Protective gaiter

a gaiter and protective technology, applied in the direction of protective garments, overgarments, spats, etc., can solve the problems of reducing the range of motion of the user's ankle, affecting the performance of the user's work at maximum efficiency, and causing the user to lose the ability to move the ankl

Inactive Publication Date: 2008-07-03
SHOR YUVAL +1
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[0015]The present invention relates to a protective gaiter having a closed state and an open state, wherein in the closed state the gaiter comprises an essentially frustoconical shaped body. The gaiter comprises an at least partially elastic upper edge forming a small diameter upper opening in the closed state and a

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During the performance of such work, a person may remain outside during harsh weather conditions such as rain, snow or sleet, for extended periods of time.
In particular, debris may enter the shoe and tear apart the sock; twigs may puncture a hole in socks, work shoes or pants; and rain may soak the shoes, thereby requiring a spare pair of shoes to work in while the water-logged ones dry.
There have been various attempts to provide means for protecting these areas, however, all of these attempts have one or more drawbacks associated with them.
The combination of the tubular sh

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[0038]The shape from which the gaiter of the present invention is manufactured is shown in a projection view in FIG. 1. As shown in the figure, the gaiter is formed from a trapezoid shaped material, comprising a body (104) having a linear upper edge (102) parallel to a linear a lower edge (106) and opposing angled side edges (118), (128) (or, transverse edges). Opposing side edges (118), (128) comprise zipper components (130a), (130b).

[0039]FIG. 2 shows a first embodiment of the gaiter of the present invention, described generally by numeral (100), wherein an elastic strip (101) is joined to upper edge (102) of the shape of FIG. 1, typically by folding strip (101) over upper edge (102) and sewing thereto. When elastic strip (101) is sewn to upper edge (102), upper edge (102) is crimped, forming pleats at the upper edge and creases (108) in body (104), as seen in the figure.

[0040]Thus, when laying gaiter (100) flat in a projection view, upper edge (102) and lower edge (106) naturally...

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[0053]A third embodiment of the gaiter (100b) of the present invention is shown in the projection view in FIG. 9, and comprises all of the elements and features of the second embodiment, with the following differences. According to gaiter (100b), upper edge (102) comprises two elastic strips (101a), (101b) extending from opposing side edges (118), (128) of body (104) of gaiter (100b). Each strip extends part of the way along upper edge (102) toward the center of upper edge (102). The portion of upper edge (102) situated between elastic strips (101a), (101b) is not elastic, and is typically of the same material as that of body (104). A transverse loop (150) is situated preferably at the center of body (104) slightly below upper edge (102). Loop (150) may be cut out of body (104) as shown in the figure, or an external loop may be fastened by known means such as sewing, etc. Adjustable strap (152) is fixed at one end (154) to body (104), preferably at or near the end of elastic strip (...

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A protective gaiter having a closed state and an open state. In the closed state the gaiter includes an essentially frustoconical shaped body. The gaiter includes an at least partially elastic upper edge forming a small diameter upper opening in the closed state, and a lower edge forming a large diameter lower opening in the closed state. The gaiter further includes a zipper fastener extending between the upper edge and the lower edge for selectively joining and separating opposing side edges of the body, thereby allowing the gaiter to alternate between the closed and open states.

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FIELD OF INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates in general to the field of wearable protective coverings. More specifically, the present invention relates to a protective covering for the lower leg and shoe uppers.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0002]When performing outdoor work such as gardening, construction, etc., or any outdoor activity such as camping or hiking a person may be exposed to dirt, gravel, dust or other debris, as well as to objects such as cut grass, fallen leaves or twigs. During the performance of such work, a person may remain outside during harsh weather conditions such as rain, snow or sleet, for extended periods of time. As a result, one's shoes, socks and / or lower pants often become worn faster than had they not been subject to such conditions or foreign objects.[0003]In particular, debris may enter the shoe and tear apart the sock; twigs may puncture a hole in socks, work shoes or pants; and rain may soak the shoes, thereby requiring a spare pair of shoes to ...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D17/00A41D13/00
CPCA41D17/00
Inventor SHOR, YUVALMAKOVER, EINAV
Owner SHOR YUVAL
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