Waterproof boot to pant connection

Abstract

An article includes a first garment, a second garment, and a waterproof fastener system configured to join the first garment to the second. The waterproof fastener includes: a first annular gasket, coupled to the first garment, the first annular gasket including a flexible substrate and a continuous groove radially oriented on the first garment such that an engagement direction thereof is oriented 90 degrees relative to a longitudinal direction of the first garment, and a second annular gasket coupled to the second garment, the second annular gasket including a second flexible substrate and a continuous rib radially oriented on the second garment such that an engagement direction thereof is oriented 90 degrees relative to a longitudinal direction of the second garment. The continuous groove is configured to receive the continuous rib to form a waterproof interference fit.

Description

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0001] The present invention relates to a fastening device that creates a waterproof seal between garments, fabrics and other materials.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts frequently encounter water crossings when hiking or hunting. If the water is higher than the top of a waterproof piece of footwear the user will get water inside the boots. This leads to wet feet, heat loss, and increases the chance of blisters through softening of wet skin. If the water temperature and / or outside temperature is cold enough it can also present a serious safety issue through rapid heat loss and difficulty to warm up the lower extremities. Conventionally, a hiker needs to remove boots, socks and possibly pants or outerwear if the water is high enough to keep from getting their gear wet. This leads to carrying extra “water shoes” or crossing barefoot in difficult rocky and / or swift water conditions with potentially heavy packs. It also greatly reduc...

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Embodiment Construction

[0036]Persons skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various aspects of the present disclosure can be realized by any number of methods and apparatus configured to perform the intended function. It should also be noted that the description of illustrative embodiments according to principles of the present invention is intended to be read in connection with the accompanying drawings, which are to be considered part of the entire written description. In the description of embodiments of the invention disclosed herein, any reference to direction or orientation is merely intended for convenience of description and is not intended in any way to limit the scope of the present invention. As used herein, the terms “proximal” and “distal” are intended to refer to a direction toward (proximal) and away from (distal) a user of the invention.

[0037]For purposes of this disclosure, the term “article” as used herein refers to any article of clothing comprising at least one garment.

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FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0001] The present invention relates to a fastening device that creates a waterproof seal between garments, fabrics and other materials.BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

[0002] Hunters and outdoor enthusiasts frequently encounter water crossings when hiking or hunting. If the water is higher than the top of a waterproof piece of footwear the user will get water inside the boots. This leads to wet feet, heat loss, and increases the chance of blisters through softening of wet skin. If the water temperature and / or outside temperature is cold enough it can also present a serious safety issue through rapid heat loss and difficulty to warm up the lower extremities. Conventionally, a hiker needs to remove boots, socks and possibly pants or outerwear if the water is high enough to keep from getting their gear wet. This leads to carrying extra “water shoes” or crossing barefoot in difficult rocky and / or swift water conditions with potentially heavy packs. It also greatly reduc...

Examples

Embodiment Construction

[0036]Persons skilled in the art will readily appreciate that various aspects of the present disclosure can be realized by any number of methods and apparatus configured to perform the intended function. It should also be noted that the description of illustrative embodiments according to principles of the present invention is intended to be read in connection with the accompanying drawings, which are to be considered part of the entire written description. In the description of embodiments of the invention disclosed herein, any reference to direction or orientation is merely intended for convenience of description and is not intended in any way to limit the scope of the present invention. As used herein, the terms “proximal” and “distal” are intended to refer to a direction toward (proximal) and away from (distal) a user of the invention.

[0037]For purposes of this disclosure, the term “article” as used herein refers to any article of clothing comprising at least one garment.

[0038]F...

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