Cuff pocket

Abstract

A garment is provided that includes a torso portion having a shoulder region and a sleeve extending from the shoulder region. The sleeves have an interior terminating in a cuff. The panel is secured internally proximate the cuff to form a cuff pocket. The cuff pocket may include a bottom plate that extends near the cuff edge and / or downwardly beyond the interior and outside the interior.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to clothing having cuff pockets. Background Technology

[0002] Clothing can come in a variety of shapes and sizes. Many garments include sleeves. The end portion of such sleeves is sometimes referred to as the cuff. Summary of the Invention

[0003] This application discloses a garment comprising: a torso portion having a shoulder region; a sleeve extending from the shoulder region, the sleeve having an interior terminating at a cuff, the cuff having a cuff edge, the sleeve also having an inner side facing the torso portion, an outer side opposite to the inner side, a forward side facing forward, and a rearward side facing backward; and a panel fixed within the interior near the cuff to form a cuff pocket, the cuff pocket having a base plate extending along and adjacent to the cuff edge. Attached Figure Description

[0004] Figure 1 This is a front view showing various parts of an exemplary garment with exemplary cuff pockets.

[0005] Figure 2 It is along Figure 1 The cross-sectional view of the garment taken from line 2-2 in the figure.

[0006] Figure 3 It is along Figure 2 The cross-sectional view of the garment taken from line 3-3 in the figure.

[0007] Figure 4 It is along Figure 2 The cross-sectional view of the garment taken from line 4-4.

[0008] Figure 5 This is a cross-sectional view showing various parts of an exemplary garment with exemplary cuff pockets, the cross-section along... Figure 1 Cut off line 2-2.

[0009] Figure 6 It is along Figure 5 The cross-sectional view of the garment taken from line 6-6 in the figure.

[0010] Figure 7 This is a cross-sectional view showing various parts of an exemplary garment with exemplary cuff pockets, the cross-section along... Figure 5 Cut the line 6-6.

[0011] Figure 8 It is along Figure 7 The cross-sectional view of the garment taken from line 8-8.

[0012] Figure 9This is a cross-sectional view showing various parts of an exemplary garment with exemplary cuff pockets, the cross-section along... Figure 5 Cut the line 6-6.

[0013] Figure 10 This is a front view showing various parts of an exemplary garment with exemplary cuff pockets.

[0014] Figure 11A yes Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of an example of a garment's cuff pocket, showing an exemplary linearly sloping cuff extension.

[0015] Figure 11B yes Figure 11A A cross-sectional view of an exemplary cuff pocket, showing an exemplary curved cuff extension.

[0016] Figure 11C yes Figure 11A A cross-sectional view of an exemplary cuff pocket having an exemplary curved cuff extension.

[0017] Figure 12A yes Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of an example of a garment's cuff pocket, showing an example of a linearly sloping cuff extension.

[0018] Figure 12B yes Figure 12A A cross-sectional view of an exemplary cuff pocket, showing an exemplary curved cuff extension.

[0019] Figure 12C yes Figure 12A A cross-sectional view of an exemplary cuff pocket having an exemplary curved cuff extension.

[0020] Figure 13A yes Figure 10 A cross-sectional view of an example of a garment's cuff pocket, showing an example of a linearly sloping cuff extension.

[0021] Figure 13B yes Figure 13A A cross-sectional view of an exemplary cuff pocket having an exemplary curved cuff extension.

[0022] Figure 13C yes Figure 13A A cross-sectional view of an exemplary cuff pocket having an exemplary curved cuff extension.

[0023] Figure 14 This is a cross-sectional view showing portions of an exemplary garment having a first cuff pocket and a second cuff pocket, the cross-section along... Figure 1 Cut off line 2-2.

[0024] Figure 15It is a section taken from line 15-15. Figure 14 The image shows a cross-sectional view of the garment, and also additionally shows an exemplary heating element.

[0025] Figure 16 It is a section taken from line 16-16. Figure 15 A cross-sectional view of the clothing.

[0026] Figure 17 It shows Figure 14 The garment, wherein an exemplary heating element is located in a first cuff pocket and the fingers of the hand are located in a second cuff pocket.

[0027] Figure 18A It is a cross-sectional view showing various parts of an exemplary garment having a first exemplary cuff pocket and a second exemplary cuff pocket, and also additionally showing an exemplary heating element and an exemplary electric heating system.

[0028] Figure 18B yes Figure 18A An enlarged view of a portion of the cuff pocket of an exemplary garment.

[0029] Figure 18C yes Figure 18B An enlarged view of the portion of the cuff pocket, wherein the cuff pocket is in the unfolded state.

[0030] Figure 19 This is a front view showing various parts of an exemplary garment with exemplary cuff pockets.

[0031] Figure 20 yes Figure 19 The rear view of the exemplary garment shown shows sleeves with exemplary cuff pockets.

[0032] Figure 21 yes Figure 19 An enlarged front view of an exemplary cuff of a garment sleeve.

[0033] Figure 22 From Figure 19 The inside of the sleeves of the clothing Figure 21 A magnified view of the cuff.

[0034] Figure 23 It shows that Figure 21 A view showing the cuffs turned inside out.

[0035] Figure 24 It shows that Figure 22 A view showing the cuffs turned inside out.

[0036] Figure 25 It is shown Figure 19 A perspective view of the clothing being worn by a person.

[0037] Figure 26 yes Figure 25 An enlarged view of the front of the sleeve of the garment.

[0038] Figure 27 It is shown Figure 25 A magnified perspective view of a person's hand clenched into a fist and inserted into an exemplary cuff pocket.

[0039] Figure 28 It is observed from the inside of the sleeve. Figure 27 The view of the garment shows the hands clenched into fists and located inside an exemplary cuff pocket.

[0040] Figure 29 This is a side view showing various parts of an exemplary garment with sleeves featuring exemplary cuff pockets.

[0041] Figure 30 This is a perspective view of a portion of the exemplary garment viewed from the inside of the sleeve of the exemplary garment.

[0042] Figure 31 Observed from one side of the sleeve Figure 30 A perspective view of an exemplary garment.

[0043] Figure 32 It is Figure 30 A perspective view of the sleeves of the garment turned inside out.

[0044] Figure 33 It is Figure 31 A perspective view of the sleeves of a garment turned inside out.

[0045] Figure 34 It is a section taken along line 34-34. Figure 33 A cross-sectional view of the sleeve of the garment, showing an exemplary pleat in a folded state.

[0046] Figure 35 It is a section taken at 35-35 degrees along the line. Figure 33 A cross-sectional view of the sleeve of the garment, showing an exemplary pleat in a folded state.

[0047] Figure 36 yes Figure 33 A cross-sectional view of the sleeve of a garment, wherein an exemplary pleat is in an unfolded state.

[0048] Figure 37 yes Figure 36 A perspective view of the garment shows an exemplary cuff pocket, where an exemplary pleat is unfolded to accommodate the hand.

[0049] Figure 38 It is a section taken from line 39-39. Figure 30A cross-sectional view of a garment sleeve, showing an example elastic edge in an unstretched state.

[0050] Figure 39 It is a section taken from line 39-39. Figure 30 A cross-sectional view of the sleeve of the garment, showing an example elastic edge in a stretched state.

[0051] Throughout the accompanying drawings, the same reference numerals denote similar but not necessarily identical elements. These drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale, and the dimensions of some parts may be exaggerated to more clearly illustrate the examples shown. Furthermore, the drawings provide examples and / or embodiments consistent with the description; however, the description is not limited to the examples and / or embodiments provided in the drawings. Detailed Implementation

[0052] This application discloses exemplary garments with pockets included within the cuffs of the sleeves. The pockets can be used for a variety of purposes. In some embodiments, the pockets are sized and positioned to accommodate the fingers or hands of the person wearing the garment. In such embodiments, the pockets protect the person's hands and can help keep the hands warm in cold environments. In some embodiments, the pockets can also be used supplementarily or alternatively for other purposes, such as for accommodating various items.

[0053] In some embodiments, the pocket has an inner base plate extending along and adjacent to the cuff edge. Because the inner base plate extends along and adjacent to the cuff edge, it can be provided at a lower position without increasing the overall length of the sleeve or reducing the sleeve opening. Due to the lower base plate, the pocket can be deeper without affecting the wearer's ability to retract his or her hands into the sleeve to insert them into the pocket. Because of the lower base plate, the degree to which the wearer's arms retract into the sleeve is reduced when the hands are inside the pocket. Therefore, the garment may be more comfortable to wear when using such a pocket to accommodate the hands.

[0054] For the purposes of this disclosure, the term "sleeve opening" refers to a location along the sleeve where the hand, wrist, or arm of a person wearing the garment is no longer completely surrounded or encircled by the sleeve. In some embodiments, the "sleeve opening" is defined entirely by the edge of the cuff, for example at the edge of the cuff, where the sleeve has a uniform length around its circumference / in terms of circumference, and the entire edge of the cuff terminates in a single plane perpendicular to the longitudinal central axis of the sleeve's interior.

[0055] For the purposes of this disclosure, the term "cuff" refers to the area on a sleeve, including the lowest edge of the sleeve. Cuffs may be separate and may be closed by buttons or chains. Cuffs may also be continuous, forming a single, uninterrupted tubular area. Cuffs may be one or more strips of material attached to the remainder of the sleeve. Cuffs may be formed from the same piece or plate of material that forms the remainder of the sleeve, integrally formed with the remainder of the sleeve extending upwards into the shoulder area of ​​the garment.

[0056] As described above, in some embodiments, the lower edge of the cuff forms the entire sleeve opening. As described below, in other embodiments, portions of the cuff or portions of the cuff edge may project downwards below the sleeve opening, such that portions of the cuff extend only on one side of the longitudinal central axis inside the cuff to extend near one side of a person's hand, wrist, or forearm, while the other side of the hand, wrist, or forearm is exposed when the hand is not contained within a pocket. Such extensions of the cuff may have a lower edge that transitions from those portions of the cuff defining the sleeve opening.

[0057] In such embodiments, the lower edge of the cuff extension may slope linearly downwards or slant downwards from the sleeve opening, or may curve downwards from the sleeve opening (in a concave or convex manner). In such embodiments, at least a portion of the pocket base may be supported by the cuff extension, thereby providing a lower position for the pocket base without lowering the sleeve opening. As described above, due to the lower pocket base, the pocket can be deeper without affecting the wearer's ability to retract his or her hands into the sleeve to insert them into the pocket. Due to the lower pocket base, the degree to which the wearer's arms retract into the sleeve when the hands are in the pocket is reduced. Therefore, the garment can be more comfortable to wear when the pocket is used to accommodate the hands.

[0058] In some embodiments, the inner bottom plate of the pocket may extend along or protrude from the cuff to the lower edge of those portions below the sleeve opening and be adjacent thereto. In some embodiments, the inner bottom plate of the pocket may be supported by the cuff extension while being spaced apart from or above the lower edge of those portions of the cuff extension or protrusion below the sleeve opening. In each of these alternative embodiments where the bottom plate of the pocket is located below, outside, and beneath the sleeve opening, the pocket may still have an upward-facing entrance opening or spout inside the sleeve and above the lower sleeve opening.

[0059] Sleeves are typically tubular, having an inner side facing the torso, an outer side opposite the inner side, a forward side facing forward, and a rearward side facing backward. In some embodiments, a pocket is formed on the outer side of the sleeve within the sleeve's interior, such that when the pocket does not accommodate a person's hand, the pocket faces the back of the person's hand or wrist. Therefore, the person wearing the garment can more easily retract his or her hand inside to access the opening of the pocket, and then extend his or her hand forward into the pocket.

[0060] In some embodiments where the cuff includes an extension projecting below the sleeve opening, the extension is also located on the outside of the sleeve. Therefore, when the hand is not contained within the pocket, the extension can cover the back of the hand and / or the fingers. With this configuration, the palm, or at least the palmar side of each finger, remains exposed, allowing the person to continue using his or her hand when grasping or manipulating objects, pressing on environmental surfaces, and / or providing touch. In those embodiments where the pocket is at least partially carried by the extension of the cuff, the pocket is also less likely to interfere with the use of the hand when it is not contained within the pocket.

[0061] In some embodiments, the cuff extension may be located on the back side of the sleeve, thereby providing greater exposure of the thumb for manual operation. In other embodiments, the cuff extension may be located on the front or inside side of the sleeve.

[0062] In some embodiments, the garment may include a second auxiliary pocket adjacent to the aforementioned "main" pocket, wherein the auxiliary pocket at least partially overlaps the main pocket. The second auxiliary pocket may extend at least partially with the first "main" pocket. The size and configuration of the second auxiliary pocket may accommodate a removable heating element. In such embodiments, the removable heating element may be housed within the auxiliary pocket to further warm the fingers or hands of the person wearing the garment.

[0063] In some embodiments, the heating element may include a flexible bag or pouch containing a fluid material (liquid or particulate material) configured to absorb energy or heat and slowly release it. For example, the bag or pouch may contain liquid or spherical particles that can be heated using a microwave oven or other heat source, wherein the stored heat is slowly released. In some embodiments, a removable heating element may include a flexible bag or pouch containing isolated chemicals, wherein manual or other manipulation of the bag or pouch causes the chemicals to mix to produce an exothermic reaction that releases heat. In yet other embodiments, the heating element may include other forms or mechanisms of slow heat release.

[0064] In some embodiments, the interior portion of the "main" pocket may be lined with a resistive heating element that, when powered, generates heat to heat the contents of the main pocket. In some embodiments, if an auxiliary pocket is provided, the auxiliary pocket may be designed to receive a battery and a switch to selectively supply power to the resistive heating element. In embodiments without an auxiliary pocket, the garment may have other compartments or compartments in other locations to accommodate a battery and a switch, thereby selectively supplying power to the resistive heating element.

[0065] In some embodiments, a main pocket or cuff pocket may be formed by a single panel fixed to and abutting the inner surface of the sleeve. In some embodiments, a main pocket or cuff pocket may be formed by a pair of overlapping or commonly extending panels fixed to and abutting the inner surface of the sleeve, one pocket forming the rear inner surface of the pocket and the other pocket forming the front inner surface of the pocket. In such embodiments, the panels may be selected from materials that are softer, more flexible, more compressible, and / or more insulating than the inner surface of the sleeve to which such panels are fixed. In some embodiments, a main pocket or cuff pocket may be formed by a single panel folded to form the front and rear inner surfaces of the pocket, wherein the fold may extend along the bottom plate of the pocket or form the bottom plate of the pocket itself. In some embodiments, the two portions on opposite sides of the fold or folded panel may have different lengths.

[0066] In each embodiment, a "panel" may comprise a single layer of perforated or breathable material or a single layer of non-perforated material. A "panel" may comprise a single layer of material coated with or fused to another material. A "panel" may comprise multiple layers of the same or different materials, which are secured to each other by stitching, welding, fusion, or similar methods. In some embodiments, a "panel" may comprise multiple layers of varying thicknesses or multiple layers with a third, thicker insulating layer trapped or sandwiched between them. A "panel" may comprise a layer of material identical to the inner surface of a sleeve.

[0067] In some embodiments, one or more panels may be sewn to the sleeve. In some embodiments, the bottom plate of the pocket formed by one or more panels may be defined by a seam, wherein the pocket is the same as the seam forming the sleeve along the cuff. For example, the lower portion of the sleeve may be folded along the edge of the cuff, wherein the folded panel of the sleeve is secured by the same seam defining the bottom plate of the pocket. In other embodiments, one or more panels may be secured to the sleeve by other means, such as adhesives, welding, fusion, or similar methods. In some embodiments, one or more panels forming the pocket may be releasably secured to the inner surface of the sleeve (and the inner surface of the cuff extension, which, when provided, extends below the sleeve opening). For example, the cuff pocket may be releasably secured to the sleeve by hook and loop fasteners, one or more zippers, snaps, buttons, or the like, thereby allowing the pocket to be removed when it is not needed or desired (e.g., during warmer periods of the year, or when weight reduction is required).

[0068] In some embodiments, the outermost panel of the pocket is elastic or resilient to fit snugly to the inner shape of the sleeve, thereby contacting and extending closely along the inner surface and any extensions of the sleeve when not containing items or a person's hands. In some embodiments, the entire outermost panel is formed of an elastic or resilient material, such as spandex, Lycra, or elastic fibers. In some embodiments, elastic bands, strips, or cords may be provided along portions of the pocket's opening or spout, extending outward from the opening or contained within a fold along the opening, wherein the elastic bands, strips, or cords hold the opening in a closed position when the pocket is not in use and can hold the opening against the inner surface of the sleeve. In some embodiments, the outermost panel of the pocket may be provided with a series of multiple elastic bands, strips, or cords to elastically keep the majority of the pocket close to and adjacent to the inner surface of the sleeve or the portion of the cuff extending below the sleeve opening.

[0069] For the purposes of this disclosure, the term "connection" refers to the direct or indirect connection between two components. Such connection may be substantially fixed or substantially movable. Such connection may be achieved by the two components, or the two components and any additional intermediate components, forming a single unit, or by the two components, or the two components and any additional intermediate components, connecting to each other. Such connection may be substantially permanent, or substantially removable or detachable.

[0070] For the purposes of this disclosure, the phrase “configured as” indicates the actual state of configuration that fundamentally links the function / purpose to the physical characteristics of the feature preceding the phrase “configured as”.

[0071] For the purposes of this disclosure, the terms “releasable” or “removable” in relation to the attachment or connection of two structures mean that the two structures can be repeatedly connected and disconnected from each other without causing material damage to either of the two structures or their function.

[0072] Figure 1 The various portions of an exemplary garment 20 are shown. Garment 20 may be an overcoat, jacket, hoodie, sweater, shirt, or other garment having a torso portion 24 and a pair of sleeves 26-1, 26-2. The torso portion 24 includes portions of garment 20 for covering the torso of a person (including the chest, back, and (in some embodiments) the abdomen). The torso portion 24 includes shoulder regions 25-1 and 25-2 located on the opposite side of a neck opening 28. In some embodiments, the neck opening 28 may additionally include a neck cuff or high collar, or may be bounded by a hood. Although illustrated as recessed or downwardly curved, in other embodiments, the neck opening 28 may extend onto and be flush with the shoulder region 25, or may have a V-shape. In some embodiments, the torso portion 24 extends continuously to the front and rear of the person wearing garment 20. In other embodiments, the front and / or rear portions of the torso portion 24 may be separated, wherein the separated opposite sides may be selectively closed by a closure mechanism 30 (shown in dashed lines). The closure mechanism 30 may take the form of a zipper, hook and loop fastener, one or more hooks and / or one or more buttons. Although not shown, the torso portion 24 may additionally include external or internal pockets.

[0073] Sleeves 26-1 and 26-2 (collectively referred to as sleeve 26) extend laterally from shoulder areas 25-1 and 25-12, respectively. Sleeves 26-1 and 26-2 terminate at cuffs 32-1 and 32-2, respectively. Sleeves 26-1 and 26-2 are essentially the same.

[0074] Figures 2-4 This is a cross-sectional view of sleeve 26-1. (See diagram below.) Figures 2-4 As shown, the sleeve 26-1 is generally tubular and includes an interior 34 terminating at the sleeve opening 36. In the example shown, the cuff 32-1 does not include any extension, such that the lower edge 38 of the cuff 32-1 coincides with the sleeve opening 36. The sleeve 26-1 has an inner side 40 facing the torso portion 24 and closest to the torso portion 24, an outer side 42 opposite to the inner side 40, a forward side 44 facing forward, and a rearward side 46 facing backward.

[0075] although Figures 2-4The cross-section shown is for illustrative purposes, depicting sleeve 26-1 as formed by a panel or wall 48 comprising a single “layer.” However, it should be understood that the single layer shown schematically represents the wall 48 of sleeve 26-1, where the tubular wall 48 forming sleeve 26-1 may comprise a single layer or multiple layers. For example, in some embodiments, the tubular wall 48 of sleeve 26-1 may be formed by an inner layer and an outer layer with an insulating layer between them. The lower edge of the wall 48 forming the lower edge 38 of cuff 32-1 may be rolled, folded, or folded and secured, for example, by a seam 50. In the example shown, wall 48 is continuous, extending from shoulder region 25-1 to the lower edge 38 of cuff 32-1. As described above, in some embodiments, wall 48 may be part of cuff 32-1, which is connected or secured to the remainder of sleeve 26-1 closer to shoulder region 25-1.

[0076] like Figures 2-4 As further shown, garment 20 additionally includes a panel 54, which is secured within an interior 34 near the cuff 32-1 to form a cuff pocket 56 on the rearward side of sleeve 26. In other embodiments, the cuff pocket 56 may extend along the outer side or other side of sleeve 26. The cuff pocket 56 includes a base plate 60, a lateral side 62, and an entrance opening or spout 64 to form a pocket interior 65. The base plate 60 extends along and adjacent to the cuff edge 38. In one example embodiment, the base plate 60 is located within the interior 34 of sleeve 26-1, no more than 0.5 inches from the cuff edge 38. Therefore, when the hand is located within the pocket 56, the degree to which the wearer's arm is retracted into sleeve 26-1 is reduced. Consequently, garment 20 is more comfortable to wear when the pocket 56 is used to accommodate the hand. While the base plate 60 shown is generally parallel to the cuff edge 38, in other embodiments, the base plate 60 may be V-shaped or concave.

[0077] Each side portion 62 extends upward from the base plate 60 and mates with the base plate 60 to form the interior of the pocket 56. A spout 64 provides access to the interior of the pocket 56. The spout 64 is located within the interior 34 of the sleeve 26-1. In the illustrated example, the spout 64 is spaced apart from the base plate 60 such that the interior pocket 56 has a depth D sufficient to accommodate the entire length of at least each finger of a hand contained within the pocket 56. In some embodiments, the pocket 56 has a depth D ranging from 8 cm to 13 cm. The pocket 56 has a width W sufficient to accommodate at least the index, middle, ring, and little fingers of a hand contained within the pocket 56. In some embodiments, the pocket 56 has a width W of at least 4 cm. In some embodiments, the pocket 56 has a width ranging from 4 cm to 7 cm. In some embodiments, the pocket 56 may have a pocket ratio of approximately 65% ​​or approximately 234 degrees around the centerline 65 of the interior 34 of the sleeve 26-1 (or around the perimeter / circumference of the sleeve at the cuff pocket). The pocket ratio refers to the amount by which the pocket 56 covers the sleeve circumference / perimeter in 360 degrees. In some embodiments, the pocket 56 extends in the range of 180 degrees to 260 degrees around the axial center line 65 of the inner 34 of the sleeve 26-1 (or around the sleeve circumference / perimeter at the cuff pocket), or the pocket ratio is in the range of 50% to 72%. In some embodiments, the pocket 56 extends more than 260° around the axial center line 65 of the inner 34 of the sleeve 26-1.

[0078] In some embodiments, the mouth 64 of the pocket 56 may also be additionally connected to a releasable connector 67. Figure 4 (Illustrated schematically) Associated with a device for releasably securing or retaining the mouth 64 in a closed state. Therefore, during the initial insertion of a person's arm into the sleeve 26-1, a person's hand may accidentally reach into the pocket 56. Examples of connectors 67 include one or more snaps, one or more hook-and-loop fasteners, one or more hooks / loops, and / or one or more buttons / buttonholes.

[0079] In the illustrated example, panel 54 is secured to the inner surface of sleeve 26-1 via connector 66, which takes the form of a seam or stitch extending along base plate 60 and side 62. In some embodiments, connector 66 securing panel 54 along base plate 60 includes a stitch 50 that is the same as the hem of the lower edge 38 of cuff 32-1. In other embodiments, connector 66 may alternatively be heat-welded, fused, adhesive, or similar. In some embodiments, panel 54 may be releasably secured to the inner surface of sleeve 26-1 via connector 66, which takes the form of one or more zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, snaps, buttons, or the like.

[0080] like Figure 2 and Figure 4As shown, panel 54 is fixed inside sleeve 26-1 and configured such that when pocket 56 is not receiving a hand or containing any items, panel 54 and pocket 56 remain in close contact with the inner surface of sleeve 26-1. In some embodiments, at least a portion of panel 54 is formed of a resilient material. In some embodiments, the entire panel 54 is formed of a resilient or elastic material (e.g., spandex, Lycra, or elastane).

[0081] As shown by the dashed lines, in some embodiments, the pocket 56 may be provided with resilient retainers 70 along the opening 64. These resilient retainers 70 may be in the form of elastic bands, strips, or cords, extending along the outside / inside of the opening 64 or contained within a fold (rolled edge) along the opening 64. When the pocket 56 is not in use, the retainers 70 hold the opening 64 in a closed position and can hold the opening 64 against the inner surface of the sleeve 26-1. Therefore, during the wearing of the garment 20, it is unlikely that a person's hand will accidentally come into contact with the opening 64.

[0082] In some embodiments, the panel 54 of the pocket 56 may be provided with a series of elastic retainers 72, which may be in the form of multiple elastic bands, strips, or cords, to elastically retain a large portion of the pocket 56 in close contact with and adjacent to the inner surface of the sleeve 26-1. Therefore, when the pocket 56 is not in use, it is unlikely to interfere with the wearing of the garment 20. In embodiments where elastic retainers 70 and / or elastic retainers 72 are provided, portions of the panel 54 may be formed of a flexible but inelastic material. For example, the panel 54 may be formed of a non-stretchable material that may be softer, more compressible, or provide enhanced insulation or a lifting feel for the hands accommodated within the pocket 56. In some embodiments, elastic retainers 70 and / or retainers 72 may be omitted, for example, when the panel 54 is formed of an elastic material. In some embodiments, the panel 54 may be formed of an inelastic material and retainers 70, 72 may be omitted.

[0083] Figure 5 and Figure 6 The various parts of the exemplary garment 120 are shown. Figure 5 It is along Figure 1 The cross-sectional view taken by line 5-5 shows the various parts of the exemplary garment 120. Garment 120 is similar to garment 20 described above, except that garment 120 includes a panel 154 and cuff pockets 156. Panel 154 is similar to panel 54 described above, except that panel 154 includes a back portion 155 and a front portion 157 connected by a fold 159. The back portion 155 is secured to the wall 48 by a connector 167. The remaining components of garment 120, corresponding to the components of garment 20, are numbered in a similar manner.

[0084] The fold 159 forms the bottom plate 60 of the pocket 156. In some embodiments, the connector 66 extending along the bottom plate 60 may be omitted. The connector 167 may include a stitch, adhesive, or solder. In some embodiments, the connector 167, together with the connector 66, may releasably connect the pocket 156 to the interior of the sleeve 26-1. In such embodiments, the connector 167 may include a hook-and-loop fastener, a zipper, a button, a hook, or the like.

[0085] Figure 7 and Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view showing the portions of an exemplary garment 220 having the exemplary sleeves 26-1 as described above. Figure 7 It is a cross-sectional view of the sleeve 26-1 of garment 220 taken along line 6-6. Figure 8 It is along Figure 5 The image shows a cross-sectional view of sleeve 26-1 of garment 220 taken from line 8-8. Garment 220 is similar to garment 120 described above, except that garment 220 includes a panel 254 forming pocket 256. The remaining parts of garment 220, corresponding to the parts of garment 120, are numbered in a similar manner.

[0086] like Figure 7 and Figure 8 As shown, panel 254 is similar to panel 154, but includes a rear portion 255 connected to the front portion 157 via a fold 159. Compared to panel 154, panel 254 has a rear portion 255 whose length or height is equal to the length or height of the innermost or frontmost portion 157 of panel 254. In some embodiments, the length or height of the rear portion 255 may be greater than the length or height of the innermost or frontmost portion 157 of panel 254. The rear portion 255 forms the rear wall or lining of the interior 65 of the formed pocket 256.

[0087] The rear portion 255 can be secured to the surface of the wall 48 along the interior 34 via a connector 167. The connector 167 may include a stitch, adhesive, weld, or the like. In some embodiments, the entire surface of the rear portion 255 may be fused to or adhered to the wall 48. In some embodiments, the connector 167 releasably connects the panel 254 and pocket 256 along the interior 34 of the sleeve 26-1 to the interior surface of the wall 48. For example, the connector 167 may include a hook-and-loop fastener. In some embodiments, the outer side 261 of the rear portion 255 and the interior surface of the wall 48 may additionally include one or more hook-and-loop patches or strips 263, which are releasably interconnected to releasably secure the pocket 256 to the wall 48. In other embodiments, the hook-and-loop fasteners 263 and the connector 167 may alternatively include buttons, snaps, or the like. In such embodiments, the connector 66 along the bottom plate of the pocket 256 may be omitted.

[0088] Figure 9 This is a cross-sectional view showing the portions of an exemplary garment 320 having the exemplary sleeves 26-1 as described above. Figure 9 It is along Figure 5 The image shows a cross-sectional view of sleeve 26-1 of garment 220 taken from line 6-6. Garment 320 is similar to garment 220, except that garment 320 includes two different panels, namely panels 354-1 and 354-2 forming pocket 356. The remaining components of garment 320, corresponding to the components of garment 220, are numbered in a similar manner.

[0089] Panel 354-1 has a back surface 360, which is connected to the inner surface of wall 48 via connector 367. The length or height of panel 354-1 is equal to the length or height of panel 354-2. Panel 354-1 forms the back wall or lining of the interior 65 of the formed pocket 356.

[0090] Panels 354-1 and 354-2 are connected at their lower ends by connector 366 to form the base plate 60 of pocket 356. In some embodiments, connector 366 may be provided by seam 50, which provides a rolled edge for sleeve 26-1. Connector 367 may include a stitch, adhesive, or weld that secures face 361 to the interior of wall 48. In some embodiments, connector 367 may releasably secure pocket 356 to the interior of wall 48 along the interior 34 of sleeve 26-1. For example, in some embodiments, connector 367 may include a large or multiple small hook-and-loop fastener, a first portion of which is secured to face 361 and a second portion of which is secured to the interior of wall 48. Figure 9 The exemplary garment 320 shown may have panels 354-1 and 354-2 formed from different materials. For example, panel 354-1 may be formed from a more insulating or softer material, which may be inelastic, while panel 354-2 may be formed from an elastic material, such that removing a hand from pocket 356 causes panel 354-2 to spring back and fit snugly against the interior of wall 48.

[0091] Figure 10 and Figure 11AParts of an exemplary garment 420 are shown. Garment 420 is similar to garment 20 described above, except that garment 420 includes sleeves 426-1 and 426-2 (collectively referred to as sleeves 426), replacing sleeves 26-1 and 26-2, respectively. Sleeves 426 are similar to sleeves 26, except that sleeves 426-1 and 426-2 have cuffs 432-1 and 432-2, which include extensions 441 projecting below the sleeve openings 436. In the illustrated example, a base plate 60 is supported by the extensions 441 and is located below and outside the interior 34 of sleeve 426-2, while the opening 64 of a pocket 56 is located within the interior 34 of sleeve 426-2. In the illustrated example, the pocket 56 extends on the outer side of sleeve 426-2. In other embodiments, the cuff pocket 56 may extend along the rearward or other sides of sleeve 426-2. Because the bottom plate of pocket 56 is low, below the sleeve opening 436, pocket 56 can be deeper without affecting the wearer's ability to retract his or her hands into sleeve 426-2 to insert them into pocket 56. Because the bottom plate 60 of pocket 56 is low, the degree to which the wearer's arms retract into sleeve 426-2 is reduced when the hands are inside pocket 56. Therefore, garment 420 may be more comfortable to wear when pocket 56 is used to receive hands. Because the opening 64 is located inside sleeve 426, the interior of pocket 56 can be kept at a higher temperature.

[0092] In the example shown, the extension 441 has a lower edge 438 that slopes linearly downward from the sleeve opening 436 or is located below or at the bottom plate 60. Figure 11B and Figure 11C A variation of the extension 441 of sleeve 426-2 and cuff 432 is shown. (As shown) Figure 11B As shown, the extension 441 may have a lower edge 438', which alternatively curves from the sleeve opening 436 to a position located at or below the base plate 60 and has a concave profile. Figure 11C As shown, the extension 441 may have a lower edge 438”, which instead curves from the sleeve opening 436 to a position located at or below the base plate 60 and has a convex profile.

[0093] Figure 12A This is a cross-sectional view showing the various parts of an exemplary garment 520. Garment 520 and... Figure 10 and Figure 11AThe garment 420 shown is similar, except that garment 520 includes a panel 254 and a pocket 256, replacing the panel 54 and pocket 56 respectively. As described above, panel 254 includes a back portion 255 and a front portion 157 connected by a fold 159. In the example shown, the back portion 255 extends vertically above the opening 64 of pocket 256.

[0094] Similar to garment 420, extension 441 has a linear edge 438 that slopes or slants linearly downward from sleeve opening 436 to the bottom plate 60 of pocket 256 or is located below the bottom plate 60. Figure 12B and Figure 12C A variation of the extension 441 of sleeve 426-2 and cuff 432 is shown. (As shown) Figure 12B As shown, the extension 441 may have a lower edge 438', which alternatively curves from the sleeve opening 436 to a position located at or below the base plate 60 and has a concave profile. Figure 12C As shown, the extension 441 may have a lower edge 438”, which instead curves from the sleeve opening 436 to a position located at or below the base plate 60 and has a convex profile.

[0095] Figure 13A This is a cross-sectional view showing various parts of an exemplary garment 620. Garment 620 is similar to garment 420, except that garment 620 includes a panel 154 and a pocket 156, replacing panel 54 and pocket 56, respectively. As described above, panel 154 includes a rear portion 155 and a front portion 157 connected by a fold 159. In the example shown, the rear portion 255 extends vertically above the opening 64 of pocket 256.

[0096] Similar to garment 420, extension 441 has a linear edge 438 that slopes or slants linearly downward from sleeve opening 436 to the bottom plate 60 of pocket 156 or below the bottom plate 60. Figure 13B and Figure 13C A variation of the extension 441 of sleeve 426-2 and cuff 432 is shown. (As shown) Figure 13B As shown, the extension 441 may have a lower edge 438', which may alternatively curve from the sleeve opening 436 to the base plate 60 or below the base plate 60 and have a concave profile. Figure 13C As shown, the extension 441 may have a lower edge 438”, which may alternatively curve from the sleeve opening 436 to the base plate 60 or below the base plate 60 and have a convex profile.

[0097] Figures 14-17 The various parts of the exemplary garment 720 are shown. Figures 14-17An example of how a garment may include a second auxiliary pocket that at least partially overlaps with the aforementioned "main" pocket is shown. The second auxiliary pocket may extend at least partially alongside the first "main" pocket. The size and configuration of the second auxiliary pocket may accommodate a removable heating element. In such embodiments, the removable heating element may be housed within the auxiliary pocket to further warm the fingers or hands of the person wearing the garment. Garment 720 is similar to garment 220 described above, except that garment 720 additionally includes a panel 754. The remaining components of garment 720, corresponding to the components of garment 220, are numbered in a similar manner.

[0098] Panel 754 includes a panel located within pocket 256 to divide pocket 256 into a main pocket 756 and a secondary pocket 757. In some embodiments, panel 754 can be secured by the same connector 66 that secures panel 254 to sleeve 26-1. In some embodiments, panel 754 can terminate before reaching the bottom plate 60 of pocket 256. In some embodiments, panel 754 can be formed of an elastic material. In other embodiments, at least a portion of panel 254 can be inelastic, wherein the elastic properties of the front portion 157 (or retainers 70, 72) of panel 254 will springback hold panel 254 toward or against the rear portion 255 of panel 254. In other embodiments, panel 754 can alternatively extend to the front or inside of the front portion 157 to form the secondary pocket 757.

[0099] like Figure 15 and Figure 16 As shown, an auxiliary pocket 757 removably receives a heating element 780. In some embodiments, the heating element 780 may include a flexible bag or pouch containing a fluid material (liquid or particulate material) configured to absorb energy or heat and slowly release heat. For example, the bag or pouch may contain liquid or spherical particles that can be heated using a microwave oven or other heat source, wherein the stored heat is slowly released. In some embodiments, the removable heating element 780 may include a flexible bag or pouch containing isolated chemicals, wherein manual or other manipulation of the bag or pouch causes the chemicals to mix to produce an exothermic reaction that releases heat. In yet other embodiments, the heating element 780 may include other forms or mechanisms of slow heat release.

[0100] Figure 17A garment 720 is shown in which the thumb and fingers 782 of a person's hand are housed in a main pocket 756, and a heating element 780 is located in an auxiliary pocket 757. Heat generated by the heating element 780 can be conducted through or via a panel 754 to warm the fingers 782 housed in the main pocket 756. The heating element 780 can be removed when it is not needed. The heating element 780 can be removed for replacement or reheating, for example, when it stores and slowly releases heat, when it is depleted, or when it needs replenishment. In other embodiments, the heating element 780 is located in the main pocket 756, while the person's fingers can be inserted into the auxiliary pocket 757. In some embodiments, the panel 754 can be omitted, where the heating element 780 is located in the same pocket as the fingers 782. In some embodiments, the garment 720 alternatively includes panel 154, or includes panels 354-1, 354-2 instead of panel 254, wherein panel 754 is inserted into a pocket of such a panel to divide the pocket into a main pocket and an auxiliary pocket.

[0101] Figure 18A , Figure 18B and Figure 18C The various parts of the exemplary garment 820 are shown. Figure 18A This is a cross-sectional view showing the various parts of the exemplary garment 820. Figure 18B and Figure 18C This is an enlarged partial view of garment 820, showing the cuff pockets 756 and 757 of garment 20 in its unfolded and unfolded states, respectively. Garment 820 is similar to garment 720 described above, except that garment 820 has cuffs 826-2 and 832-2, and additionally includes an electric heating system 784. Furthermore, garment 820 includes panels 854 and 855 in place of panels 254 and 754, respectively. The remaining components of garment 820 corresponding to those of garment 720 are numbered in a similar manner.

[0102] The cuff 832-2 has a first portion 786 that partially defines a sleeve opening 436 and a second portion or extension 788 that protrudes below the sleeve opening 436. The first portion 786 forms a first portion of the periphery of the cuff 826-2 at the location where the extension 788 begins. The first portion 786 includes a non-elastic portion 871 and an elastic edge 873. The elastic edge 873 defines a portion of the sleeve opening 436. In some embodiments, the non-elastic portion 871 of the first portion 786 terminates before the sleeve opening 436, wherein the edge 873 includes an elastic panel or strip that is sewn, stitched, or otherwise attached to and extends from the end portion of the non-elastic portion 871 to define the first portion 786 of the sleeve opening 436. In some embodiments, the panel or material forming the non-elastic portion 871 extends continuously to the sleeve opening 436, wherein those portions are made elastic by attaching and overlapping an elastic strip to and adjacent to the inner surface of those portions of the sleeve opening 436. For example, in some embodiments, the originally inelastic material or the panel of the originally inelastic material or the inelastic portion 871 adjacent to the sleeve opening 436 can become elastic by fixing the originally inelastic material to an elastic band (ladder glue or sewing method) at intervals separated by loose folds or wrinkles in the inelastic material, wherein the loose folds or wrinkles unfold during the stretching of the elastic band.

[0103] In the example shown, the base plate 60 is carried or supported by the extension 788, located below and outside the interior 34 of the sleeve 426-2, while the opening 64 of the pocket 56 is located inside the interior 34 of the sleeve 426-2. Because the base plate of the pocket 56 is lower, located below the sleeve opening 436, the pocket 756 can be deeper without affecting the wearer's ability to retract his or her hands into the sleeve 426-2 to insert them into the pocket 756. Because the base plate 60 of the pocket 756 is lower, the degree to which the wearer's arms retract into the sleeve 426-2 when the hands are inside the pocket 756 is reduced. Therefore, the garment 820 can be worn more comfortably when the pocket 756 is used to accommodate the hands. Because the opening 64 is located inside the interior sleeve 34, the interior of the pocket 756 can maintain a higher temperature.

[0104] In the example shown, the extension 788 has a lower edge 738 that slopes or deflects linearly downward from the sleeve opening 436 below or at a position on the bottom plate 60. Figure 11B and Figure 11C A variation of the extension 441 of sleeve 426-2 and cuff 432 is shown. The extension 788 may have a similar shape to... Figure 11BThe lower edge 438' shown may alternatively curve from the sleeve opening 436 to the base plate 60 or to a position below the base plate 60, and have a concave profile. The extension 788 may have a similar shape to... Figure 11C The lower edge of the shown edge 438” may alternatively curve from the sleeve opening 436 to the base plate 60 or to a position below the base plate 60 and have a convex profile.

[0105] An electric heating system 784 provides electrical heat for heating a person's hand inside pocket 757 (or pocket 756). The electric heating system 784 includes a resistance heating element 790 (resistor) that, when energized, emits heat to heat the contents of pocket 256. In some embodiments, the resistance heating element 790 is part of or extends throughout the rear portion 255 of panel 254. In some embodiments, the resistance heating element 790 is formed along the inner surface of the wall 48 near pocket 256.

[0106] The resistance heating element 790 is powered by a battery 792 and activated by an electrical switch 794 (shown schematically). The battery 792 may be located in one of the two pockets 756, 757, or in another location on the garment 820. The switch 794 may be located on or inside the sleeve 426-2, or in another location on the garment 820. In some embodiments providing the electric heating system 784, the heating element 780 may be omitted. In such embodiments, the panel 754 may also be omitted.

[0107] Panels 854 and 855 are similar to those mentioned above. Figure 14-17 Panels 254 and 754 are described, differing in that panels 854 and 855 each additionally include at least one pleat 890. Each pleat 890 includes a doubled or folded portion 892 extending between the respective ends 894. In the illustrated example, the respective ends 894 are glued, welded, or otherwise secured to each other and thus to the entire portion 892 at opposite ends of the pleat 890 to hold the entire portion 892 in place. Figure 18A and Figure 18B The folded or unfolded state is shown. In the example shown, each folded portion 892 is folded along the circumferential fold line and extends in a direction away from / away from the sleeve opening 436.

[0108] Figure 18C Pockets 756 and 757 are shown in an open state, for example, when a person wearing clothing 820 inserts his or her hand into pocket 757 and, in some cases, clenchs his or her hand into a fist. Figure 18CAs shown, during this unfolding process, the pleats 890 unfold in the direction indicated by arrow 895 to expand the pockets, thereby accommodating a person's hands. In some embodiments, the pleats 890 may be omitted. For example, in some embodiments, one or both of panels 854 and 855 may be formed of elastic fabric or other elastic material. In some embodiments, panels 854 and 855 may be formed of elastic material and may additionally include the pleats to achieve greater unfoldability.

[0109] Figures 19-28 The various parts of the exemplary garment 920 are shown. Figure 19 This is a front view of garment 920, and Figure 20 This is a rear view of garment 920. Garment 920 is in the form of a hooded jacket or coat, which has a torso section 924 and sleeves 926-1 and 926-2.

[0110] The torso portion 924 includes the portion of the garment 920 used to cover the human torso, which includes the chest, back, and (in some embodiments) abdomen. The torso portion 924 includes shoulder regions 925-1 and 925-2 located on the opposite side of the neck opening 928. The neck opening 928 is bounded by a hood 929. In the illustrated example, the front of the torso portion 924 is split, with the split opposite side selectively closureable by a zipper 930. In other embodiments, the torso portion 924 extends continuously to the front and back of the human body wearing the garment 20, or the split opposite side is selectively closureable by hook and loop fasteners, one or more hooks and / or one or more buttons. In the illustrated example, the torso portion 924 also additionally includes an external pocket 931 and an internal pocket (not shown).

[0111] Sleeves 926-1 and 926-2 (collectively referred to as sleeves 926) extend laterally from shoulder areas 925-1 and 925-12, respectively. Sleeves 926-1 and 926-2 are substantially identical to each other. Each sleeve 926 has an inner side 940 facing the torso 924, an outer side 942 facing the opposite side, a forward side 944 facing forward, and a rearward side 946 facing backward. Sleeves 926-1 and 926-2 terminate at cuffs 932-1 and 932-2, respectively.

[0112] Figure 21 and Figure 22 The cuff 932-1 is shown. Figure 21 A front view of cuff 932-1 is shown. Figure 22 A side view of the cuff 932-1, seen from the inside 940, is shown. Figure 21 and Figure 22As shown, cuff 932-1 is similar to cuff 732-2 (shown and described above with reference to FIG18), wherein cuff 942 has a lower edge 938, the lower edge 938 including a first portion 986 forming part of sleeve opening 936 and an extension 988, the extension 988 having a lowermost edge 989 in a transition edge 991, the transition edge 991 being linearly inclined away from sleeve opening 936. Figure 22 As shown, the inner surface of the extension 988 is not inside the sleeve 926-1, but is exposed when facing the torso portion 924.

[0113] Figure 23 and Figure 24 They are shown respectively Figure 21 and Figure 22 The same portion as sleeve 926-1 shown, but sleeve 926-1 is turned inside out. As... Figure 23 As shown, garment 920 includes a panel 954 attached to the inner surface 933 (the surface facing the inside of sleeve 926-1) of sleeve 926-1. Panel 954 is attached to cuff 932-1 along edges 989 and 991 to form the base plate 960 of pocket 956. Panel 954 is also attached to cuff 922-1 along side 962 to terminate at an entrance opening or spout 964. Spout 964 is located above sleeve opening 936, inside sleeve 926-1. In the illustrated example, panel 954 is attached to sleeve 926-1 by stitching. In other embodiments, panel 954 may be attached to sleeve 926-1 by other securing methods (e.g., adhesives or welding). In other embodiments, garment 920 may have other forms of panels and pockets, such as those described above for garments 120-820.

[0114] In the illustrated example, panel 954 is made of an elastic, resilient flexible material (e.g., a nylon / spandex blend). In other embodiments, panel 954 may be made of high-strength nylon warp-knitted mesh. The depth of pocket 956 formed by panel 954 is in the range of 8 cm to 13 cm. The width of pocket 956 formed by panel 954 is in the range of 4 to 10 cm. The pocket ratio of pocket 956 may be in the range of 50% to 72%.

[0115] Figures 25-28 The use of garment 920 is shown. Figure 25 and Figure 26 This shows the garment 920 being worn, with the person's hands not contained in any of the pockets 956. (As shown) Figure 26 As shown, the extension 988 protrudes outward beyond the sleeve opening 936. The extension 988 of the cuff 932-2, as an extension 988 protruding beyond (the sleeve opening 936), covers the back of the thumb and fingers.

[0116] Figure 27 and Figure 28 The illustration shows a garment 920 with pocket 956 accommodating a person's hand. In the example shown, the hand is in the form of a fist within pocket 956. Figure 27 and Figure 28 As shown, when accommodating a person's hand, portions of panel 954 and other internal surfaces of pocket 956 extend beyond sleeve opening 936 and even beyond extension 988. During this time, panel 954 can elastically stretch to accommodate a clenched fist. Extension 988 may be referred to as a counteracting / compensating portion and may have a length or depth of at least 1 cm. In some embodiments, the counteracting / compensating portion may be in the range of 2 to 3 cm. In other embodiments, panel 954 and the formed pocket 956 may have other dimensions. Due to their elastic properties, when the hand is withdrawn from pocket 956, panel 954 and pocket 956 return to a state of close fit with the internal surface of sleeve 926.

[0117] The above text is about Figures 19-28 In the examples shown and described, the extension 988 of the cuff 932-1 is centered and extends outward 942 along the sleeve 926-1. As described above, the person wearing the garment can more easily retract his or her hand inside to access the opening of the pocket, and then extend his or her hand forward into the pocket. Furthermore, when the hand is not contained in the pocket, the extension 988 can cover the back of the person's hand and / or fingers. With this configuration, the palm or at least the palmar side of the fingers remains exposed, allowing the person to continue using his or her hand when grasping or manipulating objects, pressing on environmental surfaces, and / or providing touch. In those embodiments where the pocket is at least partially carried by the extension of the cuff, the pocket is also less likely to interfere with the use of the hand when it is not contained.

[0118] Figure 29 This is a side view of an exemplary garment 1020. Garment 1020 is similar to garment 920 described above, except that garment 1020 includes a sleeve 1026 with a cuff 1032. Compared to cuff 932, cuff 1032 has an extension 1088 located on the rearward side 946 of sleeve 1026. Similarly, panel 954 (as...) Figure 23(As shown) Pocket 956 is alternatively positioned along the inner rear surface of cuff 1032 to form a pocket, which is also located on the inner rear side of sleeve 1026. Similar to garment 920, pocket 956 has a base plate 60 below sleeve opening 936 and a pocket entrance or opening 964 above sleeve opening 936, located inside sleeve 1026. In this configuration, sleeve 1026 has its shortest length along its front or forward side 944, providing maximum exposure for the thumb of the hand extending from sleeve opening 936 when the hand is not accommodated in pocket 956.

[0119] Figures 30-39 The illustration shows portions of an exemplary garment 920, which includes an exemplary sleeve 926 having a cuff 932. The garment 920 may be an outer garment, jacket, hoodie, sweater, shirt, or garment with a torso portion 24 (such as...). Figure 10 Other garments include a pair of sleeves 926 (one of which is shown) and a pair of sleeves 926. Each sleeve 926 extends laterally from the shoulder area and terminates at a corresponding cuff 932. Each sleeve 926 has an inner side 40 facing the torso 24 and closest to the torso 24, an outer side 42 opposite to the inner side 40, a forward side facing forward, and a rearward side facing backward. The sleeves 926 and cuffs 932 are substantially identical to each other.

[0120] like Figure 30 and Figure 31 As shown, sleeve 926 is generally tubular, terminating internally at sleeve opening 936. Cuff 932 includes an extension 941 projecting below sleeve opening 936. In the illustrated example, extension 941 has a lower edge 938 that slopes or deflects linearly downward from sleeve opening 936. In other embodiments, the lower edge of extension 941 may have a concave or convex profile, as shown below. Figure 11B and Figure 11C As shown in the example, in the example shown, the sleeve 926 is formed of a pair of panels 1002, 1003 connected along seam 1004. In some embodiments, panels 1002 and 1003 may be formed of Gore-Tex material.

[0121] like Figure 32 and Figure 33 As shown, portions of the sleeve 926 are turned inside out, and the garment 920 additionally includes a panel 954 and an elastic edge 973. The panel 954 is fixed inside the sleeve 926 near the cuff 932 to form a cuff pocket 956 along the inside of the outer side 42 of the sleeve 926. Figure 34 and Figure 35As shown, the cuff pocket 956 includes a base plate 960, a side portion 962, and an entrance opening or spout 964 to form a pocket interior 965. The base plate 960 extends along and adjacent to the lower edge 938 of the extension 941. In one example embodiment, the base plate 960 is located within the interior 934 of the sleeve 926, no more than 0.5 inches from the lower edge 938. Therefore, the degree to which a person wearing the garment retracts their arms into the sleeve 926 when their hands are in the pocket 956 is reduced. Consequently, the garment 920 can be worn more comfortably when the pocket 56 is used to accommodate the hands. Although the base plate 960 is illustrated as being generally parallel to the cuff edge 38, in other embodiments, the base plate 960 may be V-shaped or concave.

[0122] Side 962 extends upward from bottom plate 960 and mates with bottom plate 960 to form the interior of pocket 956. Mouth 964 provides access to the interior of pocket 956. Mouth 964 is located within interior 934 of sleeve 926. In the illustrated example, mouth 964 is spaced apart from bottom plate 960 such that the interior pocket 956 has a depth D sufficient to accommodate at least the entire length of each finger of a hand contained within pocket 956. In some embodiments, pocket 956 has a depth D ranging from 8 cm to 13 cm. Pocket 956 has a width W sufficient to accommodate at least the index, middle, ring, and little fingers of a hand contained within pocket 956. In some embodiments, pocket 956 has a width W of at least 4 cm. In some embodiments, pocket 956 has a width ranging from 4 cm to 7 cm. In some embodiments, pocket 956 may have a pocket ratio of approximately 65% ​​or approximately 234 degrees around the center line of interior 934 of sleeve 926 (or around the circumference of sleeve at the cuff pocket). The pocket ratio refers to the amount by which the pocket 956 covers the circumference of the sleeve in a 360-degree range. In some embodiments, the pocket 956 extends in the range of 180 degrees to 260 degrees around the axial centerline of the inner 934 of the sleeve 926 (or around the circumference / perimeter of the sleeve at the cuff pocket), or the pocket ratio is in the range of 50% to 72%. In some embodiments, the pocket 956 extends more than 260° around the axial centerline of the inner 934 of the sleeve 926.

[0123] In the example shown, panel 954 is secured to the inner surface of sleeve 926 by seams or stitches 959 extending along base plate 960 and side 962. In the example shown, as... Figure 30 , Figure 34 and Figure 35As shown, the lower edge of panel 1003 is folded over the lower edge of panel 954, wherein the same stitching hems the lower edge 38 of cuff 932 and secures the panel to form base plate 960. In other embodiments, panel 954 may be secured using heat welding, fusion, adhesives, or the like. In some embodiments, panel 954 may be releasably secured to the inner surface of sleeve 926 by one or more zippers, hook-and-loop fasteners, snaps, buttons, or similar connectors.

[0124] like Figure 33 , Figure 34 and Figure 35 As shown, the side portion 962 of panel 954 additionally includes a pleated portion 990 located between the base plate 960 and the mouth portion 964. The pleated portion 990 includes a doubled or folded portion 992 extending between each adjacent portion 994. The pleated portion 990 is an upwardly folded pleat, with its portion 992 extending away from the lower edge 938 of the extension portion 941. Therefore, the unfolding of the pleated portion 990 occurs in a downward direction. Furthermore, the pleated portion 990 is folded away from the inner arm passage of the sleeve 926 to extend between each adjacent portion 994 and the outer wall or panel 1003 of the sleeve 926. Therefore, when a person's hand is inserted into the interior of the sleeve 926 but not in the pocket 956, the pleated portion 990 is unlikely to unfold unintentionally.

[0125] like Figure 34 As shown, at the end of the pleated portion 990, a portion 992 is secured to one or both of the adjacent portions 994 by stitching, welding, adhesive, or the like to maintain the length of the folded portion 992, the length of which extends between the secured ends in the folded or unfolded state, as... Figure 34 and 35 As shown. In the example shown, each fold 992 is folded along the perimeter fold line and extends in a direction away from the sleeve opening 936.

[0126] Figure 36 and Figure 37 The illustration shows, for example, the pocket 956 in an open state when a person wearing clothing 920 inserts his or her hand into the pocket 956 and, in some cases, clenchs his or her hand into a fist. Figure 36 As shown, during this unfolding process, the pleats 990 unfold in the direction indicated by arrow 995 to expand the pockets, thereby accommodating a person's hands. In some embodiments, the pleats 990 may be omitted. For example, in some embodiments, the panel 954 may be formed of elastic fabric or other elastic materials (spandex, Lycra, or elastic fibers). In some embodiments, the panel 954 may be formed of an elastic material and may additionally include the pleats to achieve greater unfoldability.

[0127] In some embodiments, the mouth 964 of the pocket 956 may also be additionally connected to a releasable connector 967. Figure 34 (Illustrated schematically) Associated with a device for releasably securing or retaining the mouth 964 in a closed state. Therefore, during the initial insertion of a person's arm into the sleeve 926, a person's hand may accidentally reach into the pocket 956. Examples of connector 967 include one or more snaps, one or more hook-and-loop fasteners, one or more hooks / loops, and / or one or more buttons / buttonholes.

[0128] like Figures 34-36 As shown by the dotted lines, in some embodiments, resilient retainers 970 may be provided along portions of the opening 964 of the pocket 956. The resilient retainers 970 may be in the form of an elastic band, strip, or cord, extending along the outside / inside of the opening 964 or contained within a fold (rolled edge) along the opening 964. When the pocket 956 is not in use, the retainers 970 hold the opening 964 in a closed position and can hold the opening 964 against the inner surface of the sleeve 926. Therefore, during the wearing of the garment 920, it is unlikely that a person's hand will accidentally come into contact with the opening 964.

[0129] although Figures 34-36 The cross-sectional view shown indicates that sleeve 926 is formed from a panel or wall comprising a single “layer”, but it should be understood that sleeve 926 may include a single layer or multiple layers. For example, in some embodiments, the panels 1002, 1003 of sleeve 926 may be formed from an inner layer and an outer layer and an insulating layer therebetween.

[0130] Figure 39 It is along Figure 30 The image shows a cross-sectional view of the unstretched elastic edge 973, taken along line 39-39. The elastic edge 973 forms a first portion of the periphery of the sleeve 926, with an extension 941 beginning at the first portion. The elastic edge 973 includes a non-elastic outer portion 984 and an elastic inner portion 985. The non-elastic outer portion is formed of panel 1002. As described above, in some embodiments, panel 1002 may be waterproof. In some embodiments, panel 1000 may be formed of Gore-Tex.

[0131] The elastic inner portion 985 provides elasticity to the edge 973. The elastic inner portion 985 may include an elastic band. In the illustrated example, the originally inelastic material is made elastic by securing the originally inelastic material to the elastic band of portion 985 at intervals 987 separated by loose folds or wrinkles 988 in the inelastic material (by means of anti-snagging adhesive or sewing method), making the originally inelastic material or the panel of the inelastic outer portion 970 adjacent to the sleeve opening 936 elastic.

[0132] Figure 39The elastic edge 973 in a stretched state is shown. When the elastic edge 973 is stretched, the loose fold or pleat 988 unfolds as the elastic band of portion 985 is stretched. Therefore, the sleeve opening 936 can fit snugly against the wrist of the person wearing the garment 920, while also allowing the hand to pass through the sleeve opening 936.

[0133] Although this disclosure has been described with reference to exemplary embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that changes in form and detail may be made without departing from the scope of the claimed subject matter. For example, while different exemplary embodiments may have been described as including features that provide benefit, it is contemplated that these features may be interchanged or alternatively combined with each other in the exemplary embodiments or other alternative embodiments. Due to the relative technical complexity of this disclosure, not all technical changes are foreseeable. This disclosure, described with reference to exemplary embodiments and set forth in the following claims, is obviously intended to be as broad as possible. For example, unless expressly stated otherwise, a claim reciting a single particular element also covers multiple such particular elements. The terms “first,” “second,” “third,” etc., in the claims distinguish only different elements and, unless otherwise stated, should not be specifically associated with a particular order or numbering of elements in this disclosure.

Claims

1. A garment comprising: The torso portion with shoulder area; The sleeve extends from the shoulder area, terminates inside the cuff, the cuff has a cuff edge, and the sleeve also has an inner side facing the torso, an outer side opposite to the inner side, a forward side facing forward, and a rearward side facing backward; and A panel, which is fixed inside the cuff to form a cuff pocket, the cuff pocket having a base plate extending along the cuff edge and adjacent to the cuff edge.

2. The garment according to claim 1, wherein, The cuff edge and the baseboard share a seam.

3. The garment according to claim 2, wherein, The cuff pockets extend along the outside of the sleeve into the interior.

4. The garment according to claim 3, wherein, The outer side of the sleeve extends downwards beyond the inner side of the sleeve.

5. The garment according to claim 4, wherein, The cuff pocket has a spout located inside the sleeve and a bottom plate located on the outside of the sleeve, extending downward beyond the inside of the sleeve and located outside the inside of the sleeve.

6. The garment according to claim 5, wherein, The cuff edge has a first edge portion extending perpendicular to the center line of the sleeve and a second edge portion sloping downward from the first edge portion, wherein the base plate slopes downward along the second edge portion.

7. The garment according to claim 5, wherein, The cuff edge has a downwardly angled edge portion, and the base plate slopes downward along the downwardly angled edge portion.

8. The garment according to claim 5, wherein, The panel extends at least 180 degrees around the center line inside the sleeve.

9. The garment according to claim 1, wherein, The sleeve includes a non-elastic portion on the outside of the sleeve along the cuff pocket and an elastic portion on the inside of the sleeve opposite the cuff pocket.

10. The garment according to claim 1, wherein, The panel is configured to extend downward beyond at least a portion of the cuff edge in response to a hand occupying the cuff pocket.

11. The garment according to claim 1, wherein, The cuff pockets extend along the back of the sleeve.

12. The garment according to claim 1, wherein, The back side of the sleeve extends downwards beyond the front side of the sleeve.

13. The garment according to claim 1, wherein, The cuff pocket has an opening inside the sleeve and a base that extends down beyond the inside of the sleeve and is located outside the inside of the sleeve.

14. The garment according to claim 1, wherein, The cuff edge has a downwardly angled edge portion, and the base plate slopes downward along the downwardly angled edge portion.

15. The garment according to claim 1, wherein, The panel extends at least 180 degrees around the center line inside the sleeve.

16. The garment according to claim 1, wherein, The cuff edge has a first edge portion extending perpendicular to the center line of the sleeve and a second edge portion sloping downward from the first edge portion, wherein the base plate slopes downward along the second edge portion.

17. The garment of claim 1, further comprising an auxiliary pocket, wherein the auxiliary pocket and the cuff pocket overlap, and at least a portion of the auxiliary pocket extends together with the cuff pocket.

18. The garment of claim 1, further comprising a heating element located near the cuff pocket.

19. The garment according to claim 1, wherein, The panel includes pleats, which provide expandability for the cuff pockets.

20. A garment comprising: The torso portion with shoulder area; The sleeves extend from the shoulder area and have an inner cuff; as well as An elastomeric panel is fixed inside the cuff to form a pocket, the pocket having a spout located inside the interior and a bottom plate extending downward beyond the interior and located outside the interior.

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