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  Jacket or pullover for mp3 player with wireless remote controlUSPTO Application #: 20060075537Title: Jacket or pullover for mp3 player with wireless remote control Abstract: The present invention developed the MP3 jackets for carrying MP3 players with wireless remote control. Using the present invention, the MP3 player, wireless remote control, and jacket/pullover can be easily assembled and replaced individually. The present invention generally relates to MP3 jacket, pullover or the like garment article of the type having a body, a collar or a hood and two sleeves. In one preferred embodiment, the MP3 jacket, pullover or the like garment has a first pocket for carrying a MP3 player, a second pocket for carrying wireless remote control for the MP3 player, and a collar or hood for supporting the earpiece set. In another preferred embodiment, the MP3 jacket, pullover or the like garment has a first carrying means for carrying a MP3 player, a second carrying means for carrying wireless remote control for MP3 player, and a collar or hood for supporting the earpiece set. (end of abstract) Agent: Qin Zhang - Los Angeles, CA, US Inventor: Nai Chung Tsai USPTO Applicaton #: 20060075537 - Class: 002069000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Body Garments The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060075537. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention generally relates to MP3 jacket, pullover or the like garment article of the type having a body, a collar or a hood and two sleeves. In one preferred embodiment, the MP3 jacket, pullover or the like garment has a first pocket for carrying a MP3 player, a second pocket for carrying wireless remote control device for the MP3 player, and a collar or hood for supporting the earpiece. In another preferred embodiment, the MP3 jacket, pullover or the like garment has a first carrying means for carrying a MP3 player, a second carrying means for carrying wireless remote control device for MP3 player, and a collar or hood for supporting the earpiece. [0003] 2. Description of the Art [0004] Outerwear garment articles such as jackets or pullovers worn on the upper region of the human body generally comprises a body, two sleeves and, a collar or a hood. The outerwear garment articles such as jackets or pullovers are often used when the users are engaging outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, bicycling, hiking, mountain climbing, rollerblading, and so forth. Often in times the users who are engaging in these types of activities would like to listen to music along side of these outdoor activities. MP3 players are often chosen by the users because they are simple and small, easy to use and carry. It would be advantages if the jackets or pullovers can easily secure the MP3 players and provide easy ways to control the players so the users may carry on their activities without interruption for controlling the MP3 players. [0005] Several manufacturers have provided products that integrated the music players with the jackets. For example, Burton Amp by Burton Snowboards and Apple provides a wearable electronic jacket with an integrated iPod control system. The Burton Amp is a durable waterproof GORE-TEX snowboarding jacket made for use with iPod, Apple's portable digital music player. The Burton Amp and Apple's iPod together enabled snowboarders and other active users to control their music from the sleeve of their jackets. The Burton Amp jacket integrates the iPod control system into the jacket using SOFTswitch technology, which consists interface module insider the jacket. [0006] "The Hub" Snowboard Jacket with Bluetooth by O'Neill, features a chip module containing a full-feature MP3 player and a Bluetooth module for controlling a mobile phone, built by Infineon Technologies. Electrically conductive tracks woven into the fabric connect the chip module to a fabric keyboard and built-in speakers in the helmet. The "mp3blue" jacket by Rosner is made of woven electrically conductive fabric connecting to a textile keyboard on the left sleeve, to headphones, and to a microphone built into the collar. [0007] These products have a few disadvantages. Since the music players and the control tracks are built in to the jackets, it is difficult to disassemble the music players and control tracks from the jackets in order to clean the jacket. Since the jackets are specially designed for the music player, it is also difficult to replace the music player with a different model or type. Meanwhile, since the control tracks are built into the jackets, specific materials and made of the jackets are required, which raises the cost of the jackets. [0008] The objective of the present invention is to provide a MP3 jacket that is easy to use, functional, easy to take care of, and affordable. The distinctive features of the preferred embodiment of the current invention include incorporating the wireless remote control for MP3 player, inside patch pocket for MP3 player, see-through pocket on left sleeve for wireless remote control, and specially designed collar for holding the earphone. The present invention presents a convenient way to carry and control the MP3 player for users conducting outdoor sport activities, while providing a product that is easy to assemble and disassemble. In the present invention, it is easy to install and separate the MP3 player, earphone, and wireless remote control to and from the jacket when needed, and easy to take care the jacket and the electronic devices so to extend the life span of the product. By eliminating the electronic tracks inside the jacket, the present invention allows different types of MP3 player to be used with the jacket, which significantly increases the flexibility of the product. In addition, the embodiment of the present invention does not require the jacket or pullover to be made by specific materials such as water-proof materials, and the designs are relatively simple. So the cost of the product will be significantly lower. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] A main objective of the present invention is to provide a jacket or pullover or the like outerwear garment for carrying a music player wherein the music player is controlled by a wireless remote control. [0010] Another objective of the present invention is to provide a jacket or pullover or the like outerwear garment for carrying a music player wherein the music player and associated control devices can be easily dismounted from the garment. [0011] A further objective of the present invention is to provide a jacket or pullover or the like outerwear garment for carrying a music player wherein the earpiece of the music player is supported by the collar or hood of the garment. [0012] Accordingly, in one preferred embodiment of the present invention, a jacket comprises a jacket body with two front sections and one back section having an inner surface and an outer surface; the back section connected to two front sections which extend forward from the back section to form the jacket of a size appropriate to be worn by an human body; the two front sections having a zipper fastener means which interconnects and releases front edges of the two front sections so said jacket can be opened and closed; two long sleeves to be worn on the upper torso of a user; a first pocket suitable for bearing MP3 player disposed on the inner surface of the jacket body; a fastener means disposed to the inner surface of the jacket body mating with the top opening edge of the outer surface of the first pocket as a member for opening and closing the pocket and securing the weight of the MP3 player in the first pocket. The first pocket for MP3 player is preferably placed vertically. This position is for the purpose of holding the MP3 player in a secured way. [0013] Alternatively, a first carrying means for carrying the MP3 player is disposed on the outer surface of the jacket body. The first carrying means carries the weight of the MP3 player while allow certain degree of movement of the MP3 player. [0014] A second pocket suitable for bearing wireless remote control for the MP3 player is disposed to the outer surface of the jacket sleeve. The cover piece of the second pocket is made of transparent materials, such as vinyl, in order for the user to see the wireless remote control to operate the wireless remote control. A zipper fastener means which interconnects and releases opening edges of between the cover piece and the pocket base so that an opening can be formed and closed and securing the weight of the wireless remote control in the second pocket. [0015] Alternatively, a second carrying means for carrying the wireless remote control for MP3 player comprises a wrist band with a band fastener means for holding two ends of the wrist band together and holding on to the outer surface of the sleeve or the arm. The wrist band has a carrying portion for carrying the wireless remote control for MP3 player. [0016] A collar or a hood having an inner piece and an outer piece is connected to the top edges of the two front sections and the back section. A first opening and a second opening are formed on the inner piece. An earpiece set having two earpiece wires can be secured by the collar by having the first earpiece wire going through the first opening and positioned in between the inner and outer piece and coming out from the second opening. [0017] In another preferred embodiment of the present invention, a pullover comprises a body with one front section and one back section; the back section connected to the front section which extend forward from the back section to form the pullover of a size appropriate to be worn by an human body; the front section having an inner surface and an outer surface; two long sleeves to be worn on the upper torso of a user; a first pocket suitable for bearing MP3 player disposed on the inner surface of the front section; a fastener means disposed to the inner surface of the front section mating with the top opening edge of the outer surface of the first pocket as a member for opening and closing the pocket and securing the weight of the MP3 player in the first pocket. The first pocket for MP3 player is preferably placed vertically. This position is for the purpose of holding the MP3 player in a secured way. [0018] Alternatively, a first carrying means for carrying the MP3 player is disposed on the outer surface of the pullover body. The first carrying means carries the weight of the MP3 player while allow certain degree of movement of the MP3 player. [0019] A second pocket suitable for bearing wireless remote control for the MP3 player is disposed to the outer surface of the pullover sleeve. The cover piece of the second pocket is made of transparent materials, such as vinyl, in order for the user to see the wireless remote control to operate the wireless remote control. A zipper fastener means which interconnects and releases opening edges of between the cover piece and the pocket base so that an opening can be formed and closed and securing the weight of the wireless remote control in the second pocket. [0020] Alternatively, a second carrying means for carrying the wireless remote control for MP3 player comprises a wrist band with a band fastener means for holding two ends of the wrist band together and holding on to the outer surface of the sleeve or the arm. The wrist band has a carrying portion for carrying the wireless remote control for MP3 player. [0021] A collar or a hood having an inner piece and an outer piece is connected to the top edges of the front section and the back section. A first opening and a second opening are formed on the inner piece. An earpiece set having two earpiece wires can be secured by the collar by having the first earpiece wire going through the first opening and positioned in between the inner and outer piece and coming out from the second opening. [0022] The present invention provides MP3 jackets or pullovers for carrying MP3 players with wireless remote control. Using the present invention, the MP3 player, wireless remote control, and jacket or pullover can be easily assembled and replaced individually. In addition, the jackets or pullovers can be made of various types of materials, with little limitations. The cost is low, selling price could be low, and the usage of the product is broad and the life span of the product is long. These enable the users to enjoy their outdoor activities without burdens, and limitations. Continue reading... Full patent description for Jacket or pullover for mp3 player with wireless remote control Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Jacket or pullover for mp3 player with wireless remote control patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. 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