Forearm Sleeve

Abstract

A sleeve to be worn on a forearm of a person, the sleeve including a fabric dimensioned to cover the forearm, the sleeve also including at least one indicia pattern imprinted the fabric, an opening in the fabric dimensioned to envelop the forearm near the elbow, another opening to envelop the wrist, and wherein the fabric is a material having substantially 80% polyester and 20% spandex to provide resistance to ink fade of the indicia patterns, and wherein the fabric provides a form fitting article extending from the wrist to below the elbow for displaying an indicia pattern according to forearm movement.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A sleeve to be worn on a forearm of a person, the sleeve comprising:
 a fabric dimensioned to cover the forearm of the person;   at least one indicia pattern imprinted on said fabric;   a first opening in said fabric dimensioned to envelop the forearm proximal to an elbow;   a second opening in said fabric dimensioned to envelop a wrist distal to said elbow; and   said fabric formed from a material having substantially 80% polyester and 20% spandex so that said fabric provides resistance to ink fade of indicia patterns, and wherein said fabric provides a form fitting article extending from said wrist to below said elbow for displaying said at least one indicia pattern according to forearm movement.   
     
     
         2 . The sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein said fabric is a one-piece fabric without need for fasteners of any kind. 
     
     
         3 . The sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein said indicia pattern is a nickname. 
     
     
         4 . The sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein said indicia pattern is a slogan. 
     
     
         5 . The sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein said indicia pattern is a logo. 
     
     
         6 . The sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein said indicia pattern is a sports related indicia. 
     
     
         7 . A sleeve to be worn on a forearm of a person, the sleeve comprising:
 a form-fitting fabric to cover the forearm of the person, said form-fitting fabric extending from a wrist to an elbow without covering said elbow;   at least one indicia pattern imprinted on said form-fitting fabric;   a first opening in said form-fitting fabric, said first opening corresponding to the forearm and proximal to said elbow;   a second opening in said form-fitting fabric, said second opening corresponding to said wrist and distal to said elbow; and   said form-fitting fabric formed from a material that provides resistance to ink fade of said indicia patterns, and wherein said form-fitting fabric provides for displaying said at least one indicia pattern according to forearm movement.   
     
     
         8 . The sleeve of  claim 7 , wherein said fabric is a one-piece fabric without need for fasteners of any kind. 
     
     
         9 . The sleeve of  claim 8 , wherein said form-fitting fabric is a material having substantially 80% polyester and 20% spandex 
     
     
         10 . The sleeve of  claim 7 , wherein at least one indicia pattern is a nickname. 
     
     
         11 . The sleeve of  claim 7 , wherein at least one indicia pattern is a slogan. 
     
     
         12 . The sleeve of  claim 7 , wherein at least one indicia pattern is a logo. 
     
     
         13 . The sleeve of  claim 7 , wherein at least one indicia pattern is a sports related indicia. 
     
     
         14 . The sleeve of  claim 7 , wherein said fabric is a one-piece fabric without need for fasteners of any kind. 
     
     
         15 . A method for wearing a forearm sleeve to display imprinted indicia on the forearm sleeve, said method comprising:
 inserting a hand through a first opening in said forearm sleeve, wherein said forearm sleeve is a fabric dimensioned to cover said forearm, and wherein said first opening is dimensioned to envelop a forearm proximal to an elbow, and wherein said fabric is a material having substantially  80 % polyester and  20 % spandex to provide resistance to ink fade of indicia patterns;   extending said hand through a body of said forearm sleeve so that said hand extends through a second opening, wherein said second opening is dimensioned to envelop a wrist distal to said elbow, and wherein said forearm sleeve fits snugly to said forearm;   adjusting position of said forearm sleeve so that said forearm sleeve fits between said wrist and said elbow; and   moving arms in an extended motion indicative of and consistent with said imprinted indicia on said forearm sleeve.   
     
     
         16 . The sleeve of  claim 15 , further comprising moving arms in a waving motion. 
     
     
         17 . The sleeve of  claim 15 , further comprising moving arms in a chopping motion. 
     
     
         18 . The sleeve of  claim 15 , further comprising extending arms to emphasize presence of said imprinted indicia.