Waterproof cuff assembly for outer wear garment

Abstract

A waterproof cuff assembly for securement to the free end of a sleeve of an outer wear garment, such as a fishing jacket, skiing jacket, or the like. The waterproof cuff assembly comprises an outer cuff, and a tubular sock; the components are sewn together and the seams are sealed by seaming tape. A cinch strap extends laterally about the exterior of the longitudinally extending tubular sock; when tightened, in cooperation with a keeper, the strap divides the sock into two, interacting sections, namely, a cuff extension and a wristlet. The cuff extension is sewn into the free end of a sleeve, and is tucked, or folded, into the sleeve. The size of the fold, when unfurled, controls the extent of longitudinal movement of the wristlet. The cinch strap, when tightened, retains the wristlet in fixed position, and does not allow the wristlet to slide along the wrist of the user into the finger area, despite vigorous movement of the arms of the wearer of the garment. The cinch strap also provides a barrier to the entry of moisture, through the cuff assembly, and into the interior of the jacket.

1 . A waterproof cuff assembly secured to the sleeve of an outer wear garment, said assembly comprising:
 a) an outer cuff;   b) a tubular sock;   c) a cinch strap extending about the exterior of said tubular sock;   d) one end of said outer cuff being sewn into the free end of said sleeve;   e) one end of said tubular sock being sewn into said outer cuff;   f) said cinch strap, when tightened, dividing said tubular sock into a cuff extension and a wristlet;   g) said cuff extension being inserted into the interior of said outer cuff to define a fold;   h) said fold being formed with sufficient depth to position the leading edoe of said tubular sock approximately in alignment with the leading edge of said outer cuff, when the waterproof cuff assembly is in its position of repose;   i) said fold, when unfurled, governing the extent of longitudinal movement of said wristlet; and   j) said cinch strap, when tightened, preventing the sliding movement of said cuff assembly along the wrist of a wearer of the garment to intrude into the finger area of the wearer.   
   
   
       2 . The waterproof cuff assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said tubular sock is formed of a length of waterproof material sewn together along a longitudinal seam, and folded over itself to provide a double-thickness of material with a continuous outer edge, and seam tape is applied over said seam to render said tubular sock waterproof. 
   
   
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       5 . The waterproof cuff assembly of  claim 1 , wherein said cinch strap extends laterally about the longitudinal extent of said tubular sock, and a keeper cooperates with said cinch strap to lock said strap in fixed position upon the wrist of the wearer and serve as a barrier to the entry of moisture into the cuff assembly.