Abstract: A garment that is configured to attach to a bikini bottom is provided. The garment includes a band that is configured to be worn by a user. The band has a generally uniform circumference and includes a top portion, a bottom portion, and at least one attachment device that is configured to releasably attach the bottom portion to the top portion for securing the band to the bikini bottom when the bottom portion is received through at least one leg opening of the bikini bottom.

Abstract: A sun protecting cover system including a body cover assembly and an attachment assembly is disclosed herein. The sun protecting cover protects users from the sun and the ultra violet rays that the sun emits. The sun protecting cover substantially covers and protects the shoulders and neck of a user. The user can enjoy the outdoors while minimizing their exposure to the sun with the sun protecting cover. The sun protecting cover has an ultraviolet protection factor from 15 to 50 plus in order to sufficiently protect a user from the ultra violet rays of the sun. The sun and its ultra violet rays are damaging to users' skin as too much sun exposure may lead to sunburns or health concern such as skin cancer. The sun protecting cover is secured to the body of a user with the pair of elastic bands that are included in the attachment assembly.

Abstract: Embodiments are provided for a one-piece clothing garment that forms an integrated headband and scarf. Additionally, the headband and scarf are formed in a way that the headband is sewn at an upward angle forming an indent at the connection point that provides neck protection without air leakage. Also, a method of forming a one-piece clothing garment that has a scarf portion and a headband portion is disclosed.

Abstract: A head support device having two handles or receptacles connected by a support strap, wherein the handles or receptacles are configured to support or accommodate the user's hands, and the support strap is configured to support or accommodate a portion of the user's head, namely, the user's face. In use, the user wears or otherwise passively contacts the handles or receptacles of the device such that the support strap maintains a desired distance between the user's hands. When in the seated position, the user contacts the support strap with their face, such that the user's hands and the handles or receptacles contact opposite sides of the user's head. The user further supports their arms by placing their elbows on their knees, upper legs, or other stable surface, thereby transferring the weight of their head to a stable surface via their forearms.

Abstract: A secretive multipurpose carrying system conceals the presence of a closable pouch with a garment. The pouch is concealed by a plurality of gathers attached to the garment. Personal effects can be stored in the pouch and hidden from view in this manner.

Abstract: A storage sash apparatus is disclosed and configured for securely and covertly storing personal items therewithin. In at least one embodiment, the apparatus provides an elongate sash sized and configured for being wrapped around and removably engaged with at least one of a wrist, forearm, arm, neck, leg and ankle of a user. The sash provides opposing ends configured for removable engagement with one another. The sash also defines an at least one compartment between opposing first and second panels of the sash, with the at least one compartment being sized and positioned for removably receiving at least one personal item therewithin. During use of the apparatus, the sash is wrapped at least once around the user, and the opposing ends are then removably engaged with one another, thereby securing the apparatus to the user while allowing access to the at least one compartment.

Abstract: The neck wrap towel is a garment. The neck wrap towel is worn around the neck of a person. When worn normally, the neck wrap towel drapes over the anterior side of the person. The neck wrap towel is further fitted with a plurality of findings that are configured for use in travel or sporting activities. The neck wrap towel comprises a primary textile, a bottle pocket, a secure pocket, one or more fasteners, a loop and clip combination, and a light. The bottle pocket, a secure pocket, the one or more fasteners, the loop and clip combination, and the light are attached to the primary textile.

Abstract: Methods and articles for accessorizing a person's shoulder, chest, and back are provided. The methods and articles for accessorizing a person's shoulder, chest, and back of this disclosure provide a defined form or shape so that a consistent, predictable, and repeatable look can be achieved. Furthermore, the methods and articles for accessorizing a person's shoulder, chest, and back of this disclosure can be more difficult to move or slip from their intended placement or become re-arranged from their intended configurations than existing accessory articles such as shawls and scarves. Still further, the methods and articles for accessorizing a person's shoulder, chest, and back of this disclosure are reversible and designed to be transformed into a variety of looks.

Abstract: Systems and methods for securely supporting devices such as reservoirs for surgical drains or catheters. In one embodiment, a surgical drain support apparatus comprises a sash having a first end and a second end. The sash has an opening such as a slit or a loop at the second end. When the first end is inserted through the opening, the sash forms an adjustable loop that is placed around a user's body (e.g., over the shoulder or around the waist), thereby supporting the apparatus on the user's body. The first end of the sash, which hangs downward from the large loop, has one or more compartments that hold surgical drain reservoirs. The first end of the sash also has a strap attached to it that can be wrapped around the user's body (e.g., around the leg) to hold the first end of the sash against the user's body.

Abstract: A convertible garment and a method of converting a convertible garment is disclosed. A convertible garment includes a piece of fabric possessing a periphery, and a plurality of fasteners disposed on the piece of fabric along the periphery at substantially regular intervals. One of the plurality of fasteners is configured to fasten to each of the other fasteners to form armholes. The convertible garment is configured to adopt a first configuration in which the fasteners are not fastened to one another so that the convertible garment is wearable as a scarf. The convertible garment is configured to adopt a second configuration in which one of the plurality of fasteners is fastened to each of the other fasteners so that the convertible garment is wearable as a vest.

Abstract: Garments, garment systems, and methods of using garments and garments systems useful for warming and protecting the body, especially the upper body. A garment may be a sleeved partial undergarment accessory that may be worn under an outer garment and may be removed without requiring removal of the outer garment. A garment may include first and second tubular sleeves with a continuous front region extending between the sleeves and from a neck opening down to a torso opening, a continuous back region extending between the sleeves and from the neck opening down to the torso opening. The opening extends from and is continuous with a distal-most region of the proximal sleeve openings so that the front region and the back region do not connect to each other around the first and second sleeve openings.

Abstract: A hands free pumping bustier provides a nursing woman with a convenient way of supporting funnel-shaped breast shields that are used as the nipple and breast interface during expression of milk. The bustier features breast shield ports having additional support members that extend upward to a top band of the bustier, providing superior support for the breast shields, enabling the bustier to accommodate differently sized breast shields, and simplifying manufacture of the bustier. The bustier further features a hook at the top of the zipper, which helps the nursing woman to easily maintain the garment around her body as she uses both hands to secure and zip the zipper. The bustier is made of a stretch nylon multi-filament yarn, such that it has adequate stretch capability to accommodate women of different body sizes and shapes while maintaining comfortable compression of the breast shields against their bodies.

Abstract: A back support apparatus which includes a length of cloth consisting of a tail, body and buckle; the tail and buckle join to form a loop inside which a user sits. The apparatus and method of use stabilize a user in a seated position. The method of use is as follows: the cloth is wrapped around the users back and knees while in a seated, crossed leg position, and the tail threaded through the buckle and cinched tight in front of the users body. The apparatus is adjusted by pulling the tail further through the buckle, increasing support, or pulling the buckle away from the user's body, releasing tension.

Abstract: A first fabric layer of a down-proof double-layer fabric has a plurality of first warps and a plurality of first wefts. A second fabric layer has a plurality of second warps and a plurality of second wefts. The first fabric layer and the second fabric layer have a plurality of coupling portions. In the coupling portions, the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer pass through each other repeatedly, and the first warps and the second warps are interlaced. The first warps, the first wefts, the second warps, and the second wefts are between 20 denier and 75 denier. The warp densities of the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer are between 336 pieces/in and 456 pieces/in, and the weft densities of the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer are between 220 pieces/inch2 and 300 pieces/in.

Abstract: A sleep shield apparatus that can provide privacy, peacefulness, and protection in a public environment such as an airplane, airport, bus, or train is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a backpack with a removable decorative flap accessory. More specifically a backpack has a hidden attachment means which allows a decorative backpack flap accessory to be attached to the top of the backpack. When the decorative flap accessory is not used, the attachment means is concealed to preserve aesthetic appeal of the backpack. A lunchbox or other secondary container with a matching decorative flap accessory can also be attached the front of the backpack.

Abstract: An apparatus and method of relieving hot flashes or body overheating or insomnia by applying to the body of a person in need of relief therefrom a cooled elongate flexible pillow filled with pellets having sufficient weight and flow properties to provide a comforting wrapping effect on the back of the neck. A preferred filler is wheat berries. In a particular embodiment, the pillow is draped over the stellate-ganglion area of the neck.

Abstract: Garments, garment systems, and methods of using garments and garments systems useful for warming and protecting the body, especially the upper body. A garment may be a sleeved partial undergarment accessory that may be worn under an outer garment and may be removed without requiring removal of the outer garment. A garment may include first and second tubular sleeves with a continuous front region extending between the sleeves and from a neck opening down to a torso opening, a continuous back region extending between the sleeves and from the neck opening down to the torso opening. The opening extends from and is continuous with a distal-most region of the proximal sleeve openings so that the front region and the back region do not connect to each other around the first and second sleeve openings.

Abstract: The present invention is unique in its design and function, it can be worn by any adult and fashioned into several types of apparel ranging from a hat and scarf to a pair of gaucho pants. Because the garment does not have buttons or snaps, it can be easily utilized by persons with handicaps or disabilities. It can be worn as a head and shoulder shawl, a hat and neck scarf, a top wear, a light jacket, a shrug, and pants. The unique design is the one cut and two sewing seams creation of the bell sleeve type garment out of a light weight stretchable fabric. There are no hooks, Velcro, zippers or buttons. For creating a tapered sleeve type garment, an additional cut is made. Because of its simplicity, the garment of the present invention is cost efficient to manufacture.

Abstract: A tubular garment sheath system includes a first tubular garment sheath assembly having a first stretchable top piece, a first stretchable bottom piece, a first first end having at least one first pocket, and a first second end having at least one male fastener; and a first interior volume; and a second tubular garment sheath assembly having a second stretchable top piece, a second stretchable bottom piece, a second first end having at least one second pocket, a second second end having at least one female fastener; and a second interior volume. The tubular garment sheath system is structured and arranged to keep the first arm and the second arm warm during sudden temperature changes by shielding the first arm and the second arm from cold temperatures while preventing body heat from escaping from the first arm and said second arm.

Abstract: A convertible clutch purse is disclosed that converts to a billowy sash and vice versa. The purse is formed of an elongated composite fabric structure having an inner sheet and an outer billowed sheet attached together to form, in one embodiment, a generally oval shaped body. A selectively closable pocket is sandwiched between the inner and outer sheets, wherein the pocket is accessible along one edge joining the inner and outer sheets, and wherein the sash may be folded into the pocket to convert the sash into the clutch purse. An alternative embodiment converts from the purse to a stole or scarf having free ends.

Abstract: An ultraviolet protective garment is provided for wear to protect the user's neck, chest, upper back, chin, and portions of the shoulders. The sun protective neckwear garment is provided for wear primarily during outdoor activity, wherein the user engages in activity which exposes the user's neck, upper chest, upper back, chin, and shoulders to the ultraviolet rays of the sun whether in hot weather climate or cold weather climate, and can be used during indoor activity, or when a user is driving in a vehicle; and provides a secondary wicking utility. The neckwear garment is a single body tubular unit, with a unique generally ship decanter shape, comprising a chin-collar portion; a neck portion; bib portion having shoulder portions. The neckwear garment is manufactured from flexible, elasticized, fabric with ultraviolet blocking capability. The neckwear garment can reduce the wearer's risk of developing various types of skin damage.

Abstract: A garment to be worn by a person having a neck and a pair of hands includes a shawl portion with first and second ends and a width extending between first and second edges extending between the ends, and a muff formed at at least one of the first and second ends. The muff has a transversely extending passageway with vertically extending opposed entranceways configured to receive the pair of hands of the person. The muff also has a receptacle pocket with a generally horizontally extending entranceway for carriage of small items located exterior to the passageway. The lower portions of the shawl may be folded upon themselves to form a pair of cuffs, the interior regions of the cuffs leading to the entranceway to the receptacle pocket. The cuffs may be further joined together above the muff to form a bib adjoining the muff.

Abstract: The neck warmer includes a collar fabricated from warm, soft material and having free ends provided with hook and loop fasteners to allow the collar to be fastened closely around a wearer's neck. The collar has a slight V-shape at its front. Ornamental pieces can be optionally attached to the front of the collar to create a desired fashionable effect.

Abstract: The neck warmer includes a collar fabricated from warm, soft material and having free ends provided with hook and loop fasteners to allow the collar to be fastened closely around a wearer's neck. The collar has a slight V-shape at its front. Ornamental pieces can be optionally attached to the front of the collar to create a desired fashionable effect.

Abstract: A multi-function garment is disclosed. The multi-function garment composed of a piece of fabric or woven material having a substantially rectangular or trapezoid shape, and fasteners mounted along at least one side of the fabric or woven material. The multi-function garment generally has a size and a width-to-height ratio that allows a wearer to comfortably use the garment as a hood around the wearer's head or a shawl around the wearer's shoulder without significantly stretching the fabric or woven material. Moreover, the garment is sized such that, when used as a scarf around the wearer's neck, it would give a collar or turtle neck appearance by simply fastening some or all of the fasteners.

Abstract: A unique scarf formed of multiple serrated strips of material sewn together in a lengthwise fashion so as to provide exceptional warmth to the wearer. The strips of material are assembled in different combinations of colors and patterns, such as the favorite colors of a team, thus providing a rallying or cheering device that is waved about by the wearer during a game.

Abstract: The “sun shawl” is an article of clothing that will be used out doors at various events which take place in direct sunlight for extended periods of time. “My sun shawl” is made up of a multicolored sun screen material capable of blocking out 90% of the suns harmful rays. The sun shawl has a thin 12 gauge wire sewn or bonded into its front to support its hands free function. The sun shawl may or may not have colored art design's painted on it, which may or may not include various flags and their colors from all over the world.

Abstract: A neck garment comprises a body having two ends, a zipper attached to the body near the ends, thereby forming two flaps which are positioned beneath the zipper. The zipper is not as long as the ends, and the remainder of the ends are stitched together. The zipper is attached to the body at an angle that is about 45 degrees, such that when the zipper is moved into a closed position, the garment enables the wearer to warm their neck, and when the wearer wants to cool down, the zipper is moved into an open position, the ends are separated and remain open, exposing an area of the wearer and enabling the exposed area to be cooled down without interference from the garment. The garment is particularly suited for outdoor activities such as skiing.

Abstract: A sleeve has an outer aesthetic covering lined with a sound absorbing material with the inner surfaces of the sound absorbing material being covered with a further covering. Each end of the sleeve is open and gathers about the wrists of the user when in use. The device can take the form of a container made of any desired shape such as spherical, rectangular cubic, square cubic, or any other desired configuration including two openings allowing access to the interior chamber by the hands of the user and structure to gather the periphery of each opening about the wrist of the user to seal the chamber with the hands of the user within the chamber. The device is employed by inserting a wrapped candy bar or other treat through one of the openings and into the internal chamber of the device. The hands are inserted through the respective openings and the openings are gathered in any suitable manner about the wrists to seal the enclosed chamber from emission of sound.

Abstract: A towel of predetermined shape and an adjustable clasp to be worn by a human being around the neck and of the type having a towel (10) of predetermined length and width and whose perimeter is covered on both surfaces with fabric binding (12) that is sewn in place with conventional thread stitching. The adjustable clasp is comprised of a pliable material of predetermined length and width that is wrapped in a circle of predetermined diameter to form inner band (26) which is encircled by outer band (27) and at conjunct (30) inner band end (26A), outer band end (27A), and transitional segment (25) are bonded together. The clasp is fastened to the towel by passing one end of the towel into the inner band and the other end of the towel into the outer band and this fastening forms neck band section (22) which is positioned around the neck and can be reduced or enlarged by moving the clasp up or down the towel section that is comprised of the combined wipe area bottom (20) and wipe area top (18).

Abstract: A disposable neck protection device that not only covers the neck region, but is constructed such that it prevents particles from coming into contact with the wearer's neck region while at the same time, allowing the wearer's skin to breathe. The device covers the cheeks and other areas below the level of the wearer's eyes. The device attaches to the front of a mask via sticky tabs or Velcro, having its main portion draping down the front of the neck just below the clavicles, its lower portion including a gusset to form fit the device around the wearer's neck. The neck protection device can be manufactured to accommodate any standard or custom size. The device is made of an absorbent outer layer and an impermeable inner layer which prevents debris from contacting the user's skin yet allows for air flow. The lower end of the device may fit under a gown whereas at the top, it attaches directly to the mask.

Abstract: An insulated hand warmer adapted to be attached to the user's waist by a belt apparatus. The insulated hand warmer has a front wall, a top wall, a back wall, a bottom wall and a collapsible wall, and a plurality of adjustment straps. The hand warmer can be compressed against the user's body by the adjustment straps when not in use. The insulated hand warmer also features a central pocket wherein a heat source can be placed. The user's hands are inserted from each end of the insulated hand warmer to come into contact with the heat source. A front pocket for storage of the user's travel articles is also taught herein.

Abstract: A garment includes a foldable pad which can be unfolded, worn about the waist of the user, and worn over and below the rear or buttocks of the user, thereby serving as a seat. The pad can also be folded and secured in its folded state to define a space within for receiving the hands of the user, strapped to the waist of the user, and worn in front of the user, thus serving as a muffler. The pad is preferably composed of three adjacent pads joined to one another to facilitate folding. The pad is preferably insulated and constructed out of a waterproof material, thus permitting its use under a wide variety of weather conditions.

Abstract: A scarf garment includes an elongated strip of material with upper and lower portions connected along a foldable joint. The ends of the material strip are connectable with fasteners. In a second embodiment of the invention a hood portion is connected to the material strip, along the interface of the strip. The hood is connected intermediate the upper and lower edges of the strip such that the upper portion of the strip may be folded while the hood remains attached to the material strip. The lower portion of the material strip is preferably wider than the upper portion, such that the lower portion will extend downwardly under the collar of a coat worn by a person.

Abstract: A neck covering is provided for a jacket or other garment including a member attached at its central portion near the inside of the collar of the garment, with side portions projecting outwardly in either direction which can be wrapped around the neck of the wearer. Fasteners on the ends of the side portions secure the neck covering in place. The central part of the covering is constructed to attach to the lining of the jacket, which may be provided with a slot adjacent the attachment of the neck covering to permit the neck covering to be pushed through the slot and stowed in back of the lining when not in use.

Abstract: A scarf for wrapping around the neck or any other body portion comprises a longitudinally folded band of material which is transversely sewed to provide a plurality of pockets in the medial portion. The inner wall of each of the pockets is cut away and replaced by a thin sheet of material having greatly improved heat transmission properties. In a preferred embodiment, the sheet material is permeable to water vapor, but not to water.

Abstract: A bandanna-type article of wearing apparel is fabricated from an integral piece of fabric folded in a manner to have forward and back panels of substantially triangular shape and an intervening pocket region. The configuration of the article is such that its upper edge is essentially the base of a triangle, and a downwardly directed apex constitutes the lower extremity of the forward panel. Tying ears extend from both extremities of the upper edge. A sheet of compliant thermally insulative material such as a polyurethane sponge is held by sewn seams within the pocket region.

Abstract: A turtleneck bib having an elongated collar portion which is secured to the shield portion of the bib. The height of the collar is at least 4 inches and the inner circumference of the collar is at least 11 inches to encourage non-restrictive folds which contact the child's neck and prevent liquids from traveling under the collar. A horizontal pleat on the collar encourages the formation of the nonrestrictive folds.

Abstract: The invention relates to articles of clothing, and more particularly to scarves. The scarf provides for the use of a substantially elongated body having a square portion and a rectangular portion integrally connected to each other. A loop is formed in a free end of the rectangular portion, through which corners of the square portion are pulled to tie a scarf of various modes and loops. The scarf remains tied, without the use of pins, broaches or other securing means.

Abstract: There is disclosed a scarf having an elongated, lightweight body of a foam material such as polyurethane foam, and which body has a plurality of spaced, transverse slits located at one end and opposing notches located at the opposite end forming a hook-like shape at the opposite end and being adjustable for use by wearers having different neck sizes when the hook-like shape is inserted through the slits.

Abstract: A nursing shawl for use by mothers who nurse their infant. The shawl comprises two opposed panels joined together at the adjacent top corners by a neck band to provide a unitary shawl which can easily be placed about the mother and infant while the mother is seated. The panels drape over the shoulders and hang in front to conceal the nursing infant and the entire front of the mother from the neck to the waist. The confronting edges of the panels are fastened together by hook and loop fasteners. The shawl enables the mother and infant to view each other while the infant is nursing, and preserves their privacy.

Abstract: A dickey is split along one side corresponding with a person's shoulder and the side of the person's neck. The seams along the split are provided with flexible and adjustable fasteners that adjustably close the seams. The split seams enable the dickey to be put on and taken off without passing it over the wearer's head. The adjustable fasteners enable a dickey to be worn by persons of different sizes.

Abstract: A garment made of virtually any woven fabric, completely homogeneous in construction includes a main body portion of the same general shape as that of the upper torso in that the bottom is narrower than the top. At the top of the garment are two directly opposed straight appendages that emanate from the main body at ninety degree angles. These appendages wrap around a user's neck and fasten to one another at the ends. At the top of the appendages and centered with the main body is an additional portion of fabric, semi-elliptical in shape.

Abstract: An elongated, tubular, flexible garment is described which has open ends and a longitudinal centrally located opening in the wall of the tubular garment. The garment is adapted to fit over the arms and across the shoulders of a person wearing the garment. If desired, elastic cuff members may be included on the open ends of the tubular garment. The garment is adapted to keep a person's arms warm without restricting movement of the arms in any way. The garment is useful in various sporting activities (e.g., golfing, skiing, exercising, etc.) or working activity where free arm movement is required.

Abstract: A strapless top which allows numerous and diverse variations in wearing is achieved by providing a knitted fabric tube member having a circumference in an unstretched condition which is at least half again as large as the maximum chest or bust measurement of the wearer. The knitted fabric tube member is woven such that it is elastic in at least a transverse direction.

Abstract: A scarf is constructed from a rectangular and elongated imperforate piece of cloth having a uniform thickness and a homogeneous constitution. The scarf has a length slightly greater than the circumference of the wearer's neck. The scarf includes a pair of fasteners, one each on the opposing faces of the piece of cloth. One of the fasteners is engageable at a plurality of locations along the other fastener, so as to closely fit the scarf to the wearer's neck, eliminating the scarf tails resulting from conventional scarves.

Abstract: The invention is a neckwrap adapted to be worn by persons during exercise programs; it promotes conditioning of the neck and shoulder muscles of the wearer when suitably adjusted, and also acts to absorb perspiration generated during exercise.

Abstract: A unitary garment selectively covers the front upper torso of a female and the back upper torso of a male and comprises a front torso engaging panel. A pair of tapered sleeves have front portions which at their inner ends are of maximum height and extend from and merge with opposite sides of the panel as a continuation thereof. Rear portions of the sleeves are open at their inner ends and at their upper and lower boundaries merge respectively with the top and bottom edges of the panel.

Abstract: A neck garment to be worn with an outer garment, such as a coat or sweater. The garment is provided with a portion for tucking beneath the shoulder portions of an outer garment and with a portion which can be worn in a rolled fashion, covering just the neck, or which can be unrolled to cover not only the neck but portions of the face as well. End-to-end fastening means are provided which permit putting the garment on, or taking it off, without pulling the garment over the head.