Leggings Patents (Class 2/242)
  • Patent number: 6119274
    Abstract: The article of apparel disclosed is a pair of full chaps formed of a substantially inelastic material, and having strips of elastomeric fabric interposed between the teeth of the closing zipper and the edges of the chaps material, to facilitate a continuous form-fit of the chaps no matter how the legs of the wearer flex. Additionally, elastomeric gussets are fixed across cut-outs in the chaps, also to accommodate and insure a maintained form-fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2000
    Inventor: Lewis V. Graham
  • Patent number: 6094745
    Abstract: This invention relates to an article of clothing or device which is worn on the body, and specifically to a hydrodynamically shaped device which fits over the lower extremity to diminish noise, sound waves, or pressure waves caused by walking within a body of water. The device will also protect the submerged body part from contact or penetration by underwater plants, animals, or objects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2000
    Assignee: Richard E. Fulton
    Inventor: Richard Eustis Fulton
  • Patent number: 6065151
    Abstract: An improved snake-proof chap is disclosed, for protecting a wearer against snake-bite. The chap is made of a spun polyester duck fabric having a weight between about 14-16 ounces per square yard, coated on its inner surface with a neoprene coating, and includes an improved closure system for closing a slit at the lower end of the chap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 1996
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2000
    Inventor: W. Roy Conine, III
  • Patent number: 6047403
    Abstract: A decorative cast covering for a full leg cast, comprising an elongated, generally cylindrical sleeve having an upper end and a lower end; and a first elastomeric band fixed to the cast covering adjacent the lower end. In this way, the lower end can be securely fastened by the elastomeric band to the bottom of the leg cast. The decorative cast covering further comprises a pocket secured along the generally cylindrical sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1998
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2000
    Inventor: Penny Juozaitis
  • Patent number: 5970525
    Abstract: A leg guard apparatus 10 for preventing mechanically propelled debris from impacting on a person's lower leg and/or being deposited on or in their footwear 100. The apparatus 10 comprises a cover member 20 fabricated from an elongated sheet 21 of protective material 22 and provided with a plurality of strap members 30 for snugly positioning the cover member 20 over the user's lower leg 100 and footwear 101.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 26, 1999
    Inventors: Joan Gallinot, Michael Naholnik
  • Patent number: 5935116
    Abstract: A garment (1) is disclosed for fixing a urine bag (2) on the leg (3) of a user. The garment includes a tubular part (6) having elastic bands (9, 10) at its ends, said bands fitting tightly around the leg (3) of the user. The tubular part is provided with an integrally formed pocket (11), the tubular part being formed by a dual layer knitted structure except in the area of the pocket (11). At the pocket bottom (13) there is an opening (14) for the discharge pipe (15) of the urine bag. The garment (1) is manufactured easily in endless webs, which are separated, and subsequently the two end edges (31, 32) are knitted together (33) in order to form the tubular shape. The garment provides safe fixing of the urine bag (2) as the latter will be supported inside the pocket (11) and be held against the leg of the user due to the elastic bands (9, 10), which are dimensioned so as to be able to carry a full urine bag.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 10, 1999
    Assignee: Tytex A/S
    Inventor: Johannes Nyvang Kristensen
  • Patent number: 5901374
    Abstract: A garment which eliminates the need for additional inseam material by using a panel of stretch material such as spandex, rubber or rubber compounds, or synthetic rubber, such as neoprene or neoprene sponge in the knee area where bending takes place to allow the knee to bend freely. The panel of stretch material used at knee portion of the garment fills an opening formed in the rigid woven fabric material making up the rest of the garment. The panel of stretch material is sewn in place covered with a waterproof tape which overlaps the edges of the stretch material panel and the woven fabric material. Stitching secures the stretch material in place, which overlaps the woven fabric material. The stretch material panel includes waterproof properties as does the remainder of the woven fabric material garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: May 11, 1999
    Assignee: Hodgman, Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald W. Foster
  • Patent number: 5815948
    Abstract: A pair of gaiters, each gaiter having a waterproof neoprene member with opposing top and bottom portions, front and back surfaces, and a seam running lengthwise from the top to the bottom. Each gaiter also has a nylon interior and exterior disposed about the back and front surfaces, respectively, and running lengthwise from the top of the sleeve to the bottom of the sleeve. The neoprene member, the interior, and the exterior define an open-ended sleeve having a frontside and a backside. The gaiters also include a first cinching structure at the top of the sleeve for enclosing the neoprene gaiter around the user's knee region, and a second cinching structure at the bottom of the sleeve for enclosing the neoprene gaiter around the user's ankle region. The first and second cinching structures allow the user to easily slip on and off the neoprene gaiter in order to prevent water, snow, dirt, or mud from entering into the user's boot or shoe.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 6, 1998
    Inventor: James E. Dzielak
  • Patent number: 5708987
    Abstract: The present invention is pantyhose having a panty portion and a pair of leg portions that are connected to the panty portion by a plurality of straps extending along the posterior and anterior side of the thighs of the wearer. The panty portion, leg portions and the straps allow much of the upper thighs to remain uncovered, which provides increased comfort and coolness to the wearer. In the preferred embodiment, the leg portions are constructed from a hosiery material, while the panty portion and straps are constructed from a more comfortable material, such as cotton lace.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: January 20, 1998
    Inventor: Carolyn C. Matthews
  • Patent number: 5682617
    Abstract: A sock of soft elastic latex material from 0.003 to 0.005 inches in thickness and with a modulus of elasticity of from 450 to 500. It is non-porous and non-permeable and it is used to maintain creams, treatment lotions and moisturizing agents in contact with the skin surface of lower limbs. It is also useful in the prevention of hypothermia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: November 4, 1997
    Assignee: Alfredo Tumas
    Inventor: Alfredo Tumas
  • Patent number: 5652957
    Abstract: Multi-section safety apparel used by a workman installing or repairing steep sloped roofing for effecting a reduced coefficient of sliding friction between the workman and the roof surface. The first section is comprised of a coarse textured layer of foam rubber or high density polyurethane foam adapted for a wrap installation about at least the buttocks and rear of the wearer's thighs. Additional sections attachable to the first section, are available for optionally protecting also the calfs and knees of the wearer while a hammer loop and nail pouch are available for detachable attachment to the first section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Inventors: Glenn P. Williford, James H. Oliver
  • Patent number: 5613250
    Abstract: A leg, ankle, and foot apparel protector including a leg cover piece, a shoe cover piece, and a sole piece; the leg cover piece having a generally rectangular shape with longer vertical edges of equal lengths and a shorter horizontal upper edge, while having an inward arcing lower horizontal edge; the shoe cover of a generally tapered shape with vertical edges converging to a rounded tip at the bottom and having an upper horizontal edge of an inward curving arc; the sole being half-moon shaped to fit under the forward tip of a shoe and joining to the underneath lower end of the shoe cover to form a toe pocket; the leg cover having a strap attached horizontally to the upper vertical edge of the leg cover and having means of fastening the strap; the shoe cover having a strap attached at about a forty-five degree upward angle to the upper vertical edge of the shoe cover and having a means of fastening the strap; the strap for the shoe cover also supplying ample tension on the toe pocket to hold the toe pocket in
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 1996
    Date of Patent: March 25, 1997
    Inventor: Ronald V. Bell
  • Patent number: 5581817
    Abstract: A sports sock for use while playing soccer or other activities includes a tubular elongated leg section having a cuff and an elastic top spaced from the cuff along said leg section and positioned interiorly thereof. A conventional foot portion is included in the preferred embodiment. The elongated leg section will allow the sock to be folded to sandwich a shin guard to protect the wearer's leg during play as the elastic top maintains the sock upright on the wearer's leg while the cuff grips the ankle area to contain the shin guard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 10, 1996
    Inventor: G. Timothy Hicks
  • Patent number: 5560042
    Abstract: A riding clothes protector including a right panel having a right top finger, a right middle finger, and a right bottom finger. The right panel has a right bottom portion, a right back portion, and a front side portion, with a plurality of fasteners. The right top finger has a fastener attached. The right bottom finger has a couple of fasteners adjacent a right bottom finger. Included is a left panel with a left top finger, a left middle finger, and a left bottom finger. The left panel has a left bottom portion, a left back portion, and a front side portion, with a plurality of fasteners thereon. The left top finger has a plurality of fasteners attached. Each of the fasteners of the left top finger is capable of coupling with the fastener of the right finger, when the right top finger overlaps the left top finger. The left back and the right back are permanently stitched together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 1, 1996
    Inventor: Heather A. Schlesner
  • Patent number: 5417091
    Abstract: A casual/dress sport sock having a leg-covering portion and a foot-covering portion wherein the knitting stitch pattern of the sock is reversed in the medial area of the leg-covering portion. Thus, the casual/dress sport sock in its extended position comprises a right side out foot-covering portion, a right side out lower area of the leg-covering portion, and a wrong side out upper area of the leg-covering portion. When cuffed, the sock comprises a uniform aesthetic knitting stitch pattern wherein the cuff portion, the lower area of the leg-covering and the foot-covering portion of the sock are all presented in right side out condition when worn on the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 23, 1995
    Assignee: Knit-Tech, Inc.
    Inventor: Alexander W. Moser
  • Patent number: 5381557
    Abstract: A device serving as a barrier and trap for ticks, other arachnids, insects and other small crawling creatures, which is to be worn around the limb of a user, i.e., the leg(s) and/or arm(s), depending on the area(s) of potential exposure. It comprises a band fitted about the limb and an adhesive surface on the band for trapping the crawling creatures, thus preventing them from gaining access to the parts of the body that are past the point on the limb where the device is fitted. The device also comprises a shield structure to protect the adhesive surface in the form of a lip member extending from one end of the band and having an integral shielding surface opposite the adhesive surface with spacing means to prevent the lip member from sticking to the adhesive surface while spacing it therefrom to permit free access of crawling creatures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: January 17, 1995
    Inventors: Susan H. Luria, Neil S. Luria
  • Patent number: 5375265
    Abstract: A holding apparatus for holding a urine bag on a user's leg, especially the thigh, has a first knitted hose part, a second knitted hose part of the same diameter which is connected to the first hose part via a continuous connecting region. The first hose part is positioned onto a leg. The second hose part is folded upwardly onto the first knitted hose part to secure the urine bag on the leg. Also, a separating region, in the connecting region, enables the passage of an outlet of the urine bag when the knitted hose parts are in a folded condition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 1992
    Date of Patent: December 27, 1994
    Assignees: Karl-Heinz Muller, Klaus Muller, Peter Muller
    Inventor: Klaus Selzer
  • Patent number: 5295267
    Abstract: A protective loincloth garment as shown in FIG. 1 and generally referred to as 30, serving to shield and insulate the sensitive groin and inner thighs from cold, wind, and wet weather while the wearer sits astride a motocycle. An aesthetic, comfortable, flexible, insulated, wind and weather resistant protective garment that depends in front of the groin and inner thigh areas by means of suspensory straps 10 placed so as to not interfere with the functioning of conventional belt, chaps or clothing. The garment 30 is partially or fully detachable from conventional chaps, belt or belt loops by means of a plurality of decorative or simple fasteners 16-18 attached to the suspensory straps 10. The terminals of the suspensory straps 10 pass over a belt or through belt loops and then secure to the protective garment body 50 by coupling the fasteners 16-18. The protective garment 30 is of a length L to securely tuck between the legs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 22, 1994
    Inventor: Stephanie D. Galindo
  • Patent number: 5249310
    Abstract: An article of clothing for detecting and monitoring the level of infestation of ticks, and other crawling insects. The article of clothing can be in the form of a stocking having an upper legging section that encircles portions of the trouser's legs. One or more circumferential bands are provided about the upper section of the stocking for collecting and entrapping the ticks, etc. The stocking is formed of a material and color to attract and facilitate insect gathering on the stocking.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 1992
    Date of Patent: October 5, 1993
    Inventor: Mark J. Forte
  • Patent number: 5173967
    Abstract: A protective leg or arm covering is manufactured from a single piece of material. The material is cut into a blank having the shape to fit the purpose needed to protect the portion of the leg or arm desired. It is designed to be wrapped around the leg or arm, securing snugly but comfortably in the area of protection from the top of the leg or arm with the lateral edges extending to the bottom of the leg or arm or any partial area in between. A hook and pile closure sewn at the corners of the top and the bottom elevations of said blank of material provides the user with adjustability to the desired snugness of the fit. A hook and pile closure sewn along the lateral edges of said blank of material provides the user with full or partial protection from anything that would penetrate or enter the opening along said lateral edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 29, 1992
    Inventor: James E. Carter
  • Patent number: 5170503
    Abstract: A protective garment for shielding a wearer from snake bites upon the lower portion of the leg is disclosed. The garment is a legging made of woven fabric which will protect against snake bites even when the snake has fangs longer than the thickness of the material. The legging has two separate side edges extending all along its length and includes a strap, fabric fastener strips, and snap and socket fastener in order to provide adjustability, prevent gaps between the side edges, and minimize the risk that the fabric fasteners would become separated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 1991
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1992
    Assignee: Thomaston Mills, Inc.
    Inventors: George H. Hightower, Jr., William R. Conine, III
  • Patent number: 5097537
    Abstract: Multisectional hosiery having a plurality of various sections is connected by elastic attachment materials on each section in an overlapping manner. The multiple detachable hosiery sections allow the user to mix or match hosiery sections, or change the number of hosiery sections, to accommodate fashion desires, changes in clothing or a run in a particular hosiery section. The result is a versatile multisectional hosiery system which allows a user to use some of the various sections in many different combinations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 1991
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Inventor: Gloria M. Ewing
  • Patent number: 5067177
    Abstract: An article of wearing apparel is provided having cuff-like elements of tubular configuration designed to be worn either on the lower portions of a persons's legs in combination with socks or on a person's arms in association with a sleeved garment such as a sweater to produce a decorative effect. The cuff-like elements are formed from a textile such as knitted or woven fabric exhibiting a resilient characteristic tending to cause them to constrict about the wearer's legs or arms and thereby be retained in position. Each of the cuff-like elements is of a relatively short length and is sized so that one marginal end portion will be capable of being projected a distance into either the end of a sweater sleeve or the upper cuff of a sock, either singly or in multiples disposed in series relationship, thereby creating a multiple cuff appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1991
    Inventor: Margaret L. Binder
  • Patent number: 5054129
    Abstract: An open toed, ventilated crotch, panty hose garment, adapted for wear with swimsuits, exercise and dance clothing, and for post surgical wear that entirely covers the lower body down to an edge that encircles the foot near the base of the toes and defines an opening through which the toes protrude. The upper and lower portions of the edge being bridged between the first and second toes, and also between the fourth and fifth toes by straps which create a double thong effect and provide a means to distribute the securing load for comfort, permittting the wearer to maintain the foot portion in position and keep the pantyhose taut on the body, even when wet. The garment may also be modified for post surgical wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1991
    Inventor: Elsa Baehr
  • Patent number: 5035008
    Abstract: A stocking for leisure wear which has a thin silk material used for a foot portion with a reinforced toe and heel. A lower leg portion of cotton knit material is attached to the foot portion at the ankle by sewing with thread. The lower leg portion is a heavy cotton knit which provides warmth to the leg of a user and has the appearance of a knit sock. The foot portion enables the sock to be worn with a leather shoe or boot without stretching the shoe or boot or squeezing or cramping the foot of the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 30, 1991
    Inventor: Sharron L. Schneider
  • Patent number: 5033126
    Abstract: Leg warmers which include a panel having at least one layer of thermal insulation and a closure system. The panel is designated to wrap around the wearer's leg from foot to crotch, and the closure system provides an essentially moisture and airtight seam between the edges of the panel. The leg warmers feature: (1) the combination of a zipper-type fastener and a pile- or snap-type fastener which holds the leg warmer on the wearer's leg, making it easier to start and close the zipper; (2) multiple zipper slides which also make it easy to provide ventilation; (3) pile-type fasteners at the bottom of the leg warmer which allows it to be adjusted to a snug, air, snow, and moisture excluding fit with the wearer's leg; (4) an adjustable suspender for attaching the leg warmer to the wearer's belt and thereby holding it up; and (5) various combinations of the foregoing, innovative features.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1991
    Inventors: Wade Wruck, Brent Wruck
  • Patent number: 5033124
    Abstract: A pair of chaps for use in riding a saddled horse comprising a sheet of material made from neoprene between 1/8 and 1/4 inch in thickness in which VELCRO strips are used on the leg portions to wrap around each leg and VELCRO strips are employed on the waist band. Suede strips on the legs facing the saddle are employed to resist rubbing against the saddle. The waist band is also lined with suede.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 23, 1991
    Inventors: Elizabeth D. Bucalo, Jon A. Lingerfelt
  • Patent number: 5031247
    Abstract: A protective leg covering is manufactured from a single piece of material. The material is cut into a blank having a rectangular shape. It is designed to be wrapped around the leg, securing snugly but comfortably two to three inches above the knee with the longitudinal edges of the leg section extending down to the top of the arch of the foot in front and above the bottom of the heel in back. A hook and pile closure sewn at the corners of the top and the bottom elevations of said blank of material provides the user with adjustability to the desired snugness of the fit. The device is light weight, having no metal strips, straps or other heavy objects required in its construction, requires nothing to be removed or adjusted on the leg or foot to be attached to the leg of the wearer, and is easy and quick to put on and take off.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Inventor: James E. Carter
  • Patent number: 5027441
    Abstract: The open end of a ladies stocking is in the shape of an inverted V, and an elasticized band is disposed adjacent to the peripheral edge of the open end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 2, 1991
    Inventor: Reginald P. Wilson
  • Patent number: 5010597
    Abstract: A gaiter for bicycling providing a plurality of panels to ensure a comfortable fit for various leg sizes. The gaiter incorporates a unique internal pocket capable of holding small items such as keys, change, or ID while bicycling. The gaiter uses one or more light reflective panels enabling the bicyclist to be more easily seen. Use of one or more panels of grease resistant material protects the wearer's clothing from being soiled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 1990
    Date of Patent: April 30, 1991
    Inventor: Chris A. Glover
  • Patent number: 4964176
    Abstract: A disposable device protects the bottom portions of trouser legs during rain or snowstorms. The device has two flexible plastic sheets, each sheet being rectangular and having an adhesive band, on one face, along its four edges. The adhesive band, before use of the device, is covered by a protective strip.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 1990
    Date of Patent: October 23, 1990
    Inventor: Robert Previdi
  • Patent number: 4622697
    Abstract: A ski pants cover comprising a ski pant provided at the upper portion of the knee with a first retaining piece adapted to mount a cover at the ankle portion with likewise a second retaining piece for mounting the cover, said first retaining piece being hidden by a fly-front and the cover formed in such a manner as that a knee abutting portion, a shin abutting portion and a calf abutting portion are integrally connected each other and extendable, and characterized in that at the upper end of said knee abutting portion of said cover is provided with a third retaining piece adapted to engage the first retaining piece provided on the upper portion of the knee, and at the external ends of said shin abutting portion and said calf abutting portion of said cover are provided with fourth and fifth engaging pieces for engagement at a time when the cover is wound around the ski pant respectively and furthermore, at the ankle portion of said cover is provided with a sixth retaining piece adapted to engage the second reta
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 18, 1986
    Assignee: Phenix Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Kazuhiko Tajima