Boots – shoes – and leggings – Leggings and gaiters
Patent
1994-06-06
1995-11-28
Sewell, Paul T.
Boots, shoes, and leggings
Leggings and gaiters
36 2B, 36 15, 36 72, 36131, A43B 500
Patent
active
054696372
ABSTRACT:
Adaptable flexible protective leggings for protecting motorcycle and bicycle riders from the deleterious effects of rain storms and wet roads is disclosed. The leggings includes a molded flexible leg material that conforms generally to the shape of a rider's leg having an open area in back where at least one strap with Velcro type fasteners connects the leg material to the rider's leg. The leg material can run from just above the knee cap to the ankle of the rider where it is connected to a molded flexible shoe material that conforms to at least the front portion of the rider's shoes. The shoe material can be sized to fit over boots, shoes, sneakers, moccasins and the like. The shoe material is generally designed to leave the heel and rear of the shoe exposed. Optionally, the shoe material can include a thickened area with grooves beneath the sole of the shoe portion to aid in traction and increased durability of the shoe material as well as a thickened portion above the toes in the area where the the rider is shifting gears on a motorcycle. The molded material can be formed from waterproof materials such as robber, plastic, vinyl and the like and can include portions that are transparent. Optionally, space on the leg material can be reserved for advertising type logos. The leggings can be easily carried in a folded or rolled condition.
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Harvey Davidson, The Harvey Davidson Motorclothes and Collectables Spring Supplement to the 1994 Catalog-Brochure, p. 12, Jan. 1994.
Patterson Marie Denise
Sewell Paul T.
Steinberger Brian S.
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