Convertible Coverall Garment Device

Abstract

An all-in-one coverall device to accommodate temperature changes and/or work conditions throughout the day is disclosed. The device is a modifiable coverall garment featuring multiple removably attachable components connected by zippers. The device also features an adjustable elastic drawstring waistband. Thus, via attaching or detaching the different components of the device with the various zippers and/or adjusting the waistband, a user can quickly and easily configure the device to fit their needs and weather/work conditions.

Claims

1. A convertible coverall garment comprising: an upper body component; a lower body component; two long sleeve components; and two long pant components; wherein said lower body component selectively detachable from said upper body component; wherein said two long sleeve components selectively detachable from said upper body component; and further wherein said two long pant components selectively detachable from said lower body component.

2. The convertible coverall garment of claim 1, wherein said upper body component covering a torso and upper arms of a user.

3. The convertible coverall garment of claim 2 further comprising a horizontal zipper for selectively attaching said upper body component to said lower body component.

4. The convertible coverall garment of claim 3, wherein said upper body component having a vertical torso zipper.

5. The convertible coverall garment of claim 4, wherein said upper body component having a pair of elbow zippers.

6. The convertible coverall garment of claim 5, wherein said horizontal zipper is a horizontal waist zipper.

7. The convertible coverall garment of claim 6, wherein a first mating part of said horizontal waist zipper positioned around a lower edge of said upper body component.

8. The convertible coverall garment of claim 7, wherein a second mating part of said horizontal waist zipper positioned around an upper edge of said lower body component.

9. The convertible coverall garment of claim 8, wherein said vertical torso zipper extends from the neck of said upper body component to said lower edge of said upper body component.

10. The convertible coverall garment of claim 5, wherein said pair of elbow zippers selectively actuated for selectively detaching said two long sleeve components from said upper body component.

11. The convertible coverall garment of claim 4, wherein said lower body component having a pair of knee zippers.

12. The convertible coverall garment of claim 10, wherein said pair of knee zippers selectively actuated for selectively detaching said two long pant components from said lower body component.

13. The convertible coverall garment of claim 11, wherein said lower body component having an elastic drawstring waistband.

14. The convertible coverall garment of claim 12, wherein said vertical torso zipper, said horizontal waist zipper, and said elbow zippers having fabric flaps for concealment.

15. The convertible coverall garment of claim 13, wherein said upper body component and said lower body component having a material selected from the group consisting of a HDPE, a nylon, a heat-sealable plastic, a polypropylene, a polycarbonate, a polyethylene, a polyethylene terephthalate, a polyvinyl chloride, and a polystyrene.

16. A convertible coverall garment comprising: an upper body component; a lower body component; two long sleeve components; two long pant components; and a horizontal zipper; wherein said lower body component selectively detachable from said upper body component; wherein said two long sleeve components selectively detachable from said upper body component; wherein said two long pant components selectively detachable from said lower body component; wherein said horizontal zipper is a horizontal waist zipper; and further wherein said horizontal zipper for selectively attaching said upper body component to said lower body component.

17. The convertible coverall garment of claim 16, wherein said upper body component covering a torso and upper arms of a user.

18. The convertible coverall garment of claim 17, wherein said upper body component having a vertical torso zipper extending from the neck of said upper body component to a lower edge of said upper body component.

19. The convertible coverall garment of claim 18, wherein said upper body component having a pair of elbow zippers.

20. A convertible coverall garment comprising: an upper body component; a lower body component; two long sleeve components; two long pant components; a horizontal zipper; and a vertical torso zipper; wherein said lower body component selectively detachable from said upper body component; wherein said two long sleeve components selectively detachable from said upper body component; wherein said two long pant components selectively detachable from said lower body component; wherein said horizontal zipper is a horizontal waist zipper; wherein said horizontal zipper for selectively attaching said upper body component to said lower body component; wherein a first mating part of said horizontal waist zipper positioned around a lower edge of said upper body component; wherein a second mating part of said horizontal waist zipper positioned around an upper edge of said lower body component; and further wherein said vertical torso zipper extends from the neck of said upper body component to said lower edge of said upper body component.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0026] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the front and back of the all-in-one coverall device of the present invention in the fully assembled configuration in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0027] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the all-in-one coverall device of the present invention showing both the fully assembled and fully detached configurations from the front in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0028] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the all-in-one coverall device of the present invention showing both the fully assembled and fully detached configurations from the back in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0029] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart showing the method of conveniently modifying the look and feel of the all-in-one coverall device in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PRESENT INVENTION

[0030] The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form in order to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

[0031] As noted above, there is a long felt need in the art for an all-in-one coverall or overall device that provides users with coveralls that can be adjusted to accommodate shorts, pants, short sleeves, or long sleeves. There is also a long felt need in the art for an all-in-one coverall device that features multiple zippers that can attach or detach different areas of the garment to create the perfect outfit. Further, there is a long felt need in the art for an all-in-one coverall device that includes an clastic drawstring waistband to adjust the pants or shorts to a comfortable size. Finally, there is a long felt need in the art for an all-in-one coverall device that enables users to customize the look and feel of their coveralls throughout the day with case and convenience.

[0032] The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is a novel all-in-one coverall or overall device that is easily modifiable to accommodate changing temperatures throughout the day. The all-in-one coverall device comprises an upper body component, lower body component, long sleeve components, and long pant components all connected with various zippers to create a coverall garment. The lower body component also comprises an adjustable drawstring elastic waistband embedded within the waist area. Thus, once the device is donned a user may adjust the waistband and remove or attach different components to suit their comfort while working, traveling, or during other activities. The present invention also includes a novel method of conveniently modifying the look and feel of the all-in-one coverall or overall device. The method includes the first step of providing an all-in-one coverall device comprising an upper body component, long sleeve components, a lower body component, and long pant components connected by a variety of zippers. The method also comprises donning the fully assembled all-in-one coverall device. Further, the method comprises removing the reversibly attachable long sleeve components from the upper body component. Additionally, the method comprises removing the reversibly attachable long pant components from the lower body component. Finally, the method comprises utilizing the device while working, traveling, or during other activities.

[0033] Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one embodiment of the front and back of the all-in-one coverall device 100 of the present invention in the fully assembled configuration. In the present embodiment, the all-in-one coverall device 100 is an improved all-in-one coverall device 100 that provides a user with a convertible coverall garment. Specifically, the all-in-one coverall device 100 comprises an upper body component 110, two long sleeve components 120, a lower body component 130, and two long pant components 140. These components are removably attachable to one another to provide the ability to modify the all-in-one coverall device 100 to accommodate for varying temperatures while working, traveling, or during other activities.

[0034] FIG. 2 shows the front of the all-in-one coverall device 100 both fully assembled and fully detached. The upper body component 110 of the device 100 covers the torso and upper arms of the user and attaches to the lower body component 130 via a horizontal waist zipper 114. One side of the horizontal waist zipper 114 is featured around the lower edge of the upper body garment 110, and the corresponding side (i.e., mating part) of the horizontal waist zipper 114 is located around the top edge of the lower body component 130. The upper body component also comprises a vertical torso zipper 112, elbow zippers 116, a collar 118, and pockets 150. The vertical torso zipper runs down the front of the upper body component 110 from the neck to the waist and assists in the donning of the all-in-one coverall or overall device 100. The elbow zippers 116 are located around the edges of the sleeves of the upper body component 100, and generally fall at the elbow area. These elbow zippers 116 are used to removably attach two long sleeve components 120, one on each arm. The vertical torso zipper 112, horizontal waist zipper 114, and elbow zippers 116 are all concealed behind fabric flaps 160 while not in use.

[0035] Further, the lower body component 130 covers the user from the waist to the knee and features a vertical groin zipper 132, knee zippers 134, an elastic drawstring waistband 136, and pockets 150. The vertical groin zipper 132 assists in the donning of the device 100 and using the restroom while wearing the device 100. Knee zippers 134 are located around the bottom edges of each leg of the lower body component and are used to attach two long pant components 140, one on each leg. The vertical groin zipper 132 and knee zippers 134 are concealed by fabric flaps 160 while not in use. The elastic drawstring waistband 136 is concealed within the upper edge of the lower body component 130 and enables for adjustment of the waist circumference of the device 100 to suit the needs of the user. Pockets 150 found on the upper body component 110 and the lower body component 130 can be used to hold writing utensils, tools, or any other belongings of the user while working, traveling, or performing other activities.

[0036] Shown in FIG. 3 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the back of the all-in-one coverall device 100 of the present invention in both fully assembled and fully detached configurations. Additional pockets 150 are featured on the back of the lower body component 130.

[0037] In one embodiment, the all-in-one coverall device 100 in accordance with the present invention can be produced in various colors, designs, patterns, etc., and feature logos, emblems and or designs, such as a workplace requests and/or a user desires.

[0038] In one embodiment, the all-in-one coverall device 100 is manufactured of a high-density polyethylene (HDPE), or any other suitable materials as is known in the art. Any number of different types of materials can be used to make the all-in-one coverall device 100 including but not limited to nylon, textile materials, heat-scalable plastic, or polymers, such as polypropylene or acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene (ABS), or any other suitable material as is known in the art, such as but not limited to, acrylic, polycarbonate, polyethylene, polyethylene terephthalate, polyvinyl chloride, polystyrene, etc. Generally, the all-in-one coverall device 100 is also manufactured from a material that is water resistant or waterproof.

[0039] In yet another embodiment, the all-in-one coverall device 100 comprises a plurality of indicia. The upper body component 110, long sleeve components 120, lower body component 130, or long pant components 140 of the device 100 may include advertising, a trademark, or other letters, designs, or characters, printed, painted, stamped, or integrated into the device 100, or any other indicia as is known in the art. Specifically, any suitable indicia as is known in the art can be included, such as but not limited to, patterns, logos, emblems, images, symbols, designs, letters, words, characters, animals, advertisements, brands, etc., that may or may not be brand related.

[0040] It will also be appreciated that there are a number of additional add-on features that can be incorporated into the device 100 and moreover, the all-in-one coverall device 100 can take many different forms as is known in the art.

[0041] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of the method 300 of conveniently modifying the look and feel of the all-in-one coverall device in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The method 300 includes the steps of at 301, providing an all-in-one coverall device comprising an upper body component, long sleeve components, a lower body component, and long pant components connected by a variety of zippers. The method 300 also comprises at 302, donning the fully assembled all-in-one coverall device. Further, the method 300 comprises at 303, removing the reversibly attachable long sleeve components from the upper body component. Additionally, the method 300 comprises at 304, removing the reversibly attachable long pant components from the lower body component. Finally, the method 300 comprises at 305, utilizing the device while working, traveling, or during other activities.

[0042] Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different users may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein all-in-one coverall device, coverall device, garment, and device are interchangeable and refer to the all-in-one coverall device 100 of the present invention.

[0043] Notwithstanding the forgoing, the all-in-one coverall device 100 of the present invention can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that it accomplishes the above stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the all-in-one coverall device 100 as shown in FIGS. 1-3 is for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the all-in-one coverall device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the all-in-one coverall device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the all-in-one coverall device 100 may be of any size that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

[0044] Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all of the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

[0045] What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term includes is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term comprising as comprising is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.