WEARABLE CABANA

Abstract

The present invention relates to a wearable cabana that can transition between a cover-up, a cape, a bag/backpack, or a towel. The wearable cabana can be fabricated from a soft towel fabric having a neckline, right and left edges, and armholes. The armholes can be positioned on each side of a vertical center reference line and below the neckline. Fasteners can be positioned along the neckline proximate to the right and left edges. During use, the arms of a person referred to as a person can be inserted through the armholes, allowing the soft towel fabric to wrap around the torsos of the person and remain securely in place by way of the fasteners. Exemplary embodiments can include interior and exterior pocket combinations, hoods, shoulder flaps/sleeves, bows, collars, and/or adding other personalization elements.

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10. A wearable cabana apparatus comprising: a fabric having an exterior surface, an interior surface, a neckline, a first edge, a second edge, and an armhole on each side of a vertical center reference line, the interior surface is in contact with a person when worn; a first exterior pocket is attached on the exterior surface proximate to the first edge, a first margin distance from the neckline, the first exterior pocket comprises a first exterior pocket open end that is orientated to face and be parallel to the vertical center reference line, wherein the first exterior pocket is fabricated from a mesh material configured to allow visibility of its contents and facilitate the escape of sand, dirt, or debris; a second exterior pocket is attached on the exterior surface proximate to the second edge, a second margin distance from the neckline, the second exterior pocket comprises a second exterior pocket open end that is orientated to face and be parallel to the vertical center reference line, wherein the second exterior pocket is fabricated from a mesh material configured to allow visibility of its contents and facilitate the 16 escape of sand, dirt, or debris; a plurality of first fasteners attached proximate to the neckline, at least one of the plurality of first fasteners positioned proximate to the first exterior pocket open end; a plurality of second fasteners attached proximate to the neckline, at least one of the plurality of second fasteners positioned proximate to the second exterior pocket open end; wherein the first fasteners and the second fasteners are configured to align and interconnect, securing the fabric across the chest of the person, thereby maintaining the relative positions of the first exterior pocket and the second exterior pocket when worn; a detachable hood removably connected to the neckline using hook-and-loop fasteners, snaps, or other removable attachment mechanisms; a removable sleeve configured to facilitate the transition of the fabric between a no-shoulder covering configuration, a short shoulder covering configuration, and a full arm coverage configuration, wherein the no-shoulder covering and short shoulder covering configurations are designed to avoid encumbering arm movement, and wherein the removable sleeve is attachable to the armholes using hook-and-loop fasteners, snaps, or other removable mechanisms; wherein the fabric is sized to drape across the back of the person with the arms of the person being placed through the armholes, the first fasteners and the second fasteners align and interconnect, securing the fabric across the chest of the person, reorienting the first exterior pocket open end and the second exterior pocket open end perpendicular to the vertical center reference line, making the first exterior pocket and the second exterior pocket accessible to the person; and further configured to transition between a wearable cape state, a backpack state, and a flat towel state based on the arrangement of fasteners proximate to the neckline and edges.

11. The wearable cabana apparatus in accordance with claim 10, further comprising: a third exterior pocket attached on the exterior surface proximate to the second exterior pocket and separated by a third margin distance, the third exterior pocket comprises a third exterior pocket open end that is orientated to face and be parallel to the vertical center reference line, wherein the third exterior pocket is fabricated from a mesh material configured to allow visibility of its contents and facilitate the escape of sand, dirt, or debris, and wherein the third exterior pocket is oriented at a downward-facing angle relative to the horizontal center reference line to retain objects during movement, providing additional secure storage accessible to the person.

12. The wearable cabana apparatus in accordance with claim 10, further comprising: an interior pocket is attached to the interior surface along either the first edge or the second edge, a fourth margin distance from the neckline with an interior pocket open end that is orientated to face and be parallel to the vertical center reference line, enabling secure internal storage for personal items, wherein the interior pocket is fabricated from a mesh material configured to allow visibility of its contents and facilitate the escape of sand, dirt, or debris, and includes an elasticized opening to securely retain items during movement, enabling secure and flexible internal storage for personal items.

13. The wearable cabana apparatus in accordance with claim 10, further comprising: a third fastener attached proximate to the neckline adjacent to and spaced from the first fastener by a third fastener distance, the third fastener being positioned between the first fastener and the first exterior pocket open end; a fourth fastener attached proximate to the neckline adjacent to and spaced from the second fastener by a fourth fastener distance, the fourth fastener being positioned between the second fastener and the second exterior pocket open end; wherein the first fastener distance and the second fastener distance are equal, and the third fastener distance and the fourth fastener distance are equal, providing balanced and secure fastening across the chest of the person, and maintaining the alignment and relative positions of the first exterior pocket and the second exterior pocket during use.

14. The wearable cabana apparatus in accordance with claim 10, further comprising: the first fastener, the second fastener, and at least one additional fastener configured as a buckle and buckle receiver, wherein the buckle and buckle receiver are positioned proximate to the neckline and operable to interconnect and secure the fabric across the chest of the person, providing an adjustable and secure fit for varying body sizes and configurations, and wherein the buckle and buckle receiver are fabricated from a lightweight, durable material to enhance wearability and functionality.

15. The wearable cabana apparatus in accordance with claim 10, wherein the fabric has a sun protection factor (SPF) rating of at least 25 and optionally 50 or greater, to provide enhanced protection against UV exposure.

16. The wearable cabana apparatus in accordance with claim 10, wherein the first fastener comprises a cord loop and the second fastener comprises a button, wherein the cord loop and button are configured to interconnect securely to maintain alignment of the fabric across the chest of the person, providing a lightweight and durable fastening mechanism.

17. The wearable cabana apparatus in accordance with claim 10, further comprising: a bow removably attached to the exterior surface and centered with respect to the vertical center reference line, wherein the bow is attached using hook-and-loop fasteners or snaps integrated into the exterior surface, and is configured to provide a decorative element to the apparatus.

18. The wearable cabana apparatus in accordance with claim 10, further comprising: a collar removably attached to the neckline and centered with respect to the vertical center reference line, wherein the collar is configured to provide additional protection or insulation and is attached using hook-and-loop fasteners, snaps, or other suitable removable mechanisms as supported by the apparatus.

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Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0021] The subject matter which is regarded as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the claims at the conclusion of the specification. The foregoing and other objects, features, and advantages of the invention are apparent from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

[0022] FIGS. 1-2 illustrates examples of a wearable cabana being modeled by a child;

[0023] FIG. 3 illustrates methods of using the wearable cabana as a cover-up, a cape, a bag or a backpack, or a towel;

[0024] FIG. 4 illustrates one example of a perspective view of the exterior surface of the wearable cabana;

[0025] FIG. 5 illustrates one example of the interior surface of the wearable cabana;

[0026] FIG. 6 illustrates one example of the exterior surface of the wearable cabana;

[0027] FIG. 7 illustrates one example of a right side view of the wearable cabana;

[0028] FIG. 8 illustrates one example of a left side view of the wearable cabana;

[0029] FIG. 9 illustrates one example of a top view of the wearable cabana;

[0030] FIG. 10 illustrates one example of a bottom view of the wearable cabana; and

[0031] FIG. 11 illustrates examples of accessory options for use with the wearable cabana.

[0032] The detailed description explains the preferred embodiments of the invention, together with advantages and features, by way of example with reference to the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0033] Turning now to the drawings in greater detail, it will be seen that in FIGS. 1 and 2 there is a wearable cabana 100 being modeled by a child 202 also referred to as a person 202, standing in FIG. 1 and seated in FIG. 2. In an exemplary embodiment, when worn by person 202, the wearable cabana 100 drapes around the shoulders and across the back of person 202. The arms 204 of person 202 pass through armholes 106. Pockets 104A-C initially positioned horizontally parallel with the neckline 114 are reorientated vertically, perpendicular to the neckline 114 and accessible for use by person 202 by folding the left and right edges 120/122 over the shoulder of person 202 and orientating the pockets 104A-C parallel with the bottom edge 124, making the pockets 104A-C accessible for use by person 202.

[0034] In an exemplary embodiment. fasteners such as cord loops 118, buttons 116, and others can be positioned to secure the wearable cabana 100 across the chest of child 202. The wearable cabana 100 can be made from a soft fabric 102 such as a soft towel fabric material, or other suitable materials.

[0035] In an exemplary embodiment, the soft towel fabric 102 can be cotton, polyester, micro-fiber, other fabrics, water resistant, wind resistant, insulated, sweat-wicking, a combination thereof, or other types or kinds of materials, as may be required and/or desired in a particular embodiment.

[0036] For applications where protection from the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays is required, the soft fabric 102 selected for use can have a sun factor protection (SPF) rating of at least 25, preferably 50 or higher. In this regard, one application of the wearable cabana 100 can be as a cover-up to protect person 202 from sunburn or too much sun exposure. Other cover-up applications can include without limitation a windbreaker, cold temperatures, rainy weather, or other inclement weather cover-up.

[0037] In an exemplary embodiment, the aesthetic design of the wearable cabana 100 can vary too including colors, prints and images, color, markings, and reflective elements for safety.

[0038] In another application, when the wearable cabana 100 is not being worn by person 202, it can be used as a towel and/or to dry person 202 from water, sports, sweat, or other activities.

[0039] Referring to FIG. 3, there are illustrated methods of using the wearable cabana 100 as a cover-up, a cape, a bag or a backpack, or a towel. In an exemplary embodiment, in reference A, step 1002, the wearable cabana 100 can be transitioned into a cover-up when the soft fabric 102 is wrapped around the torso of person 202. Such can be accomplished if needed with the assistance of a caregiver 206.

[0040] In an exemplary embodiment, and with reference to at least FIGS. 5 and 11, shoulder cover 110 or sleeve 112 can be attached to the arm moles 106 in a permanent such as sewn or in a removable manner such as hook and loop or other suitable method. In this regard, short shoulder 110 covering or long sleeve 112 arm covers can be optionally selected and in embodiments where they are attached in a removable manner configured or otherwise swapped when needed and based on personal need or preference.

[0041] In an exemplary embodiment, different sizes of soft fabric 102 can be used so that the cover-up configuration reaches the belt line, top portion of the legs, knees, or other desired length. Additionally, the soft fabric 102 can have an exterior surface 148 better illustrated in at least FIG. 6, an interior surface 146 better illustrated in at least FIG. 5, a neckline 114, a bottom edge 124, a first edge 120, a second edge 122, and an armhole 106 on each side of a vertical center reference line 338. The soft fabric 120 can be cut into a rectangular shape such that neckline 114 and bottom edge 124 are the same length and greater in length than the first edge 120 and the second edge 122. The first edge 120 and the second edge 122 are the same length. The interior surface 146 is in contact with person 202 when worn.

[0042] In an exemplary embodiment, the vertical center reference line 338 is equidistant between 308 and 310 bisecting the middle of neckline 114 and bottom edge 124. A horizontal center reference line 342 bisects the middle of the first edge 120 and the second edge 122 also referred to as the right edge 120 and the left edge 122.

[0043] For disclosure purposes, the first edge can be a right or left edge and the second edge is the opposite of the first edge. The first edge and second edges 120/122 can also be referred to as the right and left edges 120/122 and vice versa.

[0044] In another alternative use of the wearable cabana 100, in reference B, step 1004, the wearable cabana 100 can be transitioned into a cape when the neckline 114 is wrapped around the back of the neck of the person 202 and at least one of the first fastener 116 and at least one of the second fastener 118 that is proximate to the neckline 114 are interconnected.

[0045] In another alternative use of the wearable cabana 100, in reference C, step 1006, the wearable cabana 100 can be transitioned into a bag or a backpack 144 that can be carried or worn by person 202 when the perimeter edges of the soft fabric 102 are fastened together in a removable manner.

[0046] In another alternative use of the wearable cabana 100, in reference D, step 1006, the wearable cabana 100 can be transitioned into a towel when the soft fabric 102 is removed from person 202 and laid flat on a surface or used, in reference E to dry off person 202.

[0047] Referring to FIG. 4, there is illustrated one example of a perspective view of the exterior surface 148 of the wearable cabana 100. Referring to FIG. 5, there is illustrated one example of the interior surface 146 (or back view) of the wearable cabana 100. Referring to FIG. 6, there is illustrated one example of the exterior surface 148 (or front view) of the wearable cabana 100.

[0048] In an exemplary embodiment, a wearable cabana 100 can comprise a fabric that has an exterior surface 148, an interior surface 146, a neckline 114, a first edge 120, a second edge 122, and an armhole 106 on each side of a vertical center reference line 338. The interior surface 146 is in contact with person 202 when the wearable cabana 100 is worn. The vertical center reference line 338 bisects the middle of the neckline 114 and the middle of the bottom edge 124.

[0049] In an exemplary embodiment, the neckline 114 and the bottom edge 124 are the same length and greater in length than the first edge 120 and the second edge 122. The first edge 120 and the second edge 122 are the same length 340.

[0050] A shoulder cover 110 or sleeve 112 can be fastened along at least a portion of each of the armhole 106 and configured to cover when worn by person 202, at least the shoulder of person 202 if the shoulder cover 110 is used or the arm of the person including the shoulder if the sleeve 112 is used. The shoulder cover 110 and the sleeve 112 can be affixed in a permanent way such as by sewing or other suitable ways or can be attached, in a removable manner, such as by hook and loop, snaps, or other suitable ways.

[0051] An interior pocket 126 can be attached to the interior surface 146 along either the first edge 120 or the second edge 122 a first margin distance 316 from the neckline 114 with an interior pocket open end 130 that is orientated to face and be parallel to the vertical center reference line 338.

[0052] In an exemplary embodiment, the interior pocket open end 130 can be opened or fastened closed by a fastener 136 such as a hook and loop, magnet, button, snap, zipper, or other suitable fasteners, as may be required and/or desired in a particular embodiment.

[0053] In an exemplary embodiment, the interior pocket 126 can be fabricated from a mesh material so that objects in the pocket can be viewed more easily and sand or dirt such as from the beach or other debris can escape the interior pocket 126 through the mesh material. In other embodiments, the interior pocket 126 can be fabricated from other suitable materials including insulated materials that can be useful in keeping for example a drink, snack, or other items cool, dry, and clean, as may be required and/or desired in a particular embodiment.

[0054] The first margin distance 316 can be in the range of less than 7 inches and preferrable less than 3 inches from the neckline 114. This keeps the interior pocket 126 sufficiently close to the neckline 114 so that when worn by person 202 the wearable cabana 100, second edge 122 folds downward over the shoulder of person 202 reorientating the interior pocket open end 130 to be parallel with the neckline 114, perpendicular to the reference center line 338, making the interior pocket 126 accessible and useable by person 202.

[0055] In an exemplary embodiment, the interior pocket 126 can have a width 318, a length 302, and be located with a closed edge along the second edge 122 and a distance 320 from the bottom edge 124.

[0056] In an exemplary embodiment, the interior pocket 126 can be located proximate to either the first edge 120, the second edge 122, or both if two interior pockets are desired and between the neckline 114 and the horizontal center reference line 342.

[0057] A first exterior pocket 104C can be attached on the exterior surface 148 proximate to the first edge 120 a second margin distance 332 from neckline 114. The first exterior pocket 104C can comprise a first exterior pocket open end 128 that is orientated to face and be parallel to the vertical center reference line 338.

[0058] In an exemplary embodiment, the first exterior pocket 104C can be fabricated from a mesh material so that objects in the pocket can be viewed more easily and sand or dirt such as from the beach or other debris can escape the first exterior pocket 104C through the mesh material. In other embodiments, the first exterior pocket 104C can be fabricated from other suitable materials including insulated materials that can be useful in keeping for example a drink, snack, or other items cool, dry, and clean, as may be required and/or desired in a particular embodiment.

[0059] The second margin distance 332 can be in the range of less than 7 inches and preferrable less than 3 inches from the neckline 114. This keeps the first exterior pocket 104C sufficiently close to the neckline 114 so that when worn by person 202 the wearable cabana 100, first edge 120 folds downward over the shoulder of person 202 reorientating the first exterior pocket open end 128 to be parallel with the neckline 114, perpendicular to the reference center line 338, making the first exterior pocket 104C accessible and useable by person 202.

[0060] The first exterior pocket 104C can have a width 334, a length 344, and be located with a closed edge along the first edge 120 a distance 346 from the bottom edge 124.

[0061] A second exterior pocket 104A can be attached on the exterior surface 148 proximate to the second edge 122, a third margin distance 324 from the neckline 114. The second exterior pocket 104A can comprise a second exterior pocket open end 132 that is orientated to face and be parallel to the vertical center reference line 338.

[0062] In an exemplary embodiment, the second exterior pocket 104A can be fabricated from a mesh material so that objects in the pocket can be viewed more easily and sand or dirt such as from the beach or other debris can escape the second exterior pocket 104A through the mesh material. In other embodiments, the second exterior pocket 104A can be fabricated from other suitable materials including insulated materials that can be useful in keeping for example a drink, snack, or other items cool, dry, and clean, as may be required and/or desired in a particular embodiment.

[0063] The third margin distance 324 can be in the range of less than 7 inches and preferrable less than 3 inches from the neckline 114. This keeps the second exterior pocket 104A sufficiently close to the neckline 114 so that when worn by person 202 the wearable cabana 100, second edge 122 folds downward over the shoulder of person 202 reorientating the second exterior pocket open end 132 to be parallel with the neckline 114, perpendicular to the vertical center reference line 338, making the second exterior pocket 104A accessible and useable by person 202.

[0064] In an exemplary embodiment, the second exterior pocket 104A can have a width 322, a length 336, and be located with a closed edge along the second edge 122.

[0065] In an exemplary embodiment, the second exterior pocket 402C can be located between the neckline 114 and the horizontal center reference line 342.

[0066] A third exterior pocket 104B can be attached to the exterior surface 148 adjacent to and separated by a fourth margin distance 326 from the second exterior pocket 104A. The third exterior pocket 104B can comprise a third exterior pocket open end 134 that is orientated to face the vertical center reference line 338.

[0067] In an exemplary embodiment, the fourth margin distance 326 is preferable in the range of less than 3 inches but can be other ranges as may be required and or desired in particlar embodiment.

[0068] In an exemplary embodiment, the width 322 of the second exterior pocket 104A can be one-half or less than the width 328 of the third exterior pocket 104B. In this regard, the narrower width 322 of the second exterior pocket 104A allows objects such as sunglasses and other objects that are narrow and long to be more easily stored and retrieved from the second exterior pocket 104A. Additionally, the narrower width 322 of the second exterior pocket 104A in combination with the wider width 328 of the third exterior pocket 104B allows both pockets to be positioned between the neckline 114 and the horizontal center reference line 342. This positioning allows both the second and third exterior pockets 104A-B to be easily accessible proximate to the front surface of the torso of person 202 when wearing the wearable cabana 100.

[0069] In an exemplary embodiment, the third exterior pocket 104B can be fabricated from a mesh material so that objects in the pocket can be viewed more easily and sand or dirt such as from the beach or other debris can escape the third exterior pocket 104B through the mesh material. In other embodiments, the third exterior pocket 104C can be fabricated from other suitable materials including insulated materials that can be useful in keeping for example a drink, snack, or other items cool, dry, and clean, as may be required and/or desired in a particular embodiment.

[0070] The fourth margin distance 326 can be in the range of less than 7 inches and preferrable less than 3 inches from the edge of the second exterior pocket 104A. This keeps the third exterior pocket 104C sufficiently close to the neckline 114 and the second exterior pocket 104B so that when worn by person 202 the wearable cabana 100, second edge 122 folds downward over the shoulder of person 202 reorientating the third exterior pocket open end 134 to be parallel with the neckline 114, perpendicular to the vertical center reference line 338, making the third exterior pocket 104A accessible and useable by person 202.

[0071] In an exemplary embodiment, the third exterior pocket 104C can have a width 328, a length 336, and be located with a closed edge along the second edge 122.

[0072] In an exemplary embodiment, the third exterior pocket 402B can be located between the neckline 114 and the horizontal center reference line 342.

[0073] In a plurality of exemplary embodiment, each of the pockets 104A-C and 126 can be configured differently. In this regard, some pocket can be fabricated with mesh material, some insulated, and some configured in other suitable ways. Additionally, the pocket open ends 128/130/132/134 can use different methods to be opened or fastened closed such as a hook and loop, magnet, button, snap, zipper, or other suitable fasteners depending on the configuration of the specific pocket purpose, as may be required and/or desired in a particular embodiment.

[0074] With reference to at least FIG. 6, at least one cord loop 118A can be attached proximate to the neckline 114 a first fastener distance 314 from the second edge 122. In addition, At least one button 116A can be attached proximate to the neckline 114, a second fastener distance 304 from the first edge 120.

[0075] In an exemplary embodiment, a third fastener 118B such as a cord loop or other suitable fastener can be attached proximate to the neckline 114 adjacent to the first fastener 118A such as cord loop 118A and separated by a third fastener distance 312. In addition, a fourth fastener 116B such as a button or other suitable fastener can be attached proximate to the neckline 114 adjacent to the second fastener 116A such as button 116A and separated by a fourth fastener distance 306. In operation, the first fastener distance 336 and the second fastener distance 304 can be equal, and the third fastener distance 312 and the fourth fastener distance 306 can be equal such that the fasteners 118A-B and 116A-B align and are proximate when the wearable cabana 100 is worn by person 202.

[0076] In an exemplary embodiment, fabric 102 can be sized to drape across the back of person 202 with arms 204 of person 202 being placed through armholes 106. The cord loops 118A-B and buttons 116A-B align and interconnect securing the fabric 102 across the chest of person 202 which reorientates the interior pocket open end 130, the first exterior pocket open end 128, the second exterior pocket open end 132, and the third exterior pocket open end 134 perpendicular to the vertical center reference line 338, making the interior pocket 126, the first exterior pocket 104A, the second exterior pocket 104B, and the third exterior pocket 104C accessible and useable to person 202.

[0077] In an exemplary embodiment, a hood 108 can be attached in a permanent manner such as by sewing or another suitable method, or in a removable manner such as by hook and loop, snaps, or another suitable method to the neckline 114 between and centered with respect to the vertical center reference line 338.

[0078] In an exemplary embodiment, the shoulder cover 116 can be configured as a sleeve 118 that extends along the length of arm 204 of person 202.

[0079] Referring to FIG. 7, there is illustrated one example of a right side view of the wearable cabana 100. Referring to FIG. 8, there is illustrated one example of a left side view of the wearable cabana 100.

[0080] In an exemplary embodiment, a wearable cabana 100 can comprise a fabric 102 that has an exterior surface 148, an interior surface 146, a neckline 114, a bottom edge 124, a first edge 120, a second edge 122, and an armhole 106 on each side of a vertical center reference line 338. The fabric 102 can be cut into a rectangular shape. The neckline 114 and the bottom edge 124 can be the same length and greater in length than the first edge 120 and the second edge 122. The first edge 120 and the second edge 122 can be the same length. The interior surface 146 is in contact with a person 202 when the wearable cabana 100 is worn.

[0081] A first exterior pocket 104C can be attached on the exterior surface 148 proximate to the first edge 120, a first margin distance 322 from neckline 114. The first exterior pocket 104C can comprise a first exterior pocket open end 128 that can be orientated to face and be parallel to a vertical center reference line 338, the vertical center reference line 338 bisects the middle of neckline 114 and the middle of the bottom edge 124.

[0082] A second exterior pocket 104A can be attached on the exterior surface 148 proximate to the second edge 122, a second margin distance 324 from neckline 114. The second exterior pocket 104A can comprise a second exterior pocket open end 132 that can be orientated to face and be parallel to the vertical center reference line 338. The first exterior pocket 104C and the second exterior pocket 104A are positioned between the neckline 114 and a horizontal center reference line 342. The horizontal center reference line 342 bisects the middle of the first edge 120 and the second edge 122 also referred to as the right edge 120 and the left edge 122.

[0083] At least one first fastener 118A can be attached proximate to neckline 114, a first fastener distance 314 from the second edge 122. At least one second fastener 116A can be attached proximate to neckline 114, a second fastener distance 304 from the first edge 120.

[0084] The wearable cabana 100 can be used as a cover-up (see at least FIG. 3, reference A) when the fabric 102 is wrapped around the torso of the person, a cape (se at least FIG. 3, reference B) when the neckline 114 is wrapped around the back of the neck of the person 202 and at least one of the first fastener 118A and at least one of the second fastener 116A that are proximate to the neckline 114 are interconnected, a bag or a backpack 144 that can be carried or worn by the person 202 (see at least FIG. 3, reference C) when the perimeter edges of the fabric are fastened together in a removable manner, or a towel (see at least FIG. 3, reference D) when the fabric 102 is removed from the person 202 and laid flat on a surface or used to dry off the person (see at least FIG. 3, reference E).

[0085] Referring to FIG. 9, there is illustrated one example of a top view of the wearable cabana 100. Referring to FIG. 10, there is illustrated one example of a bottom view of the wearable cabana 100.

[0086] In an exemplary embodiment, a wearable cabana 100 can comprise a fabric 102 that has an exterior surface 148, an interior surface 146, a neckline 114, a first edge 120, a second edge 122, and an armhole 106 on each side of a vertical center reference line 338. The interior surface 146 is in contact with person 202 when the wearable cabana 100 is worn.

[0087] A first exterior pocket 104C can be attached on the exterior surface 148 proximate to the first edge 120, a first margin distance 332 from the neckline 114. The first exterior pocket 104C can comprise a first exterior pocket open end 128 that is orientated to face and be parallel to the vertical center reference line 338.

[0088] A second exterior pocket 104A can be attached on the exterior surface 148 proximate to the second edge 122, a second margin distance 322 from the neckline 114. The second exterior pocket 104A can comprise a second exterior pocket open end 132 that is orientated to face and be parallel to the vertical center reference line 338.

[0089] At least one first fastener 118A can be attached proximate to neckline 114, a first fastener distance 314 from the second edge 122. Additionally, at least one second fastener 116A can be attached proximate to neckline 114, a second fastener distance 304 from the first edge 120.

[0090] Fabric 102 can be sized to drape across the back of person 202 with the arms 204 of person 202 being placed through the armhole 106. The first fastener 118A and the second fastener 116A align and interconnect securing the fabric 102 across the chest of person 202 which reorientates the first exterior pocket open end 128 and the second exterior pocket open end 132 perpendicular to the vertical center reference line 338, making the first exterior pocket 104C and the second exterior pocket 104A accessible and useable to person 202.

[0091] In an exemplary embodiment, a third exterior pocket 104B can be attached on the exterior surface 148 adjacent to and separated by a third margin distance 326 from the second exterior pocket 104A. The third exterior pocket 104B comprises a third exterior pocket open end 134 that is orientated to face the vertical center reference line 338.

[0092] In an exemplary embodiment, an interior pocket 126 can be attached to the interior surface 146 along either the first edge 120 or the second edge 122, a fourth margin distance 316 from neckline 114 with an interior pocket open end 130 that is orientated to face and be parallel to the vertical center reference line 338.

[0093] In an exemplary embodiment, a third fastener 118B can be attached proximate to neckline 114 adjacent to the first fastener 118A and separated by a third fastener distance 312. In addition, a fourth fastener 116B can be attached proximate to neckline 114 adjacent to the second fastener 116A and separated by a fourth fastener distance 306.

[0094] In an exemplary embodiment, the first fastener distance 314 and the second fastener distance 310 are equal, and the third fastener distance 312 and the fourth fastener distance 306 are equal such that the fasteners 118A-B and 116A-B align and are proximate when the wearable cabana 100 is worn by person 202.

[0095] The first fastener, second fastener, third fastener, and further fastener can be cord loops 118A-B, buttons 116A-B, buckle/buckle receiver 150/152, or other suitable fasteners and can be interchanged, as may be required and/or desired in a particular embodiment.

[0096] In an exemplary embodiment, a hood 108 can be attached, in a removable manner such as by hook and loop, snaps of other suitable method, to neckline 114 and centered with respect to the vertical center reference line 338.

[0097] In an exemplary embodiment, the first fastener 118A and the third fastener 118B can be cord loops and the second fastener 116A and the fourth fastener 116B can be buttons or vice versa.

[0098] Referring to FIG. 11, there are illustrated examples of accessory options for use with the wearable cabana 100.

[0099] In an exemplary embodiment, a bow 138 can be attached in a permanent manner such as sewn or another method, or in a removable manner such as by hook and loop, snaps, or another suitable method, to the exterior surface 148 and centered with respect to the vertical center reference line 338. Such accessory ornamentation can be included to personalize the wearable cabana 100. In this regard, such bow 138 can be decorative, in a costume nature, for example, a princess or other costume.

[0100] In an exemplary embodiment, a collar 140 can be attached in a permanent manner such as sewn or another method, or in a removable manner such as by hook and loop, snaps, or another suitable method to the neckline and centered with respect to the vertical center reference line 338. Such accessory ornamentation can be included to personalize the wearable cabana 100 as well as have functional benefits of keeping the sun from burning the back of the neck of the person 202. Such collar 140 can be decorative, in a costume nature, for example, a princess or other costume, or a simple extension of the neckline 114 to protect the back of the neck of the person 202.

[0101] While the preferred embodiment of the invention has been described, it will be understood that those skilled in the art, both now and in the future, may make various improvements and enhancements which fall within the scope of the claims which follow. These claims should be construed to maintain the proper protection for the invention first described.