Abstract: A system of inflatable pillows of great dimensions suitable to protect the totality or at least a part of the human body in the case of impacts, falls, etc. is characterized by the fact that it may be controlled by the voice of the individual to be protected by means of a microphone. The signal from the microphone is suitably elaborated by an electronic gear box and initiates the deflagration of a great quantity of a propellant which is in the form of cloth placed in the interior of the inflatable pillows.

Abstract: A protective garment for use when riding or racing motorcycles or other vehicles in which the rider is exposed and may require aerodynamic advantages. The garment, in one aspect, includes floating armor elements which protect the wearer's body when the garment is being dragged along or against an impact surface. The armor elements can be either removably or permanently attached to the lining. In another aspect, the garment can include a bulk-reducing closure element which forces the garment, when closed, into an aerodynamic profile which is relatively easy and comfortable to maintain because of reduced bulk. The garments can include air permeable vent openings and adjustable, air-impermeable vent covers.

Abstract: Protective padding primarily intended for use in sports gear. The outer casing is made of an elastic material that is overfilled to its elastic limit to act in the manner of the preferred embodiments. In a second set of preferred embodiments, the outer casing of the pads are actually filled no more than a simple gravity fill (i.e., 100%) and preferably are under filled (e.g., 90%) to less than a gravity fill. This second set of pads is preferably used in combination with a hard, outer shell. Variations of the basic feature of the first and second sets of pads are also disclosed. The pads of the present invention are lightweight and washable and can be adapted and integrated into a wide variety of items.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward protective garments having a conformable backpack portion located on a back area of the garment, the conformable backpack portion being adapted to conform to equipment worn on a back of a wearer of the protective garment.

Abstract: A versatile costume system is provided including a body suit with a plurality of fasteners mounted thereon. Also included is a plurality of unique masks each adapted to be worn by a user. A plurality of resilient decorative plates are equipped with fasteners that are adapted to be removably attached to those of the body suit. It should be noted that the decorative plates each match one of the masks.

Abstract: A jockey jacket actuates upon sensing a particular event, such as the jockey falling from the horse during a race. A series of air tracks are inflated by a gas generator to pump up a series of air-pockets, mini-airbags, and a collar protection region, preferably with a series of concentric circular cylinders which expand and provide resistance to motions that are transverse to the concentric axis. A plurality of caps are telescopically disposed within the tracks and are forced upwards by the injected gas. These caps form a column that, together with the other columns and a support member Within the jacket collar, forms an exoskeleton around the jockey's neck. A base webbing provides support for the columns. The jacket includes microelectronics to control the jacket actuation. The jacket is usable for other activities, such as motorcycling.

Abstract: Protective padding primarily intended for use in sports gear. In a first set of preferred embodiments, the pads include flexible, outer casings of porous, breathable, inelastic material overfilled with resilient, discrete beads of elastic material. The beads are initially in compressed states within the casing and place the outer, inelastic casing in tension. When a blow or force is applied, the beads are further compressed to absorb and dissipate the impact. Additionally, the applied blow or force will increase the tension in the outer casing to even further compress the elastic beads for better absorption and dissipation of the impact. In use, the porous pads are compressed and rebound to create a pumping effect that circulates air into and out of the pads drawing heat and perspiration from the athlete's body and keeping the athlete cool and dry. If desired, the pad can be secured directly to the athlete's jersey to enhance this pumping effect as well as the dissipation of the force of any impact.

Abstract: A garment for use by a patient during an operation comprises an inner skin and an outer skin which between them define a space. A source and value are provided for passing a gas mixture of air and a predetermined volume of helium through the space to control the body temperature of the patient.

Abstract: An article of protective clothing includes a hardened armor section such as impact shields and an underlying layer incorporating one or more inflate fluid cavities or cushions. The fluid cavities are in communication with a reservoir of fluid under pressure. The reservoir can be used in conjunction with an impact sensor that directs the fluid to the cushions upon projectile impact or can be directed to supply fluid to the cushions upon user demand. In either case, inflation of the cushions is only accomplished when needed, thereby enhancing the comfort of a user.

Abstract: A dustproof suit for a clean room is provided. The dustproof suit includes a garment, a pair of inner pants disposed inside the garment, a hood detachably mounted on the garment and a suction unit attached to the garment for decompressing an interior of the garment. The suction unit consists of a suction belt arranged inside the garment and an air cleaner arranged outside the garment so as to associate with the suction belt. The suction belt is provided with a hollow passage and a plurality of suction holes communicating with the hollow passage. In operation, owing to sucking operation of the air cleaner, air in the garment is firstly sucked into the suction belt through the suction holes. Then, dust contained in the air is then filtrated by the air cleaner and sequentially discharged to an outside of the garment.

Abstract: A fall-protection safety suit is provided having a coverall with legs, arms and torso sections and a strap assembly mounted within the coverall and having a connection portion for interconnection to an anchorage. The strap assembly is configured for automatic adjustment from a first loose fitting position about a wearer to a second fall-protect position about the wearer responsive to a fall-arresting force. The strap assembly in the second position is tight fitting about the wearer and positioned to distribute fall-arresting forces to pre-selected body portions of the wearer to minimize injury. The strap assembly is configured for distributing fall-arresting forces to predetermined portions of a wearer's body. The strap assembly may connect to a shock absorber via a connector portion positioned at the outer surface of the coverall approximately mid-back between shoulder blades of a wearer. The shock absorber is adapted for interconnection to an anchorage.

Abstract: Weighted conditioning garments to help an individual lose weight and/or increase muscle strength and stamina include a plurality of weight members affixed to at least two elongated flexible members formed in the shaped of an article of clothing with a fastening device to securely place the article of clothing upon the individual.

Abstract: An armor with rollers is provided that enables a user to move in all positions by rolling on a hard and smooth surface while constantly varying his bearing points on the ground. The armor includes a pair of gauntlets extending from beyond the user's hand to the user's elbow and having rollers at both ends thereof. The armor also includes a pair of rigid leg pads having rollers near the user's knees.

Abstract: Protective padding primarily intended for use in sports gear. The pads include flexible, outer casings of porous, breathable, inelastic material overfilled with resilient, discrete beads of elastic material. The beads are initially in compressed states within the casing and place the outer, inelastic casing in tension. When a blow or force is applied, the beads are further compressed to absorb and dissipate the impact. Additionally, the applied blow or force will increase the tension in the outer casing to even further compress the elastic beads for better absorption and dissipation of the impact. In use, the porous pads are compressed and rebound to create a pumping effect that circulates air into and out of the pads drawing heat and perspiration from the athlete's body and keeping the athlete cool and dry. If desired, the pad can be secured directly to the athlete's jersey to enhance this pumping effect as well as the dissipation of the force of any impact.

Abstract: A pair of swimming goggles includes two frames interconnected by a bridge member. The bridge member includes two receptacles respectively defined in two ends thereof adjacent to the frames. The bridge member further includes two first slots respectively defined in the two ends thereof and intersecting with an associated receptacle. Each frame includes a space which receives a lens and communicates with the associated receptacle. Each lens includes a tab received in the associated receptacle, wherein the tab has a second slot defined therein and aligned with an associated first slot. An engaging member includes two legs respectively extended through aligned first slots and second slots.

Abstract: A safety assembly for a passenger seat in a vehicle such as an airplane is made up of a padded seat cover for fitting over the seat and a safety suit sandwiched between the seat cover and the seat cushions. The seat cover can be opened up by means of a closure member to make the suit accessible to the passenger. The suit is so constructed that the passenger may sit down upon it while donning it. The suit is formed to be adaptable to a wide variation in passenger size, and, when donned, affords flame and smoke protection for the passenger.

Abstract: Energy conservation or expenditure garments are designed for use by cyclists. The garment includes in one embodiment an air cooling system through use of various air passageways in the energy conservation garment. In another embodiment the energy expenditure garment includes pockets to offer drag or resistance to the user. An indicator may be provided at the back of the hand portion of the garment to indicate some parameter of exercise.

Abstract: A viral barrier composite of a thermoplastic film thermally bonded on at least one side thereof to a breathable thermoplastic web, and method for making the same. The viral barrier composite has viral barrier properties, a moisture vapor transmission rate of at least 700 g/m.sup.2 /24 hours and a bond strength between the thermoplastic film and breathable thermoplastic web of at least 0.07N/cm. The viral barrier composite is formed by calendering an assembly comprising a thermoplastic film and a breathable thermoplastic web between a smooth roll and a pattern roll. The viral barrier composite may be used for constructing articles of protective apparel.

Abstract: A protective system for the rider of a non-enclosed vehicle including a garment-shaped inflatable member for surrounding at least upper portions of the body of the rider, a source of pressurized gas, and apparatus for exposing the interior of the inflatable member to the pressurized gas source for rapidly inflating the inflatable member in response to a sudden separation of the rider from the vehicle by at least a predetermined distance, wherein the inflatable member has a garment-shaped configuration when in a non-inflated orientation, and which when inflated, has an expanded, generally bulbous configuration such that large magnitude concentrated forces experienced thereby on impact with an object subsequent to the sudden separation of the rider from the vehicle are prevented from transfer directly to the rider, thereby protecting the surrounded upper portions of the rider's body from serious injury.

Abstract: Safety apparel, particularly, but not exclusively, for motorcyclists, equestrians and other unprotected persons comprises inflatable, shock-absorbing pads. Inflation of the pads is effected with the aid of a gas-delivering arrangement (5) which includes a container (19) which is sealed by means of a sealing plate (20) and which contains compressed or liquiefied gas, a small explosive charge (22), means (6, 30) for detonating the explosive charge in the event of an accident, and further comprises a device (21) which is activated by the explosive charge so as to penetrate the sealing plate (22). the explosive charge (22) is intended to be detonated by means of a striking pin (23) operated by a spring (37). Means (6, 30) are arranged for storing the energy required herefor in the spring as a result of a relative motion between the wearer (2) of the protective apparel (4) and a motorcycle, a horse or the like caused by an accident.

Abstract: A play costume is comprised of a plurality of pads detachably mountable on body worn apparel. Optional items such as a belt and carrying bag with a draw string for transporting and storing the play costume parts may be packaged with the play costume as part of a costume kit. Further peripherals which may be included with the costume include: an integral sound system, interchangeable pads, simulated weapons, infrared detection systems, a powered simulated eye patch, interchangeable program cartridges and an integral light system.

Abstract: The laminate is formed of a sheet of a woven textile material derived from multifilamentary aramid, polyimide, polyamide, polybenzimidazole or cellulose fire retardant yarns and a sheet of non-woven textile material. The adhesive used to produce the laminate should prevent slippage of the two materials relative to one another and fraying of the woven textile material while enabling the laminate to be air permeable, and having a minimum ten (10) cubic feet per minute (CFM) when tested in accordance with test method ASTM D737. This product is cheaper to manufacture and is more comfortable than the known quilted and coated material.

Abstract: A decubitus pad system includes a peripheral padding positionable about a decubitus ulcer. The padding has an interior layer and an exterior layer. The interior layer has a plurality of foam supports secured thereto. The padding has a plurality of openings formed through the interior layer and the exterior layer adjacent to the foam supports whereby the plurality of foam supports surrounding each of the plurality of openings whereby the plurality of openings are positioned over a bedsore of a patient.

Abstract: The outer shell consists of a plain weave multifilament fabric derived from aramid, polyimide, polyamide or polybenzimidazole yarns. The inner sheet is a woven, non-woven or knitted material. The two sheets are laminated with an adhesive which enables the two sheets to be laminated in such a manner that the two sheets are non slipping with respect to one another while enabling the laminate to be air permeable with a minimum of ten (10) cubic feet per minute (CFM), when tested in accordance with ASTM D737.