handkerchief

Abstract

We offer a handkerchief that can be placed in a jacket's breast pocket so that only the character is visible, and can also be used as a pocket square. [Solution] Part of character 3 is attached to the handkerchief 1 so that character 3, which is lying on the surface of the cloth 2, can be pulled up from the surface of the cloth 2. With character 3 pulled up, the cloth 2 is folded over to make it smaller and placed in the breast pocket P of the jacket J, so that only character 3 is visible from the breast pocket J.

Description

Technical Field

[0005]

[0001] The present invention relates to a handkerchief (also abbreviated as a hanky). In particular, it is a handkerchief with illustrations such as characters attached to the four corners of the fabric (hereinafter abbreviated as illustrations). It can be put into the breast pocket of a coat so that only the character is visible and can also be used as a pocket handkerchief (hereinafter also referred to as a pocket hanky).

Background Art

[0002] As a handkerchief with a character, a handkerchief that can be used as a front cover by using a part of the pattern of the handkerchief has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this handkerchief, embroidery with holes is applied to the four corners of the fabric, and buttons at the collar are passed through these holes so that it can be used as a front cover.

[0003] As another handkerchief with a character, a character handkerchief with illustrations such as characters embroidered on the four corners of the fabric is generally known. In this character handkerchief, the character attracts the attention of consumers and stimulates the desire to purchase.

[0004] As a pocket hanky, a decorative handkerchief with a ghost pattern drawn in the center of the fabric has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 2). In this decorative handkerchief, the unevenness of the fabric protruding from the breast pocket is used to make the ghost pattern change.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0005]

Patent Document 1

Patent Document 2

Summary of the Invention

[0006] In the handkerchief described in Patent Document 1, buttons at the collar are passed through holes made by embroidery so that it can be used as an apron. Therefore, the embroidery patterns are limited to patterns that can have holes made, such as the wings of a swallow or the tail of a monkey. Consequently, with the handkerchief described in Patent Document 1, it is not possible to freely choose or express characters.

[0007] Furthermore, in the handkerchief described in Patent Document 1, the embroidery extends beyond the edge of the fabric. As a result, when wiping hands or sweat with this handkerchief, the corners of the protruding embroidery rub against the skin, making it feel rough. Also, because of the protruding embroidery, the handkerchief does not maintain a rectangular shape, making it difficult to fold neatly. Therefore, the handkerchief described in Patent Document 1 is less convenient to use than conventional handkerchiefs and is treated as a novelty item sold to capitalize on a temporary trend.

[0008] In the aforementioned commonly known character handkerchiefs, the character is embroidered on all four corners of the fabric. Therefore, if you put it in your breast pocket so that the character is visible, too much of the background fabric will show, making it look unsightly.

[0009] In the pocket square described in Patent Document 2, the ghost pattern is drawn in the center of the fabric, so if you put it in your breast pocket so that the ghost pattern is visible, too much of the background fabric is visible, making it look unsightly.

[0010] Furthermore, in the pocket square described in Patent Document 2, since the ghost pattern is placed in the center of the fabric, if the ghost pattern is to be represented by embroidery, the thick embroidery gets in the way, making it impossible to fold the pocket square in a right-angle quarter fold or similar manner.

[0011] Therefore, the objective of this invention is to solve the aforementioned problems and provide a handkerchief with a character on it that can be placed in the breast pocket of a jacket so that only the character is visible, and can also be used as a pocket square. [Means for solving the problem]

[0012] To solve the aforementioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 involves attaching a part of the character to a piece of cloth so that the character can be attached to a handkerchief.

[0013] In the invention according to claim 2, from a design standpoint, the lower part of the character is attached to the fabric so that the character can be attached to the handkerchief.

[0014] In the invention according to claim 3, the character is attached to the handkerchief with the entire character enclosed inside the fabric.

[0015] In the invention according to claim 4, the character is represented by embroidery.

[0016] In the invention according to claim 5, the character is made into a train. [Effects of the Invention]

[0017] According to the invention of claim 1, since a part of the character is attached to the fabric, the character lying on the surface of the fabric can be raised from the surface of the fabric. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 1, with the character raised, the fabric can be folded to make it smaller and placed in the breast pocket of a jacket, so that only the character is visible from the breast pocket.

[0018] Therefore, according to the invention of claim 1, unlike the generally known character handkerchief and the pocket square described in Patent Document 2, the background fabric does not protrude too much from the breast pocket.

[0019] Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 1, since only the character can be shown peeking out from the breast pocket, it can be made to appear as if the character is in the breast pocket. If you choose a person or thing that you like or are a fan of as the character, you can get the feeling that you are spending time with your favorite character or fan character when you are wearing your jacket, for example, at work or otherwise.Therefore, according to the invention of claim 1, you can make your ordinary days a little more exciting by spending time with your favorite character or fan character.In addition, according to the invention of claim 1, you can also show off the character in your breast pocket to show off your favorite character or recommend it to others, and it can also be used as a conversation starter.

[0020] According to the invention of claim 2, from a design standpoint, the lower side of the character is attached to the fabric, so that the character can be positioned correctly, or in other words, the upper side of the character can be raised from the surface of the fabric. Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 2, with the upper side of the character raised, the fabric can be folded over to make it smaller and then placed in the breast pocket of a jacket, making it easier to have only the character peeking out from the breast pocket of the jacket.

[0021] According to the invention of claim 3, the entire character is contained within the fabric and attached to the fabric, so that the embroidery does not extend beyond the outside of the fabric. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 3, even when wiping hands or sweat, the corners of the character do not touch the skin, and the texture does not become unpleasant. Furthermore, according to the invention of claim 3, the shape of the handkerchief remains rectangular and does not become difficult to fold. Therefore, according to the invention of claim 3, it can be handled in the same way as a conventional handkerchief, and is not treated as a novelty item like the handkerchief described in Patent Document 1.

[0022] According to the invention according to claim 4, since the character is represented by embroidery that is compatible with the handkerchief, it is possible to make the appearance indistinguishable from a generally known character handkerchief. Therefore, according to the invention according to claim 4, it will not be treated as a novelty like the handkerchief according to Patent Document 1.

[0023] Moreover, according to the invention according to claim 4, since the character is represented by embroidery, it can be washed in the same manner as the generally known character handkerchief.

[0024] According to the invention according to claim 5, since the character is made into a train, the lower side of the illustration can be represented by a straight line. Therefore, according to the invention according to claim 5, almost the entire character can be seen from the breast pocket of the upper garment.

[0025] Thus, according to the inventions according to claims 1 to 5, the character handkerchief can also be used as a pocket handkerchief. Here, since the pocket handkerchief is positioned as a fashionable accessory used for formal clothing such as weddings and parties, even if the character handkerchief is used during work, it can soften the impression of being an "otaku" or "fanatic".

[0026] Moreover, according to the inventions according to claims 1 to 5, when the character handkerchief with a character is folded and made smaller so that the character is hidden and then put into the breast pocket of the upper garment, it can also be used as an ordinary pocket handkerchief. Therefore, according to the inventions according to claims 1 to 5, it is also possible to use the character handkerchief appropriately according to the time, place, and situation.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0027] [Figure 1] (a) is a perspective view of the handkerchief according to the embodiment, (b) is an enlarged view of the main part in a state where the character is raised, and (c) is a cross-sectional view taken along line A-A in a state where the character is raised. [Figure 2] (a) is a perspective view of the handkerchief according to the embodiment when used as a pocket square, and (b) is an enlarged view of the main part. [Figure 3] This is a perspective view of a handkerchief according to another embodiment. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view of a handkerchief from another embodiment being used as a pocket square. [Figure 5] This is a perspective view of another handkerchief according to the embodiment. [Figure 6] This is a perspective view of yet another handkerchief according to the embodiment. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0028] First, let me briefly explain the fundamental aspects of this invention. The applicant handles everything from planning and designing character goods related to animation, manga, and games, to developing and selling those products. The applicant's mission is to "create and deliver items that make even the most ordinary day feel a little more exciting just by having your favorite item by your side."

[0029] Under this mission, the applicant has valued a challenging spirit, a pursuit of quality, and a touch of playfulness, providing fresh surprises and excitement to everyday life. The applicant's plans and designs have earned particular acclaim for their vibrant planning and high-quality designs that meet customer needs.

[0030] The inventor is in charge of planning character merchandise. In a previous patent application (PCT / JP2024 / 10337), the inventor noted that everyone has the urge to imitate characters and to say out loud the characters' catchphrases and famous lines, and has continued to come up with ideas for character merchandise, such as planning a card game that allows all players to say the characters' lines out loud.

[0031] The inventor, perhaps because he had been thinking about doing something with characters on a daily basis, mistook a pocket square worn by a TV news announcer for a Shinkansen (bullet train) character. This misidentification gave the inventor a fresh sense of surprise and excitement, and he began to think about wearing his favorite characters or characters he admired.

[0032] Here, the applicant offers items such as can badges, keychains, and acrylic stands that can be worn or taken out with the characters. However, the inventor thought that when adults wear these items, it gives a casual or eccentric impression, resulting in an unconventional look.

[0033] The inventor then focused on the history and role of pocket squares, realizing that they serve a decorative purpose, adding volume to the chest area and expressing individuality and style. Therefore, they could be accepted even with unique colors and patterns.

[0034] The inventor then realized that if only the character could be shown peeking out from the breast pocket of a jacket, it would look as if the wearer had their favorite character or beloved character in their pocket, and thus came up with this invention.

[0035] Next, embodiments of this invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings as appropriate. Figure 1(a) is a perspective view of a handkerchief according to the embodiment. As shown in Figure 1(a), the handkerchief 1 according to the embodiment is a square piece of cloth with characters 3 attached to the four corners of the cloth 2. Here, the handkerchief 1 has a character 3 attached to one of the four corners of the cloth 2.

[0036] Fabric 2 is a thin, square piece of cloth. Here, Fabric 2 is a square piece of cotton or linen, with the edges finished by folding and sewing all four sides in a triple fold.

[0037] Character 3 can be anything, including characters from animation or manga, as long as it is loved and familiar, and acquires or accumulates personality, character, and individuality. In this case, Character 3 is a train, specifically an illustration modeled after a Yamanote Line train.

[0038] Furthermore, Character 3 is represented by an embroidered illustration. In this case, Character 3 is a patch-like piece (also called an embroidered appliqué) that was embroidered on a different fabric from fabric 2 and then cut to match the shape of the illustration.

[0039] As shown in Figure 1(a), in this embodiment, the handkerchief 1 has a character 3 attached to one of the four corners of the cloth 2, with a part of the character 3 attached to the cloth 2. In this embodiment, the lower part of the character 3 is sewn with thread to the cloth 2, specifically, if the character 3 is an illustration modeled after a Yamanote Line train car, the boundary between the train car body and the bogie. In this embodiment, the thread color is the same as the illustration, in this case black thread, the same as the illustration of the bogie, so that the seam 4 is not noticeable.

[0040] Furthermore, as shown in Figure 1(a), in the embodiment, the entire character 3 is attached to the inside of the cloth 2. Therefore, even when wiping hands or sweat with the handkerchief 1 according to the embodiment, the corners of the character 3 do not touch the skin, and the texture does not become unpleasant. In addition, the handkerchief 1 according to the embodiment maintains its rectangular shape and does not become difficult to fold. For this reason, the handkerchief 1 according to the embodiment can be handled in the same way as a conventional handkerchief.

[0041] Figure 1(b) is a close-up view of the main part of the character 3 in the raised position, and Figure 1(c) is a cross-sectional view of AA in the raised position. As shown in Figures 1(b) and 1(c), the handkerchief 1 according to this embodiment has the lower side of the character 3 attached to the cloth 2, and because the character 3 is attached to the handkerchief 1, the character 3 lying on the surface of the cloth 2 (see Figure 1(a)) can be raised in the correct orientation, in other words, the upper side of the character 3 can be raised from the surface of the cloth 2.

[0042] Figure 2(a) is a perspective view of the handkerchief 1 according to the embodiment when used as a pocket square, and Figure 2(b) is a magnified view of the main part. As shown in Figure 2(a), the handkerchief 1 according to the embodiment is folded up to make it smaller, with the character 3 (see Figure 1(a)) lying on the surface of the cloth 2 raised, and then placed in the breast pocket P of the jacket J, so that only the character 3 is visible from the breast pocket P. Thus, the handkerchief 1 according to the embodiment makes it appear as if the character 3 is in the breast pocket P, with only the character 3 visible from the breast pocket P.

[0043] In this embodiment, the handkerchief 1 is an illustration modeled after a train, specifically a Yamanote Line train, where the lower part of the character 3 can be represented by a straight line, so that almost the entire character 3 can be seen from the breast pocket P.

[0044] Figure 3 is a perspective view of a handkerchief according to another embodiment. As shown in Figure 3, in the handkerchief 1' according to the other embodiment, the bottom third of the character 3' is sewn with thread at the base of the paws (forelegs) in the illustration of a black cat sitting with its paws (forelegs) on the floor, thus attaching the character 3' to the fabric 2. Furthermore, in the handkerchief 1' according to the other embodiment, the thread color is the same as the illustration, in this case black thread, the same as the black cat illustration, so that the seam 4' is not noticeable.

[0045] Figure 4 is a perspective view of the handkerchief 1' according to another embodiment when used as a pocket square. As shown in Figure 4, in the handkerchief 1' according to the other embodiment, the character 3' is attached to the fabric 2 by sewing thread at a position 1 / 3 of the way up from the bottom of the character 3', so that 1 / 3 of the character 3' can also be seen from the edge of the waist pocket P'. Therefore, in the handkerchief 1' according to the other embodiment, the entire character 3', in this case the entire illustration of the black cat, can be seen from the waist pocket P' by letting 1 / 3 of the character 3', in this case below the base of the hands (forelegs), come out from the edge of the waist pocket P'.

[0046] Furthermore, in other embodiments of the handkerchief 1', the bottom third of the character 3' may extend beyond the edge of the waist pocket P', allowing the character 3' to be designed to appear as if it is sitting on the edge of the waist pocket P', or as if the character 3' is peeking out with its hand on the edge of the waist pocket P', thereby representing the character 3' in three dimensions.

[0047] Figure 5 is a perspective view of another handkerchief according to the embodiment. As shown in Figure 5, the other handkerchief 1'' according to the embodiment differs from the handkerchief 1 according to the embodiment in that the character 3 (see Figure 1) of the handkerchief 1 according to the embodiment is rotated 180 degrees and inverted so that the character 3 is attached facing the center of the cloth 2.

[0048] Another handkerchief 1'' according to this embodiment looks no different from a commonly known character handkerchief because the character 3 is attached towards the center of the cloth 2, just like a commonly known character handkerchief. Therefore, another handkerchief 1'' according to this embodiment is easily accepted as a commonly known character handkerchief.

[0049] Figure 6 is a perspective view of yet another handkerchief according to the embodiment. As shown in Figure 6, yet another handkerchief 1′′′ according to the embodiment differs from handkerchief 1 according to the embodiment in that the character 3 (see Figure 1) of handkerchief 1 according to the embodiment is attached to the edge of the fabric 2, extending beyond the outside of the fabric 2.

[0050] In yet another handkerchief 1'''' according to this embodiment, the character 3 is attached to the edge of the cloth 2, and the character 3 is attached together with the edge treatment.

[0051] Although embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above. For example, in the handkerchiefs 1,1' according to the embodiments, the pockets were described as breast pockets P and waist pockets P', but they could also be back pockets of jeans or external pockets of a bag.

[0052] Furthermore, while it was explained that the characters 3 and 3' are attached to the fabric 2 by sewing them with thread in the handkerchief 1 and 1' of the embodiment, adhesive would also be acceptable.

[0053] Furthermore, although the handkerchiefs 1,1' according to this embodiment were described as embroidered patches, they may also be made by printing illustrations onto a piece of fabric that is not easily deformed. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0054] 1 handkerchief 2 cloth 3. Character (Embroidery) 4 seams J Jacket P Chest pocket

Claims

1. In handkerchiefs featuring characters, A handkerchief characterized in that the aforementioned character is attached to the handkerchief by having a part of it attached to the fabric.

2. The handkerchief according to claim 1, characterized in that a part of the character is located on the lower side of the character from a design standpoint.

3. The handkerchief according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the character is attached to the handkerchief with its entirety contained inside the fabric.

4. The handkerchief according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the aforementioned character is represented by embroidery.

5. The handkerchief according to any one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the character is a train.

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