U.S. patent application number 13/550448 was filed with the patent office on 2013-01-24 for hooded poncho rain slicker.
The applicant listed for this patent is Linnette White. Invention is credited to Linnette White.
Application Number | 20130019378 13/550448 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 47554679 |
Filed Date | 2013-01-24 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130019378 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
White; Linnette |
January 24, 2013 |
Hooded Poncho Rain Slicker
Abstract
The present provides a water proof hooded poncho designed
specifically for the riders of bicycles and motorcycles, to store
within a zippered seat pouch and provide instant access when
needed. The Hooded Poncho Rain Slicker incorporates Velcro.TM.
fastening straps within the seat pad storage, utilized to ensure a
close fit when a rider is moving through wind and rain.
Inventors: |
White; Linnette; (New York,
NY) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
White; Linnette |
New York |
NY |
US |
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Family ID: |
47554679 |
Appl. No.: |
13/550448 |
Filed: |
July 16, 2012 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61572429 |
Jul 15, 2011 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
2/84 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 2200/20 20130101;
A41D 2600/104 20130101; A41D 3/08 20130101; B62J 9/26 20200201;
A41D 2400/422 20130101; A41D 2300/32 20130101; A41D 3/04
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/84 |
International
Class: |
A41D 3/08 20060101
A41D003/08 |
Claims
1. An improved hooded rain poncho and slicker for use by a cyclist
in inclement weather, comprising: a water proof hooded poncho
having pull cords incorporated around the hood and wrist areas to
allow the user to secure the Poncho around their face and wrists
during inclement weather;
2. The rain poncho of claim 1 comprised of a lightweight but
waterproof and wind resistant vinyl material.
3. The rain poncho of claim 1 comprised of Gore-Tex.RTM.
fabric.
4. The rain poncho of claim 1 further comprising a zippered seat
pouch for mounted under the seat for easy storage and access of the
poncho.
5. The rain poncho of claim 4 further comprising Velcro.TM.
fastening straps inside the seat pouch, said straps utilized to
ensure a close fit when a rider is moving through wind and
rain.
6. The poncho of claim 4 wherein the seams of the poncho and the
pouch are sealed for greater water resistance.
7. The poncho of claim 4 wherein the poncho folds down into a
compact unit, for storage in the pouch, and wherein the pouch
fastens to the underside of a bicycle or motorcycle seat in a form
fitting fashion, by a set of lengthwise and transverse Velcro.TM.
equipped straps which run under the seat.
8. The poncho of claim 7 further comprising a slip pocket located
at the front of the pouch to prevent any shifting of the pouch
while in motion.
9. The poncho of claim 7 wherein the pouch is composed of a
waterproof nylon or similar material as the poncho and the pouch
measures approximately six and one half inches to seven inches in
width with an overall length measuring approximately eight and one
half inches.
10. The poncho of claim 4 wherein the poncho is produced in two
sizes, one size fits all for men and one size fits all for
women.
11. The poncho of claim 4 wherein the poncho is Produced in a
variety of neon colors for greater rider visibility in inclement
weather, and also in neutral colors.
Description
CLAIM OF PRIORITY
[0001] This patent application claims priority under 35 USC 119 (e)
(1) from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/572,429
filed Jul. 15, 2011, of common inventorship herewith entitled,
"Hooded Poncho Rain Slicker."
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention pertains to the field of outer gear,
and more specifically to the field of outer gear for inclement
weather.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] The prior art has put forth several designs for outer gear
used in inclement weather. Among these are:
[0004] U.S. Pat. No. 6,353,933 to Larry W. Love describes a poncho
and cushion combination for use as a protective weather garment
while sitting. The cushion rests below the spectator's buttocks
when standing while wearing the poncho. The cushion is then readily
available for the spectator to sit down on. The poncho has an
extension sheet that can be rolled together with the poncho and
fastened to the cushion for storage.
[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 4,598,725 to Barney J. Brewer describes a
convertible poncho adapted for use as a protective covering for
bicycles and motorcycles and the like, as a ground cover or a
protective rainwear for the rider.
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 4,060,852 to Dwight S. Meeks describes a storm
cushion having an attached stylish and protective foul or cold
weather garment in the interior thereof. The cushion is used as a
conventional cushion plus the garment is available for unfolding
from the interior of the cushion if sitting in inclement weather
conditions.
[0007] None of these prior art references describe the present
invention.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] It is an object of the present invention to provide an
improved hooded poncho and rain slicker for use by a cyclist in
inclement weather.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 is a side illustrative view of a rider on a bicycle
wearing the present invention showing a visor on a protective
hood.
[0010] FIG. 2 is perspective functional view of the present
invention showing a visor on a protective hood and a pull cord with
a cord lock located below the hood and wrist area.
[0011] FIG. 3 is an illustrative view of the underside of a bicycle
seat, showing a slip on pocket, a strap and a compacted poncho
stowed inside a padded seat.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0012] The present invention, hereinafter referred to as the Hooded
Poncho Rain Slicker, is an improvement of the emergency foul
weather gear that bicycle or motorcycle riders carry when riding.
Any bicycle or motorcycle rider who has been caught unprepared in a
sudden squall or downpour usually tells a harrowing story. Most of
the foul weather gear available to bicyclists and bikers is
expensive and too bulky to carry comfortably. The adorned gear
flaps and whips in the wind, slows the rider's progress and may
leak and keep the rider wet.
[0013] The Hooded Poncho Rain Slicker of the present invention is a
water proof hooded poncho designed specifically for the riders of
bicycles and motorcycles, to store within a zippered seat pouch and
provide instant access when needed. The Hooded Poncho Rain Slicker
incorporates Velcro.TM. fastening straps within the seat pad
storage, utilized to ensure a close fit when a rider is moving
through wind and rain. The Hooded Poncho Rain Slicker product
comprises a foul weather garment for cyclists and motorcyclists,
and complete system for storing, accessing and wearing such the
garment. The Hooded Poncho Rain Slicker is produced in a
lightweight but waterproof and wind resistant vinyl material, a
material often used for inexpensive ponchos designed for emergency
use by backpackers and hikers. This choice of material keeps
production costs down, along with wholesale and retail prices. An
alternate embodiment of the present invention comprises breathable
Gore-Tex.RTM. fabric which makes present invention more expensive,
but provides greater comfort and a longer product life. The seams
of the Slicker and the pad/pouch are sealed for greater water
resistance.
[0014] Pull cords are incorporated around the hood and wrist areas
allowing the user to secure the Poncho around their face and wrists
during inclement weather.
[0015] The Hooded Poncho Rain Slicker folds down into a compact
unit, to be stowed in a zippered pouch. This pouch fastens to the
underside of a bicycle or motorcycle seat in a form fitting
fashion, by a set of lengthwise and transverse Velcro.TM. equipped
straps which run under the seat. A slip pocket located at the front
of the pouch prevents any shifting of the pouch while in motion.
This seat pad pouch is composed of a waterproof nylon or similar
material as the Rain Slicker and measures approximately six and one
half inches to seven inches in width with an overall length
measuring approximately eight and one half inches. An elasticized
skirting depth, which surrounds the side of the seat, measures
approximately three inches. The Hooded Poncho Rain Slicker is
produced in two sizes, one size fits all for men and one size fits
all for women. The nylon zipper extends almost an entire periphery
of the seat pad pouch, with a pull tab located at the rear of the
seat.
[0016] To access the Poncho, a rider dismounts their bike, unzips
the retaining zipper and pulls the folded Poncho out. The design
embodiment of the present invention comprises a poncho with a
hooded visor. This embodiment incorporates pull cords for sizing
the garment and securing it snugly. This embodiment also
incorporates pull cords for securing the top of the garment where a
hood resides with an opening for one's head. The present invention
is produced in a variety of neon colors for greater rider
visibility in inclement weather, and also in neutral colors.
[0017] The Hooded Poncho Rain Slicker is a self contained and self
stowing foul weather poncho that doubles as a seat pad for bicycles
and motorcycles. Using the Hooded Poncho Rain Slicker provides
cyclists with an easily carried, instantly accessible, and snugly
fitting piece of rain gear.
[0018] Although this invention has been described with respect to
specific embodiments, it is not intended to be limited thereto and
various modifications which will become apparent to the person of
ordinary skill in the art are intended to fall within the spirit
and scope of the invention as described herein taken in conjunction
with the accompanying drawings and the appended claims.
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