U.S. patent application number 17/378308 was filed with the patent office on 2022-08-18 for garment.
This patent application is currently assigned to MAKITA CORPORATION. The applicant listed for this patent is CHIKUMA & CO., LTD., MAKITA CORPORATION, TEIJIN LIMITED. Invention is credited to Rie HITOMI, Nobuyoshi MIYASAKA, Ken YAMAUCHI.
Application Number | 20220256946 17/378308 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000005735561 |
Filed Date | 2022-08-18 |
United States Patent
Application |
20220256946 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
YAMAUCHI; Ken ; et
al. |
August 18, 2022 |
GARMENT
Abstract
A garment in one aspect of the present disclosure includes an
outer fabric and a lining fabric. The outer fabric forms a front
body part and a back body part. The front body part includes a
first opening to be situated in a center portion of the front body
part in a width direction of the garment when the garment is worn
over a wearer. The first opening extends in a length direction of
the garment. The lining fabric is attached to the outer fabric so
as to form an internal space between the lining fabric and the
outer fabric. The internal space is formed (i) to accommodate a fan
in the internal space and (ii) to let an airflow generated by the
fan pass through the internal space.
Inventors: |
YAMAUCHI; Ken; (Anjo-shi,
JP) ; MIYASAKA; Nobuyoshi; (Osaka-shi, JP) ;
HITOMI; Rie; (Osaka-shi, JP) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
MAKITA CORPORATION
TEIJIN LIMITED
CHIKUMA & CO., LTD. |
Anjo-shi
Osaka-shi
Osaka-shi |
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JP
JP
JP |
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Assignee: |
MAKITA CORPORATION
Anjo-shi
JP
TEIJIN LIMITED
Osaka-shi
JP
CHIKUMA & CO., LTD.
Osaka-shi
JP
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Family ID: |
1000005735561 |
Appl. No.: |
17/378308 |
Filed: |
July 16, 2021 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 1/04 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41D 1/04 20060101
A41D001/04 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Feb 16, 2021 |
JP |
2021-022557 |
Claims
1. A garment comprising: an outer fabric forming a front body part
and a back body part, the front body part being configured to cover
a front of a body of a wearer, the front body part including a
first opening to be situated in a center portion of the front body
part in a width direction of the garment when the garment is worn
over the wearer, the first opening extending along a length
direction of the garment, and the back body part being configured
to cover a back of the body of the wearer; and a lining fabric
attached to the outer fabric so as to form an internal space
between the lining fabric and the outer fabric, the internal space
being formed (i) to accommodate a fan in the internal space and
(ii) to let an airflow generated by the fan pass through the
internal space.
2. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the front body part
includes a second opening to be situated in a center portion of the
front body part in the length direction when the garment is worn
over the wearer, and wherein the second opening is wider than the
first opening in the width direction.
3. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the front body part
includes a third opening to extend from the center portion of the
front body part in the length direction to a lower portion of the
front body part when the garment is worn over the wearer, and
wherein the third opening is wider than the first opening in the
width direction.
4. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the front body part
includes a fourth opening to be situated in an upper portion of the
front body part when the garment is worn over the wearer, and
wherein the fourth opening is wider than the first opening in the
width direction.
5. The garment according to claim 2, wherein the front body part
includes an upper opening to be situated above the second opening
when the garment is worn over the wearer, and/or wherein the front
body part includes a lower opening to be situated below the second
opening when the garment is worn over the wearer.
6. The garment according to claim 5, wherein the second opening is
wider than the upper opening in the width direction, and wherein
the upper opening is wider than the lower opening in the width
direction.
7. The garment according to claim 5, wherein the second opening is
wider than the lower opening in the width direction, and wherein
the lower opening is wider than the upper opening in the width
direction.
8. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the front body part
includes a first part and a second part to be situated across the
first opening when the garment is worn over the wearer, wherein
each of the first part and the second part is configured to cover a
right side of the front of the body of the wearer or a left side of
the front of the body of the wearer, wherein the garment further
includes: a first coupling member disposed in the first part; and a
second coupling member disposed in the second part and configured
to be detachably coupled with the first coupling member.
9. The garment according to claim 8, wherein the first coupling
member and the second coupling member have a belt-like shape,
wherein the first coupling member includes a first end connected
with the first part, and a second end to be coupled with the second
coupling member, and wherein the second coupling member includes a
first end connected with the second part, and a second end to be
coupled with the first coupling member.
10. The garment according to claim 9, wherein the second end of the
first coupling member or the second end of the second coupling
member includes a tongue, and wherein the second end of the second
coupling member or the second end of the first coupling member
includes a buckle that is configured to be detachably coupled with
the tongue.
11. The garment according to claim 1 further comprising: a pocket
disposed on the lining fabric so as to face the front opening when
the garment is worn over the wearer.
12. The garment according to claim 11, wherein the pocket is
meshed.
13. The garment according to claim 12, wherein the pocket is
configured to store an ice pack.
14. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the outer fabric and
the lining fabric further include a right arm-hole and a left
arm-hole, wherein the right arm-hole corresponds to a hole to
insert a right arm of the wearer, wherein the left arm-hole
corresponds to a hole to insert a left arm of the wearer, wherein
the lining fabric includes a first section that covers a lower
portion of the right arm-hole, and a second section that covers a
lower portion of the left arm-hole, and wherein the first section
and/or the second section are/is meshed.
15. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the lining fabric
further includes a third section to cover around a neck of the
wearer when the garment is worn over the wearer, and wherein the
third section is meshed.
16. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the lining fabric
includes a periphery sewn on an inner surface of the outer
fabric.
17. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the outer fabric
includes a port having an aperture into/through which the fan is
fitted.
18. The garment according to claim 17, wherein the lining fabric
includes a fifth opening to receive the fan, and wherein the lining
fabric includes a fastener for opening and closing the fifth
opening.
19. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the front body part
includes a sixth opening to expose a pocket of an uniform under the
garment.
20. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the garment is in a
form of a sleeveless upper garment.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of Japanese Patent
Application No. 2021-022557 filed Feb. 16, 2021 in the Japan Patent
Office, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by
reference.
BACKGROUND
[0002] The present disclosure relates to a garment to be equipped
with a fan.
[0003] Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No.
2019-127675 discloses a garment to which a fan is detachably
attached.
SUMMARY
[0004] When such a garment is worn over a uniform, the uniform is
hidden under the garment. This may cause difficulties in
identifying by the uniform which company the person wearing the
uniform belongs to.
[0005] Preferably, one aspect of the present disclosure can improve
a visibility of a uniform worn under a garment to be equipped with
a fan.
[0006] One aspect of the present disclosure discloses a garment.
The garment may include an outer fabric, and a lining fabric. The
outer fabric may form a front body part, and a back body part. The
front body part may be configured to cover a front of a body of a
wearer. The front body part may include a first opening to be
situated in a center portion of the front body part in a width
direction of the garment when the garment is worn over the wearer.
The first opening may extend along a length direction of the
garment. The back body part may be configured to cover a back of
the body of the wearer. The lining fabric may be attached to the
outer fabric so as to form an internal space between the lining
fabric and the outer fabric. The internal space may be formed (i)
to accommodate a fan in the internal space and (ii) to let an
airflow generated by the fan pass through the internal space.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] Example embodiments of the present disclosure will be
described hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings,
in which:
[0008] FIG. 1 is a front view of a work outerwear of a first
embodiment;
[0009] FIG. 2 is a rear view of the work outerwear;
[0010] FIG. 3 shows an inner side of the work outerwear with a
front body part of the work outerwear opened;
[0011] FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the work outerwear
showing an outer fabric and a lining fabric near a first fan and a
second fan;
[0012] FIG. 5 is a front view of a work outerwear of a second
embodiment;
[0013] FIG. 6 is a front view of a work outerwear of a third
embodiment;
[0014] FIG. 7 is a front view of a work outerwear of a fourth
embodiment;
[0015] FIG. 8 is a front view of a work outerwear of a fifth
embodiment;
[0016] FIG. 9 is a front view of a work outerwear of a sixth
embodiment;
[0017] FIG. 10 is a front view of a work outerwear of a seventh
embodiment;
[0018] FIG. 11 is a front view of a work outerwear of an eighth
embodiment;
[0019] FIG. 12 is a front view of a work outerwear of a ninth
embodiment;
[0020] FIG. 13 is a front view of a work outerwear of a tenth
embodiment;
[0021] FIG. 14 is a front view of a work outerwear of an eleventh
embodiment;
[0022] FIG. 15 is a front view of a work outerwear of a twelfth
embodiment;
[0023] FIG. 16 is a front view of a work outerwear of a thirteenth
embodiment;
[0024] FIG. 17 is a rear view of the work outerwear of the
thirteenth embodiment; and
[0025] FIG. 18 is a front view of a work outerwear of a fourteenth
embodiment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS
Overview of Embodiments
[0026] A garment (or an outerwear or a jacket or a vest) in one
embodiment includes an outer fabric, and a lining fabric. The outer
fabric forms a front body part and a back body part. The front body
part is configured to cover a front of a body (or an upper body) of
a wearer. The front body part includes a first opening (or through
hole) to be situated in a center portion of the front body part in
a width direction of the garment (or the wearer) when the garment
is worn over the wearer (or worn by the wearer or worn on the
wearer). The first opening extends along a length direction (or a
height direction) of the garment (or the wearer). The back body
part is configured to cover a back of the body of the wearer. The
lining fabric is attached to the outer fabric so as to form an
internal space (or an inner space or a flow channel or a flow path)
between the lining fabric and the outer fabric. The internal space
is formed (i) to accommodate a fan in the internal space and (ii)
to let an airflow generated by the fan pass through the internal
space.
[0027] The garment configured as above allows a part of a uniform
worn under the garment to be visible through the first opening.
Thus, this garment can improve a visibility of the uniform under
the garment.
[0028] In one embodiment, the front body part may include a second
opening to be situated in a center portion of the front body part
in the length direction when the garment is worn over the wearer.
The second opening may be wider than the first opening in the width
direction. The garment configured as above allows a part of the
uniform to be visible through the second opening as well as through
the first opening. Thus, this garment can further improve the
visibility of the uniform under the garment.
[0029] In one embodiment, the front body part may include a third
opening to extend from the center portion of the front body part in
the length direction to a lower portion of the front body part when
the garment is worn over the wearer. The third opening may be wider
than the first opening in the width direction. Such a garment
allows a part of the uniform to be visible through the third
opening as well as through the first opening. Thus, this garment
can further improve the visibility of the uniform under the
garment.
[0030] In one embodiment, the front body part may include a fourth
opening to be situated in an upper portion of the front body part
when the garment is worn over the wearer. The fourth opening may be
wider than the first opening in the width direction. Such a garment
allows a part of the uniform to be visible through the fourth
opening as well as through the first opening. Thus, this garment
can further improve the visibility of the uniform under the
garment.
[0031] In one embodiment, the front body part may include an upper
opening to be situated above the second opening when the garment is
worn over the wearer. The front body part may include a lower
opening to be situated below the second opening when the garment is
worn over the wearer in addition to or in place of the upper
opening. Such a garment allows a part of the uniform to be visible
through the upper opening and/or the lower opening as well as
through the first opening and the second opening. Thus, this
garment can further improve the visibility of the uniform under the
garment.
[0032] In one embodiment, the second opening may be wider than the
upper opening in the width direction. The upper opening may be
wider than the lower opening in the width direction.
[0033] In one embodiment, the second opening may be wider than the
lower opening in the width direction. The lower opening may be
wider than the upper opening in the width direction.
[0034] In one embodiment, the front body part may include a first
part, and a second part to be situated across the first opening
when the garment is worn over the wearer. Each of the first part
and the second part may be configured to cover a right side of the
front of the body of the wearer or a left side of the front of the
body of the wearer. The garment may further include a first
coupling member and a second coupling member. The first coupling
member may be disposed in the first part. The second coupling
member may be disposed in the second part and configured to be
detachably coupled with the first coupling member. In such a
garment, as the first coupling member is coupled with the second
coupling member, the front body part can stay on and cover the body
of the wearer. As the first coupling member is detached from the
second coupling member, the wearer can take off the garment. The
first coupling member may be coupled with the second coupling
member in any manner. The first coupling member and the second
coupling member may have a belt-like shape, for example. The first
coupling member may include a first end, and a second end. The
first end of the first coupling member may be connected with the
first part. The second end of the first coupling member may be
coupled with the second coupling member. The second coupling member
may also include a first end, and a second end. The first end of
the second coupling member may be connected with the second part.
The second end of the second coupling member may be coupled with
the first coupling member. The second end of the first coupling
member or the second end of the second coupling member may include
a tongue. The second end of the second coupling member or the
second end of the first coupling member may include a buckle that
is configured to be detachably coupled with the tongue. The tongue
and the buckle facilitate an attachment of the first coupling
member to the second coupling member, or facilitate a detachment of
the first coupling member from the second coupling member.
[0035] In one embodiment, the garment may include a pocket disposed
on the lining fabric so as to face the first opening when the
garment is worn over the wearer. The pocket may be meshed. The
pocket may be configured to store an ice pack. Such a garment can
cool the back of the body of the wearer with the ice pack stored
inside the pocket.
[0036] In one embodiment, the outer fabric and the lining fabric
may include a right arm-hole and a left arm-hole. The right
arm-hole corresponds to a hole to insert a right arm of the wearer.
The left arm-hole corresponds to a hole to insert a left arm of the
wearer. The lining fabric may include a first section that covers a
lower portion of the right arm-hole. The lining fabric may include
a second section that covers a lower portion of the left arm-hole.
The first section and/or the second section may be meshed.
[0037] In one embodiment, the lining fabric may further include a
third section to cover around a neck of the wearer when the garment
is worn over the wearer. The third section may be meshed.
[0038] In one embodiment, the lining fabric may include a periphery
sewn on an inner surface of the outer fabric.
[0039] In one embodiment, the outer fabric may include a port
having an aperture into/through which the fan is fitted. The lining
fabric may include a fifth opening to receive the fan. The lining
fabric may include a fastener for opening and closing the fifth
opening.
[0040] In one embodiment, the front body part may include a sixth
opening to expose a pocket of the uniform under the garment.
[0041] In one embodiment, the garment may be in a form of a
sleeveless upper garment.
[0042] Specific example embodiments will be explained below.
First Embodiment
[0043] As shown in FIG. 1, a work outerwear 1 of the first
embodiment is a sleeveless upper garment (or a sleeveless workwear
or a vest) to cover a body (or an upper body) of a wearer. The work
outerwear 1 is worn over a worker at a jobsite such as a
construction site, a manufacturing site, a production site, a
garden(s), a yard, a farm, a factory, a plant, a harsh site, or the
like.
[0044] The work outerwear 1 includes a front body part 2. The front
body part 2 is configured (or formed) to cover a front of the body
of the wearer. The front body part 2 includes a right-front body
part 11, and a left-front body part 12. The right-front body part
11 is configured (or formed) to cover a right side of the front of
the body of the wearer. The left-front body part 12 is configured
(or formed) to cover a left side of the front of the body of the
wearer.
[0045] The work outerwear 1 includes a back body part 3. The back
body part 3 is configured (or formed) to cover a back of the body
of the wearer. A right arm-hole 4 is disposed (or formed) between
an upper part of the right-front body part 11 and a right upper
part of the back body part 3. The right arm-hole 4 is disposed so
that a right arm of the wearer passes through the right arm-hole 4.
A left arm-hole 5 is disposed (or formed) likewise between an upper
part of the left-front body part 12 and a left upper part of the
back body part 3. The left arm-hole 5 is disposed so that a left
arm of the wearer passes through the left arm-hole 5.
[0046] The front body part 2 includes a first opening (or through
hole) 13. The first opening 13 is formed between the right-front
body part 11 and the left-front body part 12 (when the work
outerwear 1 is worn over the wearer) to open (or pass through or
perforate) the front body part 2 and extend (or stretch) along a
length direction (or a height direction or a longitudinal
direction) D1 of the work outerwear 1.
[0047] The right-front body part 11 includes a second opening 14.
The second opening 14 is formed in a center portion of the front
body part 2 in the length direction D1 (when the work outerwear 1
is worn over the wearer) to open (or pass through or perforate) the
right-front body part 11 and extend (or stretch) along a width
direction (or a lateral direction or a transverse direction) D2 of
the work outerwear 1. The left-front body part 12 likewise includes
a third opening 15. The third opening 15 is formed in the center
portion of the front body part 2 to open (or pass through or
perforate) the left-front body part 12 and extend (or stretch)
along the width direction D2.
[0048] As a result of the first opening 13, the second opening 14,
and the third opening 15 being formed as mentioned above, the front
body part 2 includes a fourth opening 16 that includes the second
opening 14, the third opening 15, and a part of the first opening
13. In other words, the fourth opening 16 is formed to open (or
pass through or perforate) the front body part 2 and extend (or
stretch) along the width direction D2.
[0049] The work outerwear 1 includes an upper belt 6. The upper
belt 6 includes a first right-strap 21, a first left-strap 22, a
first tongue 23, and a first buckle 24.
[0050] The first right-strap 21 includes a first end connected with
an upper portion of the right-front body part 11. The first
right-strap 21 includes a second end connected with the first
tongue 23. The first left-strap 22 includes a first end connected
with an upper portion of the left-front body part 12. The first
left-strap 22 includes a second end connected with the first buckle
24.
[0051] The first tongue 23 is detachably coupled with the first
buckle 24. As the first tongue 23 is coupled with the first buckle
24, the upper portion of the right-front body part 11 and the upper
portion of the left-front body part 12 stay on and cover an upper
portion of the body of the wearer.
[0052] The work outerwear 1 includes a lower belt 7. The lower belt
7 includes a second right-strap 31, a second left-strap 32, a
second tongue 33, and a second buckle 34.
[0053] The second right-strap 31 includes a first end connected
with a lower portion of the right-front body part 11. The second
right-strap 31 includes a second end connected with the second
tongue 33. The second left-strap 32 includes a first end connected
with a lower portion of the left-front body part 12. The second
left-strap 32 includes a second end connected with the second
buckle 34.
[0054] The second tongue 33 is detachably coupled with the second
buckle 34. As the second tongue 33 is coupled with the second
buckle 34, the lower portion of the right-front body part 11 and
the lower portion of the left-front body part 12 stay on and cover
a lower portion of the body of the wearer.
[0055] As shown in FIG. 2, the back body part 3 includes, in its
lower portion, a first port 8a and a second port 8b. The first port
8a and the second port 8b each include a circular aperture. A first
fan 100a and a second fan 100b (see FIG. 4), which will be
explained later, are respectively fitted (or attached) to these
apertures of the first port 8a and the second port 8b.
[0056] As shown in FIG. 3, the work outerwear 1 includes an outer
fabric 41, and a lining fabric 42. The outer fabric 41 is a cloth
forming an outer side of the front body part 2 and an outer side of
the back body part 3. The lining fabric 42 is a cloth covering an
inner surface of the outer fabric 41. An outer periphery of the
lining fabric 42 is sewn on the inner surface of the outer fabric
41 so that the lining fabric 42 covers at least an entire inner
surface of the back body part 3.
[0057] The lining fabric 42 includes a first section 42a, and a
second section 42b. The first section 42a covers a lower portion of
the right arm-hole 4. The second section 42b covers a lower portion
of the left arm-hole 5. The first section 42a and the second
section 42b are made of a mesh material. The lining fabric 42
includes a third section 42c to cover around a neck of the wearer.
The third section 42c is made of a mesh material. The third section
42c is omitted in FIG. 1, and FIG. 5 to FIG. 18.
[0058] The lining fabric 42 includes, in its lower portion, a fifth
opening 43. The fifth opening 43 may be a straight cut. The fifth
opening 43 includes a fastener 44 for opening and closing the fifth
opening 43. The fastener 44 in the first embodiment is a slide
fastener; however, the fastener 44 is not limited to be a slide
fastener. Attachment or detachment of the first fan 100a to or from
the first port 8a is carried out through the fifth opening 43
opened with the fastener 44. In a likewise manner, attachment or
detachment of the second fan 100b to or from the second port 8b is
also carried out through the fifth opening 43.
[0059] In a center portion of the lining fabric 42 of the back body
part 3, a pocket 45 is disposed (or sewn) so as to face the first
opening 13 (when the work outerwear 1 is worn over the wearer). The
pocket 45 is formed to store an ice pack. The pocket 45 in the
first embodiment is meshed (or made of a mesh material).
[0060] As shown in FIG. 4, the first port 8a and the second port 8b
are formed on the outer fabric 41. The first fan 100a is fitted
inside the first port 8a to thereby be attached to the outer fabric
41. The second fan 100b is fitted inside the second port 8b to
thereby be attached to the outer fabric 41. The first fan 100a and
the second fan 100b take in air from outside the work outerwear 1,
generate and send air flows into an internal space 46 formed
between the outer fabric 41 and the lining fabric 42. The air flows
supplied into the internal space 46 are discharged from the
aforementioned first section 42a, second section 42b, and third
section 42c.
[0061] The work outerwear 1 configured as mentioned above allows a
part of the uniform worn under the work outerwear 1 to be visible
through the first opening 13. Thus, the work outerwear 1 can
improve a visibility of the uniform under the work outerwear 1.
[0062] Additionally, since the fourth opening 16 is wider than the
first opening 13 in the width direction D2, the work outerwear 1
allows a part of the uniform to be visible through the fourth
opening 16. Thus, the work outerwear 1 can further improve the
visibility of the uniform under the work outerwear 1.
[0063] As the right-front body part 11 is coupled with the
left-front body part 12 with the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7,
the front body part 2 can stay on and cover the body of the
wearer.
[0064] The work outerwear 1 can cool the back of the body of the
wearer with the ice pack stored inside the pocket 45.
[0065] In the first embodiment, the work outerwear 1 corresponds to
one example of the garment in Overview of Embodiments; the first
opening 13 corresponds to one example of the first opening in
Overview of Embodiments; the fourth opening 16 corresponds to one
example of the second opening in Overview of Embodiments; the upper
belt 6 and the lower belt 7 respectively correspond to one example
of the first coupling member and one example of the second coupling
member in Overview of Embodiments; the right-front body part 11
corresponds to one example of the first part or the second part in
Overview of Embodiments; and the left-front body part 12
corresponds to one example of the first part or the second part in
Overview of Embodiments.
Second Embodiment
[0066] As shown in FIG. 5, the work outerwear 1 of the second
embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the first
embodiment in that the right-front body part 11 does not include
the second opening 14 and in that the left-front body part 12 does
not include the third opening 15 in the second embodiment.
[0067] In addition, the work outerwear 1 of the second embodiment
is also different from the first embodiment in that the upper belt
6 and the lower belt 7 are not included in the second embodiment.
Elements in the second embodiment in common with the first
embodiment are given the same reference numerals.
[0068] The work outerwear 1 configured as above allows a part of
the uniform worn under the work outerwear 1 to be visible through
the first opening 13. Thus, the work outerwear 1 can improve the
visibility of the uniform under the work outerwear 1.
Third Embodiment
[0069] As shown in FIG. 6, the work outerwear 1 of the third
embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the second
embodiment in that the right-front body part 11 includes a sixth
opening 51 and in that the left-front body part 12 includes a
seventh opening 52 in the third embodiment. Elements in the third
embodiment in common with the second embodiment are given the same
reference numerals.
[0070] The sixth opening 51 is formed to extend from a center
portion of the right-front body part 11 to a lower end 11a of the
right-front body part 11 along the length direction D1 and from the
first opening 13 towards a right end 11b of the right-front body
part 11 along the width direction D2.
[0071] The seventh opening 52 is formed to extend from a center
portion of the left-front body part 12 to a lower end 12a of the
left-front body part 12 along the length direction D1 and from the
first opening 13 towards a left end 12b of the left-front body part
12 along the width direction D2.
[0072] As a result of the sixth opening 51 and the seventh opening
52 being formed as mentioned above, the front body part 2 includes
an eighth opening 53 that includes the sixth opening 51, the
seventh opening 52, and a part of the first opening 13. In other
words, the eighth opening 53 is formed to open (or extend) from the
center portion of the front body part 2 to a lower portion of the
front body part 2 and is wider than the first opening 13 in the
width direction D2.
[0073] The work outerwear 1 configured as above allows a part of
the uniform to be visible through the eighth opening 53. Thus, the
work outerwear 1 can further improve the visibility of the uniform
under the work outerwear 1.
[0074] In the third embodiment, the eighth opening 53 corresponds
to one example of the second opening in Overview of
Embodiments.
Fourth Embodiment
[0075] As shown in FIG. 7, the work outerwear 1 of the fourth
embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the second
embodiment in that the right-front body part 11 includes a ninth
opening 61 and in that the left-front body part 12 includes a tenth
opening 62 in the fourth embodiment. Elements of the fourth
embodiment in common with the second embodiment are given the same
reference numerals.
[0076] The ninth opening 61 is formed in the upper portion of the
right-front body part 11 extending from the first opening 13
towards the right arm-hole 4 along the width direction D2.
[0077] The tenth opening 62 is formed in the upper portion of the
left-front body part 12 extending from the first opening 13 towards
the left arm-hole 5 along the width direction D2.
[0078] As a result of the ninth opening 61 and the tenth opening 62
being formed as mentioned above, the front body part 2 includes an
eleventh opening 63 that includes the ninth opening 61, the tenth
opening 62, and a part of the first opening 13. In other words, the
eleventh opening 63 is formed in the upper portion of the front
body part 2 and is wider than the first opening 13 in the width
direction D2.
[0079] The work outerwear 1 configured as above allows a part of
the uniform to be visible through the eleventh opening 63. Thus,
the work outerwear 1 can further improve the visibility of the
uniform under the work outerwear 1.
[0080] In the fourth embodiment, the eleventh opening 63
corresponds to one example of the upper opening in Overview of
Embodiments.
Fifth Embodiment
[0081] As shown in FIG. 8, the work outerwear 1 of the fifth
embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the first
embodiment in that the right-front body part 11 includes the ninth
opening 61 and in that the left-front body part 12 includes the
tenth opening 62. In addition, the work outerwear 1 of the fifth
embodiment is also different from the work outerwear 1 of the first
embodiment in that the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7 are not
included in the fifth embodiment. Elements in the fifth embodiment
in common with the first embodiment are given the same reference
numerals.
[0082] The ninth opening 61 and the tenth opening 62 are formed as
described in the fourth embodiment.
[0083] As a result of the ninth opening 61 and the tenth opening 62
being formed, the front body part 2 includes the eleventh opening
63 as described in the fourth embodiment.
[0084] In the fifth embodiment, the fourth opening 16 has a first
width W1; and the eleventh opening 63 has a second width W2. The
fourth opening 16 is wider than the eleventh opening 63 in the
width direction D2 (W1>W2). The first opening 13 has a third
width W3 below the fourth opening 16. The eleventh opening 63 is
wider than a lower portion of the first opening 13 in the width
direction D2 (W2>W3).
[0085] The work outerwear 1 configured as above allows a part of
the uniform to be visible through the first opening 13, the fourth
opening 16, and the eleventh opening 63. Thus, the work outerwear 1
can further improve the visibility of the uniform under the work
outerwear 1.
[0086] In the fifth embodiment, the eleventh opening 63 corresponds
to one example of the upper opening in Overview of Embodiments; and
the portion of the first opening 13 below the fourth opening 16
corresponds to one example of the lower opening in Overview of
Embodiments.
Sixth Embodiment
[0087] As shown in FIG. 9, the work outerwear 1 of the sixth
embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the first
embodiment in that the right-front body part 11 includes a twelfth
opening 71 and in that the left-front body part 12 includes a
thirteenth opening 72 in the sixth embodiment. In addition, the
work outerwear 1 of the sixth embodiment is also different from the
work outerwear 1 of the first embodiment in that the upper belt 6
and the lower belt 7 are not included in the sixth embodiment.
Elements in the sixth embodiment in common with the first
embodiment are given the same reference numerals.
[0088] The twelfth opening 71 extends from the second opening 14 to
the lower end 11a of the right-front body part 11 along the length
direction D1 and extends from the first opening 13 towards the
right end 11b of the right-front body part 11 along the width
direction D2.
[0089] The thirteenth opening 72 extends from the third opening 15
to the lower end 12a of the left-front body part 12 along the
length direction D1 and extends from the first opening 13 towards
the left end 12b of the left-front body part 12 along the width
direction D2.
[0090] As a result of the twelfth opening 71 and the thirteenth
opening 72 being formed as mentioned above, the front body part 2
includes a fourteenth opening 73 that includes the twelfth opening
71, the thirteenth opening 72, and a part of the first opening 13.
In other words, the fourteenth opening 73 is wider than the first
opening 13 in the lower portion of the front body part 2.
[0091] In the sixth embodiment, the fourth opening 16 has a fourth
width W11; and the fourteenth opening 73 has a fifth width W13. The
fourth opening 16 is wider than the fourteenth opening 73 in the
width direction D2 (W11>W13). The first opening 13 has a sixth
width W12 above the fourth opening 16. The fourteenth opening 73 is
wider than the upper portion of the first opening 13 in the width
direction D2 (W13>W12).
[0092] The work outerwear 1 configured as above allows a part of
the uniform to be visible through the first opening 13, the fourth
opening 16, and the fourteenth opening 73. Thus, the work outerwear
1 can further improve the visibility of the uniform under the work
outerwear 1.
[0093] In the sixth embodiment, the portion of the first opening 13
above the fourth opening 16 corresponds to one example of the upper
opening in Overview of Embodiments; and the fourteenth opening 73
corresponds to one example of the lower opening in Overview of
Embodiments.
Seventh Embodiment
[0094] As shown in FIG. 10, the work outerwear 1 of the seventh
embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the first
embodiment in that the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7 are not
included in the seventh embodiment. Elements in the seventh
embodiment in common with the first embodiment are given the same
reference numerals.
Eighth Embodiment
[0095] As shown in FIG. 11, the work outerwear 1 of the eighth
embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the second
embodiment in that the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7 are added
in the eighth embodiment. Elements in the eighth embodiment in
common with the second embodiment are given the same reference
numerals.
Ninth Embodiment
[0096] As shown in FIG. 12, the work outerwear 1 of the ninth
embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the third
embodiment in that the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7 are added
in the ninth embodiment. Elements in the ninth embodiment in common
with the third embodiment are given the same reference
numerals.
Tenth Embodiment
[0097] As shown in FIG. 13, the work outerwear 1 of the tenth
embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the fourth
embodiment in that the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7 are added
in the tenth embodiment. Elements in the tenth embodiment in common
with the fourth embodiment are given the same reference
numerals.
Eleventh Embodiment
[0098] As shown in FIG. 14, the work outerwear 1 of the eleventh
embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the fifth
embodiment in that the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7 are added
in the eleventh embodiment. Elements in the eleventh embodiment in
common with the fifth embodiment are given the same reference
numerals.
Twelfth Embodiment
[0099] As shown in FIG. 15, the work outerwear 1 of the twelfth
embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the sixth
embodiment in that the upper belt 6 and the lower belt 7 are added
in the twelfth embodiment. Elements in the twelfth embodiment in
common with the sixth embodiment are given the same reference
numerals.
Thirteenth Embodiment
[0100] As shown in FIG. 16 and FIG. 17, the work outerwear 1 of the
thirteenth embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the
first embodiment in that a fourteenth opening 81 and a fifteenth
opening 82 are included (or formed) in the thirteenth embodiment in
place of the second opening 14 and the third opening 15. Elements
in the thirteenth embodiment in common with the first embodiment
are given the same reference numerals.
[0101] The fourteenth opening 81 is formed in the center portion of
the front body part 2 in the length direction D1 and extends from
the first opening 13 towards the right end lib of the right-front
body part 11 along the width direction D2. In other words, the
fourteenth opening 81 does not reach the right end 11b.
[0102] The fifteenth opening 82 is formed in the center portion of
the front body part 2 in the length direction D1 and extends from
the first opening 13 towards the left end 12b of the left-front
body part 12 along the width direction D2. In other words, the
fifteenth opening 82 does not reach the left end 12b.
[0103] As a result of the fourteenth opening 81 and the fifteenth
opening 82 being formed as mentioned above, the front body part 2
includes a sixteenth opening 83 that includes the fourteenth
opening 81, the fifteenth opening 82, and a part of the first
opening 13. In other words, the sixteenth opening 83 is formed in
the center portion of the front body part 2 and is wider than the
first opening 13 in the width direction D2.
[0104] The work outerwear 1 configured as above allows a part of
the uniform to be visible through the sixteenth opening 83. Thus,
the work outerwear 1 can further improve the visibility of the
uniform under the work outerwear 1.
[0105] The work outerwear 1 can provide flow channels to send air
flows from the first fan 100a and the second fan 100b to the first
section 42a and the second section 42b mentioned above. As a
consequence, the air flows inside the internal space 46 can be
improved.
[0106] In the thirteenth embodiment, the sixteenth opening 83
corresponds to one example of the second opening in Overview of
Embodiments.
Fourteenth Embodiment
[0107] As shown in FIG. 18, the work outerwear 1 of the fourteenth
embodiment is different from the work outerwear 1 of the ninth
embodiment in that a seventeenth opening 55 is included (or formed)
in place of the seventh opening 52 in the fourteenth embodiment.
Elements in the fourteenth embodiment in common with the ninth
embodiment are given the same reference numerals.
[0108] The seventeenth opening 55 is formed in the center portion
of the front body part 2 in the length direction D1 and extends
from the first opening 13 towards the left end 12b of the
left-front body part 12 along the width direction D2.
[0109] In other words, the front body part 2 of the work outerwear
1 includes an opening provided (or formed) asymmetrically with
respect to a center axis CA in the width direction D2 (in other
words, a right-left asymmetrical opening).
[0110] The work outerwear 1 configured as described above can
expose a pocket on a front body part of the uniform from the front
body part 2 of the work outerwear 1. This enables the wearer of the
work outerwear 1 to easily take out an object from the pocket of
the uniform.
[0111] Although the embodiments of the present disclosure have been
explained above, the present disclosure may be implemented in
various forms without being limited to the aforementioned
embodiments.
[0112] For example, in the fourteenth embodiment, the openings are
formed right-left asymmetrically in the lower portion of the front
body part 2. However, the openings may be formed right-left
asymmetrically in the upper portion or in the center portion of the
front body part 2.
[0113] In the first to the fourteenth embodiments, a portion of the
pocket 45 is covered with the front body part 2, and an uncovered
portion of the pocket 45 is exposed from the openings.
Nevertheless, the pocket 45 may be fully exposed from the
openings.
[0114] Two or more functions of one element in the aforementioned
embodiments may be achieved by two or more elements, and one
function of one element may be achieved by two or more elements. In
addition, two or more functions of two or more elements may be
achieved by one element, and one function achieved by two or more
elements may be achieved by one element. A part of the
configurations in the aforementioned embodiments may be omitted.
Furthermore, at least a part of the configurations of the
aforementioned embodiments may be added to or replaced with another
part of the configurations of the aforementioned embodiments.
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