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  Cold weather protection garmentUSPTO Application #: 20060010569Title: Cold weather protection garment Abstract: A garment includes a scarf, a first muff, and a second muff. The scarf is configured to be wrapped around a person's neck in the traditional manner. Each of the muffs include a pocket for generally receiving one of the hands of the person wearing the garment. The garment preferably includes a coupler for maintaining an abutting relationship between the muffs. The garment can also include first and second ornamental extensions that are respectively connected to the first and second muffs. (end of abstract) Agent: Hoffmann & Baron, LLP - Syosset, NY, US Inventor: Shelley J. Tawfik USPTO Applicaton #: 20060010569 - Class: 002207000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Head Coverings, Scarfs And Veils The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060010569. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application is a continuation application of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/881,504, filed Jun. 30, 2004. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The present invention relates generally to a method and apparatus directed to a cold weather protection garment which generally includes a scarf with a muff, and a method of forming a muff at the end of a scarf by inserting the end of the scarf through a perforation located within the scarf. [0004] 2. Brief Description of the Prior Art [0005] U.S. Pat. No. 4,488,315 to Hoerlein discloses a combination of a scarf and hand puppets. The hand puppets are attached at each end of the scarf as shown in FIG. 1. As shown in FIG. 3, the hand puppet is configured to receive the user's fingers in a glove-like fashion. Similarly U.S. Pat. No. 4,559,647 to Smith et al. discloses a scarf having ends that can be converted into mittens as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. [0006] U.S. Pat. No. 53,760 to Mahler discloses a muff that includes a cord attached thereto as shown in FIG. 1 for the purposes of "sustaining the muff." The cord is provided to allow the muff to be hung from the user's neck in a similar fashion as the muff that is currently available from Everwood of Paris, France. [0007] U.S. Pat. No. 2,870,448 to Rosenthal discloses a muffler configured to have a vest-like appearance. The muffler includes a row of buttons to connect the opposite sides of the muffler at the user's midsection, and pockets configured to retain articles. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0008] The present invention is a garment for wearing by a person having a neck and a pair of hands including a scarf and a first muff. The scarf is defined by a first axis, a first end and a second end which is opposite the first end. The first muff is formed at the first end as a first pocket configured to closely receive at least one of the pair of hands of the person. The first pocket has a first opening, a second opening and a second axis extending between the first opening and the second opening which is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. [0009] In a preferred embodiment, the scarf preferably has a substantially uniform width which is selected to be at least as long as a hand of the person as measured from the wrist when the hand is formed as a fist. The first muff is preferably defined by a length measured along the second axis which is substantially equal to the width. The pocket is preferably sized to define a volume from about 150 to about 400 percent of a volume defined by the fist of the person when the pocket is manipulated to substantially define a tubular shape for closely receiving the hand. [0010] In an alternative embodiment, the pocket can be sized to closely receive both pair of hands of the person. Preferably, the width is selected to be at least as long as a hand of the person as measured from the wrist. The first muff can be defined by a length measured along the second axis which is substantially equal to the width. The pocket is preferably sized to define a volumteric space from about 250 to about 400 percent of a percent of a volume defined by the hand measured from the wrist when formed as a fist when the pocket is manipulated to substantially define a tubular shape for closely receiving both pair of hands. [0011] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the scarf is defined by a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first side, a second side, and a first axis. The first and second sides extend between the first end and the second end with the second side being substantially parallel to the first side. The first axis runs between the first side and the second side. The first muff is formed at the first end as a pocket configured to closely receive at least one of the pair of hands of the person. The pocket has first and second openings and a second axis. The first opening is associated with the first side and the second opening is associated with the second side. The second axis extends between the first opening and the second opening and is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. [0012] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the garment also includes a second muff. The second muff is formed at the second end of the scarf as a second pocket configured to closely receive the other hand of the person. The second pocket has third and fourth openings and a third axis. The third opening is associated with the first side and the fourth opening is associated with the second side. The third axis extends between the third opening and the fourth opening and is substantially perpendicular to the first axis. [0013] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the garment includes a scarf, a first muff-extension portion, and an attachment means. The scarf is defined by a first end, a second end opposite the first end, a first side, and a second side, and a first axis. The first and second sides extend between the first end and the second end with the second side being substantially parallel to the first side. The first axis runs between the first side and the second side. The first muff-extension portion is defined by a third end, a fourth end, a third side and a fourth side. The third end is attached to the first end and the fourth end is opposite the third end. The third and fourth sides extend between the third end and the fourth end with the fourth side being substantially parallel to the third side. The attachment means removably fastens the fourth end to the first end of the scarf to form a pocket configured to closely receive at least one of the pair of hands of the person. The attachment means can be a Velcro fastener, a button, or any suitable means for removably fastening a garment. Preferably the attachment means includes a flap attached to the a fourth end of the first muff-extension and the third end is attached to the first end of the scarf to define a slot. [0014] In another preferred embodiment of the invention, the garment includes a scarf, a first muff, a second muff and a coupler. The scarf is defined by a first end and a second end which is opposite the first end. The first muff is formed at the first end as a first pocket configured to closely receive at least one of the pair of hands of the person. The first pocket has a first opening and a second opening. The second muff is formed at the second end as a second pocket configured to closely receive at least one of the pair of hands of the person. The second pocket has a third opening a fourth opening. The coupler maintains an abutting relationship between one of the openings of the first muff and one of the openings of the second muff. [0015] In a preferred embodiment, the coupler is includes first and second ribbons. The first ribbon is attached to the first muff and the second ribbon is attached to the second muff. The ribbons are configured to be tied together. In alternative embodiments, the coupler can be a button, a Velcro fastener, a zipper, a pair of cooperating magnets or any other suitable means for maintaining an abutting relationship between the openings. [0016] The present invention also includes a method of forming a muff at the end of a scarf. The method includes the steps of providing a garment having a scarf and a first muff-extension portion. The scarf is defined by a first end and a second end which is opposite the first end. The first muff-extension portion is defined by a third end attached to the first end of the scarf and a fourth end opposite the third end. The fourth end is fastened to the first end to form a pocket configured to closely receive at least one of the pair of hands of the person. Preferably the garment includes a flap attached to the fourth end and the third end is attached to the first end of the scarf to define a slot so that the fastening can be performed by inserting the flap through the slot. [0017] For a better understanding of the present invention, reference is made to the following description to be taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and its scope will be pointed out in the appended claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0018] Preferred embodiments of the invention have been chosen for purposes of illustration and description and are shown in the accompanying drawings, wherein: [0019] FIG. 1 is a perspective view illustrating a first embodiment of the invention as worn by a person; [0020] FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the first embodiment of the invention shown in FIG. 1; Continue reading... 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