Two-Piece Detachable Coverall Device

Abstract

A two-piece detachable coverall device is provided. The device is comprised of a coverall body comprised of an upper half and a lower half. The halves can be separated via a set of reciprocating fasteners. The upper half covers the torso, while the lower half covers the legs, each with adjustable fasteners for tightening. The separable design of the halves allows easy use of the restroom without having to remove the entire garment and/or a portion of the garment completely. This method of use involves detaching the upper and lower halves, using the restroom, and then reattaching the halves once finished.

Claims

1. A two-piece detachable coverall device comprising: a coverall body comprised of: an upper half comprised of a first fastener positioned on a bottom edge of the upper half; a lower half comprised of a second fastener positioned on a top edge of the lower half; a closable pocket on a portion of the upper half securable via a magnetic pocket fastener; a tool receiving loop attached to a portion of the coverall body; and a padding on a portion of the coverall body.

2. The two-piece detachable coverall device of claim 1, wherein the upper half is comprised of a sleeve.

3. The two-piece detachable coverall device of claim 1, wherein the lower half is comprised of a pant leg.

4. The two-piece detachable coverall device of claim 1, wherein the first fastener and the second fastener are comprised of a pair of reciprocating fasteners.

5. The two-piece detachable coverall device of claim 4, wherein the first fastener and the second fastener are comprised of a zipper assembly.

6. The two-piece detachable coverall device of claim 4, wherein the first fastener and the second fastener are comprised of a snap button assembly.

7. The two-piece detachable coverall device of claim 4, wherein the first fastener is comprised of a hook fastener and the second fastener is comprised of a loop fastener.

8. A two-piece detachable coverall device comprising: a coverall body comprised of: an upper half comprised of a first fastener positioned on a bottom edge of the upper half, a neck hole, and a sleeve; a lower half comprised of a second fastener positioned on a top edge of the lower half, and a pant leg; a closable pocket on a portion of the lower half; a tool receiving loop attached to a portion of the coverall body; and a battery powered repositionable light attachable to the coverall body.

9. The two-piece detachable coverall device of claim 8, wherein the lower half is comprised of a fly closure.

10. The two-piece detachable coverall device of claim 8, wherein the lower half is comprised of a waistband closure.

11. The two-piece detachable coverall device of claim 8, wherein the lower half is comprised of a belt loop.

12. The two-piece detachable coverall device of claim 8, wherein the sleeve is comprised of a third fastener that allows a first portion of the sleeve to be removed from a second portion of the sleeve.

13. The two-piece detachable coverall device of claim 12, wherein the pant leg is comprised of a fourth fastener that allows a first portion of the pant leg to be removed from a second portion of the pant leg.

14. The two-piece detachable coverall device of claim 8, wherein the upper half is comprised of a collar.

15. The two-piece detachable coverall device of claim 13, wherein the sleeve is comprised of a fifth fastener adapted to tighten the sleeve.

16. The two-piece detachable coverall device of claim 15, wherein the pant leg is comprised of a sixth fastener adapted to tighten the pant leg.

17. The two-piece detachable coverall device of claim 8, wherein the neck hole is comprised of a collar.

18. The two-piece detachable coverall device of claim 8, wherein the coverall body is comprised of a ventilated area.

19. The two-piece detachable coverall device of claim 8, wherein the coverall body is comprised of a reflective element.

20. A method of using a two-piece detachable coverall device, the method comprising: providing a two-piece detachable coverall device comprised of a coverall body comprised of an upper half removably attached to a lower half via a set of reciprocating fasteners; placing the upper half around an upper body of a user and the lower half around a lower body of the user, and then connecting the upper half to the lower half by connecting the set of reciprocating fasteners; separating the set of reciprocating fasteners to separate the upper half from the lower half; using a restroom while the upper half and the lower half remain around the upper body and the lower body of the user; re-attaching the upper half to the lower half by securing the set of reciprocating fasteners back together, securing a tool within a tool receiving loop attached to a portion of the coverall body; and placing an object into a closable pocket on a portion of the lower half and securing a flap to the closable pocket with a magnetic fastener.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] The description refers to provided drawings in which similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout the different views, and in which:

[0017] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a two-piece detachable coverall device of the present invention wherein the upper half is attached to the lower half in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0018] FIG. 2 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a two-piece detachable coverall device of the present invention wherein the upper half is detached from the lower half in accordance with the disclosed architecture;

[0019] FIG. 3 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a two-piece detachable coverall device of the present invention wherein the upper half is attached to the lower half in accordance with the disclosed architecture; and

[0020] FIG. 4 illustrates a flowchart of a method of using one potential embodiment of a two-piece detachable coverall device of the present invention in accordance with the disclosed architecture.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] The innovation is now described with reference to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals are used to refer to like elements throughout. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding thereof. It may be evident, however, that the innovation can be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known structures and devices are shown in block diagram form to facilitate a description thereof. Various embodiments are discussed hereinafter. It should be noted that the figures are described only to facilitate the description of the embodiments. They are not intended as an exhaustive description of the invention and do not limit the scope of the invention. Additionally, an illustrated embodiment need not have all the aspects or advantages shown. Thus, in other embodiments, any of the features described herein from different embodiments may be combined.

[0022] As noted above, there exists a long-felt need in the art for an improved coverall. There also exists a long-felt need in the art for a two-piece detachable coverall device. Further, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a two-piece detachable coverall device that allows a user to use the restroom without removing the device. More specifically, there exists a long-felt need in the art for a two-piece detachable coverall device that improves hygiene and user convenience by not requiring that the user remove the device completely from their body prior to using the restroom.

[0023] The present invention, in one exemplary embodiment, is comprised of a two-piece detachable coverall device. The device is comprised of a body that is comprised of a pair of coveralls. More specifically, the body is formed by an upper half that removably attaches to a lower half via at least one set of reciprocating fasteners. The upper half of the body covers the torso of the user and is comprised of at least one neck hole that allows a user's neck to extend outwards from the upper half. The neck hole may also be comprised of a collar in one embodiment. The upper half is also comprised of at least one sleeve that may be any sleeve type such as, but not limited to, short sleeve, long sleeve, three-quarter sleeve, etc. In one embodiment, the sleeve can be tightened around the arm, forearm, wrist, etc., of the user via at least one fastener. The upper half may also be comprised of at least one separable fastener that allows the upper half to be partially (or in one embodiment, completely) opened for cooling purposes.

[0024] The body is also comprised of a lower half that covers the lower body of a user. The lower half is comprised of at least one leg which may be a short leg, a long pant leg, a three-quarter pant leg, etc. In one embodiment, the leg can be tightened around the leg or ankle of the user via at least one fastener such as, but not limited to, a button fastener, a hook and loop fastener, an elastic fastener, etc. The lower half may also be comprised of at least one waistband. In one embodiment, the lower half is also comprised of at least one belt loop that may receive a belt. In one embodiment, the lower half may be comprised of at least one fly closure that allows the lower half to be partially unfastened.

[0025] As noted, the lower half and the upper half removably attach to one another via at least one pair of reciprocating fasteners. The fasteners may be any type of reciprocating fasteners known in the art. This includes, but is not limited to, a hook fastener, a loop fastener, a zipper fastener, a button fastener, a snap-button fastener, a magnet fastener, etc. As a result, the fasteners allow the upper half to be easily separated from the lower half. This allows a user to easily use the bathroom by simply separating the halves from one another, without having to remove the entire device (as is the case with existing coveralls). The fastener of the upper half may be positioned anywhere on the upper half but is preferably positioned circumferentially around the bottom edge of the upper half. The fastener of the lower half may be positioned anywhere on the lower half but is preferably positioned circumferentially around the top edge of the lower half.

[0026] Any portion of the upper half and/or lower half may be comprised of at least one pocket. The pocket may be an open pocket or may be a closed pocket. In a closed embodiment, the pocket may be secured closed via at least one fastener, such as, but not limited to, a zipper, a snap-button, a hook fastener, a loop fastener, a magnet, a button fastener, an eyelet fastener, etc. In a further embodiment, a closed pocket version may be comprised of at least one flap, wherein at least one fastener is positioned on the flap and at least one fastener is positioned on the pocket such that the flap is removably secured to the pocket.

[0027] The present invention is also comprised of a method of using the device. First, a device is provided comprised of a coverall body having an upper half that is removably attached to a lower half via at least one set of reciprocating fasteners. Then, a user can place the upper half around their torso and the lower half around their lower body, wherein the upper half can then be connected to the lower half by connecting the fasteners. Then, a user can separate the fasteners from one another to separate the upper half from the lower half. Next, a user can use the restroom, wherein the upper half and lower half remain on/around the user's body. Finally, the user can re-attach the upper half to the lower half via securing the fasteners back together.

[0028] Accordingly, the two-piece detachable coverall device of the present invention is particularly advantageous as it provides an improved coverall that allows a user to use the restroom without completely removing a portion of the device. As a result, the device improves hygiene and user convenience by not requiring that the user remove a portion of the device completely from their body prior to using the restroom like with existing overalls. In this manner, the two-piece detachable coverall device overcomes the limitations of existing coveralls known in the art.

[0029] Referring initially to the drawings, FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of one potential embodiment of a two-piece detachable coverall device of the present invention wherein the upper half is attached to the lower half in accordance with the disclosed architecture. The device 100 is comprised of a body 110 that is comprised of a pair of coveralls formed by an upper half 120 that removably attaches to a lower half 130 via at least one set of reciprocating fasteners 126, 135. The body 110 may be made from any fabric, denim, or other material such as, but not limited to, a cotton, a polyester, a nylon, a flame-resistant fabric, a poly-cotton blend, a waterproof fabric, an anti-static fabric, an anti-microbial material, etc., or any combination therein.

[0030] The upper half 120 of the body 110 covers the torso of the user. The upper half 120 is preferably comprised of at least one neck hole 121 that allows a user's neck to extend outwards from the upper half 120. The neck hole 121 may also be comprised of a collar 122 in one embodiment. The collar 122 may be a functional protective collar such as, but not limited to, a mandarin collar, a flame-resistant collar, an adjustable collar, a reflective collar, a reinforced collar, a hooded collar, a protective flap collar, a neck-shield collar, etc., or any type of non-functional aesthetic collar.

[0031] The upper half 120 is also comprised of at least one sleeve 123. The sleeve 123 may be any sleeve type such as, but not limited to, short sleeve, long sleeve, three-quarter sleeve, etc. In one embodiment, the sleeve 123 can be tightened around the arm, forearm, wrist, etc., of the user via at least one fastener 128 such as, but not limited to, a button fastener, a hook and loop fastener, an elastic fastener, etc. The upper half 120 may also be comprised of at least one separable fastener 124 that allows the upper half 120 to be partially (or in one embodiment, completely) opened to cooling purposes. The fastener 124 may include, but is not limited to, a hook fastener, a loop fastener, a button fastener, a snap-button fastener, an eyelet fastener, a magnet fastener, etc.

[0032] The body 110 is also comprised of a lower half 130 that covers the lower body of a user. The lower half 130 is comprised of at least one leg 136. The leg 136 may be a short leg, a long pant leg, a three-quarter pant leg, etc. In one embodiment, the leg 136 can be tightened around the arm, forearm, wrist, etc., of the user via at least one fastener 137 such as, but not limited to, a button fastener, a hook and loop fastener, an elastic fastener, etc.

[0033] The lower half 130 may also be comprised of at least one waistband 131. The waistband 131 may be any style of lower-body garment waistband such as, but not limited to, an elastic waistband, a button waistband, a hook waistband, a zipper waistband, an adjustable waistband, a drawstring waistband, a belted waistband, etc. In one embodiment, the lower half 130 is also comprised of at least one belt loop 132 that may receive a belt. In one embodiment, the lower half 130 may be comprised of at least one fly closure 133 that allows the lower half 130 to be partially unfastened. The closure 133 may be any type of fly closure such as, but not limited to, a zipper fly, a button fly, a snap fly, a hook and eye fly, a hook and loop fly, a double-button fly, etc.

[0034] The lower half 130 and the upper half 120 removably attach to one another via at least one pair of reciprocating fasteners 126, 135. The fasteners 126, 135 may be any type of reciprocating fasteners known in the art. This includes, but is not limited to, a hook fastener, a loop fastener, a zipper assembly, a button fastener, a snap-button fastener, a magnet fastener, etc. As a result, the fasteners 126, 135 allow the upper half 120 to be easily separated from the lower half 130, as seen in FIG. 2. This allows a user to easily use the restroom by simply separating the halves 120, 130 from one another, without having to remove the entire device 100 (as is the case with existing coveralls). The fastener 126 of the upper half 120 may be positioned anywhere on the upper half 120 but is preferably positioned circumferentially around the bottom edge 125 of the upper half 120. The fastener 135 of the lower half 130 may be positioned anywhere on the lower half 130 but is preferably positioned circumferentially around the top edge 134 of the lower half 130.

[0035] Any portion of the upper half 120 and/or lower half 130 may be comprised of at least one pocket 140. The pocket 140 may be any style of clothing pocket. The pocket 140 may be an open pocket or may be a closed pocket. In a closed embodiment, the pocket 140 may be secured closed via at least one fastener 142, such as, but not limited to, a zipper, a snap-button, a hook fastener, a loop fastener, a magnet, a button fastener, an eyelet fastener, etc. In a further embodiment, a closed pocket 140 version may be comprised of at least one flap 144, wherein at least one fastener 142 is positioned on the flap 144 and at least one fastener 142 is positioned on the pocket 140 such that the flap 144 is removably secured to the pocket 140.

[0036] Any portion of the body 110 may further be comprised of at least one loop 146, as seen in FIG. 3. The loop 146 may be any style of tool-receiving loop known in the art. The body 110 may further be comprised of at least one reflective element 147 to enhance visibility and safety. The body 110 may also be comprised of at least one ventilated and/or perforated area 148 for breathability. The body 110 may also be comprised of at least one magnetic receiving area 149 that can be used to receive and temporarily store metal tools, fasteners, parts, etc. The body 110 may also be comprised of at least one repositionable light 150 that is preferably battery-powered and rechargeable. Any portion of the body 110 may further be comprised of at least one padding 151 for user comfort/protection such as, but not limited to, a foam padding, a gel padding, a felt padding, a viscoelastic padding, a composite padding, a thermal padding, etc. In one embodiment, each pant leg 136 and sleeve 123 may be comprised of at least one pair of reciprocating fasteners 160. The fasteners 160 allow a portion of the sleeve 123 and leg 136 to be separated from itself to become shorter. For example, a long sleeve 123 with the fasteners 160 present can be converted into a short sleeve via separating a first portion of the sleeve 123 from a second portion of the sleeve 123 (which remains attached to the upper half 120) via disengaging the fasteners 160. Similarly, a long pant leg 136 with the fasteners 160 present can be converted into a short pant leg via separating a first portion of the leg 136 from a second portion of the leg 136 (which remains attached to the lower half 130) via disengaging the fasteners 160.

[0037] The present invention is also comprised of a method of using 200 the device 100, as seen in FIG. 4. First, a device 100 is provided comprised of a coverall body 110 having an upper half 120 that is removably attached to a lower half 130 via at least one set of reciprocating fasteners 126, 135, as described above [Step 202]. Then, a user can place the upper half 120 around their torso and the lower half 130 around their lower body, wherein the upper half 120 can then be connected to the lower half 130 by connecting the fasteners 126, 135 [Step 204]. Next, a user can separate the fasteners 126, 135 from one another to separate the upper half 120 from the lower half 130 [Step 206]. Next, a user can use the restroom, wherein the upper half 120 and lower half 130 remain on/around the user's body [Step 208]. Finally, the user can re-attach the upper half 120 to the lower half 130 via securing the fasteners 126, 135 back together [Step 210].

[0038] Certain terms are used throughout the following description and claims to refer to particular features or components. As one skilled in the art will appreciate, different persons may refer to the same feature or component by different names. This document does not intend to distinguish between components or features that differ in name but not structure or function. As used herein two-piece detachable coverall device and device are interchangeable and refer to the two-piece detachable coverall device 100 of the present invention.

[0039] Notwithstanding the foregoing, the two-piece detachable coverall device 100 of the present invention and its various components can be of any suitable size and configuration as is known in the art without affecting the overall concept of the invention, provided that they accomplish the above-stated objectives. One of ordinary skill in the art will appreciate that the size, configuration, and material of the two-piece detachable coverall device 100 as shown in the FIGS. are for illustrative purposes only, and that many other sizes and shapes of the two-piece detachable coverall device 100 are well within the scope of the present disclosure. Although the dimensions of the two-piece detachable coverall device 100 are important design parameters for user convenience, the two-piece detachable coverall device 100 may be of any size, shape, and/or configuration that ensures optimal performance during use and/or that suits the user's needs and/or preferences.

[0040] Various modifications and additions can be made to the exemplary embodiments discussed without departing from the scope of the present invention. While the embodiments described above refer to particular features, the scope of this invention also includes embodiments having different combinations of features and embodiments that do not include all the described features. Accordingly, the scope of the present invention is intended to embrace all such alternatives, modifications, and variations as fall within the scope of the claims, together with all equivalents thereof.

[0041] What has been described above includes examples of the claimed subject matter. It is, of course, not possible to describe every conceivable combination of components or methodologies for purposes of describing the claimed subject matter, but one of ordinary skill in the art may recognize that many further combinations and permutations of the claimed subject matter are possible. Accordingly, the claimed subject matter is intended to embrace all such alterations, modifications, and variations that fall within the spirit and scope of the appended claims. Furthermore, to the extent that the term includes is used in either the detailed description or the claims, such term is intended to be inclusive in a manner similar to the term comprising as comprising is interpreted when employed as a transitional word in a claim.