Apparel for protecting lower body from wetness

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-01-29
POTHIER JUDITH
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[0032]And yet another advantage is that when the foot enclosure is attached, a flap cover-over prevents water from entering the wrap through the zipper.
[0033]Another advantage is that the foot enclosure may be removed for cleaning.
[0034]Still another advantage is that, in a second embodiment, the foot enclosure has a waterproof, non

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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

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[0045]With reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 2, FIG. 3, FIG. 4, FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, an exemplary embodiment is disclosed. Other embodiments may be conceived, given the general principles of design, structure and use described in the following pages. With reference to the included figures in the exemplary embodiment, a leg and lower body warmer wrap with a detachable, enlarged foot enclosure.

[0046]FIG. 1 shows apparel for protecting the wearer from wetness, the apparel comprising a wrap 1000 having an upper back portion 1040 that is made to be higher than the front portion 1020. In addition, the back of the wrap 1010 is curved to conform to a human spine, and therefore by the construction 1010 and 1040 is made to prevent a gape where the wrap is worn at the wearer's back near the wearer's waist. The wrap 1000 has an opening that forms two flaps 1020, the flaps 1020 being secured by a vertical Velcro™ closure 1030. The uppermost edge of the wrap has a seamed hem 1050 configured to accept a dra...

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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.

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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, ...

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IPC IPC(8): A41B13/06A41D1/00A41D13/00
CPCA47G9/066
Inventor POTHIER, JUDITH
Owner POTHIER JUDITH
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