US20180368501A1

US20180368501A1 - Karate uniform system

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Publication number: US20180368501A1
Application number: US16/018,133
Authority: US
Inventors: Lee Ann Freeman
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-06-27
Filing date: 2018-06-26
Publication date: 2018-12-27

Abstract

A body portion formed of a rear panel, a front right panel, and a front left panel has an interior surface and an exterior surface. Left stitching couples the front left panel to the rear panel. A left fabric loop extends interiorly from the left stitching. Right stitching couples the front right panel to the rear panel. A right fabric loop extends exteriorly from the right stitching. A right strap has 45 to 55 percent of its length secured to the front right panel and 45 to 55 percent of its length positioned through the left loop to secure the front right panel in an operative position. A left strap has 45 to 55 percent of its length secured to the front left panel and 45 to 55 percent of its length positioned through the left loop to secure the front left panel in an operative position.

Description

RELATED APPLICATION

The present invention is based upon Provisional Application No. 62/525,268 filed Jun. 27, 2017, the priority of which is claimed and the subject matter of which is incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a karate uniform system and, more particularly, pertains to conveniently putting on and taking off the system and for maintaining the system on during use.

Description of the Prior Art

The use of sporting garments is known in the prior art. More specifically, sporting garments previously devised and utilized for the purpose of participating in sporting events are known to consist basically of familiar, expected, and obvious structural configurations, notwithstanding the myriad of designs encompassed by the crowded prior art which has been developed for the fulfillment of countless objectives and requirements. While known devices fulfill their respective, particular objectives and requirements, the prior art does not describe a karate uniform system that allows conveniently putting on and taking off the system and for maintaining the system on during use.
In this respect, the karate uniform system according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior art, and in doing so provides an apparatus primarily developed for the purpose of conveniently putting on and taking off the system and for maintaining the system on during use.
Therefore, it can be appreciated that there exists a continuing need for a new and improved karate uniform system which can be used for conveniently putting on and taking off the system and for maintaining the system on during use. In this regard, the present invention substantially fulfills this need.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the disadvantages inherent in the known types of sporting garments now present in the prior art, the present invention provides an improved karate uniform system. As such, the general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new and improved karate uniform system which has all the advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.
In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of descriptions and should not be regarded as limiting. As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that the invention be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
For a better understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be had to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there is illustrated the preferred embodiment of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of a karate uniform system constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged showing taken at circle 2 of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view taken along line 3-3 of FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is a front elevational view similar to FIG. 1 but with the front left panel partially opened demonstrating the first step in putting on the uniform prior to wearing.

FIG. 5 is a cross sectional view taken along line 5-5 of FIG. 4.

FIG. 6 is a front elevational view similar to FIG. 4 but with the front left and front right panels partially opened prior to the first step in putting on the uniform.

The same reference numerals refer to the same parts throughout the various Figures.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIG. 1 thereof, the preferred embodiment of the new and improved karate uniform system embodying the principles and concepts of the present invention and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.
The present invention, the karate uniform system 10 is comprised of a plurality of components. Such components are individually configured and correlated with respect to each other so as to attain the desired objective.
From a broad viewpoint, the present invention A body portion formed of a rear panel, a front right panel, and a front left panel has an interior surface and an exterior surface. Left stitching couples the front left panel to the rear panel. A left fabric loop extends interiorly from the left stitching. Right stitching couples the front right panel to the rear panel. A right fabric loop extends exteriorly from the right stitching. A right strap has 45 to 55 percent of its length secured to the front right panel and 45 to 55 percent of its length positioned through the left loop to secure the front right panel in an operative position. A left strap has 45 to 55 percent of its length secured to the front left panel and 45 to 55 percent of its length positioned through the left loop to secure the front left panel in an operative position.
From a specific viewpoint, the present invention is a karate uniform system 10 constructed for conveniently putting on and taking off and for maintaining the system on during use. The system includes a body portion 14 formed of a rear panel 16, a front right panel 18, and a front left panel 20. The body portion has an upper extent 22, a lower extent 24, and an intermediate extent 26. The body portion has an interior surface 28 and an exterior surface 30.
A left sleeve 34 in a tubular configuration is coupled to the upper extent of the body portion between the front left panel and the rear panel. A right sleeve 36 in a tubular configuration is coupled to the upper extent of the body portion between the front right panel and the rear panel.
Left stitching 40 couples the front left panel to the rear panel below the left sleeve. A left fabric loop 46 extends interiorly from the left stitching adjacent to the lower extent. Right stitching 42 couples the front right panel to the rear panel below the right sleeve. A right fabric loop 44 extends exteriorly from the right stitching adjacent to the lower extent.
A right strap 48 has a length of 8 inches, plus or minus 20 percent. The right strap has an inner extent of 4 inches, plus or minus 20 percent, with loop fasteners. The inner extent of the right strap is secured to the front right panel. The right strap has an outer extent of 4 inches, plus or minus 20 percent, positionable through the left fabric loop. The outer extent of the right strap has loop fasteners on one face to secure the front right panel in an operative position.
A left strap 50 has a length of 8 inches, plus or minus 20 percent. The left strap has an inner extent of 4 inches, plus or minus 20 percent, with hook fasteners. The inner extent of the left strap is secured to the front left panel. The left strap has an outer extent of 4 positionable through the right fabric loop. The outer extent of the left strap has hook fasteners on one face to secure the front right panel in an operative position.
As to the manner of usage and operation of the present invention, the same should be apparent from the above description. Accordingly, no further discussion relating to the manner of usage and operation will be provided.
With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

Claims

What is claimed as being new and desired to be protected by Letters Patent of the United States is as follows:

1. A karate uniform system including;

a body portion (14) formed of a rear panel (16) and a front right panel (18) and a front left panel (20), the body portion having an interior surface (28) and an exterior surface (30);

left stitching (40) coupling the front left panel (20) to the rear panel (16), a left fabric loop (46) extending interiorly from the left stitching, right stitching (42) coupling the front right panel (18) to the rear panel (16), a right fabric loop (44) extending exteriorly from the right stitching; and

a right strap (48) having a length, 45 to 55 percent of the length secured to the front right panel (18), 45 to 55 percent of the length positioned through the left loop (44) to secure the front right panel (18) in an operative position, a left strap (50) having a length, 45 to 55 percent of the length secured to the front left panel (20), 45 to 55 percent of the length positioned through the left loop (44) to secure the front left panel (20) in an operative position.

2. The system as set forth in claim 1 and further including:

a left sleeve (34) in a tubular configuration coupled to an upper extent (22) of the body portion between the front left panel and the rear panel; and

a right sleeve (36) in a tubular configuration coupled to the upper extent of the body portion between the front right panel and the rear panel.

3. The system as set forth in claim 1 and further including hook and loop fasteners on one face of the left strap and hook and loop fasteners on one face of the right strap.

4. A karate uniform system (10) constructed for conveniently putting on and taking off the system and for maintaining the system on during use, the system comprising, in combination:

a body portion (14) formed of a rear panel (16) and a front right panel (18) and a front left panel (20), the body portion having an upper extent (22) and a lower extent (24) and an intermediate extent (26), the body portion having an interior surface (28) and an exterior surface (30);

a left sleeve (34) in a tubular configuration coupled to the upper extent of the body portion between the front left panel and the rear panel, a right sleeve (36) in a tubular configuration coupled to the upper extent of the body portion between the front right panel and the rear panel;

left stitching (40) coupling the front left panel to the rear panel below the left sleeve, a left fabric loop (46) extending interiorly from the left stitching adjacent to the lower extent of the body portion, right stitching (42) coupling the front right panel to the rear panel below the right sleeve, a right fabric loop (44) extending exteriorly from the right stitching adjacent to the lower extent of the body portion;

a right strap (48) having a length of 8 inches, plus or minus 20 percent, the right strap having an inner extent of 4 inches, plus or minus 20 percent, with loop fasteners, the inner extent of the right strap secured to the front right panel, the right strap having an outer extent of 4 inches, plus or minus 20 percent, positionable through the right loop, the outer extent of the right strap having hook fasteners on one face to secure the front right panel in an operative position; and

a left strap (50) having a length of 8 inches, plus or minus 20 percent, the left strap having an inner extent of 4 inches, plus or minus 20 percent, with loop fasteners, the inner extent of the left strap secured to the front left panel, the left strap having an outer extent of 4 inches, plus or minus 20 percent, positionable through the right fabric loop, the outer extent of the left strap having hook fasteners on one face to secure the front right panel in an operative position.