O'neill, Inc.

Other

John D Hunter

Patrick F O'Neill

Bruce Yin Moore

A wetsuit with a close fitting portion above the waist and a loose fitting portion below the waist is disclosed. The close fit of the upper portion provides thermal insulation and coverage in the manner of a conventional wetsuit, whereas the lower portion provides maximum freedom of movement. The wetsuit provides protection against irritation and ultraviolet radiation that is superior to the typical combination of jacket and trunks.

Wetsuit

A neck-entry wetsuit (10) with a closure loop panel (54), a collar panel (60), zipper panels (36, 38) and a back panel (26). Collar panel (60) forms an outer neck opening (80) with a cut out region that allows the outer neck opening to expand. Back panel (26) is form to ride against a person's back and itself forms part of an inner neck opening that expands to allow entry into and out of the wetsuit.

Neck entry wetsuit

A wetsuit (10) having an upper trunk portion (14), a lower trunk portion (12), and a neck region (16) including a neck opening (30). A closure panel (34) seals a V-shaped cut out region (38) that forms part of neck opening (30). Hooks (54) and loops (57) secure closure panel (34) in its closed position. In its open position, closure panel (34) substantially enlarges neck opening (30) to permit entry into and exit from the wetsuit through the neck opening. V-shaped cut out region (38) is limited to the upper trunk portion (14) and a double lined neoprene panel (45) is secured below the apex (43) of the V-neck opening. The double lined neoprene panel (45) acts as a stress disperser, in order to minimize wear and tear at the apex (43).

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Santa Cruz, CA, United States of America

John D Hunter