Garment carrier

Abstract

A garment carrier comprises a jacket or similar apparel for wearing on the torso. A compartment is provided on the rear of the jacket into which the garments to be carried are inserted. In use, the garments are held flat against the wearer's back in a position which enables the wearer to jog, cycle or pursue other activities without having to support the garments by hand.

1 . A garment carrier comprising:
 front and rear portions of flexible material, which are interconnected around their edges to define a compartment which extends over a substantial region of the rear portion and comprises an opening enabling insertion of a garment to be carried in the compartment, means being provided inside the compartment for supporting a garment to be carried, wherein first and second shoulder straps are provided for carrying the garment carrier on a wearer's back.   
   
   
       2 . A garment carrier as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the garment supporting means comprises a hanger. 
   
   
       3 . A garment carrier as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the garment supporting means comprises one or more hooks or clips disposed inside the compartment. 
   
   
       4 . A garment carrier as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the garment supporting means is removably mountable in the garment carrier. 
   
   
       5 . A garment carrier as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising a waist strap locatable around a wearer's waist. 
   
   
       6 . A garment carrier as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising a releasable fastener to secure the front and rear portions in a folded position. 
   
   
       7 . A garment carrier as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein at least one pocket is provided in at least one of said first shoulder strap and said second shoulder strap. 
   
   
       8 . A garment carrier as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein a light is mounted on the garment carrier. 
   
   
       9 . A garment carrier as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising means for hanging the garment carrier. 
   
   
       10 . A rucksack adapted to carry at least one garment, the rucksack having a first shoulder strap, a second shoulder strap and a compartment for receiving said at least one garment, wherein means are provided inside the compartment for supporting a garment to be carried. 
   
   
       11 . A garment carrier comprising front and rear portions of flexible material, which are interconnected around their edges to define an article of apparel for wearing on the torso, and a compartment which extends over a substantial region of the rear portion and comprises an opening enabling insertion of a garment to be carried in the compartment. 
   
   
       12 . A garment carrier as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein the compartment is wider and/or longer than the apparel defined by the carrier. 
   
   
       13 . A garment carrier as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein means are provided inside the compartment for supporting the or each garment to be carried. 
   
   
       14 . A garment carrier as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the garment supporting means comprises a hanger. 
   
   
       15 . A garment carrier as claimed in  claim 14 , further comprising means for mounting the hanger inside the compartment. 
   
   
       16 . A garment carrier as claimed in  claim 14 , wherein the hanger is formed of a flexible material. 
   
   
       17 . A garment carrier as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein the garment supporting means comprises one or more hooks or clips disposed inside the compartment. 
   
   
       18 . A garment carrier as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein the carrier comprises means for hanging the carrier against a door, wall or other structure. 
   
   
       19 . A garment carrier as claimed in  claim 11 , further comprising means to enable clothes to be hung from the carrier whilst dressing. 
   
   
       20 . A garment carrier as claimed in  claim 11 , further comprising a hook or other member that can be extended outwardly from the compartment and which enables clothes to be hung from the carrier whilst dressing. 
   
   
       21 . A garment carrier as claimed in  claim 11 , wherein the opening extends at least partially around the compartment adjacent a peripheral edge thereof.