Patent ID: 6651254
Filing Date: 2003-11-25
Classification: A41D,A44B,Y10T

Abstract:
A waterproof front assembly of a waterproof garment having a first front panel and a second front panel in a side-by-side relationship, the assembly comprising:a zipper, having a first zipper tape and a second zipper tape in a side-by-side relationship, each zipper tape having a tooth side and a free side, the free side of the first zipper tape being attached to the first front patent, and the free side of the second zipper tape being attached to the second front panel, and the tooth side of the zipper tapes being engageable to each other; a first inner storm flap, attached to the first front panel and located below the first zipper tape, the first inner storm flap including an upper layer fabric, a lower layer fabric, and a compound sandwiched between the upper and lower layer fabrics for adhering the upper layer fabric to the lower layer fabric, wherein the first inner storm flap extends beyond where the first and second zipper tapes engage; a second inner storm flap, attached to the second front panel and located below the second zipper tape, the second inner storm flap including an upper layer fabric, a lower layer fabric, and a compound sandwiched between the upper and lower layer fabrics for adhering the upper layer fabric to the lower layer fabric, wherein the second inner storm flap extends below the first inner storm flap beyond where the first inner storm flap and the first zipper tape attach to the first front panel wherein a cotton string is provided along a free edge of the upper layer fabric of the second inner storm flap.