Handkerchief

Abstract

To provide a handkerchief which can be worn in a natural manner by utilizing a pocket of a garment while exposing a portion which the wearer wants to show.SOLUTION: In a handkerchief 11 for wiping hands, a display member 12 having a pattern and a color in a concrete shape such as an animation character is attached to a body part 13 made of handkerchief fabric by sewing or the like. The display member 12 is attached to the body part 13 in such a manner that it projects out of a pocket 51 when the body part 13 is inserted into the pocket 51 of a garment.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This invention relates to a handkerchief. [Background technology]

[0002] Handkerchiefs are carried around on a daily basis and are used to wipe hands. Except for pocket squares, which are used for decoration, handkerchiefs are generally folded and placed in clothing pockets. Handkerchiefs are decorated with designs such as embroidery and prints, but these are part of the handkerchief and are not visible when it is placed in a pocket.

[0003] A stuffed toy handkerchief is something different from these ordinary handkerchiefs. It has a pocket formed in the corner of the handkerchief body, with parts of two sides as the bottom, and a protrusion or pattern on the inside or outside of the pocket, and a ring-shaped pull-out piece attached near the tip of the bottom. In other words, if you pull the pull-out piece to turn the pocket over and store the handkerchief body inside the pocket, it becomes a stuffed toy with the part you want to show exposed, so it can be used in two ways: as a handkerchief or as a stuffed toy.

[0004] However, a stuffed toy handkerchief cannot fit into a clothing pocket because it has a three-dimensional shape. Although it may be possible to fit it depending on the size, it will bulge the pocket and look unsightly. However, if you put the stuffed toy in your pocket, you cannot show it.

[0005] If you want to display the stuffed toy, you can either hold it in your hand or hang it from a drawer. However, this is not the usual way to carry a handkerchief, and is not practical. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Utility Model Application Publication No. 3-6405 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] The main objective of this invention is to allow the wearer to wear the garment in a natural manner while still exposing the parts of the body that one desires to show off. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] For this reason, the present invention provides a handkerchief as follows: A handkerchief in which a display member having a concrete shape, a pattern and a color is attached to a part of a main body made of handkerchief fabric in such a manner that the display member protrudes outside the pocket when the main body is inserted into a clothing pocket.

[0009] In this configuration, the main body has a function of wiping as a handkerchief, and also has a function of holding the display member when placed in a clothing pocket. If the main body is larger than the pocket, it is folded as appropriate for storage, and the display member is exposed on the outer surface of the pocket or above the opening of the pocket. The display member exposed outside the pocket provides psychological effects, such as a sense of unity with the display member, and visual effects, such as a sense of beauty, to the holder or viewer, depending on its shape, pattern, and color. Effect of the Invention

[0010] According to this invention, since the display member is exposed near the pocket when the main body is carried in a pocket, the display member can be seen without doing anything. In this case, if the display member is, for example, an animated character, it becomes like wearing it, and since it is worn near the pocket, it can be carried in a charming manner as if it is jumping out from the clothes.

[0011] Moreover, when you want to use it as a handkerchief, you can just pull it out of your pocket and it's ready to use. When you pull it out, the display member is exposed, so it's easy to take out. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0012] [Figure 1] FIG. [Diagram 2] FIG. [Diagram 3] FIG. [Figure 4] FIG. [Diagram 5] FIG. 2 is a side view showing the handkerchief held in FIG. 1; [Figure 6] FIG. [Figure 7] FIG. 3 is a side view showing the handkerchief held in FIG. 2; [Figure 8] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a handkerchief according to another example. [Figure 9] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a handkerchief according to another example. [Figure 10] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a handkerchief according to another example. [Figure 11] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a handkerchief according to another example. [Figure 12] FIG. 13 is a perspective view of a handkerchief according to another example. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a side view showing the handkerchief held in the state shown in FIG. 12. [Figure 14] FIG. 13 is an exploded perspective view showing another example of a handkerchief. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0013] An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

[0014] The handkerchief 11 according to the present invention has an element of enjoyment in addition to the original wiping function of a handkerchief, and is configured so that when it is worn in a clothing pocket 51, the display member 12 is exposed as shown in Figures 1 and 2. Figures 1 and 2 show different exposure forms of the display member 12, with Figure 1 showing an example in which the display member 12 is positioned on the outer surface of the pocket 51, and Figure 2 showing an example in which the display member 12 is positioned above the opening of the pocket 51. Hereinafter, the state in Figure 1 will be referred to as exposed form 1, and the state in Figure 2 as exposed form 2.

[0015] This handkerchief 11 has a main body 13 made of handkerchief fabric and a display member 12 attached to a part of the main body 13. The main body 13 is made of an appropriate material such as cotton, linen, silk, wool, rayon, or polyester, and in addition to its wiping function as a handkerchief, has a function of holding the display member 12 near the pocket 51 in a desired state, and is formed into an appropriate shape to fit into the pocket 51. The main body 13 inserted into the pocket does not need to be stored in its entirety in the pocket, but is inserted partially so that a part of it can protrude from the opening. The display member 12 is attached in a manner that it protrudes outside the pocket 51 when the main body 13 is inserted into the pocket 51.

[0016] The display member 12 has a concrete shape with a pattern and color, and is composed of a member such as a badge, a mascot, a stuffed animal, etc. One example is a representation of a character from an animation or a theme park. Although a three-dimensional shape is acceptable, a relatively flat shape is preferable because it does not get in the way when held. Also, the material of the display member 12 may be suitable for wiping, like the main body 13.

[0017] The size of the display member 12 is preferably equal to or larger than the width of the pocket 51 into which the main body 13 is inserted as shown in Figures 1 and 2. This is because it allows the display member 12 to stand out. In this case, the width of the pocket 51 of the garment is roughly fixed, so the size of the display member 12 can be determined based on that width.

[0018] In the following, in order to provide a specific explanation, we will first describe the handkerchief 11 that realizes the exposure mode 1. In Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, the display member 12 is depicted as an animal's face 12a and its front legs 12b extending downward, but in Fig. 3 and subsequent drawings, the display member 12 is depicted as a disk for the sake of simplicity.

[0019] 3, the main body 13 is formed in a sheet shape larger than a pocket. Specifically, the main body 13 is a rectangle of a size that can fit into the pocket 51 when folded in half, and the display member 12 is attached to one side in the longitudinal direction. The vertical length a1 of the main body 13 is formed to be a length that, when the main body 13 is folded back at the middle part in the longitudinal direction to make it double, and one side is inserted into the pocket 51, the imaginary fold line 14 shown by the dashed line is positioned at the opening of the pocket 51. The horizontal length b1 of the main body 13 is a length that can be inserted into the pocket 51 without folding.

[0020] The display member 12 is attached by sewing or the like to the outer surface on one side of the folding line 14. The attachment may be performed over the entire surface where the display member 12 and the main body 13 overlap, or may be performed partially.

[0021] Like the display member 12, the main body 13 is also provided with an appropriate pattern and color.

[0022] In the handkerchief 11 thus constructed, the main body 13 is folded in half at the fold line 14, and the other side portion without the display member 12 is inserted into the pocket 51 as shown in FIG. 4. Then, the fold is made to overlap the opening edge of the pocket 51, and the one side portion having the display member 12 covers the outer surface of the pocket 51. In other words, the other side portion of the main body 13 is inserted and held in the pocket 51 as shown in FIG. 5, and the display member 12 is positioned on the outer surface of the pocket 51. Depending on the size of the display member 12, the display member 12 may cover the pocket 51 as if hiding it, as shown in FIG. 1. In FIG. 5, 15 denotes the joint portion between the display member 12 and the main body 13.

[0023] Since the display member 12 is exposed in this manner, it can be used to decorate clothes, give a desired design feel, and make an appeal, and also provides a psychological effect to the wearer, such as a sense of unity with the display content of the display member 12.

[0024] When using the handkerchief 11, it is taken out of the pocket 51 and the main body 13 is mainly used. The handkerchief 11 can also be taken out by holding the display member 12, so it can be done quickly and easily without putting a hand inside the pocket 51.

[0025] Next, the handkerchief 11 in the exposed form 2 will be described.

[0026] In the handkerchief 11 shown in Fig. 6, the main body 13 is formed in a sheet shape larger than the pocket 51, as in the previous example. Specifically, the main body 13 is a rectangle of a size that can fit into the pocket 51 when folded in thirds, and the display member 12 is attached to one end in the longitudinal direction. The vertical length a2 of the main body 13 is formed to a length that allows it to be folded in thirds at two points in the longitudinal direction (imaginary fold lines 14 shown by dashed lines). The horizontal length b2 of the main body 13 is a length that allows it to be inserted into the pocket without folding.

[0027] The lower portion of the display member 12 is attached by sewing or the like to the outer surface of one end of the main body portion 13. The attachment is performed partially so that a gap is formed between the lower portion of the display member 12 and the main body portion 13.

[0028] In the handkerchief 11 having such a configuration, as shown in Fig. 7, the main body 13 is folded in three along the fold line 14 so that the display member 12 is on the outside, and the display member 12 is made to protrude from one end of the main body 13. The part of the main body 13 on the side without the display member 12 is inserted into the pocket 51, and the lower part of the display member 12 is brought out to the outer surface of the pocket 51. In other words, the main body 13 is stored and held in the pocket 51, and the display member 12 is positioned above the opening of the pocket 51. The display member 12 is present so as to protrude from the opening of the pocket 51, as shown in Fig. 2. At this time, the front legs 12b at the lower part of the display member 12 are hooked onto the edge of the opening of the pocket 51.

[0029] Although the exposure form of this handkerchief 11 is different from that of the previous example, it has the same effect. In addition, the front leg 12b located at the bottom of the display member 12 hangs over the opening edge of the pocket 51, resulting in a charming appearance. Also, the main body 13 is larger than the handkerchief 11 in Fig. 3, making it suitable for wiping.

[0030] Below, we will explain another example of the handkerchief 11. In this explanation, the same parts as those in the above-mentioned configuration are given the same reference numerals, and detailed explanations thereof will be omitted.

[0031] Fig. 8 shows an example in which exposed form 2 is possible while the main body 13 has the same shape as the handkerchief 11 in Fig. 3, and the fixing position of the display member 12 is different from that in Fig. 3. That is, the display member 12 is fixed to a position close to the fold line 14 in the middle in the longitudinal direction of the main body 13. The fixing is done partially, and the lower part of the display member 12 is raised above the main body 13.

[0032] In the handkerchief 11 thus configured, when the main body 13 is folded in half, the display member 12 protrudes upward from the fold of the main body 13. When the end of the main body 13 opposite the display member 12 is inserted into the pocket 51, the main body 13 is held in a state in which the joint 15 hangs over the edge of the opening of the pocket 51.

[0033] 9 and 10 show handkerchiefs 11 based on the configuration of FIG. 3, but with a larger area for the main body 13. The main body 13 in FIG. 9 is formed as a rectangle that is long horizontally, with a length a3 that is long enough to fit into pocket 51 when folded in half, and a length b3 that is long enough to fit into pocket 51 when folded in thirds. The display member 12 is attached to lower region 13a surrounded by fold line 14 in the horizontal center. In FIG. 10, both the vertical direction a4 and the horizontal direction b4 are formed to be long enough to fit into pocket 51 when folded in half, and the display member 12 is attached to lower region 13b surrounded by fold line 14 on one side.

[0034] Either handkerchief 11 can be folded horizontally and held in the same manner as handkerchief 11 in FIG.

[0035] 11 shows a handkerchief 11 in exposure form 2, in which the structure of the main body 13 is tubular with an internal storage space 13c. That is, the main body 13 is formed into a flat, bottomed tubular shape that forms a vertically long rectangle when viewed from the front, similar to the main body 13 of the handkerchief 11 shown in FIG. 6. The length of the width b5 is the length that can fit into the pocket 51 without folding, and the length of the length a5 is the length that can fit into the pocket 51 when folded in half or in thirds. The lower part of the display member 12 is attached to a position close to the edge of the opening at the upper end.

[0036] This handkerchief 11 has the same function as the handkerchief 11 in FIG. 4, and when worn, the storage space 13c can be used to store a hand warmer or a cooling agent, and can also be used as a storage bag or cover for a beverage bottle, for example.

[0037] 12 shows a handkerchief 11 in which the main body 13 is in the form of an endless belt and which can take the exposure forms 1 and 2. That is, the main body 13 is in the form of a belt that continues in the vertical direction, with the length of the width b6 being a length that can fit into the pocket 51 without folding, and the length of the length a6 being a length that can fit into the pocket 51 by folding it in half or in thirds. The display member 12 is fixed at an appropriate position in the continuous direction of the main body 13. The display member 12 is fixed at its lower part.

[0038] 13(a), the handkerchief 11 can be worn in exposure form 1, and can also be worn in exposure form 2, as shown in (b) and (c). This is because the main body 13 is an endless belt, and the position of the display member 12 relative to the main body 13 can be set appropriately.

[0039] That is, when folded in half into an inverted U-shape as viewed from the side as shown in (a), the display member 12 is positioned in the center of the outer surface, and the part of the main body 13 without the display member 12 is inserted into the pocket 51, resulting in the holding state of exposed form 1. When folded in half into a U-shape as viewed from the side as shown in (b), the fold side of the main body 13 is inserted into the pocket 51 so that the display member 12 protrudes from the top of the outer surface, resulting in the holding state of exposed form 2. When folded in half into an inverted U-shape as viewed from the side as shown in (c), the display member 12 protrudes from the top of the fold side, and the part of the main body 13 opposite the fold is inserted into the pocket, resulting in the holding state of exposed form 2.

[0040] 14 shows an example in which the display member 12 is detachably attached to the main body 13. That is, one side 16a of the engagement means 16 is fixed to the back surface of the display member 12, and the other side 16b of the engagement means 16 is fixed to the front surface of the main body 13. The engagement means 16 is preferably a hook and loop fastener, but may be a hook or the like. The portion of the display member 12 and the main body 13 which are joined together and have the engagement means 16 constitutes the joining portion 15.

[0041] If the display member 12 is detachable in this way, it can be separated for washing, which improves workability. In addition, the combination of the display member 12 and the main body 13 can be changed, for example, like changing clothes, which increases the fun.

[0042] The above is one embodiment for carrying out the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned configuration, and other configurations can also be adopted.

[0043] For example, the main body 13 may be sized to fit into the pocket 51 without folding.

[0044] When the main body 13 is cylindrical, it may have openings at the top and bottom. If necessary, it may be closed by an engaging means such as a hook and loop fastener or a hook.

[0045] The heating pad or the like can be held without the main body 13 being cylindrical, for example, by wrapping it around the main body 13, and if it is a stick-on type heating pad, it can be held simply by having a surface.

[0046] The shape of the display member 12 can be determined as desired, and it may be an element of identification instead of an element for enjoyment as described above. For example, the handkerchief 11 to be put in the breast pocket of a garment may display a symbol or the like indicating an organization. [Explanation of symbols]

[0047] 11...Handkerchief 12...Display member 13...Main body 13c…Containment space 14…Fold line 15...Joining part 51...Pocket

Claims

1. A display member having a concrete shape, a pattern and a color is attached to a part of a main body made of handkerchief fabric in such a manner that the display member is exposed outside the pocket when the main body is inserted into the pocket of a garment. handkerchief.

2. The display member represents a character. The handkerchief according to claim 1.

3. The main body is in the form of a sheet that is larger than the pocket. The handkerchief according to claim 1 or 2.

4. The main body is cylindrical and has an internal storage space. The handkerchief according to claim 1 or 2.

5. The main body is an endless belt. The handkerchief according to claim 1 or 2.

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