Technical field
[0001] The present invention is placed in the field of clothing, in particular, in that
of jackets or clothes covers, in particular in that of jackets for adults and, more
particularly, for women who need to carry two babies or two children or for pregnant
women who need to carry a baby or a child.
Background of the invention
[0002] Nowadays, there are many ways to transport newborn babies, such as babies, or to
transport children, for example, small children under the age of 6. Indeed, very often,
adults use prams and strollers of various types, sizes and often equipped with accessories
that increase the comfort of the child.
[0003] An alternative way and particularly recommended by broad scientific literature is
to situate the baby or child in contact with the adult, especially with the mother,
since this physical contact is good for the psycho-aptitude health of the child. To
this purpose, many devices have been developed that promote such physical contact
between mother and child, for example the so-called baby carriers, that is a combination
of fabric and straps allows the child to be kept substantially attached to the womb
or back of the adult carrying it. In particular, the child or baby can be placed in
front of the adult or back to the adult, thus allowing the child, in the latter mode,
to see the same things that the adult carrying him sees.
[0004] During the cold periods of the year or in situations of rain or wind, in order to
prevent that the child or baby from get cold and/or rain when lie fixed inside the
baby carrier or similar means, it must be carefully dressed. However, although dressed,
he/she remains partially uncovered in face areas so that it can always be subject
to rain and/or air blows which can cause the onset of colds or illnesses.
[0005] Furthermore, as the child grows and reaches specific dimensions, in consideration
of the physiognomy of the people, especially that of women, and also in consideration
of the weight loaded on the spine of the person carrying the child, it is no longer
possible to host the baby on a baby carrier placed in front of the person, but it
must be placed on a baby carrier placed on the back of the person. In this situation,
the child must be carefully dressed in order not to catch cold and/or rain, while
remaining the inconvenience of to be exposed to possible blows of air and/or rain.
[0006] A further situation to consider is that of a pregnant woman (pregnant or expectant),
who needs clothes to go outside that cover her womb, especially in the lower part,
thus to avoid cooling of that part.
[0007] Pregnant women have often to manage a baby or child, in addition to the one they
carry in their womb, therefore, when they move outside the home in cold seasons or
in rainy or windy situations, they need a garment that best covers both their womb
and their baby or child.
[0008] Furthermore, when the second child is born, there is a need to satisfactorily cover
both babies or children or the baby and the child, when they are brought outside in
cold seasons or in rainy or windy situations. For this purpose, typically, both babies
or children are dressed in special clothing that protects them in such situations.
[0009] Nowadays, all the different situations above described require the adoption of various
items of clothing, such as various jackets for adults and children, which must be
gradually changed according to the different needs and different phases of family
development. This solution, while limiting the problem of wind blows, does not solve
it.
Summary of the invention
[0010] The problem addressed by the present invention is therefore that of providing a single
garment that, considering to the contact between parent-child, allows to solve, at
the same time, all the aforementioned problems, or that allows to effectively solve
all the situations listed above, and, moreover, that allows to solve the problem of
he blows of air that still has not been solved in all the above situations.
[0011] Therefore, the present invention solves the aforementioned problem by means of the
jacket (1) and the methods which see it used as outlined in the annexed claims, the
definitions of which are an integral part of the present description, thus allowing
to have a single garment to be able to carry babies or children outside during cold
seasons or in rainy or windy situations, and which also solves the problem of a woman,
newly pregnant with a baby or child or of the presence of two babies, a baby and a
child or two children.
[0012] Moreover, as an additional advantage, the adopted solution allows to keep the body
of the baby/s and/or child/children as warm, thanks to the heat is developed by the
adult carrying them.
[0013] Furthermore, as a further additional advantage, no particularly or expensive materials
are used, nor technical solutions which, in the daily practice of adults who have
to manage one or more children, are complex and impractical for reasons of time.
[0014] The find of the present invention, i.e. the jacket (1) is indeed extremely practical
and adapts to all the above situations in a practical and fast way.
[0015] This invention, using materials already available on the market, therefore, it will
be particularly advantageous in terms of economy for large-scale industrial application.
[0016] In particular, the invention relates to a jacket (1) which allows the transposition
of one or two babies or one or two children. Indeed, said baby/s or child/children
is/are hosted inside traditional baby carriers or similar devices worn by the people
carrying them and then, by wearing the jacket (1) it is possible effectively to protect
the baby/s or child/childrena from cold, rain and wind.
[0017] Another object is a method for carrying a baby or child placed on the front or back
of person. The child's arrangement on the back is particularly preferred in case the
child is already medium-sized, typically for children from 2 to 6 years.
[0018] Another object is a method for carrying two babies or two children or a baby and
a child.
[0019] A further object is a method for carrying a baby or child by a pregnant woman.
[0020] Finally, a further object is the use of the jacket (1) by pregnant women to carry
one or two babies, one or two children or a baby and a child.
[0021] It is evident that the jacket (1) of the present invention will allow to adapt to
all the aforementioned situations between which there is not often clear distinction,
since the use of the jacket (1) is more controlled by real practical needs rather
that from pre-established methods of bearing, thus allowing it to be suitable for
all the transitory phases of the growth of children and the family unit.
[0022] Further features and advantages of the jacket (1) of the invention and the methods
of use will result from the description of the embodiment examples of the invention,
provided as an specification of the invention.
Brief description of the figures
[0023]
Fig. 1 shows a front perspective view of a jacket (1) comprising on the front part
two divisible zippers (2, 3) arranged vertically along the entire jacket, wherein
said divisible zippers are separated by a fabric element (5) having a length comprised
from 10 cm to 50 cm,
Fig.2 shows a perspective view of the back of a jacket (1), thus comprising on the
back a divisible zipper (4) arranged vertically along the entire jacket.
Fig. 3 shows a front perspective view of only the lower part of a jacket (1) comprising
on the front part two divisible zippers (2, 3) arranged vertically along the entire
jacket, wherein said divisible zippers are separated by an element of fabric (5) having
a length comprised from 10 cm to 50 cm, and wherein the divisible zipper (2) has a
tape (71), the box (8) and the slider (10) tied to the jacket (1) and a tape(72) and pin (9) tied to the fabric element (5), and the divisible zipper (3) has a tape
(73), the box (8') and the slider (10') tied to the fabric element (5) and a tape (74) and the pin (9') tied to the jacket (1).
Fig. 4 shows an embodiment of the method for carrying babies or children according
to step a). The baby's head is visible with the striped hat sticking out of the top
of the jacket. The protective and warming effect offered to the baby from the jacket
(1) of the invention is evident.
Fig. 5 shows an embodiment of the method for carrying babies or children according
to steps a1) and b1). It is possible to observe a child carried on the back of the
jacket, but covered and kept warm by it.
Detailed description of the invention
[0024] For the purposes of the present document, the terms "upper", "lower", "right", "left",
"rear", "front", "vertical", "horizontal" and related derivatives refer to oriented
concepts in Fig. 1.
[0025] However, it should be understood that the concepts can take various alternative orientations,
unless where expressly noted otherwise.
[0026] As used in this document, the term "and/or", when used in a list of two or more items,
means that any of the listed items can be used alone, or in any combination of two
or more of the listed items.
[0027] For example, whether a composition is described as containing components A, B and/or
C, the composition may contain only A; only B; only C; A and B in combination; A and
C in combination; B and C in combination; or A, B and C in combination.
[0028] The terms "comprises", "comprising" or any other variation thereof, means to cover
a non-exclusive inclusion, so that a jacket, zipper, etc. which comprises a list of
items not only include those items, but may include other items not expressly listed
or related to that jacket, zipper, method, use, etc.
[0029] An element followed by "comprises ... a ..." does not prevent, without further constraints,
the existence of further identical elements in the jacket, method or use which comprises
the element.
[0030] An object of the present invention is a jacket (1) comprising on the front part two
divisible zippers (2, 3) arranged vertically along the entire jacket, wherein said
divisible zippers are separated by a fabric element (5) having a length comprised
from 10 cm to 50 cm, and further comprising on the back a divisible zipper (4) arranged
vertically along the entire jacket.
[0031] It has indeed been surprisingly found that the jacket (1) allows simultaneously to
satisfy all the following situations:
- covering the trunk of pregnant women, in particular the womb, in particular the lower
part of womb,
- carrying a baby and, when that baby grows up, carrying a child,
- carrying a baby or child by a pregnant woman,
- carry two babies or two children or a baby and a child.
with only one garment, thus avoiding to change jacket to an adult and/or children,
when the baby grows up and becomes a child or when you have two babies or two children.
[0032] In particular, the transport of babies or children, also in the present invention,
is typically carried out by means of baby carriers or other devices which perform
the same function and therefore, they must be worn by both adults and the baby or
child, and allow keeping the baby or child close to the adult carrying him, without
him falling due to gravity or loss of balance.
[0033] In the present invention, it must be understood that the jacket (1) does not perform
the function of supporting the baby/s or child/children, which is instead performed
by baby carriers or devices with similar functionality, it being understood that the
jacket (1) it is used for the transport of babies and children in that it covers them.
The transport of babies or children achieved with the jacket (1) allows them to remain
well protected and warmed by the body of the person carrying them and by their own
heat.
[0034] The term jacket (1) comprises jacket, coat, garment cover, K-way, and similar clothing.
[0035] The term length referred to the fabric element (5) means the measurement of said
element (5) measured horizontally, taking into account that the vertical side is that
in which a person is standing. With reference to Fig. 1, the lenght measurement of
the fabric element (5) is performed horizontally.
[0036] The term height referred to the fabric element (5) or to the jacket (1) means the
measurement of said element (5) or jacket (1) measured vertically, i.e. along the
vertical side, is that in which a person is standing. With reference to Fig. 1, the
height measurement of the fabric element (5) or jacket (1) is performed vertically.
[0037] The thickness of the jacket (1) and therefore also of the fabric element (5) are
those typical of clothes which typically range from 1 millimeter to 10 cm, preferably
from 0.5 to 2 cm.
[0038] The divisible zippers (2, 3) arranged vertically along the entire jacket can be anywhere
on the front part, excluding the sleeves.
[0039] The divisible zippers (2, 3) arranged vertically along the entire jacket can be located
anywhere on the front part and are separated from each other by a fabric element (5)
having a length of comprised from 10 cm to 50 cm. Therefore, the two divisible zippers
(2, 3) are separated by a length from 10 cm to 50 cm, wherein said space is occupied
by the fabric element (5). The divisible zippers (2, 3) arranged vertically along
the entire jacket, being located anywhere on the front part, they are never in an
overlapping position.
[0040] According to a preferred embodiment, the divisible zippers (2, 3) arranged vertically
along the entire jacket are on opposite sides with respect to the axis of vertical
symmetry of the jacket (1).
[0041] According to a more preferred embodiment, the divisible zippers (2, 3) arranged vertically
along the entire jacket, they are on opposite and equidistant sides with respect to
the axis of vertical symmetry of the jacket (1).
[0042] The divisible zipper (4) arranged vertically along the entire jacket can be located
anywhere on the back of the jacket, excluding the sleeves.
[0043] According to a preferred embodiment, in the jacket (1) the divisible zipper (4) arranged
vertically along the entire jacket, it is arranged in the centre of the jacket, that
is along the axis of vertical symmetry of the jacket (1) on the back of the jacket
(1).
[0044] The term divisible zipper means zipper that allows the complete separation of the
flaps, i.e. the two flaps, i.e. the two flaps of the jacket or flap of the jacket
and flap of the fabric element (5).
[0045] With regards to Fig. 3, the divisible zipper comprises the following components:
- two fabric tapes (examples 71 and 72);
- chain with metal or plastic teeth or with the nylon spiral tied to the two tapes,
which allows the zipper to be closed;
- two metal stops at the top of the chain that prevent the coming out of the slider
from the chain;
- one or two sliders (10); the sliders allow the opening/closing of the zipper;
- the pull tab, which can be rigid, flexible or articulated, and which is tied to the
slider (10);
- the pin (9), which is suitable for inserting into the box (10);
- the box (10), which is able to host the pin (9).
[0046] The zips in particular the two fabric tapes comprise nylon, metal or plastic teeth,
tied to a flap of each of the two tapes; during the closing the teeth insert exactly
into each other.
[0047] Opening and closing is provided by the slider (10) which is moved using the pull
tab, to which it is tied. Inside the slider, there is a Y-shaped way with an angle
such as to allow, during the sliding in one direction or the other, the interlocking
or opening of the teeth.
[0048] The zipper is delimited at the ends by "stops" or metal stops which prevent the coming
out of the slider.
[0049] The slider (10) and the pull tab can be equipped with a stop that prevents the opening
involuntarily of the zipper, this stop is present in the pull tab, and the slider
is provided with a hole and has an elastic slider zip, so to maintain the squashed
position and prevent the opening and the longer gripping with the stop on the teeth;
instead other models, are composed of a slider equipped with an elastic zip and the
latest provided with stops, while the pull tab has a shape that by turning it raises
or lowers the zip.
[0050] The jacket (1), including the fabric element (5), is made of fabric, i.e. a material
made by intertwining threads, preferably perpendicular to each other.
[0051] Said fabric can comprise natural materials and fibers (ex. cotton, wool, linen, etc.)
and/or synthetic materials and fibers as, for example, plastic materials, polyester,
polyamide, etc.
[0052] Preferably, the fabric with which the jacket (1) is made, including the fabric element
(5), is waterproof fabric, at least on the outer part.
[0053] The wearer of the jacket can be any adult person, for example, a woman, a pregnant
woman, a man, a boy or a girl.
[0054] The jacket (1) can comprise, preferably, inside it heating coatings, also removable,
such as a coating in fur or equivalent fabric.
[0055] In particular, the jacket (1) can comprise at least a partial coating of the inner
surface with a fur, synthetic fur or equivalent fabric.
[0056] According to a preferred embodiment, in particular the jacket (1) can comprise a
coating of the inner surface with a fur, synthetic fur or equivalent fabric.
[0057] According to an alternative embodiment, in particular, the jacket (1) can include
a coating of the entire inner surface with a fur, synthetic fur or equivalent fabric.
[0058] The coating, at least partial, of the inner surface of the jacket (1) by means of
a fur, synthetic fur or equivalent fabric can be realised by tying the flaps of the
fur, synthetic fur or equivalent fabric to the jacket (1) by means of internal zippers
and/or buttons. According to a preferred embodiment, said internal zippers are divisible
internal zippers.
[0059] In particular, preferably, the flaps of the fur, synthetic fur or equivalent fabric,
are tied to the jacket (1) by means of two internal zippers parallel respectively
to the divisible zippers (2, 3). Preferably, said two internal zippers, which tie
the flaps of the fur, synthetic fur or fabric equivalent to the jacket (1), each have
a tape at least partially overlapped with a tape of each of the divisible zippers
(2, 3).
[0060] Furthermore, preferably, the flaps of the fur, synthetic fur or equivalent fabric,
are tied to the jacket (1) by means of buttons arrangeding parallel to the zipper
(4).
[0061] Preferably, said buttons that tie the flaps of the fur, synthetic fur or equivalent
fabric to the jacket (1) are arranged in parallel to the zipper (4), by means of two
sets of 4 buttons, each arranged on one side of the zipper (4).
[0062] Furthermore, preferably, the flaps of the fur, synthetic fur or equivalent fabric,
are tied to the jacket (1) by means of buttons arranged on the upper edge of the inner
part of the jacket (1). Preferably by means of 2 buttons.
[0063] According to a more preferred embodiment, the flaps of the fur, synthetic fur or
equivalent fabric, are tied to the jacket (1) by means of two internal zippers parallel
respectively to the zippers (2, 3), and furthermore, by means of buttons arranged
on the upper edge of the inner part of the jacket (5), more preferably, by 2 buttons,
and furthermore, by means of two sets of 4 buttons, each arranged on one side of the
divisible zipper (4). This embodiment is preferred in that it prevents the outer part
of the jacket (1) slips with respect to the inner coating, creating situations of
asymmetry that cause inconvenience to the user.
[0064] According to a more preferred embodiment, the flaps of the fur, synthetic fur or
equivalent fabric, are tied to the jacket (1) by means of two internal zippers parallel
respectively to the divisible zippers (2, 3) and furthermore, by means of buttons
arranged on the upper edge of the inner part of the jacket (5), more preferably, by
2 buttons, and furthermore, by means of two sets of 4 buttons, each arranged on one
side of the divisible zipper (4), wherein the divisible zipper (4) is arranged vertically
in the centre of the jacket (5). This embodiment is particularly preferred in that
it avoids even more that the outer part of the jacket (1) slips with respect to the
inner coating, creating situations of asymmetry that inconvenience for the user.
[0065] According to a preferred embodiment, the jacket (1) can comprise at least a partial
coating of the inner surface with a fur, synthetic fur or equivalent fabric, wherein
said coating is removable. This embodiment is particularly preferred because it confers
ease of use since in hot seasons, it is suitable for removing at least partial said
coating of the inner surface of the jacket.
[0066] According to a preferred embodiment, the jacket (1) comprises in external part a
hood for the head of the person or child when hosted on the inside part behind of
the jacket (1). Preferably the hood is also removable.
[0067] The fabric element (5) can have a height equal to the same height as the jacket or
it may have a lower height.
[0068] According to a preferred embodiment, in the jacket (1) the fabric element (5) has
the same height as the jacket.
[0069] The fabric element (5) has a height comprised from 20 cm to 100 cm, preferably from
70 cm to 80 cm.
[0070] According to a more preferred embodiment, in the jacket (1) the fabric element (5)
has the same height as the jacket and has a height comprised from 70 cm to 80 cm.
[0071] The fabric element (5) has a length comprised from 10 cm to 50 cm, preferably from
15 cm to 35 cm.
[0072] Preferably, the fabric element (5) has the same height as the jacket and has a height
comprised from 70 cm to 80 cm, and has a length comprised from 10 cm to 50 cm, preferably
from 15 cm to 35 cm.
[0073] Preferably, the fabric element (5) has a height comprised from 70 cm to 80 cm, and
has a length comprised from 10 cm to 50 cm, preferably from 15 cm to 35 cm.
[0074] According to a more preferred embodiment, the fabric element (5) has the lower side
with a length comprised from 15 cm to 25 cm and the upper side with a length comprised
from 20 cm to 30 cm. For the definitions of lower and upper side consider the sides
of the fabric element (5) arranged horizontally as in Fig. 1.
[0075] Therefore, according to a more preferred embodiment, the fabric element (5) has a
height comprised from 70 cm to 80 cm, and has the lower side of a length comprised
from 15 cm to 25 cm and the upper side of length comprised from 20 cm to 30 cm. This
embodiment indeed allows the baby or child to be better hosted inside of the jacket
(1).
[0076] According to a preferred embodiment, the fabric element (5) comprises two ties (6)
respectively arranged in the upper part and in the lower part of said fabric element
(5). For the definitions of lower and upper consider the directions of the fabric
element (5) in Fig. 1. These ties allow to locally decrease the length of the fabric
element (5). In this way, the fabric element (5) can be best conformed to the size
of the womb of the pregnant woman or to the size of the carried baby or child.
[0077] In the jacket (1), the divisible zipper (2) has a tape(7
1), the box (8) and the slider (10) tied to the jacket (1) and a tape (7
2) and the pin (9) tied to the fabric element (5), and the divisible zipper (3) has
a tape (7
3), the box (8') and the slider (10') tied to the fabric element (5) and a tape (7
4) and the pin (9 ') tied to the jacket (1) (See fig. 3).
[0078] According to a preferred embodiment, with reference to Fig. 3, starting from right
to left there is in the order:
the divisible zipper (2) having a tape (71), the box (8) and the slider (10) tied to the jacket (1),
a tape (72) and the pin (9) linked to the fabric element (5),
the divisible zipper (3) having a tape (73), the box (8') and the slider (10') tied to the fabric element (5),
a tape (74) and the pin (9') tied to the jacket (1). The latest will be further to the left
than the other tapes.
[0079] In the jacket (1), the divisible zipper (4) has a tape (7
5), the box (8") and the slider (10") tied to the jacket (1) and a tape (7
6) and the pin (9") tied to the other flap of the jacket.
[0080] According to a preferred embodiment, starting from right to left there is in the
order:
the divisible zipper (4) with a tape (75), the box (8") and the slider (10") tied to the jacket (1),
a tape (76) and a pin (9') tied to the other flap of the jacket.
[0081] When the fabric element (5) or the further fabric element (5) is inserted inside
the divisible zipper (4), the following situation occurs:
the divisible zipper (4) has a tape (7
5), the box (8") and the slider (10") tied to the jacket (1) and a tape (7
6) and the pin (9") tied at the other flap of the jacket, wherein the tape (7
5), the box (8") and the slider (10") are combined with a tape (7
2) and the pin (9) tied to the fabric element (5) and the tape (7
6) and the pin (9") tied to the other flap of the jacket are combined with a divisible
zipper (3) having a tape (7
3), the box (8') and the slider (10') tied to the fabric element (5).
[0082] According to a preferred embodiment, starting from right to left there is in the
order:
the divisible zipper (4) with a tape (75), the box (8") and the slider (10") tied to the jacket (1),
a tape (72) and the pin (9) tied to the fabric element (5),
the divisible zipper (3) having a tape (73), the box (8') and the slider (10') tied to the fabric element (5),
a tape (76) and a pin (9 ') tied to the other flap of the jacket. The latest will be further
to the left than the other tapes.
[0083] Another object is a method for carrying a baby or child comprising the following
steps:
a) wearing the jacket (1) as above described, including any preferred embodiment,
by an adult and hosting a baby or child inside it, placed on the front of the jacket;
or,
a1) removing the fabric element (5) from the two divisible zippers (2, 3) and inserting
said fabric element (5) inside the divisible zipper (4) arranged vertically along
the entire jacket (1) on the back,
b1) wearing the jacket of step a1) by an adult and hosting a baby or a child inside
it, placed on the back of the jacket.
[0084] The embodiment of passages a1) and b1) is particularly preferred when the child becomes
an older child, in that it is not possible to host him/her on the person's womb for
weight reasons.
[0085] Another object is a method for carrying two babies or two children or one baby and
one child comprising the following steps:
a2) providing the jacket (1) as above described, including any preferred embodiment,
and a second fabric element (5),
b2) inserting said second fabric element (5) inside the divisible zipper (4) arranged
vertically along the entire jacket (1) on the back,
c2) wearing the jacket of step b2) by an adult and hosting two babies or two children
or a baby and a child inside it, one in front and one on the back of the jacket.
[0086] Preferably, in step c2), in the case of a baby and a child, the baby is hosted frontally
in the jacket, while the child is hosted on the rear part or back of the jacket, always
inside the jacket.
[0087] Another object is a method for carrying a baby or child by a pregnant woman comprising
the following steps:
a3) providing the jacket (1) as above described, including any preferred embodiment,
and a second fabric element (5),
b3) inserting said second fabric element (5) inside the divisible zipper (4) arranged
vertically along the entire jacket (1) on the back,
c3) wearing the jacket of step b3) by a pregnant woman and hosting a baby or child
inside it, placed on the back of the jacket.
[0088] Preferably, in step c3), in the case of a child, the child is hosted on the rear
part or back of the jacket, always inside the jacket.
[0089] Another object is the use of the jacket (1) as above described, including any preferred
embodiment, by pregnant women or to carry one or two babies, one or two children or
one baby and one child.
[0090] According to a preferred embodiment, it is more preferred, the use of the jacket
(1) wherein the jacket comprises at least partial coating of the inner surface with
a fur, synthetic fur or equivalent fabric.
[0091] According to a preferred embodiment, it is more preferred, the use of the jacket
(1) wherein the coating, at least partial, of the inner surface of the jacket (1)
by means of a fur, synthetic fur or equivalent fabric can be realized by tying the
flaps of the fur, synthetic fur or equivalent fabric to the jacket (1) by means of
internal zippers and/or by means of buttons. According to a preferred embodiment,
said internal zippers are divisible internal zippers.
[0092] From the above description the advantages of the jacket (1) of the present invention,
are evident, which, although in its relatively simple embodiments, at the same time,
solves many problems, with one and only one garment.