Convertible wet suit

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2008-07-29

2008-07-29

Welch, Gary L. (Department: 3765)

Apparel

Guard or protector

Body cover

C002S002160, C002S002170

Reexamination Certificate

active

11546567

ABSTRACT:
A convertible wet suit system is provided that includes a torso fitting portion having tubular, partial limb coverings that terminate in first end portions, extended limb coverings having second end portions, and a coupling assembly for detachably connecting the first and second end portions. The coupling assembly includes a slide fastener that only partially circumscribes the first and second end portions, and at least one VELCRO® or snap-type fastener that detachably connects only part of the region between the first and second end portions that is uncircumscribed by the slide fastener such that some areas of the end portions remain unconnected when the coupling assembly is joined. Such unconnected areas between the first and second end portions advantageously maintain the elastomeric flexibility of the wet suit in the area of the coupling assembly. Additionally, the extended limb coverings may be formed from a sheet material having a different thickness than the sheet material forming the torso fining portion to enable the user to customize the warming ability of the wet suit to a broad variety of water temperatures and conditions.

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