U.S. patent application number 15/322204 was filed with the patent office on 2017-07-13 for one-piece type water sport suit with easy neck collar closing and opening.
The applicant listed for this patent is Hyuncheol PARK. Invention is credited to Hyuncheol PARK.
Application Number | 20170196276 15/322204 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 54427498 |
Filed Date | 2017-07-13 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170196276 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
PARK; Hyuncheol |
July 13, 2017 |
ONE-PIECE TYPE WATER SPORT SUIT WITH EASY NECK COLLAR CLOSING AND
OPENING
Abstract
An one-piece type water sport suit comprises an leg portion, a
torso portion, an arm portion; a neck collar coupled to the torso
portion, wherein the collar is cylindrical when the collar is in a
horizontally closed state; and first and second
attachable/detachable members coupled to the neck collar to allow
opening or closing of the collar, wherein the first
attachable/detachable member is coupled to the neck collar at a
first end thereof, and the second attachable/detachable member is
coupled to the neck collar at a second end thereof, wherein the
first and second ends are free ends when the collar is in a
horizontally open state, wherein the first and second ends face
each other, wherein the first attachable/detachable member is
magnetically coupled to the second attachable/detachable
member.
Inventors: |
PARK; Hyuncheol; (Pohang-si,
KR) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
PARK; Hyuncheol |
Pohang-si |
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KR |
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Family ID: |
54427498 |
Appl. No.: |
15/322204 |
Filed: |
June 21, 2016 |
PCT Filed: |
June 21, 2016 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/KR2016/006552 |
371 Date: |
December 27, 2016 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 7/00 20130101; A41D
2400/24 20130101; A41D 2300/322 20130101; A41F 1/002 20130101; B63C
11/04 20130101; A41D 13/012 20130101; A41D 27/18 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41D 13/012 20060101
A41D013/012; A41D 7/00 20060101 A41D007/00; A41F 1/00 20060101
A41F001/00; A41D 31/00 20060101 A41D031/00; A41D 27/18 20060101
A41D027/18 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Jul 1, 2015 |
KR |
10-2015-0094394 |
Claims
1. An one-piece type water sport suit comprising: an leg portion, a
torso portion, an arm portion; a neck collar coupled to the torso
portion, wherein the collar is cylindrical when the collar is in a
horizontally closed state; and first and second
attachable/detachable members coupled to the neck collar to allow
opening or closing of the collar, wherein the first
attachable/detachable member is coupled to the neck collar at a
first end thereof, and the second attachable/detachable member is
coupled to the neck collar at a second end thereof, wherein the
first and second ends are free ends when the collar is in a
horizontally open state, wherein the first and second ends face
each other, wherein the first attachable/detachable member is
magnetically coupled to the second attachable/detachable member,
wherein the second attachable/detachable member has a first magnet
array and the first attachable/detachable member has a second
magnet array or a metal structure, wherein the second
attachable/detachable member includes: a first layer facing the
first attachable/detachable member when the collar is in a
horizontally closed state; a second layer coupled to the first
layer and containing therein the first magnet array; a third layer
facing outwardly and coupled to the second layer, wherein the third
layer acts to reduce friction with water; and a first adhesive
layer between the first layer and second layer, and a second
adhesive layer between the second layer and third layer.
2. The suit of claim 1, wherein the second attachable/detachable
member is attachable to or detachable from the first
attachable/detachable member in a flap manner, wherein the second
attachable/detachable member is implemented as a flap type
cover.
3. The suit of claim 1, wherein the first attachable/detachable
member includes: a first layer contacting a skin of an wearer and
having an anti-shock function; a second layer coupled to the first
layer and containing therein the second magnet array; a third layer
facing outwardly and coupled to the second layer, wherein the third
layer acts to reduce friction with water; and a third adhesive
layer between the first layer and second layer of the first
attachable/detachable member and a fourth adhesive layer between
the second layer and third layer thereof.
4. The suit of claim 3, wherein the first layer of the first
attachable/detachable member includes: an elastic sub-layer; and a
textile sub-layer coupled to the elastic sub-layer, wherein the
textile sub-layer includes: a first textile sub-layer contacting,
on one face thereof, an outer face of the elastic sub-layer, and
contacting, on the other face thereof, the skin of the wearer and
having an anti-shock function; and/or a second textile sub-layer
contacting, on one face thereof, an inner face of the elastic
sub-layer, and contacting, on the other face thereof, the second
layer of the first attachable/detachable member and having an
anti-shock function.
5. The suit of claim 3, wherein the second layer of the first
attachable/detachable member includes: an elastic sub-layer; and a
hole array defined in the elastic sub-layer, wherein the hole array
receives the second magnet array or metal array correspondingly and
holes in the hole array are spaced from each other.
6. The suit of claim 3, wherein the third layer of the first
attachable/detachable member includes: an elastic sub-layer facing,
on one face thereof, the second layer of the first
attachable/detachable member; and a polyurethane coating layer
contacting the elastic sub-layer on the other face thereof.
7. The suit of claim 1, wherein the first layer of the second
attachable/detachable member includes: an elastic sub-layer; and a
polyurethane coating layer contacting the elastic sub-layer on an
outer face thereof.
8. The suit of claim 1, wherein the second layer of the second
attachable/detachable member includes: an elastic sub-layer; and a
hole array defined in the elastic sub-layer, wherein the hole array
receives the first magnet array correspondingly and holes in the
hole array are spaced from each other.
9. The suit of claim 1, wherein the third layer of the second
attachable/detachable member includes: an elastic sub-layer facing,
on an inner face thereof, the second layer of the second
attachable/detachable member; and a polyurethane coating layer
contacting the elastic sub-layer on an outer face thereof.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] Field of the Present Disclosure
[0002] The present disclosure relates to a one-piece type water
sport suit with easy neck collar closing and opening function using
magnets, and, more particularly, to a one-piece type water sport
suit with easy neck collar closing and opening function using
magnets wherein the easy neck collar closing and opening function
may last for a long time.
[0003] Discussion of Related Art
[0004] A general one-piece type water sport suit is shown in Korean
patent No. 10-0727630 (refer to FIG. 22 of this document). The
one-piece type water sport suit may have an arm portion, a leg
portion and a torso portion.
[0005] A neck collar surrounding the neck is provided at the upper
part of the body, and a cover covering the neck collar may be
formed at this neck collar.
[0006] In this case, a male Velcro is usually provided at one end
of the neck collar, and a female Velcro is formed at the other end
of the neck collar.
[0007] However, since the tip of the male Velcro is sharp and the
surface is rough, there is a problem that the hair may be caught
and the hair may be damaged and the skin may be scratched.
[0008] Further, when the Velcro is used for a long time, there is a
problem that the adhesive force of the Velcro deteriorates due to
abrasion or the like.
SUMMARY
[0009] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of
concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in
the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify
all key features or essential features of the claimed subject
matter, nor is it intended to be used alone as an aid in
determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0010] The present disclosure is to provide a one-piece type water
sport suit with easy neck collar closing and opening function using
magnets wherein the easy neck collar closing and opening function
may last for a long time and, further, the problem that the hair
may be caught and the hair may be damaged and the skin may be
scratched may be prevented.
[0011] In one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided
an one-piece type water sport suit comprising: an leg portion, a
torso portion, an arm portion; a neck collar coupled to the torso
portion, wherein the collar is cylindrical when the collar is in a
horizontally closed state; and first and second
attachable/detachable members coupled to the neck collar to allow
opening or closing of the collar, wherein the first
attachable/detachable member is coupled to the neck collar at a
first end thereof, and the second attachable/detachable member is
coupled to the neck collar at a second end thereof, wherein the
first and second ends are free ends when the collar is in a
horizontally open state, wherein the first and second ends face
each other, wherein the first attachable/detachable member is
magnetically coupled to the second attachable/detachable member,
wherein the second attachable/detachable member has a first magnet
array and the first attachable/detachable member has a second
magnet array or a metal structure, wherein the second
attachable/detachable member includes: a first layer facing the
first attachable/detachable member when the collar is in a
horizontally closed state; a second layer coupled to the first
layer and containing therein the first magnet array; a third layer
facing outwardly and coupled to the second layer, wherein the third
layer acts to reduce friction with water; and a first adhesive
layer between the first layer and second layer, and a second
adhesive layer between the second layer and third layer.
[0012] In one implementation, the second attachable detachable
member is attachable to or detachable from the first
attachable/detachable member in a flap manner, wherein the second
attachable/detachable member is implemented as a flap type
cover.
[0013] In one implementation, the first attachable/detachable
member includes: a first layer contacting a skin of an wearer and
having an anti-shock function; a second layer coupled to the first
layer and containing therein the second magnet array; a third layer
facing outwardly and coupled to the second layer, wherein the third
layer acts to reduce friction with water; and a third adhesive
layer between the first layer and second layer of the first
attachable/detachable member and a fourth adhesive layer between
the second layer and third layer thereof.
[0014] In one implementation, the first layer of the first
attachable/detachable member includes: an elastic sub-layer; and a
textile sub-layer coupled to the elastic sub-layer, wherein the
textile sub-layer includes: a first textile sub-layer contacting,
on one face thereof, an outer face of the elastic sub-layer, and
contacting, on the other face thereof, the skin of the wearer and
having an anti-shock function; and/or a second textile sub-layer
contacting, on one face thereof, an inner face of the elastic
sub-layer, and contacting, on the other face thereof, the second
layer of the first attachable/detachable member and having an
anti-shock function.
[0015] In one implementation, the second layer of the first
attachable/detachable member includes: an elastic sub-layer; and a
hole array defined in the elastic sub-layer, wherein the hole array
receives the second magnet array or metal array correspondingly and
holes in the hole array are spaced from each other.
[0016] In one implementation, the third layer of the first
attachable/detachable member includes: an elastic sub-layer facing,
on one face thereof, the second layer of the first
attachable/detachable member; and a polyurethane coating layer
contacting the elastic sub-layer on the other face thereof.
[0017] In one implementation, the first layer of the second
attachable/detachable member includes: an elastic sub-layer; and a
polyurethane coating layer contacting the elastic sub-layer on an
outer face thereof.
[0018] In one implementation, the second layer of the second
attachable/detachable member includes: an elastic sub-layer; and a
hole array defined in the elastic sub-layer, wherein the hole array
receives the first magnet array correspondingly and holes in the
hole array are spaced from each other.
[0019] In one implementation, the third layer of the second
attachable/detachable member includes: an elastic sub-layer facing,
on an inner face thereof, the second layer of the second
attachable/detachable member; and a polyurethane coating layer
contacting the elastic sub-layer on an outer face thereof.
[0020] In accordance with the present disclosure, coupling effect
can be sustained because there is no damage of magnetic force for a
long time as the coupling effect for closing the neck collar is
improved by the magnet.
[0021] Further, it can eliminate the uncomfortable feeling of
touching the rough Velcro on the skin, and tackling the long hair
on the Velcro.
[0022] In addition, because of strong magnetic field to help the
blood circulation around the neck, it may be beneficial.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0023] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and
form a part of this specification and in which like numerals depict
like elements, illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure
and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles
of the disclosure.
[0024] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a one-piece type water sport
suit in accordance with one embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0025] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a one-piece type water sport
suit in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure
when a neck collar is in a horizontally closed or open mode.
[0026] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a first
attachable/detachable member of the one-piece type water sport suit
in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0027] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a second
attachable/detachable member of the one-piece type water sport suit
in accordance with one embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0028] FIG. 5 shows cross-sectional views of first and second
attachable/detachable members of the one-piece type water sport
suit in accordance with one embodiment of the present
disclosure.
[0029] FIG. 6 shows cross-sectional views of a coupling
relationship between first and second attachable/detachable members
of the one-piece type water sport suit in accordance with one
embodiment of the present disclosure when a neck collar is in a
horizontally closed or open mode.
[0030] For simplicity and clarity of illustration, elements in the
figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. The same reference
numbers in different figures denote the same or similar elements,
and as such perform similar functionality. Also, descriptions and
details of well-known steps and elements are omitted for simplicity
of the description. Furthermore, in the following detailed
description of the present disclosure, numerous specific details
are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the
present disclosure. However, it will be understood that the present
disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. In
other instances, well-known methods, procedures, components, and
circuits have not been described in detail so as not to
unnecessarily obscure aspects of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS
[0031] Examples of various embodiments are illustrated and
described further below. It will be understood that the description
herein is not intended to limit the claims to the specific
embodiments described. On the contrary, it is intended to cover
alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included
within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by
the appended claims.
[0032] It will be understood that, although the terms "first",
"second", "third", and so on may be used herein to describe various
elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections, these
elements, components, regions, layers and/or sections should not be
limited by these terms. These terms are used to distinguish one
element, component, region, layer or section from another element,
component, region, layer or section. Thus, a first element,
component, region, layer or section described below could be termed
a second element, component, region, layer or section, without
departing from the spirit and scope of the present disclosure.
[0033] It will be understood that when an element or layer is
referred to as being "connected to", or "coupled to" another
element or layer, it can be directly on, connected to, or coupled
to the other element or layer, or one or more intervening elements
or layers may be present. In addition, it will also be understood
that when an element or layer is referred to as being "between" two
elements or layers, it can be the only element or layer between the
two elements or layers, or one or more intervening elements or
layers may also be present.
[0034] Spatially relative terms, such as "beneath," "below,"
"lower," "under," "above," "upper," and the like, may be used
herein for ease of explanation to describe one element or feature's
relationship to another elements or features as illustrated in the
figures. It will be understood that the spatially relative terms
are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in
use or in operation, in addition to the orientation depicted in the
figures. For example, if the device in the figures is turned over,
elements described as "below" or "beneath" or "under" other
elements or features would then be oriented "above" the other
elements or features. Thus, the example terms "below" and "under"
can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The device
may be otherwise oriented for example, rotated 90 degrees or at
other orientations, and the spatially relative descriptors used
herein should be interpreted accordingly.
[0035] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing
particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of
the present disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms "a" and
"an" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood
that the terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes", and
"including" when used in this specification, specify the presence
of the stated features, integers, operations, elements, and/or
components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or
more other features, integers, operations, elements, components,
and/or portions thereof. As used herein, the term "and/or" includes
any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed
items. Expression such as "at least one of" when preceding a list
of elements may modify the entire list of elements and may not
modify the individual elements of the list.
[0036] Unless otherwise defined, all terms including technical and
scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly
understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this
inventive concept belongs. It will be further understood that
terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should
be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their
meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be
interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly
so defined herein.
[0037] In the following description, numerous specific details are
set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the
present disclosure. The present disclosure may be practiced without
some or all of these specific details. In other instances,
well-known process structures and/or processes have not been
described in detail in order not to unnecessarily obscure the
present disclosure.
[0038] As used herein, the term "substantially," "about," and
similar terms are used as terms of approximation and not as terms
of degree, and are intended to account for the inherent deviations
in measured or calculated values that would be recognized by those
of ordinary skill in the art. Further, the use of "may" when
describing embodiments of the present disclosure refers to "one or
more embodiments of the present disclosure."
[0039] As shown in FIG. 1, one-piece type water sport suit 1 may be
used for sports activities such as scuba diving or swimming,
triathlon, etc., and may have a role to prevent the body from being
damaged from external objects by implementing the warming effect
that prevents the body temperature from being lowered during the
underwater sports activities.
[0040] The suit may be made of neoprene with good elasticity and
polyurethane coating on the outer surface of neoprene. By coating
the polyurethane coating on the outer surface of neoprene, it is
possible to reduce the surface friction with water and, thus, to
facilitate underwater activities.
[0041] The one-piece type water sport suit 1 may be monolithic and
may include a lower portion 2 and an upper portion 3. The upper
portion may have a neck collar 4 wrapping the neck of the user.
[0042] The neck collar 4 may protect the user's neck by surrounding
the user's neck while performing warming around the neck.
[0043] The one-piece type water sport suit 1 may have a zipper 5 on
the upper portion thereof. Thus, after the user puts on the
one-piece type water sport suit 1, the user may move upwards the
zipper 5 to the neck collar 4 to close the upper portion 3.
[0044] Then, the user may couple two attachable/detachable members
10 and 20 to each other. The two attachable/detachable members 10
and 20 may be formed at two opposing ends of the neck collar 4
respectively.
[0045] As shown in FIG. 2, a first attachable/detachable member 10
may be formed on the neck collar 4 at a right end 4a thereof, while
a second attachable/detachable member 20 may be formed on the neck
collar 4 at a left end 4b thereof.
[0046] In a prior art, the first attachable/detachable member 10
may be replaced with a female Velcro, while the second
attachable/detachable member 20 may be replaced with a male
Velcro.
[0047] In the case of a person with long hair, hair was caught on
the male Velcro. When the Velcro was used for a long time, the
adhesion thereof was weakened due to wear of the Velcro.
[0048] In order to solve those problems, in accordance with the
present disclosure, each of the first attachable/detachable member
10 and second attachable/detachable member 20 may contain therein
magnets. In this connection, the magnets may be embedded therein
such that they are hidden.
[0049] When the user wears the one-piece type water sport suit, the
first attachable/detachable member 10 may be held in place while
the second attachable/detachable member 20 may be coupled to or
separated from the first attachable/detachable member 10 in a flap
manner.
[0050] As shown in FIG. 2A, the user may separate the second
attachable/detachable member 20 from the first
attachable/detachable member 10. As shown in FIG. 2B, the user may
couple the second attachable/detachable member 20 to the first
attachable/detachable member 10.
[0051] In this connection, in order to strength coupling between
the first and second attachable/detachable members 10 and 20, each
of the first and second attachable/detachable members 10 and 20 may
have a plurality of magnets 125 and 225 respectively. The
arrangement of the magnets 125 in the first attachable/detachable
member 10 may correspond to the arrangement of the magnets 225 in
the second attachable/detachable member 20.
[0052] Each of the magnets 125 and 225 may be embodied as neodymium
magnets. The present disclosure may not be limited thereto.
[0053] FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the first
attachable/detachable member 10.
[0054] The first attachable/detachable member 10 may include a
first layer 110, a second layer 120, and a third layer 130.
[0055] The first layer 110 may contact the skin of the user. The
second layer 120 may contain therein the magnets 125. The third
layer 130 may serve as a top of the first attachable/detachable
member 10, which contacts the second attachable/detachable member
20.
[0056] Since the first layer 110 may contact the skin of the user,
the first layer 110 may have soft textile layers 111 and 112, for
example, nylon layers.
[0057] However, the present disclosure may not be limited thereto.
The first layer 110 may be made of any material as long as the
material may have a anti-shock function.
[0058] The second layer 120 may include an elastic layer 121 made
of neoprene. The elastic layer 121 may have holes 122 defined
therein. The magnets holes 122 may be spacedly arranged. The
magnets 125 may be received in the holes 122 respectively.
[0059] The third layer 130 may cover the second layer 120. The
third layer 130 may have a main layer 131 and a polyurethane
coating 132 on the main layer 131. Thus, the polyurethane coating
132 may minimize friction with water.
[0060] The first attachable/detachable member 10 may have a first
boundary 10a with the neck collar 4, and a second boundary 10b with
the upper portion 3 of the one-piece type water sport suit 1. The
first boundary 10a and second boundary 10b may be connected to be
continuous.
[0061] Thus, the first attachable/detachable member 10 may be
coupled to the neck collar 4 and the upper portion 3 of the
one-piece type water sport suit 1 via, for example, a sewing.
[0062] FIG. 5A is a cross sectional view of the first
attachable/detachable member 10.
[0063] The first attachable/detachable member 10 may have the first
layer 110 which include a first elastic layer 113 made of neoprene,
a first textile layer 111 coupled to the first elastic layer 113
and contacting the skin of the user and thus having anti-shock
function, and a second textile layer 112 coupled to the first
elastic layer 113 and having anti-shock function and contacting the
second layer 120.
[0064] The second textile layer 111 may be optional.
[0065] The first elastic layer 113 may be coupled to each of the
first and second textile layers 111 and 112 by applying adhesive
therebetween and heat-pressing them using a roller.
[0066] Specifically, the adhesive may be applied on the roller and,
then, the roller may rotate to allow the adhesive to be applied on
the first and second textile layers 111 and 112 and the roller may
be pressed toward the layers. The roller may be heated to 130 to
150.degree. C.
[0067] Each of the first and second textile layers 111 and 112 may
be made of nylon. Each of the first and second textile layers 111
and 112 may have a thickness of about 0.3 to 0.5 cm to allow the
anti-shock function.
[0068] The first attachable/detachable member 10 may have the
second layer 120 which includes a second elastic layer 121, holes
defined in the second elastic layer 121 and the magnets 125
received in the holes.
[0069] The second elastic layer 121 may be made of neoprene. Each
of the holes may have a shape corresponding to a shape of each of
the magnets. The holes may be spacedly arranged.
[0070] The first attachable/detachable member 10 may have the third
layer 130 which includes a third elastic layer 131 contacting the
second layer 120, and a polyurethane coating layer 132 formed on
the third elastic layer 131.
[0071] The third elastic layer 131 may be made of neoprene. The
polyurethane coating layer 132 may act to lessen friction with
water and to provide warmth and comfort to the wearer due to its
unique flexibility.
[0072] The polyurethane coating layer 132 may be referred to as PU
coating. The polyurethane coating layer 132 may be formed by
liquidizing polyurethane resin and mixing the same with a curing
agent and applying the mixture on the third elastic layer 131 and
curing the mixture by blowing hot air.
[0073] Between the first layer 110 and second layer 120, and
between the second layer 120 and third layer 130, adhesives A may
be disposed.
[0074] In this connection, as for the adhesive A, chloroprene is
the main material thereof. Chloroprene at a solid state may be
dissolved into the liquid phase and may be mixed with additives
such as solvent, toluene, etc.
[0075] FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the second
attachable/detachable member 20.
[0076] The second attachable/detachable member 20 may include a
first layer 210, a second layer 220, and a third layer 230.
[0077] The first layer 210 may contact the third layer 130 of the
first attachable/detachable member 10. The second layer 220 may
contain therein the magnets 225. The third layer 230 may serve as a
top of the second attachable/detachable member 20.
[0078] When the second attachable/detachable member 20 contacts the
first attachable/detachable member 10, the third layer 230 of the
second attachable/detachable member 20 may be exposed
outwardly.
[0079] As shown in FIG. 2, the second attachable/detachable member
20 may have a first boundary 20a with the neck collar 4 on the
other end 4b thereof, and a second boundary 20b with the upper
portion 3 of the one-piece type water sport suit 1. The first
boundary 20a and second boundary 20b may be connected to be
continuous.
[0080] Thus, the second attachable/detachable member 20 may be
coupled to the neck collar 4 and the upper portion 3 of the
one-piece type water sport suit 1 via, for example, a sewing.
[0081] FIG. 5B is a cross sectional view of the second
attachable/detachable member 20.
[0082] The second attachable/detachable member 20 may have the
first layer 210 which include a first elastic layer 211 made of
neoprene, and a polyurethane coating layer 212 on the first elastic
layer 211. The polyurethane coating layer 212 may face the first
attachable/detachable member 10.
[0083] The polyurethane coating layer 212 may be referred to as PU
coating. The polyurethane coating layer 212 may be formed by
liquidizing polyurethane resin and mixing the same with a curing
agent and applying the mixture on the first elastic layer 211 and
curing the mixture by blowing hot air.
[0084] The second attachable/detachable member 20 may have the
second layer 220 which includes a second elastic layer 221, holes
defined in the second elastic layer 221 and the magnets 225
received in the holes.
[0085] The second elastic layer 221 may be made of neoprene.
[0086] Each of the holes may have a shape corresponding to a shape
of each of the magnets. The holes may be spacedly arranged.
[0087] The second elastic layer 221 may be similar to the second
elastic layer 121 of the first attachable/detachable member 20.
[0088] The second attachable/detachable member 20 may have the
third layer 230 which includes a third elastic layer 231 contacting
the second layer 220, and a polyurethane coating layer 232 formed
on the third elastic layer 231.
[0089] The third elastic layer 231 may be made of neoprene. The
polyurethane coating layer 232 may act to lessen friction with
water and to provide warmth and comfort to the wearer due to its
unique flexibility.
[0090] In this way, the first attachable/detachable member 10 and
second attachable/detachable member 20 may have magnets 125 and 225
respectively. The magnets 125 and 225 allow mutual coupling between
the first and second attachable/detachable members 10 and 20.
[0091] The magnets 125, 225 may not be damaged for a long use.
Thus, the first and second attachable/detachable members 10 and 20
may have good coupling for a long use.
[0092] Although, in this embodiment, the first
attachable/detachable member 10 and second attachable/detachable
member 20 have the magnets 125 and 225, the present disclosure is
not limited thereto. One of the first attachable/detachable member
10 and second attachable/detachable member 20 contains magnets, the
other of the first attachable/detachable member 10 and second
attachable/detachable member 20 contains metal materials, for
example, iron.
[0093] For example, the first attachable/detachable member 10 may
contain the magnets, the second attachable/detachable member 20
contains metal materials, for example, iron. Alternatively, the
second attachable/detachable member 20 may contain the magnets, the
first attachable/detachable member 10 contains metal materials, for
example, iron.
[0094] Each of the first and second attachable/detachable members
10 and 20 may have a soft textile or polyurethane coating layer as
an outer face thereof. Thus, there is an advantage that the hair of
the user is not tangled or the skin is damaged.
[0095] As shown in FIG. 2A and FIG. 6A, in order to take off the
one-piece type water sport suit, the second attachable/detachable
member 20 may be separated from the first attachable/detachable
member 10 in a flap manner.
[0096] As shown in FIG. 2B and FIG. 6B, in order to put on the
one-piece type water sport suit 1 and close the neck collar 4, the
second attachable/detachable member 20 may be moved toward the
first attachable/detachable member 10, and, then, the first and
second attachable/detachable members 10 and 20 may be automatically
coupled to each other via attraction force between the magnets 125,
225 embedded in the first and second attachable/detachable member
10 and 20 respectively.
[0097] Although the magnets 125, 225 are received in the first and
second attachable/detachable members 10 and 20 respectively, the
layers of each of the first and second attachable/detachable
members 10 and 20 may not be thick. Further, the magnets 125, 225
may have the strong magnetic force, and, thus, the coupling force
between the first and second attachable/detachable member 10 and 20
may be not weakened.
[0098] The above description is not to be taken in a limiting
sense, but is made merely for the purpose of describing the general
principles of exemplary embodiments, and many additional
embodiments of this disclosure are possible. It is understood that
no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended.
The scope of the disclosure should be determined with reference to
the Claims. Reference throughout this specification to "one
embodiment," "an embodiment," or similar language means that a
particular feature, structure, or characteristic that is described
in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one
embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, appearances of the
phrases "in one embodiment," "in an embodiment," and similar
language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily,
all refer to the same embodiment.
REFERENCE NUMERALS
[0099] 10: first attachable/detachable member
[0100] 20: second attachable/detachable member
[0101] 110, 210: first layer
[0102] 120, 220: second layer
[0103] 130, 230: third layer
[0104] 122, 222: magnets holes
[0105] 125, 225: magnets
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