Inverse Water Resistant Garment

Abstract

This is a new take on water resistant materials and garment assembly. This invention will prevent liquid from permeating from the inside to the outside of a garment. The main use for this invention is for a garment to be worn over existing wet garments and skin. The beauty of this invention is that since the internal barrier prevents liquid transfer through it, the outer layer of the garment can be composed of water absorbent material, if so desired, and remain dry.

Claims

1. A top garment comprising of: An assembly whereas an inner layer or sections of an inner layer prevent water from reaching the outer layer

2. The garment according to claim 1 whereas some or all parts of the inner layer is comprised of a waterproof fabric, including but not limited at least one part rubber, polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, silicone elastomers, fluoropolymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, nylon, and wax.

3. The garment according to claim 1 whereas some or all parts of the inner layer is comprised of water resistant fabric, including but not limited to at least one part fleece, canvas, polypropylene, nylon, polyester, or other water resistant materials.

4. The garment according to claim 1 whereas some or all parts of the inner layer is comprised of a physical barrier, consisting of a plurality of physical projections, mesh, brush, hook-and-loop, or expandable material.

5. The garment according to claim 1 whereas the inner layer is permanently or semi permanently attached to the outer layer via adhesive, sewing, stamping, ultrasonic weld, or other bonding mechanisms.

6. The garment according to claim 1 whereas the inner layer is removable, via adhesive, magnet, Velcro, hook-and-loop, snaps, zipper or other bonding mechanisms.

7. The garment according to claim 1 whereas the outer layer is comprised of one or a plurality of individual fabrics and fabric assemblies

8. A bottom garment comprising of: An assembly whereas an inner layer or sections of an inner layer prevent water from reaching the outer layer

9. The garment according to claim 8 whereas some or all parts of the inner layer is comprised of a waterproof fabric, including but not limited at least one part rubber, polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, silicone elastomers, fluoropolymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, nylon, and wax.

10. The garment according to claim 8 whereas some or all parts of the inner layer is comprised of water resistant fabric, including but not limited to at least one part fleece, canvas, polypropylene, nylon, polyester, or other water resistant materials.

11. The garment according to claim 8 whereas some or all parts of the inner layer is comprised of a physical barrier, consisting of a plurality of physical projections, mesh, brush, hook-and-loop, or expandable material.

12. The garment according to claim 8 whereas the inner layer is permanently or semi permanently attached to the outer layer via adhesive, sewing, stamping, ultrasonic weld, or other bonding mechanisms.

13. The garment according to claim 8 whereas the inner layer is removable, via adhesive, magnet, Velcro, hook-and-loop, snaps, zipper or other bonding mechanisms.

14. The garment according to claim 8 whereas the outer layer is comprised of one or a plurality of individual fabrics and fabric assemblies

15. A fabric assembly comprising of: An assembly whereas an inner layer or sections of an inner layer prevent water from reaching the outer layer

16. The garment according to claim 15 whereas some or all parts of the inner layer is comprised of a waterproof fabric, including but not limited at least one part rubber, polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, silicone elastomers, fluoropolymers, polytetrafluoroethylene, nylon, and wax.

17. The garment according to claim 15 whereas some or all parts of the inner layer is comprised of water resistant fabric, including but not limited to at least one part fleece, canvas, polypropylene, nylon, polyester, or other water resistant materials.

18. The garment according to claim 15 whereas some or all parts of the inner layer is comprised of a physical barrier, consisting of a plurality of physical projections, mesh, brush, hook-and-loop, or expandable material.

19. The garment according to claim 15 whereas the inner layer is permanently or semi permanently attached to the outer layer via adhesive, sewing, stamping, ultrasonic weld, or other bonding mechanisms.

20. The garment according to claim 15 whereas the inner layer is removable, via adhesive, magnet, Velcro, hook-and-loop, snaps, zipper or other bonding mechanisms.

21. The garment according to claim 15 whereas the outer layer is comprised of one or a plurality of individual fabrics and fabric assemblies

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0018] FIG. 1a is a front view of a garment assembly with a section cut away. [0019] 100 hooded sweatshirt, garment [0020] 102a outer layer [0021] 102b inside of outer layer [0022] 106 inner layer, hydrophobic material

[0023] FIG. 1b is a front view of the garment assembly flipped inside out.

[0024] FIG. 2 is a front view of another garment assembly.

[0025] FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic, highly enlarged perspective view of the system.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0026] Focusing now on the drawings, these figures will help illustrate the utility of this invention. A preferred embodiment of the invention is shown in FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b as a hooded sweatshirt 100. Looking at FIG. 1a we can see a front view of the garment system with a section cut away. The outer layer 102a and 102b can be any one material or plurality of materials desired, which in the case of a hoodie would likely be cotton or polyester. The cut away reveals the inside of the hooded sweatshirt 100. The inside of the outer layer 102b can be seen in FIG. 1a, however this is strictly illustrative and should be understood henceforth as the outer layer 102. Therefore, the inside of this embodiment is comprised of the outer layer 102 and the inner layer 106. This inner layer 106 runs from the bottom hem of the garment and up approximately one third of the way to the shoulders.

[0027] FIG. 1b shows the same hooded sweatshirt 100 but it is flipped inside out. This view shows inner layer 106 as it spans the entire circumference of the garment and vertically up from the hem approximately one third of the way to the top of the shoulders. The inside of the outer layer 102 is revealed on the rest of the garment. Other embodiments of this invention are possible as the specific location of the inner layer 106 is unique to each embodiment. This hooded sweatshirt 100 is meant to show one possible example while clarifying the construction and utility of the invention.

[0028] Looking at FIG. 2 we can see the front view of another preferred embodiment, a second hooded sweatshirt 200. The hem of the hoodie in this illustration is the inner layer 106 which has wrapped around to the outside of the hoodie from the inside. The inside of the hoodie remains the same as the hooded sweatshirt 100 in FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b with a different method of terminating the inner layer 106. The inner layer 106 wraps around the hem of the sweatshirt and is revealed on the exterior of the second hooded sweatshirt 200. This wrap around functions as an extra barrier to prevent the wet medium 300 from contacting the outer layer.

[0029] This inner layer 106 can span either the entirety of the inside of the garment, one section, or a plurality of portions. It is not limited to the bottom portion of the garment as the inner layer 106 location will be specific to the utility and design of the garment embodiment.

[0030] Another preferred embodiment is that of a sweatshirt or other female top garment compatible with a female one piece bathing suit, it will be similar to the hooded sweatshirt 100 in FIG. 1a and FIG. 1b however the inner layer 106 would span from the hem all the way up to the shoulders. The inner layer 106 of this garment would fully encompass the torso area.

[0031] Similarly, another embodiment would be a sweatshirt or other female top garment compatible with female two piece bathing suit, which would have the inner layer 106 span from the hem of the garment up to the shoulders. The unique characteristic of this embodiment is that in the middle of the torso the inner layer 106 would have a gap. Instead, the outer layer 102 would be revealed on the inside of the hooded sweatshirt 100.

[0032] In other embodiments of this invention, the outer layer 102 can consist of multiple unique layers. For one preferred embodiment with multiple layers, the outer layer 102 would consist of a polyester liner with a water resistant material on the outside. This layering could be utilized as a windproof and water resistant jacket, that also requires the internal water resistant properties to protect from an internal wet medium 300. The inner layer 106 in this embodiment covers a portion the polyester layer on the inside of the outer layer 102.

[0033] In other embodiments, the hooded sweatshirt 100 may be substituted for various other garments including but not limited to button up flannel, zippered hooded sweatshirt, crew neck sweatshirt, sweater, t-shirt, jacket, fleece, and other top garments. The inner layer 106 and outer layer 102 assembly and function would remain the same as listed previously in all embodiments.

[0034] Yet another embodiment, the invention could be for a lower body garment, such as pants. The inner layer 106 would span the upper portion of the inside of the garment, anywhere from the top and down to the bottom hem of the pants. The inner layer 106 would cover the outer layer 102 just like in the top garment embodiments listed previously. Shorts, skirts, capris and other lower body garments could also utilize this invention.

[0035] Another embodiment would be for pants. However, in this embodiment the inner layer 106 would be contained to the lower portion of the pant. This can be anywhere from the lower hem and up to the crotch area. As an example, this embodiment could be used to prevent a wet medium 300 of a pair of socks from penetrating to outer layer 102. This outer layer 102 fabric can be many materials including but not limited to denim, cotton, and polyester.

[0036] Another embodiment of the invention is for garment consisting of thin material for the outer layer 102. This thin material would be that of a t-shirt or similar. In this embodiment to maintain a similar feel to the garment, the inner layer 106 could be a technical wicking fabric. The technical wicking fabric would help prevent the wet medium 300 from penetrating to the outer layer 102. A hydrophobic material could also be used for the inner layer if greater water resistance is desired.

[0037] Looking further into the details of the layering we can take our attention to FIG. 3, which is is a diagrammatic, highly enlarged perspective view of the system. This drawing FIG. 3 shows a simplified version of the interaction which serves as a method to further clarify the specific characteristics of the assembly and invention in general. The wet medium 300 contacts the inner layer 106 and attempts to transfer liquid 308 to the inner layer 106, which as stated in the summary can be one of many possible embodiments of the feature. The liquid 308 consists of at least one part water, precipitation, and various other fluids that may be present in the wet medium 300. This inner layer 106 provides a barrier against the liquid 308 by at least one of its intrinsic features including hydrophobicity, physical interference, and various other chemical, physical, or technological properties. The outer layer 102 is protected from the liquid 308 via this inner layer 106. The assembly 312 shows the outer and inner layer in relation to each other. The outside environment 310 is shown to clarify the location of the outer layer 102 with respect to the wet medium 300 and the inner layer 106.