Urination relief hatch for waterproof waders and foul weather gear

摘要

An improved fishing or hunting wader, exposure suit or foul weather pants/bib incorporates a novel waterproof connectable hatch to provide access for urination. The low profile and lightweight waterproof hatch is centered over the groin area and allows the wearer of a fishing wader, or similar foul weather gear pants, to be able to quickly open the hatch and urinate without removing the cumbersome garment. A hinged or connectable lid may swing upwards and downwards and features a hook-and-loop fastener, a magnetic, or mechanical fastener so that the lid is held up in place and out of the way. After urination, the lid may conveniently snap back into place against a seal or O-ring thereby forming a water tight seal.

主权项

1. A waterproof pair of waders including a sealable opening for relief of bodily fluids, comprising:
a pair of pants comprising a first and second foot or boot portion joined respectively to a first and second leg portion, wherein the first and second leg portions are joined to a torso portion terminating generally at or between a waist and a neck of a wearer, wherein the pair of pants comprise a substantially waterproof material; a separately manufactured and substantially rigid base sealed to the pair of pants disposed in a groin section of the pair of pants, wherein the base forms an aperture; a substantially rigid lid pivotably connected to the base and configured to engage the aperture; and a seal disposed between the base and the lid forming a waterproof closure of the aperture when the lid is in a closed position.