US20190380409A1

US20190380409A1 - Durable Weather Garment

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Publication number: US20190380409A1
Application number: US16/010,688
Authority: US
Inventors: Matthew Clark
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2018-06-18
Filing date: 2018-06-18
Publication date: 2019-12-19

Abstract

Disclosed is a garment comprising a hooded-coat and overalls designed for improved durability and comfort. The garment is waterproof throughout. The coat has an outer layer of Kevlar fabric in the abdominal region, the outer edges of the sleeves, and along the hem. The overalls have an outer layer of Kevlar fabric on the front of the legs and on the seat. The hood and coat sections each have light reflective stripes for greater visibility and safety. There are also built in knee pads, pockets, and openings for comfort, storage, and ventilation. The garment is particularly well suited for outdoor workers exposed to weather extremes and hard, abrasive contact with the environment.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

Not applicable.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates generally to new and useful improvements in a hooded-coat and overalls combination for protection from the elements.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

There are a wide variety of garments designed to insulate wearers from adverse weather conditions. However, different uses of weather garments demand different designs and materials. Construction wear requires extraordinary attention to durability. Abrasive contact, such as prolonged kneeling on rough surfaces, or the lifting of heavy objects using body leverage, can easily tear normal garments, or precipitate a rapid deterioration of their integrity. Not only must construction garments hold up to high shear forces, they also must permit flexibility. Weather garments that insulate without permitting the worker the mobility to perform his job have no value. There is a need for weather gear for outdoor workers that not only holds up to heavy and rough environmental contact, but which provides ease of movement.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention is a garment comprising a hooded-coat and overalls, all made of waterproof and abrasion resistant material throughout, with the addition of Kevlar fabric and padding to zones subject to the greatest contact with external objects.
Specifically, Kevlar panels are positioned on the coat along the upper back and shoulders, along the outer aspect of the sleeves, around the front of the abdomen from sternum to waist, and around the hem. On the overalls, Kevlar fabric tines the front of each leg, from the waist to hem, and the seat.
Other features include padded knees, sealable underarm openings for ventilation, and light reflective strip-panels for high visibility at night.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1A is a front view of the hood and coat.

FIG. 1B is a front view of the overalls.

FIG. 2A is a rear view of the hood and coat.

FIG. 2B is a rear view of the overalls.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

Embodiments of the invention are discussed below with reference to the Figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed description given herein with respect to these figures is for explanatory purposes as the invention extends beyond these limited embodiments. For example, it should be appreciated that those skilled in the art will, in light of the teachings of the present invention, recognize a multiplicity of alternate and suitable approaches, depending upon the needs of the particular application, to implement the functionality of any given detail beyond the particular implementation choices shown. That is, there are numerous modifications and variations of the invention that are too numerous to be listed, but that ail fit within the scope of the invention. Also, singular words should be read as plural, and vice versa, and masculine as feminine, and vice versa, where appropriate, and alternative embodiments do not necessarily imply that the two are mutually exclusive.
It is to be further understood that the present invention is not limited to the methodology, compounds, materials, manufacturing techniques, uses, and applications, described herein, as these may vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is used for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. As used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include the plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “an element” is a reference to one or more elements and includes equivalents thereof known to those skilled in the art. Similarly, for another example, a reference to “a step” or “a means” is a reference to one or more steps or means and may include sub-steps and subservient means. All conjunctions used are to be understood in the most inclusive sense possible. Thus, the word “or” should be understood as having the definition of a logical “or” rather than that of a logical “exclusive or,” unless the context clearly necessitates otherwise. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures. Language that may be construed to express approximation should be so understood unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meanings as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Preferred methods, techniques, devices, and materials are described, although any methods, techniques, devices, or materials similar or equivalent to those described herein may be used in the practice or testing of the present invention. Structures described herein are to be understood also to refer to functional equivalents of such structures.
Although Claims have been formulated in this Application to particular combinations of features, it should be understood that the scope of the disclosure of the present invention also includes any novel feature, or any novel combination of features, whether or not it relates to the same invention as presently claimed in any Claim, and whether or not it mitigates any or all of the same technical problems as does the present invention.
Features which are described in the context of separate embodiments may also be provided in combination in a single embodiment. Conversely, various features which are, for brevity, described in the context of a single embodiment may also be provided separately or in any suitable sub-combination. The Applicants hereby give notice that new Claims may be formulated to such features, or combinations of such features, during the prosecution of the present Application, or of any further Application derived therefrom.
References to “one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “example embodiment,” “various embodiments,” etc., may indicate that the embodiment(s) of the invention so described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but not every embodiment necessarily includes the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in one embodiment,” or “in an exemplary embodiment,” do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment, although they may.
As is well known to those skilled in the art, many careful considerations and compromises typically must be made when designing for the optimal manufacture of a commercial implementation any system, and in particular, the embodiments of the present invention. A commercial implementation in accordance with the spirit and teachings of the present invention may be configured according to the needs of the particular application, whereby any aspect(s), feature(s), function(s), result(s), component(s), approach(es), or step(s) of the teachings related to any described embodiment of the present invention may be suitably omitted, included, adapted, mixed and matched, improved or optimized by those skilled in the art, using their average skills and known techniques, to achieve the desired implementation that addresses the needs of the particular application.
The invention is best understood by reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1A shows a front view of the hooded coat portion of the garment 100A. The hooded coat comprises a coat 101 and a hood 102, both having a layer of water proof material throughout. The coat has an upper Kevlar fabric panel 110 a, an abdominal Kevlar fabric panel 111 an outer sleeve Kevlar fabric panel 112, a cuff Kevlar fabric panel 113, and a hem Kevlar fabric panel 114. A chest reflective panel 120 extends horizontally across the chest, and the ends of a waist reflective panel 121 are visible around each hip. A protective neck panel 140 extends upward from the neckline of the coat 101. Bisecting the coat 101 at the midline is the main zipper 150. There are zippered underarm openings 160 for ventilation. A zippered side pocket 170 is positioned at each of the right and left edges of the abdominal Kevlar fabric panel 111. There is also at least one zippered sleeve pocket 180. A main zipper flap 190 adds protection to the main zipper 150 in the chest area. The hood 102 comprises a brim 130 and a light reflective panel 122 running longitudinally from the forehead to the rearward along the midline. A stretchable cord 195 with toggled handles 196 around the face opening 197 secures the hood.
FIG. 1B is a front view of the bottom portion of the garment 200A. The bottom portion comprise overalls 201. The overalls 201 comprise a front Kevlar fabric panel 210 extending along the front of the overalls from the waist to each leg cuff 260. Each leg cuff 260 also has a protective Kevlar fabric cover 211 a. There is a knee pad 220 on each knee area for extra protection and comfort when kneeling. A suspender strap assembly 230 with a set of quick release clips 235 attach to the front bib panel 240 a. There is a bib gusset 241 on one side of the front bib panel 240 a. The crotch has a welded seam 250 for durability.
FIG. 2A is a rear view of the hooded coat 100B. On its back, the coat 101 has an upper back and shoulder Kevlar fabric panel 110 b. The outer sleeve Kevlar fabric panel 112 runs longitudinally along the outer aspect of each sleeve from shoulder to wrist, leading to a tabbed adjustable cuff 115 with a tab fastening means 116, such as Velcro. The cuff is also protected by a Kevlar fabric panel 113. There is a hem Kevlar fabric panel 114 extending from the hem of the coat to about the hip. There is a hood reflective panel 122, bisecting the hood 102 from back to front. An upper back reflective panel 123 runs horizontally across the upper back, and a waist reflective panel 124 runs horizontally across the back, this waist reflective panel 124 being a continuation of the terminal waist reflective panels 121 in FIG. 1A.
FIG. 28 is a rear view of the lower portion of the garment 2008. A seat Kevlar fabric panel 215 lines the seat area of the overalls 201. A suspender strap assembly 230 attaches to the rear bib panel 240 b. Visible also are a set of quick release clips 235 for fastening the suspender strap assembly 230. The rear side of the side gusset 241 is visible along a side of the rear bib panel 240 b. Each leg ending has a leg cuff 260, and each leg cuff 260 is covered with protective Kevlar fabric 211 b.

Claims

I claim:

1. A durable weather garment, comprising a hooded coat and overalls, each made of waterproof material and having an outer layer of Kevlar fabric.

2. A durable weather garment, comprising a hooded coat and overalls, each made of a waterproof material, further comprising

a. a coat portion of the hooded coat, comprising

1) a front, a back, a chest area, a right and left shoulder area, an abdominal area having a right and left edge, a neckline, a right and left sleeve each with an inner facing and outer facing surface, a right and left cuff at the end of each right and left sleeve, a right and left underarm area, a right and left hip area, an upper back area, a lower back area, a waist area, a neckline, and a hem; said coat further comprising

2) a plurality of Kevlar fabric panels, comprising

an upper Kevlar fabric panel, said upper Kevlar fabric panel being an outer layer of Kevlar fabric covering the chest area, the upper back area, and the right and left shoulder area,

an abdominal Kevlar fabric panel, said abdominal Kevlar fabric panel being an outer layer of Kevlar fabric covering the abdominal area,

an outer sleeve Kevlar fabric panel, said outer sleeve Kevlar fabric panel being an outer layer of Kevlar fabric covering the outer facing surface of each right and left sleeve,

a hem Kevlar fabric panel, said hem Kevlar fabric panel extending from the waist area to the hem,

3) a plurality of light reflective panels, said light reflective panels comprising material that reflects light, and further comprising

a chest reflective panel, said chest reflective panel being a reflective stripe which circumvents the coat across the chest area and the upper back area,

a waist reflective panel, said waist reflective panel being a reflective stripe with two ends which circumvents the waist area, terminating on one end at the right hip area and on the other end at the left hip area,

4) a neck panel, comprising a fabric panel extending upward from the neckline,

5) a main zipper, comprising a zipper bisecting the front longitudinally, said main zipper being covered by a zipper flap in the chest area,

6) a side pocket set, comprising a pair of pockets, each pocket positioned equidistantly from the main zipper at the right and left edge of the abdominal area,

b. a hood portion of the hooded coat, said hood portion comprising a face opening with a face opening edge, a woven channel along the face opening edge, a forehead hem, and a front and back neckline hem,

1) wherein the hood portion attaches along the back neckline to the neckline of the coat portion,

2) wherein the cord traverses the woven channel, for securing the hood, and

3) wherein the hood portion further comprises a hood reflective panel, said hood reflective panel being a light reflective stripe bisecting the hood portion from the forehead hem to the back neckline hem,

c. an overalls, said overalls comprising a front, a back, a front and back bib panel, a seat area, a right and left leg, a right and left leg hem, a right and left knee area, a waist area, and a crotch area, and further comprising

1) a front Kevlar fabric panel, said front Kevlar fabric panel covering the front from the waist area to the right and left leg hem,

2) a back Kevlar fabric panel, said back Kevlar fabric panel covering the seat area,

3) a knee pad set, wherein said knee pad set comprises a pair of knee pads, one being attached to the right knee area and one being attached to the left knee area, and

4) a suspender strap assembly, said suspender strap assembly being attached to the back bib panel, and having an attachment means for fastening to the front bib panel.

3. The claim as in 2, wherein the coat portion further comprises a right and left cuff, each said cuff attaching at the end of each corresponding right and left sleeve, and wherein each right and left cuff is comprised of Kevlar fabric.

4. The claim as in 2, wherein the overalls further comprise a right and left cuff, each said cuff attaching at each corresponding right and left leg hem, and wherein each right and left cuff is comprised of Kevlar fabric.

5. The claim as in 2, wherein the coat portion comprises a pocket set, said pocket set comprising a right and left side pocket, a chest pocket, and a sleeve pocket, wherein said right and left side pocket are on the front of the coat portion at the corresponding right and left edges of the abdominal area, wherein said chest pocket is in the chest area, and wherein said sleeve pocket is on the left sleeve.

6. The claim as in 5, wherein each pocket of the pocket set has a zipper for opening and closing.

7. The claim as in 2, wherein the hooded portion comprises a brim, said brim being attached at the forehead hem.

8. The claim as in 2, wherein the overalls comprises at least one bib gusset.

9. The claim as in 2, wherein the crotch area comprises a welded seam.

10. The claim as in 2, wherein the suspender strap assembly comprises a set quick release clips as a fastening means.

11. The claim as in 2, wherein the main zipper of the coat portion is a reverse coil zipper.

12. The claim as in 2, wherein the cord which traverses the woven channel in the hood portion has a set of toggles, one toggle on each end of the cord.

13. The claim as in 2, wherein the coat portion comprises a pair of underarm openings, one in the right underarm area and one in the left underarm area.

14. The claim as in 13, wherein each of right and left underarm opening comprises a zipper for closing and opening.

15. The claim as in 2, wherein the right and left cuff of the coat portion comprises a pull tab, and a pull tab fastening means, for cuff adjustment.