Patent ID: 7669249
Filing Date: 2010-03-02
Classification: A41D

Abstract:
1. A garment appendage comprising: (a) a cylindrical appendage composed of a fabric and having a free end and a longitudinal slit; (b) a strip having an attached edge, a free edge, a width therebetween, and two free ends, said strip completely encircling said appendage at said longitudinal slit such that said two strip free ends overlap at said longitudinal slit, said strip attached to said appendage at said attached edge to form a seam at least said width distance from said appendage free end; (c) a reflective tape encircling said appendage; (d) said strip having a concealed position wherein said strip extends in a first direction along said appendage and wherein said reflective tape is hidden; and (e) said strip having a deployed position wherein said strip extends in a second direction generally opposite said first direction and along said appendage and wherein said reflective tape is exposed.