CA1197053A - Sweatband - Google Patents
SweatbandInfo
- Publication number
- CA1197053A CA1197053A CA000422053A CA422053A CA1197053A CA 1197053 A CA1197053 A CA 1197053A CA 000422053 A CA000422053 A CA 000422053A CA 422053 A CA422053 A CA 422053A CA 1197053 A CA1197053 A CA 1197053A
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- band
- sweatband
- sweatband according
- woven fabric
- label
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired
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Classifications
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
- A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
- A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
- A44C5/0007—Bracelets specially adapted for other functions or with means for attaching other articles
- A44C5/0015—Bracelets specially adapted for other functions or with means for attaching other articles providing information, e.g. bracelets with calendars
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45C—PURSES; LUGGAGE; HAND CARRIED BAGS
- A45C1/00—Purses; Money-bags; Wallets
- A45C1/02—Purses
- A45C1/04—Purses to be worn at the belt or bracelet; Money-belts
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A45—HAND OR TRAVELLING ARTICLES
- A45F—TRAVELLING OR CAMP EQUIPMENT: SACKS OR PACKS CARRIED ON THE BODY
- A45F5/00—Holders or carriers for hand articles; Holders or carriers for use while travelling or camping
- A45F2005/008—Hand articles fastened to the wrist or to the arm or to the leg
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
A sweatband formed by a doughnut-shaped band of stretchable, perspiration absorbent fabric disposable about a portion of the body of the user. The hollow circular interior defines a compartment for holding small articles such as keys, driver's licenses and money. An opening in the band provides access to the interior compartment, and a zipper sewn to opposed sides of the opening allows the opening to be securely closed. A user identification label can be sewn to the band, and identification and medical information written on the label by the sweatband user.
A sweatband formed by a doughnut-shaped band of stretchable, perspiration absorbent fabric disposable about a portion of the body of the user. The hollow circular interior defines a compartment for holding small articles such as keys, driver's licenses and money. An opening in the band provides access to the interior compartment, and a zipper sewn to opposed sides of the opening allows the opening to be securely closed. A user identification label can be sewn to the band, and identification and medical information written on the label by the sweatband user.
Description
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This invention relates to an athletic sweatband and more particularly to a sweatband which may be worn on the wrist, head or ankle of a ~erson engaged in athletic activity, such as jogging or playing any racke-t games, to carry various articles, such as keys, coins and the like.
The invention further relates to such a sweatband which includes a user identifica-tion means.
Most persons engaged in an athletic activity, such as joggin~, tennis, squash, and handball, are attired in brief clothing, such as shorts, T-shirts, sweatshirts and the li~.e. ~ormally, such attire is lacking in pockets or other means for carrying persona] effects, such as coins, keys, bills and credit cards, and this often prevents such persons from carrying these personal effects while they pursue their sports activities. Often, such inability to carry these personal effects is a hindrance and an inconvenience, particularly if such persons are required to carry the personal effects in their hands or to insert them in their brief and usually loose clothinq which can inhibit their movement or result in loss of such items. They may even have to place the items in the corner of the court if they are enqaged in an indoor court game, and these positioned items can interfere with the game. It thus has been found to be desirable to provide a means for athletes to carry personal effects with them without unduly hindering or inconveniencing them in their athletic activity.
It has also been found to be desirable to provide a means which the person engaged in athletic activity can carry with him as he engages in the athletic activity and which provides identifyin~ information about him. This is important if the user overexerts himself or is injured thereby requiring medical attention. Also, particularly with joggers and runners, they may be injured by an automobile as they are jogging along or across a road, or if in an isolated area they may be assaulted. If they re~uire medical attention it is important that the attending medical personnel quickly have information about them such as their name, address, phone number, blood type, allergies, religion, and any special medical needs.
Accordingly, it is the principal object oE the present invention to provide a means for persons engaged in sports activities for carrying personal effects in a manner which will not unduly hinder the persons' movements or be an inconvenience.
Another object of the present invention is to provice a novel piece of wearing apparel with which persons engaged in sports activities may conveniently and securely carry small personal effects such as coins, paper money, keys, credit cards and the like.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a means worn by such persons providing an identification label containing vital user identification and medical information.
7~3 A still further object of the present invention is to provide a novel sweatband ~hich is inexpensive and simple to construct and includes a compartment for carrying small personal effec-ts.
According to the p.resent invention there is provided a sweatband compxising: an inner tube shaped band of material disposable about a portion of the body of a user, said band defining an interior compartment for holding small articles, said band ha~ing an opening through which said interior compartment communicates with the exterior, and an interlocking means for interlocking opposed sides of said band opening.
A specific preferred embodiment of th~ present invention is shown for illustrative purposes, in the accompanying drawings, in whicha Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention shown being worn on a user's wrist.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a panel of material from which the embodiment shown in Figure 1 may be formed, illustrating an initial step in the process of ma~ing such an embodiment.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of a sequential step in forming the embodiment shown in Figure 1, illustrating the panel shown in Figure 2 in a sequential condition.
Figure 4 is a side view of a sequential condition of the panel shown in Figures 2 and 3, illustrating the formed panel in an inverted condition.
Figure 5 is a perspective view of the embodiment of Fiaure 4 having been inverted, and ill~strating in greater detail the identification label.
Referring to the drawings, there is illustrated a sweatband embodying the present invention shown generally at 10. Sweatband 10 includes a panel of stretchable, perspiration absorbent material 12, a zipper 14 sewn to panel 12, and an identification label 16 also sewn to panel 12.
Sweatband 10 is formed as follows: panel 12 is formed through conventional means and it has end edges 18 and 20 and side edges 22 and 24. Panel 12 is folded whereby side edges 22 and 24 are even. The adjacent side edges are then stretched and sewn together along a seam 26 spaced slightly from the edges. However, the edges are not sewn along the entire seam but rather an opening along a middle portion is left unsewn. Zipper 14 is inserted into this opening, while stretching the opening at either ends and holding it securely open, and is sewn into the opening.
Label 16 is then sewn underneath and to the cloth portion 28 of zipper 14 or, alternatively label 16 can be sewn into cloth portion 28 as zipper 14 is sewn to panel 12.
~\ As best shown in Figure 3, a tube of material is thereby formed. End edge 18 is inserted into the tube until it is even with end edge 20. Then, while stretching the material, a seam 30 is sewn in the joined edges, as best shown in Figure 4. The sweatband is then inverted by ~ulling the panel through the opening 32 of opened zipper 14.
An inner-tube or doughnut-shaped band of material is thereby ~ormed having a continuous circular inner compartment.
~hen the zipper is open, the inner compartment communicates ~7~53 with the exterior and small articles, such as keys or money, can be inserted or removed. After inserting these articles, the zipper is zipped and the articles are securely held in the inner compartment.
I-t has been found that a terry cloth type of woven fabric consisting of 90% cotton yarn interwoven with 10%
elastomeric strands or a woven fabric consisting of 90~
synthetic yarn, such as ANTRON*yarn manufactured and sold by the Dupont Company and 10% elastomexic strands are suitable materials for panel 12.
Identification label 1~ is formed from a material that is fle~ible enough to be easily inserted and removed through opening 32 formed by opened zipper 14. It is formed of a material which can be written clearly on with a pen or pencil. It is further within the scope of the present invention to include identified blanks 34 on the label, as best shown in Figure 5. The sweatband manufacturer can also imprint any advertising or instructional information it wants on the label.
From the foregoing detailed description, it will be evident that there are a number of changes, adaptations and modifications of the present invention whlch come within the province of those persons having ordinary skill in the art to which the aforementioned invention pertains. However, it is intended that all such variations not departing from the spirit of the invention be considered as within the scope thereof as limited solely by the appended claims.
*Trade Mark
This invention relates to an athletic sweatband and more particularly to a sweatband which may be worn on the wrist, head or ankle of a ~erson engaged in athletic activity, such as jogging or playing any racke-t games, to carry various articles, such as keys, coins and the like.
The invention further relates to such a sweatband which includes a user identifica-tion means.
Most persons engaged in an athletic activity, such as joggin~, tennis, squash, and handball, are attired in brief clothing, such as shorts, T-shirts, sweatshirts and the li~.e. ~ormally, such attire is lacking in pockets or other means for carrying persona] effects, such as coins, keys, bills and credit cards, and this often prevents such persons from carrying these personal effects while they pursue their sports activities. Often, such inability to carry these personal effects is a hindrance and an inconvenience, particularly if such persons are required to carry the personal effects in their hands or to insert them in their brief and usually loose clothinq which can inhibit their movement or result in loss of such items. They may even have to place the items in the corner of the court if they are enqaged in an indoor court game, and these positioned items can interfere with the game. It thus has been found to be desirable to provide a means for athletes to carry personal effects with them without unduly hindering or inconveniencing them in their athletic activity.
It has also been found to be desirable to provide a means which the person engaged in athletic activity can carry with him as he engages in the athletic activity and which provides identifyin~ information about him. This is important if the user overexerts himself or is injured thereby requiring medical attention. Also, particularly with joggers and runners, they may be injured by an automobile as they are jogging along or across a road, or if in an isolated area they may be assaulted. If they re~uire medical attention it is important that the attending medical personnel quickly have information about them such as their name, address, phone number, blood type, allergies, religion, and any special medical needs.
Accordingly, it is the principal object oE the present invention to provide a means for persons engaged in sports activities for carrying personal effects in a manner which will not unduly hinder the persons' movements or be an inconvenience.
Another object of the present invention is to provice a novel piece of wearing apparel with which persons engaged in sports activities may conveniently and securely carry small personal effects such as coins, paper money, keys, credit cards and the like.
A further object of the present invention is to provide a means worn by such persons providing an identification label containing vital user identification and medical information.
7~3 A still further object of the present invention is to provide a novel sweatband ~hich is inexpensive and simple to construct and includes a compartment for carrying small personal effec-ts.
According to the p.resent invention there is provided a sweatband compxising: an inner tube shaped band of material disposable about a portion of the body of a user, said band defining an interior compartment for holding small articles, said band ha~ing an opening through which said interior compartment communicates with the exterior, and an interlocking means for interlocking opposed sides of said band opening.
A specific preferred embodiment of th~ present invention is shown for illustrative purposes, in the accompanying drawings, in whicha Figure 1 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the invention shown being worn on a user's wrist.
Figure 2 is a perspective view of a panel of material from which the embodiment shown in Figure 1 may be formed, illustrating an initial step in the process of ma~ing such an embodiment.
Figure 3 is a perspective view of a sequential step in forming the embodiment shown in Figure 1, illustrating the panel shown in Figure 2 in a sequential condition.
Figure 4 is a side view of a sequential condition of the panel shown in Figures 2 and 3, illustrating the formed panel in an inverted condition.
Figure 5 is a perspective view of the embodiment of Fiaure 4 having been inverted, and ill~strating in greater detail the identification label.
Referring to the drawings, there is illustrated a sweatband embodying the present invention shown generally at 10. Sweatband 10 includes a panel of stretchable, perspiration absorbent material 12, a zipper 14 sewn to panel 12, and an identification label 16 also sewn to panel 12.
Sweatband 10 is formed as follows: panel 12 is formed through conventional means and it has end edges 18 and 20 and side edges 22 and 24. Panel 12 is folded whereby side edges 22 and 24 are even. The adjacent side edges are then stretched and sewn together along a seam 26 spaced slightly from the edges. However, the edges are not sewn along the entire seam but rather an opening along a middle portion is left unsewn. Zipper 14 is inserted into this opening, while stretching the opening at either ends and holding it securely open, and is sewn into the opening.
Label 16 is then sewn underneath and to the cloth portion 28 of zipper 14 or, alternatively label 16 can be sewn into cloth portion 28 as zipper 14 is sewn to panel 12.
~\ As best shown in Figure 3, a tube of material is thereby formed. End edge 18 is inserted into the tube until it is even with end edge 20. Then, while stretching the material, a seam 30 is sewn in the joined edges, as best shown in Figure 4. The sweatband is then inverted by ~ulling the panel through the opening 32 of opened zipper 14.
An inner-tube or doughnut-shaped band of material is thereby ~ormed having a continuous circular inner compartment.
~hen the zipper is open, the inner compartment communicates ~7~53 with the exterior and small articles, such as keys or money, can be inserted or removed. After inserting these articles, the zipper is zipped and the articles are securely held in the inner compartment.
I-t has been found that a terry cloth type of woven fabric consisting of 90% cotton yarn interwoven with 10%
elastomeric strands or a woven fabric consisting of 90~
synthetic yarn, such as ANTRON*yarn manufactured and sold by the Dupont Company and 10% elastomexic strands are suitable materials for panel 12.
Identification label 1~ is formed from a material that is fle~ible enough to be easily inserted and removed through opening 32 formed by opened zipper 14. It is formed of a material which can be written clearly on with a pen or pencil. It is further within the scope of the present invention to include identified blanks 34 on the label, as best shown in Figure 5. The sweatband manufacturer can also imprint any advertising or instructional information it wants on the label.
From the foregoing detailed description, it will be evident that there are a number of changes, adaptations and modifications of the present invention whlch come within the province of those persons having ordinary skill in the art to which the aforementioned invention pertains. However, it is intended that all such variations not departing from the spirit of the invention be considered as within the scope thereof as limited solely by the appended claims.
*Trade Mark
Claims (19)
PROPERTY OR PRIVILEGE IS CLAIMED ARE DEFINED AS FOLLOWS:
1. A sweatband comprising:
an inner tube shaped band of material disposable about the ankle, wrist or head portion of a user, in direct contact with the user's skin, said band defining an interior compartment for holding small articles, said band having an opening through which said interior compartment communicates with the exterior, and an interlocking means for interlocking opposed sides of said band opening, at least the skin-contacting portion of said band consisting of a stretchable, perspiration absorbent fabric.
an inner tube shaped band of material disposable about the ankle, wrist or head portion of a user, in direct contact with the user's skin, said band defining an interior compartment for holding small articles, said band having an opening through which said interior compartment communicates with the exterior, and an interlocking means for interlocking opposed sides of said band opening, at least the skin-contacting portion of said band consisting of a stretchable, perspiration absorbent fabric.
2. The sweatband according to claim 1, further comprising:
a user identification label connected to said band.
a user identification label connected to said band.
3. The sweatband according to claims 1 or 2, wherein said interlocking means comprises a velcro connecting means.
4. The sweatband according to claim 1, wherein said interlocking means comprises a zipper means.
5. The sweatband according to claim 1, wherein said band comprises a woven fabric consisting of synthetic yarn interwoven with elastomeric strands.
6. The sweatband according to claim 5, wherein said woven fabric consists of 90% synthetic yarn and 10% elastomeric strands.
7. The sweatband according to claim 1, wherein said band comprises a woven fabric consisting of cotton yarn interwoven with elastic strands.
8. The sweatband according to claim 7, wherein said woven fabric consists of 90% cotton yarn and 10% elastomeric strands.
9. The sweatband according to claim 1, wherein said band comprises an elongated panel having a pair of end edges and a pair of side edges, said side edges being partially joined together to provide said band opening and to form a tube, and one of said end edges being folded into said tube and joined to the other said end edges.
10. The sweatband according to claim 9, wherein said interlocking means comprises a velcro connecting means.
11. The sweatband according to claim 9, wherein said interlocking means comprises a zipper means.
12. The sweatband according to claim 9, wherein said band comprises a woven fabric consisting of synthetic yarns interwoven with elastomeric strands.
13. The sweatband according to claim 11, wherein said woven fabric consists of 90% synthetic yarn and 10% elastomeric strands.
14. The sweatband according to claim 9, wherein said band comprises a woven fabric consisting of cotton yarns interwoven with elastomeric strands.
15. The sweatband according to claim 14, wherein said woven fabric consists of 90% cotton yarn and 10% elastomeric strands.
16. The sweatband according to claim 2, wherein said label is attached to said band at a location in said interior compartment and adjacent said opening whereby said label is positionable within said compartment and alternately positionable at least partially exterior said interior compartment.
17. The sweatband according to claim 16, wherein said label comprises a flexible material.
18. The sweatband according to claim 17, wherein said label comprises a material on which a user can write.
19. The sweatband according to claim 16, wherein said label is attached to said interlocking means.
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| US43744982A | 1982-10-28 | 1982-10-28 | |
| US437,449 | 1995-05-08 |
Publications (1)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| CA1197053A true CA1197053A (en) | 1985-11-26 |
Family
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA000422053A Expired CA1197053A (en) | 1982-10-28 | 1983-02-21 | Sweatband |
Country Status (3)
| Country | Link |
|---|---|
| EP (1) | EP0125286A1 (en) |
| CA (1) | CA1197053A (en) |
| WO (1) | WO1984001790A1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (11)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GB2290941B (en) * | 1994-07-14 | 1998-02-25 | Rommy Hunt Revson | Decorative fashion accessory |
| AT993U1 (en) * | 1995-07-03 | 1996-09-25 | Hofreiter Horst | BRACELET |
| GB2351227A (en) * | 1999-06-22 | 2000-12-27 | Lesley Lloyd Karen | Wrist wallet |
| GB2390008A (en) * | 2002-06-28 | 2003-12-31 | Karrysafe Ltd | Security garment |
| AU2007276683A1 (en) * | 2006-07-21 | 2008-01-24 | Daniel Peter Conway | Band |
| US20130048687A1 (en) * | 2011-08-29 | 2013-02-28 | Mia Do | Hipband pouch |
| USD691795S1 (en) | 2011-10-04 | 2013-10-22 | Mia Do | Waist belt carrier |
| US20140110445A1 (en) * | 2012-10-20 | 2014-04-24 | Devin Eisner | Band having stretchable pocket |
| US11717034B2 (en) * | 2019-06-04 | 2023-08-08 | Jordan Joyce Wanigaratne | Sock having continuous storage chamber and method of making same |
| AU2020418571B2 (en) * | 2019-12-30 | 2022-10-13 | Amelia Peta Camm | Wearable safety item |
| USD978527S1 (en) | 2020-01-31 | 2023-02-21 | Level Terrain | Wearable carrying accessory |
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| US255509A (en) * | 1882-03-28 | Steam-generator | ||
| US1325607A (en) * | 1919-12-23 | Bather s | ||
| US259220A (en) * | 1882-06-06 | Door hanger | ||
| US4244499A (en) * | 1979-05-14 | 1981-01-13 | Evrika Pack Corp. | Foldable pack belt |
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1983
- 1983-02-21 CA CA000422053A patent/CA1197053A/en not_active Expired
- 1983-10-28 EP EP19830903740 patent/EP0125286A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1983-10-28 WO PCT/US1983/001687 patent/WO1984001790A1/en unknown
Also Published As
| Publication number | Publication date |
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| EP0125286A1 (en) | 1984-11-21 |
| WO1984001790A1 (en) | 1984-05-10 |
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