringing the first end regions 8a, 9a and the second end regions 8b, 9b closer together at the respective first and second parting portions 12, 12'.

In particular with regard to the approach of the first and second end regions 8a, 9a and 8b, 9b during the realisation of the seam 10, the first end region 8a of the first edge 8 is turned towards the first end region 9a of the second edge 9 with respect to the first end 13a of the contact section 13 until contact between the above-mentioned regions occurs, and the second end region 8b of the first edge 8 is turned towards the second end region 9b of the second edge 9 with respect to the second end 13b of the contact section 13 until contact of the above-mentioned regions occurs.

In this case, joining the first portion 6 to the second portion 7 by means of the seam 10 produces a convex shape of the pocket 1, i.e. away from the plane on which it rests (in fig. 6, this plane is the plane of the paper).

The method for forming a pocket according to the first embodiment includes the steps of:

bringing the first portion 6 close to the second portion 7, arranging the first edge 8 in contact with the second edge 9 at least at a contact point 11, and forming a separation zone 12 between the first edge 8 and the second edge 9 at the respective first end region 8a, 9a, the separation zone 12 widening from the contact point 11 towards the side edge 4 of the pocket 1;

connecting the first portion 6 to the second portion 7 at the respective edges 8, 9, facilitating the connection extending between the side edges 4, 5, overlapping the first edge 8 on the second edge 9 at the point of contact 11, and bringing the first edge 8 close to the second edge 9 at the separation zone 12.

The seam 10 is obtained by stitching the edges 8, 9 with their overlap and in contact with each other, wherein the overlap of the edges 8, 9 is obtained by the at least one contact point 11 bringing the edges 8, 9 closer together and by means of the approach of the first end areas 8a, 9 a.

In particular for the seam 10 realized at the end regions 8a, 9a, the seam 10 is sewn by bringing the edges closer, obtained by rotating the first edge 8 towards the second edge 9 with respect to the contact point 11.

In other words, the operator performs the partial sewing at the contact point 11, and thereafter completes the sewing operation at the divided region 12.

As can be seen in fig. 2 and 3, the partial stitching is carried out starting from the second side edge 5 until the contact point 11 is reached.

To complete the seam 10, the edges 8 are brought closer to the edges 9 by turning the first end area 8a towards the first end area 9a until they are placed in contact with each other, and the subsequent stitching is performed from the contact point 11 towards the first side edge 4.

In the case of the second embodiment of the pocket 1 shown in fig. 4-6, the method differs from the method described here above only because of the different implementation of the connection step.

The approach of the edges 8, 9 is performed by providing the intermediate regions 8c, 9c in contact with each other, thus defining the contact section 13.

The configuration of the edges 8, 9 forms, for example, a first parting section 12 upstream of the contact section 13 and a second parting section 12' downstream of the contact section 13.

In the case of the application of the seam 10, the joining step is completed by: the seam 10 is first subdivided at the intermediate regions 8c, 9c which overlap one another to form the contact sections 13, and then the first end regions 8a, 9a are brought closer together and the second end regions 8b, 9b are brought closer together until they are sewn in contact with one another.

During the stitching of the separating portions 12, 12', the stitching of the first end region is performed starting from the first end 13a towards the first side edge 4 by turning the first end region 8a closer together towards the first end region 9a, and then the stitching of the second end region is performed starting from the second end 13b towards the second side edge 5 by turning the second end region 8b towards the second end region 9 b.

Rotation of the first and second end regions 8a, 8b belonging to the first part 6 relative to the respective ends of the contact section 13 effects contact with the respective end regions 9a, 9b of the second part 7.

With respect to possible garments having pockets of fig. 1-6, fig. 7 shows the back of one leg of the pants 14. The pants 14 include a leg region 15 and a seating region 16 for overlying the hips of the person wearing the pants.

The pocket is sewn at the seating area 16, as indicated by the dash-dot lines in fig. 7.

The seating area 16 has a cutout 18 defined by an upper edge (flap)19 and a lower edge 20.

The upper edge 19 and the lower edge 20 diverge from one another starting at an apex 21 located approximately at the center of the seating area 16.

When forming pants 14, upper edge 19 is sewn by overlapping lower edge 20, resulting in second seam 22.

The seams are realized so as to form a convexity in the seating area 16 in order to enable the trousers to fit better to the buttocks of the person wearing the trousers.

In applying the pocket 1 to the seating area 16 of the pants 14, special care is taken to overlap the seam 10 over the second seam 22 so that the first seam 10 forms a continuation of the second seam, as shown in fig. 9.

This overlapping of the two seams 10, 22 enhances the convexity of the seating area 16 of the trousers 14.

Another garment having a pocket of fig. 1-6 is a shirt 23 as shown in fig. 10-11.

The shirt has a neck region 24 at the upper portion and a chest region 25 attached below the neck region 24 at a bond line 31.

In the chest region 25, an opening 26 is provided having an apex 27, from which apex 27 two sides 28, 29 diverge.

The side edges 28, 29 have a first portion 28a and a second portion 29a, respectively, which diverge from each other starting from the vertex 27, and a third portion 28b and a fourth portion 29b, which continue from the first portion 28a and the second portion 29a and converge towards each other.

The side edges 28, 29 are joined to each other to realize a seam (pen) 30 extending along the chest region 25 from its bottom until it reaches its apex.

The pocket 1 is placed under the bond line 31 and overlaps the seam 30; the pocket 1 is arranged at the apex. In fig. 10, the pocket 1 is indicated by a dash-dot line and is sewn to the shirt 23 in fig. 11.

The pocket 1 and the method of forming the pocket have important advantages in terms of apparel.

From the viewpoint of comfort, clothing items such as pants 14 or shirt 23 having pockets 1 reduce the feeling of compression positioned on the curved surface of the wearer, i.e., on the buttocks and chest.

In addition, from an aesthetic standpoint, such garments tend to enhance the aesthetic appearance while providing enhanced fit to the body of the person wearing the garment.

Claims (17)

1. A pocket for an article of clothing, comprising:

-an upper edge (2), -a lower edge (3) opposite the upper edge (2), -a first and a second side edge (4, 5) opposite each other, each side edge (4, 5) being arranged between the lower edge (3) and the upper edge (2);

a first portion (6) having a first edge (8) defined by a first end region (8a), a second end region (8b) and a middle region (8 c); and a second portion (7) having a second edge (9) defined by a first end region (9a), a second end region (9b) and an intermediate region (9c), said first portion (6) and second portion (7) defining an unassembled configuration, the first edge (8) and second edge (9) facing each other;

a sewn seam (10) arranged along the first edge (8) and the second edge (9) forming an assembled configuration of the pocket;

characterized in that said first portion (6) and second portion (7) have a flat development, such that if the first edge (8) and the second edge (9) are arranged on a plane in a mutual contact at least at a contact point (11), at least two first end areas (8a, 9a) are separated from each other by a separation zone (12), the separating region (12) widens from the contact point (11) towards the side edge (4) of the pocket, by overlapping the first edge (8) with respect to the second edge (9) at the contact point (11) and approaching the first edge (8) with respect to the second edge (9) at the separation region (12), the seam (10) facilitates the joining of the first part (6) to the second part (7), in order to impart a curved three-dimensional conformation to the pocket, so that the pocket adapts to the curvature of the wearer's chest or buttocks.

2. Pocket according to claim 1, characterized in that said seam (10) contributes to the joining of the first part (6) to the second part (7) in the separation zone (12) by rotating the first end zone (8a) of the first edge (8) towards the first end zone (9a) of the second edge (9) with respect to the contact point (11) until the contact of the first end zone (8a) of the first edge (8) and the first end zone (9a) of the second edge (9) is established.

3. The pocket according to claim 1, characterised in that the first (6) and second (7) portions have a flat development such that, if the first (8) and second (9) edges are arranged on a plane in mutual contact on a contact section (13) defined by the contact between the intermediate regions (8c, 9c), a first end region (8a) of the first edge (8) and a first end region (9a) of the second edge (9) and a second end region (8b) of the first edge (8) and a second end region (9b) of the second edge (9) are separated from each other by a first separation region (12) and by a second separation region (12 '), respectively, the first separation region (12) widening from the contact section (13) towards the first side edge (4) of the pocket, the second separation region (12') widening from the contact section (13) towards the second side edge (5) of the pocket, furthermore, the seam (10) contributes to the joining of the first portion (6) to the second portion (7), to the overlapping of the intermediate zones (8c, 9c) at the contact zone (13) and to the approaching of the first end zone (9a) and the second end zone (9b) of the second edge (9) at the respective first and second separation zones (12, 12'), so as to impart to the pocket a curvilinear three-dimensional conformation.

4. A pocket as claimed in claim 3, characterised in that said contact section (13) has a first contact end (13a) and a second contact end (13 b).

5. Pocket according to claim 4, characterized in that said seam (10) facilitates the joining of the first part (6) to the second part (7) in the first and second separate zones (12, 12') by rotating the first end zone (8a) of the first edge (8) with respect to the first contact end (13a) towards the first end zone (9a) of the second edge (9) and the second end zone (8b) of the first edge (8) with respect to the second contact end (13b) towards the second end zone (9b) of the second edge (9) until contact is made between the first end zone (8a) and the second end zone (8b) of the first edge (8).

6. Pocket according to claim 1 or 3, characterized in that said first portion (6) and second portion (7) are obtained from two separate pieces of material, joined by a seam (10).

7. Pocket according to claim 3, characterized in that said first separation zone (12) is formed by the proximity of a first end region (8a) of the first edge (8) and of a first end region (9a) of the second edge (9) when said pocket is in the unassembled configuration; the first end region (8a) of the first edge (8) and the first end region (9a) of the second edge (9) define a minimum distance (D) at the contact point (11) and a maximum distance (D) at the side edge (4).

8. Pocket according to claim 4, characterized in that said first separation zone (12) is defined by the approach of a first end region (8a) of the first edge (8) and a first end region (9a) of the second edge (9), and the second separation zone (12') is defined by the approach of a second end region (8b) of the respective first edge (8) and a second end region (9b) of the second edge (9), when the pocket is in the unassembled configuration; a first end region (8a) of the first edge (8) and a first end region (9a) of the second edge (9) define a minimum distance (D) at the first contact end (13a) and a maximum distance (D) at the first side edge (4), and a second end region (8b) of the first edge (8) and a second end region (9b) of the second edge (9) define a minimum distance (D) at the second contact end (13b) and a maximum distance (D) at the second side edge (5).

9. A method for forming a pocket (1) comprising an upper edge (2), a lower edge (3) opposite the upper edge (2), a first side edge (4) and a second side edge (5), a first portion (6) having a first edge (8) defined by a first end region (8a), a second end region (8b) and an intermediate region (8c), and a second portion (7) having a second edge (9) defined by a first end region (9a), a second end region (9b) and an intermediate region (9c), said first portion (6) and second portion (7) defining an unassembled configuration of the pocket (1), characterized in that it comprises the steps of:

bringing the first portion (6) close to the second portion (7), placing the first edge (8) in contact with the second edge (9) at least at a contact point (11), and forming a separation zone (12) between the first edge (8) and the second edge (9) at the respective first end region (8a, 9a), said separation zone (12) widening from the contact point (11) towards the side edge (4) of the pocket (1);

-connecting the first portion (6) to the second portion (7) at respective first and second edges (8, 9), -facilitating a connection extending between the side edges (4, 5), -overlapping the first edge (8) on the second edge (9) at a contact point (11), and-bringing the first edge (8) close to the second edge (9) at a separation region (12), so as to impart to the pocket a curvilinear three-dimensional conformation, such that the pocket adapts to the curvature of the wearer's chest or buttocks.

10. A method according to claim 9, characterized in that said connection determines a rotation of the first edge (8) towards the second edge (9) with respect to the contact point (11) during bringing the first edge (8) close to the second edge (9) until contact is made at the separation (12) of said edges.

11. Method according to claim 9, characterized in that said approaching step of the first portion (6) to the second portion (7) produces a contact section (13) defined by the contact of the intermediate regions (8c, 9c) and having a first end (13a) and a second end (13b), a first split zone (12) defined closely by the contact section (13) and the first side edge (4) and extending between the contact section (13) and the first end region (8a) of the first edge (8) and the first end region (9a) of the second edge (9), and a second split zone (12') extending between the contact section (13) and the second side edge (5) and defined by the extension of the second end region (8b) of the first edge (8) and the second end region (9b) of the second edge (9).

12. Method according to claim 11, characterized in that the joining step facilitates the joining for forming an overlap between the first intermediate zones (8c, 9c) at the contact section (13) and for bringing the first end zone (8a) and the second end zone (8b) of the first edge (8) close to the corresponding first end zone (9a) and second end zone (9b) of the second edge (9) at the respective first and second separation zones (12, 12') so as to impart to said pocket (1) a curvilinear three-dimensional conformation.

13. Method according to claim 12, characterized in that the connection is effected by turning a first end region (8a) of the first edge (8) with respect to the first end (13a) towards a first end region (9a) of the second edge (9) and by turning a second end region (8b) of the first edge (8) with respect to the second end (13b) towards a second end region (9b) of the second edge (9) during bringing the first edge (8) close to the second edge (9) until contact occurs at the parting zones (12, 12') of the end regions.

14. Trousers comprising a leg region (15), a seating region (16) and at least one pocket (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, said pocket (1) being applied to the seating region (16) of the trousers (14) so as to overlap, in use, the buttocks region of the person wearing the trousers.

15. Trousers according to claim 14, wherein said seating area (16) comprises a cut defined by an apex (21), a lower edge (19) and an upper edge (20); an upper edge (19) and a lower edge (20) diverging from each other from a vertex (21) are joined together by overlapping the upper edge (19) on the lower edge (20) with a second stitched seam (22).

16. Trousers according to claim 15, characterized in that said pocket (1) is applied to the seating area (16) and in that the seam (10) is superimposed on the second seam (22); the seam (10) forms a complete continuation of the second seam (22).

17. A shirt comprising a neck region (24), a chest region (25) and at least one pocket (1) according to one of claims 1 to 8, the pocket (1) being applied so as to overlap, in use, the chest region of a person wearing the shirt.