U.S. patent application number 13/351908 was filed with the patent office on 2013-07-18 for clothing accessory.
The applicant listed for this patent is Yvonne B. Bright. Invention is credited to Yvonne B. Bright.
Application Number | 20130180025 13/351908 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 48778934 |
Filed Date | 2013-07-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130180025 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Bright; Yvonne B. |
July 18, 2013 |
CLOTHING ACCESSORY
Abstract
A clothing accessory. The clothing accessory has two halves that
are fastenable around a wearer's waist, with the halves covering
the front and back of a person to provide means of protecting a
wearer's dignity. The clothing accessory further provides
additional warmth for a wearer. The clothing accessory may also
provide means for showing decoration or information. The clothing
accessory may be of various lengths, and the two halves may be
joined with one or two disconnecting portions.
Inventors: |
Bright; Yvonne B.; (Norfolk,
VA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Bright; Yvonne B. |
Norfolk |
VA |
US |
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Family ID: |
48778934 |
Appl. No.: |
13/351908 |
Filed: |
January 17, 2012 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/69 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 1/22 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/69 |
International
Class: |
A41D 1/00 20060101
A41D001/00 |
Claims
1. A clothing accessory, the clothing accessory comprising: A first
half; A second half; and plurality of fastener portions.
2. The clothing accessory of claim 1 wherein the plurality of
fastener portions are constructed of flexible fabric.
3. The clothing accessory of claim 2 wherein the plurality of
fastener portions further comprise fastening means using common
fastening means chosen from the group including stitching, ties,
buttons, or hook-and-loop type fasteners.
4. The clothing accessory of claim 1 wherein the first and second
halves are worn by a person around the waist, with the first
portion positioned in front of a user's body generally over the
groin area while the second portion is positioned in the back of a
user's body generally over the buttocks area.
5. The clothing accessory of claim 1 wherein the first and second
half are permanently affixed via a continuous fastener portion.
6. The clothing accessory of claim 1 wherein the first and second
portions have surfaces facing away from a user's body and wherein
the surfaces of the first and second portion that are facing away
from a user's body are utilized for logos, designs, or other
decorative or informative purposes.
7. The clothing accessory of claim 1 wherein the first and second
portions are pleated.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to clothing. More
particularly, it relates to optional outer wear that is used to
preserve the dignity and decorum of an individual and a group in
certain public settings. The clothing accessory described herein
further provides additional covering for women whose legs may be
exposed to cool or cold temperatures while seated in gatherings
such as public functions, church and other ceremonial settings, and
the like.
[0002] The present invention is intended to provide temporary
covering for women who wear skirts and dresses that, while seated,
may expose more of their upper and lower legs than they would
prefer. Such exposure may not be desirable for aesthetic and/or
comfort purposes. In addition, organizations such as churches and
the like may keep a stock of the present invention on hand in order
to make their parishioners more comfortable, either by providing
additional covering for warmth or by maintaining the dignity and
decorum of solemn events, such as church services.
[0003] In addition to providing covering, the present invention may
also incorporate designs and colors intended to indicate a group or
organization. For example, a church choir may utilize the present
invention for its female members, and the garment would incorporate
the design and colors of the robes or other ceremonial garments
worn by the choir members so as to compliment the appearance of the
group as a whole.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide a
clothing accessory that may be worn over existing clothing, and is
easily put on or removed.
[0005] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a
clothing accessory to be worn by women that is a one- or two-piece
garment that utilizes reusable fasteners.
[0006] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a
garment accessory worn over a skirt or dress and which remains in
place while a user is in motion, crosses or uncrosses their legs,
or rises from a sitting position or sits.
[0007] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a
garment accessory that compliments or accentuates a group or
association uniform or garment.
[0008] It is a further object of the present invention to provide a
garment accessory that, while worn over a skirt or dress, may be of
varying lengths up to and including to the ankles/feet of the
wearer.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0009] FIG. 1 is a view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
[0010] FIG. 2 is a view of an embodiment of the present
invention.
DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0011] Referring now to FIG. 1, an embodiment of the current
invention is shown with the invention comprising two connectible
halves. The invention has a first half 101, a second half 102, a
plurality of first fastener portions 103 and a plurality of second
fastener 104 portions. The first fastener portions 103 and the
second fastener portions 104 are preferentially constructed of
flexible cloth material, and are fastened to the first and second
halves 101 and 102 at the connecting points 110. It will be
understood that the fastener portions may be connected to the first
and second halves 101 and 102 at the connecting points 110 by
commonly used means for fastening fabric together, such as by
stitching, ties, buttons, or hook-and-loop type fasteners. If the
fastener portions 103 and 104 are attached to the first and second
halves 101 and 102 by buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners, or other
removable connecting means, the length of the fastener portions 103
and 104 may be adjusted in length in reference to the first and
second halves 101 and 102.
[0012] Each of the fastener portions 108 and 109 further consists
of fastening means 105 and 106 where the fastening means 105 and
106 are located distally to the first and second halves 101 and
102. The fastening means may be any commonly understood means for
temporarily fastening fabric materials together. For example, the
fastening means 105 and 106 may comprise two halves of a
hook-and-loop fastener. By preferentially utilizing hook-and-loop
fastening means 105 and 106, the invention may be adjusted to fit a
variety of body types and sizes, and may be easily put on and taken
off by a wearer. Other fastening means may be used as well, such as
simple ties or button and button eye-hole combinations. While in
use, the invention is attached to a person with the first half 101
positioned on the front of the person's body and the second half
102 positioned on the back of the person's body, with the fastening
portions 108 and 109 wrapped around the person's waist or middle
section so that the first and second halves 101 and 102 are
positioned over the groin and buttocks area.
[0013] Referring now to FIG. 2, an embodiment of the present
invention is shown wherein the first half 101 and second half 102
are permanently affixed via a continuous fastener portion 202 that
is affixed to the first and second halves 101 and 102 at the
connecting points 203. The fastener portion 202 may further
comprise material, such as elastic and the like, that will allow
the fastener portion 202 to stretch and contract so as to allow the
present invention to be utilized by different sized and shaped
wearers.
[0014] The first and second halves 101 and 102 have surfaces 111
that face outward while the invention is being worn by an
individual. The surfaces 111 may be utilized for logos, designs, or
other decorative or informative purposes, such as through the
addition of religious or other symbols. While the first and second
halves are shown to be flat material, it will be understood that
the material may be pleated or have other forms that are intended
to be decorative.
[0015] It will be understood that, while the invention is described
in detail herein, embodiments exist which are not described herein
but which are covered by and fall within the spirit and the scope
of the invention as described.
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