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  Bicycle riding apparelUSPTO Application #: 20060230490Title: Bicycle riding apparel Abstract: A cycling jersey is described that includes a front panel, a back panel, symmetrical sleeve panels and a pair of non-stretching portions. The back panel is coupled to portions of the front panel. The symmetrical sleeve panels are coupled to respective portions of the front and back panels. Each sleeve panel defines a portion of a shoulder covering area of the cycling jersey. The non-stretching portions are fixed to respective sleeve panels. The non-stretching portions extend from the front panel toward the back panel and at least partially over the shoulder covering area of the cycling jersey. The front panel, the back panel and the sleeve panels are formed of respective materials having a first level of elasticity. The non-stretching portions have a second level of elasticity. The first level of elasticity is elastic and the second level of elasticity is generally non-elastic. (end of abstract) Agent: GlobalIPCounselors, LLP - Washington, DC, US Inventor: Shinpei Okajima USPTO Applicaton #: 20060230490 - Class: 002077000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Body Garments, Bag Type, Separable, Men's Outer Shirts The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060230490. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] This invention generally relates to a bicycle riding apparel. More specifically, the present invention relates to a cycling jersey with non-stretching portions provided in shoulder covering areas of the cycling jersey. [0003] 2. Background Information [0004] Cycling is becoming an increasingly more popular form of recreation as well as a means of transportation. Moreover, cycling has become a very popular competitive sport for both amateurs and professionals. Whether a bicycle is used for recreation, transportation or competition, the bicycle industry is constantly improving the various components of the bicycle as well as the apparel worn by casual cyclists and serious cycling enthusiasts alike. [0005] Cycling apparel, such cycling jerseys are well known. Cycling jerseys are typically worn by cyclists when riding in both amateur and professional competitions, such as a road race or an off-road mountain trail course race. Many conventional cycling jerseys are produced with designs that include raglan sleeves. Such jerseys include a sleeve panel that extends from the neck of the cyclist towards the wrist covering at least a portion of the top of the shoulder of the cyclist. Such a jersey is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 5,210,877. [0006] The conventional jersey is constructed with a front panel and a back panel that extend upward to just below the shoulders of the cyclist. The front and back panels are configured with smooth curved lines that join with a pair of left and right sleeve panels that are positioned to cover the top of the shoulders on both sides of the torso of the cyclist. Each of the sleeve panels is formed with a sleeve edge, a neck portion, a pair of sleeve forming portions and a pair of suture portions. [0007] Such cycling jerseys are typically made of a flexible, stretchable material or fabric. When the rider wears a bag or backpack, the cycling jersey stretches and wrinkles in the area around the shoulders. Such stretching can cause discomfort for the cyclist and increases wind or air resistance. [0008] In view of the above, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure that there exists a need for an improved cycling jersey that reduces or eliminates the formation of wrinkles or rucks in the area of the shoulders in order to improve wind resistance characteristics of the jersey and to improve the comfort of the cyclist. This invention addresses this need in the art as well as other needs, which will become apparent to those skilled in the art from this disclosure. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] One object of the present invention is to provide cycling jersey apparel with specific areas where the fabric is prevented from stretching. [0010] Another object of the present invention is to improve the comfort level of a cyclist wearing cycling jersey with the cyclist carrying a backpack or small bag over the shoulder or shoulders. [0011] In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a cycling jersey includes a front panel, a back panel, a pair of symmetrical sleeve panels and a pair of non-stretching portions. The back panel is coupled to portions of the front panel. The symmetrical sleeve panels are coupled to respective portions of the front panel and the back panel, each sleeve panel defining at least a portion of a shoulder covering area of the cycling jersey. The non-stretching portions includes one non-stretching portion for a right side of the cycling jersey and one non-stretching portion for a left side of the cycling jersey. The non-stretching portions are fixed to at least the sleeve panels. Further each of the non-stretching portions extends in a direction generally from the front panel toward the back panel and extending at least partially over the shoulder covering area of the cycling jersey. As well, the front panel, the back panel and the sleeve panels are formed of respective materials having a first level of elasticity. The non-stretching portions have a second level of elasticity. The first level of elasticity is elastic, while the second level of elasticity is generally non-elastic. [0012] The bicycle jersey of the present invention provides a greater level of comfort to the cyclist and reduced air resistance because of the inclusion of the non-stretching portions. Since the non-stretching portions extend to the top of the shoulder covering area of the cycling jersey, the fabric around the non-stretching portions does not stretch when a backpack or bag is worn. Since the fabric does not stretch, wrinkles and rucks are less likely to form, thereby reducing air resistance. [0013] In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the non-stretching portions are stitching seams that fix respective portions of the sleeve panels to the respective portions of the front panel. [0014] In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the non-stretching portions are non-stretching panels fixed to and overlaying portions of respective of ones of the sleeve panels. [0015] In accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the non-stretching portions are non-stretching panels having first and second sides. The first side of the non-stretching panels is fixed to respective portions of the sleeve panels. The second side of the non-stretching panels is fixed to respective portions of the front panel. [0016] These and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, which, taken in conjunction with the annexed drawings, discloses a preferred embodiment of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0017] Referring now to the attached drawings which form a part of this original disclosure: [0018] FIG. 1 is a front side diagrammatic perspective view of a cycling jersey in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention; [0019] FIG. 2 is a back side diagrammatic perspective view of the cycling jersey depicted in FIG. 1, in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention; [0020] FIG. 3 is a top view showing a pattern layout of all panels of cut fabric that are subsequently assembled to form the cycling jersey depicted in FIGS. 1 and 2, in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention; [0021] FIG. 4 is an enlarged view of one piece of the cut fabric shown in FIG. 3, the panel of the cut fabric corresponding to a right side sleeve panel of the cycling jersey, in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention; Continue reading... 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