Enhanced Access Garment

Abstract

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.

Description

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...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The invention provides a long garment that is comfortable, allows for more motion, and reduces the risk of staining. It also allows for extra flexibility for the wearer while still being worn. The garment has a rear panel that can be raised to provide better access for toilet use and other temporary activities of the wearer.

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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