Abstract: A garment includes a torso portion adapted to cover a wearer's torso; a first sleeve extending from the torso portion at a proximal end of the first sleeve; a second sleeve extending from the torso portion at a proximal end of the second sleeve; a first flap spanning between the torso portion and the first sleeve; and a second flap spanning between the torso portion and the second sleeve. One or more openings along a side of the first flap adjacent to the torso portion and one or more openings along a side of the second flap adjacent to the torso portion are adapted to allow a personal flotation device vest to be secured to the garment.

Abstract: A chemical protective poncho system for encapsulating a patient is presented. The system has a body extending a length between a top end and a bottom end and having a hood attached near the top end and having a liner attached near the bottom end. The system includes a layer of adsorbent impregnated media capable of filtering chemical agents while allowing oxygen and carbon dioxide to pass through the material. The chemical protective poncho is specially adapted to fit over the top of a patient and chemically seal the lower portion of the patient while allowing the patient ambulatory freedom. The system also includes ports for intravenous access as well as a port for respiratory access. The system may also include a powered air purifying respirator which positively pressurizes the interior space of the system.

Abstract: A garment convertible between a pair of pants and a skirt is described. The garment comprises a waist region; a pants region positioned below the waist region, the pants region comprising a first pant leg and a second pant leg; a plurality of loops coupled to the waist region, individual ones of the plurality of loops comprising a loop fastener positioned thereon; and a plurality of pant leg fasteners positioned in the pants region on at least one of the first pant leg and the second pant leg, wherein, when the loop fastener of the plurality of loops are coupled to a respective one of the pant leg fasteners, the garment is operable to be worn as a skirt and, when the loop fastener of the plurality of loops is detached from the respective one of the pant leg fasteners, the garment is operable to be worn as a pair of pants.

Abstract: Compressible and storable items of apparel are disclosed. In one embodiment, an item of apparel has a generally circular channel substantially centered on a panel. A flexible, elongate member or drawstring extends through the channel and protrudes from an opening in it. The item of apparel can be compressed by folding toward the area defined by the channel and pulling the drawstring, causing the area defined by the channel to be drawn up and around the folded item of apparel, thereby compressing and encapsulating it. The item of apparel may be, for example, a sweatshirt or jacket, in which case the generally circular channel may be disposed on a rear panel of the torso portion.

Abstract: A convertible garment that is reconfigurable from a garment to a neck pillow. The neck pillow may be generally U-shaped to fit about the neck of a wearer. The garment may include a pocket generally corresponding in shape to desired shape of the neck pillow. The pocket is of sufficient size to receive the remainder of the garment so that the remainder of the garment can be inserted into the pocket. The pocket may be sized so that the remainder of the garment substantially fills the pocket, thereby providing a relatively firm neck pillow capable of providing the desired level of neck support. The pocket may have a closure, such as a zipper, to retain the remainder of the garment in the pocket. The garment may be a jacket with the pocket located in the lower back that opens to the inside of the garment. The pocket may be manufactured from or lined with a soft material, such as a brushed tricot or a fleece.

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: An upper-body garment has an invertable pocket in the garment's back, formed between an exterior layer and an interior lining layer of the back panel. A vertical pocket opening on one side of the back panel permits ready access to the pocket while wearing the garment. Shoulder straps and pockets are formed within the invertable pocket. The pocket linings and straps may be drawn out to invert the pocket into a backpack configuration. The remainder of the garment may be entirely placed in the backpack and carried therein.

Abstract: A garment includes a special access mechanism to enable the inseam to be opened and the legs to be fastened to the main body portion in a raised position.

Abstract: A garment includes a garment body adapted for covering at least the torso of a person, said garment body having an outer surface and an inner surface; at least one sleeve detachably connected to said garment body; at least one sleeve pocket adapted for storing said two sleeves when detached from said garment body; a collar detachably connected along an upper periphery of said garment body, said collar having an associated inflatable cushion; a lumbar support positioned along a back portion of said garment body, said lumbar support including an inflatable cushion; and a plurality of pockets including at least one pocket having an outlet opening along the inner surface of said garment.

Abstract: A storage and clothing assembly having a jacket having a shoulder covering section, a right arm, a left arm, and a torso, the jacket being foldable between a wearing configuration and a compact configuration; the assembly further having a backpack having a pocket positioned at the backpack's wearer side and fitted for slidably receiving the jacket, the left and right shoulder straps being positioned for slidably receiving the jacket's left and right arms, the assembly further having button attachment panels for interconnecting the back of the jacket's shoulder section with a wall of the backpack's pocket.

Abstract: An upper torso garment, such as a jacket, can be folded within itself to transform it into a different shape for use as a pillow. In a further embodiment, the garment bears an integral back pack which can be used while the garment is being worn, and can be transformed into either the pillow shape or into a wearable back pack, with the garment structure fully contained and concealed in both of these configurations. The garment includes a flap element an integral hinge portion and separable fastener halves, e.g. zipper half sections, mounted to permit various parts of the garment to be fastened together in varying relative configurations by fastening one half section to various other mating half sections located on different parts of the garment.

Abstract: A convertible garment, such as from a garment to a fanny pack, having a first material portion affixed to the outside surface of the garment over an opening formed in the garment defining a first chamber for holding an object therein, including a first zipper providing access through the first material portion. A second zipper is located in the opening in the garment that is under the first material portion. A second material portion having a third zipper therein is affixed to the inside surface of the garment defining a second chamber for holding an object therein. When the second zipper is open, the first and second chambers are in communication with each other, so that an object placed in the first chamber when worn as a garment can be accessed after the garment has been converted to a fanny pack by opening the second zipper.

Abstract: A hybrid, ventilated garment is provided. Another aspect of the present invention employs a jacket having a body portion with sleeves and a torso, and a removable shell portion having sleeve and a torso segments. A further aspect of the present invention provides wind resistant shoulder and sleeve segments which are permanently attached together, and an air permeable and/or perforated lower torso segment attached to at least the shoulder segment.

Abstract: Weather and outdoor temperature are variable. When one spends time outdoors in such activities as observing spectator sports, fishing, backpacking, parades, fireworks, etc., one may need to be prepared for changing temperatures, rain, and other weather variables. A stadium jacket or coat, convertible to a cushion and reversible for variation may be the answer for many of these outdoor activities. With a removable handle, useable regardless of which side of the coat is exposed when in the form of a cushion, the coat or jacket may be easily carried. A handy pocket in the handle may be used for cash, keys, sporting event tickets, etc.

Abstract: Pants convertible into a hammock comprise a pair of pant legs separable by unfastening front and back fasteners extending from the waist to crotch of the pant legs, each pant leg openable to a flat formation by unfastening an inseam fastener, the opened pant legs convertible into a hammock configuration by abutting and fastening together bottom edges of the pant legs, wherein the hammock pants may be suspended from an adjacent structure by inserting a pair of rigid rods into sleeves provided at the waist portion of the pant legs in the hammock configuration, and by unfolding a plurality of straps attached to the inside surfaces of the pant legs and extending the straps from the ends of the rigid rods to anchor points on the adjacent structure.

Abstract: A substantially fortified transformable blanket and jacket assembly composed of a secured union between mating and separating connection points, incorporated bundling assemblies and transport assembly for application to a pliable sheet.

Abstract: A multi-purpose carry bag and method therefore capable of being easily configured into a hooded jacket, a backpack and a carry bag, with the hooded jacket coupled to the backpack and capable of being folded into and out of the backpack, and the backpack coupled to the carry bag and capable of being folded into and out of the carry bag.

Abstract: A reversible garment comprising a top portion for covering at least the upper torso and shoulder portions of a body of a wearer, and a bottom portion for covering at least the waist and upper thighs of the wearer. The bottom portion further includes a first side that is configured to have a first design and a second side that is opposite the first side and is configured to have a second design. In one embodiment, the bottom portion has at least one pocket portion movably attached to the bottom portion and a corresponding pocket slot adjacent to the pocket portion. The pocket portion has a first pouch and a second pouch wherein the first pouch has an exterior side configured with the first design and the second pouch has an exterior side configured with the second design.

Abstract: This invention is a utility which is applicable to the comfort of individuals, and a way to carry their jackets or coats when not using them in any place where they need to do so in such a way that it does not bother them anymore while going about performing their business. They do it by carrying the Jackets or Coats on their backs instead of folding and carrying them on their arms, or wrapping them around their waists or just carrying them with discomfort.

Abstract: A convertible garment comprises an article of clothing originally intended to be worn on a person's legs, such as pants, shorts or the like, with a neck-sized portion of the crotch section removed so that such modified clothing article can also be worn on the upper body. Portions of the original clothing article may be further modified, manipulated or removed to vary the appearance and utility of the modified clothing article.

Abstract: Apparel, such as a jacket or rain gear, which is collapsible into its sleeve to form a fanny pack, shoulder pack, hand pack or back pack configuration which includes a releasable fastener which retains two (2) outwardly extending ends of an adjustable belt member attached to the apparel, such as a jacket or rain gear. The length of the adjustable belt member is readily adjustable by the user to permit the apparel, such as a jacket or rain gear, to be carried as a fanny pack, shoulder pack, hand pack or back pack, as desired by the user, when the apparel, such as a jacket or rain gear, is not in use. When it is desired to use the apparel, such as a jacket or rain gear, it is quickly and readily converted from its fanny pack, shoulder pack, hand pack or back pack configuration into apparel, such as a jacket or rain gear, ready for use.

Abstract: A brassierestrap adjustment system comprises a brassiere having a pair of horizontally spaced apart shoulder straps, the straps each having a series of vertically spaced apart apertures or loops where each of the apertures or loops in one of the straps forming a horizontally displaced pair of apertures or loops with a corresponding one of the apertures or loops of the other of the straps. A clasp is enabled for snap-action fastening through a selected pair of the holes or loops, or may be constructed as a simple link with opposing hook ends for grasping the loops. In this way, the straps may be drawn into an “X” shape for improved fit and concealment of the straps under an outer garment.

Abstract: A substantially fortified transformable blanket and jacket assembly composed of a secured union between mating and separating connection points, incorporated bundling assemblies and transport assembly for application to a pliable sheet.

Abstract: A waterproof garment includes a jacket; and a hood which is convertible into a ventilated carrying bag for storing the jacket. A ventilated waterproof hood includes an inner ventilated material and an outer waterproof layer having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The outer waterproof layer includes at least two side portions; a top of the head portion abutting the side portions, the top of the head portion comprising a front of the head portion and a back of the head portion; a base of the neck portion; and a back portion, the back portion extending from the back of the head portion to the base of the neck portion and extending from one side portion to the other side portion. The inner ventilated material is attached to the back of the head and to the two side portions of the interior surface of the outer waterproof layer, and the inner ventilated material defines a ventilated pocket in the ventilated waterproof hood.

Abstract: A garment adapted to be converted between a coat and wet-weather gear suitable for use by a person when seated upon a motor-cycle. The garment includes portions to be arranged in a first pattern to form the coat and to be arranged in a second pattern to form the wet-weather gear. One of the portions in the first pattern includes two panels located in use below the waist of the person wearing the garment. The panels are separated by a vent located, in use, to the rear of the garment, oand each of the panels is adapted to be connected together as garment legs about the respective legs of the person. Another of the portions includes a crotch portion attached in the first pattern to the inside rear of the garment, at or below the waist of the person, the crotch portion, in the second pattern, providing protection for the crotch of the person wearing the garment against wet weather when seated. Conversion between the two patterns may be carried out while the person is wearing the garment.

Abstract: An emergency survival Vestpac apparatus for emergency preparedness including a front and a back, each of which includes reflector pockets for receiving and holding emergency supplies to sustain the wearer during an emergency event. The detachable padded hood holds two space blankets and offers protection. The detachable neck guard includes a space suit, the detachable backpack includes an insertable survival pack, the lower portion of the backpack serves as a roll out shelter, and the enclosed harness belt with hooks on each end of the belt encircles the waist for securing the wearer to a stable object or to assist with air rescue. The Vestpac may be appropriately sized to the wearer.

Abstract: An interconvertible article of clothing which can be converted from a jacket form to a backpack form, the jacket having an oversized pocket concealed in the back panel of such jacket for holding a full size tent, a warning or signalling flag disposed on the tent pocket cover, a plurality of pockets on other areas of the jacket for storage of emergency blankets, first aid, and other survival necessities, and having shoulder straps and a waist belt for supporting and distributing the weight of the tent and carrying the backpack.

Abstract: An outer collar part is permanently secured to the shell body portion and to an inner collar part. A first moisture barrier is disposed adjacent the inner collar part, and a second moisture barrier is disposed between the first moisture barrier and the outer collar part. A third moisture barrier is disposed between the second moisture barrier and the outer collar part. A plurality of spaced lines of stitching connect the third moisture barrier with the outer collar part to form air pockets. A liner includes a thermal barrier and a liner moisture barrier. Cooperating hook and loop fastening portions are supported on the thermal barrier of the liner and the inner collar part to removably secure the thermal barrier to the inner collar part. Further cooperating hook and loop fastening portions are supported on the second moisture barrier and the liner moisture barrier to removably secure the liner moisture barrier to the second moisture barrier and the outer collar portion.

Abstract: A firefighter garment having an outer shell and an inner liner functioning as a combined thermal barrier and moisture barrier made of a fire-retardant, closed-cell foam material. The closed-cell foam liner is moisture resistant and at the same time provides adequate thermal insulation. The moisture resistance of the foam liner eliminates the need for a separate moisture barrier, and, in one embodiment, allows the liner to be bonded directly to the outer shell. However, in a preferred embodiment, the inner liner is separate from the shell and includes a fabric substrate of an aramid fiber to which it is bonded. The fabric substrate faces the wearer and prevents abrasion of the foam by the wearer and enhances the tear strength of the foam. Such closed-cell foam material may be used either as a continuous thermal barrier extending throughout the garment and/or in selected areas which require additional padding or thermal resistance.

Abstract: Clothes such as a bathrobe having superior moisture absorption and thermal insulation and which keeps one's body dry and clean as it absorbs water remaining not only on the upper half but also at the lower half of one's body after bathing or the like and keeps one's body warm, is provided. The bathrobe includes a body part and an attached cloth. The attached cloth is attached to the body part of the bathrobe to cover one's crotch. A band is attached on one end of the attached cloth.

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: An outer shell is stitched to an outer collar part which is in turn stitched to an inner collar part. A moisture barrier is stitched to and disposed between the inner and outer collar parts. A separate liner has an upper edge portion having fastening means thereon which cooperate with fastening means on the inner collar part and the moisture barrier for removably securing the upper edge portion of the liner to the inner collar part and the moisture barrier. The moisture barrier extends above and below the upper edge portion of the liner when the collar is in an upright position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a protective garment, such as for example that worn by a firefighter and the like.The garment of the present invention in its broadest terms comprises (a) an outer layer comprising at least one terminal edge (i.e. such as on the garment hemlines, collar, closure edges and sleeve ends), with a minor portion adjacent the terminal edge(s), and a major portion; and (b) an inner layer, divided into a major portion and a minor portion, with the minor portion of the inner layer permanently affixed beneath the minor portion of the outer layer and along the terminal edge(s) (or portions thereof) of the outer layer; and major portion of the inner layer permanently or removably attached beneath the major portion of the outer layer. In this regard, it is desireable to maintain the major portion inner layer(s) of a firefighting garment unbound to terminal ends of the outer layer so that it may more easily shed water, soil and contaminants.

Abstract: A mattress assembly includes a mattress base and a mattress top having first and second major surfaces extending to a peripheral edge. Slidable fastener means disposed between the mattress top and the mattress base removably and rotatably attaches the mattress top to the mattress base. In an associated method for moving a body depression in a mattress, the mattress top is attached to the base with at least one zipper having a first side and a second side. Opening the zipper permits removal and rotation of the mattress top relative to the mattress base to move the body depression to a different position. Closing the zipper reattaches the mattress top to the mattress base.

Abstract: A protective thermal overjacket for being worn over an outer protective shell and/or inner thermal liner of a person such as a firefighter, and for providing additional flame and thermal protection to the upper torso of the firefighter particularly the upper chest, upper back, and upper arms of the firefighter's body. Fasteners may be provided for interconnecting the collars of the protective thermal overjacket, the inner thermal liner and the outer protective garment; alternatively, the collar of the protective thermal overjacket may be provided with a fastener for fastening the collar of the overjacket around the collar of the outer protective garment.

Abstract: An improved combination backpack and reversible jacket wherein the backpack includes a flap that may either (a) roll up and secure underneath the backpack when both the backpack and the jacket are in use, (b) form a pouch on the back surface of the backpack to contain the jacket when not in use, or (c) extend up and secure around the front and side surfaces of the backpack, thereby enclosing and concealing the backpack when not in use, as well as securing the backpack against the jacket so that a person may comfortably wear the reversible jacket inside out.

Abstract: An apparatus as set forth including an elongate flexible sling member, including an upper terminal end mounted to a support rod tip projecting coaxially of the support rod extending beyond an associated umbrella canopy. The lower terminal end of the sling is mounted to a lower terminal end of the support rod adjacent a handle of an associated umbrella structure. The sling member includes an adjusting sleeve defining a loop of the elongate sling member to effect elongate adjustment of the sling to permit securement of the associated umbrella about a torso portion of an associated individual transporting the umbrella. A modification of the invention includes the lower terminal end of the sling member wound about a spring-biased drum to retractably secure the sling member within a housing. Further, an elongate support web selectively secures a water repellent jacket within a cavity of the web, wherein the web is mounted to the support rod tip and a projecting canopy spine member of the associated canopy.

Abstract: A collapsible multicompartmented pack able to be affixed to the back of a garment. The pack may include two compartments; a first boxlike collapsible compartment and a second flat compartment that may have snaps for compressing the first compartment between the back of the garment and the second compartment. A single cover is provided that may either close the first compartment when it is expanded or cover both the first and second compartments when the first compartment is compressed. Multiple compartments of either type may be provided.

Abstract: A convertible garment which is convertible to a car coat length, to a raincoat length, to a ground engaging length, and to a coverall is disclosed. The garment includes a left front panel, left back panel, right front panel, and right back panel which are appropriately attached together and to which sleeves are attached. A mechanism is provided for releasably holding the lower portions of the panels against the respective middle portion of the panels to form a car coat length garment. A first extension mechanism is also provided for extending the lower portions of the panels downwardly to a position to form a raincoat length garment and for releasably holding the extended lower portions of the panels against the respective portions of the panels. A second extension mechanism is also provided for extending a remaining lower portion of the panels downwardly to a position to form a ground engaging length garment.

Abstract: An overcoat combined with a lining which can be converted to leg warmer by having a slit back on the lining and the edges of the slit and the vertical edges on the lower front part of the lining is provided with zipper halfs or other adequate fastenings to the effect that the lining when the zipper halfs or the fastenings are closed will at the lower part form two pipes similar to overtrousers. When the lining is open the lining will function as a usual lining and can be taken off as a garment belonging to the overcoat. The transverse edges on the lower and outside part of the lining are provided with bands and buckle and the band runs in a runway formed by short bands. The bands can be shortened to the effect that the lower edges can be shortened and the openings of the pipes at the lower parts of the pipes can be made smaller so as to prevent cold air from access to the inner part of the pipes from below.

Abstract: A garment, sleeping bag, tote bag combination formed from a plurality of sections made of flexible material joined to form a bag having a closable opening therein, sleeves associated with the bag, and adjusting means to include or remove sections to adjust its size. The bag has identical ends and is foldable upon itself to form a jacket or vest of a predetermined size when the ends are aligned.

Abstract: A convertible sleeping bag for use as a sleeping bag and an ambulatory garment having integral upper torso and lower torso portions, the upper torso portion having a front and back and at least two closeable openings, each having two sides when open and extending generally vertically of the bag and provided with closure elements on each side of the opening which can selectively open each vertical opening and engage another vertical opening closure element so as to be capable of closing each vertical opening to form at least one separate closed arm shaped portion in the upper torso portion; and the lower torso portion having at least two closeable openings, each having two sides when open and extending vertically of the bag and provided with closure elements on each side of the opening which can selectively open each vertical opening and engage the other open vertical opening closure element to close each vertical opening in a manner to leave an opening from the front to the back of the sleeping bag while form

Abstract: A clothing article is disclosed which comprises a garment having interconnected shoulders, back and front sides adapted to cover the body of a wearer. The front sides of the garment have separate front edges including a facing portion folded over the front edges to the interior of the garment. The front sides and back define a continuous bottom edge for the garment with the back having a vent formed therein extending from the bottom edge part way up the back. The facing along the front edges of the garment includes a selectively openable flap portion extending upwardly a predetermined distance from the bottom edge of the garment and means are provided for selectively securing the flap portion of the facing in a first position to the inside of the front edges of the garment to form a coat and other means are provided for selectively securing the flaps in a second position to the inside of the back of the garment adjacent the vent to form a culotte.

Abstract: A garment comprising a jacket part comprising a body having a lower edge at crotch level and two arms extending from the body and a trouser part comprising two legs a part of the upper edge of each leg being permanently attached to the lower edge of the body and the remainder of the upper edge being releasably attached to the lower edge of the body by fastening means thereby to provide said one piece suit, the jacket and trouser parts each having co-operable retaining means whereby, when the fastening means are released and the trouser part folded relative to the jacket part, the trouser part may be retained between the upper and lower edges of the body by said retaining means, whereby the garment may be worn as a jacket only.

Abstract: An outerwear garment is provided which comprises a sleeveless vest having a kidney extension flap at its lower back portion. The kidney extension flap has an interior portion which defines a pouch. A jacket having sleeves is connected to the lower portion of the vest adjacent the pouch. The jacket may be inserted into the pouch when the vest is worn in a sleeveless mode without the jacket, or the jacket may be withdrawn from the pouch and the jacket's sleeves may be inserted through side openings defined by the vest.