Apparel – Body garments – Capes
Reexamination Certificate
1999-10-06
2001-06-05
Calvert, John J. (Department: 3741)
Apparel
Body garments
Capes
Reexamination Certificate
active
06240562
ABSTRACT:
The present invention relates to garments and, more particularly, a shawl type garment that is intended to be worn over other clothing.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
Frequently, when wearing informal clothing, such as sportswear, a sweater may be carried in case the weather becomes cooler and the informal clothing being worn lacks sufficient warmth for comfort. Until the need for the sweater, however, the sweater may be draped over the shoulders or the arms of the sweater may be tied about the waist so that the sweater need not be kept in the hands or arms of the wearer.
2. Description of the Related Art
For many years, a sweater, so worn, has represented a fashion statement. Many people like the informal look that is created but are not pleased with the bulk of the sweater as a shawl or body drape. Neither are they satisfied with the bulk of the knot that results when the arms are tied together to keep the sweater in place.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the present invention, a garment is created which can create the casual look of a draped or tied sweater, but without the bulk at the “arms” and cut in a way that is more flattering to the figure when worn tied about the waist.
The garment of the present invention can be made of virtually any fabric, either woven or knit and can be made in a single thickness or in a double thickness. It may have decorative patterns woven in or appliqued. Yet other decorations can be embroidered or sewn on as a patch. Further, the garment can be made reversible so that a different color or other look is presented when reversed.
The garment is created by cutting the fabric approximately ¾ inch off grain of the straight of goods so that the garment drapes slightly off of the line of the straight of goods causing the garment not to “cup” in at the bottom. This allows for a more flattering and slimming look to the wearer's backside.
To enhance a slimming effect, darts can be placed at the top of the panel. The ties are made of the same fabric and can be either single or double thickness but narrower than a sleeve would be and slightly longer to enable a smooth, non bulky fastening when the ends are tied together, either in a knot or merely in a simple over and under closure.
Accordingly, it is in object of the present invention to provide a garment that can be worn over as a drape or shawl over the body independent of other clothing, either for added warmth or merely as a fashion element.
It is an additional object of invention to provide a fashionable garment that resembles a sweater but without the bulk and awkwardness of a sweater when tied.
It is yet another object of invention to provide a shawl or drape type garment that can be flattering to the figure when worn about the waist and covering the seat.
The novel features which are characteristic of the invention, both as to structure and method of operation thereof, together with further objects and advantages thereof, will be understood from the following description, considered in connection with the accompanying drawings, in which the preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated by way of example. It is to be expressly understood, however, that the drawings are for the purpose of illustration and description only, and they are not intended as a definition of the limits of the invention.
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patent: D. 275811 (1984-10-01), Kaigler
patent: 2639431 (1953-05-01), Spear
patent: 2782619 (1957-02-01), Bialostok
patent: 3602914 (1971-09-01), Castello
patent: 4649573 (1987-03-01), Yen
Calvert John J.
Hoey Alissa L.
Kleinberg Marvin H.
Kleinberg & Lerner ,LLP
Martin Joan
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