CAPE SLEEVE

Abstract

A protective garment having first and second cape sleeves is provided, wherein the first cape sleeve is a mirror image of the second cape sleeve. Each cape sleeve includes a first half-chest portion and a second half-chest portion. A sleeve is integral to the chest portions. A first half-closure is disposed on the first half-chest portion and a second half closure is disposed on the second half-chest portion. The first cape sleeve is fastenable to the second cape sleeve to assemble the garment, wherein the first half closure on the first half-chest portion of the first cape sleeve is fastened to the second half closure on the second half chest portion of the second cape sleeve, and the second half closure on the second half-chest portion of the first cape sleeve is fastened to the first half closure on the first half chest portion on the second cape sleeve.

Claims

1. A cut resistant protective garment comprising a first cape sleeve and a second cape sleeve, each of said first cape sleeve and said second cape sleeve comprising: (a) a first half-chest portion having a sleeve side and a chest side; (b) a second half-chest portion having a sleeve side and a chest side, the second half-chest portion and first half-chest portion integral to one another; (c) a cut resistant sleeve integral to the first half-chest portion and the second half chest portion; (d) a first half-closure disposed on the first half-chest portion on its chest side; (e) a second half closure disposed on the second half-chest portion on its chest side; wherein the first half closure receives the second half closure; wherein the first cape sleeve is identical to the second cape sleeve; the first cape sleeve fastenable to the second cape sleeve to assemble the garment, wherein the first half closure on the first half-chest portion of the first cape sleeve is fastened to the second half closure on the second half chest portion of the second cape sleeve, and the second half closure on the second half-chest portion of the first cape sleeve is fastened to the first half closure on the first half chest portion on the second cape sleeve.

2. The protective garment of claim 1, wherein the first half closure is a hook portion of a hook and loop fastener and the second half closure is a loop portion of a hook and loop fastener.

3. The protective garment of claim 1, wherein the first half closure is a male portion of a snap fastener and the second half closure is a female portion of a snap fastener.

4. The protective garment of claim 1, wherein each of said first cape sleeve and said second cape sleeve is reversible.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] The invention will be described in conjunction with the following drawings in which like reference numerals designate like elements and wherein:

[0022] FIG. 1 is a front view of a cape sleeve in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, shown prior to being placed on a user;

[0023] FIG. 2 is a front view of the cape sleeve of FIG. 1, shown subsequent to being placed on a user;

[0024] FIG. 3A is a front view of the cape sleeve of FIG. 1;

[0025] FIG. 3B is a front view of a cape sleeve in accordance with an alternate exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] FIG. 4A is a cross-sectional view of the cape sleeve of FIG. 3A, taken substantially through its front and rear fasteners; and

[0027] FIG. 4B is a cross-sectional view of the cape sleeve of FIG. 3B, taken substantially through its front and rear fasteners.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0028] The invention will be illustrated in more detail with reference to the following embodiments, but it should be understood that the present invention is not deemed to be limited thereto.

[0029] Referring now to the drawing figures, wherein like reference numbers refer to like elements throughout the several views, there is shown in FIGS. 1, 2, 3A and 3B, a protective garment 10 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The protective garment 10 includes a first cape sleeve 12 and a second cape sleeve 14, where the first cape sleeve 12 is a mirror image of the second cape sleeve 14.

[0030] Each of the first and second cape sleeves 12, 14 include a first half-chest portion 16 having a sleeve side 18 and a chest side 20, and a second half-chest portion 22 having a sleeve side 24 and a chest side 26. The second half-chest portion 22 and first half-chest portion 16 are integral to one another (either seamless or seamed at the shoulder 28).

[0031] A sleeve 30 is integral to the each first half-chest portion 16 and the second half chest portion 22 of each of the first and second cape sleeves 12, 14. The entire cut resistant garment 10 may be cut resistant, or the just the sleeves 30. The sleeves 30 may be constructed of the same or different fabric as the first chest portion 16 and the second chest portion 22.

[0032] A first half-closure 32 is disposed on the first half-chest portion 16 and a second half closure 34 is disposed on the second half-chest portion 22. The first cape sleeve 12 is fastenable to the second cape sleeve 14 to assemble the protective garment 10. The first half closure 32 on the first half-chest portion 16 of the first cape sleeve 12 is fastened to the second half closure 34 on the second half chest portion 22 of the second cape sleeve 14. The second half closure 34 on the second half-chest portion 22 of the first cape sleeve 12 is fastened first half closure 32 on the first half chest portion 16 the second cape sleeve 14.

[0033] As best seen in FIGS. 4A and 4B, the first half closure 32 and the second half closure 34 are matable and may be any type of appropriate fastener, as known in the art and as commonly used for garments. For example, the first half closure 32 may be is a hook portion 36 of a hook and loop fastener and the second half closure 34 may be a loop portion 38 of a hook and loop fastener. See FIG. 4B. The first half closure 32 may be a male portion 40 of a snap fastener and the second half closure 34 may be a female portion 42 of a snap fastener. See FIG. 4A.

[0034] One notable benefit is that the first cape sleeve 12 and the second cape sleeve 14 may be configured to be reversible so that both sides of the protective garment 10 can be worn instead of just the front. Additionally, the present protective garment allows for just one of the cape sleeves 12, 14 to be replaced if damaged.

[0035] While the invention has been described in detail and with reference to specific examples thereof, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope thereof.