Apparel for protecting lower body from wetness

Abstract

A protective wrap for protecting the wearer from wetness that is designed to be easy to get into and out of, having an upper portion that protects the user's torso and a lower, enlarged foot enclosure that is removably attached. A vertical front flap opening is secured with a Velcro™ closure. The foot enclosure is attached with a horizontal, outdoor-type zipper. The wrap is designed for warmth and protection from elements, such as rain and cold, for a user who is sitting, standing, or moving about, and particularly those users who are in a wheelchair. The foot enclosure, which may have a non-skid bottom, may be made with carrying handles, and serve as a bag to conveniently carry the wrap and other items as desired.

Description

FIELD[0001]This invention relates to apparel to protect the body from damp. More specifically, this apparel encloses the lower torso, legs and feet, and has an enlarged foot covering that is removable. The foot covering is configured to hold the other part of the apparel and to serve as a carrying bag.BACKGROUND[0002]There are a great many outdoor activities that require the participants to remain seated for prolonged periods of time. In many cases, participants have a periodic need to stand, move, or walk about. For example, a spectator at a sporting event may sit for long periods, but occasionally will wish to stand or jump to their feet. Long periods of sitting, particularly outdoors, typically cause the body temperature to decrease slightly due to lack of movement and circulatory activity. Also the person outdoors is subject to rainy or damp weather. Consequently, the individual is likely to become easily chilled or cold and wet. Given particularly inclement weather conditions, ...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0017]The foot enclosure is made to function as a bag and may conveniently carry and hold the wrap.

[0037]And yet another advantage is that the wrap may be embellished with various designs, logos, colors, etc.

Problems solved by technology

This design does not provide for a removable foot covering, and therefore does not allow the user to walk freely while maintaining protection of the lower torso and legs.

Such designs do not provide for the full enclosure of the lower torso and feet, nor is the foot covering removable.

Unfortunately, such design does not fully enclose the user's torso.

While the foot covering is removable, it is not designed to allow the user to stand up and walk freely while maintaining protection of the torso above the feet and legs.

Such design does not provide for a removable foot covering, and the user cannot walk or move freely while maintaining protection over the lower torso and legs.

Such designs do not have a removable foot covering, nor do they permit the user to easily stand and walk freely about.

In addition, such design does not require or use fasteners, so the foot covering is not fully secured to the body portion.

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