EP3183982A1 - Sortie de bain comprenant une serviette - Google Patents

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EP3183982A1
EP3183982A1 EP16193840.2A EP16193840A EP3183982A1 EP 3183982 A1 EP3183982 A1 EP 3183982A1 EP 16193840 A EP16193840 A EP 16193840A EP 3183982 A1 EP3183982 A1 EP 3183982A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D7/00—Bathing gowns; Swim-suits, drawers, or trunks; Beach suits
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47K—SANITARY EQUIPMENT NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; TOILET ACCESSORIES
    • A47K10/00—Body-drying implements; Toilet paper; Holders therefor
    • A47K10/02—Towels

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  • This document relates to the technical field of (and is not limited to) an apparatus including a bathrobe and an elongated towel assembly fixedly coupled to the bathrobe.
  • a towel is a piece of absorbent fabric used for drying or wiping the body or a surface. It draws moisture through direct contact, often using a blotting or a rubbing motion.
  • a bathrobe is made from towelling or other absorbent textile, and may be donned while the wearer's body is wet, serving both as a towel and an informal garment.
  • Hotel towels are generally washed excessively and even further disinfected, with special chemicals and sophisticated equipment. However, some hotel guests may still wonder and feel a little uncomfortable to use these towels for their faces and hair, because the towels may have been used in inappropriate ways by previous guests and/or by housekeeping staff (such as rubbing the towels on genital areas, etc.).
  • What is needed is an apparatus that substantially prevents the usage of a towel in such a way that the user of the towel feels comfortable about using the towel because the towel is not likely to be used in inappropriate ways by previous guests and/or by housekeeping, etc.
  • the apparatus includes a bathrobe having a vertically-extending placket extending along a front section (front portion) of the bathrobe, and the vertically-extending placket is configured to allow the bathrobe to be put on or removed by a user.
  • An elongated towel assembly is fixedly coupled to the bathrobe.
  • the elongated towel assembly vertically hangs from and extends along any one of (A) a left-side vertically extending front portion, (B) a right-side vertically extending front portion, and (C) the left-side vertically extending front portion and the right-side vertically extending front portion of the bathrobe in such a way that the vertically-extending placket is available to the user.
  • the elongated towel assembly is affixed to the bathrobe and, therefore, it is less likely that the elongated towel assembly would have been used in inappropriate ways by previous guests and/or by housekeeping (such as rubbing the towels on genital areas, etc.).
  • the apparatus includes a bathrobe.
  • the bathrobe includes a yoke section surrounding, at least in part, a neck opening configured to receive the neck of a user.
  • a front left chest area extends below the yoke section.
  • the front left chest area is configured to be positioned on the front left chest of the user once the user wears the bathrobe.
  • a front right chest area extends below the yoke section.
  • the front right chest area is spaced apart from the front left chest area.
  • the front right chest area is configured to be positioned on the front right chest of the user once the user wears the bathrobe.
  • a vertically-extending placket extends below the yoke section.
  • the vertically-extending placket physically separates the front left chest area and the front right chest area.
  • the vertically-extending placket physically separates the right skirt area and the left skirt area located or positioned below the belt).
  • the vertically-extending placket has a left portion bordering the front left chest area and also has a right portion bordering the front right chest area.
  • the left portion borders the front left skirt area
  • the right portion borders the front right skirt area.
  • An elongated towel assembly is fixedly coupled to the bathrobe.
  • the elongated towel assembly is vertically aligned along a vertical length of the vertically-extending placket.
  • the elongated towel assembly is vertically aligned along a vertical length of the vertically-extending placket.
  • the elongated towel assembly does not extend (in length) and reach any one of (A) the front left skirt area, (B) the front right skirt area, and (C) the front left skirt area and the front right skirt area.
  • the elongated towel assembly vertically hangs along any one of (A) the left portion, (B) the right portion, and (C) the left portion and the right portion of the vertically-extending placket (on opposite sides thereof).
  • the elongated towel assembly extends, at least in part, along any one of (A) the front left chest area, (B) the front right chest area, and (C) the front left chest area and the front right chest area.
  • FIG. 1 and FIG. 2 depict a front view and a rear view (respectively) of an embodiment of an apparatus 100 including a bathrobe 102.
  • the apparatus 100 includes (and is not limited to) a bathrobe 102 having a vertically-extending placket 112 extending along a front section of the bathrobe 102.
  • the vertically-extending placket 112 is configured to allow the bathrobe 102 to be put on or removed by a user.
  • the bathrobe 102 also includes an elongated towel assembly 118 fixedly coupled to the bathrobe 102.
  • the elongated towel assembly 118 vertically hangs from and extends along any one of (A) a left-side vertically extending front portion, (B) a right-side vertically extending front portion, and (C) the left-side vertically extending front portion and a right-side vertically extending front portion of the bathrobe 102 in such a way that the vertically-extending placket 112 is available to the user.
  • the apparatus 100 includes (and is not limited to) the bathrobe 102, in which the bathrobe 102 includes a synergistic combination of a yoke section 104 (also depicted in FIG. 5 ), a front left chest area 108 (also depicted in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5 ), a front right chest area 110 (also depicted in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5 ), a vertically-extending placket 112, and an elongated towel assembly 118.
  • a yoke section 104 also depicted in FIG. 5
  • a front left chest area 108 also depicted in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5
  • a front right chest area 110 also depicted in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5
  • a vertically-extending placket 112 also depicted in FIG. 3 and FIG. 5
  • the bathrobe 102 is also called a dressing gown, a morning gown, a housecoat, or a robe.
  • the bathrobe 102 is made from towelling and/or other absorbent textile. More preferably, the bathrobe 102 is configured to be donned (worn) while the user's (wearer's) body is wet, thereby serving both as a towel and an informal garment.
  • the bathrobe 102 in use, forms a loose fitting, open-fronted garment that is closed with a belt 120 (fabric belt) threaded through loops 122 (as depicted in FIG. 3 ) attached to the waistline (waist area) of the bathrobe 102.
  • the bathrobe 102 may include any suitable textile material (fabric), such as: (A) cotton (suited to use in hot climates because cotton tends to absorb perspiration), (B) silk (not particularly suited to wet environments and not usually used after bathing), (C) microfiber (improved breathability and water absorption), (D) wool (for colder climates), and/or (E) nylon (for easier cleaning).
  • fabric such as: (A) cotton (suited to use in hot climates because cotton tends to absorb perspiration), (B) silk (not particularly suited to wet environments and not usually used after bathing), (C) microfiber (improved breathability and water absorption), (D) wool (for colder climates), and/or (E) nylon (for easier cleaning).
  • the bathrobe 102 may include any suitable type and/or shape of weave, such as: (A) flannel (made from loosely spun yarn, such as cotton or wool), (B) terry (a pile fabric woven of cotton, with uncut loops on both sides, in which longer and denser loops are more absorbent), (C) velour (a fabric with cut loops for an improved coziness and softness), (D) waffle (provides a distinctive grid-like appearance), and/or (E) pique (a type of waffle weave that may be applied to cotton, velour, silk, and other fabrics).
  • the bathrobe 102 may include a collar 124 positioned around the neckline 126 (as depicted in FIG. 2 , FIG. 4 and FIG.
  • FIG. 1 is such that the bathrobe 102 includes the collar 124.
  • the collar 124 has any suitable type and/or shape (or may include no collar, as depicted in FIG. 4 and FIG.
  • a shawl collar this collar closes about the neck just like a shawl
  • a kimono collar a kimono style robe has no collar per se, and may provide more comfort to the wearer in warmer weather
  • a hooded collar a hood is sewn into the neckline, which can be worn over the head to keep the head warm and help dry wet hair
  • the collar 124 is a part of the bathrobe 102 that encompasses the neckline of the bathrobe 102 so as to fold or roll over the neckline of the bathrobe 102.
  • the yoke section 104 surrounds (at least in part) a neck opening 106 configured to receive the neck of a user 900 (for instance, as depicted in FIG. 7 ).
  • the yoke section 104 includes a shaped pattern piece that forms part of the bathrobe 102, and is fitted around the neck and shoulders.
  • the yoke section 104 is configured to provide support for looser parts of the bathrobe 102, such as a gathered skirt, etc.
  • the yoke section 104 includes a horizontally aligned piece of fabric positioned proximate to the shoulders (of the user). The yoke section 104 extends between each of the armholes 128 (defined by the bathrobe 102, and as depicted in FIG. 3 ) and the collar 124 (between a length extending from shoulder to shoulder).
  • the armholes 128 are an opening in the bathrobe 102 in which respective instances of an arm 130 are sewn (attached) thereto.
  • a cuff 132 (a fold or band serving as a trimming or finish) is positioned at the bottom of the arm 130 (and is affixed thereto).
  • the yoke section 104 includes a shaped piece of fabric fitted about or below the neck section and/or the shoulder section of the bathrobe 102, from which the remaining sections of the bathrobe 102 may hang therefrom. It will be appreciated that the yoke section 104 may be split in two, and is then called the split yoke.
  • the front left chest area 108 extends below the yoke section 104.
  • the front left chest area 108 is configured to be positioned on the front left chest of the user 900 once the user 900 wears the bathrobe 102 (for instance, as depicted in FIG. 7 ).
  • the front right chest area 110 extends below the yoke section 104.
  • the front right chest area 110 is spaced apart from the front left chest area 108.
  • the front right chest area 110 is configured to be positioned on the front right chest of the user 900 once the user 900 wears the bathrobe 102 (for instance, as depicted in FIG. 7 ).
  • the vertically-extending placket 112 extends below the yoke section 104.
  • the vertically-extending placket 112 may be called a parting line.
  • the vertically-extending placket 112 physically separates the front left chest area 108 and the front right chest area 110.
  • the vertically-extending placket 112 physically separates the front left skirt area 136 and the front right skirt area 138.
  • the vertically-extending placket 112 has a left portion 114 (as depicted in FIG. 3 ) bordering the front left chest area 108 and also has a right portion 116 (as depicted in FIG. 3 ) bordering the front right chest area 110.
  • the vertically-extending placket 112 defines an opening in the upper front part of the bathrobe 102.
  • the vertically-extending placket 112 is configured to allow the bathrobe 102 to be put on or removed by the user.
  • the vertically-extending placket 112 may include one or more layers of fabric (to give support and strength to the placket fabric because the vertically-extending placket 112 may be subjected to stress when the bathrobe 102 is worn). The two sides of the vertically-extending placket 112 may overlap.
  • the elongated towel assembly 118 is fixedly coupled to the bathrobe 102.
  • the elongated towel assembly 118 is vertically aligned along a vertical length of the vertically-extending placket 112.
  • the elongated towel assembly 118 extends (drapes), at least in part, along any one of (A) the front left chest area 108, (B) the front right chest area 110, and (C) the front left chest area 108 and the front right chest area 110.
  • two instances of the elongated towel assembly 118 extends (drapes), at least in part, along the front left chest area 108 and the front right chest area 110, respectively.
  • the elongated towel assembly 118 vertically hangs along any one of (A) the left portion 114, (B) the right portion 116, and (C) the left portion 114 and the right portion 116 of the vertically-extending placket 112.
  • the elongated towel assembly 118 is used for drying the hair and face (of the user) without the need for extra towels (towels that are separate from the bathrobe 102).
  • the elongated towel assembly 118 includes a piece of absorbent fabric used for drying or wiping the head, the face and the hair (that is, the upper parts of) of the user.
  • the elongated towel assembly 118 is configured to draw moisture through direct contact by using a blotting or a rubbing motion.
  • the elongated towel assembly 118 may be made from cotton, rayon, bamboo, non-woven fibers, and other materials (and any equivalent thereof).
  • the elongated towel assembly 118 includes a pleated towel (a towel having a pleat). The pleat includes a single fold, a double fold and/or multiple folds that are formed (to be formed) in the elongated towel assembly 118.
  • the pleat is, preferably, held in position by stitching inserted along the elongated towel assembly 118.
  • the elongated towel assembly 118 includes pleated towels affixed (attached) along the shoulder seams located on both sides of the shoulder sections of the bathrobe 102, and the pleated towels extend vertically downward and are positioned on opposite sides of the vertically-extending placket 112. It will be appreciated that the pleats gives the towel more width (at one end of the towel), if desired. More preferably, the elongated towel assembly 118 is positioned, at least in part, under the collar 124.
  • the bathrobe 102 includes spaced apart instances of the elongated towel assembly 118 fixedly attached to the yoke section 104 (the shoulder sections) and extend down over the front chest portions of the bathrobe 102.
  • the elongated towel assembly 118 is attached onto the right shoulder portion of the bathrobe 102 and another instance of the elongated towel assembly 118 is attached onto the left shoulder portion of the bathrobe 102.
  • the elongated towel assembly 118 extends just below the belt 120 in such a way that (A) the length of the elongated towel assembly 118 is short enough so that they do not go below the waistline that is located on the front or the back of the body of the user, and/or (B) the length of the elongated towel assembly 118 is long enough so that it may be lifted up and used to dry the hair (the neck, the face or upper part of the body) with a free and wide range of circular or back-and-forth movements by the hand of the user.
  • the user 900 may grasp (with the user's hand) and use the elongated towel assembly 118 for drying the head, the face, the neck, and/or the hair.
  • the bathrobe 102 may reduce the need for separate (detached) towels that match style of the bathrobe 102.
  • the hotel manager may provide a good presentation of the bathrobe 102 in a folded state along with a thank-you note to the guests for helping the environment by using the elongated towel assembly 118 attached to the bathrobe 102 (guests may be less inclined or motivated to simply toss the towel onto the floor after each use).
  • the bathrobe 102 helps reduce the cleaning and disinfecting expenses of the hotel, not to mention less environmentally harmful waste (by using less detergents for cleaning towels and robes).
  • Hotel towels are generally washed excessively and even further disinfected, with special chemicals and sophisticated equipment. However, some hotel guests may still wonder and feel a little uncomfortable to use these towels for their faces and hair, because they might have been used in inappropriate ways by previous guests and/or by housekeeping.
  • the elongated towel assembly 118 that is attached to the bathrobe 102 makes it relatively difficult to use the elongated towel assembly 118 for areas other than face and head (this may provide some hotel guests with peace of mind).
  • a family of four may have their face towels, head towels, and bathrobes hung to four hooks, and no additional hooks may be needed. Even after washing hands, the family members may use the towels attached to their own instance of the bathrobe 102. If the family has a guest staying over, just one instance of the bathrobe 102 may be sufficient for the needs of the guest (for drying the body, the head, the hair, the face, and/or the hands (when needed as such). Perhaps what may be needed is then an additional robe-hanging hook for the guest.
  • FIG. 3 depicts a detailed partial front view of an embodiment of the apparatus 100 of FIG. 1 .
  • the collar 124 (as depicted in FIG. 1 ) is not shown or installed to the bathrobe 102.
  • the elongated towel assembly 118 is fixedly attached to the yoke section 104 by the stitches 134 (also depicted in FIG. 5 ).
  • the instances of the elongated towel assembly 118 are affixed to the bathrobe 102 along the stitches 134.
  • the stitches 134 are spatially aligned along the top shoulder section of the bathrobe 102, extending on opposite sides of the yoke section 104 of the bathrobe 102.
  • a length of the elongated towel assembly 118 extends just below the belt 120.
  • the length of the elongated towel assembly 118 depends on the vertical length of the bathrobe 102.
  • FIG. 4 and FIG. 5 depict front views of an embodiment of the apparatus 100 of FIG. 1 .
  • the bathrobe 102 includes no collar thereby revealing the neckline 126 of the bathrobe 102.
  • the instances of the elongated towel assembly 118 are positioned on (and drape or extend along) opposite frontal chest sections of the bathrobe 102 (in which this is called the normal or operative position of the elongated towel assembly 118).
  • the instances of the elongated towel assembly 118 are affixed to the bathrobe 102 along the stitches 134.
  • the stitches 134 are spatially aligned along the top shoulder section of the bathrobe 102, extending on opposite sides of the yoke section 104 of the bathrobe 102.
  • the instances of the elongated towel assembly 118 are depicted as lifted away from the bathrobe 102 to better depict the view of the stitches 134.
  • FIG. 6 depicts a front view of an embodiment of the apparatus 100 of FIG. 1 .
  • the collar 124 is relatively wider (compared to other embodiments of the bathrobe 102 as depicted in other FIGS.), in which the collar 124 may cover up (at least in part) the elongated towel assembly 118 at the shoulder sections of the bathrobe 102 (from the neckline 126 to the armholes 128 that are positioned or formed on both sides of the bathrobe 102).
  • FIG. 7 depicts a perspective view of an embodiment of the apparatus 100 of FIG. 1 .
  • the elongated towel assembly 118 that is fixedly coupled to the bathrobe 102.
  • the elongated towel assembly 118 vertically hangs from and extends along the left-side vertically extending front portion of the bathrobe 102. This is done in such a way that the vertically-extending placket 112 is available for usage by the user 900.
  • two instances of the elongated towel assembly 118 are positioned on both sides of the frontal section of the bathrobe, and are both affixed to the respective sides of the shoulder section of the bathrobe 102.

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