U.S. patent application number 15/815386 was filed with the patent office on 2019-05-16 for novel raincoat.
The applicant listed for this patent is Darren Emes. Invention is credited to Darren Emes.
Application Number | 20190142089 15/815386 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 66431561 |
Filed Date | 2019-05-16 |
United States Patent
Application |
20190142089 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Emes; Darren |
May 16, 2019 |
Novel Raincoat
Abstract
A raincoat is provided having a unitary main body and
complementary magnets constructed and arranged to close the
raincoat.
Inventors: |
Emes; Darren; (Calgary,
CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Emes; Darren |
Calgary |
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CA |
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Family ID: |
66431561 |
Appl. No.: |
15/815386 |
Filed: |
November 16, 2017 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
2/87 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41F 1/002 20130101;
A41D 3/04 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41F 1/00 20060101
A41F001/00 |
Claims
1. A raincoat comprising: a unitary main body; said unitary main
body having opposing terminal portions being a first front portion
and a second front portion; a pair of opposing magnets associated
with each of said first front portion and said second front
portion, said magnets congruently positioned in order to provide a
magnetic closure of the article when said magnets are engaged
2. The raincoat of claim 1 where each of said magnets are
circular.
3. The raincoat of claim 1 where each of said magnets are
rectangular.
4. The raincoat of claim 1 where each of said magnets are
rectangular and extends along terminal edges of each of said first
front portion and said second front portion a distance of between
2-75% of each terminal edge.
5. The raincoat of claim 1 where each of said magnets are
rectangular and extends along terminal edges of each of said first
front portion and said second front portion a distance of between
2-50% of each terminal edge.
6. The raincoat of claim 1 where each of said magnets are
rectangular and extends along terminal edges of each of said first
front portion and said second front portion a distance of between
2-29% of each terminal edge.
7. The raincoat of claim 1 wherein said first front portion has
associated therewith a release member for pulling outward,
disengaging said magnets and opening the coat.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] Protecting persons in inclement weather is often a difficult
task. As our world has gotten more complex, so have been the
articles for protection. However, very often a person needs a
simple solution.
[0002] The classic rain poncho that goes over one's head seems to
provide a solution. However, there is a significant drawback with
this configuration in that persons are not always in a situation
where they are able to or comfortable with securing the poncho
around their body with their heads protruding from the single
opening.
[0003] Currently, raincoats are either ponchos, zippers, or
buttons. It is very difficult in various situations to put on or
take off raincoats that require two hands. The present invention
provides an article configured with magnetic closures that allow a
user to put on and take off the article utilizing a single
hand.
[0004] The present invention addresses this current need.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] The present invention is constructed arranged with a
classical co-configuration having securing means for securing the
two open portions of the coat by utilizing opposing magnets.
[0006] In one embodiment, the present invention is a one piece
rain/inclement weather garment with defined sleeve area and easy
open close (magnetic/Velcro etc.) front that allows user to pull on
like a jacket rather than be pulled over the head and quickly and
easily.
[0007] People (women in particular) dislike having to pull a
garment over the head it is uncomfortable, messes hair, have to
remove items like hat or glasses first, inconvenient etc. The
garment of the present invention is easily and quickly slid on in
all applications (car, bus, sporting event, golf course) wide open
sleeves and quick close front mean less effort needed when putting
on or removing the garment
[0008] According to the present invention, the garment is
configured to provide an easy on and off make it ideal for golf or
other outdoor activities (hunting, fishing, cycling, etc.)
[0009] Garment has internal pocket/pouch that is a pocket when worn
and a handy storage pouch when not in use so garment takes up
little or no space and can be simply stored
[0010] It is contemplated, in one embodiment, that the garment of
the present invention be configured to be each of lightweight, rain
proof, easy carry, easy on/off and simple storage.
[0011] In the configuration of the garment of the present
invention, one advantage is that it frees up both hands (unlike an
umbrella) and can be quickly stored or secured so no chance of wind
or rough weather blowing it away or causing damage (no hard parts
to ben or break)
[0012] In the inventive configuration the fact that there is no
zipper means easier to take on and off (saves time, more
efficient).
[0013] In one embodiment, the present invention is a raincoat
comprising: [0014] a unitary main body; [0015] said unitary main
body having opposing terminal portions being a first front portion
and a second front portion; [0016] a pair of opposing magnets
associated with each of said first front portion and said second
front portion, said magnets congruently positioned in order to
provide a magnetic closure of the article when said magnets are
engaged.
[0017] In one embodiment, each of said magnets are circular.
[0018] In one embodiment, each of said magnets are rectangular.
[0019] In one embodiment, each of said magnets are rectangular and
extends along terminal edges of each of said first front portion
and said second front portion a distance of between 2-75% of each
terminal edge.
[0020] In one embodiment, each of said magnets are rectangular and
extends along terminal edges of each of said first front portion
and said second front portion a distance of between 2-50% of each
terminal edge.
[0021] In one embodiment, each of said magnets are rectangular and
extends along terminal edges of each of said first front portion
and said second front portion a distance of between 2-29% of each
terminal edge.
[0022] In one embodiment, the invention includes a release member
or strap attached to the first front portion. To use the release,
said first front portion has associated therewith a release member
for pulling outward, disengaging said magnets and opening the
coat.
[0023] In one embodiment, the present invention is a raincoat
consisting of: [0024] a unitary main body; [0025] said unitary main
body having opposing terminal portions being a first front portion
and a second front portion; [0026] a pair of opposing magnets
associated with each of said first front portion and said second
front portion, said magnets congruently positioned in order to
provide a magnetic closure of the article when said magnets are
engaged.
[0027] In one embodiment, the present invention is a raincoat
consisting of: [0028] a unitary main body; [0029] said unitary main
body having opposing terminal portions being a first front portion,
having a release member associated therewith, and a second front
portion; [0030] a pair of opposing magnets associated with each of
said first front portion and said second front portion, said
magnets congruently positioned in order to provide a magnetic
closure of the article when said magnets are engaged.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0031] FIG. 1 is a front view of the article of one embodiment of
the present invention.
[0032] FIG. 2 is a front view partially closed according to one
bottom of the present invention.
[0033] FIG. 3 is a front view fully closed according to one
embodiment of the present invention.
[0034] FIG. 4 is a front view partially closed according to one
bottom of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0035] The present invention provides for article 10 formed of a
unitary main body 12. Main body 12 has incorporated there with hood
14 first sleeve 18 second sleeve 20 first front portion 22 and
second front portion 24. In one embodiment, first magnet 16 is
incorporated with first front portion 22 and second magnet 17 is
incorporated with second front portion 24.
[0036] In one embodiment, each of first magnet 16 and second magnet
17 are circular.
[0037] In another embodiment, as in FIG. 4, each of first magnet 30
and second magnet 32 are elongated rectangles extending along
respective first vertical edge 26 of first front portion 22 and
second vertical edge 28 second front portion 24.
[0038] It is contemplated that this article not only be used for
persons as a matter of convenience, but persons having reduced or
difficult motor and/or dexterity skills are more easily able to
utilize the article the present invention.
[0039] In another embodiment, either one or both of first magnet 16
and first front portion 22 or first magnet 30 and second magnet 32
have associated there with a release member 34 extending outward
whereby a person can apply outward pressure away from the body in
order to disengage the magnets and open the coat. Although release
34 in the figures is a loop connected to first front portion 22,
the release can be a single strand or any other suitable member
where a user can pull front portion 22 away from the body and open
the coat.
[0040] While the invention has been described in its preferred form
or embodiment with some degree of particularity, it is understood
that this description has been given only by way of example and
that numerous changes in the details of construction, fabrication,
and use, including the combination and arrangement of parts, may be
made without departing from the spirit and scope of the
invention.
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