U.S. patent application number 13/280288 was filed with the patent office on 2013-04-25 for all weather garment system.
The applicant listed for this patent is L. David Lewis. Invention is credited to L. David Lewis.
Application Number | 20130097763 13/280288 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 48134717 |
Filed Date | 2013-04-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130097763 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Lewis; L. David |
April 25, 2013 |
All Weather Garment System
Abstract
An all weather garment system is disclosed. The system comprises
an outer barrier shell and at least one inner barrier layer
attached to the outer barrier shell. The outer barrier shell has a
front portion and a rear portion. The at least one inner barrier
layer has a configuration similar to that of the outer barrier
shell. The at least one inner barrier layer is configured to
collapse and store adjacent to the rear portion of the outside
barrier shell when the inner barrier layer is not being worn. In
one embodiment, the garment system has two inner barrier layers, a
first and a second inner barrier layer. A method of utilizing an
all weather garment system is also disclosed.
Inventors: |
Lewis; L. David; (Drummonds,
TN) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Lewis; L. David |
Drummonds |
TN |
US |
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Family ID: |
48134717 |
Appl. No.: |
13/280288 |
Filed: |
October 24, 2011 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/69 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 2400/42 20130101;
A41D 31/065 20190201; A41D 31/102 20190201; A41D 15/00 20130101;
A41D 3/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/69 |
International
Class: |
A41D 1/00 20060101
A41D001/00 |
Claims
1. An all weather garment system used to protect the wearer from
the elements in varying weather conditions, comprising: an outer
barrier shell having a front portion and a rear portion; and at
least one inner barrier layer attached to the outer barrier shell,
wherein the at least one inner barrier layer has a configuration
similar to that of the outer barrier shell, wherein the inner
barrier layer is configured to collapse and store adjacent to the
inside of the rear portion of the outside barrier shell when the
inner barrier layer is not being worn.
2. The garment system of claim 1, wherein the inner barrier layer
comprises a thermally insulating fabric layer.
3. The garment system of claim 1, wherein the inner barrier layer
comprises a water-resistant rainproof fabric layer.
4. The garment system of claim 1, wherein the at least one inner
barrier layer is removably attached to the outer barrier shell.
5. The garment system of claim 1, wherein the garment system
comprises two inner barrier layers, a first inner barrier layer and
a second inner barrier layer, wherein the first inner barrier layer
is attached to the outer barrier shell and the second inner barrier
layer is attached to the first inner barrier layer.
6. The garment system of claim 5, wherein the inner barrier layers
comprise a thermally insulating fabric layer and a water-resistant
rainproof fabric layer.
7. The garment system of claim 1, wherein the outer barrier shell
comprises at least one ventilated portion.
8. The garment system of claim 1, wherein the inner barrier layer
is attached to the outer barrier shell with a plurality of
fasteners.
9. An all weather garment system used to protect the wearer from
the elements in varying weather conditions, comprising: an outer
barrier shell having a front portion and a rear portion; a first
inner barrier layer attached to the outer barrier shell, wherein
the first inner barrier layer has a front portion and a rear
portion, wherein the first inner barrier layer has a configuration
similar to that of the outer barrier shell, wherein the front
portion of the first inner barrier layer is configured to collapse
and store adjacent to the front portion of the second inner barrier
layer when the first inner barrier layer is not being worn; and a
second inner barrier layer attached to the first inner barrier
layer, wherein the second inner barrier layer has a front portion
and a rear portion, wherein the second inner barrier layer has a
configuration similar to that of the first inner barrier layer,
wherein the front portion of the second inner barrier layer is
configured to collapse and store adjacent to the rear portion of
the second inner barrier layer when the second inner barrier layer
is not being worn.
10. The garment system of claim 9, wherein the first inner barrier
layer is a water-resistant rainproof fabric layer.
11. The garment system of claim 9, wherein the second inner barrier
layer is a thermally insulating fabric layer.
12. The garment system of claim 9, wherein the outer barrier shell
comprises at least one ventilated portion.
13. The garment system of claim 9, wherein the first inner barrier
layer is attached to the outer barrier shell with a plurality of
fasteners.
14. The garment system of claim 9, wherein the second inner barrier
layer is attached to the first inner barrier layer with a plurality
of fasteners.
15. A method of utilizing an all weather garment system, used to
protect the wearer from the elements in varying weather conditions,
the method comprising the steps of: obtaining an all weather
garment system, the garment system comprising (a) an outer barrier
shell having a front portion and a rear portion and (b) at least
one inner barrier layer attached to the outer barrier shell,
wherein the at least one inner barrier layer has a configuration
similar to that of the outer barrier shell, wherein the inner
barrier layer is configured to collapse and store adjacent to the
inside of the rear portion of the outside barrier shell when the
inner barrier layer is not being worn; determining if the at least
one inner barrier layer needs to be worn depending on the weather
conditions; collapsing and storing the at least one inner barrier
layer if determined the at least one inner barrier layer is not to
be worn; and securing the outer barrier shell to the body of the
wearer.
16. The method of claim 15, wherein the method further comprises
the step of collapsing and storing or uncollapsing and wearing the
inner barrier layer as needed to protect the wearer from the
elements in varying weather conditions.
17. The method of claim 15, wherein the at least one inner barrier
layer of the garment system is a water-resistant rainproof fabric
layer.
18. The method of claim 15, wherein the at least one inner barrier
layer of the garment system is a thermally insulating fabric
layer.
19. The method of claim 15, wherein the garment system comprises
two inner barrier layers, a first inner barrier layer and a second
inner layer, wherein the first inner barrier layer is attached to
the outer barrier shell, wherein the first inner barrier layer has
a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the first inner barrier
layer has a configuration similar to that of the outer barrier
shell, wherein the front portion of the first inner barrier layer
is configured to collapse and store adjacent to the front portion
of the second inner barrier layer when the first inner barrier
layer is not being worn, wherein the second inner barrier layer is
attached to the first inner barrier layer, wherein the second inner
barrier layer has a front portion and a rear portion, wherein the
second inner barrier layer has a configuration similar to that of
the first inner barrier layer, wherein the front portion of the
second inner barrier layer is configured to collapse and store
adjacent to the rear portion of the second inner barrier layer when
the second inner barrier layer is not being worn.
Description
FIELD
[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to an all weather
garment system used to protect the wearer from the elements in
varying weather conditions. More specifically, the present
disclosure relates to a garment system having multiple layers,
including at least one inner layer, wherein the inner layer may be
collapsed and stored within the garment system when such inner
layer is not needed.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Many individuals participate in activities and hobbies that
involve spending extended periods of time outdoors. Such activities
and hobbies include, but are not limited to, hunting, fishing,
backpacking, snow skiing, and snowboarding. Military personnel may
also be required to spend extended periods of time outdoors
depending on the requirements of their jobs. Other individuals who
spend extended periods of time outdoors are those whose mode of
transportation is motorcycle. These individuals when outdoors are
subject to the elements of varying weather conditions. For example,
a motorcyclist is often subjected to rain, heat and cold all in one
day.
[0003] Multilayer garments or clothing with removable liners may be
used to protect such individuals from the elements of varying
weather conditions. For example, one liner or layer of a multilayer
garment may be a water-resistant, rainproof fabric layer. Such
water-resistant layer would be used by the individual to protect
himself from rain or other forms of precipitation. Another liner or
layer of a multilayer garment may be a thermally insulating fabric
layer which would be used by the individual to protect himself from
the cold temperatures. Such layers of multilayer garments are
removable but are often cumbersome to store when not in use.
Moreover, such layers may be difficult and dangerous to wear when
such layers may be needed in midway of an extended period of time
out of doors. A self-storing multilayer all weather garment system
is needed that may be used to protect the wearer from the elements
in varying weather conditions without requiring removal of the
various layers.
BRIEF SUMMARY
[0004] An all weather garment system is disclosed. In one exemplary
embodiment, the all weather garment system comprises an outer
barrier shell and at least one inner barrier layer. The outer
barrier shell comprises a front portion and a rear portion. The at
least one inner barrier layer is attached to the outer barrier
shell. The inner barrier layer has a configuration similar to that
of the outer barrier shell. The inner barrier layer may be
configured to collapse and store adjacent to the rear portion of
the outside barrier shell when the inner barrier layer is not being
worn.
[0005] In one example embodiment, the inner barrier layer may be a
thermally insulating fabric layer. In another example embodiment,
the inner barrier layer may be a water-resistant rainproof fabric
layer. In a further embodiment, the garment system has two inner
barrier layers, a first inner barrier layer and a second inner
barrier layer. The first and second inner barrier layers have a
configuration similar to that of the outer barrier shell. The first
and second inner barrier layers comprise a water-resistant
rainproof fabric layer and a thermally insulating fabric layer. In
still a further example embodiment, the at least one inner barrier
layer is attached to the outer barrier shell with a plurality of
fasteners.
[0006] In yet another example embodiment, the all weather garment
system comprises an outer barrier shell, a first inner barrier
layer and a second inner barrier layer. The outer barrier shell
comprises a front portion and a rear portion. In one embodiment,
the first inner barrier layer is attached to the outer barrier
shell. The first inner barrier layer comprises a front portion and
a rear portion. The first inner barrier layer has a configuration
similar to that of the outer barrier shell. The front portion of
the first inner barrier layer may be configured to collapse and
store adjacent to the front portion of the second inner barrier
layer when the first and second inner barrier layer is not being
worn. In another embodiment, a second inner barrier layer may be
attached to the first inner barrier layer. The second inner barrier
layer comprises a front portion and a rear portion. The second
inner barrier layer has a configuration similar to that of the
first inner barrier layer. The front portion of the second inner
barrier layer may be configured to collapse and store adjacent to
the rear portion of the second inner barrier layer when the second
inner barrier layer alone is not being worn.
[0007] In one embodiment, the first inner barrier layer may be a
water-resistant rain proof fabric layer. In another embodiment, the
second inner barrier layer may be a thermally insulating fabric
layer.
[0008] A method of utilizing an all weather garment system is
disclosed. The method comprises the following steps: (1) obtaining
an all weather garment system, the garment system comprising (a) an
outer barrier shell having a front portion and a rear portion and
(b) at least one inner barrier layer attached to the outer barrier
shell, wherein the at least one inner barrier layer has a
configuration similar to that of the outer barrier shell, wherein
the inner barrier layer is configured to collapse and store
adjacent to the inside of the rear portion of the outside barrier
shell when the inner barrier layer is not being worn; (2)
determining if the at least one inner barrier layer needs to be
worn depending on the weather conditions; (3) collapsing and
storing the at least one inner barrier layer if determined the at
least one inner barrier layer is not to be worn; and (4) securing
the outer barrier shell to the body of the wearer.
[0009] In one embodiment, the method further comprises the step of
collapsing and storing or uncollapsing and wearing the inner
barrier layer as needed to protect the wearer from the elements in
varying weather conditions. In one embodiment, the at least one
inner barrier layer of the garment system is a water-resistant
rainproof fabric layer. In another embodiment, the at least one
inner barrier layer of the garment system is a thermally insulating
fabric layer.
[0010] In a further embodiment, the method comprises a garment
system comprises two inner barrier layers, a first inner barrier
layer and a second inner layer, wherein the first inner barrier
layer is attached to the outer barrier shell, wherein the first
inner barrier layer has a front portion and a rear portion, wherein
the first inner barrier layer has a configuration similar to that
of the outer barrier shell, wherein the front portion of the first
inner barrier layer is configured to collapse and store adjacent to
the front portion of the second inner barrier layer when the first
inner barrier layer is not being worn, wherein the second inner
barrier layer is attached to the first inner barrier layer, wherein
the second inner barrier layer has a front portion and a rear
portion, wherein the second inner barrier layer has a configuration
similar to that of the first inner barrier layer, wherein the front
portion of the second inner barrier layer is configured to collapse
and store adjacent to the rear portion of the second inner barrier
layer when the second inner barrier layer is not being worn.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] The present disclosure will be better understood by
reference to the following detailed description when considered in
conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:
[0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the front portion of an all
weather garment system according to an example embodiment of the
present disclosure.
[0013] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the rear portion of the all
weather garment system of FIG. 1.
[0014] FIG. 2A is a partial cross section view of the front portion
according to an example embodiment of the all weather garment
system of FIG. 1.
[0015] FIG. 3 is a partial cross section view of the front portion
according to another example embodiment of the all weather garment
system of FIG. 1.
[0016] FIG. 4 is a partial cross section view of the top of the all
weather garment system of FIG. 1 and a head on view of the sleeve
portions of the all weather garment system of FIG. 1, both views
depicting the inner barrier layers collapsed and stored.
[0017] FIG. 5 is a top partial cross section view of the all
weather garment system of FIG. 1 and a head on view of the sleeve
portions of the all weather garment system of FIG. 1, both views
depicting one inner barrier layer collapsed and stored and one
inner barrier layer uncollapsed and in use.
[0018] FIG. 6 is a top partial cross section view of the all
weather garment system of FIG. 1 and a head on view of the sleeve
portions of the all weather garment system of FIG. 1, both views
depicting the inner barrier layers uncollapsed and in use.
[0019] FIG. 7 is a partial cross section view of the front portion
of an all weather garment system according to another embodiment of
the present disclosure.
[0020] FIG. 7A is a partial cross section view of the front portion
of an all weather garment system according to another embodiment of
the present disclosure.
[0021] FIG. 8 is a partial cross section view of the rear portion
of the all weather garment system of FIG. 7.
[0022] FIG. 9 is a partial cross section view of the top of the all
weather garment system of FIG. 7 depicting the inner barrier layers
uncollapsed and in use.
[0023] FIG. 10 is a partial cross section view of the top of the
all weather garment system of FIG. 7 depicting one inner barrier
layer collapsed and stored and one inner barrier layer uncollapsed
and in use.
[0024] FIG. 11 is a partial cross section view of the top of the
all weather garment system of FIG. 7 depicting the inner barrier
layers collapsed and stored.
[0025] FIG. 12 is a head on view of the pant leg portions of the
all weather garment system of FIG. 7 depicting the inner barrier
layers uncollapsed and in use.
[0026] FIG. 13 is a head on view of the pant leg portions of the
all weather garment system of FIG. 7 depicting one inner barrier
layer collapsed and stored and one inner barrier layer uncollapsed
and in use.
[0027] FIG. 14 is a head on view of the pant leg portions of the
all weather garment system of FIG. 7 depicting the inner barrier
layers collapsed and stored.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0028] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 14, an all weather garment system 1
is shown. Garment system 1 may be used to protect the wearer from
the elements in varying weather conditions. Referring now to FIGS.
2A and 7A, garment system 1 comprises an outer barrier shell 10 and
at least one inner barrier layer 16. Outer barrier shell 10 may be
made of varying materials or fabrics, such as leather, Cordura.RTM.
of varying denier sizes, or Kevlar.RTM. but any other material or
fabrics may be used as desired by one of skill in the art. Outer
barrier shell 10 comprises a front portion 12 (best shown in FIG.
1) and a rear portion 14 (best shown in FIG. 2). The front portion
12 of the garment system 1 covers the front of a user's body. The
rear portion 14 of the garment system 1 covers the rear a user's
body.
[0029] In one example embodiment, at least one inner barrier layer
16 is attached to the outer barrier shell 10. Inner barrier layer
16 may be made of varying materials or fabrics or combinations
thereof, such as nylon with polyurethane or polyvinyl chloride
(PVC) coating, Gore-tex.RTM., fleece, Thinsulate.TM.,
Thermolite.RTM. or Thermoloft.RTM., but other materials or fabrics
may be used as desired by one skilled in the art. The inner barrier
layer 16 has a configuration similar to the outer barrier shell 10.
In one embodiment, the inner barrier layer 16 comprises a thermally
insulating fabric layer. In another embodiment, the inner barrier
layer 16 comprises a water resistant rainproof fabric layer. In a
further embodiment, the inner barrier layer 16 is removably
attached to the outer barrier shell 10.
[0030] In one embodiment, garment system 1 comprises two inner
barrier layers, a first inner barrier layer 20 and a second inner
barrier layer 22, shown in FIGS. 3 to 6. The first inner barrier
layer 20 is attached to the outer barrier shell 10. The second
inner barrier layer 22 is attached to the first inner barrier layer
20.
[0031] Referring now to FIG. 3, a partial cross section view of the
front portion 12 of all weather garment system 1 is shown. All
weather garment system 1 has a first inner barrier layer 20 and
second inner barrier layer 22. As shown in FIG. 3, in one
embodiment, both first and second inner barrier layers 20 and 22
may be uncollapsed in use within outer barrier shell 10.
[0032] Referring now to FIG. 4, a top partial cross section view of
the all weather garment system 1 and a head on view of the sleeve
portions of the all weather garment system 1 are shown. Garment
system 1 has a first inner barrier layer 20 and a second inner
barrier layer 22. As shown in FIG. 4, in one embodiment, both first
and second inner barrier layers 20 and 22 may be collapsed and
stored within outer barrier shell 10.
[0033] Referring now to FIG. 5, a top partial cross section view of
the all weather garment system 1 and a head on view of the sleeve
portions of the all weather garment system 1 are shown. Such views
depict a second inner barrier layer 22 collapsed and stored within
outer barrier shell 10 and a first inner barrier layer 20
uncollapsed and in use within outer barrier shell 10.
[0034] Referring now to FIG. 6, a top partial cross section view of
the all weather garment system 1 and a head on view of the sleeve
portions of the all weather garment system 1 are shown. Such views
depict a first inner barrier layer 20 and a second inner barrier
layer 22 uncollapsed and in use within outer barrier shell 10.
[0035] Referring now to FIGS. 7 and 14, FIG. 7 is a partial cross
section view of the front portion of an all weather garment system
1 depicting outer barrier shell 10, a first inner barrier layer 20
and a second inner barrier layer 22. FIG. 7A is a partial cross
section view of the front portion of an all weather garment system
1 depicting outer barrier shell 10 and at least one inner barrier
layer 16. FIG. 8 is a partial cross section view of the rear
portion of garment system 1.
[0036] FIG. 9 is a partial cross section view of the top of the all
weather garment system of FIG. 7 depicting the inner barrier layers
20 and 22 uncollapsed and in use. FIG. 10 is a partial cross
section view of the top of the all weather garment system of FIG. 7
depicting second inner barrier layer 22 collapsed and stored and
first inner barrier layer 20 uncollapsed and in use. FIG. 11 is a
partial cross section view of the top of garment system 1 depicting
the inner barrier layers 20 and 22 collapsed and stored. FIG. 12 is
a head on view of the pant leg portions of garment system 1
depicting the inner barrier layers 20 and 22 uncollapsed and in
use. FIG. 13 is a head on view of the pant leg portions of garment
system 1 depicting one inner barrier layer 22 collapsed and stored
and one inner barrier layer 20 uncollapsed and in use. FIG. 14 is a
head on view of the pant leg portions of garment system 1 depicting
the inner barrier layers 20 and 22 collapsed and stored.
[0037] In one example embodiment, the garment system 1 comprises at
least one ventilated portion 24. Outer barrier shell 10 may
comprise one or more ventilated portions 24 as shown in FIGS. 1 and
2. Ventilated portion 24 allows airflow.
[0038] Referring now to FIGS. 2A and 7A, in one embodiment, the
inner barrier layer 16 may be attached to the outer barrier shell
10 with a plurality of fasteners 26. In one embodiment, fasteners
26 are reversible. Fasteners 26 may include, but are not limited
to, snaps, buttons, Velcro, zippers or any combination thereof. The
number and/or type of fasteners 26 needed may vary as desired by
one of skill in the art. In one embodiment, a plurality of
fasteners 26 may be located at various locations within the garment
system 1. In one example embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2A, one
fastener 26 may be located at the neck; one fastener 26 may be
located near each shoulder (not shown); and one fastener 26 may be
located near the end of each sleeve. In another example embodiment,
as shown in FIG. 7A, three fasteners 26 may be located near the
waist and one fastener 26 may be located near the end of each pant
leg. Other modes of attachment or combinations thereof may be used
as desired by one of skill in the art.
[0039] In one embodiment, front zipper 28, shown in FIG. 2A, may be
used to attach the outer barrier shell 10 to the inner barrier
layer 16.
[0040] In another example embodiment, when multiple inner barrier
layers are used, first inner barrier layer 20 may be attached to
the outer barrier shell 10 with a plurality of fasteners 26. Second
inner barrier layer 22 may be attached to first inner barrier layer
20 with a plurality of fasteners 26. In one embodiment, fasteners
26 are reversible. Fasteners 26 may include, but are not limited
to, snaps, buttons, Velcro, zippers or any combination thereof. The
number and/or type of fasteners 26 needed may vary as desired by
one of skill in the art. In one embodiment, a plurality of
fasteners 26 may be located at various locations within the garment
system 1. In one example embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 3 to 6, one
fastener 26 may be located at the neck; one fastener 26 may be
located near each shoulder; and one fastener 26 may be located near
the end of each sleeve. In another example embodiment, as shown in
FIGS. 7 and 8 to 14, three fasteners 26 may be located near the
waist of garment system 1 and one fastener 26 may be located near
the end of each pant leg of garment system 1. Other modes of
attachment or combinations thereof may be used as desired by one of
skill in the art.
[0041] In one embodiment, front zippers 28, shown in FIG. 3, may be
used to attach the outer barrier shell 10 to the first and second
inner barrier layer 20 and 22.
[0042] A method of utilizing an all weather garment system 1 is
also disclosed. The garment system 1 is used to protect the wearer
or user from the elements in varying weather conditions. The method
comprises the following steps: (1) obtaining an all weather garment
system 1, the garment system 1 comprising (a) an outer barrier
shell 10 having a front portion 12 and a rear portion 14 and (b) at
least one inner barrier layer 16 attached to the outer barrier
shell 10, wherein the at least one inner barrier layer 16 has a
configuration similar to that of the outer barrier shell 10,
wherein the inner barrier layer 16 is configured to collapse and
store adjacent to the inside of the rear portion of the outside
barrier shell 10 when the inner barrier layer 16 is not being worn;
(2) determining if the at least one inner barrier layer 16 needs to
be worn depending on the existing weather conditions; (3)
collapsing and storing the at least one inner barrier layer 16 if
determined the at least one inner barrier layer 16 is not to be
worn; and (4) securing the outer barrier shell 10 to the body of
the wearer.
[0043] In one embodiment, the method further comprises the
additional step of collapsing and storing the inner barrier layer
16 and/or uncollapsing and wearing the inner barrier layer 16 as
needed to protect the wearer from the elements in varying weather
conditions.
[0044] In another example embodiment, the at least one inner
barrier layer 16 of garment system 1 is a water-resistant rainproof
fabric layer. In still another example embodiment, the at least one
inner barrier layer 16 of garment system 1 is a thermally
insulating fabric layer.
[0045] In one embodiment, a first inner barrier layer 20 is
attached to the outer barrier shell 10. The first inner barrier
layer 10 has a front portion 12 and a rear portion 14. The first
inner barrier layer 20 has a configuration similar to that of the
outer barrier shell 10. The front portion 12 of the first inner
barrier layer 20 is configured to collapse and store adjacent to
the front portion 14 of the second inner barrier layer 22 when the
first inner barrier layer 20 is not being worn. The second inner
barrier layer 22 is attached to the first inner barrier layer 20.
The second inner barrier layer 22 has a front portion 12 and a rear
portion 14, wherein the second inner barrier layer 22 has a
configuration similar to that of the first inner barrier layer 20.
The front portion 12 of the second inner barrier layer 22 is
configured to collapse and store adjacent to the rear portion 14 of
the second inner barrier layer 22 when the second inner barrier
layer 22 is not being worn.
[0046] The foregoing disclosure has been set forth merely to
illustrate the invention and is not intended to be limiting. Since
modifications of the disclosed embodiments incorporating the spirit
and substance of the invention may occur to persons skilled in the
art, the invention should be construed to include everything within
the scope of the disclosed invention and equivalents thereof.
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