HOODED GARMENT HAVING A MULTIFUNCTIONAL RIDING HOOD

Abstract

A hooded garment having a multifunctional riding hood to be worn by a wearer (e.g., a rider or passenger) during operation of a two-, three-, or four-wheeled vehicle. During operation of the vehicle in which the multifunctional riding hood is in a deployed or engaged riding position on the head of the wearer the multifunctional riding hood will provide enhanced protection against outdoor elements such as rain, snow, debris, wind, etc. Alternatively, during operation of the vehicle in which the multifunctional riding hood is in a stowed or disengaged riding position off the head of the wearer, the multifunctional riding hood prevents the entry of airflow into a front hood cavity of the riding hood.

Claims

1. A garment to be worn by a wearer during operation of a vehicle, the garment comprising: a hood member having a collar member and a flap member collectively forming a front seam to facilitate access into a front hood cavity of the hood member; and a fastening mechanism connected to the collar member and the flap member for selective movement between: an unfastened state that at least partially opens the front seam in a manner that at least partially exposes the front hood cavity to thereby permit wearing of the hood member by the wearer, and a fastened state that closes the front seam in a manner that restricts airflow into the front hood cavity.

2. The garment of claim 1, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises a zipper arrangement.

3. The garment of claim 2, wherein the zipper arrangement comprises a first plurality of teeth extending on an exposed, upper edge of a collar region, a second plurality of teeth extending on an exposed, lower edge of the hood member, and a zipper slider member.

4. The garment of claim 3, wherein the zipper slider member is selectively moveable between: a zipped position to connect the first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth in a manner that closes the seamed opening, and an unzipped position to disconnect the first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth in a manner that opens the seamed opening.

5. The garment of claim 1, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises a hook-and-loop fastener.

6. The garment of claim 5, wherein the hook-and-loop fastener comprises a first hook material strip extending on an upper edge of the collar member, the first hook material strip being selectively connectable to a second loop material strip extending on a lower edge of the hood member.

7. The garment of claim 1, wherein the flap member comprises a multi-layered structure having a wind-resistant/wind-blocking outer layer.

8. The garment of claim 1, wherein the flap member is oriented in a horizontal direction across the width of the front hood cavity.

9. A garment to be worn by a wearer during operation of a vehicle, the garment comprising: a hood member having a left flap member and a right flap member collectively forming a front seam to facilitate access into a front hood cavity of the hood member; and a fastening mechanism connected to the left flap member and the right flap member for selective movement between: an unfastened state that at least partially opens the front seam in a manner that at least partially exposes the front hood cavity to thereby permit wearing of the hood member by the wearer, and a fastened state that closes the front seam in a manner that restricts airflow into the front hood cavity.

10. The garment of claim 9, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises a zipper arrangement.

11. The garment of claim 10, wherein the zipper arrangement comprises a first plurality of teeth extending on an exposed edge of the left flap member, a second plurality of teeth extending on an exposed edge of the right flap member, and a zipper slider member.

12. The garment of claim 11, wherein the zipper slider member is selectively moveable between: a zipped position to connect the first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth in a manner that closes the seamed opening, and an unzipped position to disconnect the first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth in a manner that opens the seamed opening.

13. The garment of claim 9, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises a hook-and-loop fastener.

14. The garment of claim 13, wherein the hook-and-loop fastener comprises a first hook material strip extending on an exposed edge of the left flap member, the first hook material strip being selectively connectable to a second loop material strip extending on an exposed edge of the right flap member.

15. The garment of claim 9, wherein the flap member comprises a multi-layered structure having a wind-resistant/wind-blocking outer layer.

16. The garment of claim 9, wherein the left flap member and the right flap member are respectively oriented in a vertical direction across the length of the front hood cavity.

17. A riding hood to be worn by a wearer during operation of a vehicle, the riding hood comprising: a hood member having a collar member and a flap member collectively forming a front seam to facilitate access into a front hood cavity of the hood member; and a fastening mechanism connected to the collar member and the flap member for selective movement between: an unfastened state that at least partially opens the front seam in a manner that at least partially exposes the front hood cavity to thereby permit wearing of the hood member by the wearer, and a fastened state that closes the front seam in a manner that restricts airflow into the front hood cavity.

18. The riding hood of claim 17, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises a zipper arrangement.

19. The riding hood of claim 18, wherein the zipper arrangement comprises a first plurality of teeth extending on an exposed, upper edge of a collar region, a second plurality of teeth extending on an exposed, lower edge of the hood member, and a zipper slider member.

20. The riding hood of claim 19, wherein the zipper slider member is selectively moveable between: a zipped position to connect the first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth in a manner that closes the seamed opening, and an unzipped position to disconnect the first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth in a manner that opens the seamed opening.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0040] The various advantages of the embodiments of the present disclosure 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:

[0041] FIG. 1 illustrates a view of an example riding hood garment worn by a wearer with the multifunctional riding hood in a stowed or disengaged riding position.

[0042] FIG. 2 illustrates a view of an example riding hood garment worn by a wearer with the multifunctional riding hood in a deployed or engaged riding position on the head of the wearer.

[0043] FIG. 3 illustrates a block diagram of the example riding hood garment, in accordance with an embodiment.

[0044] FIG. 4 illustrates a front view of an example multifunctional riding hood for the example riding hood garment of FIG. 1, with a fastening member in a fully open position.

[0045] FIG. 5 illustrates a front view of an example multifunctional riding hood for the example riding hood garment of FIG. 1, with a fastening member in a partially opened position.

[0046] FIG. 6 illustrates a front view of an example multifunctional riding hood for the example riding hood garment of FIG. 1, with a fastening member in a fully closed position.

[0047] FIG. 7 illustrates a front view of an example fastening member comprising a zipper arrangement.

[0048] FIG. 8 illustrates a block diagram of example riding hood garment having a multifunctional riding hood, in accordance with another embodiment.

[0049] FIG. 9 illustrates a front view of an example multifunctional riding hood for the example riding hood garment of FIG. 8, with a fastening member comprising a hook-and-loop fastener in a fully closed position.

[0050] FIGS. 10 through 12 respectively illustrate a front view of an example multifunctional riding hood for the example riding hood garment of FIG. 8, with the fastening member comprising a hook-and-loop fastener in a partially opened position.

[0051] FIG. 13 illustrates a front view of an example multifunctional riding hood for the example riding hood garment of FIG. 8, with the fastening member comprising a hook-and-loop fastener in a fully open position.

[0052] FIG. 14 illustrates a block diagram of a horizontally-oriented fastening member to connect a collar member and a front flap member for the example riding hood garment of FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment.

[0053] FIG. 15 illustrates a block diagram of a vertically-oriented fastening member to connect a left flap member and a right flap member for an example riding hood garment, in accordance with another embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0054] Turning to the figures, in which FIGS. 1 and 2 respectively illustrate an example riding hood garment 100 having a multifunctional riding hood to be worn by a wearer (e.g., a rider or passenger) during operation of a two-, three-, or four-wheeled vehicle. During operation of the vehicle in which the multifunctional riding hood is in a deployed or engaged riding position on the head of the wearer, the multifunctional riding hood will provide enhanced protection against outdoor elements such as rain, snow, debris, wind, etc. Alternatively, during operation of the vehicle in which the multifunctional riding hood is in a stowed or disengaged riding position off the head of the wearer, the multifunctional riding hood prevents the entry of airflow into a front hood cavity 123 of the riding hood garment 100.

[0055] In the illustrated examples, the riding hood garment 100 comprises a jacket. Embodiments, however, are not limited thereto, and thus, this disclosure contemplates the riding hood garment 100 comprising any suitable garment that falls within the spirit and scope of the principles of this disclosure. Representative suitable garments include shirts, sweatshirts (hoodies), etc.

[0056] In one or more embodiments, the example riding hood garment 100 comprises a base member 110 and a multifunctional riding hood member 120. From bottom to top, the base member 110 extends from a waist region 111 to a collar region 112 to at least partially cover the upper torso of the wearer.

[0057] The multifunctional riding hood member 120 has a substantially concave structural configuration that, when placed in a deployed or engaged riding position, receives and covers the head of the wearer. The multifunctional riding hood member 120 comprises opposing sidewalls, a rear hood region 121, and a front hood region 122 that collectively define a front hood cavity 123. One or more draw strings 126 extend through an opening of the multifunctional riding hood member 120. The one or more draw strings 126 may be manipulated by a wearer to conform the concave structural configuration of the multifunctional riding hood member 120 to the head of the wearer. In so doing, the overall size (area) of the front hood region 122 may be reduced.

[0058] In the illustrated example embodiment of FIGS. 3 through 6, the multifunctional riding hood member 120 comprises a collar member 124 that is fixedly attached to the base member 110 at the collar region 112. Alternatively, the collar member 124 can be removably attached to the base member 110. The multifunctional riding hood member 120 further includes a flap member 125 that is oriented in a substantially horizontal direction across the width of the front hood region 122. The collar member 114 and the flap member 125 collectively form a front seam 127 to facilitate access into the front hood cavity 123. The front seam 127, which is oriented in a substantially horizontal direction across the width of the front hood region 122, enables entry or access into the front hood cavity 123.

[0059] In accordance with the illustrated example embodiment, the flap member 125 may be formed of a single or multi-layered structure. The single or multi-layered structure may comprise a wind-resistant/wind-blocking outer layer formed from a durable, wind-resistant/wind-blocking material. The wind-resistant material may comprise a synthetic fabric formed from one or more polymers. The one or more polymers may include, but are not limited to, polyamides (e.g., nylon), polyester, acrylic, rayon, acetate, para-aramids (e.g., Kevlar), spandex, latex, and the like. Alternatively or additionally, the flap member 125 comprises a single or multi-layered structure provided with a wind-resistant/wind-blocking coating.

[0060] A fastening mechanism 130 is connected to the collar member 124 and the flap member 125. The fastening mechanism 130 may be selectively moved between an unfastened position and a fastened position.

[0061] In a fully unfastened position of the fastening mechanism 130, the front seam 127 is opened to detach the collar member 124 from the flap member 125. Due to the opening of the front seam 127, the front hood cavity 123 is exposed to enable the hood member 120 to be worn on the head of the wearer (in the use or deployed position of the multifunctional riding hood member 120). The flap member 125 may be moved to a position inside the front hood cavity 123 at a top region of the interior surface of the multifunctional riding hood member 120.

[0062] In the fully fastened position of the fastening mechanism 130, the front seam 127 is closed via an attachment of the collar member 124 to the flap member 125. In that way, the hood member 120 can be placed in a stowed position whereby the rear hood region 121 is to rest against a rear surface of the base member 110. By virtue of the front seam 127 being closed, airflow into the front hood cavity 123 is prevented. During operation of the vehicle, the prevention of airflow into the front hood cavity 123 advantageously prevents the multifunctional riding hood member 120 being propelled backwards and causing the front of the base member 110 to pull against the front (such as the throat) of the wearer.

[0063] In accordance with the illustrated example embodiment of FIGS. 3 through 7, the fastening mechanism 130 comprises a zipper arrangement 131. The zipper arrangement 131 comprises a first plurality of teeth 132 extending on an exposed, upper edge of the collar member 124, a second plurality of teeth 133 extending on an exposed, lower edge of the flap member 125, and a zipper slider member 134. The zipper slider member 134 is selectively moveable between a fully zipped position (FIG. 4), one or more partially zipped positions (FIG. 5), and a fully unzipped position (FIG. 6). In the fully zipped position of the zipper slider member 134, the first plurality of teeth 132 and the second plurality of teeth 133 are connected to thereby close the front seam 127. In the fully unzipped position of the zipper slider member 134, the first plurality of teeth 132 and the second plurality of teeth 133 are and disconnected to thereby fully expose or otherwise open the front seam 127.

[0064] Although the flap member 125 in the illustrated example embodiment of FIGS. 3 through 6 and 14 is oriented in a substantially horizontal direction, embodiments are not limited thereto. This disclosure contemplates orienting the flap member in any suitable direction that falls within the spirit and scope of the principles of this disclosure.

[0065] For example, in the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 15, the multifunctional riding hood member 120 may comprise a left flap member 324 and a right flap member 325 that are oriented in a substantially vertical direction across the length of the front hood region 122. In such an embodiment, a fastening member 330 is connected to the left flap member 324 and a right flap member 325. The left flap member 324 and a right flap member 325 may respectively be formed of a single or multi-layered structure. The single or multi-layered structure may comprise a wind-resistant/wind-blocking outer layer formed from a durable, wind-resistant/wind-blocking material. The wind-resistant material may comprise a synthetic fabric formed from one or more polymers. The one or more polymers may include, but are not limited to polyamides (e.g., nylon), polyester, acrylic, rayon, acetate, para-aramids (e.g., Kevlar), spandex, latex, and the like. Alternatively or additionally, the left flap member 324 and a right flap member 325 respectively comprises a single or multi-layered structure provided with a wind-resistant/wind-blocking coating.

[0066] As illustrated in FIGS. 8 through 13, another example riding hood garment 200 comprises a base member 210 and a multifunctional riding hood member 220. From bottom to top, the base member 210 extends from a waist region 211 to a collar region 212 to at least partially cover the upper torso of the wearer.

[0067] The multifunctional riding hood member 220 has a substantially concave structural configuration that, when placed in a use or deployed position, receives and covers the head of the wearer. The multifunctional riding hood member 220 comprises sidewalls, a rear hood region 221, and a front hood region 222 that collectively define a front hood cavity 223. One or more draw strings 226 extend through an opening of the multifunctional riding hood member 220. The one or more draw strings 226 may be manipulated by a wearer to conform the concave structural configuration of the multifunctional riding hood member 220 to the head of the wearer. In so doing, the overall size (area) of the front hood region 222 may be reduced.

[0068] In accordance with the illustrated example embodiment of FIGS. 8 through 13, the multifunctional riding hood member 220 comprises a collar member 224 that is fixedly attached to the base member 210 at the neck region 112. Alternatively, the collar member 224 may be removably attached to the base member 210. The multifunctional riding hood member 220 further includes a flap member 225 that is oriented in a substantially horizontal direction across the width of the front hood region 222. The collar member 211 and the flap member 225 collectively form a front seam 227 with to facilitate access into the front hood cavity 223. The front seam 227, which is oriented in a substantially horizontal direction across the width of the front hood region 222, enables entry or access into the front hood cavity 223.

[0069] In accordance with the illustrated example embodiment, the flap member 225 may be formed of a single or multi-layered structure. The single or multi-layered structure may comprise a wind-resistant/wind-blocking outer layer formed from a durable, wind-resistant/wind-blocking material. The wind-resistant material may comprise a synthetic fabric formed from one or more polymers. The one or more polymers may include, but are not limited to, polyamides (e.g., nylon), polyester, acrylic, rayon, acetate, para-aramids (e.g., Kevlar), spandex, latex, and the like. Alternatively or additionally, the flap member 225 comprises a single or multi-layered structure provided with a wind-resistant/wind-blocking coating.

[0070] A fastening mechanism 230 is connected to the collar member 224 and the flap member 225. The fastening mechanism 230 may be selectively moved between an unfastened position and a fastened position.

[0071] In a fully unfastened position of the fastening mechanism 230, the front seam 227 is opened to detach the collar member 224 from the flap member 225. Due to the opening of the front seam 227, the front hood cavity 223 is exposed to enable the multifunctional riding hood member 220 to be worn on the head of the wearer (in the use or deployed position of the hood member 220). The flap member 225 may be moved to a position inside the front hood cavity 223 at a top region of the interior surface of the multifunctional riding hood member 220.

[0072] In the fully fastened position of the fastening mechanism 230, the front seam 227 is closed via an attachment of the collar member 224 to the flap member 225. In that way, the multifunctional riding hood member 220 can be placed in a stowed position whereby the rear hood region 221 is to rest against a rear surface of the base member 210. By virtue of the front seam 227 being closed, airflow into the front hood cavity 223 is prevented. During operation of the vehicle, the prevention of airflow into the front hood cavity 223 advantageously prevents the multifunctional riding hood member 220 being propelled backwards and causing the front of the base member 210 to pull against the front (such as the throat) of the wearer.

[0073] In accordance with the illustrated example embodiment of FIGS. 8 through 13, the fastening mechanism 230 comprises a hook-and-loop fastener 231. The hook-and-loop fastener 231 comprises a hook material strip 232 extending on an exposed, upper edge of the collar region 231, the hook material strip 232 being selectively connectable to a loop material strip 233 extending on an exposed, lower edge (i.e., at the base of the multifunctional riding hood member 220) of the multifunctional riding hood member 220. The hook-and-loop fastener 231 is selectively moveable between a fully fastened position (FIG. 9), one or more partially fastened positions (FIGS. 10 through 12), and a fully fastened position (FIG. 13). In the fully fastened position of the hook-and-loop fastener 231, the hook material strip 232 and the loop material strip 233 are connected to thereby close the front seam 227. In the fully fastened position of the hook-and-loop fastener 231, the hook material strip 232 and the loop material strip 233 disconnected to thereby fully expose or otherwise open the front seam 227.

[0074] Although the flap member 225 in the illustrated example embodiment of FIGS. 8 through 13 is oriented in a substantially horizontal direction, embodiments are not limited thereto. This disclosure contemplates orienting the flap member in any suitable direction that falls within the spirit and scope of the principles of this disclosure.

[0075] For example, in the illustrated embodiment of FIG. 15, the hood member 220 may comprise the left flap member 324 and the right flap member 325 that are oriented in a substantially vertical direction across the length of the front hood region 222. In such an embodiment, a fastening member 330 is connected to the left flap member 324 and the right flap member 325. In accordance with the illustrated example embodiment, the left flap member 324 and a right flap member 325 may respectively be formed of a single or multi-layered structure. The single or multi-layered structure may comprise a wind-resistant/wind-blocking outer layer formed from a durable, wind-resistant/wind-blocking material. The wind-resistant material may comprise a synthetic fabric formed from one or more polymers. The one or more polymers may include, but are not limited to polyamides (e.g., nylon), polyester, acrylic, rayon, acetate, para-aramids (e.g., Kevlar), spandex, latex, and the like. Alternatively or additionally, the left flap member 324 and a right flap member 325 respectively comprises a single or multi-layered structure provided with a wind-resistant/wind-blocking coating.

Examples

[0076] The disclosure further includes additional notes and examples, as set forth in the following clauses.

[0077] Clause 1A. A garment to be worn by a wearer during operation of a vehicle, the garment comprising: a base member; a hood member extending from the base member, the hood member having a collar member and a flap member collectively forming a front seam to facilitate access into a front hood cavity; and a fastening mechanism connected to the collar member and the flap member for selective movement between: an unfastened state that at least partially opens the front seam in a manner that at least partially exposes the front hood cavity to thereby permit wearing of the hood member by the wearer, and a fastened state that closes the front seam in a manner that restricts airflow into the front hood cavity.

[0078] Clause 2A. The garment of Clause 1A, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises a zipper arrangement.

[0079] Clause 3A. The garment of Clause 2A, wherein the zipper arrangement comprises a first plurality of teeth extending on an exposed, upper edge of the collar region, a second plurality of teeth extending on an exposed, lower edge of the hood member, and a zipper slider member.

[0080] Clause 4A. The garment of Clause 3A, wherein the zipper slider member is selectively moveable between: a zipped position to connect the first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth in a manner that closes the seamed opening, and an unzipped position to disconnect the first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth in a manner that opens the seamed opening.

[0081] Clause 5A. The garment of Clause 1A, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0082] Clause 6A. The garment of Clause 5A, wherein the hook-and-loop fastener comprises a first hook material strip extending on an upper edge of the collar member, the first hook material strip being selectively connectable to a second loop material strip extending on a lower edge of the hood member.

[0083] Clause 7A. The garment of Clause 1A, wherein the flap member comprises a multi-layered structure having a wind-resistant/wind-blocking outer layer.

[0084] Clause 8A. The garment of Clause 1A, wherein the flap member is oriented in a horizontal direction across the width of the front hood cavity.

[0085] Clause 9A. A garment to be worn by a wearer during operation of a vehicle, the garment comprising: a base member; a hood member extending from the base member, the hood member having a left flap member and a right flap member collectively forming a front seam to facilitate access into a front hood cavity; and a fastening mechanism connected to the left flap member and the right flap member for selective movement between: an unfastened state that at least partially opens the front seam in a manner that at least partially exposes the front hood cavity to thereby permit wearing of the hood member by the wearer, and a fastened state that closes the front seam in a manner that restricts airflow into the front hood cavity.

[0086] Clause 10A. The garment of Clause 9A, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises a zipper arrangement.

[0087] Clause 11A. The garment of Clause 10A, wherein the zipper arrangement comprises a first plurality of teeth extending on an exposed edge of the left flap member, a second plurality of teeth extending on an exposed edge of the right flap member, and a zipper slider member.

[0088] Clause 12A. The garment of Clause 11A, wherein the zipper slider member is selectively moveable between: a zipped position to connect the first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth in a manner that closes the seamed opening, and an unzipped position to disconnect the first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth in a manner that opens the seamed opening.

[0089] Clause 13A. The garment of Clause 9A, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0090] Clause 14A. The garment of Clause 13A, wherein the hook-and-loop fastener comprises a first hook material strip extending on an exposed edge of the left flap member, the first hook material strip being selectively connectable to a second loop material strip extending on an exposed edge of the right flap member.

[0091] Clause 15A. The garment of Clause 9A, wherein the flap member comprises a multi-layered structure having a wind-resistant/wind-blocking outer layer.

[0092] Clause 16A. The garment of Clause 9A, wherein the left flap member and the right flap member are respectively oriented in a vertical direction across the length of the front hood cavity.

[0093] Clause 17A. A riding hood to be worn by a wearer during operation of a vehicle, the riding hood comprising: a hood member having a collar member and a flap member collectively forming a front seam to facilitate access into a front hood cavity; and a fastening mechanism connected to the collar member and the flap member for selective movement between: an unfastened state that at least partially opens the front seam in a manner that at least partially exposes the front hood cavity to thereby permit wearing of the hood member by the wearer, and a fastened state that closes the front seam in a manner that restricts airflow into the front hood cavity.

[0094] Clause 18A. The riding hood of Clause 17A, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises a zipper arrangement.

[0095] Clause 19A. The riding hood of Clause 18A, wherein the zipper arrangement comprises a first plurality of teeth extending on an exposed, upper edge of the collar region, a second plurality of teeth extending on an exposed, lower edge of the hood member, and a zipper slider member.

[0096] Clause 20A. The riding hood of Clause 19A, wherein the zipper slider member is selectively moveable between: a zipped position to connect the first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth in a manner that closes the seamed opening, and an unzipped position to disconnect the first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth in a manner that opens the seamed opening.

[0097] Clause 21A. The riding hood of Clause 17A, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0098] Clause 22A. The garment of Clause 21A, wherein the hook-and-loop fastener comprises a first hook material strip extending on an upper edge of the collar member, the first hook material strip being selectively connectable to a second loop material strip extending on a lower edge of the hood member.

[0099] Clause 23A. The riding hood of Clause 17A, wherein the flap member comprises a multi-layered structure having a wind-resistant/wind-blocking outer layer.

[0100] Clause 24A. The riding hood of Clause 17A, wherein the flap member is oriented in a horizontal direction across the width of the front hood cavity.

[0101] Clause 25A. The riding hood of Clause 17A, wherein the hood member is detachably connectable to a body member of a garment.

[0102] Clause 26A. A riding hood to be worn by a wearer during operation of a vehicle, the riding hood comprising: a hood member having a left flap member and a right flap member collectively forming a front seam to facilitate access into a front hood cavity; and a fastening mechanism connected to the left flap member and the right flap member for selective movement between: an unfastened state that at least partially opens the front seam in a manner that at least partially exposes the front hood cavity to thereby permit wearing of the hood member by the wearer, and a fastened state that closes the front seam in a manner that restricts airflow into the front hood cavity.

[0103] Clause 27A. The riding hood of Clause 25A, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises a zipper arrangement.

[0104] Clause 28A. The riding hood of Clause 26A, wherein the zipper arrangement comprises a first plurality of teeth extending on an exposed edge of the left flap member, a second plurality of teeth extending on an exposed edge of the right flap member, and a zipper slider member.

[0105] Clause 29A. The riding hood of Clause 27A, wherein the zipper slider member is selectively moveable between: a zipped position to connect the first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth in a manner that closes the seamed opening, and an unzipped position to disconnect the first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth in a manner that opens the seamed opening.

[0106] Clause 30A. The riding hood of Clause 28A, wherein the fastening mechanism comprises a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0107] Clause 31A. The riding hood of Clause 29A, wherein the hook-and-loop fastener comprises a first hook material strip extending on an exposed edge of the left flap member, the first hook material strip being selectively connectable to a second loop material strip extending on an exposed edge of the right flap member.

[0108] Clause 32A. The riding hood of Clause 25A, wherein the flap member comprises a multi-layered structure having a wind-resistant/wind-blocking outer layer.

[0109] Clause 33A. The riding hood of Clause 25A, wherein the left flap member and the right flap member are respectively oriented in a vertical direction across the length of the front hood cavity.

[0110] Clause 34A. The riding hood of Clause 25A, wherein the hood member is detachably connectable to a body member of a garment.

[0111] The terms coupled, attached, mounted, or connected may be used herein to refer to any type of relationship, direct or indirect, between the components in question, and may apply to electrical, mechanical, fluid, optical, electromagnetic, electro-mechanical or other connections. Additionally, the terms first, second, etc. are used herein only to facilitate discussion, and carry no particular temporal or chronological significance unless otherwise indicated. The terms cause or causing means to make, force, compel, direct, command, instruct, and/or enable an event or action to occur or at least be in a state where such event or action may occur, either in a direct or indirect manner.

[0112] Those skilled in the art will appreciate from the foregoing description that the broad techniques of the embodiments of the present disclosure may be implemented in a variety of forms. Therefore, while the embodiments have been described in connection with particular examples thereof, the true scope of the embodiments 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.