Patents Assigned to Technology & Research Incorporated
  • Patent number: 6550471
    Abstract: The claimed invention relates to an heated clothing with autonomous heating source and comprise (a) thermally insulated suit adapted to cover the human body, (b) portable, low-temperature heat generation module with combustion process controlled by a control unit, c) infrared window for energy delivery, (d) heat energy distribution system to supply heat to different parts of the body, (e) temperature control system, including the temperature sensors, responsible for maintaining proper temperatures at different parts of the body and f) moisture adsorbing pads to remove excessive moisture originating from sweating. A light and flexible suit provides controllable stream of heat from a heater to a wearer for prolonged time. The suit includes attachable, heated gloves and boots and gives complete protection against even extreme cold.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2003
    Assignees: Alberta Research Council, Inc., Technology & Research Incorporated
    Inventors: Kazimierz Szymocha, Tad Sudol