WATERPROOF, THERMAL, AND KIDNEY AND LOWER ABDOMINAL SUPPORTING GARMENT

VETEMENT IMPERMEABLE ET THERMIQUE POUR LE SOUTIEN DES REINS ET DU BAS DE L'ABDOMEN

English Abstract

A waterproof, thermal, and kidney and
lower abdominal supporting garment in a
size adjustable, wrap-around posterior
fitting form. This garment provides
protection from outside forces such as
cold, moisture and provides some protection
from vibration in the kidney and lower
abdominal area. This garment is adapted
to fit under the buttocks and be worn
alone over normal clothing or be worn
under winter clothing, or similar
garments worn to protect from the
elements.

Claims

The embodiments of the invention in which an exclusive property or
priviledge is claimed are defined as follows:
1) A Waterproof, thermal, kidney and upper adbominal protective garment with
integral waist, buttock and rear thigh portions with two piece velcro? fabric closures
attached and positioned in the waist, front upper thigh and front lower thigh area.
2) The invention of claim (1) wherein protective garment is adapted to be worn
over normal clothing and under other outerwear.
3) The invention of claim (1) wherein waist, buttock and rear thigh portions arefastened to said body parts by two piece velcro?interchangeable fabric closures to
adapt to selected body contours.
4) The invention of claim (1) wherein protective garment is in the shape of a pair
of shorts with the front part below the belt removed back to the plane through the
major central plane of the torso.
5) The invention of claim (1) wherein protective garment is made of closed cell
neoprene.
6) The invention of claim (1) wherein protective garment is made of closed cell
neoprene with an adhered nylon lycra (Lycra is the registered (114,170) trademark of
E.I. Dupont designating their synthetic fibres and filaments) material on both sides.

Description

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BACKGROUND ART:
This invention relates to a waterproof,
thermal, and kidney and lower abdominal
supporting garment, which will conform to
the contours of the waist, buttocks and
the back of the thigh. The garment will
provide protection from moisture, cold and
moderate vibration to the kidney and lower
abdominal areas.
It is common in garments used for these
purposes to include protection of only one
of these properties previously stated. Gar-
ments such as rainsuits, don't have the
ability to keep the wearer warm as well as
providing support for kidney and lower ab-
dominal areas. They are often found to be
difficult to apply, bulky and uncomfortable
to wear. Furthermore, garments such as snow-
mobile and skiing suits primarily protect
against the cold, although possessing some
degree of waterproof ability, continued
exposure to moisture will soak the garment
thus drastically reducing the thermal capa-
bilities of the suit.

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DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, the primary objective of
the present invention is to provide a
totally waterproof, thermal, and kidney
and lower abdominal protective garment
for numerous applications.
Another objective of this present
invention is to provide a garment which
can be worn or removed with ease.
Another objective of this present
invention is to provide a garment which
is lightweight and comfortable to wear
for extended periods of time.
Another objective of this present
invention is to provide a garment which
is capable of adjusting to changes in body
position when worn, particularly while the
wearer is active.
Another objective of this present
invention is to provide a cost effective,
including to the ease of manufacture
point of view, is strong and durable,
while also being a flexible protective
garment.
Another objective of this present
invention is to provide a garment in
a half boxer short design (rear half)
with an open front to provide the wearer
proper ventilation in all applications.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS:
Figure 1 is a front view of overall
garment shape.
Figure 2 is a front view of the
protective garment of the present
invention outstretched.
Figure 3 is a sideview of the present
invention being worn.
Figure 4 is a front view of the
present invention and formed as if about
the body.

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BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION:
Referring to figures 1 to 4 of the drawings.
These figures are preferred embodiments of the
waterproof, thermal, and kidney and lower
abdominal protective garment (10) preferrably
made of neoprene or a material with similar
properties.
The waterproof, thermal, and kidney and
lower abdominal protective garment (10) is
engaged about the body by means of two-part
closures (14) sewn to the ends of the waist-
band area (13) and to the inside and outside
edges of the leg portions (17), (18) of the
garment (10).
The two-way closure (14) includes a first
part (11) and a second part (12) which are
adapted to selectively engage each other
over a wide range along their length, to
adapt to tightening the waterproof, thermal,
and kidney and lower abdominal protective
garment (10) to different or changing girth
sizes.
As shown in a preferred embodiment, the
two-part closures (14) are velcro(R) closures
with a first part (11) comprising of a
interengageable matting and the second part
(12) having interengageable hooks on its
underside.
In use, the waterproof, thermal, and kidney
and lower abdominal protective garment (10)
is wrapped around the waist above the beltline
(19), over the normal garments (15) of the
wearer.
The first and second parts (11), (12) of
the closure (14) allow a latitude in
tightening the protective garment (10)
over the body so that it is both secure
and comfortable. The size of the first and
second parts (11), (12) of the closure (14)
allow latitude for obtaining a proper closure
for people of different sizes.

Representative Drawing