Abstract: Hooded prayer shawl is a prayer shawl that may feature a permanently attached hood or a removable hood. The prayer shawl is used in various Jewish traditions, with the novel addition of a hood to maintain relative placement on the head of a user. The shawl may be rectangular with a top edge of the shawl being where the hood is attached (attachable). The shawl features (decorative) knots and fringes along the edges and tzitzith at the corners according to the various religious customs in Jewish practice.

Abstract: A hooded garment comprises a torso portion, a hood portion attached to the torso portion and provided with a frontal face opening having a peripheral edge and a hood channel extending around at least a greater part of the peripheral edge, and a flexible drawstring extending through the hood channel. The drawstring is provided to adjust the effective perimeter of the peripheral edge of the face opening. The drawstring includes a middle portion slidably disposed in the hood channel, a first side portion extending from one side of the hood channel and a second side portion extending from another side of the hood channel. The first and second side portions are disposed outside the hood channel in the hood portion so that a greater part of each of the first and second side portions is hidden within or behind the torso portion.

Abstract: A hood apparatus has structure to be removably engagable to a jacket and further structure to help eliminate reduced user peripheral vision from the hood via the user turning their head side to side. The structure of the hood is to create a slackened removable engagement between the hood and the jacket. Further structure of the hood is to provide multiple axes of adjustability for the hood to form around a user's head in effect causing the hood move in lockstep to the user's side to side head movement. These multiple axes of adjustability include a circumferential elastic drawstring positioned about the user's face periphery and an added independent lateral elastic drawstring that is partially parallel to the circumferential elastic drawstring for about an upper one-third of the user's face periphery wherein the lateral elastic drawstring is routed laterally toward the rear of the hood.

Abstract: A hooded blanket and stuffed toy combination device that includes a blanket having a perimeter defining an area, a hood attached to the perimeter and positioned externally to the area, and an ornamental surface comprising an outer surface of the hood, wherein the hood comprises an outer shell and an interior volume whereby the blanket is stored within the interior volume of the hood to provide a stuffed toy.

Abstract: A sweatshirt having a smoking apparatus as part of the sweatshirt, allowing users to smoke out of the sweatshirt comprises a garment body having a neck opening and sleeves and an elongated cord for tightening the sweatshirt hood around the users head and neck. A hollow tube is positioned inside of the elongated cord. The elongated tube has a first end and a second end with the first end having a mouthpiece, and the second end having a smoking bowl piece for retaining smoking material.

Abstract: A shirt system for providing gloves as extensions of the sleeves to help prevent the leaking of snow, water, or other debris and to help provide protection for a user's torso, hands, wrist, and arms featuring a shirt component with two sleeves and two gloves extending from the sleeves. Slits are disposed in the sleeves allowing a user to remove his/her hands from the gloves and sleeve. Pockets are disposed on the sleeves near the gloves, wherein the pockets are adapted to house the gloves when not in use.

Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus for protecting a baby or toddler from the elements. The apparatus is a blanket having an interior surface, an exterior surface. The perimeter of the blanket is includes a base edge with opposite ends, two side edges extending from opposite ends of the base edge, and a pair of intersecting top edges, with one top edge extending from each side edges. A hood is disposed on the interior surface of the blanket in an area where the top edges intersect, and an adjustable length strap secured to the blanket and disposed along the bottom edge.

Abstract: A disposable life-saving garment for use in the event of fire, comprises a body-protecting portion and a head-protecting portion. The body-protecting portion is configured with a lining formed to enclose the body of a wearer and a cover covering the liner, the cover being made of a sealed material that can block the passage of air. A closed air passage is formed between the liner and cover. A compressed air tank is installed in a pocket of the cover and is connected to the air passage through a check valve. An intake hose supplies compressed air from the air passage of the body-protecting portion to the head-protecting portion. The head-protecting portion has a heat-resistant transparent window and a one-way outlet unit. The body-protecting portion and the head-protecting portion are made of a nonflammable material or a fire retardant material.

Abstract: A first item of sleepwear or bedding is to be used as part of a sleep system and a second item of sleepwear or bedding is to be used with the first item as part of the sleep system. At least one of the first item and second item comprises a performance fabric. The first item dissipates moisture and heat from a body of a user from an inside of the first item to an outside of the first item. The second item dissipates moisture and heat that has been dissipated by the first item.

Abstract: A beverage holding garment wherein the beverage holder is disposed in the garment such that it is substantially concealed when not in use so that the garment appears to not have a beverage holder.

Abstract: A hooded sweatshirt that may be converted to a stuffed pillow has a sweatshirt body that is adapted to be worn by a person and a hood attached to the sweatshirt body. The hood has a stuffed-pillow surface and an opposed hood surface. The hood can be reconfigured between a sweatshirt configuration wherein the hood surface faces outward and can cover a head of the person when the person is wearing the sweatshirt body, and a pillow configuration wherein the stuffed-pillow surface faces outward and the sweatshirt body may be stuffed inside the hood so that they together form the stuffed pillow.

Abstract: A garment comprising a cover having a lower edge attached substantially to the circumference of a neck of the garment and an upper edge that is attached to a hat. The cover having an opening for the wearer's face has a secure fitting around the wearer's head when the hat is worn by the wearer, thereby preventing wind and cold from reaching the wearer's neck and sides of the face and head and improving the wearer's peripheral vision.

Abstract: A garment is disclosed that enables caregivers to safely and comfortably outfit wheelchair-bound people when going outside. The garment comprises a garment body configured to extend around a front of a user and to wrap around a seatback of a user's wheelchair and be secured together, an opening at the top of the garment body for a user's neck, and a pair of sleeves for receiving the arms of the user, and wherein at least one of the opposing sides of the garment body comprises fastening components which are removably secured together to secure the back of the garment body to the front of the garment body. The opening at the top of the garment body comprises an approximately V-shaped notch to accommodate a trachea tube, and a hood for engaging over the head of the user and leaving the face open.

Abstract: A garment with a hood, wherein three groups of connectors are installed on and around the opening edge of the hood surrounding the face of the wearer. Each group of the three groups of connectors are positioned at a vertex of a triangle shape. When the hood has been put on the head of the wearer, the exposure area of the wearer's face is to be adjusted to be smaller or larger, by tightening or untightening one pair, or more than one pair of the connectors. When tightened, the hood forms better thermo-insulation, and provides better protection for the user against severe weather including cold, wind and snow.

Abstract: Hooded garment and hat combinations and methods of manufacturing the same are disclosed. The hooded garment and hat combination can include a hooded garment including a hood having one or more fasteners, and a removable hat sized to fit on a head of a wearer. The hat can include one or more fasteners configured to mate with the one or more fasteners on the hood to retain the hat over the hood in a desired orientation on the head of the wearer.

Abstract: A garment for protection from the elements includes a blanket defined by an upper edge, a lower edge and a first side edge and a second side edge disposed between and connecting the upper edge and the lower edge, the upper edge, the lower edge, and the first side edge and the second side edge together forming a substantially rectangular shape, a hood connected to the blanket along the upper edge, a seat cushion assembly disposed on the blanket, the seat cushion assembly including a seat cushion pocket and a seat cushion removably disposed in the seat cushion pocket, and an attachment device attached to the seat cushion assembly circumscribing a waist of a wearer.

Abstract: A head guard is provided which has a fabric layer and a padding layer. The head guard is stretchable between a relaxed configuration and an expanded configuration. The expanding configuration has a convex shape such that it can conform to a head of a wearer. The head guard can be worn by a wearer in combination with a helmet.

Abstract: A hooded garment comprises a torso portion, a hood portion attached to the torso portion and provided with a frontal face opening having a peripheral edge and a hood channel extending around at least a greater part of the peripheral edge, and a flexible drawstring extending through the hood channel. The drawstring is provided to adjust the effective perimeter of the peripheral edge of the face opening. The drawstring includes a middle portion slidably disposed in the hood channel, a first side portion extending from one side of the hood channel and a second side portion extending from another side of the hood channel. The first and second side portions are disposed outside the hood channel in the hood portion so that a greater part of each of the first and second side portions is hidden within or behind the torso portion.

Abstract: A hooded garment wearable as a head covering or a head and face covering is provided. The garment includes a torso portion extending between an upper edge and a lower edge, and a head covering which includes an outer layer shaped and sized to circumscribe a wearer's head and an inner layer arranged on an inner surface of the outer layer. The head covering portion is attached to the upper edge of the torso portion and includes a head receiving opening defined by the upper edge of the torso portion, and a face opening defined by a peripheral edge of the outer layer. The inner layer is attached to the outer layer along and inwardly of the peripheral edge, and a lower edge of the inner layer is attached to the upper edge along outward opposing portions leaving a central portion of the lower edge unattached defining an opening between the outer layer and inner layer to receive the wearer's head.

Abstract: Systems and methods for apparel, wearable items, décor items, and other apparatuses configured to support a handheld device configured to generate a display are presented. Some garments are presented that have a wearable pocket for at least partially supporting a handheld device configured to generate a display that is at least partially visible through one or more apertures in the garment. Some apparel systems are presented that are configured to display an animation through a wearable prop. Ornamental designs for surface indicia, including color surface indicia, are also presented.

Abstract: Systems and methods for apparel, wearable items, decor items, and other apparatuses configured to support a handheld device configured to generate a display are presented. Some garments are presented that have a wearable pocket for at least partially supporting a handheld device configured to generate a display that is at least partially visible through one or more apertures in the garment. Some apparel systems are presented that are configured to display an animation through a wearable prop. Ornamental designs for surface indicia, including color surface indicia, are also presented.

Abstract: The invention provides a hooded sweatshirt with an elongated collar for improved cold protection. The elongated collar resides within the interior of the hood of the sweatshirt and provides a close fit at the neck region.

Abstract: A garment for protection from the elements includes a blanket defined by an upper edge, a lower edge and a first side edge and a second side edge disposed between and connecting the upper edge and the lower edge, the upper edge, the lower edge, and the first side edge and the second side edge together forming a substantially rectangular shape, a hood connected to the blanket along the upper edge, a seat cushion assembly disposed on the blanket, the seat cushion assembly including a seat cushion pocket and a seat cushion removably disposed in the seat cushion pocket, and an attachment device attached to the seat cushion assembly circumscribing a waist of a wearer.

Abstract: A towel with a hood fixed to the top edge and two wristbands mounted on the interior of the towel. A person's wrist may be inserted through each band to secure the towel on the person and selectively wrap the towel around their body. At least one pocket is attached to the interior of the towel. A neck strap encircles the neck to secure the towel and hood in place. Each end of the strap is secured to the exterior surface of the towel at the sides of the hood. As a safety feature, at least one end of the neck strap ends is releasably secured to the surface and can be detached therefrom when a predetermined force is exerted on the strap. The towel can be folded into the interior of the hood and the neck strap used as a handle to hold the towel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a hood (1), particularly for a clothing item (2), preferably for protective and/or military purposes, such as an NBC protective garment (suit) or the like, wherein the hood (1) comprises a circumferential (i.e. peripheral) elastic hem (3) for forming a face opening (4), said face opening (4) being provided for receiving a respirator (5), and the hem (3) abutting the respirator (5) in the use state. To achieve or improve the sealing of the transition area between hem (3) and respirator (5), the side of the hem (3) that faces into the face opening (4) is provided with at least one circumferential sealing element (6) for closeout abutment of the respirator (5).

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and related methods of differentiating an item or improving its aesthetic appearance.

Abstract: A moisture-resistant outer wear garment is provided for keeping a wearer and his accoutrement dry. The garment is a rain cape having a hood and a unibody drape. Two armholes are disposed in the sides of the drape to facilitate a full range of motion of the user's arms. In the front of the drape, a zipper closure extending from a hood down to the bottom opening of the drape provides easy access to the interior volume of the garment. The body drape is oversized so that it can fully cover a user and a backpack, briefcase, or other carrying case, when in use.

Abstract: An outerwear garment that incorporates a sealable, concealed pocket sewn inside of the pouch pocket of an outer garment that features such a pouch pocket. The device consists of an outerwear garment that has a pouch pocket located at the front, center of the garment on the lower portion of the garment. The concealed pocket is sewn into the garment, inside the pouch pocket, and incorporates a concealed pocket sealing mechanism for closure. The concealed pocket located inside the pouch pocket allows an individual to store his or her personal items in a secure location while still retaining the pouch pocket for the purpose of providing the individual with a place to easily insert his or her hands or other items of lesser importance. The design of the exterior pouch pocket conceals bulky items stored within the concealed interior pocket from detection by an onlooker.

Abstract: A towel with a hood fixed to the top edge and two wristbands mounted on the interior of the towel. A person's wrist may be inserted through each band to secure the towel on the person and selectively wrap the towel around their body. At least one pocket is attached to the interior of the towel. A neck strap encircles the neck to secure the towel and hood in place. Each end of the strap is secured to the exterior surface of the towel at the sides of the hood. As a safety feature, at least one end of the neck strap ends is releasably secured to the surface and can be detached therefrom when a predetermined force is exerted on, the strap. The towel can be folded into the interior of the hood and the neck strap used as a handle to hold the towel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system useable in two modes, having the form of an upper body garment and comprising a central body (1; 19) suitable for covering the torso of a wearer, said central body (1; 19) being provided with an opening (2; 20) for the waist of the wearer that is reducible by way of a slidable string (11; 26), an opening (3; 21) for the neck of the wearer and a frontal opening (4; 22) extending between said opening (3; 21) for the neck and said opening (2; 20) for the waist, as well as with two sleeves (5; 23). The central body (1; 19) also comprises fastening means (7; 25) allowing substantial closure of said frontal opening (4; 22) and of said opening (3; 21) for the neck. The central body (1; 19) is further provided with a compartment (16; 34) containing a protective sheet (17; 35) suitable, in a system mode, to be extracted from said compartment (16; 34) and fixed in an extended disposition to an external side of said central body (1; 19).

Abstract: A convertible article of clothing with a compartmented hood section adapted to accept the entire garment therein and provide a carrying pouch for a user. The article comprises a hooded garment, such as a sweatshirt or jacket, wherein the hood acts as a head covering and a convertible pouch with zipper closure. The hood comprises an internal lining which is not visible when in a closed position, and is operably accessed via a vertical zipper closure. When in an open position, the lining is exposed and the hood may be turned inside out to allow the entire garment to fold into the lining. The condensed garment then becomes a satchel, which allows improved storage or transport. The lining is optionally water and stain resistant to offer a level of protection for the garment when in a stowed position.

Abstract: A garment constructed of textile panels that provides proper fit across a variety of postures is provided. A plurality of primary textile panels have a first crumplability. At least one secondary textile panel has a second crumplability, the second crumplability being greater than the first crumplability. A plurality of seams joins the plurality of primary textile panels and the at least one secondary textile panel substantially along the edges of the panels to form a garment that when worn by a person in a non-extended posture covers intended portions of the person fully with only the plurality of primary textile panels extended and the at least one secondary textile panel non-extended. When the garment is worn by a person in an extended posture, the garment covers the intended portions of the person fully with both the plurality of primary textile panels and the at least one secondary textile panel extended.

Abstract: A hazardous materials protective garment may use a two-stage evaporative cooling process to ease heat strain on the wearer of the garment. The garment may include an impermeable inner layer and a wicking outer layer. One or more reservoirs may be disposed interior to the inner layer for collecting condensed and/or unevaporated sweat. One or more pumps may move the sweat to the exterior of the impermeable layer for distribution in the wicking layer and evaporation from the garment.

Abstract: A blanket is featured with a stadium built-in seat. The blanket can optionally further comprise, a hood, air-activated warmer pockets, a fleece interior and an exterior sports (e.g., football field) design. The blanket can be worn while attending outdoor sports events in cold weather, and it is easy to fold and transport.

Abstract: A hoodie having a holder pouch on the outside of a hand warmer panel with an open top able to be selectively closed with mating hook and loop strips.

Abstract: The hooded garment with integrated pillow is a modified garment that includes an inflatable pillow that expands around the neck portion of a hood in order to provide comfort to an end user when in a reclined position. The inflatable pillow may be inflated or deflated via at least one draw string, which is constructed of tubing, and which can draw close said hood. The garment may include a zippered pouch for storage of a passport, and which is located on one of the sleeves. The garment may further include a blanket storable along a front pouch for use in conjunction with the inflatable pillow. The garment may additionally include a hidden pocket that can store an MP3 player inside of said garment and from which earplug wiring can extend to an end user's ears.

Abstract: Disclosed are sportswear and outdoor clothing, which have a string. Said sportswear and outdoor clothing include a body unit which is put on an upper body of a wearer, a protection unit which is extended from an upper end of said body unit, and protects the face and neck areas of said wearer from the external environment, and a string which is connected to two upper spots of said protection unit, and is configured to cover a head area of said wearer.

Abstract: A cold-weather protective wearable article of clothing includes a substantially tubular main body portion. The main body portion having a continuous lower body portion and an upper body portion having a slit cut therein from a neck portion to an upper edge of said lower body portion. A first fastening mechanism is disposed along longitudinal edges of the upper body portion for closing such upper body portion into a tubular shape. A second fastening mechanism has a first portion thereof disposed along a shorter top edge adjacent proximal corners for holding the upper corners in place over the shoulders of a wearer. A second portion of the second fastening mechanism is disposed in at least two locations proximal midsection adjacent the longitudinal edges. A hood is one of formed integrally with and attached to the upper body portion adjacent the top edge of such upper body portion.

Abstract: A garment includes a hood that can be adjusted by its wearer. The hood has opposite side portions and a face opening. The wearer can use the hood's drawstring to scrunch the face opening around the wearer's face with the side portions of the hood covering the wearer's ears. The wearer can also adjust the hood of the garment by folding the side portions of the hood back over a portion of the remainder of the hood in a manner such that the wearer's ears are exposed.

Abstract: Camouflage apparel for a hunter or solder or the like comprising a cape or sheet composed of camouflage material. The cape may be separate or attached to a pouch or hood of camouflage material. The cape and hood may be separate or attached to a portion of a vest which extends across the back of the neck of the wearer thereof such that the cape is receivable in the hood for stowage and such that the cape may be removed from the hood to drape across the front of the wearer. The vest has a seat which is stowably securable to the rear of the vest by straps which are fastened by buckles which are manipulatable at locations in front of the vest.

Abstract: A convertible article of clothing with a compartmented hood section adapted to accept the entire garment therein and provide a carrying pouch for a user. The article comprises a hooded garment, such as a sweatshirt or jacket, wherein the hood acts as a head covering and a convertible pouch with zipper closure. The hood comprises an internal lining which is not visible when in a closed position, and is operably accessed via a vertical zipper closure. When in an open position, the lining is exposed and the hood may be turned inside out to allow the entire garment to fold into the lining. The condensed garment then becomes a satchel, which allows improved storage or transport. The lining is optionally water and stain resistant to offer a level of protection for the garment when in a stowed position.

Abstract: An adjustment mechanism for the hood of a garment is described along with a method of use. The hood is tightened or loosened via pockets located on the torso of the garment. One specific embodiment is a rainwear jacket that includes two front facing pockets located on the chest of the wearer which conceal the endings of a hood cord and, by opening the pockets, the cords may be reversibly tightened and concealed by closing the pockets. The mechanism avoids use of loose toggles or other items that may catch on other objects. The cords are also positioned in a way that allows for easy and wearer visible adjustment.

Abstract: A protective garment for use while cleansing at least a portion of a user's body including: a lower garment, wherein the lower garment is adapted to releasably shield at least a portion of at least one lower extremity of an associated user while exposing an associated user's anal region; wherein the lower garment comprises a flexible, substantially waterproof member which includes: an upper region, wherein the upper region comprises a lower garment securement member which enables substantially water-tight releasable securement of the lower garment to an associated user; and a lower region, wherein the lower region and the upper region are spaced apart from one another to define a lower garment length. The protective garment optionally includes an upper garment and/or a base member.

Abstract: A garment includes a hood that can be adjusted by its wearer. The hood has opposite side portions and a face opening. The wearer can use the hood's drawstring to scrunch the face opening around the wearer's face with the side portions of the hood covering the wearer's ears. The wearer can also adjust the hood of the garment by folding the side portions of the hood back over a portion of the remainder of the hood in a manner such that the wearer's ears are exposed.

Abstract: The present provides a water proof hooded poncho designed specifically for the riders of bicycles and motorcycles, to store within a zippered seat pouch and provide instant access when needed. The Hooded Poncho Rain Slicker incorporates Velcro™ fastening straps within the seat pad storage, utilized to ensure a close fit when a rider is moving through wind and rain.

Abstract: A jacket for walking a dog includes a main torso covering portion which can be opened and closed. The jacket also includes an exterior pocket that includes a roll of waste bags. The exterior pocket includes an opening on the front surface of the pocket. The lead bag is pulled through the opening to gain access to the bag. The lead bag is removed from the roll along a perforation separating the bags such that the walker can manually remove a bag from the pocket and tear the lead bag away from the following bag while leaving the following bag in a position that is easily gripped for the next required cleaning.

Abstract: An outerwear garment that incorporates a sealable, concealed pocket sewn inside of the pouch pocket of an outer garment that features such a pouch pocket. The device consists of an outerwear garment that has a pouch pocket located at the front, center of the garment on the lower portion of the garment. The concealed pocket is sewn into the garment, inside the pouch pocket, and incorporates a concealed pocket sealing mechanism for closure. The concealed pocket located inside the pouch pocket allows an individual to store his or her personal items in a secure location while still retaining the pouch pocket for the purpose of providing the individual with a place to easily insert his or her hands or other items of lesser importance. The design of the exterior pouch pocket conceals bulky items stored within the concealed interior pocket from detection by an onlooker.

Abstract: The invention relates to a garment that includes a torso portion and a pair of sleeves, with the junction between the torso portion and each of the sleeves including a closable opening. Each of the closable openings includes a first portion positioned on a respective underarm, extending along a side of the torso portion, and a second portion extending on a respective one of the sleeves, with each of the sleeves including a proximal portion adjacent the torso portion, a distal portion adjacent the proximal portion, and an arrangement carried by the proximal portion to maintain the distal portion in a lifted-up state.

Abstract: A waterproof garment in the form of a cloak is disclosed. The cloak includes an outer layer and an inner layer, each made of a suitable fabric. The outer surface of the outer layer is endowed with decorative properties such as color and texture for the intended use. The inner surface of the inner layer is preferably chosen for suitability in coming in contact with a wearer. Enclosed between the outer and inner layers, protected from abrasion and other potential hazards inherent in direct physical contact, at least one surface is a weather layer, preferably impervious to water.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wearable blanket having arm extensions, a hooded region and a body structure that forms a wearable outerwear blanket for cold and wet conditions. The blanket comprises an outer layer and an inner layer, wherein the outer layer comprises a waterproof and wind-breaking covering that is adapted to prevent water and wind penetration. The inner layer is a padded, insulative layer that is adapted to keep the user beneath the blanket warm and shielded from the cold. The garment is adapted to act as a wearable blanket and shroud that is particularly useful in harsh outdoor environments, particularly camping outings and sporting events in foul weather conditions. The edges of the blanket form together in front of the user and are securable to envelope the midsection and legs of a user within the interior of the garment, while the hood further shrouds the head of the user.