Abstract: A garment made of relatively expensive material for the upper body of a person having a front opening suitable for use in environments of mild and cold temperatures. The elongated web extender having a uniform width can be releasably joined to the sides of the garment adjacent the front opening to expand the circumferential size of the garment whereby additional layers of clothing can be worn underneath the garment during colder weather. Each side of the web extender has a releasable connector assembly attached thereto. A first connector assembly is associated with a closure device used to join the first connector assembly and a complimentary connector assembly on one side of a garment. The second connector assembly on the web extender has an end that cooperates with a closure device associated with a releasable connector assembly attached to the opposite side of the garments to join the connector assemblies and close the front opening of the garment.

Abstract: A fire protective coat formed of fire protective material and having a closeable frontal opening. A closure flap is secured adjacent the frontal opening and is securable thereover. A collar is formed about a neck opening of the coat. A throat protective band is formed integrally in a top section of the closure flap to provide a continuous shield of the opening between opposed free end portions of the collar. The protective band extends above the flap and has opposed wing sections extending from opposed sides of the flap. Each flap is independently and variably attachable to a respective one of the opposed free end portions of the collar to independently adjust the size and configuration of the neck opening depending on the desired size of the neck opening.

Abstract: A utility vest with a pair of straps running through the shoulder areas of the vest and terminating in loops that extend proximate to the outer surface of the garment. These straps are engageable with a belt and thereby transfer the weight of items clipped or otherwise attached to the belt to the shoulders of the user, preventing the belt from riding low or sliding down around the user's hips. Additionally, there are a number of pleated and unpleated pockets disposed about the inner and outer surfaces of the vest. On the rear panel of the vest, one of these pockets has contained within it a folded backpack that is integrally attached to the vest. The backpack has a pair of loops on its anterior surface that cooperate with the belt, thus holding the deployed backpack substantially stationary relative to the vest.

Abstract: A sanitary garment comprising a coat having sleeve slits in the elbow area that permit a person's hands and forearms to exit the sleeves, and body part slits adjacent the sleeve slits to allow the person's hands and forearms to be inserted in the body part of the coat, and a simulated hand attached to the end of one of the sleeves whereby a person can relieve himself in private and in an inconspicuous manner when a public toilet or restroom is not available.

Abstract: A firefighter's turnout apparel comprises a pair of pants wherein knee joint areas of lower leg sections are formed to include bellows at the bend of the knee joints for increased protection, flexion range, and comfort. The bellows interconnect material above and below the joint sections to reduce tightness at the outside of the joint areas and material bunching at the inside of the joint areas, permitting freer flexibility and reduced compression of thermal material. Added material in the bellows which extends around the outer joint area, produces a slight bend in the material at these points results in the turnout apparel having a more natural and comfortable shape through the knee joint region, improving the thermal protection due to the reduced compression. Additional thermal protection is provided by inclusion of an additional thermal layer in the bellows. In addition to improved thermal protection, the bellows reduce cuff travel of the pants to provide better protection of the ankle areas.

Abstract: An outer garment suitable for a variety of athletic endeavors is disclosed. The garment comprises an outer shell formed of a lightweight, waterproof material, and an inner liner of mesh-like material secured to the shell. The liner includes a back panel, and first and second front panels. A resilient insert, yieldable in all directions, is situated in the back panel to fit against the back of the wearer. Fasteners extend laterally about the liner, and manipulation of said fasteners draws the liner snugly about the torso of the wearer, without causing "bunching" of the jacket. "Bunching" is unsightly, and also interferes with the athletic activities envisioned by the wearer.

Abstract: A protection suit for civilian or military use comprises a poncho-like part and a protective hood joined thereto. The poncho-like art of the protection suit consists of a flat sheet of thermoplastic material folded double and provided with an opening in the front sheet portion. The protective hood is prefabricated out of two flat sheet portions of thermorplastic joined together along a continuous weld seam and having openings. The opening in the back sheet portion of the protective hood is the same shape and size as the opening in the poncho-like part and the defining edges of two openings are welded together by means of a continuous seam. The protection suit can be manufactured entirely in a two-dimensional plane.

Abstract: Athlete's arm jacket which includes a first shell portion for covering one side of the upper torso of a person wearing the jacket. A sleeve is secured to the shell portion for covering one arm. A mesh covers the opposite side of the upper torso, and a second shell portion is detachably secured to the first shell portion. Another sleeve is attached to the second shell portion. The jacket may be worn and used as a traditional jacket, or one shell portion may be detached so that only one arm, shoulder and one side of the upper torso of the body are covered.

Abstract: A weather protective garment constructed to better protect an infant seated in a stroller from rain. The infant wears a poncho to which a cape has been attached in the back. The cape is sized to be drapable over the back of the stroller to keep rain from falling into the space between the infant and the back of the stroller, and then onto the stroller seat. This prevents water from pooling on the seat while, at the same time, maintaining the infant fully protected by the poncho.

Abstract: A layered insulating fabric (11) for use as a lining for protective garments (34) of the type commonly worn by fire fighters comprises an intermediate layer (14) of pleated material sandwiched between face (12) and inner (13) layers of material. The inner, pleated, and face layers are secured together by lines of stitching (16), which maintain the intermediate layer in position and in its pleated configuration. The pleats of the intermediate layer maintain the inner and face layers in spaced relationship and define therebetween an array of air pockets (19) that function as thermal insulation. The pleats also function to wick moisture away from the face layer and toward the inner layer to help keep a wearer dry.

Abstract: A jean jacket is developed by maximizing use of selected seamed components from three pairs of jean-type pants with minimized cutting and alteration. A first component forming the rear and side panels and shoulders of the jacket is made from a first pair of jeans. The collar, sleeves and top front panels are made from a second pair of jeans patterned and sewn to the first component and the front chest and waist portion with existing belt band and front pockets is made from a third pair of jeans sewn to the top front and side panels.

Abstract: A cloak-like garment having artificial sleeves and hands provided thereon so that when the garment is worn by a person having his arms and hands inside the garment there is an illusion of a person wearing a conventional sleeved garment with his arms and hands outside the body of the garment.

Abstract: A garment having an outer cover (1) to receive an insert (2), the outer cover (1) having a window (7) formed therein, and either the insert (2) having a label (9) that is visible through the window when the insert is inserted, thereby to indicate that the insert has been inserted and preferably to identify its protective properties, and/or the outer cover (1) having a label (11) on its inner surface opposite the window (7) so as to be visible therethrough when the insert is not inserted, thereby to indicate that the insert has not been inserted. Where the insert (2) may be inserted either way round in a correct or incorrect orientation, a label (9, 10) may be provided on either or both sides of the insert so as to indicate that the insert is correctly or incorrectly inserted in the cover when visible in the window (7).

Abstract: A neck covering is provided for a jacket or other garment including a member attached at its central portion near the inside of the collar of the garment, with side portions projecting outwardly in either direction which can be wrapped around the neck of the wearer. Fasteners on the ends of the side portions secure the neck covering in place. The central part of the covering is constructed to attach to the lining of the jacket, which may be provided with a slot adjacent the attachment of the neck covering to permit the neck covering to be pushed through the slot and stowed in back of the lining when not in use.

Abstract: A foul weather apparel to be worn by a person in which a tubular enclosure is maintained in a substantially cylindrical shape by flexible hoops at the upper and lower extremities of the enclosure and a circular panel at the top of the tubular enclosure rests on the person's shoulders to support the tubular enclosure and circular hoops. A hood is affixed to the circular panel for covering the person's head and a zipper closed radial slit in the circular panel provides convenient installation and removal of the apparel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to 3-dimensional novelty apparel and comprises a lightweight jacket having a self-inflatable air pocket attached to the back of the garment and a design affixed to the exterior face of the air pocket. The preferred embodiment of the novelty garment incorporates a jacket design of rather conventional configuration wherein an opening is provided in a rear panel to accept a 3-dimensional design air pocket securely sewn to the rear panel about the opening. In an alternative embodiment, the 3-dimensional air pocket is sewn on the back of a conventional jacket having a continuous rear panel, wherein a plurality of relatively small holes are provided in the rear panel to permit the passage of air therethrough. The self-inflatable air pocket comprises generally a discreet panel having an outer panel and a side panel attached to the outer panel about its perimeter. The side panel comprises a plurality of segments secured together to form a continuous side panel.

Abstract: A garment comprising a main garment body having a sack or accommodation means on the back side thereof, and a covering normally packaged in the sack and adapted to be taken out of the sack and worn over the sack. The sack accommodating the covering is provided on the back of the main garment body. The opening and closing of the sack can be easily done by the user, so that the user may take the covering out of the sack to put it on or take off the covering and put it back in the sack as required.

Abstract: A reversible garment has two overlying generally co-extensive sheet members, each having two opposite generally co-extensive surfaces, the sheet members having a plurality of corresponding edge pairs, the two edges of each pair of a subset of the edge pairs being parallel and proximate, and strips or other couplers pivotably coupling the two edges of at least one edge pair of such subset of edge pairs. This allows reversal and/or pivoting of the sheet members to expose any one of four surfaces as the outer surface.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved locking arrangement for clothing. In one aspect of the invention, a garment includes an eyelet operatively associated with a major portion of the garment. An elongated locking device, such as a lockable cable, is passed through the eyelet to secure the garment to a stationary object. In a second embodiment of the invention, a garment includes a length of cable attached to a major portion of the garment along a substantial length of the cable. The cable has a free end operatively associated with a device for locking the cable to a stationary object to secure the garment against theft.

Abstract: A shooting coat for absorbing shock of shooting comprises an outer cloth, a gun receiver pad attached to a rear surface of the outer cloth, a plurality of projections dispersed uniformly on an outer surface of the gun receiver pad, and a lining cloth attached over the projections for covering the gun receiver pad.

Abstract: An article of flexible material having a tubular portion which is functional during normal use of the article and which forms a container for the article when the article is not in use. The container-forming portion has first and second opposite ends, at least one end defining a mouth through which the article, when not in use, may be stuffed into the container-forming portion, a first closure carried by the article for at least partially closing the first end of the container-forming portion, and a second closure carried by the article for at least partially closing the second end of the container-forming portion whereby, with the article stuffed in the container-forming portion and both ends of the container-forming portion at least partially closed, the article is releasably held in the container-forming portion.

Abstract: An overcoat that can be converted into a bag includes a zip-fastener having one set of teeth arranged in correspondence to the shoulders of the overcoat and on the two side parts down to a mid-line of the overcoat itself, and the other set of teeth arranged in correspondence to the lower edge of the overcoat and on the two side parts, from the bottom towards top, to a mid-line of the overcoat, the zipper being so arranged as to realize, when it is closed, the containment of all fore parts of the overcoat. Fasteners are provided crosswise on the overcoat at a mid-line to delimit at least one pocket that may contain various items when the overcoat is transformed into a bag. A handle is arranged at a position close to said fasteners. Projecting parts on the end of the belt engage the belt loops to form a shoulder-belt.

Abstract: A clothing article surrounds a wearer's upper torso. The article includes connected front and back portions, a collar, and sleeves. A pocket is formed in the back portion. The pocket has a closable opening which is spaced from the upper edge. A scarf is connected to the upper inner portion of the pocket. The pocket is shaped and dimensioned to neatly receive the scarf in folded condition when the wearer does not desire to use the scarf. The scarf is easily removable through the pocket opening so that it can be unfolded and worn around a wearer's neck.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel sleeve attachment for a multilayered protective coat and comprised of a detachable wristlet assembly including a tubular wristlet and a flexible sleeve member circumferentially secured to the tubular wristlet. The flexible sleeve member is provided with a fastening means circumferentially secured thereto for cooperation with a fastening means circumferentially secured to an inner thermal layer sleeve of the multilayered protective coat for establishing a removable, circumferential attachment between the flexible sleeve member and the inner thermal layer sleeve.

Abstract: A static dissipative garment configuration for persons employed in the manufacture and testing of sensitive electronic components. The garment is formed from a fabric which exhibits an electrical resistance of less than 10.sup.8 ohms per unit square and a decay time of no greater than 0.05 seconds. The garments also include tapered sleeves, steel snaps and are at least 3/4 length and include side slits extending from the bottom hem upwardly.

Abstract: A combination cargo pack in the form of a soft side carry pack has straps for independent shoulder supported usage and incorporates an article of wearing apparel adapted for storage within the pack. The cargo pack is provided with a plurality of load carrying compartments including a garment pouch defined between an interior partition within the pack and a releasably securable front panel of the pack. The front panel provides a flap closure for removably storing the garment, which also cushions the load. The back of the garment is attached in registered relationship with the interior partition such that, when the garment is worn, the cargo pack and shoulder straps will be functionally operative for supporting the load. The flap closure is further designed for retention, when the garment is worn, in a rolled position by a tie-down strap and cooperating buckle arrangement.

Abstract: A garment having a front, back, sides, top and an open bottom. The top has closed shoulders thereon and an opening therebetween for receiving a person's head. A pair of straps extend over each shoulder, one end of each strap being permanently affixed to the back of the coat. Fasteners are attached to the other end of each of the straps. A pair of first fastener receiving structures are attached to a lower portion of the back for receiving each respective one of the fasteners and thereby holding the coat in a folded position when the fasteners are attached to the pair of first fastener receiving structures. A pair of second fastener receiving structures are attached to a top portion of the front of the coat, one just below each shoulder, for receiving respectives ones of the fasteners when the coat is being worn, whereby the straps can be stored unobtrusively while the coat is being worn.

Abstract: There is disclosed a novel sleeve attachment of a multilayered protective coat comprised of an outer shell and an inner thermal liner, the sleeve attachment including a detachable, innersleeve wristlet assembly comprised of a wristlet and a flexible innersleeve circumferentially secured to the wristlet. The flexible innersleeve is configured to form a plurality of telescoping annular layers, and has secured thereto a fastening means for cooperation with a fastening means circumferentially secured to the sleeve of the outer shell for establishing a removable, circumferential attachment between the flexible innersleeve and the sleeve of the outer shell. The novel attachment provides continuous thermal protection within the coaxial combination of outer shell sleeve, the inner thermal liner sleeve, the flexible innersleeve and the wristlet, notwithstanding relative axial movement between the wristlet and such sleeves.

Abstract: A protective garment of firefighters having a damage resistant outer protective shell, an inner liner having a collar and a moisture barrier either as a separate layer or incorporated in the outer protective shell wherein the outer protective shell is secured to the inner liner proximate to the inner liner collar by a fastening means such that the observance of the collar is indicative of the presence of the inner liner and the collar construction serves to provide protection for the fastening means.

Abstract: A garment capable of being folded and converted to a purse. The garment contains pockets of various sizes and shapes designed specifically to carry items usually carried in a purse. The pockets are on the outside and in the lining portion of the garment and are so arranged that the garment is not distorted by items carried within said pockets. Zippers and VELCRO are used as closures for some of the pockets.A rectangular portion affixed to the back portion of the lining containing gussets with separating type zippers and strips of VELCRO converts to a conventional purse with the remainder of the garment contained within. The pockets of the garment are so arranged that they are accessible while the garment is contained within the conventional purse portion.A method for folding the garment and converting it to a conventional purse is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dual purpose jacket capable of being worn or folded and inserted into the capelette of the jacket for convenient storage during travel is disclosed. The jacket includes an elastic belt which may be used to strap the folded jacket to a person or the like during transporting of the folded jacket. A method for folding and transporting the jacket is also disclosed.

Abstract: A dual purpose coat capable of being worn or folded and inserted into the capelette of the coat for convenient storage during travel is disclosed. The coat includes a belt which may be used as an adjustable carrying strap for transporting the folded coat. A method for folding the coat is also disclosed.

Abstract: The Jac Pac is a jacket or a backpack, two separate articles of clothing formed from one which cannot be used as both at the same time. The Jac Pac may be used as a jacket for warmth or may be removed and formed into a backpack for carrying objects.