Changing garment convertible to carrying bag

Abstract

A combination hooded changing garment and carry bag, providing ample room for a person to change attire in public places without loss of modesty. The garment, preferably made from recycled or recyclable fabric, can be washable or disposable, having a full length center-front opening with separable closure fasteners and wrist area separable fasteners to give sleeves effect, if desired after changing to wear. The garment has a wide, scoop-necked area for ease of overhead access when removing or putting on items underneath. The mesh netting on the hood provides ventilation, and allows the wearer to see out through the mesh, with reduced ability from the outside to see the person wearing the garment. The mesh netting hooded head cover attached to the garment converts to a self-storage bag for the garment and the wet, soiled, or other items.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]Not applicable.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.REFERENCE TO A SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM, LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0003]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]This product pertains generally to apparel. More specifically, the apparel is a loose fitting hooded garment within which a person may undress and dress, when standing or seated, while still maintaining modesty in a public place, convertible into a mesh carrying bag for storing and transporting the garment, and dry clothing to change into after activities as well as the changed soiled clothing and other objects.[0005]Previous garments have been designed to allow a person to change clothes in public places without exposing oneself to other people. These garments generally take the form of a wrap or robe consisting of water-absorbent material, and some have been effective in allowing a person to com...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention provides an improved device for changing clothes in a running or other sports and diverse activities environment. It is a more convenient, easily used and readily available apparatus for changing clothes in public places. The garment can be worn to facilitate the changing of clothes and allows a person to comfortably wear it in public before or after the changing of clothing has occurred. The garment is lightweight, compactable, recyclable, and can be folded up and stored within the hood enclosure when not in use. The garment contains a hood, open sleeve, waist areas, interior and exterior pockets to store items, and sufficient room underneath to enable a person to comfortably change clothes. The garment can be folded up and stored within the hood enclosure when not in use. The technical effects of the invention include providing a more convenient, easily used and readily available apparatus for changing clothes in public places, making it easier for a person to change clothing without exposure or loss of modesty, and enabling a person to comfortably wear it in public before or after the changing of clothing has occurred."

Problems solved by technology

Most recreational athletes do not have locker rooms or adequate changing facilities.

After a run or other exercise, particularly outdoors, clothes are usually wet, unhygienic and uncomfortable and there is no, or minimal, privacy to change into dry clothing.

As a result, many people will forego changing their attire.

It is also difficult to remove from one's body wet sports clothing and undergarments.

This solution is minimally effective and inconvenient and, more importantly, requires the cooperation of several individuals to successfully complete.

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