Patent Publication Number: US-8978166-B2

Title: Multi-function garment

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     1. Field of the Invention 
     The present invention relates to a garment and, particularly, to a multi-function garment. 
     2. Description of the Related Art 
     Referring to  FIGS. 1 and 2 , a conventional convertible jacket  1  is commonly seen in the market. The convertible jacket  1  comprises an article of clothing  11 , and a pocket  12  disposed on the article of clothing  11 . The pocket  12  includes an opening  121  defined on the clothing  11 , and a zipper  122  is disposed around the opening  121 . In using, users can wear the jacket  1  as a garment. In another purpose, users can reverse the jacket  1  via the opening  121  to store the clothing  11  in the pocket  12 . After zipping, a bag of a packed article of clothing  11  is presented (not shown). 
     In practice, the article of clothing  11  of the convertible jacket  1  is simply packed in the pocket  12 . Namely, although it is convenient that the jacket  1  can be packed closely, the appearance of the packed jacket  1  is limited to a rectangle formation. Therefore, except for being packed, the convertible jacket  1  lacks a multi-function purpose. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     It is therefore the purpose of this invention to provide a multi-function garment that is reconfigurable for a wearing function, a packing function, a neck pillow function, and other suitable functionalities. 
     The multi-function garment in accordance with the present invention comprises an article of clothing and a plurality of pockets disposed on the clothing. Each pocket includes an opening, a lining extended from a periphery of the opening, and a two-sided engaging unit at the opening and capable of being closed and opened. The lining is composed of an inner surface and an external surface opposite the inner surface. The inner surface is disposed inside the pocket to define a receptacle therein. The lining of one of the pockets includes a storage body of a ring-like configuration enclosed by the inner surface and the external surface. The storage body includes an external vacancy defined to be open to interrupt the ring-like configuration of the storage body, and an inner vacancy enclosed by the ring-like configuration of the storage body. One end of the inner vacancy is closed, and the other end of the inner vacancy communicates with the external vacancy. The inner surface of the lining is provided with a protecting layer. The inner vacancy is disposed near the opening of the pocket, and a dimension of the external vacancy is smaller than a dimension of the inner vacancy. A receiving room is formed by reversing the inner surface of the lining outward in order to accommodate the article of clothing so that the two-sided engaging unit is closed to wrap the article of clothing when the receiving room is stuffed with the article of clothing. 
     Preferably, a hanging rope is disposed on the lining. 
     Preferably, the protecting layer is disposed on the inner surface, corresponding to the external vacancy. 
     Preferably, a sensing unit is disposed on the article of clothing for detecting temperature, moisture, or other environmental data. 
     Preferably, an LED unit is disposed on the article of clothing. 
     Preferably, the protecting layer is formed by coating. 
     Preferably, the protecting layer is a waterproof and wear-resisting cloth attached to the inner surface. 
     Accordingly, the garment can be concisely packed and conveniently carried. Moreover, the appearance of the stuffed storage body can serve as a neck pillow that allows usage during traveling. As a result, the garment is multi-function. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a front view showing a conventional convertible jacket; 
         FIG. 2  is a back view showing the conventional convertible jacket; 
         FIG. 3  is a schematic view of a first preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 4  is a partial, enlarged view of  FIG. 3 ; 
         FIG. 5  is a further schematic view showing the first preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 6  is a schematic view showing that the first preferred embodiment of the present invention is received; 
         FIG. 7  is a schematic view showing a second preferred embodiment of the present invention; 
         FIG. 8  is a schematic view showing that the second preferred embodiment of the present invention is received; 
         FIG. 9  is a schematic view showing that a third preferred embodiment of the present invention is received; and 
         FIG. 10  is a schematic view showing a fourth preferred embodiment. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     Wherever possible, the same reference numbers are used in the drawings and the description to refer to the same or like parts. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 3 to 5 , a first preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown. A multi-function garment  2  comprises an article of clothing  21  and a plurality of pockets  22  disposed on the article of clothing  21 . Each pocket  22  includes an opening  221 , a lining  222  extended from a periphery of the opening  221 , and a two-sided engaging unit  223  at the opening  221  and capable of being closed and opened. The lining  222  is composed of an inner surface  222 A and an external surface  222 B disposed in accordance with the inner surface  222 A. The inner surface  222 A is disposed inside the pocket  22  to define a receptacle  222 C therein. The pockets  22  on the article of clothing  21  are defined at a proper position for users to comfortably place their hands. Moreover, the two-sided engaging unit  223  can be a two-sided zipper, two-sided buckles, or two-sided hook and loop fasteners. In this embodiment, the two-sided engaging unit  223  is directed to the two-sided zipper. 
     Specifically, the lining  222  of one of the pockets  22  includes a storage body  222 D of a ring-like configuration enclosed by the inner surface  222 A and the external surface  222 B. The storage body  222 D includes an external vacancy  222 E defined to be open to interrupt the ring-like configuration of the storage body  222 D, and an inner vacancy  222 F enclosed by the ring-like configuration of the storage body  222 D. One end of the inner vacancy  222 F is closed, and the other end thereof communicates with the external vacancy  222 E. The inner surface  222 A of the lining  222  is provided with a protecting layer P. The inner vacancy  222 F is disposed near the opening  221  of the pocket  22 , and a dimension of the external vacancy  222 E is smaller than a dimension of the inner vacancy  222 F. A receiving room R is formed by reversing the inner surface  222 A of the lining  222  outward in order to accommodate the article of clothing  21  (as shown in  FIG. 6 ), so that the two-sided engaging unit  223  is closed to wrap the article of clothing  21  when the receiving room R is stuffed with the article of clothing  21 . Thereby, a neck pillow is provided. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 3 to 6 , in using, users wear the article of clothing  21  for protecting their skin or keeping their body temperature. In addition, when the two-sided engaging unit  223  (zipper) around the periphery of the opening  221  is closed, articles placed in the receptacle  222 C of each pocket  22  can be safely stored. Namely, the articles do not fall from the pocket  22 . Alternatively, when the multi-function garment  2  is to be received, carried, or used for other purposes, the inner surface  222 A is reversed via the opening  221 , so that the receiving room R is contributed and the article of clothing  21  can be wrapped therein. Accordingly, when the article of clothing  21  is received in the receiving room R, a compact formation is provided for carrying. In fact, the storage body  222 D of the lining  222  is structured as a ringlike configuration, and the dimension of the external vacancy  222 E is smaller than the dimension of the inner vacancy  222 F. Subsequently, the article of clothing  21  that is folded and the receiving room R that is stuffed with the article of clothing  21  contribute to a formation of the neck pillow including the larger inner vacancy  222 F and the smaller external vacancy  222 E. Thereby, users may put the neck pillow around their necks to support their necks while taking transportation during traveling. Consequently, it is not uncomfortable anymore during traveling, since users can take a nice rest. As a result, the compact structure of the present invention is advantageous to be carried, the formation of the stuffed storage body  222 D can serve as a neck pillow, and the application of the multi-function garment is increased, which further promotes life quality. 
     Referring to  FIGS. 7 to 9 , a further preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown. The multi-function garment  2  similarly comprises an article of clothing  21  and a plurality of pockets  22  disposed on the article of clothing  21 . Differently, a hanging rope  222 G is disposed on the lining  222 . With the hanging rope  222 G, the multi-function garment  2  that is received in the storage body  222 D can be easily carried or hung. The protecting layer P is formed by coating s  and the coating is thoroughly applied to the entire protecting layer P (as shown in  FIG. 8 ). Namely, after the inner surface  222 A of the lining  222  is turned over and stuffed with the article of clothing  21  for serving as a neck pillow, the users&#39; worn garment (not shown) does not contact the inner surface  222 A directly. Thereby, the users&#39; worn garment is protected appropriately. Also, the protecting layer P is a waterproof and wear-resisting cloth attached to the inner surface  222 A, corresponding to the external vacancy  222 E (as shown in  FIG. 9 ). In this figure, the protecting layer P adopts a visco-elastic material that is sensitive to the users&#39; body temperature. Such material preferably memorizes users&#39; necks to provide the necks optimum support. In fact, the protecting layer P can also adopt a material that can keep a cooler temperature or a warmer temperature. With this temperature keeping material, the neck pillow is able to assist users in adjusting body temperature or adapting to the environment. Accordingly, by the hanging rope  222 G and the protecting layer P, users can use the garment of the present invention in accordance with their practical purposes. Therefore, the present invention is convenient for carrying and multi-function. 
     Accompanying with  FIG. 10 , a further preferred embodiment of the present invention is shown. The multi-function garment  2  similarly comprises an article of clothing  21  and a plurality of pockets  22  disposed on the article of clothing  21 . Differently, a sensing unit  211  (shown by a sketch) is disposed on the article of clothing  21  for detecting temperature, moisture, or other environmental data. Also, an LED unit  212  (shown by a sketch) is concurrently disposed on the article of clothing  21 . The LED unit  212  adapts users to any dark environment easily. Obviously, the structure of the present invention is more compact and convenient to be carried when the article of clothing  21  is received in the receiving room R. Favorably, the present invention achieves objects of multipurpose. 
     To sum up, the multi-function garment of the present invention can be worn as a jacket Moreover, when the article of clothing is reversed via the opening of one pocket and encircled in the receiving room of the storage body, the stuffed storage body is not only compact but also convenient to be carried. Additionally, a neck pillow is provided. Consequently, the present invention achieves multiple purposes and expands the usage of the multi-function garment. 
     While embodiments in accordance with the present invention have been shown and described, it should be clear to those skilled in the art that further embodiments may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.