U.S. patent application number 10/557651 was filed with the patent office on 2007-04-19 for garment.
Invention is credited to Nicholas John Barclay.
Application Number | 20070083983 10/557651 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 31501362 |
Filed Date | 2007-04-19 |
United States Patent
Application |
20070083983 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Barclay; Nicholas John |
April 19, 2007 |
Garment
Abstract
A garment having a storage compartment (22), the storage
compartment (22) adapted to store the entire garment in a collapsed
state, the compartment having one or more apertures (24) for the
insertion of one or more sleeves or trouser legs (12, 14) of the
garment through the aperture or apertures (24), the compartment
having first connection means (36) for releasable connection with
complimentary second connection means (34) on the sleeves, wherein
in use, the one or more sleeves or trouser legs (12, 14) forming a
strap with the compartment storing the remainder of the garment,
wherein the garment can be worn around the waist of the wearer or
diagonally across the upper torso of the wearer, on connecting
together the first and second connection means (34, 36).
Inventors: |
Barclay; Nicholas John;
(Cuttumbin, AU) |
Correspondence
Address: |
BROOKS KUSHMAN P.C.
1000 TOWN CENTER
TWENTY-SECOND FLOOR
SOUTHFIELD
MI
48075
US
|
Family ID: |
31501362 |
Appl. No.: |
10/557651 |
Filed: |
May 12, 2004 |
PCT Filed: |
May 12, 2004 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/AU04/00694 |
371 Date: |
November 21, 2005 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/227 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A45F 4/12 20130101; A41D
2400/422 20130101; A41D 15/04 20130101; A41D 3/00 20130101; A45F
3/005 20130101; A41D 2400/424 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
002/227 |
International
Class: |
A41D 1/06 20060101
A41D001/06 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
May 22, 2003 |
AU |
2003902496 |
Claims
1. A garment having a storage compartment, a) the storage
compartment adapted to store the entire garment in a collapsed
state, b) the compartment having one or more apertures for the
insertion of one or more sleeves or trouser legs of the garment
through the aperture or apertures, c) the compartment having first
connection means for releasable connection with complimentary
second connection means on the sleeves, wherein in use, d), the one
or more sleeves or trouser legs forming a strap with the
compartment storing the remainder of the garment, wherein the
garment can be worn around the waist of the wearer or diagonally
across the upper torso of the wearer, on connecting together the
first and second connection means.
2. A garment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the storage compartment
is a compartment formed against the inside surface or the internal
lining of the garment.
3. A garment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the compartment is
formed on the outside surface of the garment.
4. A garment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the compartment is
rectangular, square or circular in configuration or any other
shape.
5. A garment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the compartment has
closure means such as a reversible (two-way) zipper or similar
closure device such as hook and loop fasteners e.g. Velcro.TM.,
buttons, press studs and snap fasteners.
6. A garment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the compartment is a
storage pocket that is placed on any position on the garment and
has a further function as a hand warmer pocket positioned at waist
or chest level.
7. A garment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the compartment is a
storage pocket that is placed on any position on the garment and
has a further function as a hood or collar pocket for covering the
pocket.
8. A garment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the compartment is a
storage pocket that is placed on any position on the garment and
has a further function as a sleeve pocket for storage of small
items.
9. A garment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the compartment is a
storage pocket that is placed on any position on the garment and
has a further function as an outer back pocket of the garment.
10. A garment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first and second
releasable means is a spring loaded toggle and line
arrangement.
11. A garment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first and second
releasable means is a Velcro.TM. strap arrangement.
12. A garment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first and second
releasable means is complimentary press stud fastening
arrangement.
13. A garment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the first and second
releasable means is buckles.
14. A garment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the compartment has an
outer pocket for the storage of other items.
15. A garment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the garment is a
jacket.
16. A garment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the garment is
trousers.
17. A garment as claimed in claim 1, wherein the garment is
overalls.
18. A garment substantially as herein described with reference to
the drawings.
Description
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0001] This invention relates to garments in particular but not
limited to a jacket or trousers or overalls adapted to be compactly
stored in a compartment of the jacket or trousers or overalls
wherein a sleeve or a trouser leg acts as a belt or strap.
BACKGROUND ART
[0002] Prior art jackets, which convert into bags or backpacks or
waistpacks or over shoulder bags, are well known. In all these
prior art jackets, the use of extra belts and straps are necessary.
In the case of jackets which do not convert into other items and
which are removed by the wearer due to changed weather conditions
or increased temperature are often transported by being tied around
the waist of the wearer. Tying of the jacket around the waist
however limits freedom of movement such as where the wearer is
engaged in sporting or outdoor activities which requires freedom of
limb movement the movement of the arms and legs. Such prior art
jackets also rely on existing backpack technology as attachments to
the garment for example pack straps, belts and buckles which add
unnecessary complexity and weight to the garment. There is
presently no prior art trousers or overalls which convert into bags
or backpacks or are provided with straps to facilitate their
storage or transport.
OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
[0003] It is therefore an object of the present invention to
provide a garment that seeks to ameliorate one or more of the
disadvantages or limitations of the prior art or to at least
provide the public with an alternate choice.
STATEMENT OF THE INVENTION
[0004] According therefore to one but not necessarily only aspect,
the invention resides in a garment, typically a jacket or a pair of
trousers or overalls, having a storage compartment, [0005] the
storage compartment adapted to store the entire garment in a
collapsed state, [0006] the compartment having one or more
apertures for the insertion of one or more sleeves or trouser legs
of the garment through the aperture or apertures, [0007] the
compartment having first connection means for releasable connection
with complimentary second connection means on the sleeves or
trouser legs, wherein in use, [0008] the one or more sleeves or
trouser legs forming a strap with the compartment storing the
remainder of the garment, wherein the garment can be worn around
the waist of the wearer or diagonally across the upper torso of the
wearer, on connecting together the first and second connection
means.
[0009] Preferably the storage compartment is a compartment formed
against the inside surface or the internal lining of the garment.
In the alternative the compartment could be formed on the outside
surface of the garment.
[0010] Preferably the compartment is rectangular, square or
circular in configuration, but can be any other shape.
[0011] Preferably the compartment has closure means such as a
reversible (two-way) zipper or similar closure device such as
hook-and loop fasteners e.g. Velcro.TM., buttons, press studs and
snap fasteners.
[0012] Preferably the compartment is a storage pocket that can be
placed on any position on the garment and, can have an added
function such as comprising a hand warmer pocket positioned at
waist or chest level, a hood or collar pocket for covering the
pocket, a sleeve pocket for storage of small items or an outer back
pocket of the garment.
[0013] Preferably the first and second releasable means is a spring
loaded toggle and line arrangement or alternatively can be a
Velcro.TM. strap arrangement or complimentary press stud fastening
arrangement or buckles which is adjustable in length. The
adjustment in length is to accommodate various waist or chest sizes
of different wearers.
[0014] Preferably the compartment has its own out pocket for the
storage of other items.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] In order that the invention be better understood and put
into practical effect, reference will now be made to the
accompanying drawings wherein
[0016] FIGS. 1, TO 8 show use of a preferred embodiment of the
invention in the form of a jacket.
[0017] FIG. 9 shows the invention in the form of trousers.
[0018] FIG. 10 shows the invention in the form of overalls.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] In the following descriptions, the term "overalls" defines a
garment that is inclusive of an upper body portion and a lower
trouser portion that combines as a single garment.
[0020] Referring to FIG. 1 there is shown a preferred embodiment of
the invention in the form of a jacket 10. The jacket is shown with
a pair of sleeves 12, 14 and three outer pockets 16, 18, 20. FIG. 2
shows the jacket of FIG. 1 with the left side folded back to reveal
the storage compartment 22 of a preferred rectangular
configuration. The storage compartment has an aperture 24 for the
insertion of a sleeve. In this case the right sleeve 12 is also
shown with a grab loop 12a. FIG. 3 shows the left sleeve being
turned inside out by reversing the sleeve through the left armhole
26.
[0021] FIG. 4 shows the reversed left sleeve with a grab loop 14a
ready for insertion through aperture 24 in the storage compartment
22 as indicated by the arrows 28, 30. The rest of the jacket is
then tucked into the storage compartment and the compartment is
shut using the reversible zipper 32 positioned at the top of the
compartment.
[0022] FIG. 5 shows the compartment containing the remainder of the
jacket with the left sleeve 14 protruding from the aperture 24. The
sleeve is shown with a preferred combination grab loop and second
connection means in the form of a spring loaded toggle and elastic
line loop 34. The spring loaded toggle and elastic line loop is
designed to accommodate different waist measurements of different
wearers. The compartment has first connection means in the form of
a complimentary elastic line loop section 36 for fastening and
securing strap 34 of the sleeve. The compartment is shown with an
outer pocket 38 for the storage of small items.
[0023] FIG. 6 shows the rest of the jacket being tucked in to the
compartment 22 leaving the left sleeve 14 and spring loaded toggle
and elastic line fastener 34 and elastic line loop fastener 36
exposed.
[0024] FIG. 7 shows the sleeve 14 stretched out with fasteners 34,
36 ready for attachment around the waist of a wearer.
[0025] FIG. 8 shows the invention worn around the waist of a wearer
wherein the spring loaded toggle and elastic line fastener 34 and
elastic line loop 36 have been connected. The compartment 22,
preferably has an outer pocket 38 for storing small items 39.
[0026] FIG. 9 shows the invention in the form of a pair of trousers
40. A leg 42 of the trousers is insertable shown by arrow 43a into
an aperture 43 of the pocket compartment 44. The Velcro fasteners
45, 46 are joinable in an identical manner as that of the jacket of
FIG. 8 whereby the trouser version can be worn about the body of
the wearer.
[0027] FIG. 10 shows the invention in the form of a pair of
overalls 50. A leg 52 of the overalls is insertable shown by arrow
53a into aperture 53 of the pocket compartment 54. Velcro fasteners
55, 56 are joinable in similar fashion as that of the trouser
example of FIG. 9 whereby the overalls version can be worn about
the body of the wearer.
ADVANTAGES
[0028] The advantages of the invention include its ability to be
used in different types of upper and lower body garments that
accommodate several applications. Such application include upper
and lower body garments worn by ultra marathon runners, trail
runners, road runners, cyclists, walkers, trekkers, hikers,
climbers, mountaineers, sailors, mountain bikers, golfers, track
& field athletes, football teams, and equestrian riders amongst
other garments. In the case of the travel and tourism industry the
invention is also easily applied to rain garments, touring garments
and backpacker garments. Importantly all materials used and
fastening means mentioned are readily available stocked items.
[0029] In particular a preferred-jacketed invention can be stored
and fastened securely to the body in a streamlined, manner
resembling a belt. In particular this eliminates the sleeve and
torso sections of the jackets coming in contact with legs when the
jacket is tied around the waist. The invention enables a jacket to
be fastened securely to the body in a streamlined and compact
manner.
VARIATIONS
[0030] It will of course be realized that while the foregoing has
been given by way of illustrative example of this invention, all
such and other modifications and variations thereto as would be
apparent to persons skilled in the art are deemed to fall within
the broad scope and ambit of this invention as is herein set
forth.
[0031] Throughout the description and claims this specification the
word "comprise" and variations of that word such as "comprises" and
"comprising", are not intended to exclude other additives,
components, integers or steps.
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