Body cover for outdoor use
First Claim
1. A body cover comprising:
- a first material portion adapted to be placed only over the anterior portion of a human body, said first material portion comprised of a waterproof, insulating substance providing wind protection and adapted to hold liquid against the anterior portion of the human body such that the liquid retains body thermal energy; and
a second material adapted to be placed only over the posterior portion of a human body, said second material portion attached to said first material portion by a third portion to form said body cover, said second material portion comprised of a semi-porous substance allowing evaporation of liquid on the posterior portion of the human body and radiation of body thermal energy therethrough.
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Abstract
A body cover, or clothing, for athletes is disclosed. The body cover is comprised of a first material portion adapted to be placed over the anterior portion of the body of the athletes. The first material portion is comprised of a plurality of longitudinal, attached panels of "NEOPRENE" having a thickness of preferably from about 1 to 3 millimeters. The first material portion is waterproofed, provides insulation and wind protection, and is adapted to hold liquid against the anterior portion of the athlete'"'"'s body such that the liquid absorbs body thermal energy. A second material portion adapted to be placed over the posterior portion of the body of the athlete is comprised of a plurality of longitudinal, attached panels of "LYCRA". The second material portion allows evaporation of liquid on the posterior portion of the body of the athlete and radiation of thermal energy therethrough. Third material portions attach the first material portion and the second material portion to form the body covering. The third material portion is comprised of an elastic substance.
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17 Claims
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1. A body cover comprising:
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a first material portion adapted to be placed only over the anterior portion of a human body, said first material portion comprised of a waterproof, insulating substance providing wind protection and adapted to hold liquid against the anterior portion of the human body such that the liquid retains body thermal energy; and a second material adapted to be placed only over the posterior portion of a human body, said second material portion attached to said first material portion by a third portion to form said body cover, said second material portion comprised of a semi-porous substance allowing evaporation of liquid on the posterior portion of the human body and radiation of body thermal energy therethrough. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A body cover for a bicyclist comprising:
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a first material portion adapted to be placed over the anterior portion of the body of the athlete, said first material portion comprised of a plurality of longitudinal, attached panels of 2-chloro-1,3-butadiene having a thickness from about 1 to 3 millimeters, said first material portion being waterproof, providing insulation and wind protection, and adapted to hold liquid against the anterior portion of the body of the athlete such that the liquid retains body thermal energy; a second material portion adapted to be placed over the posterior portion of the body of the athlete, said second material portion comprised of a plurality of longitudinal, attached panels of polyurethane, said second material portion allowing evaporation of liquid on the posterior portion of the body of the athlete and radiation of body thermal energy therethrough; and third material portions attaching said first material portion and said second material portion to form said body covering, said third material portion comprised of an elastic substance. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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