Abstract
Openings in an industry standard long sleeved garment, form a portal to provide for the beneficial viewing of a wrist worn item and persistent contact with skin. The present invention is applicable to both standard long sleeve garments with attachable vents in the cuff area, found frequently on more formal garments, and is also applicable to industry standard long sleeve garments that are traditionally void of vented attachable openings in the cuff area, such as long sleeved T-shirts and long sleeved sweatshirts.
Claims
1. A long-sleeved garment containing a repositioned cuff vent and at least one additional adjacent opening facilitating the beneficial viewing of a wrist worn item's display area.
2. A garment according to claim 1, wherein one or more additional openings are in proximity to the first additional opening.
3. A garment according to claim 1, wherein the first additional opening and all subsequent additional openings are of sufficient size and position to provide for the penetration of a wristband of a wrist worn item.
4. A garment according to claim 1, wherein the first opening is of sufficient size and position to provide for the beneficial viewing of a wrist worn item's display area.
5. A garment according to claim 1, wherein the first additional opening and all subsequent additional openings are a slit, hole, button hole, or the like.
6. A garment according to claim 1, wherein the first opening allows for a wrist worn item's persistent beneficial contact with skin.
7. A garment according to claim 1, wherein one or more additional openings facilitates the wrist worn item's persistent beneficial contact with skin.
8. A long-sleeved garment comprising an opening in the sleeve's cuff where the position, size and shape of the opening simultaneously facilitates both the beneficial viewing of a wrist worn item's display area and the beneficial persistent skin contact by the wrist worn item.
9. A garment according to claim 8, wherein one or more additional openings are in proximity to the opening.
10. A garment according to claim 8, wherein the opening is in a ventless cuff garment.
11. A garment according to claim 8, wherein the opening is in the cuff of a long-sleeved T-shirt or long-sleeved sweatshirt and the opening is not attachable.
12. A garment according to claim 8, wherein the opening is a repositioned cuff vent.
13. A garment according to claim 8, wherein the opening is a repositioned modified cuff vent.
14. A garment according to claim 8, wherein the opening is the absence of material traditionally present in a cuff.
15. A garment according to claim 8, wherein the opening facilitates the wrist worn item's persistent beneficial contact with skin.
16. A garment according to claim 8, wherein one or more additional openings facilitate the wrist worn item's persistent beneficial contact with skin.
17. A long-sleeved garment comprising an opening in the cuff area where at least one part of the opening is formed by an attachable elongated strip having size, shape, and rigidity, sufficient to simultaneously maintain the position of the opening over the wrist worn item's display area and allowing for the proper functioning of a wrist worn item's sensors.
18. A garment according to claim 17, where two or more elongated areas are present.
19. A garment according to claim 17, wherein one end of the elongated area can be attached by a fastener.
20. A garment according to claim 17, wherein one end of the elongated area is attached by a fastener and the fastener is a button, Velcro, snap, hook, cufflink, or the like.
21. A garment according to claim 17, wherein the opening facilitates the wrist worn item's persistent contact with skin.
22. A garment according to claim 17, wherein one or more additional openings in proximity to the opening facilitates the wrist worn item's persistent contact with skin.
23. A garment according to claim 17, wherein the elongated area is a strap, extension, strip, peninsula, protrusion, isthmus, or the like.
24. A garment according to claim 17, wherein the position, size, shape, or material type, are sufficient to provide a stable portal and a improved chance of recovery.
Description
DRAWING GROUPINGS AND BASIC DESCRIPTION
[0024] FIGS. 1-6 illustrate possible Repositioned Cuff Vent embodiments. FIGS. 7-10 illustrate possible Repositioned Modified Cuff Vent embodiments. FIGS. 11-14 illustrate possible Attachable Elongated Cuff Vent embodiments. FIGS. 15-16 illustrate possible Viewable Ventless Cuff embodiments. FIGS. 17-18 illustrate embodiments incorporating an Aligned Elongated Strip.
[0025] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment comprising a Repositioned Cuff Vent and one additional opening of the present invention. To aid in visualizing this embodiment of the present invention, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing and is not part of the present invention.
[0026] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of an embodiment comprising a Repositioned Cuff Vent and no other openings of the present invention. To aid in visualizing this embodiment of the present invention, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing and is not part of the present invention.
[0027] FIG. 3 shows an embodiment with a similar perspective view as FIG. 1, whereas the one additional opening of FIG. 1 is now located on the opposite side of the Repositioned Cuff Vent of the present invention, and the wrist worn item displayed in FIG. 1, is removed from FIG. 3.
[0028] FIG. 4 shows an embodiment with a similar perspective view as FIG. 1, and adds a second additional opening in addition to the additional opening of FIG. 1. To aid in visualizing this embodiment of the present invention, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing and is not part of the present invention.
[0029] FIG. 5 shows an embodiment with a similar perspective view as FIG. 4, and adds an additional opening in addition to the openings present in FIG. 4. To aid in visualizing this embodiment of the present invention, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing and is not part of the present invention.
[0030] FIG. 6 shows an embodiment with a similar perspective view as FIG. 5, and adds an additional opening in addition to the openings present in FIG. 5. To aid in visualizing this embodiment of the present invention, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing and is not part of the present invention.
[0031] FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of an embodiment comprising a Repositioned Modified Cuff Vent and one additional opening of the present invention.
[0032] FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of an embodiment comprising a Repositioned Modified Cuff Vent having a slightly different shape than the shape in FIG. 7, and inclusion of two additional openings, of the present invention. To aid in visualizing this embodiment of the present invention, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing and is not part of the present invention
[0033] FIG. 9 shows a perspective view of an embodiment comprising a Repositioned Modified Cuff Vent and no additional openings of the present invention. To aid in visualizing this embodiment of the present invention, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing and is not part of the present invention.
[0034] FIG. 10 shows an embodiment with a similar perspective view as FIG. 7 with the inclusion of a wrist worn item into the drawing to aid in visualizing this embodiment of the present invention. The wrist worn item is not a part of the present invention.
[0035] FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of an embodiment comprising an Attachable Elongated Cuff Vent and no other opening of the present invention.
[0036] FIG. 12 shows a perspective view of an embodiment comprising an Attachable Elongated Cuff Vent and one additional opening of the present invention.
[0037] FIG. 13 shows a perspective view of an embodiment comprising an Attachable Elongated Cuff Vent and two additional openings of the present invention.
[0038] FIG. 14 shows an embodiment with a similar perspective view as FIG. 11, and to aid in visualizing this embodiment of the present invention, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing and is not part of the present invention.
[0039] FIG. 15 shows a perspective view of an embodiment comprising a Viewable Ventless Cuff and one additional opening. To aid in visualizing this embodiment of the present invention, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing and is not part of the present invention.
[0040] FIG. 16 shows a perspective view of an embodiment comprising a Viewable Ventless Cuff and two additional openings. To aid in visualizing this embodiment of the present invention, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing and is not part of the present invention.
[0041] FIG. 17 shows a perspective view of an Aligned Elongated Strip embodiment with a single strip being displayed and the strip having a size and position sufficient to not interfere or inhibit the skin side sensors of compatible wrist worn items.
[0042] FIG. 18 shows a perspective view of an Aligned Elongated Strip embodiment with a two strips being displayed and the strips having size and position sufficient to not interfere or inhibit the skin side sensors of compatible wrist worn items.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0043] FIG. 1 illustrates the first embodiment of a Repositioned Cuff Vent of the present invention. Comprising an industry standard long sleeved garment 8, a Repositioned Cuff Vent 10, and one additional opening 4 in cuff 3 where opening 4 can be penetrated by wristband 7 of a wrist worn item, to form a viewing portal 2. The edges 12 of the viewing portal 2 are sufficiently refrained from transgressing the display area 9 of a wrist worn item. Solely to aid in the visualization of this embodiment, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing, without any intent or attempt to attach or claim the wrist worn item as a part of the present invention.
[0044] FIG. 2 illustrates an embodiment of present invention with a similar perspective view as FIG. 1 sans the additional opening labeled #4 in FIG. 1. This embodiment requires multiple independent variables to all be simultaneously present in order to produce a viable viewing portal. These variables include a long sleeved garment 8, with a Repositioned Cuff Vent 10, and the requirement for the cuff to retain relatively close contact with the skin 3 (snug fit), and a wrist worn item having a display area of sufficient profile height 11 or other means to retard the transgression of the viewing portal's edges 12 upon the display area 9 of a wrist worn item. Solely to aid in the visualization of this embodiment, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing, without any intent or attempt to attach or claim the wrist worn item as a part of the present invention.
[0045] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of present invention with similar aspects to FIG. 1, comprising a long sleeved garment 8 with a Repositioned Cuff Vent 10, and one additional opening 4, with this illustration displaying 4 in a different position as displayed in FIG. 1. The edges 12 of a viewing portal on cuff 3 is displayed prior to the wearing of a wrist worn item and prior to the expansion of the viewing portal 1.
[0046] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of present invention with similar aspects to FIG. 1 with the main difference between the two illustrations, being the addition of one additional opening. The drawing comprises an industry standard long sleeved garment 8, a Repositioned Cuff Vent 10, and two additional openings 4a and 4b, in cuff 3 where opening 4a and 4b can both be penetrated by wristband 7 of a wrist worn item, to form a viewing portal 2. The edges 12 of the viewing portal 2 are sufficiently refrained from transgressing the display area 9 of a wrist worn item. Solely to aid in the visualization of this embodiment, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing, without any intent or attempt to attach or claim the wrist worn item as a part of the present invention.
[0047] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of present invention with similar aspects to FIG. 4 with the main difference between the two illustrations, being the addition of one additional opening. The drawing comprises an industry standard long sleeved garment 8, a Repositioned Cuff Vent 10, and three additional openings 4a and 4b, in cuff 3 where opening 4a and openings 4b can all be penetrated by wristband 7 of a wrist worn item, to form a viewing portal 2. The edges 12 of the viewing portal 2 are sufficiently refrained from transgressing the display area 9 of a wrist worn item. Solely to aid in the visualization of this embodiment, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing, without any intent or attempt to attach or claim the wrist worn item as a part of the present invention.
[0048] FIG. 6 is the final illustration of a Repositioned Cuff Vent embodiment of the present invention and has a perspective view similar to FIG. 5 with the main difference between the two illustrations, being the addition of one additional opening. The drawing comprises an industry standard long sleeved garment 8, a Repositioned Cuff Vent 10, and four additional openings 4a and 4b, in cuff 3 where openings in 4a can be penetrated by wristband 7b and openings 4b can be penetrated by wristband 7a of a wrist worn item, to form a viewing portal 2. The edges 12 of the viewing portal 2 are sufficiently refrained from transgressing the display area 9 of a wrist worn item. Solely to aid in the visualization of this embodiment, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing, without any intent or attempt to attach or claim the wrist worn item as a part of the present invention.
[0049] FIG. 7 is the first illustration of a Repositioned Modified Cuff Vent embodiment of present invention and displays one possible shape for a Repositioned Modified Cuff Vent. The drawing comprises a long sleeved garment 8, a Repositioned Modified Cuff Vent 10, one additional opening 4 in cuff 3, with edges 12 forming the boundaries of viewing portal 2.
[0050] FIG. 8 also illustrates a Repositioned Modified Cuff Vent embodiment similar to FIG. 7 with two of the main differences being one additional opening 4 being in addition to the additional opening in FIG. 7, and a slight difference in the shape of the Repositioned Modified Cuff Vent as compare to the one in FIG. 7, thereby displaying and confirming the present invention is not limited to any specific shape or dimensions as long as the resulting viewing portal results in the beneficial viewing of a wrist worn item's display area. The drawing is comprised of a long sleeved garment 8, a Repositioned Modified Cuff Vent 10, two additional openings in cuff 3 being penetrated by wristband 7 with edges 12 of the viewing portal 2 being sufficient for the beneficial viewing of the display area 9 of a wrist worn item. Solely to aid in the visualization of this embodiment, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing, without any intent or attempt to attach or claim the wrist worn item as a part of the present invention.
[0051] FIG. 9 also illustrates a Repositioned Modified Cuff Vent embodiment similar to FIG. 7 sans the additional opening labeled as #4 in FIG. 7, and this illustration also includes a wrist worn item, which is not present in FIG. 7. This drawing displays a longed sleeved garment 8 and serves to demonstrate the present inventions ability to provide a viable viewing portal without need for opening(s) in cuff 3 to be penetrated by a wristband 7, when the supplied or created materials and configuration are such that the dimensions of the repositioned modified cuff 10, the distance of the viewing portal's edges 12 from the wrist worn item's display area 9, and the fit and stiffness of cuff 3, are collectively sufficient to maintain the size, position and shape of the viewing portal 2 with persistence over a wrist worn item's display area 9 without requiring additional openings. Solely to aid in the visualization of this embodiment, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing, without any intent or attempt to attach or claim the wrist worn item as a part of the present invention.
[0052] FIG. 10 is the final illustration of a Repositioned Modified Cuff Vent similar to FIG. 8 sans one of the additional openings in shown in FIG. 8. The drawing is comprised of a long sleeved garment 8, a Repositioned Modified Cuff Vent 10, one additional opening in cuff 3 being penetrated by wristband 7 with edges 12 of the viewing portal 2 having sufficient proportions to provide for the beneficial viewing of the wrist worn item's display area 9. Solely to aid in the visualization of this embodiment, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing, without any intent or attempt to attach or claim the wrist worn item as a part of the present invention.
[0053] FIG. 11 is the first illustration of an Attachable Elongated Cuff Vent embodiment of present invention. The visibly distinct elongated area of the Attachable Elongated Cuff Vent provides unique features and benefits over many of the other embodiments of the present invention, as it can simultaneously define the edge of the viewing portal, define the edge of the end of the cuff, provide the primary function of a Cuff Vent, and have no impact on one half of a standard Cuff Vent. The drawing displays a long sleeved garment 8, with a Repositioned Cuff Vent 10 in the form of an Attachable Elongated Cuff Vent 13 in cuff 3 with edges 12 forming the boundaries of the viewing portal 2.
[0054] FIG. 12 is the same illustration as FIG. 11 with one addition, that is, the addition of an additional opening 4 in cuff 3 to provide for increased position retention of the viewing portal 2.
[0055] FIG. 13 is the same illustration as FIG. 12 with one addition, that is the addition of an additional opening 4 in cuff 3 to provide for increased position retention of the viewing portal 2.
[0056] FIG. 14 illustrates the final drawing of the Attachable Elongated Cuff Vent embodiment of the present invention having a similar perspective view as FIG. 11, and some features similar to FIG. 9, by demonstrating the present inventions ability to provide a viable viewing portal without need for opening(s) in cuff 3 to be penetrated by a wristband 7, when the supplied or created materials and configuration are such that the dimensions of the repositioned modified cuff 10, the distance of the viewing portal's edges 12 from the wrist worn item's display area 9, and the fit and stiffness of the Attachable Elongated Cuff Vent 13 and cuff 3, are collectively sufficient to maintain the size, position and shape of the viewing portal 2 with persistence over a wrist worn item's display area 9 without requiring additional openings. Solely to aid in the visualization of this embodiment, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing, without any intent or attempt to attach or claim the wrist worn item as a part of the present invention.
[0057] FIG. 15 illustrates the first drawing of the Viewable Ventless Cuff embodiment of the present invention. A Ventless Cuff is typically found on T-shirts, sweatshirts and the like, as long sleeved garments are traditionally ventless. The Viewable Ventless Cuff embodiment is beneficial when there is no Cuff Vent to reposition, and frequently this embodiment is the most effective choice to overcome the common inherent deficiencies of material quality often encountered in the cuff area for these types of long sleeved garments. The drawing displays a long sleeved garment 8 incorporating a Viewable Ventless Cuff having boundaries defined by the edges 12 of the viewing portal 2 in cuff 3 and incorporating one additional opening 4 to allow penetration of wristband 7 to provide for the beneficial viewing of a wrist worn item's display area 9. Solely to aid in the visualization of this embodiment, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing, without any intent or attempt to attach or claim the wrist worn item as a part of the present invention.
[0058] FIG. 16 illustrates the last drawing of the Viewable Ventless Cuff embodiment of the present invention. The drawing is substantially similar to FIG. 15 except for the addition of one additional opening as compared to FIG. 15. The drawing displays a long sleeved garment 8 incorporating a Viewable Ventless Cuff having boundaries defined by the edges 12 of the viewing portal 2 in cuff 3 and incorporating two additional openings 4a and 4b to allow penetration by wristband 7 in multiple location of cuff 3 to provide, when required, superior position persistence and stability of viewing portal 2, as compared to FIG. 15 and its one less additional opening. When required, the additional opening can ensure the beneficial viewing of a wrist worn item's display area 9. Solely to aid in the visualization of this embodiment, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing, without any intent or attempt to attach or claim the wrist worn item as a part of the present invention.
[0059] FIG. 17 illustrates an example of an Aligned Elongated Strip embodiment of present invention displaying a long sleeved garment 8 with a single elongated strip 14 displayed in one of its possible attached positions 15 and elongated strip 14 is displayed as residing partially below the wrist worn item's display area 9, to aid in position retention inside of viewing portal 2 defined by its edges 12 in cuff 3. Additional embodiments are possible when the position, size, shape or material type of elongated strip 14 is sufficient to allow for the proper functioning of a wrist worn item's sensors. Further, other embodiments of this same perspective could optionally display the elongated strip 14 with a position above a wrist worn item. It is also possible to reposition elongates strip 14 to an attached position 18 thereby removing all contact with a wrist worn item's display area 9 or its wristband 7. Finally, elongated strip 14 can also be embodied as non-attachable. Solely to aid in the visualization of the displayed embodiment and the referenced embodiments not displayed, an example of a wrist worn item is included in the drawing, without any intent or attempt to attach or claim the wrist worn item as a part of the present invention.
[0060] FIG. 18, also illustrates an additional embodiment of an Aligned Elongated Strip displaying two elongated strips 14a and 14b aiding in position retention of a wrist worn item's display area 9 inside viewing portal 2 as defined by its edges 12 in cuff 3 on a long sleeved garment 8, where the size, position, or material type of 14a and 14b, are all sufficient for the consistent beneficial viewing of display area 9 and persistent skin contact with the underside of display area 9 or wristband 7. Finally, the present invention provides for embodiment that are not displayed, such as 14a and 14b can be attachable or non-attachable at position 15a and 15b.
