Bicycle riding apparel

a technology for bicycles and apparel, applied in protective garments, shirts, garments, etc., can solve the problems of cyclists being uncomfortable and rucks having an adverse effect on air resistance, and achieve the effect of improving wind resistance characteristics

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-04-27
SHIMANO INC
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[0011] One object of the present invention is to provide bi

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The problem is that when a cyclist is riding, the cyclist assumes a riding posture where the cyclist leans forward and holds the arms out to engage the handlebar of the bicycle.
These rucks have an advers

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[0027] Selected embodiments of the present invention will now be explained with reference to the drawings. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that the following descriptions of the embodiments of the present invention are provided for illustration only and not for the purpose of limiting the invention as defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

[0028] Referring initially to FIG. 1, a cycling jersey 10 is illustrated in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention. In the description below, the terms “inward” and “outward”, “upper” and “lower” are with reference to general locations on the cycling jersey 10 relative to a cyclist's C torso T (see FIG. 5). For instance, an upper area or direction would correspond to the upper portion of the torso T toward the neck area of the cyclist C. An inward area or inward direction would generally correspond to the center of the chest or center of the back of the torso T. An outward ar...

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A bicycle jersey is described that includes a pair of front panels, a back panel and a pair of left and right sleeve panels. Each of the sleeve panel includes a sleeve edge and a neck edge. In each of the sleeve panels, a first line is defined that extends perpendicular to the sleeve edge and is a virtual perpendicular bisector of the sleeve edge. In each of the sleeve panels, a second line is defined that extends from neck edge and a neckline of the bicycle jersey along a peak line corresponding to the top of a shoulder of a cyclist wearing the bicycle jersey. A first angle is defined by an intersection between the first line and the second line that is between 30 and 90 degrees.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-312527. The entire disclosure of Japanese Patent Application No. 2004-312527 is hereby incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] This invention generally relates to a bicycle riding apparel. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cycling jersey with raglan sleeves that a cyclist wears when riding a bicycle. [0004] 2. Background Information [0005] Cycling is becoming an increasingly more popular form of recreation as well as a means of transportation. Moreover, bicycling has become a very popular competitive sport for both amateurs and professionals. Whether the bicycle is used for recreation, transportation or competition, the bicycle industry is constantly improving the various components of the bicycle as well as the apparel worn by casual cyclists and serious cycling enthusiasts alike. [0...

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IPC IPC(8): A41B1/00
CPCA41D1/04A41D13/0015A41D2600/104A41D31/18
Inventor OKAJIMA, SHINPEI
Owner SHIMANO INC
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