Modular Scarf

A modular scarf includes a sleeve, an insulation body, and a fastening mechanism. An internal compartment of the sleeve, which houses the insulation body, is accessed through an internal compartment access mechanism. The fastening mechanism brings together a first end and a second end of the modular scarf so that the modular scarf can be secured around a wearer's neck. The modular scarf provides warmth to the wearer while allowing the wearer to either interchangeably changes the sleeve or the insulation body according to the wearer's preference, where the thickness of the insulation body controls the warmth and the different textural and decorative sleeve provides a fashion statement.

DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION

The present invention is a modular scarf that provides the wearers with a facilitated means to secure the scarf around their neck, accommodates the wearers the ability to substitute the external design of the scarf for a design that better matches their outfit, and allows the wearers ability to adjust the thickness of the insulation material to adapt the garment for various climates. The modular scarf comprises a sleeve1, an insulation body7, and a fastening mechanism8. The present invention is designed to be worn by users around their neck, similar to traditional scarves, but provides solutions to the several disadvantages associated with scarves currently available on the market.

In reference toFIG. 1,FIG. 2, andFIG. 4, the sleeve1of the present invention comprises a sleeve body2, a first end3, a second end4, an internal compartment access mechanism5, and an internal compartment6. The first end3and the second end4, which are the side extremities of the sleeve1, are linearly and oppositely positioned from each other along the sleeve body2. The sleeve1functions as the housing for the present invention while providing a decorative aspect to the present invention. Since the present invention is made to position around wearers' neck, the sleeve1is manufactured from a plurality of flexible fabrics and materials that include, but is not limited to, water-resistant materials, animal furs, synthetic, rayon, polyester, wool, linen, nylon, cotton, acrylic, or any combination thereof. The internal compartment access mechanism5is positioned on the sleeve body2in such way that the internal compartment access mechanism5is linearly positioned in between the first end3and the second end4. The internal compartment access mechanism5can be any kind of access methods, includes, but is not limited to, zipper, a plurality of snap buttons, a magnetic fastener, and a hook-and-loop fastener strip. The internal compartment6is positioned within the sleeve body2, where the internal compartment6provides storage space for the insulation body7. The internal compartment access mechanism5provides access to the internal compartment6of the present invention when it is at the open-position and restricts access into the internal compartment6when it is at the close-position. As shown inFIG. 2,FIG. 3, andFIG. 4, the insulation body7, which adjacently positioned with the sleeve1within the internal compartment6, provides the wearers with the need for warmth. The insulation body7can be manufactured from a plurality of flexible materials, includes, but is not limited to, various commercial textiles such as cotton, wool, nylon, synthetic materials such as Gore-Tex, various animal fibers such as fur or goose down, various composites, as well as any combination thereof.

When the wearers need to prioritize the decorative aspect of the modular scarf, the wearers can interchange the sleeve body2of the present invention. More specifically, when the wearers concentrate on the appearance of the present invention, the sleeve body2of the present invention is interchangeably positioned around the insulation body7so that the wearers would be able to match the appearance of the present invention with their outfit. When the sleeve body2is positioned around the insulation body7, the first end3and the second end4are linearly positioned along the insulation body7in order to keep the traditional appearance of a scarf. Even though the wearers prioritize the decorative appearance of the present invention, the insulation body7of the present invention is able to provide the necessary warmth to the wearers.

When the wearers need to prioritize the various climate changes, the wearers can interchange the insulation body7of the present invention. More specifically, when the wearers concentrate on the climate changes, the insulation body7of the present invention is interchangeably positioned within the internal compartment6so that the wearers are able to change the warmth according to the climate changes. When the insulation body7is positioned within the internal compartment6, the insulation body7is linearly positioned in between the first end3and the second end4in order to protect the traditional appearance of a scarf. For example, the wearers can substitute thicker insulation body7for colder climates or substitute thinner insulation body7for cooler climates, where the thickness of the insulation body7determines the warmth created within the present invention. Even though the wearers prioritize the various climate changes, the sleeve body2of the present invention is able to provide the decorative appearance for the present invention.

In reference toFIG. 1andFIG. 5, the fastening mechanism8that allows the modular scarf the ability to secure itself around a wearers' neck, comprises a first fastening member9and a second fastening member10. The fastening mechanism8of the present invention provides a simple and an adjustable fastener, and the fastening mechanism8is positioned on the sleeve1. More specifically, the first fastening member9is adjacently connected with the first end3while the second fastening member10is adjacently connected with the second end4. The first fastening member9and the second fastening member10secure the present invention around the wearers neck area as the first fastening member9and the second fastening member10are removably attached to each other. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the fastening mechanism8is a button and buttonhole attachment, where the buttonhole is the first fastening member9and the button is the second fastening member10. The buttonhole and the button respectively combine the first end3and the second end4so that the present invention can be secured around wearers' neck area. Even though the button and buttonhole attachment is used within the preferred embodiment, the present invention can use different fastening methods, including, but is not limited to, zipper, a plurality of snap buttons, a magnetic fastener, a hook-and-loop fastener strip, a snap clips, and any combination thereof.

In reference toFIG. 6, the present invention can also be configured to work with existing scarves, where the present invention is retrofitted to a traditional scarf11. Additional fasteners would be arranged to provide a way to secure the present invention onto the traditional scarf11. The present invention is positioned on the center portion of the traditional scarf11, at which point the additional fasteners secure it in place. The wearers orient the present invention adjacent to their neck, and the wearers are not able to use the fastening mechanism8to secure the present invention. The wearers would require the traditional scarf11to be secured using a knot. The wearers would able to take advantage of the sleeve1and the insulation body7since the sleeve1and the insulation body7function as the insulation materials within the traditional scarf11to meet their warmth needs.

In reference toFIG. 7, the present invention can be configured in a manner that provides the wearers with a hood12. In an additional embodiment of the present invention, the modular scarf comes with an integrated hood that provides the wearers with additional protection from external conditions in colder climates. The components of the present invention would remain the same, but the additional embodiment provides an additional component to the sleeve1in the form of the hood12. The hood12is connected to the sleeve1within the internal compartment6, and the hood12can also potentially be stored within the internal compartment6to provide the wearers with the ability to use the hood12in case of sudden inclement weather while the hood12itself can be used as additional insulation material. The hood12can potentially be opened or closed by the fastening mechanism8of the present invention so that the additional embodiment of the present invention can be worn by the wearers.