US20150135393A1

US20150135393A1 - Cover up Towel

Info

Publication number: US20150135393A1
Application number: US14/086,409
Authority: US
Inventors: Hao Kim Pham
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2013-11-21
Filing date: 2013-11-21
Publication date: 2015-05-21

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to a novel towel easily fixed about the body of a wearer, the towel comprising a substantially planer rectangular main body having a hem at the longitudinal top edge and a cord mounted on said hem and contracting said hem to form a neck opening for securing the towel to body of the wearer.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority from U.S. Design Patent Application No. 29/468,523, filed on Oct. 1, 2013, titled, “Cover up Towel” the content of which is incorporated herein by reference.

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention related to new and useful improvements in a novel towel which allows the wearer to be hands free while maintaining full coverage of the body.

BACKGROUND THE INVENTION

After getting wet from bath, shower, pool, or other water related activity people use towels to not only dry themselves off, but also for privacy or to maintain warmth of their bodies as much as they can while the drying process takes place.
In U.S. Patent Application 0090106873 Towel Wrap overcomes the disadvantages and limitations about easily slipping or falling but it doesn't maintain warmth enough for the wearers because it does not cover their shoulders. In addition, robes, wrap towels, wearable towels, tote towels, cape towels and other modifications of towels are well known but generally these modifications are difficult to use, incapable of being removed quickly.
The present invention provides a novel, easy to manufacture, and easy to use towel to address the current need.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

It is the object of the present invention to overcome the disadvantages and limitation of prior towel wraps allowing people maintain warmth of their full bodies.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a novel towel that is easily covered up and fixed to the body while allowing the wearer full use of their hands.
It is still another object of the present invention to provide a towel cover up which is easy to use, capable of being removed quickly, and economic to manufacture.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide the towel comprising a substantially planer rectangular main body having a hem at longitudinal top edge and having a cord mounted on said hem for contracting the same to form a neck opening of said towel.
The hem can be formed by a portion of the longitudinal top edge is doubled upon itself and held in position by means of stitches through which the cord is passed. Alternatively the hem can be formed by a long thin rectangular piece of fabric is attached at longitudinal top edge by means of stitches.
Still further it is proposed to provide a cord that is made of a durable fabric material or other material and having the same length with longitudinal edge of towel. The cord has a knot or an ornamental tassel or the like at its both ends thereof to prevent it from being pulled through the hem.
The towel may be formed of any acceptable material, including but not limited to terrycloth, cotton or wetsuit materials.
In another embodiment the towel can have a variety of enhancements for decorative purposes, including but not limited to monograms, different patterned fabrics, designs, jewels, pockets, hoods and the like.
The novel features which are considered as characteristic of the invention are set forth in particular in the appended claims. Many substitutions, modifications, additions and/or rearrangements may be made within the scope of the invention without departing from the spirit thereof, and the invention includes all such substitutions, modifications, additions and/or rearrangements.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

FIG. 1 is a plan view of the towel cover up of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged top plan view, showing the neck in its contracted position.

FIG. 3 is an enlarged sectional view on the line 4-4 of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is a front perspective view thereof as it would normally appear when worn by a person.

FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view thereof as it would normally appear when worn by a person.

FIG. 6 is a side perspective view thereof as it would normally appear when worn by a person.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

In FIG. 1 the towel cover up 10 includes a rectangular sheet of textile material which is adapted to encircle one's body and has a hem 14 at the longitudinal top edge 12 adapted to form the neck opening. A cord 13 is mounted on hem 14 for contracting hem 14 to form the neck opening. The towel 10 comprises terry cloth material or any other suitable material. The dimensions of towel 10 can vary depending on the preference of fit for the person covering up the towel and it can be used for infants to adults.
In FIG. 2-3 a portion of the longitudinal top edge 12 is doubled upon itself and held in position by mean of stitches 15 for forming a hem 14 through which the cord 13 is passed. Alternatively, the said hem 14 can be formed by a long thin rectangular piece of fabric attached at the longitudinal top edge 12 of towel 10 by mean of stitches 15.
The ends of hem 14 are adapted to be pushed together towards the center of the cord 13 to a desired position which will permit said hem 14 to freely pass around one's neck to permit the ends of the cord 13 to be tied together forming a bow knot 16 as shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 6 for holding hem 14 in its contracted position.
FIG. 1-6 the cord 13 is made of a durable fabric material or other materials and has the same length with the long side 12 of towel 10. The cord 13 has a knot or an ornamental tassel or the like 17, 18 at its both ends thereof to prevent it from being pulled through hem 14.
FIG. 5 is a rear perspective view and FIG. 6 is a side perspective view of the towel cover up showing the position it would assume on the body. Towel 10 can be enhanced with an endless number of modifications for decorative purposes. Towel 10 can have any added feature to make the towel more attractive or to customize to a wearer's request.
It is intended that the specification and examples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spirit of the invention being indicated by the claims. It is to be clearly understood that numerous changes including the combination and arrangement of parts may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A cover up towel comprising: a substantially planer rectangular main body having a hem at the longitudinal top edge and a cord mounted on said hem and contracting said hem to form the neck opening of said towel.

2. The cover up towel of claim 1 wherein said the hem is formed by a portion of the longitudinal top edge is doubled upon itself and held in position by means of stiches through which the cord is passed.

3. Alternatively, the cover up towel of claim 1 wherein said the hem can be formed by a long thin rectangular piece of fabric is attached at said top edges by means of stitches through which the cord is passed.

4. The cover up towel of claim 1 wherein said the ends of said hem are adapted to be pushed together towards the center of said cord to a desired position which will permit the said hem to freely pass around one's neck to permit the ends of said cord to be tied together for holding said hem in its contracted position.

5. The cover up towel of claim 1 wherein said cord having the same length with long sides of said towel and having a knot or an ornamental tassel or a bead at the ends thereof to prevent it from being pulled through said hem.

6. (canceled)