The present invention relates generally to wearable rain protection systems, and more specifically, to a wearable rain cover system for protecting a user's torso and a backpack from rain.
Rain cover systems such as umbrellas and rain jackets are well known in the art and are effective means to repel rain. It is common for a user to wear a rain jacket to protect their torso from becoming wet, however, there are several disadvantages associated with conventional rain jackets. For example, if a user is carrying a backpack, as is common in outdoor activities as well as on educational campuses, the user has no way of also protecting their backpack and its contents from rain. If the user also has an umbrella, it is still difficult to fully protect both the user's body and backpack from rain as the rain will likely fall at an angle, thereby causing the user or their belongings to become wet. In addition, in the even that a user is hiking or participating in an outdoor activity, carrying both a rain jacket and umbrella is cumbersome.
Accordingly, although great strides have been made in the area of wearable rain protection systems, many shortcomings remain.
The novel features believed characteristic of the embodiments of the present application are set forth in the appended claims. However, the embodiments themselves, as well as a preferred mode of use, and further objectives and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, wherein:
While the system and method of use of the present application is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiments thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and are herein described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the description herein of specific embodiments is not intended to limit the invention to the particular embodiment disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present application as defined by the appended claims.
Illustrative embodiments of the system and method of use of the present application are provided below. It will of course be appreciated that in the development of any actual embodiment, numerous implementation-specific decisions will be made to achieve the developer's specific goals, such as compliance with system-related and business-related constraints, which will vary from one implementation to another. Moreover, it will be appreciated that such a development effort might be complex and time-consuming, but would nevertheless be a routine undertaking for those of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure.
The system and method of use in accordance with the present application overcomes one or more of the above-discussed problems commonly associated with conventional wearable rain protection systems. Specifically, the present invention provides a means to completely cover both a user's torso and a backpack carried by the user. These and other unique features of the system and method of use are discussed below and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
The system and method of use will be understood, both as to its structure and operation, from the accompanying drawings, taken in conjunction with the accompanying description. Several embodiments of the system are presented herein. It should be understood that various components, parts, and features of the different embodiments may be combined together and/or interchanged with one another, all of which are within the scope of the present application, even though not all variations and particular embodiments are shown in the drawings. It should also be understood that the mixing and matching of features, elements, and/or functions between various embodiments is expressly contemplated herein so that one of ordinary skill in the art would appreciate from this disclosure that the features, elements, and/or functions of one embodiment may be incorporated into another embodiment as appropriate, unless described otherwise.
The preferred embodiment herein described is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the precise form disclosed. It is chosen and described to explain the principles of the invention and its application and practical use to enable others skilled in the art to follow its teachings.
Referring now to the drawings wherein like reference characters identify corresponding or similar elements throughout the several views,
In the contemplated embodiment, system 101 includes a jacket 103 with a hood 105 and a compartment 107 integral with a back 109 of the jacket 103. Compartment 107 houses a pack cover 109 and is accessible via one or more closures 111. In the preferred embodiment, closure 111 is a zipper, however it should be appreciated that other means contemplated include hook and loop fasteners and/or clasps. It should be understood that when in a closed position, pack cover 109 lies substantially flat with the user's back, thereby creating a minimal visual appearance.
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It should be appreciated that one of the unique features believed characteristic of the present application is the use of a compartment integral with the back of a jacket to hold a pack cover substantially flat against a user's back when not in use. It should be appreciated that this feature provides a means to have a cover extend away from a rain jacket to cover a backpack. This feature allows for a backpack to be completely covered, without any holes or access points in the cover for water to get through.
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The particular embodiments disclosed above are illustrative only, as the embodiments may be modified and practiced in different but equivalent manners apparent to those skilled in the art having the benefit of the teachings herein. It is therefore evident that the particular embodiments disclosed above may be altered or modified, and all such variations are considered within the scope and spirit of the application. Accordingly, the protection sought herein is as set forth in the description. Although the present embodiments are shown above, they are not limited to just these embodiments, but are amenable to various changes and modifications without departing from the spirit thereof.
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