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GarmentRelated Patent Categories: Apparel, Head Coverings, Skirts, Trousers Or OverallsGarment description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070083983, Garment. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
FIELD OF INVENTION [0001] This invention relates to garments in particular but not limited to a jacket or trousers or overalls adapted to be compactly stored in a compartment of the jacket or trousers or overalls wherein a sleeve or a trouser leg acts as a belt or strap. BACKGROUND ART [0002] Prior art jackets, which convert into bags or backpacks or waistpacks or over shoulder bags, are well known. In all these prior art jackets, the use of extra belts and straps are necessary. In the case of jackets which do not convert into other items and which are removed by the wearer due to changed weather conditions or increased temperature are often transported by being tied around the waist of the wearer. Tying of the jacket around the waist however limits freedom of movement such as where the wearer is engaged in sporting or outdoor activities which requires freedom of limb movement the movement of the arms and legs. Such prior art jackets also rely on existing backpack technology as attachments to the garment for example pack straps, belts and buckles which add unnecessary complexity and weight to the garment. There is presently no prior art trousers or overalls which convert into bags or backpacks or are provided with straps to facilitate their storage or transport. OBJECT OF THE INVENTION [0003] It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a garment that seeks to ameliorate one or more of the disadvantages or limitations of the prior art or to at least provide the public with an alternate choice. STATEMENT OF THE INVENTION [0004] According therefore to one but not necessarily only aspect, the invention resides in a garment, typically a jacket or a pair of trousers or overalls, having a storage compartment, [0005] the storage compartment adapted to store the entire garment in a collapsed state, [0006] the compartment having one or more apertures for the insertion of one or more sleeves or trouser legs of the garment through the aperture or apertures, [0007] the compartment having first connection means for releasable connection with complimentary second connection means on the sleeves or trouser legs, wherein in use, [0008] the one or more sleeves or trouser legs forming a strap with the compartment storing the remainder of the garment, wherein the garment can be worn around the waist of the wearer or diagonally across the upper torso of the wearer, on connecting together the first and second connection means. [0009] Preferably the storage compartment is a compartment formed against the inside surface or the internal lining of the garment. In the alternative the compartment could be formed on the outside surface of the garment. [0010] Preferably the compartment is rectangular, square or circular in configuration, but can be any other shape. [0011] Preferably the compartment has closure means such as a reversible (two-way) zipper or similar closure device such as hook-and loop fasteners e.g. Velcro.TM., buttons, press studs and snap fasteners. [0012] Preferably the compartment is a storage pocket that can be placed on any position on the garment and, can have an added function such as comprising a hand warmer pocket positioned at waist or chest level, a hood or collar pocket for covering the pocket, a sleeve pocket for storage of small items or an outer back pocket of the garment. [0013] Preferably the first and second releasable means is a spring loaded toggle and line arrangement or alternatively can be a Velcro.TM. strap arrangement or complimentary press stud fastening arrangement or buckles which is adjustable in length. The adjustment in length is to accommodate various waist or chest sizes of different wearers. [0014] Preferably the compartment has its own out pocket for the storage of other items. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0015] In order that the invention be better understood and put into practical effect, reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings wherein [0016] FIGS. 1, TO 8 show use of a preferred embodiment of the invention in the form of a jacket. [0017] FIG. 9 shows the invention in the form of trousers. [0018] FIG. 10 shows the invention in the form of overalls. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0019] In the following descriptions, the term "overalls" defines a garment that is inclusive of an upper body portion and a lower trouser portion that combines as a single garment. [0020] Referring to FIG. 1 there is shown a preferred embodiment of the invention in the form of a jacket 10. The jacket is shown with a pair of sleeves 12, 14 and three outer pockets 16, 18, 20. FIG. 2 shows the jacket of FIG. 1 with the left side folded back to reveal the storage compartment 22 of a preferred rectangular configuration. The storage compartment has an aperture 24 for the insertion of a sleeve. In this case the right sleeve 12 is also shown with a grab loop 12a. FIG. 3 shows the left sleeve being turned inside out by reversing the sleeve through the left armhole 26. [0021] FIG. 4 shows the reversed left sleeve with a grab loop 14a ready for insertion through aperture 24 in the storage compartment 22 as indicated by the arrows 28, 30. The rest of the jacket is then tucked into the storage compartment and the compartment is shut using the reversible zipper 32 positioned at the top of the compartment. [0022] FIG. 5 shows the compartment containing the remainder of the jacket with the left sleeve 14 protruding from the aperture 24. The sleeve is shown with a preferred combination grab loop and second connection means in the form of a spring loaded toggle and elastic line loop 34. The spring loaded toggle and elastic line loop is designed to accommodate different waist measurements of different wearers. The compartment has first connection means in the form of a complimentary elastic line loop section 36 for fastening and securing strap 34 of the sleeve. The compartment is shown with an outer pocket 38 for the storage of small items. Continue reading about Garment... 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