Multi-functional accessory
The multifunctional accessory addresses the fashion and practical needs of working-age individuals by converting between a dining apron and a scarf, using snap buttons and adjustable fabric, ensuring protection from meal stains and maintaining style.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- JP2024034392
- Authority / Receiving Office
- JP · JP
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-02-19
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-29
- Estimated Expiration
- 2044-02-19
AI Technical Summary
Existing multifunctional accessories do not cater to the fashion preferences and practical needs of working-age individuals and active seniors who do not require assistance, as they are primarily designed for elderly people or those needing care, failing to address their unique soiling and fashion considerations during meals.
A multifunctional accessory designed with snap buttons and adjustable fabric lengths, allowing conversion between a dining apron and a scarf, using wrinkle-resistant polyester fabric, to meet the fashion and practical needs of active individuals.
The accessory provides both fashionability and practicality by functioning as a dining apron during meals and a stylish scarf when not in use, protecting clothes from stains and offering convenience for active individuals.
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Abstract
Description
[Technical Field]
[0001] This invention can be used as a stole or a dining apron by fastening and unfastening the buttons. This relates to multifunctional accessories. [Background technology]
[0002] Patent Document 1 proposes a multifunctional accessory that combines the functionality of catching drool and food spills with the fashionability of functioning like a scarf around the neck of elderly people or people with disabilities who require care. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]
[0003] [Patent Document 1] Patent Publication No. 2021-66967 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]
[0004] The multifunctional accessories described above combine the functionality of catching drool and food spills with the fashionability of elderly people and people with disabilities who require assistance. However, there are likely to be significant differences in the way that clothes get soiled by eating and the fashion preferences of people of the working generation and active seniors who do not require assistance.
[0005] Therefore, the present invention provides a multifunctional accessory that can be used as a dining apron while allowing people who do not require assistance to enjoy fashion around their necks and chests. [Means for solving the problem]
[0006] The present invention comprises a part C that contacts the back of the neck of the user, a first main body part A that is sandwiched and sewn into the fabric used for the part that contacts the back of the neck of the user, a second main body part B that is sandwiched and sewn into the fabric used for the part that contacts the back of the neck of the user, a first snap button 1 arranged on the outside of the hem on the user's side of the first main body part, a second snap button 2 arranged on the inside of the chest on the user's side of the first main body part, a third snap button 3 arranged on the inside of the hem on the user's side of the second main body part, and a fourth snap button 4 arranged on the outside of the chest on the user's side of the second main body part, wherein the first snap button 1, the third snap button 3, the second snap button 2, and the fourth snap button 4 are each detachable, and the first main body part A and the second main body part B each have a length that covers the area around the thighs of the user when the user is seated. [Effects of the Invention]
[0007] The multifunctional accessory of the present invention combines the fashionability of a stole with the practicality of a dining apron, allowing you to enjoy fashion while reducing the worry of staining your clothes during meals and leading a more active life. [Brief explanation of the drawings]
[0008] [Figure 1] Diagram of the front side of the multifunctional accessory [Figure 2] Back view of multifunctional accessories [Figure 3] Diagram of multi-function accessory button usage [Figure 4] Illustration of multi-function accessories with buttons unused DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Example]
[0009] The multifunctional accessory of the present invention has gathers at the top of the first main body part A and the second main body part B, and the gathers of A and B are sewn together by sandwiching them between the drawstring C up to the width of the fabric of part C that abuts the back of the neck of the user. The length of A and B should be long enough to cover the thighs when the user is seated, and the width should be approximately the same as the length. Both the length and width can be adjusted as needed depending on height, preferences, etc.
[0010] The first body part A is also provided with a first snap button 1 located on the outside of the hem on the user's side and a second snap button 2 located on the inside of the chest on the user's side, and the second body part B is provided with a third snap button 3 located on the inside of the hem on the user's side and a fourth snap button 4 located on the outside of the chest on the user's side, and the snap buttons 1 and 3, and the snap buttons 2 and 4 are each detachable.
[0011] Furthermore, it is preferable to use sew-on snap buttons for the snap buttons 1, 2, 3, and 4, as these can be sewn to the backside of the fabrics A and B, resulting in a more fashionable shape. It is more preferable to use convex snap buttons for the snap buttons 1 and 4, and concave snap buttons for the snap buttons 2 and 3.
[0012] Furthermore, it is more preferable to use a polyester-based material that is wrinkle-resistant as the material of the present invention.
[0013] When the user fastens snap buttons 1 and 3, and snap buttons 2 and 4, the gathers at A and B spread out as shown in (Figure 3), crossing the left and right sides to cover the chest, creating a dining apron that covers the chest and even the thighs when seated.
[0014] Furthermore, when the snap buttons are not fastened (Figure 4), it can be worn as a scarf, wrapped or tied around the neck for fashion, or used as a way to protect the neck from the cold, depending on preference and need.
[0015] Even people who do not require care, such as working-age people or active seniors, can get their clothes dirty while eating, and when eating out there is a high risk of splashing food, they must take great care not to get their clothes dirty.However, the multi-functional accessory of this invention is made of soft polyester fabric rather than the vinyl material that is common in meal aprons for caregivers, so it can be used as an accessory when going out, and by fastening the snap buttons it can be used as a meal apron as is.The wrinkle-resistant fabric means it can be folded up small and carried around, and can be used when needed when going out.Even if you choose something that is likely to splash food, such as noodles, for lunch at work, you can eat with peace of mind as long as you are wearing the apron, and it will not affect your work in the afternoon. [Explanation of symbols]
[0016] A First main body part B Second body part C. The part that contacts the back of the user's neck 1 snap button 2 snap buttons 3 snap buttons 4 snap buttons
Claims
1. A multifunctional ornament comprising: a portion C that contacts the back of the neck of a user; a first main body portion A that is sandwiched and sewn to the fabric used for the portion that contacts the back of the neck of the user; a second main body portion B that is sandwiched and sewn to the fabric used for the portion that contacts the back of the neck of the user; a first snap button 1 arranged on the outside of the hem of the first main body portion on the user's side; a second snap button 2 arranged on the inside of the chest of the first main body portion on the user's side; a third snap button 3 arranged on the inside of the hem of the second main body portion on the user's side; and a fourth snap button 4 arranged on the outside of the chest of the second main body portion on the user's side, wherein the first snap button 1, the third snap button 3, the second snap button 2, and the fourth snap button 4 are each detachable.
2. 2. The multifunctional accessory according to claim 1, wherein the first body portion A and the second body portion B each have a length that covers the user's thighs when the user is seated.
Citation Information
Patent Citations
Multi-functional accessory
JP2021066967A