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Towel scarf

a technology of towel and sleeve, which is applied in the field of towel scarf, can solve the problems of bulky towels, falling off, and affecting the quality of towels,

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-09-06
HUNT ROBERT
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Such towels are usually, however, bulky and tend to fall off as the person moves around.

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[0008]The present invention solves the problem normally associated with the use of such towels. As is shown in FIG. 1 (front view) and FIG. 2 (back view), the invention consists of a scarf-towel (1) made out of perspiration absorbing material such as normal toweling, e.g. terrycloth. Typically, the towel-scarf should be no more than about ten inches wide to avoid unnecessary bulkiness, but should be at least six inches wide to be useful. The towel-scarf approximately eight inches wide has been found to be optimum for most uses for the most people. The length of the towel-scarf should be such that when wrapped around the neck, the ends reach at least to the waist of the person using it, but generally now below the groin. A towel-scarf of approximately fifty-four to sixty inches in length has been found to be optimal, and is preferably about fifty-six inches long.

[0009]A strap or loop (2) is affixed to the front face of the towel-scarf near one end thereof, beginning at a point in a f...

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Abstract

A generally elongated neck scarf-shaped towel having a diagonal strip across one end of the product forming a flattened loop adapted to receive the opposing end of the product.

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[0001]The benefit of Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 775,157 filed Feb. 21, 2006 is claimed.[0002]The invention was not the subject of any federally sponsored research or development.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]The present invention is directed to an article of manufacture particularly adapted for use by persons engaged in perspiration-producing activities.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]It is a common practice for persons performing perspiration-inducing activities to drape a towel around their neck for the absorption of perspiration or to be available when needed to wipe perspiration or other substances from face and hands. Such a practice is particularly prevalent among people who are exercising using exercise machines or other types of exercise equipment or running. Such towels are usually, however, bulky and tend to fall off as the person moves around.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0005]The product of the invention is a generally elongated neck scarf-shaped towel having ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A45D44/12
CPCA47K10/02
Inventor HUNT, ROBERT
Owner HUNT ROBERT
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