AU2020102388A4 - A garment - Google Patents

Abstract

The present invention relates to a garment that can be worn on the torso of a user. The garment having pockets for carrying electronic devices such as mobile telephones, cell phones, tablets, energy storage devices, power banks and other mobile devices. 19 P0122AUO1 Figure 1 t60 1 22 Figure 2 12 2I

Description

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A GARMENT

Related application

[0001] This application claims priority to Australian provisional application number 2019903542 filed on 23 September 2019. The full contents of the provisional application are hereby incorporated into the present specification.

Field of the invention

[0002] The present invention relates to a garment that can be worn on the torso of a user. The garment having pockets for carrying electronic devices such as mobile telephones, cell phones, tablets, energy storage devices, power banks and other mobile devices.

Background of the invention

[0003] The trend for users to carry electronic devices and be able to communicate, such as take telephone calls, listen to broadcasts and listen to music whilst engaging in activities has increasing significantly. There is therefore a need for garments worn by people whilst running, walking, riding a bicycle, or even engaged in vocational activities to be better equipped for carrying mobile devices.

[0004] Headphones and microphones enable a user to communicate with their electronic device and one advance in this area has been the evolution of wireless earpieces and microphones. However, one of the difficulties with wireless earpieces and microphones is that they can easily fallout or be dislodged when removing headwear, such as a cap. Another disadvantage with wireless earpieces and headphones is that the strength of the signal between the mobile device and the wireless earpieces and headphones can fluctuate, and requires the earpieces and headphones to be charged.

[0005] These practical limitations of wireless earpieces and microphones can be overcome through the use of conventional earpieces and microphones that connect to a mobile device via a cable.

[0006] Garments for carrying mobile devices are available in various forms, including arm straps for securing the mobile device to the upper arm of a user. Securing the mobile device to one arm of a user can however make the wearer feel unbalanced. 1 PO122AUO1

[0007] It is an object of the present invention to provide a garment that a user can wear for carrying an electronic device and facilitate use of the electronic device in which a cable can be used to connect to the electronic device.

Summary of the invention

[0008] The present invention relates to a garment that can be worn on the torso of a user, the garment includes:

a front panel for covering a chest and stomach region of a user,

a rear panel for covering a back region of a user,

arm openings, one of the openings arranged on each opposite side of the garment through which arms of the user can extend,

a head opening through which neck and head of user can extend,

torso opening for through which waist and legs of the users can extend, and

a first pocket for a mobile electronic device, hereinafter the primary device, arranged on at least one side region of the garment, the first pocket having a first pouch formation having an upwardly facing first major opening for loading the mobile device into the pouch formation and a first minor opening in a lower region so that a communication cable connected to the primary device can extend through the first minor opening and out of the pouch.

[0009] Suitably, the first pouch may have a longitudinal axis in an upright orientation which is a depth of the first pouch, and the depth of the first pouch is greater than a width of the first pouch for holding the primary device in a longitudinal direction in an upward orientation.

[0001] The primary device may be held in either an upright orientation or an inverted orientation in the first pouch. Generally speaking, electronic devices have sockets at the top or bottom ends for connecting communication cables, such as earphones, microphones and charging cables to the device.

[0002] One of the advantages of the present invention is that first pocket allows convenient access to the primary device for taking calls, listing to music, and allows the user to have access to a touch screen of the primary device without disconnecting the cable from the primary device 2 P0122AU01

[0003] The terms "communication cables", "cable", "cord" or variations thereof embrace any form of cord or wire for transmitting electrical power, telecommunication signals, charging cable, or any other electronic signal to or from the primary device.

[0004] The first major opening of the first pouch may be arranged on the outside of the garment. That is to say, the major opening of the first pouch can be accessed by a user from outside of the garment.

[0005] The first pocket may include an engaging formation for engaging the primary device when located in the first pouch.

[0006] In one example, the engaging formation may be in the form of a second pouch having a downwardly facing opening that receives a part of the electronic device. For example, the second pouch may receive part of electronic device protruding from the first pouch.

[0007] The downwardly facing opening of the second pouch may be spaced apart from bottom of the first pouch by a spacing that is less than the height of the primary device. For example, the spacing may be in the range of 70 to 110mm.

[0008] In one arrangement, the first and second pouches may be spaced apart.

[0009] In another arrangement, the second pouch is located within the first pouch. That is to say, the second pouch is arranged internally within the first pouch and the electronic device can be received by the first pocket and the second pouch manoeuvred by user to engage and retain the primary device in the first pocket.

[0010] In one example, the second pouch may be a panel or internal flap that is closed at opposite sides and the primary device is received between the opposite sides.

[0011] Suitably, the second pouch is closed at its sides and across an upper edge which defines the downwardly facing opening.

[0012] An advantage provided by the second pouch is that there is no need for additional fasteners, such as buttons, zippers, clasps, or hook and loop fasteners at the major opening for retaining the primary device in the first pocket.

[0013] In another example, the engaging formation may include a strap for extending about the primary device. The strap may be elasticised. 3 P0122AUO1

[0014] Irrespective of whether the first pocket has or omits the second pouch, the first pocket may have a first fastener for closing the major opening. Examples of suitable fasteners include buttons, zippers, clasps, or hook and loop fasteners.

[0015] The first major opening of the first pocket may include an inside flap that can be opened and secured closed across the first major opening to reduce the risk of the electronic device from inadvertently moving from the first pouch.

[0016] To load the primary device into the first pocket, the device is lowered into the first pouch and the second pouch prized over the top of the primary device to secure the primary device in the first pocket.

[0017] The first minor opening may open outwardly of the garment. That is to say, the communication cable can extend to the outside of the garment through the minor opening.

[0018] The first pocket may include a second minor opening that opens outwardly and can be accessed by a user from outside the first pocket.

[0019] The second pocket has a second minor opening that allows the communication cable to extend between the first and second pockets.

[0020] The first pouch may include a first inner panel and a first outer panel. The first inner panel may have an inner minor opening that opens to the inside of the garment so that the communication cable can extend from the first pouch to an inside of the garment. This enables the communication cable to be worn against the user.

[0021] The first inner panel and the first outer panel may form part of either one or a combination of the front panel or the rear panel. Suitably, however, the garment has side panels interconnecting the front and rear panels at the side regions of the garment, and the first pockets forms part of one of the side panels at one side of the side regions of the garment. The first inner panel and the first outer panel of the first pocket may form part of the side panel.

[0022] Ideally, the first pocket is located beneath at least one of the arm openings of the garment. That is say, the first pocket may be located beneath the side panels and underneath the armpits of the garment.

[0023] The garment may include a second pocket located adjacent the first 4 P0122AUO1 pocket and has a second major opening for allowing another mobile electronic device, hereinafter the secondary device, to be loaded into the second pocket.

[0024] The major opening of the second pocket may be arranged on an inside face of the garment. That is to say, a user can access the second pocket from inside the garment.

[0025] The second pocket may be arranged beneath the first pocket at the side region of the garment.

[0026] The second pocket may have a second minor opening that opens into the first pocket to allow cables to extend between the first and second pockets. For example, the second pocket may accommodate the secondary device, such as a rechargeable battery that can be connected to the primary device located in the first pocket via a cable.

[0027] It is envisaged that the secondary device located in the second pocket may be retained therein by the cable extending between the primary and secondary devices.

[0028] In addition, the second pocket may include fasteners for securing the second major opening closed.

[0029] The second pocket may include a second inner panel arranged to face toward the torso of the user and a second outer panel arranged outwardly of the second inner panel.

[0030] Either one or both of the first pocket and the second pocket has/have an inner panel arranged to face toward the torso of the user and an outer panel arranged outwardly of the inner panel, and the inner panel has: i) a greater heat insulating property, and /or ii) a fire retardant property, greater than the outer panel or other panels of the garment.

[0031] Either one or both of the first inner panel and the second inner panel may have greater heat insulating properties than the outer panel. An advantage provided by this feature is that heat generated from the electronic device is more likely to be conducted away from the torso of the user.

[0032] Moreover, either one or both of the first inner panel and the second inner panel may be a fire retardant fabric.

[0033] The first minor opening of the first pocket may be sized to allow the 5 P0122AUO1 communication cable to slide freely therethrough. An advantage this provides is that the user can remove the primary device from the pocket to operate the device, such as pressing buttons on the touch screen without disconnecting the communication cable.

[0034] Similarly, the second minor opening of the second pocket may be sized to allow the communication cable to slide freely therethrough.

[0035] The garment may also include at least one utility pocket arranged at an opposite side region of the garment to the first and second pockets. The utility pockets may be suitable for carrying a range of objects, including but by no means limited to, cash, forms of identity such as a driver's license or passport.

[0036] The at least one utility pocket may include an upper utility pocket having a longitudinal or upright opening that is arranged on the outside of the garment that extends in a longitudinal direction of the garment.

[0037] The upper utility pocket may be located beneath the armpit region of the garment.

[0038] The utility pockets may include a lower utility pocket having a width wise or horizontal opening that is arranged on the outside of the garment.

[0039] Ideally the longitudinal or upright opening, and the width-wise or horizontal opening of the utility pockets include a fastener for opening and closing the pockets. The fastener may be any suitable fastener such as a zipper. The zipper may be including a hidden zipper having a tab for opening and closing the zipper.

[0040] The first and second pockets may be arranged on one of the side panels at one of the side regions of the garment.

[0041] The utility pockets may be arranged on another of the side panels at the other side region of the garment.

[0042] The term "garment" embraces a broad range of different shirts, tops or jackets that can be worn by user including, but by no means limited to, T-shirts, polo shirts, long sleeved shirts, short sleeve shirts, pullovers, and garments that fasten closed, such as buttons or zipper at the front or rear of the garment. The garments may be made of any suitable material including cotton, Lycra T M ,

elasticised fabrics, non-stretchable fabrics and so forth. The fabrics may be 6 P0122AUO1 made from natural fibre, synthetic fibre, man-made fibre or combinations thereof. The fabrics may also have fire retardant properties.

[0043] Depending on the intended use of the garment, for example in a workplace environment, or for use in recreational activities, the garment may include reflective material on one or more panels including tabs protruding between seams.

Brief description of the drawings

[0044] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying drawings which may be summarised as follows.

[0045] Figure 1 is a front view of a garment in the form of a polo shirt having a front panel, a rear panel and two side panels. The left-side panel of the garment has an upper first pocket having an upper opening on the outside of the garment, and a lower second pocket having an upper opening on the inside of the garment. The right-side panel of the garment has two utility pockets, of which the upper utility pocket has a vertical outer zipper and the lower utility pocket has a horizontal outer zipper.

[0046] Figure 2 is a rear view of the garment shown in figure 1.

[0047] Figure 3 is an enlarged view of the left-side panel from outside the garment shown in figure 1.

[0048] Figure 4 is an enlarged view of the upper opening of the first pocket shown in figure 1. The first pocket has a first pouch and a second pouch, and the upper opening allows the electronic device to be inserted into to the first pouch, and the second pouch, being located within the first pouch, has a downwardly facing opening for retaining an electronic device in the first pocket.

[0049] Figure 5 is an enlarged view of the left-side panel shown in figure 1 from inside the garment.

[0050] Figure 6 is an enlarged view of the right-side panel shown in figure 1 from outside the garment.

[0051] Figure 7 is an enlarged view of the right-side panel shown in figure 1 from inside the garment.

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Detailed description

[0052] A preferred embodiment of the present invention will now be described in the following text which includes reference numerals that identify corresponding features illustrated in the company drawings. However, to maintain clarity of the figures, not all of the reference numerals are included in each figure.

[0053] With reference to the figures, the garment 10 has a front panel 11 for covering the chest and stomach region of the user and a rear panel 12 for covering the back region of the user. The front and rear panels 11 and 12 are connected by a left-side panel 13 and a right-side panel 14 that extend beneath sleeves that define arm openings 15. Each sleeve is formed by a shoulder and arm panel, and a neck and head opening 16 is formed in the usual way at the junction of the front and rear panels 11 and 12, and the sleeve panels.

[0054] The garment 10 according to the preferred embodiment is configured for carrying one or more electronic device, such as a mobile phone, in a manner that is comfortable for the user and accommodates the electronic device being connected via a communication cable to earphone or headphone speakers. Moreover, the garment 10 is configured to allow convenient access to the telephone being carried by the garment 10 such that the user can control the mobile device, typically via a touchscreen, without requiring disconnection of the communication cable.

[0055] In addition, the garment 10 is also configured to carry a power supply, such as a rechargeable battery for recharging the electronic device, and has utility pockets for carrying items such as cash and identity documents such as passports. The garment is intended to be suitable for a wide range of users including travellers, people exercising, people engaged in the sporting activity, tradespeople or salespeople.

[0056] The left-side panel 13 of the garment 10 has a first pocket 18 spaced from the armpit region of the garment 10 by a top left panel, and a second pocket 29 located below from the first pocket 18. The height of the top left panel from the armpit region to the first pocket 18, may depend on the sizing of the garment 10, but may have a height in the range of 5 to 15 centimetres, and suitably in the range of 8 to 13 centimetres from the armpit region.

[0057] The first pocket 18 has a first pouch 19 formation having an upwardly

8 P0122AUO1 facing major opening 20 through which a user can insert and remove a primary electronic device 27 into the first pocket 18. The first pouch 19 being defined by a first rectangular inner panel 32, see figure 5, having an upright longitudinal axis and corresponding first rectangular outer panel 33, see figures 3 and 4.

[0058] The first pocket 18 also includes an engaging formation 24 in the form of a second pouch 26 having a downwardly facing opening 45 that is arranged inside the first pouch 19. The second pouch 26 being defined by an internal panel that is joined to, or extends from, the rear panel across the top of the second pouch

[0059] 26. The internal panel is also closed or attached to the junction of the first outer panel 33 and the first inner panel 32 such that the second pouch 26 has essentially the same width as the first pouch 19. The purpose of the second pouch 26 is to retain the primary electronic device 27 in the first pouch 19 and preferably prevent the primary device 27 from inadvertently moving upwardly in the first pouch 19.

[0060] The downwardly facing opening 45 of the second pouch 26 is spaced from a bottom seam of the first pouch 19 by a height that is less than the typical height of most electronic devices. As a result, when the primary device 27 is fitted into the first pouch 19, the second pouch 26 can be manipulated over an upper edge of the primary device 27 to secure the primary device 27 within the first pocket 18.

[0061] By way of example only, the height between the bottom seam of the first pouch 19 and the downwardly facing opening 45 of the second pouch 26 may be in the range of 70 to 200mm. Suitably, opening 45 of the second pouch may be in the range of 80 to 110mm from the bottom seam, and suitably in the range of 100 to 150mm from the bottom seam, and even more suitably in the range of the 120 to 140mm from the bottom seam. Ideally, the second pouch 26 may extend upwardly from the downwardly facing opening 26 by an amount in the range of 20 to 50mm, thereby accommodating electronic devices up to a height of 160 mm within the first pocket 18. However, it will be appreciated that the dimensions between the downwardly facing opening 45 of the second pouch 26 and the bottom seam of the first pouch 19, and the height of the second pouch 26 can be adapted for larger or smaller primary devices 27. In any event, it is intended that the second pouch 26 engage in upper end of the primary device 27 that has been loaded into the first pocket 18 and sits at the bottom of the first

9 P0122AUO1 pouch 19.

[0062] The lower end of the first pouch 19 also includes at least one first minor opening 22 as can be seen in figures 3 and 4. The first minor opening 22 may be centrally located on the first pocket 18 and opens to the outside of the garment , thereby allowing a communication cable 21 extending from the primary electronic device 27 to be arranged on the outside of the garment 10. Although not shown in the figures, the first pouch 19 may also include additional one or more minor openings at a lower end of the first pocket 18 that are offset to one side.

[0063] The second pocket 29 positioned on the left-side panel 13 below the first pocket 18 has a second inner panel 34, see figure 5, and a second outer panel , see figure 3. The second pocket 29 also has a second major opening 31 that faces upwardly on the inside of the garment 10, best seen in figure 5. The second major opening 31 is defined between a free upper edge of the second inner panel 34 and the second outer panel 35.

[0064] As can be seen in figures 3 and 5, the second outer panel 35 includes a second minor opening 30 located at an upper section through which a communication cable 21 can extend. The purpose of the second pocket 29 is, for example, to carry a secondary electronic device 28 such as rechargeable battery that can be connected to the primary electronic device 27 in the first pocket 18 via a communication cable 21 that can extend through the minor openings 22 and 30 of the first pocket 18 and the second pocket 29 respectively.

[0065] In addition, the first and second minor openings 22 and 30 of the first and second pockets 18 and 29 may align such that the communication cable(s) 21 from the first pocket can extend directly into the second pocket 29 (and vis versa).Figure 5 also illustrates that the first inner panel 32 of the first pocket 18 includes a further minor opening 25 that is arranged at a spacing from the bottom seam of the first pouch 19. The further minor opening 25 allows a communication cable 21 to be arranged on the inside of the garment for connecting to a primary electronic device 27 in the first pocket 18.

[0066] Although not depicted in the drawings, the first inner panel 32 of the first pocket 18 and the second inner panel 34 of the second pocket 29 may comprise a fabric that has higher heat insulating properties, compared to one or more of the other panels of the garment 10. That is to say, the first inner panel 32 and the 10 P0122AUO1 second inner panel 34 may have heat insulating properties such that heat generated by the primary electronic device 27 or the secondary electronic device 28 is not readily conducted to the user. More specifically, the first inner panel 32 and the second inner panel 34 may be made of a fire retardant fabric.

[0067] The garment 10 also includes a locator formation 42 in the form of a tab attached at opposite ends to form a loop on the left shoulder region of the garment 10. A communication cable 21 arranged either on the outside of the garment 10 or arranged on the inside of the garment 10 and passing to the outside of the garment 10 through the head and neck opening 16 can be arranged through the loop and/or coiled around the loop to locate the communication cable 21 to the outside of the garment 10. The locator formation 42 is therefore particularly useful in preventing earpieces from being dropped when they are removed from the ears of the user.

[0068] The right-side panel 14 of the garment 10 also includes two utility pockets, namely an upper utility pocket 36 and a lower utility pocket 39 that are arranged one above the other, best seen in figures 1 and 6. The upper utility pocket 36 comprises a third inner rectangular panel 37 and a third outer rectangular panel 38. Ideally, the upper utility pocket 36 is rectangular and has substantially the same dimensions as the first pocket 18 on the left-side panel 13 of the garment to provide the garment 10 with visual symmetry. The upper utility pocket 36 is sized for receiving identification documents such as passports or driver's licenses.

[0069] As can best be seen from figure 6, an outer face of the upper utility pocket 36 has a vertical zipper 43 located adjacent to the junction between the left-side panel 13 and the front panel 11 of the garment 10. Ideally, the vertical zipper 43 is a "hidden" zipper and has a zipper tab for pulling the zipper 43 up and down. The zipper 43 may be arranged to open by being pulled in either the upward or downward. Ideally however, the zipper 43 opens by being pulled in a downward direction.

[0070] The lower utility pocket 39 also comprises a fourth inner rectangular panel and fourth outer rectangular panel 41, see in figures 6 and 7. Ideally the lower utility pouch 39 has similar dimensions to the second pocket 29 on the left side panel 13 to further enhance the visual symmetry of the garment 10. As can best be seen in figure 6, the lower utility pocket 39 also includes a horizontal oriented zipper 44 that is ideally arranged so as to open by being pulled in a 11 PO122AUO1 direction from the front panel 11 toward the rear panel 12. The lower utility panel 39 may be configured for storing cash, cards, keys and so forth.

[0071] The garment 10 may be made of any suitable fabric, and in particular the fabric may be selected depending on the intended use of the garment. The fabric may be made of any type of fibre including natural fibre, synthetic fibre, man made fibre, fire retardant fabrics, or combinations thereof. An example of fabric suitable for making the bulk of a polo shirt is a 200 GSM 100% cotton fabric. As described above the first and second inner panels 32 and 34 of the first and second pockets 18 and 29 respectively may comprise fabric that is more heat insulating so as to reduce heat being generated from the device from being conducted to the user.

[0072] In an alternative arrangement, the first and second inner panels 32 and 34 may include a fabric layer that is the same as the rest of the garment 10, and includes an additional insulating layer.

[0073] Those skilled in the art of the present invention will appreciate that many variations may be made to the preferred embodiment described herein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

[0074] Although the preferred embodiment is in the form of a polo shirt, it will be appreciated that the features of the preferred embodiment can readily be incorporated into any form of shirt, top or jacket that can be worn by user. Other examples include crew neck T-shirts and half collar T-shirts.

[0075] In another example, trim lines between adjacent panels may comprise highly reflective material to increase visibility of the user in the dark.

Statements

1. A garment that can be worn on the torso of a user, the garment includes:

a front panel for covering a chest and stomach region of a user,

a rear panel for covering a back region of a user,

arm openings, one of the openings arranged on each opposite side of the garment through which arms of the user can extend,

a head opening through which neck and head of user can extend, a torso 12 P0122AUO1 opening for through which waist and legs of the users can extend, and a first pocket for a mobile electronic device, hereinafter the primary device, arranged on at least one side region of the garment, the first pocket having a first pouch formation having an upwardly facing first major opening for loading the mobile device into the pouch formation and a first minor opening in a lower region so that a communication cable connected to the primary device can extend through the first minor opening and out of the pouch.

2. The garment according to statement 1, wherein the first pouch has a longitudinal axis in an upright orientation which is a depth of the first pouch, and the depth of the first pouch is greater than a width of the first pouch for holding the primary device in a longitudinal direction in an upward orientation.

3. The garment according to statement 1 or 2, wherein the first major opening of the first pouch is arranged on the outside of the garment.

4. The garment according to any one of the preceding statements, wherein the first pocket includes an engaging formation for engaging the primary device when located in the first pouch.

5. The garment according to statement 4, wherein the engaging formation is in the form of a second pouch having a downwardly facing opening that receives a part of the electronic device.

6. The garment according to statement 5, wherein the downwardly facing opening of the second pouch is spaced apart from bottom of the first pouch by a spacing that is less than the height of the primary device. For example, the spacing may be in the range of 70 to 110mm.

7. The garment according to statement 5 or 6, wherein the second pouch is located within the first pouch.

8. The garment according to any one of statements 5 to 7, wherein the electronic device can be received by the first pocket and the second pouch manoeuvred by user to engage and retain the primary device in the first pocket.

9. The garment according to any one of statements 5 to 8, wherein the second pouch may be a panel or internal flap that is closed at opposite sides and the primary device is received between the opposite sides. 13 P0122AUO1

10. The garment according to any one of statements 5 to 9, wherein the second pouch is closed at its sides and across an upper edge which defines the downwardly facing opening.

11. The garment according to any one of statements 4 to 10, wherein the engaging formation includes an elasticised strap for extending about the primary device.

12. The garment according to any one of the preceding statements, wherein the first major opening of the first pocket has an inside flap that can be opened and secured closed across the first major opening to reduce the risk of the electronic device from inadvertently moving from the first pouch.

13. The garment according to any one of the preceding statements, wherein the first minor opening opens outwardly of the garment, so that the communication cable can extend to the outside of the garment through the minor opening.

14. The garment according to any one of the preceding statements, wherein the first pocket includes a second minor opening that opens outwardly and can be accessed by a user from outside the first pocket.

15. The garment according to any one of the preceding statements, wherein the first pouch has a first inner panel and a first outer panel, and the first inner panel has an inner minor opening that opens to the inside of the garment so that the communication cable can extend from the first pouch to an inside of the garment.

16. The garment according to any one of the preceding statements, wherein the garment has side panels interconnecting the front and rear panels at the side regions of the garment, the first pockets forms part of one of the side panels at one side of the side regions of the garment, and the first pocket is located beneath at least one of the arm openings of the garment.

17. The garment according to any one of the preceding statements, wherein the garment has a second pocket located adjacent the first pocket and has a second major opening for allowing another mobile electronic device, hereinafter the secondary device, to be loaded into the second pocket.

18. The garment according to statement 17, wherein the second major opening of the second pocket is arranged on an inside face of the garment. 14 P0122AUO1

19. The garment according to statement 17 or 18, wherein the second pocket may be arranged beneath the first pocket at the side region of the garment.

20. The garment according to any one of statements 17 to 19, wherein the second pocket has a second minor opening that opens into the first pocket to allow communication cables to extend between the first and second pockets.

21. The garment according to any one of statements 17 to 20, wherein the second pocket has a second inner panel arranged toward the torso of the user and a second outer panel arranged outwardly of the second inner panel, and either one or both of the first inner panel and the second inner panel has: i) greater heat insulating properties than the outer panel, and /or a fire retardant property.

22. The garment according to any one of the preceding statements, wherein the garment includes at least one utility pocket suitable for carrying a range of objects, including but by no means limited to, cash, forms of identity such as a driver's license or passport, the utility pocket being arranged at an opposite side region of the garment to the first pocket.

23. The garment according to any one of the preceding statements, wherein the at least one utility pocket include an upper utility pocket having a longitudinal or upright opening that is arranged on the outside of the garment, and a lower utility pocket having a width-wise or horizontal opening that is arranged on the outside of the garment.

24. The garment according to statement 23, wherein the longitudinal or upright opening of the upper utility pocket, and the width-wise or horizontal opening of the lower utility pocket has a zipper for opening and closing the openings.

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Reference Numeral Table

Garment 10 secondary electronic device 28 front panel 11 second pocket 29 rear panel 12 second minor opening 30 left-side panel 13 second major opening 31 right-side panel 14 first inner panel 32 arm openings 15 first outer panel 33 head and neck opening 16 second inner panel 34 bottom opening 17 second outer panel 35 first pocket 18 upper utility pocket 36 first pouch 19 third inner panel 37 first major opening 20 third outer panel 38 communication cable 21 lower utility pocket 39 first minor opening 22 fourth inner panel 40 engaging formation 24 fourth outer panel 41 further minor opening 25 Locator formation 42 second pouch 26 vertical zipper 43 primary (electronic) device 27 horizontal zipper 44 downwardly facing opening 45

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Claims (5)

1. A garment that can be worn on the torso of a user, the garment includes:

a front panel for covering a chest and stomach region of a user,

a rear panel for covering a back region of a user,

arm openings, one of the openings arranged on each opposite side of the garment through which arms of the user can extend,

a head opening through which neck and head of user can extend, a torso opening for through which waist and legs of the users can extend,

and

a first pocket for a mobile electronic device, hereinafter the primary device, arranged on at least one side region of the garment, the first pocket having a first pouch formation having an upwardly facing first major opening for loading the mobile device into the pouch formation and a first minor opening so that a communication cable connected to the primary device can extend through the first minor opening and out of the pouch.

2. The garment according to claim 1, wherein the first pouch has a longitudinal axis in an upright orientation which is a depth of the first pouch, and the depth of the first pouch is greater than a width of the first pouch for holding the primary device in a longitudinal direction in an upward orientation, and wherein the first major opening of the first pouch is arranged on the outside of the garment.

3. The garment according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the first pocket includes an engaging formation for engaging the primary device when located in the first pouch, and the engaging formation being in the form of a second pouch having a downwardly facing opening that receives a part of the electronic device.

4. The garment according to any one of the preceding statements, wherein the garment has a second pocket located adjacent the first pocket and has a second major opening for allowing another mobile electronic device to be loaded into the second pocket, and wherein the second pocket has a second minor

17 P0122AUO1 opening to allow the communication cable to extend between the first and second pockets.

5. The garment according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein either one or both ofthe first pocket and the second pocket has/have an inner panel arranged to face toward the torso of the user and an outer panel arranged outwardly of the inner panel, and the inner panel has: i) a greater heat insulating property, and /or ii) a fire retardant property, greater than the outer panel or other panels of the garment.

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