U.S. patent application number 12/701699 was filed with the patent office on 2011-08-11 for scarf having bifurcated end portion.
Invention is credited to LaTanya D. Johnson.
Application Number | 20110191940 12/701699 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 44352512 |
Filed Date | 2011-08-11 |
United States Patent
Application |
20110191940 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Johnson; LaTanya D. |
August 11, 2011 |
Scarf Having Bifurcated End Portion
Abstract
A scarf is provided with a bifurcated end portion having two
arms which can be placed over and under another portion of the
scarf so as to form a slot that retains the scarf on the wearer.
Fastening means are provided on the ends of the arms to fasten them
together.
Inventors: |
Johnson; LaTanya D.; (San
Diego, CA) |
Family ID: |
44352512 |
Appl. No.: |
12/701699 |
Filed: |
February 8, 2010 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/207 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 23/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/207 |
International
Class: |
A42B 5/00 20060101
A42B005/00 |
Claims
1. A scarf to be worn around the neck of a wearer comprising: an
elongated piece of material having a first end portion, a middle
portion and a second end portion; the second end portion having a
pair of bifurcated arms, whereby when the middle portion is placed
around the user's neck, the end portions extend downwardly from
either side of the neck and the bifurcated arms can be positioned
over and under the first end portion forming a slot that holds the
scarf around the neck of the wearer.
2. A scarf according to claim 1 wherein end portions of the arms
include means for fastening the arms together thereby forming a
slot.
3. A scarf according to claim 2 wherein the end portions of the
bifurcated arms also include ornamental material.
4. A scarf according to claim 2 wherein the means for fastening the
arms together comprise a hook and loop fastener, snaps, a button
and button hold, hooks, a stick pin, magnets or a zipper.
Description
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
[0001] 1. Field of the Invention
[0002] This invention is directed to a scarf worn about the neck of
a person for protecting the neck from cold weather. The scarf is of
the type which is generally elongated in shape.
[0003] 2. Description of Related Art
[0004] Generally elongated scarfs are well known. These scarfs are
formed of a single piece of fabric which may be wool, silk,
cashmere, cotton, polyester and blends thereof. The scarfs are
positioned around the neck of the wearer and two portions hang down
along the chest of the wearer on opposite sides of the neck. In
order to keep the scarf from falling off, a user may tie a simple
knot using the ends of the scarf. U.S. Pat. No. D 443,753S
discloses the concept of locating an aperture in one of the side
portions of the scarf to allow one end of the scarf to be passed
through the aperture to form a knot around the neck of the user to
prevent the scarf from falling off. U.S. Pat. No. 6,065,156
discloses a one piece rectangular scarf that has a knot pleat in
one depending portion that can capture a portion of the second
depending portion to secure the scarf on the neck of the wearer
while maintaining a fashionable appearance.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The present invention is directed to a scarf that is simple
and inexpensive to manufacture that forms a slot at one end of the
scarf that can be used to capture another portion of the scarf to
hold the scarf in place and maintain a fashionable appearance. The
slot is formed by two bifurcated portions at a first end of the
scarf. Ornamental material such as team logos and trademarks or
other decorative material may be secured to the bifurcated portions
so as to be visible when the ends of the bifurcated portions are
secured together to form the slot which receives the other portion
of the scarf hanging on the opposite side of the neck.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)
[0006] FIG. 1 is a top view of the scarf according to an embodiment
of the invention.
[0007] FIG. 2 is a bottom view of the scarf according to the
embodiment of FIG. 1.
[0008] FIG. 3 is a view showing how the scarf may be placed over
the neck of the wearer;
[0009] FIG. 4 is a view showing the bifurcated ends being secured
together to form a slot that captures a remaining portion of the
scarf; and
[0010] FIG. 5 is a view of the scarf in one possible final wearing
position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0011] As shown in FIG. 1, the scarf is formed of a generally
elongated rectangular piece of fabric, or it may consist of several
pieces sewn together. The scarf includes s first end portion 10, a
middle portion 20 and a second end portion 30. Suitable fabric for
example would be wool, silk, cotton, cashmere, polyester and blends
thereof. Second end portion 30 includes two bifurcated arm portions
45 that can be moved independently of each other. Near the end
portions of the arms suitable decoration material, team logos or
other ornamental material 50 may be placed. The ornamental material
may be sewn on or it may be a patch that can be attached by a
suitable means, for example Velcro or adhesive, or may be an
integral part of the scarf material.
[0012] FIG. 2 shows the opposite side of the scarf which has
fastening devices 60 secured to the underside of the bifurcated
arms.
[0013] In use the wearer can position the portion of the scarf
between approximately one end 30 and the middle portion 20 around
the back of the neck. Bifurcated end portion 30 would drape over
one side of the chest while the portion between 20 and 10 would
drape around an opposite portion of the chest as shown in FIG. 3.
The wearer would then grip the end portions of the bifurcated arms
placing one over and one under the end portion anywhere between
approximately 20 and 10 as shown in FIG. 4. The fastening means on
the underside of the bifurcated arms will form a slot which
captures the other portion of the scarf and secures the scarf
around the neck of the wearer as shown in FIG. 4. The ornamentation
or other symbol on the outer bifurcated arm is now in plain
view.
[0014] It should be noted that other arrangements could be made
that fall within the scope of the invention as defined by the
claims. For example, the fasteners could be located on opposite
sides of the bifurcated arms for a different formation for the
slot, or one portion of the fastener on the top surface and one
portion on the bottom surface or vice versa. The fastening means
may include hook and loop fasteners, snaps, a button and button
hole, hooks, stick pins, magnets, a zipper or any other known
fasteners.
[0015] Although the present invention has been described with
respect to specific details, it is not intended that such details
should be regarded as limitations on the scope of the invention,
except to the extent that they are included in the accompanying
claims.
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