WEARABLE MOTORCYCLE JACKET WITH INTEGRATED RAIN COVER AND METHOD OF USE

Abstract

A wearable motorcycle jacket with an integrated motorcycle rain cover may include an outer jacket shell, at least one strap on an interior of the jacket configured to secure the jacket to motorcycle handlebars, and a deployable rain-proof cover integrated into the jacket and configured to be stored in the jacket until needed. The deployable rain-proof cover may be a train stored in the storage pocket at a back region of the jacket, configured to deploy downward and emerge from a bottom edge of the jacket. The deployable rain-proof cover may be a front veil stored in a collar, configured to deploy around motorcycle front components. A method of protecting a motorcycle from rain may include removing the jacket from a user's body, securing the jacket to motorcycle handlebars using the at least one strap, deploying the rain-proof cover from a storage pocket, and positioning the rain-proof cover to protect the motorcycle.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/758,548, filed Feb. 14, 2025, entitled “MOTORCYCLE JACKET AND PROTECTIVE MOTORCYCLE COVER,” the entire disclosure of which is herein incorporated by reference.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

This application relates to apparel for motorcycle riders, and more particularly, to a wearable motorcycle jacket adapted to protect a motorcycle from rain.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Motorcycle riders may face challenges when protecting their motorcycles from sudden rain during rides. When caught in unexpected rain, a motorcycle may be exposed to water that can damage seats, electronics, and other components. Even brief exposure to rain may cause discomfort from wet seats or may lead to water ingress into sensitive electronic systems.

A rider may be out riding and then encounter a sudden rainstorm. The rider may face difficult choices when caught in the rain. The rider may continue riding through the rain, exposing both the rider and the motorcycle to water. The rider may ride until shelter for the motorcycle can be found, which may require traveling a significant distance in adverse conditions. Alternatively, the rider may stop and seek shelter for themselves, but the motorcycle seat and components may become wet while the rider waits for the rain to pass. A wet motorcycle seat may be uncomfortable or unusable when the rider resumes travel.

Conventional motorcycle covers may be separate items that must be carried by the rider. A rider may need to store a motorcycle cover in a saddlebag, backpack, or other storage location. Carrying a separate cover may add bulk and weight to the rider's gear. A rider may forget to bring a cover or may find it inconvenient to carry a cover during every ride. When caught in sudden rain, a rider may not have a cover readily available.

Securing a conventional motorcycle cover to a motorcycle may present challenges. Covers may rely on elastic hems, drawstrings, or separate straps that must be attached to various points on the motorcycle. Wind may displace a poorly secured cover. A cover that is not properly fitted to a specific motorcycle model may not provide adequate protection or may be difficult to secure.

It would be desirable to have a motorcycle cover that is readily available when a rider is riding a motorcycle, but does not take up extra space or require separate transportation or storage. It would be further desirable if the motorcycle cover could be deployed quickly and easily, even in heavy winds.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present disclosure addresses challenges faced by motorcycle riders when protecting their motorcycles from sudden rain during rides. A wearable motorcycle jacket with an integrated motorcycle rain cover may provide a solution that is readily available when a rider is riding, does not require separate transportation or storage, and can be deployed quickly and easily.

The jacket may serve a dual function, providing protection for a rider when worn and providing rain protection for a motorcycle when deployed as a cover. The jacket may include deployable rain-proof covers stored within the jacket structure, eliminating the need for a separate motorcycle cover. The jacket may be secured to the motorcycle via internal straps, and the deployable covers may be rapidly deployed to protect the motorcycle seat, electronics, and other components from water damage.

In an embodiment, a wearable motorcycle jacket with an integrated motorcycle rain cover may include an outer jacket shell, at least one strap on an interior of the jacket configured to secure the jacket to motorcycle handlebars, a storage pocket connected to the jacket, and a deployable rain-proof cover integrated into the jacket and configured to be stored in the storage pocket.

The deployable rain-proof cover may be a train stored in the storage pocket at a lower back region of the jacket, configured to deploy downward and emerge from a bottom edge of the jacket. The jacket may further include an inner liner, wherein the storage pocket is positioned between the outer jacket shell and the inner liner, and wherein the inner liner includes an access slit providing access to the storage pocket. The train may include at least one eyelet at a corner of the train, and at least one removable hook configured for attachment to the eyelet for securing the train to the motorcycle. The deployable rain-proof cover may be a front veil stored in a collar, wherein the collar includes an access zipper for deploying the front veil, and wherein the front veil includes an elastic contraction panel around a perimeter of the front veil configured to stretch around and grip motorcycle front components. The jacket may further include an elastic bungee integrated into a waist region of the jacket, configured to stretch downward from the waist region and attach to motorcycle anchor points to secure the jacket to the motorcycle. The at least one strap may be attached at a top edge only to an inner surface of the jacket at a shoulder blade area of the jacket, and may hang freely downward inside the jacket when the jacket is worn. The jacket may further include a first deployable rain-proof cover including a train configured to cover a motorcycle seat and lower body of the motorcycle, and a second deployable rain-proof cover including a front veil configured to cover a motorcycle front fairing and electronics. The jacket may further include an inner liner and a fabric cover positioned over an access slit in the inner liner, the access slit providing access to the storage pocket.

In an embodiment, a method of protecting a motorcycle from rain may include removing a wearable motorcycle jacket from a user's body, securing the jacket to motorcycle handlebars using at least one strap attached to the jacket, deploying at least one rain-proof cover from a storage pocket in the jacket, and positioning the rain-proof cover to protect the motorcycle from rain.

Deploying the at least one rain-proof cover may include accessing a storage pocket at a lower back region of the jacket, pulling a deployable train from the storage pocket, and unfurling the train such that the train deploys downward and emerges from a bottom edge of the jacket. The method may further include accessing a storage pocket at a lower back region of the jacket via an access slit in an inner liner of the jacket, pulling a deployable train from the storage pocket through the access slit, and unfurling the train such that the train deploys downward between an outer jacket shell and the inner liner and emerges from a bottom edge of the jacket. The method may further include attaching at least one removable hook at a corner of the train to an anchor point on the motorcycle. Deploying the at least one rain-proof cover may include opening an access zipper in a collar of the jacket, pulling a front veil from the collar, and draping the front veil over a front portion of the motorcycle. The method may further include stretching an elastic contraction panel around a perimeter of the front veil around front components of the motorcycle, and allowing the elastic contraction panel to contract and grip the front components. The method may further include stretching an elastic bungee from a waist region of the jacket downward, and attaching the elastic bungee to motorcycle anchor points to secure the jacket to the motorcycle. The method may further include removing the at least one rain-proof cover from the motorcycle, folding the rain-proof cover and inserting the rain-proof cover back into the storage pocket, unwrapping the at least one strap from the motorcycle handlebar, removing the jacket from the motorcycle, and donning the jacket on the user's body.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention description below refers to the accompanying drawings, of which:

FIG. 1 is a front view of a protective jacket with hidden rain covers, according to an illustrative embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of a protective jacket with an extended train, according to an illustrative embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a front view of an open jacket showing the inner liner and access slit to the inner pocket, according to an illustrative embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of adjustable handlebar straps on the inside of the inner liner, according to an illustrative embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a partially cut away front view of the inside of the protective jacket, showing the train and pocket, according to an illustrative embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a partially cut away rear view of the inside of the protective jacket, showing the train being unfurled and extending down out of the bottom of the jacket, according to an illustrative embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a rear view of the protective jacket showing the train extending out between the liner and the outer shell, according to an illustrative embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a side view of a user with a front veil deployed from the collar, according to an illustrative embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a front view of a user with a front veil deployed from the collar, according to an illustrative embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a side view of a motorcycle being protected from rain by the protective jacket, according to an illustrative embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The description herein includes a wearable motorcycle jacket with an integrated motorcycle rain cover and method of use. There are a great many possible implementations of the invention, too many to describe herein. Various possible implementations are described below. It cannot be emphasized too strongly, however, that these are descriptions of implementations of the invention, and not descriptions of the invention, which is not limited to the detailed implementations described in this section but is described in broader terms in the claims. Although this invention is disclosed in the context of certain preferred embodiments and examples, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention extends beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments and/or uses of the invention and obvious modifications and equivalents thereof. Further, the terms and phrases used herein are not intended to be limiting but rather to provide an understandable description of the invention.

Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, any particular embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages described herein. Thus, in various embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

References to “one embodiment”, “an embodiment”, “another embodiment”, “one example”, “a further embodiment”, “some embodiments”, “various embodiments”, “an example”, “another example” and so on, indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) so described may include a particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation, but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element or limitation. The appearance of the phrase “in one embodiment” in various places in the specification are not necessarily all referring to the same embodiment, nor are separate or alternative embodiments mutually exclusive of other embodiments. Some embodiments, illustrating its features, will now be discussed in detail. The words “having,” “containing,” and “including,” and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items, or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items. Further, the terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced items. Moreover, various features are described which may be exhibited by some embodiments and not by others. Similarly, various features are described which may be included in some embodiments but not in other embodiments. All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

In describing the invention, it will be understood that a number of components and steps are disclosed. Each of these has individual benefit and each can also be used in conjunction with one or more, or in some cases all, of the other disclosed components and/or steps. Accordingly, for the sake of clarity, this description will refrain from repeating every possible combination in an unnecessary fashion. Nevertheless, the specification and claims should be read with the understanding that such combinations are entirely within the scope of the invention and the claims.

The present disclosure relates to a wearable motorcycle jacket with an integrated motorcycle rain cover. The jacket may serve a dual function: it may be worn by a rider during normal use, and it may be converted into a protective cover for the motorcycle when rain protection is needed. The jacket may include at least one deployable rain-proof cover stored within the jacket structure, eliminating the need for a separate motorcycle cover. The jacket may be secured to the motorcycle via internal straps, and the deployable covers may be rapidly deployed to protect the motorcycle seat, electronics, and other components from water damage.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a protective jacket with hidden rain covers, according to an illustrative embodiment. The protective jacket 100 may appear as a conventional motorcycle jacket when viewed by an observer. The jacket may include an outer jacket shell front 102 that forms the exterior surface visible to an observer. The jacket may include a collar 160 at an upper portion. The jacket may include standard features such as chest pockets, a front closure, and sleeves. A casual observer may not be able to detect the hidden features integrated within the jacket structure. The deployable rain covers, internal straps, and storage compartments may be concealed within the jacket when not in use, maintaining the appearance and functionality of a normal wearable motorcycle jacket.

FIG. 2 is a rear view of a protective jacket with an extended train, according to an illustrative embodiment. The rear view shows a rain cover, referred to as a train 220, extending down below the outer jacket shell back 204. In the configuration shown in FIG. 2, the train 220 is partially deployed and extended downward from a lower back region of the jacket. The outer jacket shell back may include a waist seam 206 positioned at approximately a waist level of the jacket, and the train may be attached to the jacket at the waist seam. In various embodiments, the top of the train may be sewn into the waist seam. The train may be a deployable rain-proof cover that extends down from the seam and emerges from the bottom edge of the jacket. The train may include at least one eyelet 222 at a corner of the train, and the eyelet may be used to attach the train to the motorcycle after the train has been fully deployed. At least one removable hook 224 may be configured for attachment to the eyelet. The removable hooks may also be used to secure the train to a motorcycle when the jacket is deployed as a protective cover. When the train is not deployed, it may be stored within the jacket structure and may not be visible from the exterior, as shown in FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is a front view of an open jacket showing an optional inner liner and access slit to the inner pocket, according to an illustrative embodiment. When the jacket 100 is opened, the interior of the jacket may be visible. In various embodiments, the jacket may have an inner liner 330 that may be visible when the jacket is open. The inner liner may be an additional layer that can conceal the train and the train pocket. The inner liner may include an access slit 334 that provides access to the storage pocket located within the jacket structure. The access slit may be positioned at a back region of the inner liner. In various embodiments, a fabric cover 336 may be positioned over the access slit to conceal the slit when not in use. The fabric cover may conceal the access slit during normal use. The storage pocket 350 may be located behind the access slit, positioned between the outer jacket shell and the inner liner. The storage pocket may be configured to store the train 220 when the train is not deployed. A user can deploy the train by reaching through the access slit into the pocket and pulling the train out of the pocket.

FIG. 3 also shows handlebar straps 332 attached to the inner liner. In various embodiments, the handlebar straps may hang freely downward inside the jacket when the jacket is worn. The handlebar straps may be used to secure the jacket to motorcycle handlebars when the jacket is deployed as a protective cover, as described in further detail below.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of adjustable handlebar straps on the inside of the inner liner, according to an illustrative embodiment. The handlebar straps 332 may be attached at a top edge to an inner surface of the jacket. In various embodiments, the straps may be attached at a shoulder blade area of the jacket. The straps may be sewn or otherwise secured at the top edge, while the remainder of each strap may hang freely downward. Each strap may include a fastening means for adjustable closure around a motorcycle handlebar. In various embodiments, the fastening means may comprise hook and loop tape. A first side of the hook and loop tape 438 may be on a first portion of the strap, and a second side of the hook and loop tape 440 may be on a second portion of the strap. A user can wrap the strap around the handlebars of the motorcycle, and can attach the second portion of the strap to the first portion of the strap to secure the strap around the handlebars and hold the jacket in place on the motorcycle.

It should be clear that various means to secure the strap are possible, including various arrangements of hook and loop tape. In various embodiments, the first portion of the strap, attached to the inside of the jacket, may have hook and/or loop tape on both sides, so that the straps may be wrapped around the handlebars in various configurations. In various embodiments, the second portion of the strap may have hook and/or loop tape on both sides, so that the straps may be wrapped around the handlebars in various configurations. The hook tape and loop tape may provide an adjustable fastening system that also allows the strap to be wrapped around handlebars of varying diameters. When the jacket is deployed as a motorcycle cover, a user may wrap each strap around a respective handlebar and press the hook tape against the loop tape to secure the strap. In various embodiments, other fastening means may be possible, including snaps on the straps, magnets, or other means. In various embodiments, the jacket may include magnets that can be attracted to the fuel tank or other motorcycle components to help to hold the jacket in place on the motorcycle. The adjustable fastening means may accommodate different motorcycle configurations and sizes.

FIG. 5 is a partially cut away front view of the inside of the protective jacket, showing the train and pocket, according to an illustrative embodiment. The partially cut away view reveals the internal structure of the jacket. The storage pocket 350 may be visible in the partially cut away view, positioned between the outer jacket shell and the inner liner at a lower back region of the jacket. In various embodiments, the storage pocket may be sewn into a seam at the waist of the jacket. The train 220 may be sewn into a seam at the waist of the jacket, and the train may be stored in the storage pocket when it is not in use. As shown in FIG. 5, the train 220 may be lifted out of the storage pocket, and then deployed downward. The access slit 334 in the inner liner may provide access to the storage pocket, allowing a user to reach into the pocket and deploy the train. In various embodiments, a fabric cover 336 may form a flap that can be positioned over the access slit.

FIG. 5 also shows an elastic bungee 308 integrated into a waist region of the jacket. The elastic bungee may be sewn into a tunnel at the waist region of the jacket, running horizontally along or near the waist seam 206. Bungee fasteners 310 may be attached to ends of the elastic bungee. The elastic bungee may be configured to stretch downward from the waist region after the jacket has been placed over the motorcycle, and the elastic bungees may attach to motorcycle anchor points to secure the jacket to the motorcycle when the jacket is deployed as a protective cover. The handlebar straps 332 and the elastic bungee 308 may work together to secure the jacket to the motorcycle. In various embodiments, the elastic bungee may extend around the jacket and may be accessible near the jacket opening. In various embodiments, the elastic bungee may extend partially across the back of the jacket, and may be accessible through the slit. In various embodiments, the elastic bungee may be concealed behind the fabric cover when not in use.

FIG. 6 is a partially cut away rear view of the inside of the protective jacket, showing the train being unfurled and extending down out of the bottom of the jacket, according to an illustrative embodiment. The partially cut away rear view shows the train 220 in a partially deployed configuration. The train may extend downward between the outer jacket shell back (not shown) and the inner liner 330. The train may emerge from a bottom edge of the jacket, extending below the jacket to provide coverage for a motorcycle seat and lower body. The storage pocket 350 may be visible in the partially cut away view, shown at the lower back region of the jacket, between the outer jacket shell and the inner liner.

The train may include eyelets 222 at bottom corners. Removable bungees and/or hooks 224 may be configured for attachment to the eyelets. The removable hooks may be used to secure the train to motorcycle anchor points such as footpegs, frame tubes, or passenger grab handles. The removable bungees and/or hooks may be stored in a jacket pocket, and can be attached to the train when the train is deployed so that the train can be secured to the back of the motorcycle.

FIG. 7 is a rear view of the protective jacket showing the train extending out between the liner and the outer shell, according to an illustrative embodiment. The jacket is shown from the rear in an open conformation, and the rear view shows the train 220 deployed and extending downward from the jacket 100. The train may be visible extending between the inner liner and the outer jacket shell back 204. The train may emerge from the bottom edge of the jacket and extend downward to provide rain protection for a motorcycle seat and lower components. In various embodiments, a waist seam 206 may be visible from the rear at the waist region of the jacket. The train may be attached to the jacket at or near the waist seam. When fully deployed, the train may cover the motorcycle seat and extend around the motorcycle, such as extending to the rear fender or lower side panels of the motorcycle. The eyelets 222 at the bottom corners of the train may be used to attach removable hooks or bungees to secure the train to the motorcycle and prevent the train from flapping in the wind.

In various embodiments, in addition to, or instead of the eyelets and hooks, the train 220 may include an elastic bungee or elastic cord around a lower perimeter of the train. The perimeter bungee may be integrated into a hem or edge of the train. The perimeter bungee may allow the train to be gathered and secured around the lower portion of the motorcycle. The ends of the perimeter bungee may include fasteners or hooks that can be attached to motorcycle anchor points, providing an alternative or additional securing mechanism to the eyelets and removable hooks described above. The perimeter bungee may help to prevent the train from flapping in the wind and may provide a more secure fit around the motorcycle seat and lower body. The perimeter bungee may include hooks or loops that allow the perimeter bungee of the train to be secured to various anchor points on the motorcycle.

FIG. 8 is a side view of a user with a front veil deployed from the collar, according to an illustrative embodiment. In various embodiments, the jacket 100 may include a collar 160 positioned at an upper portion of the jacket. The collar may include an access zipper 862 that provides access to a storage compartment within the collar. A front veil 870 may be stored within the collar when not in use. In various embodiments, the front veil may be stored in other locations within the jacket, such as in a pocket under the collar, a pocket accessible from the inside of the jacket near the neck or near the shoulder blades, or various possible locations for a dedicated storage compartment integrated into the upper portion of the jacket. The access to the front veil storage may be provided by a zipper, snap closure, hook and loop fastener, or other opening mechanism. The access may be located at the collar, on a back panel of the jacket, on the interior of the jacket, or at another convenient location that allows rapid deployment of the front veil.

When deployed, the front veil may be pulled from its storage location through the access opening. The front veil may be a deployable rain-proof cover configured to protect the front portion of a motorcycle. The front veil may include an elastic contraction panel 872 around a perimeter of the front veil. The elastic contraction panel may be configured to stretch around and grip motorcycle front components such as a fairing, handlebars, instrument cluster, and front fender. The elastic contraction panel may function similarly to a fitted bed sheet, stretching to accommodate the motorcycle's front geometry and then contracting to provide a secure grip. When the front veil is not deployed, it may be folded and stored within the jacket, concealed from view and not affecting the normal appearance or wearability of the jacket.

FIG. 9 is a front view of a user with a front veil deployed from the collar, according to an illustrative embodiment. The front view shows the front veil 870 in a deployed configuration. As shown, the front veil may extend from the collar 160 and drape over the front of the user, however, when the jacket is deployed as a motorcycle cover, the front veil is configured to drape over the front of the motorcycle. The elastic contraction panel 872 may be visible around the perimeter of the front veil. The elastic contraction panel may provide an elastic edge that allows the front veil to stretch and conform to various shapes and sizes. When the jacket is deployed as a motorcycle cover, the elastic contraction panel may stretch around the motorcycle's front components, including the fairing, handlebars, instrument cluster, and front fender. The elastic edge may then contract to grip these components securely, preventing the front veil from being displaced by wind or movement. The elastic contraction panel may accommodate different motorcycle models and configurations without requiring a custom-fitted cover for each specific motorcycle type. In various embodiments, the front veil may have a draw string in addition to, or in place of, the elastic contraction panel. In various embodiments, the draw string may be an elastic cord, such as a bungee. An elastic bungee at the perimeter of the veil can allow the user to hook the ends of the bungee to various anchor points on the motorcycle, thereby securing the front veil around the front of the motorcycle.

FIG. 10 is a side view of a motorcycle being protected from rain by the protective jacket, according to an illustrative embodiment. FIG. 10 shows the jacket 100 deployed as a motorcycle cover over a motorcycle 1080. The jacket may be secured to the motorcycle handlebars via the handlebar straps 332. The handlebar straps may be wrapped around the handlebars and fastened using hook and loop tape or other fastening means. The jacket may drape over the motorcycle, with the outer jacket shell back 204 covering the seat and upper portions of the motorcycle. The train 220 may be deployed and extended downward from the lower back region of the jacket. The train may cover the motorcycle seat and extend to the rear fender and lower side panels. The eyelets 222 at the bottom corners of the train may be used to attach removable hooks or bungees 224 to secure the train to motorcycle anchor points such as footpegs or frame tubes. The front veil 870 may be deployed from the collar 160 and draped over the front of the motorcycle. The elastic contraction panel 872 of the front veil may stretch around and grip the motorcycle's front components, such as the fairing, handlebars, and/or instrument cluster. The elastic bungee 308 at the waist region of the jacket may be stretched downward and attached to motorcycle anchor points to further secure the jacket to the motorcycle. The combination of the handlebar straps, the waist bungee, the train with its securing means, and the front veil with its elastic contraction panel may provide comprehensive rain protection for the motorcycle while maintaining a secure attachment that resists wind displacement.

In various embodiments, the jacket 100 may include magnets positioned around a bottom edge or lower portion of the jacket. The magnets may be integrated into the hem, sewn into pockets along the bottom edge, or otherwise secured to the lower portion of the outer jacket shell. The magnets may be configured to attach to ferromagnetic components of the motorcycle, such as metal portions of the seat frame, side panels, exhaust components, or frame tubes. When the jacket is deployed as a motorcycle cover, the magnets may allow the bottom of the jacket to be secured around the motorcycle seat and lower body, and may avoid requiring deployment of the train in certain situations. The magnets may hold the jacket to the sides of the seat or to other metal motorcycle components, providing a simplified securing method for situations where full train deployment is not necessary. In various embodiments, the magnets may be used in combination with the train, providing additional securing force and preventing the jacket from lifting or shifting. The magnets may accommodate different motorcycle configurations, as they can attach to various metal surfaces depending on the specific motorcycle design.

In use, the jacket 100 may be converted from a wearable garment to a motorcycle cover through a series of steps. A user wearing the jacket may remove the jacket from their body when rain protection for the motorcycle is needed. Before positioning the jacket over the motorcycle, the user may deploy the train 220 if rear coverage is desired. The user may access the storage pocket 350 through the access slit 334 in the inner liner 330. The user may reach through the access slit and grasp the train stored in the pocket. The user may pull the train upward and out of the pocket, then allow the train to unfurl downward. The train may extend downward between the outer jacket shell and the inner liner and emerge from the bottom edge of the jacket.

The user may then position the jacket over the motorcycle 1080, with the front portion of the jacket facing forward toward the front of the motorcycle and the back portion facing rearward toward the rear of the motorcycle. The train may drape over the motorcycle seat and extend to the rear fender and lower side panels.

The user may secure the jacket to the motorcycle handlebars by accessing the handlebar straps 332 from inside the jacket. The user may wrap a first strap around a first handlebar and a second strap around a second handlebar. The user may fasten each strap by pressing the hook and loop tape portions together, creating an adjustable closure around each handlebar. The handlebar straps may hold the jacket securely in place on the motorcycle.

The user may then secure the train to the motorcycle. The user may attach removable hooks or bungees 224 at the eyelets 222 on the bottom corners of the train to motorcycle anchor points such as footpegs, frame tubes, or passenger grab handles. In various embodiments where the train includes a perimeter bungee, the user may gather the train around the lower portion of the motorcycle and secure the perimeter bungee ends to anchor points.

In various embodiments, the user may deploy the elastic bungee 308 from the waist region of the jacket. The user may stretch the elastic bungee downward from the waist and attach the bungee ends to motorcycle anchor points such as footpegs, frame tubes, or other suitable attachment locations. The elastic bungee may provide additional securing force at the waist of the jacket, working in combination with the handlebar straps to hold the jacket firmly to the motorcycle.

In various embodiments, the user may deploy the front veil 870 to provide coverage for the motorcycle front. The user may open the access zipper 862 that may be in the collar 160. The user may pull the front veil from the collar through the access opening. The user may drape the front veil over the front of the motorcycle, covering the fairing, handlebars, instrument cluster, and front fender. The elastic contraction panel 872 around the perimeter of the front veil may stretch around the motorcycle's front components and then contract to grip these components securely. In various embodiments where the front veil includes a drawstring or perimeter bungee, the user may tighten the drawstring or secure the bungee ends to anchor points to hold the front veil in place.

In various embodiments where the jacket includes magnets at the bottom edge, the magnets may automatically attach to ferromagnetic motorcycle components when the jacket is positioned over the motorcycle. The magnets may provide additional securing force without requiring separate attachment steps. In some situations, the magnets may provide sufficient securing force that deployment of the train is not necessary.

To return the jacket to a wearable configuration, the user may reverse the deployment process. The user may remove the front veil from the motorcycle front, fold the front veil, and insert it back into the upper storage compartment. The user may close the access zipper. The user may detach the train securing means from the motorcycle anchor points, fold the train, and insert it back into the storage pocket through the access slit. The user may detach the elastic bungee from the motorcycle anchor points. The user may unfasten the handlebar straps by separating the hook and loop tape portions and unwrapping the straps from the handlebars. The user may remove the jacket from the motorcycle and don the jacket on their body for continued riding.

Although this invention has been disclosed in the context of certain preferred embodiments and examples, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention extends beyond the specifically disclosed embodiments and/or uses of the invention and obvious modifications and equivalents thereof. Thus, it is intended that the scope of the present invention herein disclosed should not be limited by the particular disclosed embodiments described above, but should be determined only by a fair reading of the claims that follow.

The foregoing has been a detailed description of illustrative embodiments of the invention. Various modifications and additions can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention. Features of each of the various embodiments described above may be combined with features of other described embodiments as appropriate in order to provide a multiplicity of feature combinations in associated new embodiments. Furthermore, while the foregoing describes a number of separate embodiments of the apparatus and method of the present invention, what has been described herein is merely illustrative of the application of the principles of the present invention. Also, as used herein, various directional and orientational terms (and grammatical variations thereof) such as “vertical”, “horizontal”, “up”, “down”, “bottom”, “top”, “side”, “front”, “rear”, “left”, “right”, “forward”, “rearward”, and the like, are used only as relative conventions and not as absolute orientations with respect to a fixed coordinate system, such as the acting direction of gravity. Additionally, where the term “substantially” or “approximately” is employed with respect to a given measurement, value or characteristic, it refers to a quantity that is within a normal operating range to achieve desired results, but that includes some variability due to inherent inaccuracy and error within the allowed tolerances (e.g. 5%) of the system. Accordingly, this description is meant to be taken only by way of example, and not to otherwise limit the scope of this invention.

Claims

1. A wearable motorcycle jacket with an integrated motorcycle rain cover, the jacket comprising:

an outer jacket shell;

at least one strap on an interior of the jacket, the at least one strap configured to secure the jacket to motorcycle handlebars;

a storage pocket connected to the jacket; and

a deployable rain-proof cover integrated into the jacket and configured to be stored in the storage pocket.

2. The jacket of claim 1, wherein the deployable rain-proof cover is a train stored in the storage pocket at a lower back region of the jacket, and wherein the train is configured to deploy downward and emerge from a bottom edge of the jacket.

3. The jacket of claim 1, further comprising an inner liner, wherein the storage pocket is positioned between the outer jacket shell and the inner liner, wherein the deployable rain-proof cover is a train stored in the storage pocket at a lower back region of the jacket, wherein the train is configured to deploy downward between the outer jacket shell and the inner liner and emerge from a bottom edge of the jacket, and wherein the inner liner comprises an access slit providing access to the storage pocket.

4. The jacket of claim 1, wherein the train comprises at least one eyelet at a corner of the train, and at least one removable hook configured for attachment to the eyelet for securing the train to the motorcycle.

5. The jacket of claim 1, further comprising a collar, wherein the deployable rain-proof cover is a front veil stored in the collar, wherein the collar comprises an access zipper for deploying the front veil, and wherein the front veil comprises an elastic contraction panel around a perimeter of the front veil, the elastic contraction panel configured to stretch around and grip motorcycle front components.

6. The jacket of claim 1, further comprising an elastic bungee integrated into a waist region of the jacket, the elastic bungee configured to stretch downward from the waist region and attach to motorcycle anchor points to secure the jacket to the motorcycle.

7. The jacket of claim 1, wherein the at least one strap is attached at a top edge only to an inner surface of the jacket at a shoulder blade area of the jacket, and wherein the at least one strap hangs freely downward inside the jacket when the jacket is worn.

8. The jacket of claim 1, further comprising:

a collar;

a first deployable rain-proof cover comprising a train stored in the storage pocket at a lower back region of the jacket, the train configured to cover a motorcycle seat and lower body of the motorcycle; and

a second deployable rain-proof cover comprising a front veil stored in the collar, the front veil configured to cover a motorcycle front fairing and electronics.

9. The jacket of claim 1, further comprising an inner liner and a fabric cover positioned over an access slit in the inner liner, the access slit providing access to the storage pocket.

10. A method of protecting a motorcycle from rain, the method comprising:

removing a wearable motorcycle jacket from a user's body;

securing the jacket to motorcycle handlebars using at least one strap attached to the jacket;

deploying at least one rain-proof cover from a storage pocket in the jacket; and

positioning the rain-proof cover to protect the motorcycle from rain.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein deploying the at least one rain-proof cover comprises:

accessing a storage pocket at a lower back region of the jacket;

pulling a deployable train from the storage pocket; and

unfurling the train such that the train deploys downward and emerges from a bottom edge of the jacket.

12. The method of claim 10, wherein deploying the at least one rain-proof cover comprises:

accessing a storage pocket at a lower back region of the jacket via an access slit in an inner liner of the jacket;

pulling a deployable train from the storage pocket through the access slit; and

unfurling the train such that the train deploys downward between an outer jacket shell and the inner liner and emerges from a bottom edge of the jacket.

13. The method of claim 11, further comprising attaching at least one removable hook at a corner of the train to an anchor point on the motorcycle.

14. The method of claim 10, wherein deploying the at least one rain-proof cover comprises:

opening an access zipper in a collar of the jacket;

pulling a front veil from the collar; and

draping the front veil over a front portion of the motorcycle.

15. The method of claim 14, further comprising:

stretching an elastic contraction panel around a perimeter of the front veil around front components of the motorcycle; and

allowing the elastic contraction panel to contract and grip the front components.

16. The method of claim 10, further comprising:

stretching an elastic bungee from a waist region of the jacket downward; and

attaching the elastic bungee to motorcycle anchor points to secure the jacket to the motorcycle.

17. The method of claim 10, further comprising:

removing the at least one rain-proof cover from the motorcycle;

folding the rain-proof cover and inserting the rain-proof cover back into the storage pocket;

unwrapping the at least one strap from the motorcycle handlebar;

removing the jacket from the motorcycle; and

donning the jacket on the user's body.