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Towel for athletic activities

a technology for athletic activities and towels, applied in the field of towels for athletic activities, can solve the problems of not being able to carry a towel during sporting activities, the head and wrist sweat bands lack the capacity to absorb the sweat generated by many professional athletes,

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-05-08
KHARAZMI MARYAM YOUSEFI
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[0004]The towel for athletic activities according to this invention satisfies this need. Specifically, it comprises an inner layer made out of a moisture absorbing material and an outer layer made out of a flexible moisture absorbing material, both having a substantially rectangular shape, such as the long sides of inner and outer layers form an opening between them. The inner layer is secured on a bicep of an athlete by way of two flaps comprising Velcro strips, for absorbing sweat from the athlete's bicep. The outer layer can be stretched and used to wipe sweat off of the forehead.

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However, the head and wrist sweat bands lack the capacity to absorb massive amounts of sweat generated by many professional athletes, such as basketball players, during sporting events.
However, carrying a towel during sporting activities is not practicable.

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[0008]This invention will be better understood with the reference to the drawing figures FIG. 1 through FIG. 3. The same numerals refer to the same elements in all drawing figures.

[0009]Viewing now, simultaneously, FIG. 1 and 2, numeral 10 indicates an outer layer. Outer layer 10 has a substantially rectangular shape and is made out of a flexible moisture absorbing material, such as terrycloth elasticized for stretching. Outer layer 10 comprises a pair of opposite short sides indicated by number 10a and a pair of opposite long sides indicated by numeral 10b.

[0010]Numeral 20 indicates an inner layer. Inner layer 20 is made out of a moisture absorbing material, such as terrycloth. Inner layer 20 is shaped and sized substantially identically to outer layer 10 and also comprises a pair of opposite short sides indicated by numeral 20a and a pair of opposite long sides indicated by numeral 20b. Inner layer 20 is affixed to outer layer 10 along short sides 10a and 20a, such that long side...

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Abstract

A towel for athletic activities is disclosed. The towel comprises an inner layer made out of a moisture absorbing material secured on a bicep of an athlete and an outer layer made out of a flexible moisture absorbing material affixed to the inner layer. An opening defined between the inner and outer layers permits inserting a hand, stretching the outer layer and using it to wipe sweat off of the forehead and other parts of the body.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to a towel for athletic activities for absorbing and removing sweat on the forehead and body of an individual during sporting activities, such as playing basketball or a great variety of other sports.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Conventionally, athletes use sweat bands worn on the forehead for absorbing sweat on the forehead and preventing it from rolling down the face into the eyes. Another variety of sweat bands is worn on a wrist and used for wiping sweat off of the forehead.[0003]However, the head and wrist sweat bands lack the capacity to absorb massive amounts of sweat generated by many professional athletes, such as basketball players, during sporting events. In fact, only a towel is up to the task. However, carrying a towel during sporting activities is not practicable. Accordingly, what is needed is a towel for athletic activities providing sufficient sweat absorption and convenience in use.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTI...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41D20/00A41D1/00
CPCA41D20/00
Inventor KHARAZMI, MARYAM YOUSEFI
Owner KHARAZMI MARYAM YOUSEFI
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