U.S. patent application number 15/366154 was filed with the patent office on 2017-06-08 for left and right long sleeves for protection against the cold.
The applicant listed for this patent is Eun Hwa JEONG. Invention is credited to Eun Hwa JEONG.
Application Number | 20170156425 15/366154 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 57048444 |
Filed Date | 2017-06-08 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170156425 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
JEONG; Eun Hwa |
June 8, 2017 |
LEFT AND RIGHT LONG SLEEVES FOR PROTECTION AGAINST THE COLD
Abstract
There is provided an upper garment comprising: a body portion;
left and right long sleeves coupled to the body portion; and left
and right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners coupled to the
left and right long sleeves respectively, wherein the left and
right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners are attached to the
left and right long sleeves on distal portions thereof
respectively, wherein the left and right tubular thermal-insulating
inner liners are wrapped by the left and right long sleeves on the
distal portions thereof respectively. The left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners may act to thermally insulate the
wearer's hands from the outer cold ambient.
Inventors: |
JEONG; Eun Hwa; (Gunpo-si,
KR) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
JEONG; Eun Hwa |
Gunpo-si |
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KR |
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Family ID: |
57048444 |
Appl. No.: |
15/366154 |
Filed: |
December 1, 2016 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 13/08 20130101;
A41D 27/02 20130101; A41D 31/06 20190201; A41D 2400/10 20130101;
A41D 27/10 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41D 27/02 20060101
A41D027/02; A41D 1/06 20060101 A41D001/06; A41B 9/12 20060101
A41B009/12; A41D 27/10 20060101 A41D027/10 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Dec 2, 2015 |
KR |
20-2015-0007879 |
Claims
1. An upper garment comprising: a body portion; left and right long
sleeves coupled to the body portion; and left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners coupled to the left and right long
sleeves respectively, wherein the left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners are attached to the left and right
long sleeves on distal portions thereof respectively, wherein the
left and right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners are wrapped
by the left and right long sleeves on the distal portions thereof
respectively.
2. The upper garment of claim 1, wherein proximal ends of the left
and right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners are coupled to
the left and right long sleeves at wrist positions of distal
portions thereof respectively, wherein distal ends of the left and
right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners are coupled to the
left and right long sleeves at free ends of the distal portions
thereof respectively.
3. The upper garment of claim 1, wherein each of the left and right
tubular thermal-insulating inner liners has an open proximal end
and a closed distal end, wherein the closed distal end has at least
one finger through-hole defined therein.
4. The upper garment of claim 2, wherein each tubular
thermal-insulating inner liner has a hand-accommodation portion
defined between the proximal and distal ends of the liner, wherein
the at least one finger through-hole communicates with the
hand-accommodation portion, wherein each tubular thermal-insulating
inner liner has the open proximal end communicating with the
hand-accommodation portion.
5. The upper garment of claim 4, wherein the hand-accommodation
portion is made of an elastic material to allow a flexible adaption
to the size of a hand of a wearer.
6. The upper garment of claim 2, wherein the open proximal end
and/or the closed distal end of each tubular thermal-insulating
inner liner is coupled to each sleeve in a sewing, a zipper and/or
a hook and loop fastener manner.
7. The upper garment of claim 6, wherein the open proximal end of
each tubular thermal-insulating inner liner 10 is coupled to each
sleeve in a separable manner, while the closed distal end of each
tubular thermal-insulating inner liner is coupled to each sleeve in
a fixed manner.
8. The upper garment of claim 3, further comprising at least one
finger-shaped hollow extension to correspond to the at least one
finger through-hole, wherein the at least one finger-shaped hollow
extension communicates with the at least one finger through-hole
respectively, wherein the at least one finger-shaped hollow
extension extends outwardly from the distal end of the tubular
thermal-insulating inner liner.
9. The upper garment of claim 8, wherein the at least one
finger-shaped hollow extension contains a conductive material to
allow a capacitive interaction with a touch screen.
10. The upper garment of claim 4, wherein the hand-accommodation
portion of the tubular thermal-insulating inner liner has an
elastic annular portion.
11. The upper garment of claim 10, wherein the elastic annular
portion is defined at a middle position of the hand-accommodation
portion.
12. A undergarment comprising: left and right long legs; and left
and right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners coupled to the
left and right long legs, wherein the left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners is attached to the left and right
long legs on distal portions thereof respectively, wherein the left
and right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners are wrapped by
the left and right long legs on distal portions thereof
respectively, wherein proximal ends of the left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners are coupled to the left and right
long legs at shin positions of distal portions thereof
respectively, wherein distal ends of the left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners is coupled to the left and right
long sleeves at free ends of distal portions thereof respectively.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] Field of the Present Disclosure
[0002] The present disclosure relates to an upper garment with left
and right long sleeves for protection against the cold. Further,
the present disclosure relates to pants with left and right long
legs for protection against the cold.
[0003] Discussion of Related Art
[0004] Generally, a male suit or a female suit jacket is formed of
a fabric material having a small elasticity, and a sleeve is formed
on both sides of the body portion to cover the wearer's arm. In
this connection, the sleeves are usually formed with a diameter
larger than the diameter of the wearer's arm and wrist.
[0005] Therefore, when the jacket or the like is worn during the
winter season in which the temperature is low, due to the inflow of
cold airs into the inside of the jacket through the end of the
sleeve, the body may not be adequately protected from the cold.
[0006] In addition, it is impossible to effectively seal the arm or
wrist portion of the wearer in the sleeve portion of the knit or
other tops other than the suit. Thus, the low temperature outside
air enters the space between the sleeve and the wearer's hand.
Further, when the outside air is exposed to the foot portion
exposed to the outside of the undergarment, the body may not be
adequately protected from the colds.
[0007] The prior art includes a Korean utility model publication
No. 20-1993-0017558.
SUMMARY
[0008] This Summary is provided to introduce a selection of
concepts in a simplified form that are further described below in
the Detailed Description. This Summary is not intended to identify
all key features or essential features of the claimed subject
matter, nor is it intended to be used alone as an aid in
determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0009] The present disclosure is to provide an upper garment with
left and right long sleeves for protection against the cold.
Further, the present disclosure is to provide pants with left and
right long legs for protection against the cold.
[0010] In one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided
an upper garment comprising: a body portion; left and right long
sleeves coupled to the body portion; and left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners coupled to the left and right long
sleeves respectively, wherein the left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners are attached to the left and right
long sleeves on distal portions thereof respectively, wherein the
left and right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners are wrapped
by the left and right long sleeves on the distal portions thereof
respectively.
[0011] In one implementation, proximal ends of the left and right
tubular thermal-insulating inner liners are coupled to the left and
right long sleeves at wrist positions of distal portions thereof
respectively, wherein distal ends of the left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners are coupled to the left and right
long sleeves at free ends of the distal portions thereof
respectively.
[0012] In one implementation, each of the left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners has an open proximal end and a
closed distal end, wherein the closed distal end has at least one
finger through-hole defined therein.
[0013] In one implementation, each tubular thermal-insulating inner
liner has a hand-accommodation portion defined between the proximal
and distal ends of the liner, wherein the at least one finger
through-hole communicates with the hand-accommodation portion,
wherein each tubular thermal-insulating inner liner has the open
proximal end communicating with the hand-accommodation portion.
[0014] In one implementation, wherein the hand-accommodation
portion is made of an elastic material to allow a flexible adaption
to the size of a hand of a wearer.
[0015] In one implementation, the open proximal end and/or the
closed distal end of each tubular thermal-insulating inner liner is
coupled to each sleeve in a sewing, a zipper and/or a hook and loop
fastener manner.
[0016] In one implementation, the open proximal end of each tubular
thermal-insulating inner liner 10 is coupled to each sleeve in a
separable manner, while the closed distal end of each tubular
thermal-insulating inner liner is coupled to each sleeve in a fixed
manner.
[0017] In one implementation, the upper garment further comprises
at least one finger-shaped hollow extension to correspond to the at
least one finger through-hole, wherein the at least one
finger-shaped hollow extension communicates with the at least one
finger through-hole respectively, wherein the at least one
finger-shaped hollow extension extends outwardly from the distal
end of the tubular thermal-insulating inner liner.
[0018] In one implementation, the at least one finger-shaped hollow
extension contains a conductive material to allow a capacitive
interaction with a touch screen.
[0019] In one implementation, the hand-accommodation portion of the
tubular thermal-insulating inner liner has an elastic annular
portion.
[0020] In one implementation, the elastic annular portion is
defined at a middle position of the hand-accommodation portion.
[0021] In one aspect of the present disclosure, there is provided
an undergarment comprising: left and right long legs; and left and
right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners coupled to the left
and right long legs, wherein the left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners is attached to the left and right
long legs on distal portions thereof respectively, wherein the left
and right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners are wrapped by
the left and right long legs on distal portions thereof
respectively, wherein proximal ends of the left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners are coupled to the left and right
long legs at shin positions of distal portions thereof
respectively, wherein distal ends of the left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners is coupled to the left and right
long sleeves at free ends of distal portions thereof
respectively.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0022] The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and
form a part of this specification and in which like numerals depict
like elements, illustrate embodiments of the present disclosure
and, together with the description, serve to explain the principles
of the disclosure.
[0023] FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an upper garment having left
and right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners coupled to left
and right sleeves of the garment in accordance with a first
embodiment.
[0024] FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a state where the left and
right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners are folded inside out
for the garment in FIG. 1.
[0025] FIG. 3 is a detailed view for describing the tubular
thermal-insulating inner liner coupled to the sleeve for the
garment in FIG. 1.
[0026] FIG. 4 is an example use of the tubular thermal-insulating
inner liner coupled to the sleeve for the garment in FIG. 1.
[0027] FIG. 5 is a schematic view of an upper garment having left
and right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners coupled to left
and right sleeves of the garment in accordance with a second
embodiment.
[0028] FIG. 6 is a schematic view of an upper garment having left
and right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners coupled to left
and right sleeves of the garment in accordance with a third
embodiment.
[0029] FIG. 7 is a schematic view of an upper garment having left
and right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners coupled to left
and right sleeves of the garment in accordance with a fourth
embodiment.
[0030] FIG. 8 is a schematic view of pants having left and right
tubular thermal-insulating inner liners coupled to left and right
long legs of the pants in accordance with a fifth embodiment.
[0031] For simplicity and clarity of illustration, elements in the
figures are not necessarily drawn to scale. The same reference
numbers in different figures denote the same or similar elements,
and as such perform similar functionality. Also, descriptions and
details of well-known steps and elements are omitted for simplicity
of the description. Furthermore, in the following detailed
description of the present disclosure, numerous specific details
are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the
present disclosure. However, it will be understood that the present
disclosure may be practiced without these specific details. In
other instances, well-known methods, procedures, components, and
circuits have not been described in detail so as not to
unnecessarily obscure aspects of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS
[0032] Examples of various embodiments are illustrated and
described further below. It will be understood that the description
herein is not intended to limit the claims to the specific
embodiments described. On the contrary, it is intended to cover
alternatives, modifications, and equivalents as may be included
within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by
the appended claims.
[0033] Example embodiments will be described in more detail with
reference to the accompanying drawings. The present disclosure,
however, may be embodied in various different forms, and should not
be construed as being limited to only the illustrated embodiments
herein. Rather, these embodiments are provided as examples so that
this disclosure will be thorough and complete, and will fully
convey the aspects and features of the present disclosure to those
skilled in the art.
[0034] It will be understood that when an element or layer is
referred to as being "connected to", or "coupled to" another
element or layer, it can be directly on, connected to, or coupled
to the other element or layer, or one or more intervening elements
or layers may be present.
[0035] In addition, it will also be understood that when an element
or layer is referred to as being "between" two elements or layers,
it can be the only element or layer between the two elements or
layers, or one or more intervening elements or layers may also be
present.
[0036] Spatially relative terms, such as "beneath," "below,"
"lower," "under," "above," "upper," and the like, may be used
herein for ease of explanation to describe one element or feature's
relationship to another element s or feature s as illustrated in
the figures. It will be understood that the spatially relative
terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the
device in use or in operation, in addition to the orientation
depicted in the figures. For example, if the device in the figures
is turned over, elements described as "below" or "beneath" or
"under" other elements or features would then be oriented "above"
the other elements or features. Thus, the example terms "below" and
"under" can encompass both an orientation of above and below. The
device may be otherwise oriented for example, rotated 90 degrees or
at other orientations, and the spatially relative descriptors used
herein should be interpreted accordingly.
[0037] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing
particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of
the present disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms "a" and
"an" are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the
context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood
that the terms "comprises", "comprising", "includes", and
"including" when used in this specification, specify the presence
of the stated features, integers, operations, elements, and/or
components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or
more other features, integers, s, operations, elements, components,
and/or portions thereof. As used herein, the term "and/or" includes
any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed
items. Expression such as "at least one of" when preceding a list
of elements may modify the entire list of elements and may not
modify the individual elements of the list.
[0038] Unless otherwise defined, all terms including technical and
scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly
understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this
inventive concept belongs. It will be further understood that
terms, such as those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should
be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their
meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be
interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly
so defined herein.
[0039] In the following description, numerous specific details are
set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the
present disclosure. The present disclosure may be practiced without
some or all of these specific details. In other instances,
well-known process structures and/or processes have not been
described in detail in order not to unnecessarily obscure the
present disclosure.
[0040] FIG. 1 is a schematic view of an upper garment having left
and right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners coupled to left
and right sleeves of the garment in accordance with a first
embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic view of a state where the left
and right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners are folded inside
out for the garment in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a detailed view for
describing the tubular thermal-insulating inner liner coupled to
the sleeve for the garment in FIG. 1. FIG. 4 is an example use of
the tubular thermal-insulating inner liner coupled to the sleeve
for the garment in FIG. 1.
[0041] As shown in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, the upper garment 100 in
accordance with a first embodiment may include a body portion, left
and right long sleeves 11 coupled to the body portion, and left and
right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners coupled to the left
and right long sleeves 11 respectively. The left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners 10 may act to thermally insulate
the wearer's hands from the outer cold ambient.
[0042] In one embodiment, the types of the upper garment 100 may be
not be limited particularly as long as it may have the long sleeve
to cover the wrist of the hand. For example, the upper garment 100
may include a shirt, a coat, jacket, etc.
[0043] The upper garment 100 in accordance with one embodiment has
a body portion and left and right long sleeves 11 coupled
thereto.
[0044] In one embodiment, left and right tubular thermal-insulating
inner liners 10 may be attached to the left and right long sleeves
11 on distal portions thereof respectively. The left and right
tubular thermal-insulating inner liners 10 may be wrapped by left
and right long sleeves 11 on distal portions thereof respectively.
Proximal ends of the left and right tubular thermal-insulating
inner liners 10 may be coupled to the left and right long sleeves
11 at wrist positions of distal portions thereof respectively.
Distal ends of the left and right tubular thermal-insulating inner
liners 10 may be coupled to the left and right long sleeves 11 at
free ends of distal portions thereof respectively. The left and
right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners 10 may act to
thermally insulate the wearer's hands from the outer cold
ambient.
[0045] Further, each of the left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners 10 may have an open proximal end
and a closed distal end, wherein the closed distal end may have at
least one finger through-hole defined therein.
[0046] In one embodiment, each tubular thermal-insulating inner
liner 10 may have a hand-accommodation portion 12 defined between
the proximal and distal ends of the liner 10. In one embodiment,
each tubular thermal-insulating inner liner 10 may have at least
one finger through-hole 14 defined at the distal end of the liner
10. The at least one finger through-hole 14 may communicate with
the hand-accommodation portion 12. In one embodiment, each tubular
thermal-insulating inner liner 10 may have an open proximal end 12a
communicating with the hand-accommodation portion 12.
[0047] In one embodiment, the hand-accommodation portion 12 may be
made of an elastic material to allow a flexible adaption to the
size of the wearer.
[0048] In one embodiment, the open proximal end and the closed
distal end of each tubular thermal-insulating inner liner 10 may be
coupled to each sleeve in a sewing or zipper or Velcro manner. In
one embodiment, the open proximal end of each tubular
thermal-insulating inner liner 10 may be coupled to each sleeve in
a separable manner, for example, a zipper or Velcro manner, while
the closed distal end of each tubular thermal-insulating inner
liner 10 may be coupled to each sleeve in a fixed manner, for
example, a sewing manner.
[0049] In one embodiment, the open proximal end and the closed
distal end of each tubular thermal-insulating inner liner 10 may be
coupled to each sleeve using securing means 20. The securing means
20 may be embodied in the sewing, zipper and/or Velcro manner.
[0050] In use, at least one finger of the user may pass through the
at least one finger through-hole 14 out of each tubular
thermal-insulating inner liner 10. Thus, the user may use his/her
fingers to perform a desired task. Although two finger
through-holes 14 corresponding to an index finger and thumb
respectively are shown, the present disclosure may not be limited
thereto. For example, five finger through-holes 14 corresponding to
five fingers of one hand may be defined in the distal closed end of
each tubular thermal-insulating inner liner 10.
[0051] Each of the left and right tubular thermal-insulating inner
liners 10 may have the distal closed end having the at least one
finger through-hole 14 defined therein may act to thermally
insulate the wearer's hands from the outer cold ambient while the
user may perform a desired task, for example, a manipulation of the
smart phone, etc.
[0052] FIG. 5 is a schematic view of an upper garment 200 having
left and right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners coupled to
left and right sleeves of the garment in accordance with a second
embodiment. In this embodiment, the same reference numerals as
those in the first embodiment may be used to indicate the same or
similar components as those in the first embodiment. Thus, detailed
descriptions for the same or similar components as those in the
first embodiment may be omitted.
[0053] As shown in FIG. 5, in this second embodiment, at least one
finger-shaped hollow extension 110 may be formed to correspond to
the at least one finger through-hole 14 defined in the distal end
of the tubular thermal-insulating inner liner 10. The at least one
finger-shaped hollow extension 110 may communicate with the at
least one finger through-hole 14 respectively. The at least one
finger-shaped hollow extension 110 may extend outwardly from the
distal end of the tubular thermal-insulating inner liner 10.
[0054] Although two finger-shaped hollow extensions 110
corresponding to an index finger and thumb respectively are shown,
the present disclosure may not be limited thereto. For example,
five finger-shaped hollow extensions 110 corresponding to five
fingers of one hand may extend from the distal closed end of each
tubular thermal-insulating inner liner 10.
[0055] Thus, the hand body of the user is accommodated in the
hand-accommodation portion 12 and the index finger and thumb is
fitted into the two finger-shaped hollow extensions 110
respectively. In this state, the user may perform the desired task
while the thermal-insulating inner liners 10 act to thermally
insulate the wearer's hands from the outer cold ambient.
[0056] In one embodiment, the at least one finger-shaped hollow
extension 110 may contain a conductive material to allow a
capacitive interaction with the touch screen or smart phones.
[0057] FIG. 6 is a schematic view of an upper garment having left
and right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners coupled to left
and right sleeves of the garment in accordance with a third
embodiment. In this embodiment, the same reference numerals as
those in the first embodiment may be used to indicate the same or
similar components as those in the first embodiment. Thus, detailed
descriptions for the same or similar components as those in the
first embodiment may be omitted. In particular, FIG. 6 shows a
state where the tubular thermal-insulating inner liner is folded
inside out.
[0058] As shown in FIG. 6, in this third embodiment, the tubular
thermal-insulating inner liner 10 may be coupled to each of the
left and right long sleeves 11 via a zipper 220. Thus, the tubular
thermal-insulating inner liner 10 may be attached to or detached
from each of the left and right long sleeves 11. The present
disclosure may not be limited thereto. The tubular
thermal-insulating inner liner 10 may be coupled to each of the
left and right long sleeves 11 via a Velcro member (not shown).
[0059] In this way, in non-use of the tubular thermal-insulating
inner liner 10, the tubular thermal-insulating inner liner 10 may
be removed from each of the left and right long sleeves 11. This
may lead to user convenience.
[0060] FIG. 7 is a schematic view of an upper garment 400 having
left and right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners coupled to
left and right sleeves of the garment in accordance with a fourth
embodiment. In this embodiment, the same reference numerals as
those in the first embodiment may be used to indicate the same or
similar components as those in the first embodiment. Thus, detailed
descriptions for the same or similar components as those in the
first embodiment may be omitted.
[0061] As shown in FIG. 7, in this fourth embodiment, the
hand-accommodation portion 12 of the tubular thermal-insulating
inner liner 10 may have an elastic annular portion 310. This
elastic annular portion 310 may be defined at a middle portion of
the hand-accommodation portion 12.
[0062] Thus, the elastic annular portion 310 may allow the
hand-accommodation portion 12 to air-tightly contact the hand body,
thereby to prevent an outer cold air from entering the tubular
sleeve. This may maximize the thermal insulation of the tubular
thermal-insulating inner liner 10.
[0063] FIG. 8 is a schematic view of pants having left and right
tubular thermal-insulating inner liners coupled to left and right
long legs of the pants in accordance with a fifth embodiment. In
this embodiment, the same reference numerals as those in the first
embodiment may be used to indicate the same or similar components
as those in the first embodiment. Thus, detailed descriptions for
the same or similar components as those in the first embodiment may
be omitted.
[0064] As shown in FIG. 8, the pants 500 may include left and right
long legs and left and right tubular thermal-insulating inner
liners coupled to left and right long legs. The left and right
tubular thermal-insulating inner liners 10 may act to thermally
insulate the wearer's long legs from the outer cold ambient.
[0065] In one embodiment, the types of the pants 500 may be not be
limited particularly as long as it may have the long legs to cover
the ankles of the feet.
[0066] In one embodiment, the left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners 10 may be attached to the left and
right long legs on distal portions thereof respectively. The left
and right tubular thermal-insulating inner liners 10 may be wrapped
by left and right long legs on distal portions thereof
respectively. Proximal ends of the left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners 10 may be coupled to the left and
right long legs at shin positions of distal portions thereof
respectively. Distal ends of the left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners 10 may be coupled to the left and
right long sleeves 11 at free ends of distal portions thereof
respectively. The left and right tubular thermal-insulating inner
liners 10 may act to thermally insulate the wearer's legs from the
outer cold ambient.
[0067] Further, each of the left and right tubular
thermal-insulating inner liners 10 may have an open proximal end
and an open distal end.
[0068] In one embodiment, the open proximal end and the open distal
end of each tubular thermal-insulating inner liner 10 may be
coupled to each leg in a sewing or zipper or Velcro manner.
[0069] In one embodiment, the open proximal end and the open distal
end of each tubular thermal-insulating inner liner 10 may be
coupled to each leg using securing means 20. The securing means 20
may be embodied in the sewing, zipper and/or Velcro manner.
[0070] The above description is not to be taken in a limiting
sense, but is made merely for the purpose of describing the general
principles of exemplary embodiments, and many additional
embodiments of this disclosure are possible. It is understood that
no limitation of the scope of the disclosure is thereby intended.
The scope of the disclosure should be determined with reference to
the Claims. Reference throughout this specification to "one
embodiment," "an embodiment," or similar language means that a
particular feature, structure, or characteristic that is described
in connection with the embodiment is included in at least one
embodiment of the present disclosure. Thus, appearances of the
phrases "in one embodiment," "in an embodiment," and similar
language throughout this specification may, but do not necessarily,
all refer to the same embodiment.
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