Apparel – General structure – Pockets
Reexamination Certificate
1999-06-16
2001-11-06
Calvert, John J. (Department: 3741)
Apparel
General structure
Pockets
C150S107000, C224S257000, C224S603000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06311336
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention generally relates to a pocketed garment or device, particularly for use in water-related activities. More specifically, the present invention relates to a garment or device including one or more pockets that are waterproof to the exterior environment such that an individual wearing the garment or device may store articles within the pocket without risk of damage to the articles contained therein. The present invention further relates to a method for making such a garment or device with waterproof pockets.
It is, of course, generally known to provide a variety of garments or devices for use in water-related activities, such as swimming, water-skiing, snorkeling, scuba diving, boating, surfing and the like. Individuals engaging in activities in an around the water often carry a number of articles with them. Some of those articles may be electronic in nature and cannot be subjected to certain conditions, such as exposure to, contact with, or immersion in water. Accordingly, these objects, such as cellular telephones, pagers, portable electronic organizers, radios, tape players, compact disk players and the like cannot typically be brought into the water due to the risk of exposure to the components which likely results in damage to the device.
A need, therefore, exists for a garment or a device that allows an individual to bring into the water components typically endangered by immersion or otherwise subjected to water without risk of damage to the device or its components as well as a method for providing such a garment or device.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention generally relates to a garment or a device typically for use in or around the water. More specifically, the present invention relates to a garment or a device having one or more pockets that are capable of holding articles in a watertight and waterproof manner. Still further, the present invention relates to a method for making such a garment or device with waterproof pockets.
To this end, in an embodiment of the present invention, a strapped device is provided. The strapped device has a body that has a first layer and a second layer. The first layer is secured to the second layer. An accessible opening is formed between the first layer and the second layer. A fastener provides selective access to the opening wherein the fastener and the body are constructed to maintain the opening watertight when the fastener is in a closed position.
In an embodiment, a strap is associated with opposite ends of the body. A fastener is associated with the strap to selectively secure the strap.
In an embodiment, the fastener may be a zipper.
In an embodiment, the fastener extends substantially an entire length of the body on the first layer.
In an embodiment, a second accessible opening is formed between the first layer and the second layer. A second fastener is associated with the second accessible opening providing selective access to the second accessible opening.
In an embodiment, a plurality of accessible openings is formed between the first layer and the second layer. A fastener is associated with each one of the plurality of accessible openings providing selective access to the plurality of accessible openings.
In an embodiment, a second fastener has one portion attached to a back side of the second layer, and another portion is attached to a front side of the first layer. The portions are complementary allowing selective and adjustable mating of the back side of the second layer to the front side of the first layer.
In an embodiment, a flap extends from the front side of the first layer and covers the fastener to the accessible opening.
In an embodiment, the body is constructed from neoprene.
In an embodiment, a pocket is formed of a first layer and a second layer within the accessible opening.
In another embodiment of the present invention, a cap is provided. The cap has a body portion that has an opening defining an area securable around a head of an individual. A bill extends from the body portion, and an accessible opening is associated with the bill. A fastener provides selective access to the opening.
In an embodiment, the fastener is a zipper.
In an embodiment, the bill is made from a first layer and a second layer of material. The material of the first layer and the second layer may be neoprene.
In another embodiment of the present invention, a strapped device for carrying articles is provided. The device has a body that defines a length between a first end and a second end. The body is constructed of at least a first layer and a second layer of material. The first layer and the second layer are secured substantially around their peripheries to create an interior compartment between the first layer and the second layer inside the peripherally secured area. A fastener is attached to the first layer to provide selective access to the interior compartment. The interior compartment is waterproof and watertight when the fastener is in a closed position.
In an embodiment, a strap is attached to each of the first end and the second end of the body. Each of the straps has one portion of a complementary matable fastener.
In an embodiment, a second interior compartment is provided between the first layer and the second layer of the body. A second fastener provides selective access to the second interior compartment.
In an embodiment, the first layer and the second layer are constructed from neoprene.
In an embodiment, the first layer and the second layer are secured to each other by an adhesive, a stitch and heat-sealable tape.
In an embodiment, the fastener is attached to the first layer by an adhesive, a stitch and heat-sealable tape.
It is, therefore, an advantage of the present invention to provide a garment or device and a method for providing a garment or device that is suitable for use in and around the water.
Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a garment or a device and a method for providing a garment or device having one or more pockets for holding articles.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is to provide a garment or device and a method for providing a garment or device having one or more pockets that maintain a waterproof and watertight environment for articles carried within the pockets.
And, another advantage of the present invention is to provide a garment or a device and a method of providing a garment or device that is suitable for use in and around water and having pockets associated with the garment for carrying articles that typically cannot be exposed to water.
A still further advantage of the present invention is to provide a garment or a device and a method of providing a garment or device that is simple to manufacture.
Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a garment or a device and a method of providing a garment or device for use in and around water that is durable.
Still further, an advantage of the present invention is to provide a garment or a device and a method of providing a garment or device that is aesthetically pleasing and functional.
Moreover, an advantage of the present invention is to provide a garment or a device and a method of providing a garment or device that is easily secured to the body and includes readily accessible pockets associated therewith that maintain articles stored therein in a waterproof environment.
Additional features and advantages of the present invention are described in, and will be apparent from, the detailed description of the presently preferred embodiments and from the drawings.
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Calvert John J.
Moran Katherine
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