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Sportswear wrap garment

a technology for sportswear and wrap garments, applied in the field of sportswear garments, can solve the problems of not being able to keep in place, and not being able to provide a good sitting surface, etc., and achieve the effect of improving the comfort of those persons

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-01-11
WALKER HILARY
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[0017] In is broad aspect, the invention is directed to a novel sportswear garment which can serve as a functional wrap to improve the comfort of those persons engaging in outdoor activities, including jogging, skating, cycling and a variety of other activities.

Problems solved by technology

After extending periods of jogging, skating or other activities wherein extensive sweating occurs, it can be uncomfortable to stand or sit when the weather is cold.
Although a towel could be wrapped aroung ones waist, it is cumbersome, not easy to keep in place and does not necessarily provide a good sitting surface.
A towel, of course, usually does not provide a convenient pocket for storing personal items.

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[0019] The present invention will be more readily understood by reference to the drawings wherein:

[0020]FIG. 1 is a schematic view of garment 10 showing arms 12 extending from each side and providing a T shaped article. The arm extensions can be wrapped around the person's waist or even around the shoulders when not worn to cover the buttocks and thighs. Arms 12 can either be tied together or contain fastening devices 14 such as buttons, VELCRO strips, clips and the like. Arms 12, unlike the arms of a sweater, are usually formed of a single layer of fabric. The arms 12 can also be fitted with or contain as part of the fabric absorbent sections, not shown, for wiping ones brow due to sweating. Both the arms 12 and the center portion 16 of FIG. 1 can be fabricated from a wide variety of materials including, but not limited to, materials such as cotton, terry cloth, synthetic fabrics, mixtures of cotton with other natural or synthetic fibers, and the like. The inner layer of the garme...

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Abstract

A sportswear garment is provided for wearing around the waist when needed to enhance the comfort of athletes such as joggers, skaters, cyclists, and the like. The garment is essentially “T” shaped similar to a sweater, and the arms wrap around a person's waist so that the back outermost layer of fabric covers the person's buttocks and upper thigh area, and wherein the back outermost layer contains at least one safe-keeping pocket, a waterproof protective sitting area, and optionally reflective or iridescent portions for safety. In an alternative embodiment, the wearer's arms can be inserted into the garment arms and the garment wrapped around the shoulders.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1) Field of the Invention [0002] This invention relates to a sportswear garment which serves as a functional wrap around ones waist and is designed to enhance the comfort of those persons engaging in outdoor activities such as jogging, in-line skating, bicycling and the like. [0003] 2) Background Art [0004] Numerous articles of apparel for use as athletic sportswear are described in the patent literature. For example, a body cover for outdoor use is described and claimed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,282,277 which issued Feb. 1, 1994. The sportswear clothing described therein is in the form of sweat pants comprised of a material portion adapted to be placed over the anterior portion of the athlete's body and is comprised of a plurality of longitudinal, attached panels of Neoprene. This first layer is waterproof and provides insulation and wind protection. A second material portion is adapted to be placed over the posterior region of the body and is comprised ...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D3/08
CPCA41D1/04A41D27/20A41D13/0015
Inventor WALKER, HILARY
Owner WALKER HILARY
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