SHIRT WITH CIGAR POCKETS

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a shirt for carrying cigars. The shirt includes a shirt body having a front portion and a back portion, wherein a neckline and armholes are formed in an upper section of the front portion and the back portion. The shirt also includes a pair of sleeves each having an upper section attached to one of the armholes, wherein the sleeves are to cover at least a portion of an arm of a wearer. The shirt further includes a pocket attached to an upper portion of at least one of the sleeves, wherein the pocket includes one or more elongated slots oriented along the length of the sleeve for passively holding and carrying one or more cigars in a protected manner. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

Claims

1. A shirt for carrying cigars, comprising: a shirt body having a front portion and a back portion, wherein a neckline and armholes are formed in an upper section of the front portion and the back portion; a pair of sleeves each having an upper section attached to one of the armholes, wherein the sleeves are to cover at least a portion of an arm of a wearer; and a pocket attached to an upper portion of at least one of the sleeves, wherein the pocket includes one or more elongated slots oriented along the length of the sleeve for holding and carrying one or more cigars.

2. The shirt of claim 1, wherein the elongated slots have different widths to accommodate cigars of different sizes.

3. The shirt of claim 2, wherein the elongated slots each have at least one elastic section to provide an amount of tension on the elongated slot.

4. The shirt of claim 1, wherein the pocket further comprises a flap to cover a top portion of the pocket.

5. The shirt of claim 1, wherein the pocket is formed of a moisture resistant material.

6. The shirt of claim 1, further comprising a backing material disposed between the sleeve and the pocket, wherein the backing material is to inhibit the transfer of moisture and odor from the sleeve into the pocket.

7. The shirt of claim 1, further comprising a collar attached to the neckline of the shirt body.

8. The shirt of claim 1, wherein the neckline of the shirt body is collarless.

9. The shirt of claim 1, wherein the sleeves are short and designed to end at or above the elbow of a wearer.

10. The shirt of claim 1, wherein the sleeves are long and designed to end at or near the wrist of a wearer.

11. A method of making a shirt for carrying cigars, comprising: providing a shirt body having a front portion and a back portion, wherein a neckline and armholes are formed in an upper section of the front portion and the back portion; attaching an upper portion of a sleeve to each of the armholes, wherein each of the sleeves are to cover at least a portion of an arm of a wearer; and attaching a pocket to an upper portion of at least one of the sleeves, wherein the pocket includes one or more elongated slots oriented along the length of the sleeve for holding and carrying one or more cigars.

12. The method of claim 11, wherein the elongated slots are to have different widths to accommodate cigars of different sizes.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein the elongated slots each have at least one elastic section to provide an amount of tension on the elongated slot.

14. The method of claim 11, further comprising providing a flap to cover a top portion of the pocket.

15. The method of claim 11, wherein the pocket is to be formed of a moisture resistant material.

16. The method of claim 11, further comprising disposing a backing material between the sleeve and the pocket, wherein the backing material is to inhibit the transfer of moisture and odor from the sleeve into the pocket.

17. The method of claim 11, further comprising attaching a collar to the neckline of the shirt body.

18. The method of claim 11, wherein the neckline of the shirt body is collarless.

19. The method of claim 11, wherein the sleeves are short and designed to end at or above the elbow of a wearer.

20. The method of claim 11, wherein the sleeves are long and designed to end at or near the wrist of a wearer.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0007] The various advantages of the embodiments will become apparent to one skilled in the art by reading the following specification and appended claims, and by referencing the following drawings, in which:

[0008] FIG. 1A-1C show examples of a shirt for carrying cigars according to an embodiment;

[0009] FIG. 2A-2D show examples of pockets for carrying cigars according to an embodiment; and

[0010] FIG. 3 shows an example of a method of making a shirt for carrying cigars according to an embodiment.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS

[0011] While the invention will be described in connection with one or more preferred embodiments, it will be understood that it is not intended to limit the invention to those embodiments. On the contrary, it is intended that the invention cover all alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included within its spirit and scope as defined by the appended claims.

[0012] Turning now to FIGS. 1A-1C, an embodiment of a shirt 100 for carrying cigars is shown. As shown in FIGS. 1A-1C, the shirt 100 includes a shirt body 110 having a front portion 112 and a back portion 114. A neckline 120 and armholes 130 are formed in an upper section of the front portion 112 and the back portion 114 of the shirt body 110. In some embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1A-1B, the shirt 110 may include a collar 122 attached to the neckline 120 of the shirt body 110. In some other embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1C, the neckline 120 of the shirt may be collarless 124. The shirt 100 also includes a pair of sleeves 140 each having an upper section attached to one of the armholes 130. The sleeves 140 are to cover at least a portion of an arm of a wearer. In some embodiments, as shown in FIGS. 1A-1B, the sleeves 140 may be long and designed to end at or near a wrist of a wearer. While, in other embodiments, as shown in FIG. 1C, the sleeves 140 may be short and designed to end at or above an elbow of a wearer. The shirt 100 further includes a pocket 150 attached to an upper portion of at least one of the sleeves 140. The pocket 150 includes one or more elongated slots 152 oriented along the length of the sleeve 140 for holding and carrying one or more cigars 155.

[0013] FIGS. 2A-2D show examples of pockets for carrying cigars. The pockets 150 may be incorporated into apparel items such as shirt 100 illustrated in FIGS. 1A-1C. FIG. 2A shows an example of a pocket 150 to be attached to sleeve 140 (as shown in FIGS. 1A-1C). The pocket 150 includes elongated slots 152 for holding cigars 155 (e.g., up to three (3) cigars 155, as shown). The elongated slots 152 may include tension members such as elastic sections 154 placed along a length of the elongated slots 152 (e.g., at or near a middle section). FIG. 2B shows an example of a pocket 150 to be attached to sleeve 140 (as shown in FIGS. 1A-1C). The pocket 150 includes elongated slots 152 for holding cigars 155 (e.g., up to two (2) cigars 155, as shown). The elongated slots 152 may also optionally include tension members such as elastic sections 154 placed along a length of the elongated slots 152 (e.g., at or near a top section). In at least some embodiments, the elongated slots 152 may have different widths and/or lengths to accommodate cigars 155 of different sizes (i.e., different diameters and lengths). In some embodiments, the elongated slots 152 each have at least one elastic section 154 to provide an amount of tension on the elongated slot 152 such that the tension holds and secures a cigar 155 in place within the elongated slot 152. In at least some embodiments, as shown, for example, in FIG. 2C, a backing material 142, may be disposed between the sleeve 140 and the pocket 150 to inhibit the transfer of moisture and odor from the sleeve 140 into the pocket thereby maintaining the quality of the cigars 155. The backing material 140 may be formed of a resilient material such as, for example, nylon, polyester, taffeta, coated polyester, polyester microfiber, neoprene, or other similar materials. The backing material 140 provides an additional layer of protection for the cigars by preventing external moisture and/odors (e.g., body odors, sweat, perspiration, scents from soaps, lotions, fragrances, and the like) from entering the pocket and damaging the quality of the cigars 155. As shown in FIG. 2D, the pocket 150 may also include a flap 156 to cover a top portion of the pocket 150 including at least a portion of cigar 155. In at least some embodiments, at least a portion of the pocket 150 (e.g., an interior lining) may also be formed of a moisture resistant material (not shown) such as, for example, waxed cotton, laminated cotton, poplin, oilcloth, or other similar materials. The moisture resistant material helps to preserve and protect the cigars 155 by maintaining the moisture level within the cigars and preventing external moisture and/or odors from entering the pocket 150. These features thereby allow a wearer to securely hold and conveniently carry cigars on their person in a hands-free manner while also protecting and maintaining the quality of the cigars.

[0014] FIG. 3 shows a method of making a shirt for carrying cigars. The method can be used to make a shirt such as, for example, the shirt 100 shown in FIGS. 1A-2C. The method 300 includes, at 310 providing a shirt body (e.g., shirt body 110) having a front portion and a back portion, wherein a neckline and armholes are formed in an upper section of the front portion and the back portion. The method, at 320, includes attaching an upper portion of a sleeve (e.g., sleeve 140) to each of the armholes of the shirt (e.g., armholes 130), wherein each of the sleeves are to cover at least a portion of an arm of a wearer. The method, at 330, include attaching a pocket (e.g., pocket 150) to an upper portion of at least one of the sleeves, wherein the pocket includes one or more elongated slots (e.g., slots 152) oriented along the length of the sleeve for holding and carrying one or more cigars (e.g., cigars 155). In at least some embodiments, the method may optionally include providing elongated slots that have different widths to accommodate cigars of different sizes. In at least other embodiments, the method may optionally include providing elongated slots that each have at least one elastic section to provide an amount of tension on the elongated slot. In at least some embodiments, the method may optionally include providing a flap to cover a top portion of the pocket. In at least some embodiments, the method may include forming the pocket of a moisture resistant material. In at least some embodiments, the method may include disposing a backing material between the sleeve and the pocket, wherein the backing material is to inhibit the transfer of moisture and odor from the sleeve into the pocket. In at least some embodiments, the method may further include attaching a collar to the neckline of the shirt body.

[0015] The term attached may be used herein to refer to any type of coupling relationship between the components in question, and may include stitching, hook and loop connection, adhesives, zippers, or other connections. Based at least on the in disclosure herein, shirt 100 provides a wearer, such a cigar aficionado, a convenient means for holding, protecting, carry and/or transport cigars while on outings or attending events without damaging the cigars.

Additional Notes and Examples

[0016] Example 1 provides a shirt for carrying cigars including a shirt body having a front portion and a back portion, wherein a neckline and armholes are formed in an upper section of the front portion and the back portion; a pair of sleeves each having an upper section attached to one of the armholes, wherein the sleeves are to cover at least a portion of an arm of a wearer; and a pocket attached to an upper portion of at least one of the sleeves, wherein the pocket includes one or more elongated slots oriented along the length of the sleeve for holding and carrying one or more cigars.

[0017] Example 2 includes the shirt of Example 1, wherein the elongated slots have different widths to accommodate cigars of different sizes.

[0018] Example 3 includes the shirt of Example 2, wherein the elongated slots each have at least one elastic section to provide an amount of tension on the elongated slot.

[0019] Example 4 includes the shirt of Example 1, wherein the pocket further comprises a flap to cover a top portion of the pocket.

[0020] Example 5 includes the shirt of Example 1, wherein the pocket is formed of a moisture resistant material.

[0021] Example 6 includes the shirt of Example 1, further comprising a backing material disposed between the sleeve and the pocket, wherein the backing material is to inhibit the transfer of moisture and odor from the sleeve into the pocket.

[0022] Example 7 includes the shirt of Example 1, further comprising a collar attached to the neckline of the shirt body.

[0023] Example 8 includes the shirt of Example 1, wherein the neckline of the shirt body is collarless.

[0024] Example 9 includes the shirt of Example 1, wherein the sleeves are short and designed to end at or above the elbow of a wearer.

[0025] Example 10 includes the shirt of Example 1, wherein the sleeves are long and designed to end at or near the wrist of a wearer.

[0026] Example 11 provides a method of making a shirt for carrying cigars, including providing a shirt body having a front portion and a back portion, wherein a neckline and armholes are formed in an upper section of the front portion and the back portion; attaching an upper portion of a sleeve to each of the armholes, wherein each of the sleeves are to cover at least a portion of an arm of a wearer; and attaching a pocket to an upper portion of at least one of the sleeves, wherein the pocket includes one or more elongated slots oriented along the length of the sleeve for holding and carrying one or more cigars.

[0027] Example 12 includes the method of Example 11, wherein the elongated slots are to have different widths to accommodate cigars of different sizes.

[0028] Example 13 includes the method of Example 11, wherein the elongated slots each have at least one elastic section to provide an amount of tension on the elongated slot.

[0029] Example 14 includes the method of Example 11, further comprising providing a flap to cover a top portion of the pocket.

[0030] Example 15 includes the method of Example 11, wherein the pocket is to be formed of a moisture resistant material.

[0031] Example 16 includes the method of Example 11, further comprising disposing a backing material between the sleeve and the pocket, wherein the backing material is to inhibit the transfer of moisture and odor from the sleeve into the pocket.

[0032] Example 17 includes the method of Example 11, further comprising attaching a collar to the neckline of the shirt body.

[0033] Example 18 includes the method of Example 11, wherein the neckline of the shirt body is collarless.

[0034] Example 19 includes the method of Example 11, wherein the sleeves are short and designed to end at or above the elbow of a wearer.

[0035] Example 20 includes the method of Example 11, wherein the sleeves are long and designed to end at or near the wrist of a wearer.

[0036] Those skilled in the art will appreciate from the foregoing description that the broad description of the embodiments of the present invention can be implemented in a variety configurations, dimensions, and embodiments without departing from the invention. Therefore, while the embodiments of this invention have been described in connection with particular examples thereof, the true scope of the embodiments of the invention should not be so limited since other modifications will become apparent to the skilled practitioner upon a study of the drawings, specification, and following claims.