Abstract: A heated clothing controller is revealed. A front cover disposed with a pressed part is mounted in a through hole of a clothing body. The front cover is stitched on the clothing body along a periphery of the pressed part. A rear cover is arranged behind and assembled with the front cover. A receiving space for mounting a control unit is formed between the front cover and the rear cover. The front cover and the rear cover are sewn together along peripheries. Due to the design of the controller connected to the clothing body only at a central area thereof, a pulling force acted on the controller is dramatically reduced during washing. Thus the controller is fixed tightly on the clothing body.
Abstract: An MMA fighting glove is disclosed herein which has a smooth front profile especially at the top and lateral side of the glove when the glove is clenched. In this manner, the glove is less likely to cut an opponent's skin or training partner's skin when the lateral side grazes the opponent or training partner. Moreover, a sleeve may cover a strap mechanism of the MMA glove described herein or a prior art MMA glove to cover any protrusions or aberrations of the strap mechanism to further mitigate cutting of the opponent or training partner.
Abstract: An upper body apparel with concealed pouches includes an upper body garment, an opening, and a concealed section. The concealed section is positioned within the upper body garment, and the opening, which is positioned with a front pouch of the upper body garment, allows a wearer of the upper body garment to access the concealed section. The concealed section includes at least one accessory pouch and a holster pocket. The at least one accessory pouch enables the wearer to store electronic device or any other related devices, and the holster pocket enables the wearer to concealed a gun or any other type of weapon. A loop and a securing strip secure the concealed section to a belt of the wearer's pants, where the securing strip and the loop eliminate unnecessary movement of the stored items and the upper body garment.
Abstract: A garment configured to be worn by a human includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and a color-coded size indicia. The inner surface is configured to face toward the human. The outer surface is positioned opposite the inner surface on the garment and is configured to face away from the human. The garment further includes at least one opening configured to receive a body part of the human. The color-coded size indicia is provided on the inner surface of the garment. The colored-coded size indicia is not visible from an exterior of the garment when the garment is worn by the human.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 28, 2012
Publication date:
August 29, 2013
Applicant:
UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
Inventors:
Michele Ave, Gwyn Wiadro, Noreen Naroo, Adrienne Lofton Shaw, Lisa Garcia-Rivera, Christy Hedgpeth, Helena Kaylin, Alice Wong
Abstract: Articles of apparel include: (a) a garment structure having one or more fabric elements structured and arranged to provide a close fit to at least one predetermined portion of a body (e.g., area(s) of the body for which enhanced position sensing and/or feedback are desired, such as the lower back, the arch of the foot, etc.); and (b) a body position feedback system engaged with or integrally formed as part of the garment structure. The body position feedback system may apply higher tensile or constricting (compressive) forces to selected portions of the wearer's body, which can help stimulate or interact with nerves and deep tissue receptors located in various portions of the body. The increased forces at selected locations of the body give the wearer sensory feedback regarding the position or orientation of these parts of the body and can improve or accelerate development of “muscle memory.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 2, 2011
Date of Patent:
August 27, 2013
Assignee:
NIKE, Inc.
Inventors:
Matthew D. Nordstrom, Richard Warren Fox
Abstract: A shower shirt has waterproof seals at its neck opening, arm openings and shirt bottom to prevent water from contacting a person's body that is enclosed by the shirt. The shower shirt also has one or more pockets sized to support post surgical devices associated with the patient such as drain tubes, bulbs, dialysis/external catheters, wound vac and infusion pumps. The shower shirt can also include baffles to provide additional lateral breast support to the patient.
Abstract: The present invention is a garment having a limited number of insulation panels combined therewith which cover a high percentage of the surface area of the garment. In other words, the present invention uses relatively large insulation panels to cover a large area of the garment for maximum efficiency and insulation to the user. The insulation panels comprise an aerogel material.
Abstract: A modular detoxification garment includes an upper garment member having a shoulder supported portion and opposed sleeve members extending laterally away from the shoulder supported section and an upper torso section connected to and extending downwardly from the shoulder supported section terminating at a lower edge. The shoulder supported portion defines an opening through which the head of the wearer is selectively received. The detoxification garment includes a lower garment member having a waist section separated from the lower edge of the upper garment member and a pair of upper leg sections extending downwardly therefrom, the lower garment member being configured to selectively cover a lower torso and upper legs of the wearer. A temperature probe is situated proximate an inner layer of the upper garment member. A thermochromic material that is color responsive to temperature is situated on an outer layer of the upper garment member.
Abstract: An interactive garment includes a shirt having a front section attached to a rear section and sleeves extending from the attached front and rear sections. The front section includes an opening and the shirt is formed of materials having contrasting colors capable of engaging the interest of a small child. The garment may include may include a plurality of pockets. The pockets may include various shapes including rectangular, circular, triangular and square shapes to stimulate interaction with a young child.
Abstract: An aerodynamic garment may comprise zones with applied textures. Each zone may be associated with properties and characteristics based on the movement of the garment associated with each zone through air during an athletic activity. The texture in each zone may be applied using a variety of methods such as printing. Terminal edges of the garment may be treated with silicone or other elastomers to prevent fraying, eliminate stitching, and provide a snug, aerodynamic fit. The resulting aerodynamic garment improves the performance of an athlete wearing the aerodynamic garment by reducing the aerodynamic drag experienced during the performance of the athletic activity.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 17, 2012
Publication date:
August 22, 2013
Applicant:
Nike, Inc.
Inventors:
Matthew D. Nordstom, Jorge E. Carbo, JR., Leonard W. Brownlie
Abstract: Optionally dyed woven fabrics and garments are disclosed that exhibit fire resistance, arc resistance, moisture management (water release rate and wicking), and abrasion resistance without the undesirable addition of topical treatments. Certain embodiments of the woven fabric are disclosed that comprise a plurality of weft yarns comprising a blend of fibers with inherently fire resistant fibers with superior moisture management properties and a plurality of warp yarns, optionally dyed, comprising cellulose derivatives.
Type:
Application
Filed:
July 29, 2011
Publication date:
August 22, 2013
Inventors:
Robert Winfred Hines, James Jonathan Bailey, Leslie Gene Cone
Abstract: The invention relates to apparel and methods for supporting a movement of an athlete during an asymmetrical athletic motion. An example asymmetric garment for at least a portion of a body of a wearer includes a first material portion and a second material portion, with the first material portion and second material portion being arranged asymmetrically with respect to a central vertical plain of the garment, and with the second material being adapted to provide a lesser resistance to at least one of stretching or twisting than the first material to reduce resistance to a movement of the wearer during an asymmetrical athletic motion.
Abstract: A storable poncho includes a belt having a first end, a second, opposite end configured to be releasably attached to the first end, an upper edge and a lower edge. The storable poncho further includes a first flap secured to the belt adjacent to one of the upper edge and the lower edge of the belt, and a body portion including fabric material configured to cover at least a portion of a user's body when worn. The body portion is secured to one of the upper edge and the lower edge of the belt. The body portion is covered by the first flap when configuring the body portion in a stored condition. Other embodiments of the storable poncho and methods for wearing a storable poncho are further disclosed.
Abstract: The invention is shock absorbing material to be incorporated into protective gear or clothing. The impact shock absorbing material is a laminated material, having a shear-thickening layer and a shock absorbing layer. The shock absorbing layer is a honeycomb material with cell walls. The shear-thickening layer shunts the local impact forces over a greater area of the underlying shock absorbing layer, thereby reducing the force at the point of impact. The vertical walls of the honeycomb layer buckle under the incoming force, thereby diffusing the direction of force away from direct alignment with the body wearing the impact-shock-absorbing material. Protective gear made of the impact shock absorbing material significantly reduces forces imparted to the body as a result of a fall, blow, or other sudden impact.
Abstract: A torso-covering garment for playing paintball having gripping areas to enable the user to grippably contact a gripping area of the garment with the butt stock of the gun. Each gripping area comprises a pliant, non-cushioning substrate. Common embodiments of the garment are shirts, jerseys, jackets, and vests. A method of playing paintball which comprises wearing the garment of the invention, and a method of fabricating the garment.
Abstract: An improved patient garment for assisting a caregiver in lifting, and performing therapy evaluation and treatment techniques on a patient, without having to change slings for each task is provided. The garment comprises at least a pelvic belt having a width and length configured to fit around the waist of a human below the rib cage and above the hips and said length having an open front that contains at least one adjustable strap and buckle combination to secure the garment around a human torso, a top rim and a bottom rim; multiple fastening means attached to the garment along the top and bottom rims, and additional fastening means attached to the surface of the garment along its length and located between the top rim and the bottom rim of said garment. The invention can include other pieces of garments that are attachable to the pelvic belt and detachable there from depending on the function desired by the caregiver.
Abstract: A garment for supporting a wearer's breasts has a band for encircling a wearer's torso and a pair of cups for receiving at least a major part of a wearer's breast, and a pair of shoulder straps, each shoulder strap extending from a corresponding cup to a back portion of the garment. The garment has a pair of panel portions, each panel portion extending between the band and a corresponding cup of the pair of cups. Each panel portion has a folding portion that is foldable relative to the pair of cups so that the folding portions lie between a wearer's breasts and a wearer's torso, in use. The band, the shoulder straps and the panel portions are arranged such that the weight of a wearer's breasts are supported by both the shoulder straps and the band.
Type:
Application
Filed:
August 2, 2010
Publication date:
August 15, 2013
Applicant:
MK Girl, Limited
Inventors:
Kylie Margaret Gibbard, Darrell John Stratton
Abstract: According to techniques of this application, a garment may include a trunk, three left sleeves, and three right sleeves. Two of the left sleeves may be short sleeves. The third left sleeve may be a long sleeve. Two of the right sleeves may be short sleeves. The third right sleeve may be a long sleeve. The first left sleeve may be attached to the trunk. The second left sleeve may be attached to either the trunk or to the first left short sleeve. A segment of the third left sleeve may extend distally from the distal ends of the first and second left sleeves. The first right sleeve may be attached to the trunk. The second right sleeve may be attached to either the trunk or to the first right short sleeve. A segment of the third right sleeve may extend distally from the distal ends of the first and second right sleeves.
Abstract: A sheet insulator is attached to an item of wearing apparel to provide thermal insulation. The sheet insulator has a fiber reinforced aerogel composite encapsulated within a plastic sheeting. The plastic sheeting is secured to the aerogel composite, surface to surface. The plastic sheeting and the aerogel composite have surface upsets such as elongated depressions or burrows positioned and oriented at a flexing position of the wearing apparel so that the sheet insulator is able to flex with the apparel enabling a more natural movement of the apparel.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
February 11, 2010
Date of Patent:
August 13, 2013
Assignee:
Zeroloft Corporation
Inventors:
David Sindall, Frank Gojny, Hyo Yul Kim
Abstract: A shirt collar for securing a neck tie or other accessory. One embodiment of the invention includes a collar band, first collar flap, and second collar flap. The bottom edge portion of the first collar flap attaches to the bottom edge portion of the collar band. The first collar flap can be folded up so that the tie sits between the collar band and the first collar flap. The traditional collar, or second collar flap, can then be folded down over both the first collar flap and the necktie.
Abstract: A reversible garment accessory of the invention designed to be seamlessly worn with sleeveless or strapless tops, dresses or other garments for the purpose of varying the appearance of the original garment, while at the same time concealing a woman's arms without adding undue bulkiness on the torso of the wearer.
Abstract: Disclosed is leather, textile, or other material that holds a computer-human interface device and wraps around the device and a user's hand to create an overarching structure that provides a warm, easy-entry cylinder for a user's hand.
Abstract: An athletic jersey or speed suit containing a winged element to reduce drag associated with resistance from a fluid passing over the body of an athlete wearing the jersey when participating in an athletic event. The winged element is defined by material that extends from along the arm of the athletic clothing to the torso of the athletic clothing. In specific embodiments, the winged element is continuous. In another embodiment, the winged element connects from a portion the arm of the athletic clothing to a portion of the torso area, such that a winged element is created, but it is not continuous along the torso and arm of the athletic clothing. In specific embodiments, the winged element is made from a flexible fabric material.
Abstract: A garment constructed of textile panels that provides proper fit across a variety of postures is provided. A plurality of primary textile panels have a first crumplability. At least one secondary textile panel has a second crumplability, the second crumplability being greater than the first crumplability. A plurality of seams joins the plurality of primary textile panels and the at least one secondary textile panel substantially along the edges of the panels to form a garment that when worn by a person in a non-extended posture covers intended portions of the person fully with only the plurality of primary textile panels extended and the at least one secondary textile panel non-extended. When the garment is worn by a person in an extended posture, the garment covers the intended portions of the person fully with both the plurality of primary textile panels and the at least one secondary textile panel extended.
Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrically conductive textile yarn for production of protective garments, comprising a first element which is made electrically conductive by means of a layer of silver, and a second element which is different from the said first element, and is provided with good resistance to fire; the first element can be in the form of filaments or fibers. The present invention also relates to a garment produced by means of a yarn of this type and to a method for production of the yarn itself.
Abstract: A hazardous materials protective garment may use a two-stage evaporative cooling process to ease heat strain on the wearer of the garment. The garment may include an impermeable inner layer and a wicking outer layer. One or more reservoirs may be disposed interior to the inner layer for collecting condensed and/or unevaporated sweat. One or more pumps may move the sweat to the exterior of the impermeable layer for distribution in the wicking layer and evaporation from the garment.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
May 25, 2012
Date of Patent:
July 30, 2013
Assignee:
United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Army
Abstract: A zipper closure includes a first coil fixed to a first panel of an article and a second coil fixed to a second panel of the article, the second coil engagably securable to the first coil. A slide selectively engages and disengages the first coil and the second coil when a pull connected thereto is moved. A flap is fixed to the one of the panels and is releasably fixed to the other panel. A positioned on an underside of the panel is sized to receive the pull when the slider is in a first position. This holds the slider in place against forces acting on the zipper or article itself.
Abstract: A garment having compartments for holding objects. Some compartments are operable to permit waste to pass out of the compartments. Others are attached to the garment on the thigh or other location to permit access where a standard hip pocket would be blocked by a toolbelt. Others have apertures in addition to the normal hip pocket opening which may permit access to the pocket where the opening to the hip pocket would be blocked by a toolbelt. The garment may be used by a worker, such as a carpenter, with knee pads in compartments in a knee area of the garment, the compartments having apertures operable to permit sawdust and other waste to empty from the compartment. Additionally, a thigh pocket may have a cover preventing waste from entering the pocket, and can provide storage where a hip pocket would be blocked by a toolbelt or rendered inaccessible by kneeling.
Abstract: A supplementary garment provides additional layering with a five-layer construction of clothing to supplement the functions of the outer two layers. The supplementary garment for layering includes a first supplementary garment worn directly inside an outer garment that is the outermost layer of the five-layer construction, so as to form a six-layer construction. The garment for layering can further include a second supplementary garment worn directly outside the outer garment so as to form a seven-layer construction.
Abstract: A clothing accessory. The clothing accessory has two halves that are fastenable around a wearer's waist, with the halves covering the front and back of a person to provide means of protecting a wearer's dignity. The clothing accessory further provides additional warmth for a wearer. The clothing accessory may also provide means for showing decoration or information. The clothing accessory may be of various lengths, and the two halves may be joined with one or two disconnecting portions.
Abstract: Fabric having a fabric body defines a first surface and an opposite second surface, with at least one of the first and second surfaces incorporating fibers having an axial core surrounded by a multiplicity of radially extending, axially-elongated whiskers. The whiskers are separated by axially-extending grooves. The fibers have denier of about 0.3 dpf to about 10.0 dpf. Garments formed of such fabric are also described.
Abstract: A medical undergarment system effective for supporting an ostomy system consists of a first diagonal catheter channel, a second diagonal catheter channel, a first vertical catheter channel, and a second vertical catheter channel. The system consists of tubing, a base undergarment, and a fluid bag. The medical undergarment system provides a comfortable yet stable ostomy system that can easily be slipped on and off by a user. The system enables convenient and easy removal of bodily fluid when using a catheter.
Abstract: An outerwear clothing article is disclosed. The outerwear clothing article may have an outer shell and at least one vent forming a passage through the outer shell. The at least one vent may have a closure element movable between a first position at which flow through the vent is substantially unrestricted, and a second position at which flow through the vent is restricted by the closure element. The outerwear clothing article may also have a sensor configured to generate a signal indicative of a temperature inside the outer shell, and an actuator controllable to move the closure element between the first and second positions based on the signal.
Abstract: A compression garment 10 comprising a compression fabric formed into a number of panels 11 to 31 , said panels defining muscle groups according to the surface anatomy of a person; and a number of seams 40 joining adjacent panels; such that the shape of the compression garment is formed by joining adjacent said number of panels together at said number of seams; wherein each garment panel provides targeted compressive support to the said muscle groups isolating each muscle group from the others and the seams 40 follow the contour of the surface anatomy of the muscle groups when the garment is assembled and worn.
Abstract: Provided are a woven fabric having excellent lightweightness and water resistance and a garment using the woven fabric. The woven fabric has an areal weight of 100 g/m2 or less and a cover factor of 1,800 or more. One of the warp and weft of the woven fabric contains a false-twist crimped yarn, and the other contains a non-crimped yarn.
Abstract: A garment fastening system has a male rivet and a female rivet. The male rivet is has a wide head and an elongated shaft with a widened mating ledge. The male rivet further has a through-hole extending at least partially through the head and/or shaft. A gemstone is received in the through-hole and is permanently coupled to the male rivet. The female rivet has a smooth domed outer side and an inner side with inwardly-facing tab portions defining a central opening. The male and female rivets are connected to a garment having an opening. The opening is sized and shaped to snugly receive the shaft of the male rivet from the garment outside. The widened mating ledge of the male rivet engages the tab portions of the female rivet to permanently lock the male rivet (and gemstone) to the female rivet and the garment.
Abstract: A garment worn over a portion of a body of a wearer comprises a garment wall and an airflow inducer. The garment wall has a first garment wall airflow passage extending therethrough. The airflow inducer is attached to an exterior surface of the garment wall over the first garment wall airflow passage such that the airflow inducer encompasses the first garment wall airflow passage. The airflow inducer and the garment wall jointly define an air chamber. The first garment wall airflow passage is exposed within the air chamber. The airflow inducer is deformable such that the air chamber has a volume dependent upon a state of deformation of the airflow inducer. An airflow passage of the inducer provides for airflow between the air chamber and an ambient environment surrounding the garment.
Abstract: A thermal insulating structure, and products made therefrom. The insulation structure includes an insulation-containing substructure that includes an inner and intermediate layers forming a plurality of successive compartments, the compartments containing insulation material, such as down or loose synthetic material. The intermediate layer is a batting of insulation, such as fiberfill or fleece. An outer layer, such as a waterproof material, extends over the substructure.
Abstract: A system (20) having the form of a garment (22), such as a jacket or pullover top, which can be transformed into one of a number of different fully closable containers (24), such as a rucksack, bag, or daypack, or vice-versa and a method for performing the transformation. Closure of the neck aperture (15) is operated by actuating a first closure means (1) extending from a common point (14) below the neck on the back of the body (R) of the garment, over the shoulders on either side of the neck aperture down the front (F) of said body.
Abstract: According to the various features, characteristics and embodiments of the present invention which will become apparent as the description thereof proceeds, the present invention provides reusable control enhancers for the arm area, in particular the wrist and forearm, as well as control enhancing covers for conventional sports arm pads, and, reusable control enhancers for the hand, in particular the fingers of the hand, and the uses thereof, and methods thereof, intended to increase the performance in arm and/or hand task activities.
Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of undergarments for women, and more particularly to a wrap for lactation suppression, for use by a non nursing mother during the postpartum period to reduce the accumulation of breast milk and associated pain, as well as for mastectomy and Lymphedema patients, and those who have undergone breast augmentation, reconstruction, and reduction surgeries. The present invention, described and claimed in detail below, can be used with or without a user's own support garment such as a bra or sports bra. It is comprised of a larger interior component with velcro for attachment, and an out elastic strap component for securing a good tight fit and adjustability.
Abstract: This disclosure describes systems, methods, and apparatus for garments that restrict detrimental or abnormal movement of the upper and lower body. This is made possible by forming garments from an elastic base layer and then coupling one or more elastic and/or inelastic bands coupled to, secured to, or atop the base material in locations that restrict detrimental movement of the body. A load distribution ring can anchor some of the bands.
Abstract: A textile arrangement that includes at least one flexible circuit board integrated with a textile and a fixedly-integrated electronic component in the flexible circuit board. The flexible circuit board includes a flexible and/or tensile substrate, which is configured to bend and/or stretch at least in one direction. In addition, the flexible circuit board includes at least one electrically-conducting trace, at least one end of the trace being coupled with the component. The electrically-conducting trace is configured to bend and/or stretch with the flexible and/or tensile substrate of the circuit board at least in said one direction, when the circuit board is bent and/or stretched.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 23, 2011
Publication date:
June 27, 2013
Inventors:
Akseli Reho, Heikki Jaakkola, Antti Perko
Abstract: A surface-treated water sports garment with the outer rubber glue layer and a surface treating method thereof is provided. The rubber glue layer can closely join a rubber sponge layer to provide water-repellence and wear-resistance to the surface-treated water sports garment.
Abstract: A shoulder harness that has four D-rings. Two in the front of shoulder harness at shoulder length and height And two on the back at shoulder length and height.
Abstract: A garment includes a torso portion and a turtleneck portion. The turtleneck portion extends from the torso portion. The turtleneck portion includes a first panel made of a first material and a second panel made of a second material. The second material is more permeable than the first material.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 21, 2011
Publication date:
June 27, 2013
Applicant:
Under Armour, Inc.
Inventors:
Jennifer Carcich, Shannon Burch, Larissa Grashian
Abstract: A method for manufacturing a disposable worn article of the present invention includes: a first step of applying an adhesive on at least one of a first web and a second web; a second step of sandwiching an elastic member between the first and second webs and combining the first and second webs and the elastic member together, thereby producing a combined web; and a third step of melting a portion of at least one of the first and second webs and a portion of the elastic member, thereby reducing a shrinking force of the elastic member in the melted portion.
Abstract: An elastomeric wrap for restricting two fingers during flexion and extension. The wrap covers the proximal phalanx and interphalangeal (PIP) knuckle and part of the middle phalanx of both fingers. Instructional text and directional graphics is silk screened onto the wrap. Fastening is constructed of two opposing strips of hook-and-loop fabric. Buttonhole and straight stitching techniques is used to secure and finish fabric. To form the wrap: First, face the palm upward, second, insert the ring or middle (plus index for right hand) finger into the anchor loop section, third, wrap the elongated section over then under the adjacent left finger, fourth, join one of the two affixed opposing hook-and-loop fabric strips on the elongated section with the other hook-and-loop fabric strip on the anchor loop section to fasten. The wrap is constructed of a strip of elastomeric fabric.
Abstract: A garment can have an upper body section. The upper body section of the garment can have a stretchable portion. A spring constant ratio of the stretchable portion to the garment material may be at least about 1.0. The percent set ratio of the stretchable portion to the garment material may be less than about 1.0. The garment may also have a lower body section. The lower body section of the garment may have a fit panel. The spring constant ratio of the fit panel to the garment material may be less than about 1.0.
Type:
Application
Filed:
December 22, 2011
Publication date:
June 27, 2013
Inventors:
Rebecca Catherine Mohr, Catherine Marguerite Hancock-Cooke, Timothy David Abate, Chad Richard Buecker
Abstract: A safety apparatus for a person includes a harness and jacket worn b the person. The harness includes a dorsal ring and the jacket includes a dorsal opening aligned with the dorsal ring. A safety line can be attached to the dorsal ring without interfering with the operation of the jacket. The jacket is repeatably moveable between positions covering and uncovering the harness so that the jacket can be replaced with another one without removing the harness.
Type:
Application
Filed:
February 15, 2013
Publication date:
June 20, 2013
Inventors:
Vince Real, Vickie Real, Vernon Heide, Doug Dixon