阅读说明：本技术 用于服装物品的腰带 (Waistband for an article of apparel ) 是由 布鲁斯·Y·摩尔 于 2017-03-10 设计创作，主要内容包括：提供了一种用于服装物品的腰带(12)。腰带(12)可以包括至少一个孔道结构(22),一根或更多根绳(28)可以延伸穿过该孔道结构,以允许通过拉动该绳来拉紧腰带(12),同时另外地通过将一个或更多个弹性部分或弹性回弹部分集成到腰带(12)中,为穿着者提供舒适性、拉伸性、透气性和可调节性。(A waistband (12) for an article of apparel is provided. The waistband (12) may include at least one tunnel structure (22) through which one or more cords (28) may extend to allow tightening of the waistband (12) by pulling on the cords, while additionally providing comfort, stretch, breathability and adjustability for the wearer by integrating one or more elastic or elastically resilient portions into the waistband (12).)

1. An article of apparel comprising:

a pelvic portion having a waist opening and a pair of leg openings; and

a waist belt coupled to the pelvic portion at the waist opening, the waist belt including at least:

a first waistband portion comprising:

a first end and a second end;

at least a first cell structure forming a plurality of parallel courses on the first waistband portion;

at least a first cord extending at least partially through the first tunnel structure, the first tunnel structure slidably coupling the first cord to the first waistband portion; and

at least a first pair of apertures through which looped portions of the first cord extend from the first tunnel structure,

wherein the first waistband portion has a higher degree of elasticity than the first cord.

2. The article of apparel recited in claim 1, the first waistband portion further including:

a second tunnel structure forming a plurality of parallel courses on the first waistband portion;

a second cord extending at least partially through the second tunnel structure, the second tunnel structure slidably coupling the second cord to the first waistband portion; and

at least a second pair of apertures through which looped portions of the second cord extend from the second tunnel structure,

wherein the first waistband portion has a higher degree of elasticity than the second cord.

3. The article of apparel recited in claim 2, wherein the first pair of holes are located at the first end of the first waistband portion and the second pair of holes are located at the second end of the first waistband portion, wherein the first waistband portion includes a woven material, and wherein the first and second tunnel structures include the woven material and are integrally formed with the first waistband portion.

4. The article of apparel recited in claim 3, further comprising a third pair of apertures that extend through the first end of the first waistband portion and a fourth pair of apertures that extend through the second end of the first waistband portion.

5. The article of apparel recited in claim 4, wherein at least one aperture of the first pair of apertures is circumferentially aligned with the looped portion of the first strand at the first end, and wherein at least one aperture of the second pair of apertures is circumferentially aligned with the looped portion of the second strand at the second end.

6. The article of apparel recited in claim 4, wherein the first pore structure is positioned on a right side of the waistband when the article of apparel is in an as-worn configuration, and wherein the second pore structure is positioned on a left side of the waistband when the article of apparel is in the as-worn configuration.

7. The article of apparel recited in claim 4, wherein the back side of the first waistband portion further includes a first plurality of back apertures through which the one or more looped portions of the first cord extend from the first tunnel structure and a second plurality of back apertures through which the one or more looped portions of the second cord extend from the second tunnel structure, wherein the first plurality of back apertures and the second plurality of back apertures are separated by a back gap portion.

8. The article of apparel recited in claim 4, further including a withdrawal string coupled to the waistband, wherein a first end of the withdrawal string is adapted to be threaded through the third pair of holes and the looped portion of the first string, wherein a second end of the withdrawal string is adapted to be threaded through the fourth pair of holes and through the looped portion of the second string, and wherein, after threading, the withdrawal string is usable to exert a circumferential tensioning force on the waistband.

9. The article of apparel recited in claim 1, wherein the first strand passes through the first tunnel structure and the at least first pair of apertures along a continuous circuitous path.

10. The article of apparel recited in claim 4, the first waistband portion further including:

a first tab portion at the first end, the first and third pairs of holes being on the first tab portion; and

a second tab portion at the second end, the second and fourth pairs of apertures being on the second tab portion.

11. An article of lower body apparel comprising:

a pelvic portion having a waist opening and a pair of leg openings; and

a waist belt coupled to the pelvic portion at the waist opening, the waist belt including at least:

a first waistband portion comprising:

a first end and a second end;

at least a first cell structure forming a plurality of parallel courses on the first waistband portion;

at least a first cord extending at least partially through the first tunnel structure, the first tunnel structure slidably coupling the first cord to the first waistband portion;

at least a first pair of apertures through which looped portions of the first cord extend from the first tunnel structure; and

a joining portion extending between the first end and the second end of the first waistband portion,

wherein the first waistband portion has a higher degree of elasticity than the first cord.

12. The article of lower body apparel of claim 11, the first waistband portion further comprising:

at least a second cell structure forming a plurality of parallel courses on the first waistband portion;

at least a second cord extending at least partially through the second tunnel structure, the second tunnel structure slidably coupling the second cord to the first waistband portion; and

at least a second pair of apertures through which looped portions of the second cord extend from the second tunnel structure,

wherein the first waistband portion comprises a higher degree of elasticity than the second cord.

13. The lower body article of apparel of claim 12, wherein the first pair of apertures is located at the first end and the second pair of apertures is located at the second end, wherein the lower body article of apparel further comprises a third pair of apertures extending through the first end such that at least one aperture of the third pair of apertures is circumferentially aligned with the looped portion of the first cord, and wherein the lower body article of apparel further comprises a fourth pair of apertures extending through the second end such that at least one aperture of the fourth pair of apertures is circumferentially aligned with the looped portion of the second cord.

14. The article of lower body apparel of claim 13, wherein the engagement portion is formed of an elastically resilient material, and wherein the engagement portion exhibits a greater degree of elasticity than the first waistband portion.

15. The article of lower body apparel of claim 14, wherein the first waistband portion is formed from a woven material and the engagement portion is formed from a knitted material, and wherein the first tunnel structure and the second tunnel structure each comprise an integrally formed portion of the first waistband portion that is also formed from the woven material.

16. The article of lower body apparel of claim 13, further comprising a withdrawal string coupled to the engagement portion, the withdrawal string having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the withdrawal string is adapted to be threaded through the third pair of holes and the looped portion of the first string, wherein the second end of the withdrawal string is adapted to be threaded through the fourth pair of holes and through the looped portion of the second string, and wherein, after threading, the withdrawal string is operable to exert a circumferential tension on the waist band.

17. The article of lower body apparel of claim 11, wherein the first strand passes through the first tunnel structure and the at least first pair of apertures along a continuous circuitous path.

18. A waistband, comprising:

a first waistband portion comprising at least:

a first end and a second end;

at least a first cell structure forming a plurality of parallel courses on the first waistband portion;

at least a first cord extending at least partially through the first tunnel structure, the first tunnel structure slidably coupling the first cord to the first waistband portion; and

at least a first pair of apertures through which looped portions of the first cord extend from the first tunnel structure,

wherein the first waistband portion has a higher degree of elasticity than the first cord.

19. The waistband of claim 18, the first waistband portion further comprising:

at least a second cell structure forming a plurality of parallel courses on the first waistband portion;

at least a second cord extending at least partially through the second tunnel structure, the second tunnel structure slidably coupling the second cord to the first waistband portion; and

at least a second pair of apertures through which looped portions of the second cord extend from the second tunnel structure,

wherein the first pair of apertures is located at the first end and the second pair of apertures is located at the second end.

20. The belt of claim 19, further comprising:

an elastically resilient engagement portion interposed between the first end and the second end;

a first tab portion including a third pair of apertures extending therethrough;

a second tab portion comprising a fourth pair of apertures extending through the second tab portion; and

a withdrawal string coupled to the elastically resilient engagement portion.

Background

Water shorts (Water shorts) are commonly worn while engaged in various Water activities, such as surfing and recreational swimming. Common styles of water shorts are swim pants and beach pants. When worn, the water shorts cover a pelvic region and a thigh region of a person. Problems with typical water shorts include configuring the waistband to ensure that the shorts are relatively tight around the waist so that the shorts remain properly positioned on the individual during water activities.

Summary of The Invention

This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the detailed description of the disclosure. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

Briefly, and on a high level, the present disclosure describes, among other things, a waistband for an article of apparel (which may be a strip of water shorts), the waistband including at least one tunnel structure through which one or more cords may extend to allow tightening of the waistband by pulling on the cords. Additionally, one or more elastically resilient portions may be integrated into the waistband to provide comfort, breathability, stretchability, and adjustability for the wearer.

In one exemplary aspect, an article of apparel is provided. The article includes a pelvic portion having a waist opening and a pair of leg openings, and a waist belt connected to the pelvic portion at the waist opening. The waistband comprises at least a first waistband portion comprising: a first end and a second end; at least one first cell structure forming a plurality of parallel courses (parallel courses) on the first waistband portion; and at least a first cord extending at least partially through the first tunnel structure. The first tunnel structure slidably couples the first cord to the first waistband portion. The article also includes at least a first pair of apertures through which the looped portion of the first cord extends from the first tunnel structure.

In another example aspect, a lower body article of apparel is provided. The article includes a pelvic portion having a waist opening and a pair of leg openings, and a waist belt connected to the pelvic portion at the waist opening. The waistband comprises at least a first waistband portion comprising: a first end and a second end; at least a first tunnel structure forming a plurality of parallel courses on the first belt portion; at least a first cord extending at least partially through a first tunnel structure slidably coupling the first cord to the first waistband portion; at least a first pair of apertures through which looped portions of the first cord extend from the first tunnel structure; and a joining portion extending between the first end and the second end of the first waistband portion.

In another exemplary aspect, a waistband is provided. This waistband includes: a first waistband section comprising at least: a first end and a second end; at least a first tunnel structure forming a plurality of parallel courses on the first belt portion; at least a first cord extending at least partially through a first tunnel structure slidably coupling the first cord to the first waistband portion; and at least a first pair of apertures through which looped portions of the first cord extend from the first tunnel structure.

As used in this disclosure, "waistband" may include a waistband for an article of apparel, but may also include any type of trim that may be incorporated into an article of apparel to allow for adjustable tensioning. Examples may include the lower torso assembly of a brassiere, the cuffs of sleeves or the hem of a pair of pants, the waistband of a jacket or shirt, etc. Any and all aspects and any variations thereof are contemplated to be within the scope herein.