Apparel – Body garments – Union type
Reexamination Certificate
2000-04-06
2001-10-09
Calvert, John J. (Department: 3741)
Apparel
Body garments
Union type
C002S126000, C002S093000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06298485
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
(a). Field of the Invention
This invention relates to jerseys used in biking and related sports and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to a cycling jersey having a jersey vest with interchangeable short and long sleeves. The sleeves are connected to the jersey vest using a pair of narrow hidden sleeve zippers.
(b). Discussion of Prior Art
In U.S. Pat. No. 4,122,553 to Pitkanen and U.S. Pat. No. 4,068,316 to Clancey, a convertible jacket and vest and a convertible shirt are disclosed having zippers for removing sleeves from the garment. In U.S. Pat. No. 5,673,836 to Bush, a modular outdoor vest with removable sleeves is illustrated. In U.S. Pat. No. 5,717,999 to Lurry and U.S. Pat. No. 4,320,538 to Saft, two different types of modular clothing and wearing apparel are described having insulated vests with removable sleeves. In U.S. Pat. No. 5,584,737 to Luhtala, a flotation jacket is described with a buoyant vest and jacket sleeves with zippers.
While the above mentioned patents illustrate different types of jackets and vests with removable sleeves using zippers, none of these patents specifically disclose the unique features and function, objects and advantages of the subject three in one interchangeable cycling jersey with hidden sleeve zippers as described herein.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
In view of the foregoing, it is a primary object of the subject invention to provide cyclists and other outdoor enthusiasts with a unique interchangeable three in one jersey with a jersey vest and the vest with short sleeves or the vest with long sleeves.
Another object of the cycling jersey is the jersey allows the cyclist to quickly and conveniently convert the jersey vest using a pair of hidden sleeve zippers to either a short sleeve or a long sleeve jersey depending on the outdoor temperature, weather conditions, riding conditions and the desired comfort of the wearer of the jersey.
Still another object of the invention is the jersey vest and the short and long sleeves include narrow nylon plastic hidden sleeve zippers for attaching either the short or long sleeves to the sides of arm openings in opposite sides of the vest wherein the hidden zippers give an outward appearance of “racing stripes” or “piping” for an enhanced streamlined aesthetic look. The sleeve zippers may be of different colors for providing an attractive contrast to the color of the jersey. For example the zippers may be one color while the vest and sleeves are a different color.
Yet another object of the jersey is the jersey vest and the short and long sleeves include enlarged arm openings to provide sufficient room under the arm pit area to prevent a portion of the hidden zipper contacting and rubbing against the under arms of the user.
A further object of the invention is the jersey may include cloth mesh along a length of sides of the jersey vest for increased ventilation and cooling when the jersey is in use. Also, a front portion of the jersey vest may include an opening with a front zipper for opening and closing the front of the vest.
The three in one jersey includes a jersey vest with a pair of attachable short sleeves and a pair of attachable long sleeves. The short and long sleeves include upper arm openings and lower arm openings for receiving the cyclist's arm therethrough. The jersey vest includes a front portion with an opening with a front zipper, a rear portion, a first side with an enlarged first arm opening, a second side with an enlarged second arm opening, an open bottom portion for putting on the jersey and a top portion with head opening and a collar therearound.
The jersey vest is characterized by having one half of a narrow nylon hidden sleeve zipper with zipper teeth attached to and disposed around a side of the first and second arm opening. The other half of the hidden sleeve zipper with zipper teeth is attached to and disposed around a side of either the upper arm opening in the short sleeves or the upper arm opening in the long sleeves. The two sleeve zippers have a first end and a second end next to each other and next to the rear portion of the jersey vest. In this manner, a zipper handle and a zipper teeth connector are hidden when viewing the front of the jersey.
These and other objects of the present invention will become apparent to those familiar with different types of outdoor shirts and jerseys when reviewing the following detailed description, showing novel construction, combination, and elements as herein described, and more particularly defined by the claims, it being understood that changes in the embodiments to the herein disclosed invention are meant to be included as coming within the scope of the claims, except insofar as they may be precluded by the prior art.
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Calvert John J.
Crabtree Edwin H.
Hoey Alissa L.
Interchange Sport, Inc
Margolis Donald W.
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