Abstract: A knitted sock of mid-calf height has a concealed pocket for the storage of small items. The pocket is formed by attachment of a tubular sleeve to the interior of the leg portion of the sock, and is accessible by way of a zippered closure concealed between adjacent vertical pleats.

Abstract: An improved glove and method of making same whereby the palm portion has only one continuous seam reconnecting the palmar area after its reduction in dimensions to eliminate wrinkling or bunching thereat as well as connecting the unconnected side between the front and back faces. A close smoother fit of the hand at the palm area is obtained in the crease or fold line areas of the wearer's palm where an overlapped seam is created as manufactured or in modified gloves for improved gripping. In addition, one continuous seam makes assembly of the glove both easier and faster.

Abstract: A clothing accessory device comprises a body part, a first fastener on the body part for coupling the body part to a strap of a brassiere, and a second fastener on the body part for coupling the body part to an article of clothing overlying the brassiere during use thereof. The second fastener includes a spring loaded mechanism or component for engaging and fixing the article of clothing relative to the body of the clothing accessory device. The spring loaded mechanism generally includes a pair of opposed jaws biased towards one another by a spring. The jaws may be slidably or translatably coupled and biased towards one another by a compression spring. One of the jaws is fixed to the body part of the clothing accessory device and the other jaw is provided on an ancillary member slidably coupled to the body part, the compression spring being disposed between the ancillary member and the body part.

Abstract: Articles of clothing and the method of making the same which will allow water vapor due to perspiration to transpire through the article but will prevent liquid water from external sources from reaching the wearer's foot. The articles made by this method of the invention include socks and gloves which are of three-ply construction with the inside and outside plies being knit and the intermediate ply being made from an elastomeric polyurethane film. The three plies are uniquely bonded together using a pliant, waterproof adhesive.

Abstract: A nursing canopy is provided for use by a nursing mother to protect the modesty of the mother when breast feeding an infant. The nursing canopy includes a fabric panel having a dimension sufficient to cover the front of the mother from the neck to the waist. A strap is attached to the panel for extending around the back of the neck to suspend the panel from the neck. A self-supporting neckline flange is located along a perimeter portion of the panel, and defines a self-supporting neckline of the panel. The neckline flange cooperates with the strap to hold the neckline of the panel a spaced-apart distance from a front neck area of the mother, thus defining an open viewing area such that the mother is capable of readily viewing the feeding infant.

Abstract: The nursing cover includes a fabric panel that has three portions. The front portion is for draping over a nursing baby and over the front of a nursing mother. The rear portion drapes over the shoulder and down the mother's back. The central portion is made of a mesh-type fabric that has sufficient opacity to obscure the baby from the view of a bystander but sufficient openness of weave to permit ventilation for the baby. Two areas of the outer side edge may be joined to provide additional privacy for the baby and the mother along the nursing side of the mother. When not being used as a nursing cover, it can serve as a stroller cover, with complementary hook-and-loop-type fasteners being mated to form a sleeve that can be draped over a stroller brace. In this embodiment the mesh-type fabric protects the baby from direct sunlight and provides privacy.

Abstract: A garment and landing net combination for use by fishers to withdraw fish from a body of water. The combination comprises a garment, a landing net, and mating fastener halves. One of the halves is attached to the garment and the other is attached to the landing net so the net may be releasably fastened to the garment by engaging the one half with the other. The fastener halves are sized and arranged on the garment and the landing net to permit the landing net to be fastened to the garment in a plurality of orientations and positions. The landing net has a flexible mesh material portion sized for retaining the fish, a frame surrounding the mesh material portion, and a handle extending outward from the frame.

Abstract: A sock with sole, body and inner tube portions, the latter extending from the peripheral end of the body portion. The inner tube portion is made out of a lining that is thinner than the rest of the sock. The inner tube portion is folded and received entirely within the body portion of the sock. Stitching lines keep both layers of the folded inner tube attached to each other and to the body portion with at least one interruption along the end of the inner tube that is substantially aligned with the opening of the sock. Separate compartments are defined by longitudinally stitching both layers and to the body portion. Each compartment may be provided with an aperture to insert the objects to be carried by a user.

Abstract: The back part of the torso of the garment has a ventilation opening therein which can be selectively opened or closed by a slide fastener. A storage pouch is secured to the inside of the back part in surrounding relationship to the ventilation opening and provides a volume for receiving the garment when the pouch is pulled rearwardly of the garment through the ventilation opening. The storage pouch is formed of a sheet of material such as open mesh to provide free flow of air therethrough so that it will provide ventilation for the garment when it is worn as well as when it is in stored position. A flap is disposed adjacent the ventilation opening and extends laterally away from the garment when the ventilation opening is open to prevent the flap from closing off the opening. Air vents are provided under the arms. The open ends of the arms and legs can be closed by hook and loop type closure means such as VELCRO.

Abstract: A safety pocket for a garment. In one embodiment the pocket includes two compartments: a front compartment and a rear compartment. The front compartment has a pocket opening that allows the wearer to deposit articles into the pocket. While the wearer is standing, the articles placed into the pocket remain in the front compartment. An opening or passage is provided along the bottom of the front and rear pocket compartments to permit articles placed within the front compartment to pass into the rear compartment as the wearer sits down, leans or rolls backward.

Abstract: A sports glove particularly suited for being worn on a player's hand to facilitate ball handling as in basketball handling includes resilient finger positioning members mounted on the glove in positions which tend to splay the fingers of the player's hand.

Abstract: A mitten for maintaining hand warmth in extreme temperature is described as well as a method for manufacturing the mitten without the necessity for molding.

Abstract: A protective garment has a fabric enclosure fitting over and enclosing a human form. Handles are selectively positioned on the garment for enabling the wearer to be lifted and/or carried. Each handle is U-shaped with a flat member affixed to both ends. The flat member is secured against an inner surface of the fabric enclosure and the majority of the U-shaped handle extends on an outer surface of the fabric enclosure.

Abstract: A gathering clip for bridal and other gown trains, capes, and other trailing components of formal wear, is removably securable to the inside structure of the garment along a back central seam allowance therein, thus being completely hidden from view when installed. The clip generally comprises a first and a second link, each of which includes a pin which is used to penetrate the hidden hem or seam allowance which is formed within the back of the gown when the left and right rear panels of the gown and train are constructed. The two links may be removably secured respectively to the back hem of the gown beneath the waistband, and to the underside of the train at some point along the central portion thereof or as desired, and retained by buttons which are snapped over the ends of the pins.

Abstract: A zipperless wetsuit constructed of a plurality of panels of material, some of which are stretchier than others. A majority of an upper body region of the wetsuit is constructed of panels of highly stretchable wetsuit material which utilizes a central layer of foam rubber and one or two surrounding laminates of nylon having a higher denier value than previous wetsuits. Strategic panels of the wetsuit are constructed of single nylon laminate foam rubber material which has maximum pliability and stretchability. A double-collar upper entryway allows a wearer to enter the suit without the use of a zipper. An inner collar includes an aperture which may be stretched apart to allow entry of the wearer. An outer collar extends over the head of the wearer in a continuous circle to seal the inner collar against the wearer's neck.

Abstract: A glove especially useful in skiing, snowmobiling, and the like with a silicone elastomeric polymer coating that is soft and tacky on at least the palm area of the glove.

Abstract: A hat band is described for attachment to or integration with a hat having a hat band area circumscribing a crown. The hat band includes an elongated flexible base including an inside and an outside surface. A plurality of flexible fingers are spaced apart along the base and project from the inside surface thereof to remote ends. Pressure sensitive adhesive or other securement is provided for selectively attaching the outside surface of the elongated flexible base to the hat band area of the hat. The fingers function to hold the hat band area away from the scalp to allow ventilation and to prevent matting or depression of the hair or what is commonly referred to as "hat hair.

Abstract: A fastening device, with which an object such as a watch (100) can be secured detachably to a carrier, such as the back of a glove (116). To that end, a fastening element of the object and a fastening element of the carrier are provided, of which the first is mounted on the case of the object and the second is mounted on the carrier. A further bandlike carrier, such as a watchband, has a further fastening element of the carrier that can be connected to the aforementioned fastening element of the object, or to an additional fastening element of the object.

Abstract: Bib specifically adapted to be worn while an operator is controlling a vehicle. The device defines particular application while a user is eating and/or drinking while operating a vehicle. In its broadest context, the device includes a sheet of material having a first and a second end and an intermediate extent therebetween, wherein the intermediate extent is of a greater width than the first and second ends. Furthermore, a first steering column ring is adapted to be secured to the first end of the sheet while a neck ring is adapted to be secured adjacent the second end of the sheet. Thus, in operation, the user affixes the neck ring about the neck and the steering column ring about the steering column of a vehicle and thus employs the sheet as a bib.

Abstract: A garment formed essentially as a sack, the infant's feet occupying a common compartment, the garment having closures located along the top or shoulder portions of the garment and down the front of the garment, the closures comprising a series of intermittently spaced detachably fastenable closure means. The garment is further formed so as to have an aperture for the neck and apertures for the arms and/or hands. The garment may be formed by sewing to a back panel, right and left front panels along the outside edges corresponding to the underarms, the sides and foot of the garment. Alternatively, the garment may be formed by knitting or weaving a sack having an essentially T-shaped configuration. In the preferred embodiment, the series of intermittently spaced detachably fastenable closure means comprise hook and loop closure means.