Apparel – Body garments
Patent
1980-05-21
1984-11-27
Troutman, Doris L.
Apparel
Body garments
A41B 112
Patent
active
044843623
ABSTRACT:
The present invention comprises a substantially rectilinear sheet of waterproof pliable material. Each of the longer sides of the panel carries an element of a partable zipper employing a double slide. Each zipper element is inset from the respective edge so as to provide a flap along each edge on which flaps are cooperating and mating closures, such as snaps or Velcro-type material. Across each shorter end of the panel is a tube of the same or attached material each of which contains a draw cord which preferably is of an elastic nature. Snaps or Velcro-type material may be provided on both sides of each tube to permit joining two or more sheets. A head opening is provided in the center of the panel. A hood element is secured to the head opening and has a sleeve containing a draw cord for purposes of closure of the hood about the head of the wearer. Utilizing the zipper elements and the drawstrings in various combinations, the panel may be used as a conventional style poncho or as a full length hanging garment having a cape over a backpack or a short length garment with the cape over a backpack or as a complete enclosure when sitting or as a sleeping bag, a tent or a hammock. Loops may be provided along each longer side so the sheet may be used as a stretcher or to carry large objects.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2237368 (1941-04-01), Seitzmn et al.
patent: 3161887 (1964-12-01), Silver
Frank William F.
Troutman Doris L.
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