Patent · US Expired

Easy access towel compartment

US6820281B2 · kind B2 · utility

45Cited by
22References
14Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 2, 2002
Grant dateNov 23, 2004
Priority date
Expiry dateApr 2, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA41D27/20
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention relates to a compartment for holding a towel. Said compartment is fabricated of a rectangular piece of material having a first section and a second section. The first section is permanently attached to an article of clothing and the second section acts as a flap. VELCRO® removably attaches the second section to the first section forming the compartment therebetween. A towel is removably attached to the first section of the compartment by VELCRO® and/or an elastic band. Towels are always handy for cleaning up cooking messes, wiping perspiration off one's brow, washing a babies face. etc. The compartment of the present invention provides a towel for easy and immediate access under any conditions. Moreover, the towel is generally concealed eliminating clutter and unsightliness. The compartment is ideal for T-shirts, sweatshirts, work-outgear, cooking and painting aprons and articles of clothing used in proximity of infants and children.

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