Patent ID: 6014772
Filing Date: 2000-01-18
Classification: A41D

Abstract:
A garment comprising:a single piece of fabric adapted for folding over the shoulders of a wearer of the garment so as to form front and back portions respectively disposed over the front and back of the wearer's torso;first means in said single piece of fabric for defining a neck opening for receiving the head and neck of the wearer;right and left continuously adjustable closure means, each having respective upper and lower ends, for connecting adjacent front and back portions of the garment, wherein said closure means are adapted for assuming open and closed positions and a continuous range of positions intermediate therebetween;second and third means in said single piece of fabric for defining right and left arm openings, wherein said right and left arm openings are disposed at respective upper ends of said right and left closure means for permitting the garment to be worn as a vest when said closure means are closed and for permitting the garment to be worn as a poncho when said closure means are open, and wherein intermediate positions of said right and left closure means provide side venting for the garment when worn as a vest; andright and left clasps respectively disposed between an upper end of said right closure means and said right arm opening and between an upper end of said left closure means and said left arm opening to provide a snug fit of the garment about the shoulders of the wearer when worn as a vest or as a poncho.