Abstract: A modularly constructed, turf enforcing outfit, consisting of a flack-jacket body portion supporting snap-on extension portions for forearms. In rumbles and other violent confrontations, the forearm and upper arm portions of a garment usually receive the most abuse. The snap-on, interchangeable, forearm portions allow for ease of repair or replacement.

Abstract: A jacket provided with a pocket that is internal of the jacket, but which is accessible from the exterior. The pocket is positioned on the front of the jacket, in the top portion of the sleeve. The opening of the pocket has one edge that is a part of the torso-enveloping portion, and one edge that is a part of the sleeve. The device for closing the opening is a part of the mechanism for assembling the sleeve to the torso-enveloping portion.

Abstract: A garment is provided having at least one pocket that is attached to the garment and accessible via a zipper or other fastener that provides access to an interior compartment formed by the pocket as well as a method for providing a garment with a waterproof compartment. The fastener is preferably a waterproof zipper that is attachable via a process requiring the pocket and the zipper to be attached by gluing, stitching and/or heat-sealing the same. As a result, a completely watertight and waterproof pocket is formed allowing the user of the garment to carry items therein that typically may not be exposed to water.

Abstract: A portable holder for holding drinking liquid in the shape of a vest, having front and back sections with tubing that can be filled with drinking liquid; a twist lock coupler drains from the back to the front. Each section has molded sinuous tubing that can be filled by a filling tube and vented from the same filling tube at the top of the vest. Each section is also held together on the side by a hook and loop fastener. The vest also allows the wearer to drink through a drinking tube while wearing the vest. There is also a drainage tube provided by the vest with a screw cap that is concealed by a tongue and groove fastener. Each section is also held together on the other side of the vest by a hook and loop fastener.

Abstract: An apparatus (20) operable as both a vestment (22) and a litter (24) is provided. The apparatus (20) has a flexible back panel (26) serving as a back (28) for the vestment (22) and as a bed (30) for the litter (24). A front (40) of the vestment (22) is made up of a flexible left front panel (42), a flexible right front panel (44), and a fastener (46). The apparatus (20) includes a pair of sectioned support poles (54). When the apparatus (20) is configured as a litter (24), a cross member (58) is removably coupled between the support poles (54), and a support device (112) supports the bed (30) of the litter (24) from the support poles (54). A safety strap (60) secures a victim (124) to the bed (30) for transport.

Abstract: A strait jacket including a front panel for positioning against the chest of a wearer and a rear panel for positioning against the back of a wearer. The front panel is disguised to look like the front of a conventional jacket. The rear panel is divided into side-by-side parts and has a releasable fastener joining these parts together. A pair of tubular sleeves for receiving the arms of a wearer is joined to the front and back panels and extends therefrom. The sleeves are sewn to the front panel so that a wearer cannot raise such.

Abstract: A garment comprising an outer layer, which has an outer surface and an inner surface, and an inner layer, which is attached to the outer layer, has a slit defined by two opposite margins. The garment comprises a fastener, such as a zipper or a hook-and-loop fastener, which is manipulatable to unfasten the opposite margins from each other and to refasten the opposite margins to each other. The slit provides access to the inner surface of the outer layer, when the opposite margins are unfastened from each other, so that a decoration can be stitched onto the outer surface of the outer layer, through the inner surface of the outer layer, without stitching through the inner layer.

Abstract: Reversible denim jacket and pants are disclosed, comprised of a pant and jacket combination, made from denim, and designed to be reversible and fashionable. Unique stitching and fastening means adds to the functionality and usability of the present invention.

Abstract: A garment, such as a coat, shirt, or jacket, for a firefighter, a rescue worker, a forestry worker, or another worker having to carry a rope has a back portion and two front portions, each front portion extending from the back portion at one side of the garment. A back pocket extending at least substantially across the backs portion, between the sides of the garment, is adapted to carry a rope placed in a zigzag pattern. A front pocket extending at least partially across one of the front portions of the garment communicates with the back pocket, through a slit in the garment, so that a rope carried within the back pocket is removable through the slit and through the front pocket. A front flap overlies the front pocket and the slit. The back pocket is accessible from the interior of the garment and the front pocket is accessible from the exterior of the garment. A strip coacting with the back portion to define the back pocket has an upper edge and a lower edge.

Abstract: A garment, which includes a left front panel having an inner lateral side and an outer lateral side and a bottom side, a right front panel, the right front panel having an inner lateral side detachably fastened to the inner lateral side of the left front panel, an outer lateral side, and a bottom side, a left sleeve, a right sleeve, and a back panel fastened to the left sleeve and the right sleeve and the outer lateral side of the left front panel and the outer lateral side of the right front panel by stitches, wherein at least one closure is fastened to one of the left sleeve and the right sleeve and one of the left front panel and the right front panel, each extended from the cuff of the left sleeve or right sleeve to the armpit area at the left front panel or right front panel and then obliquely extended from the arm pit area to the bottom side of the left front panel or right front panel.

Abstract: A built-in full-body harness system 10 for hunters including a full-body harness member 20 having a pair of adjustable length upper body strap members 21, 22 which are connected to a bracket element 23 having a D-ring element 24, an adjustable length chest strap member 26 and an elongated lower body strap member 31 connected to the upper body strap members 21, 22 which are slidably received in internal passageways 53 formed in an outerwear unit 12 such that the full-body harness member 20 is suspended within the outerwear unit 12.

Abstract: The invention provides a ventilated garment having at least one vent region with a removable cover element disposed over the vent region. The cover element may include an interior compartment for storage of change, keys and the like. The invention also provides a ventilated garment having vent regions which may open and close in response to the orientation of the vented portions of the garment.

Abstract: A pair of gloves for replaceably attaching to a garment. The pair of gloves include a first glove for covering one hand of a user, a second glove for covering the other hand of the user, and accessories disposed on at least one of the first glove and the second glove. The first glove includes a strip of hook portion of hook and loop fasteners which selectively mates with either a strip of mating loop portions of the hook and loop fasteners positioned on the garment or directly with the garment itself when it is of a loop type material, and a strip of loop portions of hook and loop fasteners. The second glove includes a strip of hook portions of hook and loop fasteners which selectively mates with either the strip of loop portions of hook and loop fasteners of the first glove, another strip a mating loop portions of the hook and loop fasteners for positioning on the garment, or directly with the garment itself when it is of a loop type material.

Abstract: A waterproof pull-over jacket for water sports is provided with a waterproof waist closure system having a stretchable longitudinal fabric member attached to the lower edge of the jacket and folded up longitudinally to form a casing at the front and at the back. The fabric member comprises a layer of textured neoprene with a skin of nylon fabric laminated thereto. Nylon web members are received in the casing at the front and back of the jacket, exiting the casing at the sides. A buckle is attached to the ends of the back web member such that when the ends of the front web member are engaged with the buckles, the web members from a continuous strap around the waist. The two web members are each securely attached to the casing at the center of the jacket at the front and at the back to divide the strap into four quadrants. Pulling on the ends of the front web member applies tension substantially equally to each of the four quadrants while cinching the strap about the wearer's waist.

Abstract: An expandable jacket that both (1) can protect a bag or knapsack worn by a user as well as the user and (2) can simulate a conventional jacket when the user is not wearing a knapsack, comprises a conventional racket and extra material affixed to the conventional jacket. Preferably, the extra material is unnecessary to the jacket's ability to be worn as a conventional jacket protecting a user from the elements, but is used to aid in allowing the expandable jacket to protect the user from the elements as well as a knapsack worn by the user. Preferably, the extra material is affixed to the rear of the jacket so that it can protect the knapsack worn by the user is worn on the user's back. When in an open mode, the extra material allows the rear of the jacket to expand to provide additional volume to the interior of the expandable jacket. When in a closed mode, the expandable jacket can be worn as a conventional jacket by the user.

Abstract: An outer garment for a variety of athletic endeavors is disclosed. The garment comprises an outer shell formed of a lightweight, waterproof material, and may include an inner liner material. The garment includes one or two front panels and a rear panel that are sewn together along seam lines that extend along the shoulders of the wearer; pleats extend downwardly from the seam lines and blend, or vanish, into the rear panel of the outer shell. The pleats are formed by a novel method employing the steps of cutting the folded fabric along a diagonal line, and then sewing the fabric together along the diagonal surfaces so that the pleat is watertight. The free ends of the overlapped fabric are then sealed by seam sealing tape. The tape extends downwardly below the seam. The resulting garment is form fitting, does not "bunch up" or gather about the torso of the wearer, and prevents moisture from gaining entry into the jacket through the pleats and seam lines between the front and rear panels of the garment.

Abstract: An article of clothing has a section which can be detached, reversed (that is to say, turned inside out), and then re-attached. The section can have imprints on both its inside and its outside. The section is, for instance, an arm section or a waist section, with the detach-, re-attachability being provided by a zipper. Special zippers are provided to make the reversing ability possible.

Abstract: A garment, such as a coat, shirt, or jacket, for a firefighter, a rescue worker, a forestry worker, or another worker having to carry a rope has a back portion and two front portions, each front portion extending from the back portion at one side of the garment. A back pocket extending at least substantially across the back portion, between the sides of the garment, is adapted to carry a rope placed in a zigzag pattern. A front pocket extending at least partially across one of the front portions of the garment communicates with the back pocket, through a slit in the garment, so that a rope carried within the back pocket is removable through the slit and through the front pocket. A front flap overlies the front pocket and the slit. The back pocket is accessible from the interior of the garment and the front pocket is accessible from the exterior of the garment. A strip coacting with the back portion to define the back pocket has an upper edge and a lower edge.

Abstract: A long-sleeved full-skirt coat that may be manually converted into a shoulder tote bag. A shoulder strap is formed from the long sleeves by attaching their free ends together. The bag is formed by transversely folding the flattened body of the coat with the arms spread-eagled to either side. The body is folded in approximately three sections from top to bottom. The bottom third skirt section has its corners folded inward to form a generally pointed bottom which is folded over the top third and fastened to the front of the coat body. The free ends of the sleeves are then fastened together to form a shoulder strap extending from either end of the folded and fastened together body. The front center of the coat has zippered pockets which are accessible and usable when the coat is converted to a shoulder bag.

Abstract: An article of a fabric material having an outside surface, an inside surface, and an orifice, and an affixing means on the inside surface bordering the orifice and hidden from view when one views the orifice and the outside surface. Provided in conjunction therewith is an underlying section having an imprint, pocket or pouch on one side thereof, and an affixing means on a border region of said one side, outwards of the imprint, pocket or pouch. The underlying section can be affixed to the affixing means to be visible in the orifice when one views the orifice and the outside surface. The underlying section can further have an imprint, pocket or pouch on a second side thereof, and affixing means also on a border region of this second side, outwards of the imprint, pocket or pouch on the second side. This allows either side of the underlying section to be displayable in the orifice.

Abstract: A garment that has a liner and an outer shell defining an inner space therebetween. An elastic cinch has ends that are anchorable to the shell. At least one of the ends is located within the inner space and has an end that extends to the outside of the shell through an opening in the shell. This end is manipulable from the outside of the shell for anchoring to the shell selectively in first and second positions relative thereto. When both ends are anchored, a closed path about a body part is defined by the cinch and by a tensionable portion of the shell between locations at which the ends are anchored. The stretch of the cinch can be selected by anchoring the end at different positions relative to the shell. Sleeves of the garment include first and second panels that extend from the shoulder to the wrist of the sleeve have convex edges attached to each other by a back seam. The edges have a curvature of a radius that diminishes towards the elbow.

Abstract: An identification display system including a hidden pocket having an opening through which an identification, such as a card, season pass, lift ticket or the like may be viewed, once revealed. The pocket may be located on the inside of a garment, such as a jacket, or on an inner garment such as pants which are covered by an outer garment, such as a jacket, so that when the bottom of the jacket or outer garment is flipped up, the identification is visible.

Abstract: An item of wearing apparel for allowing the convenient viewing of a wrist watch comprising a main body portion forming a main space adapted to encompass the torso of a wearer and with two laterally disposed long sleeves for the arms of a wearer. Each sleeve has an opening at the top for communicating with the main body portion and an opening at the bottom for the wrist of a wearer. An aperture is formed in at least one of the sleeves adjacent to the bottom of the sleeve.

Abstract: A coat is provided having a neck aperture. A pair of buttons is mounted on a top of the coat on diametrically opposed sides of the neck aperture. An auxiliary garment is stitchedly coupled to a rear peripheral edge of the neck aperture and defines a pair of lateral ends having slits formed therein for releasably coupling with the buttons.

Abstract: A vest/jacket for painters. It includes detachable sleeves, pockets and loops to hold various types of tools and supplies used by painters. It also includes a detachable drop cloth attached to the inside of the vest/jacket.

Abstract: A jersey having a back and an openable front. An enclosure is connected to the back for removable insertion of a liquid-fillable bladder within the enclosure. A shoulder harness is connected between upper and lower portions of the enclosure for shoulder support of the liquid-fillable bladder when the jersey is worn with the liquid-fillable bladder inserted within the enclosure. The shoulder harness has left and right upper straps which are respectively connected to the left and right sides of the upper enclosure portion; and, left and right lower straps which are respectively connected to left and right sides of the lower enclosure portion. A left strap coupler adjustably couples the left upper strap to the left lower strap; and, a right strap coupler adjustably couples the right upper strap to the right lower strap. The shoulder harness is also provided with bladder supports.

Abstract: A multi-functional garment includes a combination back-pack, a tote bag, and an article of clothing wherein a pack-pack portion is integrated with the back panel of the article of clothing. The garment is manipulated into its various functional configurations by inverting the back-pack/tote bag portion to reveal or, conversely, conceal the article of clothing. The back-pack/tote bag portion of the garment has a double flap closure to provide alternative closure options for the back-pack/tote bag.

Abstract: A versatile weather-resistant, ventilated, and protective garment particularly for wear by operators, occupants, and passengers of motor-sports vehicles, such as motorcycles, other vehicles, and some open aircraft, includes a water-proof garment shell provided with a vent opening. The vent opening may be secured open or closed in a fair-weather configuration. for foul weather, the vent opening also includes a labyrinth seal structure in combination with a generally vertically-extending water-gutter structure so that wind-blown rain water and traffic mist, for example, will be blocked from entry into the garment. Water which does enter an outer portion of the vent openings, will be drained by the water-gutter structure. The garment also includes a cargo storage system having a storage area with plural pockets allowing the wearer to carry along small personal items in the garment. An opening of the ventilation structure also provides access to the cargo storage area.

Abstract: An athletic garment for reducing undesirable aerodynamic drag associated h high speed sports such as bicycling or skiing includes a lightweight and skin tight garment portion for covering at least the torso portion of an athlete, and further includes a plurality of lightweight flexible ribbon fairings attached to the front, side, and aft portions of the garment. At a relatively low velocity point, the flexible ribbon fairings automatically flow rearwardly around the body and adjust to the flow of fluid with respect to the athlete to form an ideal fairing shape extending from the aft portion of the garment.

Abstract: The present invention is broadly directed toward a garment (10) including a body having an outwardly facing portion (20) and a flap (22) provided on the outwardly facing portion (20) of the garment (10) for retaining a patch (12) on the garment (10). Fastening structure (30, 38) is provided on each of the flap (22) and outwardly facing portion (20), and corresponding fastening structure (52) is provided on the patch (12). The fastening structure (30, 38, 52) is adapted to hold the patch (12) between the flap (22) and outwardly facing portion (20) for retaining the patch (12) to the garment (10). The patch (12) also includes a pair of belts (48, 50) for preventing unwanted removal of the patch (12) from the garment (10). Each of the belts (48, 50) includes a coupling member (56, 58) configured for engagement with corresponding coupling members (60, 62) positioned in the garment (10).

Abstract: A garment includes a stretchable external envelope having an opening that is openable via a longitudinal slit. The opening is formed by two lateral borders which are spaced apart and closable such that the two lateral borders of the longitudinal slit are joined together by a fastener system. The garment also includes an impervious part inside the stretchable external envelope. The impervious part consists of a panel surrounded by an upper border, a lower border, and two side borders. Edges of the lateral borders of the impervious part are connected to edges of the lateral borders of the longitudinal slit in the external envelope.

Abstract: A jacket with sails situated beneath associated sleeves including a jacket having a torso portion with a front, a back, an open top, an open bottom, and a pair of sides. The jacket further has a pair of sleeves coupled at inboard ends thereof to the sides adjacent the open top thereof. A pair of vertically oriented elongated thin pockets each extend between the open bottom of the jacket and an intersection of an associated sleeve and the torso portion. Further provided are a pair of wings each with a first side edge coupled within the pocket along a length thereof. Each wing further has a second side edge coupleable to an adjacent sleeve. In use, the wings have a stored orientation within the pockets and an employed orientation with the second side edge coupled to the associated sleeve.

Abstract: A body garment for outdoor use by cyclists and others constructed of a breathable material such as nylon having abrasion resistance, high tear strength and a denier over 500. The garment has a removable liner constructed of material which is breathable/windproof/waterproof.

Abstract: A sport shirt or other garment is provided with a load-distributing shoulder yoke for relieving the strain resulting from carrying a golf bag or the like. The load-distributing yoke comprises an outer layer of fabric and an inner layer of filler material below the outer layer of fabric, with the filler material serving to cushion the shoulders and upper torso of the wearer against the weight of the golf bag strap. The filler material preferably comprises a breathable, low-density material for venting body heat and evaporating moisture. The load-distributing yoke may further comprise a bottom layer of fabric below the inner layer of filler material.

Abstract: A ventilated garment is provided having at least one substantially non-stretchable front panel and at least one rear panel, in which the front and rear panels have an opening therein, and in which the front panel includes a substantially non-stretchable, air permeable, vent panel, having a shape substantially corresponding to the front panel opening, affixed to the front panel along the periphery of the front panel opening. The front panel further includes a cover element having a shape substantially corresponding to the front panel opening. A first portion of the cover element periphery is affixed to the front panel substantially along a first portion of the periphery of the front panel opening.

Abstract: A safety jacket and harness system including a body harness formed by a pair of torso bands and a pair of shoulder straps. The torso bands form an upper torso band and a lower torso band. Each torso band has a fastening member that is attached to end portions. The pair of shoulder straps each have a first shoulder strap portion and a second shoulder strap portion. Each shoulder strap portion is coupled together by a fastening member when each shoulder strap is attached to the pair of torso bands. Included is a center strap that is fixedly attached to the pair of torso bands and has a locking member at a top end. A safety strap has a first safety strap end that can couple with the locking member of the center strap, and a second safety strap end that can be looped and fastened around a tree trunk. An escape strap is attached to the safety strap.

Abstract: A multi-compartment, modular jacket includes a vest which has a vest front panel, a vest rear panel, a pair of armholes and a fastener for opening the vest. A plurality of pockets covers the outer surface of the vest. The vest has a fastener for releasably attaching a pair of detachable sleeves to the pair of armholes. The inner jacket has a front panel, a rear panel, a pair of sleeves and a means for opening the inner jacket. The exterior surface of the rear panel has a pouch. A plurality of pockets covers the pouch and the exterior surface. The inner jacket has a collar which contains a collapsible hood. A first composite jacket is formed by fastening the vest to the inner jacket. The first composite jacket has an outside surface which is the exterior surface and an inside surface which is the outer surface. The outer jacket has a jacket front panel, a jacket rear panel, a first pair of sleeves and a fastener for opening the outer jacket.

Abstract: An active wear garment which has sleeves, leggings, a collar, and a hood which are detachably connected to vest and pants portions. The components may be attached and detached to form outfits covering as much or as little of the body as desired. The sleeves are segmented to provide long and short sleeve configurations, and the leggings may be attached and detached to provide either long or short pants configurations. Zippers are provided down the length of the sleeves, leggings, and vest to provide ventilation and flexibility. The hood, cuffs, and pants portion may be provided with elastic or drawstring closures.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a coat with an integral hood wherein the front portion of the hood contains a rolled-up face mask integral with the hood. In a preferred form, the hood has an interior pocket which stores the face mask when not in use. The face mask has an upper edge sewn to the hood interior and a lower edge having VELCRO strips which cooperate with mating velcro strips in the lower interior of the hood to hold the mask in a lowered position covering the wearer's face.

Abstract: A ventilated garment is provided having at least one substantially non-stretchable outer panel having inner and outer surfaces. The panel has a vent region including one or more openings. A substantially non-stretchable, air permeable material spans the vent region. An air impermeable lining sheet having a central void region is affixed to the inner surface so that the void region is substantially in registration will be vent region and so that the sheet is coupled to the inner surface about those regions. A cover element having a shape substantially corresponding to at least a potion of the vent region is affixed to the air impermeable lining sheet substantially along a first portion of the periphery of the void region. Adjustable closure elements adjustably couple the sides of the cover element to the air impermeable sheet so that the closure element may be selectively positioned to control the effective vent area of the vent region.

Abstract: An integral backpack/upper body garment comprises a garment to which a split backpack is attached or attachable to the back panel of an upper body garment. A front backpack assembly including front assembly with shoulder straps is attached/attachable to the front face of the back panel, and a rear backpack assembly including storage compartments is attached/attachable to the rear face of the back panel. A circumferential garment compartment has two walls, one attached to the front assembly and one attached to the rear assembly. The jacket may be rolled up or folded into the garment compartment and the two walls joined by a closure to protectively enclose the garment therein when it is not worn. The backpack may be worn with or without the integral jacket, and the jacket may be worn with or without the backpack.

Abstract: A garment for use in electrically-scored contact sports competitions is described. The garment is designed to cover at least the upper torso of a wearer, and is fabricated from electrically conductive yarns which cooperate with an electric sports implement to register a score when the implement contacts the electrically conductive garment. At least a portion of the upper torso portion is made from a stretchable, electrically conductive material. The garment is particularly adapted for use in fencing competitions, and can be made substantially entirely from the stretchable electrically conductive material or from a combination of stretchable and non-stretchable conductive materials.

Abstract: A parka is formed with a substantially rhomboid shaped beaver tail secured at the center and adjacent to the bottom of the back of the parka and is movable from a stored position to a deployed operative position wherein it extends between the legs and part way up the front of the parka, thereby to pull the bottom circumferential edge of the parka into close relationship with the top, the outside of the legs of the wearer while the beaver tail is in close contact with the inside of the legs in the crotch area to provide a better sealed garment.

Abstract: Herein disclosed is substantially a garment which when worn by the wearer, allows the wearer to easily and quickly remove a pair of binoculars which are supported and releasably secured thereon. This garment further allows the wearer to simultaneously carry multiple articles of choice if so desired, such as a camera and/or even an animal-calling-device. Furthermore, we include a unique accessory item which is releasably adjustably attachable to the garment which allows the wearer to position the lens caps from a pair of binoculars therein, and when the wearer removes the binoculars from the garment, the lens caps are automatically retained in a secure safe manner within the accessory item.

Abstract: An outer garment such as a vest having an integral back supporting belt having a pair of inner straps for closing the belt around the wearer and outer tightening straps for pulling a lumbar supporting region tight to the wearer's back.

Abstract: Shirts or jackets particularly for sportswear in which triangular stretch gussets are incorporated in the garments, under the sleeves and on either side of the body, in order to increase the freedom of movement of the arms.

Abstract: An elongated element has two ends, each of which is attached to a garment a spaced distance apart from each other to form a loop with the garment, the spaced distance being determined by the structure of an object which the loop is designed to hold in close proximity to the wearer of the garment. The loop can be formed with the collar, a pocket, seam or on a surface of the garment.

Abstract: A caddy integral to a jacket or other upper garment is provided for conveniently storing and accessing companion pants or other lower garment. A panel formed of mesh net or other porous fabric or other material is joined to an inner surface of the upper garment to form a compartment for receiving the lower garment, the compartment being sized to evenly distribute the bulk of the lower garment over a substantial portion of the inner surface of the upper garment. A hanger device is provided in the compartment for supporting the lower garment within the compartment while the upper garment is being worn. The compartment is constructed to allow access to the compartment from the inside of the upper garment to permit a wearer to quickly and easily remove the lower garment from the compartment, without removal of the upper garment.

Abstract: A method of enhancing posture by using a garment having an improved pocket structure which includes a restraining pocket configured such that, upon placing ones hands into the restraining pockets, the posture of the person wearing the garment is enhanced providing improved appearance. The positioning of the restraining pocket on the garment, as well as the designed pocket depth tend to improve posture by naturally forcing the shoulders back and pulling the stomach in.

Abstract: A garment for use by a patient after surgery for breast removal which alleviates post-operative pain and discomfort and facilitates normal activities during the recovery period. A padded vest-like garment is adapted for applying comforting pressure to the sites of removal of breast and other tissues and for holding pain relieving packages. A detachable arm support provides further comfort in a similar manner.