Carpenter's apron

Abstract

An apron including a front panel and a rear panel each including an inner surface, an outer surface, a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge. The bottom edges are coupled together, the first side edges are coupled together, the second side edges are coupled together, and an opening is between the top edges leading into a pocket defined by the inner surfaces. A first metal ring coupled to the rear panel where the top edge and the first side edge meet. A second metal ring is coupled to the rear panel where the top edge and the second side edge meet. A first hook is releasably attached to the first metal ring. A second hook is releasably attached to the second metal ring.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apron comprising:
 a front panel and a rear panel each comprising an inner surface, an outer surface, a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge, wherein the bottom edges are coupled together, the first side edges are coupled together, the second side edges are coupled together, and an opening is between the top edges leading into a pocket defined by the inner surfaces;   a first metal ring coupled to the rear panel where the top edge and the first side edge meet;   a second metal ring coupled to the rear panel where the top edge and the second side edge meet;   a first hook releasably attached to the first metal ring; and   a second hook releasably attached to the second metal ring.   
     
     
         2 . The apron of  claim 1 , further comprising a first strap releasably connecting the first metal ring to the first hook and a second strap releasably connecting the second metal ring to the second hook, wherein the first strap and the second strap are adjustable in length. 
     
     
         3 . The apron of  claim 2 , wherein the first strap and the second strap are adjustable in length by a plurality of snap buttons. 
     
     
         4 . The apron of  claim 1 , wherein the first hook and the second hook are carabiners. 
     
     
         5 . The apron of  claim 1 , wherein the first metal loop and the second metal loop are D-rings coupled to the rear panel by mounting tabs. 
     
     
         6 . The apron of  claim 1 , further comprising a stowed configuration comprising the first side edges and the second side edges folded towards one another and the first hook releasably connected to at least one of the second hook and the second metal ring. 
     
     
         7 . The apron of  claim 1 , further comprising a divider connecting the front panel to the rear panel and forming a first pocket and a second pocket. 
     
     
         8 . The apron of  claim 1 , wherein the front panel and the rear panel are made of a canvas material. 
     
     
         9 . The apron of  claim 6 , further comprising a liner coupled to the inner surface of the rear panel. 
     
     
         10 . The apron of  claim 7 , wherein the liner is made of at least one of leather and vinyl.