Scarf, glove and hat set foldable into a pocket on the scarf

Abstract

An article of apparel is convertible into a travel pillow and includes an elongated scarf having opposite end regions, a pair of open pockets at the end regions, and a pair of gloves receivable in one of the pockets when not worn on a wearer's hands. A hat is optionally receivable in the one pocket when not worn on the wearer's head. The scarf is foldable onto itself by being folded or rolled from the other of the pockets towards the one pocket to form folded scarf portions. The folded scarf portions are receivable in the one pocket, together with the gloves and optionally the hat, for joint compact storage, or for use as a travel pillow in which the folded scarf portions, the gloves, and optionally the hat, stuff and plump the pillow.

Description

[0001]This application claims the priority benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 161,103, filed Mar. 18, 2009.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]This invention generally relates to a scarf, glove and hat set foldable into a pocket on the scarf for compact storage, or for advantageous use as a pillow or cushion.[0003]Scarves or mufflers have long been used for both decorative and utilitarian purposes. Most often, a scarf comprises an elongated piece of material having a length substantially longer than the circumference of a wearer's neck, and a uniform width larger than the vertical extent of the wearer's neck. The scarf is knotted or wrapped about the neck, so as to cover the neck and protect it from inclement weather, especially from cold temperatures encountered during the winter or cooler months of the year. Known scarves are made from a very wide assortment of textile and fabric materials and are worn in a wide variety of styles, including conventional neck s...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]One aspect of this invention is directed to an article including an elongated scarf having opposite end regions, a pair of open pockets at the end regions, and a pair of gloves receivable in one of the pockets when not worn on a wearer's hands. A hat is optionally receivable in the one pocket when not worn on the wearer's head. Another pocket may advantageously be provided on the scarf, for example, between the end regions, and this other pocket could be used to receive a variety of items, e.g., a music player. An additional zippered pocket may advantageously be provided on the scarf, for example, at the exterior of the one pocket, and this zippered pocket could be used to receive still more items.

Problems solved by technology

Due to the relatively small size of the gloves and hats as compared to that of the scarf, and also due to the fact that the gloves are often removed to free the hands to perform some manual task, the gloves and the hats are often misplaced and lost, thereby losing their protection and detracting from the value of the matched set.

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