Apparel – Garment protectors
Reexamination Certificate
2000-08-24
2001-07-03
Calvert, John J. (Department: 3765)
Apparel
Garment protectors
C002S022000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06253377
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates generally to the field of riding chaps.
BACKGROUND ART
A variety of chaps are known in the prior art which are worn over ordinary pants to protect the legs of a person riding a horse. Such chaps are typically made from two pieces of leather which fit over the legs. A belt section, often referred to as the yoke, is used to connect the leg sections to the user just below the user's waist. In the prior art, the crotch and buttocks of the chaps are open and, accordingly, the chaps are worn over conventional trousers.
Because chaps known in the prior art are worn with trousers, and thus result in two layers of clothing, they are often bulky and cumbersome to wear. As a result, the user may feel a great deal of discomfort and become overheated when wearing them. Additionally, zippers up each leg are often required so that the chaps will fit more easily over trousers. Chaps known in the prior art do not provide the comfort, proper fit, and ascetic benefits necessary for riding and competition.
Hence, it would be useful to provide chaps which could be worn without trousers, would protect the rider's legs, and which are cut so as to provide comfort and a smooth appearance when riding.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
With parenthetical reference to the corresponding parts, portions or surfaces of the disclosed embodiment, merely for the purposes of illustration and not by way of limitation, the present invention provides an improved pair of chaps (
15
) for use by a rider when riding a horse. The improvement comprises two leg portions (
16
,
18
), an upper portion (
19
), the upper portion having a yoke portion (
20
), the yoke portion having a waist belt (
21
), whereby the chaps may be worn without trousers and provide protection to the rider.
Each leg portion may have an off-center seam (
22
) and the seam may be set off-center (
23
) by one half inch. Each leg portion may include a snap connection (
24
) for raising the lower part of the leg portion. The waist belt may comprise belt tips (
26
) adapted for use with a buckle set, or the waist belt may include a concho (
27
). The yoke portion may include an inner pocket (
28
) and each leg portion may include a boot contour (
29
) and/or fringe (
30
).
Accordingly, the general object of the present invention is to provide an improved pair of chaps which may be worn without trousers.
Another object is to provide an improved pair of chaps which have a seam positioned such that it is located in a comfortable position when the user is riding a horse.
Another object is to provide an improved pair of chaps which allow for the lower portions of the legs to be suspended above the ground when the user is walking.
Another object is to provide an improved pair of chaps which may be worn with traditional riding paraphernalia such as belt sets and conchos.
Another object is to provide an improved pair of chaps which have an inside pocket which is not in view when worn by the user.
Another object is to provide an improved pair of chaps which may be worn comfortably with riding boots.
Another object is to provide an improved pair of chaps which attach at the waist line.
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Calvert John J.
Patel Tejash
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