US20140075641A1

US20140075641A1 - Utilitarian garment cover

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Publication number: US20140075641A1
Application number: US13/617,910
Authority: US
Inventors: Humberto Escorce
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2012-09-14
Filing date: 2012-09-14
Publication date: 2014-03-20

Abstract

In accordance with one embodiment,, a utilitarian garment cover is provided. The utilitarian garment cover may have a first main section for covering at least part of neck, torso, shoulders, at least a part of arms, pelvis region and at least a part of legs of a human body. The first main section may have an access opening positioned at the front side of the first main section. The access opening may be at the upper part of the torso for allowing a user to slip in and out of the utilitarian garment cover.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the invention
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to clothing accessories, and more particularly to utilitarian clothing accessories.
2. Description of the Related Art
Jumpsuits or utilitarian garment covers or overalls have often been used by aviators, astronauts, auto mechanics, plumbers, prisoners, and the like. Conventional utilitarian garment covers are frequently worn by workers over, or in lieu of regular clothing, in order to protect the clothing or person and to keep the worker warm when working under cold conditions. However, putting on and removing the utilitarian garment covers is frequently cumbersome, since the only access opening is the vertical front opening, which typically extends from the collar to the fly of the utilitarian garment covers and the worker usually encounters difficulty in extending his or her arms down the sleeves after stepping into the legs of the utilitarian garment covers. Likewise, lack of additional access openings hinders removal of the utilitarian garment covers, since removing the arms from the sleeves is difficult.
Furthermore, the utilitarian garment covers that provide additional access points or ease of access for arms and legs are permeable or limit the use of the coverall to a coarse protection of clothes. Moreover, there is a need to minimize the clean-up problems associated with the non-disposable utilitarian garment covers, Another drawback of conventional utilitarian garment covers is that the conventional coverall/bibs protects only a relatively small area.
Therefore, there exists a need for a utilitarian garment cover for protecting clothing and foot ware that is impervious to fluids, is easy to use and/or replace, disposable and user friendly.

SUMMARY

In accordance with one embodiment, a utilitarian garment cover is provided. The utilitarian garment cover may have a first main section for covering at least part of neck, torso, shoulders, at least a part of arms, pelvis region and at least a part of legs of a human body. The first main section may have an access opening positioned at the front side of the first main section. The access opening may be at the upper part of the torso for allowing a user to slip in and out of the utilitarian garment cover.
The utilitarian garment cover may also have a second and a third section for covering at least hands. In addition, the utilitarian garment cover may also have a fourth and a fifth section for covering at least feet. The second the third, the fourth and the fifth sections may be designed to sealably attach to the first main section. The utilitarian garment cover may be made of at least a non-permeable or a semi-permeably material. Optionally, the utilitarian garment cover is made up of a polymer. In yet another optional embodiment, the polymer used for the manufacturing of the utilitarian garment cover may be a reinforced polymer. Yet another optional embodiment may be to use a biodegradable utilitarian garment cover.
Each of the utilitarian garment cover sections-first, second, third, fourth, and the fifth-are resizable. In one embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein, the resizable utilitarian garment cover may be configured to fit all size and shapes. The size of each of the sections of the utilitarian garment cover may be adjustable using a mechanical means so as to adjust at least one of a length, or a width for each of the sections. For example, the mechanical means may be at least one of a Velcro, a shoe lace, a zip or the like or any combination thereof. These mechanical means may be used for fitting the utilitarian garment cover to a user.
The access opening at the front of the main section may be sealable. For example, the access opening may be sealably dosed using at least one of a Velcro, an adhesive, or a zip lock or the like or any combination thereof.
In an optional embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein, a utilitarian garment cover the first main section, the second section and the third section may be combined together to form a unitary body. In an alternate embodiment, the utilitarian garment cover may have the first main section, the fourth section and the fifth section combined together to form a unitary body. In yet another alternate embodiment, the utilitarian garment cover may have the first main section, the second section, the third section, the fourth section and the fifth section combined together to form a unitary body.
Alternate embodiments of the subject matter disclosed herein may have the fourth section and the fifth section of the utilitarian garment cover each having a built-in shoe. The built-in shoe may include a reinforced sole to allow the users of the utilitarian garment cover to have support for feet. Also, like the utilitarian garment cover, the built-in shoe is adjustable to any size or shape. The built-in shoe may also consist of a compartment to accommodate heels of a shoe, a sandal, and the like. For example, the compartment may be foldable to be placed within the flat sole and may be used when a user having heals may want to use the utilitarian garment cover. In an alternate embodiment, the built-in shoe may be knee high. Optionally, the height of the shoe may also be adjustable.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The drawings, in which like numerals represent similar parts, illustrate generally, by way of example, but not by way of limitation, various embodiments discussed in the present document.

FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a utilitarian garment cover in accordance with an embodiment.

FIG. 2 illustrates the rear view of the utilitarian garment cover in accordance with an embodiment.

FIG. 3 illustrates the utilitarian garment cover with optional disassembled parts in accordance with an embodiment.

FIG. 4 illustrates the utilitarian garment cover with alternate disassembled parts in accordance with an embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of certain embodiments of the subject matter set forth herein, will be better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. As used herein, an element or step recited in the singular and proceeded with the word “a” or “an” should be understood as not excluding plural of said elements or steps, unless such exclusion is explicitly stated. Furthermore, references to “one embodiment” are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate the recited features. Moreover, unless explicitly stated to the contrary, embodiments “comprising” or “having” an element or a plurality of elements having a particular property may include additional such elements not having that property.
In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings which form a part hereof, and in which are shown by way of illustration specific embodiments in which the subject matter disclosed herein may be practiced. These embodiments, which are also referred to herein as “examples,” are described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the subject matter disclosed herein. It is to be understood that the embodiments may be combined or that other embodiments may be utilized, and that structural, logical, and electrical variations may be made without departing from the scope of the subject matter disclosed herein. The following detailed description is, therefore, not to be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the subject matter disclosed herein is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents. In the description that follows, like numerals or reference designators will be used to refer to like parts or elements throughout. In this document, the terms “a” or “an” are used, as is common in patent documents, to include one or more than one. In this document, the term “or” is used to refer to a nonexclusive or, unless otherwise indicated. Furthermore, references to “one embodiment” are not intended to be interpreted as excluding the existence of additional embodiments that also incorporate the recited features. Moreover, unless explicitly stated to the contrary, embodiments “comprising” or “having” an element or a plurality of elements having a particular property may include additional such elements not having that property.
FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a utilitarian garment cover 100 in accordance with an embodiment. The subject matter described here relates to garment cover to help protect users dress from fluids. For example, a user may be vacationing near a lake or a canal or a small river and may want to get into the water without wetting the clothes. In accordance with one embodiment, a utilitarian garment cover is provided. The utilitarian garment cover may have a first main section for covering at least part of neck, torso, shoulders, at least a part of arms, pelvis region and at least a part of legs of a human body. The first main section may have an access opening positioned at the front side of the first main section. The access opening may be at the upper part of the torso for allowing a user to slip in and out of the utilitarian garment cover. The user of utilitarian garment cover may be of any age or sex. For example, the user may be a man, woman, adolescent, and the like.
In one embodiment the utilitarian garment covers include a standard, typically zippered front access opening which extends vertically from the collar to the fly of the utilitarian garment covers. The access opening at the front of the main section may be sealable. For example, the access opening may be sealably closed using at least one of a Velcro, an adhesive, or a zip, or a zip lock, or the like or any combination thereof. For example, the front access opening may facilitate for easy ingress of the utilitarian garment covers by unzipping or opening the front access opening, stepping into the utilitarian garment cover and then closing the access opening.
FIG. 2 illustrates the rear view of the utilitarian garment cover 200 in accordance with an embodiment. For example, egress of the utilitarian garment covers is facilitated by unzipping or opening the front access opening and then stepping out of the legs of the utilitarian garment covers. In another embodiment a second access opening may be provided for the utilitarian garment cover. In still another embodiment the access opening or openings may be reversibly closed by means of alternative closures such as loop and pile fastener strips provided along the respective edges of the access opening or openings, or buttons or snaps.
FIG. 3 illustrates the utilitarian garment cover 300 with optional disassembled parts in accordance with an embodiment. The utilitarian garment cover may also have a second and a third section for covering at least hands. FIG. 4 illustrates the utilitarian garment cover 400 with alternate disassembled parts in accordance with an embodiment. In addition, the utilitarian garment cover may also have a fourth and a fifth section for covering at least feet. The second, the third, the fourth and the fifth sections may be designed to sealably attach to the first main section. The utilitarian garment cover may be made of at least a non-permeable or a semi-permeably material. In one aspect of the invention, the utilitarian garment cover may be adapted to be liquid resistant, particle resistant and/or breathable.
The present invention also encompasses a method of making the utilitarian garment cover. Generally speaking, the manufacture of utilitarian garment cover may be in accordance with known automated, semi-automated, or hand assembly procedures. For example, attachment of the various portions of the garment may be achieved utilizing sewing or stitching, ultrasonic bonding, solvent welding, adhesives, thermal bonding and similar techniques.
Optionally, the utilitarian garment cover is made up of a polymer. For example, polymers may be one of a polyamides, polyolefins, polyesters, polyvinyl alcohols, polyurethanes, polyvinyl chlorides, polyfluorocarbons, polystyrenes, caprolactams, copolymers of ethylene and at least one vinyl monomer, copolymers of ethylene and n-butyl acrylate, and cellulosic and acrylic resins, and mixtures and blends of the same. In yet another optional embodiment, the polymer used for the manufacturing of the utilitarian garment cover may be a reinforced polymer. Yet another optional embodiment may be to use a biodegradable utilitarian garment cover.
Each of the utilitarian garment cover sections-first, second, third, fourth, and the fifth-are resizable. In one embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein, the resizable utilitarian garment cover may be configured to fit all size and shapes. The size of each of the sections of the utilitarian garment cover may be adjustable using a mechanical means so as to adjust at least one of a length, or a width for each of the sections. For example, the mechanical means may be at least one of a Velcro, a shoe lace, a zip or the like or any combination thereof. These mechanical means may be used for fitting the utilitarian garment cover to a user. For example, a Velcro may be used where in a Velcro hook pile and loop pile fastening tapes are used to tighten the garment cover to form a fit Optionally, the utilitarian garment cover may have elasticized wrist and ankle portions to provide a close fit.
In an optional embodiment of the subject matter disclosed herein, a utilitarian garment cover the first main section, the second section and the third section may be combined together to form a unitary body. In an alternate embodiment, the utilitarian garment cover may have the first main section, the fourth section and the fifth section combined together to form a unitary body. In yet another alternate embodiment, the utilitarian garment cover may have the first main section, the second section, the third section, the fourth section and the fifth section combined together to form a unitary body.
The second and the third section for covering hands may be joined with the first main section. For example, a left sleeve with a sleeve seam is connected to the first main section along a shoulder seam. Likewise, a right sleeve with sleeve seam is connected to the first main section along a shoulder seam.
The fourth and the fifth section for covering hands may be joined with the first main section. For example the legs are formed by joining the fourth section with the first main section along fixed inseam to form the left leg and by joining the fifth section with the first main section along a fixed inseam to form the right leg.
Alternate embodiments of the subject matter disclosed herein may have the fourth section and the fifth section of the utilitarian garment cover each having a built-in shoe. The built-in shoe may include a reinforced sole to allow the users of the utilitarian garment cover to have support for feet. Also, like the utilitarian garment cover, the built-in shoe is adjustable to any size or shape. The built-in shoe may also consist of a compartment to accommodate heels of a shoe, a sandal, and the like. For example, the compartment may be foldable to be placed within the flat sole and may be used when a user having heals may want to use the utilitarian garment cover. In an alternate embodiment, the built-in shoe may be knee high. Optionally, the height of the shoe may also be adjustable.
The utilitarian garment cover provides a significant advantage in the military scenario. The easy to use utilitarian garment cover may have a camouflage print to be used in a particular background. Due to the cheap and/or disposable nature of the utilitarian garment cover, the armed forces may reduce costs by using the utilitarian garment cover.
It is to be understood that the above description is intended to be illustrative, and not restrictive. For example, the above-described embodiments (and/or aspects thereof) may be used in combination with each other. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the invention without departing from its scope. While the dimensions, types of materials and coatings described herein are intended to define the parameters of the invention, they are by no means limiting and are exemplary embodiments. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reviewing the above description. The scope of the invention should, therefore, be determined with reference to the appended claims, along with the full scope of equivalents to which such claims are entitled. In the appended claims, the terms “including” and “in which” are used as the plain-English equivalents of the respective terms “comprising” and “wherein.” Moreover, in the following claims, the terms “first,” “second,” and “third,” etc. are used merely as labels, and are not intended to impose numerical requirements on their objects. Further, the limitations of the following claims are not written in means—plus-function format and are not intended to be interpreted based on 35 U.S.C. §112, sixth paragraph, unless and until such claim limitations expressly use the phrase “mean for” followed by a statement of function void of further structure.
This written description uses examples to disclose the various embodiments of the invention, including the best mode, and also to enable any person skilled in the art to practice the various embodiments of the invention, including making and using any devices or systems and performing any incorporated methods. The patentable scope of the various embodiments of the invention is defined by the claims, and may include other examples that occur to those skilled in the art. Such other examples are intended to be within the scope of the claims if the examples have structural elements that do not differ from the literal language of the claims, or if the examples include equivalent structural elements with insubstantial differences from the literal languages of the claims.

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A utilitarian garment cover comprising:

a first main section for covering at least part of neck, torso, shoulders, at least a part of arms, pelvis region and at least a part of legs of a human body;

the first main section having an access opening at the front, upper part of the torso for allowing a user to slip in and out of the utilitarian garment cover;

a second and a third section for covering at least hands; and

a fourth and a fifth section for covering at least feet, wherein the second, the third, the fourth and the fifth sections is capable of sealably attach to the first main section.

2. The utilitarian garment cover of claim 1, wherein the utilitarian garment cover is made of at least a non-permeable or a semi-permeably material.

3. The utilitarian garment cover of claim 1, wherein the utilitarian garment cover fits all size and shapes.

4. The utilitarian garment cover of claim 1, wherein the each of the sections-first, second, third, fourth, and the fifth-are resizable.

5. The utilitarian garment cover of claim 4, wherein the size of each of the sections may be adjustable using a mechanical means so as to adjust at least one of a length, or a width for each of the sections.

6. The utilitarian garment cover of claim 1, wherein at least one of a Velcro, a shoe lace, a zip or the like or any combination thereof is used for fitting the utilitarian garment cover to a user.

7. The utilitarian garment cover of claim 1 is made up of a polymer.

8. The utilitarian garment cover of claim 7, wherein the polymer may be a reinforced polymer.

9. The utilitarian garment cover of claim 1, wherein the access opening at he front of the main section is sealable.

10. The utilitarian garment cover of claim 9 further comprises at least one of a Velcro, an adhesive, or a zip lock for sealably closing the access opening.

11. The utilitarian garment cover of claim 1, wherein the first main section, the second section and the third section forming a unitary body.

12. The utilitarian garment cover of claim 1, wherein the first main. section, the fourth section and the fifth section forming a unitary body.

13. The utilitarian garment cover of claim 1, wherein the first main. section, the second section, the third section, the fourth section and the fifth section forming a unitary body.

14. The utilitarian garment cover of claim wherein each of the fourth section and the fifth section have a built-in shoe.

15. The utilitarian garment cover of claim 14, wherein the built-in shoe comprises a reinforced sole.

16. The utilitarian garment cover of claim 14, wherein the built-in shoe is adjustable to any size or shape.

17. The utilitarian garment cover of claim 14, wherein the built-in shoe consists of a compartment to accommodate heels of a shoe, a sandal, and the like.

18. The utilitarian garment cover of claim 14, wherein the built-in shoe is up to knee high, such that the height of the shoe is adjustable.

19. The utilitarian garment cover of claim 1, wherein the garments cover is biodegradable.

20. The utilitarian garment cover of claim 1 further comprises a sixth section for a head cover.