U.S. patent application number 11/192618 was filed with the patent office on 2007-02-01 for double slotted scarf.
Invention is credited to Pat Sheu.
Application Number | 20070022518 11/192618 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 37692673 |
Filed Date | 2007-02-01 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070022518 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Sheu; Pat |
February 1, 2007 |
Double slotted scarf
Abstract
A scarf has a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis.
A pair of spaced apart slots are disposed near one end of the scarf
and are generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the scarf.
In one embodiment, the slots are longitudinally aligned. In another
embodiment, the slots are longitudinally offset.
Inventors: |
Sheu; Pat; (Mineola,
NY) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Galgano & Burke
Suite 35
300 Rabro Drive
Hauppauge
NY
11788
US
|
Family ID: |
37692673 |
Appl. No.: |
11/192618 |
Filed: |
July 29, 2005 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/207 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 23/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
002/207 |
International
Class: |
A42B 5/00 20060101
A42B005/00 |
Claims
1. A scarf, comprising: a length of fabric defining a first end, a
second end, and a longitudinal axis, said fabric further defining a
pair of spaced apart slots substantially parallel to the
longitudinal axis.
2. The scarf according to claim 1, wherein: said slots are
longitudinally aligned.
3. The scarf according to claim 1, wherein: said slots are
longitudinally offset.
4. The scarf according to claim 1, wherein: said scarf has a length
greater than the width of the scarf and said slots have a width
slightly larger than the width of said scarf.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] This invention relates broadly to clothing. More
particularly, this invention relates to a scarf having two
generally parallel slots at one end through which the opposite end
can be inserted to secure the scarf around one's neck.
[0003] 2. State of the Art
[0004] It is known in the art to provide a scarf with a slot at one
end through which the opposite end can be inserted. Such a scarf is
disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 1,405,744 to Sampliner. A similar scarf
is shown in U.S. Pat. No. Des. 400,335 to Metcalf. These scarves
are slightly more secure than a conventional scarf. When the scarf
is wrapped around one's neck with one end of the scarf inserted
through the slot in the opposite end, the scarf remains more secure
around the neck than a conventional scarf.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] It is therefore an object of the invention to provide a
scarf which is more secure than a conventional scarf.
[0006] It is another object of the invention to provide a scarf
which is more secure than a slotted scarf.
[0007] In accord with these objects, which will be discussed in
detail below, a scarf according to the invention comprises a length
of fabric defining a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal
axis. A pair of spaced apart slots are disposed near one end of the
scarf and are generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the
scarf. In one embodiment, the slots are longitudinally aligned. In
another embodiment, the slots are longitudinally offset. In a
preferred embodiment, the scarf has a length greater than the width
of the scarf and the slots have a width slightly larger than the
width of the scarf. The scarves according to the invention are more
secure than conventional scarves and more secure than single
slotted scarves. The scarf according to the invention having
longitudinally offset slots is the most secure.
[0008] Additional objects and advantages of the invention will
become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reference to the
detailed description taken in conjunction with the provided
figures.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 is a plan view of a first embodiment of a scarf
according to the invention;
[0010] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the first embodiment of
the scarf in use;
[0011] FIG. 3 is a view similar to FIG. 1 showing a second
embodiment of a scarf according to the invention; and
[0012] FIG. 4 is a view similar to FIG. 2 showing the second
embodiment of a scarf according to the invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0013] Turning now to FIG. 1, a first embodiment of a scarf 10
according to the invention comprises a length of fabric 12,
typically wool or a synthetic or a blend and typically formed of
two plies. The length of fabric defines two ends 14 and 16 which
may be decorated with fringe 18 and 20, respectively. The length of
fabric 12 also defines a longitudinal axis A of the scarf 10.
According to the first embodiment, a pair of substantially parallel
longitudinal slots 22 and 24 are arranged near one end 16 of the
fabric 12 and substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis A.
The slots are formed by cutting the fabric and then stitching
around the perimeter of each slot. According to the first
embodiment and as shown in FIG. 1, the slots 22 and 24 are
longitudinally aligned. That is to say they are substantially the
same distance from the end 16.
[0014] Referring now to FIG. 2, when the scarf 10 is wrapped around
a person's neck, the end 14 is inserted through the slots 22 and 24
and pulled through as much as desired to form a tight or loose fit.
The frictional engagement of the fabric in the vicinity of the
slots secures the scarf around the person's neck so that it is
unlikely to blow off in wing, for example.
[0015] FIG. 3 shows a second and presently preferred embodiment of
a scarf 110. The scarf 110 is similar to the scarf 10 with similar
reference numerals (increased by 100) referring to similar parts.
It comprises a length of fabric 112, typically wool or a synthetic
or a blend and typically formed of two plies. The length of fabric
defines two ends 114 and 116 which may be decorated with fringe 118
and 120, respectively. The length of fabric 112 also defines a
longitudinal axis A' of the scarf 110. A pair of substantially
parallel longitudinal slots 122 and 124 are arranged near one end
116 of the fabric 112 and substantially parallel to the
longitudinal axis A'. The slots are perferably formed by cutting
the fabric and then stitching around the perimeter of each slot.
According to the second embodiment and as shown in FIG. 3, the
slots 122 and 124 are longitudinally offset; that is to say they
are different distances from the end 116.
[0016] Referring now to FIG. 4, when the scarf 110 is wrapped
around a person's neck, the end 114 is inserted through the slots
122 and 124 and pulled through as much as desired to form a tight
or loose fit. The frictional engagement of the fabric in the
vicinity of the slots secures the scarf around the person's neck so
that it is unlikely to blow off in the wind, for example. In this
embodiment, because the slots are longitudinally offset, the
frictional engagement is in two directions thereby providing more
security than the first embodiment,
[0017] There have been described and illustrated herein several
embodiments of a double slotted scarf. While particular embodiments
of the invention have been described, it is not intended that the
invention be limited thereto, as it is intended that the invention
be as broad in scope as the art will allow and that the
specification be read likewise. For example, the length and width
of the scarf and the exact location and spacing of the slots
relative to one another may vary to suit a particular application.
The slots should be closer to one end than to the other and
preferably at least two thirds of the length of the scarf away from
the opposite end. In the second embodiment, the amount of offset
between the slots is preferably one slot length. The length of the
slots is preferably no longer than the width of the fabric. It will
therefore be appreciated by those skilled in the art that yet other
modifications could be made to the provided invention without
deviating from its spirit and scope as claimed.
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