Device for protecting pants and other garments from exposure to rain and other condensation

Abstract

A device for protecting a portion of a person's pant leg and shoe from exposure to rain is disclosed. The device includes a water-proof sheath for encasing a portion of the pant leg, the water-proof sheath having an upper edge opposite a lower edge, and a front panel opposite a back panel, or alternatively of unibody construction encasing the entire leg. The upper edge of the sheath includes a lip for compressing against the pant leg. A stirrup attached to the lower edge of the sheath is included, the stirrup passing underneath a person's shoe or foot to secure the lower edge of the sheath to a lower portion of the pant leg. In a rainy environment, the device covers a person's lower pant leg to prevent the pant leg and/or the person's shoe from exposure to rain and other condensation.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device for protecting a portion of a person's pant leg and shoe from exposure to rain, the device comprising:
 a water-proof sheath for encasing at least a portion of the pant leg, the water-proof sheath having an upper edge opposite a lower edge;   the upper edge having a lip for compressing against the pant leg; and   a stirrup attached to the lower edge of the sheath, the stirrup passing underneath a person's shoe or foot to secure the lower edge of the sheath to a lower portion of the pant leg.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the sheath is tubular and of unibody construction, having a single front panel to encase the person's leg. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the sheath has a front panel opposite a back panel, the front and back panels joined to envelop the person's leg. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the sheath further comprises a front panel having a flat surface configured for the display of printed indicia. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4  wherein the printed indicia comprises advertising. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the lip at the upper edge is comprised of an elastomeric band, said band integrated within the upper edge of the sheath. 
     
     
         7 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the lip at the upper edge is comprised of an elastomeric band residing over the upper edge of the sheath. 
     
     
         8 . The device of  claim 1  further comprising a drawstring passing through the upper edge of the sheath, the drawstring configured to tighten the upper edge against the person's leg. 
     
     
         9 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the stirrup is of unibody construction and passes from one side of the sheath, under the person's shoe, and attaches to the opposite side of the sheath. 
     
     
         10 . The device of  claim 1  wherein the stirrup is comprised of two portions, each said portion attached to the sheath and joined together underneath the person's shoe. 
     
     
         11 . The device of  claim 10  wherein the stirrup portions are joined together by way of a hook-and-look fastener. 
     
     
         12 . The device of  claim 10  wherein the stirrup portions are joined together by being tied. 
     
     
         13 . A device for protecting a portion of a person's pant leg and shoe from exposure to rain, the device comprising:
 a water-proof sheath for encasing at least a portion of the pant leg, the water-proof sheath having an upper edge opposite a lower edge;   the upper edge having a lip for compressing against the pant leg;   a stirrup attached to the lower edge of the sheath, the stirrup passing underneath a person's shoe or foot to secure the lower edge of the sheath to a lower portion of the pant leg; and   a buckle attaching the stirrup to the lower edge of the sheath, wherein the buckle is adjustable to shorten or lengthen the stirrup.   
     
     
         14 . The device of  claim 13  wherein the stirrup passes through and connects with the buckle in one of a plurality of positions, thereby changing the length of the stirrup to accommodate differing shoe sizes. 
     
     
         15 . The device of  claim 13  wherein the stirrup is attached to the sheath at both ends by way of a pair of buckles. 
     
     
         16 . A device for protecting a portion of a person's pant leg and shoe from exposure to rain, the device comprising:
 a water-proof sheath for encasing at least a portion of the pant leg, the water-proof sheath having an upper edge opposite a lower edge;   the upper edge having a lip for compressing against the pant leg;   a stirrup attached to the lower edge of the sheath, the stirrup passing underneath a person's shoe or foot to secure the lower edge of the sheath to a lower portion of the pant leg; and   a hook-and-loop fastener attaching the stirrup to the lower edge of the sheath, wherein the fastener is adjustable to shorten or lengthen the stirrup.   
     
     
         17 . The device of  claim 16  wherein the stirrup connects with sheath via the hook-and-loop fastener in one of a plurality of positions, thereby changing the length of the stirrup to accommodate differing shoe sizes. 
     
     
         18 . The device of  claim 16  wherein the stirrup is attached to the sheath at both ends by way of hook-and-loop fasteners.