Liner with Access Means

• US 20170303610A1
• Filed: 07/06/2017
• Published: 10/26/2017
• Est. Priority Date: 01/19/2017
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Shaf International, Inc.
• Original Assignee: SHAF International
• Inventors: Maqbool, Mohammad
• Granted Patent: US 10,433,598 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 1/04 Vests, jerseys, sweaters or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 2300/32 using hook and loop-type fasteners
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 2300/322 using slide fasteners
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 2300/324 using snap fasteners
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 2300/33 using straps or ties
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 27/02 Linings
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 27/08 Trimmings; Ornaments
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 27/20 Pockets; Making or setting-in pockets

Abstract

A garment or accessory includes an outer layer coupled to a liner that is partially removable via fasteners. The outer layer includes an inner surface and an outer surface. The liner includes an edge. A portion of the edge is coupled to the inner surface of the outer layer. The fastener includes a first member coupled to the inner surface of the outer layer and a second member coupled to the liner at an uncoupled portion of the edge of the liner. A space is formed between the liner and the inner surface of the outer layer. The space is accessible through the uncoupled portion.

Claims

1. A garment or accessory, comprising:

an outer layer having an inner surface and an outer surface;

a liner, having an edge, a portion of said edge coupled to said inner surface;

a fastener, having a first member coupled to said inner surface and a second member coupled to said liner at an uncoupled portion of said edge;

wherein a space is formed between said liner and said inner surface; and

wherein said space is accessible through said uncoupled portion.

2. The garment or accessory of claim 1, wherein said outer layer includes a seam, said first member positioned on the seam.

3. The garment or accessory of claim 1, wherein said liner is coupled to said inner surface by means of stitching.

4. The garment or accessory of claim 1, wherein the garment or accessory is a vest.

5. The garment or accessory of claim 1, wherein said fastener is selected from the group comprising a zipper, a snap button, a button and buttonhole combination, and a hook and loop fastener.

6. The garment or accessory of claim 1, wherein said outer layer is constructed of a material selected from the group comprising leather, faux leather, cotton, wool, and synthetic fabric.

7. The garment or accessory of claim 1, wherein said outer layer comprises a plurality of sections.

8. The garment or accessory of claim 7, wherein said plurality of section are coupled together by a string.

9. The garment or accessory of claim 1, wherein said liner further comprises a pocket.

10. The garment or accessory of claim 9, wherein the pocket is secured to an outer surface of the liner.

11. A garment or accessory, comprising:

an outer layer having an inner surface and an outer surface;

a liner having an opening, the liner being coupled to the outer layer, a space formed between the outer layer and the liner, the space being accessible through the opening; and

a fastener operably coupled to the liner such that the opening is closable.

12. The garment or accessory of claim 11, wherein said fastener comprises a first member and a second member.

13. The garment or accessory of claim 12, wherein the fastener is selected from the group comprising a zipper, a snap button, a button and buttonhole combination, and a hook and loop fastener.

14. The garment or accessory of claim 11, wherein the fastener first member is secured on the liner and the fastener second member is secured on the outer layer.

15. The garment or accessory of claim 11, wherein the fastener first and second members are secured on the liner.

16. A garment or accessory, comprising:

an outer layer having a first inner surface and an opposing first outer surface; and

an inner layer having a second inner surface and an opposing second outer surface, the inner and outer layers at least partially coupled together permanently along a first perimeter, a space formed between the inner and outer layers within the first perimeter.

17. The garment or accessory of claim 16, further comprising an opening formed on the first perimeter.

18. The garment or accessory of claim 17, wherein the opening is positioned on an uncoupled portion between the inner and outer layers.

19. The garment or accessory of claim 17, wherein the opening is positioned on the inner layer.

20. The garment or accessory of claim 17, further comprising a fastener, the fastener being positioned on the opening such that the opening is closable.