Convertible garment systems, and related devices and methods
OwnerAmy L. Tedderinventor
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Abstract
Convertible garment systems and related devices and methods are shown and described. In one example, a convertible garment system includes a bathing suit and a pair of detachable-strap-interfaces, each configured to removably connect to the bathing suit's lower straps, and removably connect to the bathing suit's upper straps, thereby creating a second configuration for the pair of upper straps. In another example, a device includes at least one detachable-strap-interface for converting a bathing suit.
Claims27
A convertible garment system for a user, the system comprising:
- a garment having
- a pair of breast cups,
- a pair of upper straps connected to the pair of breast cups and extendable upwardly for connecting behind the neck of the user in a first configuration, whereby the user's neck, at least in part, supports the load of the breast cups,
- a pair of lower straps connected to the pair of breast cups and extendable laterally for connecting behind the back of the user;
- and
- at least one detachable-strap-interface (DSI), said DSI including
- a channel-portion configured to removably connect to at least one of the lower straps, and
- a buckle-end configured to removably connect to the pair of upper straps, whereby channel-portion connection and buckle-end connection creates a second configuration for the pair of upper straps.
A detachable-strap-interface (DSI) for converting a garment to a second configuration, said garment having a pair of breast cups, a pair of upper straps connected to the pair of breast cups and extendable upwardly for connecting behind the neck of the user in a first configuration, and a pair of lower straps connected to the pair of breast cups and extendable laterally for connecting behind the back of the user, said DSI comprising:
- a channel-portion configured to removably connect to at least one of the lower straps;
- and
- a buckle-end configured to removably connect to the pair of upper straps, whereby channel-portion connection and buckle-end connection creates a second configuration for the pair of upper straps.
A method of converting a bathing suit to a second configuration, said method comprising:
- obtaining a bathing suit having a pair of breast cups, a pair of upper straps connected to the pair of breast cups and extendable upwardly for connecting behind the neck of the user in a first configuration, and a pair of lower straps connected to the pair of breast cups and extendable laterally for connecting behind the back of the user,
- obtaining a first detachable-strap-interface (DSI), said DSI including a channel-portion configured to removably connect to at least one of the lower straps, and a buckle-end configured to removably connect to the pair of upper straps;
- attaching one of said pair of upper straps to said buckle-end of said first DSI;
- and
- attaching one of said pair of lower straps to said channel-portion of said first DSI.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.