Handkerchief and apron

Abstract

To provide a neat and stylish handkerchief / apron. [Solution] A handkerchief / apron that can be used both as a handkerchief and as an apron comprises a roughly rectangular handkerchief body 10, a string-like member 12 arranged along a side of the handkerchief body with both ends attached to the handkerchief body, and a pair of insertion parts 14, 16 that are provided symmetrically along one or more sides of the handkerchief body and through which the string-like member is slidably inserted from both ends of the string-like member, leaving a central portion that accounts for 1 / 2 to 1 / 3 of one side of the handkerchief body.

Description

[Technical field]

[0001] This invention relates to a handkerchief-cum-apron, and more particularly to a handkerchief-cum-apron that can be used as a handkerchief in everyday life and as an apron to wear around the neck when eating or drinking. [Background technology]

[0002] Handkerchiefs are carried when going out to dry hands after washing them, or to wrap lunch boxes when taking them out. It has been proposed to attach strings to such handkerchiefs so that they can be used as aprons (Patent Documents 1 to 3). For example, FIG. 8 of Patent Document 1 describes a method of attaching strings to two corners of a handkerchief with Velcro or the like so that the handkerchief can be used as an apron. Patent Document 2 describes a method of folding back one end of a towel for infants, passing an elastic string through the folded end, and tying the elastic string into a ring shape to use the handkerchief as an apron. Patent Document 3 describes a handkerchief that can be used as an apron, in which insertion parts are attached diagonally to two sides of the handkerchief, and fastening strings are inserted into each of the two sides to fix the innermost part. The free ends of the fastening strings can be tied behind the neck to use the handkerchief as an apron. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0003] [Patent Document 1] Utility Model Patent Publication No. 5-29962 [Patent Document 2] Utility model registration No. 3178136 [Patent Document 3] Utility model registration No. 3140613 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0004] However, all of the conventional handkerchief-cum-aprons have long or free-end strings that float away from the handkerchief when used as a handkerchief, making it difficult to dry hands and bulky when folded. In addition, those with detachable strings must be carried separately and kept safe, and there is the hassle of losing them. In addition, all of the prior art handkerchiefs have strings that extend diagonally or in a loop shape relative to the square handkerchief, and do not align with the straight sides of the handkerchief, resulting in an unattractive design.

[0005] Therefore, the object of this invention is to provide a handkerchief-apron combination that is neat and well-designed by arranging a flat string-like member and a pair of insertion parts at the edge of the handkerchief and forming a flat, tight apron string part that is parallel to the sides of the handkerchief as a whole, so that it does not get in the way when wiping hands or folding the handkerchief, and because the apron string part is parallel to the sides of the handkerchief, it does not get in the way. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] In order to achieve this object, the present invention provides a handkerchief / apron combination that can be used both as a handkerchief and as an apron, comprising a substantially rectangular handkerchief body, a string-like member that is arranged along the sides of the handkerchief body and has both ends attached to the handkerchief body, and a pair of insertion parts that are provided symmetrically along one or more sides of the handkerchief body, and through which the string-like member is slidably inserted from both ends of the string-like member, leaving a central portion that accounts for 1 / 2 to 1 / 3 of one side of the handkerchief body.

[0007] In a handkerchief-cum-apron according to one embodiment of the present invention, the string-like member may span three sides of the handkerchief body in total, and the pair of insertion portions may each be symmetrically arranged spanning two sides of the handkerchief body.

[0008] In the handkerchief-apron according to one embodiment of the present invention, the string-like member may be divided and may be detachable to each other by fasteners. In this case, the divided parts of the string-like member may have overlapping parts that extend and overlap each other, and the overlapping parts may be detachable to each other by fasteners near both ends.

[0009] In one embodiment of the present invention, one or both ends of the string-like member attached to the handkerchief body may be detachably attached to the handkerchief body.

[0010] In the present invention, it is preferable that the insertion portion is formed by folding back the edge of the handkerchief body to meet and form a tube.

[0011] In the present invention, the string-like member is preferably in the form of a flat band.

[0012] In the present invention, it is preferable that the string-like member is made of the same fabric as the handkerchief body. Effect of the Invention

[0013] The handkerchief-cum-apron of the first embodiment of the present invention has a handkerchief body that is approximately square, with each side being approximately 50 cm, and a string-like member having approximately the same length as one side of the handkerchief body is arranged along the upper side of the handkerchief body, with both ends attached to the corners of the handkerchief body. 1 / 4 to 1 / 3 of both ends of the string-like member, excluding the central portion, are covered by the insertion portion. The string-like member and the insertion portion are arranged parallel to the side of the handkerchief body, resulting in a neat design. 1 / 2 to 1 / 3 of the central portion of the string-like member is exposed and not covered by the insertion portion, but this exposure ratio is small, and as long as the handkerchief body is flat and not crumpled, the string-like member extends almost on the same plane as the handkerchief body and hardly floats, so the string-like member does not become bulky or get in the way when folding or unfolding the handkerchief.

[0014] The handkerchief / apron of the second embodiment of the present invention is designed so that the string-like member and the insertion part span two or more sides of the handkerchief body in order to ensure the length of the string-like member in a rectangular handkerchief (handkerchief body) such as a face towel or hand towel. In this case too, the string-like member and the insertion part extend along the sides and corners of the handkerchief body, resulting in a neat design, and the string-like member extends on the same plane as the handkerchief body and hardly floats.

[0015] If the string-like member is divided and made detachable with a fastener such as a snap button, the string-like member can be fastened by wrapping it around the back of the neck when used as an apron, eliminating the need to put the head under it. Also, if one or both ends of the string-like member are detachable from the handkerchief body with a button or Velcro fastener, the string-like member can be removed from the handkerchief body for washing, or the string-like member can be separated from the handkerchief body when it is suddenly pulled with a strong force while the apron is being worn, preventing the neck from being tightened.

[0016] If the string-like member is made into a flat band, it can be extended on almost the same plane as the handkerchief and does not take up much space when folded. Also, if the string-like member is made of the same fabric as the handkerchief body, the appearance is unified and the aesthetics are improved. [Brief description of the drawings]

[0017] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 shows a first embodiment of a handkerchief / apron according to the present invention, in which FIG. 1(a) is a front view in handkerchief mode and FIG. 1(b) is a rear view. [Diagram 2] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the handkerchief-apron combination shown in FIG. 1 in the apron mode. [Diagram 3] FIG. 3 shows a handkerchief / apron according to a second embodiment of the present invention, in which FIG. 3(a) is a rear view and FIG. 3(b) is a rear perspective view of the apron mode. [Figure 4]FIG. 4 shows the configuration of a third embodiment of the handkerchief / apron of the present invention, where FIG. 4(a) is a rear view in handkerchief mode, FIG. 4(b) is a top view thereof, and FIG. 4(c) is a rear perspective view in apron mode. [Diagram 5] FIG. 5 shows the construction of a fourth embodiment of the handkerchief-cum-apron of the present invention, in which FIG. 5(a) is a rear view and FIG. 5(b) is a rear perspective view in the apron mode. [Figure 6] FIG. 6(a) is a rear view showing another embodiment of the handkerchief / apron according to the present invention, and FIG. 6(b) is a rear perspective view in the apron mode. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0018] The building material according to the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the attached drawings. In this specification and claims, "handkerchief" or "handkerchief body" refers to handkerchiefs in general, including towels, hand towels, and wrapping cloths, and includes not only square but also rectangular ones. The corners of the handkerchief body may be rounded, and the outer edge may have decorations such as lace or piping. EXAMPLES

[0019] 1-2 are diagrams showing a first embodiment of the handkerchief-cum-apron according to the present invention. FIG. 1(a) is a front view in handkerchief mode, FIG. 1(b) is a rear view thereof, and FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view in apron mode. As shown in FIG. 1, the handkerchief-cum-apron 1 comprises a handkerchief body 10, a string-like member 12, and a pair of insertion parts 14, 16. The handkerchief body 10 of this embodiment is, for example, a square piece of fabric with a side length of 50 cm, the ends of which have been treated to prevent fraying, and conventional handkerchiefs, hand towels, wrapping cloths, torsions, etc. can be used. Methods of treating the ends include raking, applying fabric adhesive, folding and sewing the ends, using double-sided fabric tape, applying bias tape, attaching a lining, fringe treatment, etc.

[0020] The string-like member 12 in this embodiment is a flat belt-like member, and is arranged straight along one edge of the handkerchief body 10 (the upper side in FIG. 1(b)). The string-like member 12 has a length almost the same as the side of the handkerchief body 10 (just under 50 cm in this embodiment), and only both ends are attached to the corresponding corners of the handkerchief body 10 (fixed in the insertion parts 14, 16, not shown). This fixing method may be permanent sewing, or it may be removable by buttons, Velcro fasteners, etc. The string-like member 12 is preferably made of the same fabric as the handkerchief body 10, but may also be made of other knitted strings, leather, or resin materials such as vinyl or silicone, and may have elasticity by including urethane fibers, etc. The color and pattern of the string-like member 12 are preferably the same as those of the handkerchief body 10, but may be different. The string-like member 12 does not have to be flat.

[0021] The pair of insertion parts 14, 16 are provided symmetrically along the side of the handkerchief body 10 to which the string-like member 12 is attached (the upper side in FIG. 1(b)), and are configured to slidably insert the string-like member 12 from both ends of the string-like member 12, leaving a central portion 12a of 1 / 2 to 1 / 3 of the upper side of the handkerchief body 10. The insertion parts 14, 16 of this embodiment are each made by cutting the same fabric as the handkerchief body 10 into a rectangle, processing the ends as necessary, covering the string-like member 12, and sewing the upper and lower long sides to the handkerchief body 10. The inner ends 14a, 16a of the insertion parts 14, 16 are open, and therefore the string-like member 12 is slidably inserted into the insertion parts 14, 16. The outer ends 14b, 16b of the insertion parts 14, 16 may be closed or open. When the string-like member 12 is twisted in the insertion portions 14, 16, the opening makes it easy to insert a finger through the outer opening to straighten it or to replace the string-like member 12.

[0022] Normally, that is, when used as a handkerchief, the central portion 12a of 1 / 3 to 1 / 2 of the length of the string-like member 12 is exposed, but this exposure ratio is small, and the string-like member 12 is on almost the same plane as the handkerchief body 10 unless the handkerchief body 10 is crumpled, so it is not likely to float, and does not get in the way when wiping hands or folding the handkerchief. When used as an apron, as shown in Figure 2, when the string-like member 12 is pulled, the insertion parts 14, 16 and the corresponding parts of the handkerchief body 10 are tightened, and the exposed part of the string-like member 12 increases, and it can be used as an apron by hanging it around the neck. After a meal, it is removed from the neck, and the corners (parts 14b, 16b) of the handkerchief part to which the string-like member 12 is attached are pulled, so that the string-like member 12 straightens and the useful part fits back into the insertion parts 14, 16, and it can be folded and stored without getting in the way.

[0023] In this embodiment, the insertion parts 14, 16 are constructed by attaching separate pieces of cloth to the handkerchief body 10, but they can also be constructed by folding back the upper side of the handkerchief body 10 by several centimeters, sewing the edges, and then cutting out the central part 12a. The cut-out parts and sewn parts may be piped. EXAMPLES

[0024] Fig. 3 shows the configuration of the second embodiment of the handkerchief-cum-apron of the present invention, Fig. 3(a) is a rear view in handkerchief mode, and Fig. 3(b) is a rear perspective view in apron mode. The handkerchief-cum-apron 2 of this embodiment is almost the same as the first embodiment of Figs. 1-2, but differs in that the string-like members 22 are divided at their middle parts and are detachable by fasteners 24. The length of the connected string-like members 22 is almost the same as the length of the sides of the handkerchief body 20. The fasteners 24 can be any fastening means such as buttons, snap buttons, hook-and-loop fasteners, hooks, etc.

[0025] With this configuration, when using in apron mode, the fastener 24 can be removed, placed behind the neck, and then fastened again to put on. In this case, since there is no need to pass the whole head through the string-like member 22, there is no need to worry about messing up the hair or removing the hat when wearing. Also, in handkerchief mode, as shown in Fig. 3(a), the string-like member 22 connected to the fastener 24 hardly floats, and it looks neat and not bulky.

[0026] In the handkerchief-cum-apron 2 in Fig. 3, the fastener 24 is provided in the center of the string-like member 22, but it may be located to the left or right side of the exposed portion 22a of the string-like member 22. This allows the fastener 24 to be located to the side of the neck rather than directly behind the neck when the apron is worn, which is convenient for users who want to put on and take off the apron while looking at the fastener 24. The other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment, so a duplicated explanation will be omitted. EXAMPLES

[0027] FIG. 4 shows the configuration of the third embodiment of the handkerchief-apron of the present invention, where FIG. 4(a) is a rear view in handkerchief mode, FIG. 4(b) is a top view thereof, and FIG. 4(c) is a rear perspective view in apron mode. The handkerchief-apron 3 of this embodiment is similar to the embodiment of FIGS. 1-3, but differs in that the string-like member 32 is detachable and has an overlapping portion of approximately the same length as the exposed portion 32c. That is, as shown in FIG. 4(a), one string-like member portion 32a has a length equal to the sum of the insertion portion 34 and the exposed portion 32c, and the other string-like member portion 32b also has a length equal to the sum of the insertion portion 36 and the exposed portion 32c. The string-like member portions 32a and 32b are detachably connected by fasteners 38 arranged at two locations near both ends of the exposed portion 32c. In this embodiment, fastener 38 is a snap button, and fasteners 38a, 38b of one string-like member portion 32a are both male, while fasteners 39a, 39b of the other string-like member portion 32b are both female (the male / female may be reversed).

[0028] In the handkerchief / apron 3 of this embodiment, when both fasteners 38 are fastened as shown in Fig. 4(b) in the handkerchief mode, the string-like member 32 as a whole is approximately the same length as the upper side of the handkerchief body 30, and there is no excess part that floats up, so it has a neat appearance without being bulky and does not get in the way when used. When used in the apron mode, as shown in Fig. 4(c), instead of connecting the string-like member 32 at two points, by connecting only the fasteners 38a and 39a on the free end side of each of the string-like member portions 32a and 32b, the string-like member 32 can be used longer by the length of the exposed portion 32c than in the handkerchief mode. EXAMPLES

[0029] FIG. 5 shows the construction of the fourth embodiment of the handkerchief-cum-apron of the present invention, where FIG. 5(a) is a rear view and FIG. 5(b) is a rear perspective view in the apron mode. The handkerchief-cum-apron 4 of this embodiment is different from the third embodiment of FIG. 4 in that the upper side of the handkerchief body 40 is folded back by several centimeters and the edge is sewn, and a pair of slits 44 for passing the string-like member 42 is provided at 1 / 4 to 1 / 3 positions from the end to form an insertion portion. This fourth embodiment can be produced, for example, by first providing slits 44 on the upper side of the handkerchief body 40, attaching the string-like member 42 to the handkerchief body 40 (the order of these two steps may be reversed), and then passing the string-like member 42 through each of the slits 44, and folding back the upper side with the slits 44 by several centimeters and sewing it. The slits 44 can be produced by the conventional method of providing buttonholes, that is, by performing a buttonhole of the desired length with a sewing machine and then cutting out a hole. According to this method, a pair of insertion parts can be formed simply and quickly using a sewing machine with a good appearance.

[0030] FIG. 6(a) is a rear view showing another embodiment of the handkerchief-apron according to the present invention, and FIG. 6(b) is a rear perspective view in the apron mode. As shown in this figure, the handkerchief body 60 of this embodiment is rectangular, and the central portion 62a of the string-like member 62 is arranged on its short side 60a. For the handkerchief body 60, a handkerchief that is conventionally used as a face towel or a hand towel can be suitably used. In this case, since the string-like member 62 is too short with only the length of the short side 60a, making it difficult to wrap around the neck, the string-like member 62 and the pair of insertion parts 64, 66 are extended in a direction approximately perpendicular to the corners of the handkerchief body 60 to ensure the length. The string-like member 62 extends to the ends of the insertion parts 64, 66, where it is attached to the handkerchief body 60. With this configuration, as shown in FIG. 6(b), in the apron mode, the string-like member 62 can be tightened to ensure a sufficient length to be worn around the neck. In this embodiment, the string-like member 62 may have any of the configurations described in the first to fifth embodiments. That is, it may be a single belt-like member, or may be detachable by a snap button or the like.

[0031] The configuration of the handkerchief-cum-apron of the present invention has been described in detail above, but it is clear that in the present invention, some components of any of the embodiments may be replaced with corresponding components of other embodiments, and all such modifications are within the technical scope of the present invention. For example, in all the embodiments, the insertion part may be configured as a buttonhole as in the fourth embodiment (FIG. 5), and the string-like member may be configured as a cloth belt. Also, for example, in FIGS. 4 and 5, the string-like member can be connected by two fasteners, but this may be three or more. The size of the handkerchief body does not have to be 50 cm square, and it may be larger or smaller than that. Also, the rectangular handkerchief body 60 in FIG. 6 can be used with a face towel of, for example, 32 cm x 78 cm, but both the long and short sides may be of other dimensions. [Explanation of symbols]

[0032] 1, 2, 3, 4, 6 Handkerchief / Apron 10, 20, 30, 40, 60 Handkerchief body 12, 22, 32, 42, 62 String-like member 14, 16, 34, 36, 64, 66 Insertion part 24, 38, 39 Fasteners

Claims

1. A handkerchief-cum-apron that can be used as both a handkerchief and an apron. A roughly rectangular handkerchief body; A string-like member disposed along a side of the handkerchief body, both ends of which are attached to the handkerchief body; The handkerchief-cum-apron is characterized in comprising a pair of insertion parts provided symmetrically along one or more sides of the handkerchief body, through which the string-like member is slidably inserted from both ends of the string-like member, leaving a central portion of 1 / 2 to 1 / 3 of one side of the handkerchief body.

2. In the handkerchief / apron according to claim 1, The string-like member spans three sides of the handkerchief body, The handkerchief-cum-apron is characterized in that the pair of insertion portions are provided symmetrically across two sides of the handkerchief body.

3. The handkerchief-apron combination according to claim 1 or 2, The handkerchief-cum-apron is characterized in that the string-like member is divided and can be attached and detached to each other by a fastener.

4. In the handkerchief / apron according to claim 3, The handkerchief-cum-apron is characterized in that the divided portions of the string-like member have overlapping portions which extend and overlap each other, and are detachable by fasteners near both ends of the overlapping portions.

5. The handkerchief-apron combination according to claim 1 or 2, The handkerchief-cum-apron is characterized in that one or both ends of the string-like member attached to the handkerchief body are detachably attached to the handkerchief body.

6. The handkerchief-apron combination according to claim 1 or 2, The handkerchief-apron combination is characterized in that the insertion portion is formed by folding back the edge of the handkerchief body and joining them together to form a tube.

7. The handkerchief-apron combination according to claim 1 or 2, The handkerchief / apron combination is characterized in that the string-like member is a flat belt-like member.

8. The handkerchief-apron combination according to claim 1 or 2, The handkerchief-cum-apron is characterized in that the string-like member and / or the insertion part are made of the same fabric as the handkerchief body.

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