US4458363A
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Rain cover for cyclists legs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-06-18
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Granted: 1984-07-10
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Expires: 2002-06-18
Abstract
Abstract A pair of identical leggings, in one piece, is disclosed and is adapted to cover the front and sides of a cyclist's legs as well as the feet to protect the cyclist from rain, while providing adequate ventilation. The side edges of the leggings are provided with elastic strip material to ensure that the leggings remain on contact with the legs, even when the knees are flexed. Attachment means are provided at the waist and upper rear portion of each leg. Retaining means are provided all along the perimeter of the foot portion of the leggings.
Inventors
- 👤 Marc Harvey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:36
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D17/00; A41D17/02; A41D3/00; A41D3/02; A41D3/04; A41D3/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A rain cover for cyclists' legs comprising: a pair of identical leggings made of waterproof material and reaching from the waist of a wearer to the heel of each leg, said leggings covering only the front and sides of each leg, each said leggings having two vertical side edges; a foot portion extending forwardly at the lower end of each legging and completely covering each shoe of a wearer, leaving only the sole exposed; attachment means at the waist to detachably attach said leggings thereto, said attachment means comprising an elasticized belt extending all around said waist; first retaining means all along said side edges whereby said leggings remain in close contact with each said leg; and second retaining means all along the perimeter of said foot portion to secure the latter to the sole of each said shoe; wherein said first retaining means consists of elastic strip material stretched between said waist and said heel, and said second retaining means is similar elastic strip material having two ends detachably attached by a clasp at said heel.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A rain cover for cyclists' legs comprising: a pair of identical leggings made of waterproof material and reaching from the waist of a wearer to the heel of each leg, said leggings covering only the front and sides of each leg, each said leggings having two vertical side edges; a foot portion extending forwardly at the lower end of each legging and completely covering each shoe of a wearer, leaving only the sole exposed; attachment means at the waist to detachably attach said leggings thereto, said attachment means comprising an elasticized belt extending all around said waist; first retaining means all along said side edges whereby said leggings remain in close contact with each said leg; and second retaining means all along the perimeter of said foot portion to secure the latter to the sole of each said shoe; wherein said first retaining means consists of elastic strip material stretched between said waist and said heel, and said second retaining means is similar elastic strip material having two ends detachably attached by a clasp at said heel.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A rain cover for cyclists' legs as defined in claim 1 wherein said side edges of each said legging converge downwardly and meet at each said heel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A rain cover for cyclists' legs as defined in claim 1 wherein a strap is provided around the upper rear part of each leg.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
169 words
A rain cover for cyclists' legs comprising: a pair of identical leggings made of waterproof material and reaching from the waist of a wearer to the heel of each leg, said leggings covering only the front and sides of each leg, each said leggings having two vertical side edges; a foot portion extending forwardly at the lower end of each legging and completely covering each shoe of a wearer, leaving only the sole exposed; attachment means at the waist to detachably attach said leggings thereto, said attachment means comprising an elasticized belt extending all around said waist; first retaining means all along said side edges whereby said leggings remain in close contact with each said leg; and second retaining means all along the perimeter of said foot portion to secure the latter to the sole of each said shoe; wherein the groin area of the leggings defines an open space, and wherein an apron located interiorly of said leggings and secured to said belt removably covers said open space.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
169 words
A rain cover for cyclists' legs comprising: a pair of identical leggings made of waterproof material and reaching from the waist of a wearer to the heel of each leg, said leggings covering only the front and sides of each leg, each said leggings having two vertical side edges; a foot portion extending forwardly at the lower end of each legging and completely covering each shoe of a wearer, leaving only the sole exposed; attachment means at the waist to detachably attach said leggings thereto, said attachment means comprising an elasticized belt extending all around said waist; first retaining means all along said side edges whereby said leggings remain in close contact with each said leg; and second retaining means all along the perimeter of said foot portion to secure the latter to the sole of each said shoe; wherein the groin area of the leggings defines an open space, and wherein an apron located interiorly of said leggings and secured to said belt removably covers said open space.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
A rain cover for cyclists' legs as defined in claim 1 wherein the groin area of the leggings defines an open space, and wherein an apron located interiorly of said leggings and secured to said belt removably covers said open space.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1987-07-10 | 1988-01-09 | 1988-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-07-10 | 1992-01-09 | 1992-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-07-10 | 1996-01-09 | 1996-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |