Childrens Clothing

The present invention is embodied by a onesie with a sewn-in chest harness with vertical and horizontal handles. The harness acts as its own support structure, independent of the onesie fabric. The circumferential straps prevent localized stress on the onesie material and the matable closure at the front allows the harness to secure to itself rather than the onesie zipper. This invention allows caregivers to safely lift and assist children with one hand.

FIELD OF INVENTION

This invention relates generally to the field of children's clothing, and more particularly to keeping children safe via improvements to children's clothing.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Parents want to keep their children safe. And every parent, especially parents with multiple young kids, has been in a position where one child is heading for a dangerous situation and only has one available hand to intervene. This situation can arise in multiple ways, but it often arises because the parent is already holding another child in the other arm.

What is needed is improved children's clothing that can help a parent or other caregiver stop a child from proceeding into a dangerous situation using only one hand. See, e.g.,FIG.1.

SUMMARY OF INVENTION

The present invention solves this problem by providing a garment with a sewn-in chest harness comprising vertical and/or horizontal handles. The harness acts as its own support structure, independent of the garment fabric. The circumferential straps prevent localized stress on the garment material and the hook and loop (Velcro) closure at the front allows the harness to secure to itself without interfering or connecting to any zipper that may be on the garment. This invention allows caregivers to safely lift, stop, and assist children with one hand.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

The invention is embodied in a garment comprising a body section and arms. The garment is preferably a child's onesie, but any garment having a body and arms would suffice. The garment is preferably directed to children's clothing, but could be used on other size clothing, too.

In a basic embodiment, the garment comprises a first circumferential strap10. The circumferential strap is preferably made from traditional webbing material but other materials known in the art could suffice. The circumferential strap10is preferably connected to the body of the garment below the arms via two rows of stitching. The circumferential strap10is preferably connected all the way around the body of the garment and then to itself to effectively provide a circumferential harness connected to the garment. A handle12, which is also preferably made from webbing, is connected to the first circumferential strap10in at least two locations two locations. Doing so leaves an unconnected length between the two locations, forming the handle12. In effect, the first handle is an upside-down U-shaped hoop connected on either end to the first circumferential strap10. A caregiver can grab this handle with one hand to stop, protect or otherwise assist a child.

If the garment has a zipper14, like a typical onesie would, the circumferential strap10can be connected around the body of the garment beginning on one side of the zipper14and ending on the other side of the zipper14. From there, the circumferential strap10comprises an extension section (a “first unconnected section16”). The first unconnected section16comprises a first overlap section18. The first overlap section18is removably connected to the circumferential strap10via a matable connection. It is preferred that the matable connection be a hook and loop connection. But snaps, zippers, buttons and other mateable connections known in the art can also suffice. This configuration permits the circumferential strap to be connected to itself all the way around the body of the garment while leaving access to the zipper14.

The preferred embodiment of the garment further comprises a second circumferential strap20. The second circumferential strap20is preferably configured the same way as the first circumferential strap10. For example, the second circumferential strap also preferably comprises webbing material connected to body of the onesie below the arms. The second circumferential strap20also comprises a second connected section and a second unconnected section26. A second overlap section28is configured to removably connect the second unconnected section26to the connected section of the second circumferential strap20.

A second handle22could be configured the same way as on the first circumferential strap10. But is preferred to orient the second handle22vertically. This can be accomplished by connecting webbing to the first circumferential strap and the second circumferential strap, leaving an unconnected length of webbing between the first circumferential strap10and the second circumferential strap20forming a second handle22.

FIGS.1-6illustrate and describe the preferred embodiment of children's clothing comprising carry handle that allow a caregiver to grab with one hand. It is preferred to create one or more handles from webbing sewed the clothing. Those in the art will recognize many ways to accomplish this and many ways to orient the handle.FIGS.1-6illustrate the presently preferred way.

While the present invention has been described above with reference to various exemplary embodiments, many changes, combinations and modifications may be made to the exemplary embodiments without departing from the scope of the present invention. For example, the various components may be implemented in alternative ways. These alternatives can be suitably selected depending upon the particular application or in consideration of any number of factors associated with the operation of the device. In addition, the techniques described herein may be extended or modified for use with other types of devices. These and other changes or modifications are intended to be included within the scope of the present invention. The detailed description herein is presented for purposes of illustration only and not of limitation.