WO2019018519A2 - Vêtement de pluie - Google Patents

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WO2019018519A2
WO2019018519A2 PCT/US2018/042674 US2018042674W WO2019018519A2 WO 2019018519 A2 WO2019018519 A2 WO 2019018519A2 US 2018042674 W US2018042674 W US 2018042674W WO 2019018519 A2 WO2019018519 A2 WO 2019018519A2
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Hugh J. Rundle
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D3/00—Overgarments
    • A41D3/08—Capes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2200/00—Components of garments
    • A41D2200/20—Hoods
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2300/00—Details of garments
    • A41D2300/30—Closures
    • A41D2300/324—Closures using snap fasteners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2400/00—Functions or special features of garments
    • A41D2400/42—Foldable
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2400/00—Functions or special features of garments
    • A41D2400/44—Donning facilities
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D27/00—Details of garments or of their making
    • A41D27/02—Linings
    • A41D27/04—Removable linings
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D31/00—Materials specially adapted for outerwear
    • A41D31/04—Materials specially adapted for outerwear characterised by special function or use
    • A41D31/10—Impermeable to liquids, e.g. waterproof; Liquid-repellent
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D31/00—Materials specially adapted for outerwear
    • A41D31/04—Materials specially adapted for outerwear characterised by special function or use
    • A41D31/10—Impermeable to liquids, e.g. waterproof; Liquid-repellent
    • A41D31/102—Waterproof and breathable

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  • the present invention relates to protective garments for inclement weather, and more particularly relates to a garment in the general form of a hooded rain garment that is especially designed to protect a golfer's upper body from getting wet in the rain.
  • a garment in the general form of a hooded rain garment that is especially designed to protect a golfer's upper body from getting wet in the rain.
  • the invention as described herein is primarily directed as being worn by a golfer, it is understood that the benefits of the invention may be realized by any user type (e.g., athlete, spectator, tourist, worker, etc.) in any environmental condition (e.g., snow, rain, wind, hail, fog, ultraviolet rays, etc.) and outdoor setting (e.g., work site, sports, travel, leisure, stadiums, etc.).
  • the invention is therefore not to be construed as being limited to any particular environmental condition, outdoor setting or user type.
  • Rain protection garments have been in use for a very long time and come in a variety of designs and materials.
  • Two of the most basic deigns for covering the upper body are the jacket, which includes sleeves, and the sleeveless poncho, each of which may include a hood to cover the head.
  • the main function provided by either garment is to keep the upper body dry and thus may be made from a variety of available water resistant materials.
  • the rain protection garments available on today's market continue to suffer certain drawbacks, some of which include the poncho type being too long and bulky for a golf swing and not having sufficient coverage when the arms are raised, as during a golf swing, for example.
  • the typical poncho design is completely open along the bottom such that areas of the upper body are exposed when the arms are raised. Strong winds also result in the poncho rising up and flapping. As a result, the golfer may still get wet despite wearing the poncho. While the rain jacket provides good coverage, the rain jacket sleeves seriously restrict the golfer's arm movements which may lead to a bad golf swing.
  • hooded poncho should the hood be too small, the user's head will get wet. Should the hood be too large, it may obstruct the user's view, particular as the head is rotated during a golf swing.
  • the present invention addresses the above needs by providing a hooded rain garment which covers the upper torso including the head, neck, shoulders and all or a portion of the arms.
  • the rain garment includes a front panel and a rear panel each including side edges.
  • the front and rear panel side edges are each fixed together at a single point and include strategically placed cooperative releasable fasteners both above and below the fixed connection point. This allows the user to easily find the sleeve opening when donning the garment and then, if desired for a closer fit, selectively attach one or more of the releasable fasteners together to adjust the fit as desired.
  • connecting the releasable fasteners above the fixed connection point forms an upper sleeve which is more closely fit to the user's arm at this location which may be desired when walking, for example.
  • the user may quickly unfasten the releasable fastener which will provide a very loose fit around the user's arm allowing them freedom of movement which is beneficial while executing the golf swing.
  • Releasable fasteners located along the sides and below the fixed connection point provide further options to the user. When these releasable fasteners are unattached, the front and rear panel side edges are open (separated) below the fixed connection point, again increasing freedom of movement and ventilation whenever desired. Closing these releasable fasteners provides protective coverage along the sides.
  • Additional releasable fasteners are provided along the bottom edges of the front and rear panels.
  • at least two but preferably four releasable fasteners are provided in spaced relation along the bottom edges beginning at the opposite corners of the side and bottom edges.
  • the user may selectively open and close the bottom edge releasable fasteners to adjust how close fitting the garment is to the user's body.
  • a tighter fit provides more protection against the elements while a looser fit enables more freedom of movement and increased ventilation.
  • the releasable fasteners may be in the form of snaps, for example.
  • the rain garment may further include an integrally formed hood such that there are no seams where water may pass through the garment.
  • the hood may include a plurality of adjustable, releasable fasters allowing a user to fold the front edge of the hood back upon itself to provide a greater viewing area for the user.
  • Each releasable fastener on the hood is adjustable so that the user can adjust how far back the front edge of the hood is folded back and also adjust one fastener to a different degree than another fastener, if desired. As discussed above, the user may wish to fold back the front edge of the hood when hitting a golf ball.
  • each fastener is individually adjustable, the user may fold back a larger segment of the hood along the side facing the hole while a smaller segment of the hood is folded back and secured on the side facing away from the hole.
  • the golfer may release the hood fasteners and unfold the entire hood front edge to provide more coverage and rain protection for the face while the golfer is walking to the location of the hit ball, for example.
  • the hood also preferably includes a drawstring to provide adjustable coverage beneath the chin area.
  • the front and rear panels and hood are formed from a single (unitary) piece of fabric.
  • the rain garment may include a pocket located on the user's body-facing side of the front and/or rear panels to hold personal items such as a cell phone and keys, for example.
  • the garment front panel may further include an opening extending from about the middle torso area up to and optionally including the lower opposite side panels of the hood.
  • the opening may include an adjustable closure such as a zipper, snaps, buttons, or VELCRO, for example.
  • the opening may further include an inner panel that spans and closes off the opening to provide a barrier to the elements in this location when the adjustable closure is opened.
  • the panel seams are heat sealed along the thread holes to prevent moisture from entering through this area.
  • FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof
  • FIG. 3 is a rear elevational view thereof
  • FIG. 4 is a right side elevational view thereof
  • FIG. 5 is a left side elevational view thereof
  • FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof
  • FIG. 7 is a partial front, perspective view showing the hood thereof in the unfolded condition on the head of a user
  • FIG. 8 is the view of FIG. 7 showing the hood thereof in the folded back condition on the head of a user.
  • FIG. 9 is a front perspective view thereof with a golfer wearing the invention and in the middle of a golf swing.
  • the major portion of garment 10 is preferably, but not necessarily, formed from a single piece of fabric including a front panel 12 and a rear panel 14, respectively, and a hood 20 to form a head opening 21.
  • the fabric may be a water-resistant material but is more preferably a high performance, breathable, water-proof material such as
  • a water-proof liner may be optionally provided to increase the water-proof rating of a garment made from a material that is otherwise not 100% waterproof.
  • the liner may be removably attachable to the inwardly facing surface of the garment 10 when a drenching and/or freezing rain is expected, for example.
  • This liner (or an additional liner) may be made of fleece, wool or other material to add warmth to the user.
  • the garment 10 may be offered as a "one size fits all" and/or in a variety of different overall sizes (e.g., child, adult, women's, men's, small, medium, large, extra-large, etc.).
  • the lower edges 12a and 14a of the front and rear panels 12 and 14, respectively, of each size may also be offered at a variety of different lengths such that a user may select their desired garment length (e.g., short, medium and long) extending anywhere from the user's upper torso down to the waist, hips or knees, for example.
  • the front panel 12 may also be of the same or different length as the rear panel 14.
  • the lower edge of the garment may be of any desired shape (e.g., straight, curved, etc.). In the embodiment of FIGS. 1-10, the front and rear panels form a rectangle when laid flat as seen best in Figures 1-3.
  • the front panel opposite side edges 12d, 12e are each fixedly attached to the respective opposite rear panel side edges 14d, 14e at a single point labeled 12f and 14f, respectively, via sewing (as shown) or via a permanent adhesive or heat sealing, for example.
  • Cooperative releasable fasteners 15a', 15b' and 17a', 17b' are provided on the front and rear panels 12, 14, respectively, above fixed connection points 12f and 14f (toward the user's shoulders) adjacent front and rear panel side edges 12d, 12e, and 14d, 14e, respectively.
  • Cooperative releasable fasteners 15a, 15b and 17a, 17b are provided on the front and rear panels below each fixed connection point 12f and 14f (towards the user's waist) adjacent front and rear panel side edges 12d, 12e, and 14d, 14e, respectively.
  • the user may release fasteners 15a', 15b' and 17a', 17b' above fixed connection points 12f, 14f which allows a larger opening "S" for passage of the user's arms therethrough (see also Fig. 10).
  • releasable sleeve fasteners 15a', 15b' located above fixed connection point 12f are unfastened with the user's arm "A" extending through the enlarged sleeve opening "S".
  • the size or area of sleeve opening "S" is the inside diameter of that portion of the side panel that surrounds the user's arm and this sleeve size/area "S" is adjustable. As such, the user may form a large, loose sleeve area "S" as seen in FIG. 10 which allows for complete free movement of the user's arms "A" which may be desired when performing a task such as a golf swing, for example.
  • the user may selectively fasten the fasteners 15a', 15b' and 17a', 17b' above the fixed connection points 12f, 14f, respectively, to provide a closer fit around the arms.
  • the user may fasten the fasteners 15a, 15b and 17a, 17b located below the fixed connection points to close this area of the garment when desired.
  • Cooperative releasable fasteners 19a', 19b' and 21a', 21b' are provided at the opposite corners of the front and rear panels, respectively, with one or more cooperative fasteners 19a, 19b and 21a, 21b positioned in spaced relation along the bottom edges 12a and 14a of the front and rear panels, respectively.
  • multiple, spaced fasteners 19a, 19b and 21a, 21b allow the user to selectively adjust the opening about the torso from a very loose fit (all fasteners unfastened), to a very close fit (all fasteners fastened).
  • a looser fit may be desired when swinging the golf club, for example, and a closer fit may be desirable when walking in the rain and/or cold, for example.
  • a zipper 22 may be provided on front panel 12 extending from approximately the middle thereof up to and including the side panels 20a and 20b which form part of hood 20.
  • An inner panel 22c may be provided which spans and closes off the area between the mating zipper side lengths 22a and 22b to provide a barrier to the elements in this location when the zipper 22 is opened.
  • the seams securing the panel 20c to the zipper lengths 22a, 22b are heat sealed at the thread holes to prevent moisture from entering through this area.
  • the zipper 22 is also preferably waterproof. Opening zipper 22 provides increased venting along the front should the wearer become overly heated and also aids in accommodating large head sizes and headgear equipment, for example.
  • At least one, but preferably three pairs of releasable hood fasteners 24a, 24b; 26a, 26b; and 28a, 28b are provided adjacent the hood front edge 20c.
  • First releasable hood fastener pair 24a, 24b may be located adjacent the top of the head/hood 20 and third releasable hood fastener pair 26a, 26b, and fourth releasable hood fastener pair 28a, 28b may be positioned adjacent the temple areas of the head when a user dons the hood 20, respectively.
  • the releasable hood fasteners 24a, 24b; 26a, 26b; and 28a, 28b may be of any desired type although in the preferred embodiment they are hook and loop fabric strips such as VELCRO.
  • the releasable hood fasteners closest to hood front edge 20a are labeled 24a, 26a and 28a and may by relatively short in length compared to their mating releasable hood fasteners 24b, 26b and 28b, respectively.
  • the user When unobstructed lateral viewing is desired (e.g., when swinging a golf club), the user simply folds back the hood leading edge 20c which aligns and allows the user to secure the releasable hood fasteners 24a, 26a and 28a to their mating releasable hood fasteners 24b, 26b and 28b, respectively (see Figures 9 and 10).
  • the user may simply release each pair of releasable hood fasteners to unfold the hood and provide greater head coverage against the elements (see Figure 8). It is also envisioned that a user may use a single fastener pair or any combination of fastener pairs, as desired.
  • a pocket 30 may be provided on the surface of front panel 12 facing the user's body to secure and protect items from the elements (e.g., keys, phone, etc.).
  • the pocket 30 may include a closure such as a zipper, for example. Additional pockets may be provided on the interior or exterior of front and rear panels 12 and 14 as desired.
  • Garment 10 may be made of any type of material which provides the desired amount of protection from the elements.
  • the material is a high performance, water proof, breathable material such as GORE-TEX, for example.

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Un vêtement dans un mode de réalisation préféré comprend des panneaux avant, arrière et des premier et second panneaux latéraux et une capuche tous formés d'un seul tenant d'un matériau étanche à l'eau, respirant et à haute performance. L'utilisateur peut utiliser des éléments de fixation amovibles fixés au-dessus de points de liaison fixes le long de chaque côté opposé des panneaux avant et arrière pour ajuster la taille des ouvertures de manche. Des éléments de fixation amovibles sont disposés au-dessous des points de liaison fixes pour permettre à l'utilisateur d'ouvrir ou de fermer les bords latéraux des panneaux avant et arrière au-dessous des points de liaison fixes. Une pluralité d'éléments de fixation amovibles est disposée le long des bords inférieurs des panneaux avant et arrière pour permettre à l'utilisateur de régler sélectivement l'ajustement autour du torse de l'utilisateur.
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