U.S. patent application number 14/086409 was filed with the patent office on 2015-05-21 for cover up towel.
The applicant listed for this patent is Hao Kim Pham. Invention is credited to Hao Kim Pham.
Application Number | 20150135393 14/086409 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 53171786 |
Filed Date | 2015-05-21 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150135393 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Pham; Hao Kim |
May 21, 2015 |
Cover up Towel
Abstract
The present invention relates generally to a novel towel easily
fixed about the body of a wearer, the towel comprising a
substantially planer rectangular main body having a hem at the
longitudinal top edge and a cord mounted on said hem and
contracting said hem to form a neck opening for securing the towel
to body of the wearer.
Inventors: |
Pham; Hao Kim; (Arlington,
TX) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Pham; Hao Kim |
Arlington |
TX |
US |
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Family ID: |
53171786 |
Appl. No.: |
14/086409 |
Filed: |
November 21, 2013 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/69 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47G 9/064 20130101;
A47G 9/06 20130101; A47K 10/02 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/69 |
International
Class: |
A47G 9/06 20060101
A47G009/06 |
Claims
1. A cover up towel comprising: a substantially planer rectangular
main body having a hem at the longitudinal top edge and a cord
mounted on said hem and contracting said hem to form the neck
opening of said towel.
2. The cover up towel of claim 1 wherein said the hem is formed by
a portion of the longitudinal top edge is doubled upon itself and
held in position by means of stiches through which the cord is
passed.
3. Alternatively, the cover up towel of claim 1 wherein said the
hem can be formed by a long thin rectangular piece of fabric is
attached at said top edges by means of stitches through which the
cord is passed.
4. The cover up towel of claim 1 wherein said the ends of said hem
are adapted to be pushed together towards the center of said cord
to a desired position which will permit the said hem to freely pass
around one's neck to permit the ends of said cord to be tied
together for holding said hem in its contracted position.
5. The cover up towel of claim 1 wherein said cord having the same
length with long sides of said towel and having a knot or an
ornamental tassel or a bead at the ends thereof to prevent it from
being pulled through said hem.
6. (canceled)
Description
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority from U.S. Design Patent
Application No. 29/468,523, filed on Oct. 1, 2013, titled, "Cover
up Towel" the content of which is incorporated herein by
reference.
FIELD OF INVENTION
[0002] This invention related to new and useful improvements in a
novel towel which allows the wearer to be hands free while
maintaining full coverage of the body.
BACKGROUND THE INVENTION
[0003] After getting wet from bath, shower, pool, or other water
related activity people use towels to not only dry themselves off,
but also for privacy or to maintain warmth of their bodies as much
as they can while the drying process takes place.
[0004] In U.S. Patent Application 0090106873 Towel Wrap overcomes
the disadvantages and limitations about easily slipping or falling
but it doesn't maintain warmth enough for the wearers because it
does not cover their shoulders. In addition, robes, wrap towels,
wearable towels, tote towels, cape towels and other modifications
of towels are well known but generally these modifications are
difficult to use, incapable of being removed quickly.
[0005] The present invention provides a novel, easy to manufacture,
and easy to use towel to address the current need.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0006] It is the object of the present invention to overcome the
disadvantages and limitation of prior towel wraps allowing people
maintain warmth of their full bodies.
[0007] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
novel towel that is easily covered up and fixed to the body while
allowing the wearer full use of their hands.
[0008] It is still another object of the present invention to
provide a towel cover up which is easy to use, capable of being
removed quickly, and economic to manufacture.
[0009] It is a further object of the present invention to provide
the towel comprising a substantially planer rectangular main body
having a hem at longitudinal top edge and having a cord mounted on
said hem for contracting the same to form a neck opening of said
towel.
[0010] The hem can be formed by a portion of the longitudinal top
edge is doubled upon itself and held in position by means of
stitches through which the cord is passed. Alternatively the hem
can be formed by a long thin rectangular piece of fabric is
attached at longitudinal top edge by means of stitches.
[0011] Still further it is proposed to provide a cord that is made
of a durable fabric material or other material and having the same
length with longitudinal edge of towel. The cord has a knot or an
ornamental tassel or the like at its both ends thereof to prevent
it from being pulled through the hem.
[0012] The towel may be formed of any acceptable material,
including but not limited to terrycloth, cotton or wetsuit
materials.
[0013] In another embodiment the towel can have a variety of
enhancements for decorative purposes, including but not limited to
monograms, different patterned fabrics, designs, jewels, pockets,
hoods and the like.
[0014] The novel features which are considered as characteristic of
the invention are set forth in particular in the appended claims.
Many substitutions, modifications, additions and/or rearrangements
may be made within the scope of the invention without departing
from the spirit thereof, and the invention includes all such
substitutions, modifications, additions and/or rearrangements.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0015] FIG. 1 is a plan view of the towel cover up of the present
invention.
[0016] FIG. 2 is an enlarged top plan view, showing the neck in its
contracted position.
[0017] FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view on the line 4-4 of FIG.
1.
[0018] FIG. 4 is a front perspective view thereof as it would
normally appear when worn by a person.
[0019] FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view thereof as it would
normally appear when worn by a person.
[0020] FIG. 6 is a side perspective view thereof as it would
normally appear when worn by a person.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0021] In FIG. 1 the towel cover up 10 includes a rectangular sheet
of textile material which is adapted to encircle one's body and has
a hem 14 at the longitudinal top edge 12 adapted to form the neck
opening. A cord 13 is mounted on hem 14 for contracting hem 14 to
form the neck opening. The towel 10 comprises terry cloth material
or any other suitable material. The dimensions of towel 10 can vary
depending on the preference of fit for the person covering up the
towel and it can be used for infants to adults.
[0022] In FIG. 2-3 a portion of the longitudinal top edge 12 is
doubled upon itself and held in position by mean of stitches 15 for
forming a hem 14 through which the cord 13 is passed.
Alternatively, the said hem 14 can be formed by a long thin
rectangular piece of fabric attached at the longitudinal top edge
12 of towel 10 by mean of stitches 15.
[0023] The ends of hem 14 are adapted to be pushed together towards
the center of the cord 13 to a desired position which will permit
said hem 14 to freely pass around one's neck to permit the ends of
the cord 13 to be tied together forming a bow knot 16 as shown in
FIG. 4 and FIG. 6 for holding hem 14 in its contracted
position.
[0024] FIG. 1-6 the cord 13 is made of a durable fabric material or
other materials and has the same length with the long side 12 of
towel 10. The cord 13 has a knot or an ornamental tassel or the
like 17, 18 at its both ends thereof to prevent it from being
pulled through hem 14.
[0025] FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view and FIG. 6 is a side
perspective view of the towel cover up showing the position it
would assume on the body. Towel 10 can be enhanced with an endless
number of modifications for decorative purposes. Towel 10 can have
any added feature to make the towel more attractive or to customize
to a wearer's request.
[0026] It is intended that the specification and examples be
considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of the
invention being indicated by the claims. It is to be clearly
understood that numerous changes including the combination and
arrangement of parts may be made without departing from the spirit
and scope of the invention.
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