Waterproof Cloak

Abstract

A waterproof garment in the form of a cloak is disclosed. The cloak includes an outer layer and an inner layer, each made of a suitable fabric. The outer surface of the outer layer is endowed with decorative properties such as color and texture for the intended use. The inner surface of the inner layer is preferably chosen for suitability in coming in contact with a wearer. Enclosed between the outer and inner layers, protected from abrasion and other potential hazards inherent in direct physical contact, at least one surface is a weather layer, preferably impervious to water.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD[0001]The invention relates to clothing, particularly outerwear. More particularly, the invention is directed to waterproof outerwear generally and cloaks specifically.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Outerwear and weather resistant or “waterproof” clothing is known in various conventional forms. Traditional rain coats may be generally classified into overcoat or trench coat configurations, providing a relatively long, sleeved garment designed to offer some level of protection from the elements. Parkas or jackets offer a similar sleeved garment configuration, generally distinguished by being longer or shorter in overall length. Ponchos are also known in the arts. Lacking sleeves, ponchos are simple one-piece garments, usually having a hood. In the cases of raincoats and ponchos generally, the garment has a single outer layer providing protection from the elements, including either a water-resistant fabric or a more protective waterproof layer. In many cases, especiall...

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Benefits of technology

[0008]According to additional aspects of the invention, the weather surface is contained within the garment such that it is protected from direct exposure to the environment.

[0009]The invention has advantages including but not limited to one or more of the following, furnishing improved waterproof structures applicable to outerwear, and providing light weight, durability and comfort in such garments. These and other advantageous features and benefits of the present invention can be understood by one of skilled in the arts upon careful consideration of the detailed description of representative embodiments of the invention in connection with the accompanying drawings.

Problems solved by technology

Water-resistant fabrics tend to leak to varying degrees, especially after long periods of exposure to the elements.

Waterproof materials have the disadvantage of trapping moisture within, due to being “unbreathable” with respect to bodily moisture.

As a result, there is a tendency among practitioners of the relevant arts to make raincoats using water-resistant materials and to restrict the use of waterproof materials to ponchos, outerwear for children, and for very heavy-duty applications.

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