Thermoregulated Recreational Garment

Abstract

A thermoregulated recreational garment includes a front pouch with side entry openings for warming or resting the hands therein during periods of inactivity, a front pocket located behind the front pouch, and two side ventilation openings. The two side ventilation openings are adapted for quick venting and cooling of the body, typically after periods of strenuous activity when a lot of body heat is built up inside the garment. The torso section also can include long sleeves with extended cuffs and thumb holes to allow the user to slide their thumbs therethrough so that the cuffs cover the user's wrists during cold weather outdoor activities. The front pocket is adapted to hold an audio device, and typically an opening such as a grommet or eyelet is fitted through the back wall of the front pocket to provide access for headphone wires. The front pocket is sized adequately so excess wire length can be carried within it, thereby avoiding tangling, even during periods of heavy exercise and rapid arm movements, such as during skiing or snowboarding.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 60 / 890,123, filed Feb. 15, 2007.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to body garments, and more specifically to a recreational body garment having ventilation openings for thermoregulation and pockets adapted to receive and hold an audio listening device while exercising.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Body garments including jackets, pants, body suits, and the like are often provided with specially configured openings that allow additional amounts of air to flow through the garment. These openings, generally referred to as vents, are often adjustable between opened and closed positions so that a wearer may control the flow of air through the garment depending on the surrounding conditions. In this regard, ventilated garments are distinguished from garments made of perforated fabrics or other highly breathable materials. Known closure devices such...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0012]The nature and advantages of the present invention will be more full

Problems solved by technology

However, none of these garments are specifically intended for use during highly active sports such as skiing, snowboarding or skateboarding, none of them are specifically designed for a hooded sweatshirt or “hoody,” and none of them include a means for safely storing and listening to an audio device while exercising or performing a specific activity.

U.S. Pat. No. 4,825,471 (Jennings) and U.S. Pat. No. 6,826,782 (Jordan) disclose garments adapted for use with a personal audio device; however they are not intended for use during highly athletic activities such as skiing or snowboarding, and they do not include ventilation openings for thermoregulation during exercise.

Images