阅读说明：本技术 用于服装的兜帽系统 (Hood system for garments ) 是由 巴伦·C·勃兰特 凯瑞·克鲁兹 于 2018-05-23 设计创作，主要内容包括：本文的方面涉及具有兜帽系统的服装,该兜帽系统包括外部兜帽和定位在外部兜帽附近和内部的过肩结构。外部兜帽沿着领口开口的侧部附连至服装的领口开口,但是在后部与领口开口分离。过肩结构在两个或更多个不同的位置中选择性地附接到外部兜帽,并且在外部兜帽与领口开口分离的位置处附连到服装的领口开口。兜帽系统可用于分配通过向前拉动外部兜帽的前部以例如在休息时覆盖穿着者的眼睛而产生的张力。(Aspects herein relate to a garment having a hood system including an outer hood and a over-shoulder structure positioned adjacent and inside the outer hood. The outer hood is attached to the neckline opening of the garment along the sides of the neckline opening, but is separated from the neckline opening at the rear. The over-shoulder structure is selectively attached to the outer hood in two or more different positions and to a neck opening of the garment at a position where the outer hood is separated from the neck opening. The hood system may be used to distribute the tension created by pulling the front portion of the outer hood forward to cover the wearer's eyes, for example, at rest.)

1. A hood system for a garment having at least a neck opening, the hood system comprising: an outer hood comprising at least first and second side portions, a top portion adjacent to the first and second side portions, the top portion having a front face and a rear face, and a rear portion extending from the rear face of the top portion and from the first side portion to the second side portion, the rear portion and the first and second side portions defining a base for the outer hood, wherein the base of the outer hood is attached to the neckline opening of the garment in a first position and is unattached to the neckline opening of the garment in a second position; and an over-shoulder structure positioned adjacent to and within the outer hood, the over-shoulder structure being attached to the neckline opening of the garment at the second location, the over-shoulder structure also being attached to the first and second side portions of the outer hood.

2. The hood system of claim 1, wherein the neck opening of the garment is defined by at least a first side face, a second side face, and a rear face.

3. The hood system of claim 2, wherein the first position where the base of the outer hood is affixed to the neck opening of the garment comprises at least the first and second side faces of the neck opening.

4. The hood system of claim 3, wherein the second position in which the base of the outer hood is unattached to the neck opening of the garment comprises the rear face of the neck opening.

5. The hood system of claim 4, wherein the over-shoulder structure comprises a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, and wherein the first portion, the second portion, and the third portion of the over-shoulder structure extend integrally with one another.

6. The hood system of claim 5, wherein a first terminal end of the first portion of the over-shoulder structure is attached to the neck opening of the garment at the first location, a second terminal end of the second portion of the over-shoulder structure is attached to the first side portion of the outer hood, and a third terminal end of the third portion of the over-shoulder structure is attached to the second side portion of the outer hood.

7. The hood system of claim 6, wherein the over-shoulder structure is not attached to the outer hood except at the first side portion of the outer hood and the second side portion of the outer hood.

8. The hood system of claim 1, wherein the outer hood is formed of a non-stretch material.

9. The hood system of claim 8, wherein the over-shoulder structure is formed of an elastically resilient material.

10. A garment having a hood system, the garment comprising: a torso-covering portion having at least a neckline opening; an outer hood attached to the neck opening at a first position and unattached to the neck opening at a second position; and an over-shoulder structure positioned adjacent to and inside the outer hood, the over-shoulder structure being attached to the neckline opening at the second location, the over-shoulder structure also being attached to the outer hood at least at two different locations.

11. The garment of claim 10, wherein the neckline opening at least partially defines a circumferential opening having a front face, a first side face, a second side face, and a rear face when the garment is in a wear configuration.

12. The garment of claim 11, wherein the first position where the outer hood is attached to the neck opening comprises the first and second side faces of the neck opening, and wherein the second position where the outer hood is unattached to the neck opening comprises the rear face of the neck opening.

13. The garment of claim 12, wherein the two different positions at which the over-shoulder structure is attached to the outer hood include a first side portion of the outer hood and a second side portion of the outer hood, and wherein the first side portion and the second side portion are positioned on opposite sides of the outer hood.

14. The garment of claim 13, wherein the over-shoulder structure is not attached to the outer hood except at the first and second side portions of the outer hood.

15. The garment of claim 13, wherein the outer hood is formed of a non-stretch material and the over-shoulder structure is formed of an elastically resilient material.

16. A hood system for a garment, the garment including at least a neck opening, the hood system comprising: an outer hood attached to the neck opening of the garment at a first position and unattached to the neck opening of the garment at a second position; and an over-shoulder structure positioned adjacent to and inside the outer hood, the over-shoulder structure having a first portion having a first terminal end attached to the neck opening of the garment at the second location, a second portion having a second terminal end attached to the first side portion of the outer hood, and a third portion having a third terminal end attached to the second side portion of the outer hood.

17. The hood system of claim 16, wherein the first, second, and third portions of the over-shoulder structure extend integrally with one another.

18. The hood system of claim 17, wherein the over-shoulder structure forms a "T" shape, wherein the first portion of the over-shoulder structure forms a stem portion of the "T" shape, and the second and third portions of the over-shoulder structure form arm portions of the "T" shape.

19. The hood system of claim 17, wherein the over-shoulder structure is separate from the outer hood except at the first and second side portions of the outer hood.

20. The hood system of claim 16, wherein the first location of the neck opening comprises a first side face and a second side face of the neck opening, and wherein the second location of the neck opening comprises a rear face of the neck opening.

Technical Field

Aspects herein relate to hood systems (hood systems) for garments.

Background

Hoods on garments are commonly used to provide warmth to the head of a wearer during cold weather conditions.

The subject matter of the present invention is described with specificity herein to meet statutory requirements. However, the description itself is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Rather, the inventors have contemplated that the claimed or disclosed subject matter might also be embodied in other ways, to include different steps or combinations of steps similar to the ones described in this document, in conjunction with other present or future technologies. Moreover, although the terms "step" and/or "block" may be used herein to connote different elements of methods employed, the terms should not be interpreted as implying any particular order among or between various steps herein disclosed unless and except when the order of individual steps is explicitly stated.

At a high level, aspects herein relate to a hood system for a garment, the hood system comprising at least an outer hood and an inner over-shoulder structure. In exemplary aspects, the outer hood may be configured to be "oversized" and/or have additional volume, for example, at a top portion of the outer hood, as compared to more conventional hoods. An outer hood is attached to the neck opening of the garment at least along side faces of the neck opening. The outer hood is unattached or detached from the neckline opening at the rear. The over-shoulder structure is generally positioned inside the outer hood along the rear face of the hood. As used throughout this disclosure, the term "shouldering structure" can be defined as a shaped pattern piece that forms part of the garment and can be used to provide support for the looser portion of the garment (in this example, the outer hood). In an exemplary aspect, the over-shoulder structure has a "T" shape, wherein arms of the "T" extend horizontally along a rear portion and along side portions of the hood, and a stem of the "T" extends vertically downward at the rear portion of the hood when the outer hood is in the head covering position. Continuing with the over-shoulder configuration, the distal ends of the arms of the "T" are attached to the side portions of the outer hood, and the distal ends of the stems of the "T" are attached at the rear to the neck opening; the other portions of the over-shoulder structure remain free floating or unattached to the outer hood. Stated another way, the terminal end of the "T" shaped stem is attached to the neck opening at a location where the outer hood is separated from the neck opening. In an exemplary aspect, the over-shoulder structure is formed of an elastically resilient material.

This configuration provides several functional advantages. Because, for example, the top portion of the outer hood may be constructed to have extra bulk, and because the rear portion of the outer hood is separated or detached at the rear from the neck opening of the garment, the top portion of the outer hood may be tensioned to the front side, for example, to cover the wearer's eyes at rest without excessive strain on the neck opening and/or upward displacement of the garment. The over-shoulder structure, by virtue of its attachment to the neckline opening at the rear and its attachment to the outer hood at the side portions, functions as an anchoring structure allowing the top portion of the hood to pivot or tension forward without causing significant displacement of other portions of the outer hood. Furthermore, because the over-shoulder structure is formed of an elastically resilient material, the over-shoulder structure may conform to (conform) and expand to cover the back and sides of the wearer's head, thereby providing a comfortable feel to the hood, even when the outer hood is constructed to have additional volume. Further, the elastic nature of the over-shoulder structure minimizes strain applied to the neckline opening at the attachment point of the over-shoulder structure when the hood is pulled forward to cover the wearer's eyes. As a result, the hood system promotes the wearer's ability to rest by pulling the outer hood forward to cover the wearer's eyes while still maintaining a comfortable fit with the hood and without undue strain on other portions of the garment.

Accordingly, in one aspect, a hood system for a garment having at least a neck opening is provided. The hood system includes an outer hood including at least first and second side portions, a top portion adjacent the first and second side portions (the top portion having front and rear faces), and a rear portion extending from the rear face of the top portion and from the first side portion to the second side portion. The rear portion and the first and second side portions define a base for the outer hood, wherein the base of the outer hood is attached to the neck opening of the garment in a first position and unattached to the neck opening of the garment in a second position. The hood system also includes a shoulder-passing structure positioned adjacent and inside the outer hood. The over-shoulder structure is attached to the neck opening of the garment at a second location, and the over-shoulder structure is also attached to the first and second side portions of the outer hood.

In another aspect, a garment having a hood system is provided, the garment including a torso-covering portion having at least a neck opening, and an outer hood attached to the neck opening in a first position and unattached from the neck opening in a second position. The garment also includes a over-shoulder structure positioned adjacent and inside the outer hood, wherein the over-shoulder structure is attached to the neck opening at a second location. The over-shoulder structure is also attached to the outer hood at least at two different locations.

In yet another aspect, a hood system for a garment including at least a neck opening is provided. The hood system includes an outer hood, wherein the outer hood is attached to the neck opening of the garment in a first position and unattached to the neck opening of the garment in a second position. The hood system also includes a shoulder-passing structure positioned adjacent and inside the outer hood. The shoulder-passing structure comprises: a first portion having a first terminal end attached to a neck opening of a garment at a second location; a second portion having a second terminal end attached to the first side portion of the outer hood; and a third portion having a third terminal end attached to the second side portion of the outer hood.

As used herein, positional terms, such as "front", "back", "side", "front side", "rear side", "top", "bottom", and similar terms, are given their ordinary meaning with respect to an imaginary wearer standing in an anatomical position with the hood of the garment in a head covering or upright position. The garment is assumed to be worn as intended and as described and illustrated herein. Terms such as used herein "Attachment, "securing," and similar terms may mean releasably joining two or more elements together using an attachment technique, such as releasable adhesives, sliding mechanisms, zippers, snaps, hook-and-loop fasteners, and the like. Also, these terms may mean that two or more elements are permanently joined together using an attachment technique (such as sewing, bonding, welding, etc.). Where appropriate, a distinction will be made between releasably joining and permanently joining. The term "elastic" or "elastically resilient" as used herein is meant to encompass elastic yarns such asTo impart bi-directional and/or four-directional stretch and recovery to the textile. In contrast, the term "non-stretch" or "low stretch" as used herein may mean a fabric or textile that does not comprise elastic yarns. However, these textiles may still exhibit some degree of mechanical stretch due to the particular knitting (knotting) or weaving (weaving) process used to form the fabric or textile. Further, when describing hood systems and/or garments related to a wearer, such as "configured to cover a wearer's designated portion]The phrase "refers to a hood system and/or garment of the appropriate size for a particular wearer.

Turning now to fig. 1 and 2A, a front view and a rear view, respectively, of a garment 100 having an exemplary hood system 110 are illustrated in accordance with aspects herein. In an exemplary aspect, the garment 100 may comprise an outerwear garment or a garment intended to be worn on one or more other garments or layers, although it is contemplated herein that the garment 100 may comprise a stand-alone garment (i.e., a garment intended to be worn as a base layer). For example, the garment 100 may include a jacket as shown, but may also be embodied as a pullover, a half-zipper garment, and the like. Further, although shown with long sleeves 122 and 124, it is contemplated herein that garment 100 may include half sleeves, quarter sleeves, no sleeves, and the like. In an exemplary aspect, the garment 100 includes a torso-covering portion 112, the torso-covering portion 112 being configured to cover a front torso region and a rear torso region of a wearer when the garment 100 is in an as-worn configuration. Torso-covering portion 112 defines at least a neckline opening 114, a waist opening 116, and first and second sleeve openings 118 and 120 (indicated by dashed lines), with sleeves 122 and 124 extending from first and second sleeve openings 118 and 120.

The neckline opening 114 generally defines a circumferential opening when the garment 100 is in an as-worn configuration. As such, the collar opening 114 may include a front face (front aspect)115, a first side face 117, a second side face 119, and a rear face 121 (see fig. 2A) that complete the circumferential opening.

In an exemplary aspect, the garment 100 may be formed from a knitted, woven, or non-woven material exhibiting low stretch, however textiles having stretch are also contemplated herein as suitable materials for forming the garment 100. In some aspects, garment 100 may be formed from a spacer mesh material adapted to provide thermal and/or thermal insulation by capturing hot air in the space between the inner and outer layers of the spacer mesh.

The hood system 110 includes an outer hood 126 and a shoulder-passing structure 128, the shoulder-passing structure 128 being positioned adjacent to and inside the outer hood 126 such that it is visible through a face opening 130, as shown in fig. 1. The hood system 110 is shown in a head covering position in fig. 1 and 2A. In exemplary aspects, the outer hood 126 is configured to have additional material volume, for example, at least at a top portion of the outer hood 126, as compared to a more conventional hood, although it is contemplated herein that the outer hood 126 may include a more conventional hood configuration without additional volume. Continuing, in an exemplary aspect, outer hood 126 may be formed from a material similar to or the same as the material used to form garment 100, such as a knitted, woven, or non-woven material exhibiting low stretch. However, it is contemplated herein that the outer hood 126 may be formed from a stretch material. Likewise, the outer hood 126 may be formed of a spacer mesh material adapted to provide warmth or insulation when the outer hood 126 is in the head covering position.

In an exemplary aspect, the outer hood 126 may have a first side portion 132 and a second side portion 134, the first side portion 132 and the second side portion 134 being configured to cover both sides of a wearer's head when the outer hood 126 is in a head covering position. The outer hood 126 also includes a top portion 136, the top portion 136 having a front face 138 (see FIG. 1) positioned adjacent the face opening 130 and a rear face 140 (see FIG. 2A) positioned toward a rear of the top portion 136 of the outer hood 126. As described above, at least the top portion 136 of the outer hood 126 may be constructed with a volume of additional material such that the top portion 136 may include one or more folds of material(s) when the outer hood 126 is in the head-covering position but not forward-tensioned to cover the wearer's eyes.

Continuing, the outer hood 126 still further includes a rear portion 142 extending from a rear face 140 of the top portion 136 and from the first side portion 132 to the second side portion 134. The term "portion" is generally used to describe different areas or locations on the outer hood 126. Thus, it is contemplated herein that portions 132, 134, 136 and 142 may comprise extensions that are integral with one another formed by a common knitting or weaving process. It is also contemplated herein that one or more of the portions 132, 134, 136 and 142 may comprise separate pieces that are joined together to form the outer hood 126. Any and all aspects and any variations thereof are contemplated to be within the aspects herein.

Continuing, the front face 138 of the top portion 136 and the first and second side portions 132, 134 help define the facial opening 130 of the outer hood 126. The rear portion 142 and the first and second side portions 132 and 134 help define a base portion 144 of the outer hood 126. The base 144 generally defines a circumferential opening when the outer hood 126 is in the head covering position. In exemplary aspects, the base 144 of the outer hood 126 may be permanently or releasably attached to the neck opening 114 along at least the front face 115, the first side face 117, and the second side face 119 of the neck opening 114. It is also contemplated herein that outer hood 126 may comprise an integral extension of torso-covering portion 112 of garment 100. In other words, the outer hood 126 and the torso-covering portion 112 may be formed by a single knitting or weaving process such that there are no seam lines between the outer hood 126 and at least the front face 115, the first side face 117, and the second side face 119 of the neck opening 114.

Continuing, the base 144 of the outer hood 126 may be unattached to the neck opening 114 or detached from the neck opening 114 at least at a portion of the rear face 121 of the neck opening 114, as shown in FIG. 2A, to form a channel or opening 146 between the bottom rim 123 of the outer hood 126 and the neck opening 114.

This aspect is shown in more detail in fig. 2B, which illustrates a close-up view of the area indicated in fig. 2A. As shown in FIG. 2B, a portion of the base 144 of the outer hood 126 is separate from the rear face 121 of the neck opening 114 or unattached to the rear face 121 of the neck opening 114 to form an opening 146. Described another way, a portion of the bottom rim 123 of the outer hood 126 is unattached to or detached from the neck opening 114 along the rear face 121 of the neck opening 114 to form an opening 146. A portion of the over-shoulder structure 128 is visible through the opening 146, as will be explained more fully below.

Turning to fig. 3, according to aspects herein, a front view of the hood system 110 is illustrated with the outer hood 126 in an open state such that an inwardly facing surface 310 of the outer hood 126 is more clearly visible along with the over-shoulder structure 128. In an exemplary aspect, the over-shoulder structure 128 may be formed of an elastically resilient material (such as a material having elastic yarns) to provide bi-directional or four-directional stretch to the over-shoulder structure 128.

In an exemplary aspect, the over-shoulder structure 128 may exhibit a generally "T" shape with an arm portion 312 and a stem portion 314. Arm portion 312 may extend through a rear portion of outer hood 126 (e.g., from first side portion 132, through rear portion 142, to second side portion 134). Arm portion 312 may include a first terminal end 316 and a second terminal end 318, and may be bounded by upper rim 313. As used herein, the term "end" may be defined as the outermost portion of the structure. In exemplary aspects, the first terminal end 316 may be releasably or permanently attached to the inward facing surface 310 of the first side portion 132, and the second terminal end 318 may be releasably or permanently attached to the inward facing surface 310 of the second side portion 134 of the outer hood 126.

Continuing, a stem portion 314 extends downwardly or below from the arm portion 312 of the over-shoulder structure 128 along the rear portion 142 of the outer hood 126. Rod portion 314 may include a third terminal end 320, the third terminal end 320 being permanently or releasably attached to the rear face 121 of the neck opening 114 of garment 100. In exemplary aspects, the attachment points of first, second, and third terminal ends 316, 318, and 320 of the over-shoulder structure 128 to the outer hood 126 and the neck opening 114 may include the only attachment points of the over-shoulder structure 128 to the garment 100. As such, the remaining portions of the over-shoulder structure 128, such as the arm portion 312 extending between the first and second terminal ends 316, 318, and the stem portion 314 except for the third terminal end 320, may be unattached or free-floating relative to the outer hood 126.

The configuration of the shape shown for the over-shoulder structure 128 in fig. 3 is merely exemplary. For example, and as shown in fig. 8, third distal end 320 of shaft portion 314 of over-shoulder structure 128 may assume a flared shape, rather than a more linear shape as shown in fig. 3. Any and all aspects and any variations thereof are contemplated to be within the scope herein.

Turning now to fig. 4 and 5, fig. 4 is a cross-sectional view taken along cut line 4-4 of fig. 3 and fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view taken along cut line 5-5 of fig. 3, in accordance with aspects herein. Referring to FIG. 4, the outer hood 126 is shown having an inwardly facing surface 310 and an outwardly facing surface 410. The arm portion 312 of the yoke structure 128 is shown with a first terminal end 316 and a second terminal end 318 attached to the inward facing surface 310 of the outer hood 126. However, the segment of the arm portion 312 extending between the first and second terminal ends 316, 318 is unattached or detached from the inward-facing surface 310 of the outer hood 126 to define a space 412 between the shoulder structure 128 and the outer hood 126.

Referring to FIG. 5, the stem portion 314 of the over-shoulder structure 128 is shown unattached or detached from the outer hood 126 to further define a space 412. The third terminal end 320 of the over-shoulder structure 128 is shown attached to the neckline opening 114. The opening 146 is also illustrated in FIG. 5, wherein the opening 146 is formed at an area where the bottom rim 123 of the outer hood 126 is not attached to the neck opening 114 of the garment 100 or is separate from the neck opening 114.

By having the over-shoulder structure 128 selectively attached to the outer hood 126 only at the first and second terminal ends 316, 318 and to the neck opening 114 of the torso-covering portion 112 of the garment 100 via the third terminal end 320, the over-shoulder structure 128 may perform several different functions. For example, such a configuration helps to at least partially "decouple" the over-shoulder structure 128 from the outer hood 126, such that the outer hood 126 may be positioned or moved somewhat independently of the over-shoulder structure 128. For example, when the wearer wishes to rest or sleep, the top portion 136 of the outer hood 126 may be pulled forward to cover the wearer's eyes without placing excessive tension on the neckline opening 114 of the garment 100, and while still maintaining a comfortable fit with the hood system 110 through the use of the over-shoulder structure 128.

More specifically, fig. 6 illustrates a side view of a wearer 610 wearing a hood system 110 of a garment 100 according to aspects herein. The outer hood 126 is shown in a head-covering position in which the wearer's eyes are uncovered (which may be known herein as the outer hood 126 being in an "untensioned state"). As shown, because the top portion 136 of the outer hood 126 may be constructed to have additional volume, the top portion 136 may present one or more folds when the outer hood 126 is in an untensioned state. The over-shoulder structure 128 (shown by dashed lines to indicate that it is hidden from external view) is generally positioned on the rear face of the wearer's head and is held in this position via the attachment of the first and second terminal ends 316, 318 to the outer hood 126. While the third terminal end 320 of the over-shoulder structure 128 is attached to the neck opening 114 at a location where the outer hood 126 separates, the lower or bottom rim 123 of the outer hood 126 is shown separated from the neck opening 114. Because the outer hood 126 is in an untensioned state, the lower or bottom rim 123 of the outer hood 126 is positioned adjacent to the neckline opening 114 (e.g., within about 5mm to about 2 cm). As used herein, the term "about" can mean within ± 10% of the specified value.

Fig. 7 illustrates a side view of a wearer 610 in which the front face 138 of the top portion 136 of the outer hood 126 is pulled forward to at least partially cover the wearer's eyes (herein known as the outer hood 126 being in a "taut state"). This movement is indicated by arrow 710. In an exemplary aspect, the movement 710 may be at least partially facilitated by constructing the top portion 136 of the outer hood 126 with an additional volume of material as compared to more conventional hood constructions. When pulled forward, as the outer hood 126 separates from the neck opening 114, the bottom rim 123 of the outer hood 126 may be pulled upward away from the neck opening 114 of the garment 100 (or further spaced from the neck opening 114), thereby increasing the size of the opening 146. This is indicated by arrow 712. Thus, the separation of the bottom rim 123 of the outer hood 126 from the neck opening 114 helps minimize undue or undesirable tension at the rear face 121 of the neck opening 114 when the outer hood 126 is pulled forward.

Due to the selective attachment of the first, second, and third terminal ends 316, 318, and 320 of the over-shoulder structure 128, the over-shoulder structure 128 may function to anchor at least the rear portion 142 and the side portions 132, 134 of the outer hood 126 when the top portion 136 of the outer hood 126 is tensioned forward. Described in a different manner, the top portion 136 of the outer hood 126 may be pulled forward without causing significant displacement of other portions of the outer hood 126 due to the anchoring function of the over-shoulder structure 128. And due to the resilient characteristics of the over-shoulder structure 128, the arm portion 312 and the stem portion 314 of the over-shoulder structure 128 may expand to cover more of the rear or rear face of the wearer's head when the outer hood 126 is tightened forward. But because rod portion 314 is attached at collar opening 114, over-shoulder structure 128 is prevented from becoming displaced to the front. In other words, the attachment of the third terminal end 320 to the neck opening 114 helps to maintain the arm portion 312 of the over-shoulder structure 128 positioned against the back and apex of the wearer's head, rather than being pulled forward onto the front face of the wearer's head as the outer hood 126 moves. Furthermore, while stem portion 314 of over-shoulder structure 128 may stretch or stretch when outer hood 126 is in tension, the elastic properties of over-shoulder structure 128 minimize the tension applied to neck opening 114 of garment 100. As a result, the wearer 610 experiences a comfortable fit even where the outer hood 126 is constructed to have additional bulk. In addition, the minimization of the tension applied to the neckline opening 114 further increases the comfort of the wearer.

Aspects of the present disclosure have been described for purposes of illustration and not limitation. Alternative aspects will become apparent to those skilled in the art that do not depart from the scope of the invention. Alternative means of accomplishing the foregoing improvements may be devised by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention.

It will be understood that certain features and subcombinations are of utility and may be employed without reference to other features and subcombinations and are contemplated within the scope of the claims. Not all steps listed in the various figures need be performed in the particular order described.