Abstract: A cold-weather hand covering of the present invention includes a selectively shaped chemical heating element receiving chamber. In one embodiment, a fingerless glove hand covering having a substantially rectangular shaped chemical heating element receiving chamber confronting the palm side of the base of the fingers is disclosed. The fingers are warmed by so clenching the hand as to bring the fingers into direct heat receiving contact with the heat chamber, and heat transmitted thereby into the palm heats the blood and warms the fingers by circulation. In another embodiment, a mitt hand covering having a substantially heel-shaped chemical heating element receiving chamber confronting either the back surface or the front surface of the fingers including the fingertips is disclosed. The fingers are warmed directly by heat transmitted to the entire surface of the fingers and fingertips by the heel-shaped chemical heating element chamber.

Abstract: An anti-exposure suit is disclosed that protects a wearer against environments characterized by extremely cold temperatures. The suit comprises a coverall type garment including an outer layer of lightweight fluid impervious material and an inner fluid impervious layer defining an air-tight bladder therebetween for injection of gas to form an insulative layer between the wearer and the surrounding environment. In a preferred embodiment of the suit the inwardly facing surface of both the inner layer and the outer layer are highly reflective to minimize the loss of radiant heat. A life vest including pockets adapted for in place injection of buoyant material may be provided as an integral part of the suit or provided separately as an overgarment as desired. The outwardly facing surface of the outer layer may be provided with a highly visible surface to facilitate location of a wearer during a search and rescue operation.

Abstract: A cold-weather hand covering of the present invention includes a selectively shaped chemical heating element receiving chamber. In one embodiment, a fingerless glove hand covering having a substantially rectangular shaped chemical heating element receiving chamber confronting the palm side of the base of the fingers is disclosed. The fingers are warmed by so clenching the hand as to bring the fingers into direct heat receiving contact with the heating chamber, and heat transmitted thereby into the palm heats the blood and warms the fingers by circulation. In another embodiment, a mitt hand covering having a substantially heel-shaped chemical heating element receiving chamber confronting either the back surface or the front surface of the fingers including the fingertips is disclosed. The fingers are warmed directly by heat transmitted to the entire surface of the fingers and fingertips by the heel-shaped chemical heating element chamber.

Abstract: An armored garment, and method for testing an armored garment, wherein a ballistics testing portion is appendant thereto. The testing portion, formed integrally of the armored garment material, may be subjected to ballistic impact, whereupon projectile interception capabilities of the garment may be verified or determined. If desired, the testing portion may be removed without harming the integrity of the garment.

Abstract: An integrity indicator formed as an illuminable bead is combined with the pair of flat terminal blades of a miniature plug-in fuse and is positioned in a central window provided in the top wall of the insulator housing thereof. The housing defines a chamber having an open bottom and a central section with relatively narrow lateral sections in which upper portions of the blades are secured. A fuse-wire extends across the central section conductively interconnecting the blades. The illuminable bead has a pair of wire leads extending oppositely into the lateral sections of the chamber, each wire lead conductively contacting the upper portion of one of the blades and connecting the bead in parallel circuit with the fuse-wire. Clamping components formed on the interior of the top wall and on the upper portion of each terminal blade secure each wire lead in operative position.

Abstract: A cold-weather muff includes an elongated generally cylindrically shaped insulative member having open ends, a water resistant and wind-proof lining surrounding the insulative member, and an inner liner disposed within the insulative member having longitudinally opposed left and right hand receiving pockets and a chemical heating element receiving chamber intermediate the left and right hand receiving pockets. Resilient collars are provided on the open ends that are individually cooperative with respective ones of the left and right hand receiving pockets to minimize convective heat loss by preventing wind from passing through the muff. An emblem may be fastened to the outer lining displaying any desired indicia. A flap on the outer lining provides a resealable closure for the chemical heating element receiving chamber. The cold-weather muff is particularly advantageous for spectator sports, and may readily be incorporated in any suitable body garment such as a hooded sweatshirt.