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Abstract

comprehensive clothing item: a. an integrated first pocket (55) into which the garment (10) can be packed when not in use; b. wherein the first pocket (55) includes an opening (180) which is located at the lower end of the garment (10); c. wherein the opening (180) does not include any closing means; and d. wherein the first pocket (55) further comprises a pulling element (80) which is suitable to cause a downward pull of the garment (10) into the first pocket (55).

Description

1. Technical field

[0001] The present invention relates to a garment which can be packed into an integrated pocket in order to conveniently store and wear the garment when not in use. 2. Technical Background

[0002] Changes in environmental conditions and / or activity levels of a person wearing a garment may create a desire to remove the garment. The need to wear the garment can be inconvenient if carrying options are unavailable, particularly during outdoor and sporting activities. In this context, foldable garments with integrated pockets for carrying the garment are known in the prior art, for example, in US 2,143,931 A, US 254,636 S, US 4,502,154 A, US 2006 / 0150,297 A1, and US 8,032,948 B2.

[0003] However, the garments disclosed in the prior art have several disadvantages. For example, the integrated pockets are sometimes positioned in such a way that moisture, dirt, and insects can easily penetrate the pockets when the garment is in use, necessitating additional closures (zippers or buttons). These closures, in turn, can be uncomfortable for the wearer when the garment is in use. Furthermore, these closures are expensive to produce and can break down over time, as is known to happen with thin zippers.

[0004] Another disadvantage of foldable garments in the prior art is that the integrated pockets are typically very small, requiring the garment to be tightly packed in the pocket when not in use. The tight folds of the tightly packed garment in the pocket can damage sensitive materials, such as waterproof and breathable membranes.

[0005] Finally, the manufacture of an integrated pocket as part of a garment of the aforementioned state of the art involves complicated and therefore time-consuming manufacturing steps, such as providing additional seams at positions of the garment that are difficult to reach during production.

[0006] US 5,850,634 A discloses a lined upper-body garment, such as a jacket, which incorporates a carrying item, such as a carrying bag, concealed between the back of the jacket shell and the back of the jacket lining. One wall of the carrying item is sewn or zipped to the lining, but the outer shell of the jacket is not attached to the carrying item. The opening of the carrying item is located at a zipper seam between the underside of the back of the jacket shell and the underside of the back of the jacket lining. At this zipper seam, the carrying item can be opened, and the underside of the back of the jacket shell can be separated from the underside of the back of the jacket lining.

[0007] US 2015 / 0096097A1 discloses an upper body garment configured to be convertible between a garment part and a carrying bag part, the carrying bag part being able to store the garment part when the garment part is not being worn.

[0008] US 4,689,831 A discloses a garment that can be converted into a backpack to be worn on a person's back. The invention comprises a garment, a pocket on the side of the garment, and straps on the inside of the garment, wherein the pocket is turn inside out so that the garment can be folded into it, forming a carrying bag and exposing straps that allow the carrying bag to be worn on a person's back.

[0009] US 5 787 504 A discloses a foldable bag attached to a fabric article, primarily containing a fabric article such as a coat, as well as small and larger pockets sewn onto one edge of the fabric article, so that the fabric article can be easily folded and the contents of the small bag can be placed inside the larger bag by turning the larger bag inside out.

[0010] US 3 670 340 A discloses a garment that can be folded into a pocket of the garment to form a folded package.

[0011] US 6 332 222 B1 discloses a device for carrying a coat around the person without wearing the coat, comprising an open tube made of thin, foldable material and a connector at each end of the tube so that the tube containing a coat can be worn with a belt or strap.

[0012] The present invention is therefore based on the problem of improving such a foldable garment in order to overcome at least one or more of the disadvantages of the prior art described above. 3. Summary of the invention

[0013] The problem mentioned above is at least partially solved by the subject matter of the independent claims of the present application. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a garment comprising an integrated first pocket into which the garment can be packed when not in use, the first pocket comprising an opening located at the lower end of the garment.

[0014] If the garment is, for example, a raincoat, this design ensures that no significant amounts of moisture and / or dirt penetrate through the opening and accumulate inside the first pocket. Therefore, the garment does not require any special means of sealing the pocket opening to keep the pocket dry and clean. This reduces manufacturing costs and complexity and eliminates the possibility of the closure mechanism failing.

[0015] In a further embodiment of the invention, the opening is directed downwards, thereby further minimizing the risk of moisture and / or dirt penetrating the pocket. Additionally, this arrangement simplifies the removal of moisture and / or dirt from the pocket while the garment—for example, a rain jacket—is in use or hanging on a wardrobe or hat rack. Furthermore, an opening located at the bottom of the garment and directed downwards can be completely concealed while the garment is in use, thus improving its appearance and wearing comfort.

[0016] In a further embodiment of the invention, the first pocket is arranged to extend along a large part of the vertical dimension of the back of the garment. This arrangement simplifies less dense packing of the garment when not in use, as the garment can be folded along fewer fold lines extending along the back. If the outer material of the garment includes sensitive materials, such as waterproof and / or breathable membranes, such a folding pattern can significantly reduce the stress on the membranes caused by packing the garment. Additionally, any moisture that may still be present on the outer surface of the garment when packed in the pocket can easily drain away.

[0017] In a further embodiment of the invention, the pocket comprises a layer of material that shares a seam with a seam connecting at least two parts of the garment. This arrangement simplifies the manufacture of the pocket by reducing the need for additional seams. For example, if the garment comprises a back panel which is connected by seams to a left front panel, a right front panel, and a headpiece, the pocket can be formed on the inside of the back panel by a single additional layer of material, the layer sharing all seams with the seams connecting the back panel to the other parts.

[0018] The first pocket incorporates a pull tab designed to draw the garment downwards into the pocket. Pulling the tab simply draws the garment into the first pocket, which simultaneously turns it inside out. This eliminates the need for a complicated and time-consuming folding process. For example, this feature can be significant for a professional athlete competing in unpredictable weather conditions.

[0019] The drawstring can include a first fastening element designed to interact with a second fastening element attached to the first bag, thereby forming a carrying strap for the first bag. The drawstring can also be used to carry the packed garment, for example, by wearing it around the upper torso, leaving both arms and hands free for other activities, while the garment remains readily available for immediate reuse.

[0020] In a further embodiment of the invention, the first integrated pocket comprises a second pocket into which the first pocket can be packed when the garment is packed in the first pocket. This arrangement allows for two different packing configurations of the garment. For example, if the second pocket is much smaller than the first pocket, the garment can be packed in the first pocket when a larger packing volume is acceptable and desired in order to reduce stress on the garment's material, as described above. If a smaller packing volume is desired—for example, when the garment is packed within the limited remaining volume of an already packed hiking backpack or other storage container—the packing volume can be further reduced simply by packing the first pocket into the second pocket.

[0021] In a further embodiment of the invention, the second pocket is arranged inside the first pocket when the garment is in use. For example, if the first pocket is formed between the back panel of a garment and an additional layer of material attached to the inner surface of the back panel, the second pocket is completely concealed within the first pocket and does not impair the appearance or comfort of the garment when it is worn. Additionally, the second pocket is thereby protected against physical damage within the first pocket.

[0022] In a further embodiment of the invention, the garment comprises a garment for the upper body, for example a durable rain jacket, a winter parka or the like.

[0023] In a further embodiment of the invention, the teachings described above are applied to a carrier bag comprising an integrated first pocket into which the carrier bag can be packed when not in use, wherein the first pocket includes a second pocket into which the first bag can be packed when the carrier bag is packed into the first pocket. As with the garment, this arrangement allows for two different packing configurations of the carrier bag. For example, if the second pocket is much smaller than the first pocket, the carrier bag can be packed into the first pocket when a larger packing volume is acceptable and desired in order to reduce stress on the carrier bag material.If a smaller packing volume is desired - for example, if the carrying bag is packed within the limited remaining volume of an already packed hiking backpack or other storage device - the packing volume can simply be further reduced by packing the first bag into the second bag. 4. Brief description of the characters

[0024] Aspects of the present invention are explained in further detail below with reference to the accompanying figures. These figures show: Fig. 1: a front view and an exploded view of a rain protection parka according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 2: an exploded view of a subassembly of the first pocket and a cross-sectional view of the second pocket according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 3: A cross-sectional view showing in detail the connecting seam between a back panel and a side panel of the parka and an additional layer of material used to form the first pocket, according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 4: a front view of a rainproof parka when the parka is packed into the first pocket, according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 5: a cross-sectional view of a rainproof parka when the parka is packed into the first pocket, according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 6: a front view of a rainproof parka when the parka is packed into the second pocket and the drawstring forms a carrying strap, according to an embodiment of the present invention; Fig. 7: Four different views of a foldable tote bag, showing the steps for packing the tote bag into the first pocket; and Fig. 8: Rear view of a person carrying the carrier bag when it is in use and when they are inside the first bag. 5. Detailed description of the figures

[0025] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention of a garment are described in detail below with reference to an upper body garment, such as a rainproof parka, wherein the garment can be packed into an integrated pocket. However, the present invention is not limited to such specific embodiments, but can be applied to other types of garments, for example, trousers, coats, or jackets, etc.

[0026] While specific combinations of features are described below with reference to certain embodiments of the present invention, it should be understood that the disclosure is not limited to such embodiments. In other words, not all features need to be present to realize the invention, and the embodiments can be modified by combining certain features from one embodiment with one or more features from another embodiment.

[0027] Fig. Figure 1 shows a rain protection parka 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The left part of Fig. Figure 1 shows a front view of parka 10. The right part of Fig. Figure 1 showed an exploded view of the parka 10. The parka 10 comprises a back panel 20, a right front panel 30 comprising a sleeve and part of a hood, a left front panel 40, also comprising a sleeve and part of a hood, a head panel 50, an inner lining layer 60, and a first pocket 55 (see also Fig. 4 below), which is formed between the back part 20 and the inner lining layer 60, a second pocket 70 and a pull element 80. Other embodiments of the invention may comprise a different number of parts which are of a different shape and material compared to the embodiment shown.

[0028] The inner lining layer 60 can be made of the same or a different material than parts 20, 30, 40, and 50 of the parka. Parts 20, 30, 40, and 50, in turn, can be made of the same or different materials. The cut lines in the exploded view illustrate the seams where parts 20, 30, 40, and 50 of the parka 10 are joined together. The seams can be made by sewing, gluing, welding, etc. The inner lining layer 60 can have the same dimensions as the back panel 20. Therefore, it can be attached to the back panel 20 using the same seams used to join the other parts 30, 40, and 50 of the parka 10 to the back panel 20. Such an arrangement simplifies the manufacture of the parka 10, as a reduced number or even no additional seams are needed to attach the first pocket 55 to the back panel 20.

[0029] In this way, an elongated first pocket 55 is formed between the back panel 20 and the inner lining layer 60. The first pocket 55 includes an opening at the lower end of the parka 10. The edge of the opening is formed by the lower edge of the back panel 20 and the lower edge of the inner lining layer 60. The first pocket 55 can extend along the entire or at least the majority of the vertical extent of the back panel 20 and can extend along part or all of the horizontal extent of the back panel 20.

[0030] A drawstring element 80 is arranged within the first pocket 55 and can be connected to the upper seam that joins the back panel 20, the head panel 50, and the inner lining 60. Other attachment points are also conceivable. The drawstring element 80 can extend along part or all of the vertical extent of the first pocket 55 so that it can be easily reached by hand through the opening at the bottom of the parka 10. A second pocket 70, which may be made of the same or a different material than the other elements of the parka 10, is arranged within the first pocket 55 and attached to a surface of the inner lining 60. The second pocket 70 can also be connected to the back panel 20 or even to the outer surface of the inner lining 60. The dimensions, shape, and exact position of the second pocket 70 within the first pocket 55 can vary for different embodiments of the invention.

[0031] Fig. Figure 2 shows a subassembly of a rain protection parka 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The right part of Fig. Figure 2 shows an exploded view of some of the elements that form the elongated first pocket 55. As can be seen, the inner lining layer 60 comprises an upper part 110 and a lower part 120, which are connected to the upper and lower edges of a surface of the second pocket 70. In other embodiments of the invention, the inner lining layer 60 comprises a different number of parts made of different materials. The second pocket 70 can also be a completely separate element that is not integrated but merely attached to the inner lining layer 60 or to another element of the parka 10.

[0032] The pulling element 80 is connected to the upper edge of the upper part 110 of the inner lining layer 60 and can include a fixing element 90, such as a part of a buckle, a hook, a carabiner, etc. The second pocket 70 can include a cover 130 and a buckle or other fixing element 150 to close the second pocket 70.

[0033] The right part of Fig. Figure 2 shows a cross-sectional view of the inner lining layer 60 and the second pocket 70 when the upper part 110 of the inner lining layer 60, the back part 135 of the second pocket 70, and the lower part 120 of the inner lining layer 60 are joined together by seams 140. The second pocket 70 can be attached to the inner lining layer 60 and can be arranged in an outward-facing configuration so that it can be turned inside out when the parka 10 is packed into it.

[0034] Fig. Figure 3 shows a cross-sectional view of one of the connecting seams 160 and the adjacent parts of the parka 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The back panel 20 is connected to the right front panel 30 and the inner lining layer 60 via a single seam 160, which can be reinforced by a strip of material 170, for example, a flexible and waterproof material such as PACLITE™. In other embodiments of the invention, the connecting seams between the elements of a garment can also be joined by other means such as welding, gluing, or zippers, etc.

[0035] In this example, the back panel 20, the right front panel 30, and the inner lining layer 60 can be joined in a single manufacturing step, thus reducing the total number of manufacturing steps required to produce the parka 10 with an integrated pocket. For the in Fig. The embodiment shown in 1 represents the connection method described in Fig. 3 is used for all edges that form the first pocket 55, thus eliminating the need for any further manufacturing steps to integrate the first pocket 55 into the parka 10.

[0036] For some embodiments of the present invention, the two layers forming the first pocket 55 can comprise the same material, which may be waterproof and / or breathable. In this case, the parka 10 would be waterproof when in use and when stored inside the first pocket 55. The inner lining layer 60 can also comprise a lighter or more flexible material than the outer parts 20, 30, 40, 50 of the parka 10, thereby reducing the weight of the parka 10 and enabling a quick and easy folding process of the parka 10 into the first pocket 55.

[0037] Fig. Figure 4 shows a front view of the parka 10 when it is packed into the first pocket 55, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The first pocket 55, which is formed between the back section 20 of the parka 10 and the inner lining 60, is shown turned inside out while the parka 10 is inside the first pocket 55. In this configuration, the second pocket 70 is attached to the outer surface of the inner lining 60. Inside the second pocket 70, which is arranged in an outward-facing configuration, there may be a closure flap 130 and a buckle 150, as shown in Figure 4. Fig. 2 shown.

[0038] The drawstring element 80 – for example, a woven drawstring, cord, or thin rope, etc. – can be connected to the upper edge 62 of the first pocket 55 by a seam or an additional fastening element such as a carabiner, hook, or buckle, etc. The fastening element 90, which can be attached to one end of the drawstring element 80, can be connected to a second fastening element, which can be attached to the outside of the turned-up first pocket 55 or the second pocket 70, thus forming a carrying strap for the parka 10 packed in the first pocket 55. In this way, the parka 10 can be comfortably carried on a person's back, while the drawstring element 80 serves as a carrying strap looped around the person's chest.Combined with the quick and easy folding process used to pack the Parka 10 into the first pocket 55, this additional feature allows the wearer to quickly remove, store, and wear the Parka 10, and then quickly unpack and reuse it when needed. This aspect of the invention can be very useful for professional athletes, such as trail runners and / or mountain bikers, competing in events where the time required for equipment changes must be as short as possible and weather conditions are constantly changing.

[0039] Fig. Figure 4 also shows an opening 180 of the first pocket, which is located at the bottom of the first pocket 55 and can be directed downwards. The edges of the opening 180 are formed by the lower edge of the back panel 20 and the lower edge of the inner lining layer 60. This configuration allows moisture covering the parka 10 to drain away and be removed when it is packed into the first pocket 55. In this way, the parka 10 can dry even when folded and worn on a person's back.

[0040] Fig. 5 shows a cross-sectional view through the parka 10 when it is packed into the first pocket 55, as in Fig. Figure 4 shows an embodiment of the invention. The back section 20 and the inner lining layer 60 are joined by seams 160 along their left and right edges, which simultaneously connect the edges of the left front section 40 and the right front section 30 to the left and right edges of the back section 20. The seams 160 can be reinforced by strips of material 170.

[0041] Fig. Figure 6 shows a front view of the parka 10 when packed into the second pocket 70 according to one embodiment of the invention. The second pocket 70 can be closed by a flap 130 and a buckle 150 and can include an additional part of a buckle 92 that interacts with the corresponding part of the buckle 90 connected to one end of the drawstring 80, thereby forming a carrying strap for the second pocket. The drawstring 80 can also be stored in the second pocket 70, further reducing the volume of the parka 10 when not in use. The second pocket 70 allows the parka 10 to be stored in a much smaller volume compared to the first pocket. Additionally, the second pocket 70 can include at least one third pocket 75 attached to a surface of the second pocket 70, suitable for storing small items such as keys, money, etc.

[0042] In some embodiments of the present invention, the second pocket 70 comprises a very lightweight material and does not include any additional buckle connectors 92 or a flap 130 or a buckle 150. This allows the weight of the parka 10 to be reduced and its appearance and comfort to be improved when the parka is in use.

[0043] The following describes exemplary embodiments of the present invention of a carrier bag that can be packed into an integrated pocket. However, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to this specific embodiment, but can be applied to any type of carrier bag, for example, a travel bag, a sports bag, a backpack, etc.

[0044] Fig. Figure 7 shows four different views of a foldable carrier bag 200 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 7a) shows the carrier bag 200 in an unfolded state, as it may be when in use. Fig. Figure 7 b) shows an intermediate step of the folding process, which is carried out to pack the carrier bag 200 into the first bag 55. In this configuration, the pulling element 80, which in this embodiment is designed as a strap, has already been partially pulled. Fig. Figure 7 c) shows the carrying bag 200 when it is in the first bag 55. The pulling element 80 can be connected to a fixing element 210, which is attached to the upper end of the first bag 55, so that a carrying strap for the first bag 55 is formed.

[0045] Fig. 7 d) shows the same configuration as Fig. 7 c), but rotated by 180°. In addition to the features described in Fig. As shown in Figure 7 d), the second bag 70 is shown, into which the first bag 55 can be packed when the carrier bag 200 is packed into the first bag 55.

[0046] Fig. Figure 8 shows a rear view of a person carrying the Carrier Bag 200 in two different configurations. On the left side of Fig. 8. The person carries the carrier bag 200 in an unfolded state, i.e., when the carrier bag 200 is used to carry additional items stored in the carrier bag 200. The right side of Fig. Figure 8 shows the person carrying the carrier bag when they are 55 in the first bag.

[0047] The pulling element 80 is connected to the two ends of the first bag 55, forming a carrying strap that is looped around the person's torso.

Claims

[1] Clothing encompassing: a. an integrated first pocket (55) into which the garment (10) can be packed when not in use; b. wherein the first pocket (55) includes an opening (180) which is located at the lower end of the garment (10); c. wherein the opening (180) does not include any closing means; and d. wherein the first pocket (55) further comprises a pulling element (80) which is suitable to cause a downward pull of the garment (10) into the first pocket (55). [2] Garment according to claim 1, wherein the opening (180) is directed downwards. [3] Garment according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first pocket (55) extends along a major part of the vertical extent of a back part (20) of the garment (10). [4] Garment according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the first pocket (55) contains a layer of material (60) which shares a seam with a seam connecting at least two parts of the garment (10). [5] Garment according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the first pocket (55) comprises a second pocket (70) into which the first pocket (55) can be packed when the garment (10) is packed into the first pocket (55). [6] Clothing encompassing: a. an integrated first pocket (55) into which the garment (10) can be packed when not in use; b. wherein the first pocket (55) extends along a large part of the vertical extent of a back part (20) of the garment (10), c. wherein the first pocket (55) is formed between the back part (20) and an inner lining layer (60) of the garment. [7] Clothing encompassing: a. an integrated first pocket (55) into which the garment (10) can be packed when not in use; b. wherein the first bag (55) comprises a second bag (70) into which the first bag (55) can be packed when the garment (10) is packed in the first bag (55); and c. wherein the second pocket (70) is arranged inside the first pocket (55) when the garment is in use. [8] Clothing encompassing: a. an integrated first pocket (55) into which the garment (10) can be packed when not in use; b. wherein the first pocket (55) contains a layer of material (60) which shares a seam with a seam connecting at least two parts of the garment (10), c. wherein the first pocket (55) extends along at least the majority of the vertical extent of a back section (20) of the garment. [9] Garment according to claim 1, wherein the pulling element (80) comprises a first fixing element (90) which is suitable to interact with a second fixing element which is attached to the first pocket (55), thereby forming a carrying strap for the first pocket (55). [10] Garment according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the garment (10) can be packed into the first pocket (55) by turning the first pocket (55) inside out and / or the garment (10). [11] Garment according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the garment (10) is a garment for the upper body.

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