ATTACHABLE SLEEVE

An attachable sleeve that may be secured to a bra. The attachable sleeve may include a tubular body with a top end and a bottom end. The attachable sleeve may further include a plurality of straps attached to the tubular body at the top end. The plurality of straps may include a first strap, a second strap and a third strap. The first strap and the second strap may attach together over the shoulder of a user to keep the sleeve secured to the underarm. The third strap may go under the bra, wrap around, and connect to the first strap, second strap, and bra of the user. Once connected, the third strap may hold the attached first and second strap on the shoulder preventing the straps from slipping down as well as holding the sleeve securely to the upper arm.

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Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. provisional application No. 61/704,987, filed Sep. 24, 2012, the contents of which are herein incorporated by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to an attachable sleeve and, more particularly, to an attachable sleeve that may be connected to a bra and worn with a short sleeve shirt.

During a warm day, it is desirable to wear a short sleeve shirt. However, older women may be embarrassed to show their arms. Therefore, the women that are embarrassed tend not to wear short sleeves, or when they do, they tend to wear multiple layers, which can be hot.

As can be seen, there is a need for an attachable sleeve that may be worn with a short sleeve shirt.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In one aspect of the present invention, an attachable sleeve comprises: a tubular body having a top end and a bottom end; a plurality of straps comprising at least a first strap, a second strap, and a third strap, wherein the plurality of straps comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the first ends are attached to the top end of the tubular body; a first connector attached to at least one of the second ends of the first strap and the second strap, wherein the first connector releasably connects the first strap and the second strap together; and a second connector attached to the third strap, wherein the second connector releasably connects to a connected first strap and second strap.

In another aspect of the present invention, a method of wearing an attachable sleeve comprises: providing a sleeve comprising a tubular body comprising a top end and a bottom end, wherein a first strap, a second strap, and a third strap are connected to the top end of the tubular body; placing an arm of a user through the tubular body; connecting the first strap and the second trap together over a shoulder of the user; wrapping the third strap around the first strap, the second strap, and a bra of the user creating a loop around the first strap, the second strap and the bra; and securing an end of the third strap to a lower portion of the third strap, maintaining the loop.

In another aspect of the present invention, an attachable sleeve comprising: a tubular body having a top end and a bottom end; a plurality of straps comprising at least a first strap, and a second strap, wherein the plurality of straps comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the first ends are attached to the top end of the tubular body; and a first connector attached to at least one of the second ends of the first strap and the second strap, wherein the first connector releasably connects the first strap and the second strap together.

These and other features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following drawings, description and claims.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the present invention shown in use;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the present invention shown in use omitting the exemplary outer garment;

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a detail perspective view of the present invention demonstrating underarm strap attachment;

FIG. 5 is a detail perspective view of the invention demonstrating post underarm strap attachment;

FIG. 6 is a detail perspective view of the invention demonstrating side strap attachment; and

FIG. 7 is a detail perspective view of the invention demonstrating post side strap attachment.

 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The following detailed description is of the best currently contemplated modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense, but is made merely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention, since the scope of the invention is best defined by the appended claims.

Broadly, an embodiment of the present invention provides an attachable sleeve that may be secured to a bra. The attachable sleeve may include a tubular body with a top end and a bottom end. The attachable sleeve may further include a plurality of straps attached to the tubular body at the top end. The plurality of straps may include a first strap, a second strap and a third strap. The first strap and the second strap may attach together over the shoulder of a user. The third strap may wrap around and connect to the first strap, second strap, and bra of the user. Once connected, the straps may secure the sleeve to the arm so that when a user lifts the arm, the straps remain underneath the short sleeve of the user and remain unseen.

The present invention may include a sleeve that attaches to a woman's bra by at least one strap. The sleeve may be worn with a short sleeve shirt. The present invention may be worn underneath a short sleeved shirt and cover the arms in a fashionable way without having to wear multiple layers. The present invention may attach to the bra so that the sleeve may stay in place at the underarm and all the way around the upper arm so as to keep the arm from showing underneath a short sleeve shirt sleeve when the arm is lifted. The straps may be adjustable so that the present invention may attach to the bra without being too tight, which may cause uncomfortable pinching. The sleeve may be a variety of lengths including, but not limited to, reaching the elbow or wrist of the user.

Referring to FIGS. 1 through 7, the present invention may include an attachable sleeve. The attachable sleeve may include a tubular body 10 having a top end and a bottom end. The tubular body 10 may fit around a user's arm 28 and may mimic a sleeve. In certain embodiments, the tubular body 10 may be made of a cotton spandex knit so that the sleeve may stretch to snuggly fit onto the arm 28 of a user 26.

The present invention may further include a plurality of straps. The plurality of straps may include a first strap 12, a second strap 14, and a third strap 16. The plurality of straps may include a first end and a second end. The first ends may be attached to the top end of the tubular body 10. In certain embodiments, the first strap 12 and the second strap 14 may act as underarm straps. As illustrated in the Figures, the first strap 12 and the second strap 14 may attach to the tubular body 10 on a side and may be secured around the arm pit and over the shoulder of a user 26. The third strap 16 may be a side strap and attach to the opposite side of the first strap 12 and second strap 14. The third strap 16 may run up the side of the shoulder and attach to the first strap 12 and second strap 14.

In certain embodiments, the present invention may include a first connector. The first connector may be attached to at least one of the second ends of the first strap 12 and the second strap 14. The first connector may releasably connect the first strap 12 and the second strap 14 together. The present invention may further include a second connector attached to the third strap 16. The second connector may attach the second end of the third strap 16 to the first strap 12 and second strap 14. As illustrated in the Figures, the second connector may attach the third strap 16 to the first strap 12 and the second strap 14 when the first strap 12 and the second strap 14 are connected.

In certain embodiments, the first connector may include a buckle 20 that is attached to the first strap 12. The first connector may also include a first mate 22 and second mate 22 attached to the second strap 14. The second strap 14 may be releasably attachable to the buckle 20 by the first mate 22 and the second mate 22 attaching together. In certain embodiments, the first mate 22 and second mate 22 may include male and female buttons, clips, hook and loop fasteners, and the like.

In certain embodiments of the present invention, the buckle 20 of the present invention may include a closed loop and an open loop. The closed loop may be attached to the first strap 12. The second strap 14 may be releasable connectable to the open loop. As illustrated in the Figures, the second strap 14 may wrap around the open loop and the first mate 22 may connect with the second mate 22 securing the first strap 12 to the second strap 14. In certain embodiments, a bra strap 18 may be secured to the open loop of the buckle 20.

In certain embodiments, the second connector may be attached to the third strap 16. The second connector may include a first mate 24 and a second mate 24. The first mate 24 may be attached near the top end of the third strap 16 and the second mate 24 may be attached below the first mate 24. The first mate 24 and the second mate 24 may be releasably attachable to one another. In certain embodiments, the first mate 24 and second mate 24 may include male and female buttons, clips, hook and loop fasteners, and the like. The third strap 16 may wrap around the connected first strap 12, second strap 14, and bra 18 and the first mate 24 and the second mate 24 may be releasably connected. An outer garment 30 may be worn by the user 26, which may cover the straps 12, 14, 16.

A method of wearing an attachable sleeve may include the following. A sleeve having a tubular body with a top end and a bottom end may be provided. The sleeve may further include a first strap, a second strap, and a third strap which may be connected to the top end of the tubular body. A user may place their arm through the tubular body. The first strap and the second strap may be connected together over a shoulder of the user. The third strap may be wrapped around the first strap, the second strap, and a bra of the user creating a loop around the first strap, the second strap and the bra. An end of the third strap may be secured to a lower portion of the third strap, maintaining the loop.

It should be understood, of course, that the foregoing relates to exemplary embodiments of the invention and that modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.

Claims

1. An attachable sleeve comprising:

a tubular body having a top end and a bottom end;
a plurality of straps comprising at least a first strap, a second strap, and a third strap, wherein the plurality of straps comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the first ends are attached to the top end of the tubular body;
a first connector attached to at least one of the second ends of the first strap and the second strap, wherein the first connector releasably connects the first strap and the second strap together; and
a second connector attached to the third strap, wherein the second connector releasably connects to a connected first strap and second strap.

2. The attachable sleeve of claim 1, wherein the second connector comprises a first mate and a second mate, wherein the first mate is at the top end and the second mate is attached below the first mate, wherein the first mate and the second mate releasably connect to one another.

3. The attachable sleeve of claim 2, wherein the first connector comprises a buckle and a first mate and a second mate, wherein the buckle is attached to the first strap, and the first mate and second mate are attached to the second strap, wherein the second strap releasably attaches to the buckle by the first mate and the second mate attaching.

4. The attachable sleeve of claim 3, wherein the first mate and the second mate of the first connector and the second connector comprises a hook and loop fastener.

5. The attachable sleeve of claim 3, wherein the buckle comprises a closed loop and an open loop, wherein the closed loop is attached to the first strap, and the second strap is releasably connectable to the open loop.

6. The attachable sleeve of claim 5, wherein the open loop is releasably attachable to a bra.

7. The attachable sleeve of claim 6, wherein the third strap wraps around a connected first strap, second strap and bra, wherein the first mate and the second mate of the third strap are releasably connected.

8. A method of wearing an attachable sleeve comprising:

providing a sleeve comprising a tubular body comprising a top end and a bottom end, wherein a first strap, a second strap, and a third strap are connected to the top end of the tubular body;
placing an arm of a user through the tubular body;
connecting the first strap and the second trap together over a shoulder of the user;
wrapping the third strap around the first strap, the second strap, and a bra of the user creating a loop around the first strap, the second strap and the bra; and
securing an end of the third strap to a lower portion of the third strap, maintaining the loop.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein the first strap and the second strap are connected by a buckle.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein the buckle comprises a closed end and an open end, wherein the first strap is connected to the closed end and the second strap is releasably connected to the open end.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein the bra is hooked to the open end of the buckle.

12. An attachable sleeve comprising:

a tubular body having a top end and a bottom end;
a plurality of straps comprising at least a first strap, and a second strap, wherein the plurality of straps comprises a first end and a second end, wherein the first ends are attached to the top end of the tubular body; and
a first connector attached to at least one of the second ends of the first strap and the second strap, wherein the first connector releasably connects the first strap and the second strap together.

13. The attachable sleeve of claim 12, wherein the first connector comprises a buckle and a first mate and a second mate, wherein the buckle is attached to the first strap, and the first mate and second mate are attached to the second strap, wherein the second strap releasably attaches to the buckle by the first mate and the second mate attaching.

14. The attachable sleeve of claim 13, wherein the buckle comprises a closed loop and an open loop, wherein the closed loop is attached to the first strap, and the second strap is releasably connectable to the open loop.

15. The attachable sleeve of claim 14, wherein the open loop is releasably attachable to a bra.

Patent History
Publication number: 20140082828
Type: Application
Filed: Sep 24, 2013
Publication Date: Mar 27, 2014
Inventor: Wanda Sue Bill (Windsor Heights, IA)
Application Number: 14/034,702
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: General Structure (2/243.1)
International Classification: A41D 27/10 (20060101);