WO2003053184A1

WO2003053184A1 - Pants-covering and shoe-covering garments

Info

Publication number: WO2003053184A1
Application number: PCT/ES2002/000589
Authority: WO
Inventors: Ignacio Barcelo Bonet
Original assignee: Ignacio Barcelo Bonet
Priority date: 2001-12-20
Filing date: 2002-12-10
Publication date: 2003-07-03
Also published as: EP1472939A1; ES2204260B1; AU2002361263A1; ES2204260A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a system consisting of a single garment that can be worn in addition to normal clothing in order to protect the user against given external aggressions such as inclement weather and the like. The garment has two parts: a top part or pant-covering part and a bottom part of shoe-covering part, wherein said parts are integrally or releasably connected to one another. Both parts are totally or partially traversed by a longitudinal opening that is provided with quick closing means. Said longitudinal opening has an internal closing strip or gusset limiting the extent of said longitudinal opening. The shoe-covering part can have a bottom sole on which the shoe of the user is placed or can have means enveloping the sole of the foot of the user.

Description

COVER-PANTS AND COVER-SHOES

DESCRIPTION

Object of the Invention

The present invention relates to a garment-pants and shoe-covers, which provides essential novelty characteristics and notable advantages over the means known and used for the same purposes in the current state of the art.

More in particular, the present invention develops a clothing system, materialized as a single garment, usable in addition to normal clothes of usual or street use, whereby a user can protect against certain aggressions, such as weather and weather conditions. similar, during the normal development of an activity or in any other circumstance, and in a very particular way in the case of motorcycle users, who are forced to the frequent use of clothes designed for this purpose, replacing the garments of Dress usual.

The system proposed by the invention develops a garment formed by a first part (or upper part) destined to cover-pants, and a second part (or lower part) destined to cover-footwear, both parts being able to be joined together in solidarity , or releasable in order to provide a height adjustment feature, and both parts are covered along its entire length, by an opening provided with closing means fast, but that allows a quick placement / removal by the user.

The field of application of the invention is obviously comprised within the industrial sector dedicated to the manufacture and / or manufacture of auxiliary garments, and especially of the type that are intended to be used by motorists and the like.

Background and Summary of the Invention

It is known that certain users, not only those who frequently ride motorcycles for professional, leisure or any other purpose, but also those who exercise other activities such as cyclists, fishermen, riders, golfers, etc., must dispose of clothing with which to protect against the elements caused by the external environment itself, or even derived from the exercise of the activity in question. As is known, the offers of the market for the protection of the lower extremities are very small and not always satisfactory. Thus, for example, when a user must adopt a certain way of dressing based on needs derived from their labor obligations, they find it difficult to find garments that provide the desired protection of the lower part of the body, with the levels of functionality and appropriate comfort. That is, the market offer in this regard is reduced to some type of garment that should replace the usual pants, but that in no case is designed to be superimposed on these pants, so that the professional, in case you should making use of a vehicle such as a motorcycle is greatly limited, since this would prevent

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) the use of the usual attire for the development of his activity, unless he is willing to continually change clothes, which obviously is not a comfortable or advisable situation. ^" 5

However, in regard to the protection of the upper body, the situation is totally opposite to that mentioned, since the market offer in terms of garments for simultaneous use with the usual clothing, is very wide and varied: jackets, jackets, gloves, neck covers, helmets, etc., through which a greater or lesser degree of meteorological and / or passive protection is provided, being able to find the most appropriate clothing for any time of the year, and 5 being It is easily removable when you want to show "normal" clothes.

As you can see, the conditions of development of the garments of the type mentioned, has evolved in 0 totally different ways depending on the part of the body of the user to be protected.

With regard to the protection of the lower part of the body, the only valid option currently available for protection against meteorological adversities, consists of a water suit or raincoat, along with leggings or protective boot covers. footwear. However, mention should also be made of the fact that the use of this type of garment is not very frequent, since its placement is very uncomfortable, which makes it only used in very unfavorable conditions, such as in the case of rain of a certain intensity, due to placement conditions

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) cumbersome, with raincoat pants that are uncomfortable, with zippers that in most cases are too short, and with boot covers that are complicated to put on, which makes the user give up using them in most cases and unless it is a case of true practical necessity.

There is, therefore, the need in the market to be able to have a garment that meets certain parameters, such as that it is easy, comfortable and quick to use, and that provides effective protection against the inclement conditions in the extreme conditions mentioned above. . The realization of a garment of these characteristics will undoubtedly promote its use by the user, since properly developed, it will be usable with the usual or street clothes of the person who wears it.

In order to meet these requirements, the present invention has developed a garment applicable to the lower half of the user's body, that is, from the waist to the feet, including the latter, made in the form of leotards, perfectly adapted to the requirements of a biker or other user with similar needs, and said garment being configured so that it has openings extended to the entire height, by virtue of which all parts of the piece can be extended sufficiently that the user It can comfortably carry out the operations of placing and removing the garment, such openings being then closed with the means they incorporate, and preferably they will be of the zipper, sailboat, or any other appropriate type. The upper portion of the garment corresponds to

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) the pant-cover, while the lower portion corresponds to the shoe-cover, both portions being able to be linked to each other in solidarity, that is, as a single piece, or being able to consist, as is the preferred case, in two separate portions, susceptible of mutual bonding with the use of any retention system, although preferably the union will be established through a perimeter strip of sailboat; This preferred embodiment allows the total length of the garment to be adjusted according to the user's needs.

As will be understood, the material used in the manufacture of a garment of the recommended type may be any textile material as long as it provides the desired protection characteristics, and in addition the invention has provided that the implementation of the garment can be carried out so that, if desired, incorporate other functional elements, such as linings or inner layers for greater or lesser climatic insulation, safety protections, instep reinforcements for driving motorcycle gear changes, reflective elements, pockets, or any other deem necessary.

Brief Description of the Drawings

These and other features and advantages of the invention will become more clearly apparent from the detailed description that follows in a preferred embodiment, given only by way of illustrative and non-limiting example, with reference to the accompanying drawings , in which:

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) Figure 1 shows a schematic view of a cover garment made in accordance with the present invention. Description of a Preferred Embodiment In accordance with the foregoing, the detailed description of the preferred embodiment of the invention will be explained in what follows with the use of the attached drawings, in which Figure only the representation of a materialized system appears as a garment-cover and shoe-cover according to the teachings of the invention. Thus, as can be seen in the Figure, the garment of the invention consists of an upper portion 1, intended for pant-covers and therefore configured with a corresponding shape, extended to almost the entire length of the user's leg, and a lower portion 2 constituting the shoe-covering part, and whose shape also reflects the ability to adapt to such element. Together, both portions compose a garment as a leotard, closed lower to enclose the element of footwear, and open at the top, that is, in the waist area.

As indicated above, this embodiment is preferred, but should not be construed as an exclusive embodiment of the invention, since it admits variations that may affect various parts thereof. Thus, for example, the lower portion 2 appears in the drawing closed by its base, so that it completely envelops the user's footwear. As a variant, the base of this portion could be open and incorporate textile elements that are adaptable to the sole of the foot, such as,

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) for example, an elastic band, a leading element, or any other.

Returning again to the representation of Figure 1, it is observed that in this case the embodiment has been chosen in which said lower portion 2 completely envelops the user's foot, with the use of a lower sole 3, which can be constructed based on any material that provides appropriate characteristics for the purpose pursued.

As stated above, the garment incorporates an opening 4 on each side, extended to its full length, that is, from the waistband 5 to the floor 3, whereby it is possible to expand the interior space of the garment for comfortable use , and incorporating these openings some conventional means of quick closing. In the case of the embodiment shown, the use of a rack 6 has been chosen, but this characteristic should not be interpreted as limiting, since, instead, it could be used, for example, of a sailboat strip to along said opening, or by any other appropriate means. As will be understood, the fact that the opening 4 appears on the outside of each camal of the garment constitutes only a preferred feature, in no case limiting, since the opening could be located in any other position within the reach of the user, as for example, along an edge of the inner face.

As a further feature, the invention has provided that the upper and lower portions 1, preferably are separate portions, susceptible to

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) mutual bonding in the most appropriate conditions of use. For this purpose, both mentioned portions 1, 2 can incorporate a perimeter strip 7 of sailboat or the like, in the junction zone, which facilitates the quick fixation between both. Thus, in case the user wishes, he can do without the lower portion 2 and use only the upper portion 1. In other embodiments, both portions may consist of one piece. The closing of the lower opening section 4 is preferably carried out with the help of two sailboat bands 8 or the like, extended along the edges of said opening section.

In any case, if desired, the realization of the pant-shoe and shoe-cover garment may incorporate a strip 9 of any suitable textile material, extended along the opening 4, fixed to the inner surface of the cover portion -pants, and where appropriate the shoe cover portion, of a certain width, and by which the opening movement of said longitudinal opening is limited. As will be understood, the width of said internal strip 9 will be such that it allows an extension of the garment sufficient for rapid placement by the user.

It follows that the use of the garment of the invention is extremely convenient, fast and simple. To do this, simply arrange the closing means

(zipper 6 or similar) of the opening 4 so as to allow the latter to be opened as far as possible, thus providing a sufficient extension of the internal space so that it can be dressed by the user, after which it will be sufficient to reuse

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) such closing means to adjust the garment to the user's body. Note the position of the footwear element 10 located at the bottom of the lower portion 2 of the garment. Finally, adjusting the relative mutual position between portions 1 and 2 will also allow the garment to be adapted to the user's height, so that its use is more comfortable. It will be understood that the time invested in the collation / extraction of the garment is really short, so that the user can wear it over normal clothing, for protection while using the motorcycle, and quickly detach it when the situation so demand.

It is not considered necessary to make the content of this description more extensive so that a person skilled in the art can understand its scope and the advantages derived from the invention, as well as develop and put into practice the object thereof.

However, it should be understood that the invention has been described according to a preferred embodiment thereof, whereby it may be susceptible to modifications without implying any alteration of the basis of said invention, such modifications may affect, in particular, the form , to the size and / or manufacturing materials of the assembly or its parts.

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Claims

1.- Garment-pants and shoe-covers, for preferential use by motorcycle users or other similar activities, extended from the waist to the user's feet, capable of being used in conjunction with the normal clothing of the user, covering said clothing, which is characterized in that it consists of a garment configured as a trousers or leotard, composed of an upper portion (1), intended for pants-covers, and a lower portion (2), intended for footwear, both provided of an opening (4) extended to the entire length of both portions, provided with a closure means of the type of a zipper (6) or the like, and preferably provided by the inner face of a band

(9) which limits the extent of the opening (4) in the position in the middle position (6) in the opening condition.

2. - Garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the portions (1, 2) consist of separate elements, capable of being linked to each other, at different heights, with the use of a joining means configured as bands ( 7) respective perimeter of a material such as sailboat or similar.

3. - Garment according to claim 2, characterized in that, alternatively, both portions (1, 2) are materialized as one piece.

4. - Garment according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the portion (2)

SUBSTITUTE SHEET (RULE 26) bottom of shoe covers is inferiorly closed by means of a plant (3) on whose inner face the footwear (10) of the user is located.

5. Garment according to claim 4, characterized in that, alternatively, the base of the lower portion (2) comprises, instead of the floor (3), elements that embrace the sole of the user's foot, such as a tape elastic, a fastener-toe, or any other of a similar nature.

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