U.S. patent application number 14/245043 was filed with the patent office on 2014-08-07 for tzitzit garment.
This patent application is currently assigned to TAMIR GOODMAN SPORTS CONSULTANT, LLC. The applicant listed for this patent is TAMIR GOODMAN. Invention is credited to TAMIR GOODMAN.
Application Number | 20140215681 14/245043 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 46489551 |
Filed Date | 2014-08-07 |
United States Patent
Application |
20140215681 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
GOODMAN; TAMIR |
August 7, 2014 |
TZITZIT GARMENT
Abstract
The claimed subject matter provides a tzitzit garment that meets
halachic (e.g., Jewish law) requirements for wearing tzitzit
strings (e.g., fringes) on the corners of a four-cornered garment.
The tzitzit garment includes two layers, including an under layer
that is made of compression material that wicks perspiration away
from the body of a wearer and an outer layer that is a four
cornered garment, has tzitzit strings at each of the four corners
and is attached to the under layer. Furthermore, the claimed
subject matter provides a pant garment that includes grips to hold
the tzitzit strings in place to prevent interference during
physical activity.
Inventors: |
GOODMAN; TAMIR; (University
Heights, OH) |
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Applicant: |
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GOODMAN; TAMIR |
University Heights |
OH |
US |
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Assignee: |
TAMIR GOODMAN SPORTS CONSULTANT,
LLC
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS
OH
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Family ID: |
46489551 |
Appl. No.: |
14/245043 |
Filed: |
April 4, 2014 |
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Application
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Patent Number |
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13310294 |
Dec 2, 2011 |
8756712 |
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14245043 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
2/69 ; 2/228 |
Current CPC
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A41D 1/00 20130101; A41D
1/06 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/69 ; 2/228 |
International
Class: |
A41D 1/06 20060101
A41D001/06 |
Claims
1. A garment, comprising: a pair of shorts that are wearable by a
user, wherein the pair of shorts that include at least one grip;
the at least one grip maintains a position of a portion of a
tzitzit string, wherein the grip is a section of material
replaceably integrated into the shorts; and the at least one grip
being a first material and the shorts being a second material,
wherein the position is maintained based on the grip having an
adhesive property to adhere to the bottom portion of the tzitzit
string.
2. The garment of claim 1, wherein the tzitzit string is part of a
tzitzit garment.
3. The garment of claim 2, the tzitzit garment further comprises:
an under layer made of a compression material that includes a head
opening and two arm openings, wherein the compression material is
an elastic material that compresses against a wearer based on an
elastic property of the elastic material; an outer layer that
includes a front portion and a back portion each having a bottom
with two respective corners in which the tzitzit string is
connected to each corner, the front portion and the back portion
are connected together to include head opening and arm openings;
the under layer and the outer layer being permanently attached
together as a single garment, wherein the under layer and the outer
layer are permanently attached with a stitching that is located on
the outer layer and the under layer at a position between the head
opening and at least one of the two arm openings, a position around
a perimeter of the head opening, and a position under the two arm
openings.
4. The garment of claim 2, the tzitzit garment and the shorts are a
uniform for competition in a sport.
5. The garment of claim 4, wherein the uniform comprises a team
logo visible on the shorts.
6. The garment of claim 4, wherein the uniform comprises a number
visible on the shorts.
7. The garment of claim 4, further comprising a first leg opening
and a second leg opening on the pair of shorts.
8. The garment of claim 7, wherein first leg opening includes a
first grip for a tzitzit string on a front side and a second grip
for a tzitzit string on a back side.
9. The garment of claim 7, wherein the second leg opening includes
a first grip for a tzitzit string on a front side and a second grip
for a tzitzit string on a back side.
10. The garment of claim 1, wherein the at least one grip is
replaceable.
11. A garment, comprising: a pair of athletic pants that are
wearable by a user, wherein the pair of athletic pants that include
a front side and a back side; one or more grips integrated into the
pair of athletic pants about a waistline of a wearer; the one or
more grip maintain a position of a portion of a tzitzit string
coupled to a tzitzit garment, wherein the grip is a section of
material replaceably integrated into the athletic pants; and the
one or more grip being a first material and the athletic pants
being a second material, wherein the position of the tzitzit string
is maintained based on the grip having an adhesive property to
adhere to the bottom portion of the tzitzit string.
12. The garment of claim 11, wherein the tzitzit garment comprises:
an under layer made of a compression material that includes a head
opening and two arm openings, wherein the compression material is
an elastic material that compresses against a wearer based on an
elastic property of the elastic material; an outer layer that
includes a front portion and a back portion each having a bottom
with two respective corners in which the tzitzit string is
connected to each corner, the front portion and the back portion
are connected together to include head opening and arm openings;
and the under layer and the outer layer being permanently attached
together as a single garment, wherein the under layer and the outer
layer are permanently attached with a stitching that is located on
the outer layer and the under layer at a position between the head
opening and at least one of the two arm openings, a position around
a perimeter of the head opening, and a position under the two arm
openings.
13. The uniform for sports of claim 12, at least one of the
athletic pants or an outside of the outer layer includes a team
logo.
14. The uniform for sports of claim 15, at least one of the
athletic pants or an outside of the outer layer includes at least
one of a number, or a last name of a person.
15. A tzitzit garment, comprising: an under layer made of a
compression material that includes a head opening and two arm
openings; an outer layer that includes a front portion and a back
portion each having a bottom with two respective corners in which a
tzitzit string is connected to each corner, the front portion and
the back portion are connected together to include head opening and
arm openings, wherein the front portion and the back portion are
connected together; and the under layer and the outer layer being
permanently attached together as a single garment.
16. The tzitzit garment of claim 15, further comprising: a pair of
athletic shorts that are wearable by a user, wherein the pair of
athletic shorts that include a front side and a back side; one or
more grips integrated into the pair of athletic shorts about a
waistline of a wearer; the one or more grip maintain a position of
a portion of the tzitzit string coupled to the tzitzit garment,
wherein the grip is a section of material replaceably integrated
into the athletic shorts; and the one or more grip being a first
material and the athletic pants being a second material, wherein
the position of the tzitzit string is maintained based on the grip
having an adhesive property to adhere to the bottom portion of the
tzitzit string.
17. The tzitzit garment of claim 16, wherein the tzitzit garment
and the pair of athletic shorts are a uniform for basketball.
18. The tzitzit garment of claim 16, at least one of the athletic
shorts or an outside of the outer layer includes a team logo.
19. The tzitzit garment of claim 16, at least one of the athletic
shorts or an outside of the outer layer includes at least one of a
number, or a last name of a person.
20. The tzitzit garment of claim 16, the one or more grips are
replaceable to maintain the adhesive property.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. patent
application Ser. No. 13/310,294, filed Dec. 2, 2011, and entitled
"TZITZIT GARMENT" which claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent
Application No. 61/432,308, filed Jan. 13, 2011, and entitled
"TZITZIT GARMENT." The entirety of the aforementioned application
is incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND
[0002] A tzitzit garment is a four cornered garment with specially
braided strings or fringes, known as "tzitzit," attached to each
corner that Jewish males are required to wear according to Jewish
law, and that observant Jewish men have worn since ancient times.
The body of the tzitzit garment is traditionally constructed of a
basic material such as wool or cotton that fits either as a simple
four cornered garment with a hole cut out for the head to pass
through, thereby allowing the garment to loosely drape down on the
wearer's torso, or as a sleeveless undershirt style garment with
four corners and tzitzit strings (e.g., fringes) attached to each
bottom corner.
[0003] Some Jewish males choose not to wear traditionally
constructed loose fitting tzitzit garments for various reasons.
Tzitzit garments constructed in the traditional loose design of
simple materials like cotton or wool are incompatible with a modern
aesthetic, appear bulky contributing to a creased or wrinkled
appearance, and can feel cumbersome and uncomfortable under some
conditions such as in warm weather or while exercising.
[0004] Observant Jewish male athletes, in particular, experience
many inconveniences when donning traditionally constructed tzitzit
garments. For example, for the wearer who engages in sport or
physical activity, traditionally constructed tzitzit garments worn
as undergarments are bulky, may not allow for the freedom of
movement necessary when participating in sports or strenuous
activity, and can be too hot when worn in indoor facilities or in
warm weather, therefore leading to unpleasant odors, skin chafing
and other irritating skin conditions.
[0005] Moreover, athletes are often bound by league or gym
regulations which specify the types of jerseys or clothing that are
permissible and these specifications often do not allow for the
inclusion of traditional undergarment tzitzit garments.
Additionally, traditional tzitzit garments worn under an outer
layer often hinder athletic performance because their added bulk
restricts the wearer's body movement.
[0006] Some Jewish athletes who wear tzitzit garments during
training resort to various methods to try to lessen the tzitzit's
negative impact on their performance. For example, when Tamir
Goodman played professional basketball in Israel he used tape to
narrow the garment's width between his neck and shoulder so that
the material would not impede his shooting form. Finally, the
tzitzit garment constructed in the traditional design and from
traditional materials can become damaged when exposed to conditions
that are incompatible with the intended use of the fabric and
garment. For example, wool and cotton garments can lose their
shape, become stained, faded or discolored, retain unpleasant odors
when exposed to repeated bodily movements and excessive sweat, and
can chafe or irritate the wearer's skin.
SUMMARY
[0007] The following presents a simplified summary of the
innovation in order to provide a basic understanding of some
aspects described herein. This summary is not an extensive overview
of the claimed subject matter. It is intended to neither identify
key or critical elements of the claimed subject matter nor
delineate the scope of the subject innovation. Its sole purpose is
to present some concepts of the claimed subject matter in a
simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that
is presented later.
[0008] The subject innovation relates to a tzitzit garment that is
optimized for physical activity. In general, the tzitzit garment is
an under layer made of a form-fitting, moisture wicking material
that is combined with a Jewish Law abiding outer layer. In other
words, the under layer and the outer layer are connected thereto
such that the outer layer is outside of the under layer to form the
tzitzit garment. As stated, the under layer is made of a
compression-type material that form-fits the wearer. The outer
layer conforms to Jewish Laws by being a four-cornered structure in
which a front portion of the outer layer and a back portion of the
outer layer are connected at a top two corners and a bottom two
corners respective to the front portion and the back portion.
Furthermore, the outer layer includes attached tzitzit strings on
each of the bottom corners (e.g., bottom two corners of the front
portion and bottom two corners of the back portion). Additionally
to adhere to Jewish Law, each side of the outer layer (e.g., the
front portion and the back portion) is connected such that a
stitched or connection portion is shorter than a non-stitched or
unconnected (e.g., opened) in length.
[0009] An aspect of the invention relates to a tzitzit garment
having compression design in conjunction with high performance
fabric containing anti-microbial, anti-odor, moisture wicking
properties, and UV protection.
[0010] According to another aspect, the tzitzit garment is
constructed of two layers, an under layer and an outer layer. The
under layer is a high performance compression shirt, while the
outer layer is sewed on top of the under layer.
[0011] According to another aspect, the outer layer is sewed onto
the under layer at specific points--around an armhole opening and
extending from the armpit down each side a short distance or length
so that a majority of the garment is still open and remains a four
cornered garment. The ritual fringes (tzitzit) are attached at each
of the four corners of the outer layer.
[0012] According to another aspect, the manner in which the
garments are sewed together allows the tzitzit garment to offer a
compression fit while also adhering to Jewish law which requires
tzitzit to be a four cornered garment in which the majority or the
length of the sides of the tzitzit garment must be open and not
sewed together.
[0013] Additional aspects relate to the tzitzit garment being
customizable in terms of color, sleeve length, and with personal or
team logos. The tzitzit garment also may serve as a jersey for
sports teams, eliminating the need for observant players to wear
traditionally constructed tzitzit under their team jersey.
[0014] The following description and the annexed drawings set forth
in detail certain illustrative aspects of the claimed subject
matter. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the
various ways in which the principles of the innovation may be
employed and the claimed subject matter is intended to include all
such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel
features of the claimed subject matter will become apparent from
the following detailed description of the innovation when
considered in conjunction with the drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] FIG. 1 illustrates an under layer compression garment made
of a fabric, the fabric of which has high performance properties
like moisture wicking, anti-microbial, and UV protection.
[0016] FIG. 2 is an illustration that depicts an outer layer which
is sewed onto an under layer around arm holes and extending briefly
down each side.
[0017] FIG. 3 is an illustration that shows a complete tzitzit
garment that includes an outer layer and an under layer.
[0018] FIG. 4 shows a garment with grips to hold a portion of a
tzitzit string in a particular position.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0019] The subject innovation relates at least in part to a tzitzit
garment. The tzitzit garment is an under layer made of a
form-fitting, moisture wicking material that is combined with a
Jewish Law abiding outer layer. In other words, the under layer and
the outer layer are connected thereto such that the outer layer is
outside of the under layer to form the tzitzit garment. The outer
layer conforms to Jewish Laws by being a four-cornered structure in
which a front portion of the outer layer and a back portion of the
outer layer are connected at a top two corners and a bottom two
corners. Furthermore, the outer layer includes attached tzitzit
strings on each of the bottom two corners for the front portion and
the bottom portion (e.g., four (4) corners that include two (2)
corners on a bottom of the front portion of the outer layer and two
(2) corners on a bottom of the back portion of the outer layer).
Additionally to adhere to Jewish Law, each side of the outer layer
(e.g., the front portion and the back portion) is connected such
that a stitched or connection portion is shorter than a
non-stitched or unconnected (e.g., opened) in length.
[0020] The claimed subject matter is described with reference to
the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to
like elements throughout. In the following description, for
purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in
order to provide a thorough understanding of the subject
innovation. It may be evident, however, that the claimed subject
matter may be practiced without these specific details. In other
instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block
diagram form in order to facilitate describing the subject
innovation.
[0021] Features that are described and/or illustrated with respect
to one embodiment may be used in the same way or in a similar way
in one or more other embodiments and/or in combination with or
instead of the features of the other embodiments. These and further
aspects and features will be apparent with reference to the
following description and attached drawings. In the description and
drawings, particular embodiments of the subject innovation have
been disclosed in detail as being indicative of some of the ways in
which the principles of the subject innovation may be employed, but
it is understood that the subject innovation is not limited
correspondingly in scope. Rather, the subject innovation includes
all changes, modifications and equivalents coming within the scope
of the claims appended hereto. The accompanying illustrations are
examples of the subject disclosure, but the innovation can appear
in various embodiments depending on varying sleeve lengths and
personal customizations that are not illustrated here.
[0022] Of course, those skilled in the art will recognize many
modifications may be made to this configuration without departing
from the scope or spirit of the claimed subject matter. Moreover,
the word "exemplary" is used herein to mean serving as an example,
instance, or illustration. Any aspect or design described herein as
"exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or
advantageous over other aspects or designs. It should be emphasized
that the term "comprises/comprising" when used in this
specification is taken to specify the presence of stated features,
integers, steps or components but does not preclude the presence or
addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, components
or groups thereof.
[0023] Referring to the drawings, FIGS. 1-3 illustrate the parts of
the tzitzit garment and the assembled parts as a tzitzit garment 10
(shown in FIG. 3). The tzitzit garment 10 includes a modern
compression design that can be worn both as a primary article of
clothing or as an undergarment under regular attire. Whereas
traditionally constructed tzitzit garments either hang very loosely
on the body or fit like a regular cotton undershirt, the tzitzit
garment 10 has a compression design that fits snugly on the body of
the wearer. The compression fit on the body provides the same
compact fit and sleek manner as regular compression sportswear
shirts and/or apparel, and will tend to cause the tzitzit garment
to appear as though the wearer is wearing a regular (e.g.,
non-tzitzit or religious apparel) sport shirt. The tzitzit garment
10 has an outer layer 11 (shown in FIG. 2) that has the ritual
fringes 12 attached to it. The outer layer 11 is attached to an
under layer (e.g., compression shirt) 13 (shown in FIG. 1), for
example, by sewing, to enable the tzitzit garment 10 to both
function as a compression shirt while meeting the requirements of
Jewish law.
[0024] The size of the tzitzit garment 10, the shape, including the
manner of cutouts for arms and head, for example, and the ritual
fringes 12 attached to the tzitzit garment 10 fulfill the halacha
(Jewish law requirements) for wearing fringes on four cornered
garments. By way of example and not limitation, the halacha
requirements can be, but are not limited to, the outer layer 11
comprises of materials using at least 51% cotton; a majority of the
outer layer 11 length from each armhole down is open (e.g., not
attached or sewn together with a front portion of the outer layer
11 and a back portion of the outer layer 11) on both sides, thereby
ensuring this is a four cornered garment requiring tzitzit strings;
tzitzit string is knotted into an opening (e.g., hole) such that
the tzitzit string can hang loosely from the hole but also that the
knot is not loose (e.g., no space between the knot and the bottom
of the shirt) nor bunched up on the shirt (e.g., so tight that the
bottom of the outer layer 11 does not hang freely); and the tzitzit
string is attached to an opening (e.g., hole) on the outer layer 11
and such hole is no less than four (4) centimeters and no more than
six (6) centimeters (e.g., between approximately four (4)
centimeters and six (6) centimeters) diagonally from a corner on
the bottom of the outer layer 11 (e.g., bottom of the front potion
includes two corners and bottom of the back portion includes two
corners, where the front portion and the back portion form the
outer layer 11). It is to be appreciated that the tzitzit garment
10 is intended to satisfy any and all halacha (e.g., Jewish Law
requirements). However, the tzitzit garment 10 may be created such
that subset of halacha requirements are fulfilled. In other words,
the tzitzit garment 10 may satisfy at least one of the halacha
requirements.
[0025] The tzitzit garment 10 is formed of the under layer 13 (also
referred to as a compression shirt 13 or compression shirt portion
13 below) and the outer layer 11, the outer layer is connected on
an outside of the under layer to create a single wearable garment
referred to as a tzitzit garment 10.
[0026] The novel compression design offers many benefits to Jewish
observant athletes as well as the general Jewish observant male
population. Athletes who wear the tzitzit garment 10 will be able
to train and perform in a stylish and modern garment that
eliminates the need for them to wear a tzitzit undergarment with a
shirt over it in order to fulfill the commandment to wear tzitzit.
The compression design, along with the high performance properties
of the fabric of the compression shirt 13 (under layer 13), affords
the wearer freedom of movement to enhance training and performance,
is not cumbersome, helps the wearer stay cool, and eliminates the
need for bulky layers of clothing that impede speed, agility, and
general comfort during physical and daily activities. Examples of
some high performance properties are the sleek fit so as not to
impede physical activity, wicking of moisture away from the body
for comfort and compression that tends to give a sense of strength
and confidence. Additionally, the compression design molds to the
body of the wearer and enhances and withstands intense physical
training, unlike traditionally constructed tzitzit garments,
thereby eliminating unpleasant odors and many of the irritating
skin conditions like chafing and rashes that may ensue when
traditional tzitzit garments are worn during prolonged physical
exertion and exposed to sweaty conditions. Additionally, the
tzitzit garment 10 does not hinder any movements of the wearer
(e.g., athlete).
[0027] The general observant Jewish male population, including
youth, teens, and adults who wear the tzitzit garment 10 not for
the express purpose of sport or physical activity, also may enjoy
many novel benefits from the compression design of the invention.
The compression design fits over the wearer's body more smoothly
than traditionally constructed undergarment tzitzit. The sleek fit
of the tzitzit garment 10, therefore, contributes to a physique
that appears more trim and neat. The compression design also does
not feel cumbersome to the wearer, contributing an added element of
comfort for observant men who with traditionally constructed
tzitzit garments would need to wear multiple layers of clothing
even in warm weather and climates to fulfill the requirements of
Jewish law. The slim-fitting compression design that is comfortable
in a range of climatic temperatures and conditions lets the
everyday wearer move freely and comfortably to enhance his ability
to engage in day to day activities, whether the product is worn
under other clothes or as a regular shirt.
[0028] The tzitzit garment 10 offers the person wearing it (the
wearer) the choice of varying sleeve lengths, a selection of fabric
colors, and the option to customize the product with logos, names,
and symbols that may be imprinted on the front or back of the
jersey. The tzitzit garment 10 can also uniquely serve as a jersey
for sports teams to streamline their apparel by combining the
jersey and the tzitzit garment into one innovative garment.
Therefore, the outer layer 11 may be imprinted with a name, logo,
number, etc., e.g., for identification or pride, etc., and there is
no need to wear a separate jersey on top of the tzitzit garment 10
with such printing or the like.
[0029] The tzitzit garment 10 may be provided in a selection of
sleeve lengths including sleeveless, short sleeve, three-quarter
(3/4) sleeve, long sleeve, and/or any length of sleeve in-between
no sleeve and long sleeve. These options enable the consumer to
choose which style best fits his unique needs. For example,
consumers who live in warm climates may choose the sleeveless
option while those residing in cooler climates may opt for the long
sleeve option. Similarly, consumers can choose the appropriate
sleeve length that best complements the activities during which
they will wear the tzitzit garment 10. For example, a customer who
is wearing the tzitzit garment 10 as a primary article of clothing
for the purpose of exercising in an air-conditioned gym would
perhaps choose the short sleeve option for maximum comfort.
[0030] The tzitzit garment 10 can be in any suitable color. For
example, consumers can also select their color preference when
purchasing the tzitzit garment 10. In particular, consumers can
choose the color based on their personal preferences and will then
have the option of customizing the tzitzit garment 10 with logos,
names or symbols which will appear thereon. Consumers can choose,
for example, to have their last name imprinted on the top back of
the tzitzit garment 10 or to have their school's name and symbol
appear on the front of the tzitzit garment. In another embodiment,
the tzitzit garment 10 can be customized to serve as a team jersey
with the team's name, logo or other symbol imprinted on the front
and back thereof. In this embodiment, the tzitzit garment 10 is a
jersey and tzitzit garment 10 in one, thereby eliminating the need
for athletes participating in organized sports to wear an
undergarment tzitzit with a jersey on top. This streamlined
apparel, the tzitzit garment 10, will help athletes perform at
their best in comfort and style.
[0031] The tzitzit garment 10 meets the unique needs of observant
male athletes and is beneficial to all observant Jewish men who
lead active lifestyles, who are seeking a comfortable and stylish
alternative to traditionally constructed tzitzit, and who want the
option to customize their tzitzit garment to enhance personal
style, comfort, or to streamline their apparel.
[0032] In FIG. 1 an under layer 13 (e.g., also referred to as a
compression shirt 13) is illustrated. The under layer 13 has a body
14 and a bottom 15 that may be slipped over a user's head, for
example, sleeve openings or arm openings 16, and a head opening 17.
The under layer 13 may be made of various materials, for example a
compression material. An exemplary material is that which is
resilient in that it fits relatively closely to the body of the
wearer and also has properties of wicking moisture away from the
body, such as removing perspiration from the body toward the
outside of the shirt. Additionally, the material can be elastic in
order to form-fit the wearer which reduces heat escape from muscles
of the wearer. By way of example and not limitation, the under
layer 13 can be made from, but not limiting to, nylon, polyester,
SPANDEX.TM. material, SPANDEX.TM.-type material, elastic material,
and/or any other suitable material that form-fits a body of the
wearer. For instance, such material can include anti-microbial,
wicking moisture characteristics, among others, and also may have
ultraviolet (UV) protection functions.
[0033] The size of the compression shirt 13 (e.g., under layer 13)
should be suitable to fit on the body of a person wearing the shirt
(wearer) relatively snugly (e.g., form-fitting) adhering to the
body so as not to loosely move away from the body. The degree or
extent or amount of compression provided by the compression shirt
13 (e.g., under layer 13) against the body may vary, depending on
the tastes and desires of the wearer. Since the compression shirt
13 (e.g., under layer 13) fits closely to the body, it does not
"flop" up or "ride" up as a loose shirt might; and, therefore, it
does not get in the way of physical activity or movement, such as,
for example, shooting a basketball, passing a basketball, catching
a basketball, dribbling a basketball, running, working out, cardio
training, weight training, throwing/catching a ball (e.g.,
football, baseball, etc.), among others. In other words, the shirt
does not detrimentally affect or hinder movement and/or performance
of the wearer.
[0034] Turning to FIG. 2, an outer layer 11 of the tzitzit garment
10 is illustrated, wherein the majority of each side remains open
while the top section, closest to an arm hole, is sewed onto the
under layer. The tzitzit strings (e.g., ritual fringes) can be
attached to each of the four corners of the outer layer 11. The
outer layer 11 may be made of high performance material similar to
that of which the under layer (e.g., compression shirt) 13 is made.
Therefore, the outer layer will provide similar performance of
wicking moisture away from the body, e.g., after the moisture may
have been wicked away from the body via the compression shirt 13.
Also, the outer layer 11 may be of compression material so as to
fit relatively closely to the body of the wearer in a manner
similar to that of which the under layer 13 (e.g., compression
shirt 13) fits. Thus, together, the two layers, namely the outer
layer 11 and the under layer 13 (e.g., compression shirt 13) adhere
relatively closely to the body providing a compression fit (e.g.,
form-fitting) or to some extent a compression fit, thereby not
getting in the way detrimentally relative to the performance of the
wearer, as was mentioned above, and at the same time provide the
various advantages mentioned above. Furthermore, the outer layer 11
may have characteristics of ultraviolet radiation (UV)
protection.
[0035] The outer layer 11, prior to forming it in a shape for
wearing by a user, may be a rectangular fabric sheet having an
opening of a size to fit over the head of a wearer. In particular
and in accordance with Jewish Law, the outer layer 11 can include a
front portion 22f (e.g., front part 22f) and a back portion 22b
(e.g., back part 22b) that can be connected or sewn together as
discussed above. By example and not limitation, the front portion
22f of the outer layer 11 and the back portion 22b of the outer
layer 11 can be sewn together as illustrated in FIG. 2 (discussed
in more detail below).
[0036] The outer layer 11 may be formed by any suitable material.
By way of example and not limitation, the outer layer 11 can be
made from the same material as the compression shirt 13 (e.g.,
under layer 13). It is to be appreciated that the outer layer 11
can include a length (referred to as "L2") from a bottom 15' of the
outer layer 11 to a bottom 20a of an arm opening 16' that includes
a portion that is a slit or in any event is not sewn together
between the front portion 22f (e.g., front part 220 and the back
portion 22b (e.g., back part 22b). Therefore, the front portion 22f
and back portion 22b of the outer layer 11 are not attached to each
other from the bottom 15' to a location 23 below the bottom 20a of
the arm opening 16'. A stitched length 24 (also depicted as "L1")
is where the front portion 22f and back portion 22b of the outer
layer 11 are attached to each other. The stitched length 24 from
the bottom 20a of the arm opening 16' to a point 25 or location 25
where the front portion 22f and back portion 22b are attached at 24
is the length "L1." It is to be appreciated that "L1" can be, for
instance, less than in length than a length associated with "L2."
In other words, the length "L1" is shorter than the length "L2"
where the front portion 22f (e.g., front part 220 and back portion
22b (e.g., back part 22b) are not attached (e.g., sewn together,
joined, etc.). This distance relation of "L1" and "L2" and the
separation or lack of attachment of the front portion 22f (e.g.,
front part 220 and back portion 22b (e.g., back part 22b) allow the
tzitzit garment 10 to meet the requirements of Jewish law for a
tzitzit garment 10 configuration. In other words, the outer layer
11 includes stitching or connection in an area depicted as "L1" and
no stitching or connection in area "L2." For the sake of brevity,
the description of how the front portion 22f and the back portion
22b of the outer layer 11 are connected or sewn together is for a
single side of the tzitzit garment 10 and it is to be appreciated
that each side is connected or sewn together in a substantially
similar manner.
[0037] It will be appreciated that the outer layer 11 may be formed
as a rectangular sheet of material having an opening 17' for the
head, and the material may be folded in half and partly stitched in
the stitched length 24. Alternatively, the outer layer 11 may be
formed in the same manner as the compression shirt 13 (e.g., under
layer 13) and a portion 21 may be slit by a knife or other cutting
instrument to separate the front portion 22f and back portion 22b
from each other leaving a space (e.g., "L2") or separation between
them as illustrated in FIG. 2. For example, the portion 21 (e.g.,
also referred to as a separate area portion 21) can be slit in
which an amount slit or cut is representative of the length "L2."
It is to be appreciated that in accordance with halacha
requirements, the length "L2" (e.g., opened or not connected
portions of the front part 22f and the back part 22b) is a greater
length than the length "L1" (e.g., stitched, connected, or sewn
together portions of the front part 22f and the back part 22b).
[0038] The formation of the outer layer 11 as described thus
provides for separate corners of the garment, three of which are
illustrated at 31, 32, 33, the fourth corner not being seen in the
drawings due to a perspective view of the outer layer 11.
[0039] Attached near the respective corners are the tzitzit strings
12. The tzitzit strings may be attached through a respective
opening 34 in the fabric of which the outer layer 11 is made and
may be tied in a traditional manner and extend or hang relatively
freely downward vertically as a wearer stands erect, for
example.
[0040] Although, as was mentioned above, the outer layer 11 may be
formed of compression material, it is to be appreciated that the
outer layer 11 may be formed of more conventional fabric or
material that is not compression material. Since the outer layer 11
and the under layer 13 (e.g., compression shirt 13) are attached to
form the tzitzit garment 10 (as shown in FIG. 3), the outer layer
11 would not "flop" up or "ride" up as to get in the way of
performance of the wearer, as was mentioned above, even if the
outer layer 11 were not compression material.
[0041] Although the under layer 13 (e.g., compression shirt 13) and
the outer layer 11, regardless of what material the outer layer 11
is made from, are two shirts or pieces of apparel, they would feel
to a wearer as though a single shirt or as a single layer when
worn.
[0042] Turning to FIG. 3, the tzitzit garment 10 is illustrated. In
general, the under layer 13 and the outer layer 11 can be stitched
together around the arm holes and extending briefly down each side,
while the majority of each side remains open (unstitched) so the
tzitzit garment 10 remains a four cornered garment in accordance
with Jewish law. Moreover, the tzitzit strings can be attached to
the four corners of the outer layer 11 through openings. As is seen
in FIG. 3, the tzitzit garment 10 includes the outer layer 11 that
is above, over, outside, etc. the under layer 13 (e.g., compression
shirt 13). Only a portion of the under layer 13 (e.g., compression
shirt 13) is seen at the slit or the separate area portion 21 of
the outer layer 11 and also at the respective arm and head openings
16, 16', 17, and 17'. The outer layer 11 and the under layer 13
(e.g., compression shirt 13) are attached to each other by
stitching 40 about the arm openings 16 (respectively, 16 and 16' of
the under layer 13 and outer layer 11) and similar stitching 40
about a neck area and similar stitching 40 around an opening 17,
17' for the head. It is to be appreciated that any suitable
stitching 40 may exist in order to combine the under layer 13 with
the outer layer 11 and the above and below examples are not to be
limiting on the subject disclosure. By way of example and not
limitation, there may be some stitching 40 attaching the under
layer 13 and outer layer 11 at the top 41 of the tzitzit garment 10
at the shoulder area thereof, and possibly also in the area 40 at
the sides of the under layer 13 and outer layer 11 in the area
beneath the arm openings and above the separate area portion
21.
[0043] In use of the tzitzit garment 10, a person may place the
garment over his head, extending the head through the head opening
17, 17' and extending the arms through the arm openings 16, 16'.
The user may wear the tzitzit garment 10 during physical activity
(e.g., playing a sport, training, recreational sports, competitive
sports, among others) as well as in leisure or comfort apparel. It
is to be appreciated that the construction of the tzitzit garment
10 is not to be limited based on the intended purpose or activity
of the wearer. The tzitzit garment 10, which includes the under
layer 13 and the outer layer 11, may fit relatively snug (e.g.,
form-fitting) against the body of the wearer.
[0044] Turning to FIG. 4, a garment 50 is illustrated. By way of
example and not limitation, the garment 50 can be athletic shorts
(e.g., sport shorts, basketball shorts, mesh shorts, compression
shorts, etc.) or athletic pants. The garment 50 can include a grip
51 to hold a portion of the tzitzit strings 12 (not shown) in place
during physical activity. By way of example and not limitation, the
grips 51 can maintain the position of a fringe of a tzitzit string
12. For the sake of brevity, the garment 50 illustrates two (2)
grips 51, yet it is to be appreciated that the garment 50 can
include any suitable number of grips in order to maintain a
respective tzitzit string 12. For instance, the garment 50 can
include four (4) grips 51, one for each tzitzit string 12 on the
outer layer 11 of the tzitzit garment 10 (as shown in FIG. 3). In
another example (discussed in more detail below), the garment 50
can include a grip 51 on each leg of the garment 50, wherein one
grip 51 maintains the position of a front tzitzit string and a back
tzitzit string on one side and another grip 51 maintains the
position of a front tzitzit string and a back tzitzit string on the
other side.
[0045] By holding a portion of the tzitzit strings 12 (not shown)
in place, they will not get in the way as to impede physical
movement and/or activity by the wearer, to distract another player,
or otherwise unacceptably flow too freely in space during sport
activity or physical activity. The grips 51 may be, for example,
elastic material that resiliently holds to the portions of the
tzitzit strings 12 (e.g., tzitzit fringes). It is to be appreciated
that the grips 51 can be any suitable material that allows a
position of the tzitzit strings 12 to be maintained. By way of
example and not limitation, the grips 51 can include any suitable
sticky material to ensure the tzitzit strings 12 stick to the grips
51. For instance, the grips 51 can be replaceable pads that attach
to the garment 50 that have a chemical-based sticky surface. Thus,
following this example, when a "stickiness" of the replacement pad
wears-off, a new and fully sticky replacement pad can be attached
to the garment 50.
[0046] In still another example, the grips 51 may be made of
Velcro.TM. material that allows the grips 51 to be enlarged or made
smaller and/or to grasp or fasten to the material of which the
pants garment is made. Thus, the grips 51 may be substantially
permanently attached to the garment 50 or may be removable and
replaced. As illustrated, the grips 51 may be somewhat curved or
circular as to receive the tzitzit strings 12 in a relationship to
encircle the tzitzit strings 12 to hold a portion thereof (e.g.,
fringes), as was mentioned above.
[0047] It is to be appreciated that any suitable number of grips 51
can be included with the garment 50. By way of example and not
limitation, there may be two grips 51, each nearer one side (left
and right) of the garment 50 and may be positioned to hold the pair
of front and back tzitzit fringes on one side of the tzitzit
garment 10. Alternatively, there may be a separate grip 51 for each
group of tzitzit fringes--it being noted that each tzitzit string
12 actually usually is a collection of strings or string-like
members making up the respective tzitzit fringe.
[0048] Other types of grips 51 also may be used. The grips 51 may
be located at the inside or outside of the garment 50 or may be
through the garment 50; they may be near a waist band, e.g., near a
top of the garment 50 or further down, e.g., depending on a
size/length of the tzitzit string 12 and a size of the garment 50
and the manner in which it typically is worn--placement or location
of the grips 51 may be strategic based upon the desired use, e.g.,
sport, type, size, manner of wearing, and type of garment 50 to
carry out the described function of the grips.
[0049] Together, the tzitzit garment 10 and the garment 50 may
compose a sports uniform. A portion of the tzitzit strings depend
from the tzitzit garment 10 and are held in position by the one or
more grips 51 of the garment 50.
[0050] What has been described above includes examples of the
subject innovation. It is, of course, not possible to describe
every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for
purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of
ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further
combinations and permutations of the subject innovation are
possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to
embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that
fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims.
[0051] Specific embodiments of an innovation are disclosed herein.
One of ordinary skill in the art will readily recognize that the
innovation may have other applications in other environments. In
fact, many embodiments and implementations are possible. The
following claims are in no way intended to limit the scope of the
subject innovation to the specific embodiments described above. In
addition, any recitation of "means for" is intended to evoke a
means-plus-function reading of an element and a claim, whereas, any
elements that do not specifically use the recitation "means for",
are not intended to be read as means-plus-function elements, even
if the claim otherwise includes the word "means".
[0052] The aforementioned systems have been described with respect
to interaction between several components. It can be appreciated
that such systems and components can include those components or
specified sub-components, some of the specified components or
sub-components, and/or additional components, and according to
various permutations and combinations of the foregoing.
Sub-components can also be implemented as components
communicatively coupled to other components rather than included
within parent components (hierarchical). Additionally, it should be
noted that one or more components may be combined into a single
component providing aggregate functionality or divided into several
separate sub-components, and any one or more middle layers, such as
a management layer, may be provided to communicatively couple to
such sub-components in order to provide integrated functionality.
Any components described herein may also interact with one or more
other components not specifically described herein but generally
known by those of skill in the art.
[0053] Although the subject innovation has been shown and described
with respect to a certain preferred embodiment or embodiments, it
is obvious that equivalent alterations and modifications will occur
to others skilled in the art upon the reading and understanding of
this specification and the annexed drawings. In particular regard
to the various functions performed by the above described elements
(e.g., components, assemblies, devices, compositions, garments,
materials, etc.), the terms (including a reference to a "means")
used to describe such elements are intended to correspond, unless
otherwise indicated, to any element which performs the specified
function of the described element (e.g., that is functionally
equivalent), even though not structurally equivalent to the
disclosed structure which performs the function in the herein
illustrated exemplary embodiment or embodiments of the innovation.
In addition, while a particular feature of the innovation may have
been described above with respect to only one or more of several
illustrated embodiments, such feature may be combined with one or
more other features of the other embodiments, as may be desired and
advantageous for any given or particular application. Although
certain embodiments have been shown and described, it is understood
that equivalents and modifications falling within the scope of the
appended claims will occur to others who are skilled in the art
upon the reading and understanding of this specification.
[0054] In addition, while a particular feature of the subject
innovation may have been disclosed with respect to only one of
several implementations, such feature may be combined with one or
more other features of the other implementations as may be desired
and advantageous for any given or particular application.
Furthermore, to the extent that the terms "includes," "including,"
"has," "contains," variants thereof, and other similar words are
used in either the detailed description or the claims, these terms
are intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term
"comprising" as an open transition word without precluding any
additional or other elements.
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