U.S. patent application number 13/774533 was filed with the patent office on 2013-08-29 for multi-component coverall.
The applicant listed for this patent is WILLIAM HARRIS, III. Invention is credited to WILLIAM HARRIS, III.
Application Number | 20130219582 13/774533 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 49001203 |
Filed Date | 2013-08-29 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130219582 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
HARRIS, III; WILLIAM |
August 29, 2013 |
MULTI-COMPONENT COVERALL
Abstract
A multi-component coverall includes a jacket portion. The jacket
portion includes an upper shell portion, a circumferential skirt
portion coupled to the upper shell portion, and a circumferential
draft guard positioned within the circumferential skirt portion. A
pant portion is releasably couplable to the circumferential draft
guard.
Inventors: |
HARRIS, III; WILLIAM;
(Denver, CO) |
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Applicant: |
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HARRIS, III; WILLIAM |
Denver |
CO |
US |
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Family ID: |
49001203 |
Appl. No.: |
13/774533 |
Filed: |
February 22, 2013 |
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Application
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61605122 |
Feb 29, 2012 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
2/79 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 3/00 20130101; A41D
13/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/79 |
International
Class: |
A41D 3/00 20060101
A41D003/00 |
Claims
1. A multi-component coverall comprising: a jacket portion
including: an upper shell portion, a circumferential skirt portion
coupled to the upper shell portion, and a circumferential draft
guard positioned within the circumferential skirt portion; and a
pant portion releasably couplable to the circumferential draft
guard.
2. The multi-component coverall of claim 1 wherein the pant portion
includes a lower portion of a circumferential zipper assembly.
3. The multi-component coverall of claim 2 wherein the
circumferential draft guard includes an upper portion of the
circumferential zipper assembly configured to releasably engage the
lower portion of the circumferential zipper assembly included on
the pant portion.
4. The multi-component coverall of claim 3 wherein the
circumferential draft guard is longitudinally shorter than the
circumferential skirt portion.
5. The multi-component coverall of claim 3 wherein the
circumferential skirt portion is configured to obscure the
circumferential draft guard and the circumferential zipper
assembly.
6. The multi-component coverall of claim 1 wherein the
circumferential draft guard is constructed of a lighter weight
material.
7. The multi-component coverall of claim 6 wherein the lighter
weight material is a knit material.
8. The multi-component coverall of claim 1 wherein the
circumferential skirt portion is constructed of a heavier weight
material.
9. The multi-component coverall of claim 8 wherein the heavier
weight material is a woven material.
10. The multi-component coverall of claim 1 wherein the upper shell
portion and the circumferential skirt portion include a
longitudinal zipper assembly for longitudinally closing the upper
shell portion and the circumferential skirt portion.
11. The multi-component coverall of claim 1 wherein the
circumferential draft guard includes a longitudinal closure
assembly for longitudinally closing the circumferential draft
guard.
12. The multi-component coverall of claim 11 wherein the
longitudinal closure assembly includes a hook and loop fastener
system.
13. The multi-component coverall of claim 1 wherein the
multi-component coverall is constructed, at least in part, of a
flame retardant material.
14. The multi-component coverall of claim 1 wherein the
multi-component coverall is constructed, at least in part, of a
ballistic material.
15. A multi-component coverall comprising: a jacket portion
including: an upper shell portion, a circumferential skirt portion
coupled to the upper shell portion, and a circumferential draft
guard positioned within the circumferential skirt portion; and a
pant portion releasably couplable to the circumferential draft
guard; wherein: the multi-component coverall is constructed, at
least in part, of a flame retardant material, the circumferential
draft guard is constructed of a knit material, and the
circumferential skirt portion is constructed of a woven
material.
16. The multi-component coverall of claim 15 wherein the
circumferential draft guard is longitudinally shorter than the
circumferential skirt portion.
17. The multi-component coverall of claim 15 wherein the
circumferential skirt portion is configured to obscure the
circumferential draft guard.
18. The multi-component coverall of claim 15 wherein the upper
shell portion and the circumferential skirt portion include a
longitudinal zipper assembly for longitudinally closing the upper
shell portion and the circumferential skirt portion.
19. A multi-component coverall comprising: a jacket portion
including: an upper shell portion, a circumferential skirt portion
coupled to the upper shell portion, and a circumferential draft
guard positioned within the circumferential skirt portion, the
circumferential draft guard including an upper portion of a
circumferential zipper assembly; and a pant portion releasably
couplable to the circumferential draft guard, the pant portion
including a lower portion of the circumferential zipper assembly
configured to releasably engage the upper portion of a
circumferential zipper assembly included on the circumferential
draft guard; wherein the multi-component coverall is constructed,
at least in part, of a flame retardant material.
20. The multi-component coverall of claim 19 wherein the
circumferential skirt portion is configured to obscure the
circumferential draft guard and the circumferential zipper
assembly.
Description
RELATED CASE
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Application No. 61/605,122, filed on 29 Feb. 2012, by William
Harris III, entitled "Bi-Component Attachable Uniform", the
contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
TECHNICAL FIELD
[0002] This disclosure relates to uniforms and, more particularly,
to multi-component uniforms.
BACKGROUND
[0003] Coveralls are often utilized in work environments due to
their ease of use. For example, mechanics may utilize a coverall to
cover their clothing, thus reducing the likelihood of getting dirt
& grease on their clothing. Further, pilots may utilize a
coverall (in the form of a flight suit) when piloting military
aircraft.
[0004] While convenient, coveralls often provide an image that is
less than professional. For example, since a traditional uniform
utilizes a jacket that is separate from a pair of pants, the jacket
is free to move with respect to the pair of pants, thus avoiding
bulging in the front of the traditional uniform when e.g., the
wearer is sitting down. However, due to the one-piece construction
of a coverall, such bulging may occur, resulting in an
unkempt/unprofessional appearance.
SUMMARY OF DISCLOSURE
[0005] In one implementation, a multi-component coverall includes a
jacket portion. The jacket portion includes an upper shell portion,
a circumferential skirt portion coupled to the upper shell portion,
and a circumferential draft guard positioned within the
circumferential skirt portion. A pant portion is releasably
couplable to the circumferential draft guard.
[0006] One or more of the following features may be included. The
pant portion may include a lower portion of a circumferential
zipper assembly. The circumferential draft guard may include an
upper portion of the circumferential zipper assembly configured to
releasably engage the lower portion of the circumferential zipper
assembly included on the pant portion. The circumferential draft
guard may be longitudinally shorter than the circumferential skirt
portion. The circumferential skirt portion may be configured to
obscure the circumferential draft guard and the circumferential
zipper assembly.
[0007] The circumferential draft guard may be constructed of a
lighter weight material. The lighter weight material may be a knit
material. The circumferential skirt portion may be constructed of a
heavier weight material. The heavier weight material may be a woven
material.
[0008] The upper shell portion and the circumferential skirt
portion may include a longitudinal zipper assembly for
longitudinally closing the upper shell portion and the
circumferential skirt portion. The circumferential draft guard may
include a longitudinal closure assembly for longitudinally closing
the circumferential draft guard. The longitudinal closure assembly
may include a hook and loop fastener system. The multi-component
coverall may be constructed, at least in part, of a flame retardant
material. The multi-component coverall may be constructed, at least
in part, of a ballistic material.
[0009] In another implementation, a multi-component coverall
includes a jacket portion. The jacket portion includes an upper
shell portion, a circumferential skirt portion coupled to the upper
shell portion, and a circumferential draft guard positioned within
the circumferential skirt portion. A pant portion is releasably
couplable to the circumferential draft guard. The multi-component
coverall is constructed, at least in part, of a flame retardant
material. The circumferential draft guard is constructed of a knit
material. The circumferential skirt portion is constructed of a
woven material.
[0010] One or more of the following features may be included. The
circumferential draft guard may be longitudinally shorter than the
circumferential skirt portion. The circumferential skirt portion
may be configured to obscure the circumferential draft guard. The
upper shell portion and the circumferential skirt portion may
include a longitudinal zipper assembly for longitudinally closing
the upper shell portion and the circumferential skirt portion.
[0011] In another implementation, a multi-component coverall
includes a jacket portion. The jacket portion includes an upper
shell portion, a circumferential skirt portion coupled to the upper
shell portion, and a circumferential draft guard positioned within
the circumferential skirt portion. The circumferential draft guard
includes an upper portion of a circumferential zipper assembly. A
pant portion is releasably couplable to the circumferential draft
guard. The pant portion includes a lower portion of the
circumferential zipper assembly configured to releasably engage the
upper portion of a circumferential zipper assembly included on the
circumferential draft guard. The multi-component coverall is
constructed, at least in part, of a flame retardant material.
[0012] One or more of the following features may be included. The
circumferential skirt portion may be configured to obscure the
circumferential draft guard and the circumferential zipper
assembly.
[0013] The details of one or more implementations are set forth in
the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features
and advantages will become apparent from the description, the
drawings, and the claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0014] FIG. 1 is a front view of a multi-component coverall;
[0015] FIG. 2 is a front view of a jacket portion of the
multi-component coverall of FIG. 1;
[0016] FIG. 3 is a back view of a jacket portion of the
multi-component coverall of FIG. 1;
[0017] FIG. 4 is a front view of a pant portion of the
multi-component coverall of FIG. 1;
[0018] FIG. 5 is a back view of a pant portion of the
multi-component coverall of FIG. 1; and
[0019] FIG. 6 is a diagrammatic view of a circumferential draft
guard of the multi-component coverall of FIG. 1.
[0020] Like reference symbols in the various drawings indicate like
elements.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
[0021] Referring to FIG. 1-5, there is shown multi-component
coverall 10. Multi-component coverall 10 may include jacket portion
12. Jacket portion 12 may include upper shell portion 14,
circumferential skirt portion 16 coupled to upper shell portion 14,
and circumferential draft guard 18 positioned within
circumferential skirt portion 16. Multi-component coverall 10 may
include pant portion 20 that may be configured to be releasably
couplable to circumferential draft guard 18.
[0022] Jacket portion 12 may be configured to include one or more
pockets (e.g., pockets 22, 24) and one or more wear protectors
(e.g., wear protectors 26, 28) that may be positioned at high wear
points (e.g., elbows) and may be configured to provide additional
protection to the user and/or provide a higher level of wear
resistance to a particular portion of jacket portion 12. For
example, wear protectors 26, 28 may be constructed of a higher wear
resistance material that provides wear protection to a particular
area of jacket portion 12, wherein such a higher wear resistance
material may be too rigid to be used to construct jacket portion 12
in its entirety.
[0023] Circumferential draft guard 18 may be configured to be
positioned within the interior of circumferential skirt portion 16,
wherein circumferential skirt portion 16 may be configured to hide
circumferential draft guard 18 from view. For example,
circumferential draft guard 18 may be longitudinally shorter (e.g.,
having a longitudinal length of x) than circumferential skirt
portion 16 (e.g., having a longitudinal length of y). Accordingly,
circumferential skirt portion 16 may be configured to obscure
circumferential draft guard 18 from view.
[0024] Referring also to FIG. 6 and as discussed above, pant
portion 20 may be configured to be releasably couplable to
circumferential draft guard 18. Accordingly, pant portion 20 may be
configured to include lower portion 30 of circumferential zipper
assembly 32. Further, circumferential draft guard 18 may be
configured to include upper portion 34 of circumferential zipper
assembly 32, wherein upper portion 34 may be configured to
releasably engage lower portion 30 of circumferential zipper
assembly 32 included on pant portion 20.
[0025] Since (and as discussed above) circumferential draft guard
18 may be longitudinally shorter (e.g., having a longitudinal
length of x) than circumferential skirt portion 16 (e.g., having a
longitudinal length of y), circumferential skirt portion 16 may be
configured to also obscure circumferential zipper assembly 32 from
view.
[0026] Circumferential draft guard 18 may be constructed of a
lighter weight material, examples of which may include but are not
limited to a knit material, while circumferential skirt portion 16
may be constructed of a heavier weight material, examples of which
may include but are not limited to a woven material. Specifically,
circumferential draft guard 18 may be configured to easily flex
beneath circumferential skirt portion 16, thus allowing
circumferential skirt portion 16 to move freely, thus reducing the
likelihood of circumferential skirt portion 16 bulging due to the
non-compliance of circumferential draft guard 18.
[0027] For example, upper shell portion 14, circumferential skirt
portion 16, and pant portion 20 may be constructed of TenCate
Defender M woven fabric, while circumferential draft guard 18 may
be constructed of TenCate Defender M knit fabric. A sample fabric
blend may include: 62% Lenzing-FR Rayon; 25% Para-Aramid; 10%
Nylon; and 3% Antistat.
[0028] Upper shell portion 14 and circumferential skirt portion 16
of jacket portion 12 may include longitudinal zipper assembly 36
for longitudinally closing upper shell portion 14 and
circumferential skirt portion 16. Accordingly, upper shell portion
14 and circumferential skirt portion 16 of jacket portion 12 may be
configured to function in a manner similar to a traditional
"wind-breaker" type jacket that includes a front zipper.
[0029] Circumferential draft guard 18 may configured as a tube-like
structure positioned within the interior of circumferential skirt
portion 16. As also shown in FIGS. 1-5, upper portion 38 of
circumferential skirt 16 may be coupled to upper shell portion 14
of jacket portion 12. In a similar fashion, upper portion 40 of
circumferential draft guard 18 may also be coupled to upper shell
14 of jacket portion 12. As discussed above, since circumferential
draft guard 18 may be longitudinally shorter (e.g., having a
longitudinal length of x) than circumferential skirt portion 16
(e.g., having a longitudinal length of y), circumferential skirt
portion 16 may be configured to obscure circumferential zipper
assembly 32 from view.
[0030] Accordingly, upon releasably coupling (via circumferential
zipper assembly 32) pant portion 20 and circumferential draft guard
18, the wearer (not shown) of multi-component coverall 10 may be
shielded from their surroundings. Accordingly, if multi-component
coverall 10 is constructed, at least in part, of a flame retardant
material, the wearer (not shown) of multi-component coverall 10 may
be shielded from e.g., flash over and/or flash fire situations.
Alternatively, if multi-component coverall 10 is constructed, at
least in part, of a ballistic material (e.g., ballistic nylon or
Kevlar), the wearer (not shown) of multi-component coverall 10 may
be shielded from e.g., small arms fire and/or shrapnel from
explosives. Additionally, multi-component coverall 10 may be
constructed, at least in part, of a NBC (i.e., Nuclear, Biological,
Chemical) material that is impervious/resistant to nuclear,
biological and/or chemical contaminants. Further, multi-component
coverall 10 may be constructed, at least in part, of a POL (i.e.,
Petroleum, Oil, Lubricants) material that is impervious/resistant
to petroleum-based fuels, oils, lubricants and solvents. Further
still, multi-component coverall 10 may be constructed, at least in
part, of a material that provides desirable thermal properties,
such as insulating the wearer from cold weather.
[0031] Circumferential draft guard 18 may include longitudinal
closure assembly 42 for longitudinally closing circumferential
draft guard 18. An example of longitudinal closure assembly 42 may
include a hook and loop fastener system (e.g., hook and loop
fasteners 44, 46). By using a hook and loop fastener system, the
circumference of circumferential draft guard 18 may be adjusted,
thus allowing a single jacket size to be used with a variety of
pant sizes (or visa versa).
[0032] A number of implementations have been described. Having thus
described the disclosure of the present application in detail and
by reference to embodiments thereof, it will be apparent that
modifications and variations are possible without departing from
the scope of the disclosure defined in the appended claims.
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