Utility scarf

Abstract

A scarf assembly includes a length of fabric extending longitudinally and gathered laterally at a medial neck-engaging portion. A respiratory mask is secured to the interior surface of the neck portion and stored there, to be deployed and circumscribing the head and lowering it to cover the nose and mouth of the wearer. A neck pillow supported on the neck portion includes a tubular sleeve to secure a resilient pillow. A pair of hand pockets are formed in the distal end portions of the scarf. A length adjustment arrangement at each distal end enables the scarf to be adjusted for use by people within a wide range of height and girth.A secondary opening is provided at the inner end of each hand pocket for a hand to reach through each pocket and extend the fingers through the zipper closure.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of the priority date of Provisional Application 62 / 286,870, filed Jan. 25, 2016.FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH[0002]Not applicable.SEQUENCE LISTING, ETC ON CD[0003]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]Field of the Invention[0005]This invention relates to a scarf construction and, more particularly, to a scarf that is utilitarian in several aspects while also being warm, soft, and comfortable when worn in the typical fashion about the neck of a person.[0006]Description of Related Art[0007]There are many scarf constructions known in the prior art and commercially available that provide some function in addition to providing warmth and support to the neck of the wearer. Some scarves include pockets sewn into the distal end portions to provide warmth to the hands as well as to store small personal items. Others have some form of augmented neck support, such as a longitudinally extending neck pillow...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a scarf assembly that has several functional features. It includes a warm, soft, and comfortable garment that can be worn in the typical fashion about the neck of a person. The scarf has a length of fabric that is gathered at the medial portion and impinges on the back of the neck. It also has a respiratory mask that can be easily donned and removed, and a neck pillow that provides support and comfort to the neck. The scarf also has flat pockets in the distal end portions that allow the wearer to place their hands and rest them on top of the scarf, providing warmth and comfort. The length of the scarf can be adjusted for different heights and girths, and the flat pockets have secondary openings that allow the wearer to extend their hands while wearing the scarf.

Problems solved by technology

In addition, the wearer may rest some of the weight of the arms on the hands within the pockets, causing the scarf to pull with some weight on the neck portion and urge the pillow to impinge on the neck.

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