GARMENT WITH A DRAWSTRING FOR RAISING A BACK PORTION
A garment with a drawstring for raising a back portion is disclosed. An example embodiment includes a main body having a front side and a rear side, the main body including sleeves, a collar, and a slit between the front side and the rear side of the main body; a casing integrated into the rear side of the main body, an upper end of the casing extending from a lower edge of at least one of the sleeves, a lower end of the casing terminating at a lower edge of the rear side of the main body; and a drawstring threaded through the casing and attached at a lower end to the lower edge of the rear side, the drawstring being configured to lift the lower edge of the rear side when the drawstring is pulled at the upper end of the casing, the drawstring being configured to allow the lower edge of the rear side to return to a non-lifted position when the drawstring is released at the upper end of the casing.
The disclosed subject matter relates to the field of garments and apparel, particularly although not exclusively, to a patient garment for use in health care.
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BACKGROUNDConventional hospital gowns are provided for patients to use when in the hospital, instead of the patient's normal clothes. There are several reasons for using hospital gowns, including: 1) Hospital gowns are more hygienic; the patient's own clothes may be dirty or contain bacteria; 2) Hospital gowns in some cases are made of paper or thin plastic and can therefore be incinerated, reducing the transmission of disease and infection; 3) Health care workers find that thin hospital gowns are convenient for listening to the heart and lungs of patients; 4) Nurses giving injections to patients find it easier when the patient is wearing a gown rather than their normal clothing; and 5) Hospital gowns are thinner and looser than normal clothing, so patients are less likely to overheat.
There are several types of known hospital gowns, including those for normal patient use and those for special use including, for example, bariatric gowns and maternity gowns. Known hospital gowns include rear opening clinic gowns and front opening kimono type gowns. Well-known rear opening hospital gowns are comprised of a single piece of fabric, having left and right sleeves, through which the arms can be fitted, and which is tied at the rear by one or more Velcro® type fastenings or one or more tie straps. A problem with the known hospital gowns of the rear opening or smock type is that the gown must be removed almost entirely for any procedure to the front body area. Further, when worn, the gowns generally do not cover the patient's private areas completely, and therefore lead to loss of dignity of the patient. This type of gown can leave part of the wearer's back and buttocks exposed. The well-known front opening gown is based on a kimono style, which is worn similarly to a coat or dressing gown, and which has two front flaps which cross over the body. A first front flap is secured by a tie strap near the right hip and a second front flap is secured by a second tie strip on the left hip, presenting externally. The gown is of a loose fitting and comfortable nature. However, this type of gown must be removed almost entirely when the patient uses the toilet. Known hospital gowns are made in a variety of colors and different fabrics and sizes for both female and male patients, and are used in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and the like.
Embodiments are illustrated by way of example and not limitation in the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which:
In the following detailed description, reference is made to the accompanying drawings that form a part hereof, and in which are shown, by way of illustration, specific embodiments in which the disclosed subject matter can be practiced. It is understood that other embodiments may be utilized and structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the disclosed subject matter.
According to various example embodiments of the disclosed subject matter as described herein, there is disclosed and claimed a garment with a drawstring for raising a back portion of the garment to facilitate the wearer's use of a toilet. The various embodiments as described herein can be used for hospital gowns, garments for the elderly or infirm, or apparel for those with limited mobility. The example embodiments disclosed herein provide a garment, which allows easy access to a patient's rear body areas without removal of the garment, and whilst at the same time being comfortable to use, and maintaining a patient's modesty and dignity. The example embodiments presented herein provide a more acceptable garment to a patient, which is comfortable to wear, adjustable by the patient, and dignified and practical for health care workers and patients alike.
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The illustrations of embodiments described herein are intended to provide a general understanding of the structure of various embodiments, and they are not intended to serve as a complete description of all the elements and features of components and systems that might make use of the structures described herein. Many other embodiments will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reviewing the description provided herein. Other embodiments may be utilized and derived, such that structural and logical substitutions and changes may be made without departing from the scope of this disclosure. The figures herein are merely representational and may not be drawn to scale. Certain proportions thereof may be exaggerated, while others may be minimized. Accordingly, the specification and drawings are to be regarded in an illustrative rather than a restrictive sense.
The description herein may include terms, such as “up”, “down”, “upper”, “lower”, “first”, “second”, etc. that are used for descriptive purposes only and are not to be construed as limiting. The elements, materials, geometries, dimensions, and sequence of operations may all be varied to suit particular applications. Parts of some embodiments may be included in, or substituted for, those of other embodiments. While the foregoing examples of dimensions and ranges are considered typical, the various embodiments are not limited to such dimensions or ranges.
The Abstract is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature and gist of the technical disclosure. The Abstract is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.
In the foregoing Detailed Description, various features are grouped together in a single embodiment for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments have more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separate embodiment.
As described herein, a garment with a drawstring for raising a back portion is disclosed. Although the disclosed subject matter has been described with reference to several example embodiments, it may be understood that the words that have been used are words of description and illustration, rather than words of limitation. Changes may be made within the purview of the appended claims, as presently stated and as amended, without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosed subject matter in all its aspects. Although the disclosed subject matter has been described with reference to particular means, materials, and embodiments, the disclosed subject matter is not intended to be limited to the particulars disclosed; rather, the subject matter extends to all functionally equivalent structures, methods, and uses such as are within the scope of the appended claims.
Claims
1. A garment comprising:
- a main body having a front side and a rear side, the main body including sleeves, a collar, and a slit between the front side and the rear side of the main body;
- a casing integrated into the rear side of the main body, an upper end of the casing extending from a lower edge of at least one of the sleeves, a lower end of the casing terminating at a lower edge of the rear side of the main body; and
- a drawstring threaded through the casing and attached at a lower end to the lower edge of the rear side, the drawstring being configured to lift the lower edge of the rear side when the drawstring is pulled at the upper end of the casing, the drawstring being configured to allow the lower edge of the rear side to return to a non-lifted position when the drawstring is released at the upper end of the casing.
2. The garment of claim 1 including a plurality of snaps or fasteners down the front side of the main body to close an opening in the front side of the main body.
3. The garment of claim 1 including a plurality of snaps or fasteners across a top edge of at least one of the sleeves.
4. The garment of claim 1 wherein the casing is oriented vertically and sewn into a side of the main body.
5. The garment of claim 1 wherein the casing is oriented diagonally and sewn diagonally into the rear side of the main body.
6. The garment of claim 1 wherein garment includes a plurality of casings each oriented vertically and sewn into sides of the main body.
7. The garment of claim 1 wherein garment includes a plurality of casings each oriented diagonally and sewn diagonally into the rear side of the main body.
8. The garment of claim 1 wherein the sleeves are short sleeves and the collar is a rounded collar.
9. The garment of claim 1 wherein a lower portion of the main body is a straight cut bottom.
10. The garment of claim 1 wherein a lower portion of the main body is a short tail bottom.
11. The garment of claim 1 including a telemetry pocket integrated into the front side of the main body.
12. The garment of claim 1 wherein the collar is a double ‘V’ collar.
13. A method comprising:
- providing a garment having a main body with a front side and a rear side, the main body including sleeves, a collar, and a slit between the front side and the rear side of the main body, the garment including a casing integrated into the rear side of the main body, an upper end of the casing extending from a lower edge of at least one of the sleeves, a lower end of the casing terminating at a lower edge of the rear side of the main body, the garment further including a drawstring threaded through the casing and attached at a lower end to the lower edge of the rear side;
- pulling the drawstring at the upper end of the casing to lift the lower edge of the rear side of the main body; and
- releasing the drawstring at the upper end of the casing to allow the lower edge of the rear side of the main body to return to a non-lifted position.
14. The method of claim 13 including providing a plurality of snaps or fasteners down the front side of the main body to close an opening in the front side of the main body.
15. The method of claim 13 including providing a plurality of snaps or fasteners across a top edge of at least one of the sleeves.
16. The method of claim 13 wherein the casing is oriented vertically and sewn into a side of the main body.
17. The method of claim 13 wherein the casing is oriented diagonally and sewn diagonally into the rear side of the main body.
18. The method of claim 13 wherein garment includes a plurality of casings each oriented vertically and sewn into sides of the main body.
19. The method of claim 13 wherein garment includes a plurality of casings each oriented diagonally and sewn diagonally into the rear side of the main body.
20. The method of claim 13 wherein the sleeves are short sleeves and the collar is a rounded collar.
Type: Application
Filed: Nov 15, 2016
Publication Date: May 17, 2018
Inventor: Jon Rivera (Placerville, CA)
Application Number: 15/351,941