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Neck warmer and method for making sameRelated Patent Categories: Apparel, Body Garments, Vests, Men's Outer Garments, NeckbandsNeck warmer and method for making same description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060137072, Neck warmer and method for making same. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates generally to improvements in the field of cold weather apparel, and more particularly to advantageous aspects of an improved neck warmer and method for making same. [0003] 2. Description of Prior Art [0004] Although there are currently a number of different types of apparel worn around the neck in cold weather, each has certain disadvantages. For example, traditional scarves typically use excess material, and can present a safety hazard. Other types of cold weather neckwear typically lack versatility, and may be awkward to use. For example, a collar-type article of clothing that is pulled over a wearer's head may be difficult to pull on over a hat, hood, or eyeglasses, and may disturb the appearance of the wearer's hair. In addition, the clothing industry is highly competitive, with typically narrow profit margins. There is thus an ongoing need for clothing designs that combine economy and ease of manufacture with ease of use and an aesthetically pleasing appearance. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0005] These and other issues are addressed by the present invention, a first aspect of which provides a neck warmer having a flat, pliable, substantially rectangular body. The rectangular body has first and second ends and top and bottom edges, and further has first and second opposite exterior surfaces, bounded by the first and second ends and top and bottom edges. First fastening means are attached to the first surface of the rectangular body proximate to its first end, and second fastening means attached to the second surface of the rectangular body proximate to its second end. The first and second ends of the rectangular body are removably fastenable to each other at the first and second fastening means. The first and second fastening means are positioned such that when the first end is attached to the second end, the rectangular body forms a tube having inner and outer circumferential surfaces provided by the first and second exterior surfaces of the rectangular body. The tube is dimensioned to fit around a wearer's neck. [0006] Additional features and advantages of the present invention will become apparent by reference to the following detailed description and accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0007] FIG. 1 shows an elevation view of a neck warmer according to a first aspect of the invention. [0008] FIGS. 2 and 3 show isometric views of the neck warmer shown in FIG. 1. [0009] FIG. 4 shows an elevation view of a rectangular piece of material used to construct the neck warmer shown in FIGS. 1-3. [0010] FIG. 5 shows an isometric view of the rectangular piece of material shown in FIG. 4, folded along a central crease line. [0011] FIG. 6 shows an isometric view of the folded rectangular piece of material shown in FIG. 5, after it has been partially stitched together. [0012] FIG. 7 shows an isometric view of the open end of the partially stitched piece of material shown in FIG. 6, after the unfinished edges at that end have been folded inward. [0013] FIG. 8 shows an isometric view of first and second pieces of material used to construct a neck warmer according to a further aspect of the invention. [0014] FIG. 9 shows the pieces of material shown in FIG. 8, after they have been partially stitched together. [0015] FIG. 10 shows an isometric view of the open end of the partially stitched together pieces of material shown in FIG. 9, after the unfinished edges at that end have been folded inward. [0016] FIG. 11 shows an isometric view of a finished neck warmer according to the aspect of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 8-10. [0017] FIG. 12 shows a top view of the neck warmer shown in FIG. 11. [0018] FIG. 13 shows an isometric view of the neck warmer shown in FIG. 11, positioned around a wearer's neck. [0019] FIG. 14 shows an elevation view of a neck warmer according to a further aspect of the invention, in which the size of the neck warmer is adjustable. [0020] FIGS. 15-17 show elevation views of neck warmer according to further aspects of the invention, in which the neck warmer includes a pocket. [0021] FIG. 18 shows an elevation view of a partially constructed neck warmer according to a further aspect of the invention. Continue reading about Neck warmer and method for making same... Full patent description for Neck warmer and method for making same Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Neck warmer and method for making same patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. 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