Enhanced Access Garment

a technology of access garments and garment sleeves, applied in the field of full-length garments, can solve the problems of discomfort or trouble, longer-length garments may be more easily soiled, discomfort or trouble in rearranging garments, etc., and achieve the effects of reducing the risk of soiling, improving comfort, and reducing the range of motion

Active Publication Date: 2014-08-28
OMNI IP LLC
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[0006]Embodiments of this invention provide a longer length garment that provides improved comfort, range of motion, and reduced risk of soiling.

Problems solved by technology

Regardless of the reason for wearing the garment, while the length of the garment is convenient and desirable for much of the time, that length can sometimes cause discomfort or difficulty, for example as the wearer uses the toilet or otherwise sits, undergoes a medical examination, or engages in various activities such as riding astride a motorcycle or horse.
Depending on the situation, these longer-length garment may more easily become soiled, particularly in rearranging the longer portion to accommodate the change in position or usage.
For these situations, the wearer is faced with the choice between not wearing a longer length garment at all, or suffering the discomfort or trouble of rearranging the garment.

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[0016]This invention will be described in connection with certain of its embodiments, namely as implemented into a robe-like garment, as it is contemplated that the invention is particularly beneficial in that application. However, it is further contemplated that this invention will provide important advantages and benefits when applied to other garments and uses, such as coats, raincoats, riding wear, and the like. Accordingly, it is to be understood that the following description is provided by way of example only, and is not intended to limit the true scope of this invention as claimed.

[0017]FIG. 1 is a front view of garment 10, in the form of a robe, in an example of this embodiment of the invention. As evident from FIG. 1, garment 10 is constructed of conventional material for bathrobes and housecoats, and is of a conventional full length. In this example, belt loops 12, through which belt 14 runs, are located at a middle location of the garment (i.e., intended to be near the w...

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A robe-like garment with a liftable back panel. A draw string internal to the robe drapes over either the left or right shoulder of the wearer, and is attached to the bottom of the rear panel. To lift the rear panel, the wearer pulls downward on the draw cord. The panel then lifts to expose the back of the wearer, for example to allow the wearer to use a toilet. The panel may be constructed as multiple folding panels, like an accordion, or simply gathered in a vertical manner.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims priority, under 35 U.S.C. §119(e), of Provisional Application No. 61 / 769,862, filed Feb. 27, 2013 incorporated herein by this reference.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]This invention is in the field of garments. More specifically, embodiments of this invention are directed to full-length garments, such as robes, gowns, and the like.[0004]Long garments, such as extending below the mid-thigh of the wearer, are worn for various reasons. Certainly long garments may be worn for reasons of comfort, style, personal preference, or for certain events (e.g., formal events) or situations (e.g., inclement weather). Often, long garments are necessary or desirable for persons that are chronically ill, recuperating from an illness or surgery, or housed in a nursing home or other geriatric facility.[0005]Regardless of the reason for wearing the ga...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41D15/00
CPCA41D15/002A41D13/129A41D2400/44A41D2600/10A41D2600/102
Inventor MICHAELIS, CHAD ALAN
Owner OMNI IP LLC
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