US20170042262A1

US20170042262A1 - Around the neck towel for sweat inducing activities

Info

Publication number: US20170042262A1
Application number: US14/822,836
Authority: US
Inventors: Lerona Johnson; Leonard Mcnulty
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2015-08-10
Filing date: 2015-08-10
Publication date: 2017-02-16

Abstract

A novel towel modified by a slit partially down the middle of the towel creating a v-neck opening. The embodiment of a fastener mechanism located on the innermost upper edges of the slit for secure connection of the towel to be wearable around the user's neck allowing the hands to be free.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of PPA application No. 62/035,465, filed 2015 Aug. 10 titled, “Around the neck towel for sweat inducing activities” by Lerona Johnson and Leonard Mcnulty, the content of which is incorporated herein by reference.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Previous methods of managing perspiration include users holding a towel or having one drape around the neck which could make activity restricting, unsafe and inconvenient should the towel fall on germs, or cause distraction leading to injury. Additional methods of sweat management with around the neck security limit air exposure to the body on the chest area. The present invention method of managing sweat may be preferable over previous methods because it allows the user to utilize both hands for unimpeded mobility, safety from the spread of germs and an opening for aeration.

Field of the Invention

The present invention is related to an article of manufacture particularly modified for use by a person performing sweat inducing activities.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

FIG. 1 illustrates a front plan view according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 illustrates a rear plan view according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 illustrates a close-up front plan view of the snap closure embodiment in an open position according to the invention.

FIG. 4A illustrates a perspective view of the present invention in use.

FIG. 4B illustrates a perspective view of the present invention in use.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

A wearable around the neck towel that can provide convenience while performing physical activities that cause sweat. The around the neck towel is modified by a slit partially down the middle creating a split, and has a snap fastener mechanism that is located on the innermost upper edges of the split.
The towel with a snap fastener for around the neck connectivity permits convenience to the user during sweat inducing activities such as exercise and chores by allowing hands-free mobility. It is an advantage for the present invention to be securely around the neck of the user making it opportune to wipe sweat away from the face while performing any activity that causes perspiration.
Presently the snap fastener embodiment operates most capably as a connector however other embodiments such as magnets, hooks, other button varieties, or Velcro® may be used adequately. A preferred embodiment of the towel's material includes cotton; other options are terry cloth, microfiber, bamboo, rayon or non-woven fibers. In a most preferred embodiment the cut is approximately 16 inches in length. In another embodiment the cut is reinforced with any suitable edging material for support. In a preferred embodiment the hand towel size dimension is approximately 16 inches in width and 25 inches in length. Alternately the size dimension can be a variety of other sizes.
These and other embodiments of the invention will be better interpreted and understood when considered in combination with the subsequent description and associated drawings.
FIG. 1 illustrates a front plan view according to the present invention. It shows an around the neck sweat towel 10 with the Outer portion of the snap fastener 16, 16O in a closed position and a front view of the cut partially down the middle 12 with reinforced edging material 14.
FIG. 2 illustrates a rear plan view according to the present invention. It demonstrates the back of an around the neck sweat towel 10 with the snap fastener 16 in a closed position and a back view of the cut partially down the middle 12 with reinforced edging material 14.
FIG. 3 illustrates a close-up front plan view of the snap closure embodiment in an open position according to the invention. It depicts a close-up front view of the snap fastener 16O, 16I in an open position and a front view of the cut partially down the middle 12 with reinforced edging material 14.
FIG. 4A illustrates a perspective view of the present invention in use. It demonstrates the front of the around the neck sweat towel 10 being used while exercising on an elliptical machine.
FIG. 4B illustrates a perspective view of the present invention in use. It demonstrates the front of the around the neck sweat towel 10 being used to wipe sweat away from the face while exercising on an elliptical machine.

DRAWING REFERENCE NUMERALS

10—Towel
12—Cut partially down the middle
14—Edge reinforcement material for support
16O—Outer portion of Snap Fastener
16O—Inner portion of Snap Fastener

Claims

What is claimed is:

1. A wearable towel, comprising:

a towel body, wherein the towel body has a slit extending from one edge of the towel body toward the center of the towel body;

wherein the slit is configured to divide a portion of the towel body into a first towel member and a second towel member; and

a fastener configured to removably couple the first towel member to the second towel member.

2. The towel of claim 1, wherein the towel body is rectangular.

3. The towel of claim 1, wherein the fastener comprises a snap.

4. The towel of claim 1, wherein the slit has a length that is less than half of the length of the towel body.

5. The towel of claim 1, wherein the slit is sized and dimensioned to fit around a user's neck.

6. The towel of claim 1, wherein the towel is comprised of a cloth material.

7. The towel of claim 6, wherein the cloth material is one of: cotton, polyester, terry cloth, microfiber, bamboo, rayon, non-woven fiber.

8. An exercise towel, comprising:

a piece of cloth, wherein at least a portion of the piece of cloth is split;

a hem lining the sides of the split of the piece of cloth; and

a fastener coupled to either side of the split, and configured to removably couple the sides of the split to one another.

9. The exercise towel of claim 8, wherein the piece of cloth is partially composed of at least one of: terry cloth, microfiber, bamboo, rayon, non-woven fiber.

10. The exercise towel of claim 8, wherein the fastener is one of: a snap, a hook, a button, a magnet, a Velcro™ fastener.

11. The exercise towel of claim 8, wherein the hem comprises a different material than the piece cloth.

12. The exercise towel of claim 8, wherein the split of the piece of cloth extends less than halfway into the towel.

13. The exercise towel of claim 8, wherein the fastener is one of: a snap, a hook, a button, a magnet, a Velcro™ fastener.

14. The exercise towel of claim 8, wherein the exercise towel has a substantially rectangular shape.

15. A method for manufacturing a wearable towel, the method comprising:

providing a piece of cloth;

cutting at least a portion of the piece of cloth to produce a cut, wherein the cut extends from an edge of the piece toward the center of the piece of cloth, and wherein the cut produces a first side and a second side of the piece of cloth;

reinforcing the edges of the cut with a reinforcement material; and

coupling a first part of a fastening mechanism to the edge of the first side, and coupling a second part of a fastening mechanism to the edge of the second side.

17. The method of claim 15, wherein cloth: cotton, polyester, terry cloth, microfiber, bamboo, rayon, non-woven fiber.

18. The method of claim 15, further comprising the step of attaching the reinforcement material to the edges of the cut.

19. The method of claim 15, wherein the first part of the fastening mechanism is configured to removably couple with the second part of the second part.

20. The method of claim 15, wherein the cut is sized and dimensioned to fit around a user's neck.