A Novel Arrangement of Rug Cloak adaptable for Travelling and other Uses.
Year: 1891

page_text: Date of Application, 7th Nov., 1891
Complete Specification Left, 5th Aug., 1892-Accepted, 17th Sept., 1892
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
A Novel Arrangement of Rug Cloak adaptable for Travelling and
other Uses.
I, JAMES ALFRED SHELTON, of Messrs. Smalpage and Son, 41 and 43 Maddox
Street, Regent Street, London, Tailor, do hereby declare the nature of this
invention to be as follows:-
:-
This invention has for object, to so cut fabric that the pieces can when sewn
together, be made to form ;
1. A cloak for ordinary wear.
2. A rug for protecting the feet and legs, both back and front while travelling.
3. A ground sheet with hood for protection of the head when camping out, or
sleeping in the open air, the article serving also to wrap round or fold over the legs
and body.
4. A shooting or fishing garment with pocket for birds, game, or fish.
For the purpose of this invention, the fabric (waterproof or other) is composed
of a back, (with or without a hood) and two side front pieces, the upper part has a
collar of such a depth that it can when folded up serve to protect the neck and ears
of the wearer, or if provided with a hood, a small collar only would be required.
I provide the garment with tapes or straps at the neck portion to enable the article
to be slung from said tapes or straps serving as a waistband when the article is used
as a rug. The lower back portion of the cloak or cape has preferably one large
pocket, into which the feet and legs up to the knees can be enclosed when travelling,
such as in a railway carriage, or as a bag while shooting or fishing, or as a head
covering when the article is used as a ground sheet.
The article is preferably double breasted and is sufficiently large so that if used
for military purposes, the whole of the accoutrements can be covered.
The pocket will also be useful for holding an air cushion and will then provide a
soft dry seat for travelling by steamboat, said cushion serving as a head rest while
lounging or laying on a deck seat, if desired.
The garment is intended for ladies use as well as for gentlemen, and can be of
any length.
Dated this 7th dow of N1001
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said James Alfred Shelton.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
A Novel Arrangement of Rug Cloak adaptable for Travelling and
other Uses.
I JAMES ALFRED SHELTON of Messrs. Smalpage & Son, 41 and 43 Maddox
Street Regent Street, London, Tailor, do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement :—
This invention has for its object to provide a garment which is adapted for use
as a cloak for ordinary wear or when on horseback; a rug for protecting the feet
and legs while driving; a ground sheet and cover for use in camping out; or a
shooting or fishing garment.
To this end my invention consists in the novel construction and arrangement of

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the accompanying drawings, in which
Figure 1, is an inside elevation of the garment spread out.
Figure 2, a view of the same as it appears when used as a cloak.
Figure 3, is a view showing the garment when applied to use upon a male as a
knee rug and Figure 4, a similar view as adapted to a female.
Figure 5. is a view showing the garment in use as a cloak buttoned up for
protection against foul weather.
Figure 6 is a view showing the garment in use as an opera cloak.
Figure 7, is a view showing the garment when used as a shooting garment.
Figure 8, is a view of the garment when used as a riding or driving cloak.
As shown in the drawing the garment is made of three pieces of fabric of
waterproof or other suitable material, of which A. B. are the front or side
pieces and C the back or centre piece. To the top of the garment a collar D
is secured, which may be turned up about the neck and ears, as a protection
against cold and damp. Instead of this collar a hood may be provided when
its use is essential or desirable, such hood being secured to the garment in any
convenient manner.
Each front or side piece A. B. is provided with an ordinary pocket as E
either inside as at Figure 1 or outside as at Figure 9 and also with an arm
hole, as F or sleeve F through which arm holes the arms of the wearer may
pass and be free to handle reins and whip when riding or driving and for other
purposes.
The back or centre piece C is provided at its lower portion with, preferably, one
large pocket G having at its top edge a strap H adapted to engage a buckle
secured to the back piece C to prevent sagging of the pocket when in use, and to
avoid rucks when open. The pocket is also provided with a flap or flaps adapted
to be buttoned thereto to close the mouth thereof.
The upper neck portion of the garment is provided with holes I. I, through
which pass one, or it may be two straps J. J, one end of said strap being provided
with a buckle or other fastening device to engage the other end of the strap, said
strap or straps serving to secure the garment to the wearer, and to pass round
and secure the garment when rolled up.
When the garment is used as a knee rug, as in Figures 3 and 4 the feet and legs
of the wearer can be inserted in the large pocket G and protected from draughts,
both in front and in the rear. In such case the strap is passed through the
holes I. I, and around the waist or the legs of the wearer to secure the garment.
In Figures 5, 6 and 7 the garment is shown in use as a cloak buttoned up to
protect against foul weather, as an opera cloak, and as a hunting or fishing
garment. In each of these uses the straps J, J, are passed not through the
holes I, I, but forward over the shoulders and under the arms of the wearer and
are fastened together at his back, or they may be crossed at the back and fastened
at the front.
When used as an ordinary cloak or an opera cloak the large pocket G is evenly
disposed so as not to sag by means of the strap H and engaging buckle and when
used as a fishing or hunting garment the mouth of the pocket may be left open,
so that the user may readily avail himself of it as a receptacle for game.
The article is preferably made double breasted and is sufficiently large if used
for military purposes to cover the accoutrements, as seen in Figure 8.
When the garment is used in riding, or in travelling by car, steamboat or other-
wise, the large pocket G is adapted to receive an air cushion and thus serve as a
soft dry seat.
The garment is not shown as a ground sheet in the drawings but it is obvious
that it may be so used, being placed upon the ground and the lower ends wrapped
around the legs of the wearer, or in such case an air cushion may be placed in the
large pocket G and thus furnish a comfortable pillow, for the head of the user, or
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page_text: the head of the user may be inserted in the pocket and be protected from draughts,
rain snow and dew.
I have shown a small ticket pocket K in front of the garment.
By my invention I have provided a simple neat garment which is adapted for use
in many varied situations and there are other uses to which it may be put as
would be obvious when occasion presents itself.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed I déclare that what I
claim is :-
The hereindescribed combined cloak and rug having a large inside back pocket,
and holes at the rear neck portion and provided also with strap or straps secured
to the rear neck portion to pass through said holes for securing the garment to the
wearer substantially as described.
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said J. A. Shelton.
H. GARDNER,
Patent Agent, 166, Fleet Street, London,
Agent for the said J. A. Shelton.