Patent Application
20160135508
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to a device that is positioned within the collar of a shirt to absorb moisture and protect the garment from staining
2. Description of Related Art
For a variety of reasons, collared shirts have always been a staple in any wardrobe. Whether in a professional environment where a collared shirt is needed on a daily basis, or for the fashionable look of a high-collared dress, collared garments are worn equally by both men and women. A problem commonly observed and experienced with wearing these specific garments is that sweat stains appear quickly sometimes ruining the shirt prematurely. The neck is a sweat prone area of the body so clothing resting against or near the neck is often stained very easily. Sweat from the head may collect on the collar essentially creating a sweat band on the neck portion of the shirt.
The stains are typically yellowish making the shirt appear dirty even after washing. After repeated washes the area appears dingy and shabby making the shirt inappropriate for formal wear. Spoiled collars often lead to the wearer having to invest considerable amounts of money for professional dry cleaning to preserve the shirt, or they must throw away their stained garment; ultimately spending a considerable amount of money for cleaning or replacement.
Therefore, it would be beneficial in the art to provide a shirt with a protective layer to prevent the accumulation of sweat around the collar. It would also be desirable in the art to provide a protective layer on a shirt that may be removable, to allow the user to wash the material separately from the rest of the garment.
In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the prior art, the general purpose of the present invention is to provide an attached collar guard positioned against an inner surface of a collared shirt or garment, configured to include all of the advantages of the prior art, and to overcome the drawbacks inherent therein.
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide an attached collar guard attached with flat fasteners against the inner portion of a collared garment.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an attached collar guard that is removable and machine washable.
To achieve the above objects, in an aspect of the present invention, an attached collar guard is described comprising an absorbing liner attached against the inner surface of a neck portion of a collar, where the liner is detachable; and at least two fasteners to attach the absorbing liner to the collar, where the fasteners are flat to rest flush against a wearer's neck. The collar guard protects the shirt collar from sweat and moisture thereby preventing staining on the shirt.
These together with other aspects of the present invention, along with the various features of novelty that characterize the present invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed hereto and form a part of this present invention. For a better understanding of the present invention, its operating advantages, and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated exemplary embodiments of the present invention.
The advantages and features of the present invention will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein like elements are identified with like symbols, and in which:
Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the description of several views of the drawings.
The present invention relates to a device that is positioned within the collar of a shirt to absorb moisture and protect the garment from staining The present invention provides an attached collar guard to serve as a barrier between the shirt and the wearer. The attached collar guard is fastened within the collar of a collared garment, like a shirt, dress, jacket or the like. The guard includes a liner made from an absorbent material. The liner is attached to the collar with a plurality of fasteners to securely yet comfortably position the liner against the wearer's neck. With the attached collar guard the user is afforded a simple solution to the reoccurring problem of sweat stains on shirt collars.
Turning now descriptively to the drawings, referring to
A plurality of fasteners 22, 24 secure the absorbing liner 20 to the collar 12. The fasteners 22, 24 thread through a plurality of holes 26, 28 within both the neck portion 16 and the absorbing liner 20 to securely yet comfortably attach the absorbing liner 20 to the collar 12. The fasteners 22, 24 are flat to ensure that they do not poke the delicate skin of the wearer's neck. At least two fasteners 22, 24 are attached along the collar 12, but preferably four are attached, two at each end and two in the middle. The fasteners 22, 24 are positioned so that a first portion 22 is positioned against the exterior surface of the neck portion 16 which a second portion 24 is positioned against the absorbing liner 20 thereby holding the absorbing liner against the inner surface of the neck portion 16.
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The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present invention have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise forms disclosed, and obviously many modifications and variations are possible in light of the above teaching. The exemplary embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the invention and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
