# US 8,769,717 B2 · Collapsible swimsuit

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- Number: US 8,769,717 B2
- Document ID: US8769717B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 11/977,271
- Filed: 2007-10-24
- Published: 2008-02-21
- Granted: 2014-07-08
- Earliest claimed: 2002-06-28
- Assignees: David C. Holland
- Applicants: David C. Holland
- Inventors: David C. Holland
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US8769717B2

## CPC

- A41D 7/005: {Bathing drawers or trunks (A41D7/001 takes precedence)}
- A41D: OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES

## Abstract

A collapsible swimsuit includes a loop for supporting the suit on the human body. The swimsuit also includes a pair of fastening devices which, when disengaged, make it possible to fold the body of the swimsuit and store it compactly into a pouch on the swimsuit.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A swimsuit comprising:
(a) a loop configured to at least partially encircle a human waist, the loop comprises a chain made of a material resistant to corrosion;
(b) a body having a front end and a rear end, the front end having a width greater than the rear end;
(c) a single fastener configured to detachably couple the rear end of the body to said loop, there being no other fastener coupling the rear end of the body to said loop; and
(d) a storage compartment on the front of the swimsuit configured to stow the body; wherein the loop is positioned relative to the swimsuit body so that when said fastener is attached, the swimsuit may be worn by a human, and, when worn, the swimsuit is configured to have a first opening for the human waist, a second opening for a first leg, and a third opening for a second leg.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The swimsuit of claim 1 wherein said loop is adapted to completely encircle said human waist.