US20240000175A1 - Layered thumbhole structure - Google Patents
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- the '468 application is a continuation application of U.S. Nonprovisional application Ser. No. 15/045,465, filed Feb. 17, 2016, and entitled “Layered Thumbhole Structure,” which issued on Jun. 20, 2017 as U.S. Pat. No. 9,681,689.
- the '465 application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/118,288, filed Feb. 19, 2015, and entitled “Adaptive Material Garment System,” and further claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/242,760, filed Oct. 16, 2015, and entitled “Layered Thumbhole Structure.”
- the entireties of the aforementioned applications are incorporated by reference herein.
- aspects described herein are directed towards a sleeve cuff having a thumbhole aperture formed between overlapping panels that can block, among other things, undesirable air flow into a sleeve when the aperture is not in use.
- the sleeve cuff is comprised of a distal panel (also referred to below as a distal strap) overlapping an anterior panel (also referred to below as an anterior patch).
- the distal panel and the anterior panel are affixed to a sleeve adjacent to, and covering at least a portion of, a cutout formed in the sleeve.
- the distal panel can span across the cutout and extend from a front edge (also referred to below as a leading edge) aligned with the end of the sleeve proximally up the sleeve to a back edge (also referred to below as a trailing edge).
- the anterior panel can be configured to cover at least a portion of the cutout.
- the anterior panel can include a back edge (also referred to as a trailing edge) and extend down the sleeve to a front edge (also referred to as a leading edge).
- a back edge also referred to as a trailing edge
- the distal panel is affixed farther down the sleeve than the anterior panel.
- the configuration of the distal panel and the anterior panel can change, depending on whether the aperture is in an opened configuration (e.g., due to insertion of a thumb) or in a closed configuration, as will be described herein in more detail.
- a closed configuration the distal panel overlaps a portion of the anterior panel such that the distal panel back edge is located proximally up the sleeve from the anterior panel front edge. It is contemplated that either the anterior panel or the distal panel may be on top of the other at the overlapping portion.
- permeability to the elements can be dramatically reduced.
- the distal panel back edge overlaps a portion of the anterior panel (moving laterally across the anterior panel) between a first anterior panel side edge and a first point of intersection, and between a second anterior panel side edge and a second point of intersection.
- the first and second points of intersection refer to the intersections between the anterior panel front edge and the distal panel back edge. It is this offset design that provides a snug fit around a thumb that reduces air and environmental permeability when a thumb is received.
- the anterior panel front edge is separated from the distal panel back edge and the aperture forms a snug fit around a received thumb between the first point of intersection and the second point of intersection.
- the perimeter of the aperture comprises a portion of the anterior panel front edge and a portion of the distal panel back edge.
- aspects described herein may further relate to a method of manufacturing a sleeve having a sleeve cuff in accordance with aspects described herein.
- the method may comprise the steps of providing a sleeve, providing an anterior panel, and providing a distal panel.
- the sleeve has a first end distally located from a torso end and having a hand opening thereat.
- the sleeve further comprises a cutout formed in a wall of the sleeve.
- the cutout has one or more edges.
- the distal panel has a back edge and at least one front edge.
- the anterior panel has a front edge and one or more back edges.
- the method further comprises the step of affixing the distal panel to the sleeve such that the distal strap spans the cutout.
- a distal panel front edge is aligned with the end of the sleeve.
- the method further comprises the step of affixing the anterior panel to the sleeve at the one or more back edges such that the anterior panel covers at least a portion of the cutout in the sleeve and such that the distal panel back edge overlaps at least a portion of the anterior panel.
- the overlapping distal panel and anterior panel present an aperture.
- the aperture has a perimeter comprised of at least a portion of the distal panel and at least a portion of the anterior panel.
- the method may further comprise the step of forming a cutout in the sleeve.
- FIG. 1 illustrates a front elevation view of an exemplary article of apparel having sleeve cuffs affixed to distal sleeve ends on the article in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 2 A illustrates a detail view of a distal sleeve end without a sleeve cuff affixed thereto in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 2 B illustrates a detail view of an alternative distal sleeve end without a sleeve cuff affixed thereto in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 3 illustrates a detail view of a sleeve cuff in a closed configuration in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 4 illustrates a detail view of a sleeve cuff with a distal strap and an anterior patch separated while in the closed configuration in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 5 illustrates a detail view of a sleeve cuff in an opened configuration in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 6 illustrates a detail view of a sleeve cuff having a thumb extending through an aperture in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 7 illustrates a detail view of a sleeve cuff having a thumb extending through an aperture in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 8 depicts a cross-section taken along 8 - 8 of FIG. 3 and illustrates a sleeve cuff in a closed configuration in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 9 depicts a cross-section taken along 9 - 9 of FIG. 5 and illustrates a sleeve cuff in an opened configuration in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 10 depicts a cross-section taken along 10 - 10 of FIG. 3 and illustrates a sleeve cuff affixed to sleeve surfaces on opposite sides of a cutout and in a closed configuration in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 11 illustrates a detail view of a sleeve cuff with a distal strap affixed to sleeve surfaces on opposite sides of a cutout and an anterior patch affixed within the cutout to opposing cutout edges and in a closed configuration in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 12 illustrates a detail view of a sleeve cuff with an angular distal strap trailing edge and an angular anterior patch leading edge in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 13 depicts a flow diagram illustrating a method of manufacturing a sleeve having a sleeve cuff with an aperture for receiving a thumb, in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 14 illustrates a top view of a sleeve with a distal strap trailing edge and an anterior patch leading edge each extending at an angle to a distal end of the sleeve, in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 15 illustrates a detail view of a distal end of the sleeve shown in FIG. 14 with a cylindrical sheath extending through an opening in the sleeve, in accordance with an aspect herein;
- FIG. 16 illustrates a detail view of the distal end of the sleeve shown in FIG. 15 having a thumb extending through the cylindrical sheath, in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 17 illustrates a detail view of the distal end of the sleeve shown in FIG. 15 having a thumb extending through the cylindrical sheath, in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 18 illustrates a detail view of another distal end of the sleeve similar to that shown in FIG. 17 except for the cylindrical sheath being fully-enclosed, in accordance with an aspect described herein,
- FIG. 19 illustrates a perspective view of a cross-section taken along line A-A of the sleeve illustrated in FIG. 15 , in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 20 illustrates a top view of the cross-section taken along line A-A of the sleeve illustrated in FIG. 15 , in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 21 illustrates a front view of a sleeve having an overlapping anterior patch and distal strap, a cylindrical sheath in an extended position communicated through an aperture in the sleeve, and a retractable mitten, in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 22 illustrates a rear view of the sleeve shown in FIG. 21 , in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 23 illustrates a detail view of the sleeve shown in FIG. 21 and having a thumb extending through the cylindrical sheath and digits extending out an end of the sleeve while the retractable mitten is in a first state, in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 24 illustrates a detail view of the sleeve shown in FIG. 21 and having a thumb extending through the cylindrical sheath while the retractable mitten is in a second state that is folded over the end of the sleeve, in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 25 illustrates another detail view of the sleeve shown in FIG. 23 , in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 26 illustrates another detail view of the sleeve shown in FIG. 24 , in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 27 illustrates a sleeve having an overlapping anterior patch and distal strap, a cylindrical sheath in an extended position communicated through an aperture in the sleeve, and a retractable mitten positioned in a first state, in accordance with an aspect described herein;
- FIG. 28 illustrates a detail view of the sleeve shown in FIG. 28 where the retractable mitten is in a second state that is folded over the end of the sleeve, in accordance with an aspect described herein.
- location used in this disclosure related to a sleeve extending from a torso portion of an article of apparel shall have their traditional meanings.
- a point on the sleeve is proximal to a second point if it is farther up the sleeve (e.g., closer to the torso portion) in the axial direction of sleeve extension.
- a point on the sleeve is distal to a second point if it is farther down the sleeve (e.g., farther from the torso portion) in the axial direction of sleeve extension.
- the location term “lateral” as used in connection with the sleeve may include a planar direction normal to the axial direction of sleeve extension.
- overlap when used in this disclosure (e.g., “the distal strap overlaps the anterior patch”) include both overlapping “on top of” and “beneath.”
- the distal strap may overlap the anterior patch such that the distal strap overlaps on top of the anterior patch or the distal strap may overlap the anterior patch such that the distal strap overlaps beneath the anterior patch.
- each sleeve includes a proximal end attached to the torso portion 202 and terminating at distal sleeve ends 230 and 230 ′, respectively, wherein for each sleeve, the proximal end is located longitudinally opposite form the distal end.
- Each sleeve may include a sleeve cuff 100 and 100 ′, respectively, as depicted in FIG. 1 .
- the remaining disclosure describes the sleeve cuff 100 in relation to the left sleeve 210 and the distal sleeve end 230 . As understood by those having skill in the art, however, this disclosure equally applies to the sleeve cuff 100 ′ in relation to the right sleeve 210 ′ and the distal sleeve end 230 ′. The remainder of this disclosure shall reference a sleeve 210 .
- FIG. 2 A depicts a distal sleeve end 230 of the sleeve 210 without the sleeve cuff 100 affixed thereto.
- the distal sleeve end 230 comprises a sleeve wall 232 extending proximally up the sleeve from a distal edge 234 .
- the sleeve wall 232 includes a cutout 240 formed therein.
- the cutout 240 may extend from the distal edge 234 proximally up the sleeve 210 .
- the cutout 240 further comprises at least one cutout edge 250 .
- the at least one cutout edge 250 may comprise a first cutout edge 242 , a second cutout edge 244 , and a rear cutout edge 246 as depicted in FIG. 2 A .
- the distal sleeve end 230 further comprises a first outer surface 260 and a second outer surface 270 (as illustrated in FIG. 2 B ), each outer surface being located adjacent to the cutout 240 .
- the first cutout edge 242 , the second cutout edge 244 , and the rear cutout edge 246 may be a single edge comprising the at least one cutout edge 250 .
- the cutout 240 may be formed proximally up the sleeve 210 from the distal edge 234 .
- the cutout 240 comprises a hole formed in the sleeve wall 232 and the cutout 240 is bounded by the sleeve wall 232 on all sides.
- the at least one cutout edge 250 may further comprise a front cutout edge. The front cutout edge and the distal edge 234 form a margin at the distal sleeve end 230 .
- the distal sleeve end 230 includes a cutout 240 formed in a sleeve wall 232 .
- the cutout 240 extends proximally up the sleeve 210 and includes the at least one cutout edge 250 . Spaced apart by the cutout 240 are the first outer surface 260 and the second outer surface 270 .
- the sleeve cuff 100 further comprises an anterior patch 300 affixed to the sleeve 210 .
- the anterior patch 300 is shown having a leading edge 310 and a plurality of trailing edges 320 .
- the anterior patch 300 may have a leading edge 310 and a single trailing edge extending from one side to the other side of the leading edge 310 , the anterior patch 300 extending there-between.
- the leading edge 310 extends laterally across the cutout 240 from a first anchor point 312 associated with the first outer surface 260 to a second anchor point 314 associated with the second outer surface 270 .
- leading edge 310 may extend between a first anchor point 312 associated with a first cutout edge 242 to a second anchor point 314 associated with a second cutout edge 244 .
- the anterior patch leading edge 310 is spaced away from the distal end of the sleeve in a direction toward the proximal end of the sleeve.
- the plurality of trailing edges 320 are located proximally up the sleeve from the leading edge 310 , and the anterior patch 300 extends there-between.
- the plurality of trailing edges includes a first side edge 322 , a second side edge 324 , and a rearward edge 326 .
- the anterior patch 300 may be affixed to the sleeve 210 atop or below the sleeve wall 232 , within the cutout 240 to the at least one cutout edge 250 or in combination thereof.
- at least one first seam may affix the anterior patch 300 to the sleeve 210 .
- the anterior patch 300 is affixed to the sleeve 210 from the first anchor point 312 around the cutout 240 located proximally to the leading edge 310 at each of the plurality of trailing edges 320 and to the second anchor point 314 .
- the anterior patch 300 is affixed adjacent to the rear cutout edge 246 at the rearward edge 326 .
- the anterior patch 300 extends distally down the sleeve 210 from the rearward edge 326 to the leading edge 310 and the first and second side edges 322 and 324 are affixed adjacent to the first and second cutout edges 242 and 244 , respectively, from the rearward edge 326 to the first and second anchor points 312 and 314 , respectively.
- the anterior patch 300 may cover at least a portion of the cutout 240 .
- cover is not meant to imply a limitation that the anterior patch 300 must be atop the sleeve 210 ; to the contrary, the anterior patch 300 may be atop or below the sleeve 210 or within the cutout 240 and prevent communication through the portion of the cutout 240 that is “covered.”
- the sleeve cuff 100 further comprises a distal strap 400 .
- the distal strap 400 includes a trailing edge 410 and a plurality of leading edges 420 and extends there-between.
- the distal strap 400 may include a trailing edge 410 and a single leading edge.
- the plurality of leading edges 420 include a first side edge 422 , a second side edge 424 , and a front edge 426 , the front edge 426 being parallel to the trailing edge 410 .
- the trailing edge 410 extends across the cutout 240 from a first anchor point 412 to a second anchor point 414 . In the aspect depicted in FIG.
- the front edge 426 extends laterally across the cutout 240 from a third anchor point 416 to a fourth anchor point 418 .
- the distal strap 400 spans the cutout 240 and is affixed to the sleeve 210 such that the first side edge 422 is affixed to the first outer surface 260 and the second side edge 424 is affixed to the second outer surface 270 .
- the distal strap 400 may be oriented to have a long length dimension extend laterally around the sleeve and a short width dimension extend axially up the sleeve.
- the front edge 426 is not affixed to the sleeve 210 .
- the front edge 426 may be laterally aligned with the distal edge 234 .
- the front edge 426 may be affixed to the sleeve 210 adjacent to the forward cutout edge.
- the exemplary distal strap 400 illustrated in FIG. 3 extends laterally across the cutout 240 between the first side edge 422 and the second side edge 424 and proximally up the sleeve 210 from the front edge 426 to the trailing edge 410 .
- the sleeve cuff 100 is in a closed configuration and the distal strap trailing edge 410 is proximally located up the sleeve from the anterior patch leading edge 310 ; stated another way, the distal strap 400 overlaps the anterior patch 300 .
- the distal strap 400 may be affixed atop the sleeve 210 , below the sleeve 210 , within the cutout 240 , or in some combination thereof.
- the distal strap 400 is affixed to the distal sleeve end 230 at the first outer surface 260 and the second outer surface 270 .
- the at least one first seam may affix the distal strap 400 to the sleeve 210 .
- a second seam may affix the distal strap 400 to the sleeve 210 .
- the distal strap 400 is affixed to the sleeve 210 along the first side edge 422 from the first anchor point 412 to the third anchor point 416 and along the second side edge 424 from the second anchor point 414 to the fourth anchor point 418 .
- the sleeve cuff 100 presents a plurality of configurations.
- the plurality of configurations includes at least the closed configuration and an opened configuration.
- the closed configuration is best seen in FIG. 3 .
- the opened configuration may be seen in FIGS. 6 - 8 .
- the closed configuration is defined by the distal strap 400 overlapping the anterior patch 300 such that the distal strap trailing edge 410 is located proximally up the sleeve 210 from the anterior patch leading edge 310 .
- the closed configuration is typically presented when the sleeve is in the as-worn position and a thumb is not received through the aperture 110 .
- One aspect of the open configuration illustrated in FIG. 5 includes the aperture 110 presented between a first point of intersection 510 and a second point of intersection 520 .
- the points of intersection 510 and 520 are defined by the points where the distal strap trailing edge 410 intersects the anterior patch leading edge 310 .
- the sleeve cuff 100 when the sleeve cuff 100 is in the open configuration, the sleeve cuff 100 may include an overlapping portion 550 where the distal strap 400 overlaps the anterior patch 300 between the first cutout edge 242 and the first point of intersection 510 .
- the sleeve cuff 100 in the open configuration further includes the aperture 110 between the first point of intersection 510 and the second point of intersection 520 .
- a perimeter of the aperture 110 is comprised of a portion of the distal strap trailing edge 410 and a portion of the anterior patch leading edge 310 .
- the sleeve cuff 100 in the open configuration may further include a second overlapping portion where the distal strap 400 overlaps the anterior patch 300 between the second point of intersection 520 and the second cutout edge 244 .
- FIG. 4 depicts the exemplary sleeve cuff 100 of FIG. 3 with the distal strap 400 and the anterior patch 300 separated while still in the closed configuration in accordance with an aspect hereof.
- the separation of the anterior patch 300 and distal strap 400 in the manner depicted in FIG. 4 does not provide a hole through which a user's thumb may extend as a thumb will extend along the inner surface of the anterior patch 300 past the trailing edge 410 of the distal strap 400 which prevents, based on traditional human anatomy, the thumb from accidentally extending through the aperture 110 , in an exemplary aspect. Therefore, a gap 540 may be formed between the distal strap 400 and the anterior patch 300 without eliminating an overlap near the midpoint of the leading edge 310 .
- FIG. 5 depicts the sleeve cuff 100 in an open configuration at the aperture 110 in accordance with aspects described herein.
- a center point 330 is not overlapped by the distal strap 400 .
- the leading edge 310 is overlapped by the distal strap 400 trailing edge 410 near the first and second side edges 322 and 324 .
- the leading edge 310 intersects the trailing edge 410 , at the first and second points of intersection 510 and 520 , causing the center point 330 to be spaced apart from the distal strap 400 and to form the aperture 110 .
- the aperture 110 is defined by the leading edge 310 and the trailing edge 410 between a first point of intersection 510 and a second point of intersection 520 of the same edges.
- the perimeter of the aperture 110 may include at least a portion of the leading edge 310 and at least a portion of the trailing edge 410 .
- FIG. 6 illustrates an alternative aspect of the present invention where the anterior patch 300 overlaps the distal strap 400 on the exterior side of the sleeve 210 (from FIG. 3 ). Hence, when viewed from outside the sleeve 210 , the anterior patch 300 is on top of the distal strap 400 where the items overlap.
- FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 depict the sleeve cuff 100 in the open configuration and having a thumb received through the aperture 110 in accordance with aspects described herein.
- the aperture 110 is formed, in an exemplary aspect, by the leading edge 310 extending radially outward from an axial centerline of the sleeve 210 when in the open configuration.
- the distal strap 400 and/or the anterior patch 300 are formed from an elastic material that allows for the manipulation of the trailing edge 410 and the leading edge 310 to open and move about a thumb.
- Varying the materials used to form the distal strap 400 and/or the anterior patch 300 may provide for additional control of the elasticity provided at the distal sleeve end 230 .
- the distal strap 400 and/or the anterior patch 300 may be comprised of a woven material.
- the distal strap 400 and/or the anterior patch 300 may be comprised of an engineered knit material.
- the sleeve 210 can be comprised of materials having lower elasticity than the materials in the sleeve cuff 100 .
- including the sleeve cuff 100 in the sleeve 210 allows the wearer to pull the sleeve 210 up their arm such that the distal sleeve end 230 is positioned proximally up the wearer's arm. Further, the net elasticity of the distal sleeve end 230 and the sleeve cuff 100 may be operable to hold the distal sleeve end 230 at the proximally located position of the wearer's arm.
- FIG. 8 depicts a cross-section of a sleeve cuff 100 in a closed configuration, in accordance with aspects described herein.
- the distal strap 400 is comprised of an inner surface 440 and an outer surface 450 .
- the anterior patch 300 is comprised of an inner surface 340 and an outer surface 350 .
- the distal strap 400 trailing edge 410 overlaps the anterior patch 300 .
- a dash line is provided to depict an exemplary angle of thumb insertion to open the thumbhole by changing the relative placement of the trailing edge 410 relative to the leading edge 310 as depicted in FIG. 9 .
- FIG. 9 depicts a cross-section of the sleeve cuff 100 in the opened configuration, in accordance with aspects described herein.
- the open configuration allows a thumb having an angle of entry depicted by the dash line to exit an internal volume of the sleeve 210 .
- the sleeve cuff 100 has hereinabove been disclosed as having the distal strap 400 overlapping the anterior patch 300 . It is contemplated, however, that in one exemplary aspect the anterior patch 300 overlaps the distal strap 400 . In this aspect, the anterior patch leading edge 310 overlaps the distal strap and is distally located down the sleeve 210 from the distal strap trailing edge 410 . This aspect further comprises the aperture 110 formed between the overlapping anterior patch 300 and distal strap 400 and having a perimeter including at least a portion of each of the leading edge 310 and the trailing edge 410 .
- FIG. 10 depicts a lateral cross-section of the sleeve cuff 100 across line 10 - 10 in FIG. 3 , the line 10 - 10 being coplanar with the anterior patch leading edge 310 .
- the distal strap 400 is shown overlapping the anterior patch 300 and the sleeve cuff 100 is in the closed configuration. It is understood that the anterior patch 300 is affixed at the inner surface 340 to the sleeve wall 232 at the first and second outer surfaces 260 , 270 . Further, it is understood that the distal strap 400 is similarly affixed at the distal strap inner surface 440 to the sleeve wall 232 at the first and second outer surfaces 260 , 270 .
- FIG. 11 depicts another aspect of the distal sleeve end 700 in a closed configuration in accordance with an aspect hereof.
- a distal sleeve end 700 having a cutout 710 .
- the cutout 710 includes an anterior patch 720 affixed around and adjacent to the cutout 710 at the points proximally located up the sleeve from a leading edge 730 .
- the distal sleeve end 700 further includes a distal strap 740 having a trailing edge 750 , the distal strap 740 being affixed at a first sleeve surface 760 and a second sleeve surface 770 .
- the trailing edge 750 is located proximally up the sleeve from the anterior patch leading edge 730 .
- the distal strap 740 is wider than the cutout 710 and is also wider than the anterior patch 720 .
- the distal strap 740 is affixed to the sleeve on both sides of the cutout 710 but not at points adjacent to the cutout 710 .
- the sleeve integrates the anterior patch 720 therein such that the leading edge 730 forms a rear wall of the cutout 710 .
- the distal strap trailing edge 750 is proximally located up the sleeve from the integral leading edge 730 .
- the distal strap 740 may be similarly integrated into the distal sleeve end 700 and the anterior patch 720 is affixed to the sleeve such that the integral trailing edge 750 overlaps the anterior patch leading edge 730 .
- FIG. 12 depicts a distal sleeve end 800 in a closed configuration having an anterior patch 810 and a distal strap 830 affixed over a cutout.
- the distal strap 830 includes a trailing edge 840 having an arcuate shape.
- the anterior patch 810 has a leading edge 820 having an arcuate shape.
- the distal strap 830 may be positioned such that the distal strap 830 overlaps the anterior patch 810 and the arcuate trailing edge 840 is positioned proximally up the sleeve from the arcuate leading edge 820 and there are no points of intersection between the arcuate trailing edge 840 and the arcuate anterior leading edge 820 .
- FIG. 13 depicts a method 900 of manufacturing a sleeve having a sleeve cuff for receiving a thumb through an aperture.
- the method 900 of manufacturing a sleeve 210 having a sleeve cuff 100 involves providing a sleeve 210 , the sleeve 210 having a cutout 240 located at a distal sleeve end 230 , as depicted at block 910 .
- the distal sleeve end 230 is distally located from the wearer's torso when the sleeve is in an as-worn position, the distal sleeve end 230 presents a hand opening allowing a hand of the wearer to communicate through the interior of the sleeve, and the sleeve 210 further including a cutout 240 formed through a sleeve wall 232 of the sleeve, and the cutout 240 having at least one cutout edge 250 .
- the method 900 further comprises the step of providing an anterior patch 300 having a leading edge 310 oriented distally on the anterior patch 300 relative to the sleeve 210 , as depicted in block 920 .
- the anterior patch 300 includes a plurality of trailing edges 320 .
- the plurality of trailing edges 320 on the anterior patch 300 are located proximally from the leading edge 310 .
- the method 900 further comprises the step of providing a distal strap 400 , as depicted in block 930 .
- the distal strap 400 includes a trailing edge 410 and a plurality of leading edges 420 .
- the distal strap 400 is oriented relative to the sleeve 210 to have the trailing edge 410 located proximally from the plurality of leading edges 420 .
- the method 900 further comprises the step of affixing the anterior patch 300 to the sleeve 210 to cover at least a portion of the cutout 240 , as depicted in block 940 .
- the anterior patch 300 is affixed to the sleeve 210 at the plurality of trailing edges 320 .
- the method 900 further comprises the step of affixing the distal strap 400 to the sleeve 210 to span over at least a portion of the cutout 240 and overlap at least the leading edge 310 of the anterior patch 300 to form an aperture 110 , as depicted in block 950 .
- the distal strap 400 is affixed to the sleeve 210 at the plurality of leading edges 420 .
- the plurality of leading edges 420 are affixed proximate to the distal sleeve end 230 and extend proximally up the sleeve 210 to the distal strap trailing edge 410 .
- the tubular sleeve described herein may related to a sleeve affixed to, or integral with, a garment (e.g., a shirt).
- the tubular sleeve described herein may also relate to a stand-alone garment (e.g., a sleeve configured to enclose at least a portion of an arm of a wearer).
- the tubular sleeve illustrated in FIGS. 14 - 20 may be similar to the tubular sleeve illustrated in FIGS. 1 - 12 .
- the tubular sleeve 1002 may have a distal end 1004 opposite a proximal end 1006 and be substantially defined by a sleeve wall 1008 .
- the tubular sleeve 1002 may have a distal strap 1010 and an anterior patch 1012 , both of which span laterally across a portion of a cutout 1014 .
- the cutout 1014 extends from the distal end 1004 to the proximal end 1006 of the tubular sleeve 1002 .
- the sleeve wall 1008 is formed from a panel of fabric.
- the panel of fabric may have a distal edge 1016 opposite a proximal edge 1018 , a first longitudinal edge 1020 , and a second longitudinal edge 1022 .
- the cutout 1014 may extend between the first longitudinal edge 1020 and the second longitudinal edge 1022 , where the first longitudinal edge 1020 is spaced apart from the second longitudinal edge 1022 .
- the cutout 1014 need not actually be a portion removed from the sleeve wall 1008 but may comprise a gap extending proximally up the tubular sleeve 1002 across which the anterior patch 1012 and the distal strap 1010 extend.
- the following description of a tubular sleeve having a cylindrical sheath also applies to the aspects shown in FIGS. 1 - 12 .
- the distal strap 1010 includes a distal strap trailing edge 1024 and one or more distal strap leading edges 1026 .
- the distal strap trailing edge 1024 extends laterally across the cutout 1014 .
- the distal strap 1010 is affixed to the tubular sleeve 1002 at the first longitudinal edge 1020 and the second longitudinal edge 1022 of the sleeve wall 1008 .
- the distal strap 1010 may be coupled to an inner surface and/or an outer surface of the sleeve wall 1008 on opposing sides of the cutout 1014 .
- the distal strap 1010 may be joined to the tubular sleeve 1002 at one or more seams.
- the anterior patch 1012 includes an anterior patch leading edge 1028 and one or more anterior patch trailing edges 1030 .
- the anterior patch leading edge 1028 extends laterally across the cutout 1014 .
- the anterior patch 1012 is affixed to the tubular sleeve 1002 at the first longitudinal edge 1020 and the second longitudinal edge 1022 of the sleeve wall 1008 such that it spans the cutout 1014 .
- the anterior patch 1012 may be coupled to an inner surface and/or an outer surface of the sleeve wall 1008 on opposing sides of the cutout 1014 .
- the anterior patch 1012 may be joined to the tubular sleeve 1002 at one or more seams.
- the anterior patch 1012 completely covers a portion of the cutout 1014 located proximal to the anterior patch leading edge 1028 .
- the distal strap 1010 is coupled to the tubular sleeve 1002 such that the distal strap trailing edge 1024 continuously overlaps the anterior patch leading edge 1028 between the first longitudinal edge 1020 and the second longitudinal edge 1022 .
- an opening is provided that permits communication from an interior portion of the tubular sleeve 1002 to an exterior of the tubular sleeve 1002 .
- a perimeter defines the boundaries of the opening. In some aspects, the perimeter comprises the distal strap trailing edge 1024 and the anterior patch leading edge 1028 .
- the perimeter comprises the distal strap trailing edge 1024 , one or more of the one or more distal strap leading edges 1026 , one or more of the one or more anterior patch trailing edges 1030 , and/or the sleeve wall 1008 .
- the distal strap trailing edge 1024 and the anterior patch leading edge 1028 are shown extending in a non-parallel direction relative to the distal end 1004 of the tubular sleeve 1002 . Further, the distal strap trailing edge 1024 and the anterior patch leading edge 1028 are shown extending in parallel to one another. In other aspects, one or more of the distal strap trailing edge 1024 and the anterior patch leading edge 1028 may extend in parallel to the distal end 1004 of the tubular sleeve 1002 . And, in some aspects, the distal strap trailing edge 1024 and the anterior patch leading edge 1028 do not extend in parallel to one another.
- the tubular sleeve 1002 also includes a cylindrical sheath 1032 (which may otherwise herein be known as a thumb sheath) configured to move between a first in-use configuration and a second in-use configuration.
- the cylindrical sheath 1032 is positioned entirely within the interior volume of the tubular sleeve 1002 in the first in-use configuration (e.g., FIG. 14 ).
- the cylindrical sheath 1032 extends through the opening to an exterior of the tubular sleeve 1002 in the second in-use configuration (e.g., FIG. 15 ).
- the cylindrical sheath 1032 may be coupled to an interior surface of one or more of the sleeve wall 1008 , the distal strap 1010 , or the anterior patch 1012 .
- the cylindrical sheath 1032 is joined to the tubular sleeve 1002 around the perimeter of the opening between the distal strap trailing edge 1024 and the anterior patch leading edge 1028 .
- the curved dashed line in FIG. 15 reflects hidden portions of the cylindrical sheath 1032 .
- the distal strap trailing edge 1024 is not shown in FIG. 15 .
- FIGS. 16 and 17 illustrate the cylindrical sheath 1032 in the second in-use configuration (e.g., the cylindrical sheath 1032 has been pulled through the opening between the distal strap trailing edge 1024 and the anterior patch leading edge 1028 ).
- the cylindrical sheath 1032 is affixed to an inner surface of the anterior patch 1012 and to an inner surface of distal strap 1010 .
- the cylindrical sheath 1032 is joined to the tubular sleeve 1002 by stitching.
- the cylindrical sheath 1032 may be joined to the tubular sleeve 1002 with any other type of coupling contemplated herein (e.g., bonding, welding, adhesives, and the like).
- the cylindrical sheath 1032 may be formed integral with one or more of the sleeve wall 1008 , the distal strap 1010 , or the anterior patch 1012 .
- the cylindrical sheath 1032 , the sleeve wall 1008 , the distal strap 1010 , and/or the anterior patch 1012 may be formed in a single knitting or weaving event.
- the cylindrical sheath 1032 is configured to move between a first in-use configuration where it is positioned entirely within the interior volume of the tubular sleeve 1002 and the second in-use configuration where it is extended through the opening between the distal strap 1010 and the anterior patch 1012 .
- a wearer when a wearer dons the tubular sleeve 1002 , they may extend their arm completely through the tubular sleeve 1002 such that their hand passes in through the proximal end 1006 and out through the distal end 1004 . In this example, the wearer's hand is not positioned adjacent to the opening or the cylindrical sheath 1032 .
- the cylindrical sheath 1032 may be retracted into an interior volume of the tubular sleeve 1002 , and the overlapping of the distal strap 1010 and the anterior patch 1012 presents a substantially closed state of the opening, while the cylindrical sheath 1032 is in the first in-use configuration.
- the substantially closed state of the opening prevents environmental intrusion into the interior of the tubular sleeve 1002 (e.g., cold, wind, rain, etc.).
- FIGS. 18 and 19 illustrate the cylindrical sheath 1032 in the second in-use configuration.
- a wearer has extended their arm mostly through the tubular sleeve 1002 .
- the wearer's hand has passed through the proximal end 1006 but has only partially passed through the distal end 1004 (e.g., the digits and a distal portion of the palm have passed through the distal end 1004 ).
- the wearer's hand, particularly the wearer's thumb is positioned adjacent to the opening and the cylindrical sheath 1032 .
- the wearer's thumb has extended through the cylindrical sheath 1032 .
- the cylindrical sheath 1032 may have a tubular shape (e.g., cylindrical, conical, etc.), in accordance with some aspects.
- the end of the cylindrical sheath 1032 may have a secondary aperture configured to permit a portion of a wearer's thumb to extend out of the cylindrical sheath 1032 .
- the cylindrical sheath 1032 may have a frustoconical shape.
- other aspects of the cylindrical sheath 1032 a do not have a secondary aperture.
- a wearer's thumb received in the cylindrical sheath 1032 a is entirely enclosed by the cylindrical sheath 1032 a .
- the cylindrical sheath 1032 may have any geometric shaped cross-section or even an irregularly shaped cross-section.
- the tubular sleeve described herein may relate to a sleeve affixed to, or integral with, a garment (e.g., a shirt).
- the tubular sleeve described herein may also relate to a stand-alone garment (e.g., a sleeve configured to enclose at least a portion of an arm of a wearer).
- the tubular sleeve illustrated in FIGS. 21 - 28 is similar to the tubular sleeve shown in FIGS. 14 - 20 but includes a retractable mitten.
- tubular sleeve shown in FIGS. 1 - 12 may also be applied to the tubular sleeve shown in FIGS. 1 - 12 , or other tubular sleeves.
- the description of the features included on the tubular sleeve shown in FIGS. 14 - 20 will not be repeated and like features will have like reference numbers in FIGS. 21 - 28 .
- a tubular sleeve 2002 may include a foldable or retractable mitten 2004 .
- the retractable mitten 2004 may be coupled to an outer surface of the sleeve wall 1008 of the tubular sleeve 2002 .
- the retractable mitten 2004 comprises a panel having a perimeter. A portion of the perimeter of the panel is affixed to the sleeve wall 1008 of the tubular sleeve 2002 .
- the panel may have a distal edge, a first side edge, a second side edge and a proximal edge.
- the first side edge, the second side edge and the distal edge are affixed to the sleeve wall 1008 while the proximal edge is unaffixed.
- the panel may have one or more edges and any number of the one or more edges may be affixed to the sleeve wall 1008 so long as the perimeter of the panel is only partially affixed thereto.
- the retractable mitten 2004 is configured to move between a first mitten in-use state and a second mitten in-use state.
- the retractable mitten 2004 is shown in the first mitten in-use state in FIGS. 23 and 25 .
- the retractable mitten 2004 is shown in the second mitten in-use state in FIGS. 24 and 26 .
- the proximal edge of the panel (which is unaffixed in the illustrated aspect) may be pulled distally around the distal end 1004 of the tubular sleeve 2002 .
- the retractable mitten 2004 may enclose digits and/or a portion of a wearer's hand, which may provide additional protection from environmental conditions (e.g. wind, cold temperatures, rain, and the like).
- FIGS. 27 and 28 An alternative configuration of a tubular sleeve 3002 having a retractable mitten 3004 is shown in FIGS. 27 and 28 .
- the retractable mitten 3004 is affixed to an inner surface of the sleeve wall 1008 .
- the retractable mitten 3004 comprises a reversible pocket having a first panel affixed to the inner surface of the sleeve wall 1008 along a portion of the perimeter of the first panel.
- the proximal perimeter edge of the first panel is unaffixed to the inner surface of the sleeve wall 1008 .
- the retractable mitten 3004 When in use, the retractable mitten 3004 is configured to move between a first mitten in-use state and a second mitten in-use state.
- the retractable mitten 3004 is shown in the first mitten in-use state in FIG. 27 and shown in the second in-use state in FIG. 28 .
- the retractable mitten 3004 may be pushed out or extended out of the distal end 1004 of the tubular sleeve 3002 .
- the proximal perimeter edge of the first panel of the retractable mitten 3004 may provide an opening to receive and enclose digits and/or a portion of a wearer's hand, which may provide additional protection from environmental conditions (e.g.
- the wearer when the wearer positions her hand in the retractable mitten 3004 , the wearer may then extend the retractable mitten 3004 out the distal end 1004 of the tubular sleeve 3002 .
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Abstract
A sleeve cuff is provided for a sleeve having an anterior patch affixed to the sleeve and covering at least a portion of a cutout in the sleeve, a distal strap affixed to the sleeve and spanning over at least a portion of a cutout in the sleeve, and the distal strap overlapping at least a portion of the anterior patch to form an aperture for receiving a thumb therethrough. The sleeve cuff has a plurality of configurations, including at least a closed configuration where the aperture is closed and minimizes the wearer's exposure to wind and air elements therethrough, and an opened configuration where the aperture is opened and minimizes the air penetration around the received thumb.
Description
- This application, having attorney docket number 393857/150792US10CON and entitled “Layered Thumbhole Structure,” is a continuation application of U.S. Nonprovisional application Ser. No. 18/076,720, filed Dec. 7, 2022, and entitled “Layered Thumbhole Structure.” The '720 application is a continuation application of U.S. Nonprovisional application Ser. No. 16/552,676, filed Aug. 27, 2019, and entitled “Layered Thumbhole Structure.” The '676 application is a continuation-in-part application of U.S. Nonprovisional application Ser. No. 15/493,468, filed Apr. 21, 2017, and entitled “Layered Thumbhole Structure,” which issued on Aug. 20, 2019 as U.S. Pat. No. 10,383,382. The '468 application is a continuation application of U.S. Nonprovisional application Ser. No. 15/045,465, filed Feb. 17, 2016, and entitled “Layered Thumbhole Structure,” which issued on Jun. 20, 2017 as U.S. Pat. No. 9,681,689. The '465 application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/118,288, filed Feb. 19, 2015, and entitled “Adaptive Material Garment System,” and further claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/242,760, filed Oct. 16, 2015, and entitled “Layered Thumbhole Structure.” The entireties of the aforementioned applications are incorporated by reference herein.
- This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used as an aid in determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. The present invention is defined by the claims.
- At a high level, aspects described herein are directed towards a sleeve cuff having a thumbhole aperture formed between overlapping panels that can block, among other things, undesirable air flow into a sleeve when the aperture is not in use. The sleeve cuff is comprised of a distal panel (also referred to below as a distal strap) overlapping an anterior panel (also referred to below as an anterior patch). In an exemplary configuration, the distal panel and the anterior panel are affixed to a sleeve adjacent to, and covering at least a portion of, a cutout formed in the sleeve. The distal panel can span across the cutout and extend from a front edge (also referred to below as a leading edge) aligned with the end of the sleeve proximally up the sleeve to a back edge (also referred to below as a trailing edge). The anterior panel can be configured to cover at least a portion of the cutout. The anterior panel can include a back edge (also referred to as a trailing edge) and extend down the sleeve to a front edge (also referred to as a leading edge). For relational purposes, it is contemplated that the distal panel is affixed farther down the sleeve than the anterior panel.
- It is contemplated that the configuration of the distal panel and the anterior panel can change, depending on whether the aperture is in an opened configuration (e.g., due to insertion of a thumb) or in a closed configuration, as will be described herein in more detail. In a closed configuration, the distal panel overlaps a portion of the anterior panel such that the distal panel back edge is located proximally up the sleeve from the anterior panel front edge. It is contemplated that either the anterior panel or the distal panel may be on top of the other at the overlapping portion. When in the closed configuration, permeability to the elements can be dramatically reduced. When in an opened configuration, the distal panel back edge overlaps a portion of the anterior panel (moving laterally across the anterior panel) between a first anterior panel side edge and a first point of intersection, and between a second anterior panel side edge and a second point of intersection. The first and second points of intersection refer to the intersections between the anterior panel front edge and the distal panel back edge. It is this offset design that provides a snug fit around a thumb that reduces air and environmental permeability when a thumb is received. In this open configuration, the anterior panel front edge is separated from the distal panel back edge and the aperture forms a snug fit around a received thumb between the first point of intersection and the second point of intersection. The perimeter of the aperture comprises a portion of the anterior panel front edge and a portion of the distal panel back edge.
- Aspects described herein may further relate to a method of manufacturing a sleeve having a sleeve cuff in accordance with aspects described herein. In an exemplary aspect, the method may comprise the steps of providing a sleeve, providing an anterior panel, and providing a distal panel. The sleeve has a first end distally located from a torso end and having a hand opening thereat. The sleeve further comprises a cutout formed in a wall of the sleeve. In one aspect, the cutout has one or more edges. The distal panel has a back edge and at least one front edge. The anterior panel has a front edge and one or more back edges. The method further comprises the step of affixing the distal panel to the sleeve such that the distal strap spans the cutout. In one aspect, a distal panel front edge is aligned with the end of the sleeve. The method further comprises the step of affixing the anterior panel to the sleeve at the one or more back edges such that the anterior panel covers at least a portion of the cutout in the sleeve and such that the distal panel back edge overlaps at least a portion of the anterior panel. The overlapping distal panel and anterior panel present an aperture. The aperture has a perimeter comprised of at least a portion of the distal panel and at least a portion of the anterior panel. The method may further comprise the step of forming a cutout in the sleeve.
- Examples of the present invention are described in detail below with reference to the attached drawing figures, wherein:
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FIG. 1 illustrates a front elevation view of an exemplary article of apparel having sleeve cuffs affixed to distal sleeve ends on the article in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 2A illustrates a detail view of a distal sleeve end without a sleeve cuff affixed thereto in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 2B illustrates a detail view of an alternative distal sleeve end without a sleeve cuff affixed thereto in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 3 illustrates a detail view of a sleeve cuff in a closed configuration in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 4 illustrates a detail view of a sleeve cuff with a distal strap and an anterior patch separated while in the closed configuration in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 5 illustrates a detail view of a sleeve cuff in an opened configuration in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 6 illustrates a detail view of a sleeve cuff having a thumb extending through an aperture in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 7 illustrates a detail view of a sleeve cuff having a thumb extending through an aperture in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 8 depicts a cross-section taken along 8-8 ofFIG. 3 and illustrates a sleeve cuff in a closed configuration in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 9 depicts a cross-section taken along 9-9 ofFIG. 5 and illustrates a sleeve cuff in an opened configuration in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 10 depicts a cross-section taken along 10-10 ofFIG. 3 and illustrates a sleeve cuff affixed to sleeve surfaces on opposite sides of a cutout and in a closed configuration in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 11 illustrates a detail view of a sleeve cuff with a distal strap affixed to sleeve surfaces on opposite sides of a cutout and an anterior patch affixed within the cutout to opposing cutout edges and in a closed configuration in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 12 illustrates a detail view of a sleeve cuff with an angular distal strap trailing edge and an angular anterior patch leading edge in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 13 depicts a flow diagram illustrating a method of manufacturing a sleeve having a sleeve cuff with an aperture for receiving a thumb, in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 14 illustrates a top view of a sleeve with a distal strap trailing edge and an anterior patch leading edge each extending at an angle to a distal end of the sleeve, in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 15 illustrates a detail view of a distal end of the sleeve shown inFIG. 14 with a cylindrical sheath extending through an opening in the sleeve, in accordance with an aspect herein; -
FIG. 16 illustrates a detail view of the distal end of the sleeve shown inFIG. 15 having a thumb extending through the cylindrical sheath, in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 17 illustrates a detail view of the distal end of the sleeve shown inFIG. 15 having a thumb extending through the cylindrical sheath, in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 18 illustrates a detail view of another distal end of the sleeve similar to that shown inFIG. 17 except for the cylindrical sheath being fully-enclosed, in accordance with an aspect described herein, -
FIG. 19 illustrates a perspective view of a cross-section taken along line A-A of the sleeve illustrated inFIG. 15 , in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 20 illustrates a top view of the cross-section taken along line A-A of the sleeve illustrated inFIG. 15 , in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 21 illustrates a front view of a sleeve having an overlapping anterior patch and distal strap, a cylindrical sheath in an extended position communicated through an aperture in the sleeve, and a retractable mitten, in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 22 illustrates a rear view of the sleeve shown inFIG. 21 , in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 23 illustrates a detail view of the sleeve shown inFIG. 21 and having a thumb extending through the cylindrical sheath and digits extending out an end of the sleeve while the retractable mitten is in a first state, in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 24 illustrates a detail view of the sleeve shown inFIG. 21 and having a thumb extending through the cylindrical sheath while the retractable mitten is in a second state that is folded over the end of the sleeve, in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 25 illustrates another detail view of the sleeve shown inFIG. 23 , in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 26 illustrates another detail view of the sleeve shown inFIG. 24 , in accordance with an aspect described herein; -
FIG. 27 illustrates a sleeve having an overlapping anterior patch and distal strap, a cylindrical sheath in an extended position communicated through an aperture in the sleeve, and a retractable mitten positioned in a first state, in accordance with an aspect described herein; and -
FIG. 28 illustrates a detail view of the sleeve shown inFIG. 28 where the retractable mitten is in a second state that is folded over the end of the sleeve, in accordance with an aspect described herein. - The subject matter of the present invention is described with specificity herein to meet statutory requirements. However, the description itself is not intended to limit the scope of this patent. Rather, the inventors have contemplated that the claimed subject matter might also be embodied in other ways, to include different steps or combinations of steps similar to the ones described in this document, in conjunction with other present or future technologies. Moreover, although the terms “step” and/or “block” might be used herein to connote different elements of methods employed, the terms should not be interpreted as implying any particular order among or between various steps herein disclosed, unless and except when the order of individual steps is explicitly stated.
- The terms of location used in this disclosure related to a sleeve extending from a torso portion of an article of apparel shall have their traditional meanings. A point on the sleeve is proximal to a second point if it is farther up the sleeve (e.g., closer to the torso portion) in the axial direction of sleeve extension. A point on the sleeve is distal to a second point if it is farther down the sleeve (e.g., farther from the torso portion) in the axial direction of sleeve extension. The location term “lateral” as used in connection with the sleeve may include a planar direction normal to the axial direction of sleeve extension.
- The terms “overlap,” “overlaps,” or “overlapping” (etc.) when used in this disclosure (e.g., “the distal strap overlaps the anterior patch”) include both overlapping “on top of” and “beneath.” In terms of the example, the distal strap may overlap the anterior patch such that the distal strap overlaps on top of the anterior patch or the distal strap may overlap the anterior patch such that the distal strap overlaps beneath the anterior patch.
- Turning now to
FIG. 1 , illustrated is ashirt 200 having atorso portion 202, aleft sleeve 210, aright sleeve 210′, each of thesleeves torso portion 202 each sleeve includes a proximal end attached to thetorso portion 202 and terminating at distal sleeve ends 230 and 230′, respectively, wherein for each sleeve, the proximal end is located longitudinally opposite form the distal end. Each sleeve may include asleeve cuff FIG. 1 . It is to be understood that the remaining disclosure describes thesleeve cuff 100 in relation to theleft sleeve 210 and thedistal sleeve end 230. As understood by those having skill in the art, however, this disclosure equally applies to thesleeve cuff 100′ in relation to theright sleeve 210′ and thedistal sleeve end 230′. The remainder of this disclosure shall reference asleeve 210. -
FIG. 2A depicts adistal sleeve end 230 of thesleeve 210 without thesleeve cuff 100 affixed thereto. Thedistal sleeve end 230 comprises asleeve wall 232 extending proximally up the sleeve from adistal edge 234. Thesleeve wall 232 includes acutout 240 formed therein. Thecutout 240 may extend from thedistal edge 234 proximally up thesleeve 210. Thecutout 240 further comprises at least onecutout edge 250. The at least onecutout edge 250 may comprise afirst cutout edge 242, asecond cutout edge 244, and arear cutout edge 246 as depicted inFIG. 2A . Thedistal sleeve end 230 further comprises a firstouter surface 260 and a second outer surface 270 (as illustrated inFIG. 2B ), each outer surface being located adjacent to thecutout 240. In some aspects, thefirst cutout edge 242, thesecond cutout edge 244, and therear cutout edge 246 may be a single edge comprising the at least onecutout edge 250. - In another aspect, the
cutout 240 may be formed proximally up thesleeve 210 from thedistal edge 234. In this aspect, thecutout 240 comprises a hole formed in thesleeve wall 232 and thecutout 240 is bounded by thesleeve wall 232 on all sides. In this aspect, the at least onecutout edge 250 may further comprise a front cutout edge. The front cutout edge and thedistal edge 234 form a margin at thedistal sleeve end 230. - In another aspect illustrated in
FIG. 2B , thedistal sleeve end 230 includes acutout 240 formed in asleeve wall 232. Thecutout 240 extends proximally up thesleeve 210 and includes the at least onecutout edge 250. Spaced apart by thecutout 240 are the firstouter surface 260 and the secondouter surface 270. - Referring now to
FIGS. 3-5 , thesleeve cuff 100 further comprises ananterior patch 300 affixed to thesleeve 210. Theanterior patch 300 is shown having aleading edge 310 and a plurality of trailingedges 320. In another aspect, theanterior patch 300 may have aleading edge 310 and a single trailing edge extending from one side to the other side of theleading edge 310, theanterior patch 300 extending there-between. Theleading edge 310 extends laterally across thecutout 240 from afirst anchor point 312 associated with the firstouter surface 260 to asecond anchor point 314 associated with the secondouter surface 270. In another aspect, theleading edge 310 may extend between afirst anchor point 312 associated with afirst cutout edge 242 to asecond anchor point 314 associated with asecond cutout edge 244. The anteriorpatch leading edge 310 is spaced away from the distal end of the sleeve in a direction toward the proximal end of the sleeve. The plurality of trailingedges 320 are located proximally up the sleeve from theleading edge 310, and theanterior patch 300 extends there-between. In the aspect illustrated byFIG. 3 , the plurality of trailing edges includes afirst side edge 322, asecond side edge 324, and arearward edge 326. - The
anterior patch 300 may be affixed to thesleeve 210 atop or below thesleeve wall 232, within thecutout 240 to the at least onecutout edge 250 or in combination thereof. In another aspect, at least one first seam may affix theanterior patch 300 to thesleeve 210. In one aspect, theanterior patch 300 is affixed to thesleeve 210 from thefirst anchor point 312 around thecutout 240 located proximally to theleading edge 310 at each of the plurality of trailingedges 320 and to thesecond anchor point 314. In the aspect illustrated byFIG. 3 , theanterior patch 300 is affixed adjacent to therear cutout edge 246 at therearward edge 326. As further illustrated inFIG. 3 , theanterior patch 300 extends distally down thesleeve 210 from therearward edge 326 to theleading edge 310 and the first and second side edges 322 and 324 are affixed adjacent to the first and second cutout edges 242 and 244, respectively, from therearward edge 326 to the first and second anchor points 312 and 314, respectively. In one aspect, theanterior patch 300 may cover at least a portion of thecutout 240. The term “cover” is not meant to imply a limitation that theanterior patch 300 must be atop thesleeve 210; to the contrary, theanterior patch 300 may be atop or below thesleeve 210 or within thecutout 240 and prevent communication through the portion of thecutout 240 that is “covered.” - The
sleeve cuff 100 further comprises adistal strap 400. In one aspect, thedistal strap 400 includes a trailingedge 410 and a plurality of leadingedges 420 and extends there-between. In another aspect, thedistal strap 400 may include a trailingedge 410 and a single leading edge. In the aspect illustrated inFIG. 3 , the plurality of leadingedges 420 include afirst side edge 422, asecond side edge 424, and afront edge 426, thefront edge 426 being parallel to the trailingedge 410. In one aspect, the trailingedge 410 extends across thecutout 240 from afirst anchor point 412 to asecond anchor point 414. In the aspect depicted inFIG. 3 , thefront edge 426 extends laterally across thecutout 240 from athird anchor point 416 to afourth anchor point 418. In any aspect depicted inFIG. 3 , thedistal strap 400 spans thecutout 240 and is affixed to thesleeve 210 such that thefirst side edge 422 is affixed to the firstouter surface 260 and thesecond side edge 424 is affixed to the secondouter surface 270. Thedistal strap 400 may be oriented to have a long length dimension extend laterally around the sleeve and a short width dimension extend axially up the sleeve. In the aspect illustrated inFIG. 3 , thefront edge 426 is not affixed to thesleeve 210. In this aspect, thefront edge 426 may be laterally aligned with thedistal edge 234. In another aspect, where thecutout 240 may be spaced proximally up thesleeve 210 from thedistal edge 234, thefront edge 426 may be affixed to thesleeve 210 adjacent to the forward cutout edge. - The exemplary
distal strap 400 illustrated inFIG. 3 extends laterally across thecutout 240 between thefirst side edge 422 and thesecond side edge 424 and proximally up thesleeve 210 from thefront edge 426 to the trailingedge 410. In the illustrated aspect, thesleeve cuff 100 is in a closed configuration and the distalstrap trailing edge 410 is proximally located up the sleeve from the anteriorpatch leading edge 310; stated another way, thedistal strap 400 overlaps theanterior patch 300. - The
distal strap 400 may be affixed atop thesleeve 210, below thesleeve 210, within thecutout 240, or in some combination thereof. In one aspect, thedistal strap 400 is affixed to thedistal sleeve end 230 at the firstouter surface 260 and the secondouter surface 270. In another aspect, the at least one first seam may affix thedistal strap 400 to thesleeve 210. In yet another aspect, a second seam may affix thedistal strap 400 to thesleeve 210. In one aspect, thedistal strap 400 is affixed to thesleeve 210 along thefirst side edge 422 from thefirst anchor point 412 to thethird anchor point 416 and along thesecond side edge 424 from thesecond anchor point 414 to thefourth anchor point 418. - When the
shirt 200 is in the as-worn position (i.e., when theshirt 200 is donned by a wearer), thesleeve cuff 100 presents a plurality of configurations. In one aspect, the plurality of configurations includes at least the closed configuration and an opened configuration. The closed configuration is best seen inFIG. 3 . The opened configuration may be seen inFIGS. 6-8 . In one aspect, the closed configuration is defined by thedistal strap 400 overlapping theanterior patch 300 such that the distalstrap trailing edge 410 is located proximally up thesleeve 210 from the anteriorpatch leading edge 310. The closed configuration is typically presented when the sleeve is in the as-worn position and a thumb is not received through theaperture 110. - One aspect of the open configuration illustrated in
FIG. 5 includes theaperture 110 presented between a first point ofintersection 510 and a second point ofintersection 520. The points ofintersection strap trailing edge 410 intersects the anteriorpatch leading edge 310. - In the aspect illustrated in
FIG. 5 , when thesleeve cuff 100 is in the open configuration, thesleeve cuff 100 may include an overlappingportion 550 where thedistal strap 400 overlaps theanterior patch 300 between thefirst cutout edge 242 and the first point ofintersection 510. Thesleeve cuff 100 in the open configuration further includes theaperture 110 between the first point ofintersection 510 and the second point ofintersection 520. In one aspect, a perimeter of theaperture 110 is comprised of a portion of the distalstrap trailing edge 410 and a portion of the anteriorpatch leading edge 310. Thesleeve cuff 100 in the open configuration may further include a second overlapping portion where thedistal strap 400 overlaps theanterior patch 300 between the second point ofintersection 520 and thesecond cutout edge 244. -
FIG. 4 depicts theexemplary sleeve cuff 100 ofFIG. 3 with thedistal strap 400 and theanterior patch 300 separated while still in the closed configuration in accordance with an aspect hereof. As can be understood, the separation of theanterior patch 300 anddistal strap 400 in the manner depicted inFIG. 4 does not provide a hole through which a user's thumb may extend as a thumb will extend along the inner surface of theanterior patch 300 past the trailingedge 410 of thedistal strap 400 which prevents, based on traditional human anatomy, the thumb from accidentally extending through theaperture 110, in an exemplary aspect. Therefore, agap 540 may be formed between thedistal strap 400 and theanterior patch 300 without eliminating an overlap near the midpoint of theleading edge 310. -
FIG. 5 depicts thesleeve cuff 100 in an open configuration at theaperture 110 in accordance with aspects described herein. In this example, acenter point 330 is not overlapped by thedistal strap 400. Theleading edge 310 is overlapped by thedistal strap 400trailing edge 410 near the first and second side edges 322 and 324. However, theleading edge 310 intersects the trailingedge 410, at the first and second points ofintersection center point 330 to be spaced apart from thedistal strap 400 and to form theaperture 110. Stated differently, it is contemplated that theaperture 110 is defined by theleading edge 310 and the trailingedge 410 between a first point ofintersection 510 and a second point ofintersection 520 of the same edges. The perimeter of theaperture 110 may include at least a portion of theleading edge 310 and at least a portion of the trailingedge 410. -
FIG. 6 illustrates an alternative aspect of the present invention where theanterior patch 300 overlaps thedistal strap 400 on the exterior side of the sleeve 210 (fromFIG. 3 ). Hence, when viewed from outside thesleeve 210, theanterior patch 300 is on top of thedistal strap 400 where the items overlap. -
FIG. 6 andFIG. 7 depict thesleeve cuff 100 in the open configuration and having a thumb received through theaperture 110 in accordance with aspects described herein. As can be illustrated with a thumb extending therethrough, theaperture 110 is formed, in an exemplary aspect, by theleading edge 310 extending radially outward from an axial centerline of thesleeve 210 when in the open configuration. To facilitate transitioning from a closed to an open configuration, and to allow for freedom of movement of the thumb, it is contemplated that thedistal strap 400 and/or theanterior patch 300 are formed from an elastic material that allows for the manipulation of the trailingedge 410 and theleading edge 310 to open and move about a thumb. - Varying the materials used to form the
distal strap 400 and/or theanterior patch 300 may provide for additional control of the elasticity provided at thedistal sleeve end 230. In one aspect, thedistal strap 400 and/or theanterior patch 300 may be comprised of a woven material. In another aspect, thedistal strap 400 and/or theanterior patch 300 may be comprised of an engineered knit material. In some aspects, thesleeve 210 can be comprised of materials having lower elasticity than the materials in thesleeve cuff 100. In those aspects, including thesleeve cuff 100 in thesleeve 210 allows the wearer to pull thesleeve 210 up their arm such that thedistal sleeve end 230 is positioned proximally up the wearer's arm. Further, the net elasticity of thedistal sleeve end 230 and thesleeve cuff 100 may be operable to hold thedistal sleeve end 230 at the proximally located position of the wearer's arm. -
FIG. 8 depicts a cross-section of asleeve cuff 100 in a closed configuration, in accordance with aspects described herein. Thedistal strap 400 is comprised of aninner surface 440 and anouter surface 450. Theanterior patch 300 is comprised of aninner surface 340 and anouter surface 350. As depicted, thedistal strap 400trailing edge 410 overlaps theanterior patch 300. A dash line is provided to depict an exemplary angle of thumb insertion to open the thumbhole by changing the relative placement of the trailingedge 410 relative to theleading edge 310 as depicted inFIG. 9 . -
FIG. 9 depicts a cross-section of thesleeve cuff 100 in the opened configuration, in accordance with aspects described herein. The open configuration allows a thumb having an angle of entry depicted by the dash line to exit an internal volume of thesleeve 210. - The
sleeve cuff 100 has hereinabove been disclosed as having thedistal strap 400 overlapping theanterior patch 300. It is contemplated, however, that in one exemplary aspect theanterior patch 300 overlaps thedistal strap 400. In this aspect, the anteriorpatch leading edge 310 overlaps the distal strap and is distally located down thesleeve 210 from the distalstrap trailing edge 410. This aspect further comprises theaperture 110 formed between the overlappinganterior patch 300 anddistal strap 400 and having a perimeter including at least a portion of each of theleading edge 310 and the trailingedge 410. -
FIG. 10 depicts a lateral cross-section of thesleeve cuff 100 across line 10-10 inFIG. 3 , the line 10-10 being coplanar with the anteriorpatch leading edge 310. Thedistal strap 400 is shown overlapping theanterior patch 300 and thesleeve cuff 100 is in the closed configuration. It is understood that theanterior patch 300 is affixed at theinner surface 340 to thesleeve wall 232 at the first and secondouter surfaces distal strap 400 is similarly affixed at the distal strapinner surface 440 to thesleeve wall 232 at the first and secondouter surfaces -
FIG. 11 depicts another aspect of thedistal sleeve end 700 in a closed configuration in accordance with an aspect hereof. Depicted is adistal sleeve end 700 having acutout 710. Thecutout 710 includes ananterior patch 720 affixed around and adjacent to thecutout 710 at the points proximally located up the sleeve from aleading edge 730. Thedistal sleeve end 700 further includes adistal strap 740 having a trailingedge 750, thedistal strap 740 being affixed at afirst sleeve surface 760 and asecond sleeve surface 770. The trailingedge 750 is located proximally up the sleeve from the anteriorpatch leading edge 730. As depicted, thedistal strap 740 is wider than thecutout 710 and is also wider than theanterior patch 720. In one aspect, thedistal strap 740 is affixed to the sleeve on both sides of thecutout 710 but not at points adjacent to thecutout 710. In another aspect, the sleeve integrates theanterior patch 720 therein such that theleading edge 730 forms a rear wall of thecutout 710. In this aspect, the distalstrap trailing edge 750 is proximally located up the sleeve from the integralleading edge 730. In yet another aspect, thedistal strap 740 may be similarly integrated into thedistal sleeve end 700 and theanterior patch 720 is affixed to the sleeve such that theintegral trailing edge 750 overlaps the anteriorpatch leading edge 730. -
FIG. 12 depicts adistal sleeve end 800 in a closed configuration having ananterior patch 810 and adistal strap 830 affixed over a cutout. In one aspect, thedistal strap 830 includes a trailingedge 840 having an arcuate shape. In this aspect, theanterior patch 810 has aleading edge 820 having an arcuate shape. Thedistal strap 830 may be positioned such that thedistal strap 830 overlaps theanterior patch 810 and thearcuate trailing edge 840 is positioned proximally up the sleeve from the arcuateleading edge 820 and there are no points of intersection between thearcuate trailing edge 840 and the arcuate anteriorleading edge 820. -
FIG. 13 depicts amethod 900 of manufacturing a sleeve having a sleeve cuff for receiving a thumb through an aperture. Initially, themethod 900 of manufacturing asleeve 210 having asleeve cuff 100 involves providing asleeve 210, thesleeve 210 having acutout 240 located at adistal sleeve end 230, as depicted atblock 910. In one aspect, thedistal sleeve end 230 is distally located from the wearer's torso when the sleeve is in an as-worn position, thedistal sleeve end 230 presents a hand opening allowing a hand of the wearer to communicate through the interior of the sleeve, and thesleeve 210 further including acutout 240 formed through asleeve wall 232 of the sleeve, and thecutout 240 having at least onecutout edge 250. - The
method 900 further comprises the step of providing ananterior patch 300 having aleading edge 310 oriented distally on theanterior patch 300 relative to thesleeve 210, as depicted inblock 920. In one aspect, theanterior patch 300 includes a plurality of trailingedges 320. The plurality of trailingedges 320 on theanterior patch 300 are located proximally from theleading edge 310. - The
method 900 further comprises the step of providing adistal strap 400, as depicted inblock 930. In an exemplary aspect, thedistal strap 400 includes a trailingedge 410 and a plurality of leadingedges 420. Thedistal strap 400 is oriented relative to thesleeve 210 to have the trailingedge 410 located proximally from the plurality of leadingedges 420. - The
method 900 further comprises the step of affixing theanterior patch 300 to thesleeve 210 to cover at least a portion of thecutout 240, as depicted inblock 940. In an aspect, theanterior patch 300 is affixed to thesleeve 210 at the plurality of trailingedges 320. - The
method 900 further comprises the step of affixing thedistal strap 400 to thesleeve 210 to span over at least a portion of thecutout 240 and overlap at least theleading edge 310 of theanterior patch 300 to form anaperture 110, as depicted inblock 950. In an aspect, thedistal strap 400 is affixed to thesleeve 210 at the plurality of leadingedges 420. In an aspect, the plurality of leadingedges 420 are affixed proximate to thedistal sleeve end 230 and extend proximally up thesleeve 210 to the distalstrap trailing edge 410. - Other aspects of a tubular sleeve will now be described in reference to
FIGS. 14-20 . The tubular sleeve described herein may related to a sleeve affixed to, or integral with, a garment (e.g., a shirt). The tubular sleeve described herein may also relate to a stand-alone garment (e.g., a sleeve configured to enclose at least a portion of an arm of a wearer). - The tubular sleeve illustrated in
FIGS. 14-20 may be similar to the tubular sleeve illustrated inFIGS. 1-12 . For example, as seen inFIG. 14 , thetubular sleeve 1002 may have adistal end 1004 opposite aproximal end 1006 and be substantially defined by asleeve wall 1008. Thetubular sleeve 1002 may have adistal strap 1010 and ananterior patch 1012, both of which span laterally across a portion of acutout 1014. Unlike the aspects discussed above, however, thecutout 1014 extends from thedistal end 1004 to theproximal end 1006 of thetubular sleeve 1002. - In some aspects, the
sleeve wall 1008 is formed from a panel of fabric. In these aspects, the panel of fabric may have adistal edge 1016 opposite aproximal edge 1018, a firstlongitudinal edge 1020, and a secondlongitudinal edge 1022. Continuing with these aspects, thecutout 1014 may extend between the firstlongitudinal edge 1020 and the secondlongitudinal edge 1022, where the firstlongitudinal edge 1020 is spaced apart from the secondlongitudinal edge 1022. Thus, thecutout 1014 need not actually be a portion removed from thesleeve wall 1008 but may comprise a gap extending proximally up thetubular sleeve 1002 across which theanterior patch 1012 and thedistal strap 1010 extend. The following description of a tubular sleeve having a cylindrical sheath, however, also applies to the aspects shown inFIGS. 1-12 . - The
distal strap 1010 includes a distalstrap trailing edge 1024 and one or more distalstrap leading edges 1026. The distalstrap trailing edge 1024 extends laterally across thecutout 1014. In some aspects, thedistal strap 1010 is affixed to thetubular sleeve 1002 at the firstlongitudinal edge 1020 and the secondlongitudinal edge 1022 of thesleeve wall 1008. In other aspects, thedistal strap 1010 may be coupled to an inner surface and/or an outer surface of thesleeve wall 1008 on opposing sides of thecutout 1014. In further aspects, thedistal strap 1010 may be joined to thetubular sleeve 1002 at one or more seams. - The
anterior patch 1012 includes an anteriorpatch leading edge 1028 and one or more anteriorpatch trailing edges 1030. The anteriorpatch leading edge 1028 extends laterally across thecutout 1014. In some aspects, theanterior patch 1012 is affixed to thetubular sleeve 1002 at the firstlongitudinal edge 1020 and the secondlongitudinal edge 1022 of thesleeve wall 1008 such that it spans thecutout 1014. In other aspects, theanterior patch 1012 may be coupled to an inner surface and/or an outer surface of thesleeve wall 1008 on opposing sides of thecutout 1014. In further aspects, theanterior patch 1012 may be joined to thetubular sleeve 1002 at one or more seams. Theanterior patch 1012 illustrated inFIG. 14 extends proximally up thetubular sleeve 1002 from the anteriorpatch leading edge 1028 to theproximal end 1006 of the sleeve. In example aspects, theanterior patch 1012 completely covers a portion of thecutout 1014 located proximal to the anteriorpatch leading edge 1028. - The
distal strap 1010 is coupled to thetubular sleeve 1002 such that the distalstrap trailing edge 1024 continuously overlaps the anteriorpatch leading edge 1028 between the firstlongitudinal edge 1020 and the secondlongitudinal edge 1022. Thus, an opening is provided that permits communication from an interior portion of thetubular sleeve 1002 to an exterior of thetubular sleeve 1002. A perimeter defines the boundaries of the opening. In some aspects, the perimeter comprises the distalstrap trailing edge 1024 and the anteriorpatch leading edge 1028. In other aspects, the perimeter comprises the distalstrap trailing edge 1024, one or more of the one or more distalstrap leading edges 1026, one or more of the one or more anteriorpatch trailing edges 1030, and/or thesleeve wall 1008. - In
FIG. 14 , the distalstrap trailing edge 1024 and the anteriorpatch leading edge 1028 are shown extending in a non-parallel direction relative to thedistal end 1004 of thetubular sleeve 1002. Further, the distalstrap trailing edge 1024 and the anteriorpatch leading edge 1028 are shown extending in parallel to one another. In other aspects, one or more of the distalstrap trailing edge 1024 and the anteriorpatch leading edge 1028 may extend in parallel to thedistal end 1004 of thetubular sleeve 1002. And, in some aspects, the distalstrap trailing edge 1024 and the anteriorpatch leading edge 1028 do not extend in parallel to one another. - Turning now to
FIG. 15 , thetubular sleeve 1002 also includes a cylindrical sheath 1032 (which may otherwise herein be known as a thumb sheath) configured to move between a first in-use configuration and a second in-use configuration. Thecylindrical sheath 1032 is positioned entirely within the interior volume of thetubular sleeve 1002 in the first in-use configuration (e.g.,FIG. 14 ). Thecylindrical sheath 1032 extends through the opening to an exterior of thetubular sleeve 1002 in the second in-use configuration (e.g.,FIG. 15 ). - The
cylindrical sheath 1032 may be coupled to an interior surface of one or more of thesleeve wall 1008, thedistal strap 1010, or theanterior patch 1012. In some aspects, thecylindrical sheath 1032 is joined to thetubular sleeve 1002 around the perimeter of the opening between the distalstrap trailing edge 1024 and the anteriorpatch leading edge 1028. The curved dashed line inFIG. 15 reflects hidden portions of thecylindrical sheath 1032. The distalstrap trailing edge 1024 is not shown inFIG. 15 . - One possible construction of the
tubular sleeve 1002 is shown in the cross-section views ofFIGS. 16 and 17 , which are taken about the cut line A-A inFIG. 15 .FIGS. 16 and 17 illustrate thecylindrical sheath 1032 in the second in-use configuration (e.g., thecylindrical sheath 1032 has been pulled through the opening between the distalstrap trailing edge 1024 and the anterior patch leading edge 1028). In the aspect shown, thecylindrical sheath 1032 is affixed to an inner surface of theanterior patch 1012 and to an inner surface ofdistal strap 1010. In particular, in this aspect, thecylindrical sheath 1032 is joined to thetubular sleeve 1002 by stitching. In other aspects, thecylindrical sheath 1032 may be joined to thetubular sleeve 1002 with any other type of coupling contemplated herein (e.g., bonding, welding, adhesives, and the like). In yet other aspects, thecylindrical sheath 1032 may be formed integral with one or more of thesleeve wall 1008, thedistal strap 1010, or theanterior patch 1012. In other words, thecylindrical sheath 1032, thesleeve wall 1008, thedistal strap 1010, and/or theanterior patch 1012 may be formed in a single knitting or weaving event. - As discussed herein, the
cylindrical sheath 1032 is configured to move between a first in-use configuration where it is positioned entirely within the interior volume of thetubular sleeve 1002 and the second in-use configuration where it is extended through the opening between thedistal strap 1010 and theanterior patch 1012. For example, when a wearer dons thetubular sleeve 1002, they may extend their arm completely through thetubular sleeve 1002 such that their hand passes in through theproximal end 1006 and out through thedistal end 1004. In this example, the wearer's hand is not positioned adjacent to the opening or thecylindrical sheath 1032. Thus, thecylindrical sheath 1032 may be retracted into an interior volume of thetubular sleeve 1002, and the overlapping of thedistal strap 1010 and theanterior patch 1012 presents a substantially closed state of the opening, while thecylindrical sheath 1032 is in the first in-use configuration. The substantially closed state of the opening prevents environmental intrusion into the interior of the tubular sleeve 1002 (e.g., cold, wind, rain, etc.). -
FIGS. 18 and 19 illustrate thecylindrical sheath 1032 in the second in-use configuration. As illustrated, a wearer has extended their arm mostly through thetubular sleeve 1002. In this aspect, the wearer's hand has passed through theproximal end 1006 but has only partially passed through the distal end 1004 (e.g., the digits and a distal portion of the palm have passed through the distal end 1004). The wearer's hand, particularly the wearer's thumb, is positioned adjacent to the opening and thecylindrical sheath 1032. Moreover, the wearer's thumb has extended through thecylindrical sheath 1032. In the illustrated second in-use configuration, a greater amount of the wearer's hand, palm, and thumb are covered, which provides additional protection from environmental elements (e.g., cold, wind, rain, etc.). In addition, having thecylindrical sheath 1032 joined to the tubular sleeve around the perimeter of the opening between thedistal strap 1010 and theanterior patch 1012 minimizes or eliminates the environmental intrusion into the interior of thetubular sleeve 1002 through the opening. - As is seen in
FIGS. 15-19 , thecylindrical sheath 1032 may have a tubular shape (e.g., cylindrical, conical, etc.), in accordance with some aspects. In addition, the end of thecylindrical sheath 1032 may have a secondary aperture configured to permit a portion of a wearer's thumb to extend out of thecylindrical sheath 1032. In such aspects, thecylindrical sheath 1032 may have a frustoconical shape. As is seen inFIG. 20 , other aspects of thecylindrical sheath 1032 a do not have a secondary aperture. For example, a wearer's thumb received in thecylindrical sheath 1032 a is entirely enclosed by thecylindrical sheath 1032 a. In other aspects, thecylindrical sheath 1032 may have any geometric shaped cross-section or even an irregularly shaped cross-section. - Other aspects of a tubular sleeve will now be described in reference to
FIGS. 21-28 . The tubular sleeve described herein may relate to a sleeve affixed to, or integral with, a garment (e.g., a shirt). The tubular sleeve described herein may also relate to a stand-alone garment (e.g., a sleeve configured to enclose at least a portion of an arm of a wearer). The tubular sleeve illustrated inFIGS. 21-28 is similar to the tubular sleeve shown inFIGS. 14-20 but includes a retractable mitten. These additional features, however, may also be applied to the tubular sleeve shown inFIGS. 1-12 , or other tubular sleeves. For sake of brevity, the description of the features included on the tubular sleeve shown inFIGS. 14-20 will not be repeated and like features will have like reference numbers inFIGS. 21-28 . - Referring to
FIGS. 21 and 22 , which illustrate a front view and a rear view respectively, atubular sleeve 2002 may include a foldable orretractable mitten 2004. Theretractable mitten 2004 may be coupled to an outer surface of thesleeve wall 1008 of thetubular sleeve 2002. In the illustrated aspect, theretractable mitten 2004 comprises a panel having a perimeter. A portion of the perimeter of the panel is affixed to thesleeve wall 1008 of thetubular sleeve 2002. For example, the panel may have a distal edge, a first side edge, a second side edge and a proximal edge. In the illustrated aspect, the first side edge, the second side edge and the distal edge are affixed to thesleeve wall 1008 while the proximal edge is unaffixed. In other aspects, the panel may have one or more edges and any number of the one or more edges may be affixed to thesleeve wall 1008 so long as the perimeter of the panel is only partially affixed thereto. - In this way, the
retractable mitten 2004 is configured to move between a first mitten in-use state and a second mitten in-use state. Theretractable mitten 2004 is shown in the first mitten in-use state inFIGS. 23 and 25 . Theretractable mitten 2004 is shown in the second mitten in-use state inFIGS. 24 and 26 . As indicated by thearrow 2008 inFIG. 23 , the proximal edge of the panel (which is unaffixed in the illustrated aspect) may be pulled distally around thedistal end 1004 of thetubular sleeve 2002. In this way theretractable mitten 2004 may enclose digits and/or a portion of a wearer's hand, which may provide additional protection from environmental conditions (e.g. wind, cold temperatures, rain, and the like). - An alternative configuration of a
tubular sleeve 3002 having aretractable mitten 3004 is shown inFIGS. 27 and 28 . In this aspect, theretractable mitten 3004 is affixed to an inner surface of thesleeve wall 1008. In the illustrated aspect, theretractable mitten 3004 comprises a reversible pocket having a first panel affixed to the inner surface of thesleeve wall 1008 along a portion of the perimeter of the first panel. In aspects, the proximal perimeter edge of the first panel is unaffixed to the inner surface of thesleeve wall 1008. - When in use, the
retractable mitten 3004 is configured to move between a first mitten in-use state and a second mitten in-use state. Theretractable mitten 3004 is shown in the first mitten in-use state inFIG. 27 and shown in the second in-use state inFIG. 28 . As indicated by thearrow 3008 inFIG. 27 , theretractable mitten 3004 may be pushed out or extended out of thedistal end 1004 of thetubular sleeve 3002. In this way the proximal perimeter edge of the first panel of theretractable mitten 3004 may provide an opening to receive and enclose digits and/or a portion of a wearer's hand, which may provide additional protection from environmental conditions (e.g. wind, cold temperatures, rain, and the like). In aspects, when the wearer positions her hand in theretractable mitten 3004, the wearer may then extend theretractable mitten 3004 out thedistal end 1004 of thetubular sleeve 3002. - From the foregoing, it will be seen that aspects described herein are well adapted to attain all the ends and objects hereinabove set forth together with other advantages which are obvious and which are inherent to the structure. It will be understood that certain features and subcombinations are of utility and may be employed without reference to other features and subcombinations. This is contemplated by and is within the scope of the claims. Since many possible aspects described herein may be made without departing from the scope thereof, it is to be understood that all matter herein set forth or shown in the accompanying drawings is to be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense.
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1. A sleeve comprising:
a tube having a distal end opposite a proximal end;
a cutout formed through the tube proximate the distal end, the cutout defined in part by a first longitudinal edge spaced apart from a second longitudinal edge;
a distal panel secured to the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge and covering a distal area of the cutout;
an anterior panel secured to the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge and covering an anterior area of the cutout, wherein the anterior panel partially overlaps the distal panel; and
a retractable mitten coupled to an exterior side of the tube, the retractable mitten having a first side edge coupled to the exterior side of the tube adjacent the second longitudinal edge.
2. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the distal panel includes:
a first distal panel side edge directly affixed to the first longitudinal edge, and
a second distal panel side edge directly affixed to the second longitudinal edge.
3. The sleeve of claim 2 , wherein the anterior panel includes:
a first anterior panel side edge directly affixed to the first longitudinal edge, and
a second anterior panel side edge directly affixed to the the second longitudinal edge.
4. The sleeve of claim 3 , wherein the first distal panel side edge and the first anterior panel side edge are affixed via a first seam and the second distal panel side edge and the second anterior panel side edge are affixed via a second seam.
5. The sleeve of claim 4 , wherein the first side edge of the retractable mitten is affixed to the tube via the second seam.
6. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the cutout further defined by a rear edge extending between the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge.
7. The sleeve of claim 6 , wherein the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge each extend from the rear edge to the distal end of the tube.
8. The sleeve of claim 1 further comprising a cylindrical sheath affixed proximate the overlap of the distal panel and the anterior panel 7.
9. The sleeve of claim 1 , wherein the tube comprises a cylindrical wall.
10. The sleeve of claim 1 further comprising:
the retractable mitten further comprising a second side edge coupled to the exterior side of the tube, a free edge spaced away from the distal end of the tube and extending between the first side edge and the second side edge, and a forward edge coupled to the exterior side of the tube at the distal end.
11. The sleeve of claim 1 ,
wherein in a first in-use state the retractable mitten is positioned on a dorsal side of the tube, and
wherein in a second in-use state the retractable mitten is positioned on a palmar side of the tube.
12. A sleeve comprising:
a tube having a distal end opposite a proximal end;
a cutout formed through the tube proximate the distal end;
a distal panel secured to the tube and covering a first area of the cutout, wherein the distal panel is affixed to the tube proximate the distal end;
an anterior panel secured to the tube and covering a second area of the cutout, wherein the anterior panel partially overlaps the distal panel to provide an aperture in communication with an interior volume of the tube; and
a retractable mitten comprising a mitten panel coupled to an exterior side of the tube proximate the distal end,
wherein in a first in-use state the mitten panel is positioned on a dorsal side of the tube, and
wherein in a second in-use state the mitten panel is positioned on a palmar side of the tube.
13. The sleeve of claim 12 further comprising:
the retractable mitten having a first side affixed to an outer surface of the tube, a second side affixed to the outer surface of the tube, and a proximal edge spaced away from the distal end and extending between the first side and the second side, the proximal edge being unaffixed to the tube.
14. The sleeve of claim 13 , wherein the proximal edge is configured to move from the dorsal side of the tube to the palmar side of the tube when the retractable mitten moves from the first in-use state to the second in-use state.
15. The sleeve of claim 13 , wherein the first side of the retractable mitten is affixed to the outer surface of the tube proximate a cutout edge.
16. The sleeve of claim 15 , wherein the first side of the retractable mitten is joined to the tube at a seam extending along the cutout edge.
17. The sleeve of claim 12 , wherein the distal panel includes a distal panel trailing edge extending across the cutout from a first cutout edge to a second cutout edge and the anterior panel includes a leading edge extending across the cutout from the first cutout edge to the second cutout edge, the entire leading edge being nearer the distal end than the distal panel trailing edge when the aperture is in a closed configuration.
18. The sleeve of claim 17 , wherein a portion of the distal panel trailing edge is nearer the distal end than a portion of the leading edge when the aperture is in an opened configuration.
19. The sleeve of claim 12 , wherein the retractable mitten opens towards the proximal end of the tube, wherein the tube extends from a body of a jacket.
20. (canceled)
21. An article of apparel having a sleeve extending from a torso portion, the sleeve comprising:
a torso portion;
a sleeve extending from the torso portion, the sleeve comprising:
a tube having a distal end opposite a proximal end;
a cutout formed through the tube proximate the distal end, the cutout defined in part by a first longitudinal edge spaced apart from a second longitudinal edge;
a distal panel secured to the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge and covering a distal area of the cutout;
an anterior panel secured to the first longitudinal edge and the second longitudinal edge and covering an anterior area of the cutout, wherein the anterior panel partially overlaps the distal panel; and
a retractable mitten coupled to an exterior side of the tube, the retractable mitten having a first side edge coupled to the exterior side of the tube adjacent the second longitudinal edge.
22. An article of apparel having a torso portion, a first sleeve portion extending from the torso portion, and a second sleeve portion extending from the torso portion, wherein at least one of the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion comprises the sleeve of claim 1 .
23. An article of apparel having a torso portion, a first sleeve portion extending from the torso portion, and a second sleeve portion extending from the torso portion, wherein at least one of the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion comprises the sleeve of claim 12 .
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