Apparel – Body garments – Overcoats
Reexamination Certificate
1999-05-25
2001-05-29
Calvert, John J. (Department: 3741)
Apparel
Body garments
Overcoats
C002S067000, C002S077000, C002S082000, C002S094000, C002S108000, C002S125000, C002S250000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06237152
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention generally relates to a garment, particularly for use in water-related activities. More specifically, the present invention relates to a garment including one or more pockets that are waterproof to the exterior environment such that an individual wearing the garment may store articles without risk of damage to the articles contained within the pocket. The present invention further relates to a method for making such a garment with waterproof packets.
It is, of course, generally known to provide a variety of garments 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 disc 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 that allows an individual to bring components typically endangered by immersion or otherwise subjected to water into the water without risk of damage to the device or its components as well as a method for providing such a garment.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention generally relates to a garment typically suitable for use in or around the water. More specifically, the present invention relates to a garment having one or more pockets that are capable of holding articles in a watertight and waterproof manner.
To this end, in an embodiment of the present invention, a garment is provided. The garment has a front side and a back side attached to form openings at each end wherein the front side is formed of a top ply and a bottom ply. An opening is formed between the top ply and the bottom ply. A pocket has an interior compartment suspended in the opening between the top ply and the bottom ply. A fastener provides access to the interior compartment of the pocket.
In an embodiment, the top ply and the bottom ply are neoprene.
In an embodiment, the back side is formed of a single ply and is attachable to the top ply and the bottom ply of the front side.
In an embodiment, the fastener is a waterproof zipper.
In an embodiment, an adhesive attaches the pocket to the front side.
In an embodiment, a heat sealable tape attaches the pocket to the front side.
In an embodiment, stitching attaches the pocket to the front side.
In an embodiment, the interior compartment of the pocket is formed by an adhesive around at least a portion of a periphery of the pocket.
In another embodiment of the present invention, a garment has a body formed by a material. A pocket is attached to the body and has an interior compartment. The pocket is attached in a waterproof manner. A fastener is attached to the body to provide access to the interior compartment of the pocket.
In an embodiment, sleeves are formed with the body wherein the pocket is attached to one of the sleeves.
In an embodiment, the fastener is a waterproof zipper.
In an embodiment, the pocket is attached to the body by at least one of an adhesive, stitching or heat sealable tape.
In an embodiment, the material of the body is neoprene.
In an embodiment, the body has two layers of material in at least a portion of the body that includes the pocket wherein the pocket is formed between the two layers.
In another embodiment of the present invention, a method for providing a waterproof compartment associated with a garment is provided. The method comprises the steps of: providing a material forming the garment to at least shape and fit a portion of a body of an individual; attaching a pocket to the material wherein the pocket is attached to the material by at least one of an adhesive, stitching or a heat sealable tape providing the waterproof compartment; and providing a fastener associated with the pocket providing access to an interior of the compartment.
In an embodiment, the fastener is a waterproof zipper.
In an embodiment, the material is neoprene.
In an embodiment, at least a portion of the material has two layers.
In an embodiment, the garment is a jacket that has sleeves.
In an embodiment, two layers of the material in at least a portion of the garment are provided. The pocket is positioned between the two layers.
It is, therefore, an advantage of the present invention to provide a garment and a method for providing a garment that is suitable for use in and around the water.
Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a garment and method for providing a garment having one or more pockets for holding articles.
Yet another advantage of the present invention is to provide a garment and a method for providing a garment 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 and a method for providing a garment 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 and a method for providing a garment that is simple to manufacture.
Another advantage of the present invention is to provide a garment and a method for providing a garment for use in an around the water that is durable.
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Calvert John J.
Moran Katherine
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