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Neck gaiter

a neck gaiter and neck technology, applied in the field of face and neck gaiters, can solve the problems of inefficient manufacturing of neck gaiters formed by cutting holes in the mouth and/or nose area, callouses, numbness,

Inactive Publication Date: 2019-07-11
GORDINI US
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The invention is a knit mask that has two different knit patterns: a densely knit portion and a loosely knit portion. The loosely knit portion is located around the wearer's mouth and nose area when pulled up over their face. The transition between these two patterns is seamless and results in a larger gap between knots in the loosely knit portion than in the densely knit portion. This creates a more breathable, comfortable mask that allows the wearer to breathe easily while wearing it.

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Of particular concern to many is the risk of damage to extremities manifesting as callouses, numbness, loss of blood flow, frostbite, and other cold related ailments.
However, neck gaiters that cover the mouth can obstruct the wearer's breathing, especially when conducting aerobic outdoor activities in cold weather.
In addition, neck gaiters formed by cutting a hole in the mouth and / or nose area can be inefficient to manufacture.
Still, cutting a hole in the area of the mouth provides only a limited solution because it re-exposes the mouth / nose area, reintroducing the risk of discomfort from the cold.
These solutions, however, create difficulties in the manufacture of the neck gaiter.

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[0018]The following description of the preferred embodiment is presented to describe the present invention without limiting the scope of the appended claims in any manner whatsoever.

[0019]As shown in FIGS. 1-4, the present invention is directed to a neck gaiter 2 comprising a knit body 4 having a densely knit portion 6, a loosely knit portion 8 forming a breathable region, and a seamless transition 7 from the densely knit portion 6 to the loosely knit portion 8, wherein the loosely knit portion 8 has a stitch density less than the stitch density of the densely knit portion 6 with gaps in the loosely knit portion 8.

[0020]In an embodiment, the knit body 4 is substantially cylindrical or tubular and includes a continuous side wall defining first and second open ends. The knit body 4 can be any shape that enables it to fit over a wearer's face and neck. For example, the knit body 4 can be higher at the top edge in the front to cover a greater portion of the wearer's cheeks and nose, and...

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Abstract

A neck gaiter comprising a knit body having a densely knit portion, a loosely knit portion, and a seamless transition from the densely knit portion to the loosely knit portion. A method of manufacturing a neck gaiter that includes knitting a knit body having a densely knit portion that seamlessly transitions into a loosely knit portion to form a breathable region.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to the field of face and neck gaiters for cold weather use, and methods of manufacturing the same.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]People who live in cold climates have long been familiar with the discomfort of venturing outside in freezing or below-freezing temperatures. Of particular concern to many is the risk of damage to extremities manifesting as callouses, numbness, loss of blood flow, frostbite, and other cold related ailments.[0003]To mitigate these risks, many people wear garments such as gloves, mittens, boots, hats and earmuffs. With regard to the face and neck area, many people wear face masks, neck gaiters and balaclavas, hereinafter “neck gaiters,” that cover at least a portion of the nose, mouth, cheeks and neck. However, neck gaiters that cover the mouth can obstruct the wearer's breathing, especially when conducting aerobic outdoor activities in cold weather.[0004]The common solution to this problem has been...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D23/00A41D27/02D04B1/10
CPCA41D23/00A41D27/02D04B1/102A41D2500/10A41D2400/22A41D31/145D04B1/104D04B1/24D10B2501/042A41D31/102
Inventor GELLIS, DAVIDYONKMAN, CHADCORNISH, TINA
Owner GORDINI US
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