Jacket and coat construction with interchangable components
The present invention relates to a jacket, coat and snow suit construction. More particularly the invention relates to a jacket or coat that may be changed in length, style, configuration and or comes with interchangeable and reversible components.
In spirit coats have been made to change in length and with detachable sleeves but the prior art is silent on coats that convert into different styles.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONCoats usually range in lengths. Jackets and coats are worn for fashion and for comfort. Sometimes people buy the same type of jacket or coat with different colors and designs on them or in different lengths. With my invention you can change the features and lengths on the coat foundation which gives the illusion of a complete different coat or jacket and lengthen the coat and snow suit as the child grows. You can buy one coat and convert it into different styles and lengths. This feature saves the consumer a lot of money and creates an abundance of versatility. The appearance of the coat may also be altered by attaching embellishments in the allotted spaces or changing components.
In view of the fact that the prior art is silent on a coat construction that breaks up into different sections and creates different style jackets or coats. To achieve this and other readily apparent objectives the present invention essentially discloses a coat and snow suit construction for enabling a user or wearer to selectively attach a component for improving function and or appearance of the coat. The coat construction according to the present invention comprises a jacket or coat foundation and at least one attachable or detachable component.
So that the manner in which the above recited features of the invention are attained and can be understood in detail, a more particular description of the invention, briefly summarized above, may be had by reference to the embodiments thereof, which are illustrated in the appended drawings.
It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of this invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments.
Depending on different configurations, the attachable components may vary in shape and size. The zipper portions will have an inner skirt that allows for a smooth operation of the zipper slide and pull half portion attached to the lower peripheral edge of the inner skirt, as it engages with a reciprocating zipper post half portion, attached to a top edge or bottom edge or top region of an attachable section or jacket foundation.
Attachable components may employ other fastening means, such as snaps, mechanical traditional snaps, buttons, Velcro® Hook and Loop, buckles, linear zippers, linear dual post zippers, and curved zippers.
The fastening devices may not be concealed. Further, it is noted that such non-concealed fasteners can be attached by being sewn in, glued and punch pressed and by any other means conventionally known to those skilled in the art.
If the demarcation between the foundation coat or jacket or attachable component is of a curved nature with no sharp corners, a curved zipper such as in U.S. Pat. No. 6,224,484 of Farrell, can optionally be used for attachment. These can be single post on the upper component if it is not reversible. Notably, the upper components may be reversible if the design lends itself to the invention. In this case, it can use a dual post zipper for the reversible component. The curved zipper can be outwardly visible, or it can be covered by an outer flap of any geometric configuration or attached inner skirt.
In a further embodiment, the outer attachable component that serves as a trim on the jacket or coat is attached to an inner surface of another component located inside the foundation jacket or attachable component adjacent to its edge. This is facilitated by flaps attached to the open edge of the foundation in which the flaps are pulled upward over the foundation jacket or coat edge engaging its inner surface.
A zipper may be sewed into or around the exterior of a foundation jacket or coat allowing for an attachable component serving as an embellishment.
The attachable component used to trim or embellish a foundation may be made as thin as ¼ inch in width attaching at the peripheral edge of a foundation or an attachable component.
To facilitate understanding, identical reference numerals have been used, wherever possible, to designate identical elements that are common to the figures.
- 1—zipper component
- 2—zipper clasp component
- 3—flap
- 4—jacket foundation
- 5—middle region attachable section for coat
- 6—lower region attachable section for coat
- 7—exterior pockets
- 8—collar region
- 9—cuff region
- 10—waist band region
- 11—center front of jacket foundation
- 12—upper sleeve section
- 13—lower sleeve section that increases the length
- 14—lower pants leg section that increases the length
- 15—attachable vertical band strap component
- 16—attachable horizontal band strap component
- 17—collar component
- 18—cuff component
- 19—waist band component
- 20—attachable fastener for coat
- 21—female end snap half
- 22—male end snap half
- 23—attachable component that changes the design of the jacket or coat
- 24—gusset member
- 25—pants half of the snow suit
- 26—elbow region
- 27—elbow region attachable component
- 28—depression
- 29—shoulder region
- 30—wrist region
- 31—allotted space for attachable component
- 32—attachable collar component that also attaches vertically down the front of the jacket or coat on both sides
- 33—elastic component
- 34—mouth of the pocket
- 35—velcro fastener
- 131—attachable section that increases length on legs and arms
Further, it is noted that all of the embodiments may be made of any material that lends itself to the invention such as wool blend, micro fiber, cashmere, leather, suede, nylon, nylon with goose down insulations, terry cloth, velour, spandex, denim, synthetic fibers, knit, waterproof materials, embroidered materials, embossed, materials, stretchy fabrics, satin, patent leather, velvet, PVC, wool, polyester, snake skin, alligator skin, ostrich skin, crocodile skin, pony hair, all furs, goatskin, lambskin, flannel, vinyl, beaded fabric, corduroy, faux leather, pebbled leather, faux skins, monogrammed suede embossed, canvas, plastic coated canvas, silk, quilted materials, shearling, goose down insulations, woven materials, studded fabrics, sequence fabrics. It is also noted that the foundation may be of any size or style jacket. It is noted that detachable liners for the jacket or coat foundations may be incorporated into the design. The liners may be made of silk, satin, cashmere, fur, faux fur or any other material that lends itself to the invention.
It is appreciated that many different types (i.e. sizes and styles) and the amount of zippers placed on the outside or within the jacket or coat foundations and to the attachable components will vary and can also be used in accordance with the invention. It is also noted that the zipper slide and pull portions or snap portions located on the foundations or the attachable components may be in full view or hidden via a flap of material on the foundation jacket or coat or attachable components themselves or may be in full view and its function is also an aspect of the design.
It is also noted that the foundation jacket or coat foundation is fully functional by itself The attachable components may be symmetrical or asymmetrical. Dual post curved zippers are optional for reversible components.
While the drawings do not illustrate various examples of flaps or depressions within the coat or jacket for attachable members, it is noted that trapezoidal curved or straight flaps covering the connection between the attachable sections which may or may not be reversible which without any attachable component is fully functional by itself.
Where a permanently affixed outer flap is provided over a zipper, such as a dual post zipper for reversible and or interchangeable components such as a regular zipper for non-reversible interchangeable attachable component, then in such case, the flap itself may be further pulled down to expose an inner skirt having a connection interface at an outer distal end region or edge, to allow better manual access therein and allow for the use of horizontal zippers in instances where the demarcation edge of flaps is other than a horizontal shape (i.e. trapezoid, curve, zigzag, wavy, angular, etc.
It is believed that the advantages of this invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art. It will also be apparent that a number of variations and modifications may be made therein without departing from its spirit and scope. Accordingly the foregoing description is to be construed as illustrative only, rather than limiting. This invention is limited only by the scope of the following claims.
Claims
I. This is claim 1. A jacket and coat system comprising: a foundation jacket or coat having a surface that encompasses the torso region; wherein said foundation may connect to at least one attachable component by at least one edge and further the foundation may have a removable liner with a common connection interface and or allotted areas for embellishments that have fastening means within them. I also claim an attachable member that attaches by zipper fastening means that serves as an embellishment for any jacket or coat foundation that attaches around the perimeter or any edge that has a zipper fastening means on it, on the jacket or coat foundation or on allotted sections and that may be sold separately.
II. This is claim 2. I claim a snow suit, jacket or coat foundation that is constructed with extra length on the arm and leg regions. The arm and leg regions are constructed with a removable section that may be attached as needed or as the child grows.
III. This is claim 3. We claim a jacket or coat foundation that doesn't increase in size but that allows for changeable components and has utility by itself. The jacket will be constructed with zipper fasteners around the edges and around the allotted sections for attachable components. The allotted sections are constructed with a depression within them. The allotted sections may run vertically, horizontally or may be of any configuration on the sleeve regions and on the backside region of the jacket or coat foundation.
1. Wherein, as part of claim 1, 2 and 3 where attachable sections may serve as increasing the length or changing the style of the jacket or coat foundation, changing pockets or features or to embellish the jacket or coat.
2. Wherein as part of claim 1, 2 and 3. I claim an attachable component that may be designed with a zodiac sign or with different themes or designs.
3. As part of claim 1, 2 or 3 an attachable component where a zipper is ideal although it may be made of any type of fastening means such as snaps mechanical traditional snaps, buttons, hook and loop, buckles, linear zippers, eyelets and lace-up structures.
4. A jacket or coat system as in claim 1, 2 and 3 having at least one attachable component with an engagable portion for said fasteners.
5. A jacket or coat system as in claim 1, 2 and 3 where user friendly fasteners are selected from the group compromising snaps, buttons, studs, curved zippers, linear zippers, linear dual post zippers and Velcro.
6. A jacket or coat system where jacket foundations and attachable components including hoods may be reversible and be constructed with a zipper around an outer edge that allows for an embellishment.
7. A jacket or coat system as in claim 1, 2 or 3 wherein a said array comprises an extended arranged plurality of fasteners, said array preferably being comprised of at least 2 such groups of apertures in combination with apertures and related connections engaging a foundation jacket or coat and an interchangeable component.
8. Wherein said connection interface is a zipper or a dual post zipper in reference to claim 1, 2 and 3.
9. A jacket or coat system as in claim 1, 2 and 3 where the jacket or coat foundation, attachable upper components and lower components may be made of studs, felt, wool, nylon, canvas, organic materials, weather proof materials, cotton, polyester, angora, polyester, crocheted fabrics, linen, felt, sweat wicking fabric, acrylic, knitted fabrics, denim, satin, silk, lace, velvet, velour, rhinestones, jewels, sequence, leather, suede, canvas, beads or any other materials that lend themselves to the invention.
10. Wherein as claim 1, 2 and 3, I claim that the sleeve members and jacket foundations may have allotted spaces within a depression that allow for attachable components that serve as embellishments or that allow you to color coordinate.
11. We claim that the attachable members from claim 1, 2 and 3 such as upper components, lower components, and embellishments may be sold separately.
12. Wherein as claim 1, 2 and 3 we claim that the attachable members of one jacket or coat foundation may fit another jacket or coat foundation creating more versatility so long as the sizes are compatible.
13. Wherein as claim 1, 2 and 3, I claim that the sleeve components may be reversible or detach completely or break up into sections on all of the jackets, snow suits or coats.
14. We claim that the attachable components may vary in size and may be open ended or may not have any open ends (joined circumferentially).
15. We claim that the jacket or coat foundation of claim 1, 2 and 3 may vary from a jacket to a coat of any length to a snow suit.
16. We claim that a jacket or coat system may be sold with at least one upper or lower component up to an unlimited number, thus creating a jacket or coat of different lengths or styles.
17. I claim as claim 1, 2 and 3 where attachable components may be sold separately.
Type: Application
Filed: Feb 9, 2009
Publication Date: Aug 12, 2010
Inventor: Sandra D. Garza (West Chicago, IL)
Application Number: 12/322,965
International Classification: A41D 3/08 (20060101); A41D 3/02 (20060101); A41D 27/08 (20060101); A41D 27/20 (20060101);