CAPE DEPLOYABLE FROM A WEARABLE POUCH |
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申请号 | US15068082 | 申请日 | 2016-03-11 | 公开(公告)号 | US20170258148A1 | 公开(公告)日 | 2017-09-14 |
申请人 | Leonard Leek; | 发明人 | Leonard Leek; | ||||
摘要 | An article having utility in the event of foul weather includes a cape or robe integrally attached to an elongate pouch that is adapted to be conveniently and comfortably worn along a back portion of a neck of a person. The pouch includes a fabric strap extending from each of opposite ends of the elongate pouch, which are joinable at a front of the neck of a person. The pouch has an opening and a closure for selectively deploying or stowing the cape or robe. | ||||||
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说明书全文 | A foul-weather clothing system described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,360,370 includes a so-called “waist wraparound” that can be released from a pouch that can be worn around a neck of the wearer. The neck pouch includes a slip over version and a front fastener version. Each of these neck pouches extends completely around the neck of the wearer restricting head movement, particularly forward tilting of the head of the wearer. Additionally, the bulkiness of the pouch at the front of the neck of the wearer can be annoying, uncomfortable, and visually distracting. Not applicable. This disclosure pertains to capes and robes that can be stowed in or deployed from a pouch that is wearable around a users neck. The disclosed article comprising a cape or robe integrally attached to a pouch wearable around a neck of a human wearer offers the convenience and comfort of a selectively deployable and stowable torso covering that can be worn around the neck without restricting head movement or causing discomfort or visual distraction. The article includes an elongate pouch that is configured to be worn along a back of a neck of a human wearer, with straps that extend from opposite ends of the pouch and that are releasably joinable at a front of the neck of the wearer to secure the pouch on the neck of the wearer without restricting head movement or causing discomfort or distraction. An article 10 including a cape or robe selectively stowable or deployable from a pouch wearable around a neck of a human wearer is shown in the drawings. Article 10 includes a pouch 12 configured to selectively enclose and deploy a cape or robe 14 ( The term “cape” encompasses sleeveless garments that drape loosely over the shoulders and cover the torso. Such capes can be of generally any desired length, such as to the waist or lower (e.g., to the knees of the wearer). The term “robe” encompasses loose outer garments that may or may not include sleeves. Straps 20A, 20B have proximal ends attached at opposite ends of pouch 12. Straps 20A and 20B are joinable at their respective distal ends to secure pouch 12 on the neck of a wearer. For example, straps 20A and 20B can be tied together, such as in a bowknot. Alternatively, distal ends 22A and 22B can be provided with fastening elements such as hook 24 and loop 26 fasteners (as shown in Straps 20A and 20B can be made of a fabric that is the same as or different from the fabric used to make pouch 12. Straps 20A and 20B can be integrally cut with the fabric of the pouch or can be sewn to pouch 12. An upper edge 32 of cape or robe 14 is fastened to an inner section 34 of pouch 12 ( As shown in Robe or cape 14 can be easily deployed from pouch 12 without removing article 10 from around the neck of the wearer by releasing closure fastener 18 to open pouch 12 and allow robe or cape 14 to deploy. Cape or robe 14 can then be pulled over the shoulders of the wearer ( In certain embodiments, a hood 38 can be provided ( As shown in Cape or robe 14 can be made of generally any fabric material used for fabricating outerwear. However, to provide a compact lightweight article 10, cape or robe 14 can be made of a lightweight thermally insulative or water-repellant fabric. While the present invention is described herein with reference to illustrated embodiments, it should be understood that the invention is not limited hereto. Those having ordinary skill in the art and access to the teachings herein will recognize additional modifications and embodiments within the scope thereof. Therefore, the present invention is limited only by the claims attached herein. |