U.S. patent application number 14/049250 was filed with the patent office on 2014-04-10 for convertible head and face covering.
The applicant listed for this patent is CHRIS FRIESEN. Invention is credited to CHRIS FRIESEN.
Application Number | 20140096305 14/049250 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 50431562 |
Filed Date | 2014-04-10 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140096305 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
FRIESEN; CHRIS |
April 10, 2014 |
CONVERTIBLE HEAD AND FACE COVERING
Abstract
A hooded garment wearable as a head covering or a head and face
covering is provided. The garment includes a torso portion
extending between an upper edge and a lower edge, and a head
covering which includes an outer layer shaped and sized to
circumscribe a wearer's head and an inner layer arranged on an
inner surface of the outer layer. The head covering portion is
attached to the upper edge of the torso portion and includes a head
receiving opening defined by the upper edge of the torso portion,
and a face opening defined by a peripheral edge of the outer layer.
The inner layer is attached to the outer layer along and inwardly
of the peripheral edge, and a lower edge of the inner layer is
attached to the upper edge along outward opposing portions leaving
a central portion of the lower edge unattached defining an opening
between the outer layer and inner layer to receive the wearer's
head. The inner layer defines an eye opening for the wearer's eyes,
and a nose well formed below the eye opening to receive the
wearer's nose.
Inventors: |
FRIESEN; CHRIS; (Toronto,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
FRIESEN; CHRIS |
Toronto |
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CA |
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Family ID: |
50431562 |
Appl. No.: |
14/049250 |
Filed: |
October 9, 2013 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/84 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 2200/20 20130101;
A41D 1/04 20130101; A41D 15/04 20130101; A41D 3/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/84 |
International
Class: |
A41D 15/04 20060101
A41D015/04; A41D 1/04 20060101 A41D001/04 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Oct 9, 2012 |
CA |
2792513 |
Claims
1. A hooded garment 10 wearable as a head covering or a head and
face covering, the garment 10 comprising: a torso portion 100
extending between an upper edge 102 and a lower edge 104; a head
covering portion 200 comprising an outer layer 206 shaped and sized
to circumscribe a wearer's head and forming a first layer of
protection, and an inner layer 208 arranged on an inner surface of
the outer layer 206 and forming a second layer of protection; the
head covering portion 200 being attached to the upper edge 102 of
the torso portion 100 and having a head receiving opening to
receive a wearer's head defined by the upper edge 102 of the torso
portion 100, and a face opening 202 defined by a peripheral edge
204 of the outer layer 206; wherein the inner layer 208 is attached
to the outer layer 206 along and inwardly of the peripheral edge
204 of the outer layer 206, and a lower edge 216 of the inner layer
208 is attached to the upper edge 102 along outward opposing
portions leaving a central portion of the lower edge 216 unattached
defining an opening 218 between the outer layer 206 and inner layer
208 to receive the wearer's head; wherein the inner layer 208
defines an eye opening 220 for the wearer's eyes, and a nose well
222 formed below the eye opening 220 to receive the wearer's
nose.
2. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 1, further comprising a
pair of stitches 219 attaching the inner layer 208 to the outer
layer 206 on opposing sides of the eye opening 220 between the eye
opening 220 and the peripheral edge 204, wherein each stitch 219
extends downwardly from an upper region of the head portion 200
towards the lower edge 216 to conform the shape of the inner layer
208 to the wearer's facial shape when the garment 10 is worn as a
face and head covering.
3. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 2, wherein each
respective stitch 219 is arranged at a predetermined distance from
the peripheral edge 204, and extend from a temporal region to a
chin region of the wearer's head to prevent excess fabric of the
inner layer 208 from sagging from the outer layer 206.
4. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 2, wherein an elastic
band or resilient material is arranged to extend along each
respective stitch 219 to further conform the shape of the inner
layer 208 to the wearer's facial shape when the garment 10 is worn
as a face and head covering.
5. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 1, wherein the outer
layer 206 is folded onto itself along the peripheral edge 204 to
form a channel 210 for housing a drawstring 212 for tightening the
head portion 200 about the wearer's head.
6. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 5, wherein the inner
layer 208 is sewn to the outer layer 206 along and inwardly of the
channel 210.
7. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 5, wherein a continuous
stitch 214 is used to form the channel 210 and to attach the inner
layer 208 to the outer layer 206.
8. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 1, wherein a fastener
is provided between the outer layer 206 and the inner layer 208 in
the unattached central portion to open and close the opening
218.
9. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 1, further comprising
an elastic band 224 or resilient material arranged by the eye
opening 220 for biasing the eye opening 220 into a collapsed
position, and a pair of drawstrings each having one end attached to
respective opposing lower ends of the eye opening 220 and an
opposed free end, wherein pulling the free end of the drawstring
226 enlarges the eye opening 220 and pulls the inner layer 208
against the wearer's face.
10. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 1, wherein the eye
opening 220 includes a clear or translucent material covering the
eye opening 220 for additional face protection while maintaining
visibility and breathability.
11. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 1, wherein the eye
opening 220 has an oblong shape.
12. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 1, wherein the nose
well 222 is shaped and positioned to receive the wearer's nose when
the garment 10 is used as a head and face covering, and positioned
such that when the garment 10 is used as a head covering the nose
well 222 inverts inwardly to be in juxtaposed relation with an apex
228 of the outer layer 206.
13. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 12, further comprising
fastener provided between the nose well 222 and the apex 228 of the
outer layer for maintaining the alignment of the nose well 222
within the apex 228.
14. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 12, further comprising
a malleable structural element provided in the nose well 222 to
adjust the shape of the nose well 222 between a shape of curvature
of the wearer's nose and a shape of curvature of the apex 228.
15. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 1, wherein the head
portion 200 is integrally formed with the torso portion 100 or
removably attached to the torso portion 100.
16. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 1, wherein the torso
portion 100 comprises integral arm sections 106, a front section
108, and a back section 110, wherein each arm section 106 extends
between a shoulder section 112 of the torso portion 100 and a
sleeve 114 having an opening sized to receive a wearer's hand,
wherein the front section 108 includes a zipper 116 extending
between the upper edge 102 and the lower edge 104 for closing the
garment around a wearer's torso.
17. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 16, wherein the head
covering portion 200 is centered between the respective arm
sections 106.
18. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 1, wherein the garment
is selective from one of a shirt, a sweater, a T-shirt, a jacket, a
vest or coat.
19. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 1, wherein the inner
layer 208 further comprises a mouth opening for the wearer's
mouth.
20. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 19, further comprising
an elastic band or resilient material arranged by the mouth opening
for biasing the mouth opening 220 into a collapsed position, and a
second pair of drawstrings each having one end attached to
respective opposing lower ends of the mouth opening and an opposed
free end, wherein pulling the free end of the draw strings enlarge
the mouth opening.
21. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 19, wherein the mouth
opening comprises a breathable material covering the mouth
opening.
22. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 1, wherein the outer
layer 206 comprises at least one layer of insulating material.
23. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 1, wherein the outer
layer 206 comprises at least one layer of wind and water resistant
material.
24. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 1, wherein the inner
layer 208 comprises at least one layer of insulating material.
25. The hooded garment 10 according to claim 1, wherein the inner
layer 208 comprises at least one layer of wind and water resistant
material.
Description
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority to Canadian Patent
Application No. 2,792,513, filed on Oct. 9, 2012, the contents of
which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety.
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to a head covering, and more
particularly to a head covering convertible into a head and face
covering.
BACKGROUND
[0003] It is generally known that people protect their head and
face from cold or inclement weather by layering articles of
clothing, such as scarves, collars, hats/tuques and face coverings,
such as balaclavas.
[0004] While the practice of layering is common, it is not always
practical or convenient, especially for outdoorsmen, skiers, hikers
and the like. These group of persons usually have specialized
garments and equipment for their outdoor activities, and generally
avoid carrying additional items, which can be bulky and cumbersome
during activities.
[0005] For example, a skier must carry in terms of equipment alone
skis, eye protective wear, ski poles and ski boots. Additionally,
to protect himself/herself from the cold climate he/she may wear
ski pants, ski jacket, sweaters, hoodies, gloves, tuque, shell and
a scarf. During warmer periods, the skier may choose to remove
certain articles of clothing while skiing to cool down, such as
his/her scarf, and tuque/hat etc. The skier would be required to
carry or store the removed article of clothing. It is however not
uncommon for people to lose or misplace these articles of clothing
once removed. These lost or misplaced articles of clothing would
have to be repurchased leaving the skier inconvenienced and
frustrated.
[0006] It is also generally known that hooded garments, such as
hooded sweaters or jackets, have become popular and convenient
means to insulate both the body and head from cold and inclement
weather. These garments are available in varying styles, sizes, and
appeal to a wide range of individuals. While these well known
products have their advantageous, additional articles are still
required to protect the face and neck from cold or inclement
weather.
[0007] Inventors of U.S. Pat. No. 5,713,077 have attempted to
address the above market deficiencies with a pull down ski mask.
The disclosure relates to a coat with an integral hood where the
front portion of the hood contains a rolled-up face mask integral
with the hood. In a preferred form, the hood has an interior pocket
which stores the face mask when not in use. The face mask has an
upper edge sewn to the hood interior and a lower edge having
VELCRO.TM. strips which cooperate with mating VELCRO.TM. strips in
the lower interior of the hood to hold the mask in a lowered
position covering the wearer's face.
[0008] U.S. Pat. No. 7,418,740 provides a head and face protector.
The disclosure teaches an upper-body garment configured to provide
a variety of modes of wear with respect to a head covering. A coat,
jacket, shirt or vest has an integral hood which covers the
wearer's head. Within the hood is an integral face shield which may
be swung behind the wearer's head or neck when not covering the
face, enabling protection of various portions of the face. The hood
may be tightened to expose a variable extent of the head or face.
The hood and face shield may be configured to be rolled into a
hollow collar for storage when not needed.
[0009] While the above patents may solve various problems in the
art, they are cumbersome to use requiring additional steps to
utilize the face covering, and require the user to carry and store
additional articles of clothing, which may be lost or
misplaced.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0010] A hooded garment wearable as a head covering or a head and
face covering is provided.
[0011] In an aspect, the present invention provides a hooded
garment wearable as a head covering or a head and face covering,
the garment comprising: a torso portion extending between an upper
edge and a lower edge; a head covering portion comprising an outer
layer shaped and sized to circumscribe a wearer's head and forming
a first layer of protection, and an inner layer arranged on an
inner surface of the outer layer and forming a second layer of
protection; the head covering portion being attached to the upper
edge of the torso portion and having a head receiving opening to
receive a wearer's head defined by the upper edge of the torso
portion, and a face opening defined by a peripheral edge of the
outer layer; wherein the inner layer is attached to the outer layer
along and inwardly of the peripheral edge of the outer layer, and a
lower edge of the inner layer is attached to the upper edge along
outward opposing portions leaving a central portion of the lower
edge unattached defining an opening between the outer layer and
inner layer to receive the wearer's head; wherein the inner layer
defines an eye opening for the wearer's eyes, and a nose well
formed below the eye opening to receive the wearer's nose.
[0012] In a further aspect, the hooded garment includes a pair of
stitches attaching the inner layer to the outer layer on opposing
sides of the eye opening between the eye opening and the peripheral
edge, wherein each stitch extends downwardly from an upper region
of the head portion towards the lower edge to conform the shape of
the inner layer to the wearer's facial shape when the garment is
worn as a face and head covering.
[0013] In a further aspect of the invention, each respective stitch
is arranged at a predetermined distance from the peripheral edge,
and extend from a temporal region to a chin region of the wearer's
head to prevent excess fabric of the inner layer from sagging from
the outer layer.
[0014] In a further aspect, the hooded garment includes an elastic
band or resilient material arranged to extend along each respective
stitch to further conform the shape of the inner layer to the
wearer's facial shape when the garment is worn as a face and head
covering.
[0015] In a further aspect of the invention, the outer layer is
folded onto itself along the peripheral edge to form a channel for
housing a drawstring for tightening the head portion about the
wearer's head.
[0016] In a further aspect of the invention, the inner layer is
sewn to the outer layer along and inwardly of the channel.
[0017] In a further aspect, the hooded garment includes a
continuous stitch used to form the peripheral channel and to attach
the inner layer to the outer layer.
[0018] In a further aspect of the invention, the hooded garment
includes a fastener provided between the outer layer and the inner
layer in the unattached central portion to open and close the
opening.
[0019] In a further aspect, the hooded garment includes an elastic
band or resilient material arranged by the eye opening for biasing
the eye opening into a collapsed position, and a pair of
drawstrings each having one end attached to respective opposing
lower ends of the eye opening and an opposed free end, wherein
pulling the free end of the drawstring enlarges the eye opening and
pulls the inner layer against the wearer's face.
[0020] In a further aspect of the invention, the eye opening
includes a clear or translucent material covering the eye opening
for additional face protection while maintaining visibility and
breathability.
[0021] In a further aspect of the invention, the eye opening has an
oblong shape.
[0022] In a further aspect of the invention, the nose well is
shaped and positioned to receive the wearer's nose when the garment
is used as a head and face covering, and positioned such that when
the garment is used as a head covering the nose well inverts
inwardly to be in juxtaposed relation with an apex of the outer
layer.
[0023] In a further aspect of the invention, the hooded garment
includes a fastener provided between the nose well and the apex of
the outer layer for maintaining the alignment of the nose well
within the apex.
[0024] In a further aspect of the invention, the hooded garment
includes a malleable structural element provided in the nose well
to adjust the shape of the nose well between a shape of curvature
of the wearer's nose and a shape of curvature of the apex.
[0025] In a further aspect of the invention, the head portion is
integrally formed with the torso portion or removably attached to
the torso portion.
[0026] In a further aspect of the invention, the torso portion
comprises integral arm sections, a front section, and a back
section, wherein each arm section extends between a shoulder
section of the torso portion and a sleeve having an opening sized
to receive a wearer's hand, wherein the front section includes a
zipper extending between the upper edge and the lower edge for
closing the garment around a wearer's torso.
[0027] In a further aspect of the invention, the head covering
portion is centered between the respective arm sections.
[0028] In a further aspect of the invention, the hooded garment is
selective from one of a shirt, a sweater, a T-shirt, a jacket, a
vest or coat.
[0029] In a further aspect of the invention, the inner layer
defines a mouth opening for the wearer's mouth.
[0030] In a further aspect of the invention, the hooded garment
includes an elastic band or resilient material arranged by the
mouth opening for biasing the mouth opening into a collapsed
position, and a second pair of drawstrings each having one end
attached to respective opposing lower ends of the mouth opening and
an opposed free end, wherein pulling the free end of the draw
strings enlarge the mouth opening.
[0031] In a further aspect of the invention, the mouth opening
comprises a breathable material covering the mouth opening.
[0032] In a further aspect of the invention, the outer layer
comprises at least one layer of insulating material.
[0033] In a further aspect of the invention, the outer layer
comprises at least one layer of wind and water resistant
material.
[0034] In a further aspect of the invention, the inner layer
comprises at least one layer of insulating material.
[0035] In a further aspect of the invention, the inner layer
comprises at least one layer of wind and water resistant
material.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0036] Reference may now be had to the following detailed
description taken together with the accompanying drawings, in
which:
[0037] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of a hooded sweater
garment, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention,
worn by a wearer;
[0038] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of the garment shown
in FIG. 1 worn as a head covering;
[0039] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of the head portion of
the garment shown in FIG. 1;
[0040] FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of the head portion of the
garment shown in FIG. 1 worn as a head covering;
[0041] FIG. 5 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the head
portion shown in FIG. 4;
[0042] FIG. 6 illustrates a side view of the head portion of the
garment shown in FIG. 1 worn as a head and face covering; and
[0043] FIG. 7 illustrates a cross-sectional side view of the head
portion shown in FIG. 6.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0044] FIGS. 1 to 7 illustrate a hooded sweater garment 10 in
accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention. While the
Figures illustrate a hooded sweater garment 10, the scope of the
invention is not intended to be limited to hooded sweater garments
and the like only, but includes any garment having a head covering.
Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the garment may
include most any form of a shirt or other upper body garment, as
for example a T-shirt, jacket, vest or coat.
[0045] Garment 10 includes a torso portion 100 and a head portion
200. The torso portion 100 extends between an upper edge 102 and a
lower edge 104. The torso portion 100 includes integral arm
sections 106, a front section 108, and a back section 110. Each arm
section 106 extends between a shoulder section 112 of the torso
portion 100 and a sleeve 114 having an opening sized to receive a
wearer's hand. The front section 108 includes a zipper 116
extending between the upper edge 102 and the lower edge 104 for
closing the garment around the wearer's torso.
[0046] The head portion 200 is sewn to the torso portion 100 and
centered between the respective arm sections 106. In other
embodiments, the head portion 200 may be integrally formed with the
torso portion 100 or removably attached to the torso portion 100 by
any means known in the art, as for example buttons.
[0047] The head portion 200 includes a head receiving opening to
receive a wearer's head defined by the upper edge 102 of the torso
portion 100, and a face opening 202 defined by a peripheral edge
204 of an outer layer 206 of the head portion 200. The head portion
200 also includes an inner layer 208 arranged on an inner surface
of the outer layer 206.
[0048] The outer layer 206 is folded onto itself along the
peripheral edge 204 to form a channel 210 for housing a cinch cord
or drawstring 212 to tighten the head portion 200 about the
wearer's head, and a lower edge of the outer layer 206 is attached
to the upper edge 102. The inner layer 208 is sewn to the outer
layer 206 along and inwardly of the channel 210. Preferably, a
continuous stitch 214 is used to form the channel 210 and to attach
the inner layer 208 to the outer layer 206. A lower edge 216 of the
inner layer 208 is also attached to the upper edge 102 along
outward opposing portions leaving a central portion of the lower
edge 216 unattached defining an opening 218 between the outer layer
206 and inner layer 208 to receive the wearer's head. Preferably,
magnets, hook and loop or like fasteners are provided between the
outer and inner layers 206, 208 in the unattached central portion
to open and close the opening 218.
[0049] The inner layer 208 defines an opening 220 for the wearer's
eyes, and a nose well 222 arranged below the opening 220 to receive
the wearer's nose. Additional stitches 219 attaching the inner
layer 208 to the outer layer 206 are provided on opposing sides of
the eye opening 220 between the eye opening 220 and the peripheral
edge 204. Each stitch 219 extends downwardly from an upper region
of the head portion 200 towards the lower edge 216 to conform the
shape of the inner layer 208 to the wearer's facial shape when the
garment 10 is worn as a face and head covering. The stitches 219
prevent excess fabric of the inner layer 208 from sagging away from
the outer layer 206, creating a more snug fit against the wearer's
face. Preferably, the stitches 219 are set at a predetermined
distance from the peripheral edge 204, and extend from a temporal
region to a chin region of the wearer's head. Preferably, an
elastic band or a resilient material may also be arranged to extend
along each respective stitch 219 to further conform the shape of
the inner layer 208 to the wearer's facial shape when the garment
10 is worn as a face and head covering.
[0050] The eye opening 220 has an oblong shape and a channel formed
at its lower edge to receive an elastic band 224 or a resilient
material. The elastic band 224 or resilient material biases the eye
opening 220 into a collapsed/closed position and provides
structural support for the eye opening 220. It is to be understood
that the eye opening 220 may be of any shape, and may be formed as
two separate eye openings, one for the left eye and one for the
right eye. Preferably, the eye opening 220 includes a clear or
translucent material covering the eye opening 220 for additional
face protection while maintaining visibility and breathability.
Channels 225 defined between the outer layer 206 and the inner
layer 208 extend downwardly from opposing lower ends of the eye
opening 220. Each channel 225 receives a drawstring or cinch cord
226 having one end attached to the respective opposing lower edges
of the eye opening 220 and an opposing free end. Pulling the free
end of the drawstring 226 enlarges the eye opening 220 and pulls
the inner layer 208 snuggly against the wearer's face when the
garment 10 is used as a head and face covering.
[0051] The nose well 222 is arranged below the eye opening 220 and
shaped to receive the wearer's nose when the garment 10 is used as
a head and face covering. When the garment 10 is used as a head
covering, the nose well 222 inverts inwardly and is arranged in
juxtaposed relation with an apex 228 of the outer layer 206
allowing for the inner layer 208 to lay flush against the outer
layer 206 forming a double layered hood. Preferably, a magnet, hook
and loop or like fastener is provided in the nose well 222 and apex
228 of the inner layer 208 and outer layer 206, respectively, for
maintaining the alignment of the nose well 222 and apex 228.
Preferably, a malleable structural element is provided in the nose
well 222 to adjust the shape of the nose well 222 to the wearer's
nose and the shape of the apex 228.
[0052] In another embodiment, the inner layer 208 may further
define a mouth opening for the wearer's mouth. Similar to the eye
opening 220, the mouth opening may be fitted with an elastic band
or a resilient material along the peripheral edge for providing
tension and structural support to the mouth opening. This aids in
ensuring the mouth opening is maintained in the wearer's desired
position. The mouth opening may be of any shape, as for example
round, oblong, square or rectangular. The mouth opening may be
formed from a plurality of smaller openings. The mouth opening may
further include a clear or translucent material covering the mouth
opening for additional face protection while allowing
breathability.
[0053] A wearer may use garment 10 as a head covering or a head and
face covering.
[0054] As illustrated in FIGS. 2, 4 and 5, when the garment 10 is
used as a head covering, the head portion 200 is pulled over and
onto the wearer's head to substantially cover the wearer's head and
neck while exposing the wearer's face through the face opening 202,
similar to a conventional hooded sweater. To secure the head
portion 200 in place, the wearer may pull on the drawstrings 212 to
tighten the head portion 200 around the wearer's head, and secure
the drawstrings 212 in place with cinch clasps or the like.
[0055] When using the garment 10 as a head covering, the head
portion 200 functions as a conventional double layered hooded
sweater. The outer layer 206 provides a first layer of protection
from the cold and inclement weather. The outer layer 206 is shaped
and sized to closely circumscribe the wearer's head. The outer
layer 206 may be made of multiple layers of similar or differing
materials. For example, the outer layer 206 may include a tightly
woven material that is wind and water resistant, for example
GORE-TEX.TM., and/or an insulating material such as fleece,
cashmere, down, wool or any known insulating fabrics and fillers.
Material selection for the layers depend on the desired comfort,
weight, durability, insulating properties, and feel against the
wearer's head. While examples of materials are provided, it is to
be understood that the outer layer 206 is not limited to the
examples given.
[0056] The inner layer 208 provides a second layer of protection
from the cold and inclement weather. The inner layer 208 may be
made of multiple layers of similar or differing materials. For
example, the inner layer 208 may include a tightly woven material
that is wind and water resistant, for example GORE-TEX.TM., and/or
an insulating material such as fleece, cashmere, down, wool or any
known insulating fabrics and fillers. Material selection for the
inner layer 208 depends on the desired comfort, weight, durability,
insulating properties, breathability and feel against the wearer's
face. While examples of materials are provided, it is to be
understood that the inner layer 208 is not limited to the examples
given. It is to be further understood that the outer layer 206 and
inner layer 208 may be made of the same or different materials
depending on the wearer's needs, style and comfort. For example,
the outer layer 206 may be selected from a tightly woven material
that is impermeable to water, such as a wind breaking material, and
the inner layer 208 selected to include a spandex material such
that when the garment 10 is worn as a head and face covering, the
inner layer 208 is pre-tensioned to presses tightly against the
wearer's face.
[0057] As illustrated in FIGS. 1, 6 and 7, when the garment 10 is
used as a head and face covering, the opening 216 of the inner
layer 208 is pulled over, onto and down the wearer's face to cover
the wearer's head, neck and face. To secure the head portion 200
around the wearer's head and face, the wearer may pull on the
drawstrings 212 to tighten the head portion 200 around the wearer's
head, and secure the drawstrings 212 in place with cinch clasps.
The wearer may also pull on the drawstrings 226 to pull the inner
layer 208 snuggly against the wearer's face, and to enlarge the eye
opening 220. The wearer may adjust the tension of the draw strings
212, 226 with the cinch clasps such that the hood portion 200 fits
snugly against the wearer's head and face with the wearer's eyes
being comfortably exposed and the wearer's nose comfortably
positioned within the nose well 222.
[0058] The present invention allows for garment 10 to be worn as a
protective head covering or a protective head and face covering
with a simple, recognizable conventional movement of putting on a
hood of a hooded sweater. Preferably, the material of the inner
layer 208 is provided with enough stretchability that the head
portion 200 of the garment 10 is convertible between the head
covering mode and the head and face covering mode without requiring
removal of the head portion 200 from the wearer's head.
[0059] Although this disclosure has described and illustrated
certain preferred embodiments of the invention, it is also to be
understood that the invention is not restricted to these particular
embodiments rather, the invention includes all embodiments which
are functional, or mechanical equivalents of the specific
embodiments and features that have been described and illustrated
herein. Furthermore, the various features and embodiments of the
invention may be combined or used in conjunction with other
features and embodiments of the invention as described and
illustrated herein. The scope of the claims should not be limited
to the preferred embodiments set forth in the examples, but should
be given the broadest interpretation consistent with the
description as a whole.
REFERENCE NUMBERS
[0060] garment 10 [0061] torso portion 100 [0062] upper edge 102
[0063] lower edge 104 [0064] integral arm sections 106, [0065]
front section 108 [0066] back section 110 [0067] a shoulder section
112 [0068] a sleeve 114 [0069] includes a zipper 116 [0070] head
portion 200 [0071] face opening 202 [0072] peripheral edge 204
[0073] outer layer 206 [0074] inner layer 208 [0075] channel 210
[0076] drawstring 212 [0077] continuous stitch 214 [0078] lower
edge 216 [0079] opening 218 [0080] stitches 219 [0081] opening 220
[0082] well 222 [0083] elastic band 224 [0084] channels 225 [0085]
drawstring 226 [0086] apex 228
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