CHILDRENS ACCESSIBLE SWIMSUIT

Abstract

The present invention is an easily accessible swimsuit that includes a one-piece swimsuit that includes a u-shaped neck, a pair of lower openings to accommodate a child's or baby's legs and a genitalia cover portion disposed between the pair of lower openings and a fastener that is disposed on the genitalia cover portion of the one-piece swimsuit and are one or more releasable snaps and that allow a parent relatively quick and easy access to a child's or a baby's undergarment or diaper and one or more decorative features disposed on the u-shaped neck of the one-piece swimsuit and that include one or more a plurality of decorative ruffles, a plurality of flowers or bows or other suitable decorative features. The fasteners can be one or more snaps, buttons, hook and loop fasteners or zippers.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD & BACKGROUND

[0001] Traditionally, clothing worn in water that is designed for infants has to be removed completely for bathroom breaks. It can be difficult and time consuming for a parent to successfully remove a wet bathing suit to change a child's diaper.

[0002] The present invention generally relates to a children's swimsuit. More specifically, the invention is a children's accessible swimsuit.

[0003] It is an object of the invention to provide a children's accessible swimsuit that can be easily and quickly accessed from a child.

[0004] It is an object of the invention to provide an easily accessible swimsuit that utilizes strategically placed fasteners that an adult can access to accommodate a child during bathroom breaks.

[0005] It is an object of the invention to provide an easily accessible swimsuit that protects a child from ultraviolet rays from the sun.

[0006] What is really needed is a children's accessible swimsuit that can be easily and quickly removed from a child that utilizes strategically placed fasteners that an adult can access to accommodate a child during bathroom breaks and that protects a child from ultraviolet rays from the sun.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] The present invention will be described by way of exemplary embodiments, but not limitations, illustrated in the accompanying drawings in which like references denote similar elements, and in which:

[0008] FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a children's accessible swimsuit, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

[0009] Various aspects of the illustrative embodiments will be described using terms commonly employed by those skilled in the art to convey the substance of their work to others skilled in the art. However, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced with only some of the described aspects. For purposes of explanation, specific numbers, materials and configurations are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the illustrative embodiments. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without the specific details. In other instances, well-known features are omitted or simplified in order not to obscure the illustrative embodiments.

[0010] Various operations will be described as multiple discrete operations, in turn, in a manner that is most helpful in understanding the present invention. However, the order of description should not be construed as to imply that these operations are necessarily order dependent. In particular, these operations need not be performed in the order of presentation.

[0011] The phrase "in one embodiment" is utilized repeatedly. The phrase generally does not refer to the same embodiment, however, it may. The terms "comprising", "having" and "including" are synonymous, unless the context dictates otherwise.

[0012] FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a children's accessible swimsuit 100, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] The easily accessible swimsuit 100 includes a one-piece swimsuit 110, one or more fasteners 120 and one or more decorative features 130. The one-piece swimsuit 110 has a u-shaped neck 112, a pair of lower openings 114 to accommodate a child's or a baby's legs and a genitalia cover portion 116 disposed between the pair of lower openings 114. The one-piece swimsuit 110 is typically worn and designed for children and babies in the range of 3 months old to 3 years old, although the easily accessible swimsuit 100 can be worn by other suitable children and babies as well. The one-piece swimsuit 110 is made of lightweight nylon and LYCRA® spandex or other suitable stretchable synthetic material and also protects the baby or child wearing the easily accessible swimsuit 100 from excessive sunlight exposure and ultra-violet rays. The one or more fasteners 120 are disposed on the genitalia cover portion 116 of the one-piece swimsuit 110, although the one or more fasteners 120 can be disposed anywhere on the one-piece swimsuit 110 and are typically one or more releasable snaps 122 that allow a parent relatively quick and easy access to a child's or baby's diaper, toddler undergarment or other suitable undergarment to change or adjust the child's or baby's diaper or perform any other suitable activity. The one or more fasteners 120 are also made of rust-free and waterproof material such as stainless steel or other suitable material. The one or more fasteners 120 can also be a VELCRO® type hook and loop fastener 122, a zipper 124, a plurality of buttons 126 or other suitable fasteners (all not shown). The one or more decorative features 130 are typically disposed on the u-shaped neck 112 of the one-piece swimsuit 110 and can include one or more decorative ruffles, one or more flowers and /or one or more bows or other suitable decorative features. The one or more decorative features 130 however can be disposed anywhere on the one-piece swimsuit 110.

[0014] The easily accessible swimsuit is a one piece swimsuit for toddlers, small children and babies. Comprised of nylon and LYCRA® spandex, the easily accessible swimsuit affords the ability to protect a baby's or child's skin from ultra violet rays. A rust-free, waterproof snap-front closure at the bottom of the easily accessible swimsuit provides for easy opening and closing so that parents may quickly and easily change their child's or baby's diaper or undergarment. The easily accessible swimsuit may be adorned with ruffles, flowers and bows for added style. The easily accessible swimsuit may be readily available at retail stores that sell children's apparel. The easily accessible swimsuit features three or any suitable number of snap closures at the genitalia cover portion of a one piece suit for swift and simple removal. The easily accessible swimsuit is designed in sizes to typically fit children in the range of 3 months to 3 years-old.

[0015] While the present invention has been related in terms of the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the invention is not limited to the embodiments described. The present invention can be practiced with modification and alteration within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Thus, the description is to be regarded as illustrative instead of restrictive on the present invention.

Claims

1. An easily accessible swimsuit, comprising: a one-piece swimsuit that includes a u-shaped neck, a pair of lower openings to accommodate a child's or baby's legs and a genitalia cover portion disposed between said pair of lower openings; one or more fasteners that are disposed on said genitalia cover portion of said one-piece swimsuit and are one or more releasable snaps and that allow a parent relatively quick and easy access to a child's or a baby's undergarment or diaper; and one or more decorative features disposed on said u-shaped neck of said one-piece swimsuit and that include one or more decorative ruffles, one or more flowers or one or more bows.

2. The easily accessible swimsuit, according to claim 1, wherein said one-piece swimsuit is made of lightweight material.

3. The easily accessible swimsuit, according to claim 2, wherein said one-piece swimsuit is made of lightweight nylon and spandex material.

4. The easily accessible swimsuit, according to claim 1, wherein said one-piece swimsuit is designed to fit children in the range of 3 months to 3 years-old.

5. The easily accessible swimsuit, according to claim 1, wherein said fasteners are one or more snaps that are made of a rust-free and a waterproof material.

6. The easily accessible swimsuit, according to claim 5, wherein said snaps are made of stainless steel.

7. The easily accessible swimsuit, according to claim 1, wherein said fasteners are one or more hook and loop fasteners.

8. The easily accessible swimsuit, according to claim 1, wherein said fasteners allow said parent to change or adjust said child's or said baby's undergarment or diaper.

9. An easily accessible swimsuit, comprising: a one-piece swimsuit that includes a u-shaped neck, a pair of lower openings to accommodate a child's or baby's legs and a genitalia cover portion disposed between said pair of lower openings; one or more waterproof buttons that are disposed on said genitalia cover portion of said one-piece swimsuit and are one or more releasable snaps and that allow a parent relatively quick and easy access to a child's or a baby's undergarment or diaper; and one or more decorative features disposed on said u-shaped neck of said one-piece swimsuit and that include one or more one or more decorative ruffles, one or more flowers or one or more bows.

10. The easily accessible swimsuit, according to claim 9, wherein said one-piece swimsuit is made of lightweight material.

11. The easily accessible swimsuit, according to claim 10, wherein said one-piece swimsuit is made of lightweight nylon and spandex material.

12. The easily accessible swimsuit, according to claim 9, wherein said one-piece swimsuit is designed to fit children in the range of 3 months to 3 years-old.

13. The easily accessible swimsuit, according to claim 9, wherein said buttons allow said parent to change or adjust said child's or said baby's undergarment or diaper.

14. An easily accessible swimsuit, comprising: a one-piece swimsuit that includes a u-shaped neck, a pair of lower openings to accommodate a child's or baby's legs and a genitalia cover portion disposed between said pair of lower openings; a zipper that is disposed on said genitalia cover portion of said one-piece swimsuit that allow a parent relatively quick and easy access to a child's or a baby's undergarment or diaper; and one or more decorative features disposed on said u-shaped neck of said one-piece swimsuit and that include one or more decorative ruffles, one or more flowers or one or more bows.

15. The easily accessible swimsuit, according to claim 14, wherein said one-piece swimsuit is made of lightweight material.

16. The easily accessible swimsuit, according to claim 15, wherein said one-piece swimsuit is made of lightweight nylon and spandex material.

17. The easily accessible swimsuit, according to claim 14, wherein said one-piece swimsuit is designed to fit said child or baby in the range of 3 months to 3 years-old.

18. The easily accessible swimsuit, according to claim 14, wherein said zipper is waterproof.

19. The easily accessible swimsuit, according to claim 18, wherein said zipper is made of stainless steel.

20. The easily accessible swimsuit, according to claim 14, wherein said zipper allow said parent to change or adjust said child's or said baby's undergarment or diaper.

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