Reversible Garment Patents (Class 2/DIG2)
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Patent number: 6128783Abstract: A reversible sweater has a pair of contiguous configurations, one composed of a knit fabric and the other composed of a micro-fiber fabric. A wearer may select which side of the reversible sweater to wear outside and/or inside. If the knit side is worn outside, the sweater (1) has a conventional appearance, but (2) provides warmth which is a function of the knit configuration, and wind resistance, water resistance and vapor permeability, all of which are functions of the micro-fiber configuration. If the micro-fiber configuration is worn outside, (1) the sweater has a fluorescent and retro-reflective appearance, but provides (2) warmth which is a function of the knit configuration, and (3) wind resistance, water resistance and vapor permeability, all of which are functions of the micro-fiber configuration.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 1998Date of Patent: October 10, 2000Assignee: Blauer Manufacturing Company, Inc.Inventors: Stephen J. Blauer, Mark A. Mordecai, Toufic G. Atallah
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Patent number: 6088840Abstract: A bicolor reversible protective headgear comprising a left side panel, a right side panel, a forehead panel and a top panel, the panels being connected by elastic means to form the headgear and having a first color on one side and a second color on the other side, the headgear being reversible whereby the first color is visible when the headgear is in a first configuration and the second color is visible when the headgear is turned inside out to a second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 1999Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Inventor: Sang Jun Im
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Patent number: 6029279Abstract: A pleated skirt suitable for cheerleading is disclosed which provides for active movement of the wearer, and desirable movement and visual effects of the skirt during wearing. Preferably, the skirt is constructed of a skirt body and at least two panels which are each attached only partially along their length to adjoining panels. The sections of the panels which are nonattached result in overlapping pleated flaps. Different colors can be used for each side of the overlapping pleated flaps and the alternate color is partially visible when the skirt is worn for increased visual variety.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 1998Date of Patent: February 29, 2000Assignee: NSG CorporationInventors: Sherise Ralston, Michele Wolken
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Patent number: 6018821Abstract: A convertible head apparel of unitary construction is wearable in one of two different hat modes and two different turban modes. The head apparel is constructed with two pockets. One pocket conceals the hat modes when the head apparel is converted for wear in either of the turban modes. The other pocket conceals the turban modes when the head apparel is converted for wear in either of the hat modes. A brim may be added to the hat modes.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 1999Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Inventor: Kimberly A. Adams
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Patent number: 5893170Abstract: A convertible visor has a bill including a first bill covering attached to a second bill covering with a bill stiffener therebetween. The bill stiffener permits the reversing of the bill to display either the first bill covering or the second bill covering as the exterior of the visor. A headband attaches to the bill and includes a first headband covering attached to a second headband covering. The first and second headband coverings define an enclosure therebetween that contains a headband stiffener. Furthermore, the first and second headband coverings are rotatable about the headband stiffener to permit the display of either the first headband covering or the second headband covering as the exterior of the visor.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 1997Date of Patent: April 13, 1999Assignee: Texace CorporationInventor: Irene E. Garza
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Patent number: 5806089Abstract: A convertible visor has a bill including a first bill covering attached to a second bill covering with a bill stiffener therebetween. The bill stiffener permits the reversing of the bill to display either the first bill covering or the second bill covering as the exterior of the visor. A headband attaches to the bill and includes a first headband covering attached to a second headband covering. The first and second headband coverings define an enclosure therebetween that contains a headband stiffener. Furthermore, the first and second headband coverings are rotatable about the headband stiffener to permit the display of either the first headband covering or the second headband covering as the exterior of the visor.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 1996Date of Patent: September 15, 1998Assignee: TexaceInventor: Irene E. Garza
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Patent number: 5771494Abstract: A pleated skirt suitable for cheerleading is disclosed which provides for active movement of the wearer, and desirable movement and visual effects of the skirt during wearing. Preferably, the skirt is constructed of a skirt body and at least two panels which are each attached only partially along their length to adjoining panels. The sections of the panels which are nonattached result in overlapping pleated flaps. Different colors can be used for each side of the overlapping pleated flaps and the alternate color is partially visible when the skirt is worn for increased visual variety.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1997Date of Patent: June 30, 1998Assignee: National Spirit Group, Ltd.Inventors: Sherise Ralston, Michele Wolken
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Patent number: 5701712Abstract: A garment having a first garment portion and a second garment portion attached at their bottom edges to form a single garment. While one of the garment portions is worn about the body, the other garment may be tucked into the lower body garment of the wearer as a spare garment.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 1995Date of Patent: December 30, 1997Inventor: Alfred Frederick Andersen
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Patent number: 5613246Abstract: A cap includes a crown with an annular base shaped to fit the head of a wearer, and a reversible visor having first and second opposing major surfaces. The visor includes an outwardly extending arcuate flange located along an inside edge of the first and second major surfaces. First and second cooperating attachment members are located respectively on the flange and on the crown proximate the base for removable attachment of the visor to the crown. The flange is movable between a first visor attachment position on the crown wherein the first major surface of the visor faces upwardly during wear, and a second visor attachment position on the crown wherein the second major surface of the visor faces upwardly during wear.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 1995Date of Patent: March 25, 1997Inventor: Billy Alexander
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Patent number: 5581808Abstract: A convertible visor has a bill including a first bill covering attached to a second bill covering with a bill stiffener therebetween. The bill stiffener permits the reversing of the bill to display either the first bill covering or the second bill covering as the exterior of the visor. A headband attaches to the bill and includes a first headband covering attached to a second headband covering. The first and second headband coverings define an enclosure therebetween that contains a headband stiffener. Furthermore, the first and second headband coverings are rotatable about the headband stiffener to permit the display of either the first headband covering or the second headband covering as the exterior of the visor.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 1995Date of Patent: December 10, 1996Assignee: Texace CorporationInventor: Irene E. Garza
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Patent number: 5579540Abstract: A changeable shape clothing accessory which can be used as either a hat or a hand bag is made from foldable material forming an endwall, a sidewall and a collar or brim extending outwardly from the sidewall. The sidewall has a lower edge with a fold which reverses upon itself and which is secured outwardly of and back to the sidewall forming a thickened band around the accessory. The collar has an interior end trapped in the fold which forms the band. The band provides a reinforced region about which the different parts of the accessory are foldable.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1994Date of Patent: December 3, 1996Inventor: Janice Walker
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Patent number: 5566393Abstract: A reversible skirt suitable for cheerleading is disclosed which provides for active movement of the wearer, and desirable movement and visual effects of the skirt during wearing. Preferably, the skirt is constructed of 8-20 panels which are each sewn only partially along their length to adjoining panels. Alternatively, a skirt can be made from at least one panel into which slits are cut to form a visual effect of pleats. Different colors can be used for each side of the skirt and the alternate color is partially visible when either skirt is worn for increased visual variety.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 1995Date of Patent: October 22, 1996Assignee: National Spirit Group, Ltd.Inventor: Emory R. Best
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Patent number: 5561860Abstract: An improved shirt/sweater which is reversible and comprised of two different sides, each having fabric of different color, pattern and/or texture. The sleeves are slightly tapered and extended in length over the conventional sleeve lengths so that when simply rolled up they can automatically serve as cuffs (18). The rolled-up cuff feature, while providing extra aesthetic contrast in color, pattern and/or texture, also eliminates the need for making and using separate cuffs (12) which in any case render the extra thick sleeves (because they are two layered) unattractive by necessitating drastic tapering to accommodate them. The shirts/sweaters can further be cut in such a fashion, e.g., in the collar (22) and bottom rim (20) as to simply yet elegantly provide contrast in color, pattern and/or texture in a stylish, comfortable form.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 1994Date of Patent: October 8, 1996Inventor: Khoi M. Nguyen-Senderowicz
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Patent number: 5488740Abstract: A reversible hat includes a first crown portion and a second crown portion stitched to the first crown portion. A first brim section is stitched to a second brim section with a brim stiffener stitched therebetween. The first brim section stitches to the first crown portion, while the second brim section stitches to the second crown portion. An elastic band permits the expansion of the first and second crown portions to allow the reversible hat to fit the head of any wearer.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 1995Date of Patent: February 6, 1996Assignee: TexaceInventor: Irene E. Garza
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Patent number: 5477629Abstract: A multi-adjustable display cap includes a head covering with a display region of fabric conducive to releasable engagement with a hook element of a hook-and-loop type fastener set, the display region defining a display surface on an outside surface of the head covering, and a set of display elements each having a front surface and a rear attachment surface formed of a hook element of a hook-and-loop type fastener set for releasable attachment upon the display surface. One or more storage regions are provided on an inside surface of the head covering for removable storage of display elements, the storage regions being formed of a fabric conducive to releasable engagement with a hook element of a hook-and-loop type fastener set by releasable engagement of a hook element with the storage region.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 1994Date of Patent: December 26, 1995Inventor: Richard F. Gleason, Jr.
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Patent number: 5370113Abstract: A self contained breathing apparatus comprises a compressed air cylinder, facemask and hose which when not in use are stored and carried within a case formed from an assembly of flexible sheet material. The elements of the case are constructed such that when it is opened and reversed it is adapted to form a garment to be worn over the torso and support the air cylinder for use.Type: GrantFiled: March 13, 1992Date of Patent: December 6, 1994Assignee: Racal Panorama LimitedInventor: Patrick Parsons
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Patent number: 5204995Abstract: A pair of reversible pants with a reversible front pocket arrangement and/or a reversible button fly arrangement is disclosed. The reversible pocket arrangement includes a pocket slot defined in the pants corresponding to a desired upper edge of each pocket, and a pocket flap corresponding to each pocket. The flap is attached to the pants and can extend down through the corresponding pocket slot so as to contact either surface of the pants. The flap has a first surface and an opposing second surface, with a first pouch formed on the flap first surface and a second pouch formed on the flap second surface. The reversible fly arrangement includes a first fly panel and a second fly panel, each having buttonholes that align when the two panels overlap.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1992Date of Patent: April 27, 1993Assignee: Creative Garments, Inc.Inventor: Dawn P. Knapp
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Patent number: 5181277Abstract: A reversible hat comprises two hemispherical crown members each having a head-encircling outer edge, the crown members joined substantially only about the outer edges of the crown members to allow independent action and shaping of the crown members; and stiffening means are provided for at least one of the crown members to permit said reversible hat to maintain an outer formed hat shape in either position of reversal of the hat. A re-attachable sweatband is further provided for use in either position of the reversal of the hat.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 1991Date of Patent: January 26, 1993Assignee: Get-A-Head, Inc.Inventor: Gary A. Sherman
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Patent number: 5159718Abstract: A safety hunter's garment that permits the selective interchangeability of camouflage on the garment to a plurality of bands of Hunter's orange, the blazing fluorescent orange by simply reversing the bands to expose or cover the selected mode. An arrangement of a plurality of fasteners on a band of opposed materials of camouflage and Hunter's orange enables this exchange.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 1988Date of Patent: November 3, 1992Inventor: Randall S. Moyer
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Patent number: 5127107Abstract: A loose fitting garment for use as a costume on a doll or an adult is styled for presentation of a first selected costume design. The loose fitting garment includes, on one surface, a design corresponding to the style for the first selected costume design. The opposite or second surface of the garment includes a design representative of a second selected costume design. The garment is reversible to convert the costume from the first selected costume design to the second selected costume design. To facilitate a change in the costume, the garment includes a mask which is featured as a part of the costume for the second selected costume design. The mask is secured to the garment in a position to be concealed from view when the garment is presented to display the first selected costume design on the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 1991Date of Patent: July 7, 1992Assignee: Patrick J. WoodInventors: Patrick J. Wood, Mary F. Wood
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Patent number: 5063615Abstract: A finished belt simulating a leather belt has in combination a finished belt strap and a finished buckle. The finished belt strap includes an unfinished molded plastic strap having a thin plastic front layer of light color and a continuous relatively thick plastic back layer of relatively dark color, and a film of finish disposed on the exposed surface of the strap front layer. The finished belt buckle includes an unfinished coextruded molded plastic buckle having a thick flexible plastic front layer of light color and a relatively thin rigid plastic back layer of relatively dark color, and a fiom of finish disposed on the exposed surface of the buckle front layer. The finished belt has in combination the finished belt strap and the finished belt buckle with the light colors being the same, the dark colors being the same, and the finish colors being the same.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 1990Date of Patent: November 12, 1991Assignee: Fashion Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Michael Chernuchin, Richard Satin
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Patent number: 5054126Abstract: A reversible protective glove formed of wire mesh material of the type intended to be worn by meat cutters, the glove having a wrist strap attached to the cuff thereof. The strap has a free end with a removable fastening member having a protrusion positioned thereon and facing in a first direction. A pair of oppositely facing grommets is positioned on the strap proximate an end thereof opposite the free end and which is attahced to the cuff. The protrusion of the removable fastening member is adapted for receipt in a selected one of the grommets to firmly secure the strap about a user's wrist when the glove is positioned on the user's right hand. The glove may be reversed by turning the same inside out and the removable fastening member relocated on the free end of the strap with the protrusion facing in a direction opposite the first direction to be received in the other grommet to firmly secure the strap when the glove is positioned on a user's left hand.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 1990Date of Patent: October 8, 1991Assignee: Saf-T-Gard International, Inc.Inventor: Richard A. Rivkin
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Patent number: 4975984Abstract: A one-piece garment is disclosed. The garment has two panels with a neck opening between the panels. The second panel has a central panel, side panels and transverse panels. The central panel covers the wearer's back and shoulders, the side panels cover the wearer's sides from under the junctions of the wearer's arms and shoulders, and the transverse panels extend substantially across the wearer's chest. The first panel may lie over or under the transverse panels. Means for closing the transverse panels is provided so that the transverse panels may be secured in position across the wearer's chest. In a preferred embodiment, the closure means allows the transverse panels to be closed in two ways: first, with one transverse panel overlying the other; second, in a draw string manner with the outer ends of the transverse panels extending toward each other. The panels of the garment are proportioned to ensure adequate coverage of the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 1989Date of Patent: December 11, 1990Assignee: Betty Sting Patient Gowns, Inc.Inventor: Betty J. Sting
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Patent number: 4822095Abstract: A motor-vehicle visor comprising an elongated core (7) which is enclosed in a cover which comprises a stretchable textile material. The cover comprises two panels (1,2) which are sewn together along their respective edges (10) with the inner surfaces of the panels facing outwards. The cover is turned right side out and the elongated core is then inserted into the cover through an opening (6) provided therein.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 1988Date of Patent: April 18, 1989Assignee: Autopart Sweden ABInventor: E. Gunnar Svensson
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Patent number: 4472835Abstract: A garment, such as a vest, has a removable, reversible inner liner of insulating material incorporated a perforated reflective film, the inner liner being formed in front and back portions detachably connected to one another in the shoulder area and accessible through openings in the garment. A continuous slide fastener is provided for joining the front portions of the garment which is usable with or without the removable, reversible inner liner and when used with the inner liner the same may be reversed to position the reflective film toward the wearer's body or alternately away from the wearer's body as desired.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 1982Date of Patent: September 25, 1984Inventor: William H. Clark
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Patent number: 4338686Abstract: A covering adapted to be worn on the body of a person and formed of a fabric having an inner and an outer surface. Each of the surfaces includes a moisture barrier thereon. Each moisture barrier includes a multitude of small openings therein exposing the moisture absorbent material to the air trapped between the covering and the body of the person. One of the barriers is metallized to reflect radiant-energy and the other barrier is darkly colored to absorb radiant-energy. In one embodiment, the covering is arranged to be releasably secured within a conventional garment to absorb moisture trapped therein. In another embodiment, the covering forms a garment itself.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 1980Date of Patent: July 13, 1982Inventor: Michael Bell
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Patent number: 4328533Abstract: An illuminated safety harness adapted for wearing with or without a vest, and having a battery compartment in its belt connected through a switch to lamp sockets fixed on each shoulder. Each lamp socket is designed for a flashing light bulb. The harness has a plurality of reflective, luminescent or phosphorescent patches on its front and back to increase the visibility of the wearer during conditions of poor visibility. The elements of the electrical system are held in the harness which is fitted with snaps so it may be fastened to a vest, or to straps which fasten it directly about a user. The vest is preferably reversible with one side of a white reflective material for night use and the opposed side of a brightly colored material for daytime use.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 1979Date of Patent: May 4, 1982Inventor: Ernest Q. Paredes
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Patent number: 4310929Abstract: Disclosed is a pair of reversible, wrap-around shorts particularly suited for use by runners or joggers. The shorts have two panels sewn together so that the outer surfaces of the panels are finished surfaces. The outer edges of the panels are folded over toward the opposed panel and are sewn so that the edges of the panels are both disposed inwardly and are captured between the panels thus producing a finished appearance to both sides of the garment. When spread out on a flat surface, the shorts have an hourglass shape. The upper and lower edges comprise the waistband while the narrow inner portion comprises the crotch. Each panel comprises at least two sections. In the preferred embodiment, the panels are produced by sewing together the respective U-shaped inner edges of a pair of horseshoe-shaped sections. The resulting hourglass-shaped panel has a contoured fit when worn. The waistband is typically provided with an adjustable, quick release fastener.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 1980Date of Patent: January 19, 1982Inventor: Susan L. Finlay
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Patent number: 4106120Abstract: A reversible, back opening surgical gown, capable of enclosing the wearer from neck to mid calf exposes a "surigically clean" or "sterile" exterior surface. The gown, because of its symmetry, is capable of exposing either of its fabric surfaces as its exterior sterile surface when enveloping the body of a wearer. As such, it avoids the necessity of reversing the gown, as in a laundry, after use, to expose a usable exterior surface, required by conventional asymmetric gowns.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 1977Date of Patent: August 15, 1978Assignee: Lac-Mac LimitedInventors: Charles Edward Zurbrigg, William Douglas Sulman Keenan
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Patent number: 4036417Abstract: A cover and carrying arrangement for a book and method for the fabrication thereof. Through the use of continuous stitching of a first variety which is internally disposed in the completed article as well as continuous external or top stitching, a particularly high quality article is produced. With the method of the invention, such high quality is achieved at low unit manufacturing cost. In the production of the article, an initial assemblage is provided incorporating two body panel sheets the ornamentation carrying surfaces of which are adjacently disposed. Folded pocket panels as well as elongate handles of a loop variety are incorporated within the assemblage, all raw edges being aligned in coincidence. Initial stitching then is carried out leaving a gap through which the article is turned inside out. Following such turning, the edges adjacent the gap are turned inwardly and pressed and a continuous top stitching then is carried out.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 1976Date of Patent: July 19, 1977Inventor: Seeran M. Traphagan