U.S. patent application number 12/807902 was filed with the patent office on 2012-03-22 for combination garment including hat, scarf and gloves.
Invention is credited to Delia Alzate.
Application Number | 20120066812 12/807902 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 45816385 |
Filed Date | 2012-03-22 |
United States Patent
Application |
20120066812 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Alzate; Delia |
March 22, 2012 |
Combination garment including hat, scarf and gloves
Abstract
The present invention may be described as a combination of a hat
or hood with material extending outward and downward from the lower
portions of the rear section of the hat or hood in the form of
opposing sections of a scarf. The first and second scarf portions
are capable of being fastened together by a Velcro.RTM. closure,
zipper, or similar apparatus and have at the far end of each scarf
portion pockets for permitting the insertion of each hand of the
wearer for warming. Each pocket may additionally have an
elasticized opening for retaining the hands within the pocket.
Inventors: |
Alzate; Delia; (Allentown,
PA) |
Family ID: |
45816385 |
Appl. No.: |
12/807902 |
Filed: |
September 16, 2010 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/159 ; 2/202;
2/207; 2/247 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 23/00 20130101;
A41D 27/20 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/159 ; 2/207;
2/247; 2/202 |
International
Class: |
A41D 19/00 20060101
A41D019/00; A41D 27/20 20060101 A41D027/20; A42B 1/04 20060101
A42B001/04; A42B 5/00 20060101 A42B005/00 |
Claims
1. A combination garment comprising: a head covering portion; a
scarf portion extending downwardly from said head covering portion
having a first and second elongated portion on both sides of the
head covering portion, said first and second elongated scarf
portions having an upper and a lower end; a pocket/glove portion
located proximal the lower end of the elongated scarf portions; a
fastening portion; and at least one securing means affixed to said
garment connecting said first and second elongated scarf
portions.
2. The combination garment according to claim 1, wherein said head
covering portion has an upper, lower and rear portion and said
scarf portion comprises an elongated piece extending outward and
downward from said lower portion of said head covering portion to
form opposing sections of said scarf portion on both sides of said
head covering portion.
3. The combination garment according to claim 1, wherein said first
and second scarf portions are capable of being connected together
by use of said fastening portion located on said upper end of said
first or second elongated scarf portions.
4. The combination garment according to claim 1, wherein said first
and second elongated scarf portions of said scarf portion may be
tied together along any portion of said first and second elongated
scarf portions.
5. The combination garment according to claim 1, wherein said
securing means includes one or more selected from a group
consisting of snaps, zippers, hook and loop fasteners, buttons or
similar apparatus for fastening said first and second elongated
scarf portions together.
6. The combination garment according to claim 1, wherein said
securing means are attached to said garment by stitching, gluing,
or the like.
7. The combination garment according to claim 1, wherein said
pocket or glove portions located at the lower ends of the first and
second elongated scarf portions, being sized for permitting the
insertion of each hand of a wearer for warming and protection.
8. The combination garment according to claim 1, wherein said
pocket portion is further comprised of an elasticized opening for
reducing the size of the opening and retaining the hands of a
wearer within each said pocket.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention generally resides in the field of
apparel. The particular apparatus may be described as a combination
of a hat or hood with material extending outward and downward from
the lower portions of the rear section of the hat or hood in the
form of opposing sections of a scarf. The two scarf sections
capable of being fastened together by either a Velcro.RTM. closure,
zipper, or similar apparatus and have at the far end of each scarf
portion pockets for permitting the insertion of each hand of the
wearer for warming. Each pocket may additionally have an
elasticized opening for retaining the hands within the pocket.
[0002] Earlier items of apparel include various types of weather
protection garments. Generally, such weather protection garments
include hooded garments with pockets and lower face coverings,
scarves which can be worn on the head or around the neck, hats
which may contain an extra fabric portion that can also wrap around
the neck, and the like. These conventional weather protection
garments are limited to the areas of the body that they cover and
protect.
[0003] For example, U.S. Pat. No. 7,467,423 [Tawfik] discloses a
scarf that wraps around the user's neck and has pockets with a
coupler to connect the two sides of the scarf by either a ribbon
that can be tied, a button, a Velcro fastener, a zipper, a pair or
cooperating magnets or any other suitable means to maintain an
abutting relationship between the two sides. The Tawfik apparatus
does not show, describe or include a portion to cover the user's
head while at the same time being a neck and hand protector. Tawfik
only discloses a scarf with two muff portions to cover the user's
hands. Moreover, Tawfik does not disclose a garment which contains
a loop portion to receive one end of the scarf into the other.
Finally, the Tawfik apparatus does not describe or show the two
portions of the scarf being capable of overlying each other to
cover the front lower neck of the wearer.
[0004] Many prior garments simply cover the head and neck of a user
without any way to accommodate the user's hands. For example, U.S.
Pat. No. 7,117,544 [Kanitz], discloses a head covering that is to
be worn over the head and ears of a user and encircle the neck of
the user with a portion extending down a portion of the
individual's chest. The Kanitz apparatus does not cover the back of
the head of a user, it covers only the top of the head like a head
band. Further, Kanitz does not disclose a garment containing a loop
portion to receive one end of the scarf portion into the other.
Finally, Kanitz does not disclose a garment with means to protect
the hands of a user.
[0005] Additionally, U.S. Pat. No. 6,789,266 [Mills, et al.]
discloses a head covering which covers the entire head and the neck
and/or lower portion of the face of a user. The head covering
disclosed by Mills employs the use of hook and loop fasteners to
allow the user to attach portions of the head covering to various
locations in order to secure coverage to the face or neck of the
user. Mills does not disclose a loop portion to receive one end of
the scarf portion into the other. Additionally, Mills does not
disclose a means to protect the hands of a user.
[0006] Yet another example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,115,517 [Ferguson et
al.] discloses a hood with a lower portion that extends downward
under the collar of the coat worn by a user. The Ferguson apparatus
does not disclose elongated strip portions which can hang down over
the chest of the user, be connected together, or be wrapped around
the neck of the user. Further, Ferguson does not disclose means for
protecting the hands of a user.
[0007] Other combination garments exist but do not disclose the
combination of a hat, scarf and glove or pocket portion as does the
present invention. For example, U.S. Pat. No. 3,935,597
[Frenchmann, et al.] discloses a garment that can be used as a tie,
scarf, neck-piece, hood, belt or the like, and is formed of an
elongated fabric member with opposite end portions that can be
joined together by fabric portions connected at spaced points to
define passages therebetween. Frenchmann does not disclose a back
portion which extends downward to cover the entire back neck
portion of the user. Additionally, Frenchmann does not disclose
elongated portions that extend down the entire front torso of the
user. Furthermore, Frenchmann does not disclose means for
protecting the hands of a user.
[0008] Another example, U.S. Design Patent 555,330 [Cass, et al.]
discloses a hood and scarf combination which can be wrapped around
the neck of user. Cass does not disclose two separate elongated
portions for the scarf which can be connected or tied together.
Further, Cass does not disclose means for protecting the hands of a
user. Yet another example, U.S. Design Patent 309,671 [Kassel]
discloses a large hood with adjustable drawstrings and an elongated
scarf portion. Kassel does not disclose a loop portion to receive
one end of the scarf portion into the other. Additionally, Kassel
does not disclose a means to protect the hands of a user.
[0009] While these devices fulfill their respective, particular
objectives and requirements, the aforementioned patents do not
describe a combination garment that allows a user to keep their
head, neck and hands covered and comfortably warm in a convenient
manner. In this respect, the combination garment according to the
present invention substantially departs from the conventional
concepts and designs of the prior art, and in doing so provides an
apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of keeping a user's
head, neck and hands covered and warm in a convenient manner.
Therefore, it can be appreciated that there exists a continuing
need for a new and improved combination garment which can be used
for keeping a user's head, neck and hands covered and comfortably
warm in a convenient manner. In this regard, the present invention
substantially fulfills this need.
[0010] An object of the current invention is to provide a casual
garment that doubles as a functional, inclement weather-friendly
garment which provides a scarf or shawl which covers the head and
neck of the user with pockets contained within the scarf to also
provide protection to the user's hands. Further, the garment is
capable of being used by infants to adults. The garment may be of
any type of material such as knitted or knitted with an outer
waterproof layer, flannel, or any combination thereof. Other
objects will appear hereinafter.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0011] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known
types of hats and scarves of known designs and configurations now
present in the prior art, the present invention provides an
improved combination garment. As such, the general purpose of the
present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater
detail, is to provide a new and improved combination garment which
has all the advantages of the prior art and none of the
disadvantages. There exists a need for a garment that can protect a
user's head, neck and hands simultaneously.
[0012] The combination garment of the present invention consists of
a rectangular-shaped elongated strip of material and may be made
from any type of material such as knitted or knitted with an outer
waterproof layer, flannel, or any combination thereof. The
combination garment is comprised of a head covering portion, a
scarf portion which extends downwardly from the head covering
portion, a pocket or glove portion, a fastening portion, and at
least one securing means affixed to the garment which connects a
first and a second elongated portion of the scarf portion of the
garment together.
[0013] The head covering portion has an upper, lower and rear
portion, and the scarf portion is an elongated fabric extending
outward and downward from the lower, rear portion of the head
covering portion to form opposing sections of the scarf portion
which make up the first and second elongated scarf portions. The
scarf portion may be secured by a number of means, for example the
first and second elongated scarf portions may be tied together.
Additionally, the securing means may include snaps, zippers,
Velcro.RTM. fasteners, buttons or other similar apparatus to fasten
the first and second scarf portions together. The securing means
may be attached to the combination garment by stitching, glue or
other similar method.
[0014] The glove or pocket portion of the combination garment is
located on the lower ends of the first and second elongated scarf
portions. The pocket or glove portions are sized for permitting the
insertion of each hand of the wearer for warming and protecting of
the wearer's hands. Additionally, the pocket portions may have an
elasticized opening for retaining the hands of the user within the
pockets.
[0015] These together with other objects of the present invention,
along with the various features of novelty which characterize the
invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed
to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better
understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the
specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to
the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are
illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0016] For the purpose of illustrating the invention, there is
shown in the drawings forms which are presently preferred; it being
understood, however, that the invention is not limited to the
precise arrangements and instrumentalities shown.
[0017] FIG. 1 is a first front view of the invention draped over a
human subject hanging loosely without a crossover and utilizing the
glove portion of the garment.
[0018] FIG. 2 is a second front view of the invention draped over a
human subject and utilizing both a scarf crossover and the glove
portion of the garment.
[0019] FIG. 3 is a rear view of the invention draped over a human
subject as shown in FIG. 2.
[0020] FIG. 4 is a third front view of the invention draped over a
human subject and utilizing both a scarf crossover and the glove
portion of the garment.
[0021] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a second securing means for
retaining the scarf crossover in a predetermined position.
[0022] FIG. 6 is an enlarged view of the crossover portion of the
garment of the present invention showing the manner of securing and
releasing the crossover for the insertion and withdrawal of the
scarf.
[0023] FIG. 7 is an enlarged view of the pocket portion of the
garment of the present invention.
[0024] FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the pocket portion of the
garment with a gathered sleeve portion extending outward
therefrom.
[0025] FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a third securing means for
retaining the scarf crossover in a predetermined position.
[0026] FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a fourth securing means for
retaining the scarf crossover in a predetermined position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0027] The following detailed description is of the best presently
contemplated mode of carrying out the invention. The description is
not intended in a limiting sense, and is made solely for the
purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention.
The various features and advantages of the present invention may be
more readily understood with reference to the following detailed
description taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings.
[0028] Referring now to the drawings in detail, where like numerals
refer to like parts or elements, there is shown in FIG. 1 the
present invention which may be described as a combination garment
10 including a head covering portion 11, scarf 12 having a first
and a second scarf portion 12a and 12b, respectively, a first glove
portion 14a and a second glove portion 14b, a fastening portion 16
and at least one securing means 18 affixed to the garment 10 at a
position along the scarf portion 12 connecting the first and second
elongated scarf portions 12a, 12b. The garment 10 is substantially
rectangular-shaped and consists of any type of material such as
knitted or knitted with an outer waterproof layer, flannel, or any
combination thereof.
[0029] The head covering portion 11 has an upper, lower and rear
portion from which the scarf portion 12, an elongated fabric piece,
extends outward and downward from both sides of the lower, rear
portions of the head covering or hood portion 11 to form opposing
sections of the scarf 12. The first and second scarf sections 12a,
12b have an upper and lower end. The elongated scarf sections 12a,
12b are capable of being connected together by the use of a
fastening portion 16 located on the upper end of the first or
second elongated scarf portions 12a, 12b. Each of the glove
portions 14a and 14b, located at the lower ends of the scarf
portions 12a, 12b, include a pocket for generally receiving one of
the hands of the person wearing the garment 10.
[0030] Referring now to FIG. 2, the garment 10 is shown with the
first and second scarf sections 12a, 12b being fastened together by
use of the fastening portion 16. The fastening portion 16 is in the
form of a loop which allows one or both elongated scarf portions
12a, 12b to pass through the fastening portion 16 in order to
protect the neck of the user and connect the first and second scarf
sections 12a, 12b while simultaneously allowing access to the
pockets 14a, 14b in each scarf section 12a, 12b to provide warmth
and protection to the hands of the user.
[0031] Referring now to FIG. 3, the back portion of the garment 10
is shown covering the entire back portion of the user's head and
the scarf portion 12 falling to the front portion of the user to
allow access to the pockets 14a, 14b contained in each elongated
scarf portion 12a, 12b. With reference to FIG. 4, the first and
second elongated scarf portions 12a, 12b may be tied together along
any portion of said first and second elongated scarf portions 12a,
12b under the neck of the user in an alternative embodiment and the
garment 10 may be used as a head covering and scarf combination if
the user does not wish to use the pockets 14a, 14b in the elongated
scarf portions 12a, 12b.
[0032] Shown in FIGS. 5-6 and FIGS. 9-10 are various types of
securing means 18 for the first and second elongated scarf portions
12a, 12b. FIG. 5 demonstrates a possible loop portion as one
embodiment of a fastening means 18 for the elongated scarf portions
12a, 12b. The loop fastening means 18 attached to the scarf 12
allows a first or second elongated portion 12a or 12b to pass
through the loop fastening means 18 and connect the first and
second elongated scarf portions 12a, 12b. In another embodiment
shown in. FIG. 6, the first and second elongated scarf portions
12a, 12b may be secured by the use of a hook and loop fastening
system contained on each of the elongated scarf portions 12a, 12b.
Similarly, FIG. 9 shows an alternative location for the Velcro.RTM.
closure located along the vertical edge of the first and second
elongated scarf portions 12a, 12b. FIG. 10 shows yet another
embodiment of the securing means 18 for the first and second
elongated scarf portions 12a, 12b by employing the use of a zipper
to connect the two portions of the scarf 12. The first and second
elongated scarf portions 12a, 12b are capable of being fastened
together by a multitude of fastening means 18 and are not limited
solely to Velcro.RTM. closure, zipper, or loop apparatus. The
fastening means 18 may be attached to the garment 10 by stitching,
gluing or similar methods.
[0033] Shown in FIG. 7 is the scarf portion 12 of the garment 10
having at the lower end of the first and second scarf portions 12a,
12b, glove portions 14a, 14b sized for permitting the insertion of
each hand of the wearer for warming and protection. Shown in FIG. 8
are the scarf portion 12 of the garment 10 and the pocket portion
14 capable of having an elasticized opening 20 for retaining the
hands of the wearer within the pocket 14. This may be significant
in view of the use of the combination garment 10 with smaller
children who would otherwise withdraw their hands without the use
of the elastic closure on the pocket portions 14a, 14b.
[0034] The present invention may be embodied in other specific
forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes
thereof and, accordingly, the described embodiments are to be
considered in all respects as being illustrative and not
restrictive, with the scope of the invention being indicated by the
appended claims, rather than the foregoing detailed description, as
indicating the scope of the invention as well as all modifications
which may fall within a range of equivalency which are also
intended to be embraced therein.
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