SNOWSUIT FOR CHILDREN

Abstract

A snowsuit for children to keep their bodies warm in cold climates. The snowsuit includes wrist cuffs attached to peripheral openings of the arm portions of the snowsuit. Mittens are also detachably attached to the peripheral openings of the arm portions through zippers. Also, the snowsuit includes a pair of socks integrally attached to two leg openings in the pant portion of the snowsuit.

Claims

1. A snowsuit for children comprising: a torso portion having a left arm opening, a right arm opening, and a neck opening; a left arm portion attached to the left arm opening, the left arm portion has a peripheral opening; a right arm portion attached to the right arm opening, the right arm portion has a peripheral opening; a pant portion configured to couple to the torso portion, the pant portion has a left leg opening and a right leg opening; a left wrist cuff attached to the peripheral opening of the left arm portion; and a right wrist cuff attached to the peripheral opening of the right arm portion.

2. The snowsuit of claim 1, wherein the snowsuit further comprises: a left mitten detachably coupled to the peripheral opening of the left arm portion through a left fastener; and a right mitten detachably coupled to the peripheral opening of the right arm portion through a right fastener.

3. The snowsuit of claim 2, wherein each of the left fastener and the right fastener is a zipper.

4. The snowsuit of claim 1, wherein the snowsuit further comprises: a left mitten detachably coupled to a peripheral opening of the left wrist cuff through a left fastener; and a right mitten detachably coupled to a peripheral opening of the right wrist cuff through a right fastener.

5. The snowsuit of claim 4, wherein each of the left fastener and the right fastener is a zipper.

6. The snowsuit of claim 1, wherein the snowsuit further comprises: a left sock integrally coupled to the left leg opening; and a right sock integrally coupled to the right leg opening.

7. A method of keeping a child warm, the method comprises: providing a snowsuit comprising: a torso portion having a left arm opening, a right arm opening, and a neck opening, a left arm portion attached to the left arm opening, the left arm portion has a peripheral opening, a right arm portion attached to the right arm opening, the right arm portion has a peripheral opening, a pant portion configured to couple to the torso portion, the pant portion has a left leg opening and a right leg opening, a left wrist cuff attached to the peripheral opening of the left arm portion, a right wrist cuff attached to the peripheral opening of the right arm portion; and putting the snowsuit over the child's body.

8. The method of claim 7, wherein the snowsuit further comprises: a left mitten detachably coupled to the peripheral opening of the left arm portion through a left fastener; and a right mitten detachably coupled to the peripheral opening of the right arm portion through a right fastener, wherein the method further comprises: donning the left mitten over a left hand of the child; and fastening the left fastener.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein each of the left and right fasteners is a zipper.

10. The method of claim 7, wherein the snowsuit further comprises: a left mitten detachably coupled to a peripheral opening of the left wrist cuff through a left fastener; and a right mitten detachably coupled to a peripheral opening of the right wrist cuff through a right fastener, wherein the method further comprises: donning the left mitten over a left hand of the child; and fastening the left fastener.

11. The method of claim 10, wherein each of the left and right fasteners is a zipper.

12. The method of claim 7, wherein the snowsuit further comprises: a left sock integrally coupled to the left leg opening; and a right sock integrally coupled to the right leg opening.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0011] The accompanying figures, which are incorporated herein, form part of the specification and illustrate embodiments of the present invention. Together with the description, the figures further explain the principles of the present invention and enable a person skilled in the relevant arts to make and use the invention.

[0012] FIG. 1 is a front view of the snowsuit showing one of the two mittens separated from an arm portion of the snowsuit, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0013] FIG. 2 shows a front view of the snowsuit, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0014] FIG. 3 shows both mittens separated from the snowsuit, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0015] FIG. 4 shows another implementation of the snowsuit in which the mittens are attached to the wrist cuffs, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0016] Subject matter will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings, which form a part hereof, and which show, by way of illustration, specific exemplary embodiments. Subject matter may, however, be embodied in a variety of different forms and, therefore, covered or claimed subject matter is intended to be construed as not being limited to any exemplary embodiments set forth herein; exemplary embodiments are provided merely to be illustrative. Likewise, a reasonably broad scope for claimed or covered subject matter is intended. Among other things, for example, the subject matter may be embodied as methods, devices, components, or systems. The following detailed description is, therefore, not intended to be taken in a limiting sense.

[0017] The word exemplary is used herein to mean serving as an example, instance, or illustration. Any embodiment described herein as exemplary is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Likewise, the term embodiments of the present invention does not require that all embodiments of the invention include the discussed feature, advantage, or mode of operation.

[0018] The terminology used herein is to describe particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting to embodiments of the invention. As used herein, the singular forms a, an and the are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms comprises, comprising,, includes and/or including, when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

[0019] The following detailed description includes the best currently contemplated mode or modes of carrying out exemplary embodiments of the invention. The description is not to be taken in a limiting sense but is made merely to illustrate the general principles of the invention since the scope of the invention will be best defined by the allowed claims of any resulting patent.

[0020] Disclosed is a snowsuit for use in children that is easy and quick to wear and remove from the body. The disclosed snowsuit may provide enhanced protection against cold and snow. The mittens could be detachably attached which allows them to be easy and quick to wear and remove from hands. Moreover, the mittens can cover any openings through which air or snow can ingress inside.

[0021] Referring to FIGS. 1-3, the Snowsuit 100 can include a torso portion 110 that can cover the torso of the body. As shown in the drawings, the torso portion can include a neck opening and two arm openings. The front side of the torso portion can have a longitudinal zipper 120. The front side of the torso portion can be split into two parts along the zipper. The zipper allows the fastening of the two parts. Thus, the snowsuit can be worn and then the zipper can be fastened. Suitable margins can also be included in the front or rear side of the zipper that may impart some resistance or barrier properties to air and/or water. Any type of zipper with or without coatings can be used without departing from the scope of the present invention. Two arm portions 130 are coupled to the two arm openings. The arm portions can be coupled using an adhesive, stitching, and the like fasteners. To the bottom of the torso portions, the pant portion 140 can be coupled. The pant portion can also be detachable coupled to the torso portions. Or the pant portion can be separate and worn separately and independent of the snowsuit. Preferably, the pant portion can be integral to the torso portion. For example, adhesive or stitching can be used to attach the pant portion to the torso portion. A zipper can be used to detachably attach the pant portion to the torso portion.

[0022] A collar 150 may extend from the neck opening of the torso portion and a head cap 160 can be integrally coupled to the collar. The collar may protect the neck while the head cap can be worn over the head. As shown in the drawings, the zipper can extend up to the collar.

[0023] The snowsuit including the torso portion, the pant portion, and the arms portions can be made from the same or different suitable materials. Moreover, the snowsuit can have multiple layers, for example, an inner layer of fleece and an outer layer of waterproof or water-resistant material. Different materials known to a person of ordinary skills in the art can be used without departing from the scope of the present invention.

[0024] Referring to FIG. 1 which shows the mitten 170 separated from the arm portion 130 of the snowsuit 100. The snowsuit may further include a wrist cuff 180 integrally attached to the periphery of the arm portion's openings. The wrist cuff can be continuous with inner layers of the arm portions. The wrist cuff can extend over the wrist of the wearer and provides both warmth and protection. The wrist cuffs can be made from a stretchable material that can stretch over the wrist providing an ergonomic fit.

[0025] Mittens 170 can be detachably attached to the peripheral opening of the arm portions. For example, FIG. 1 shows a zipper 190 for attaching the mittens to the arm openings. However, any other fastener suitable as a zipper can be used without departing from the scope of the present invention. The mittens can cover the hands of the wearer and can be easily and quickly taken off and worn. FIG. 2 shows another front view of the snow suite 100 having both mittens in the attached state. FIG. 3 shows the same view, but the mittens are shown detached. FIG. 1 also shows socks 200 integral with the pant portion.

[0026] Referring to FIG. 4 shows another implementation of the invention. FIG. 4 shows the snowsuit 400 having a torso portion 410, a pair of arm portions 420, a pant portion 430, a zipper 440, a collar 450, a head cap 460, a mitten 470, a wrist cuff 480, a zipper 490, and an ankle cuff 500. The mittens can also be attached to the wrist cuffs. As shown in FIG. 4, the peripheral opening of the wrist cuffs can have the mating member of the zipper and the mittens can be attached to the periphery of the wrist cuff. This wrist cuff in such an implementation may provide a certain degree of flexibility to the arms. Both the mittens and the arm portions become bulky and the stretchable wrist cuffs can provide good flexibility to the handles.

[0027] In certain implementations, the mating members of the zipper can be provided both on the peripheral openings of the arm portions and the wrist cuffs. Thus, the user may have the option to wear the mittens attached to the wrist cuffs or the arm portions. It is understood that the length of wrist cuffs can be optimized based on various factors, such as the size of the snowsuit, and any such variation is within the scope of the present invention. Also, it has been emphasized that wrist cuffs can be made from stretcher materials, however, the use of non-stretch materials for the wrist cuffs is within the scope of the present invention.

[0028] The snowsuit may further include ankle cuffs that extend from the leg openings of the pant portion. The ankle cuff can be made similar to wrist cuffs. However, differences in structure and materials between the wrist cuffs and the ankle cuffs are within the scope of the present invention. The ankle cuffs can preferably cover at least an ankle portion of the feet. The snowsuit may further include integral socks. The socks can be attached to the attached periphery of the ankle cuffs. In certain implementations, the socks, the ankle cuffs, and the leg opening may be attached together using suitable adhesive, stitching, and the like fastening mechanism. The socks can be made from any suitable material, preferably for warmth.

[0029] While the foregoing written description of the invention enables one of ordinary skill to make and use what is considered presently to be the best mode thereof, those of ordinary skill will understand and appreciate the existence of variations, combinations, and equivalents of the specific embodiment, method, and examples herein. The invention should therefore not be limited by the above-described embodiment, method, and examples, but by all embodiments and methods within the scope and spirit of the invention as claimed.