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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 04, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 31, 2001
Applicant:
Inventor:
John D. Hunter, Santa Cruz, CA (US);
Assignee:
Other;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B63C 1/104 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B63C 1/104 ;
Abstract
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.