US20190208831A1

US20190208831A1 - Versatile Infant Garment

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Publication number: US20190208831A1
Application number: US16/358,358
Authority: US
Inventors: Vandita Joshi
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-12-12
Filing date: 2019-03-19
Publication date: 2019-07-11

Abstract

A versatile infant garment includes a garment body, a removable strap, at least one left strap fastener, at least one right strap fastener, at least one left leg-opening closure, at least one right leg-opening closure. The garment body includes a sagittal panel, a front panel, a rear panel, at least one fastener, a neck-opening rim, a left leg-opening rim, and a right leg-opening rim. The fastener is positioned along the sagittal panel and connected onto the front panel, thus providing access to the inside of the garment body. The left leg-opening closure and the right leg-opening closure are respectively integrated onto the left leg-opening rim and the right leg-opening rim, wherein the two closures transform the infant garment in between a onesie and a swaddle wrap. The removable strap is terminally attached to the garment body by the left strap fastener and the right strap fastener.

Description

The current application is a continuation-in-part (CIP) application of the U.S. design application Ser. No. 29/629,261 filed on Dec. 12, 2017.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates generally to infant clothing. More specifically, the present invention is a versatile infant garment that effortlessly changes in between a onesie and a swaddle wrap. The present invention also includes a removable strap to enhance the safety features as the removable strap secures the versatile infant garment to a pillow.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

A onesie is an infant's one-piece and close-fitting lightweight garment. Onesies usually have short or long sleeves but leaving the legs uncovered and fastening with snaps at the crotch. More specifically, the onesie is a garment that is designed to be worn by infants much like a T-shirt, but they are distinguished from T-shirts by an extension below the waist, with fastenings that allow it to be closed over the crotch. The purpose of the opening at the crotch is to facilitate access to the infant's diaper. However, onesies fail to cover the legs of an infant similar to a swaddle wrap as the infant's legs are generally exposed. The swaddle wrap is a lightweight fabric and covers an infant's body, except the head. The swaddle wrap generally includes a pouch and adjustable wings so that the infant can be placed within the pouch and wrapped by the adjustable wings. The swaddle wrap can keep an infant from being disturbed by their own startle reflex, and it can help them warm for the first few days of life until their internal thermostat kicks in. The swaddle wrap may even help to calm your baby when they just need to feel something similar to the tightness and security of the womb.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a versatile infant garment that effortlessly changes in between the onesie and the swaddle wrap. More specifically, the present invention comprises openable leg holes which enable the conversion between the onesie and the swaddle wrap. As a result, caregivers can easily utilize the functionalities of the onesie and the swaddle wrap without having to disturb the infant. Furthermore, the present invention comprises a removable strap that allows the caregivers to secure the present invention to any type of pillow. As a result, the present invention is able to prevent accidental slippage of the infant.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front view of the present invention, showing the fastener

FIG. 2 is a rear view of the present invention, showing the removable strap.

FIG. 3 is a bottom view of the present invention, showing the right leg-opening rim and the left leg-opening closure.

FIG. 4 is a bottom view of the present invention, showing the left leg-opening rim and the right leg-opening closure.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the present invention, showing the left and right arm-opening rims and the left and right arm-opening closures.

FIG. 6 is a front view of the present invention, showing the left strap fastener and the right strap fastener.

FIG. 7 is a front view of the present invention, showing the left and right elastic bands.

FIG. 8 is a rear view of the present invention, showing the left and right elastic bands.

FIG. 9 is a front view of the present invention, wherein the fastener is opened from the top.

FIG. 10 is a front view of the present invention wherein the fastener is opened from the bottom.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.
The present invention is a versatile infant garment that effortlessly changes in between the onesie and the swaddle wrap. More specifically, the present invention comprises openable leg holes which enable the conversion between the onesie and the swaddle wrap. As a result, caregivers can easily utilize the functionalities of the onesie and the swaddle wrap without having to disturb the infant. Furthermore, the present invention also prevents accidental slippage of the infant.
The present invention comprises a garment body 1, a removable strap 13, at least one left strap fastener 16, at least one right strap fastener 19, at least one left leg-opening closure 22, and at least one right leg-opening closure 23 as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 5. The garment body 1 that encloses the infant's body comprises a sagittal panel 2, a front panel 3, a rear panel 6, at least one fastener 7, a neck-opening rim 8, a left leg-opening rim 11, a right leg-opening rim 12, a left arm-opening rim 9, and a right arm-opening rim 10. In reference to the general configuration of the present invention, the fastener 7 is positioned along the sagittal panel 2 and connected onto the front panel 3. Resultantly, the fastener 7 provides an opening to place the infant within the garment body 1. The left leg-opening rim 11 and the right leg-opening rim 12 are positioned opposite of each other about the sagittal panel 2 and perimetrically connected to the front panel 3 and the rear panel 6. The left leg-opening rim 11 and the right leg-opening rim 12 provide a pair of openings so that the infant's legs can be either extended out of the garment body 1 or placed within the garment body 1. More specifically, the left leg-opening closure 22 is integrated onto the left leg-opening rim 11. The right leg-opening closure 23 is integrated onto the right leg-opening rim 12. When the infant's legs are placed within the garment body 1, the left leg-opening closure 22 and the right leg-opening closure 23 are at a closed position thus forming the swaddle wrap. When the infant's legs are extended out of the garment body 1, the left leg-opening closure 22 and the right leg-opening closure 23 are at an opened position thus forming the onesie. The removable strap 13 is terminally attached to the garment body 1 by the left strap fastener 16 and the right strap fastener 19, wherein the removable strap 13 allow the garment body 1 to be secured to a feeding pillow or any other type of pillow. The left arm-opening rim 9 and the right arm-opening rim 10 are positioned opposite of each other about the sagittal panel 2 and adjacent to the neck-opening rim 8. The left arm-opening rim 9 and the right arm-opening rim 10 are perimetrically connected to the front panel 3 and the rear panel 6 so that the left arm-opening rim 9 and the right arm-opening rim 10 can function as a pair of openings to insert infant's arms when necessary.
The front panel 3 and the rear panel 6 are preferably made from cotton or any other types of materials that are gentle and safe against infant's skin. In reference to FIG. 1-5, the front panel 3 and the rear panel 6 are sectionally connected to each other thus delineating five different openings so that the neck-opening rim 8, the left leg-opening rim 11, the right leg-opening rim 12, the left arm-opening rim 9, and the right arm-opening rim 10 can be connected around each opening. The front panel 3 comprises a left section 4 and a right section 5, wherein the sagittal panel 2 symmetrically separates the left section 4 and the right section 5. Furthermore, the left section 4 and the right section 5 provide two separate sections within the front panel 3 so that the fastener 7 can be connected. The fastener 7 is connected along the left section 4 and the right section 5 so that the fastener 7 can extend along the front panel 3. The fastener 7 is preferably a double zipper and enables the separation of the left section 4 and the right section 5 from a top end of the fastener 7 or a bottom end of the fastener 7 as shown in FIG. 9-10. However, the fastener 7 is not limited to a double zipper within the present invention and can be any other types of fasteners such as button fasteners, hook and loop fasteners, and male and female fasteners.
The neck-opening rim 8 provides an additional layer of material around the infant's neck. In reference to FIG. 5, the neck-opening rim 8 is positioned in between the left arm-opening rim 9 and the right arm-opening rim 10 and about a neck opening from the five different openings. The neck-opening rim 8 is perimetrically connected around the left section 4, the rear panel 6, and the right section 5 in such a way that the fastener 7 is able to open and close the neck-opening rim 8 with respect to the left section 4 and the right section 5. Additionally, the neck-opening rim 8 structurally strengthens the neck opening thus enhancing the reliability of the garment body 1.
The left leg-opening rim 11 and the right leg-opening rim 12 provide an additional layer of material around the infant's legs. In reference to FIG. 3-4, the left leg-opening rim 11 is positioned about a left leg opening from the five different openings and perimetrically connected to the left section 4 and the rear panel 6. The right leg-opening rim 12 is positioned about a right leg opening from the five different openings and perimetrically connected to the right section 5 and the rear panel 6. Additionally, the left leg-opening rim 11 and the right leg-opening rim 12 structurally strengthen the left leg opening and the right leg opening thus enhancing the reliability of the garment body 1. In reference to FIG. 3-4, the left leg-opening closure 22 is connected adjacent to the left section 4 and the rear panel 6 so that the left leg opening can be selectively closed or opened. The right leg-opening closure 23 is connected adjacent to the right section 5 and the rear panel 6 so that the right leg opening can be selectively closed or opened. As a result, caregivers can easily open or close the left leg opening and the right leg opening as the present invention transforms in between the onesie and the swaddle wrap. When the left leg-opening closure 22 and the right leg-opening closure 23 are at the closed position, the left leg opening and the right leg opening are closed within the present invention. Resultantly, the infant's legs can be kept within the garment body 1 as the present invention resembles a swaddle wrap. When the left leg-opening closure 22 and the right leg-opening closure 23 are at the opened position, the left leg opening and the right leg opening are opened within the present invention. Resultantly, the infant's legs can be extended out from the garment body 1 as the present invention resembles a onesie.
The left arm-opening rim 9 and the right arm-opening rim 10 provide an additional layer of material around the infant's arms. In reference to FIG. 5, the left arm-opening rim 9 is positioned about a left arm opening from the five different openings and perimetrically connected to the left section 4 and the rear panel 6. The right arm-opening rim 10 is positioned about a right arm opening from the five different openings and perimetrically connected to the right section 5 and the rear panel 6. Additionally, the left arm-opening rim 9 and the right arm-opening rim 10 structurally strengthen the left arm opening and the right arm opening thus enhancing the reliability of the garment body 1. In reference to FIG. 5, at least one left arm-opening closure 24 of the present invention is positioned adjacent to the left section 4 and the rear panel 6 so that the left arm opening can be selectively closed or opened. A right arm-opening closure 25 of the present invention is positioned adjacent to the right section 5 and the rear panel 6 so that the right arm opening can be selectively closed or opened. More specifically, the left arm-opening closure 24 is integrated onto the left arm-opening rim 9, and the right arm-opening closure 25 is integrated onto the right arm-opening rim 10. As a result, caregivers can easily open or close the left arm opening and the right arm opening as the present invention is within the configurations of the onesie and the swaddle wrap. When the left arm-opening closure 24 and the right arm-opening closure 25 are at the closed position, the left arm opening and the right arm opening are closed within the present invention. Resultantly, the infant's arms can be kept within the garment body 1 as the present invention resembles a swaddle wrap or a onesie. When the left arm-opening closure 24 and the right arm-opening closure 25 are at the opened position, the left arm opening and the right arm opening are opened within the present invention. Resultantly, the infant's arms can be extended out from the garment body 1 as the present invention resembles a swaddle wrap or a onesie.
In reference to FIG. 6, the left strap fastener 16 that terminally secures the removable strap 13 to the garment body 1 about the left section 4 comprises a first fastener 17 and a second fastener 18. The left strap fastener 16 is preferably a zipper so that the caregivers can easily attach or detach the removable strap 13 to the garment body 1. However, the left strap fastener 16 is not limited to the zipper and can be any other types of fasteners such as such as button fasteners, hook and loop fasteners, and male and female fasteners. More specifically, the first fastener 17 of the left strap fastener 16 is connected onto the rear panel 6 and positioned adjacent to the left arm-opening rim 9. The second fastener 18 of the left strap fastener 16 is connected onto a left end 14 of the removable strap 13. As a result, the first fastener 17 and the second fastener 18 of the left strap fastener 16 can be attached to each other thus securing the removable strap 13 about the left section 4.
In reference to FIG. 6, the right strap fastener 19 that terminally secures the removable strap 13 to the garment body 1 about the right section 5 also comprises the first fastener 17 and the second fastener 18. The right strap fastener 19 is preferably a zipper so that the caregivers can easily attach or detach the removable strap 13 to the garment body 1. However, the right strap fastener 19 is not limited to the zipper and can be any other types of fasteners such as such as button fasteners, hook and loop fasteners, and male and female fasteners. More specifically, the first fastener 17 of the right strap fastener 19 is connected onto the rear panel 6 and positioned adjacent to the right arm-opening rim 10. The second fastener 18 of the right strap fastener 19 is connected onto a right end 15 of the removable strap 13. As a result, the first fastener 17 and the second fastener 18 of the right strap fastener 19 can be attached to each other thus securing the removable strap 13 about the right section 5.
In reference to FIG. 7-8, the present invention further comprises a left elastic band 26 and a right elastic band 27. The left elastic band 26 is perimetrically connected around the left leg-opening rim 11 so that the left leg-opening rim 11 can be safely positioned around the infant's left leg. As a result, the left elastic band 26 prevents the left leg-opening rim 11 from riding up along the infant's left leg during any leg movements. The right elastic band 27 is perimetrically connected around the right leg-opening rim 12 so that the right leg-opening rim 12 can be safely positioned around the infant's right leg. As a result, the right elastic band 27 prevents the right leg-opening rim 12 from riding up along the infant's right leg during any leg movements.
In reference to FIG. 7, the present invention further comprises an upper safety flap 28 and a lower safety flap 29. More specifically, the upper safety flap 28 is adjacently connected to the front panel 3 positioned adjacent to the neck-opening rim 8 and the top end of the fastener 7. As a result, the upper safety flap 28 is able to cover the zipper head of the preferred fastener 7 to prevent foreign object entanglements and minor skin irritations around the infant's neck area. The lower safety flap 29 is adjacently connected to the front panel 3 and positioned adjacent to the bottom end of the fastener 7 and in between the left leg-opening rim 11 and the right leg-opening rim 12. As a result, the lower safety flap 29 is able to cover the zipper head of the preferred fastener 7 to prevent foreign object entanglements and minor skin irritations around the infant's leg area.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A versatile infant garment that effortlessly changes in between a onesie and a swaddle wrap comprises:

a garment body;

a removable strap;

at least one left strap fastener;

at least one right strap fastener;

at least one left leg-opening closure;

at least one right leg-opening closure;

the garment body comprises a sagittal panel, a front panel, a rear panel, at least one fastener, a neck-opening rim, a left leg-opening rim, and a right leg-opening rim;

the fastener being positioned along the sagittal panel;

the fastener being connected onto the front panel;

the left leg-opening rim and the right leg-opening rim being positioned opposite of each other about the sagittal panel;

the left leg-opening rim and the right leg-opening rim being perimetrically connected to the front panel and the rear panel;

the left leg-opening closure being integrated onto the left leg-opening rim;

the right leg-opening closure being integrated onto the right leg-opening rim; and

the removable strap being terminally attached to the garment body by the left strap fastener and the right strap fastener.

2. The versatile infant garment that effortlessly changes in between a onesie and a swaddle wrap as claimed in claim 1, wherein the front panel and the rear panel being sectionally connected to each other.

3. The versatile infant garment that effortlessly changes in between a onesie and a swaddle wrap as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the front panel comprises a left section and a right section; and

the fastener being connected along the left section and the right section.

4. The versatile infant garment that effortlessly changes in between a onesie and a swaddle wrap as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the front panel comprises a left section and a right section;

the neck-opening rim being positioned in between a left arm-opening rim and a right arm-opening rim of the garment body; and

the neck-opening rim being perimetrically connected around the left section, the rear panel, and the right section.

5. The versatile infant garment that effortlessly changes in between a onesie and a swaddle wrap as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the front panel comprises a left section and a right section;

the left leg-opening rim being perimetrically connected to the left section and the rear panel; and

the right leg-opening rim being perimetrically connected to the right section and the rear panel.

6. The versatile infant garment that effortlessly changes in between a onesie and a swaddle wrap as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the garment body further comprises a left arm-opening rim and a right arm-opening rim;

the left arm-opening rim and the right arm-opening rim being positioned opposite of each other about the sagittal panel;

the left arm-opening rim and the right arm-opening rim being positioned adjacent to the neck-opening rim;

the left arm-opening rim being perimetrically connected to the front panel and the rear panel; and

the right arm-opening rim being perimetrically connected to the front panel and the rear panel.

7. The versatile infant garment that effortlessly changes in between a onesie and a swaddle wrap as claimed in claim 6 comprises:

the front panel comprises a left section and a right section;

the left arm-opening rim being perimetrically connected to the left section and the rear panel; and

the right arm-opening rim being perimetrically connected to the right section and the rear panel.

8. The versatile infant garment that effortlessly changes in between a onesie and a swaddle wrap as claimed in claim 6 comprises:

at least one left arm-opening closure;

at least one right arm-opening closure;

the left arm-opening closure being integrated onto the left arm-opening rim; and

the right arm-opening closure being integrated onto the right arm-opening rim.

9. The versatile infant garment that effortlessly changes in between a onesie and a swaddle wrap as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the left strap fastener comprises a first fastener and a second fastener;

the first fastener being connected onto the rear panel;

the first fastener being positioned adjacent to a left arm-opening rim of the garment body;

the second fastener being connected onto a left end of the removable strap; and

the first fastener and the second fastener being attached to each other.

10. The versatile infant garment that effortlessly changes in between a onesie and a swaddle wrap as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

the right strap fastener comprises a first fastener and a second fastener;

the first fastener being connected onto the rear panel;

the first fastener being positioned adjacent to a right arm-opening rim of the garment body;

the second fastener being connected onto a right end of the removable strap; and

the first fastener and the second fastener being attached to each other.

11. The versatile infant garment that effortlessly changes in between a onesie and a swaddle wrap as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

a left elastic band; and

the left elastic band being perimetrically connected around the left leg-opening rim.

12. The versatile infant garment that effortlessly changes in between a onesie and a swaddle wrap as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

a right elastic band; and

the right elastic band being perimetrically connected around the right leg-opening rim.

13. The versatile infant garment that effortlessly changes in between a onesie and a swaddle wrap as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

an upper safety flap;

the upper safety flap being adjacently connected to the front panel; and

the upper safety flap being positioned adjacent to the neck-opening rim and the fastener.

14. The versatile infant garment that effortlessly changes in between a onesie and a swaddle wrap as claimed in claim 1 comprises:

a lower safety flap;

the lower safety flap being adjacently connected to the front panel; and

the lower safety flap being positioned adjacent to the fastener and in between the left leg-opening rim and the right leg-opening rim.