Combination Golf Shirt and Football Jersey

Abstract

A combination golf shirt and football jersey that provides a way for people to wear a relatively nicer shirt than a football jersey to support their favorite football team. The combination golf shirt and football jersey is made of various shirt styles and various collar and sleeve features as well as various fastener features for a polo shirt or a V-neck shirt. The combination golf shirt and football jersey includes an inside zipper having a 2-seam split disposed inside of the combination golf shirt and football jersey to attach or detach the shirt upper from the jersey portion that pull tucks under material around a user's armpit area.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 553,231 filed on Feb. 14, 2024. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present invention is a golf shirt. More specifically, the present invention relates to a combination golf shirt and football jersey.

[0003] American football is an extremely popular sport. It is a big part of American culture and people express their loyalty to their football team by wearing a player's jersey that plays on that team. Americans also play other popular sports like golf as well.

[0004] What is needed is a combination golf shirt and football jersey that provides a way for people to wear a relatively nicer shirt than a football jersey to support their favorite football team.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0005] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of combination golf shirt and football jerseys now present in the prior art, the present invention provides a combination golf shirt and football jersey, wherein the same may be utilized for providing convenience for the user when engaging in activities that require both the formal appearance of a golf shirt and the team-identifying features of a football jersey, thereby eliminating the need for multiple garments and enhancing user convenience through a single, multifunctional apparel item.

[0006] The present invention is a golf shirt. More specifically, the present invention relates to a combination golf shirt and football jersey.

[0007] The present invention is a combination golf shirt and football jersey comprising a shirt upper adapted to extend from an upper part of a user's chest down to a user's sternum, a jersey portion coupled to the shirt upper, and a fastener coupling the jersey portion to the shirt upper.

[0008] One object of the present invention is to provide a combination golf shirt and football jersey that provides coaches and assistant coaches a way to represent a clean and spirited look on the sidelines, in classrooms, in hallways, in pep rallies, and other locales.

[0009] One object of the present invention is to provide a combination golf shirt and football jersey that is a classy way to show team spirit tucked-in or untucked vs. a sloppy and oversized jersey out in the general public, at parties, and get-togethers on game days.

[0010] One object of the present invention is to provide a combination golf shirt and football jersey that is a creative way for fans to customize their favorite player numbers being able to customize and swap out numbers on the same shirt.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0011] Although the characteristic features of this invention will be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood after a review of the following description, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are provided throughout.

[0012] FIG. 1 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of a combination golf shirt and football jersey.

[0013] FIG. 2 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of a combination golf shirt and football jersey that hides a seam.

[0014] FIG. 3 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of a combination golf shirt and football jersey for women.

[0015] FIG. 4 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of a covered button of a combination golf shirt and football jersey.

[0016] FIG. 5 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of a sleeve of a combination golf shirt and football jersey.

[0017] FIG. 6 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of a side vent of a combination golf shirt and football jersey.

[0018] FIG. 7 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of a pair of necklines of a combination golf shirt and football jersey.

[0019] FIG. 8 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of a first plurality of stitching styles of a combination golf shirt and football jersey.

[0020] FIG. 9 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of a second plurality of stitching styles of a combination golf shirt and football jersey.

[0021] FIG. 10 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of an inside zipper combination golf shirt and football jersey.

[0022] FIG. 11 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of an inside zipper combination jersey collar and football jersey.DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0023] Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the combination golf shirt and football jersey. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.

[0024] FIG. 1 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of a combination golf shirt and football jersey 100.

[0025] The combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 may include a shirt upper 110 that extends from an upper part of a user's chest down to approximately a user's sternum. At the user's sternum, the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 separates into a jersey portion 120. The shirt upper 110 may be a relatively solid, relatively thick, and made of electively high-quality material, such as that found on Callaway Opti-Dri™ material or Peter Millar® material and thickness or the like. It is adjoined by two forms of the jersey portion 120 at the sternum.

[0026] FIG. 2 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of a combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 that hides a seam 230. More specifically, the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 shown in FIG. 2 is a men's golf polo shirt 235 or the like.

[0027] The jersey portion 220 may be a genuine and relatively thin, breathable mesh 221 with one or more vinyl jersey numbers 224 or the like imprinted on the mesh. The jersey portion 220 may be a genuine football jersey made of relatively thick jersey polymer material with on-lay embossed numbers 224A just like a traditional football jersey or the like.

[0028] The first type of combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 may be an economy version of the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 that would have a thick, high-end golf shirt 210 disposed on the shirt upper 222 of the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100, joined by a rolled stitch all around the golf shirt and football jersey 100 with a relatively thin, breathable mesh 221 on the jersey portion 220 of the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 with one or more vinyl numbers 224 disposed on the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100.

[0029] The second type of combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 may be a high-end version of the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 that would have a thick, high end golf shirt as the shirt upper 210 of the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 joined by a roll stitch all around the golf shirt and football jersey 100 with a thick genuine polymer material on the jersey portion 220 of the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 with one or more vinyl numbers 224 disposed on the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 that is the same as what professional football players wear.

[0030] The combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 may allow a user to separate the shirt upper 222 from the jersey portion 220 and replace or reattach with another set of vinyl jersey numbers 224. For example, one set of vinyl jersey numbers 224 may be replaced with another set of vinyl jersey numbers 224 via some separation fashion with a fastener 230 selected from the group consisting of a zipper, a hook and loop or VELCRO® fastener, one or more buttons, or the like.

[0031] FIG. 3 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of a combination golf shirt and football jersey for women 300.

[0032] More specifically, the combination golf shirt and football jersey 300 is a lady's golf V-neck 310.

[0033] FIG. 4 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of a covered button 410 of a combination golf shirt and football jersey 100.

[0034] More specifically, the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 includes a covered button 410, or a snap, or a magnetic fastener or the like. A loop 411 is disposed on the underside of the collar of the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 to secure the collar to the body of the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100.

[0035] FIG. 5 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of a sleeve 510 of a combination golf shirt and football jersey 100.

[0036] More specifically, the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 is for a fitted sleeve 520.

[0037] FIG. 6 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of a side vent 610 of a combination golf shirt and football jersey 100.

[0038] More specifically, the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 includes a side vent 610 that is taped with a double-needle stitch on the interior of the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100.

[0039] FIG. 7 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of a pair of necklines 710 of a combination golf shirt and football jersey 100.

[0040] More specifically, the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 is made of a Tri-Stripe 720 that will be blended into a button 730 of a golf shirt to best represent the “V” of the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100. The Tri-Stripe 720 will run vertical on each button 730 side for esthetics that is facing out on one side and is facing in on the other. The neckline may also be a jersey collar 740.

[0041] FIG. 8 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of a first plurality of stitching styles 810 of a combination golf shirt and football jersey 100.

[0042] More specifically, the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 includes the first plurality of stitching styles 810 is for hand-stitching or the like.

[0043] FIG. 9 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of a second plurality of stitching styles 910 of a combination golf shirt and football jersey 100.

[0044] More specifically, the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100 may include the second plurality of stitching styles 910 is selected from the group consisting of a back stitch, a slip or ladder stitch, a whip stitch, a catch stitch, a running stitch, a running baste stitch, and a blanket stitch.

[0045] FIG. 10 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of an inside zipper 1010 of a combination golf shirt and football jersey 100.

[0046] The inside zipper 1010 may wrap around a user's torso to fasten a shirt upper 1012 from a jersey portion 1022 of a combination golf shirt and football jersey 100. The inside zipper 1010 may be hidden inside the combination golf shirt and football jersey 100. The inside zipper 1010 may include a double seam 1012 that covers the inside zipper 1010. The inside zipper 1010 may pull tuck under material around a user's armpit area or the like.

[0047] FIG. 11 shows a front perspective view of one embodiment of an inside zipper 1110 of a combination jersey collar and football jersey 1100.

[0048] The inside zipper (FIG. 10, 1010) may include a 2-seam split 1110A disposed inside of the combination jersey collar and football jersey 1100 to attach or detach a shirt upper 1112 from a jersey portion 1122 of a combination golf shirt and football jersey 1100.

[0049] It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has been shown and described in various embodiments. It is recognized, however, that departures may be made within the scope of the invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.

[0050] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A combination golf shirt and football jersey, comprising:a shirt upper adapted to extend from an upper part of a user's chest down to a user's sternum;a jersey portion coupled to the shirt upper; anda fastener coupling the jersey portion to the shirt upper.

2. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 1, wherein the shirt upper is a polo shirt.

3. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 2, wherein the polo shirt is a lady's polo shirt.

4. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 1, wherein the shirt upper is a V-neck shirt.

5. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 1, wherein the shirt upper is a jersey collar shirt.

6. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 1, wherein the jersey portion includes one or more jersey numbers.

7. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 6, wherein the one or more jersey numbers are made of vinyl or are on-lay embossed numbers.

8. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 6, wherein the one or more jersey numbers are on-lay embossed numbers.

9. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 6, wherein the one or more jersey numbers are replaceable.

10. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 1, wherein the jersey portion is a traditional football jersey.

11. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 1, wherein the jersey portion is made of mesh.

12. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 1, wherein the combination golf shirt and football jersey is made of a Tri-Stripe blended into a button of a golf shirt.

13. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 1, wherein the combination golf shirt and football jersey is joining materials together via a rolled stitch.

14. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 1, wherein the combination golf shirt and football jersey includes a plurality of stitching styles selected from the group consisting of a back stitch, a slip or ladder stitch, a whip stitch, a catch stitch, a running stitch, a running baste stitch, or a blanket stitch.

15. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 1, further comprising an inside zipper that includes a 2-seam split disposed inside of the combination golf shirt and football jersey to attach or detach the shirt upper from the jersey portion.

16. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 15, wherein the inside zipper includes a double seam that covers the inside zipper.

17. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 15, wherein the inside zipper pull tucks under material around a user's armpit area.

18. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 1, wherein the fastener is a zipper.

19. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 1, wherein the fastener is a plurality of hook and loop fasteners.

20. The combination golf shirt and football jersey of claim 1, wherein the fastener is one or more buttons.

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