CARRYING GARMENT

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a carrying garment.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of Design Patent application No. 29/515,266 filed Jan. 21, 2015, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present disclosure relates to garments and more specifically to a carrying garment.

BACKGROUND

The present disclosure relates to garments and more specifically a carrying garment. Embodiments provide a carrying garment configured for carrying a baby.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The present disclosure provides embodiments of a carrying garment. The present disclosure further provides embodiments of a carrying garment configured for carrying a baby in relation to an individual wearing the carrying garment. As used herein, an individual wearing a carrying garment according to embodiments is referenced as an “individual wearer”. According to embodiments, a carrying garment configured for carrying a baby may be securely wrapped around an individual wearer to enable the carrying of a baby relative to the individual wearer.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The novel features believed characteristic of the disclosed subject matter will be set forth in any claims that are filed herein or later. The disclosed subject matter itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:

FIG. 1 displays an individual utilizing the carrying garment in accordance with an embodiment.

FIG. 2 displays a top view of the carrying garment in accordance with an embodiment.

FIG. 3 displays a bottom view of the carrying garment in accordance with an embodiment.

FIG. 4A displays a side view of the carrying garment in accordance with an embodiment.

FIG. 4B displays a zoomed-in side view of the carrying garment in accordance with an embodiment.

FIG. 5 displays a side view of the carrying garment in accordance with an embodiment.

FIG. 6 displays a side view of the carrying garment in accordance with an embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ILLUSTRATIVE EMBODIMENTS

Reference now should be made to the drawings, in which the same reference numbers are used throughout the different figures to designate the same components.

It will be understood that, although the terms first, second, third, etc. may be used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another element. Thus, a first element discussed below could be termed a second element without departing from the teachings of the present disclosure.

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising” or “includes” and/or “including” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, regions, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this disclosure belongs. It will be further understood that terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and the present disclosure, and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.

The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”), is intended merely to better illustrate the disclosure and does not pose a limitation on the scope of the disclosure unless otherwise claimed. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element as essential to the practice of the disclosure as used herein.

FIG. 1 displays an individual utilizing the carrying garment 10 in accordance with one embodiment. In embodiments, the garment 10 may comprise a center textile portion 12, first and second side textile portions 14,16, top and bottom sides, first and second ends 18,20, and an attachment 22. The carrying garment 10 may allow an individual to carry another individual, such as a baby (hereinafter “baby”), by wrapping the garment 10 around both individuals in a specific fashion.

FIG. 2 displays a top view of the carrying garment 10 in accordance with an embodiment. The center textile portion 12 of the garment 10 may comprise an elongated top edge, and an elongated bottom edge spaced from the top edge. The bottom edge may extend in spaced, opposed parallel relation to the top edge. The center textile portion 12 may comprise a substantially uniform width.

The first side textile portion 14 may comprise a horizontal axis of symmetry. In embodiments, the first side textile portion 14 may comprise a tapering width. The second side textile portion 16 may comprise a horizontal axis of symmetry. In embodiments, the second side textile portion 16 may further comprise a tapering width.

In embodiments, the first end 18 may inhibit the tapering width of the first side textile portion 14. In further embodiments, the second end 20 may inhibit the tapering width of the second side textile portion 16.

FIG. 3 displays a bottom view of the carrying garment 10 in accordance with an embodiment. In embodiments, the bottom side may be substantially symmetrical to the top side.

In embodiments, the attachment 22 may be located substantially on the vertical axis of symmetry. In embodiments, the attachment 22 may be a button. In embodiments, the button may vary in shape such as, but not limited to circular, square, triangular, ovular, and heart-shaped. In embodiments, the attachment 22 may be a sewn-on button. In embodiments, the attachment 22 may be 5 inches from the top edge of the center textile portion 12 and 15 inches from the bottom edge of the center textile portion 12.

The center textile portion 12 may include a pocket 24. In embodiments, the pocket 24 may be substantially a square shape. In embodiments, the pocket 24 may have a shape other than that of a square. In embodiments, the pocket 24 may comprise folded-over sides. These folded-over sides may be sewn over and seams may be created that may exist on one or more sides of the pocket 24. In embodiments, the pocket 24 may be 4.5 inches in width and 5.5 inches in height. It will be understood that in other embodiments, the dimensions may differ. In embodiments, the distance between the pocket 24 and the attachment 22 may be 4.5 inches. It will be understood that in other embodiments, the dimensions may differ. In embodiments, the garment 10 may be absent an attachment 22. In embodiments, the garment 10 may be absent a pocket 24. In embodiments, the garment 10 may be absent both a pocket 24 and an attachment 22.

FIG. 4A displays a side view of the carrying garment in accordance with an embodiment. In embodiments, the carrying garment 10 may be 208 inches in length. It will be understood that in other embodiments, the dimensions may differ. This may provide an ample length for which an individual may carry items or other individuals using the garment 10. In embodiments, the distance from the top edge to the bottom edge of the center textile portion 12 may be 20 inches. It will be understood that in other embodiments, the dimensions may differ.

FIG. 4B displays a zoomed-in side view of the carrying garment 10 in accordance with an embodiment. The pocket 24 and attachment 22 may be shown in more detail than what is shown in FIG. 4A. The pocket 24 may be shown as being adjacent to the garment 10. In embodiments, the pocket 24 may be sewn onto the garment 10. The attachment 22 may be shown with a thread running through the attachment 22 and into the garment 24. The thread may secure the attachment 22 by being intertwined within the attachment 22 and the garment 10. This attachment setup may be referred to as a “sewn-on” button.

FIG. 5 and FIG. 6 display side views of the carrying garment 10 in accordance with an embodiment. These views may show the pocket 24 and the attachment 22 protruding from the top side of the garment 10. In embodiments, the tapering widths of the first and second side textile portions 14,16 may end at first and second ends 18,20. In embodiments, the first end 18 may comprise a height of 3 inches (found near the middle of the garment). It will be understood that in other embodiments, the dimensions may differ. In embodiments, the second end 20 may comprise a height of 3 inches. It will be understood that in other embodiments, the dimensions may differ. In embodiments, the first and second ends 18,20 may each comprise heights other than 3 inches. In embodiments, the first and second ends 18,20 may comprise substantially the same height. In embodiments, the first and second ends 18,20 may each comprise different heights.

An embodiment may include a garment. The garment may comprise a textile structure having an elongated major front surface and a first end. The major front surface may have a second end opposite the first end. The second end may be disposed in opposed relationship to the first end. An elongated, continuous top edge may extend from the first end to the second end in intersecting relationship therewith. An elongated continuous bottom edge may extend from the first end to the second end in intersecting relationship therewith. The bottom edge may be spaced from the top edge in opposed relationship relative thereto.

The major front surface may have an elongated imaginary major central axis that may extend from the first end to the second end and may be defined intermediate the top edge and bottom edge in equidistant relationship therewith. The major central axis may further comprise a major central axis midpoint equidistant from the first end and second end.

An imaginary minor central axis may extend from the top edge to the bottom edge of the major front surface in perpendicular relationship to the major central axis. The minor central axis may have a minor central axis midpoint equidistant from the top edge and bottom edge. The minor central axis midpoint may intersect the major central axis at the major central axis midpoint. At the minor central axis, the top edge may be spaced from the major central axis by a top edge maximum height. At the first end, the top edge may be spaced from the major central axis by a top edge minimum height, while at the second end, the top edge may be spaced from the major central axis by the top edge minimum height. In an embodiment, the top edge of the central textile portion 12 may be 48 inches in length. It will be understood that in other embodiments, the dimensions may differ. In an embodiment, the bottom edge of the central textile portion 12 may be 48 inches in length. It will be understood that in other embodiments, the dimensions may differ.

The top edge may have a top edge first taper point intermediate the minor central axis and first end. The top edge may have the maximum height from the minor central axis to the top edge first taper point. The top edge may taper from the maximum height at the top edge first taper point to the minimum height at the first end. The top edge may further comprise a top edge second taper point intermediate the minor central axis and second end. The top edge may comprise a maximum height extending from the minor central axis to the top edge second taper point. The top edge may taper from the maximum height at the top edge second taper point to the minimum height at the second end.

At the minor central axis, the bottom edge may be spaced from the major central axis by a bottom edge maximum depth. The bottom edge may be spaced from the major central axis by a bottom edge minimum depth at the first end and the second end. The bottom edge may have a bottom edge first taper point intermediate the minor central axis and first end. The bottom edge may have the maximum depth from the minor central axis to the bottom edge first taper point. The bottom edge may taper from the maximum depth at the bottom edge first taper point to the minimum depth at the first end.

The bottom edge may have a bottom edge second taper point intermediate the minor central axis and second end. The bottom edge may have the maximum depth from the minor central axis to the bottom edge second taper point. The bottom edge may taper from the maximum depth at the bottom edge second taper point to the minimum depth at the second end.

Along the major central axis from the first end to the second end, the major front surface has an overall length in the range of 204 inches to 212 inches. In embodiments, the top edge may have a maximum height of substantially 10 inches from the major central axis. It will be understood that in other embodiments, the dimensions may differ. In embodiments, the bottom edge may have a maximum depth of 10 inches from the major central axis. It will be understood that in other embodiments, the dimensions may differ.

The textile structure may have a central section top edge defined by the top edge from the top edge first taper point to the top edge second taper point. In embodiments, the center section top edge may have a center section top edge length of substantially 48 inches (24 inches on each side of the minor central axis). It will be understood that in other embodiments, the dimensions may differ. The textile structure further has a central section bottom edge defined by the bottom edge from the bottom edge first taper point to the bottom edge second taper point. In embodiments, the center section bottom edge may have a center section bottom edge length of substantially 48 inches (24 inches on each side of the minor central axis). It will be understood that in other embodiments, the dimensions may differ.

The textile structure may comprise a continuous major rear surface disposed in opposition to the major front surface. The major rear surface may be a mirror image of the major front surface. In embodiments, the major rear surface may not be a mirror image of the major front surface. The textile structure may further comprise one button mounted proximate to the major front surface at the minor central axis. The textile structure may further comprise one pocket defined by the textile structure and having an openable mouth proximate the major front surface.

In embodiments, the garment may further consist of a top edge at the top edge first taper point that may taper toward the major central axis at a top edge first taper angle in the range of 5.9 degrees to 6.6 degrees (based on the major front surface length range of 204 to 212 inches). It will be understood that in other embodiments, the degrees may differ.

In embodiments, the garment may further consist of a top edge at the top edge second taper point that may taper toward the major central axis at a top edge second taper angle in the range of 5.9 degrees to 6.6 degrees (based on the major front surface length range of 204 to 212 inches). It will be understood that in other embodiments, the degrees may differ.

In embodiments, the garment may further consist of a bottom edge at the bottom edge first taper point that may taper toward the major central axis at a bottom edge first taper angle in the range of 5.9 degrees to 6.6 degrees (based on the major front surface length range of 204 to 212 inches). It will be understood that in other embodiments, the degrees may differ.

In embodiments, the garment may further consist of a bottom edge at the bottom edge second taper point that may taper toward the major central axis at a bottom edge second taper angle in the range of 5.9 degrees to 6.6 degrees (based on the major front surface length range of 204 to 212 inches). It will be understood that in other embodiments, the degrees may differ.

In embodiments, the garment may further consist of a central section top edge length being equal to the central section bottom edge length. In embodiments, the garment may further consist of a central section top edge length being a length different than the central section bottom edge length.

In embodiments, the garment may further consist of a central section having a central section minor centerline coextensive with the minor central axis. In embodiments, the central section minor centerline may divide the central section into halves of equal area.

In embodiments, an infant carried by the garment may weigh 25 pounds. In embodiments, an infant carried by the garment may weigh more or less than 25 pounds.

In embodiments, the garment may provide a taper angle not exceeding 6.6 degrees. It will be understood that in other embodiments, the degrees may differ.

For the purposes of this disclosure, the terms “carrying garment”, “garment”, “apparatus”, and “article of manufacture” may be synonymous.

For the purposes of this disclosure, the terms “infant”, “baby”, “newborn”, and “toddler” may be interchangeable.

While this disclosure has been particularly shown and described with reference to preferred embodiments thereof and to the accompanying drawings, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes in form and details may be made therein without departing from the spirit of this disclosure. Therefore, the scope of the disclosure is defined not by the detailed description but by the appended claims.

Claims

1. An article of manufacture comprising:

a center textile portion comprising an elongated top edge, an elongated bottom edge spaced from the top edge, the bottom edge extending in spaced, opposed parallel relation to the top edge, the center textile portion further comprising a substantially uniform width;

a first side textile portion comprising a horizontal axis of symmetry, the first side textile portion further comprising a tapering width;

a second side textile portion comprising a horizontal axis of symmetry, the second side textile portion further comprising a tapering width;

a top side;

a bottom side substantially symmetrical to the top side;

a first end, wherein the first end inhibits the tapering width of the first side textile portion;

a second end, wherein the second end inhibits the tapering width of the second side textile portion; and

an attachment located substantially on the vertical axis of symmetry.

2. The article of manufacture of claim 1, wherein the center textile portion comprises a pocket.

3. The article of manufacture of claim 2, wherein the pocket comprises dimensions of 4.5 inches in width and 5.5 inches in height.

4. The article of manufacture of claim 2, wherein the distance between the pocket and the attachment is 4.5 inches.

5. The article of manufacture of claim 1, wherein the attachment is a sewn-on button.

6. The article of manufacture of claim 1, wherein the attachment is 5 inches from the top edge of the center textile portion and 15 inches from the bottom edge of the center textile portion.

7. The article of manufacture of claim 1, wherein the article of manufacture is 208 inches in length.

8. The article of manufacture of claim 1, wherein the distance from the top edge to the bottom edge is 20 inches.

9. The article of manufacture of claim 1, wherein the first end comprises a height of 3 inches.

10. The article of manufacture of claim 1, wherein the second end comprises a height of 3 inches.

11. An apparatus comprising:

a center textile portion comprising a vertical axis of symmetry, a top edge, and a bottom edge, the center textile portion further comprising a substantially uniform width;

a first side textile portion comprising a horizontal axis of symmetry, the first side textile portion further comprising a tapering width;

a second side textile portion comprising a horizontal axis of symmetry, the second side textile portion further comprising a tapering width;

a top side;

a bottom side substantially symmetrical to the top side;

a first end, wherein the first end inhibits the tapering width of the first side textile portion;

a second end, wherein the second end inhibits the tapering width of the second side textile portion; and

an attachment located substantially on the vertical axis of symmetry.

12. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the center textile portion comprises a pocket.

13. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the pocket comprises dimensions of 4.5 inches in width and 5.5 inches in height.

14. The apparatus of claim 12, wherein the distance between the pocket and the attachment is 4.5 inches.

15. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the attachment is a sewn-on button.

16. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the attachment is 5 inches from the top edge of the center textile portion and 15 inches from the bottom edge of the center textile portion.

17. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the article of manufacture is 208 inches in length.

18. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the distance from the top edge to the bottom edge is 20 inches.

19. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the first end comprises a height of 3 inches.

20. The apparatus of claim 11, wherein the second end comprises a height of 3 inches.

21. A garment consisting of:

a textile structure having an elongated major front surface having a first end;

the major front surface having a second end opposite the first end, the second end disposed in opposed relationship to the first end;

the major front surface having an elongated, continuous top edge extending from the first end to the second end in intersecting relationship therewith;

the major front surface having an elongated continuous bottom edge extending from the first end to the second end in intersecting relationship therewith, the bottom edge spaced from the top edge in opposed relationship relative thereto;

the major front surface having an elongated imaginary major central axis extending from the first end to the second end, the major central axis defined intermediate the top edge and bottom edge in equidistant relationship therewith, the major central axis having a major central axis midpoint, the major central axis midpoint equidistant from the first end and second end;

the major front surface having an imaginary minor central axis extending from the top edge to the bottom edge in perpendicular relationship to the major central axis, the minor central axis having a minor central axis midpoint equidistant from the top edge and bottom edge;

the minor central axis at the minor central axis midpoint intersecting the major central axis at the major central axis midpoint;

at the minor central axis the top edge spaced from the major central axis by a top edge maximum height;

at the first end the top edge spaced from the major central axis by a top edge minimum height, at the second end the top edge spaced from the major central axis by the top edge minimum height;

intermediate the minor central axis and first end the top edge having a top edge first taper point, from the minor central axis to the top edge first taper point the top edge having the maximum height, the top edge tapering from the maximum height at the top edge first taper point to the minimum height at the first end;

intermediate the minor central axis and second end the top edge having a top edge second taper point, from the minor central axis to the top edge second taper point the top edge having the maximum height, the top edge tapering from the maximum height at the top edge second taper point to the minimum height at the second end;

at the minor central axis the bottom edge spaced from the major central axis by a bottom edge maximum depth;

at the first end the bottom edge spaced from the major central axis by a bottom edge minimum depth, at the second end the bottom edge spaced from the major central axis by the bottom edge minimum depth;

intermediate the minor central axis and first end the bottom edge having a bottom edge first taper point, from the minor central axis to the bottom edge first taper point the bottom edge having the maximum depth, the bottom edge tapering from the maximum depth at the bottom edge first taper point to the minimum depth at the first end;

intermediate the minor central axis and second end the bottom edge having a bottom edge second taper point, from the minor central axis to the bottom edge second taper point the bottom edge having the maximum depth, the bottom edge tapering from the maximum depth at the bottom edge second taper point to the minimum depth at the second end;

along the major central axis from the first end to the second end the major front surface having an overall length in the range of 204 inches to 212 inches;

the top edge having a maximum height of substantially 10 inches;

the bottom edge having a maximum depth of substantially 10 inches;

the textile structure having a central section top edge, the center section top edge defined by the top edge from the top edge first taper point to the top edge second taper point, the center section top edge having a center section top edge length of substantially 48 inches;

the textile structure having a central section bottom edge, the center section bottom edge defined by the bottom edge from the bottom edge first taper point to the bottom edge second taper point, the center section bottom edge having a center section bottom edge length of substantially 48 inches;

the textile structure comprising a continuous major rear surface disposed in opposition to the major front surface, the major rear surface being a mirror image of the major front surface;

one button mounted to the textile structure proximate the major front surface at the minor central axis; and

one pocket defined by the textile structure, the pocket having an openable mouth proximate the major front surface.

22. The garment according to claim 21, said garment further consisting of the top edge at the top edge first taper point tapering toward the major central axis at a top edge first taper angle in the range of 83.4 degrees to 84.1 degrees.

23. The garment according to claim 21, said garment further consisting of the top edge at the top edge second taper point tapering toward the major central axis at a top edge second taper angle in the range of 83.4 degrees to 84.1 degrees.

24. The garment according to claim 21, said garment further consisting of the bottom edge at the bottom edge first taper point tapering toward the major central axis at a bottom edge first taper angle in the range of 83.4 degrees to 84.1 degrees.

25. The garment according to claim 21, said garment further consisting of the bottom edge at the bottom edge second taper point tapering toward the major central axis at a bottom edge second taper angle in the range of 83.4 degrees to 84.1 degrees.

26. The garment according to claim 21, said garment further consisting of the central section top edge length being equal to the central section bottom edge length.

27. The garment according to claim 21, said garment further consisting of the central section having a central section minor centerline coextensive with the minor central axis, the central section minor centerline dividing the central section into halves of equal area.