A42B1/048

NANOADHESION STRUCTURES FOR SPORTING GEAR
20170065006 · 2017-03-09 ·

An apparatus including a first surface configured to attach the apparatus to a second surface of another object, and a plurality of elongated nanofibers. Each nanofiber has one end connected to the first surface and an opposite end extending away from the first surface. The plurality of elongated nanofibers is configured to adhere to the second surface by nanoadhesion when brought into contact with the second surface.

System and Method For Packaging And Dispensing Disposable Garments
20170066583 · 2017-03-09 ·

A system for distributing garments at a point-of-use. The system includes a dispenser and a plurality of substantially planar sheets each comprising an individual garment disposed within and configured to be dispensed from the dispenser. Each garment includes a torso; first and second sleeves extending from the torso; a pocket disposed on a front portion of the torso; and a through-hole disposed in the pocket and configured to receive a wire therethrough.

BALACLAVA
20250072544 · 2025-03-06 ·

An improved balaclava can include a head cover adapted to at least partially cover a user's head and an injection molded facepiece attached to the head cover, wherein the injection molded facepiece is adapted to at least partially cover a user's mouth and nose region. The injection molded facepiece has a sealing portion that is adapted to form a seal at least partially around the user's mouth and nose region. The injection molded facepiece defines one or more vents positioned below the sealing portion, wherein the one or more vents are arranged to direct exhaled air and moisture in a generally downward direction and away from the user's eyes when the balaclava is worn.

CONVERTIBLE NECK PILLOW
20250134285 · 2025-05-01 · ·

A convertible neck pillow adapted as a pillow in a first configuration and as clothing in a second configuration comprising a U-shaped pillow body defining a hollow interior and a convertible garment having a body portion. At least a part of the convertible garment is attached to an interior surface of the pillow body. In the first configuration, the body portion is located within the hollow interior of the pillow body to form a stuffing of the convertible neck pillow. In the second configuration, the body portion is external to the hollow interior such that the body portion is adapted to be worn by the user. The convertible neck pillow further includes a fastener on the pillow body configured to close at least a portion of an opening on the pillow body configured for passing at least a portion of the convertible garment therethrough.

Outerwear having enhanced hood
12290120 · 2025-05-06 · ·

The present application provides a garment that includes: a sleeve, a cuff, a retainer, and a sleeve lining attached at one end thereof at a proximal end of the sleeve, the sleeve lining extendible outward sufficient to cover at least a portion of a wearer's hand and retractable inward at a distal end of the sleeve; the retainer having a first end attached at the distal end of the sleeve to the sleeve and the sleeve lining, wherein the retainer is configured to limit at least the retractable inward movement of the sleeve lining; the cuff is located at the distal end of the sleeve lining and comprises a padding removably coupled to the cuff at a location proximate to the wearer's palm.

Outerwear having enhanced hood
12290120 · 2025-05-06 · ·

The present application provides a garment that includes: a sleeve, a cuff, a retainer, and a sleeve lining attached at one end thereof at a proximal end of the sleeve, the sleeve lining extendible outward sufficient to cover at least a portion of a wearer's hand and retractable inward at a distal end of the sleeve; the retainer having a first end attached at the distal end of the sleeve to the sleeve and the sleeve lining, wherein the retainer is configured to limit at least the retractable inward movement of the sleeve lining; the cuff is located at the distal end of the sleeve lining and comprises a padding removably coupled to the cuff at a location proximate to the wearer's palm.

Jacket with detachable hood
12349753 · 2025-07-08 · ·

A detachable hood for a jacket can include a top dome portion, a back portion connected to the top dome portion, and a first side portion connected to the top dome portion and the back portion. In addition, the detachable hood can include a second side portion opposing the first side portion, the second side portion connected to the top dome portion and the back portion. Further, the detachable hood can include a collar extending from each of the first side portion and the second side portion, where the collar includes a magnetic connector.

Jacket with detachable hood
12349753 · 2025-07-08 · ·

A detachable hood for a jacket can include a top dome portion, a back portion connected to the top dome portion, and a first side portion connected to the top dome portion and the back portion. In addition, the detachable hood can include a second side portion opposing the first side portion, the second side portion connected to the top dome portion and the back portion. Further, the detachable hood can include a collar extending from each of the first side portion and the second side portion, where the collar includes a magnetic connector.

Garment integrating face protection
12349752 · 2025-07-08 ·

A garment, comprising: a hood wearable on a head of an intended user; and a visor removably securable to the hood so as to be selectively positionable in front of at least part of a face of the intended user.

JACKET WITH DETACHABLE HOOD
20250302136 · 2025-10-02 · ·

A detachable hood for a jacket can include a top dome portion, a back portion connected to the top dome portion, and a first side portion connected to the top dome portion and the back portion. In addition, the detachable hood can include a second side portion opposing the first side portion, the second side portion connected to the top dome portion and the back portion. Further, the detachable hood can include a collar extending from each of the first side portion and the second side portion, where the collar includes a magnetic connector.