Compressible garment line

Abstract

A compressible garment line includes a garment from a plurality of different sized garments. A receptacle fixed to the garment and providing a side wall and a base wall coupled to the side wall, the receptacle further having an inner cavity, the inner cavity expandable and retractable to permit the garment fluid entry and exit from the inner cavity.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0001] The present invention relates to a compressible garment line and, more particularly, to a compressible garment of the compressible garment line fixed to a receptacle for easy storing.BACKGROUND

[0002] Presently, reusable garments which provide comfort whether traveling or at home are often too bulky to store. Travelers often find themselves desirous of packing their belongings or supplies into compact spaces in order to carry as much as possible while traveling. Therefore, there is a need to provide a line of garments that permit a traveler to utilize a life size garment while storing the garment in a miniature or micro sized bag.

[0003] Additionally, reusable shopping bags are considered the environmentally friendly alternative to using single-use plastic or paper bags when carrying purchased items away from a retail establishment. Municipalities around the world are banning or putting future bans in place for single-use plastic bags as the trend to reduce single-use plastic pollution continues to grow.

[0004] While being good for the environment, many customers are accustomed to the ease and practicality of having single-use bags dependably made available to them by the retailer they purchase their items from. Customers now find themselves in difficult situations where they (a) have to constantly plan and remember to bring reusable bags with them (b) resort to the inconvenience of carrying around by hand or over the shoulder empty but bulky and large sized reusable tote bags before entering a retail store (c) or have reusable bags stored away in a non-dedicated area in the customer's vehicle or other mode of transportation. This source of frustration becomes even worse when a customer makes an impromptu or unexpected small purchase.

[0005] Currently, the materials with which many common reusable bags are made often include cotton, cardboard, raffia, PET, and different kinds of natural or synthetic fabrics, and all of them are of a relatively fixed in size, which make them difficult to store neatly when not in use and impractical, inconvenient and / or unsightly to carry and have available whenever a customer is out and about. Furthermore, the common reusable bags available on the market do not allow a low-profile, unobtrusive means to transport the reusable bag when not in use.

[0006] Some attempts have been made to create reusable bags that can be folded or somehow reduced in size for the convenience of their transportation. However, the process involves a cumbersome new habit formation of spending time refolding a bag neatly to fit into a portable carrier. Moreover, the size of the portable carrier when stuffed with the reusable bag is still too big to easily fit, for example, inside of a pocket without creating an uncomfortable and visibly noticeable bulge while also leaving little room for other pocket items such as a cellphone, wallet or a set of keys.

[0007] Presently there is no solution for a reusable bag made from ultralight, slippery, thin synthetic material that can also hold heavier items that historically would require a double bag when using single-use plastic bags and allows quick detachment and reattachment to holder's keychain and quick expansion of the bag from the cavity for in-use activity and quick compression and smooth transition of the bag into the cavity when in compact mode, that quickly and easily snaps on to the user's keychain for improved availability and can maintain its utility for years with daily use.

[0008] In the foregoing embodiments presented below, the exemplary embodiments provide solutions to the addressed problems above.SUMMARY

[0009] A compressible garment line includes a garment from a plurality of different sized garments. A receptacle fixed to the garment and providing a side wall and a base wall coupled to the side wall, the receptacle further having an inner cavity, the inner cavity expandable and retractable to permit the garment fluid entry and exit from the inner cavity.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0010] In the following and in the exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the present invention is described in more detail with references to the drawings in which:

[0011] FIG. 1 illustrates a front, top perspective view of the invention;

[0012] FIG. 2 illustrates another front, top, perspective view of the invention of FIG. 1;

[0013] FIG. 3 illustrates another front, top, perspective view of the invention of FIG. 2;

[0014] FIG. 4 illustrates a front, top, perspective view of the invention;

[0015] FIG. 5 illustrates a front, top, perspective view of the invention;

[0016] FIG. 6 illustrates a front, top, perspective view of the invention;

[0017] FIG. 7 illustrates a front, top, right side perspective view of the invention;

[0018] FIG. 8 illustrates a front, top perspective view of the invention;

[0019] FIG. 9 illustrates a front perspective view of the invention;

[0020] FIG. 10 illustrates a front, bottom, left side perspective view of the invention;

[0021] FIG. 11 illustrates a front perspective view of the invention;

[0022] FIG. 12 illustrates a front, top, left side perspective view of the invention;

[0023] FIG. 13 illustrates a right side perspective view;

[0024] FIG. 14 illustrates a front perspective view;

[0025] FIG. 15 illustrates an enlarged perspective view;

[0026] FIG. 16 illustrates a right side perspective view;

[0027] FIG. 17 illustrates a front perspective view;

[0028] FIG. 18 illustrates a front perspective view;

[0029] FIG. 19 illustrates a garment of the plurality of garments received within a container;

[0030] FIG. 20 illustrates a garment of the plurality of garments received within a container;

[0031] FIG. 21 illustrates the container of FIG. 20; and

[0032] FIG. 22 illustrates another perspective view.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

[0033] With reference to the FIGS. 1-22, a plurality of garments 1 according to the invention is shown. In an exemplary embodiment shown, a plurality of garments 1 according to the invention generally includes garment 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21, 21′ and a receptacle 400.

[0034] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 2 is a weekender bag. The garment 2 includes a main body 22, a plurality of handles 40 and a cross-body strap 60. The main body 22 is made from calendered 1.1 ounce nylon, which is a soft, thin durable fabric. Any suitable process or known technique in the art such as stitching, pasting etc. can be used to give the shape and size of the main body 22. The main body 22 further includes an opening 24 allowing access to the inner surface of the main body 22. The opening 24 further includes a zipper 26. The zipper 26 may be a waterproof zipper. The main body 22 further includes an internal vessel 28 on the inner surface. The internal vessel 28 further includes a zipper 30. The zipper 30 may be a waterproof zipper.

[0035] The plurality of handles 40 preferably have a fabric liner, specifically, each handle 40 is composed of a synthetic fabric to make the handles stronger, though any other suitable material can also be used without affecting the overall scope of the invention. Each handle 40 is attached to the inner surface of the main body 22. Each handle 40 may be integrally formed with the main body 22 or may be stitched, pasted or riveted into a top portion 32 inner surface of the main body 22.

[0036] The cross-body strap 60 preferably includes a fabric liner, specifically, each handle is composed of a synthetic fabric to make the strap stronger, though any other suitable material can also be used without affecting the overall scope of the invention. The cross-body strap 60 is an extension of the main body 22 forming a continuous loop. The cross-body strap 60 further includes a passageway 62. The cross-body strap 60 further includes a band 64 coupled to the cross-body strap 60. The band 64 is adjustable. The cross-body strap 60 further includes a buckle 66. The buckle 66 is coupled to both the cross-body strap 60 and the band 64. The buckle 66 permits tightening or loosening of the band 64. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0037] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 2 further includes the receptacle 400 coupled to the inner surface of the main body 22. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0038] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 2 is reinforced by bartack for reinforced strength, specifically, the cross-body strap 60 is bartacked at its ends when coupled to the main body 22.

[0039] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 2 is reinforced by bartack for reinforced strength, specifically, the handles 40 are bartacked at each end when coupled to the main body 22.

[0040] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 4 is a plurality of shopper bags. Each shopper bag of the plurality of shopper bags includes a main body 82 and a pair of handles 100. The main body 82 is made from a ripstop nylon material Any suitable process or known technique in the art such as stitching, pasting etc. can be used to give the shape and size of the main body 82. The main body 82 further includes an opening 84 allowing access to the inner surface of the main body 82. The main body 82 further includes an internal container 86 positioned on the inner surface. The main body 82 further includes a pair of side panels 88 extending outwards from the main body 82.

[0041] Each handle 100 preferably includes a fabric liner, specifically, a ripstop nylon material to make the handles stronger, though any other suitable material can also be used without affecting the overall scope of the invention. Each handle 100 is attached to the inner surface of the main body 82. Each handle 100 may be integrally formed with the main body 82 or may be stitched, pasted or riveted into a top portion 88 inner surface of the main body 82.

[0042] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 4 is sized to permit multiple garments 4 to fit within the receptacle 400. In the exemplary embodiment, the receptacle 400 may contain a range of one, two, three, four, five, six, seven or eight folded garments 4. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0043] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 6 is a backpack. The garment 6 includes a main body 110 or frame that is formed from one or more suitable materials and includes a front side 112, a rear side 114 that faces a user when the user is wearing the backpack, a top side 116, a bottom side 118, and two opposing sides 120, 122 that connect with the front and rear sides of the backpack. The front 112, rear 114, bottom 118, right 120 and left sides 122 of the garment 6 combine to form a plurality of cavities, compartments or enclosures of varying sizes within the backpack for storing items.

[0044] In the exemplary embodiment, the rear side 114 of the garment 6 includes a pair of shoulder straps 124, with each shoulder strap 124 being aligned at or near a widthwise end of the rear side and extending in a lengthwise direction of the garment 6 (i.e., between the top side and the bottom side). One end of each shoulder strap 124 connects at a point where the top side 116 and rear side 114 join together. The other end of each shoulder strap 124 connects at a bottom side 118 location of the garment 6.

[0045] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 6 further includes the receptacle 400 coupled to the inner surface of the main body 110. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0046] In the exemplary embodiment, each shoulder strap 124 is bartacked to the top side of the garment 6 for reinforced strength.

[0047] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 8 is a duffel bag. The garment 8 includes a main body 140 which includes a pair of sides 142, a bottom 144, a top 146, a front face 148 and a rear face 150.

[0048] The garment 8 further includes a pair of short handles 152. Each short handle 152 includes a fabric liner, specifically, durable ripstop fabric to make the handle stronger, though any other suitable material can also be used without affecting the overall scope of the invention. Each short handle 152 extends from a side of the main body 140, specifically, the front face 148 and the rear face 150.

[0049] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 8 further includes a long handle 154 extending from the first side 142 to the second side 142. The main body 140 further includes an adjustable strap 156 coupled to the long handle 154. The main body 140 further includes a side opening 158 positioned on the front face 148. The side opening 158 further includes a zipper 160.

[0050] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 8 further includes the receptacle 400 coupled to the inner surface of the main body 140. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0051] In the exemplary embodiment, the long handle 154 is bartacked at its ends when coupled to the sides 142 of the garment 8 to enhance the strength of the coupling.

[0052] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 10 is a poncho. The garment 10 includes a main body panel 180. The main body panel 180 further includes an inner surface 182 and an outer surface 184. The garment 10 further includes a pair of sides 186 positioned on each side of the main body panel 180. Each side 186 includes an arm slit 188.

[0053] In the exemplary embodiment, the main body panel 180 further includes a central opening 190. The central opening 190 further includes corresponding edges 192. One of the corresponding edges 192 further includes a zipper 194. The garment 10 further includes a hood 196. The hood 196 is disposed along the upper region of the main body panel 180. The hood 196 further includes an inner surface 198 and an outer surface 200.

[0054] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 10 further includes the receptacle 400 coupled to the inner surface of the main body panel 180. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0055] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 12 is a lunch bag. The garment 12 includes a main body 220 and a pair of handles 230. The main body 220 is composed of apex climashield. Any suitable process or known technique in the art such as stitching, pasting etc. can be used to give the shape and size of the main body 220. The main body 220 further includes an opening 222 allowing access to the inner surface of the main body 220. The main body 220 further includes a zipper 224.

[0056] In the exemplary embodiment, each handle 230 of the pair of handles 230 preferably have a fabric liner, specifically, durable ripstop fabric, to make the handles stronger, though any other suitable material can also be used without affecting the overall scope of the invention. Each handle 230 is attached to the outer surface of the main body 220, specifically to corresponding sides of the main body 220.

[0057] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 12 further includes the receptacle 400 coupled to the inner surface of the main body 220. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0058] In the exemplary embodiment, each handle 230 is bartacked at its ends when coupled to the main body 220 of the garment 12 to enhance the strength of the coupling.

[0059] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 14 is a hip pack. The garment 14 includes a main body 240. The main body 240 further includes a front face 242, a rear face 244, a top face 246, a bottom face 248 and a pair of side faces 250. The front face 242 further includes a zipper opening 252 allowing entryway into an outer container 254. The top face 246 further includes a zipper opening 256 allowing entryway into an inner container 258. Each side face 250 further includes a fastener 260 extending away from the main body 240.

[0060] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 14 further includes the receptacle 400 coupled to the inner surface of the main body 240. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0061] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 16 is a bucket hat. The garment 16 includes a central portion 270. The central portion 270 further includes an outer surface 272 and an inner surface 274. The garment 16 further includes an edging 276 extending around the perimeter of the central portion 270. The garment 16 further includes an adjustable cord 278 extending from the inner surface 274.

[0062] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 16 further includes the receptacle 400 coupled to the inner surface 274 of the central portion 270. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0063] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 18 is a beach blanket. The garment 18 includes a main body 290 that has a pair of surfaces including a first surface 292 and a second surface 294, and furthermore, includes two ends comprising a first end 296 and a second end 298.

[0064] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 18 further includes the receptacle 400 coupled to the main body 290. In another exemplary embodiment, the receptacle 400 is coupled to the corner of the main body 290. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0065] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 20 is a jacket. The garment 20 includes a main body panel 310. The main body panel 310 further includes an inner surface 312 and an outer surface 314. The garment 20 further includes a pair of sides 316 positioned on each side of the main body panel 310. Each side 316 includes an arm sleeve 318. The main body panel 310 further includes a central opening 320. The central opening 320 further includes corresponding edges 322. One of the corresponding edges further includes a zipper 324. The garment 20 further includes a hood 326. The hood 326 is disposed along the upper region of the main body panel 310.

[0066] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 20 further includes the receptacle 400 coupled to the inner surface of the main body panel 310. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0067] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 21 is a reusable bag. The garment 21 includes the main bag reservoir 330, a pair of hand straps 332 and a cross body strap 334 which are made of synthetic fabric.

[0068] In the exemplary embodiment, the kind of synthetic fabric used is 20 denier, 1.1 ounce ripstop nylon, however, other synthetic fabrics are possible as long as the reusability and ease of compression. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment. Other synthetic materials that can be used to construct the reusable bag include but are not limited to other variations of nylon, membrane, polyester, Xenon and silnylon.

[0069] In the exemplary embodiment, the main body of the reusable bag 21 has a generally squared shape of size of approximately 14 inches×14 inches, however, rectangular shapes, oval shapes and other shapes are also possible, and the sizes may vary, as long as the reusability, ease of compression and pocket size portability of the reusable bag 21 is maintained. The reusable bag reservoir 330 is constructed by showing a seam running up the side of the bag 336. The cross body strap 334 can be connected to the reusable bag reservoir 330 as one piece all cut from the same sheet of fabric or stitched onto the reusable bag reservoir 330 by using a bartack or box cross stitch for reinforcement and durability.

[0070] In the exemplary embodiment, the cross body strap 334 is reinforced with an extra layer of fabric to increase the durability and strength. Each hand strap 332 can connect to the reusable bag reservoir 330 as one piece all cut from the same piece of fabric or stitched onto the reusable bag reservoir 330 by using a bartack or box cross stitch for reinforcement and durability.

[0071] In the exemplary embodiment, each hand strap 332 is reinforced with an extra layer of fabric to increase durability and strength.

[0072] In the exemplary embodiment, the side seams are sewn together for the reusable bag reservoir 330 using a double fold over hem 331 for strength and to prevent fraying. The same double fold over hem 331 is used to reinforce and prevent fraying for the cross body strap 334 and the hand straps 332. Other embodiments may include other types of hems as long as durability and longevity through daily use are maintained.

[0073] In the exemplary embodiment, a piece of fabric 338 is stitched together on one side with the receptacle 400 positioned on the inside of the reusable bag reservoir 330. This prevents the cavity receptacle 400 from separating from the reusable bag 21 and potentially being lost, forgotten or otherwise inconveniently not in close proximity to compress and stuff the reusable bag 21 into the receptacle 400 when the reusable bag 21 is not in use.

[0074] In the exemplary embodiment, the garment 21′ is another reusable bag. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment. The garment 21′ includes a main bag 340 and a pair of hand straps 342 which are made of synthetic fabric. The main bag 340 and hand straps 342 are further constructed with a double fold over hem 344 for longevity and added strength. The reusable bag 340 can be constructed with the same materials and methodologies as the previous exemplary embodiment of the reusable bag 21.

[0075] In the exemplary embodiment, the receptacle 400 includes a side wall 402 and a base wall 404. The side wall 402 includes an outer surface 406 and an inner surface 408. The side wall 402 further includes an upper edging 410 leading to an opening of an inner cavity. The upper edging 410 includes a cord 412 permitting the upper edging 408 to expand and retract. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment. The cord 412 is composed of polyester and measures 3 millimeters in diameter. In other embodiments the cord is made from cotton, elastic, silicone, nylon and rubber. In other embodiments the cord is .5,1,2,4,5,6,7,8 millimeters in diameter. The receptacle 400 includes a size of 3″×2″×1″. The receptacle is a micro-sized receptacle 400. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment. The receptacle 400 is composed of premium strength diamond ripstop nylon.

[0076] The base wall 404 is coupled to an edge of the side wall 402 and includes an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface of the side wall 402 and the inner surface of the base wall 404 formulate an inner cavity. The inner cavity is permitted to expand and retract to provide an enclosure for one of the plurality of garments presented above. The receptacle 400 is fixed to a garment 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20, 21,21′ of the plurality of garments 1.

[0077] In the exemplary embodiment, the receptacle 400 further includes a cord stopper 414. The cord stopper 414 aids the cord 412 in retracting or expanding the upper edging 410. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0078] In the exemplary embodiment, the receptacle 400 further includes a clasp 416 coupled to each end of the cord 412. In the exemplary embodiment, the clasp 416 is a twist clap.

[0079] The clasp 416 is a non-magnetic clasp. In other embodiments, the clasp may be a lobster claw, spring ring, barrel, hinged clip or magnetic clasp. One skilled in the art would understand the applicant's design is not the exclusive embodiment.

[0080] In the exemplary embodiment, each individual garment 2,4,6,8,10,12,14,16,18,20, 21, 21′ of the plurality of garments 1 presented above is coupled or fixed to the receptacle 400 permitting the garment of the plurality of garments to have fluid entry and exit from the inner cavity of the receptacle 400. The receptacle 400 may be bartacked for enhanced strength when coupled to one of the plurality of garments 1. The upper edging 410 and the inner cavity will expand allowing the garment to be housed within the receptacle 400. The upper edging 410 will then retract using the cord 412, preventing entry into the inner cavity and restricting the garment from exiting the receptacle 400.

[0081] In the exemplary embodiment and referring to FIG. 22, a user may connect their key's or key chain to the receptacle 400.

[0082] In the exemplary embodiment, the dimension of the receptacle 400 when stuffed within the garment 21, 21′ for example, is 2 inch×2 inch×0.75 inch or 3 inches cubed. For reference, the dimensions for the car key FOB for a new Nissan Altima, one of America's most popular vehicles, is 4 inch×2 inch×0.8 inch or 6.4 inches cubed. Generally speaking, the average pocket size measures 7.5 inches tall by 6 inches wide. Despite the generous width and height of the average pant pocket, the most important dimension when considering pants pocket portability, practicality and comfort is depth, however, pockets lay flat when not in-use and do not have a specific dimension for depth.

[0083] As such, more illustrative means are necessary when considering pant pocket depth practicality. A 6 inch by 3 inch by 1 inch phone can comfortably fit in the average pant pocket and takes up a volume of 18 inches cubed. However, a widget measuring 2.5 inch by 2.5 inch by 2.5 inch with a volume of only 15.6 inches cubed will show a large, unsightly protrusion in the average pant pocket and create a noticeable and uncomfortable bulge sensation for the user.

[0084] In the other embodiments for example, the receptacle 400 is stuffed with the garment 21, 21′ which can range in width at 1 inch to 4 inch, range in height from 1 inch to 5 inch and range in depth from 0.5 inch to 1.5 inch so long as the reusability, ease of compression and pocket size portability described above are maintained.

[0085] The foregoing illustrates some of the possibilities for practicing the invention. Many other embodiments and fields of use for collection assembly according to the invention are possible and within the scope and spirit of the invention. It is therefore intended that the foregoing description be regarded as illustrative rather than limiting.

[0086] It will be understood that changes in the details, materials, steps and arrangements of parts which have been described and illustrated to explain the nature of the invention will occur to and may be made by those skilled in the art upon a reading of this disclosure within the principles and scope of the invention; however, concepts, as based upon the description, may be employed in other embodiments without departing from the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A compressible garment line comprising:a garment from a plurality of different sized garments;a receptacle fixed to the garment and providing a side wall and a base wall coupled to the side wall, the receptacle further having an inner cavity, the inner cavity expandable and retractable to permit the garments fluid entry and exit from the inner cavity.

2. The compressible garment line of claim 1, wherein the receptacle includes an upper edging adjacent the side wall.

3. The compressible garment line of claim 2, wherein the garment further includes a cord permitting the upper edging to expand and retract permitting access to the inner cavity.

4. The compressible garment line of claim 3, wherein the receptacle is composed of ripstop nylon.

5. The compressible garment line of claim 4, wherein the cord is composed of polyester and measures 3 millimeters in diameter.

6. The compressible garment line of claim 5, wherein the receptacle includes a cord stopper, the cord stopper aids the cord in retracting or expanding the upper edging.

7. The compressible garment line of claim 6, wherein the receptacle includes a clasp coupled to each end of the cord.

8. The compressible garment line of claim 7, wherein the clasp is a twist clasp.

9. The compressible garment line of claim 8, wherein the receptacle is bartacked to an inner surface of the garment.

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