U.S. patent application number 12/725596 was filed with the patent office on 2011-09-22 for hooded garment.
Invention is credited to Seyed Javad ELHAMSADAT, Denyse Roy.
Application Number | 20110225699 12/725596 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 44645999 |
Filed Date | 2011-09-22 |
United States Patent
Application |
20110225699 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
ELHAMSADAT; Seyed Javad ; et
al. |
September 22, 2011 |
HOODED GARMENT
Abstract
A hooded garment which is worn by a user and comprising a hood
adapted to be worn on a user's head, the hood including a back head
portion, a top portion, two opposed lateral portions, a front head
portion and a neck portion circumferentially extending around the
user's neck, the back head portion and a back of the neck portion
forming a back portion of the hood, a face opening defined in the
front head portion through which a user's face protrudes, the face
opening being located between the top portion, the lateral portions
and the neck portion of the hood, an elastic member located on the
back portion, and a pocket portion in the back portion above the
elastic member, the pocket portion being able to accommodate at
least some of a user's loose hair.
Inventors: |
ELHAMSADAT; Seyed Javad;
(Montreal, CA) ; Roy; Denyse; (Verdun,
CA) |
Family ID: |
44645999 |
Appl. No.: |
12/725596 |
Filed: |
March 17, 2010 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/84 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A42B 1/048 20130101;
A41D 2200/20 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/84 |
International
Class: |
A41D 3/08 20060101
A41D003/08 |
Claims
1. A hooded garment which is worn by a user, the hooded garment
comprising: a hood adapted to be worn on a user's head, the hood
including a back head portion, a top portion, two opposed lateral
portions, a front head portion and a neck portion circumferentially
extending around the user's neck, the back head portion and a back
of the neck portion forming a back portion of the hood; a face
opening defined in the front head portion through which a user's
face protrudes, the face opening being located between the top
portion, the lateral portions and the neck portion of the hood; an
elastic member located on the back portion; and a pocket portion in
the back portion above the elastic member, the pocket portion being
able to accommodate at least some of a user's loose hair.
2. The hooded garment according to claim 1, wherein the hooded
garment comprises a torso support portion connected to the neck
portion, by which the hooded garment is retained on the user.
3. The hooded garment according to claim 2, wherein the torso
support portion includes two arm openings through which a user's
arms pass, the hooded garment being maintained on the user by the
arms passing through the arm openings.
4. The hooded garment according to claim 1, wherein the hooded
garment includes a back opening in the back portion below the
elastic member, such that an interior of the pocket portion is
accessible from the back portion.
5. The hooded garment according to claim 4, wherein the hooded
garment includes fastener means in the back portion to close the
back opening.
6. The hooded garment according to claim 5, wherein the fastener
means includes at least one button on a first side of the back
opening, at least one slot corresponding to the at least one button
being formed on the second side of the back opening, the first side
of the back opening being attachable to the second side of the back
opening by inserting the at least one button into the at least one
slot.
7. The hooded garment according to claim 6, wherein the back
portion on the second side of the back opening includes a
protective strip covering the at least one button when the first
side of the back opening is attached to the second side of the back
opening.
8. The hooded garment according to claim 5, wherein the back
portion includes a tail portion on a first side of the back
opening.
9. The hooded garment according to claim 8, wherein the elastic
member is located on the first side of the back opening between the
tail portion and the fastener means, and the elastic member is
generally horizontal when the user is standing up.
10. A method for putting on a hooded garment, the method
comprising: inserting one's head through a first opening in the
hooded garment, with a hood being in front of the head when the
head is in the first opening; pulling a hood of the hooded garment
over one's head with the head entering the hood through the first
opening, such that a face opening in the hooded garment is aligned
with a user's face; and closing the first opening.
11. The method according to claim 10, the method further comprising
positioning at least a portion of the user's loose hair in a pocket
in the hood.
12. The method according to claim 11, wherein positioning at least
a portion of the user's loose hair in a pocket comprises applying
an elastic portion under one's loose hair accommodated in the
pocket.
13. The method according to claim 10, wherein closing the opening
comprises inserting at least one button located on a first side of
the first opening into at least one corresponding slot located on a
second side of the first opening.
14. The method according to claim 13, wherein closing the opening
comprises unfolding a protective strip over the at least one button
after inserting the at least one button in the corresponding
slot.
15. The method according to claim 10, further comprising inserting
one's arms through arm openings of the hooded garment.
16. The method according to claim 10, further comprising placing a
tail portion of the hood against the user's body through the first
opening prior to closing the first opening.
Description
FIELD OF THE APPLICATION
[0001] The present application relates to a hooded garment to be
worn by women and men to stabilize hair for instance during
athletic activities, or during other activities in which one's hair
must be covered, for example in the health or food sectors, among
others.
BACKGROUND OF THE ART
[0002] A common issue, for both women and men, is that long hair
may impede physical maneuvers during certain activities, such as
sports. Similarly, for religious reasons, some women must cover
their heads while practicing sports, for example by wearing a
hijab. In order to accommodate these women and/or to help people
minimize possible impediments caused by their hair, a layer of
material is generally provided on the wearer's head. However, this
later of material may be unsecured, unstable, slippery and may use
inappropriate materials, such that it does not dissipate sweat and
heat efficiently.
[0003] Alternatively, hooded garments may be provided to facilitate
the maneuvers of the wearer, while being as comfortable as
possible. However, if the hooded garment is not anatomically
shaped, there may be some loose garment material impeding the
maneuvers of the wearer and the stability of the garment, for
instance under helmets. In addition, the neck portion of existing
hooded garments may become loose due to sweat and/or sudden
movements for example or might not be appropriate for certain
activities. Therefore, improvements in the art of hooded garments
yet exist.
SUMMARY OF THE APPLICATION
[0004] It is therefore an aim of the present disclosure to provide
a hooded garment that addresses issues associated with the prior
art.
[0005] Therefore, in accordance with the present application, there
is provided a hooded garment which is worn by a user, the hooded
garment comprising a hood adapted to be worn on a user's head, the
hood including a back head portion, a top portion, two opposed
lateral portions, a front head portion and a neck portion
circumferentially extending around the user's neck, the back head
portion and a back of the neck portion forming a back portion of
the hood, a face opening defined in the front head portion through
which a user's face protrudes, the face opening being located
between the top portion, the lateral portions and the neck portion
of the hood, an elastic member located on the back portion, and a
pocket portion in the back portion above the elastic member, the
pocket portion being able to accommodate at least some of a user's
loose hair.
[0006] In accordance with the present application, there is further
provided a method for putting on a hooded garment, the method
comprising inserting one's head through a first opening in the
hooded garment, with a hood being in front of the head when the
head is in the first opening, pulling a hood of the hooded garment
over one's head with the head entering the hood through the first
opening, such that a face opening in the hooded garment is aligned
with a user's face; and closing the first opening.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] FIG. 1 is a perspective side view of a hooded garment in
accordance with an embodiment of the present application;
[0008] FIG. 2A is a schematic view of the hooded garment of FIG. 1,
with a tail portion outside of the hooded garment;
[0009] FIG. 2B is a schematic elevation view of the hooded garment
of FIG. 2A with the tail portion inserted into the hooded garment
and with the protective strip folded open;
[0010] FIG. 2C is a schematic elevation view of the hooded garment
of FIG. 2A as ready for use;
[0011] FIGS. 3A-3D are a schematic sequence of a user person in the
process of putting on the hooded garment; and
[0012] FIG. 4 is a schematic view of different embodiments of a
torso support portion, which may include sleeves and/or a crotch
strap, of the hooded garment of FIG. 1.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0013] Referring to the drawings, and more specifically to FIG. 1,
a hooded garment in accordance with the present disclosure is
generally shown at 10. The hooded garment 10 is used to cover the
head, neck and a portion of the torso of a wearer. The hooded
garment 10 is particularly suited for athletic activities.
[0014] The hooded garment 10 has a hood 12, a torso support portion
13 (FIGS. 3A-3D) and a neck portion 14.
[0015] The hood 12 covers the head of the wearer and holds the
loose hair of the wearer in a generally stable position.
[0016] The torso support portion 13 attaches the hooded garment 10
on the torso of the wearer. In the embodiment shown, the torso
support portion 13 attaches the hooded garment 10 below the armpits
of the wearer, in order to be secured thereto. In another
embodiment, the hooded garment 10 may be used without a torso
support portion 13 and solely including a hood 12 and a neck
portion 14.
[0017] The neck portion 14 interconnects the hood 12 to the torso
support portion 13 and accommodates the neck of the wearer.
[0018] Referring to FIG. 1, the hooded garment 10 has a hood 12
with a back head portion, a top portion, a front head portion, and
lateral portions, in addition to the neck portion 14. The hood 12
is sized to anatomically conform the head of the wearer, with the
exception of a pocket, as mentioned below. Accordingly, the hood 12
may come in different sizes and/or different geometries and/or
different textile materials comprising elastomeric fibers. A face
opening 20 is defined in the front head portion. The face opening
20 is sized so as to allow a portion of the face of the wearer to
be exposed when the hooded garment 10 is worn. In one embodiment,
as shown in FIG. 3D, an upper peripheral edge of the face opening
20 is above the brows of the wearer, while a lower peripheral edge
of the face opening 20 is below the chin. Other sizes are
considered as well, for instance, to cover most of the face of the
wearer with the exception of the eyes, for protection in
cold-weather use, or for covering one's face (e.g., facial
protection, mask, religious requirements).
[0019] Although not shown, an elastic may be provided at the
periphery of the face opening 20 to ensure that the periphery of
the face opening 20 is held against the skin of the wearer.
[0020] A pocket 21 is positioned in the back head portion of the
hood 12. The pocket 21 is a cavity defined by additional material
in this area of the hood 12 with regard to the usual anatomy of the
back of the head of the wearer. Accordingly, the cavity is defined
as a pocket as it accommodates the loose hair of the wearer, such
as a ponytail, long back hair, mullet or the like.
[0021] An elastic 22 is positioned below the pocket 21 and is in a
generally horizontal position. The elastic 22 will stabilize the
rear of the hood 12 when loose hair is accommodated in the pocket
21 and will help maintain and hold the wearer's hair in place
against the back of the wearer's head, for instance when sudden
movements are performed by the wearer. The elastic 22 may also hold
the wearer's hair even if the hair is not in the pocket, but simply
against the back of the wearer's head. In other embodiments, the
elastic 22 may be positioned vertically or may be curved, for
example, in the shape of a half-circle or in the shape of a
crescent moon.
[0022] An opening 23 is adjacent to the elastic 22, and in the
embodiment shown, is below the elastic 22. The opening 23 is
typically a slit in the back head portion of the hood 12, and is
generally parallel to the elastic 22. The opening 23 will allow a
user to manipulate loose hair from the back head portion of the
hood 12, for instance to position the loose hair in the pocket 21.
The opening 23 is closeable by a fastener 24. As illustrated in
FIG. 1, the fastener may be a button system (including one or more
buttons and appropriate slits), or any other appropriate fastener
such as Velcro.TM., a zipper closure or the like.
[0023] A protective strip 25 extending from a portion of the neck
portion 14, in proximity of the opening 23, may be provided to
cover the fastener 24. In one embodiment, the protective strip 25
may be elastic. In another embodiment, the protective strip 25 is
directly over the fastener, and may be folded away for the wearer
to readily access the fastener 24.
[0024] As seen in FIG. 2A, a tail portion 26 of additional material
may be provided as connected to the hood 12 above the opening 23.
The tail portion 26 will extend toward the neck portion 14, and
will be caught between a remainder of the hood 12 and the back of
the head and neck of the wearer, thereby adding stability to the
back head portion of the hood 12.
[0025] Referring to FIGS. 2A-2C, the above-referred components of
the hood 12 are illustrated, and the method of closing the opening
23 is described. Referring to FIG. 2A, the tail portion 26 is
insertable through the opening 23 and will extend toward the neck
portion 14. In doing so, the hood 12 will have the tail portion 26
and elastic 22 to stabilize the back of the hood 12 when hair is
accommodated in the pocket 21.
[0026] Once the loose hair is in the pocket 21 and the tail portion
26 is entered via the opening 23 and extended towards the neck
portion 14, the fasteners 24 close the opening 23, as illustrated
in FIG. 2B. Subsequently, as shown in FIG. 2C, the protective strip
25 is folded over the fasteners 24, thereby preventing the
fasteners 24 from becoming entangled with the surrounding
environment. In another embodiment, depending on the type of
fastener 24 used, the opening 23 may not be fully closed. In one
embodiment, the fastener 24 may simply be used to attach one side
of the opening 23 to an opposite side of the opening, while not
necessarily fully closing the opening 23, so as to allow air flow
therethrough or to keep part of the hair outside.
[0027] If the hooded garment 10 has a torso support portion 13,
referring to FIG. 4, the hooded garment 10 is shown having
different configurations for the torso support portion 13. The
torso support portion 13 may have arm openings 30, a breast section
31, a stomach section 32, and a lower body portion 33 of different
shapes. The torso support portion 13 may have sleeves of different
lengths, such as full length, midlength, short, or may
alternatively be sleeveless. In one embodiment, the hooded garment
10 may extend to a person's lower abdomen and may include a crotch
strap or undergarment connecting a front portion of the hooded
garment to a back portion of the hooded garment 10. It is pointed
out that the hooded garment 10 may have supplementary materials in
the breast section 31 (FIG. 4) to be used as a bra.
[0028] The hooded garment may be made using various materials,
including one of or a combination of textile materials generally
used for athletic garb or for various other uses, such as
stretchable fabrics, for example spandex, or a mixture of spandex
and other materials such as polyester, woven, knitted, non-woven
fibers and finishes. In one embodiment, the material may be elastic
and air-breathable.
[0029] In another embodiment, the hooded garment 10 may include a
front opening or side opening, such that the hooded garment may be
put on in a manner similar to a vest. In one embodiment, the front
opening may be located on a front portion of the torso support
portion 13 and may extend from the bottom of the torso support
portion 13 up to the neck portion 14. In another embodiments, the
front opening may extend into the neck portion 14 and to the face
opening. In one embodiment, the side opening may be located on a
lateral portion of the hooded garment 10 and may extend from a
bottom of the torso support portion 13 and to a sleeve or arm
opening of the torso support portion 13. Alternatively, the side
opening may extend to the neck portion 14. The front openings or
side openings may be opened and closed using fasteners thereof, for
example zippers.
[0030] Now that the hooded garment 10 and its various possible
components have been described, there is illustrated a sequence of
installation of the hooded garment by a user person.
[0031] In FIG. 3A, the user person is illustrated without the
hooded garment 10. The user person may have various undergarments,
such as a bra, as shown in FIG. 3A.
[0032] In FIG. 3B, the hooded garment 10 is put on by the wearer
such that the torso support portion 13 covers the torso of the
wearer. According to an embodiment, the head of the wearer passes
through the opening 23 such that the hood 12 is in front of the
wearer, who can easily manipulate the various components of the
hood 12.
[0033] From FIG. 3A to FIG. 3D, the hood 12 is flipped over the
head of the wearer, such that the head is tucked into the hood 12
and the wearer's loose hair is tucked into the pocket 21, with the
face aligned with the face opening 20. During this sequence, the
hood 12 presses the wearer's hair against the back of the wearer's
head and holds the hair in place thereagainst.
[0034] At that moment, the sequence of closing as shown in FIGS.
2A-2C is applied, if the hooded garment 10 has a tail portion 26,
and as shown in FIG. 3C, the fasteners 24 are closed, thereby
closing the opening 23.
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