US4274159A
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Waterproof zipper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-05-22
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Granted: 1981-06-23
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Expires: 2000-05-22
Abstract
Abstract The present invention discloses a waterproof relief outlet in a chest wader. A waterproof folded funnel having a pair of inner flanges at one end is secured through a center seam of the chest wader. A funnel housing having an inner flap and an outer flap is attached to a back side of the center seam of the chest wader in conjunction with the inner flanges of the funnel. An interlocking tongue is also provided with the inner and outer flaps of the funnel housing. A wearer of the chest wader can relieve his pressure by unlocking the interlocking tongue and unfolding the inner and outer flaps of the housing through which the folded funnel is extended and unfolded.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Schmidt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:31
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D1/00; A41D1/06; A41D1/08; A41D13/00; A41D13/012
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
69 words
A waterproof relief outlet in a chest wader, comprising: (a) a waterproof foldable tubular funnel, sealably attached to the wader in the vicinity of the wader crotch; (b) a funnel housing; (c) means for restraining the tubular funnel in a fluid-tight folded condition; whereby a wearer of the chest wader can relieve himself by removing the restraining means and unfolding the tubular funnel to project out of the housing.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
69 words
A waterproof relief outlet in a chest wader, comprising: (a) a waterproof foldable tubular funnel, sealably attached to the wader in the vicinity of the wader crotch; (b) a funnel housing; (c) means for restraining the tubular funnel in a fluid-tight folded condition; whereby a wearer of the chest wader can relieve himself by removing the restraining means and unfolding the tubular funnel to project out of the housing.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The relief outlet in accordance with claim number 1 wherein the means for restraining the folded tubular funnel is a pair of overlapping flaps with a zippered cover, all attached to the chest wader at the funnel housing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2570019A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-06-22 | 1984-12-22 | 1985-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-06-22 | 1988-12-22 | 1989-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-06-22 | 1992-12-22 | 1993-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |