Double slotted scarf
A scarf has a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis. A pair of spaced apart slots are disposed near one end of the scarf and are generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the scarf. In one embodiment, the slots are longitudinally aligned. In another embodiment, the slots are longitudinally offset.
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates broadly to clothing. More particularly, this invention relates to a scarf having two generally parallel slots at one end through which the opposite end can be inserted to secure the scarf around one's neck.
2. State of the Art
It is known in the art to provide a scarf with a slot at one end through which the opposite end can be inserted. Such a scarf is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 1,405,744 to Sampliner. A similar scarf is shown in U.S. Pat. No. Des. 400,335 to Metcalf. These scarves are slightly more secure than a conventional scarf. When the scarf is wrapped around one's neck with one end of the scarf inserted through the slot in the opposite end, the scarf remains more secure around the neck than a conventional scarf.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONIt is therefore an object of the invention to provide a scarf which is more secure than a conventional scarf.
It is another object of the invention to provide a scarf which is more secure than a slotted scarf.
In accord with these objects, which will be discussed in detail below, a scarf according to the invention comprises a length of fabric defining a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis. A pair of spaced apart slots are disposed near one end of the scarf and are generally parallel to the longitudinal axis of the scarf. In one embodiment, the slots are longitudinally aligned. In another embodiment, the slots are longitudinally offset. In a preferred embodiment, the scarf has a length greater than the width of the scarf and the slots have a width slightly larger than the width of the scarf. The scarves according to the invention are more secure than conventional scarves and more secure than single slotted scarves. The scarf according to the invention having longitudinally offset slots is the most secure.
Additional objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reference to the detailed description taken in conjunction with the provided figures.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
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There have been described and illustrated herein several embodiments of a double slotted scarf. While particular embodiments of the invention have been described, it is not intended that the invention be limited thereto, as it is intended that the invention be as broad in scope as the art will allow and that the specification be read likewise. For example, the length and width of the scarf and the exact location and spacing of the slots relative to one another may vary to suit a particular application. The slots should be closer to one end than to the other and preferably at least two thirds of the length of the scarf away from the opposite end. In the second embodiment, the amount of offset between the slots is preferably one slot length. The length of the slots is preferably no longer than the width of the fabric. It will therefore be appreciated by those skilled in the art that yet other modifications could be made to the provided invention without deviating from its spirit and scope as claimed.
Claims
1. A scarf, comprising:
- a length of fabric defining a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis,
- said fabric further defining a pair of spaced apart slots substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis.
2. The scarf according to claim 1, wherein:
- said slots are longitudinally aligned.
3. The scarf according to claim 1, wherein:
- said slots are longitudinally offset.
4. The scarf according to claim 1, wherein:
- said scarf has a length greater than the width of the scarf and said slots have a width slightly larger than the width of said scarf.
Type: Application
Filed: Jul 29, 2005
Publication Date: Feb 1, 2007
Inventor: Pat Sheu (Mineola, NY)
Application Number: 11/192,618
International Classification: A42B 5/00 (20060101);