Cuff closure system

Abstract

A pair of motorcycle riding pants having a lightweight cuff closure system. According to a preferred embodiment, the cuff closure system comprises adjustable straps, one per cuff, encircling the pant leg and passing through belt loops sewn into trouser cuffs. One end of the strap is anchored in a metallic snap clasp / buckle and the free end of the strap wraps around the pant leg, passing through the belt loops and is secured to the buckle for tightening the cuffs. An alternate embodiment of the lightweight cuff closure system comprises an adjustable strap having a hook fastener attached to one end and an opposing loop fastener attached to the free end, which passes through the belt loops. The opposing hook and loop fasteners attach for secure tightening of the trouser cuffs.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application derives priority from provisional patent application no. 60 / 670,622, filed Apr. 13, 2005.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the invention [0003] The present invention relates to a cuff closures for trouser and other cuffs and, more particularly to a cuff closure system for motorcycle riding pants to keep the rider's legs from coming into contact with debris, insects, and the cold wind. [0004] 2. Description of the Background [0005] Motorcycles have a unique ability to liberate a biker's mind and spirit. Fostering feelings of freedom and thrills, bikers find that there is more to a motorcycle than the engine, wheels, and the framework that holds them together. There is a complex motion involving the left hand operating the clutch, the left foot operating the gear shift, and the right hand opening and closing the throttle to achieve smooth shifting both accelerating and decelerating. While many riders f...

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Benefits of technology

[0006] Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a lightweight cuff closure system for motorcycle riding pants that would allow bikers to fully enjoy their motorcycling experience with confidence and comfort.

[0007] Still another object of the present invention is to provide a lightweight cuff closure system, for motorcycle riding pants that has one adjustable strap per cuff keeping each trouser leg firmly in place, while still allowing the rider to easily operate the forward controls of the motorcycle.

[0008] It is another object of the present invention to provide a lightweight cuff closure system for motorcycle riding pants that shields bikers' legs from road debris.

Problems solved by technology

While many riders feel a sense of accomplishment at mastering the operation of a motorcycle, they also suffer from a major drawback in such operation, this being the strong wind velocity that pummels against the rider when traveling on a motorcycle at high speeds.

Strong wind velocity causes a very frustrating phenomenon to occur: the rising trouser leg.

This phenomenon can be annoying, uncomfortable, and painful as it allows debris, insects, and the cold wind to rise upward along the biker's leg while riding.

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