Athletic Arm Warmer

Abstract

A device for warming a first arm and shoulder of a wearer includes a single arm portion and a torso portion. The single arm portion is configured to substantially cover the first arm of the wearer from the shoulder to a position beyond an elbow of the first arm. The torso portion is connected to the single arm portion.

We claim: 
     
         1 . A garment for warming a first arm and shoulder of a wearer, the device comprising: a single arm portion configured to substantially cover the first arm of the wearer, the single arm portion including a shoulder end and a wrist end; and a hand covering moveably coupled to the single arm portion, the hand covering moveable between (i) a retracted position wherein the hand covering engages the single arm portion, and (ii) an extended position wherein the hand covering extends past the wrist end of the single arm portion. 
     
     
         2 . The garment of  claim 1  wherein the hand covering engages the single arm portion when retained within a pocket positioned on an exterior of the single arm portion. 
     
     
         3 . The garment of  claim 2  wherein the hand covering is coupled to the single arm portion by a strap extending through a slot in the single arm portion. 
     
     
         4 . The garment of  claim 3  wherein the slot provides a first opening to a pocket configured to receive the hand covering, the pocket further comprising a second opening configured to pass the hand covering. 
     
     
         5 . The garment of  claim 4  wherein the hand covering is provided at one end of the strap and a first coupling component is provided at the second end of the strap, the first coupling component configured to be releasably connected to a second coupling component on an exterior of the arm portion. 
     
     
         6 . The garment of  claim 5  wherein the hand covering is a mitt with no thumb. 
     
     
         7 . The garment of  claim 6  further comprising a torso portion connected to the single arm portion.