ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 17 -- United States Patent no. 12,575,617, issued on March 17, was assigned to LULULEMON ATHLETICA CANADA INC. (Vancouver, Canada).

"Back to front reversible garment" was invented by Jessica May Waters (Vancouver, Canada) and Clare Maree Robertson (North Vancouver, Canada).

According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A back to front reversible garment system is provided. The garment system includes a first portion, a second portion, the first and second portions connected together at their sides, and each having an outer layer and an inner layer defining at least one pocket therebetween with at least one pocket entrance opening. The garment system also includes at least one padded ins...