Apparatus and Method for Elevating a Western Riding Chap

Abstract

A removable apparatus for selectively adjusting the length of a western riding chap. The present invention enables a dismounted rider to selectively elevate the drop of a western riding chap from the ground. In an embodiment, a removable chap elevating apparatus includes a locking clip, at least one rivet, a first strap, a second strap and a kiltie pin.

1 . An elevating apparatus for a western riding chap comprising:
 a kiltie pin, the kiltie pin having a piercing end, the piercing end being integrally connected to a tension spring mechanism; and a clasping end, the clasping end being selectively coupled with the piercing end; the piercing end and the clasping end being selectively coupled by the tension spring mechanism;   a strap coupled to the kiltie pin, the strap being folded around a portion of the kiltie pin; and   a locking clip coupled to the strap, the locking clip having a locking mechanism and a release mechanism and interlocking teeth; the strap being folded around a portion of the locking clip and coupled by a rivet.   
     
     
         2 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the strap is made of a material from the group consisting of leather, nylon, and elastic. 
     
     
         3 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the locking clip is a suspender clip. 
     
     
         4 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the locking clip is replaced with a kiltie pin. 
     
     
         5 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the kiltie pin is replaced with a locking clip. 
     
     
         6 . The apparatus of  claim 1  wherein the apparatus is sewn to an interior portion of a western riding chap. 
     
     
         7 . An elevating apparatus for a western riding chap comprising:
 a kiltie pin, the kiltie pin having a piercing end, the piercing end being integrally connected to a tension spring mechanism; and a clasping end, the clasping end being selectively coupled with the piercing end; the piercing end and the clasping end being selectively coupled by the tension spring mechanism;   a first strap coupled to the kiltie pin, the first strap being folded around an upper portion of the kiltie pin;   a second strap coupled to the first strap, the second strap being coupled to the first strap with a rivet; and   a locking clip coupled to the second strap, the locking clip having a locking mechanism and a release mechanism and interlocking teeth; the locking clip and the second strap being coupled by a rivet.   
     
     
         8 . The apparatus of  claim 7  wherein the first strap is made of a material from the group consisting of leather, nylon, and composite. 
     
     
         9 . The apparatus of  claim 7  wherein the locking clip is a suspender clip. 
     
     
         10 . The apparatus of  claim 7  wherein the locking clip is replaced with a kiltie pin. 
     
     
         11 . The apparatus of  claim 7  wherein the kiltie pin is replaced with a locking clip. 
     
     
         12 . The apparatus of  claim 7  wherein the second strap is made of a material from the group consisting of leather, nylon, and composite. 
     
     
         13 . The apparatus of  claim 7  wherein the apparatus is sewn to an interior portion of a western riding chap. 
     
     
         14 . A method for selectively altering the length of a western riding chap, the method comprising:
 attaching an elevating apparatus for a western riding chap to an interior portion of a western riding chap leg; the elevating apparatus comprising:
 a kiltie pin, the kiltie pin having a piercing end, the piercing end being integrally connected to a tension spring mechanism; and a clasping end, the clasping end being selectively coupled with the piercing end; the piercing end and the clasping end being selectively coupled by the tension spring mechanism; 
 a strap coupled to the kiltie pin, the strap being folded around an upper portion of the kiltie pin and joined to itself with stitching; and 
 a locking clip coupled to the strap, the locking clip having a locking mechanism and a release mechanism; the locking clip and the strap being coupled by a rivet; 
   pulling the strap around a western riding chap drop from an interior portion of the western riding chap leg to an exterior portion of the chap leg;   lifting the western riding chap drop to a desired height;   engaging the locking clip of the elevating apparatus to the exterior portion of the chap leg.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13  further comprising disengaging the locking clip of the elevating apparatus.