US4706304A
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Tubular garment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1986-11-03
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Granted: 1987-11-17
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Expires: 2006-11-03
Abstract
Abstract An elongated, tubular, flexible garment is described which has open ends and a longitudinal centrally located opening in the wall of the tubular garment. The garment is adapted to fit over the arms and across the shoulders of a person wearing the garment. If desired, elastic cuff members may be included on the open ends of the tubular garment. The garment is adapted to keep a person's arms warm without restricting movement of the arms in any way. The garment is useful in various sporting activities (e.g., golfing, skiing, exercising, etc.) or working activity where free arm movement is required.
Inventors
- 👤 David J. Jones
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:15
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D27/00; A41D27/10; A41D1/00; A41D1/04; A41D15/00; A41D15/007; A41D2200/00; A41D2200/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
An elongated, tubular, flexible garment having a length in the range of about 30 to 90 inches and a diameter in the range of about 3 to 12 inches, wherein the ends of said garment are open, wherein said garment includes a wall having a centrally located longitudinal opening therein, said opening having a length in the range of about 12 to 30 inches; wherein said garment is adapted to fit over the arms and across the shoulders of a person wearing said garment; and wherein said garment further includes a flexible hood member attached to said garment adjacent said longitudinal opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
An elongated, tubular, flexible garment having a length in the range of about 30 to 90 inches and a diameter in the range of about 3 to 12 inches, wherein the ends of said garment are open, wherein said garment includes a wall having a centrally located longitudinal opening therein, said opening having a length in the range of about 12 to 30 inches; wherein said garment is adapted to fit over the arms and across the shoulders of a person wearing said garment; and wherein said garment further includes a flexible hood member attached to said garment adjacent said longitudinal opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
An elongated garment in accordance with claim 1, wherein said garment comprises wool.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
An elongated garment in accordance with claim 1, wherein said garment is knitted.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
An elongated garment in accordance with claim 1, wherein each said end of said garment includes an elastic cuff member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
An elongated garment in accordance with claim 1, wherein said garment includes thermal insulation material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
86 words
An elongated, tubular, flexible cloth garment having open ends; wherein said garment includes a centrally located longitudinal opening in a wall thereof, said opening having a length in the range of about 12 to 30 inches; wherein said garment is adapted to fit over the arms and across the shoulders of a person wearing said garment; and wherein said garment further includes a neck band attached to said garment adjacent said longitudinal opening, wherein said neck band is adapted to encircle the neck of said person.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
86 words
An elongated, tubular, flexible cloth garment having open ends; wherein said garment includes a centrally located longitudinal opening in a wall thereof, said opening having a length in the range of about 12 to 30 inches; wherein said garment is adapted to fit over the arms and across the shoulders of a person wearing said garment; and wherein said garment further includes a neck band attached to said garment adjacent said longitudinal opening, wherein said neck band is adapted to encircle the neck of said person.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
An elongated garment in accordance with claim 6, wherein said garment comprises wool.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
An elongated garment in accordance with claim 6, wherein each said end of said garment includes an elastic cuff member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
An elongated garment in accordance with claim 6, wherein said garment includes thermal insulation.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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