Apparel – Body garments – Coats
Reexamination Certificate
2000-07-24
2001-12-18
Calvert, John J. (Department: 3741)
Apparel
Body garments
Coats
C002S102000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06330720
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to an apparatus or an article of manufacture of clothing and more particularly an article of clothing which may be converted or unfolded into a bed roll, blanket or covering.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Articles of clothing providing multiple features are known in the art. U.S. Pat. No. 4,149,272 to Maeshima discloses a multi-purpose vest with a pocket suitable for containing items such as a waterproof jacket. U.S. Pat. No. 4,932,574 to Doshi illustrates a garment folded into a bundle which may be carried as a backpack. U.S. Pat. No. 5,361,412 to Perry discloses a multi-use vest with several configurations of pockets. The foregoing are provided herewith in an Information Disclosure Statement in accordance with 37 CFR 1.97.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention discloses a jacket, vest, coat, shirt or similar clothing article which converts or unfolds into a bed roll, covering or blanket to provide sleeping support or overall body coverage and comfort. The disclosed jacket or vest is assembled with a pocket formed between a portion of the jacket, such as a jacket outer covering, and a portion of a blanket wherein a portion of the blanket is foldably received into and stored within the pocket for removal and unfolding when use of the blanket is required. The pocket thus formed may be at any location on the jacket including but not limited to the front, back and inside of the vest or jacket. The manufacture of the vest or jacket is principally a blanket or fabric unit or portion integral with the vest or jacket portion. The blanket or fabric portion is contained, by folding, in the pocket. The vest or jacket is worn and utilized as any jacket or vest garment. The integral blanket or fabric portion may be removed from the pocket and unfolded forming, with the vest or jacket portion and the primary area of the blanket or fabric, generally a blanket, comforter or other covering.
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Calvert John J.
Hoey Alissa
Ivey Floyd E.
Liebler Ivey & Connor
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