COAT TOTE SYSTEM AND METHOD

Abstract

A coat tote system provides users with an attachable strap which, when slung across the chest, allows for hands-free carrying of a clothing garment when it is not worn. The device features small holes or slits on the ends, enabling the strap to be secured to a coat, jacket, or other garment via snaps, buttons, clasps, or other fastener mechanisms. It attaches to the back panel of a coat or jacket via the fastener mechanisms. The device allows users to transport clothing garments without having to stuff it inside a backpack, purse, etc. or having to carry the jacket in hand. As designed it offers a much simpler and more convenient method of transporting clothing garments.

Claims

1. A tote coat system comprising: a strap member defined by a body having a front side; a back side; a first end; a second end; a length; and a thickness; at least one receiver-aperture; and at least one garment-attached fastener; wherein said strap member is removably attachable to a garment pre-use, in-use, and post-use via said at least one garment-attached fastener connected to said garment, during said in-use said garment is hands-free toted.

2. The tote coat system of claim 1, wherein aid strap member is rectangular.

3. The tote coat system of claim 2, wherein said at least one receiver-aperture comprises a first receiver-aperture and a second receiver-aperture.

4. The tote coat system of claim 3, wherein said first receiver-aperture is located proximate said first end.

5. The tote coat system of claim 3, wherein said second receiver-aperture is located proximate said second end.

6. The tote coat system of claim 5, wherein the at least one garment-attached fastener comprises a first garment-attached fastener and a second garment-attached fastener.

7. The tote coat system of claim 6, wherein the first garment-attached fastener and said second garment-attached fastener are located inside said garment.

8. The tote coat system of claim 7, wherein the first garment-attached fastener is located inside a front top of said garment.

9. The tote coat system of claim 7, wherein the first garment-attached fastener is located inside a rear top of said garment.

10. The tote coat system of claim 7, wherein the second garment-attached fastener is located inside a front bottom of said garment.

11. The tote coat system of claim 7, wherein the second garment-attached fastener is located inside a rear bottom of said garment.

12. The tote coat system of claim 1, wherein the strap member is oriented cross-body when used.

13. The tote coat system of claim 1, wherein the garment is an upper body garment.

14. The tote coat system of claim 1, wherein the at least one receiver-aperture comprises a slit.

15. The tote coat system of claim 1, wherein the at least one receiver-aperture comprises an aperture-stabilizer.

16. The tote coat system of claim 1, further comprising a connector.

17. A tote coat system comprising: a strap member defined by a body having a front side; a back side; a first end; a second end; a length; and a thickness; at least one receiver-aperture; and at least one garment-attached fastener; wherein said length of said strap member is rectangular; wherein said at least one receiver-aperture comprises a first receiver-aperture and a second receiver-aperture; wherein said first receiver-aperture is located proximate said first end; wherein said second receiver-aperture is located proximate said second end; wherein the at least one garment-attached fastener comprises a first garment-attached fastener and a second garment-attached fastener; wherein the first garment-attached fastener and said second garment-attached fastener are located inside said garment; wherein said strap member is removably attachable to a garment pre-use and is concealed, in-use, and post-use via said at least one garment-attached fastener connected to said garment, during said in-use said garment is hands-free toted; wherein the strap member is oriented cross-body when used; and wherein the garment is an upper body garment.

18. The tote coat system of claim 17, further comprising set of instructions; and wherein the tote coat system is arranged as a kit.

19. A method of use for the tote coat system, the method comprising the steps of: providing a tote coat system comprising: a strap member defined by a body having a front side; a back side; a first end; a second end; a length; a thickness; at least one receiver-aperture; and at least one garment-attached fastener;  wherein said strap member is removably attachable to a garment pre-use, in-use, and post-use via said at least one garment-attached fastener connected to said garment, when in-use said garment is hands-free toted; attaching said at least one garment-attached fastener inside said garment; and coupling said at least one garment-attached fastener to said at least one receiver-aperture for said pre-use.

20. The method of claim 19, further comprising the step of removing said garment and slinging said strap member as attached to said garment for said in-use comprising hands-free-use for carrying while not wearing said garment.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The figures which accompany the written portion of this specification illustrate embodiments and methods of use for the present disclosure, a tote coat system, constructed and operative according to the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0013] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the coat of the tote coat system being worn (strap concealed) and how the coat can be transported via the strap during an ‘in-use’ condition, according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 2 is a cross-section view of the coat equipped with the strap of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0015] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the coat and strap of the tote coat system of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0016] FIG. 4 is a perspective view of various fastener mechanisms for the strap of FIG. 1, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

[0017] FIG. 5 is a perspective view of the strap as used to hold for example a water bottle.

[0018] The various embodiments of the present invention will hereinafter be described in conjunction with the appended drawings, wherein like designations denote like elements.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] As discussed above, embodiments of the present disclosure relate to garments and more particularly to a tote coat system as used to improve the efficiency of garment carrying when the garment is not being worn.

[0020] Generally, Coat Tote is a strap that can be fastened to a coat, jacket, or other clothing garment via buttons, snaps, clamps, etc. and allows the garment to be carried in a hands-free manner when taken off. The system is intended to offer convenience when transporting clothing garments. The strap features small slits/holes on each end capable of receiving the fasteners. The fasteners can be applied to the interior of a coat or jacket, effectively securing the strap. The strap can be laid across the chest and can be shown as a fashion accessory or covered by zipping up the jacket. The strap may also be applied to the rear section of a clothing garment's interior, completely out of sight while the garment is worn. Users can simply remove their clothing garment and sling the strap across the chest to transport the garment in a hands-free manner. Coat Tote's strap can be constructed using nylon and other suitable materials while the garments may include coats, jackets, hoodies, and more. The strap may be available in various sizes, colors, and designs to accommodate all user needs and preferences. Exact size, measurement, construction, and design specifications may vary upon manufacturing.

[0021] Referring now more specifically to the drawings by numerals of reference, there is shown in FIGS. 1-4, various views of a tote coat system 100.

[0022] FIGS. 1-5 show various views of a tote coat system 100 during an ‘in-use’ condition 150, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. Here, the tote coat system 100 may be beneficial for use by a user to provide efficient garment carrying means when desired. As illustrated, the tote coat system 100 may include a strap member 110 defined by a body 112 having a front side 114; a back side 116; a first end 117; a second end 118; a length 119; and a thickness 115; at least one receiver-aperture 130; and at least one garment-attached fastener 140. As designed, the strap member 110 is removably attachable to a garment 102 pre-use condition 250 when garment 102 is normally worn, in-use condition 150, and post-use condition via the at least one garment-attached fastener 140 connected to the garment 102. During the in-use condition 150 the garment 102 is hands-free toted, as shown. In some versions, strap member 110 is rectangular.

[0023] The at least one receiver-aperture 130 in preferred embodiments comprises a first receiver-aperture 132 and a second receiver-aperture 134; wherein the first receiver-aperture 132 is located (relationally-speaking) proximate the first end 117 and the second receiver-aperture 134 is located proximate the second end 118. The at least one garment-attached fastener 140 comprises a first garment-attached fastener 142 and a second garment-attached fastener 144. The first garment-attached fastener 142 and the second garment-attached fastener 144 are located inside the garment, as shown such that they are concealed and thus aesthetically pleasing. The first garment-attached fastener 142 is located inside a front top of the garment 102 and/or the first garment-attached fastener 142 is located inside a rear top of the garment 102. The second garment-attached fastener 144 is located inside a front bottom of the garment 102 and/or inside a rear bottom of the garment 102. The strap member 110 of the tote coat system 100 is oriented cross-body when used, as shown. The garment 102 generally referred to herein is an upper body garment such as a coat, sweater or the like.

[0024] The at least one receiver-aperture 130 may comprise a slit, hole or the like; wherein the at least one receiver-aperture 130 preferably comprises an aperture-stabilizer (metal support ring or the like). The tote coat system 100 may further comprising a connector 160 as shown in FIGS. 4 & 5. Upon reading this specification, it should be appreciated that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as user preferences, design preference, structural requirements, marketing preferences, cost, available materials, technological advances, etc., other fastener/connector/hole/hole support arrangements such as, for example, buttons, snaps, pins, clips, clasps, c-clamps, clamps, loops, adhesives, hook and loop fastening means, etc., may be sufficient.

[0025] According to one embodiment, the tote coat system 100 may be arranged as a kit. In particular, the tote coat system 100 may further include a set of instructions. The instructions may detail functional relationships in relation to the structure of the tote coat system 100 such that the tote coat system 100 can be used, maintained, or the like, in a preferred manner.

[0026] A method for using the tote coat system 100 may include one or more components or features of the tote coat system 100 as described above. As illustrated, the method for using the tote coat system 100 may include the steps of providing the tote coat system as described herein; attaching the at least one garment-attached fastener inside the garment; and coupling the at least one garment-attached fastener to the at least one receiver-aperture for the pre-use condition. The method may further comprise the step of removing the garment and slinging the strap member as attached to the garment for the in-use condition comprising hands-free-use for carrying while not wearing the garment.

[0027] It should be noted that there may be optional steps which may not be implemented in all cases. It should also be noted that the steps described in the method of use can be carried out in many different orders according to user preference. The use of “step of” should not be interpreted as “step for”, in the claims herein and is not intended to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112(f). It should also be noted that, under appropriate circumstances, considering such issues as design preference, user preferences, marketing preferences, cost, structural requirements, available materials, technological advances, etc., other methods for use, are taught herein.

[0028] The embodiments of the invention described herein are exemplary and numerous modifications, variations and rearrangements can be readily envisioned to achieve substantially equivalent results, all of which are intended to be embraced within the spirit and scope of the invention. Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and especially the scientist, engineers and practitioners in the art who are not familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence of the technical disclosure of the application.