Improvements in and relating to Waterproof Garments for use in Cycling, Riding, and the like.
Year: 1892

page_text: Date of Application, 16th May, 1892
Complete Specification Left, 13th Feb., 1893-Accepted, 15th Apr., 1893
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Waterproof Garments for use in
Cycling, Riding, and the like.
I, JOHN PRENTICE, of Woodlands, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Patternmaker, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention to be as follows:-
This invention has reference to and comprises a new or improved waterproof
garment for use in cycling, riding and the like, and 'which will keep the rider dry
especially when running against the wind.
The improved garment is formed of waterproof cloth or material, to cover the
whole front body part from the neck down to or below the knees of the rider, and
would be buttoned, strapped, or otherwise secured round the neck of the wearer
and extend loosely down his back a short distance as a cape or flap or this may be
continued down a considerable distance as a hood. The central back body part
would be cut away or open down to the knees and under the abdomen of the
wearer, so that his ordinary clothes would be uncovered or exposed at these parts
and perfect ventilation of the waterproof garment take place. The whole front
body and leg waterproof coverings above the knees may be formed as one piece of
waterproof cloth, and the lower end breeches part may be strapped or buttoned
round the legs of the wearer; while the centre body part may also be strapped or
buttoned, but preferably left loose. Sleeves would be sewn or attached to the
body part by a seam at the armpits, and the parts under the armpits may be cut
away for better ventilation; and the under parts not exposed to the rain near
the lower ends of the sleeve may be cut away and the fabric parts secured
by buttons or straps. Or when the waterproof garment is made with a long
cape or hood, the sleeves may be dispensed with, or only short ones used.
The new garment when not required for use can be neatly folded up into small
dimensions and tied by the leg straps and buckles, and hung by a strap over the
back of the rider, or secured to some stationary part of the machine when
cycling.
Doted the 14th M... 1000
W. R. M. THOMSON & Co.,
96, Buchanan Street, Glasgow, Agents.
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION.
Improvements in and relating to Waterproof Garments for use in
Cycling, Riding, and the like.
I, JOHN PRENTICE, of Woodlands, Falkirk, Stirlingshire, Patternmaker, do
hereby declare the nature of my invention, and in what manner the same is
to be performed to be particularly described and ascertained in and by the
following statement in writing that is to say :-
This invention has reference to and comprises a new or improved waterproof
garment for use in cycling, riding, and the like, and which will keep the rider dry
especially when running against the wind.
And in order that my said invention may be properly understood I have here-
unto appended. an explanatory drawing representing in perspective a front
elevation of a waterproof garment as formed in accordance with my improve-
ments.
Referring to said drawing:-The improved garment is formed of waterproof
cloth or material, to cover the whole front body part from the neck A¹, down to or

page_text: below the knees A³ of the rider, and would be buttoned at a¹, or strapped or
otherwise secured round the neck of the wearer and extend loosely down his back
a short distance as a cape or flap A², or this may be continued down a considerable
distance as a hood and the loose ends may be buttoned or strapped at b to prevent
them blowing up when windy. The bottom edges b¹ of cape part A' at back slope
downwards and outwards from the centre, and have the laid over part 6' risen or
loose so as to extend out as a channel to intercept the rain and cause it to run to
and off at outside bottom corner 6. The central back body part would be cut
away or open down to the knees and under the abdomen of the wearer, so that his
ordinary clothes would be uncovered or exposed at these parts and perfect
ventilation of the waterproof garment take place. The whole front body A and
leg waterproof coverings A" above the knees -A³ and the cape A² may be formed
as shown as one piece of waterproof cloth, and the lower end breeches part A may
be strapped or buttoned round the legs of the wearer at a³; while the centre body
part may also be strapped or buttoned at a³ or may be left loose. Sleeves B, B,
would be sewn or attached to the body part by a seam at the armpits B¹, B¹, and
the parts under the armpits may be cut away for better ventilation; and the under
parts not exposed to the rain near the lower ends of the sleeves may be cut away
and the fabric parts secured by buttons or straps. Or when the waterproof garment
is made with a long cape or hood, the sleeves B, B, may be dispensed with or only
short ones used.
The leg parts A" are shown as formed with a risen cross strap at a" on the knee
part A for the purpose of forming a transverse channel to intercept the run of
water over the round of the knee. And the gusset is formed with a duplex or risen
part at a where the leg parts A" split at body of garment.
The new garment when not required for use can be neatly folded up into small
dimensions and tied by the leg straps and buckles and hung by a strap over the
back of the rider, or be secured to some stationary part of the machine when
cycling.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention, and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare what I
claim is :-
First. The manufacture and use of a waterproof garment formed substantially
as and for the purposes herein described.
Second. The forming of waterproof garments to loosely cover the exposed front
parts of the dress of the rider or wearer, but not extending to encircle the
back body and upper leg parts, substantially as and for the purposes herein
described.
Third. The forming of waterproof garments all from one piece of cloth to cover
the front body and upper back and leg parts of the rider or wearer, substantially
as and in the manner herein described.
Dated the 11th February 1893.
W. K. M. THOMSON & Co.,
96, Buchanan Street, Glasgow, Agents.