Rella

Abstract

An outer garment is disclosed that keeps users warm at sporting events or other outdoor events. The outer garment comprises a main garment body having a length sufficient to extend down and substantially cover a torso of a user; an opening at the top of the main garment body for a user's head; and a continuous opening at both opposing side edges for receiving the arms of the user. Furthermore, the outer garment besides being worn by a user, can also be used as a blanket or throw. Typically, the main garment body is comprised of a front layer and a back layer that are tied together without sewing. The main garment body further comprises a hood removably secured to the opening. Additionally, the continuous opening at each opposing side edge is oversized, such that a user can wear the outer garment over long-sleeved clothing without restricting movement.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE

[0001] This application claims priority from Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61/816,393 filed Apr. 26, 2013.

BACKGROUND

[0002] When sitting in crowded stands at sporting events, it can be difficult for people to put on a coat or jacket without hitting other people with their arms. Additionally, multiple layers of clothing can be uncomfortable and stifling. Further, it can be frustrating and inconvenient to bring both a blanket and a coat to outdoor activities. An effective solution is necessary.

[0003] The present invention provides a comfortable outer garment that can also be used as a blanket or throw, and features large arm holes for easy dressing. The outer garment also fits over long-sleeved shirts, sweaters, and light jackets without restricting movement, and blocks wind and the harsh cold at outdoor sporting events. The outer garment eliminates the hassle of dealing with cumbersome buttons or zippers.

SUMMARY

[0004] The following presents a simplified summary in order to provide a basic understanding of some aspects of the disclosed innovation. This summary is not an extensive overview, and it is not intended to identify key/critical elements or to delineate the scope thereof Its sole purpose is to present some concepts in a simplified form as a prelude to the more detailed description that is presented later.

[0005] The subject matter disclosed and claimed herein, in one aspect thereof, comprises an outer garment that keeps users warm at sporting events or other outdoor events. The outer garment comprises a main garment body having a length sufficient to extend down and substantially cover a torso of a user; an opening at the top of the main garment body for a user's head; and a continuous opening at both opposing side edges for receiving the arms of the user. Furthermore, the outer garment besides being worn by a user, can also be used as a blanket or throw. Typically, the main garment body is comprised of a front layer and a back layer that are secured together. The main garment body further comprises a hood removably secured to the opening at the top of the main garment body for engaging over the head of the user, and leaving the face of the user exposed. Additionally, the continuous opening located at each opposing side edge for receiving the arms of the user is oversized, such that a user can wear the outer garment over long-sleeved shirts, sweaters, and light jackets without restricting movement.

[0006] In a preferred embodiment, the front layer also comprises an interior layer secured to the front layer, and the back layer also comprises an interior layer secured to the back layer. Preferably, the front layer and the interior layer, and the back layer and the interior layer are tied together, thus the main garment body can be configured without sewing. Additionally, the front of the main garment body can be open from the top to the bottom, and the open front can then be secured together with a fastener, such that a user can put on the main garment body like a coat.

[0007] To the accomplishment of the foregoing and related ends, certain illustrative aspects of the disclosed innovation are described herein in connection with the following description and the annexed drawings. These aspects are indicative, however, of but a few of the various ways in which the principles disclosed herein can be employed and is intended to include all such aspects and their equivalents. Other advantages and novel features will become apparent from the following detailed description when considered in conjunction with the drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] FIG. 1 illustrates a front perspective view of the outer garment in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

[0009] FIG. 2 illustrates a rear perspective view of the outer garment in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

[0010] FIG. 3 illustrates a front perspective view of the interior of the outer garment in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

[0011] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of the outer garment in use in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0012] The innovation is now 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 thereof It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof

[0013] The present invention provides a comfortable outer garment that can also be used as a blanket or throw, and features large arm holes for easy dressing. The outer garment also fits over long-sleeved shirts, sweaters, and light jackets without restricting movement, and blocks wind and the harsh cold at outdoor sporting events. The outer garment eliminates the hassle of dealing with cumbersome buttons or zippers.

[0014] The disclosed outer garment comprises a main garment body having a length sufficient to extend down and substantially cover a torso of a user; an opening at the top of the main garment body for a user's head; and a continuous opening at both opposing side edges for receiving the arms of the user. Typically, the main garment body is comprised of a front layer and a back layer that are tied together without sewing. The main garment body further comprises a hood removably secured to the opening. Additionally, the continuous opening at each opposing side edge is oversized, such that a user can wear the outer garment over long-sleeved clothing without restricting movement. Further, the front of the main garment body can be open from the top to the bottom, and the open front can then be secured together with a fastener, such that a user can put on the main garment body like a coat.

[0015] Referring initially to the drawings, FIGS. 1-3 illustrate the outer garment 100 that keeps users warm at sporting events or other outdoor events. The outer garment 100 comprises a main garment body 102 having a length sufficient to extend down and substantially cover a torso of a user; an opening 104 at the top of the main garment body 102 for a user's head; and a continuous opening 106 at both opposing side edges for receiving arms of the user (as shown in FIG. 1). Furthermore, the outer garment 100 besides being worn by a user, can also be used as a blanket or throw.

[0016] The main garment body 102 comprises a top 108, a bottom 110, opposing side edges 112, an interior 114, and an exterior 116. Typically, the main garment body 102 can be any suitable shape as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention. The main garment body 102 would generally be constructed of material that does not unravel, such as fleece, down, cotton, jersey knit, etc., though any other suitable material may be used to manufacture the main garment body 102 as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, as long as the material is generally weather-resistant and machine or hand-washable.

[0017] The main garment body 102 can also comprise a variety of colors and designs to suit user and manufacturing preference, such as sport team logos, etc. While the shape and size of the main garment body 102 may vary greatly depending on the wants and needs of a user, as well as the size and weight of the user, the main garment body 102 is typically of a length sufficient to extend down and substantially cover a torso of the user. The main garment body 102 can be any suitable size as is known in the art and can be made to fit children as well as adults.

[0018] Typically, the main garment body 102 is comprised of a front layer 118 and a back layer 120 that are secured together. However, it doesn't have to be, the main garment body 102 can be one piece of material with openings for the user's head and arms. If a front layer 118 and a back layer 120 are used, the two layers 118 and 120 are secured together via any suitable securing means, such as ties, sewing, snaps, hook and loop fasteners, etc. Preferably, the front layer 118 and the back layer 120 are tied together, thus the main garment body 102 can be configured without sewing.

[0019] Further, the front layer 118 can also comprise an interior layer 122 secured to the front layer 118 via any suitable securing means, such as ties, sewing, snaps, hook and loop fasteners, etc. Preferably, the front layer 118 and the interior layer 122 are tied together, thus the main garment body 102 can be configured without sewing. Additionally, the back layer 120 can also comprise an interior layer 124 secured to the back layer 120 via any suitable securing means, such as ties, sewing, snaps, hook and loop fasteners, etc. Preferably, the back layer 120 and the interior layer 124 are tied together, thus the main garment body 102 can be configured without sewing.

[0020] The interior layers 122 and 124 are typically constructed of the same material as the main garment body 102, such as fleece, down, cotton, jersey knit, etc., though any other suitable material may be used to manufacture the interior layers 122 and 124 as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, as long as the material is generally weather-resistant and machine or hand-washable.

[0021] Further, the front 126 of the main garment body 102 can be open from the top 108 to the bottom 110, and the open front 126 can then be secured together with a fastener 128, such that a user can put on the main garment body 102 like a coat, or the front 126 of the main garment body 102 can remain closed and a user can put on the main garment body 102 over their head like a poncho. If open, the open front is secured together via any suitable fastener 128 as is known in the art, such as a tie, a zipper, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, or buckles, etc. Preferably, the open front is secured together via ties, such that the main garment body 102 can be configured without sewing.

[0022] The main garment body 102 further comprises an opening 104 at the top 108 of the main garment body 102 for a user's head. The opening 104 is typically rounded in shape to allow for the user's neck and head, but can be any suitable shape as is known in the art. Further, the main garment body 102 can comprise a hood 130 removably secured to the opening 104 at the top 108 of the main garment body 102 for engaging over the head of the user, and leaving the face of the user exposed. The hood 130 can be any suitable size as is known in the art, as long as it substantially covers the head of the user but leaves the face exposed.

[0023] The hood 130 would typically be made of the same material as the main garment body 102, but does not have to be and can be made of different material as long as the material is generally weather-resistant and machine or hand-washable. The hood 130 would be removably secured to the opening 104 at the top 108 of the main garment body 102 via any suitable securing means as is known in the art, such as a zipper, a hook and loop fastener, a snap, etc., or the hood 130 can be an integral piece with the main garment body 102 and permanently secured to the opening 104 at the top 108 of the main garment body 102.

[0024] Additionally, the main garment body 102 comprises a continuous opening 106 located at each opposing side edge 112 for receiving the arms of the user. The continuous openings 106 are oversized, such that a user can wear the outer garment 100 over long-sleeved shirts, sweaters, and light jackets without restricting movement. The continuous openings 106 can be any suitable size as is known in the art, as long as they comfortably receive the arms of a user without restricting movement. Preferably, larger, oversized continuous openings 106 are used with the main garment body 102 to allow a user to wear the outer garment 100 over additional long-sleeved clothing without restricting movement.

[0025] The garment 100 further comprises at least one pocket 132 integrated into the main garment body 102. The pocket 132 can be integrated in any suitable position on the main garment body 102 as is known in the art, and depending on the wants and needs of the user.

[0026] Further, any suitable number of pockets 132 can be integrated in the main garment body 102 as is known in the art, and depending on the wants and needs of the user. The pockets 132 are integrated and secured to the main garment body 102 via typical prior art means for integrating and securing a pocket.

[0027] FIG. 4 illustrates the outer garment 100 in use. As stated supra, the outer garment 100 comprises a main garment body 102 having a length sufficient to extend down and substantially cover a torso of a user; an opening 104 at the top 108 of the main garment body 102 for a user's head 402; and a continuous opening 106 at both opposing side edges 112 for receiving arms 404 of the user 400. Furthermore, the outer garment 100 besides being worn by a user 400, can also be used as a blanket or throw.

[0028] Typically, the main garment body 102 is comprised of a front layer 118 and a back layer 120 that are tied together without sewing. The main garment body 102 further comprises a hood 130 removably secured to the opening 104. Additionally, the continuous opening 106 at each opposing side edge 112 is oversized, such that a user 400 can wear the outer garment 100 over long-sleeved clothing without restricting movement. Additionally, the front 126 of the main garment body 102 can be open from the top 108 to the bottom 110, and the open front 126 can then be secured together with a fastener 128.

[0029] In operation, a user 400 chooses the color and/or design of the outer garment 100 that meets their needs and wants. The user 400 then unties the front 126 of the main garment body 102, and inserts their arms 404 into the oversized, continuous openings 106 (as shown in FIG. 4). The user 400 then wraps the outer garment 100 around their torso and secures the open front 126 together via tying the straps (fasteners 128). Once secure, the user 400 can pull the hood 130 up over their head 402 if needed, and warm their hands in the pockets 132. Accordingly, the outer garment 100 keeps users 400 warm at outdoor sporting events and other outdoor activities, and also fits over long-sleeved shirts, sweaters, and light jackets without restricting movement.

[0030] What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. 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 claimed subject matter 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. Furthermore, to the extent that the term "includes" is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term "comprising" as "comprising" is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.

Claims

1. An outer garment for keeping people warm comprising: a main garment body comprising a top, a bottom, opposing side edges, an interior, and an exterior, wherein the main garment body is of a length sufficient to extend down and substantially cover a torso of a user; an opening at the top of the main garment body for a user's head; and a continuous opening at both opposing side edges for receiving arms of the user, the continuous openings being oversized such that a user can wear the outer garment over long-sleeved clothing without restricting movement.

2. The outer garment of claim 1, wherein the main garment body is comprised of a front layer and a back layer that are tied together.

3. The outer garment of claim 1, wherein the main garment body is comprised of a front layer and a back layer that are sewn together.

4. The outer garment of claim 2, wherein the front layer comprises an interior layer tied to the front layer.

5. The outer garment of claim 4, wherein the back layer comprises an interior layer tied to the back layer.

6. The outer garment of claim 1, further comprising a hood removably secured to the opening at the top of the main garment body for engaging over the head of the user, leaving a face of a user exposed.

7. The outer garment of claim 1, further comprising at least one pocket integrated into the main garment body.

8. The outer garment of claim 1, wherein the front of the main garment body is open from the top to the bottom.

9. The outer garment of claim 8, wherein the open front is secured together with a fastener.

10. The outer garment of claim 9, wherein the fastener comprises at least one of a tie, a zipper, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, or buckles.

11. The outer garment of claim 1, wherein the main garment body is comprised of fleece.

12. An outer garment for keeping people warm comprising: a main garment body comprising a top, a bottom, opposing side edges, a front layer, and a back layer, wherein the front layer and the back layer are tied together and the main garment body is of a length sufficient to extend down and substantially cover a torso of a user; an opening at the top of the main garment body for a user's head; and a continuous opening at both opposing side edges for receiving arms of the user, the continuous openings being oversized; and wherein the front of the main garment body is open from the top to the bottom and secured together with a fastener.

13. The outer garment of claim 12, wherein the front layer comprises an interior layer tied to the front layer.

14. The outer garment of claim 13, wherein the back layer comprises an interior layer tied to the back layer.

15. The outer garment of claim 12, further comprising at least one pocket integrated into the main garment body.

16. The outer garment of claim 12, further comprising a hood removably secured to the opening at the top of the main garment body for engaging over the head of the user, leaving a face of a user exposed.

17. The outer garment of claim 12, wherein the fastener comprises at least one of a tie, a zipper, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, or buckles.

18. An outer garment for keeping people warm comprising: a main garment body comprising a top, a bottom, opposing side edges, a front layer, and a back layer, wherein the front layer and the back layer are tied together and the main garment body is of a length sufficient to extend down and substantially cover a torso of a user; an opening at the top of the main garment body for a user's head and a hood removably secured to the opening for engaging over the head of the user; and a continuous opening at both opposing side edges for receiving arms of the user, the continuous openings being oversized; and wherein the front layer comprises an interior layer tied to the front layer and the back layer comprises an interior layer tied to the back layer; and wherein the front of the main garment body is open from the top to the bottom and secured together with a fastener.

19. The outer garment of claim 18, further comprising at least one pocket integrated into the main garment body.

20. The outer garment of claim 18, wherein the fastener comprises at least one of a tie, a zipper, hook and loop fasteners, snaps, or buckles.