Spectator protector

Claim 1

A protective garment for spectators at outdoor winter sporting events comprising, a tubular garment having an upper edge adapted to encircle the waist region of a wearer and provided with a hem having an elastic member disposed therein, said tubular garment including an outer peripheral fabric and an inner peripheral fabric with a space therebetween, insulating material filling at least part of said space, a bottom panel including a cushion and outer bottom fabric forming a closure for the lower end of the tubular garment and adapted to extend under the feet of a wearer, means fastening the lower ends of said inner and outer fabrics to said bottom fabric, a vertical entrance slit extending downwardly from the upper edge of the tubular garment, said elastic member being anchored to said tubular garment adjacent the ends of said slits, means selectively closing said slit to enable the garment to be donned and removed, and means defining a seat cushion between said inner and outer peripheral fabrics for cushioning a wearer when seated upon a supporting surface and including a substantially airtight, inflatable cushion and means permitting inflation of said cushion, means fastening said inner and outer fabrics together around the periphery of said cushion to retain it in position relative to said tubular garment.