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Document | Title | Date |
20080196136 | Laminated Fabric Panels and Method of Assembling Same - Laminated fabric panels and a method of assembling such panels. A garment, for example, is made of first and second parts assembled to one another by superimposing the first part and the second part so that their inner surfaces face one another; welding the two parts along a weld line; flattening the two parts, the weld line being arranged on the outer side; applying a reinforcement strip to the welding line on the outer side of the garment. | 08-21-2008 |
20080201818 | Temperature Altering Garment and Methods of Use Thereon - Human clothing has inner and outer flexible layers that define a space sufficiently large to position a thermal transfer element in any of multiple, non-overlapping positions. The space and the thermal transfer element preferably have cooperating sides of a hook-and-loop attachment. All suitable items of clothing are contemplated, but especially a shirt, jacket or pants that appear to others as a substantially normal garment. Each space has one or more openings, in either the inner or outer layers, and preferably at the shoulders or sides of the torso, or at the pocket areas of pants. The spaces are preferably large, not only relative to the size of a corresponding thermal transfer element, but also to the size of the garment. Thermal transfer elements are preferably disposed in pouches having a thermal insulation on that side, and have only a very thin, thermally transmissive, fabric on the other side. | 08-28-2008 |
20080235847 | Dead lifting suit - A suit particularly for dead lifters comprises a front having a neckline substantially higher than in the back. This covers more of the front of the chest and reduces the tendency of the lifter to bend the upper torso forwardly. | 10-02-2008 |
20080256677 | Piece of Garment and System for Sealingly Joining Pieces of Garment - The invention relates to an item of clothing ( | 10-23-2008 |
20080256678 | Drag harness and pocket - A drag harness for use with a protective garment for a fire fighter or emergency worker is provided. The drag harness includes a gripping loop having a pull strap affixed thereto. The pull strap extends from an aperture in the protective garment such that the drag loop can be pulled through the aperture to drag the wearer. Furthermore, the protective garment may include a pocket wherein a portion of the drag loop may be contained when in a stored state. | 10-23-2008 |
20080263741 | Garment design for use with knife - Garment designs are provided that facilitate ready access to a knife. The garments are particularly adapted for wear and use in connection with outdoor-related activities, e.g., fishing, hiking, climbing and the like. Ready access to the knife is facilitated by a releasable pocket flap that retains and covers the knife, while permitting instantaneous access and removal of such knife therefrom. The pocket flap is secured with respect to a garment surface along at least one edge of the flap. However, the pocket flap is not secured with respect to the garment surface along the lower edge thereof which features a releasable engagement mechanism, e.g., hook-and-loop fastener elements. The releasable engagement mechanism secures the knife below the pocket flap until needed and permits ready removal of the knife through a substantially downward motion relative to the pocket flap, thereby disengaging the releasable engagement mechanism and allowing withdrawal of the knife therefrom. | 10-30-2008 |
20080263742 | Lower body garments with secured tunnel pocket system - The invention provides a lower body garment comprising an interior layer comprising an elastic material to be worn around a wearer's leg, an outer shell, and a tunnel pocket system positioned between the outer shell and interior layer. The tunnel pocket system defines a tunnel extending from the exterior pocket of the outer shell and terminating in an interior pocket positioned in or on the elastic material of the interior layer. In use, the wearer can access the interior pocket through the exterior pocket. The elastic material of the interior layer facilitates retention of items stored in the pocket against the wearer's leg, thereby reducing movement of items when the wearer moves. Retention of items stored in the pocket against the wearer's leg can be further enhanced by providing that the pocket be of elastic material. | 10-30-2008 |
20080263743 | VENTING APPARATUS WITH NO-CATCH MECHANISM - A venting apparatus with a no-catch mechanism and a method of manufacture of the apparatus are described. More particularly, embodiments of the present invention may comprise: a fastening device, a venting mechanism wherein the venting mechanism further comprises an opening, a mesh arrangement, and a no-catch mechanism. | 10-30-2008 |
20080271220 | Wearable Electronic Device - A wearable electronic device ( | 11-06-2008 |
20080276343 | Draped garment with pockets - A garment ( | 11-13-2008 |
20080282440 | THREE-DIMENSIONAL CAMOUFLAGE GARMENT - The present invention relates to a three-dimensional camouflage garment including a base fabric and fabric pieces attached thereto. The fabric pieces may be attached to the base fabric via substantially horizontal attachment lines. The fabric pieces may include a tab portion for attachment to the base fabric and a depending portion depending from the tab portion. As attached, the fabric pieces may include a non-flat orientation to facilitate the three-dimensional effect. Associated methods of producing a three-dimensional camouflage garment are also provided. | 11-20-2008 |
20080282441 | Garments for holding a post-surgical drain system - A garment worn by a user has an inner wearer-facing surface and an outer surface. An inner pocket is attached to the inner surface below the chest of the user, the inner pocket having a rounded bottom, an open top, and outwardly flared sides. A drain system has a drain bulb snugly received within the inner pocket and a tube with one end attached to the bulb and the opposing end indwelled within the wearer. One or more straps are located on the inner surface, the straps each forming a closed loop such that the tube passes through the loop. An outer pocket is attached to the outer surface of the garment and overlays the inner pocket so that a single stitch line attaches both the inner pocket and the outer pocket to the garment. | 11-20-2008 |
20080289076 | Accessory and fastener therefore - The present invention relates to an accessory that can be easily and efficiently attached to clothing apparel by using a fastener therefore. The present invention describes an accessory having: an accessory head; and a threaded body, wherein at least a portion of the threaded body is integrated into the accessory head; and a fastener having: a horizontal part; and a concave vertical part having an elastic member, wherein the vertical part is integrated with the horizontal part, wherein the fastener is integrated into the clothing apparel with the top of the concave vertical part being externally exposed. | 11-27-2008 |
20080295215 | Integrated Wearable Costume and Storage Case - A combination backpack and garment carrying apparatus is disclosed. The combination backpack and garment carrying apparatus includes a back plate, a cover, a frame, and garment segments. These pieces combined together create a combination backpack and garment carrying apparatus that allows the wearer to easily access, store, and carry a costume. The wearer activates a switch on the combination backpack and garment carrying apparatus and opens the lids allowing the garment segments to fall out and be pulled over the wearer's arms, legs, and head. | 12-04-2008 |
20080295216 | Articles of Apparel Providing Enhanced Body Position Feedback - Articles of apparel include: (a) a garment structure having one or more fabric elements structured and arranged to provide a close fit to at least one predetermined portion of a body (e.g., area(s) of the body for which enhanced position sensing and/or feedback are desired, such as the lower back, the arch of the foot, etc.); and (b) a body position feedback system engaged with or integrally formed as part of the garment structure. The body position feedback system may apply higher tensile or constricting (compressive) forces to selected portions of the wearer's body, which can help stimulate or interact with nerves and deep tissue receptors located in various portions of the body. The increased forces at selected locations of the body give the wearer sensory feedback regarding the position or orientation of these parts of the body and can improve or accelerate development of “muscle memory.” | 12-04-2008 |
20080295217 | BELLY COVERING GARMENT - The present invention relates to a garment worn during different stages of pregnancy and different stages of postpartum body changes. A garment upper portion has a belly panel that is expansible to cover and fit over a growing abdomen during different stages of pregnancy, and a garment lower portion having a first torso encircling circumference that recedes downward to make way for expansion of the belly panel. The garment upper portion has a second torso encircling circumference to hold the garment up and in place over the torso. | 12-04-2008 |
20090000006 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING WITH SIDE ACCESS - A garment to be worn by a person has a first fabric panel having a first side edge and a second fabric panel having a second side edge. The first and second panels are joined by stitching to form a seam near the first and second side edges. An aperture is formed between the fabric panels by an interruption in the stitching. The aperture may be formed directly on the garment, or may be provided as a set-in that is attached to the garment. The aperture may be positioned on the garment so that it will be located under the arm of a person wearing the garment. | 01-01-2009 |
20090007309 | Freely Cuttable Garment - A garment is provided which a purchaser can freely cut after purchase into any design shape and then wear, and also which has a cut-off part requiring no high-level cutting and sewing processing techniques. | 01-08-2009 |
20090007310 | SPORTING APPAREL THAT SUPPORTS MORE THAN ONE TEAM - The present invention is sporting apparel with a split team appearance. One piece of apparel that would show two different teams, a current player's team and the player's college team, home and away colors, and throwback and current colors. | 01-08-2009 |
20090007311 | GARMENT WITH CROTCH PART - A conditioning bottom has a main body and a strong tightening portion which is in the form of a belt and has a tightening force stronger than a tightening force of the main body. This strong tightening portion has first strong tightening portions and a second strong tightening portion. When the conditioning bottom is worn, the first strong tightening portions extend so as to surround gastrocnemius muscles of a wearer along outer edges of the gastrocnemius muscles, and the second strong tightening portion is coupled to the first strong tightening portions and extends through the inside of the wearer's lower leg and thigh to a position of the wearer's crotch. Also, a first mesh portion having a tightening force weaker than the tightening force of the strong tightening portion is formed in a section surrounded by the first strong tightening portions. | 01-08-2009 |
20090013444 | CLOTHING - Clothing provided, on the inner surface side thereof at such a position as covering the meridian point of a human body wearing the clothing, with a plurality of elastic small protrusions having a diameter of 2-4 mm at the bottom face thereof and located in a region of 50-120 mm | 01-15-2009 |
20090025115 | Compression Garments And A Method Of Manufacture - The invention provides a compression garment ( | 01-29-2009 |
20090025116 | Costume That Produces A Focused Stream Of Air Emitting From What Appears To Be An Anatomical Body Part - One embodiment of an air-creating costume which creates the illusion that air is being emitted from an anatomical body part, the air stream of which may be used for the purposes of balloon inflation for entertainment and amusement. In this embodiment, a wearable corset-shaped housing ( | 01-29-2009 |
20090025117 | GARMENT POCKET FOR CARRYING AN OBJECT IN A CONCEALED STATE - A pocket for a garment is disclosed. The pocket comprises a first layer and a second layer, which is attached to the first layer to form a partially enclosed space. The partially enclosed space comprises a region defined by (1) a first line corresponding substantially to a line of flexion of a hip joint of a wearer of the garment and (2) a second line corresponding substantially to a centerline of a thigh of a wearer of the garment. The region is configured and disposed to substantially conceal an object stored in the region from a person viewing the garment. | 01-29-2009 |
20090031468 | Reversible Sweatshirt with Secure Pocket Slot and Secure Interior Pocket Pouch and Method for Embroidering Same - Reversible sweatshirt has a pair of contiguous configurations, each of which may have distinct coloration and distinct embroidery and a secure pocket slot, the application of such embroidery is facilitated through a secure pocket slot having a secure interior pocket pouch, accessible from one or more of the contiguous configurations, for safely securing items and for facilitating the embroidery process of both contiguous configurations. A wearer may select which side of the reversible sweatshirt to wars outside and/or inside, to expose the secure pocket slot and display the distinct coloration and distinct embroidery of the exposed configuration. | 02-05-2009 |
20090031469 | COMBINATION GARMENT AND FIGURE-ENHANCING DEVICE AND METHOD - A combination garment and figure-enhancing device provides for an enhanced or more desirable appearance of the buttock region of a wearer thereof. Figure-enhancing devices are positioned within casings, which, in turn, are coupled to the garment. In one embodiment, the figure-enhancing devices are permanently attached to the garment. In another embodiment, the figure-enhancing devices may be removed from the casings. In a further embodiment, each figure-enhancing device and casing may be removed from the garment as one unit. The figure-enhancing devices may be used with unisex type garments, such as jeans, pants, shorts, and the like, or may be used with garments for females, such as skirts, Capri pants, and the like. | 02-05-2009 |
20090031470 | PANTS - [Problem to be Solved] To provide pants which look like ordinary pants, have a buttocks supporting effect and assure excellent wearing comfort. | 02-05-2009 |
20090044308 | SAUNA GARMENT FOR STIMULATING SWEAT EXCRETION - A sauna garment for stimulating sweat excretion includes a body, a heating device, a tube and a sweat collecting device. The body is mounted with far infrared micro particles and has an inlet. The heating device is mounted on the body and has a heating member. The heating device is connected into the body with the tube. When someone activates the sauna garment, the heating device heats and blows air into the sauna garment. The micro particles in the body are also heated and radiate far infrared rays. The far infrared rays stimulate a human body to secrete sweat. The sauna garment is made of flexible material so is highly portable. | 02-19-2009 |
20090049577 | Distribution and recovery of fashion-related products - A method for distributing and recovering fashion-related products includes providing fashion-related products made from a recyclable material, causing the products to be distributed to consumers, accepting return of the products that have been used by consumers, and causing the used products to be recycled. | 02-26-2009 |
20090049578 | - This present invention is for cooling the forehead, face and armpit of a person or imparting cool feeling. | 02-26-2009 |
20090064389 | Paintball field garment and gas delivery system - A paintball field garment with gas delivery system provides improved maneuverability and competitive advantages over prior art equipment. The invention features a gas supply system with a integrated conduit for the umbilical to reduce interference with the user and the environment. The garment also features a body armor system that deflects paintballs and reduces injuries from paintball impacts. | 03-12-2009 |
20090070912 | Safety harness - A safety harness system to facilitate attachment and storage of a safety harness. The safety harness is secured to a garment to allow the safety harness to be removed and stored with the garment, thereby preventing entanglement and loss of the safety harness during removal and storage. By securing the safety harness to the garment, the safety harness is less likely to become tangled, lost or damaged during storage. | 03-19-2009 |
20090077708 | Garment - It is an object of the present invention to provide an upper body garment that is capable of facilitating the action of raising the arms while reducing the activities of muscles by preventing unnecessary restriction of the muscles. The upper body garment is characterized in that a low stretchable portion is disposed in a predetermined area of the back side of the garment. The predetermined area extends from one end side to the opposite end side in the width direction of the back side of the garment and contains at least areas in which the inferior angles of the right and left scapulas are respectively displaced during raising the arms. The low stretchable portion has a stretching ratio smaller in the width direction of the back side than an area near at least a neck portion of the back side. | 03-26-2009 |
20090089911 | Comfortable Protective Garments - Garment constructs and garments prepared therefrom having a functional layer and an inner layer of a plurality of textiles, at least two of which are dissimilar textiles, adhered to the functional layer are provided. | 04-09-2009 |
20090094725 | Clothing for Use With Personal Electronic Listening Devices - An article of clothing for supporting a personal electronic listening device comprised of: at least one pocket on the clothing, each pocket having at least one pocket aperture to allow an earpiece cord of the personal electronic listening device to pass from inside the pocket to outside of the clothing, and at least one clothing aperture on the clothing, each clothing aperture allowing the earpiece cord to pass from outside to inside the clothing and to on or near the wearer's head. The pocket can further include a cover flap to temporarily close the opening and the cover flap can further include a fastening member to temporarily secure the cover flap to the body of the pocket. | 04-16-2009 |
20090100564 | SCRATCHABLE PRINTED TEXTILE SUPPORT AND DRESS ITEM CONSISTING OF SAID SUPPORT - Woven or knitted textile printed support covered over all or part of the printed surface with a scratchable ink, characterized in that the scratchable ink is applied directly on all or part of the printed surface. | 04-23-2009 |
20090100565 | Elastic, Soft And Punctiformly Bound Non-Woven Fabric Provided With Filler Particles And Method For Production And The Use Thereof - The invention relates to a nonwoven fabric which is bonded at selected points by use of a binder containing particles composed of filler material (a phase change material, among others) and which is not bonded at other selected points. The nonwoven fabric is characterized by a soft touch and good flexibility, and may be used as an interlining material or an intermediate layer. | 04-23-2009 |
20090106872 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING - The present invention comprises an article of clothing that is easier to put on or remove. In one form of the invention, the article of clothing is a shirt having arm holes and a neck hole. A seam along one side of the torso and extending along an arm hole at that same side is separable to make it easier for the wearer to put the shirt on or take it off. In other examples of the invention an additional seam along the shoulder and extending to the end of the arm hole is also separable so that one entire side of the shirt may be opened for easier removal. In other forms of the invention, a similar seam and closure means is provided on other articles of clothing such as pants, coats, socks, or others. | 04-30-2009 |
20090106873 | Towel Wrap - A towel wrap is formed with a main towel drying section with two towel tie extensions extending outwardly from the upper corners of the towel section. Once the towel wrap is wrapped around and encircled about the user's body, the tie extensions are inserted into cutout openings through the towel section and then tied together to retain the towel wrap on the user. | 04-30-2009 |
20090113595 | Game day autograph apparel - Autograph Apparel, which is decorated to acclaim success in celebrity groups of one or more, said decoration comprising identifying images of persons in any group of celebrity status; a graphic depiction of an appropriate venue as background for the group of persons included in a particular collection of identifying images; the preferred embodiment including a group descriptor for identification of the included group members, comprising at least an established time frame and event or occasion for which said device was created by the collectible issuer, said Autogrpah Apparel may also include additional decoration including but not limited to trademark emblems for the purpose of identifying the collectible issuer and collection identity or marks of an event sponsor and not limited to any particular apparel location. | 05-07-2009 |
20090113596 | Compression garment or method of manufacture - A compression garment | 05-07-2009 |
20090113597 | Special tattoo display shirt - An apparel device called a Special Tattoo Display Shirt. The device provides unique features and combinations of features that are specifically use to display tattoos for individuals. The Special Tattoo Display Shirt may be used with shoulder tattoos, lower back tattoos and other tattoos for individuals that have a desire to display or “show case” the artwork with unique yet tasteful clothing. The new device presents a simple manner or means for that individual to display their tattoo artwork that may often be covered and hidden by other conventional apparel. | 05-07-2009 |
20090126069 | Equestrian riding breeches garment and method for its manufacture - An equestrian riding garment includes a pair of pants of elastic material having inner leg expanses and a butt expanse of durable material affixed to corresponding regions thereof, the inner leg and butt expanses being made of real or faux leather that is perforated to increase air permeability and to promote friction with a saddle. Preferably, the butt expanse is bifurcated into left and right sub-pieces corresponding with the equestrian's left and right buttocks. Optionally, a knee region of the inner leg expanses is articulated, as by segmenting. Optionally, an abdominal and/or inner calf region of the pair of pants includes an inner support layer of extra fabric for more flattering fit. | 05-21-2009 |
20090139005 | WEIGHTED EXERCISE CLOTHING - A weighted article of clothing comprising a clothing substrate with weights attached thereto, the weights being made of a gel and being strategically placed so as to not interfere with the movements of a wearer and to not interfere with outer clothing or equipment worn over the weighted article of clothing and with the weights being arranged in a plurality of weight clusters and linking strands, with neighboring weight clusters being connected together with the linking strands. | 06-04-2009 |
20090139006 | ABCITE REINFORCED LEATHER PRODUCT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - An abcite reinforced leather and a method for producing the abcite reinforced leather for use in making shoes, gloves and garments. Abcite pellets are ground into a fine powder and floated in a carrier so that they penetrate the fiber structure of a tanned skin. The abcite particles bond to the fiber structure and provide enhanced abrasion resistance and tensile strength to the leather. This abcite impregnated leather can be used to make gloves, shoes and garments. Also, abcite powder can be added to the surface to make the surface more durable and abrasion resistant. | 06-04-2009 |
20090144874 | Wearable Towel - A towel easily wrapped and fixed about a body of a wearer, the towel having a substantially planer rectangular main body having two openings in the main body configured for securing the towel to the body of the wearer using one arm. | 06-11-2009 |
20090158489 | Removalble holder for displaying pictures and other materials - A flexible, detachable display pouch is disclosed for display on a garment, hat, banner, mail box, or other display media item of essentially flat display materials. The pouch is detachably attached to the display media by Velcro, snaps, etc, that hold the perimeter of the pouch close to the media item. In preferred embodiments the pouch is sized to accept one or more pictures or printed documents with standard sizes, and in some embodiments it can contain a stack of items, whereby the displayed item can be changed by reordering the stack. Other embodiments include a flap or other seal to retain displayed items and/or protect them from water. Other embodiments allow dry erase marking on the pouch, and still others allow washing of the display media after pouch removal without harming or loosening the Velcro etc. A plurality of pouches can be included that can be preloaded and exchanged. | 06-25-2009 |
20090158490 | Apparatus with removable holder for displaying pictures and other materials on a garment - An apparatus and method are disclosed for the display on a T-shirt, tote bag, hat, or other garment of essentially flat, decorative and/or informational materials in a removable, transparent pouch. The pouch is attached to the garment by hook-and-loop, snaps, etc, and in preferred embodiments it is sized to accept one or more pictures or printed documents with standard sizes. In some embodiments, the pouch can contain a stack of items, so that the displayed item can be changed by reordering the stack. Other embodiments include a flap or other seal to retain items and/or protect them from water, and some embodiments hold the pouch perimeter close to the garment. Other embodiments allow dry erase marking on the pouch, and still others allow washing of the garment after pouch removal without harming or loosening the hook-and-loop etc. A plurality of pouches can be included that can be preloaded and exchanged. | 06-25-2009 |
20090172858 | GARMENT - [Problem] To provide a garment that is worn attached to a body and has improved freedom of design in terms of the tightening force or shape of a tightening portion that manipulates the body shape of a wearer, corrects the wearer's posture, and improves the wearer's motor ability. | 07-09-2009 |
20090172859 | Athletic Pants - A pair of athletic pants comprises a hip portion, and two leg portions extending from the hip portion. Each leg portion includes a knee portion configured to be worn over the knee of a human, the knee portion comprised of a first material. A slit is formed in each knee portion and a second material provided in each slit, wherein the second material has greater elasticity than the first material in at least two different directions. In at least one embodiment, each slit in the knee portion is in the shape of a lens. In at least one other embodiment, each slit in the knee portion is in the shape of a symmetric lens. In at least one embodiment, the athletic pants are baseball pants. | 07-09-2009 |
20090235425 | VIA FERRATA SAFETY SYSTEM - The present invention relates to a via ferrata safety system that improves user safety by increasing the reliable activation of the energy absorption system. The via ferrata system includes a harness coupling member, two fixed cable coupling members, and an energy absorption system. The energy absorption system is coupled to both the harness coupling member and the two fixed cable coupling members. The two fixed cable coupling members are independently coupled to the energy absorption system and to one another. The coupling between the two fixed cable coupling members is proportionally weaker than the independent coupling between the two fixed cable coupling members and the energy absorption system. This proportional weakness of the coupling between the fixed cable coupling members allows each of the fixed cable coupling members to act independently in the event that one of the cable coupling members is coupled to a point between the user and the energy absorption system. | 09-24-2009 |
20090241234 | Reflective and phosphorescent garment and method of manufacture - A reflective and phosphorescent garment for use by humans or pets, as well as the method of manufacture. The garment includes light reflective capabilities as well as phosphorescent capabilities enabling the garment to simultaneously radiate and reflect light, thereby optimizing visibility. In the preferred embodiment, a visual means may be applied to a fabric member. Then a phosphorescent substance and a reflective substance may be applied to enhance the wearer's visibility. | 10-01-2009 |
20090260123 | Children's Clothing System Having a Plurality of Clothing Articles and Associated Interchangeable Design Elements - A clothing system having a plurality of different clothing articles that are designed to be used with interchangeable decorative elements. Each of the clothing articles are of a different size or style, and include one or more securing portions that permit one or more decorative, elements to be removably attached to the clothing article. The decorative elements can be removed from one clothing article for attachment to another clothing article so that the same decorative elements can be worn with any of the clothing articles in the system. | 10-22-2009 |
20090260124 | WOVEN OR KNITTED FABRIC CONTAINING TWO DIFFERENT TYPES OF YARNS AND CLOTHING CONTAINING THE FABRIC - A woven or knitted fabric, formed from two types of yarns different in self-elongating property upon absorbing water and capable of facilitating the air-permeability when wetted with water, is constituted so that a ratio A/B of a mean length A of high water-absorbing, self-elongating yarns ( | 10-22-2009 |
20090265828 | EXERCISE GARMENT - There is provided an exercise garment according to which the exercise performance in various types of exercise accompanied by rotation of the trunk and movement of the arms can be sufficiently improved. | 10-29-2009 |
20090271908 | CHAIN MAIL ARTICLE PROVIDED WITH AN ELASTIC TIGHTENING OR TENSIONING BODY - The invention relates to an article at least one portion of which is made of chain mail fabric, namely made of interweaved metal rings, in particular a clothing or decorative article, the chain mail portion is associated with at least one resilient member arranged so as to tighten the chain mail fabric on a part of the user's body and/or to draw and tension a portion of the chain mail fabric so as to absorb a local excess of material. According to the invention, at least one of the resilient members is in the form of a flat spring ( | 11-05-2009 |
20090276936 | SHAPE CHANGEABLE TEXTILE FABRIC - A waterproof layer is formed as necessary on one or both surfaces of a textile fabric and as an outermost layer there is formed a water-swelling layer comprising a water-insoluble water-swelling resin applied in a pattern form. | 11-12-2009 |
20090293168 | BODY COVERING AND METHODS THEREFOR - A body covering, comprising a flexible panel having a first edge margin and a second opposite edge margin, and a strap system secured to the flexible panel. The strap system includes an outer strap portion having a first proximal end portion attached proximate to the first edge of the flexible panel, and an opposing first distal free end portion. The strap system also includes a medial strap portion having a second proximal end portion attached to the flexible panel approximately midway between the first and second edge margins, and an opposing second distal free end portion extending away from the flexible panel. The outer and medial strap portions include cooperative fasteners for releasably fastening the body covering about a person's body. Preferably, the cooperative fasteners comprise mateable male and female fittings. The cooperative fasteners may be removably and/or slidably attached to their respective outer or medial strap portions. | 12-03-2009 |
20090313740 | Camouflage U.S. Marine Corps combat utility uniform: pattern, fabric, and design - A camouflage system to be used for both military uniforms and equipment. The system includes specialized means of printing the camouflage system unto fabric. The system can also be used for civilian applications, particularly with sportsman hunters. The system provides camouflage in both the human visible light range and the infrared. The system depends on the use of a macro-pattern resulting from a repeat of a micro-pattern. When applied to fabric, a polyamide-cotton fiber blend has a macro pattern resulting from a repeat of a micro pattern printed on at least one surface. The coloring system used comprises at least four colorings from dyes that in combination produce a percent reflectance value comparable to the negative space of the surroundings near the camouflaged subject. The system functions by a macro pattern being disruptive of the shape of the subject and a micro pattern comprising sharp edge units of a size capable of blending the subject into the background. The relative lightness values and percentages of total pattern are sufficient to produce a percent reflectance of acceptable colors, wet or dry in terms of lightness values compared to current military four-color camouflage. On fabric, the results are achieved by printing A macro pattern that disrupts the sensed shape and a micro pattern with a repeat size that produces the macro pattern. The reflectance of the material is comparable to the negative space surrounding a subject so the subject does not appear too dark or too light (out of place). The variation in the lightness between wet and dry is not greater than 17-28%, achieved during the printing process. | 12-24-2009 |
20090320173 | STRAP ATTACHMENT FOR ATTACHING ITEMS TO GARMENTS - A strap attachment for fastening an object to a baby garment may include an adornment for attaching to the baby garment; a strap extending from the adornment; a first fastener including two releasably engagable parts, a first engageable part fixedly attached to the strap, and a second engageable part fixedly attached to the strap between the first end and the first part of the two engageable parts; and a second fastener including two releasably engagable parts, a first engageable part of the second fastener fixedly attached to the garment at a location of the garment that is spatially separated from the adornment and from the first end of the strap, and a second engageable part of the second fastener attached to the strap at a location backing one of the first part of the first fastener and the second part of the first fastener. | 12-31-2009 |
20090320174 | Apparel With Reduced Friction Zones - An article of apparel may include a base layer and a cover layer. The cover layer may be stitchlessly-secured to an exterior surface of the base layer and positioned to extend along a side area and from a pelvic region to a leg region of the base layer. A width of the cover layer may be greater in the pelvic region than the first leg region. In some configurations, a frictional resistance of the exterior surface of the base layer may be greater than a frictional resistance of a surface of the cover layer. | 12-31-2009 |
20090320175 | Multifunctional Garment or Trappings and its Manufacturing Method - The multifunctional garment or trappings and the method of the present invention includes at least one article, wherein the article has one or more of detachable connecting components, the detachable connecting components not only connect the different parts of the article, but also connect two or more articles, so that the multifunctional garment or trappings is adapted to be rearranged to change the style or the connection. The article further has one or more of openings and adjustable members, wherein one or more of connecting means are provided at the openings of the article, so that the multifunctional garment or trappings has a variety formations of styles or functions through several manners such as mutual fastening, detaching, flexing, or opening or closing the openings at the article. | 12-31-2009 |
20100000003 | UPPER GARMENT WITH POCKETS - An upper garment with a travel pocket includes a panel covering a part of a wearer's body and a first pocket positioned on the panel generally below a waist line of the wearer. The first pocket is accessible to the wearer from a first top side of the first pocket, wherein said first top side is substantially along the waist line of the wearer. A second pocket is positioned between the first pocket and the panel, and is accessible to the wearer from a first top side of said second pocket. A first fastener mechanism reversibly closes the first top side of the first pocket with respect to the panel. | 01-07-2010 |
20100017932 | CLOTHING WITH DETACHABLE SYMBOLS - An article of clothing comprises four layers. A first layer of fabric is in the form of a wearable garment. A second layer of synthetic tricot fabric is attached to the first layer. A third layer of foam has the same shape and size as the second layer, is aligned with the second layer, and is heat fused to a horizontal fiber size of the tricot fabric. A fourth layer of loop material has the same shape and size as the third layer, is aligned with the third layer, has two sides both of which comprise nylon loops, and is heat fused to the fourth layer. A display item of a plurality of display items has a substantially smooth front portion and a back portion having a plurality of hooks. The display items are attachable and rearrangeable by joining the plurality of hooks to the loops of the fourth layer. | 01-28-2010 |
20100024091 | Mehtab Collection - A reversible hat may include a first portion of the reversible hat being a first color which corresponds to a home team color and a second portion of the reversible hat being a second color which corresponds to a away team color. The first portion may be an external surface of the hat, and the second portion may be an internal surface of the hat. The first portion may be a front surface of the hat, and the second portion may be a back surface of the hat. The hat may include a peripheral band with indicia, and the indicia may include a logo. A reversible headband may include a first surface being a first color corresponding to a home team, and a second surface may be a second color corresponding to an away team. The first surface may include a first indicia, and the second surface may include a second indicia. The first indicia may be a logo, and the first indicia may be a catchphrase. The second indicia may be a logo, and the second indicia may be a catch phrase. | 02-04-2010 |
20100043114 | GARMENT - A garment for a part of the body, and in particular a sport pant, includes an elasticity element, or a number of such elements, disposed on a portion of the garment, while another portion of the garment is free of elasticity elements. As a result, the garment can store energy by elastic elongation under a movement of, for example, a leg. This energy can then be released under a second movement of the leg in the opposite direction, resulting in the garment supporting the second movement of the leg. | 02-25-2010 |
20100050312 | GARMENT POCKET FOR CARRYING AN OBJECT IN A CONCEALED STATE - A garment pocket configured to carry, in a concealed and readily-accessible state, a handgun or other object is disclosed. The garment pocket is configured to be folded to yield and maintain at least one additional configuration. The garment pocket can be folded to assume and maintain either a first folded configuration, or a second folded configuration. The garment pocket in the first folded configuration is suitable for carrying, in an ergonomic position, a handgun having, for example, a medium-to-long barrel portion, whereas the garment pocket in the second folded configuration is suitable for carrying, in an ergonomic position, a handgun having, for example, a relatively short barrel portion. | 03-04-2010 |
20100050313 | Posture improving device - Garments that provide a stimulant to maintain desirable proper posture and poise of a person wearing the garments. The garment, which can take the form of a shirt or blouse, provides a stimulant to elevate the wearer's thoracic cavity and retract the wearer's scapulas to support a more up-right posture through the combination of a stretch fabric and a control band. The body of the garment is typically made from stretch-type fabric that is adapted to fit snugly to the body shape of the wearer. The stretch-type fabric can include a reduced level of elasticity along the front of the garment to promote a lifting of the thoracic cavity. The control band typically comprises and elastic material and can be positioned on the rear of the garment proximal to the wearer's scapulas to produce a slight retraction of the wearer's upper arms. | 03-04-2010 |
20100058509 | ITEM OF CLOTHING - The invention relates to an item of clothing, in particular to be worn during sports such as jogging, skating, cycling or similar. Said item of clothing is made of at least one yarn ( | 03-11-2010 |
20100058510 | Customizable apparel and the attachable, interchangeable appliques with attachment mechanisms that are used to decorate and modify the appearance of the apparel design - An article of apparel with interchangeable appliques with attachment mechanisms that are used to decorate and modify the appearance of the apparel design having one or more detachable decorative elements replaceably coupled thereto, the article of apparel having substantially all exposed cloth surfaces made of a material having a multiplicity of loop elements, the detachable decorative elements having a multiplicity of buttons, snaps and hook elements engaging the loop elements of the material. | 03-11-2010 |
20100058511 | APPAREL HAVING REMOVABLY SUPPORTING COMMUNICATION ELEMENTS - Apparel comprising communications elements which are removably attachable to the apparel, and which may be dynamic in nature. The apparel may comprise fasteners such hook and loop material, snap fasteners, buttons, magnets, and others. The communications elements may comprise graphic elements such as letters, numbers, symbols, and depictions of people, animals, recognizable objects, light emitting elements, sound emitting elements, and any combination of the foregoing elements. The communications elements may comprise corresponding fasteners that enable attachment to and ready removal from the apparel. Light and sound emitting elements may be provided with variable output features, such as variation in light and sound levels, frequency of intermittent operation, and the like. Control of variation may be at the discretion of the person wearing the apparel bearing such light and sound emitting elements. | 03-11-2010 |
20100064410 | Contour T short - Contour T short has two built-in pouches in front to contain breasts or pectoral muscles. Women who like to show off their pretty breasts can wear contour T short instead of wearing bras in public area to show off themselves. Men who like to show off their strong pectoral muscles can wear contour T short instead of baring their chest walls in public area to show off their strong walls. Contour T short can improve social moral in public area. The crime rate will decrease. | 03-18-2010 |
20100064411 | ARM-SECURING GARMENT - An arm-securing garment for immobilizing an arm of a user to promote healing of an injured collarbone and/or arm, while being comfortable for the user, is provided. The garment includes a back panel, a right side panel attached to and extending from a right side of the back panel, and a left side panel attached to and extending from a left side of the back panel. A sleeve is affixed to and extends generally across an interior of at least one of the right side panel and the left side panel. Fastening means secures the right side panel and the left side panel to one another, so that when the right side panel and the left side panel are secured to one another, the interior sleeve is capable of holding the arm of the user in a generally uniform position against a front of the user's torso. | 03-18-2010 |
20100071109 | Apparel Article with Integral Pre-Worn Design Elements - This disclosure generally relates to an apparel article, such as an article of clothing, that includes a pre-worn piece as a design element integral with the article of clothing. The pre-worn piece may be, for example, a cut-out of an athletic jersey, a uniform, a shirt or the like, formed in a particular design pattern, that was worn by a member of a sports team such as a professional sports team. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to a method for marketing an article or articles in a line of apparel, such as sporting goods apparel, with such pre-worn pieces affixed to the articles as integral design elements. | 03-25-2010 |
20100071110 | WRAP AROUND GARMENT WITH POCKETS - In an embodiment, a garment with pockets may be provided for wearing around the waist when additional carrying space is needed. In some embodiments, the garment may be shaped similar to a long sleeve shirt, sweater, or the like, and may be tied around the waist. In some embodiments, the garment may have one or more layers. Further, the garment may have pockets, which are accessible when wearing the garment. In some embodiments, the pockets may be positioned on the extensions and/or the main portion. The garment may include patch pockets or pockets between the one or more layers. Some embodiments of a garment may be reversible. In addition, the garment may come in different sizes. In an embodiment, the garment may have reflective or iridescent strips, and may display logos, numbers, and/or names. | 03-25-2010 |
20100077527 | WORKOUT GARMENT - A workout garment comprises at least a shirt ( | 04-01-2010 |
20100077528 | CLOTHING AND APPAREL INTEGRATED WITH FLEXIBLE SILICONE ENCASED CABLE SYSTEMS - The present invention is comprised of a system and method to fabricate custom shaped flat silicone encased cable assemblies. The cable assemblies can include various numbers and types of multiple individual flexible systems for example communication cables, optic fibers, junction devices, tubing and electrical conductors arranged into a shaped grouping. The custom shaping allows for very precise cable routing. The silicone encasement maintains the custom shape and provides protection against contamination. The result is a single silicone encased flexible shaped cable for use in efficient space saving installations in the cable routing space available in a device or series of devices and can be customized for a wide range of applications. | 04-01-2010 |
20100083417 | THIN INSULATIVE MATERIAL WITH LAYERED GAS-FILLED CELLULAR STRUCTURE - A lightweight, gas-filled, highly insulative material is incorporated into an article of outdoor gear or apparel (e.g., a camping pad). The insulative material has a layered cellular structure that can be filled with an insulative gas (e.g., air or argon). The insulative material includes two or more layers of cells, which improves insulation (compared to a single layer) by reducing convection for a given thickness. Increasing the thickness without substantially increasing convection results in a better insulator and an improvement in the ability to retain heat. | 04-08-2010 |
20100088797 | CAMOUFLAGE PATTERN APPLIED TO A SURFACE - A disruptive camouflage pattern is disclosed that includes a base color and a plurality of shapes. Each shape includes a color selected from a plurality of colors. At least a first shape is overlaid onto the base color and multiple shapes selected from the plurality of shapes are overlaid onto the base color and/or the first shape thereafter. At least a portion of a set of the multiple shapes is overlaid on to each other. Each of the multiple shapes is at least one of rotated, inverted, and/or resized with respect to another shape in the camouflage pattern so as to avoid a repeated pattern within a given area of the camouflage pattern. Each of the plurality of shapes includes hard edges so as to create a minutely pixilated pattern. | 04-15-2010 |
20100088798 | Assisting Muscle Contraction for Enhancing Athletic Performance - A specialized article of clothing is configured to enhance speed and/or accuracy of a golf swing or baseball swing. The clothing employs tension and/or flexure members configured to enhance muscle function, thereby increasing muscular strength and/or speed for improving athletic performance. The tension and/or flexure members provide for storage and release of strain energy during a wearers movement. The article of clothing may be configured for alternative movements, including throwing, jumping, and running. The article of clothing may be adapted to reduce strain on fatigued or injured muscles, or it may be configured to limit the range of motion of a joint, such as to prevent injury. | 04-15-2010 |
20100100997 | ELECTRICAL GARMENT AND ELECTRICAL GARMENT AND ARTICLE ASSEMBLIES - Electrical garments and components for use in electrical garments are provided. A communication medium of various forms is integrated into a garment seam that is used to join two or more portions of a garment. The communication media can be used to provide electrical or other electromagnetic connection for coupling among a plurality of electrical devices associated with the garment. Accordingly, the electrical garment can be configured for a plurality of uses, applications and environments, depending on the electrical devices associated therewith. The electrical devices can be configured to be attached to or integrated with the garment in a releasable fashion or in a more permanent configuration. The electrical devices can be chosen for their desired functionality and interconnected with the communication media, which is at least partially integrated within the garment seams. Additional embodiments provide an electronic connector suitable for use with seams incorporating electronic wiring. The connector provides additional flexibility in constructing the electric garment as additional items may be incorporated into the electronic capabilities of the garment. | 04-29-2010 |
20100107298 | FASTENER - A fastener ( | 05-06-2010 |
20100107299 | PANTS GARMENT - A pants garment has a pair of thigh leg members for covering the thigh area of a wearer. A front thigh elastic band member is provided substantially at a front side of each of the thigh leg members and extends obliquely from an upper front portion to a lower front portion of each thigh leg member. A back thigh elastic band member is provided substantially at a back side of each of the thigh leg members and extends obliquely from an upper back portion to a lower back portion of each thigh leg member. The garment also has a front and back crus elastic band members extending obliquely on crus leg members, which cover the crus areas of the wearer. | 05-06-2010 |
20100122391 | CLOTHING CAPABLE OF GENERATING SIGNAL IN WET ENVIRONMENTS - An article of clothing includes a garment, a container installed in the garment for infiltration of liquids and filled with an electrolyte solution made of organic materials and having two electrodes electrically connected with the electrolyte solution, and an electric device electrically connected with the electrodes. When the garment is exposed to a wet environment, the water liquids can permeate through the container to mix with the electrolyte solution such that an electric current can be created to drive the electronic device to generate alerting or attracting signals automatically. The garment can take the forms of life vest, T-shirt, jean, coat, etc. | 05-20-2010 |
20100122392 | CLOTHING CLASP - A clothing clasp for securing an article of clothing. The clasp includes an elongated rigid pin member that is attached to a biasing member at a coupling point. The biasing member may be wavy in nature with various curves such that one or more sections of the biasing member are biased to contact the pin member. With such a clasp, one may slide the clasp over two sections of an article of clothing, e.g., two sections of a blouse that cross in front, in order to secure the first section to the second section without interfering with (i.e., poking though) either section. | 05-20-2010 |
20100125928 | Pneumatic Cooling Apparel System - A modular air delivery system for supplying treated air to plural individuals wearing ventilation cooling garments. These garments are formed of comfortable and flexible air permeable inner layer and an air impermeable outer layer to define a plurality of air channels therebetween. In one disclosed embodiment, a flexible channel support is disposed between the inner and outer layer to prevent the layers from collapsing together during use. | 05-27-2010 |
20100125929 | Multi-purpose padded, lap-sized, protective lap cover, to protect from pet soil, nails and claws, baby soil, food soil, provide lap warmth, double as emergency pillow, push brand identification and more, with stretchable fabric loop-shaped strap to secure lap cover in folded position - Padded, three layer, rectangular lap-sized lap cover, lightweight, portable, usually made of high loft poly fleece for easy care machine wash and dry. Loop shaped strap attached in the middle of one end slips around lap cover and holds lap cover folded to keep soil enclosed, plus doubles as carry strap. Lap cover protects human from lap pet soil, nails and claws, plus baby and food soil. Lap cover cushions and warms laps, and makes a stable base to hold small hand crafting projects such as knitting, crocheting, sewing, other thread arts, and more. When folded into a small square the lap cover doubles as an emergency pillow. Sides are differentiated by fabric in solid color or print to identify inside or outside, clean or dirty side. | 05-27-2010 |
20100175161 | Garment Having Work Revealing Window and Method of Use - The invention is a garment or like apparel that has a substantially transparent window connected to a pocket or cavity within the garment or like apparel, with the garment or like apparel being adapted to selectively reveal work performed preferably on a hand-held electronic device that is contained within the pocket or other garment or apparel cavity. The garment or like apparel is useful in allowing the manipulation of the hand-held electronic device contained within a cavity of the garment or like apparel while protecting the user's hands from the weather or harsh environment or while keeping such use discreet or private. | 07-15-2010 |
20100180359 | Minimum clothing for spas and clinics - A spa or clinic clothing comprises biodegradable, hypoallergenic, non-transparent patches to cover the breasts of females and the genitals of males and females. Each patch is equipped with fashion tape along its edges to secure them to the skin a user for a single use. After one use lasting no more than a few hours, the patches are discarded. Fabric versions of the cloth patches have stitched edges, darts, and liners. Paper, Lyocell versions have multiple layers and finished edges. | 07-22-2010 |
20100192274 | Shirt having form-fitting mid-section support - A shirt supports and shapes the mid-section of a wearer. Support and shape thereby provided minimizes the appearance of the waistline. The shirt includes a top-section and a mid-section having lateral regions constructed to engage with a waistline of the wearer when the shirt is worn. At least two lateral portions are integrated within the lateral regions of the mid-section. These lateral portions are appointed to minimize the appearance of the waistline to optimally provide an hourglass shape. The lateral portions are preferably constructed having a substantially elongated oval shape, and are preferably composed of a substantially non-stretching material. These lateral portions provide support for the lateral abdominal wall of the abdominal region and back of the wearer where “love handles” and thick waists sometimes develop. Advantageously, the shirt may be worn as an undershirt or as outerwear to discretely minimize the wearer's waistline. | 08-05-2010 |
20100199402 | Wearable lap blanket allowing movement in seated or standing positions - A wearable insulating blanket for the lower body and legs, that when worn permits the use of the feet and also unhindered transition between seated and standing positions. The assembly includes an outer weather- and wear-resistant shell layer, suitably formed of water-resistant nylon fabric, and an inner insulating layer, suitably formed of synthetic fleece. The main panel of the blanket extends substantially continuously across the front of the wearer's legs and lower abdomen, with the edges of the blanket converging at the rear. The blanket is secured to the wearer's waist by an adjustable quick-release waist strap, while an adjustable-length vertical vent at the front of the blanket permits free movement of the legs and feet without excessive exposure and heat loss. The edges of the adjustable vent are optionally attached to the two rear edges of the blanket by detachable leg straps that hold the lower edges of the blanket in place on the legs, e.g., against being blown up by wind. The combination of protection/warmth and freedom of leg movement provided by the blanket is advantageous for persons engaged in activities that require them to be seated in a cold or exposed environment yet still need be free to move their legs/feet and frequently change between seated and standing positions, such as bus and delivery drivers, fishermen, spectators at sporting events, and so on. | 08-12-2010 |
20100199403 | REVERSIBLE SLEEVED GARMENT ACCESSORY - A reversible garment accessory of the invention designed to be seamlessly worn with sleeveless or strapless tops, dresses or other garments for the purpose of varying the appearance of the original garment, while at the same time concealing a woman's arms without adding undue bulkiness on the torso of the wearer. | 08-12-2010 |
20100205714 | Cushy Wrap - The Cushy Wrap represents the first blanket which provides the user with full coverage and support, while enabling full range of motion for arms and hands. The Cushy Wrap was designed to be used while sitting up in bed, on a couch or on the floor. Current blankets available in the market that provide the user with full range of motion for arms and hands do not provide full coverage like the Cushy Wrap. The Cushy Wrap is uniquely designed with strategically positioned insulation sections that provide support to the entire body when wrapped in the blanket. The shape and dimensions of the insulation sections are determined to provide optimal comfort to each of the main body parts, head and neck, arms, back, and legs. The insulation section shapes include squares and rectangular shapes with a size that provides focused comfort to the body part it is positioned to support. | 08-19-2010 |
20100205715 | Article of Clothing with Aperture - An article and method is disclosed having a yarn knitted into a fabric panel including a base plurality of rows, a descending plurality of rows, and an ascending plurality of rows. The panel having interior and exterior surfaces, a first and a partially adjacent second margin. Included is an aperture therethrough from the interior to the exterior, the aperture is disposed in a portion of the first and second margins. The aperture forms an aperture periphery, wherein the descending and ascending rows correspond to the aperture periphery and the first and second margins correspond to the base rows. The descending rows each decrease by at least a stitch from the base rows and the ascending rows each increase by at least a stitch from the descending rows, wherein the aperture periphery forms a smooth transition from the exterior to the interior while having no reduction in panel stretching flexibility. | 08-19-2010 |
20100205716 | RESILIENT PAD COMPOSITE HAVING BOUND REINFORCING STRUCTURE - The present application discloses a composite pad structure that includes a substrate bonded to a plurality of discrete, spaced-apart, resilient elements engaged to at least one reinforcing structure. | 08-19-2010 |
20100212059 | METHODS AND GARMENTS FOR DYE SUBLIMATION - Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved method for manufacturing a garment to be printed by dye sublimation printing. The method includes constructing a garment having first and second panels joined together along a perimeter edge by a seam, placing a piece of transfer paper having a pattern printed thereon with dye in contact with the garment such that the piece of transfer paper covers at least a portion of the first and second panels and extends over at least a portion of the seam, and applying heat to the piece of transfer paper and the garment to cause the dye on the transfer paper to sublimate such that the pattern from the transfer paper is visible on the portion of the first panel covered by the piece of transfer paper substantially to and along the portion of the at least one seam covered by the transfer paper, but is not visible on the second panel. | 08-26-2010 |
20100218298 | Apparel - A garment which minimizes chafing includes a three-dimensional heat molded area and a seam connecting a front area of the garment with a back area of the garment. The seam may be curved and shaped to create a three-dimensionally shaped area. | 09-02-2010 |
20100235961 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A STRETCHABLE FILAMENT - A method of manufacturing a stretchable filament of silicone elastomer ( | 09-23-2010 |
20100242147 | GARMENT FOR PERSONAL AIR-CONDITIONING - An item of clothing for personal air-conditioning which has at least one three-dimensional air-flow guiding structure. The air-flow guiding structure is an air-impermeable woven spacing fabric. At least one pocket exists to accommodate an air-pumping device. The pocket interior is connected to the structure which allows for an air-flow capable of being supplied by the air-pumping device into the structure or out of the structure and connected to the environment allowing air to be drawn from or expelled into the environment. | 09-30-2010 |
20100242148 | Engineered Fabric Articles - Methods are described for forming unitary fabric elements for use in engineered thermal fabric articles, including, but not limited to, thermal fabric garments, thermal fabric home textiles, and thermal fabric upholstery covers, and for forming these engineered thermal fabric articles, having predetermined discrete regions of contrasting insulative capacity positioned about the thermal fabric article in correlation to insulative requirements of a user's body. In one implementation, loop yarn in first regions is formed to a first pile height, and loop yarn in other regions is formed to another, different, relatively greater pile height. In another implementation, loop yarn having a first shrinkage performance is formed in first regions to a predetermined loop height, and loop yarn having another, different shrinkage performance is formed in other regions to the predetermined loop height, or other loop height; the loops are cut and finished to a common pile height and the continuous web is exposed to heat to cause loop yarn to shrink to one or more different pile heights. | 09-30-2010 |
20100251453 | Garment with Light Signal Indicating System - A garment with light signal indicating system is disclosed. The garment comprises a body portion, a plurality of light-emitting assemblies, a battery assembly, a circuit control device and at least one motion sensor, wherein the circuit control device includes a microcontroller and an electric wire which is in electrical communication with the light-emitting assemblies and the battery assembly for conducting power to the light sources from the battery, such that the activation of the light-emitting assemblies can be controlled by an output signal from the motion sensor to the microcontroller when a movement of the motion sensor is detected. | 10-07-2010 |
20100251454 | GARMENTS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS FOR SENSORS TO CONTACT SKIN - A garment for wearing during monitoring of muscle activity of a subject includes a torso portion defining an interior space configured and adapted to accommodate and cover at least a portion of the subject's torso. The torso portion defines an exterior space external to the interior space. A plurality of access fittings are defined in the torso portion. Each access fitting is configured and adapted to accommodate access to skin of the subject adjacent a muscle group to be monitored by a sensor unit external to the torso portion, such that at least a portion of the sensor unit remains external to the torso portion with the sensor unit accessing the skin via the access fitting. | 10-07-2010 |
20100263103 | HAT HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE CLOSURE - A hat formed of a casing having a pliable wire incorporated at its base opening to provide an adjustable snug fit. The wire may be bent to an appropriate configuration by the user to draw the base opening close to the neck. Hook ends of the wire may be used as grasping points or may be latched together beneath the user's chin. Also, a single or dual cords may be used with the wire to aid in its bending to a desired configuration. The single cord may be incorporated into the face opening of the hat to provide a restriction to the face opening under draw control by the wearer, and also be used to wrap about the wire ends to manipulate the configuration of the wire. | 10-21-2010 |
20100263104 | Garment - The present invention relates to an improved garment for keeping babies, children and adults warm when in a seated position and more particularly, though not necessarily, to an improved blanket for wearing when in a chair, buggy, wheelchair or the like. It is known to use a blanket to provide warmth to the legs of a wheelchair user. Typically, the blanket is placed upon the thighs; warmth my thereby be retained by the user, albeit be subjected to draughts. However such a blanket is often at least one of bulky, loose, ill fitting, and draughty. Also, it may be dangerous because it may slip off and get caught around the wheelchair wheels, and would be liable to cause an accident. Also, an ordinary blanket often does not provide adequate heat to the user's legs. While parts of the user's legs may be warm there are many gaps allowing any heat that had been retained to be lost. Also when the blanket falls off, all heat will be lost. The present invention seeks to provide, in a general sense, a garment that can securely, repeatedly and conveniently be attached to a seated person, whereby to assist in protecting the person from becoming too cold or too hot. The invention may also be used to protect the wearer in the event that there is some it is raining or from another form of precipitation. According to a first aspect of the present invention there is provided a garment for a seated person, the garment comprising: a first panel configured to fit over the lap of a user, a second panel configured to fit around the lower legs of the user; fastening means operable to enable the second panel to be retained around the legs of the user. | 10-21-2010 |
20100269239 | GARMENT WITH MAGNETICALLY ATTACHABLE ACCESSORIES - A garment with a magnetically attachable garment accessory, including at least one magnet permanently affixed to the garment and at least one magnetic attachment body affixed to the garment accessory, the magnet capable of magnetically attaching to the attachment body. The garment and garment accessory can have a second set of complementary magnetic attachment elements, enabling the garment accessory to attach to the garment at two positions, thus spanning a portion of the garment. Because the garment accessory is readily detachable from the garment, the garment can easily be stylistically varied in innumerable ways. | 10-28-2010 |
20100269240 | TRAINING GARMENT - A training garment ( | 10-28-2010 |
20100269241 | WATERPROOF/BREATHABLE TECHNICAL APPAREL - The apparel is constructed from various combinations of layers of materials with moisture transfer properties. A first liner of moisture transfer fabrics abuts a second layer of structural material such as foam. The second layer can abut a breathable membrane and/or an insulating material. Finally, carefully selected outer fabrics complete the combination to provide apparel with improved performance characteristics. The outer fabrics are treated in various ways to enhance performance. | 10-28-2010 |
20100275338 | Shape changing material - An apparatus may be configured with one or more sensors arranged to detect a first shape-related parameter, one or more control elements arranged to provide a force, and circuitry operably connected to the one or more sensors and the one or more control elements to determine the force provided to the one or more control elements. | 11-04-2010 |
20100275339 | Body Cover Wrap - The present application is directed to garments that provide a covering for skin imperfections on a body portion of a wearer. One embodiment discloses a single stretchable fabric panel having a first end and a second end joined together to form a hollow cylindrical configuration. In this configuration, the garment has an inner surface disposed towards the body, and an outer surface disposed away from the body. In one embodiment, the stretchable fabric panel is resiliently yieldable both horizontally and vertically such that the stretchable fabric panel conforms to a shape of the body portion while generally unaltering the shape of the body portion. One embodiment includes a decorative fabric panel attached to the stretchable fabric panel. | 11-04-2010 |
20100281595 | GARMENT WITH POCKET - A garment, for example, an undergarment, that includes a pocket is described. The pocket is positioned on the interior of the garment and can be positioned against the wearer's body. The pocket is generally aligned with the centerline of the wearer's body. In an example, the garment includes a body to partially cover the wearer's body. The body includes a rear panel substantially aligned with a center line of the wearer's body. The rear panel includes an interior face to be proximal the wearer and an exterior face to be distal the wearer. A supporting band is to support the body generally at a waist of the wearer. The pocket can be positioned on either the supporting band or the rear panel or both. The pocket is designed to store small or flat objects in a manner that is essentially invisible outside the wearer's clothes. | 11-11-2010 |
20100281596 | CHILD GARMENT AND RESTRAINING DEVICE - A garment and restraining device is provided comprising an attachment for attaching a leash or tether and a tether attached to the attachment of the garment for controlling or restraining a child. | 11-11-2010 |
20100287679 | SEWN PRODUCT AND CLOTHES - A sewn product comprises fabrics having conductive yarns inserted each in a warp direction and a weft direction and disposed in a lattice at intervals, wherein at least two stitches in at least one place of seam are provided with a stitch interval of not more than 5 mm, and a surface resistance (R) between two points separated by 30 cm across at least one seam is according to the formula: R≦1.0×10 | 11-18-2010 |
20100293694 | Changing Garment For A Child - An inventive changing garment is provided herewith. Generally, the changing garment comprises a rectangular piece of fabric having curved ends with an outer fabric layer being made from a waterproof or water-resistant fabric and lined with an inner fabric layer of non-water-resistant or non-waterproof fabric, a fastener for securing one end of the garment to the other, and a gathered perimeter for securing the bottom of the fabric around the child's waist and the top of the fabric around the child's shoulders. | 11-25-2010 |
20100299798 | GARMENT HAVING ROLL-UP AND STOW SLEEVES - The invention relates to a garment that includes a torso portion and a pair of sleeves, with the junction between the torso portion and each of the sleeves including a closable opening. Each of the closable openings includes a first portion positioned on a respective underarm, extending along a side of the torso portion, and a second portion extending on a respective one of the sleeves, with each of the sleeves including a proximal portion adjacent the torso portion, a distal portion adjacent the proximal portion, and an arrangement carried by the proximal portion to maintain the distal portion in a lifted-up state. | 12-02-2010 |
20100299799 | CLOTHING ITEM WITH HETEROGENEOUS CONTENTION EFFECT FOR PRACTISING A SPORT - A garment with localized compression effect for performing a sport, the garment being obtained by assembling first pieces of basic elasticity and second pieces that present a compression effect. The garment includes a plurality of types of second piece suitable for producing different compression effects, each type acting in a determined compression range; each second piece is arranged so as to produce a compression effect that is either longitudinal or transverse; and the second pieces of the various types are arranged in the assembly so as to surround certain transverse sections of at least one limb and/or the torso in full or in part and so as to exert a non-uniform compression effect with a pressure gradient that decreases towards the heart. In a variant, the second pieces are selected from three types, having compression ranges that correspond to compression effects that are respectively weak, medium, and strong. | 12-02-2010 |
20100299800 | HAND WARMER WITH VIEWING WINDOW FOR MEDIA DEVICE - A hand warmer is provided with a viewing window that allows a media device, such as a cell phone, personal digital assistant, music player, or gaming device to be viewed and manipulated by a user while the user holds the media device with one or both hands within the hand warmer. The user is thus able to keep his or her hands and the media device warm and dry and otherwise protected from the elements while operating the media device. | 12-02-2010 |
20100313323 | BODY COVER WITH RETRACTABLE BOTTOM PORTION - The present disclosure provides for a full body covering that comprises a top upper body garment and an extendable and retractable bottom portion. It supplies several unique components which offer distinct benefits to a person wearing it. One component is the complete full backing, so that similar to a pullover sweater or sweatshirt, the garment can provide complete upper body warmth and stay intact while attached to a person. A second component is the expandable bottom portion which extends over the front of a person's legs and is capable of wrapping around the person's legs. A third component is the integrated foot pockets within the bottom portion. In one embodiment, a pair of booties may also be attached to a pair of leggings found in the bottom portion of the garment. A fourth component is the fastening system which allows for the bottom portion to be rolled or folded up into the top portion and securely held in place, preferably at the waist level or around the abdomen. The hood attached to the top portion provides for an additional feature which allows for someone wearing the disclosed body covering to experience warmth from head to toe. | 12-16-2010 |
20100319099 | Fitness & Training Weight Suite - The Fitness & Training Weight Suit invention is a stylish one or two piece (jacket and pant) garment made of a specific blend of fabrics for comfort and flexibility. The garment has strategically located weight cells throughout designed not to interfere with normal body movement, clearances and to receive varying amounts of preformed weight material in various areas or no weight at all. The Weight Suit provides added support and directional stability in areas of the weight cells through a cross hatching web fabrication\construction into the garment thus preventing excessive movement during physical activity. | 12-23-2010 |
20100319100 | Simple techniques for three-dimensional modeling - Techniques which employ structure-from-motion modeling techniques to produce 3-D models of any desired accuracy of any surface I the techniques, a pattern is applied to the surface to be modeled The pattern includes elements which are unique within the pattern as applied to the surface and which have a density in the pattern such that when two-dimensional images are made of the surface, correlatable features having the density required for the desired accuracy may be extracted from the two dimensional images In one example of the techniques, a consumer may make the images required to produce a model of his or her body by donning a garment with a pattern having the necessary uniqueness and density, and then using any digital camera to take pictures of their body wearing the garment The model may then be produced from the pictures. | 12-23-2010 |
20100325768 | FUNEREAL GARMENT - A funereal garment for use in providing a full and healthy appearance to a corpse lacking tissue necessary for such appearance. The garment includes a main garment body with compartments positioned to receive shaped inserts, wherein the compartments and shaped inserts are provided in sufficient number and location to provide a supplementary mass and enhanced physiological conformation to a corpse dressed in such garment, simulative of a full and healthy appearance of the corpse in relation to the corpse without such garment. The inserts may be inflatable articles or forms of predetermined shape, adapted for placement and retention in the compartments of the garment, so that the funereal garment provides the corpse with an aesthetic appearance for viewing and funeral/internment ceremonies. | 12-30-2010 |
20100325769 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING INCORPORATING A CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICE AND THE METHOD OF EFFECTUATING THE PROMOTION OF AN AGENDA USING THE SAME - A condom-incorporated garment and a method of interactive advertisement using the garment to promote a marketing, educational or social agenda, where the condom-incorporated garment has a piece of garment with pocket, a colored condom in a sealed package placed in the pocket. The color condom is shown through a window and overlays on top of a graphical or textual message. The graphical or textual message can be highlighted by the color condom. Alternatively, the graphical or textual message can be hidden from plain view by the color condom. The pocket and the color condom are part of the overall graphic design of the garment, allowing the wearer or a third party to remove the condom, thus transpiring a different message. | 12-30-2010 |
20100325770 | DIGITAL GARMENT USING DIGITAL BAND AND FABRICATING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed is a digital garment that can provide a high-speed communication path by using a digital band that is quickly and easily attachable to a conventional garment (clothes), and a fabricating method thereof. The digital garment includes: a garment formed of textile; a digital band provided along the outside or inside of the garment so as to provide a communication path; a sensor, attached to the garment, being electrically coupled to the digital band, converting a physical signal into an electrical signal; an operation device, attached to the garment, being electrically coupled to the digital band, receiving the electrical signal from the sensor and processing the signal; and a communication module, attached to the garment, being electrically coupled to the digital band so as to perform wireless communication. | 12-30-2010 |
20110004970 | BELLY BAND - A belly band that would allow independent stepwise regulation of the degree of tension on each location along the vertical direction of the belly part and would prevent detachment of locking members irrespective of any hard movement during wearing. The belly band ( | 01-13-2011 |
20110010817 | Articles of Manufacture Releasing an Active Ingredient - The present invention relates to articles of manufacture having a formulation distributed therein, wherein the formulation comprises an active agent which manifests a desirable property when released from the articles of manufacture. The present invention also relates to methods for manufacturing these articles of manufacture, to vehicles for applying the formulation to these articles of manufacture, and to perception indicators indicating the presence and the amount of formulation comprising an active agent applied to an article of manufacture. | 01-20-2011 |
20110041229 | HOT POX OUTDOOR GEAR - The present invention relates to apparel for use in a cold environment comprising: at least one pocket within the inner surface, where said at least one pocket includes a compartment for inserting a heating packet, where said compartment allows for adequate flow of oxygen to activate the heating packet. The compartment may include a mesh compartment. In one exemplary embodiment, the apparel for use in a cold environment may include: a plurality of pockets within the inner surface, where each pocket includes a mesh compartment, where said mesh compartment allows for adequate flow of oxygen to activate the heating packet; and at least one heating packet, where each heating packet is inserted in the mesh compartment of at least one of the pockets to provide thermal heat to the wearer. The apparel may include a glove, a mitten, a sweater, a jacket, a pair of pants, socks or shoes. | 02-24-2011 |
20110041230 | CLOTHING AND CLOTH STRUCTURE THEREOF - A piece of clothing and a cloth structure thereof are provides. The cloth structure is used for making the piece of clothing and the piece of clothing is adapted to be worn by an object for keeping the object warm. The cloth structure comprises a surface layer, a thermal storage layer, and a thermal isolation layer. The thermal storage layer is configured to absorb heat radiated from the object when the piece of clothing is worn by the object. The thermal isolation layer is between the surface layer and the thermal storage layer and faces the thermal storage layer. The thermal isolation layer is configured to isolate heat from radiating out the thermal isolation layer. | 02-24-2011 |
20110041231 | GARMENT FOR USEAGE BY POST-OPERATIVE PATIENTS - The present invention describes a garment for use by post-operative patients. In one aspect of the garment, the invention provides a mechanism for securing post-operative drainage systems used to collect fluids generated in the body as a result of surgery. Another embodiment of the invention comprises a garment used for breast cancer patients who have undergone a single or double mastectomy. | 02-24-2011 |
20110041232 | GARMENT BANDS INCLUDING POLYMER COMPOSITIONS - Articles comprising garments with at least one opening layers are included. The articles may include an elastic polymer composition such as a film, a melt or an aqueous dispersion. | 02-24-2011 |
20110072550 | METHODS AND APPAREL FOR ATTENUATING ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS EMANATING FROM A HUNTER - Attenuating, while hunting or observing wildlife, one's own emanated electromagnetic field by wearing apparel that includes an electromagnetically shielding fabric. The shielding fabric comprises a substantially continuous system of conductive fibers combined with non-conductive fabric. Or attenuating, while a hunter is hunting or an observer is observing wildlife, the electromagnetic field emanated by the hunter or observer, by (i) providing to the hunter or observer apparel that includes the electromagnetically shielding fabric, and (ii) instructing the hunter or observer to wear it while hunting or observing wildlife, respectively. The attenuation of the emanated electromagnetic field decreases the likelihood of detection by an animal. A wearable article of apparel comprises the electromagnetically shielding fabric, and can also comprise one or both of (i) a visual camouflage pattern on at least a portion of the its outer surface, or (ii) an odor absorber, suppressant, attenuator, or blocker. | 03-31-2011 |
20110083245 | Textile Structure with Pheromone Particles - A textile structure with pheromone particles comprises a textile and plural pheromone particles adhered to the textile. The scent given off by the pheromones of the opposite sex can cause a particular behavior or physiological response to provide an effect of sexual arousal and increase sex appeal, thus making it easier for the wearer to develop interpersonal relationship. The textile can be fabricated into different styles of clothes to be worn by the wearer, thus increasing the convenience in use. | 04-14-2011 |
20110083246 | Garment with Elastomeric Coating - A garment comprises a fabric and an elastomeric coating on at least a portion of at least one side of the fabric to provide designed, localized stretch and support in a garment, wherein the elastomeric coating is located where reduced stretch of the garment is desired. Garments having structures to facilitate cooling and heating are also described. | 04-14-2011 |
20110083247 | Liquid crystal color changing shirt - This technical disclosure is in association with invention which pertains to the usage of sheet liquid crystal in a manner to which it is installed in a clothing garment. To wit: a tee shirt with lining. Said liquid crystal changes colors as wearer's body temperatures and environments change. | 04-14-2011 |
20110094003 | Performance duty uniform for law enforcement and other uniformed personnel - For uniformed personnel a shirt having a concealed belly pocket which overlies the inside surface of one of said front left and right panels of the shirt, this pocket being closed at the top, bottom and one end, and having an opposite open end which can be closed with a zipper that is located along the seam between one front panel and the back panel and extending generally vertically downward from beneath the arm to an area near the waist of the shirt. | 04-28-2011 |
20110094004 | Insulating product and method - An insulating product and method for its creation involving inner valves designed to impede the flow of insulating materials between compartments formed by the inner valves. This allows for creating vertical baffles in addition to the typical horizontal baffles. | 04-28-2011 |
20110099678 | CHILD SHIRT WITH PROTECTIVE PATCH - A child shirt for protection against skin irritation resulting from food spillage and dribble is disclosed. The child shirt comprises a moisture proof area laminated onto a chest region of the child shirt and a moisture proof collar area laminated onto a collar region of the child shirt. The moisture proof area includes a thin moisture proof fabric sewn onto a chest sized panel of shirt fabric. The thin moisture proof fabric incorporates a light weight plastic layer. The moisture proof collar area also includes a thin moisture proof fabric sewn onto a shirt fabric. When worn by a child, the moisture proof areas occupy an area directly beneath the child's chin and spans an area that may contact liquid and solid spills thereby keeping the child shirt dry. The child shirt may be machine washable and the moisture proof areas may be permanently attached. | 05-05-2011 |
20110099679 | Tattoo Clothing - The present invention relates to the garment in which the tattoo sticker is included, more particularly, to the sensuousness new it adheres the tattoo sticker to the skin with the wearing of garment it forms the pattern connected in the pattern of garment on a part of the found body into the tattoo sticker and the garment producing design. | 05-05-2011 |
20110113522 | STRESS-MITIGATING SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREFOR - A stress-mitigating system for laying atop an individual, the stress-mitigating system comprising an upper portion adapted to be supported on a chest of an individual, a lower portion extending downward from the upper portion and adapted to be supported on a stomach of the individual, and at least one side portion extending from the upper portion and adapted to be supported on an extremity of the individual. | 05-19-2011 |
20110138515 | COMPOSITION AND A PROCESS TO OBTAIN WRINKLE FREE WOOLEN GARMENTS - The present disclosure relates to a composition comprising cross linking agents, polymers, proteins and alkaline reducing agents to obtain wrinkle free woolen garment. The present disclosure further relates to a method of obtaining said composition along with a process of obtaining the wrinkle free woolen garment. The disclosure also relates to the treated garment. | 06-16-2011 |
20110145969 | SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING PORTABLE PERSONAL MEDICAL DEVICE - A garment for supporting a portable personal medical device such as an insulin pump may be provided with a double pocket. A first pocket may be sewn onto the garment at an esthetical desirable location on the garment. A second pocket may be configured to hold the device and may be positioned on the garment to be occluded from view behind the first pocket. An access port through the garment may be positioned on the garment to be occluded from view behind the first pocket and may be configured to permit passage of a connector from the device to a user of the device. | 06-23-2011 |
20110145970 | DETECTION AND USE OF LOW MOLECULAR-WEIGHT MODULATORS OF THE COLD-MENTHOL RECEPTOR TRPM8 - The invention relates to novel modulators of the cold menthol receptor TRPM8, to a method for modulating the TRPM8 receptor using said modulators; to the use of the modulators for induction of cold sensation; and to objects and means produced using said modulators. | 06-23-2011 |
20110162121 | USER OBJECT SECURING ASSEMBLY - A user object securing assembly for securing a user manipulative object such as user interface at a user-accessible area of a user-wearable garment. The assembly includes a flap having a first edge for joining to the user-accessible area of the garment to form a generally horizontal hinge line, and a second, opposite, edge which may be free. A user object securing device is connected to the flap between those edges, the flap being swingable about the hinge line between a closed position wherein the flap lies against the garment and an open position wherein the flap extends away from the garment with the securing device facing upward. A fastening device releasably fastens the flap in its closed position. The user manipulative object may include a user interface such as a cell phone or the like, as well as other such objects including a billfold, wallet, credit card holder, coin carrier and the like. | 07-07-2011 |
20110162122 | Apparel with Reduced Drag Coefficient - An athletic garment including a panel designed to reduce frictional and pressure drag around an appendage of an athlete competing in a high-speed event, such as running and cycling. The panel is positioned to encircle the appendage, and is provided with regions having different surface texture roughnesses. The leading edge of the panel includes texture designed to enhance the laminar boundary layer, while the adjacent portion of the panel includes texture intended to trip the boundary layer to turbulent flow. The drag-reducing panel may be the cuff of a sock, a sleeve, wristband, a headband, or the like. | 07-07-2011 |
20110167532 | Two-ply fabric low friction interface - A device for reducing friction between a portion of skin of a living being and an object adjoining that portion includes two layers of tricot fabric. Each layer has a shiny side and the shiny sides of the two layers of fabric face each other. Each layer of fabric has a machine direction M, and the layers of fabric are positioned such that the machine direction M of one layer is perpendicular to the other layer. A garment includes a low friction zone and a higher friction zone adjacent the low friction zone, the higher friction zone comprising a material different from a material of the low friction zone. The low friction zone comprises two layers of fabric with their shiny sides, facing each other and their machine directions M oriented perpendicularly. Also described is a method of preventing or treating a skin wound comprising clothing a living being in a garment. | 07-14-2011 |
20110173734 | High Visibility Protective Fabric - A fabric which meets the high visibility standards of ANSI/ISEA 107 2004 or CSA Z-96 is disclosed. Yarn used in the fabric includes Aramid-based fibers and fibers that are capable of being dyed to meet the high visibility standards. The fibers may be selected and/or positioned so that the standards of ASTM D4108-87 and/or ASTM F1506 are met. The fabric may be used for safety garments | 07-21-2011 |
20110173735 | ARM SLEEVE OF KNITTED MESH WITH MOTION FLOW TEAM INDICATORS - An arm sleeve with a hollow body made of a mesh material. Both ends of the body have an elastic band, one elastic band being smaller than the other. A fastener, such as one having engaging hooks and loops, is at the larger of the two elastic bands. Strips, flags or ribbons dangle from the underside of the body and are slightly spaced apart from each other in succession. | 07-21-2011 |
20110173736 | FEEDING TUBE ACCESSIBLE GARMENT - The present invention relates to tube accessible wearing apparels and more particularly pertains to a new feeding tube accessible wearing apparel for protecting the patient from having access to the feeding tube site. | 07-21-2011 |
20110179545 | Wearable Bottle Cap Remover - The invention provides a garment that incorporates a bottle opener permanently attached at a convenient place on the garment so that the wearer can carry the opener on his person and utilize it when desired. | 07-28-2011 |
20110185469 | Article Of Clothing Particularly Intended To Be Used Along With Electronic Devices - Article of clothing comprising a garment ( | 08-04-2011 |
20110185470 | REVERSIBLE GARMENT - A reversible garment provides different looks, textures or washes on first and second presentation surfaces thereof. A first presentation surface provides a first visual appearance and a second presentation surface provides a second visual appearance using the same garment. All essential features of the garment are provided on each of the first and second presentation surfaces, such that each of the surfaces appears comparable to a conventional, non-reversible garment. As an example, a jean garment provides includes a main leg member formed from four interconnected panel sections. Each presentation surface of the garment includes a waistband having belt loops arranged therearound, front and rear pockets, and lower hems which match the selected appearance of the presentation surface. The garment also includes a single pull zipper and a double-headed fastening member, each of which functions when either of the first or second side surfaces is displayed outwardly. | 08-04-2011 |
20110191932 | SWADDLE ACCESSORY - A swaddle accessory to restrain an infant or child's arms has a single panel that is both wide and long enough to wrap entirely both of the infant's arms, hook and loop fasteners to secure the arm restraints and pockets to contain the hands to prevent them from breaking out of a swaddle made from a receiving blanket or other swaddle device. | 08-11-2011 |
20110191933 | ATTACHMENT SYSTEMS - An attachment system principally use on garment ( | 08-11-2011 |
20110197331 | Body Form-Fitting Rainwear - Body form-fitting rainwear, comprising: a fabric layer and a stretch knit layer, and at least one air permeable, polymer treated waterproof layer between, the three layers formed into the rainwear. | 08-18-2011 |
20110203028 | THERMALLY INSULATED PERSONAL ARTICLE - An article having an inner article layer and an outer article layer to be worn by a mammal comprising a thermally insulating layer of a reflective metal polymeric insulation material adjacent to at least one of the inner and outer article layers. The insulation material provides enhanced thermal retention. | 08-25-2011 |
20110203029 | CLOTHING FOR UPPER HALF OF BODY - Clothing for the upper half of a body is provided, which makes it possible to reduce distortions of the body and alleviate fatigue by simply wearing the clothing and leading a usual life. | 08-25-2011 |
20110203030 | Articles of Apparel Providing Enhanced Body Position Feedback - Articles of apparel include: (a) a garment structure having one or more fabric elements structured and arranged to provide a close fit to at least one predetermined portion of a body (e.g., area(s) of the body for which enhanced position sensing and/or feedback are desired, such as the lower back, the arch of the foot, etc.); and (b) a body position feedback system engaged with or integrally formed as part of the garment structure. The body position feedback system may apply higher tensile or constricting (compressive) forces to selected portions of the wearer's body, which can help stimulate or interact with nerves and deep tissue receptors located in various portions of the body. The increased forces at selected locations of the body give the wearer sensory feedback regarding the position or orientation of these parts of the body and can improve or accelerate development of “muscle memory.” | 08-25-2011 |
20110209264 | EXERCISE SUIT - An exercise suit which includes a resilient band extending through a guide pocket in a first direction along a pant leg or sleeve of the suit. The band engages a direction changing means near the end of the leg or sleeve and at least a portion of the band extends there beyond in a second direction. A free end of the band is releasably engaged with a tension adjustment mechanism provided on the exterior of the leg or sleeve a distance away from the direction changing means. The wearer adjusts the tension in the band by moving a length of the band through the direction changing means and repositioning the free end on the tension adjustment mechanism. A cover is removably disposed over the tension adjustment mechanism to prevent accidental dislodgement of the free end of the band. | 09-01-2011 |
20110214216 | SUPPORTIVE AND SLIMMING APPAREL - Articles of apparel for providing improved supportive features and slimming effects to the body are provided, the articles of apparel including supportive reinforced fabric placed in specific regions of the apparel. The supportive reinforced fabric may be ‘hidden’ (e.g., by being included in an inner liner of the apparel), or may be included directly in an outer “exterior” layer of the apparel itself. The supportive reinforced fabric includes a reinforced mesh-like fabric which is stretchable and breathable, yet has highly resilient and supportive properties. Exemplary materials from which such reinforced lining may be made include spandex, Lycra and any fiber composites incorporating elasticized and/or resilient properties. | 09-08-2011 |
20110214217 | Insulated garment, insulating and wicking feature and method - A garment includes a garment body formed of at least one fabric. At least one padded portion is coupled to the garment body so as to extend inwardly of the garment body and at least partially occupy a volume defined by a space between a portion of the garment body and a correspondingly positioned portion of a wearer's body. A method includes disposing padding configured to be accommodated in a region of a body of the wearer which is spaced apart from a portion of a garment body of the exercise garment when worn so as to be inwardly projecting of the garment body in a position generally corresponding to the region of the body of the wearer, to thereby insulate and/or wick moisture away from the skin. | 09-08-2011 |
20110219511 | GARMENT WITH SURGICAL DRAINAGE SUPPORT - A garment with surgical drainage support includes a sleeveless shirt with an opening that extends from a neck of the shirt to the bottom of the shirt along the front of the shirt to define a closure between a first front side of the shirt and a second front side of the shirt. The garment further includes a plurality of ties along the front of the shirt. Each of the plurality of ties includes a first tape attached to the first front side of the shirt and a second tape attached to the second front side of the shirt. The tapes of each tie are tied together to close the closure and untied to open the closure. The garment also includes at least one tie positioned on the shirt a distance away from the closure. The at least one tie includes a first tape and a second tape that are tied together to secure a drain bulb of a surgical drain to the garment. | 09-15-2011 |
20110225697 | Lingerie with electronic closures undone by cellular phone or an electronic game - Electrically operable garment closures for use with one at least items of clothing. The closures may be made to open in response to a plurality of signals including information related a game of chance, a card game or a board game. The closures may also respond to a mobile phone arranged for digitally imaging the item of clothing. The phone is preferably arranged to process the imaged information for displaying the relative location of the closures on a touch responsive display. | 09-22-2011 |
20110225698 | Ventilation device for clothing - A selectively openable or closeable ventilation device integrated into an article of clothing, having a first air-permeable panel integrated into the article of clothing in a frame. A second air-permeable panel ( | 09-22-2011 |
20110247121 | Products with Attachments that Alter Appearance or Enhance Functionality - Garments and other products are provided with a surface area and an attachment configured to releasably attach thereto and change its overall appearance. The surface area may have a camouflage pattern depicting a first natural environment while the attachment may have a camouflage pattern depicting a different natural environment. The attachment can introduce new or different natural elements, for example, adding a leaf, branch, or bark of a particular type of tree not depicted by the surface area to achieve various benefits, for example, making a camouflage product suitable for use in a different hunting environment. A portion of the surface area may comprises exposed attachment elements to allow the attachment to attach in any location and any orientation overlapping a sub-portion of the portion of the surface area. The portion of the surface area allowing such attachment can be the entirety of the outside and/or inside of a garment. | 10-13-2011 |
20110265240 | PARTIAL FEMALE UNDERGARMENT FOR COVERING A WOMANS CHEST AND A METHOD FOR WEARING THE SAME - A partial female undergarment slidingly attachable to a brassiere for covering a selected portion of a woman's chest or cleavage when an outer garment is worn over the brassiere. The partial undergarment includes a fabric panel that extends horizontally between the straps of the brassiere, and is removably attached to such straps while the outer garment is worn. The undergarment may be selectively positioned along such straps in the vertical position as desired by the woman, whereupon elastic means under tension removably retains the undergarment in the desired position. The lower portion of the undergarment may hang down to engage loose-fitting outerwear when the woman leans forward, such that the upper portion remains substantially adjacent the woman to cover her upper chest while the lower portion engages the outerwear to define an opaque screen obscuring her lower torso. | 11-03-2011 |
20110265241 | Water Sports Garment with Stitchless Seams - A water sports garment with stitchless seams and a fabrication method thereof is provided. The stitchless seams between waterproof sheets are joined and sealed by coating a liquid sealant solution. | 11-03-2011 |
20110265242 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING - The invention relates to an article of clothing, in particular for being worn directly on the skin, made of water- and/or wind-proof woven fabric, comprising a climate membrane and a substrate material, wherein the substrate material faces the skin. Channels ( | 11-03-2011 |
20110271416 | Contamination Resistant Air Permeable Fabric Laminate and Garments Made Therefrom - A contamination-resistant air permeable fabric laminate is disclosed that comprises a textile layer attached by discontinuous attachments to an asymmetric porous membrane comprising at least two porous regions or layers through the thickness of the membrane. Methods for making the fabric laminate are disclosed as well as garments made therefrom. | 11-10-2011 |
20110271417 | PRAYER BREASTPLATE - A fabric prayer breastplate includes a body exhibiting a substantially planar rectangular shape and with a plurality of individual representations of the twelve stones on Aaron's breastplate depicted on a surface of said body and which are representative of religious symbology, such as the twelve tribes of Israel in biblical Old Testament teachings. The individual representations include at least one of item supporting pockets, individually stitched panels or a single graphical depiction. | 11-10-2011 |
20110271418 | Customizable wearable garments and accessories - Children's footwear, garments, and fashion accessories with an accompanying kit containing interchangeable design pieces which the child may attach and arrange on the footwear, garment, or fashion accessory allowing for artistic creation and self-expression. | 11-10-2011 |
20110271419 | SHIRT WITH REINFORCED FRONT - A fire resistant shirt is described that is constructed from two or more layers of fire resistant fabric strategically located across the front portion of the shirt to protect the torso of the wearer. | 11-10-2011 |
20110277206 | GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM GARMENT - Global Positioning System (GPS) optimizing garments and methods for performing athletic training using a GPS signal optimizing garment are described. The garment may have a three-dimensional pocket positioned to promote a GPS receiver obtaining an optimal GPS signal. The pocket may also be positioned on the garment to prevent interference with the movement of the wearer of the garment. The garment may also include heart rate monitor tabs for retaining a heart rate monitor device. | 11-17-2011 |
20110277207 | Article Of Apparel With Image Of Instant Photograph - An article that has the appearance of a retro instant photograph thereon is provided. The article has a raised surface, an image printed on the raised surface, and a border on the raised surface. The border has top, side, and bottom portions, and the bottom portion has a larger dimension than the top and side portions. The border has the appearance of a border of an instant photograph. The border and the image are printed on the raised surface to create the appearance of a three-dimensional instant photograph. | 11-17-2011 |
20110277208 | SYSTEM TO IMPROVE SWINGING MOTION - A shirt for improving a swinging motion of a user wearing the shirt includes front and rear panels each having corresponding top, bottom and generally opposing side edges, wherein the front and rear panels are adjoined to each other by the top and side edges, defining an interior space of the shirt. The front and rear panels include sleeve cutouts formed on each side edge adjacent the top edge, and a neck cutout formed on the top edges of the front and rear panels. At least one tubular sleeve is permanently joined to the front and rear panels of at least one of the sleeve cutouts, the tubular sleeve defining an inside area, the inside area being fluidly connected to the interior space of the shirt. A member is substantially adjacent to the sleeve cutout and the side edges of both the front and rear panels. | 11-17-2011 |
20110277209 | Garment With Interstitial Fastener - A garment includes a first side, possibly corresponding to a user's front. The first side includes left and right portions that each have a free mating edge. Fastener elements are attached to or formed in each of the right and left portions of the garment. One of the two portions includes a two layer placket. Some of the fastener elements include a portion on the outer layer of the two layer placket. At least one interstitial fastener element is positioned only on the inner layer and is between two other fastener elements that include a portion on the outer layer. The at least one interstitial fastener element may be positioned at a wearer's chest or waist region to minimize or eliminate gapping of the shirt in areas of larger girth. | 11-17-2011 |
20110283435 | FUSIBLE BICOMPONENT SPANDEX - Included are multiple component elastic fibers prepared by a solution-spinning process such as dry spinning or wet spinner of spandex fibers including polyurethaneurea and polyurethane compositions. These fibers have a cross-section including at least two separate regions with definable boundaries wherein at least one region defined by the boundaries of the cross-section includes a polyurethaneurea or polyurethane composition. One region of the fiber includes a fusibility improvement additive to enhance adhesion to itself or to a substrate. | 11-24-2011 |
20110289647 | PRESSURE SENSITIVE LABELS FOR USE IN A COLD TRANSFER METHOD AND PROCESS FOR MAKING - The present invention relates to a pressure sensitive label for use in a cold transfer process that can be used for garment identification and labeling. The pressure sensitive label can be applied on textile surface or any other surfaces for which heat transfer is unfavorable or unavailable. The pressure sensitive label can remain on the substrate to which it is attached through repeated washing and drying cycles. | 12-01-2011 |
20110289648 | Lower Torso Garment System - An article of clothing includes a front portion, a rear portion oppositely positioned from the front portion, a waistband encircling a top of each of the front portion and the rear portion, a right leg panel and a left leg panel extending downward from the waistband in the rear portion, a rear right band extending downward from the waistband and flanking a lateral edge of the right leg panel, a rear left band extending downward from the waistband and flanking a lateral edge of the left leg panel, a material void region in the rear portion forming a gap between the rear right band and the rear left band, and a sacrum guide that runs horizontally between the rear right band and the rear left band. | 12-01-2011 |
20110296580 | Thermal Energy Dissipating Garment with Scalloped Vents - A thermal energy dissipating garment may include a first garment portion having a perimeter defined by at least a first side and a second garment portion having a perimeter defined by at least a vent side. The first garment portion and the second garment portion are discontinuously affixed to each other at defined intervals along a surface of each portion proximate to the first side and the vent side creating a vent seam having a plurality of ducts/scalloped vents for directing air towards a body of a wearer. The plurality of scalloped vents are oriented with an angle of attack that redirects air from the exterior of the garment to the interior of the garment to increase air movement along a wearer's skin. | 12-08-2011 |
20110302685 | FIREFIGHTER HARNESS - A firefighter harness can be worn as a belt. If a situation arises that leg loops are desired, the firefighter harness includes a front pouch that can be ripped open to release the leg loops. The leg loops may each be fastened around the appropriate leg and clipped together via standard quick- connect buckles. | 12-15-2011 |
20110302686 | CLOSE-FITTING SPORTS GARMENT - Sports garment adapted to cover at least one limb or body member, such garment including a textile base primarily worn in close contact with the body and including a compression zone surrounding the limb/member, the compression zone including at least one film affixed to the textile base, the film including a plurality of openings. The compression zone includes at least one exclusive compression zone and at least one postural support zone, the yield strength of the garment portion forming the postural support zone being greater than that of the garment portion forming the exclusive compression zone, along at least one direction of bias. | 12-15-2011 |
20110302687 | CLOTHING SYSTEMS HAVING RESISTANCE PROPERTIES - A weighted article of clothing having cooling properties, comprising a clothing substrate with weights attached thereto, the weights being made of a gel and being strategically placed so as to not interfere with the movements of a wearer and to not interfere with outer clothing or equipment worn over the weighted article of clothing and with the weights being arranged in a plurality of weight clusters and linking strands, with neighboring weight clusters being connected together with the linking strands. An exercise and training device for swimmers in the form of a shirt, top, or singlet that, due to the material of manufacture, increases the resistance to the swimmer's movement through the water. | 12-15-2011 |
20110302688 | DEVICE FOR ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF A FLEXIBLE LINK AND USE THEREOF IN A COMFORT HOUSING FOR A HARNESS STRAP - A device for adjusting the length of a flexible link according to the pulling force exerted on the link, the continuous link passing through the device between two substantially opposite input/output ends of the device. The device includes elements for producing at least one link loop whose extent can vary according to the pulling force, at least one return element tending to increase the extent of the loop up to a predefined maximum in the absence of pulling force on the link and which corresponds to a reduction of the apparent length of the link on which the device is placed, the pulling force of the link resulting in a reduction of the extent of the loop up to a predefined minimum and which corresponds to an elongation of the apparent length of the link on which the device is placed. Devices with S loop or omega loop are described together with a comfort unit for a strap harness. | 12-15-2011 |
20110307991 | SHIRT WITH LATERAL POCKET FOR HOLDING CELLPHONE OR THE LIKE - The present disclosure relates to a torso-covering garment having a laterally accessible interior pocket in the side-torso area under the arm for storing personal items, such as mobile phone or a wallet. In one embodiment, the pocket includes a substantially vertical upper opening and a freely hanging elongated enclosure located below the opening. Stitching may be applied in an inverted “V” shape across the lower boundary of the storage area to create two downwardly-narrowing areas near the bottom of the pocket. Interior flaps which are open on the bottom edge may be included to help capture and retain the items in the pocket. | 12-22-2011 |
20110307992 | Convertible Garment - A convertible garment that may be configured and worn in multiple styles. In one embodiment, the garment includes configurable openings through which arms may be extended, permitting the garment to be worn in an over the shoulder style when the configurable openings are in the open position. When the configurable openings are in the closed position, however, the garment may be generally worn in below the shoulder configurations. | 12-22-2011 |
20110314584 | BODY TOWEL STRUCTURE - A body towel structure includes a wrap unit and at least one perforation formed on the wrap unit. A first fastening section and a second fastening section are respectively disposed in two corners of the wrap unit. | 12-29-2011 |
20110314585 | Athletic Arm Warmer - A device for warming a first arm and shoulder of a wearer includes a single arm portion and a torso portion. The single arm portion is comprised of a substantially flexible material and is configured to substantially cover the first arm of the wearer from the shoulder to a position beyond an elbow of the first arm. The torso portion is connected to the single arm portion and is configured to at least partially cover an opposite shoulder of the wearer without extending to an underarm under the opposite shoulder of the wearer. The torso portion includes a relatively rigid frame member. The torso portion defines a neck opening that is configured to receive a head and a neck of the wearer. | 12-29-2011 |
20110314586 | HANDS FREE SHAWL AND METHOD OF USING - A fashion accessory formed of a length of preferably lightweight fabric material configured generally into an elongate shape with a respective hole formed in each longitudinal end portion of the fabric length. The holes are sized to receive the head of a wearer and are formed essentially equidistant from the longitudinal ends of the fabric length. In this way, the wearer may insert her arms into the holes to wear the fabric length in the manner of a shawl; or the length of fabric may be folder on itself to align the holes so they may be fitted over the wearer's head to wear the fabric length in the manner of a poncho. | 12-29-2011 |
20120000003 | GARMENT ASSEMBLY WITH DEPLOYABLE SEAT - A garment assembly includes a garment and a seat. The seat includes a front surface, a rear surface, a first side surface and a second side surface and defines an aperture that extends through the seat from the first side surface to the second side surface. The assembly further includes an at least partially elastic member including a first end section attached to the garment, a second end section attached to the garment, and an intermediate section extending through the seat aperture. At least one of the first end section and the second end section are elastic, and the intermediate section is elastic, such that the seat is deployable between a stowed position and a deployed position and exterior to the garment in the stowed and deployed position. The seat is configured to extend substantially vertical while stowed and substantially horizontal while deployed. | 01-05-2012 |
20120011635 | WEAR - The present invention aims to provide a wear that can be put on by a wearer without feeling of looseness, tightening, or shrinkage, and that enables smooth activities. A wear | 01-19-2012 |
20120017346 | VENTILATED GARMENT - A ventilated garment includes a shell layer worn by the user and an auxiliary layer attached to a portion of shell to define a ventilated portion of the garment. An exterior opening formed in the outermost layer of the garment includes a fastener controlling the open or closed state of the exterior opening. A drain opening is also formed in the outermost layer separate form the exterior opening adjacent the bottom of the ventilated portion. Ventilating openings are formed in the waterproof innermost layer. A mesh layer spans the ventilating portion between the ventilating openings and the exterior opening to trap snow/rain and drain the precipitation through the drain opening therebelow to the exterior of the garment. The mesh layer blocks passage of precipitation therethrough while allowing a ventilating flow of air therethrough. | 01-26-2012 |
20120017347 | Auxiliary Gear Attachment System and Method - Outerwear in the form of a wearable personal device can be customized to accept auxiliary gear using a quick attach/detach system that provides for minimal alteration to the aesthetics of the auxiliary gear and the wearable personal device. The system of the present invention can be offered in varied sizes and shapes to accommodate not only dimensional requests, but capacity of auxiliary equipment. In one embodiment, the system of the present invention can be employed with a webbing system previously attached to the wearable personal device. The present invention can include a replaceable female buckle designed to mate with to corresponding male buckles placed on any of a variety of auxiliary equipment items, thereby facilitating quick and simple attachment and detachment of the auxiliary equipment. | 01-26-2012 |
20120023635 | Novel towel and method of using same - The present invention relates generally to a novel towel easily fixed about the body of a wearer, the towel having a substantially planer rectangular main body having a single vertical opening in the main body for securing the towel to body of the wearer by placing the towel over the wearer's head allowing the wearer full use of their hands. | 02-02-2012 |
20120023636 | APPAREL ARTICLE WITH INTEGRAL PRE-WORN DESIGN ELEMENTS - This disclosure generally relates to an apparel article, such as an article of clothing, that includes a pre-worn piece as a design element integral with the article of clothing. The pre-worn piece may be, for example, a cut-out of an athletic jersey, a uniform, a shirt or the like, formed in a particular design pattern, that was worn by a member of a sports team such as a professional sports team. In another aspect, the disclosure relates to a method for marketing an article or articles in a line of apparel, such as sporting goods apparel, with such pre-worn pieces affixed to the articles as integral design elements. | 02-02-2012 |
20120030851 | Anti-Microbial Medical Garments - Improved medical garments are disclosed which are fabricated from woven or warp knit fabrics impregnated with an anti-microbial agent, such as silver in the form of a silver chloride solution during processing, and a hydrophobic agent, such as a fluorocarbon polymer and optional cross-linking agent. The garments are provided in various forms of medical lab coats for doctors and non-doctors and for both males and females. The combination of the anti-microbial agent and the hydrophobic agent provides improved kill rates for bacteria such as MRSA. | 02-09-2012 |
20120042433 | Zipper Arrangement - A zipper arrangement is configured to fasten a first fabric portion to a second fabric portion. The zipper arrangement includes a plurality of first zipper elements positioned along the first fabric portion and a plurality of second zipper elements positioned along the second fabric portion. A zipper closure includes a first closure member releasably coupled to a second closure member. The first closure member is positioned on a mid-portion of the first fabric portion and the second closure member is positioned on a mid-portion of the second fabric portion. A first slider is positioned on one side of the zipper closure and a second slider positioned on an opposite side of the zipper closure. When provided on a garment, the zipper arrangement may be used in association with a method for fastening a first garment portion to a second garment portion by moving the sliders in opposing directions. | 02-23-2012 |
20120042434 | Apparatus and system for holding game-calling devices - An apparatus for holding game-calling devices includes a strap having a first end and a second end. The apparatus is further comprised of a first fastener attached to the strap at the first end and configured to attach to a garment. The apparatus is further comprised of a second fastener attached to the strap at the second end and configured to attach to the garment. The apparatus also includes a plurality of clips attached to the straps between the first and second ends. | 02-23-2012 |
20120054938 | Wader Retention System and Methodology of Use - One possible embodiment of the invention could be a wader retention system comprising of a front leg securing portion and a back leg securing portion, the front leg securing portion attaches to an interior wall of a wader; the back leg securing portion comprises a belt, the belt having two ends, a first end permanently connects to the first leg securing portion while a second end adjustably and reversibly connects to the front leg securing portion to allow the two portions to form a leg channel through which at least a portion of an operator's leg and foot may be reversibly pass though when inserted into the wader; wherein the placement of the belt upon the front leg securing portion adjusts the circumference of the leg channel to allow the portions to reversibly and securely envelope a leg of an operator as located within the leg channel. | 03-08-2012 |
20120054939 | CLOTHING WITH CLEAR POCKET FOR HOLDING PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES - A clothing item for retaining, displaying, and allowing operation of a portable electronic device. The clothing item includes an article of clothing, such as a shirt, formed of a material. A generally rectangular clear plastic front is permanently affixed along two sides edges and a bottom edge to the material of the article of clothing by permanent means, such as by stitch lines, to form a pocket, the clear plastic front having a front facing surface and a rear facing surface, wherein at least one of the rear facing surface of the clear plastic front and the material of the shirt in the vicinity of the pocket have an anti-slip surface texture or property. Indicia, such as images and/or text are preferably located on the article of clothing in the vicinity of the pocket, which indicia is at least partially viewable through the clear plastic front. | 03-08-2012 |
20120054940 | Neck Engaging Hospital Gown and Method of Manufacture - A protective garment comprising a gown and an improved collar mechanism and method of use for securing protective gowns, typically used in health care settings, around the neck of a user without the need to secure with ties, tabs, snaps or other securing devices. The collar mechanism is made pliable when fastened to the garment so as to be deformed without fracture when force is applied but with a sufficient memory when combined with the gown that allows the collar to return to its original position once the force is removed. The collar mechanism may be manufactured efficiently by using a rotary die cutting machine to created nested pairs of pieces of a two-piece embodiment arranged spirally on a stock. | 03-08-2012 |
20120060253 | GARMENT HAVING TARGETED SHAPE CONTROL ZONES - A garment comprised of a first shape control panel, which is comprised of a first material, with a first degree of stretch and a second shape control panel, which is coupled to the first shape control panel. The second shape control panel is comprised of a second material, with a second degree of stretch. The second degree of stretch is different than the first degree of stretch. | 03-15-2012 |
20120060254 | Wearable Towel - Disclosed herein are embodiments for a wearable towel. The towel may be carried by the user in a manner similar to a shirt. It may allow for quick access to a towel when needed. Stitching may be used to taper the towel to a person's body. | 03-15-2012 |
20120060255 | Garment Smartpad Holder - A garment mounted storage compartment for support and transport of a planar electronic device such as a tablet computer having a video screen. The device features a compartment which has a rotatable flap with supports to position the electronic device in front of the user's eyes and in a position for operation with the user's fingers. Support while walking or sitting allows the user to operate the electronic device. | 03-15-2012 |
20120073026 | INTEGRATED WAIST SUSPENSION SYSTEM - Embodiments herein are directed to outerwear garments having an integrated suspension system that allows a user to carry the garment around the user's waist when the garment is not needed. One or more straps are provided that may be coupled to an interior surface of the outerwear. A single strap may extend around the body of the user, or, alternatively, multiple straps may be provided that are coupled to the outerwear and which may be coupled to each other to secure the straps. In various embodiments, the ends of the one or more straps may be coupled to one another to form a waist belt for attaching the outerwear about the waist of the user when the garment is not being worn. When the outerwear is no longer needed, for instance because of changing weather conditions or body temperature, the user may simply remove the outerwear and attach the garment around his or her waist using the waist belt suspension system, for instance by coupling two ends of the one or more straps, thus forming a belt around the waist of the user. | 03-29-2012 |
20120073027 | Elastomeric Composites with Tether-Containing, Conducting Polymers for Nanoscale Diffusion Control - A redox-active conductive polymer includes a charged tether. An interpenetrating network including such a conducting polymer can be switched between two states of diffusivity (porosity) by application of a voltage. Such a material can be useful in breathable protective clothing, controlled release, intelligent sensing/filtration, novel separation processes, nanomanufacturing, and other areas. | 03-29-2012 |
20120084898 | BODY-SHAPING INTIMACY GARMENT - A body-shaping intimacy garment for a woman has an upper portion that supports or at least contacts undersides of the breasts while leaving the breasts exposed, a torso portion extending from the upper portion, a lower portion that encircles the waist, buttocks and hips while defining a crotch opening through the garment for access during intimate encounters, and leg portions that extend to below the knee. The torso portion, lower portion and leg portions each include respective portions of inner and outer layers of stretchable fabrics. The inner layer fabric is worn stretched about the torso, waist, buttocks, hips and legs, with tension in shoulder straps maintaining some inner layer stretch along the torso portion while worn. The outer layer fabric has a lesser elasticity than the inner layer fabric, and the two fabric layers are connected at the bust but are otherwise disconnected throughout front and sides of the torso and lower portions, and throughout the leg portions to at least below the knee, such that the outer layer is configured to slide over the inner layer, and to flow over local curvature fluctuations of the inner layer, during movement. | 04-12-2012 |
20120084899 | Leg Cover - A leg cover including a supporter, which is worn on the knee or above the knee of a wearer and is provided with a plurality of buttons, and a tubular leg covering, in which button holes used for inserting the buttons of the supporter are provided in the vicinity of the upper edge portion of the leg covering. Instead of the supporter, a band can used so that a leg covering is attached the band with hook-and-loop fasteners. | 04-12-2012 |
20120090069 | TEXTIPS SYSTEMS - A textips system comprising: a text-tip assembly comprising finger-fit sleeves, and raised nodule(s). The text-tip assembly may comprise rubber. Finger-fit sleeves of the text-tip assembly comprises a raised nodule located on a finger-tip portion of the finger-fit sleeves suitable when used by the wearer-user to accurately touch-manipulate electronic communication devices and other objects. The text-tip assembly further comprises an isolator whereby the finger of the wearer-user is isolated from direct-touch-contact with the key to avoid the wearer-user experiencing pain in the finger(s). The finger-fit sleeves fits about at least one finger of a wearer-user or other embodiments may be simply adhesively attached directly to the fingertip. The finger-fit sleeves are deformable such that they can be fit on a thumb, an index finger, a middle finger, a ring finger and/or a pinky finger alternately or in combination. | 04-19-2012 |
20120090070 | Garment With Built-In Audio Source Wiring - An audio source system may be built into a garment such as a hooded garment in such a way that safety concerns such as with a hooded garment for children are taken into account so that the audio system wiring cannot be made loose causing a danger of strangulation nor can the hood be cinched. This is done by putting speakers into the hood between a lining and an outer layer and passing the wires into the space between them and then into a tube that is open to the hood inner space and down the tube to a pocket in the body of the garment. Also securing tabs are used to prevent cinching action upon pulling the wire. | 04-19-2012 |
20120090071 | METHOD FOR CONTROLLING CONVEYANCE SPEED OF SHEET, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING WEARING ARTICLE, APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURING WEARING ARTICLE, AND WEARING ARTICLE - A method for controlling a conveyance speed of a sheet comprises the steps of: setting a reference rotation angle; rotationally driving a drive motor ( | 04-19-2012 |
20120096618 | Versatile Bathrobe - A versatile bathrobe that contains modular detachable sections, namely the sleeve sections and the lower length section, allowing the wearer to detach and re-attach sections of the versatile bathrobe. The versatile functionality of this versatile bathrobe creates at least 4 different robes from the one versatile bathrobe . . . 1) full length robe, long sleeves, 2) full length robe, sleeveless, 3) shorter length robe, long sleeves, 4) shorter length robe, sleeveless. This versatile bathrobe is intended to provide robe wearers with more unencumbered freedom to perform tasks and empower robe wearers to regulate their body temperature without abandoning the comfort of their robe. | 04-26-2012 |
20120096619 | SLEEVED GARMENT FOR WOMEN - A sleeved garment for women, adapted to be worn over a brassiere and to be partially covered by an outer garment. The sleeved garment includes a first sleeve portion integrally formed with a first torso portion and a second sleeve portion integrally formed with a second torso portion opposing the first torso portion, each of the torso portions having a front portion and a rear portion, each of the front portions having an upper edge defining a plunging neckline from the wearer's shoulder to substantially below and between the wearer's breasts, and a lower edge disposed horizontally below the wearer's breasts, and each of the back portions having an upper edge extending from the wearer's shoulder to a lower point on the wearer's back and a lower edge disposed horizontally and at the same level as the lower edge of the front portions. | 04-26-2012 |
20120096620 | Garment with Exterior Touch-Sensitive Features - A garment including a shell adapted to receive a portion of a body of a wearer therein, the shell having an interior surface, an exterior surface and an aperture for receiving the body portion of the wearer and at least one conductive member disposed on the exterior surface of the shell. The at least one conductive member is formed with sufficient conductive mass to generate a signal recognizable by a touch-sensitive device without direct contact of the at least one conductive member with the wearer. | 04-26-2012 |
20120096621 | Garment with Non-Penetrating Touch-Sensitive Features - A garment including a shell adapted to receive a portion of a body of a wearer therein, the shell having an interior surface, an exterior surface and an aperture is provided. The garment also includes a conductive member having a first end disposed on the interior surface of the shell, a second end disposed on the exterior surface of the shell, and extending through the aperture to connect the first end and the second end where the conductive member enables the wearer to interact with an electronic device having a capacitive-type touch-sensing interface. | 04-26-2012 |
20120102614 | CHILDREN'S CLOTHING WITH SOUND PRODUCING MODULE - A child's garment which has a cartoon character of a stylized animal face secured to its front surface. A sound producing module is inserted into the interior of the character or animal. A first series of fasteners extends across the front of the garment, and a second set of fasteners extends across the front of the garment, and a second set of fasteners extends across the back of the module. The module is snapped into temporary engagement with the garment. The sound produced by depressing the module is related to, or associated with, the character or animal. The module, when unsnapped, is removed from the garment and placed in a playpen, stroller, or other location, as a stand alone toy. The garment may then be cleaned and laundered. | 05-03-2012 |
20120102615 | GARMENT METHOD FOR MAKING GARMENT - Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and device for making garment. One embodiment, for example, includes a system that comprises a processing device and a sewing module that sews garment material to facilitate making the garment. The system further comprises memory that includes a thread count manager having instructions stored in the memory. The instructions are executed by the processing device and include logic configured to instruct the sewing module to sew the garment material based on counting threads of the garment material rather than using the geometric shape of pieces of garment material. | 05-03-2012 |
20120110715 | AIR EMITTING DEVICE FOR A COSTUME - An air emitting device for use with a costume to create the illusion that air is being emitted from an anatomical body part. A wearable housing contains a source of air within the hollow compartment of a cup. A nozzle focusing the air stream protrudes from a cup. This costume enables the wearer to affix a balloon to the nozzle and inflate it, thus creating the illusion that the air is being emitted from the wearer's anatomical body part. | 05-10-2012 |
20120131718 | AIRBAG DEVICE FOR THE BODY - An airbag device for the body instantaneously activates an airbag without malfunctions. | 05-31-2012 |
20120131720 | Aerodynamic Garment With Applied Surface Roughness And Method Of Manufacture - An aerodynamic garment may comprise zones with applied textures. Each zone may be associated with properties and characteristics based on the movement of the garment associated with each zone through air during an athletic activity. The texture in each zone may be applied using a variety of methods such as printing. The resulting aerodynamic garment improves the performance of an athlete wearing the aerodynamic garment by reducing the aerodynamic drag experienced during the performance of the athletic activity. | 05-31-2012 |
20120131721 | DOUBLE-FEED KNITTING METHOD FOR A GARMENT SUCH AS TIGHTS OR THE LIKE, MACHINE TO IMPLEMENT SAID METHOD AND GARMENT PRODUCED THEREWITH - The method comprises the phases of: knitting at least one part ( | 05-31-2012 |
20120137399 | Apparel Attachable Detachable Display Frame - A garment display frame that provides apparel with at least one display frame releasably incorporated into said apparel where the apparel has a part of a mating pair of fasteners and the display frame has the other part. The display frame has a border mounted to the edge of the display frame with a plastic transparent or translucent receptacle bound thereby having a pocket so that the user can insert a visual display of their choosing therein. Also, the apparel display frame has a receptacle that can be incorporated into any garment so that a user can selectively insert any picture, image, message, graphic or artwork as desired. | 06-07-2012 |
20120144548 | SELF-ADJUSTING SHAPEWEAR GARMENT - The present invention relates generally to a garment made from a stretchable fabric with a high yield strain and low hysteresis so that the garment is capable of stretching to comfortably fit and provide support for the unique shapes and curves of wearers within a single size group and across multiple size groups. More specifically, the claimed invention relates to shapewear. A shapewear garment constructed in accordance with the present invention could be made in a first standard size and comfortably flex and self-adjust to fit wearers across sizes extra-small (XS), small (S), and medium (M); and in a second standard size and comfortable flex and self-adjust to fit wearers across sizes large (L), extra-large (XL), and double extra-large (XXL); and the garment would retain its original dimensions when the force exerted on the garment by the wearer's body is removed. | 06-14-2012 |
20120144549 | GARMENT - A garment for a part of the body, and in particular a sport pant, includes an elasticity element, or a number of such elements, disposed on a portion of the garment, while another portion of the garment is free of elasticity elements. As a result, the garment can store energy by elastic elongation under a movement of, for example, a leg. This energy can then be released under a second movement of the leg in the opposite direction, resulting in the garment supporting the second movement of the leg. | 06-14-2012 |
20120151648 | Protective Covering - An article of clothing that protects a baby's clothing, diaper or bare skin from dirt, stains, wetness and general wear and tear by providing a protective covering between the child and a surface; the protective covering comprising a backless pant, possibly having a waterproof layer, adjustable waist and ankle straps and a releasable seam along one side to facilitate the removing or placing of the protective clothing. | 06-21-2012 |
20120151649 | TOWEL FOR EXERCISE AND TRAINING - An exercise towel with a strap attached to a main portion for hanging the towel in a position convenient to the user and allowing the user's hands to remain unencumbered. The towel further comprises a method for attaching exercise assistance devices, a loop for safely securing headphone wires or other cords from dangling and a pocket to securing items or cooling substances which may enhance performance. | 06-21-2012 |
20120151650 | HIGH-VISIBILITY GARMENT FOR A USER OF A MOTOR VEHICLE - A high-visibility garment, packaging therefor and pack arrangement, wherein the high-visibility garment is produced from a single-layer textile web or plastics sheet material, the thickness of which is of such small, dimensions that the high-visibility garment can be folded up to a pack volume within a range of from 20 cm | 06-21-2012 |
20120151651 | Garment For An Echocardiographic Patient - An examination garment for covering a patient's torso during a medical examination. The garment includes a front panel having an access opening defined there through to provide access to an area of a patient's torso. The garment additionally includes a back panel connected to the front panel and a flap connected to the front panel for covering the access opening. The flap is connected to the front panel along a top edge of the flap and along at least a portion of one side edge of the flap such that when the patient is lying on her/his side and the flap is placed in a Closed position, the flap will maintain a disposition over the access opening and will not fall open toward the patient's lower side, thereby maintaining coverage and concealment of the access opening and the patient's chest as the patient lies on her/his side. | 06-21-2012 |
20120151652 | Finger jacket - Finger jackets have an improved fit for use in conjunction with various sports, athletic and special use activities. Each finger jacket has a palmar face portion and a back portion joined together to fit each human finger and adapted to fit various sizes thereof. The back portion is formed of a stretchable breathable material. The palmar face portion of each finger jacket is made of a sheet of anti-slip, grip enhancing material. Fourchettes may be connected between the palmar and back portions. Fasteners such as zippers and hook and pile fasteners may be employed. | 06-21-2012 |
20120151653 | GARMENT - A garment for a part of the body, and in particular a sport pant, includes an elasticity element, or a number of such elements, disposed on a portion of the garment, while another portion of the garment is free of elasticity elements. As a result, the garment can store energy by elastic elongation under a movement of, for example, a leg. This energy can then be released under a second movement of the leg in the opposite direction, resulting in the garment supporting the second movement of the leg. | 06-21-2012 |
20120159682 | Temporary-use recyclable weather-resistant body-cover - The invention provides an improved body-cover (garment) to be worn in situations where a degree of body-covering is desired prior to an event but retention of said body-cover becomes a nuisance or hindrance once the event has started. The body-cover is made of a recyclable material that is weather-resistant. Therefore, the body-cover can be worn temporarily and be discarded as needed without resulting in waste-products or pollutants. The discarded body-cover material can be recycled to manufacture new body-covers. The invention improves on existing solutions in that prior solutions used non-recyclable materials such as plastic. | 06-28-2012 |
20120159683 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a sleeve and an inputting end. The sleeve is configured to conceive a finger. The inputting end is fixed on the sleeve. The inputting end includes a supporter and a conductive layer. The conductive layer is located on a surface of the supporter. The conductive layer includes at least one graphene layer. | 06-28-2012 |
20120159684 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An inputting fingertip sleeve includes a sleeve. The sleeve includes at least one opening and a close end. The at least one opening is configured to receive a finger. The sleeve is a carbon structure. | 06-28-2012 |
20120159685 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An inputting fingertip sleeve includes a sleeve and an inputting end. The sleeve is configured to receive a finger. The sleeve includes at least one opening. The inputting end is located on the sleeve. The inputting end includes a supporter and a conductive layer. The conductive layer is located on a surface of the supporter. The conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube structure and a conductive layer. The carbon nanotube structure includes a plurality of carbon nanotubes. The conductive material is coated on a surface of each carbon nanotube to form a coating layer. | 06-28-2012 |
20120159686 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An inputting fingertip sleeve includes a sleeve and an inputting end. The sleeve includes at least one opening configured to receive a finger. The inputting end is fixed on the sleeve. The inputting end includes a supporter and a conductive layer. The conductive layer is located on a surface of the supporter. The conductive layer includes a number of carbon nanotubes and a polymer matrix. The carbon nanotubes are located in the polymer matrix. | 06-28-2012 |
20120159687 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An inputting fingertip includes a sleeve and an inputting end. The inputting end is located on the sleeve. The inputting end includes a supporter and a conductive layer. The conductive layer is located on a surface of the supporter. The conductive layer includes a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure is a substantially pure structure of carbon nanotubes and comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 06-28-2012 |
20120159688 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An inputting fingertip sleeve includes a sleeve, a first conductive layer and a second conductive layer. The sleeve includes at least one opening and a close end. The at least one opening is configured to receive a finger. The sleeve includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The first conductive layer is located on at least part of the inner surface. The second conductive layer covers the outer surface and comprises a carbon structure. The first conductive layer is electrically connected with the second conductive layer. | 06-28-2012 |
20120159689 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An inputting fingertip sleeve includes a sleeve and a conductive layer. The sleeve includes at least one opening configured to receive a finger and includes a closed end. The sleeve includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The closed end of the sleeve includes at least one through hole located between the inner surface and the outer surface. The conductive layer is located on the outer surface of the sleeve and covers the closed end and the at least one through hole. The conductive layer includes a carbon structure. | 06-28-2012 |
20120159690 | INPUTTING FINGERTIP SLEEVE - An inputting fingertip sleeve includes a sleeve and an inputting end. The sleeve includes at least one opening configured to receive a finger. The inputting end is fixed on the sleeve. The inputting end is a carbon nanotube structure. The carbon nanotube structure is a substantially pure structure of carbon nanotubes and comprises a plurality of carbon nanotubes. | 06-28-2012 |
20120159691 | HAND COVERINGS WITH DIRECTIONAL INDICATORS - Hand coverings, such as a gloves or mittens include directional indicators, showing left and right hand directions, on the hand covering. The hand coverings may be equestrian gloves or mittens that have both directional indicators and rein placement markings and wear areas. The hand coverings of the present invention may provide education assistance for students with riding instructors, or continually with anyone who has issues with left-right confusion or dyslexia, whether a child or adult. The hand covering may include a heating element to help keep the hands warm, thereby providing a more enjoyable riding experience with better response with the use of the rider's hands. | 06-28-2012 |
20120159692 | FABRICS, COMPRESSION GARMENTS AND COMPRESSION GARMENT SYSTEMS - Various fabrics, compression garments and compression garment systems are described. Fabrics formed from wicking and absorbent materials provide effective compression and an improved environment next to a wearer's skin, which provides greater comfort and improved overall performance. Two and multi-layer compression garments are described. An outer layer may be formed with an opening having a closure and an elastic material joining the sides of the opening. This provides a first level of compression with the closure open and a second level of compression with the closure closed and also helps a user in applying the garment. | 06-28-2012 |
20120167270 | FOOTWEAR HAVING AIR-CONTROLLED ACTIVE ELEMENT - A clothing article for a foot including a sole including a sealed collapsible air cavity having disposed therein a return support for expanding a collapsed air cavity wherein the air cavity includes an outlet permitting a quantity of air to exit when the air cavity is collapsed; an upper, coupled to the sole, for covering a portion of the foot; an air-actuated active element coupled to the upper, the active element including a first mode and a second mode, the active element biased to the first mode and responsive to the quantity of air to transition from the first mode to the second mode; and a communication channel, coupled to the outlet and to the active element, for transferring the quantity of air from the air cavity to the active element. | 07-05-2012 |
20120174280 | Channel Release System and Garment Incorporating Same - A channel release system provides a platform member and sub-components that stack in a staggered/separated order and align in a channel when used together. A pin member slides through the channel and locks them together. When the pin is pulled through the channels, any secured components or equipment are released and can fall away. The channel release system of the present invention enables users to quickly release clothing, materials and other items to improve mobility, facilitate care and provide other benefits. | 07-12-2012 |
20120174281 | Aerographics And Denier Differential Zoned Garments - A zoned moisture management garment is presented, which provides one-way moisture transport from a wearer's body and zones of different moisture management performance. By incorporating dissolvable yarns, removable by a printable paste, with non-dissolvable yarns of different denier per filament, zoned garments with a denier differential mechanism can be created. The zoned garment optimizes evaporative cooling and wicking zones of a garment based upon a sweat profile and contact profile of the wearer. | 07-12-2012 |
20120174282 | Performance Apparel With Flexible Portion - Athletic garments are disclosed. The garment may comprise: a base layer having a front surface and a back surface; a first flexible layer disposed on the front surface and the back surface of the base layer, the first flexible layer having a plurality of voids forming a first lattice pattern; and a second flexible layer disposed on the front surface and the back surface of the base layer, the second flexible layer having a plurality of voids forming a second lattice pattern. | 07-12-2012 |
20120174283 | Zipper - A fastening device that provides for ease of alignment and operation. The fastening device has a first locking body having a first magnet, a second locking body having a second magnet, a slider body slidably connected to a first zipper track, the first locking body affixed to the first zipper track, and the second locking body affixed to a second zipper track. The first and second locking bodies reversibly form a single element while in use through the attractive force of the first and second magnets. | 07-12-2012 |
20120174284 | BODY COVERING AND METHODS THEREFOR - A body covering including a flexible panel having a first edge margin and a second opposite edge margin, and a strap system secured to the flexible panel. The strap system includes an outer strap portion having a first proximal end portion attached proximate to the first edge of the flexible panel, and an opposing first distal free end portion. The strap system also includes a medial strap portion having a second proximal end portion attached to the flexible panel approximately midway between the first and second edge margins, and an opposing second distal free end portion extending away from the flexible panel. The outer and medial strap portions include cooperative fasteners for releasably fastening the body covering about a person's body. The cooperative fasteners are mateable male and female fittings. The cooperative fasteners may be removably and/or slidably attached to their respective outer or medial strap portions. | 07-12-2012 |
20120180184 | MOLLE Compatible Lightweight Garment - A MOLLE system compatible garment has a lightweight attachment structure with a skeleton of horizontal bands connected by a vertical bands. The garment has a unitary bearing frame assembly composed of a glued layup of a substrate which is adhered to an outside layer. The layup is cut to define holes delimiting horizontal bands interrupted at regular intervals by vertical bands presenting attachment points that correspond to those of a conventional PALS webbing system. | 07-19-2012 |
20120180185 | Highly Visible Clothing - An article of clothing comprising a material having a luminance of between about 67 cd/m | 07-19-2012 |
20120180186 | TZITZIT GARMENT - The claimed subject matter provides a tzitzit garment that meets halachic (e.g., Jewish law) requirements for wearing tzitzit strings (e.g., fringes) on the corners of a four-cornered garment. The tzitzit garment includes two layers, including an under layer that is made of compression material that wicks perspiration away from the body of a wearer and an outer layer that is a four cornered garment, has tzitzit strings at each of the four corners and is attached to the under layer. Furthermore, the claimed subject matter provides a pant garment that includes grips to hold the tzitzit strings in place to prevent interference during physical activity. | 07-19-2012 |
20120180187 | ATHLETIC SYSTEM AND ASSEMBLY FOR SWINGING A BAT OR CLUB AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING THE ATHLETIC ASSEMBLY - An athletic assembly is provided that includes an elongated strap and an anchor body. The strap extends between a wrist portion and an anchor portion with an intermediate portion extending therebetween. The wrist portion is configured to be joined to a wrist of an athlete wearing the assembly. The anchor body is coupled to the anchor portion of the strap and is configured to be joined with a hand of the athlete in a position disposed away from the wrist portion. The intermediate portion provides a rotative force to one or more of the hand or the wrist of the athlete when the intermediate portion is pulled across the hand from the wrist to the anchor body. The rotative force assists the athlete in rolling the one or more of the hand or the wrist during a swinging action of athletic equipment. | 07-19-2012 |
20120185993 | Shawl or wrap with closure mechanism - The garment shown in the following FIGS. | 07-26-2012 |
20120192333 | GARMENT HAVING INTEGRATED PERSPIRATION BARRIERS - In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a garment or undergarment (e.g., a T-shirt) which is provided with integrated multi-layer perspiration barriers uniquely configured to provide high levels of evaporative cooling and moisture vapor transmission. The perspiration barriers are integrated into the sleeve and torso portions of the garment such that such perspiration barriers actually define the underarm portions thereof. Each of the perspiration barriers is preferably comprised of four layers, each of which is formed from two separate panel pieces. The various layers included in each of the perspiration barriers, the manner in which such layers are stacked upon and attached to each other, and the manner in which the layers forming each perspiration barrier are integrated into the garment are specifically adapted to collectively promote evaporative cooling and a vapor transmission effect which provides superior perspiration absorption and evaporation, in addition to enhanced user comfort. | 08-02-2012 |
20120192334 | Apparel with Reduced Drag Coefficient - An athletic garment including a panel designed to reduce frictional and pressure drag around an appendage of an athlete competing in a high-speed event, such as running and cycling. The panel is positioned to encircle the appendage, and is provided with regions having different surface texture roughnesses. The leading edge of the panel includes texture designed to enhance the laminar boundary layer, while the adjacent portion of the panel includes texture intended to trip the boundary layer to turbulent flow. The drag-reducing panel may be the cuff of a sock, a sleeve, wristband, a headband, or the like. | 08-02-2012 |
20120198595 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING FOR CYCLING - The present invention generally relates to an article of clothing for protecting the foot, ankle and lower leg of a cyclist from cold or inclement weather when riding a bicycle. The article of clothing, sometimes referred to as a ‘bootie’ or ‘leg warmer’, covers the shoe yet has openings therethrough to permit the cleat of the shoe and the heel of the shoe to extend therethrough. The article of clothing extends up the leg to a height that is sufficient to permit the top of the article of clothing to be tucked under the bottommost portion of the cyclist's shorts to prevent the article of clothing from falling down. A fastening mechanism is present along the back of the article of clothing to permit the cyclist to easily slip their shoe through the article of clothing when not fastened, and then fasten the article of clothing to provide a snug fit. | 08-09-2012 |
20120198596 | ASSEMBLY OF APPARATUSES FOR IMPLEMENTING DATA TRANSMISSION VIA THE HUMAN BODY - A set of a first apparatus and a second apparatus that are secured to a garment, each of which includes an electrical signal processor unit connected to a first terminal and to a second terminal. At least the second terminal faces an inside surface of the garment, the processor units and the terminals being arranged to perform data transmission between the two apparatuses by establishing at least one wireless connection between the first terminals of the two apparatuses. | 08-09-2012 |
20120204307 | INTERACTIVE POINT OF PURCHASE SYSTEM - The system includes a garment having a series of electronic components affixed to a new or existing panel of said garment, which garment includes a flexible video display screen mounted on a portion of the garment outer surface and may contain a series of video cameras, communication systems, audio and video input and output devices, computer chips and transmission devices. A power generation system affixed to the garment or garment panel supplies the energy for its display. | 08-16-2012 |
20120204308 | FASTENER CLOSURE FOR SHIRTS AND BLOUSES - A button placket fastener closure directed to garments, such as shirts or blouses. The fastener closure uses alternating and opposing buttons to fully secure each side of the button placket, such that the button placket does not gap to reveal the skin or undergarments of the garment wearer. | 08-16-2012 |
20120204309 | HUNTING COLLAR - An article of clothing for use in an outdoor activity includes a base that is manufactured from a flexible material and presented in a safety orange color. An aperture is substantially centrally disposed within the base. In a first preferred embodiment, the base is substantially circular in shape. In a second preferred embodiment, the base is substantially rectangular in shape. In highly preferred embodiments, the base includes between 400 and 450 square inches of material to comply with various state and federal hunter safety requirements. | 08-16-2012 |
20120204310 | Reconfigurable Garment Definition and Production Method - Computer-aided design and manufacture software and hardware automate garment and fashion definition and production. Configurable garment includes ornamental element, pattern display, and personal identifier and wireless sensor electronics. | 08-16-2012 |
20120204311 | GARMENT FOR TUBING MANAGEMENT - A garment having a tubing management system incorporated therein is provided. The tubing management system includes at least one conduit and a coupling system for the conduit. The coupling system has at least one coupling point, which is located, for example, at the neck opening of the garment. The coupling system defines a path for the conduit, i.e., there is more than one attachment point, therefore the path of the conduit may be controlled. In this configuration, the conduit moves with the user and, as such, there is a reduced chance that the user's movements, even while asleep, will cause the facemask to be pulled from its proper position. | 08-16-2012 |
20120204312 | Novelty shirt - A novelty shirt with a chest section and long sleeves. The long sleeves in a first position extend downwardly adjacent the sides of the shirt and have shoulder and cuff portions spaced from each other along the vertical axes with elbow portions therebetween. Upper and lower, complementary mouth patterns are then provided on the outsides of the sleeves. The patterns on the downwardly extending sleeves face outwardly and it is not readily apparent that they are part of any overall design. However, when the sleeves are crossed laterally in front of the chest section of the shirt with the elbow portions adjacent one another, the complementary upper and lower mouth patterns on the sleeves then reveal the overall mouth design formed by them. Thereafter, the sleeves can be manipulated to separate the elbow portions to simulate the opening of the mouth. | 08-16-2012 |
20120210486 | FINGERTIP PROTECTOR FOR A PERSON PLAYING A STRINGED INSTRUMENT - A fingertip covering device for allowing a player of a stringed musical instrument to manipulate the stings with high dexterity while minimizing fingertip damage. The device extends from the fingertip region of the finger to about the distal interphlangeal joint region of the player's finger. The covering is made from a variable-thickness deformable polymer with a maximum thickness at the fingertip, and a minimum thickness at the sides of the finger. The maximum thickness of the covering device is chosen to substantially protect the user's fingertip region from damage caused by string-to-fingertip contact (about 1 mm), while at the same time allowing the user's fingertips to continue to sense the presence of said string. The minimum thickness of the covering device (about 0.3 mm) minimizes contact or interference with neighboring fingers and/or any similar coverings being worn by the neighboring fingers. | 08-23-2012 |
20120210487 | Garment - A garment may be formed from a stretchable material. Various portions of the garment may contain imprinted ink. Elasticity of the garment fabric is reduced in the regions onto which the ink has been printed, thereby providing a support and/or a feeling of support to certain muscles and/or muscle groups. | 08-23-2012 |
20120210488 | Athletic Arm Warmer - A device for warming a first arm and shoulder of a wearer includes a single arm portion and a torso portion. The single arm portion is comprised of a substantially flexible material and is configured to substantially cover the first arm of the wearer from the shoulder to a position beyond an elbow of the first arm. The torso portion is connected to the single arm portion and includes at least one pocket. At least one weight is retained in the pocket of the torso portion. | 08-23-2012 |
20120210489 | BIOLOGICALLY FIT WEARABLE ELECTRONICS APPARATUS AND METHODS - Detachable wearable electronic eyeglasses and head mounted gear with a plurality of electronic functions and interchangeable electronic function, and a wearable computer with optimal weight distribution and stretchable arms. | 08-23-2012 |
20120216326 | Athletic Numbering Attachment Apparatus and Method - An athletic numbering attachment apparatus and method of use is defined. The apparatus includes a pinning area, pinning regions within the pinning area, and pinning regions including inlet and outlet regions. A method of attaching athletic numbering involving the steps of passing a safety pin through an athletic number, passing the safety pin through an inlet region of a pinning region, passing the safety pin through an outlet region of the pinning region and securing the safety pin. | 08-30-2012 |
20120216327 | Articles Of Apparel Incorporating Cushioning Elements And Methods Of Manufacturing The Articles Of Apparel - Articles of apparel may include a base layer having a first surface and an opposite second surface. The base layer defines an aperture extending through the base layer and from the first surface to the second surface. Cushioning elements may have a first material layer, a second material layer, and a plurality of foam components. The first material layer and the second material layer are bonded to the second surface of the base layer. The foam components are located between and secured to the first material layer and the second material layer. In addition, the foam components are positioned to correspond with a location of the aperture. In some configurations, a bonding element may be utilized to bond the first material layer and the second material layer to the base layer. | 08-30-2012 |
20120222187 | COMPRESSION GARMENTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - This invention relates to a compression garment ( | 09-06-2012 |
20120222188 | Collapsible Costumes - A costume assembly has one or more structures such as headgear structures, body structures or single composite structures. Each of these structures has at least one foldable frame member that has a folded and an unfolded orientation. Each frame member can include fabric material covering the frame member to define a panel. A fabric shell can be attached to the at least one frame member, with the fabric shell defining an interior for accommodating the body and head of the user. | 09-06-2012 |
20120222189 | Sports Garments With Enhanced Visual And/Or Moisture Management Properties - A garment, such as a sports uniform, may provide visibility zones and/or flicker zones to enhance the ability of teammates to perceive the wearer. Different zones on a garment may have different sets of visual properties that may contrast with one another and/or a visual background. A denier differential between layers of a garment may facilitate moisture transport across the layers of the garment. Flicker zones may be discrete from or combined with visibility zones. One or more zones of a garment may also be substantially non-reflective at wavelengths associated with the visual background encountered while wearing the garment. | 09-06-2012 |
20120222190 | CLOTHING ITEM - The invention relates to a clothing item comprising front and back with a neck opening ( | 09-06-2012 |
20120227152 | Concealed Carry Garment - A garment adapted for concealed carry weapons users wherein a passageway within or upon the garment is adapted to receive a flexible cord. The passageway extends from an opening on an upper exterior of the garment to a lower section of the garment. The cord is attached at an end of the passageway at the lower section and extends through the passageway, through the opening, and to a second attachment point at a removable piece. The removable piece releasably attachable to the garment. When worn, to gain access to a weapon under the garment, the user grasps the removable piece and pulls it away from the garment, raising the lower section of the garment and allowing access to the weapon. When the removable piece is replaced, the lower section lowers to its original position. | 09-13-2012 |
20120233738 | Shirt Sleeve Construction - A long sleeve shirt construction that incorporates a stretch panel in the sleeve. The stretch panel extends part or all of the length of the sleeve. The stretch panel extends around a portion of the circumference of the sleeve either with a constant width or tapered and is positioned at the underside of the sleeve. Optionally, the sleeve includes a hold tab for retaining the sleeve in the rolled up position. | 09-20-2012 |
20120233739 | ADHESIVE ZIPPER TAPE - Embodiments herein provide adhesive zipper tape. A zipper may be coupled to adhesive zipper tape to form a zipper assembly. In various embodiments, the adhesive zipper tape may be coupled to a piece of fabric, such as in a garment, around an opening. The zipper may then be used to open and close the opening. In various embodiments, the adhesive zipper tape may manifest an adhesive quality when activated by an activation stimulus, such as heat or air. | 09-20-2012 |
20120240304 | Article of clothing with securing members and cover - An article of clothing with a securing element and cover is provided, the article of clothing comprises a pair of articles, each article comprises a first layer situated adjacent an open end of the article and a second foldable layer, and at least one securing member, the second layer may be folded in one direction to thereby cover the securing member, and in another direction to thereby expose the securing member during a use position, and the securing members of the first and second article are connectable to one another. | 09-27-2012 |
20120240305 | Non-constricting sleeve garment for covering flawed and normal upper arms, armpits, and/or full length arms when wearing under sleeveless or short sleeved garments, as well as accessorizing sleeveless and short sleeved garments to add beauty and fashion interest - A non-constricting garment for covering flawed and normal upper arms, armpits, and/or full length arms when wearing under sleeveless or short sleeved garments, as well as accessorizing sleeveless and short sleeved garments to add beauty and fashion interest. The garment includes a chest/back-engaging portion, and a pair of long sleeves. The chest/back-engaging portion has a pair of shoulders. The pair of long sleeves extend from the pair of shoulders of the chest/back-engaging portion, respectively, so as to form the non-constricting garment for covering flawed and normal upper arms, armpits, and/or full length arms when wearing under sleeveless or short sleeved garments, as well as accessorizing sleeveless and short sleeved garments to add beauty and fashion interest. | 09-27-2012 |
20120246794 | TRANSFORMABLE MAGNETIC APPAREL - A transformable magnetic garment is disclosed, which comprises one or a plurality of magnetic clasps which clasps detachably grip fabric of a predetermined shape and color. The garment may be transformed by moving the clasps into, and out of, contact with each other, thus rearranging the fabric hanging from the clasps. | 10-04-2012 |
20120246795 | Sensor Garment - The present invention provides a sensor garment including a harness. In one exemplary embodiment, the sensor garment includes a textile portion, a device-retention element coupled to the textile portion, and a stretchable harness coupled to the textile portion. The harness includes a conductive element disposed between layers of film. The conductive element includes a first termination point at the device retention element, configured to connect to a monitor device. The conductive element includes a second termination point configured to connect to a sensor or transceiver. | 10-04-2012 |
20120255098 | FIGURE MOULDING AND WEIGHT LOSS AID SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A garment for wear by a human body having a localized fat accumulation includes an insulative and perspiration impermeable panel sized to conform to the localized fat accumulation. The garment also includes a supportive cover connected to the panel for retaining the panel in contact to the localized fat accumulation during wear, and a boning segment connected to the panel for supporting and shaping the body during wear. The garment may be in the form of a kit further including a wipe containing an absorbed anticellulite agent. The wipe spreads the anticellulite agent on the body where contacted by the panel during wear. | 10-11-2012 |
20120266348 | Reusable Adhesive Clothing Articles - The present invention is directed to an article of clothing. The article is comprised of an adhesive layer joined to a first fastener segment. The first fastener segment is configured to detachably join to a second fastener segment. The second fastener segment is fixed to a holding layer which in turn is joined to a cup layer. | 10-25-2012 |
20120272428 | User Wearable Animal Decoy - A user wearable animal decoy, to: provide the user with a wearable decoy, allow the user to move effortlessly through the game territory with ease and little difficulty, attract selected game to the user, and not interfere with the user's movement during operation of any equipment that is being operated by the user. There may be a decoy hat, designed to be worn by the user on their head, having a cavity, formed within the decoy hat, designed and shaped for placement of a top portion of the users head therein; a pair of horns, removably coupled to a top section of the decoy hat; a coloration patch, removably coupled to the decoy hat. There may be a decoy neck, positionally located proximate to the decoy hat, designed to be worn by the user to cover at least a portion of the face of the user to resemble a neck of the animal. There may be a decoy body, positionally located proximate to the decoy neck and separated from the decoy hat, designed to be worn by the user to cover at least a portion of the body of the user to resemble a body section of the animal. | 11-01-2012 |
20120272429 | Apnea apparatus - The present invention provides for a an apnea apparatus comprising: a continuous, tubular garment having opposing ends, each of the opposing ends has an opening, and the garment is constructed of an elastic material and is designed to be slipped onto and worn around a torso of the user. | 11-01-2012 |
20120272430 | UNDERGARMENTS HAVING FINISHED EDGES AND METHODS THEREFOR - An undergarment includes at least one piece of fabric that forms the undergarment. The undergarment has leg openings. The fabric includes edges that surround the leg openings, whereby at least one of the edges surrounding the leg openings has a plurality of fibers and at least some of the fibers have free ends terminating at the at least one of the edges surrounding the leg openings. A bead of a cured polymer is disposed over the at least one of the edges surrounding the leg openings. The cured polymer bead forms a finished edge that is stretchable for adjusting to movement of the fabric. | 11-01-2012 |
20120278966 | Posture support vest - A posture support vest, including a bodysuit having an elastic waistband for slimming the abdomen, elastic shoulder straps for helping to keep the shoulders and back straight, and a bottom strap to prevent the waistband from slipping upward. The bottom strap also allows the user to maintain proper vertical tension in the back of the garment. Also included is a method for correcting and maintaining good posture. | 11-08-2012 |
20120284894 | ATHLETIC JERSEY - An athletic jersey has at least three selectable exterior appearances. In one example, the athletic jersey is sleeveless and formed of at least three panels having substantially the same shape and size that are fastened together at edges. The athletic jersey can be turned inside-out in several different ways to select between three or more different exterior appearances. | 11-15-2012 |
20120284895 | PAD PRINTED APPAREL - A tagless article of apparel formed from a knitted fabric having a selected thickness, the article of apparel having inner and outer surfaces, and a product label pad printed directly on the inner surface from a cliché with an ink composition comprising an ink, a solvent, and a hardener, the cliché having a depth sufficient to cause the ink composition to penetrate the inner surface of the fabric to a depth less than the thickness of the fabric. | 11-15-2012 |
20120284896 | TORSO GARMENT - A torso-covering garment for playing paintball having gripping areas to enable the user to grippably contact a gripping area of the garment with the butt stock of the gun. Each gripping area comprises a pliant, non-cushioning substrate. Common embodiments of the garment are shirts, jerseys, jackets, and vests. A method of playing paintball which comprises wearing the garment of the invention, and a method of fabricating the garment. | 11-15-2012 |
20120291176 | METHODS AND ARTICLES FOR ACCESSORIZING SHOULDER, CHEST, & BACK - Methods and articles for accessorizing a person's shoulder, chest, and back are provided. The methods and articles for accessorizing a person's shoulder, chest, and back of this disclosure provide a defined form or shape so that a consistent, predictable, and repeatable look can be achieved. Furthermore, the methods and articles for accessorizing a person's shoulder, chest, and back of this disclosure can be more difficult to move or slip from their intended placement or become re-arranged from their intended configurations than existing accessory articles such as shawls and scarves. Still further, the methods and articles for accessorizing a person's shoulder, chest, and back of this disclosure are reversible and designed to be transformed into a variety of looks. | 11-22-2012 |
20120291177 | MOISTURE CONTROL GARMENT - A moisture control garment formed of a material that has moisture wicking (hydrophobic) properties joined to another material that has moisture absorbing (hydrophilic) properties. In certain embodiments, the moisture wicking and moisture absorbing materials are of similar thickness, have the same estimated shrinkage percentage, and the fibers of such materials are positioned in the same direction. | 11-22-2012 |
20120297516 | TUBULAR SHAPED SLEEVE GARMENT - A garment worn on the arm of an individual made of a tubular shaped sleeve having a first end opening and a second end opening end opposite said first end, wherein said tubular shaped sleeve is made of an elastic material including spandex such that the sleeve snuggly fits the arm of the individual. | 11-29-2012 |
20120297517 | Fumble Resistance - What's new about this innovation is that it evolves the game of American Football by combining a sports apparel compression shirt that many football players wear today especially in the cold, with the sticky rubber found on the palm side of a receivers football gloves in a unique way that gives a ball carrier more of a realistic chance of a fumble caused by himself rather than the shirt he wore. Therefore fixing the problem of increased fumbles due to wearing a long sleeve moisture-wicking compression shirt. | 11-29-2012 |
20120304357 | Women's sports top with integrated pocket assembly - A garment top includes a body fabric designed for covering a chest of a wearer, and a pocket assembly formed with the body fabric. The pocket assembly comprises a front and a back cooperating to form a pocket for holding an article proximate the chest of the wearer. The back of the pocket assembly incorporates a radiation barrier adapted for residing between the article and the wearer. | 12-06-2012 |
20120304358 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING HAVING PERSONALIZED INDICIA AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - An article of clothing having personalized indicia pertaining to the travel history of an individual including: an article of clothing having an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the outer surface includes an area adapted to contain at least one personalized indicia; and one or more personalized indicia associated with the first area, wherein the personalized indicia correspond to locations traveled to or on by the individual, and further wherein the personalized indicia operate to change the appearance of the article of clothing relative to the same without the personalized indicia. | 12-06-2012 |
20120311759 | Insulated Medical Scrub Garment - Disclosed is a medical scrub garment having an interior liner adapted to provide increased warmth and comfort for a user. The scrub garment is one that is provided in long pants, short and long tops and other assorted styles, while the interior of the garment includes a fleece, cotton or woolen material that provides increased warmth, softness and comfort for the user while wearing the garment. The liner allows the user to exit a facility for short periods in colder climate without requiring a jacket that otherwise obstructs movement. The garment itself is disposable, as is the case with cheaper medical scrubs, or alternatively the entire assembly is machine washable and reusable. The fleece liner is further optionally removable and interchangeable with other scrub garments of the type adapted to secure a liner. | 12-13-2012 |
20120311760 | SHOULDER STABILIZATION SHIRT - An upper-body stabilization garment includes a front portion to contact a front upper-body region of a subject, and a rear portion to contact a rear upper-body region of the subject. A first plurality of elastomeric strips extending diagonally relative to each other across the front portion, and a second plurality of elastomeric strips extending diagonally relative to each other across the rear portion. Each group may extend diagonally at an angle of approximately 15 degrees to approximately 75 degrees from oblique seams to side seams of the garment. The strips may have a width of between approximately 2 inches and 12 inches. According to another embodiment, the upper-body stabilization garment includes a front portion to contact a front upper-body region of a subject and a rear portion to contact a rear upper-body region of the subject. At least one of the front or rear portions includes an x-shaped elastomeric portion. | 12-13-2012 |
20120311761 | Wearable Safety/Carrying Device - A wearable carrying device for a cell phone or similar object is easily worn and includes various safety advantages for the wearer. An elongated band has opposed ends and opposed sides and a pocket is attached to the band. The band can be secured to the arm or other parts of the body in a tight-fit relationship. A reflective strip is disposed at one side of the band and extends longitudinally along the band. | 12-13-2012 |
20120324615 | SLEEVES FOR WEAR WITH SLEEVELESS OR SHORT SLEEVED GARMENT OR BRA WITH SLEEVES - A sleeve garment provides sleeves that are worn with a sleeveless dress or top. The sleeve garment includes sleeves and side panels attached to the sleeves. The sleeve garment is attached to a bra by passing the shoulder straps of the bra through channels in the side panels of the sleeve garment and by attaching the side panels to side straps or wings of the bra. The channels are provided with openings for access to adjustment buckles of the shoulder straps. The sleeve garment may be permanently or temporarily attached to the bra. | 12-27-2012 |
20120324616 | SHAPE CHANGING MATERIAL - An apparatus may be configured with one or more sensors arranged to detect a first shape-related parameter, one or more control elements arranged to provide a force, and circuitry operably connected to the one or more sensors and the one or more control elements to determine the force provided to the one or more control elements. | 12-27-2012 |
20130014311 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHINGAANM CHAPUIS; SergeAACI Lepin Le LacAACO FRAAGP CHAPUIS; Serge Lepin Le Lac FR - The invention provides an article of clothing that includes:
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20130019371 | Support and Compression Garment - A support and compression garment ( | 01-24-2013 |
20130019372 | SENSOR-RESPONSIVE LIGHTING MODULE AND CLOTHING ARTICLE - A sensor-responsive lighting module is permanently attached to an article of clothing and has multiple water-resistant, lighting units connected to, and spaced from, a water-resistant, control unit by water-resistant, encapsulated wire pairs. Each lighting unit has an upright lens portion that protrudes through an aperture in a juxtaposed panel that bears a graphic design. Each unit has a strain relief portion to resist breakage of end regions of the wire pairs during article wear. | 01-24-2013 |
20130019373 | 10-way Queen Collar Athletic Jersey - An article of clothing, preferably an athletic jersey, having a front panel and a back panel. The front and the back panel has identifying indicia from one member of a group comprising a plurality of members. Article of clothing is formed of materials and styled and decorated to have the appearance of an authentic team jersey of the type worn by members of a sports team while playing sports. Article of clothing is formed of a material that simulates the material used for the sports jersey for a particular sport and further includes designs, coloring, numbers, and other indicia present in the team sports jersey for that particular sport. A queen collar neck opening that can be modified/adjusted into ten different looks. First and second sleeve openings are formed in the article of clothing. Its intended use is for the female athletes and fans alike. | 01-24-2013 |
20130019374 | GEL-BASED SEALS AND FIXATION DEVICES AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS - Gel and non-gel structures for interfacing with various portions of an organism's body are disclosed. A gel structure such as a web-like structure is configured to encircle a portion of the human body. The gel structure can be adapted to encircle virtually any exterior or interior portion of the human body. The gel structure can interface with an external medical device for delivery of medicine or for extracting substances and fluids from the human body. | 01-24-2013 |
20130019375 | LEG HANDLE COMPRISING THIN STRETCH FABRIC AND ROUNDED CYLINDRICAL SECTION - A leg handle with preferably hollow cylindrical sections, is used to aid in lifting a jumping player, especially for lineouts in Rugby. The handles are made of one or more foam sausages attached to a thin stretch fabric sleeve which is placed on the leg of the jumper and when jumping allow for secure grasp by lifters. The simple, reusable, easy to use leg handles provide effectiveness, comfort, convenience, and safety. Leg handles are applied to one or more legs of a jumper and held in place with tape. When the jumper jumps, one or more lifters lift and support the jumper in the jump while the jumper attempts to intercept a ball and safely lower the jumper. Leg handles are embodied with a single sausage; a lower front sausage and a higher back sausage; or a pair of sausages integrated into legs of compression shorts. | 01-24-2013 |
20130019376 | HAND GRIP FOR EXERCISING AND REHABILITATION - A hand grip includes a hand portion structured and arranged to at least partially cover a palm of a wearer's hand, a plurality of holes in the hand portion, a wrist strap extending from a base of the hand portion, and a finger strap extending from the hand portion. | 01-24-2013 |
20130019377 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING - The invention relates to an article of clothing ( | 01-24-2013 |
20130025019 | EYEGLASS HOLDER FOR APPAREL - A shirt having a loop located on the front panel thereof for temporarily supporting eyeglasses by gravity. The loop is flexible, may be affixed to the shirt at two spaced apart points, and may be horizontally oriented when the shirt is worn with the neck opening facing upwardly. The loop may be permanently affixed such as by stitching or alternatively may be removably affixed such as by comprising spring loaded clips each of which releasably affixes one end of the loop to the shirt. The loop is preferably located about four inches below the neck opening and is preferably centered with respect to right and left sides of the shirt. Where the neck opening of the shirt includes a placket, the loop may overlie the placket. | 01-31-2013 |
20130025020 | REFASTENABLE FASTENING SYSTEM FOR WEARING ARTICLE - A wearing article comprising a main unit having a fastening part, and a positioning sheet member having one surface and the other surface, wherein the one surface of the positioning sheet member is detachably joined to the fastening part, and the other surface of the positioning sheet is provided with a fixing means which is capable of being fixed to the main unit when the wearing article is worn. | 01-31-2013 |
20130031694 | MULTI-LAYERED ORNAMENTAL CLOTHING - A multi-layered-outfit 60 having one or more multi-layered-images 70 thereon consists of a base garment 20 having one or more base images 30 thereon and one or more complementary garments 40 having one or more enhancement-images 50 thereon. The base garment 20 may be made from any suitable clothing material. The complementary garment 40 must be made from a translucent or transparent clothing material in order to allow the base image 30 to be visible. Both the base garment 20 and the complementary garment 40 may be adapted to a variety of needs, such as lightweight fabric for warmer climates or a thicker fabric for colder climates. The base image 30 and the enhancement-image 50 are preferrably complementary images which combine when overlapped to form a more complete multi-layered-image 70. | 02-07-2013 |
20130036525 | Disposable/Reuseable Baptismal Garment - This garment is for wear by males and females alike during water baptism by immersion. The garment is a white, one-piece garment which is put on by slipping it over the wearer's head and putting the arms through the short sleeves. The garment has four openings—one each for the head, torso and each arm. Each opening is reinforced by seam binding in order to retard any stretching or tearing. | 02-14-2013 |
20130042380 | GARMENT HAVING MOISTURE ABSORBING REGIONS - Provided is a garment including a first clothing material portion of a relatively non-absorbent or hydrophobic substance capable of wicking perspiration off a wearer's body, and a second clothing material portion of a relatively absorbent or hydrophilic substance capable of absorbing perspiration from a wearer that is attached to said first clothing material portion. | 02-21-2013 |
20130047312 | GARMENT WITH CARRYING POUCH AND SUPPORT SYSTEM - A garment with carrying pouch and support system comprising, in general, a garment such as a tee shirt, a pouch integrated into the back of the garment having a downward opening, adjustable shoulder and waist straps affixed to the pouch to shift weight from the neck area to the shoulders and waist, a smooth liner covering the interior of the pouch to ease insertion of the device therein, and a stiffener to maintain the pouch in the shape of the device, and, thus such garment, functions as a hands-free, removeably secure device retention, storage and support system. | 02-28-2013 |
20130047313 | THERMAL REGULATING COMPRESSION GARMENTS - A compression garment including a thermal energy regulating fabric. The compression garment has a first region of a first compression pressure. A second region adjacent a first side of the first region includes a first compression gradient increasing in compression pressure in a direction toward the first region. A third region adjacent a second side of the first compression region includes a second compression gradient increasing in compression pressure in a direction toward the first region. The first region includes a consistent compression pressure that is a higher pressure than or the highest pressure of the adjacent increasing pressure gradients. | 02-28-2013 |
20130055484 | EXERCISE GARMENT WITH DISTRIBUTED WEIGHT AND METHOD - In one embodiment, a weighted exercise garment includes multiple parts. The garment is weighted with weights being distributed about the garment in a predetermined manner. | 03-07-2013 |
20130055485 | PROCESS FOR RESIN APPLICATION FOR THE TREATMENT, WITH OR WITHOUT DURABLE SHAPE-MEMORY, OF READY-MADE COTTON AND MIXED COTTON GARMENTS - Disclosed are a process and a crosslinking dispersion formulation based on acrylic copolymers which enable garment fabrics to be treated to produce “distressed” and “raw/unwashed” effects, and enhance the fabric by fixing the colour and giving it a more “compact, brighter” appearance. | 03-07-2013 |
20130061366 | Multilayered Waterproof Moisture Management Athletic Garments - A water proof moisture management garment and a method of constructing such a garment in accordance with the present invention utilizes at least three layers. An outer layer may comprise a stretch woven textile treated with a durable water repellant finish. The outer layer may be micro-perforated to permit perspiration to evaporate through the micro-perforations. An inner layer may comprise a moisture management textile to facilitate the transport of perspiration away from the skin of a wearer. An intermediate layer may bond the outer layer to the inner layer. The intermediate layer may provide holes to permit the evaporation of perspiration from the inner layer through the micro-perforations of the outer layer. | 03-14-2013 |
20130067627 | POCKET SECURITY BLANKET CONSTRUCTION - A garment with an integral deployable security blanket formed in a reversible pocket, the garment having at least one garment wall adapted to support the reversible pocket; said reversible pocket having opposed pocket walls secured about peripheral edges leaving an accessible pocket opening; an edge portion of the reversible pocket being graspable to invert the pocket for deployment exteriorly of the garment wall; the pocket walls being formed of tactile material having a first distinctive feel; the graspable edge portion being formed of a tactile material having a second distinctive feel distinguishable by touch from that of said first distinctive feel. | 03-21-2013 |
20130067628 | Resistance Exercise Clothing Device - The resistance exercise clothing device provides a shirt and a pant. Each is provided with resistance bands disposed within channels. Resistance bands may be permanently installed and may also be removably installed. Resistance bands are provided in various elastic resistance strengths. Removable bands are attached at the origins and insertions by various means that may include but are not limited to mechanical fasteners, such as hook and loop, buttons, snaps, and other appropriate means. The origins of the shirt resistance bands are chosen by a user, from lateral to medial attachment to the shirt reinforced panel. This feature enables further resistance properties of the shirt resistance bands by allowing greater or lesser pre-load. The device provides resistance against limb movements of a user. Upon donning the shirt, a user loops the shirt resistance bands around thumbs and hands. A user loops pant resistance bands around feet. | 03-21-2013 |
20130067629 | FAST DRYING CELLULOSIC FABRIC AND PROCESS TO PRODUCE SAME - Cellulosic fabrics and articles are disclosed that include a treatment to provide the fabric that has a balance of comfort, absorbency, wicking, and fast drying. Methods to produce the fabrics and articles are also disclosed. | 03-21-2013 |
20130067630 | GARMENT POCKET FOR CARRYING AN OBJECT IN A CONCEALED STATE - A garment pocket configured to carry, in a concealed and readily-accessible state, a handgun or other object is disclosed. The garment pocket is configured to be folded to yield and maintain at least one additional configuration. The garment pocket can be folded to assume and maintain either a first folded configuration, or a second folded configuration. The garment pocket in the first folded configuration is suitable for carrying, in an ergonomic position, a handgun having, for example, a medium-to-long barrel portion, whereas the garment pocket in the second folded configuration is suitable for carrying, in an ergonomic position, a handgun having, for example, a relatively short barrel portion. | 03-21-2013 |
20130074240 | Article of Apparel with Material Elements Having a Reversible Structure - An article of apparel is disclosed that is at least partially formed from a material element having a substrate and a plurality of projections. The substrate has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The projections extend from the first surface of the substrate, and the projections each have terminal ends located opposite the substrate. The material element has a first permeability when the first surface has a convex configuration, and the material element has a second permeability when the first surface has a concave configuration, the first permeability being greater than the second permeability. The apparel may be reversible such that either the first surface or the second surface of the substrate faces outward. | 03-28-2013 |
20130081191 | FOOTWEAR HAVING AIR-CONTROLLED ACTIVE ELEMENT - A clothing article for a foot including a sole including a sealed collapsible air cavity having disposed therein a return support for expanding a collapsed air cavity wherein the air cavity includes an outlet permitting a quantity of air to exit when the air cavity is collapsed; an upper, coupled to the sole, for covering a portion of the foot; an air-actuated active element coupled to the upper, the active element including a first mode and a second mode, the active element biased to the first mode and responsive to the quantity of air to transition from the first mode to the second mode; and a communication channel, coupled to the outlet and to the active element, for transferring the quantity of air from the air cavity to the active element. | 04-04-2013 |
20130081192 | Kledingstuk - The invention relates to a garment, comprising an outer fabric extending over at least a part of the garment and provided with a closable ventilation opening, a closing means for the opening comprising an orientation closing the opening and an orientation leaving clear the opening, a material extending at least over the ventilation opening and provided with at least one ventilation hole, a water barrier at least partly enclosing the at least one ventilation hole, wherein the water barrier lies against the closing means with a bias in the orientation of the closing means closing the opening. | 04-04-2013 |
20130086726 | CLOTHING COMPONENTS AND ARTICLES OF CLOTHING INCLUDING FABRIC WOVEN WITH A MULTI-LAYERED REGION AND A SINGLE-LAYERED REGION, AND METHODS OF MAKING SUCH WOVEN FABRICS - Components adapted for use in an article of clothing, and articles of clothing including such components, include a woven fabric comprising at least one multi-layered region and at least one single-layered region. The at least one multi-layered region can comprise a first woven fabric layer and a second woven fabric layer that is opposite from the first woven fabric layer, where the first and second woven fabric layers are separated from each other. The at least one multi-layered region and the at least one single-layered region can be weaved from the same sets of warps and wefts to form an integral fabric. Methods of making an item of apparel include forming a woven fabric comprising at least one multi-layered region and at least one single-layered region weaved from the same sets of warps and wefts, and cutting the woven fabric along a predetermined pattern to form one or more components. | 04-11-2013 |
20130086727 | Pant Cuff Liner - Various examples are provided for a pant cuff liner and its application. In one example, among others, a method includes obtaining a pant cuff liner; accessing a bottom inside portion of a pant leg; and affixing the pant cuff liner to the bottom inside portion of the pant leg. In another example, a pant cuff liner includes a fabric material and adhesive glue disposed on an inner face of the fabric material. The inner face of the fabric material may be affixed around a bottom inside portion of a pant leg with an edge of the pant cuff liner substantially aligned with a bottom edge of the pant leg. | 04-11-2013 |
20130097761 | Article Of Clothing - An article of clothing may have two side panels in a torso section of the article of clothing. In a closed configuration, one of the side panels may overlay the other side panel. The article of clothing may also have a lower body section adapted to pass between the wearer's legs when the article is in a closed configuration. | 04-25-2013 |
20130097762 | Outer Garment for the Handicapped or Elderly - This invention relates to an outer garment, having a first and second front panels and a back panel wherein the front panels are integrally connected at their upper ends to the back panel; first and second front flaps horizontally extending respectively from the first and second front panels; first and second back flaps horizontally extending from both sides of the back panel; a front fastening means for fastening the first and second front panels together; a first fastening means for fastening the first front and back flaps together; and a second fastening means for fastening the second front and back flaps together. The panels and flaps are essentially coextensive and integrally constructed such that they form a two-dimensional panel. In addition, in the unfolded view of the outer garment, inner edges of the first and second front panels form an angle of about 70-90 degrees. | 04-25-2013 |
20130097763 | All Weather Garment System - An all weather garment system is disclosed. The system comprises an outer barrier shell and at least one inner barrier layer attached to the outer barrier shell. The outer barrier shell has a front portion and a rear portion. The at least one inner barrier layer has a configuration similar to that of the outer barrier shell. The at least one inner barrier layer is configured to collapse and store adjacent to the rear portion of the outside barrier shell when the inner barrier layer is not being worn. In one embodiment, the garment system has two inner barrier layers, a first and a second inner barrier layer. A method of utilizing an all weather garment system is also disclosed. | 04-25-2013 |
20130097764 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING WITH WICKING PORTION - Articles of clothing that incorporate fabrics or chemicals having wicking, antibacterial/antifungal and low coefficients of friction either overall or in specific areas of the apparel that will minimize the development of irritation, bacterial and fungal infections of the skin. The invention also includes methods for producing this wicking, antibacterial/antifungal and low coefficient of friction apparel. | 04-25-2013 |
20130104277 | STABILIZER APPARATUS AND METHOD | 05-02-2013 |
20130104278 | FINGER COVER FOR OPERATING CAPACITIVE TOUCHSCREEN DEVICES | 05-02-2013 |
20130104279 | REPOSITIONING GARMENT | 05-02-2013 |
20130111645 | Athletic Apparel - An article of athletic apparel comprises a substantially tubular body portion having a first area of a first material adjacent at least one second area of a second material substantially more hydrophilic than the first material. | 05-09-2013 |
20130111646 | SPORTSWEAR - The present invention relates to improved sports clothing, to a method for manufacturing sports clothing and the use of sports clothing in order to prevent muscle injuries and/or for their treatment. In particular, the invention relates to a garment comprising a fabric ( | 05-09-2013 |
20130117902 | EXTENDABLE SHIRT COLLAR - An expandable shirt collar includes a pair of expandable collar members that are received within corresponding pockets at ends of a collarband. The collar members have fastening means associated therewith to permit closing of the collar. | 05-16-2013 |
20130117903 | GARMENT FOR LAYERING, AND OUTWEAR AND INNER LAYER WEAR TO BE USED IN GARMENT FOR LAYERING - The object of the invention to provide a garment for layering having better ventilation performance than conventional counterparts, and an outerwear and an inner-layer wear to be used in this garment for layering. The present invention provides a garment for layering including an outerwear, and one or more inner-layer wears worn inside the outerwear, the outerwear and at least one inner-layer wear having a vent that can be opened and closed. | 05-16-2013 |
20130125285 | Adjustable Chest Drape - An adjustable drape ( | 05-23-2013 |
20130125286 | Interactive Garment System - An interactive garment system comprises a garment comprising at least one graphic design on an outer surface of the garment. A first appliqué is joined to the garment over a portion of the graphic design. The appliqué comprises a flap having an open position and a closed position. A child's toy is configured to be removably joinable to the appliqué and covered by the flap in the closed position in which a child may interact with the child's toy. | 05-23-2013 |
20130133121 | APPAREL WITH IMPROVED PROTECTION AND PERFORMANCE - Apparel articles such as undergarments, performance apparel, and other articles of clothes are described. The apparel articles incorporate various combinations of materials and fabrics to offer breathability, water repellency, wicking, moisture management, odor-free protection, and/or other benefits. The articles can have an open- or closed-front design. Further, an insert can be fixed or removably secured to a gusset section of the article to offer replacement and cleaning convenience. The inserts can be comprised of materials such as viscose, polyester, and/or other materials. | 05-30-2013 |
20130133122 | Mittenshirt - The mittenshirt integrates a polar fleece pullover garment with a mitten for the purpose of preventing mittens from being pulled off. When worn under a jacket it also serves the purpose of covering the gap between the jacket sleeve and typical mittens to keep the wrist covered. The mittenshirt was originally designed for special needs children who would not keep mittens on but it is also useful for any child playing outside in the cold. The unique opening approximately 3 inches above the wrist on the palm side allows the child to pull their hand back up the sleeve and then slide the hand out without taking off the mittenshirt or the jacket worn over the mittenshirt. | 05-30-2013 |
20130133123 | Apparel with Reduced Drag Coefficient - An athletic garment including a panel designed to reduce frictional and pressure drag around an appendage of an athlete competing in a high-speed event, such as running and cycling. The panel is positioned to encircle the appendage, and is provided with regions having different surface texture roughnesses. The leading edge of the panel includes texture designed to enhance the laminar boundary layer, while the adjacent portion of the panel includes texture intended to trip the boundary layer to turbulent flow. The drag-reducing panel may be the cuff of a sock, a sleeve, wristband, a headband, or the like. | 05-30-2013 |
20130145516 | Slimming Garments - A slimming outer garment covering at least a portion of a wearer's lower torso having a garment torso portion for covering the wearer's lower torso with an encircling top edge and a transition band having an edge attached to the garment torso portion along the encircling top edge. The transition band has face-to-face interconnected elastic inner and outer members, where the inner member has a generally straight configuration when in an independent unstretched state and the outer member has an upwardly-directed curved contour when in an independent unstretched state. | 06-13-2013 |
20130152266 | SYSTEM FOR VARYING APPEARANCE OF A TANK TOP STYLE GARMENT - A garment with selectively variable appearance may include a fabric body with a front panel and a back panel joined together only along a seam that extends no higher than a mid-torso point. Strap-attachment rings may be positioned and attached to the front and back panels at locations at which the panels are not joined, above the mid-torso point. One or more sets of straps may be configured for selective attachment to the strap-attachment rings. Any one set of straps may include a first strap configured to pass over a first shoulder of a wearer and a second strap configured to pass over a second shoulder of the wearer. | 06-20-2013 |
20130152267 | SAFETY APPARATUS FOR A PERSON AT AN ELEVATED LOCATION - A safety apparatus for a person includes a harness and jacket worn b the person. The harness includes a dorsal ring and the jacket includes a dorsal opening aligned with the dorsal ring. A safety line can be attached to the dorsal ring without interfering with the operation of the jacket. The jacket is repeatably moveable between positions covering and uncovering the harness so that the jacket can be replaced with another one without removing the harness. | 06-20-2013 |
20130160178 | Dual Finger Elastomeric Wrap - An elastomeric wrap for restricting two fingers during flexion and extension. The wrap covers the proximal phalanx and interphalangeal (PIP) knuckle and part of the middle phalanx of both fingers. Instructional text and directional graphics is silk screened onto the wrap. Fastening is constructed of two opposing strips of hook-and-loop fabric. Buttonhole and straight stitching techniques is used to secure and finish fabric. To form the wrap: First, face the palm upward, second, insert the ring or middle (plus index for right hand) finger into the anchor loop section, third, wrap the elongated section over then under the adjacent left finger, fourth, join one of the two affixed opposing hook-and-loop fabric strips on the elongated section with the other hook-and-loop fabric strip on the anchor loop section to fasten. The wrap is constructed of a strip of elastomeric fabric. | 06-27-2013 |
20130160179 | SURFACE-TREATED WATER SPORTS GARMENT - A surface-treated water sports garment with the outer rubber glue layer and a surface treating method thereof is provided. The rubber glue layer can closely join a rubber sponge layer to provide water-repellence and wear-resistance to the surface-treated water sports garment. | 06-27-2013 |
20130160180 | Neck Gaiter - A garment includes a torso portion and a turtleneck portion. The turtleneck portion extends from the torso portion. The turtleneck portion includes a first panel made of a first material and a second panel made of a second material. The second material is more permeable than the first material. | 06-27-2013 |
20130160181 | GARMENT - A garment can have an upper body section. The upper body section of the garment can have a stretchable portion. A spring constant ratio of the stretchable portion to the garment material may be at least about 1.0. The percent set ratio of the stretchable portion to the garment material may be less than about 1.0. The garment may also have a lower body section. The lower body section of the garment may have a fit panel. The spring constant ratio of the fit panel to the garment material may be less than about 1.0. | 06-27-2013 |
20130160182 | FRONT AND BACK RIGHT AND LEFT RUNNERS SHOULDER LINKING HARNESS - A shoulder harness that has four D-rings. Two in the front of shoulder harness at shoulder length and height And two on the back at shoulder length and height. | 06-27-2013 |
20130160183 | TEXTILE ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING - A textile arrangement that includes at least one flexible circuit board integrated with a textile and a fixedly-integrated electronic component in the flexible circuit board. The flexible circuit board includes a flexible and/or tensile substrate, which is configured to bend and/or stretch at least in one direction. In addition, the flexible circuit board includes at least one electrically-conducting trace, at least one end of the trace being coupled with the component. The electrically-conducting trace is configured to bend and/or stretch with the flexible and/or tensile substrate of the circuit board at least in said one direction, when the circuit board is bent and/or stretched. | 06-27-2013 |
20130160184 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING DISPOSABLE WORN ARTICLE - A method for manufacturing a disposable worn article of the present invention includes: a first step of applying an adhesive on at least one of a first web and a second web; a second step of sandwiching an elastic member between the first and second webs and combining the first and second webs and the elastic member together, thereby producing a combined web; and a third step of melting a portion of at least one of the first and second webs and a portion of the elastic member, thereby reducing a shrinking force of the elastic member in the melted portion. | 06-27-2013 |
20130167284 | Compression Garment - The present invention relates to the field of undergarments for women, and more particularly to a wrap for lactation suppression, for use by a non nursing mother during the postpartum period to reduce the accumulation of breast milk and associated pain, as well as for mastectomy and Lymphedema patients, and those who have undergone breast augmentation, reconstruction, and reduction surgeries. The present invention, described and claimed in detail below, can be used with or without a user's own support garment such as a bra or sports bra. It is comprised of a larger interior component with velcro for attachment, and an out elastic strap component for securing a good tight fit and adjustability. | 07-04-2013 |
20130167285 | SHIRTS AND SHORTS HAVING ELASTIC AND NON-STRETCH PORTIONS AND BANDS TO PROVIDE HIP AND POSTURE SUPPORT - This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for garments that restrict detrimental or abnormal movement of the upper and lower body. This is made possible by forming garments from an elastic base layer and then coupling one or more elastic and/or inelastic bands coupled to, secured to, or atop the base material in locations that restrict detrimental movement of the body. A load distribution ring can anchor some of the bands. | 07-04-2013 |
20130174314 | RIVET FOR FIXING A DIAMOND TO A GARMENT - A garment fastening system has a male rivet and a female rivet. The male rivet is has a wide head and an elongated shaft with a widened mating ledge. The male rivet further has a through-hole extending at least partially through the head and/or shaft. A gemstone is received in the through-hole and is permanently coupled to the male rivet. The female rivet has a smooth domed outer side and an inner side with inwardly-facing tab portions defining a central opening. The male and female rivets are connected to a garment having an opening. The opening is sized and shaped to snugly receive the shaft of the male rivet from the garment outside. The widened mating ledge of the male rivet engages the tab portions of the female rivet to permanently lock the male rivet (and gemstone) to the female rivet and the garment. | 07-11-2013 |
20130174315 | GARMENTS WITH AIR CIRCULATION INDUCING ARRANGEMENT - A garment worn over a portion of a body of a wearer comprises a garment wall and an airflow inducer. The garment wall has a first garment wall airflow passage extending therethrough. The airflow inducer is attached to an exterior surface of the garment wall over the first garment wall airflow passage such that the airflow inducer encompasses the first garment wall airflow passage. The airflow inducer and the garment wall jointly define an air chamber. The first garment wall airflow passage is exposed within the air chamber. The airflow inducer is deformable such that the air chamber has a volume dependent upon a state of deformation of the airflow inducer. An airflow passage of the inducer provides for airflow between the air chamber and an ambient environment surrounding the garment. | 07-11-2013 |
20130180025 | CLOTHING ACCESSORY - A clothing accessory. The clothing accessory has two halves that are fastenable around a wearer's waist, with the halves covering the front and back of a person to provide means of protecting a wearer's dignity. The clothing accessory further provides additional warmth for a wearer. The clothing accessory may also provide means for showing decoration or information. The clothing accessory may be of various lengths, and the two halves may be joined with one or two disconnecting portions. | 07-18-2013 |
20130180026 | SUPPLEMENTARY GARMENT AND LAYERED CLOTHING SYSTEM - A supplementary garment provides additional layering with a five-layer construction of clothing to supplement the functions of the outer two layers. The supplementary garment for layering includes a first supplementary garment worn directly inside an outer garment that is the outermost layer of the five-layer construction, so as to form a six-layer construction. The garment for layering can further include a second supplementary garment worn directly outside the outer garment so as to form a seven-layer construction. | 07-18-2013 |
20130185840 | GARMENT WITH COMPARTMENTS - A garment having compartments for holding objects. Some compartments are operable to permit waste to pass out of the compartments. Others are attached to the garment on the thigh or other location to permit access where a standard hip pocket would be blocked by a toolbelt. Others have apertures in addition to the normal hip pocket opening which may permit access to the pocket where the opening to the hip pocket would be blocked by a toolbelt. The garment may be used by a worker, such as a carpenter, with knee pads in compartments in a knee area of the garment, the compartments having apertures operable to permit sawdust and other waste to empty from the compartment. Additionally, a thigh pocket may have a cover preventing waste from entering the pocket, and can provide storage where a hip pocket would be blocked by a toolbelt or rendered inaccessible by kneeling. | 07-25-2013 |
20130185841 | SYSTEMS FOR SECURING ZIPPER CLOSURES - A zipper closure includes a first coil fixed to a first panel of an article and a second coil fixed to a second panel of the article, the second coil engagably securable to the first coil. A slide selectively engages and disengages the first coil and the second coil when a pull connected thereto is moved. A flap is fixed to the one of the panels and is releasably fixed to the other panel. A positioned on an underside of the panel is sized to receive the pull when the slider is in a first position. This holds the slider in place against forces acting on the zipper or article itself. | 07-25-2013 |
20130198923 | COLLAR FOR SECURING NECK ACCESSORIES - A shirt collar for securing a neck tie or other accessory. One embodiment of the invention includes a collar band, first collar flap, and second collar flap. The bottom edge portion of the first collar flap attaches to the bottom edge portion of the collar band. The first collar flap can be folded up so that the tie sits between the collar band and the first collar flap. The traditional collar, or second collar flap, can then be folded down over both the first collar flap and the necktie. | 08-08-2013 |
20130198924 | Hand Warmer - Disclosed is leather, textile, or other material that holds a computer-human interface device and wraps around the device and a user's hand to create an overarching structure that provides a warm, easy-entry cylinder for a user's hand. | 08-08-2013 |
20130198925 | REVERSIBLE SLEEVED GARMENT ACCESSORY - A reversible garment accessory of the invention designed to be seamlessly worn with sleeveless or strapless tops, dresses or other garments for the purpose of varying the appearance of the original garment, while at the same time concealing a woman's arms without adding undue bulkiness on the torso of the wearer. | 08-08-2013 |
20130212766 | INTERACTIVE GARMENT - An interactive garment includes a shirt having a front section attached to a rear section and sleeves extending from the attached front and rear sections. The front section includes an opening and the shirt is formed of materials having contrasting colors capable of engaging the interest of a small child. The garment may include may include a plurality of pockets. The pockets may include various shapes including rectangular, circular, triangular and square shapes to stimulate interaction with a young child. | 08-22-2013 |
20130212767 | Aerodynamic Garment With Applied Edge Treatments - An aerodynamic garment may comprise zones with applied textures. Each zone may be associated with properties and characteristics based on the movement of the garment associated with each zone through air during an athletic activity. The texture in each zone may be applied using a variety of methods such as printing. Terminal edges of the garment may be treated with silicone or other elastomers to prevent fraying, eliminate stitching, and provide a snug, aerodynamic fit. The resulting aerodynamic garment improves the performance of an athlete wearing the aerodynamic garment by reducing the aerodynamic drag experienced during the performance of the athletic activity. | 08-22-2013 |
20130212768 | Modular Detoxification Garment - A modular detoxification garment includes an upper garment member having a shoulder supported portion and opposed sleeve members extending laterally away from the shoulder supported section and an upper torso section connected to and extending downwardly from the shoulder supported section terminating at a lower edge. The shoulder supported portion defines an opening through which the head of the wearer is selectively received. The detoxification garment includes a lower garment member having a waist section separated from the lower edge of the upper garment member and a pair of upper leg sections extending downwardly therefrom, the lower garment member being configured to selectively cover a lower torso and upper legs of the wearer. A temperature probe is situated proximate an inner layer of the upper garment member. A thermochromic material that is color responsive to temperature is situated on an outer layer of the upper garment member. | 08-22-2013 |
20130212769 | ASYMMETRIC ATHLETIC APPAREL AND METHODS OF USE THEREFOR - The invention relates to apparel and methods for supporting a movement of an athlete during an asymmetrical athletic motion. An example asymmetric garment for at least a portion of a body of a wearer includes a first material portion and a second material portion, with the first material portion and second material portion being arranged asymmetrically with respect to a central vertical plain of the garment, and with the second material being adapted to provide a lesser resistance to at least one of stretching or twisting than the first material to reduce resistance to a movement of the wearer during an asymmetrical athletic motion. | 08-22-2013 |
20130219581 | Upper Body Apparel with Concealed Pouches - An upper body apparel with concealed pouches includes an upper body garment, an opening, and a concealed section. The concealed section is positioned within the upper body garment, and the opening, which is positioned with a front pouch of the upper body garment, allows a wearer of the upper body garment to access the concealed section. The concealed section includes at least one accessory pouch and a holster pocket. The at least one accessory pouch enables the wearer to store electronic device or any other related devices, and the holster pocket enables the wearer to concealed a gun or any other type of weapon. A loop and a securing strip secure the concealed section to a belt of the wearer's pants, where the securing strip and the loop eliminate unnecessary movement of the stored items and the upper body garment. | 08-29-2013 |
20130227757 | HEATED CLOTHING CONTROLLER - A heated clothing controller is revealed. A front cover disposed with a pressed part is mounted in a through hole of a clothing body. The front cover is stitched on the clothing body along a periphery of the pressed part. A rear cover is arranged behind and assembled with the front cover. A receiving space for mounting a control unit is formed between the front cover and the rear cover. The front cover and the rear cover are sewn together along peripheries. Due to the design of the controller connected to the clothing body only at a central area thereof, a pulling force acted on the controller is dramatically reduced during washing. Thus the controller is fixed tightly on the clothing body. | 09-05-2013 |
20130227758 | Shirt with an Elastic Lower Portion and a Lower Protruding Band - A shirt with an elastic lower portion and a lower protruding band combines an upper shirt portion made of traditional shirt material with an elastic lower shirt portion made of elastic or stretchy material. The upper shirt portion and the elastic lower shirt portion are attached by a fabric interface. The upper shirt portion covers the majority of the wearer's torso, and the fabric interface is at or near waist level, so that the majority of the elastic lower shirt portion is at or below the wearer's waist level. A lower protruding band encircles the lower edge of the elastic lower shirt portion, which serves as an anchor for the shirt within a pair of trousers while the elastic lower shirt stretches to allow the wearer to comfortably perform movements that would otherwise untuck the shirt from the wearer's trousers. | 09-05-2013 |
20130232657 | Flexible Article of Apparel - An article of apparel is provided and may be formed of a plurality of movable apparel members. The movable apparel members may be connected to each other via a fastener and may be movable or rotatable relative to each other. The movable apparel members may form a web-like structure having a plurality of apertures of varying sizes defined by the movable apparel members. The position of the movable apparel members may be maintained, such as via a friction fit between the movable apparel members and the fastener, until one or more of the movable apparel members are acted on by a force sufficient to overcome the friction fit. The article of apparel may be adjusted to a plurality of different configurations by moving the movable apparel members and may be worn as an exterior garment or may be worn beneath another garment to provide shape, structure, etc. to the other garment. | 09-12-2013 |
20130232658 | Scratch-Preventing Mittens - The present invention pertains to wrist cuffs of wearing apparel that can fold out to cover a wearer's hands, and folded back into a cuff to allow a wearer's hands to operate normally; a typical use to prevent infants and children with eczema from scratching themselves or sucking thumbs. | 09-12-2013 |
20130232659 | Posture-Improving Garment - A garment for improving the wearer's posture provides cords that, when secured in place, exert a slight pressure against the wearer's shoulders each time he/she starts to slouch, serving as a reminder to be more erect. The garment had a horizontal channel that is located around the body of the user, preferably just below the breast area, that accommodates a first cord. The garment further includes vertically-extending channels that extend upward from the horizontal channel and over the shoulders of the user. A cord extending along each vertical channel engages the cord in the horizontal channel such that the horizontal cord anchors the vertical cord(s) when the cords are pulled sufficiently, lightly engage the front of the wearer's shoulders. Once the cords are secured in place, the wearer will feel a slight pressure against his/her shoulders each time he/she starts to slouch, serving as a reminder to be more erect. | 09-12-2013 |
20130239286 | UNIQUE GARMENT - The present invention is unique in its design and function, it can be worn by any adult and fashioned into several types of apparel ranging from a hat and scarf to a pair of gaucho pants. Because the garment does not have buttons or snaps, it can be easily utilized by persons with handicaps or disabilities. It can be worn as a head and shoulder shawl, a hat and neck scarf, a top wear, a light jacket, a shrug, and pants. The unique design is the one cut and two sewing seams creation of the bell sleeve type garment out of a light weight stretchable fabric. There are no hooks, Velcro, zippers or buttons. For creating a tapered sleeve type garment, an additional cut is made. Because of its simplicity, the garment of the present invention is cost efficient to manufacture. | 09-19-2013 |
20130239287 | METHODS FOR PERFORMING YOGA, PHYSICAL EXERCISE OR OTHER ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES, AND APPAREL FOR USE IN SUCH ACTIVITIES - Methods for performing an exercise, such as yoga, physical exercise or other athletic activities, include perceiving an inspirational message immediately before performing the exercise. The inspirational message may also be viewed at least once during and/or after the exercise. Perception of the inspirational message may be personal to the individual, and may be associated with clothing worn by the individual as the individual performs the exercise. In some embodiments, an inspirational message may be carried on the inner surface of a front of a garment configured to be worn on an individual's upper body. In such an embodiment, an individual may perceive the inspirational message while putting on the garment and taking off the garment. In some embodiments, the individual may also perceive the inspirational message before putting on the garment, while performing the exercise and/or after taking off the garment. | 09-19-2013 |
20130239288 | WARMING DEVICE FOR PERIOPERATIVE USE - A warming device for perioperative use includes a clinical garment and a convective thermal blanket supported on an inside surface of the clinical garment. A mechanism may be provided to releasably attach the thermal blanket to the clinical garment. | 09-19-2013 |
20130239289 | WATER-REPELLENT WOVEN FABRIC AND GARMENT - A water-repellent woven fabric having excellent water repellency, which is friendly to the environment, and a garment made of the water-repellent woven fabric are provided. A composite yarn containing a false-twist crimped textured yarn having an S-direction torque and a false-twist crimped textured yarn having a Z-direction torque is arranged for a warp or a weft to obtain a fabric, and a fluorine-based water repellent having a total concentration of perfluorooctanoic acid and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid of 0 to 5 ng/g is then adhered to the woven fabric. | 09-19-2013 |
20130254966 | PATIENT POINT-OF-CARE GARMENT - Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a point-of-care garment configured for providing more efficient, effective, and accurate care to patients. Embodiments may include a point-of-care garment that includes an image sensing apparatus disposed proximate a cuff of a sleeve of the garment and at least one storage pocket, where each of the at least one storage pocket including identifying indicia. The point-of-care garment may further include a display disposed on a sleeve of the garment. The garment may further include a communications apparatus including a microphone and a speaker. The image sensing apparatus may be a barcode scanning apparatus. The identifying indicia of example embodiments may include a removable tag with at least one patient name, a barcode identifying a patient, or a patient location. | 10-03-2013 |
20130254967 | GARMENT FOR ENHANCED BALL SECURITY - Various systems, processes, and products may be used to provide a garment for enhanced ball security. In particular implementations, a garment for enhanced ball security may include a first portion adapted to cover an inner portion of a human arm, a second portion adapted to cover an outer portion of a human arm, and a number of rectangular patches on the second portion. The patches may extend towards the second portion in their long direction and be adapted to adhere to a ball. | 10-03-2013 |
20130254968 | Reversible Garment with Multiple Configurations - A reversible garment with at least three different exterior configurations, where the garment does not use zippers or other fasteners. A special stitch is used to obscure the binding of the layers comprising the garment in any configuration the garment is used. | 10-03-2013 |
20130263351 | STRETCHABLE ELECTRICAL INTERCONNECT AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - An electrical interconnect including at least one electrically-conductive fibre configured to form a stretchable interlaced configuration. | 10-10-2013 |
20130263352 | APPAREL WITH THERMOCHROMIC DYES FOR MONITORING AND OPTIMIZING EXERCISE PERFORMANCE - Apparel for monitoring optimal body shell temperature during physical activity. The apparel uses thermochromic dyes and thermochromic inks to indicate changes in body shell temperature as physical activity commences and progresses. The thermochromic dyes and inks reveal when the body shell temperature has reached a temperature indicating optimal muscle performance, and inform the wearer of the apparel whether to increase or decrease the intensity of the physical activity to establish or maintain the optimal body shell temperature. | 10-10-2013 |
20130269078 | SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY FOR PROVIDING SHIRT COLLAR SUPPORT - Aspects for supporting a turndown shirt collar are disclosed. In a particular aspect, a semi-rigid shapeable device includes a rear region that forms a substantially semi-circle shape having a first and second end. For this particular embodiment, each of a first terminal end and a second terminal end are respectively oriented upwards and inwards relative to the rear region via a first bend at the first end and a second bend at the second end. In another aspect, a method that facilitates forming a shirt collar support is provided, which includes shaping a semi-rigid shapeable device into a substantially semi-circle shape. In a further aspect, a turndown collared shirt is provided, which includes a collar band comprising at least one collar sleeve configured to hold a shaping device. | 10-17-2013 |
20130269079 | GARMENT OF CLOTHING - A shirt having a removably attached portion. The shirt includes a first piece of material having a first shoulder portion and a second shoulder portion; and a second piece of material having a first shoulder portion and a second shoulder portion. The first shoulder portion of the first piece of material is removably attached to the first shoulder portion of the second piece of material and the second shoulder portion of the first piece of material and the second shoulder portion of the second piece of material are removably attached. | 10-17-2013 |
20130276201 | Cold Weather Vented Garment - The present invention relates to breathable, vented, and insulating cold weather garments. More particularly, the present invention relates to garments with chambers to retain an insulating fill material. Perforations along the seams between the insulating chambers may achieve optimal evaporative moisture transfer from the inside (proximal to the body of a wearer) of the garment to the outside environment. | 10-24-2013 |
20130283493 | Wraparound Garment - A wraparound garment has a designated pouch section with a top opening. Two elongated, relatively wide arm members extend from opposite sides of the top opening. The arm members can be wrapped around a wearer's body to encircle and/or cover the shoulders, neck, waist, back, or breast areas. The length of the arm members and their widths ensure that the garment can be wrapped in a wide variety of configurations. | 10-31-2013 |
20130283494 | Lower Body Garments With Secured Tunnel Pocket System - The invention provides a lower body garment comprising an interior layer comprising an elastic material to be worn around a wearer's leg, an outer shell, and a tunnel pocket system positioned between the outer shell and interior layer. The tunnel pocket system defines a tunnel extending from the exterior pocket of the outer shell and terminating in an interior pocket positioned in or on the elastic material of the interior layer. In use, the wearer can access the interior pocket through the exterior pocket. The elastic material of the interior layer facilitates retention of items stored in the pocket against the wearer's leg, thereby reducing movement of items when the wearer moves. Retention of items stored in the pocket against the wearer's leg can be further enhanced by providing that the pocket be of elastic material. | 10-31-2013 |
20130291277 | DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A GARMENT TOP TO A CONVENTIONAL GARMENT BOTTOM AND GARMENT TOP WITH ATTACHING DEVICE - The elastic garment top has an interior surface, and a lower portion with a bottom edge adapted to overlap the upper portion of a conventional garment bottom of the type having an exterior loop for a belt. A device extends from the interior surface of the garment top at a point spaced from the bottom edge of the garment top for engaging the belt loop or belt on the exterior of the garment bottom. The device encircles the belt loop or the belt. The device may be a fabric strip one end of which is attached to and extends from the interior surface of the garment top. The free end of the strip is removably attached to the interior surface of the garment top by snaps, or by hook and loop ribbon. Alternatively, first and second tie strings may be used to engage the belt loop or the belt. | 11-07-2013 |
20130291278 | ATHLETIC WARMER APPAREL - An apparel comprises a body portion and a pair of arm portions, where an underarm region is located between said body portion and each said arm portions. The body portion further comprises (a) a torso portion, (b) a skirt portion, (c) a band portion located between the torso and skirt portion and (d) at least one elastic element located between the band portion and underarm region. | 11-07-2013 |
20130291279 | GARMENTS AND METHOD FOR CARRYING A BABY TO PROVIDE SKIN-TO-SKIN CONTACT - Garments and methods are provided for carrying an infant in skin-to-skin contact. In one exemplary embodiment, a garment can have a back panel and two front panels. The front panels can be configured to overlap and adjustably couple together such that the front panels can securely hold a baby against a wearer's chest. One of the front panels can have a pocket formed on an interior surface thereof that is configured to prevent a baby from slipping out of the garment. The garment can also have an adjustable belt configured to be positioned around the garment. The belt can provide additional support to the garment for securely holding a baby against a wearer's chest. | 11-07-2013 |
20130298301 | Fitness and Training Garment - A fitness garment or suit comprises at least one of a jacket or pants similar to an athletic truing suit. A detachable inner lining support various types of weights in distributed pattern about body portions, generally distributing the total load between joints to provide general fitness training while the user wears the suit throughout the course of their normal activities. The inner lining does not interfere with the drape and feel of the outer garment. | 11-14-2013 |
20130298302 | Clothing Systems Having Resistance Properties - A weighted article of clothing having cooling properties, comprising a clothing substrate with weights attached thereto, the weights being made of a gel and being strategically placed so as to not interfere with the movements of a wearer and to not interfere with outer clothing or equipment worn over the weighted article of clothing and with the weights being arranged in a plurality of weight clusters and linking strands, with neighboring weight clusters being connected together with the linking strands. An exercise and training device for swimmers in the form of a shirt, top, or singlet that, due to the material of manufacture, increases the resistance to the swimmer's movement through the water. | 11-14-2013 |
20130298303 | STRETCH MARK PREVENTION UNDERGARMENT - Stretch mark prevention undergarments ( | 11-14-2013 |
20130305425 | SUPPORTIVE GARMENTS - A supportive garment is provided including a stretch fabric material including a cotton and spandex blend with a weight per unit area of about 240 g/m | 11-21-2013 |
20130305426 | GARMENTS FOR HEALTHCARE WORKERS - According to techniques of this application, a garment may include a trunk, three left sleeves, and three right sleeves. Two of the left sleeves and two of the right sleeves may be short sleeves. The third left sleeve and the third right sleeve may be long sleeves. The garment may include a placket that comprises a first placket piece, a second placket piece, and a third placket piece portion. The placket may be assembled separately and then attached to a V-neck cutaway of the trunk. | 11-21-2013 |
20130305427 | Clothing Systems Having Resistance Properties - A weighted article of clothing having cooling properties, comprising a clothing substrate with weights attached thereto, the weights being made of a gel and being strategically placed so as to not interfere with the movements of a wearer and to not interfere with outer clothing or equipment worn over the weighted article of clothing and with the weights being arranged in a plurality of weight clusters and linking strands, with neighboring weight clusters being connected together with the linking strands. An exercise and training device for swimmers in the form of a shirt, top, or singlet that, due to the material of manufacture, increases the resistance to the swimmer's movement through the water. | 11-21-2013 |
20130312153 | METHODS FOR CONTROLLED APPLICATION OF ADHESIVE - A method of manufacturing a garment is provided that includes applying an adhesive layer to a first ply and/or a second ply in a first amount in a first zone where structural support is desired and in a second amount in a second zone where breathability is desired; arranging the first and second plies with respect to one another so that the adhesive layer is therebetween; and activating the adhesive layer to secure the first and second plies to one another. | 11-28-2013 |
20130312154 | UPPER BODY WEAR - An upper garment having a gusset including three blocks of a flank part, an underarm part, and a sleeve part. The flank part and the sleeve part each have both side edges defined by a gently curved line or a straight line. The underarm part of the gusset includes a front convex part -and a back convex part at both side edges of a front underarm part and a back underarm part, the front convex part -and the back convex part being gradually curved so as to become largest in width in a vicinity of an arm hole bottom. A front body piece, a back body piece, and a sleeve to which the front convex part and the back convex part of the gusset are sewn are configured in different shapes without concaves that are matched with the front convex part and the back convex part of the gusset. | 11-28-2013 |
20130318676 | Wearable Apparatus - An apparatus including a structure including a plurality of passages from an interior side of the structure towards an exterior side of the structure; and a hydrophilic wicking material, positioned on at least the interior side of the structure, forming a contact surface for placement adjacent a user's skin. | 12-05-2013 |
20130318677 | CLOTHING STRUCTURE - A clothing structure comprises a clothing body and two sleeves. The clothing body includes two upper shoulder portions, which extend from the neck to two sides, and are provided with shoulder-free and armpit-free portions. The armpit-free portion extends to the lower armpit. Two sleeves are formed at the outsides of clothing body. A shoulder mend portion and an armpit mend portion are formed respectively adjacent to the sides. The shoulder mend portion and the armpit mend portion are corresponding, and joined to the shoulder-free portion and the armpit-free portion as a joint. The armpit mend portions include arm side and body side, and portions extend respectively from the sleeve and the clothing body that are opposite to the armpits to form an included angle. The armpit mend portion is made of functional fiber covering lower portions of armpit for decreasing perspiration, inhibiting bacteria growth, and eliminating body odor. | 12-05-2013 |
20130326785 | GARMENT FOR THE NEURO-MUSCULO-SKELETAL ASSISTANCE - A garment for neuro-musculo-skeletal assistance comprising a body ( | 12-12-2013 |
20130333091 | Shirt and method of identification - A method to manufacture a distinctive high visibility affinity security identification garment. The method comprises the steps of providing a first white fabric having a brightness in the range of 230 to 255 in the brightness scale extending from 0 to 255; and, providing a second fabric having a predominant cool, calming color selected from a group consisting of blue, gray, and blue gray, said predominant cool color having a brightness of at least 190 in the brightness scale extending from 0 to 255, and having a linear pattern formed thereon, said pattern including at least one set of spaced apart generally parallel refined lines. The pieces of fabric are cut and assembled to provide a shirt having mirror image areas each made of a different one of the first and second fabrics. | 12-19-2013 |
20130333092 | Garment Vent - A vent for garments, comprising an upper panel and a lower panel, wherein the upper panel has a lower end portion and the lower panel has an upper end portion, and the lower end portion of the upper panel overlaps the upper end portion of the lower panel to form an opening, wherein the vent further comprises a gutter extending into the opening to trap rain travelling through the opening. | 12-19-2013 |
20140000002 | SOFTENED WATERPROOF MATERIAL FOR WATER SPORTS GARMENT | 01-02-2014 |
20140000003 | Wearable Article With Outwardmost Layer Of Multicomponent Fiber Nonwoven Providing Enhanced Mechanical Features | 01-02-2014 |
20140000004 | Article Of Apparel With Variable Air Permeability | 01-02-2014 |
20140013481 | CONVERTIBLE SPORT WRAP GARMENT - A convertible sport wrap garment is disclosed that may convert to a purse/pack and vice versa. The garment may be formed of a composite fabric structure having an inner sheet and an outer sheet attached together to form a generally tubular shaped body. The garment may comprise an elastic fabric such that it fits snugly around the torso of the wearer. The garment may be worn around the waist and over one shoulder or both shoulders. A selectively closable pocket may be sandwiched between the inner and outer sheets, wherein the pocket may be accessible along one edge joining the inner and outer sheets, and wherein the garment may be folded into the pocket to convert the garment into a purse/pack. | 01-16-2014 |
20140020149 | GARMENT - The present invention embodies a garment which can smoothen motions of its wearer by a new technique, which is totally different from that of exerting a tightening force on a muscle, according to findings that the range of motion of a joint can be widened if a structure for extending and gathering respective parts of a skin gathering and leaving when the joint works in relation to bending/extension or abduction/adduction of the wearer is added to the garment and that the range of motion of the joint can be widened if a structure for moving the skin along a direction of motion of a muscle when the joint works in relation to turning of the wearer is added to the garment, on the basis of a close relationship between a motion of the skin when the joint works and an extending direction of a tension line. | 01-23-2014 |
20140026285 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING AND USING NON-SLIP GARMENTS - A multilayered garment material that has a central layer composed of conventional fabric, an inner layer of highly frictional material that is distributed over large segments of the inner surface of the garment, and an outer layer of highly frictional material that is distributed over large segments of the outer surface of the garment. The external layers of frictional material prevent slippage of the garment on the skin, and slippage of the garment when it is in contact with external surfaces. | 01-30-2014 |
20140026286 | Forearm Sleeve - A sleeve to be worn on a forearm of a person, the sleeve including a fabric dimensioned to cover the forearm, the sleeve also including at least one indicia pattern imprinted the fabric, an opening in the fabric dimensioned to envelop the forearm near the elbow, another opening to envelop the wrist, and wherein the fabric is a material having substantially 80% polyester and 20% spandex to provide resistance to ink fade of the indicia patterns, and wherein the fabric provides a form fitting article extending from the wrist to below the elbow for displaying an indicia pattern according to forearm movement. | 01-30-2014 |
20140026287 | Hypoallergenic Reversible Clothing - Reversible hypoallergenic clothing, including but not limited to jeans, pants, skirts, shirts and jackets, utilizing two-way hypoallergenic metal fasteners. The metal fasteners include double sided zippers and dual headed metallic buttons made from metals that can be considered to by hypoallergenic such as titanium and stainless steel. The hypoallergenic reversible garment may be configured into different cuts and styles according to fashion trends and are suitable for use by children, teens, men and women. | 01-30-2014 |
20140033394 | MAGNETIC CLIP CORD MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - A magnetic clip provides a quick and easy method to attach an electronic device's cord to a user's clothing. The magnetic clip allows a user to create a fully customized cord management system, based upon their specific needs and/or preferences. The cord management system can include a tether to join a magnetic disk with a magnetic clip. The magnetic disk and magnetic clip can be disposed on opposite sides of a garment to position the magnetic clip securely on the user's garment, regardless of how slippery or form fitting the garment's material may be. A garment can have integrated magnetic disks, where the magnetic clip can attach. | 02-06-2014 |
20140047613 | Activity Garment - The present invention provides a convertible garment that has a play-wear configuration and an activity game configuration. The garment includes a garment body and can be a skirt, pants, a shirt, surgical gown or the like. A pocket is positioned on the garment body and the pocket is defined by at least one flap. The flap has a side hidden within the pocket and a garment side that is configured to complement the garment body. The flap is movable between a first position in which the pocket is defined and a second position in which a play surface is defined on at least the pocket side of the flap. Portions of the play surface can also be defined on the garment body. A toy is tethered to the garment body or the flap and is removably attachable to the play surface. | 02-20-2014 |
20140053310 | MULTI-FUNCTION GARMENT - A multi-function garment comprises an article of clothing and pockets disposed thereon. Each pocket includes an opening, a lining, and a two-sided engaging unit. The lining of one pocket comprises a storage body, an open external vacancy disposed on the storage body, and an inner vacancy having one end close and the other end communicated with the external vacancy. A dissension of the external vacancy is smaller than a dimension of the inner vacancy, and a protecting layer is disposed on an inner surface of the lining, Besides a wearing function of sheltering users' skin, the interior of the lining can be reversed outward to allow the clothing to stuff the storage body, which is then converted into a neck pillow configuration for achieving the multiple function of using. The structure of the garment is also compact and easy to carry. | 02-27-2014 |
20140053311 | DYNAMIC MATERIALS INTEGRATED INTO ARTICLES FOR ADJUSTABLE PHYSICAL DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS - Aspects of the present invention relate to systems and methods of integrating dynamic materials into articles for adjustable physical characteristics (e.g., aesthetic, functional). For example, in response to a human's body heat, a dynamic material may change shape to allow additional permeability in an article of clothing. Similarly, in response to the presence of moisture, an article of clothing may close a vent to prevent the introduction of rain into an internal portion of the article. The shape changing material may change shape that merely affects a feature formed by the shape changing material. Additionally, it is contemplated that the shape changing material may change shape that affects a geometric structure of the article as a whole (e.g., protrusions, dimples, vents, etc.). | 02-27-2014 |
20140053312 | DYNAMIC MATERIALS INTEGRATED INTO ARTICLES FOR ADJUSTABLE PHYSICAL DIMENSIONAL CHARACTERISTICS - Aspects of the present invention relate to systems and methods of integrating dynamic materials into articles for adjustable physical characteristics (e.g., aesthetic, functional). For example, in response to a human's body heat, a dynamic material may change shape to allow additional permeability in an article of clothing. Similarly, in response to the presence of moisture, an article of clothing may close a vent to prevent the introduction of rain into an internal portion of the article. The shape changing material may change shape that merely affects a feature formed by the shape changing material. Additionally, it is contemplated that the shape changing material may change shape that affects a geometric structure of the article as a whole (e.g., protrusions, dimples, vents, etc.). | 02-27-2014 |
20140053313 | Garment with Adjustable Lacing Arrangement - A garment includes a torso portion and a limb portion. The garment further includes a first panel with a first lacing guide provided on the first panel and a second panel with a second lacing guide provided on the second panel. A cord extends between the first lacing guide and the second lacing guide. A cord adjustment mechanism is coupled to the cord. The cord adjustment mechanism is configured to reduce an effective length of the cord extending between the first lacing guide and the second lacing guide and draw the first panel toward the second panel. | 02-27-2014 |
20140059734 | ARTICLES OF APPAREL INCLUDING AUXETIC MATERIALS - An article of apparel includes a base layer and an auxetic layer. The base layer includes a four way stretch material. The auxetic layer is coupled to the base layer and includes an auxetic structure defining a repeating pattern of voids. In accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the disclosure, each void has a reentrant shape and is at least partially filled with a foam or a hot melt material. | 03-06-2014 |
20140059735 | Garments for Promoting Weight-Loss from Specific Parts of a Wearer's Body - A non-aerobic garment to be worn to promote weight-loss during a wearer's daily activities from a targeted area of the wearer's body includes: (a) a sleeve having a configuration adapted so that the wearer can place the sleeve around the targeted body area, (b) a top and bottom means for holding the sleeve's top and bottom ends in close proximity to the top and bottom portions, respectively, of the targeted body area so as to trap an enclosed air layer around the targeted body area, and (c) wherein the materials of construction of this sleeve is a non-breathable material that has high thermal insulation and low water vapor permeability properties. | 03-06-2014 |
20140068832 | GARMENT POCKET SYSTEM FOR SECURELY HOLDING PERSONAL ITEMS WITH EASY ACCESS - An improved garment pocket system securely holds personal items with easy access to a touch screen feature of an electronic device. A garment includes a pocket system accessible from one or more garment surfaces allowing a user to store an external electronic device therein having a touch control surface. The pocket system includes an access panel which is an optically transmissive and control transmissive panel and a guiding system for receiving and positioning the touch control surface proximate the access panel for a user-access exterior to the pocket system. The improved garment pocket system may be retained proximate the garment surface or may externally descend from the garment surface for greater user control. | 03-13-2014 |
20140068833 | TEXTILE THIGH PROTECTOR - A method of protecting the thighs utilizing an inventive garment to prevent inflammations of the skin between the thighs comprises wearing a garment with first portions of the elastic tubular member which have a first thickness. Second portions of the elastic tubular member have a second thickness greater than the first thickness. The first and second portions of the elastic member have an elastic characteristic in a circumferential direction. The first and second portions of the elastic member are interspersed along the surface of the garment to promote the exposure of the thighs underneath the garment to the n of air. A first gripping member or members is disposed along the inner circumference of the tubular member proximate the top of the tubular member. A second gripping member or members disposed along the inner circumference of the tubular member proximate the bottom of the tubular member. | 03-13-2014 |
20140075640 | COOL COMFORT SUIT - Various exemplary embodiments relate to a business suit. The business suit includes front facing panels and upper sleeve panels formed of a first facing fabric; and an inner lining formed of a second moisture wicking fabric. The suit may further include exterior back panels or lower sleeve panels formed of the second moisture wicking fabric. The suit may further include a sleeve liner interior to a respective upper sleeve panel and the lower sleeve panel, the sleeve liner formed of a third fabric. In various embodiments, the business suit further includes pants. The pants include exterior facing panels formed of the first facing fabric; a waistband formed of the first facing fabric; and a pants liner formed of the second moisture wicking fabric and joined to the waistband. The pants may further include an exterior crotch insert panel formed of the second moisture wicking fabric. | 03-20-2014 |
20140082815 | VARIABLE COMPRESSION GARMENT - Variable compression garments may use an elastomer such as silicone printed on a textile to create a varying amount of compressive force along a limb. Greater amounts of elastomer may be used to create greater amounts of compressive force. | 03-27-2014 |
20140082816 | CELEBRATORY SHIRT - A shirt having an indicia disposed on the inner side of a shirt panel is provided. The shirt may be reversed and inverted, i.e. the panel is lifted over the user's head while a collar remains about the user's neck. This action exposes the indicia and the act of lifting the shirt makes the shirt and indicia more visible. | 03-27-2014 |
20140082817 | ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR REMOVABLY SECURING ATTACHABLE, DECORATIVE OR NONDECORATIVE ACCESSORIES TO WEARIG APPAREL AND TO NON-APPAREL ITEMS - A novelty garment comprising a plurality of articles and a plurality of interchangeable removably attachable stuffed plush toy accessories. The articles comprise an article attachment means. The accessories are three-dimensional in design and comprise a rear surface having an attachment means that is complementary to the attachment means of the wearing apparel item. The article of manufacture may further comprise an alternative wearing apparel item, a non-apparel item and any number of alternative accessories, the accessories being decorative or functional. | 03-27-2014 |
20140090143 | LAYERED MIDRIFF DEFINING GARMENT - A layered midriff defining garment includes a generally tubular main body having a top opening, a bottom opening and a pair of side sections defining curved portions to impart an hourglass figure. Upper and lower resilient bands for maintaining the device on the body of a user, and a plurality of horizontally layered elements for simulating a look of a plurality of different shirts. | 04-03-2014 |
20140090144 | CUFF WITH POSITIONABLE TAB - A garment for use on the upper body of a user includes at least one sleeve portion and a tab. The sleeve portion includes a cuff having at least first, second and third spaced apart coupling locations. The tab has a proximal end region and a distal end region. The proximal end region of the tab is movably coupled to the cuff at the first coupling location. The distal end region of the tab is positionable between at least a first position wherein the distal end region is releasably coupled to the second coupling location, and a second position wherein the tab extends around the thumb of the user and releasably couples to the third coupling location. | 04-03-2014 |
20140090145 | Flexible Mid-Section Float System for Protective Outerwear - The present invention provides, in part, a mid-section float system that can be used with protective outerwear, such as a protective, wearable carriage device, for example. The present invention also provides a quick attach/detach system for connecting belts or cumberbunds to an upper torso outerwear device. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a flexible connector having a base, a receiving strap and a spring connector component. | 04-03-2014 |
20140090146 | APPAREL WITH SENSOR AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - An item of clothing that includes a first textile area that is suitable to receive at least one sensor, a second textile area, and a third textile area, which is arranged at least partially between the first and second textile areas. The third textile area is provided such that when the item of clothing is worn it isolates at least one motion between the first textile area and the second textile area, so that a sensor or sensors remain substantially fixed in relation to an area of a subjacent organ of a wearer of the item of clothing. | 04-03-2014 |
20140090147 | Convertible Garment - The present disclosure provides a convertible garment including a pocket, wherein, when the pocket is in a first configuration, the pocket is attached to an interior surface of the garment body. Alternatively, when the pocket is in a second configuration, the garment folds into the pocket enabling portability when the garment is not being worn. Further, when the garment is being both worn and stored, the pocket may store personal items of the user, such as a cell phone, lip balm, and/or credit cards. | 04-03-2014 |
20140096302 | Neck and Chest Warmer - A convertible garment for providing warmth to a neck and/or chest of a person includes an elongated neck piece having a first end and a second end opposite the first end, and an inner surface and outer surface opposite the inner surface, wherein the neck piece is adapted to wrap around the neck. At least one neck fastener is provided for releasably securing the first end to the second end, the neck fastener having a first fastener disposed proximate to the first end on the inner surface and a second fastener disposed proximate to the second end on the outer surface. The garment further includes a chest piece adapted to releasably attach to the neck piece and cover the chest, wherein the neck piece forms a tubular configuration. | 04-10-2014 |
20140096303 | PROCESS FOR CONVERTING A BOX NECKLINE TO A SWEETHEART OR V-NECK NECKLINE - A process permits conversion of a box neckline to a sweetheart or v-neck neckline in a garment proximate an undergarment. The process includes the following steps, not necessarily in order. First is inserting a small hook beneath the undergarment. The undergarment is pushing the small hook downward. Next is inserting a large hook, which is connected to the small hook by a central member, over the box neckline of the garment. After that is pulling the box neckline downward with the large hook proximate the undergarment which pulls the box neckline downward making the sweetheart or v-neck neckline on the garment. | 04-10-2014 |
20140101816 | Articles of Apparel Including Auxetic Materials - An article of apparel includes at least one panel including a first edge and an opposing second edge. The at least one panel includes an auxetic structure defining a primary elongation direction and a secondary elongation direction. A plurality of lace coupling pairs are positioned along the first edge and the second edge of the at least one panel. Each lace coupling pair defines a lace pull direction that is perpendicular to a line extending through two adjacent lace couplings of the lace coupling pair. Each lace pull direction is defined by the plurality of lace couplings substantially in alignment with either the primary elongation direction or the secondary elongation direction of the auxetic structure between the two adjacent lace couplings of the lace coupling pair. | 04-17-2014 |
20140109282 | Fabric Having Improved Diffusion Moisture Capability and Garments Made Therefrom - A fabric is provided having a defined pattern of hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions that extend entirely through the thickness of the fabric so that the defined pattern is identical on the inner and outer surfaces of the fabric. The defined pattern is configured so that the hydrophilic regions are all in communication or interconnected so that moisture, such as perspiration, can wick not only from the inner to the outer surface of the fabric but also throughout the surface of the fabric and in several directions on the fabric so that the surface area of the wetted hydrophilic regions increases. The defined pattern may be further configured so that none of the hydrophobic regions are in communication. | 04-24-2014 |
20140109283 | Personal Propulsion Device with Hands Free Control - An improved personal propulsion device that imparts thrust directly to the user when operating a human powered vehicle to improve mobility thereof. The device allows hands free control of thrust magnitude and direction so both hands can grasp and control bicycle handlebars and brakes, watercraft paddles, ski poles or other apparatuses. In another embodiment, the device can be attached directly to the vehicle. The device can be provided with a collapsible shrouded propeller assembly comprising a shroud made up of interlocking panels that are each removably attached to the end of an elongated strut, with each the struts being pivotally and/or telescopically disposed relative to the propulsion mechanism. The panels can be slidably engaged with the struts. A gradiently flexible garment can be worn by a user and utilized with a gradiently flexible fairing attached to the user and a bicycle to improve aerodynamics when riding the bicycle. | 04-24-2014 |
20140109284 | DISPOSABLE PROTECTIVE FINGER COVERS FOR USE WHILE EATING - A disposable protective cover for use on a finger while eating has a grease resistant flexible sheet that can be secured to a finger for repelling grease and sauces from foods being handled. The central body portion of the cover is approximately the same width and length as the finger. An upper tab extends from the upper end of the central body, and a lower tab extends from the lower end. A left tab and a right tab extend from the sides. The rear side of the sheet has an adhesive and a release sheet covering the adhesive. The user removes the release sheet to expose an adhesive on the rear surface, places the finger on the central body portion so that the lower tab extends onto the user's palm. The user then folds the upper tab over the fingertip and wraps the left and right tabs around the finger. | 04-24-2014 |
20140109285 | Performance Dress Shirt - The invention relates to a performance dress shirt and methods of manufacture. In embodiments, the performance dress shirt includes a front portion made of a first material, a back portion having outer sections made of a first material and an inner section made of a different second material coupled to the front portion and two sleeves made of the first material coupled substantially opposite each other to the front portion and the back portion. In other embodiments, the performance dress shirt has a front portion, a back portion coupled to the first portion, and two sleeves coupled substantially opposite each other to the front portion and the back portion. Each of the front portion, the back portion, and the sleeves have an interior layer and an exterior layer, with the interior layer having a smaller pore structure than the exterior layer. | 04-24-2014 |
20140109286 | ARTICLES OF APPAREL WITH AUXETIC FABRIC - A garment includes at least one garment panel made of a fabric including a first yarn having a first denier and a second yarn having a second denier, the first denier being greater than the second denier. The first yarn forms an auxetic structure comprising a pattern of interconnected segments on the garment panel. The second yarn forms a fill portion extending between the interconnected segments of the auxetic structure. | 04-24-2014 |
20140115748 | APPAREL WITH WEAR INDICATOR - A sports bra configured to be worn by a human female includes a body fabric and a wear indicator. The wear indicator is configured to change colors when the useful life of the sports bra has expired and the sports bra should be replaced with a new sports bra. The wear indicator may be provided on any of various components of the sports bra, such as a color band, trim feature, tag, or other sports bra component. | 05-01-2014 |
20140123362 | WOVEN STRETCH FABRIC BATH ROBE - A woven fabric bath robe has a torso section and a pair of sleeves connected thereto, at least the torso section comprises a woven web of warp yarns and fill yarns with a first plurality of the fill yarns (and/or the warp yarns) being non-spandex, non-core spun elastomeric yarns and a second plurality of the fill yarns (and/or the warp yarns) being non-elastomeric yarns, with the elastomeric yarns being generally parallel to the worn width of the bath robe, whereby the bath robe is stretchable in the worn width allowing for an expandable sweep. | 05-08-2014 |
20140123363 | Apparatus and a Method for a Garment to Identify Excrements - An apparatus for a garment to identify excrements includes a one-piece body garment and a slit. The slit is positioned on a back section of the one-piece body garment adjacent to the buttocks area, and provides access into the one-piece body garment. The slit includes a first welt and a second welt, where the first welt and the second welt are connected to each other in such way that the first welt is positioned atop the second welt. A responsible adult can separate the first welt and the second welt in order to access the diaper within so that the diaper can be checked by the responsible adult for any kind of excrements. | 05-08-2014 |
20140130228 | Article of Clothing Having Magnetic Fastening Assemblies - An article of clothing, such as a dress shirt, blouse, coat, jacket, or vest, includes a sheet of material forming a body portion. First and second plackets are formed along respective first and second end portions of the sheet of material. First and second magnetic elements, each being encased in an encasement, are secured inside first and second pockets, respectively, such that positions of the plurality of second magnetic elements correspond to positions of the plurality of first magnetic elements. | 05-15-2014 |
20140130229 | Invisible Belt Apparatus and System - An apparatus and method are provided for an invisible belt incorporated into a garment of clothing. A form-fitting belt portion is incorporated into an interior portion of a garment. The form-fitting belt portion is attached to the interior portion of the garment, such that the belt is completely contained within the interior portion of the garment. The form fitting belt portion may be loosely connected to the interior portion of the garment so as to be not viewable or visible from outside of the garment. The invisible belt further comprises an attachment mechanism on the interior of the garment to facilitate attachment of the form fitting belt portion to the interior of the garment. The form fitting belt portion preferably comprises an elasticized material, such as spandex, Lycra, hosiery material, nylon and other similar elasticized materials. The elasticized material may also be comprised of Viscose. | 05-15-2014 |
20140137307 | Method for Manufacturing a Waterproof and Breathable Article of Clothing - The invention relates to a method for manufacturing a waterproof and breathable article of clothing | 05-22-2014 |
20140143928 | TEMPERATURE REGULATING GARMENT - A garment for regulating temperature includes a body having a back panel and at least one front panel made of a temperature insulating textile and partially joined along at least one common edge, the joined panels defining an inside chamber. At least one pocket is fastened to an inside surface of at least one of the front panel and the back panel. The at least one pocket is configured for accommodating a temperature regulating element. | 05-29-2014 |
20140143929 | UPPER GARMENT HAVING A PRE-TENSIONED BAND AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME - This invention generally relates to a garment assembly. More specifically, the present invention relates to a garment assembly comprising an upper garment, a lower garment, and a removable liner. The removable liner is non-permanently interconnected to both the lower garment and the upper garment. The upper garment includes a pre-tensioned waistband. | 05-29-2014 |
20140150156 | Towel - A wearable towel including a securing band provided on a long edge and a zipper provided on a short edge, the towel capable of being worn around the waist of a user and also secured to a headrest of a vehicle. | 06-05-2014 |
20140150157 | Child Clothing System - A child clothing system includes an item of child's clothing having a neck end and a lower end, a front and a back, and at least one panel attached to the front of the item of clothing. The panel is alterable between first and second configurations such that, when the panel is attached in the first configuration to the item of clothing, the panel is configured to display indicia to a child wearing the item of clothing, and when the panel is attached in the second configuration, the indicia are hidden from view. | 06-05-2014 |
20140150158 | 3-POINT BRA FASTENER - A garment or other article of clothing can be configured with a three point fastener system or assembly. The garment can be a brassiere, ladies swimsuit or swimsuit top, dress, or any other garment designed to be worn about the torso. The garment can include a front portion having a left side and a right side connected by a back portion. The left and right sides of the front portion can be selectively connected by a first fastener. Second and third fasteners can also connect shoulder straps between the front portion and the back portion. Each of the fasteners can be configured for simple release, including a one touch, single motion, or other simple mechanism for uncoupling elements of the fastener. | 06-05-2014 |
20140157478 | Convertible garment - The instant invention is uniquely shaped garment that can be placed into numerous configurations wherein the front becomes the back, the back becomes the front, the top becomes the bottom and the bottom becomes the top. The garment can be configured to fit around a wearer's upper torso as a top, or dimensionally sized to fit both the upper and lower torso as a dress with a means for positioning defined by illustration. | 06-12-2014 |
20140157479 | GARMENT FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT - An example garment in accordance with aspects of the present disclosure includes an article of clothing covering at least a portion of a body of a user, an access port providing an open space through the garment for a medical device, and a removable patch covering the access port. | 06-12-2014 |
20140157480 | Cover With Cape Function - A convertible cover includes a cover and first and second panels. The first and second panels each have first and second sets of opposing sides. One of the first and second sets of opposing sides are attached to a front side of the cover and the other of the first and second sets of opposing sides are not attached to the cover. An alternate convertible cover and a method of converting a cover into a cape are also disclosed. | 06-12-2014 |
20140157481 | Gripping Device For An Article Of Clothing - A gripping device coupled to an article of clothing. The gripping device can be coupled to the article of clothing by an extension leash operatively coupled between the gripping device and the article of clothing. In some implementations, the extension leash is in sliding engagement with the article of clothing and configured to allow the gripping device to be extended and retracted from the article of clothing. The disclosed apparatus can be configured to transition the gripping device from a non-use, stored, or stowed position to an extended position capable of being used by a wearer or user to increase the gripping effectiveness, strength or protection of the user. | 06-12-2014 |
20140157482 | Shirt Sleeve Construction - A long sleeve shirt construction that incorporates a stretch panel in the sleeve. The stretch panel extends part or all of the length of the sleeve. The stretch panel extends around a portion of the circumference of the sleeve either with a constant width or tapered and is positioned at the underside of the sleeve. Optionally, the sleeve includes a hold tab for retaining the sleeve in the rolled-up position. | 06-12-2014 |
20140165254 | Towel with Arm Channels - A towel has a linear top edge of a first arm cover affixed to a base sheet at an angle with respect to the top lengthwise edge of the base sheet. A bottom, arced edge of the first arm cover is affixed to the base sheet forming a first arm channel having a first shoulder central of the base sheet and having a first wrist opening proximal to a first edge of the base sheet. A linear top edge of a second arm cover is affixed to the base sheet at an angle with respect to the top lengthwise edge of the base sheet. A bottom, arced edge of the second arm cover is affixed to the base sheet forming a second arm channel that has a second shoulder opening central to the base sheet and a second wrist opening proximal to a second edge of the base sheet. | 06-19-2014 |
20140165255 | TUNIC INTENDED TO BE WORN BY A PATIENT UNDERGOING INFUSION THERAPY, FOR USE PARTICULARLY BY CHILDREN - The invention concerns a tunic intended to be worn of a patient during infusion therapy allowing the patient to feel comfortable during treatment, the tunic is provided with pockets ( | 06-19-2014 |
20140165256 | SURFACE-TREATED WATER SPORTS GARMENT - A surface-treated water sports garment with the outer rubber glue layer and a surface treating method thereof is provided. The rubber glue layer can closely join a rubber sponge layer to provide water-repellence and wear-resistance to the surface-treated water sports garment. | 06-19-2014 |
20140173801 | FABRIC COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF PRODUCTION AND USE THEREOF - Fabric compositions are disclosed, along with methods of production and use thereof. Garments formed partially or wholly from the fabric compositions are also disclosed, along with methods of production and use thereof. | 06-26-2014 |
20140173802 | INTERCHANGEABLE TUBULAR UNDERGARMENT - An elastic tubular undergarment having a plurality of portions is provided. Each portion has a different graphic. The tubular undergarment may be placed over a user's chest. A plunging neckline garment may be placed over the tubular undergarment, thereby exposing only a portion of the tubular undergarment. The tubular undergarment may be rearranged to expose a different portion, and thereby expose a different graphic. The graphic may include at least one of a color, design, and pattern. | 06-26-2014 |
20140182043 | Reversible Shirt - The present disclosure relates to a reversible shirt that may be worn in at least four different configurations. According to aspects described herein, a first torso element may be joined to a second torso element to create a pair of side seams, a pair of shoulder seams, a neck opening and a waist opening. The widths of the first torso element and the second torso element proximate the waist opening may differ to create curved side seams. The curved side seams allow for variation in drape against a wearer's torso. | 07-03-2014 |
20140182044 | SECURE INVISIBLE GARMENT POCKET - A garment has a pocket with an opening located at the waistband of the garment. A strap includes a stretchy membrane and at least one of the opposite ends of the strap extends into openings in the garment to form a horizontal pocket opening. The strap may be made of an elastic material. A fabric can conceal part of the strap and may surround or be attached to the strap. The pocket lining has front and rear walls attached together, with top horizontal portions of the front and rear wall attached behind an exposed portion of the strap. The walls of the pocket lining may be attached to two join seams of the garment. Stretching the strap outwards will open the pocket thus accessing belongings stored therein. When the pocket is closed, the elastic material of the strap provides stretch and recoil, securing any belongings safely inside the pocket. | 07-03-2014 |
20140182045 | ARTICLE OF APPAREL PROVIDING ENHANCED BODY POSITION FEEDBACK - Articles of apparel include: (a) a garment structure having one or more fabric elements structured and arranged to provide a close fit to at least one predetermined portion of a body (e.g., area(s) of the body for which enhanced position sensing and/or feedback are desired); and (b) a body position feedback system engaged with or integrally formed as part of the garment structure. The body position feedback system may apply higher tensile or constricting (compressive) forces to selected portions of the wearer's body and/or stretch resistance, which can help stimulate or interact with nerves and deep tissue receptors located in various portions of the body. The increased forces at selected locations of the body give the wearer sensory feedback regarding the position or orientation of these parts of the body and can improve or accelerate development of “muscle memory.” | 07-03-2014 |
20140189927 | UNIVERSALLY-DIRECTED, CLOSURE-SUPPORTED, GRAVITY-CATCH, SELF-ENERGIZING, DIAGONAL POCKET APPARATUS AND METHOD - A pocket may be applied to an article of clothing, particularly upper body clothing such as a shirt, blouse, jacket, coat, scrubs, t-shirt, sweatshirt, hoodie, or the like. The pocket is oriented at an angle with respect to horizontal (nominal) or vertical (upright) to improve retention of a contained object such as a mobile phone or a personal digital assistant. A return is formed by stitching a partial closure along one side of the pocket, positioned at the lowest “upper” corner of the pocket (upper meaning opening end), closest to the center line of the article of clothing, on either the right or left. Knit fabrics work particularly well for retaining a weighted object such as a mobile phone despite various user movements leaning to one side or the other, forward, and even bent double whereby rendering the article of clothing in an upside down orientation. | 07-10-2014 |
20140189928 | Garment with Receptacle and Electronic Module - A garment includes a fabric portion with an electrode connected to the fabric portion and configured to engage a torso of the wearer. A receptacle is fixedly connected to the fabric portion and includes a receptacle housing, a socket defined by the receptacle housing, and an electrode lead, the electrode lead extending through the receptacle housing and providing an electrical connection between the electrode and the socket. An electronics module is configured to be removably inserted into the socket of the receptacle and contact the electrode lead. The electronics module includes a multi-component injection molded housing including a front face having a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is comprised of a relatively soft and resilient polymer material and the second portion is comprised of a relatively hard and rigid polymer material. | 07-10-2014 |
20140189929 | Athletic Jersey Having Separate Sections Replicating Different Athletic Jerseys - An athletic jersey includes a body portion having a neck opening, a waist opening a, and opposed arm openings, a pair of sleeve portions secured to the body portion at the arm openings, and a neck band secured to the body portion at the neck opening. The athletic jersey includes a first section and a separate second section secured the first section by a plurality of sewn seams along a connection plane. Athlete indicia associated with an athlete such as the athlete's surname is provided on at least one of the first and second sections. The first section forms a first field having first team indicia of a first athletic team associated with the athlete such as colors of the first athletic team and the second section forms a second field having second team indicia of a second athletic team associated with the athlete such as colors of the second athletic team. | 07-10-2014 |
20140189930 | COAT EXTENSION INFANT COVER - An infant cover that can be affixed to the open front edges of an item of clothing, such as a coat, to provide protection against weather elements to an infant carried by the person in the front, chest area of the person. The infant cover has a main panel and a pair of side panels that are oppositely disposed and extend outwardly from the main panel. A pair of folds is formed between the main panel and the side panels. One or more affixation devices are located in each fold to affix the infant cover to the front, open edges of the coat and span the area therebetween. The infant cover provides protection to an infant carried against the chest of the person by covering the normally open space present between the front edges of the unsecured coat so as to create a protective environment for the infant. | 07-10-2014 |
20140196189 | POST-SURGICAL GARMENT - A post-surgical garment comprises a wrap-around material with pouches for comfortable placement of surgical drains. The garment provides a wrap around piece designed to keep the post-surgical drains and the tubing of the drains secure while showering, sponge bathing or during daily activities. A post-surgical drain is slipped through an opening on the side of the garment and any attached tubing is fed through. The post-surgical drain and excess tubing is placed in a pouch. Flaps are securely closed to cover the opening. The garment is then closed in the front with a secure closure. | 07-17-2014 |
20140196190 | Sensory Motor Stimulation Garments and Methods - The disclosed method is for making a shirt that includes an anterior portion and a posterior portion. The method includes seamlessly weaving at least a posterior portion of a shirt from a first thread having a first elasticity; and seamlessly weaving a plurality of bands into the posterior portion of the shirt using a second thread having a second elasticity different from the first elasticity. | 07-17-2014 |
20140201882 | Acne Preventing Sports Gear Insert - The present device describes a wearable material designed to prevent the formation of acne caused by a combination of friction and sweat. The material is impregnated with an acne fighting solution and is adapted to be placed beneath protective athletic gear. The material further comprises securement features that provide attachment to the interior of helmets, chin guards and other protective gear. | 07-24-2014 |
20140201883 | Optimal Range Of Motion Garment Utilizing Sleeve Openings And Gussets - An optimal range of motion garment is provided. The garment is capable of fitting over one or more shoulder pads. The garment comprises a front portion attached to a sleeve, a back portion attached to a sleeve, and a gusset attached to the front portion and the back portion. The gusset is configured to correspond to a negative space of the one or more shoulder pads. The garment may also comprise a sleeve opening attached to the sleeve. The sleeve opening is directed towards the front of a user at a specific angle. The gusset and sleeve opening being directed towards the front portion at a specific angle facilitate optimal range of motion for a user. | 07-24-2014 |
20140208479 | ARTICLE OF SPORTS CLOTHING - The invention relates to an article of sports clothing ( | 07-31-2014 |
20140215681 | TZITZIT GARMENT - The claimed subject matter provides a tzitzit garment that meets halachic (e.g., Jewish law) requirements for wearing tzitzit strings (e.g., fringes) on the corners of a four-cornered garment. The tzitzit garment includes two layers, including an under layer that is made of compression material that wicks perspiration away from the body of a wearer and an outer layer that is a four cornered garment, has tzitzit strings at each of the four corners and is attached to the under layer. Furthermore, the claimed subject matter provides a pant garment that includes grips to hold the tzitzit strings in place to prevent interference during physical activity. | 08-07-2014 |
20140215682 | Systems and Methods for the Printing of Pre-Constructed Clothing Articles and Clothing Article so Printed - A system and method which allows for a pre-constructed article of clothing to having printing on substantially all of its external surface area. Specifically, an image may be simultaneously printed across multiple components of a clothing article. The method generally provides for transfer of a digital image, such as a digital photograph, to be applied to an article of clothing in a manner that prints an entire two-dimensional surface of the clothing with a coherent image, that maintains coherency when the article of clothing is worn. There is also provided an article of clothing produced using the systems and methods. | 08-07-2014 |
20140230120 | Transformable Clothing - A transformable article of clothing wearable by a person in a plurality of configurations. According to various embodiments, a transformable article of clothing comprises a central tubular portion coupled to a first member and a second member is configurable between a shawl and a scarf. In another embodiment, a transformable article of clothing comprises a first continuous loop coupled to a second continuous loop and is configurable among a hat, a hood, a scarf and a hand warmer. In yet another embodiment, an article of clothing comprises a mask portion and an ear muffler portion selectively retained on ears of the wearer. In still another embodiment, a transformable glove comprises a hand portion, a thumb portion, a first finger portion and a second finger portion with an opening in at least one of thumb and finger portions. | 08-21-2014 |
20140230121 | FABRIC HAVING IMPROVED DIFFUSION MOISTURE CAPABILITY AND GARMENTS MADE THEREFROM - A fabric is provided having a defined pattern of hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions that extend entirely through the thickness of the fabric so that the defined pattern is identical on the inner and outer surfaces of the fabric. The defined pattern is configured so that the hydrophilic regions are all in communication or interconnected so that moisture, such as perspiration, can wick not only from the inner to the outer surface of the fabric but also throughout the surface of the fabric and in several directions on the fabric so that the surface area of the wetted hydrophilic regions increases. The defined pattern may be further configured so that none of the hydrophobic regions are in communication. | 08-21-2014 |
20140230122 | Apparel with Reduced Drag Coefficient - An athletic garment including a panel designed to reduce frictional and pressure drag around an appendage of an athlete competing in a high-speed event, such as running and cycling. The panel is positioned to encircle the appendage, and is provided with regions having different surface texture roughnesses. The leading edge of the panel includes texture designed to enhance the laminar boundary layer, while the adjacent portion of the panel includes texture intended to trip the boundary layer to turbulent flow. The drag-reducing panel may be the cuff of a sock, a sleeve, wristband, a headband, or the like. | 08-21-2014 |
20140230123 | SURFACE FASTENER AND SURFACE FASTENER LATCH ELEMENT COMBINATION - A surface fastener which includes a hook surface fastener (A) and a loop surface fastener (B), or a mixed surface fastener (C). The hook surface fastener (A) has hook fastener elements made of monofilaments on a surface of a base fabric. The loop surface fastener (B) has loop fastener elements made of multifilaments and capable of engaging with the hook fastener elements on a surface of a base fabric. The mixed surface fastener (C) has hook fastener elements made of monofilaments and loop fastener elements made of multifilaments on the same surface of a base fabric. The monofilaments are made from a polyethylene terephthalate-based polyester resin, and the multifilaments are made of a polybutylene terephthalate-based polyester resin. | 08-21-2014 |
20140230124 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING - The invention relates to an article of clothing ( | 08-21-2014 |
20140237697 | BELT DEVICE FOR SECURING THE EXTERNAL PORTION OF A CATHETER - The present novel technology relates to a medical device and/or medical garment that may be fittingly engaged to a patient or user by a generally elastic belt portion. When the medical garment is worn, it may be used to secure and support Central Venous Catheter lines or Intravenous lines. The lines are threaded through at least one enclosing flap located on the exterior surface of the generally elastic belt portion and secured within at least one compartment defined by the respective flap. Once the lines are secured in the respective compartment, the lines are relieved of tension, and more specifically the lines are relieved of tension at the site where the lines attach to the body. | 08-28-2014 |
20140237698 | Garments Having An Evacuation Harness And Methods Of Using The Same - Garments having an evacuation harness that are intended for connection to each other, with each garment having an outer wear unit including at least a torso portion and an evacuation harness that includes a torso strap system connected to the outer wear unit, a drag strap coupling connected to the torso strap system and extending rearward relative to the outer wear unit, and a drag strap connected at a first end to the torso strap system at a position above the drag strap coupling and the drag strap being selectively extendible rearward relative to the outer wear unit. Also disclosed are methods of connecting a rescuer wearing a garment having an evacuation harness to an individual wearing a similarly configured garment having an evacuation harness. | 08-28-2014 |
20140237699 | Enhanced Access Garment - A robe-like garment with a liftable back panel. A draw string internal to the robe drapes over either the left or right shoulder of the wearer, and is attached to the bottom of the rear panel. To lift the rear panel, the wearer pulls downward on the draw cord. The panel then lifts to expose the back of the wearer, for example to allow the wearer to use a toilet. The panel may be constructed as multiple folding panels, like an accordion, or simply gathered in a vertical manner. | 08-28-2014 |
20140250562 | MULTI-SPECTRAL CAMOFLAGE ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR MAKING THE SAME - A multi-spectral concealment assembly includes a garnish panel having a panel perimeter and a web spanning the panel perimeter. The web includes garnish bands extending across the panel perimeter. Gaps are positioned between each of the garnish bands. A method for assembling a garment panel includes joining the garnish panel with a liner. Joining includes fixing a garnish panel first location to a liner first location, gathering the garnish panel at the garnish panel first location, and fixing a garnish panel second location at a liner second location. A method for cutting plies of a multi-spectral concealment laminate includes stacking the laminate into plies and interposing an isolation sheet between each ply. The garnish panels are laser cut from the plies, and seared along respective edges. The searing of the edges of each garnish panel is isolated from searing along edges of other garnish panels with the isolation sheet. | 09-11-2014 |
20140250563 | Aesthetic Figure and Muscle Enhancing Body Garment - A garment to be worn on a person for compressing and enhancing the shape of the person's body. Worn as either an outer garment or as an under garment, using padding in the shape of muscles or other body parts to enhance to look of the person. The padding is bonded directly to the garment or fitable within a pocket in a desired location. The pocket being maintained in a closed position by a zipper or other releasable closure device. The padding can be used to enhance or replace breasts. The compression characteristics of the garment and the enhanced muscle shaped padding creates a desirable look for a person. | 09-11-2014 |
20140259266 | MAGNETIC APPAREL - An apparel is comprised of at least one opening for receiving a user and a means for retaining the apparel about the user. The means for retaining the apparel about the user are separated by a gap in the at least one opening and at least two oppositely polarized magnets are proximal to and separated by the gap. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259267 | Telemetrically Enhanced Athletic Apparel - A telemetrically enhanced article of clothing comprises a fabric layer having an inside surface and an outside surface. A sensor is attached to the inside surface of the fabric layer such that when the article of clothing is worn by the user, the sensor is in contact with the user's skin. An electrically conductive trace may extend along the fabric layer and may be electrically connected at a first end to the sensor. A retaining ring may be adhered to the fabric layer near a second end of the electrically conductive trace. The retaining ring is capable of receiving a telemetry device and forming a compression connection between the perimeter of the telemetry device and the retaining ring such that when the telemetry device is received in the retaining ring, the second end of the electrically conductive trace is in electrical contact with the telemetry device. The telemetry device may store, process, or transmit physiological and/or other data collected by a sensor. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259268 | BREATHABLE GARMENT - A method for creating rainwear that is waterproof yet allows the body's heat and moisture to vent is disclosed, including a shell and a liner, wherein the shell material is waterproof, and the liner material is waterproof and may or may not be breathable and vents placed at intervals in the fabric of the liner that allow for free air flow between the interior and exterior of the garment to achieve breathability by virtue of the vents. The garment may be made of materials that are inherently flame resistant for use where there is a danger of flash fire, such as high-voltage electrical work and petroleum production. In some embodiments, vents are inserted within apertures defined by a garment and include a base with inner and outer ridges surrounding a central opening and a cover having a perimeter extending between the inner and outer ridges. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259269 | PERSONAL REFLECTIVE GARMENT - A safety garment is provided for enhancing visibility to persons in dark conditions. The garment includes a front section covering the upper chest, extending to a rear section covering the upper back, and sleeves in varying lengths extending to cover the arms. The garment is preferably open in the underarm area. The base of the garment is preferably comprised of lightweight non-reflective fabric and is coupled with reflective fabric extending the length of the garment, providing 360 degrees of high visibility. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259270 | APPAREL WITH INTEGRATED EYEWEAR POCKET - A garment or article of apparel such as a shirt or jacket that includes a concealed pocket ideal for holding eyewear or other narrow items such as a pen. In one embodiment, a concealed pocket is attached to the garment and integrated into the stitching of the placket of the garment in an inconspicuous manner to maintain the original look of the garment. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259271 | METHOD FOR EMBEDDING ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND WEARABLE APPARATUS USING THE SAME - Methods for embedding an electronic device in a frame enclosure and wearable apparatuses using the same are disclosed. The method includes: providing a first substrate and a second substrate; shaping at least one of the first substrate or the second substrate according to a second predetermined pattern; disposing the electronic device between the first substrate and the second substrate; compressing the first substrate and the second substrate together, wherein the electronic device is sandwiched by the compression between the first substrate and the second substrate; and heating the assembly of the first substrate, the electronic device, and the second substrate. | 09-18-2014 |
20140259272 | GARMENTS FOR PROVIDING ACCESS FOR SENSORS TO CONTACT SKIN - A garment for wearing during monitoring of muscle activity of a subject includes a torso portion defining an interior space configured and adapted to accommodate and cover at least a portion of the subject's torso. The torso portion defines an exterior space external to the interior space. A plurality of access fittings are defined in the torso portion. Each access fitting is configured and adapted to accommodate access to skin of the subject adjacent a muscle group to be monitored by a sensor unit external to the torso portion, such that at least a portion of the sensor unit remains external to the torso portion with the sensor unit accessing the skin via the access fitting. | 09-18-2014 |
20140283276 | Hot and Cold Athletic Recovery Suit - The invention is directed to an athletic recovery suit wherein selectively heated and cooled sections are provided throughout the suit material. A full body embodiment is provided as well as any number of body-part specific accessories. The suit fabric comprises an innermost fabric layer for direct contact with skin which lies within a layer of interspersed heated and cooled cells. Active heating and cooling may be done by any of a variety of methods. Outside of the cell layer is a vibrating or massaging layer, which again may be powered or operated by any of a number of mechanisms. The outermost layer is an insulating layer. | 09-25-2014 |
20140289928 | Zipper Arrangement - A zipper arrangement is configured to fasten a first fabric portion to a second fabric portion. The zipper arrangement includes a plurality of first zipper elements positioned along the first fabric portion and a plurality of second zipper elements positioned along the second fabric portion. A zipper closure includes a first closure member releasably coupled to a second closure member. The first closure member is positioned on a mid-portion of the first fabric portion and the second closure member is positioned on a mid-portion of the second fabric portion. A first slider is positioned on one side of the zipper closure and a second slider is positioned on an opposite side of the zipper closure. The zipper arrangement may be used to fasten and unfasten a front right garment portion and a front left garment portion by moving the sliders in opposing directions. | 10-02-2014 |
20140298560 | MAGNETIC ATHLETIC WEAR - A garment improving blood flow to a predetermined area of the body, the garment having a magnetic portion, the magnetic portion positioned at the predetermined area of the body wherein the magnetic portion positioned adjacent to the skin of the user. A fabric adapted to form the garment. The magnetic portion mounted to the fabric at the predetermined area of the body. The fabric is comprised of at least 15% tourmaline. | 10-09-2014 |
20140298561 | Hand Sweatband - A sweatband for use on the hand and wrist is provided. The sweatband provides a surface on the back of a user's hand which may be utilized by a person to wipe sweat or perspiration. Thus, the back of the hand (opisthenar or dorsal surface of the hand) is used when wiping perspiration. The sweatband is constructed such that a first band portion wraps around a user's wrist and a second band portion wraps around the palm and back portion of a user's hand. In one embodiment the sweatband may be constructed of an elongated piece of material that is looped to form the first and second band portions. In one embodiment, a sweatband is interchangeable for use with the left or right hand. In one embodiment the sweatband is reversible. | 10-09-2014 |
20140298562 | MOISTURE CONTROL GARMENT - A moisture control garment formed of a material that has moisture wicking (hydrophobic) properties joined to another material that has moisture absorbing (hydrophilic) properties. In certain embodiments, the moisture wicking and moisture absorbing materials are of similar thickness, have the same estimated shrinkage percentage, and the fibers of such materials are positioned in the same direction. | 10-09-2014 |
20140304882 | MULTIPLE WAISTBAND GARMENT - In some implementations, a garment includes a first waistband having a first size for supporting the garment on a wearer, a second waistband having a second size that is greater than the first size, and a garment panel between and attached to the first waistband and the second waistband, such that the second waistband is configured to be supported by and separated from the first waistband during wearing of the garment by the wearer. | 10-16-2014 |
20140304883 | Multispectral Camouflage Material | 10-16-2014 |
20140310846 | Article Of Apparel Incorporating A Zoned Modifiable Textile Structure - An article of apparel is disclosed that includes zones with a textile having a structure that changes or is otherwise modified by a physical stimulus, such as the presence of water or a temperature change, to modify a property of the textile. The zones may be along a center back area and side areas of the apparel, and the textile may increase in air permeability when exposed to water. The zones may also be in an upper area of the torso and in a lower back area, and the textile may increase in texture when exposed to water. In some embodiments, slits are formed in the textile. | 10-23-2014 |
20140310847 | GARMENT WITH AN INCORPORATED MICRO CLIMATE SYSTEM - A garment comprising at least one layer of fabric ( | 10-23-2014 |
20140310848 | MULTI-LAYERED GARMENT - A garment comprising at least two layers, wherein the first layer ( | 10-23-2014 |
20140317821 | Protection Garment - A garment is presently disclosed. The garment contains a rear panel, and a crotch panel coupled with the rear panel defining a condom coupling member, wherein the rear panel and the crotch panel form a first leg opening and a second leg opening, wherein the condom coupling member is configured to couple a condom with the crotch panel, wherein the crotch panel comprises material configured to prevent STDs that are transmitted through skin-to-skin contact from passing through the crotch panel. | 10-30-2014 |
20140317822 | COORDINATED FASTENING SYSTEM FOR CLOTHING - An article of wear in the form of a fabric garment has openings to allow limbs of a wearer, such as an infant, to pass through. The article of wear includes a plurality of snap fasteners installed in series onto the fabric along opposite sides of at least one opening of the garment. Each of the series of snap fasteners is defined by a matching pair of snap fastener parts in the form of stud and socket portions with attaching units. At least pairs of matching snap fasteners that are adjacent to one another have different unique tactile indicators associated therewith such that each pair of stud and socket portions, with respective attaching units, has a unique tactile surface associated therewith, thereby reducing a possibility that a user might mismatch any given stud or socket pair. | 10-30-2014 |
20140317823 | Reversible Compression Garments and Methods of Assembling and Using Same - Disclosed herein are reversible compression garments. In some embodiments, the garments are two-layer, reversible compression garments. In some embodiments, the garments are inside-out reversible, forward/backward reversible, or a combination thereof. The reversible compression garment can be, for instance, a mid-thigh pant or a tank top. Also disclosed herein are methods of assembling and using the reversible compression garments disclosed herein. | 10-30-2014 |
20140317824 | Rella - An outer garment is disclosed that keeps users warm at sporting events or other outdoor events. The outer garment comprises a main garment body having a length sufficient to extend down and substantially cover a torso of a user; an opening at the top of the main garment body for a user's head; and a continuous opening at both opposing side edges for receiving the arms of the user. Furthermore, the outer garment besides being worn by a user, can also be used as a blanket or throw. Typically, the main garment body is comprised of a front layer and a back layer that are tied together without sewing. The main garment body further comprises a hood removably secured to the opening. Additionally, the continuous opening at each opposing side edge is oversized, such that a user can wear the outer garment over long-sleeved clothing without restricting movement. | 10-30-2014 |
20140317825 | TEMPERATURE REGULATING GARMENT - A garment for regulating temperature is provided, including a body having a back panel and at least one front panel made of a temperature insulating textile and partially joined along at least one common edge, the joined panels defining an inside chamber. At least one pocket having a top, bottom and side edges, is fastened to an inner surface of at least one of the front panel and the back panel on at least one side of the at least one pocket. The at least one pocket has at least one side opening. | 10-30-2014 |
20140317826 | SHIRTS AND SHORTS HAVING ELASTIC AND NON-STRETCH PORTIONS AND BANDS TO PROVIDE HIP AND POSTURE SUPPORT - One aspect of the invention may be characterized as a shirt configured to counteract detrimental upper body movement. The shirt has a base layer, a plurality of inelastic bands, and a load distribution portion. The plurality of inelastic bands are coupled to the base layer, and include a first cross-connecting band, a second cross-connecting band, a third cross-connecting band, and a fourth cross-connecting band. The load distribution portion is also coupled to the base layer, and anchors ends of the first, second, third, and fourth cross-connecting bands. Further, the first, second, third, and fourth cross-connecting bands and the load distribution portion are configured to limit internal rotation and anterior tilting of the scapula when the shirt is worn by a user. | 10-30-2014 |
20140325732 | ATHLETIC APPAREL - Athletic apparel is configured to apply resistance to a human user having a first arm, a second arm, a first leg and a second leg. The athletic apparel includes a shirt further comprising performance fabric formed into a sleeves and a body having rigid fabric collar. A first front resistance band, a first rear resistance band, a first front arm band, a first rear arm band and a first shoulder resistance band are attached to the shirt and configured to render resistance onto the first arm within the shirt. A second front resistance band, a second rear resistance band, a second front arm band, a second rear arm band and a second shoulder resistance band are attached to the shirt and configured to render resistance onto the second arm within the shirt. | 11-06-2014 |
20140325733 | FIREFIGHTER AND TACTICAL HARNESS - A firefighter and tactical harness can be worn as a belt. If a situation arises that leg loops are desired, the firefighter and tactical harness includes a pair of pouches that can be ripped open to release the leg loops. The leg loops may each be fastened around the appropriate leg and clipped together via standard quick-connect buckles. | 11-06-2014 |
20140331379 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING WITH CHILD INTERACTIVE DEVICES - An article of clothing such as a shirt is provided which contains different child interactive devices attached to the clothing. The devices are not visible unless a child opens a portion of the shirt, such as opening a pocket flap. The devices are particularly accessible to a child who is being carried by the adult and promote bonding between the child and adult while the two are together. Additionally, the devices assist in entertaining the child. | 11-13-2014 |
20140331380 | Adjustable Fashion Clothing Accessories and Methods of Using Same - A fashion clothing accessory is adjustable, and may be removable or permanent. Two ornamental members have fastening mechanisms for attachment to the clothing at discrete areas thereon, and are attached or attachable to two flexible elongate members that can be secured together at different possible intermediate points therealong using an adjustment mechanism. With the accessory attached to the clothing, the mechanism provides adjustments to both the accessory and clothing by changing its position on the flexible members in order to pull the ornamental members closer together or allow them to drift further apart. The adjustment mechanism may also feature ornamental elements. In addition to this function of changing the appearance and fit of clothing, the ornamental elements provide additional style. | 11-13-2014 |
20140338091 | Golf Shirt With Improved Fit And Contrast - The present invention is directed to a golf shirt with two laterally-opposed textile bands affixed thereto that are less stretchable than a textile used to construct the torso portion and the shoulder portion of the shirt. A first end of each band is adhered to a skirt of the collar portion, and a second end is adhered to a free end of the shirt. One side of the length of the pair of bands is adhered to the shirt at each point between the first and second end. When the shirt is worn by a person, and the person addresses a golf ball (e.g., extends his arms in front of his body and/or partially clasps his hands together around a golf club), the textile used to construct the bands pulls the sleeve portion away from the wearer and/or decreases a movement associated with the sleeve portion. | 11-20-2014 |
20140345029 | APPAREL WITH RETRACTABLE EXTENSIONS - Apparel in which retractable extensions from a body portion can be selectively engaged in to cover the wearer's face, head, arms or legs. The extension of material is connected to the body portion, and stored within a pocket when it is not in use. When it is needed the wearer reaches into the pocket, and extends the material out of the pocket, engaging it as a useful sleeve, pant leg, face covering, or hood. | 11-27-2014 |
20140345030 | ANTI-ODOR APPAREL - An anti-odor apparel includes: an upper body clothing that defines an open end; an extended sleeve stitched to the open end to form a loop-shaped sewing connection, the extended sleeve having a sleeve segment and an extension segment which respectively have lower end portions that are made from a functional fabric; and a lifting unit including an elastic string that has two connecting end portions and that extends along the loop-shaped sewing connection. The connecting end portions of the elastic string are held to the loop-shaped sewing connection such that the elastic string is held under tension so as to elastically lift at least one of the lower end portions of the sleeve segment and the extension segment toward the user's underarm area. | 11-27-2014 |
20140352022 | ADVERTISEMENT-CAPABLE CLOTHING - A piece of clothing capable of advertising includes a front side and a rear side. The front side and the rear side includes a scan code component displaying a scan code which can be scanned by an electronic device. | 12-04-2014 |
20140352023 | Wearable Sensor Retaining Device - A wearable sensor retaining device and techniques for integrating a wearable sensor retaining device into a first responder's garment, such as a firefighter's shirt. The wearable sensor retaining device may include a strap having a rigid connector having a male portion and a female portion (e.g. a side-release buckle) for adjustably securing the strap around a wearer's torso to ensure proper location of the wearable sensor and proper fit for the wearer. The strap has a portion for coupling to a wearable sensor and having sufficient tension to retain the wearable monitor in the proper location, while maintaining wearer comfort so as not to impede the range of motion of the wearer. The strap may include a length adjustment loop that provides the wearer a customized fit and quick, consistent application. | 12-04-2014 |
20140352024 | Reinforcement System and Method - A system and method for reinforcement helps reinforce a pocket at the seams and edges with panels, stitches, and folds. The system helps reinforce a pocket at the seams and edges, such that abrasive forces on the pocket are alleviated. The reinforcement comprises an addition of multiple layers of material and fabric that overlay the pocket at sections of the pocket where engagement and movement most often occur. The system uses unique reinforcement panels that overlay the original panel that forms the pocket. The reinforcement panel is of different material than the panel. The reinforcement panel overlays the panel at the open end, where abrasive movement occurs for accessing the interior of the pocket, and also overlays a closed end, where items accumulate inside the pocket. The system utilizes a secondary pocket inside the pocket, along with a zipper and a loop for enhanced usability. | 12-04-2014 |
20140352025 | Garment for Medical Treatment - Disclosed, in general, is a garment featuring at least one sleeve. Each sleeve featuring a closable opening that extends the entire length of the sleeve. The opening of the sleeve allows for a patient to receive medical treatment without the added stress of having to remove their top or roll up their sleeves. | 12-04-2014 |
20140352026 | SLEEVED GARMENT ACCESSORY - A garment accessory of the invention designed to be seamlessly worn with sleeveless or strapless tops, dresses or other garments for the purpose of varying the appearance of the original garment, while at the same time concealing a woman's arms without adding undue bulkiness on the torso of the wearer. The garment accessory is made from a multi-way stretch material such that the garment is designed to be form fitting and fit snugly around the arms and torso of the wearer to provide sufficient support to be worn with or without any underlying garment (e.g., brassiere). | 12-04-2014 |
20140359914 | Systems and Methods for Clothing Indicating Encoded Regional Association - This disclosure relates to systems and methods for providing encoded geographic association via an article of clothing. The clothing provides for an encoded logo which allows a viewer of the clothing to immediately identify the geographic region if they are familiar with that geographic region while at least partially concealing the specific geographic region from them if they are not. | 12-11-2014 |
20140366237 | Garment - A garment presently disclosed contains an open toe portion containing an upper edge and a lower edge, a heel portion coupled with the open toe portion by a tubular body portion, and a movable cover portion containing a first surface, a second surface disposed opposite the first surface, a first edge, a second edge disposed substantially parallel the first edge, a third edge disposed substantially perpendicular to the first edge and the second edge, and a fourth edge disposed substantially parallel the third edge, wherein the second edge of the movable cover portion is coupled with at least a portion of the lower or upper edge, wherein the third edge of the movable cover portion is coupled with at least a portion of the tubular body portion, wherein the fourth edge of the movable cover portion is coupled with at least a portion of the tubular body portion. | 12-18-2014 |
20140366238 | Water-Activated Thermochromic Materials - An article of clothing is coated or impregnated with a coating that contains thermochromic pigment. The pigment is constructed to change color when wet with water, and/or to provide a hyperthermic warning when a person wearing the clothing is over-warm. | 12-18-2014 |
20140373246 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING FACILITATING ITS OWN STORAGE DURING USE - The invention relates to an article of clothing that includes an article of clothing for at least partially covering a portion of the user's body. The article of clothing includes a band positioned in the extension of a portion of the clothing element and adapted to surround the waist or a limb of the user, the band being demarcated by at least one edge with adjustable perimeter, the band forming a wall of a housing surrounding the waist or a limb of the user, the housing being adapted to contain the folded clothing element and to keep it around the waist or a limb of the user. | 12-25-2014 |
20140373247 | ATHLETIC GRIPS - Implementations of an athletic grip are provided. In some implementations, a more durable and adjustable grip that may have a comparable break-in time as handmade grips made of athletic tape is provided. In some implementations, the grips of the present disclosure are made of athletic tape. In some implementations, the grips include an interior material such as a duct canvas fabric or other flexible, tightly woven, durable fabric such as Roc-lon®. In some implementations, the grips include slits and a removable band to secure the grips to the user's wrist. In some implementations, the slits are longer than the width of the band to adjust the position of the band on the user's wrist. In some implementations, the grips and/or the bands include fasteners (such as snaps, buttons, hook and loop fasteners (e.g., Velcro®), or other reclosable fasteners to secure the band to the grip. | 12-25-2014 |
20140373248 | Thermal Energy Dissipating Garment with Scalloped Vents - A thermal energy dissipating garment may include a first garment portion having a perimeter defined by at least a first side and a second garment portion having a perimeter defined by at least a vent side. The first garment portion and the second garment portion are discontinuously affixed to each other at defined intervals along a surface of each portion proximate to the first side and the vent side creating a vent seam having a plurality of ducts/scalloped vents for directing air towards a body of a wearer. The plurality of scalloped vents are oriented with an angle of attack that redirects air from the exterior of the garment to the interior of the garment to increase air movement along a wearer's skin. | 12-25-2014 |
20150007375 | EYEGLASS AND OTHER PERSONAL ITEMS HOLDER - A holder for securing glasses or other personal item that is securely incorporated into an article of clothing or accessory at the time of manufacture. The holder includes a base member inserted into or attached to the article or accessory or to a trim which is itself attached to an article or accessory. A hanger is connected to the base member and includes a loop connected to a support base. One or more openings can be provided on the base member. The support base and base member can be integrally formed. The support base can be formed from part of the article or accessory or trim. The holder allows a wearer to insert a piece of a pair of glasses, or a part of another item, through the loop and allows the item to assume a secure and relatively flat position. It may include an RFID tag and/or a cover. | 01-08-2015 |
20150007376 | Cycling suit with ameliorated construction of the leg portions - A cycling suit ( | 01-08-2015 |
20150007377 | Multi-Purpose Wrap - A multi-use wrap is provided which is wearable in myriad different styles, under various categories. The wrap preferably is a substantially rectangular piece of fabric having first and second opposed long edges and first and second opposed short edges, and having a seam along all edges including a fusible interfacing incorporated therein. The wrap can be a shawl that can be worn as a caplet, pinned, belted, off the shoulder, off two shoulders or buttoned down the back. The second implementation is as a sleeve fully buttoned and put on like a jacket or buttoned in back for a covered shoulder effect. The third implementation is as a neck scarf simply tied in front, double tied in front, loosely wrapped, braided, one end tucked inside the other, wrapped around the head. The fourth implementation is as a skirt buttoned on one side with a V shape in the front, to the side or in the back. The fifth implementation is as a top fastened around the neck as a halter top or fastened in the front as a strapless/maternity top. The wrap of the present invention is readily foldable and transportable. | 01-08-2015 |
20150013042 | TWO-PART UNDERGARMENT - The male undergarment includes a first part having a front portion, and a second part. The first part is adapted to surround the torso of the wearer and has an opening in the front portion. The second part has a bikini bottom-like shape and is adapted to be situated over the first part. The second part has a portion adapted to cover the first part opening. Releasable fasteners are provided for securing the second part over the first part to permit removal of the second part from the first part in response to the application of force on the second part in direction away from the first part. The second part has a portion which extends between the legs of the wearer. The undergarment is designed to be worn under and in combination with the clothes of the wearer. | 01-15-2015 |
20150020286 | Garment Waist Assembly - A garment is disclosed having multiple wearing options. The garment includes a waistband that defines inner openings and outer openings in the front of the waistband assembly on opposing sides of the front centerline of the garment providing access to the drawstring channel from the inner side and the outer side of the waist assembly, respectively. The drawstring optionally passes through the pair of inner openings or the outer openings to tie in the front of the garment. In this manner, the waist assembly that provides multiple wearing options, including with the drawstring exposed, with the drawstring hidden, and waistband flipped with drawstring and indicia exposed. | 01-22-2015 |
20150020287 | Functional Underwear - The present invention provides one kind of functional underwear, which is principally designed one pair of waist belts in the upper part of the dorsal side of the trouser body to shrink the abdomen for bodyshaping effect when the pair of waist belts is buckled up in the front abdomen. A pair of reinforcement strips is embedded in the dorsal side of the trouser body relative to both sides of the spine for supporting the spine to prevent from deformation, and at least one plush sheet is supplemented in the area between the pair of reinforcement strips. The usage of plush sheets assists attachment of one or more electrode pads, so that electrode pads are just affixed to specific parts of the human body, and coordinate with output pulses of a physical therapy machine to stimulate specific acupuncture points for promoting the physiological function. | 01-22-2015 |
20150020288 | Clothing Configurations With Multiple Reclosable Access Regions - An article of clothing is provided having a plurality of accesses for accessing, when the clothing is worn by a wearer, the area below the clothing without removing the clothing. In one example, the article of clothing is an upper-body garment with two arm accesses, an anterior torso access, and two side torso accesses. In another example, the article of clothing is a lower-body garment with two leg accesses, two knee accesses, and two hip accesses. In one example, each access is opened or closed by an incremental fastening device such as a one-way or two-way zipper. | 01-22-2015 |
20150026862 | TEMPERATURE REGULATING GARMENT - A garment for regulating temperature is provided, with a body including a back panel and at least one front panel and at least partially joined along at least one common edge, an inner liner panel fastened to an inner surface of at least one of the back panel and to the at least one front panel with a first surface, and a second surface opposite to the first surface of the inner liner panel, and at least one pocket with top, bottom and side edges, being fastened to at least one of the first and second surfaces of the inner removable liner panel. The at least one pocket has at least one side opening. | 01-29-2015 |
20150033437 | Temperature Adjustable Air-Cooled Undergarment - A temperature adjustable air-cooled undergarment for connection to a central forced air supply and for wear on a human body includes an upper body garment configured for wear on an upper torso of a wearer, the upper body garment defining an imaginary vertical axis corresponding with a position of the wearer's spine. A first tubing network is integrated into a left segment of the upper body garment and is situated to the left of the vertical axis. A second tubing segment is integrated into a right segment of the upper body garment and situated to the right of the vertical axis. The first tubing network is in fluid communication with the second tubing network at a single location crossing the vertical axis. The first tubing network is in operative communication with the central forced air supply so as to distribute air throughout the first and second tubing networks. | 02-05-2015 |
20150033438 | GARMENTS WITH THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGNS - Certain aspects and features of the present disclosure relate to garments, such as socks, that incorporate one or more three-dimensional designs, such as three-dimensional anaglyphs. A design is incorporated into the garment through knitting, sewing, printing, or other suitable methods. The garment can be provided as a kit that includes any suitable eyewear necessary for discerning the design. | 02-05-2015 |
20150040281 | ATTACHABLE GARMENTS - Garments releasably attachable to one another are provided. The present invention may include a first garment having a flap and a second garment have a slot. The flap may be formed to fit through the slot when the garments are being worn. The present invention may further include an attachment component that releasably attaches the flap with the second garment. | 02-12-2015 |
20150040282 | COMPRESSION GARMENTS HAVING STRETCHABLE AND CONDUCTIVE INK - Garments having one or more stretchable conductive ink patterns thereon. Described herein are garments (including compression garments) having one or more highly stretchable conductive ink pattern formed of a composite of an insulative adhesive, a conductive ink, and an intermediate gradient zone between the adhesive and conductive ink. The conductive ink typically includes between about 40-60% conductive particles, between about 30-50% binder; between about 3-7% solvent; and between about 3-7% thickener. The stretchable conductive ink patterns may be stretched more than twice their length without breaking or rupturing. | 02-12-2015 |
20150040283 | DYNAMIC PULLOVER TOP - A pullover-style shirt, the shirt comprising an exterior layer of fabric, an interior layer of fabric, an aperture in the exterior layer, securing means that serve to close the aperture when the aperture is not actively manipulated by a user, but that allow the easy opening of the aperture to display the interior layer when the aperture is actively manipulated by a user. The inventor contemplates that the interior layer should bear a graphic display that is exposed when the aperture is opened. The securing means are to be a system of opposite polarity magnets that sewn into the edges of the aperture, thus closing the aperture via their force of attraction when not restrained from one another. Still further, the inventor expressly contemplates that the aperture should be positioned so as to locate over the sternum of a user when the pullover top is worn. | 02-12-2015 |
20150040284 | FASTENING ARRANGEMENT FOR FASTENING AN ACCESSORY OBJECT TO AN ITEM OF CLOTHING - A fastening arrangement for the detachable fastening of an accessory object to an item of clothing having at least one seam and a hook, which is fastened to the item of clothing, wherein the hook has a receiving section for an accessory object and a fastening section having at least one limb, which is guided in or through at least one stitch of a seam | 02-12-2015 |
20150047091 | WASHABLE INTELLIGENT GARMENT AND COMPONENTS THEREOF - The present relates to a washable interconnection patch, a connection assembly, and an intelligent washable garment equipped therewith. The patch receives and interconnects wires to a cable. The patch comprises two matching pieces interlocking together so as to define there between two opposite apertures. One of the apertures is adapted to receive and hold the wires, and the other aperture is adapted to receive and hold the cable. One of the two matching pieces defines on an interior face a channel to interconnect the wires to the cables. The connection assembly comprises a male connector and a female connector. The male connector defines a series of independent connection points along a length thereof. The female connector is adapted to receive the male connector, and defines along a length of an inner surface thereof a series of contact points. When the male connector is inserted within the female connector, the connection points and the contact points are aligned and in contact together. | 02-19-2015 |
20150047092 | SOLE-LESS SANDAL - A sole-less sandal includes a top strap assembly that includes a first strap side, a second strap side, a first strap fastener attached to the first strap side, and second strap fastener attached to the second strap side. A front strap assembly includes a top end and a bottom end. The top end of the front strap attaches to the top strap assembly. A toe bar attaches to the bottom end of the front strap assembly. In certain embodiments, a first strap fastener and second strap fastener fasten to a first pant fastener and a second pant fastener respectively. The first pant fastener and the second pant fastener attach to the inside of a pant leg. | 02-19-2015 |
20150047093 | CONFIGURABLE POCKET - A garment having an outer shell with a pocket having a height below a top opening to the pocket and a width between pocket sides. An extender has opposite sides secured to the shell whereby the extender is adjacent the pocket opening, and the extender opposite sides are substantially aligned with the pocket sides. A first releasable connection is above the pocket opening between the extender and the shell. When connected, the extender is adjacent the shell at the first releasable connection holds. When released, the extender and shell define an opening substantially aligned with the pocket top opening. | 02-19-2015 |
20150059048 | GARMENT FOR PERSONS WITH LIMITED MOVEMENT - A garment having a plurality of hook-and-loop seam connectors to facilitate the donning or removal of the garment by persons having impaired arm or shoulder movement. | 03-05-2015 |
20150067942 | CONVERTIBLE MATERNITY GARMENT - A convertible maternity garment that includes a first garment configured and arranged as a maternity garment to be worn by a woman during her maternity term and a second garment constructed from a portion of the first garment to provide a garment having a configuration for non-maternity use, where a removable portion is provided and where a first waistband and an alternate waistband are provided and configured so that both waistbands are functional waistbands that may be present on the garment simultaneously, but are selectively functional. | 03-12-2015 |
20150067943 | Sensor Garment - The present invention provides a sensor garment including a harness. In one exemplary embodiment, the sensor garment includes a textile portion, a device-retention element coupled to the textile portion, and a stretchable harness coupled to the textile portion. The harness includes a conductive element disposed between layers of film. The conductive element includes a first termination point at the device retention element, configured to connect to a monitor device. The conductive element includes a second termination point configured to connect to a sensor or transceiver. | 03-12-2015 |
20150074865 | LOWER-BODY GARMENT - On the front side of the main part, the first start part separates the main part into a portion covering a knee joint of a wearer and a portion covering at least one of femoral and shin parts of the wearer. On the back side of the main part, the second start part separates the main part into a portion covering the knee joint of the wearer and a portion covering at least one of the femoral and shin parts of the wearer. On an outer side face side of the main part, the third start part at least partly extends under the portion covering the knee joint of the wearer. On an inner side face side of the main part, the fourth start part at least partly extends downward in a part lower than a crotch part of the wearer. | 03-19-2015 |
20150074866 | Compression Mobile Pocket for Garments - Disclosed is a waterproof compression pocket for a garment. The pocket includes a rectangular structure with an opening at the top end thereof. In one embodiment, the top end is adapted to provide a waterproof seal to protect the contents therein from moisture. In another embodiment, the pocket may further include a waterproof lining that can be sealed to prevent permeation of water or moisture. The pocket is adapted to snugly hold contents therein so as to prevent the contents from falling out. Additionally, the pocket is preferably configured to hold a hand held electronic device therein. The pocket also includes a conductive, transparent window that allows a wearer to view the contents of the pocket and to utilize a touch screen of the electronic device held in the pocket. | 03-19-2015 |
20150074867 | GARMENT - A garment may comprise a first portion and a second portion. The second portion may facilitate attachment of the garment to a member. The first portion may be wrapped or looped around a limb, wrist, ankle, foot, or the like. The second portion may be open ended and cylindrical in shape, and may be attached to the first portion. The second portion may be positioned around a member to be wrapped. Positioning the second portion to the member may secure the second portion to the member and thus secure the end of the first portion to which the second portion is attached. Upon positioning the second portion to the member, the first portion of the garment may be attached to the member. The garment may be attached to the member with only a single hand. The second portion may comprise an opening in the first portion. | 03-19-2015 |
20150082506 | Upper Body Garment with Hidden Pockets - An upper body garment includes web portions fastened to one another by a seam which is selectively openable to define one or more seam openings configured to provide user access to one or more pockets disposed along the seam on the exterior of the garment. The pockets are supported by a suspension system disposed in the interior of said garment, independently of, and in spaced relation to, the web portions. The pockets may be located along the front, side, back, and/or arm seams of the garment. | 03-26-2015 |
20150082507 | SHAPABLE ARMOR FOR USERS - A carrier garment configured to carry protective panels on a user's torso allows adjustment of the carrier garment and the protective panels to accommodate a wide range of bust and torso sizes, from flat-chested to full figured bust and torso lines. Embodiments allow quick adjustment back to a flat configuration to accommodate rifle protection plates that require the carrier and the underlying panels to be flat. Various embodiments can be locked to ensure that the garment retains its adjusted shape. A shaping point and/or a slit can be provided to assist in shaping stiff materials. Embodiments include a plurality of attachment points to which a lower end of an adjustment lanyard can be attached. A lining or inner layer can be included, and can be configured to adjust in shape with the outer garment. The outer garment and/or the liner or inner layer can include a protective material. | 03-26-2015 |
20150082508 | ANTI-PERSPIRANT GLOVE - A method of making garment material, the method having the steps: applying coagulant ( | 03-26-2015 |
20150089707 | Rehabilitation Garment - A preferred embodiment of the invention is based on a rehabilitation garment allowing a user to take cold or heat therapy while performing other tasks. In a preferred embodiment of a version of the invention, a rehabilitation garment comprises a single layer of material made of a stretchable material. The stretchable material covers a user's body, and has inserts for temperature control elements. The temperature control elements are placed over areas of the body needing rehabilitation. In one embodiment, the stretchable material is an insulating material. In other embodiment, the stretchable material is a thin breathable material. | 04-02-2015 |
20150089708 | CLOTHING SYSTEM WITH CONCEALED WEAPONS COMPARTMENT - A clothing system with a concealment pocket for concealing a weapon or other items. The concealment pocket includes internal stitching which may follow the outline of a weapon, such as a handgun. The internal stitching maintains the orientation of the handgun when placed in the concealment pocket. The concealment pocket is located on the clothing system such that when a weapon or other item is inserted in the pocket, the outline of the weapon is not visible and the pocket retains the weapon despite movements by the clothing system wearer. The concealment pocket is constructed of materials that offer high strength, resist abrasion, and reduce friction with an inserted weapon allowing for the weapon to be removed with little resistance. Padding attached to the concealment pocket provides a cushioning layer to the clothing system wearer. A cargo pocket may be located in proximity to the concealment pocket. The cargo pocket placement aids in disguising the concealment pocket and its contents. The seams of the clothing system may be positioned to allow for the placement of the concealment pocket. Additional pockets may be provided that may include internal stitching to storage of other items, including weapons. The pocket has sufficient opening width to allow for rapid placement and removal of various sizes of handguns and other equipment without stressing the fabric and has sufficient depth to retain articles placed in the pockets through the wearer's full range of motion. | 04-02-2015 |
20150089709 | HAT WITH WRAP-AROUND SUN SHADE - According to one embodiment of the present invention, the article or piece of clothing includes a hat having a crown and a bill extending outwardly from the crown. A wrap-around shoulder-length sun shade or sun screen is releasably coupled, by separating zippers, to the crown and bill of the hat. If the separating zippers are closed, the wrap-around shade or wrap around screen is connected to the crown and bill. If the separating zippers are open, the wrap-around sun shade or sun screen can be detached from the crown and/or the bill. | 04-02-2015 |
20150089710 | SKIN-TO-SKIN CARE GARMENT - A convertible garment for skin-to-skin care of an infant, the garment including a flexible panel having a panel width disposed between panel first and second ends which removably couple to one another to dispose the panel width about a torso of a wearer to define an interior space between a panel internal surface and a front torso portion of the wearer, whereby the interior space can be configured to receive an infant; a first support element coupled to the panel proximate a panel first side top portion; and a second support element coupled to the panel proximate a panel second side top portion; whereby the first and second support elements can be configured to couple to one another to support the panel about the torso of the wearer. | 04-02-2015 |
20150096097 | Convertible Child Care Garment - An upper body garment configured to convert between a garment portion and a carry bag portion, wherein the carry bag portion is capable of storing the garment portion when the garment portion is not being worn. The garment portion has a storage pouch configured to store the carry bag portion when the garment portion is being worn and the carry bag portion is not in use. Additionally, the garment portion comprises a plurality of pockets configured to securely hold child care products and a breast feed shield. | 04-09-2015 |
20150096098 | Runner number pocket for runners - A jersey, jacket or similar garment features a built-in transparent pocket on the front of the garment for a runner number. The pocket may be affixed to the garment by the manufacturer, or it may be provided as an after-market modification in an iron-on version. The pocket is sized to securely hold a runner number or similarly sized document, and features an aperture at the lower edge with a secure closure, such as a zipper lock or a flap with a hook-and-loop fastener strip. | 04-09-2015 |
20150101099 | ADJUSTABLE MATERNITY GARMENT - This invention discloses an adjustable maternity garment, including the front garment piece, rear garment piece, bandage and insert. The bandage is used to connect the front piece and the rear piece, and under the bandage an insert is provided, and one edge of the insert is connected with the front piece and the other edge with the rear piece. At connection edges of both front and rear pieces, eyelets are set up for the bandage to lace the two pieces. This invention discloses an adjustable maternity garment by bandage to connect the front and rear garment pieces' edges to meet the different requirement for the looseness at different periods. | 04-16-2015 |
20150106992 | Article of Apparel - The present invention is directed toward an article of apparel effective to regulate the temperature of the wearer. In an embodiment, the article of apparel includes a base textile with a thermal regulation membrane. The thermal regulation membrane contains a plurality of system-reactive components selectively engaged heat and/or moisture. In an embodiment, the printed coating includes a cooling agent, a phase change material, and a heat dissipation material. In operation, the article of apparel is effective to delay/diminish the rise in skin temperature (compared to a garment lacking the membrane), increasing wearer comfort. | 04-23-2015 |
20150106993 | ANATOMY SHADING FOR GARMENTS - In one embodiment, a garment includes a garment substrate and a pattern formed on the substrate that emulates the contours of an ideally proportioned body so as to give observers the impression of the ideal proportions. | 04-23-2015 |
20150113696 | GARMENT WITH CLEANING COMPONENT - An example garment is provided. The garment comprises an apparel textile, and at least one cleaning component permanently attached to a part of the apparel textile, the cleaning component being instantly available for cleaning. | 04-30-2015 |
20150113697 | Continuous Folded and Creased Waistband, Collar Stand, and Methods and Systems for Making Same - A continuous stream of elements or parts of garments is formed by providing a continuous first substrate and optionally a continuous fusible substrate; positioning the continuous fusible substrate on the continuous first substrate to form a combination; fusing the combination to form a first fused combination; folding the first fused combination to form a folded fused combination; and then pressing the folded fused combination to form the continuous stream, wherein the continuous stream includes multiple individual elements or parts. The elements or parts may be collar stands or waistbands. | 04-30-2015 |
20150113698 | User Adaptable Garment - A user adaptable garment is based upon a flexible tubular body, generally of a cloth construction, which can be configured into a number of forms. By using pairs of matching clasps and clasp receptacles, preferably of a toggle design, a user can pull a lower edge of the garment to an upper edge. The garment can be held in this position by securing the clasps with the corresponding clasp receptacles. By folding parts of the garment in different patterns, by rotating the garment, or through a combination of similar steps, the garment can function as a sleeveless top, a cape, a throw, a shawl, a halter, and a number of other items as imagined by the user. | 04-30-2015 |
20150121602 | SHIRTS AND SHORTS HAVING ELASTIC AND NON-STRETCH PORTIONS AND BANDS TO PROVIDE HIP AND POSTURE SUPPORT - One aspect of the invention may be characterized as a shirt configured to counteract detrimental upper body movement. The shirt has a base layer, a plurality of inelastic bands, and a load distribution portion. The plurality of inelastic bands are coupled to the base layer, and include a first cross-connecting band, a second cross-connecting band, a third cross-connecting band, and a fourth cross-connecting band. The load distribution portion is also coupled to the base layer, and anchors ends of the first, second, third, and fourth cross-connecting bands. Further, the first, second, third, and fourth cross-connecting bands and the load distribution portion are configured to limit internal rotation and anterior tilting of the scapula when the shirt is worn by a user. | 05-07-2015 |
20150128326 | Tattoo-Revealing Garment - Disclosed are tattoo revealing garments and methods for making these garments. The garments have one or more tattoo-revealing windows or openings in them. Each of the windows or openings has a border around its underside. The border is comprised of a silicone ink which may be deposited on the garment by, e.g., screen printing. The methods for making the garments include screen printing silicone ink in a pattern and then laser cutting an area within or enclosed by the silicone ink to form the windows or openings. | 05-14-2015 |
20150135393 | Cover up Towel - The present invention relates generally to a novel towel easily fixed about the body of a wearer, the towel comprising a substantially planer rectangular main body having a hem at the longitudinal top edge and a cord mounted on said hem and contracting said hem to form a neck opening for securing the towel to body of the wearer. | 05-21-2015 |
20150135394 | LEG WARMER - The invention is a product that is an improved leg warmer that is easy to wear and remove, including for young children. | 05-21-2015 |
20150135395 | GARMENT RETAINING APPARATUS - A garment retaining apparatus comprises an elastic strap member having a first end portion, a middle portion and a second end portion, a pair of first end members attached to the first end portion by means of a D-ring, a second end member attached to the second end portion by means of a strap adjuster, a cross strap member inserted over the elastic strap member, and a plurality of detachable hose grips attached to the pair of the first end members and the second end member. The elastic strap member along with the cross strap member is secured around the leg of a wearer and the pair of first end members and the second end member is attached to a garment in different positions by the plurality of detachable hose grips allowing the garment to be secured in a desired position to obtain a neat appearance. | 05-21-2015 |
20150135396 | APPAREL INCLUDING INTERCONNECTED WICKING STRUCTURE - A fabric is provided having a defined pattern of hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions that extend entirely through the thickness of the fabric so that the defined pattern is identical on the inner and outer surfaces of the fabric. The defined pattern is configured so that the hydrophilic regions are all in communication or interconnected so that moisture, such as perspiration, can wick not only from the inner to the outer surface of the fabric but also throughout the surface of the fabric and in several directions on the fabric so that the surface area of the wetted hydrophilic regions increases. The defined pattern may be further configured so that none of the hydrophobic regions are in communication. | 05-21-2015 |
20150143601 | GARMENTS HAVING STRETCHABLE AND CONDUCTIVE INK - Methods of forming garments having one or more stretchable conductive ink patterns. Described herein are method of making garments (including compression garments) having one or more highly stretchable conductive ink pattern formed of a composite of an insulative adhesive, a conductive ink, and an intermediate gradient zone between the adhesive and conductive ink. The conductive ink typically includes between about 40-60% conductive particles, between about 30-50% binder; between about 3-7% solvent; and between about 3-7% thickener. The stretchable conductive ink patterns may be stretched more than twice their length without breaking or rupturing. | 05-28-2015 |
20150296890 | WEARABLE GARMENT WITH INTERCHANGEABLE WETNESS INDICATOR - Embodiments include a wearable garment for recreational water shooting games. The wearable garment has a first surface, and a first target block removably coupled to the first surface. The first target block has a reticulated porous body and a coating. The coating can be opaque when the first target block is dry. The coating can become transparent to visible light when the first target block is exposed to water, and reveal an indicia underneath the coating. Embodiments also include a method of using the wearable garment for playing recreational water shooting team game between two teams. | 10-22-2015 |
20150296898 | Towel with Arm Channels - A towel a towel has a base sheet made of cloth. The towel has a top lengthwise edge, a first widthwise edge and a second widthwise edge. A first arm cover has a first edge and a second edge that are affixed to the base sheet such that an area between the base sheet and the first arm cover defines an arm channel that has a shoulder opening proximal to a point that is equidistant from the first widthwise edge and the second widthwise edge and having a first wrist opening proximal to the first widthwise edge. The towel also has a second arm cover that has a first edge and a second edge affixed to the base sheet such that an area between the base sheet and the second arm cover defines another arm channel that has a shoulder opening proximal to the point that is equidistant from the first widthwise edge and the second widthwise edge and having a second wrist opening proximal to the second widthwise edge. | 10-22-2015 |
20150296907 | Bicycle Handlebar and COntrol System - A bicycle handlebar system is described. The system includes a wing-shaped handlebar for a bicycle that is attached to at least one of the rider's forearms. A sleeve, worn by the rider is included in some embodiments. The system also includes a remote control system incorporated into the rider's glove to control the derailleur and brakes of the bicycle without the need for the rider to move his hands to a new position. Multiple positions of the rider's forearms are possible for varying degrees of aerodynamic performance and control of the bicycle. | 10-22-2015 |
20150305411 | LIGHTWEIGHT PORTABLE CHANGING GARMENT - A changing garment and method of using same wherein the garment allows a user to change quick, while in public without exposing the user's body to observers and/or passersby. Additionally, a method for folding and packaging the changing garment into a convenient, compact package for transport and storage. | 10-29-2015 |
20150313294 | HEAT-DISSIPATING GARMENT - A heat-dissipating garment includes a clothing main body that has a front portion, a rear portion, and a pair of side portions. The clothing main body is formed with at least two first channels respectively at the front and rear portions, two second channels respectively at the side portions, and a third channel connected to upper ends respectively of the first and second channels and in spatial communication therewith. Two first airflow guides are disposed respectively in the first channels. Two second airflow guides are disposed respectively in the second channels. Two fans correspond respectively to lower openings of the second airflow guides for producing airflow. | 11-05-2015 |
20150335076 | HALTER TOP WITH ATTACHABLE ACCESSORIES - Separate attachable collar segments as clothing accessory items for installation onto straps of a halter top blouse to form a collared garment, where the collar segments are installed so as to face oppositely from each of the halter top straps, and are quickly and easily removed or repositioned. Also, for additional utility to the detachable halter top collar segments, each can include a mounting section on under surfaces thereof, that each provide for an attachment to an end of a removable shawl and hood, such that, when the shawl and hood ends are mounted to the collar segments it will drape from the wearer's neck area and down their back, and, when the shawl and hood is pulled up over the wearer's head, becomes a hood. | 11-26-2015 |
20150335077 | Reversible Sling Shirt - A reversible sling shirt may allow a patient to put on a shirt while keeping an injured shoulder with the arm bent at a prescribed, therapeutic angle. The reversible sling shirt may include a removable seam along a body of the shirt and at least a bottom portion of a sleeve. A plurality of magnetic fasteners may be sewn along the removable seam within individual plastic pockets, thus allowing a patient to put on the reversible sling shirt and take it off while keeping the injured arm bent at the predetermined angle. The reversible sling shirt may also be put on and taken off all while the injured arm remains in traction, suspended by a sling. | 11-26-2015 |
20150336021 | System and method to produce, ship and assemble customizable costume or creative character patterns - The present invention is a system and method to produce ship and assemble customizable costume wear or creative character patterns. The producer has various costume selections for the customer to choose, usually online, which may be a fictional character, sports outfits or character, and/or other fun or festive costume wear, character or item. The producer's digital programmable printer prints the customer selected costume patterns on the print stock, which is usually a foam material. A digital cutter then cuts around the majority of the circumference of the patterns. The patterns can be cut loose with scissors, knife or other cutting instrument and the printer marked attaching seams of the patterns can be fastened together, usually with sticking tape or Velcro style fasteners by the customer or producer. The customer may customize certain sections of the costume/character patterns with the customer's own digital images. | 11-26-2015 |
20150342271 | EXERCISE APPAREL - Disclosed herein is a new and improved article of apparel that may include an apparatus for convenient exercise equipment available throughout the day at the location the potential user might be amenable to exercising. The article of apparel may include a first fabric panel, a second fabric panel, a void formed from the two panels, an elastic band, and a first and second closable access slit. The elastic band may have a first bulbous portion and a second bulbous portion. The first and the second closable access slits may be aligned with the elastic band, such that the first bulbous portion may be extended through the first closable access slit while the second bulbous portion may be extended through the second closable access slit, while the elastic band remains partially in the void. | 12-03-2015 |
20150351466 | CYCLING JERSEY SLEEVE PATTERN - A cycling jersey comprises a right front panel having a right body portion and a right sleeve portion integral with the right body portion, and a left front panel having a left body portion secured to the right body portion and a left sleeve portion integral with the left body portion. Preferably, the right and left sleeve portions form a majority of a circumference of right and left sleeves of the jersey, respectively. The jersey can further comprise a back panel having a right lower edge secured to the right body portion, and a left lower edge secured to the left body portion. The jersey can also comprise a right underarm panel secured to the right body portion, the right sleeve portion, and the back panel, and a left underarm panel secured to the left body portion, the left sleeve portion, and the back panel. | 12-10-2015 |
20150351473 | Leg Handle Comprising Thin Stretch Fabric and Rounded Cylindrical Section - A leg handle with preferably hollow cylindrical sections is used to aid in lifting a jumping player, especially for lineouts in World Rugby. The handles are preferably made of one or more foam sausages attached to a thin stretch fabric sleeve which is placed the leg of the jumper and when jumping allow for secure grasp by lifters. To use, leg handles are applied to one or more legs of a jumper and held in place with tape. When the jumper jumps, one or more lifters place their hands against the leg handle. The lifters lift the jumper higher, support the jumper in the jump while the jumper attempts to intercept a ball, and safely lower the jumper. Leg handles comprising cylindrical sections are embodied with a single sausage; a lower front sausage and a higher back sausage; or as a pair of such sausages integrated into respective legs of a pair of compression shorts. To comply with the World Rugby law regarding clothing thickness, a wall thickness of four millimeter is preferred resulting in a combined thickness of five millimeters. | 12-10-2015 |
20150359272 | GARMENTS HAVING EVACUATION HARNESSES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME - Garments having an evacuation harness that are intended for connection to each other, with each garment having an outer wear unit including at least a torso portion and an evacuation harness that includes a torso strap system connected to the outer wear unit. The garments may include an outer wear pant having a leg strap system. Garments that are similar to each other conveniently may be used in a rescue garment system. Also disclosed are methods of connecting an individual to be rescued to one or more rescuers wearing similar garments. | 12-17-2015 |
20150366272 | EMS GARMENT - A garment for medical emergency services (EMS) workers is provided with one or more features useful to emergency personnel. The garment may include an eyewear pocket at or near the neck of the garment and/or a pocket on the front panel of the shirt that is sized or configured to hold a card, such as an insurance card, while allowing a portion of the card to remain visible. Additional features which may be present alone or in combination with the other disclosed features include a fastener that is off-set from the shoulder seem of the garment and/or a sleeve pocket that is sized to accommodate medical gloves. The various pockets may include a material coating or lining that may increase or decrease the frictional forces between the interior of the pocket and the item retained there in order to assist in the retention of the item or assist in the removal of the item as desired. | 12-24-2015 |
20160000150 | HIGH PERFORMANCE GARMENTS - A high-performance garment may include a body portion and a sleeve portion, wherein the sleeve portion includes an arm portion and a wipe portion. In addition, the wipe portion, arm portion, and body portion of the high-performance garment may be constructed from a single layer of the same type of fabric. Further, the high-performance garment may be configured to provide an appropriate fit specifically for pre-adolescent and/or adolescent females, who have a body shape differing from pre-adolescent, adolescent and adult males, and adult females. | 01-07-2016 |
20160000156 | Customizable Garment - A customizable garment adapted to cover the upper body of the wearer. The customizable garment includes a sheet of fabric having an opening thereon through which a user may insert his or her head. The sheet of fabric preferably includes a diamond shape, but the sheet may include various other configurations. The sheet includes a front panel to be worn over the chest of the user, and a rear panel to be worn on the user's back. In this way, the garment can be easily adorned and removed, and does not require a user to insert his or her arms through openings or sleeves on the garment. A turtleneck or hood portion can be removably secured to the opening on the garment. Fringes may be removably secured to the perimeter of the front or rear panel in order to customize the appearance of the garment as desired by the user. | 01-07-2016 |
20160000159 | HYPOALLERGENIC EXERCISE GARMENT AND MATERIAL - A hypoallergenic exercise garment and material is described consisting of a class of copolymers or a physical mix of polymers consisting of materials with both thermoplastic and elastomeric properties to produce thermoplastic resin pellets. The non-toxic thermoplastic resin pellets are mixed with additives and a blowing agent to produce thermoplastic elastomer closed-cell foam for use in exercise garments. Depending on the exercise garment application, the density of the thermoplastic elastomer foam may vary. In many exercise garment applications low densities such as less than 0.22 grams per cubic centimeters are desirable. | 01-07-2016 |
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20160029701 | CLOTHING - A clothing includes a main portion, two sleeves, and two packets. The pockets are provided on the main portion substantially is right under the sleeves. Each pocket has an opening, and a perimeter of the opening is greater than that of a distal end of the sleeve. As a result, a wearer would be easy to put his/her hands into the pockets, and the pockets still are seen to be narrower than the distal ends of the sleeves in the front view. | 02-04-2016 |
20160029709 | Garment Assembly - A garment assembly for replacing a blouse or shirt such that a user does not get overheated while wearing a jacket includes a panel that may be positioned on a front side of the user's torso. A back side of the user's torso is exposed. A pair of upper straps is each coupled to the panel. Each of the upper straps engages the user's brasserie. The panel is retained on the user's torso. A pair of lower straps is coupled to the panel. Each of the lower straps is wrapped around the user. | 02-04-2016 |
20160029717 | Running Shirt with Quick Release Sleeves - A running shirt with quick release sleeves. The shirt comprises a torso portion, a pair of quick release removable sleeves, and a pair of quick release zippers, one at each sleeve. | 02-04-2016 |
20160037834 | SPORTS GARMENTS WITH ENHANCED VISUAL AND/OR MOISTURE MANAGEMENT PROPERTIES - A garment, such as a sports uniform, may provide visibility zones and/or flicker zones to enhance the ability of teammates to perceive the wearer. Different zones on a garment may have different sets of visual properties that may contrast with one another and/or a visual background. A denier differential between layers of a garment may facilitate moisture transport across the layers of the garment. Flicker zones may be discrete from or combined with visibility zones. One or more zones of a garment may also be substantially non-reflective at wavelengths associated with the visual background encountered while wearing the garment. | 02-11-2016 |
20160044980 | BREATHABLE WATERPROOF GARMENT - A method of manufacturing a breathable waterproof garment, the method comprising: forming a first garment layer ( | 02-18-2016 |
20160050981 | Textured Undergarment - The instant application discloses, among other things, a textured undergarment. In one embodiment, it may comprise an undergarment having stitching or appliqués which, when worn under fitted clothing, may produce an image visible through an outer layer of clothing. A textured undergarment may comprise an undershirt, underwear, bra, girdle, legging, or sleeve, for example. The image produced may include a decorative design such as stripes, circles, flowers, hearts, letters, religious symbols, or logos, for example. In another embodiment, a textured undergarment may have detachable designs which may allow a user to customize the images or pattern produced. In yet another embodiment, it may include raised designs which may dually function as a padding or cushion, for example. | 02-25-2016 |
20160071441 | GARMENT BADGE HOLDER - A garment generally includes a badge that can accessible from an interior of the garment and visible from an exterior of the garment. The garment includes a flap portion formed from a portion of the garment. The flap portion is folded over to form an edge that defines at least a portion of a hole formed in the garment. The garment also includes a generally transparent badge holder having a pocket operable to receive the badge. A fastener attaches the badge holder to the interior of the garment. The badge holder is attached to an interior surface of the garment so that the hole in the garment is disposed on a surface of the badge holder that is opposite the pocket. | 03-10-2016 |
20160072540 | VIDEO RECORDING DEVICE HOLSTER - A video recording device and holster are disclosed to reliably and covertly start and stop capture of video, audio, and metadata, and perform other commands. The holster may include a plurality of holes through which defined commands can be executed using a touch-screen interface or other control devices. In one embodiment, the holster may be confirmed as being associated with the video recording device to authenticate a user. Moreover, the video recording device may enter a mode of operation associated with using the video recording apparatus automatically when inserted into a holster. | 03-10-2016 |
20160081396 | ADJUSTABLE UPPER BODY GARMENT - The present invention pertains to an upper body garment that contains a mechanism which allows the user to adjust the bust size of said garment. Said mechanism would consist principally of a panel located generally below the armpit. A zipper would be located at the top of the panel under the armpit, at the location of the vertical seam commonly found on most upper body garments. As the zipper tab is lowered from the armpit, the strands of the zipper will separate and expose the panel. This action would gradually increase the amount of bust room available for the user. | 03-24-2016 |
20160088881 | SUPPORT DEVICE AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - Exemplary embodiments are directed to support devices to be worn by a user. The support devices include an elongated strip configured to wrap underneath respective breasts of a user and around the neck of a user to provide support to the breasts of the user. | 03-31-2016 |
20160088887 | ACTIVEWEAR WITH WAISTBAND POCKET - Provided is activewear with hidden pockets. More particularly, athletic garments such as pants comprising one or more waistband pocket, preferably concealable, are included. In embodiments, athletic garments with an interior concealed pocket in the fold-over portion of a fold down waistband are provided. The waistband pocket enables the wearer to store items such as car keys, hotel room keys and/or smart phones relatively inconspicuously and securely in the waistband of the garment. A purpose of the concealment includes minimizing attention from the items stored within the pocket and allowing the wearer to participate in a variety of athletic sports or events while carrying personal items in a secure manner. | 03-31-2016 |
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20160120236 | Heated garment having overheating protection - An upper-and-lower survival wear garment conforms to the body, with flexible and expandable pockets designed to hold multiple sizes of replaceable chemical heat or chemical cooling packs. A three-sided Velcro on a pocket stows a signal mirror to alert emergency rescue personnel in an emergency in a remote location. Behind each pocket is a thermally conductive high-temperature-resistant silicone-coated fabric for burn- and frostbite-protection. This fabric radiates heat evenly in all directions from zero to twelve inches from the heat source, and protects against hot spots or cold spots, and against rupture of the heat or cold packs. A 4-way flat-lockstitch seam has fluorescent thread for superior visibility in low-light working or wilderness environments. | 05-05-2016 |
20160120237 | Garment for Therapeutic Comfort - A garment for therapeutic comfort to the wearer's lower body. The garment includes an outer layer that is usually of color or design in order to be aesthetically pleasing, and an inner layer that is in contact with the wearer when worn. The garment includes a plurality of upper and lower pocket members selectively positioned on the front, rear, outer, and inner sides of the garment, the pocket members each include a chamber in communication with an opening that can be in parallel or perpendicular with the length of leg portions of the garment. Each of the pocket members are defined between the outer and inner sides of the garment, and are seized for receiving a cold compression. | 05-05-2016 |
20160120248 | SEAMLESSLY TRANSITIONED, DOUBLE LAYER, DUAL FABRIC GARMENT - A double layer garment including a first inner layer, worn next to the skin, that is at least in part made of a natural fiber (e.g., cotton) and a second outer layer that is made of a synthetic fiber (e.g., spandex). The natural fiber inner layer and the synthetic fiber outer layer are seamlessly knitted together without seams to form the two layers. | 05-05-2016 |
20160135518 | TIE TOWEL - A tie towel may comprise a tie and a towel. The tie may comprise a terry cloth belt of similar composition to a typical cotton towel, or may comprise another material, for example, a cotton/polyester blend or microfiber. The tie may also further comprise an elastic material. The tie may be secured to the towel by weaving the tie through loops on the towel or by other means for securing the tie to the towel. The tie towel may be secured onto a user's body by wrapping the tie around the body and attaching the ends of the tie to one another by tying a knot or by other means such as a buckle, buttons, a hook and loops, or Velcro. | 05-19-2016 |
20160135525 | SLEEVE WITH EXTERNAL ASSISTANCE DURING AN ARM MOTION - Systems and methods for providing external assistance during a throwing motion include a detachable sleeve comprising a torso and an arm. A first elastic portion has a first end affixed to a front side of the torso and a second end affixed to a top surface of the arm. A second elastic portion has a first end affixed to a back side of the torso and a second end affixed to the top surface of the arm. A third elastic portion is provided with a first end, a second area, a third area, and a second end, wherein the first end is affixed to the torso, the second area is disposed on the top surface of the arm, the third area is disposed on a bottom surface of the arm, and the second end encircles the user's throwing hand. | 05-19-2016 |
20160143369 | Messaging Digit Cover and Method of Making - A digit cover for conveying a non-verbal message. The digit cover includes at least a first message area for conveying a first message. The digit cover may also include additional message areas for conveying additional messages. | 05-26-2016 |
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20160143374 | ANTI-GRIP KIMONO - Provided herein is a kimono jacket comprising three or more anti-grip reinforcement panels, wherein the anti-grip reinforcement panels are capable of popping and/or releasing a grip of an opponent when the reinforced kimono is gripped. Also provided herein is a kit comprising a kimono jacket comprising reinforcement panels and kimono pants. | 05-26-2016 |
20160143375 | Athletic Arm Warmer with Wrap Sleeve - A garment for at least partially covering an arm and a shoulder of a wearer includes a torso portion and a sleeve. The torso portion is configured to at least partially cover the shoulder of the wearer. The sleeve is connected to the torso portion. The sleeve includes a releasable seam extending in a longitudinal direction along the sleeve. The releasable seam includes a first edge and a second edge with an opening to an interior of the sleeve defined between the first edge and the second edge of the releasable seam. The sleeve is configured to receive the arm of the wearer into the interior of the sleeve through the opening. A plurality of first fastening members are positioned along the first edge of the releasable seam and a plurality of second fastening members provided along the second edge of the releasable seam. | 05-26-2016 |
20160165967 | Women's nightclothes designed for the purpose of hiding the nipple of the breast. | 06-16-2016 |
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20160183606 | RESISTANCE EXERCISE CLOTHING - A method and apparatus for exercising a muscle in a given agonist and antagonist muscle pair of a user's human body by providing an elongated elastic band having a first length when no external forces are applied thereto, elongating the elastic band to a second length that is greater than the first length, securing the elastic band to a garment in a manner whereby when the elastic band is installed on the garment an axial force is imposed on the body of the user and the elastic band is disposed in aligned proximate relationship with at least one of the muscles in a given pair of muscles comprising an agonist muscle and antagonist muscle pair. | 06-30-2016 |
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20160374415 | GARMENT - A garment includes a main body, an appendant member, and at least one elastic fabric. The appendant member is connected to the main body. The elastic fabric has a first edge and a second edge at two opposite sides thereof, and a third edge and a fourth edge at two opposite sides thereof. The first edge and the second edge are connected to a surface of the appendant member; the third edge is located near where the main body and the appendant member are connected. The third edge and the fourth edge are not connected to the appendant member. Whereby, in addition to cover body parts above a neck of a wearer by the appendant member, the garment can further be used to cover a head, a face, or the neck of the wearer with the at least one elastic fabric, which enhances the protection function. | 12-29-2016 |
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