JP2008523265A - Garment backpack - Google Patents

Abstract

A garment apparatus (10) adapted and configured to have the functionality of a backpack that includes at least one pocket (50,66) fixedly attached to each of an anterior portion (20) and a posterior portion (30). The at least one pocket (66) on the posterior portion (30) covers a surface area of the posterior portion (30) in an amount of about one percent up to fifty percent of the surface area there.

Description

  The present invention relates to backpacks including, but not limited to, backpacks used to carry books, school supplies, and the like.

  Backpacks are known and commonly used. However, typical backpacks are supported by the user through the use of shoulder straps and belts. This results in back tension and muscle fatigue.

  Also typical for currently available backpacks is that the items carried in the backpack are generally carried at the rear of the user, promoting a large bulge extending backward from the user. As the general name implies, the backpack allows each user to carry items on his back and cannot distribute weight and load toward the front side of the user. This results in an unbalanced weight distribution of the items in the backpack and an unpleasant transport.

  The present invention is directed to a garment device for use as a backpack. A preferred embodiment of the garment device has an inner side and an outer side and a surface area and is divided into a right half and a left half, each half having a top edge, a central edge and a bottom edge. And a forward portion having a distal edge. The front portion also includes a releasable fastener for releasably securing the central edges of the right and left halves and at least one pocket fixedly attached to the front portion. In an alternative embodiment, the right and left halves of the front portion are inside, outside, surface area, a top edge having right and left sides, a bottom edge, and at least two side edges. Made of a single structure having at least one pocket fixedly attached to the front part, the garment device is worn by wearing from the head.

  The garment device also includes a rear portion having an inner side, an outer side, a surface region, a right edge, a left edge, a right edge and a top edge, and a bottom edge. The rear portion includes at least one pocket that covers approximately 1-50% of the surface area of the rear portion, is disposed primarily proximate to the upper half of the rear portion, and is fixedly attached to the rear portion. In a preferred embodiment, the rear portion covers about 1-50% of the surface area of the rear portion, is located primarily proximate to the lower half of the rear portion, and is fixedly attached to the rear portion. Including pockets.

  The front and rear portions are such that the top edge of the right half of the front portion extends from a part of the right edge of the rear portion to the right side of the collar so that the opening or hole is surrounded by the collar. The top edge of the left half of the front part is joined to the left side of the top edge of the rear part from a part of the left edge of the rear part to the left side of the collar .

  Preferably, the garment device further comprises at least one elastic section, the elastic section having a front edge and a rear edge. By means of an elastic section comprising a material having flexibility and elasticity, the front edge is preferably releasably or fixedly joined to the front part and the rear edge is preferably releasable to the rear part or Fixedly joined.

  In certain embodiments, the front portion includes three to four pockets, at least one of which is sized and shaped to receive and hold a mobile phone. Additionally, at least one pocket is sized and shaped to receive and hold a camera, CD, or DVD player. Preferably, at least one of the pockets includes an inner port that defines a passageway from the interior of the pocket to the inner surface of the garment.

  Preferably, the garment device is configured to releasably fasten the left edge of the rear portion to the distal edge of the left half of the front portion, and further includes a second releasable fastener so configured. And a second releasable fastener is also preferably configured and adapted to releasably fasten the right edge of the rear portion to the distal edge of the right half of the front portion and both It is like that. The second releasable fastener preferably includes at least one of a snap, button, zipper, hook and loop fastener, adjustable belt portion, and string.

  The garment device preferably has at least one shoulder pad, at least one in at least one pocket, attached to the inside of the front part and the rear part, in the vicinity of the joined top edges of the rear part and the front part. It further includes a cushioning material, at least one lining associated with the garment device, or a combination thereof. The garment device preferably further includes a releasable fastener that releasably retains at least one of the pockets to assist in holding or transporting the items therein. More preferably, the releasable fastener includes at least one of a zipper, snap, button, clip, hook and loop fastener, string, and pull.

  In certain embodiments, the first pocket fixedly attached to the rear portion is located substantially adjacent to the top edge of the rear portion. In other embodiments, the second pocket is fixedly attached to the rear portion, primarily to the lower half thereof, and the second pocket is located substantially adjacent to the bottom edge of the rear portion. In other embodiments, one of the pockets fixedly attached to the front portion is configured and dimensioned to substantially match the mobile phone when placed in the pocket. It is a pocket. Preferably, the total pocket volume available at the front portion is sufficient to balance the total pocket volume available at the rear portion.

  Other preferred embodiments of the garment device include at least one fixedly attached to the inner and outer sides, the surface area, a top edge having right and left sides, a bottom edge, at least two side edges. A front portion having two pockets, an inner side, an outer side, a surface area, a right edge, a left edge, a top edge having a right side and a left side, and a bottom edge; And a rear portion having at least one pocket attached thereto. The front and rear portions are related such that the right and left sides of the top edge of the front portion are connected proximate to the right and left sides of the top edge of the rear portion to leave an opening therebetween. The At least one pocket includes an inner port that provides a closeable opening from the inside of the pocket to the inside of the garment device.

  Thus, the present invention discloses a new apparatus that addresses many of the deficiencies of conventional backpacks.

  More ergonomic backpacks have now been found in that the pockets are placed closer to the wearer's or user's center of gravity by placing them in the garment device compared to conventional backpacks . This advantageously allows for a forward movement of weight compared to a conventional backpack. In the preferred embodiment shown in FIGS. 1-3, the garment device 10 includes a garment that includes a front portion 20 and a rear portion 30. Referring initially to FIG. 1, the front portion 20 has an inner or inner surface (not shown) and an outer or outer surface 22 having a surface area. The front portion 20 is divided into a right half 24 and a left half 24 ', each half having a top edge 34, 34', a central edge 36, 36 'and a distal edge 38, 38', respectively. And bottom edges 27, 27 '. As used herein, the terms “right” and “left” are used to refer to the right and left sides of the user's body while wearing the garment apparatus.

  Referring to FIG. 3, the rear portion 30 includes an inner or inner surface (not shown), an outer or outer surface 31 having a surface region, a right edge 32, a left edge 33, a right side 35 and a left side 35 ′. A top edge having a bottom edge, and a collar 15 having a right side 16 and a left side 17.

  The anterior portion 20 and the posterior portion 30 have a posterior portion at the top edge 34 of the right half 24 of the anterior portion 20, preferably substantially or completely, from the right edge 32 of the posterior portion 30 to the right side 16 of the collar 15. Along the right part of the top edge 35 of the thirty, it is preferably joined in a fixed manner. The front portion 20 and the rear portion 30 also have a top edge 34 ′ of the left half 26 of the front portion 20, preferably substantially or completely, from the left edge 33 of the rear portion 30 to the left side 17 of the collar 15. Up to the left side of the top edge 35 ′ of the rear part 30 until it is joined, preferably in a fixed manner.

  The right and left apex attachment areas of the front portion 20 and the rear portion 30 preferably define a right shoulder portion 11 and a left shoulder portion 12 that are configured to rest on a user's shoulder when the garment device is worn. To do. In certain embodiments, the right shoulder portion 11 and the left shoulder portion 12 include additional pads, preferably sewn thereto. Preferably, the pad is adjacent to the top edges 35, 35 ′ of the rear portion 30 and joined to the top edges 34, 34 ′ of the front portion 20, and the inner surfaces of both the front portion 20 and the rear portion 30. Attached to. In this position, the pad can be positioned on the user's shoulder to help relieve any load imposed on the user's shoulder by the weight of the load in any pocket of the garment device. Additional cushioning material may also be placed in proximity to or around any or all of the pockets located in the front or rear portion. Additional cushioning material may be placed in any or all of the pockets, such as lining inside the pockets. That portion may be part or the whole pocket to help protect and soften the contents contained in the pocket. The cushion material may also or alternatively be a thermal insulator that minimizes or prevents the transfer of heat, electricity, moisture from or into the pocket. Any suitable material having the desired properties may be included or used alone or in combination with any other suitable material for the garment device cushion or lining.

  In other embodiments, the garment device is preferably the same or similar material as the cushioning material, even though the cushioning effect is less than that of the cushioning material, for example by being a material of thinner or fewer layers. May also include an inner lining made of The inner liner is preferably removably attachable to one or more inner surfaces of the garment device. Such a lining can advantageously provide one or more of the following: add warmth to the user, escape moisture from the user, contents housed in a pocket Protect from any sharp or protruding edges, or a combination of these benefits. For example, the inner lining is at least one fastener on each sleeve, at least one fastener on the collar, preferably at least one fastener located in the lower half, substantially adjacent to the lower edge of the garment device, and so on. It can be attached by a plurality of buttons or other fasteners that are strategically spaced throughout the interior of the garment device.

  The front portion 20 and the rear portion are also typically joined so that the distal edge 38 of the right side 24 of the front portion 20 is joined to or otherwise attached to the portion of the right edge 32 of the rear portion. The Similarly, the distal edge 38 ′ on the left side 26 of the front portion 20 is joined to or otherwise attached to the left side 33 portion of the rear portion 30. In certain embodiments, these portions are joined by one or more side attachments that join the front and rear portions laterally. Preferably, each side attachment is tensioned, preferably by sewing or other permanent bonding material, to provide lateral support to the user when wearing the garment device. The side attachment portion may be a material of a part separated from the front part and the rear part, or may simply be a region where the rear part and the front part are permanently joined. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 2, the side attachment 60 may include, for example, a zipper; one or more buttons, clips, snaps; hook-and-loop fasteners; laces; pulls; It can also be a releasably engageable fastener. In some embodiments, both a right side attachment and a left side attachment are present and the user can control the degree of the side attachment, thus easily tailoring the size of the garment device to the user's physique. An adjustable expansion fastener, such as an adjustable two-way zipper, is included. For example, the zipper can be adjusted such that the side attachment is complete, substantially complete, partially complete or not fastened, thus advantageously requiring a garment device Depending on the size, wear on a bulky garment or by a large user. These fasteners also provide a way for the user to make a snug fit that is beneficial for both comfort and ergonomic distribution of the weight of the load in the garment device.

  The front portion 20 preferably includes a central releasable fastening mechanism 40 to releasably fasten the central edge 36 of the right half 24 to the central edge 36 'of the left half 26. The fastening mechanism can include those described above, and may be the same or different. Preferably, the releasable fastener 40 is an adjustable zipper with a fabric zipper puller in two directions, for example as shown in FIG. In an alternative embodiment, the right and left halves of the front portion are unitary so that the garment device is easily worn on the user's torso rather than retaining the right and left halves. Made with. In such an embodiment, a releasable fastener that secures the two integral halves is not included in the garment device.

  The front portion 20 preferably includes at least one pocket fixedly attached to the front surface 22. In certain embodiments, the pocket is releasably attachable to the outer surface 22 by a fastening mechanism such as a zipper, clip, or snap. Preferably, the front portion 20 includes at least one large pocket that covers at least about 10-40% of the outer surface 22 of the front portion 20, more preferably at least about 20-35% of the outer surface 22. The large pocket is preferably located in the lower part of the front portion 20 and may be the same or different of the type described above to provide easy and convenient access to the contents of the pocket by the user. Includes a top releasable fastener. The large pocket can have any shape, such as a round, square, rectangular, or asymmetric shape. Preferably, the large pocket is configured and dimensioned to accommodate relatively large and bulky items such as CD players, large amounts of CDs, cameras. The large pocket is also preferably made of a material sufficient to protect the internal contents from damage due to external forces, such as CD scratches or CD player damage. Preferably, one pocket is included in the left half and one pocket is included in the right half, each mainly in the lower half of the front portion. These may each be symmetric or asymmetric, and may be mirror images of each other if desired to help balance weight with a symmetric construction, regardless of pocket shape. In other preferred embodiments, the front portion includes these two pockets and the cell phone pocket described herein, more preferably the rear portion includes at least two pockets, preferably at least one. One includes at least three pockets disposed primarily in the upper half of the rear portion, preferably substantially proximate to the top edge of the rear portion.

  In certain embodiments, the large pocket includes an inner port (or channel) that defines a passageway from the interior of the large pocket to the inner surface of the forward portion 20. The inner port is preferably reversibly closable so that it can be closed when not in use, such as by one of the fasteners described herein. Advantageously, the inner port connects one end of the earphone cord to a device such as a CD player housed in a large pocket and substantially connects the remainder of the cord between the user's body and the inner surface of the front portion 20. The earphone cord can be passed through the inner port so that it can be placed in between. The opposite end of the cord can exit the interior of the garment device 10 near the collar 15 for placement close to the user's ear. This allows the user to safely use the earphone while the CD player is housed in the large pocket, thus preventing or substantially preventing the earphone cord from being entangled with external objects that contact the wearer. Decrease.

  In one preferred embodiment, shown in FIG. 1, the garment device 10 is two asymmetrically positioned about 0.25 to 2 inches from the bottom edges 27, 27 'of the right 24 and left 26, respectively. Constructed large pockets 50, 50 '. Each of the large pockets 50, 50 'preferably has a maximum height of about 7 inches near the central side and a minimum height of about 4 inches, preferably about 5.5 inches near the distal side. Each pocket also has a width of about 4 to 7 inches and a depth from the outer surface 22 of about 1 to 2.5 inches, preferably 1.25 to 2 inches. Each of the large pockets 50, 50 'includes a top zipper 58 with a fabric zipper puller for securing items therein.

  Also, as shown in the preferred embodiment of FIG. 1, the front portion 20 also preferably allows the user to comfortably insert the user's hand into it while the user's arm is in a relaxed position. It includes two side hand pockets located in the lower part of the front part 20 so that it can. Preferably, each of the side hand pockets is lined with a water resistant material such as nylon to help the user maintain warmth in the hand inserted into the pocket. The side hand pockets also preferably include a releasable fastener, as described herein, which may be the same or different, as described herein, to secure the contents placed therein other than the hand. In a preferred embodiment, the side pockets are disposed between the large pocket and the inner surface of the front portion 20 substantially at the location of each large pocket.

  The front portion 20 preferably includes at least one small pocket that covers about 1-10% of the outer surface 22 of the front portion 20. Preferably, the small pocket is located in the upper portion of the front portion 20 near the shoulder portions 11, 12 and is described herein to provide easy access to the contents of the pocket by the user. Includes top or side releasable fasteners of the same or different types. Small pockets can have any shape, such as round, square, rectangular, or asymmetrical shape, preferably for food such as keys, coins, mini DV tape, flash sticks or flash cards, gum or candy Configured and dimensioned to accommodate one or more relatively small items.

  In the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the garment device 10 includes a small pocket 54 disposed on the right side 24 of the front portion 20 between about 2 to 3 inches from the top edge 34. The small pocket 54 has an asymmetrical configuration and preferably has a maximum height of about 5.5 inches near the central side and a minimum height of about 2.5 inches near the distal side. Small pocket 54 is also about 1.5 to 4 inches wide, preferably about 2 to 3.5 inches wide, and about 1 to 2.5 inches, preferably about 1.25 to 2 inches from outer surface 22. Has depth. The small pocket 54 includes a top zipper 59 with a fabric zipper puller for securing items within the pocket.

  The front portion 20 also preferably includes a cell phone pocket that is sufficiently dimensioned to fit standard cell phone dimensions, optionally including its own case. In certain embodiments, the cell phone pocket preferably covers about 1-8%, preferably about 2-6%, of the outer surface 22 of the front portion 20. Preferably, the cell phone pocket is made of a flexible material and is configured and dimensioned to be substantially snug to accommodate cell phones of various sizes within the pocket. The cell phone pocket also preferably allows the cell phone contained therein to be relatively easy so that the user can easily hear the ringtone and minimize the need to remove to respond. It arrange | positions in the upper part of the front part 20 so that it may become close to a user's head. The upper cell phone pocket is also a shorter cord for any wired earphone or microphone that the user may want to include at the lower edge of the front portion compared to a conventional pocket at the waist. Enable use. Additionally, the cell phone pocket preferably includes a top or side releasable fastener as described herein. The cell phone pocket closure may be any fastener described herein, but preferably one or more so as to provide the user with quick and frequent access to the cell phone inside. Snap or hook-and-loop fastener.

  In the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the garment device 10 includes a mobile phone pocket 53 located on the left side 26 of the front portion 20 between about 2 to 3 inches from the top edge 34 '. The cell phone pocket 53 includes a hook and loop fastener strap 52 that can be worn on top of the cell phone to secure the cell phone within the cell phone pocket 53. The cell phone pocket shown preferably has a maximum height of about 4.5 inches, a maximum width of about 2.5 inches, and a maximum depth of about 1 inch. In one embodiment (not shown), the pockets are made available separately and a specific model mobile phone so that each wearer can customize the garment device to their model mobile phone. May be specially dimensioned to fit.

  The front portion 20 may also include various attachments disposed on the outer surface 22 of the front portion 20. Such attachments may include releasable or non-releasable rings, hooks, straps, loop snaps, or the like to provide quick access to items such as keys and gloves Can do. In the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 1, the garment device 10 includes a cloth snap fastening strap 51 disposed on the upper right side 24 of the front portion 20 that is approximately 0.5 to 2 inches in length.

  The front portion 20 also preferably includes two inner pockets disposed on the inner surface of the front portion 20, preferably one on the right side and one on the left side. Such inner pockets are preferably configured and dimensioned to accommodate small items such as wallets and identification cards, providing a relatively safe place for these items. Optionally, but preferably, the inner pocket includes a top releasable fastener of the type described herein to further protect the item and minimize theft.

  The rear portion 30 includes at least one pocket fixedly attached to the outer surface 31. In some embodiments, the pocket is releasably attachable to the surface 31 by a fastening mechanism such as a zipper. The rear portion 30 is primarily disposed in the upper half thereof and preferably includes at least one upper back pocket that is fully disposed in the upper half of the rear portion 30. In the preferred embodiment, the upper back pocket is adjacent to the shoulder portions 11, 12. Preferably, at least one lower back pocket is also arranged in the lower half of the rear part 30 also mainly and preferably completely. Preferably, at least one lower back pocket is adjacent to the bottom edge 28. A number of top and bottom pockets are preferably arranged alternately relative to each other, one closer to the top or bottom respectively than the other of the same type. Each of the upper and lower back pockets covers at least 1 to 50%, preferably 5 to 45%, more preferably 10 to 40%, of the outer surface 31 of the rear portion 30. For example, the upper back pocket may be about 25-40% of the rear portion and the lower pocket may be about 15-30% of the rear portion. Preferably, the back pocket includes a top releasable fastener of the type described herein. The upper and lower back pockets are sized and dimensioned to advantageously distribute the total pocket volume of the rear portion among multiple pockets to minimize or prevent overfilling of any one pocket. Is done.

  Preferably, the upper and lower back pockets are snug so that the contents of each pocket are supported close to the user's body and held within the pockets to prevent substantial movement of weight. And thus reducing the user's transport tension or the tipping of the article that requires transport in a particular direction, for example the liquid container must be transported vertically. Preferably, the pocket is made of an elastic material that retains its shape and returns to its shape if temporarily deformed to retain the load in the pocket. The back pocket also preferably helps further secure the contents of the pocket snugly and preferably moves the portion of the pocket closer to or away from the wearer in contact with the load in the pocket. In order to do so, an adjustable fastening mechanism is included. This fastening mechanism preferably holds the load substantially adjacent or close to the user's body, as defined by the inner portion of the pocket in close proximity of the garment device. In some embodiments, for example, the adjustable fastening mechanism can be configured such that one end is secured to a portion of the exterior surface of the pocket and the other end so that the exterior surface of the pocket can be pulled and secured near the rear piece. Includes at least one hook-and-loop fastener secured to a portion of the outer surface of the rear piece. Various other easily achievable configurations may be implemented by those skilled in the art in light of the present disclosure.

  The upper and lower back pockets are preferably constructed and dimensioned to accommodate large items such as files, folders, books, brochures, water bottles, and the like. The back pocket can also each include a divider and additional compartments to help store or remove items within the back pocket in a convenient and organized manner. Additionally, the total pocket volume available at the front portion 20 preferably balances the total pocket volume available at the rear portion 30 to provide comfort to the user while wearing the garment device. Enough. For example, pocket volumes within about 20 volume% of each other, preferably within about 10 volume% of each other, more preferably within 5 volume%, are well balanced. Of course, no balancing is necessary, depending in part on the density of the load that the user places in the pocket.

  In certain embodiments, at least one of the back pockets (in the rear portion), preferably the lower back pocket, includes an inner port (or channel) that defines a passage from the interior of the back pocket to the inner surface of the rear portion. it can. The inner port is preferably reversibly closable so that it can be closed from either side when not in use, such as by one of the fasteners described herein, or by an aperture lens mechanism. . Advantageously, the inner port simply reaches behind the inner surface of the garment device and allows the user to access the contents of the pocket from the inner surface of the garment device rather than from the outer openable fastener or opening. Allows easy access to the contents stored in the pocket.

  The inner port may be an opening having the same width as the outer opening that can be disposed on the outer surface of each pocket. In one embodiment, the inner port of at least one pocket simply has one to three, preferably one to two, so as to connect the load with items outside the pocket in close proximity with the user of the garment device. It is wide enough to allow the cord or wire to pass through. For example, a CD player or iPod (R) is placed in the pocket, and a wire or pair of headphone wires passes from the contained device through the inner port to the interior of the garment device (or between its inner layers) The hanging wire then passes to the wearer's ear for enjoyment without tangling, except between the collar and ear of the garment device, for example at most several inches. The cord may also be coupled or secured to a fastener in the pocket, such as a cushion material inside or a load that is larger than the inner port. This cord can pass through the internal port, guarantee it, and even help prevent accidental or intentional loss or theft, for example on expensive jewelry, hats, glasses, etc. It may be connected.

  In the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the garment device 10 includes two upper pack pockets 55, 65 and two lower back pockets 66, 67. The two upper back pockets 55 and 65 include a large pocket 55 and a small pocket 65, and the small pocket 65 is disposed on the outer surface of the large pocket 55. Large pocket 55 has a maximum height of about 10 inches and a maximum depth of about 4 inches, and small pocket 65 has a maximum height of about 8 inches and a maximum depth of about 2.5 inches. The maximum width of the large pocket 55 and the small pocket 65 are both about 12 inches. Preferably, the top of the large pocket 55 is located within about 2 inches from the shoulder portions 11, 12, preferably about 0.1 to 1 inch, and the top of the small pocket 65 is about 2 inches from the top of the large pocket 55. Within, preferably about 0.1 to 1 inch. The location of the upper back pockets 55, 65 in the rear portion 30 advantageously allows the user to more easily and quickly access the contents of the pocket from above the user's shoulder. Both upper back pockets 55 and 65 include a top zipper with a fabric zipper puller for securing items in the pocket.

  The two lower back pockets 66 and 67 include a large pocket 66 and a small pocket 67, and the small pocket 67 is disposed on the outer surface of the large pocket 66. Large pocket 66 has a maximum height of about 10 inches and a maximum depth of about 4 inches, and small pocket 67 has a maximum height of about 8.5 inches and a maximum depth of about 1.5 inches. The maximum width of the large pocket 66 and the small pocket 67 are both about 14 inches. Preferably, the bottom of the large pocket 66 is located about 1 inch from the bottom edge 28 of the rear portion 30 and the top of the small pocket 67 is located about 4 inches from the top of the large pocket 66. . The small pocket 67 includes a top zipper with a fabric zipper puller for securing items in the pocket. An exemplary upper pocket is about 6 to 8 inches up to 10 inches, and an exemplary lower pocket is about 8 to 9 inches and about 12 to 16 inches.

  As shown, the large pocket 66 includes an angled top opening and an optional but preferred flap cover 64 that extends from and covers the top of the large pocket 66. The flap cover 64 also covers the top of the small pocket 67 and is secured to the surface of the small pocket 67 by, for example, a releasable buckle mechanism 63 or other suitable fastener described herein (not shown). Preferably, the female portion of the buckle mechanism 63 is fixedly attached to the center surface of the small pocket 67, and the male portion of the buckle mechanism 63 is fixedly attached to the center of the lower edge portion of the cover flap 64. In other embodiments, the cover flap may include multiple buckle mechanisms for securing the cover flap over both the large and small pockets. In addition, the large pockets can include a top zipper or drawstring to provide added safety to the items inside.

  The preferred embodiments described above are for illustrative purposes only, and those skilled in the art will be able to understand that the front portion 20 and the back portion 30 are free of any pockets on their surfaces based on the instructions provided herein. Other suitable configurations can be readily determined to include additional combinations with appropriate locations, dimensions, and fastener portions described herein. For example, but not intended to limit the present invention, the preferred embodiment of FIG. 1 shows three pockets that decrease in size in the direction from the central edge to the distal edge of the front portion, but any or All these pockets may be reduced in size at the same height or in the opposite direction, if desired. Also, any or all additional pockets in the front or back part (in addition to those provided in the front and back parts respectively) do not need to carry additional loads in the garment device If so, it may be releasably separable by fasteners described herein for removal. In addition, the garment device may be made in different sizes to suit different users, eg small, medium, large, and oversized men or women, and the pocket (eg excluding the cell phone pocket) May be proportionally larger or smaller depending on the space available.

  The garment device is preferably made of a water resistant and lightweight fabric to minimize or prevent overheating of the user while wearing the garment device. Preferably, the garment device comprises a material comprising a synthetic polymer, more preferably nylon or neoprene. In other embodiments, the garment device may include a greater weight or thickness of water resistant material to help the user retain additional warmth for use in colder climates. The garment device may also include a removable sleeve and hood for use in colder conditions, but the hood tends to block the front upper pocket when present but not worn. Therefore, it is not preferable. Parts of the garment device, such as one or more collars, shoulders, side parts, and cell phone pockets or other pockets, may be made of mesh material to increase the ventilation of the user or the contents of the pocket Although good, this eliminates water resistance at that location. In other embodiments, the garment device or portion thereof is preferably light or heavy refractory that prevents or substantially reduces user burning while wearing a garment device that is exposed to flame or extreme heat. Made of material. Preferably, the garment device is made of a material that is both water and fire resistant, or is made of multiple layers of materials, each material having one of these properties.

  In some embodiments, the outer pocket is made of a mesh material so that the contents in the pocket are at least partially visible from the outside. Preferably the mesh material is flexible. In an alternative embodiment, the exterior of the pocket is preferably made of a material that is stiff, bright, opaque, or transparent to also give the pocket a “see-through” characteristic. For example, the exterior of the pocket can be made of a substantially bright plastic material.

  Additionally, certain portions of the garment device may include an elastic section made of a flexible elastic material such as nylon and materials with similar elastic properties. Preferably, there are one or two elastic sections joining the front and rear portions on the left side, right side, or both. The elastic section may include a front edge and a rear edge, where the front edge is joined to the front portion and the rear edge is joined to the rear portion. In some embodiments, the elastic section is located adjacent to the side attachment and / or the shoulder portion. In other embodiments, substantially all garment devices include an elastic section. The elastic section of elastic material preferably provides a snug fit when worn by the user. “Pitter fit” can advantageously ergonomically distribute the weight or load held in the pocket of the garment device, and this terminology is intended to facilitate the fitting of the garment device to the user. Since any required location is expected to stretch, typically there is some tension in the elastic section and is intended to refer to a garment device that fits the user's body.

  The garment device may also include reflective material disposed at one or more locations around the outer surface of the front and rear portions. In some embodiments, the entire garment device is made of a reflective material. In other embodiments, the surface of the garment device, such as a seam 70 disposed on a decorative portion, on one or more fastening mechanisms, or on the posterior surface of the garment device, for example, as shown in FIG. One or more splices disposed in the selected region may include a reflective material disposed.

  The term “about” as used herein is generally to be understood as referring to both the corresponding number and a range of numbers. Further, all numerical ranges herein should be understood to include each integer within the range.

  This application incorporates the entire contents of US Non-Provisional Application No. 11 / 005,526, filed Dec. 6, 2004.

  While illustrative embodiments of the invention have been disclosed herein, it will be appreciated that many variations and other embodiments may be devised by those skilled in the art. The features of the embodiments described herein can be combined, separated, replaced and / or rearranged to make other embodiments. Therefore, it will be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such variations and embodiments that are within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

It is the figure which looked at the preferred embodiment of the clothes device from the front. 1 is a side view of a preferred embodiment of a garment device. It is the figure which looked at preferable embodiment of the clothes apparatus from back.

Claims (12)

At least one fixedly attached to the front part, the inner part and the outer part, the surface area, the top edge having left and right sides, the bottom edge, at least two side edges; A front portion having a pocket;
A rear portion having an inner side, an outer side, a surface area, a right edge, a left edge, a top edge having a right side and a left side, and a bottom edge, and fixed to the rear part; A rear portion having at least one pocket disposed on the upper half of the rear portion and covering approximately 1-50% of the surface area of the rear portion;
The front and rear portions are related so that the right and left sides of the top edge of the front portion are connected close to the right and left sides of the top edge of the rear portion in order to leave an opening therebetween. To be
A garment device characterized by that. A forward portion having an inner side and an outer side and a surface region, divided into a right half and a left half, each half being a top edge, a central edge, a bottom edge, and a far edge A front portion having a releasable fastener having a releasable fastener for releasably securing a central edge of the right and left halves and having at least one pocket fixedly attached to the front portion When,
A rear portion having an inner side, an outer side, a surface area, a right edge, a left edge, a top edge having a right side and a left side, and a bottom edge, and fixed to the rear part; A rear portion having at least one pocket disposed on the upper half of the rear portion and covering approximately 1-50% of the surface area of the rear portion;
The front and rear portions leave an opening surrounded by the collar portion so that the top edge of the right half of the front portion extends from a part of the right edge of the rear portion to the right side of the collar portion. Connected to the right side of the front part, the top edge of the left half of the front part is connected to and related to the left side of the top edge of the rear part from a part of the left edge of the rear part to the left side of the collar part,
A garment device characterized by that. The elastic section further comprises at least one elastic section, the elastic section having a front edge and a rear edge, the front edge being releasably or fixedly joined to the front part, and the rear edge being releasable. Or fixedly joined to the rear part, the elastic section is made of a material having flexibility and elasticity,
The garment apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. Configured to releasably secure the left edge of the rear portion to the distal edge of the left half of the front portion, or the right edge of the rear portion of the right half of the front portion And further comprising a second releasable fastener configured to and releasably fasten to the distal edge, the second releasable fastener comprising a snap, a button, Including at least one zipper, hook-and-loop fastener, adjustable belt and string,
The garment apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. At least one shoulder pad attached to the inside of the front and rear portions, adjacent to the joined top edges of the rear and front portions, at least one cushioning material disposed in at least one pocket, garment Further comprising at least one liner associated with the device, or a combination thereof,
The garment apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. A releasable fastener that releasably retains at least one of the pockets to help carry or exchange items in the pocket, an inner port that provides a passage from the inside of the front portion to the interior of the garment device , Or both
The garment apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. The releasable fastener includes at least one of a zipper, a snap, a button, a clip, a hook and loop fastener, a string, and a drawstring,
The garment apparatus according to claim 6. At least one pocket fixedly attached to the rear portion is located substantially adjacent to the top edge of the rear portion;
The garment apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. A second pocket fixedly attached to the rear portion, the second pocket being located mainly in the lower half of the rear portion;
The garment apparatus according to claim 8. One of the pockets fixedly attached to the front part is configured and dimensioned so that it can receive and substantially match the mobile phone when placed in the pocket Is a pocket,
The garment apparatus according to claim 9. The total pocket capacity available in the front part is sufficient to balance the total pocket capacity available in the rear part, the front part including at least three pockets;
The garment apparatus according to claim 1 or 2. At least one fixedly attached to the front portion, the inner and outer sides, the surface region, the top edge having right and left sides, the bottom edge, at least two side edges; A front portion having a pocket;
A rear part, fixedly attached to the inner part, the outer part, the surface area, the right edge part, the left edge part, the top edge part having the right side and the left side, the bottom edge part, and the rear part. A rear portion having at least one pocket,
The front and rear portions are related such that the right and left sides of the top edge of the front portion are connected proximate the right and left sides of the top edge of the rear portion to leave an opening therebetween. ,
At least one pocket includes an inner port that provides a closeable opening from the interior of the pocket to the interior of the garment device;
A garment device characterized by that.

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