HOOD

Abstract

The invention relates to a multifunctional garment comprising a fabric element having at least two plies or layers, with said two plies being attached to each other along their respective edges and the connection being openable along at least one edge, wherein at least two cords extend from the edge along which opening of the connection is possible, and the cords run through one or more clamps so that an adjustment of the length of the cords between the clamps and the edge can be brought about, and wherein along the edge of the fabric element opposite to the edge along which an opening of the connection is possible, a zipper is arranged that can be closed from the middle of the edge outwardly. The garment may particularly be used as a hood, shoulder bag, neck warmer or shoulder cape.

Claims

1. Multifunctional garment comprising a fabric element having at least two plies or layers, with said two plies being attached to each other along their respective edges and the connection being openable along at least one edge, wherein at least two cords extend from the edge along which opening of the connection is possible, and the cords run through one or more clamps so that an adjustment of the length of the cords between the clamps and the edge can be brought about, and wherein along the edge of the fabric element opposite to the edge along which an opening of the connection is possible, a zipper is arranged that can be closed from the middle of the edge outwardly.

2. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein a cord extends from each of the end points of the edge.

3. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of loops is arranged along the circumference of the fabric element and the cords each have toggles located at their exposed ends.

4. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein the openable connection comprises a zipper.

5. Multifunctional garment according to claim 4, wherein the zipper of the connection to be opened is a separable zipper so that aside from closing the fabric element a connection to further garments can be made.

6. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein the zipper of the openable connection has at least three rows of teeth.

7. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein the cords are passed through two clamps.

8. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein the clamps are cord stoppers.

9. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein four to ten loops are arranged along the circumference of the fabric element.

10. Multifunctional garment according to claim 9, wherein six or eight loops are arranged along the circumference of the fabric element.

11. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein at least two connecting elements are arranged on at least one surface side of the fabric element, said connecting elements being connectable with one another.

12. Multifunctional garment according to claim 11, wherein the connecting elements comprise toggles and loops matched to one another.

13. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein along the edges of the fabric element that connect the edge along which opening of the connection is possible with the oppositely located edge, matching rows of teeth of a separable zipper are each arranged.

14. Multifunctional garment according to claim 1, wherein the two layers of the fabric element are made of different materials.

15. Multifunctional garment according to claim 14, wherein the two layers of the fabric element are made of different textile materials.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0033] Elucidation of the invention is provided by the following figures where

[0034] FIG. 1 shows the multifunctional garment according to the invention as a bag from the outside;

[0035] FIG. 2 shows the multifunctional garment according to the invention as a bag from the inside;

[0036] FIG. 3 depicts the multifunctional garment according to the invention as a hood;

[0037] FIG. 4 illustrates the multifunctional garment according to the invention as neck warmer and

[0038] FIG. 5 shows two combined multifunctional garments according to the invention as shoulder cape and hood.

DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

[0039] FIG. 1 illustrates the garment as proposed by the invention when used as a bag. The garment is composed of a fabric element that comprises of two plies or layers arranged one on top of the other. The fabric element 1 is provided with an edge 6 as well as an edge 2, the latter being the opening for the bag. While edge 6 is essentially straight, edge 2 forms a concave curvature for the bag opening. On the left and on the right side two more edges can be seen that connect edges 2 and 6.

[0040] On the edge 2 a zipper 10 is arranged by means of which the bag can be opened. In addition, a cord 4 starts out from each of the end points 3 of the edge 2 said cord being brought together with the cord 4 extending from the other end point 3 in two cord stoppers 5 arranged one behind the other. Each of the cords 4 termi-nates in a toggle 9.

[0041] Various loops 8, here eight in total, are arranged around the circumference of the fabric element 1. These are designed in such a way that they are adapted to the toggles 9, that is, the toggles 9 can be passed through the loops 8 as indicated in the figure by the dashed lines. In the illustration shown here, the bag can be hung over the shoulder making use of the cords 4. The length can be adjusted individually via the cord stoppers 5.

[0042] It is also evident from the figure that, on the outside of the bag which is typically a side made of a water-repellent material, there are two connecting elements 11 that are matched to each other. These connecting elements are a toggle and a loop that matches it. The respective meaning of the two is explained hereinafter when used as a hood.

[0043] Along the edge 6, which is located opposite to the edge 2 of the bag opening, zipper 10 is furthermore arranged, for which the slider is illustrated here in the middle of the edge 6. This is a non-divisible zipper 10 that can be closed from the inside to the outside. This is of significance when the garment is used as a hood as described hereinafter.

[0044] Along the lateral edges connecting edges 2 and 6, a row of teeth of a separable zipper 13 is arranged in each case between the loop arranged in the corner with edge 2 and the following loop. When the garment is used as a hood, the two rows of teeth can be more or less connected as required to open or close the opening in the neck and chin area. Here, the slider of the zipper as a rule starts from one of the two corners.

[0045] FIG. 2 illustrates the respective bag, however from the side typically worn inside. This may be a woolen material or cloth, for instance.

[0046] FIG. 3 is a representation of the garment when used as a hood. In this representation, the zipper 7 has been closed, so that the upper edge of the hood is formed. Edge 2, which is the edge for the bag opening as described above, then automatically forms the area of the hood placed around the neck or on the nape of the neck. At this point, a connection arrangement with another garment may be provided, for example, with a jacket, a coat, a cloak/cape or a poncho.

[0047] The hood can be tightened or made wider as desired or needed via cord stoppers 5 and cords 4. Moreover, the cords 4 can be drawn through the loops 8, with toggles 9 making sure that cords 4 do not undesirably slip out of the loops 8 spon-taneously. Making use of cords 4, loops 8, toggles 9 and cord stoppers 5 the hood is capable of being adjusted so as to be tighter or wider depending on individual requirements and weather conditions. The two connecting elements 11 can be joined together in a way that the toggle is passed through the respective loop with a view to shortening the hood at the top of the head. On the other hand, when the connecting elements 11 are disengaged the hood lengthens slightly at the top. To tighten the hood in the chin area, zipper 13 is closed to some extent. Suitable connecting means which are not shown here may also be provided on the inside, said means being matched to each other, for example a button and a buttonhole or snap fasteners.

[0048] The representation in FIG. 4 illustrates the use of the garment as a neck warmer that can be arranged around the neck. In this case, the fabric element 1 is placed around the neck with toggles 9 being passed through respective loops 8 to secure the fabric element 1 in the neck area. Via the cord stoppers 5, the users can adjust how tightly the fabric element 1 fits the neck and nape. Especially when (moun-tain) hiking in windy environments, using the garment in such a way can be useful.

[0049] Finally, in FIG. 5 it is shown how two fabric elements 1 can be joined together. This connection is accomplished along a line 12 via the respective zippers 10, which otherwise also serve for bag closing. These zippers 10 may be designed as separable zippers with several rows of teeth, allowing two fabric elements 1 to be joined together. In the garment wearing mode illustrated here, one fabric element 1 serves as a hood, which is why the zipper 7 is closed, whereas the second fabric element 1 represents a shoulder cape.