Cape deployable from a wearable pouch

a technology of pouches and caps, applied in the field of caps and robes, can solve the problems of visual distraction, discomfort, and bulkiness of the pouch at the front of the neck of the wearer, and achieve the effect of not restricting head movement or causing discomfort or visual distraction, and not restricting head movement or causing discomfort or distraction

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-09-14
LEEK LEONARD
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[0004]The disclosed article comprising a cape or robe integrally attached to a pouch wearable around a neck of a human wearer offers the convenience and comfort of a selectively deployable and stowable torso covering that can be worn around the neck without restricting head movement or causing discomfort or visual distraction.
[0005]The art...

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Additionally, the bulkiness of the pouch at the front of the neck...

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[0015]An article 10 including a cape or robe selectively stowable or deployable from a pouch wearable around a neck of a human wearer is shown in the drawings. Article 10 includes a pouch 12 configured to selectively enclose and deploy a cape or robe 14 (FIGS. 1 and 2). Pouch 12 includes an opening 16 that extends along the length direction of the pouch and that can be selectively opened or closed with a closure element 18, such as a zipper, buttons, snaps or hook and loop fasteners (e.g., fasteners sold under the trademark “Velcro”).

[0016]The term “cape” encompasses sleeveless garments that drape loosely over the shoulders and cover the torso. Such capes can be of generally any desired length, such as to the waist or lower (e.g., to the knees of the wearer). The term “robe” encompasses loose outer garments that may or may not include sleeves.

[0017]Straps 20A, 20B have proximal ends attached at opposite ends of pouch 12. Straps 20A and 20B are joinable at their respective distal end...

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Abstract

An article having utility in the event of foul weather includes a cape or robe integrally attached to an elongate pouch that is adapted to be conveniently and comfortably worn along a back portion of a neck of a person. The pouch includes a fabric strap extending from each of opposite ends of the elongate pouch, which are joinable at a front of the neck of a person. The pouch has an opening and a closure for selectively deploying or stowing the cape or robe.

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BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE[0001]A foul-weather clothing system described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,360,370 includes a so-called “waist wraparound” that can be released from a pouch that can be worn around a neck of the wearer. The neck pouch includes a slip over version and a front fastener version. Each of these neck pouches extends completely around the neck of the wearer restricting head movement, particularly forward tilting of the head of the wearer. Additionally, the bulkiness of the pouch at the front of the neck of the wearer can be annoying, uncomfortable, and visually distracting.CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0002]Not applicable.FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE[0003]This disclosure pertains to capes and robes that can be stowed in or deployed from a pouch that is wearable around a users neck.SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE[0004]The disclosed article comprising a cape or robe integrally attached to a pouch wearable around a neck of a human wearer offers the convenience and comfort of...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D3/08A42B1/04
CPCA41D3/08A41D2400/422A41D2300/322A42B1/048A41D2200/20
Inventor LEEK, LEONARD
Owner LEEK LEONARD
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