Article of clothing facilitating its own storage during use

a technology of clothing and storage, applied in the field of clothing articles, can solve the problems of not being able to achieve uniform contact on the perimeter of the waist, not being able to wear this anorak without, and being relatively difficult to manipulate, etc., to achieve easy switching, good grip on the user, and slight compression

Inactive Publication Date: 2014-12-25
SALOMON SA
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[0009]In particular, the invention provides garment that is easy to put on, remove, and store, including during the practice of a sport or other activity.
[0013]The invention thus provides an article of clothing that makes it possible to switch easily from a wearing configuration to a storage configuration without affecting the progress of the activity being performed, ensuring the retention of the article of clothing when switching between the two configurations, and ensuring that the article of clothing is properly held in the storage or wearing configuration.
[0014]At least one edge makes it possible to adjust the edge perimeter around the user's waist or limb surrounded by the band. Thus, the edge can exert a slight compression against the user's waist or limb that it surrounds. The band defines a storage zone for the clothing element, which has very good hold on the user. The clothing element can then be stored in a housing formed by the folded band only, or by the band on one side and a wall made by the user's body or a fabric. Moreover, the band ensures good insulation of the clothing item when worn. The adjustment eliminates or greatly reduces air or water penetration. Finally, the storage of the article of clothing is provided by the band, which covers the folded clothing element. Advantageously, the band is limited by two edges with adjustable perimeters, which makes it possible to close the housing formed by the band in which the folded article of clothing is stored. Additionally, these edges enable a stable vertical positioning of the band on the user. Donning and doffing the article of clothing is simple and fast. It is not necessary to open / close a slide fastener or to connect other fastening means to extract the article of clothing from its storage housing.

Problems solved by technology

This fastening mechanism makes it possible to reduce the space between the user's waist and the anorak but does not make it possible to achieve uniform contact on the perimeter of the waist.
In practice, it is relatively difficult to don this anorak without stopping while engaged in an activity, such as running.
Furthermore, the rear slide fastener and rear fastening mechanism are not easily accessible and thus not easy to manipulate.
This positioning is all the more difficult as the user is moving.
In addition, the anorak is not very well insulated in the area of the waist, which can allow air or water penetration.
Furthermore, the anorak is not properly held in the area of the waist, and thus generates friction that can hinder the movements of the user.

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[0044]FIGS. 3 to 5 illustrate the transition from a wearing configuration to a storage configuration of the article of clothing 1 according to the

[0045]The user actuates the opening mechanism 21, such as a zipper, so as to widen the opening 24 as much as possible. The opening 24 can then have a cross section that is sufficiently large to allow the head and shoulders of the user therethrough.

[0046]The user then extracts his arms from the sleeves of the clothing element 2, and then frees his shoulders and torso from the clothing element 2. During this step, illustrated in FIG. 3, the article of clothing 1 is still maintained on the user. The adjustable edges 31 and 32 maintain the band 3 fixed around the waist of the user.

[0047]The user then spaces the adjustable upper edge 31 from his waist, as shown in FIG. 4. Then, he gradually slips the clothing element 2 between his waist and the adjustable upper edge 31, so as to house the clothing element 2 within the housing 33. In doing so, h...

second embodiment

[0073]A second embodiment involves constructing the article of clothing with panels having the same base material for the clothing element 2 and the band 3. In this case, to obtain an extensible band, an elastic film may be added to the base material. The added film may be adhered, glued, printed, obtained by coating, or any other method for locally associating an elastic coating with the base material.

third embodiment

[0074]A third embodiment involves making the constituent material of the article of clothing such that the organization of the yarns or they type vary in predetermined zones. These structural modifications make it possible to obtain different mechanical properties from one zone to another. Consequently, an extensible band can be obtained as desired. This technique, referred to as “body mapping”, makes it possible to create a garment in one piece, seamless, which is more comfortable and more durable. These structural modifications may involve changing the weaving or knitting locally. One can also use a non-woven textile and locally modify the internal cohesion of the agglomerated fibers.

[0075]Other construction or assembly technologies are within the scope of the invention for defining zones having different mechanical properties.

[0076]FIGS. 12 to 16 illustrate a second embodiment of an article of clothing. This embodiment includes elements similar to those of the first embodiment. E...

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Abstract

The invention relates to an article of clothing that includes an article of clothing for at least partially covering a portion of the user's body. The article of clothing includes a band positioned in the extension of a portion of the clothing element and adapted to surround the waist or a limb of the user, the band being demarcated by at least one edge with adjustable perimeter, the band forming a wall of a housing surrounding the waist or a limb of the user, the housing being adapted to contain the folded clothing element and to keep it around the waist or a limb of the user.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application is based upon French Patent Application No. 13 / 01441, filed Jun. 20, 2013, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference thereto in its entirety, and the priority of which is claimed under 35 U.S.C. §119.BACKGROUND[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The invention relates to articles of clothing, especially articles of clothing intended for outdoor activities such as running, hiking, and / or cycling, for example.[0004]2. Background Information[0005]When engaged in outdoor activities, a user may need thermal protection for his or her body or for protection against rain resulting from changing climatic conditions. For example, the user may want to put on a jacket during windy conditions and then remove the jacket as soon as the weather improves. Upon removing the jacket, the user must store the jacket to increase freedom of movement. Typically, the user wishes to make these changes quickly to avoid wasting time....

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41D15/04A41D1/00A41D1/08
CPCA41D1/00A41D15/04A41D1/04A41D1/08A41D13/0015A41D15/002A41D2400/422A41D2400/424
Inventor CHAPUIS, SERGE
Owner SALOMON SA
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