Athletic jersey

Abstract

An article of clothing, preferably an athletic jersey, having a front panel and a back panel. The front panel has identifying indicia from one member of a group comprising a plurality of members. The back panel has identifying indicia from another member of the group. A neck opening and first and second sleeve openings are formed in the article of clothing.

1 . An article of clothing comprising: 
 a front and back panel joined together at seams to form the article of clothing;    a first neck opening in the article of clothing;    first and second sleeve openings in the article of clothing;    the front panel having identifying indicia from one member of a group comprising a plurality of members; and    the back panel having identifying indicia from another member of the group.    
   
   
       2 . The article of clothing of  claim 1 , wherein the article of clothing is an athletic jersey.  
   
   
       3 . The article of clothing of  claim 2 , wherein the athletic jersey is a basketball jersey.  
   
   
       4 . The article of clothing of  claim 2 , wherein the athletic jersey is a football jersey.  
   
   
       5 . The article of clothing of  claim 2 , wherein the athletic jersey is a hockey jersey.  
   
   
       6 . The article of clothing of  claim 2 , wherein the athletic jersey is a baseball jersey.  
   
   
       7 . The article of clothing of  claim 1 , wherein the group is comprised of basketball teams belonging to the National Basketball Association.  
   
   
       8 . The article of clothing of  claim 1 , wherein the group is comprised of football teams belonging to the National Football Association.  
   
   
       9 . The article of clothing of  claim 1 , wherein the group is comprised of hockey teams belonging to the National Hockey League.  
   
   
       10 . The article of clothing of  claim 1 , wherein the group is comprised of baseball teams belonging to Major League Baseball.  
   
   
       11 . The article of clothing of  claim 7 , wherein the plurality of members comprise: 
 Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Hornets, Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings and Seattle SuperSonics.    
   
   
       12 . The article of clothing of  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of members comprise: 
 Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Pittsbugh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins.    
   
   
       13 . The article of clothing of  claim 9 , wherein the plurality of members comprise: 
 New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Atlanta Thrashers, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, Vancouver Canucks, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Phoenix Coyotes and San Jose Sharks.    
   
   
       14 . The article of clothing of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of members comprise: 
 Anaheim Angels, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Montreal Expos, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals.    
   
   
       15 . An article of clothing comprising: 
 a front panel removably attached to a back panel to form the article of clothing;    a first neck opening formed in the article of clothing;    first and second sleeve openings formed in the article of clothing;    the front panel having identifying indicia from one member of a group comprising a plurality of members; and    the back panel having identifying indicia from another member of the group.    
   
   
       16 . The article of clothing of  claim 15 , wherein the front panel is removeably attached to the back panel by buttons.  
   
   
       17 . The article of clothing of  claim 15 , wherein the front panel is removeably attached to the back panel by snaps.  
   
   
       18 . The article of clothing of  claim 15 , wherein the front panel is removably attached to the back panel by a plurality of hook and loop fasteners.  
   
   
       19 . The article of clothing of  claim 15 , wherein the article of clothing is an athletic jersey.  
   
   
       20 . The article of clothing of  claim 15 , wherein the athletic jersey is a basketball jersey.  
   
   
       21 . The article of clothing of  claim 15 , wherein the athletic jersey is a football jersey.  
   
   
       22 . The article of clothing of  claim 15 , wherein the athletic jersey is a hockey jersey.  
   
   
       23 . The article of clothing of  claim 15 , wherein the athletic jersey is a baseball jersey.  
   
   
       24 . The article of clothing of  claim 15 , wherein the group is comprised of basketball teams belonging to the National Basketball Association.  
   
   
       25 . The article of clothing of  claim 15 , wherein the group is comprised of football teams belonging to the National Football Association.  
   
   
       26 . The article of clothing of  claim 15 , wherein the group is comprised of hockey teams belonging to the National Hockey League.  
   
   
       27 . The article of clothing of  claim 15 , wherein the group is comprised of baseball teams belonging to Major League Baseball.  
   
   
       28 . The article of clothing of  claim 24 , wherein the plurality of members comprise: 
 Boston Celtics, Miami Heat, New Jersey Nets, New York Knicks, Orlando Magic, Philadelphia 76ers, Washington Wizards, Atlanta Hawks, Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, Milwaukee Bucks, New Orleans Hornets, Toronto Raptors, Dallas Mavericks, Denver Nuggets, Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs, Utah Jazz, Golden State Warriors, Los Angeles Clippers, Phoenix Suns, Portland Trail Blazers, Sacramento Kings and Seattle SuperSonics.    
   
   
       29 . The article of clothing of  claim 25 , wherein the plurality of members comprise: 
 Baltimore Ravens, Buffalo Bills, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Denver Broncos, Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs, Miami Dolphins, New England Patriots, New York Jets, Oakland Raiders, Pittsbugh Steelers, San Diego Chargers, Tennessee Titans, Arizona Cardinals, Atlanta Falcons, Carolina Panthers, Chicago Bears, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, New Orleans Saints, New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, San Francisco 49ers, Seattle Seahawks, St. Louis Rams, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Washington Redskins.    
   
   
       30 . The article of clothing of  claim 26 , wherein the plurality of members comprise: 
 New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Boston Bruins, Buffalo Sabres, Montreal Canadiens, Ottawa Senators, Toronto Maple Leafs, Atlanta Thrashers, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers, Tampa Bay Lightning, Washington Capitals, Chicago Blackhawks, Columbus Blue Jackets, Detroit Red Wings, Nashville Predators, St. Louis Blues, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, Vancouver Canucks, Mighty Ducks of Anaheim, Dallas Stars, Los Angeles Kings, Phoenix Coyotes and San Jose Sharks.    
   
   
       31 . The article of clothing of  claim 27 , wherein the plurality of members comprise: 
 Anaheim Angels, Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Seattle Mariners, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, Arizona Diamondbacks, Atlanta Braves, Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies, Florida Marlins, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers, Montreal Expos, New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants and St. Louis Cardinals.    
   
   
       32 . The article of clothing of  claim 1 , wherein the members of the group belong to the National Collegiate Athletic Association.  
   
   
       33 . The article of clothing of  claim 32 , wherein the members of the group belong to one the following athletic conferences: Atlantic Coast Conference, Big 12, Big East, Big 10, Conference USA, Mid-American, Mountain West, Pacific 10, Southeastern, Sun Belt and Western Athletic.  
   
   
       34 . The article of clothing of  claim 32 , wherein the members of the group belong to one of the following athletic conferences: Atlantic 10, Big Sky, Gateway, Ivy League, Mid-Atlantic, Mid-Eastern, Northeast, Ohio Valley, Patriot League, Pioneer, Southern, Southland and Southwestern.  
   
   
       35 . The article of clothing of  claim 15 , wherein the members of the group belong to the National Collegiate Athletic Association.  
   
   
       36 . The article of clothing of  claim 35 , wherein the members of the group belong to one the following athletic conferences: Atlantic Coast Conference, Big 12, Big East, Big 10, Conference USA, Mid-American, Mountain West, Pacific 10, Southeastern, Sun Belt and Western Athletic.  
   
   
       37 . The article of clothing of  claim 35 , wherein the members of the group belong to one of the following athletic conferences: Atlantic 10, Big Sky, Gateway, Ivy League, Mid-Atlantic, Mid-Eastern, Northeast, Ohio Valley, Patriot League, Pioneer, Southern, Southland and Southwestern.  
   
   
       38 . An athletic jersey having a front surface and a back surface, each of the front and back surfaces having indicia to identify a sports team, the indicia on the front surface identifying a different sports team than the indicia on the back surface.  
   
   
       39 . An athletic jersey having a front surface and a back surface, each of the front and back surfaces having indicia to identify a sports player, the indicia on the front surface identifying a different sports player than the indicia on the back surface.