Abstract: A garment with selectively variable appearance may include a fabric body with a front panel and a back panel joined together only along a seam that extends no higher than a mid-torso point. Strap-attachment rings may be positioned and attached to the front and back panels at locations at which the panels are not joined, above the mid-torso point. One or more sets of straps may be configured for selective attachment to the strap-attachment rings. Any one set of straps may include a first strap configured to pass over a first shoulder of a wearer and a second strap configured to pass over a second shoulder of the wearer.
Abstract: A modular air delivery system for supplying treated air to plural individuals wearing ventilation cooling garments. These garments are formed of comfortable and flexible air permeable inner layer and an air impermeable outer layer to define a plurality of air channels therebetween. In one disclosed embodiment, a flexible channel support is disposed between the inner and outer layer to prevent the layers from collapsing together during use.
Abstract: The blanket is designed to adjust in dimension and performance, permitting a user to use the blanket in a multitude of situations. The body of the blanket has a head opening and a series of complementary zippers attached to the blanket. Complementary zipper halves are attached to the left and right edges of the blanket body, permitting the right and left edges of the blanket to be attached together or for other blankets of the invention to be attached, forming a larger blanket. Another complementary zipper set includes zipper halves attached to the bottom edge of the blanket and about one third up the blanket to allow shortening of the blanket length. A plurality of foot pockets are placed on the lower portion of the blanket. The blanket may also be folded up into a bag and carried using a strap.
Abstract: A slimming outer garment covering at least a portion of a wearer's lower torso having a garment torso portion for covering the wearer's lower torso with an encircling top edge and a transition band having an edge attached to the garment torso portion along the encircling top edge. The transition band has face-to-face interconnected elastic inner and outer members, where the inner member has a generally straight configuration when in an independent unstretched state and the outer member has an upwardly-directed curved contour when in an independent unstretched state.
Abstract: The present application relates to an accessory item for temporary manual attachment to, and temporary manual removal from, an item of footwear, the accessory item comprising a first magnetic material part and a second magnetic material part, the first magnetic material part and the second magnetic material part are arranged to temporary attach to a magnetic material part on an item of footwear, wherein the first magnetic material part is spaced from the second magnetic material part.
Abstract: A shirt for improving a swinging motion of a user wearing the shirt includes front and rear panels each having corresponding top, bottom and generally opposing side edges, wherein the front and rear panels are adjoined to each other by the top and side edges, defining an interior space of the shirt. The front and rear panels include sleeve cutouts formed on each side edge adjacent the top edge, and a neck cutout formed on the top edges of the front and rear panels. At least one tubular sleeve is permanently joined to the front and rear panels of at least one of the sleeve cutouts, the tubular sleeve defining an inside area, the inside area being fluidly connected to the interior space of the shirt. A member is substantially adjacent to the sleeve cutout and the side edges of both the front and rear panels.
Abstract: Apparel articles such as undergarments, performance apparel, and other articles of clothes are described. The apparel articles incorporate various combinations of materials and fabrics to offer breathability, water repellency, wicking, moisture management, odor-free protection, and/or other benefits. The articles can have an open- or closed-front design. Further, an insert can be fixed or removably secured to a gusset section of the article to offer replacement and cleaning convenience. The inserts can be comprised of materials such as viscose, polyester, and/or other materials.
Abstract: This disclosure relates to articles that comprise polymeric winged fibers. The winged fibers have a high surface area because of their structure, which includes a core surrounded by a plurality of lobes. Channels of one micron or less in width are formed between adjacent lobes to form paths for the capture and/or transport of gases, liquids or particles. The winged fibers are assembled in woven or non-woven fabrics for use in wipes, absorbent pads, composite structures, apparel, outdoor wear, bedding, filtration systems, purification/separation systems, thermal and acoustic insulation, cell scaffolding, and battery membranes.
Abstract: The mittenshirt integrates a polar fleece pullover garment with a mitten for the purpose of preventing mittens from being pulled off. When worn under a jacket it also serves the purpose of covering the gap between the jacket sleeve and typical mittens to keep the wrist covered. The mittenshirt was originally designed for special needs children who would not keep mittens on but it is also useful for any child playing outside in the cold. The unique opening approximately 3 inches above the wrist on the palm side allows the child to pull their hand back up the sleeve and then slide the hand out without taking off the mittenshirt or the jacket worn over the mittenshirt.
Abstract: An athletic garment including a panel designed to reduce frictional and pressure drag around an appendage of an athlete competing in a high-speed event, such as running and cycling. The panel is positioned to encircle the appendage, and is provided with regions having different surface texture roughnesses. The leading edge of the panel includes texture designed to enhance the laminar boundary layer, while the adjacent portion of the panel includes texture intended to trip the boundary layer to turbulent flow. The drag-reducing panel may be the cuff of a sock, a sleeve, wristband, a headband, or the like.
Abstract: A wiring harness for clothing, and garments so equipped. The wiring harness is of asymmetrical configuration, and may extend through channels positioned substantially along reinforced portions of the garment. The wiring harness includes a T-junction from which extend a male media connector and two media cables, a first media cable extending along seams of one side of the garment, and a second media cable extending along a neck portion of the garment from the T-junction at one side to another side, both media cables terminating in male media connectors. The male media connector of the T-junction and the male media connector of the second media cable connect to female media connectors of earphone cables, while the male media connector of the first media cable connects to a female media connector of a portable media device, which may be disposed within a pocket of the garment.
Abstract: An interactive garment system comprises a garment comprising at least one graphic design on an outer surface of the garment. A first appliqué is joined to the garment over a portion of the graphic design. The appliqué comprises a flap having an open position and a closed position. A child's toy is configured to be removably joinable to the appliqué and covered by the flap in the closed position in which a child may interact with the child's toy.
Abstract: A clothing is disclosed and includes a top configured to cover a user's upper body, the top including a breast area configured to cover a user's breasts; a pair of bra cups embedded into the top and positioned on the breast area, the bra cups configured to support the user's breasts; at least one elastic band positioned adjacent to the bra cups and on the breast area, the elastic band configured to aid the bra cups in supporting to the user's breasts; and a perspiration promoting material positioned within the top and configured to cause the user to perspire.
Abstract: An adjustable drape (100) is manufactured from a flexible fabric layer and has a front major face (201) and a rear major face (101). One or more wearer attachment devices (102,103) are disposed along the rear major face (101), while one or more adjustment devices (202,203) are disposed along the front major face (201). When the flexible fabric layer attached to the chest of a wearer (400), it is not visible from the behind the wearer (400). Accordingly, the adjustable drape (100) can be used to preserve patient dignity during advanced imaging procedures.
Abstract: The training system comprises a shell adapted to conform to a portion of a body of a wearer. The shell includes an exterior surface and an interior body contact surface. The interior body contact surface includes at least one pocket that is positioned and sized so as to correspond to an anatomical muscle group of the wearer. Preferably, the shell includes a plurality of sets of pockets, each set of pockets being shaped and positioned to correspond to different anatomical muscle groups of the wearer. A weight is also provided for each pocket. The weights are shaped substantially similar to their respective pockets and are formed from a combination of a flexible material and a metal.
Abstract: The present invention discloses an evaporative cooling clothing system for reducing body temperature of a wearer of the clothing system. The clothing system includes a clothing article configured using a wicking fabric and a hollow transport defining a cavity for transporting a liquid from a liquid reservoir to an upper region of the clothing article. The hollow transport has an intake section and a dispensing section. The intake section is attached to the liquid reservoir for receiving the liquid, and the dispensing section is attached to the upper region of the clothing article. The upper region of the clothing article receives the liquid from the dispensing section and transfers the liquid to a lower region of the clothing article. The lower region of the clothing article exposes the liquid to an environment surrounding the clothing article for evaporation.
Abstract: The object of the invention to provide a garment for layering having better ventilation performance than conventional counterparts, and an outerwear and an inner-layer wear to be used in this garment for layering. The present invention provides a garment for layering including an outerwear, and one or more inner-layer wears worn inside the outerwear, the outerwear and at least one inner-layer wear having a vent that can be opened and closed.
Abstract: An expandable shirt collar includes a pair of expandable collar members that are received within corresponding pockets at ends of a collarband. The collar members have fastening means associated therewith to permit closing of the collar.
Abstract: Rescue harness devices are designed for incorporation into protective coats of firefighter or other types of first responders such that when deployed, the rescue harness forms a closed loop that cinches around an upper torso region under the armpits of an individual donning the protective coat, to thereby positively secure the individual and pull directly on the individual's body.
Abstract: The present invention relates to improved sports clothing, to a method for manufacturing sports clothing and the use of sports clothing in order to prevent muscle injuries and/or for their treatment. In particular, the invention relates to a garment comprising a fabric (8) with pretension, attached to a basic layer. A characteristic feature is further that the pretensioned fabric (8) has a lower strain than the material of the basic layer.
Abstract: A method for applying an ornamented design on a substrate employs small-grain particles of a selected range of particle sizes. A film-forming adhesive in liquid form is applied as a bottom adhesive layer on the substrate within outlines of a decorative pattern. The small-grain particles are distributed on the still-wet bottom adhesive layer. A top adhesive layer is applied on the layer of small-grain particles on the adhesive bottom layer. The two adhesive layers merge and are cured to form a flexible film with the layer of small-grain particles permanently embedded therein and adhered to the substrate. In a preferred method and resulting product, sand particles are used to form a decorative pattern on fabric for a T-shirt or other clothing item. Decorative designs may also be formed with other types of small-grain particles, on other types of substrates, and/or for other types of clothing, wearing apparel, or decorative items.
Abstract: An article of athletic apparel comprises a substantially tubular body portion having a first area of a first material adjacent at least one second area of a second material substantially more hydrophilic than the first material.
Abstract: A method for treating a user's back, a user's neck, or combinations thereof. The method can include the steps of: inserting a traction device into a pouch of a fabric garment; disposing the fabric garment over a user; engaging the traction device with a surface; and applying a pressure to the traction device using the user's back. The traction device can provide a therapeutic pressure to the user's back, to the user's neck, or to combinations thereof. The method can use a customizable traction device having a shearable fraction head and body. The shearable traction head and body can each be cut to a custom size to fit a user. The method can use a removable fabric chair cover disposed over a chair. A user can sit on the chair and apply a pressure to the traction device using the user's back.
Abstract: A shielding or protective garment in the form of women's clothing includes an outer fashionable portion or component and an inner protective portion or component having electromagnetic radiation defeating material distributed throughout the inner component. The inner component is affixed within the outer component as a liner so as to extend around and over a portion of a wearer's torso and lower abdomen. The electromagnetic radiation defeating material of the inner component shields or protects the wearer from electromagnetic fields coming from any or all directions.
Abstract: A wearable garment (30) comprises a front portion (11), a rear portion (20) attached to sections of the front portion, and an aperture (12) formed in the front portion (11). A pouch formed between the two portions (11 and 20) is adapted to contain a receptacle of tissues (13) to be dispensed one at a time through the aperture (12). The garment further comprises a cover (24) positioned over the aperture (12) to protect the tissues from drying when not in use.
Abstract: A repositioning garment. The garment may include garment portion for enclosing a portion of a wearer's body, and a panel, coupled to the garment portion, defining at least two compartments between the garment portion and the panel, wherein the at least two compartments are adapted to be expanded and collapsed independently of each other, and wherein the at least two compartments are disposed proximate a wearer's back when the garment is worn.
Abstract: A finger cover for use with capacitive touchscreens devices is described. The finger cover includes a flexible rear panel having opposing sides between ends of the flexible rear panel, defining a length of the flexible rear panel, at least equal to the distance measured between the tip and the first joint of the user's finger. The rear panel has a width generally equal to one half the circumference of the user's finger. An elastic band connects opposing sides of the rear panel at a location near the first joint of the user's finger. An electrically conductive panel joins the opposing sides of the rear panel, joins the rear panel along the first end and joins the elastic band.
Abstract: The present invention relates to the field of orthopedics, in particular, to an orthopedic support garment. The orthopedic garment includes a garment body made of stretchable fabric and configured to be worn in a form-fitting manner on the upper body of a wearer. The garment body has a front body portion, a rear body portion joined to the front body portion, and right and left sleeve portions attached to the front and rear body portions. Also provided is at least one tensor band laid out along one of the front and rear body portions in a manner intended to substantially correspond to at least one of the fascial lines extending along the upper body of the wearer. When the garment is worn by the wearer, the at least one tensor band may be placed in tension so as to provide proprioceptive feedback to the wearer during movement.
Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for stabilizing user's body parts. The apparatus is capable of being attached to a wearable article to be worn by the user. The apparatus includes an electrical arrangement and a protective covering arrangement. The electrical arrangement is capable of detecting one or more variables acting on the user's body parts, and responding in a manner to stabilize the user's body parts. Further, the protective covering arrangement is arranged to encapsulate the electrical arrangement therein. Furthermore, a method for making the apparatus and wearable articles made there from are also disclosed.
Abstract: A rescue harness used to extricate a body from a hazardous position. The harness is quickly and easily donned by a rescuer or wearer and can be stored between a jacket and liner. The apparatus comprises two linked arm loops that are wrapped around the wearer's shoulders. Alternatively, an additional loop comprises a lower torso strap that wraps around the wearer's lower torso and is connected to the upper torso harness with a carabiner. Two smaller continuous loops linked to the arm loops allow the potential rescuer to easily grasp the harness with gloved hands or attach a lifting cable.
Abstract: A composite fabric comprises perforated expanded low density polyethylene foam that is mechanically attached to two opposing facing layers, at least one of which outer facing layers is a non-woven material. The mechanical attachment of the perforated expanded low density polyethylene foam layer to the outer facing layers may be through stitching or quilting; through adhesive; or through thermal bonding. The composite fabric provides a textile with exceptional buoyancy, cold-resistant and water-resistant properties and which can be easily handled by conventional textile manufacturing processes.
Abstract: Articles of clothing that incorporate fabrics or chemicals having wicking, antibacterial/antifungal and low coefficients of friction either overall or in specific areas of the apparel that will minimize the development of irritation, bacterial and fungal infections of the skin. The invention also includes methods for producing this wicking, antibacterial/antifungal and low coefficient of friction apparel.
Abstract: An article of clothing may have two side panels in a torso section of the article of clothing. In a closed configuration, one of the side panels may overlay the other side panel. The article of clothing may also have a lower body section adapted to pass between the wearer's legs when the article is in a closed configuration.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 21, 2011
Publication date:
April 25, 2013
Inventors:
Rebecca Catherine Mohr, Timothy David Abate, Chad Richard Buecker
Abstract: A woven or knitted fabric with improved properties is formed of core spun yarns each including a (i) core yarn of polyester filaments, mechanical stretch polyester filaments, fire retardant polyester filaments, spandex filaments, high strength polyester filaments, nylon filaments, mechanical stretch nylon filaments, kevlar filaments, polypropylene filaments or a combination thereof; and (ii) a wrapper of cotton staple fibers, polyester staple fibers, rayon staple fibers, modal staple fibers, fire retardant staple fibers or a blend thereof. The fabric may be produced by ring spun, open-end or vortex. The fabric may be produced by different weaving and knitting methods. Regular yarns are mixed in the fabric.
Abstract: This invention relates to an outer garment, having a first and second front panels and a back panel wherein the front panels are integrally connected at their upper ends to the back panel; first and second front flaps horizontally extending respectively from the first and second front panels; first and second back flaps horizontally extending from both sides of the back panel; a front fastening means for fastening the first and second front panels together; a first fastening means for fastening the first front and back flaps together; and a second fastening means for fastening the second front and back flaps together. The panels and flaps are essentially coextensive and integrally constructed such that they form a two-dimensional panel. In addition, in the unfolded view of the outer garment, inner edges of the first and second front panels form an angle of about 70-90 degrees.
Abstract: An all weather garment system is disclosed. The system comprises an outer barrier shell and at least one inner barrier layer attached to the outer barrier shell. The outer barrier shell has a front portion and a rear portion. The at least one inner barrier layer has a configuration similar to that of the outer barrier shell. The at least one inner barrier layer is configured to collapse and store adjacent to the rear portion of the outside barrier shell when the inner barrier layer is not being worn. In one embodiment, the garment system has two inner barrier layers, a first and a second inner barrier layer. A method of utilizing an all weather garment system is also disclosed.
Abstract: A sleep shell is provided comprising a flexibly foldable sheet material having complementary engageable side enclosures enabled to surround at least a user's torso. The sheet material has aligned recessed neck openings to form a neck hole when folded and at least a pair of complementary fasteners engageable with one another and disposed substantially toward the top side of the sheet material. An arm opening is also provided disposed selectively between top and bottom of the sheet material. The shell can be used for sleeping or as a blanket and allows a user to become ambulatory while wearing it.
Abstract: A strait jacket is disclosed, which is adapted to fit wearers of more than one clothing size. The strait jacket has a jacket torso body comprising at least two panels, each panel terminating at a lower edge located adjacent to but below the wearer's underarms. Sleeves extend from the torso body to distal ends, and each sleeve has a length greater than the length of the wearer's arms. The distal end of each sleeve includes a fastening device to permit the sleeve to be fastened to the opposite sleeve and to a belt by suitable fasteners at a position behind the wearer's back. An annular jacket collar is located above the jacket torso body, and a strap extends downwardly from the collar. In one embodiment of the invention, the strap extends under the wearer's crotch. A belt strap is adapted to be secured about the wearer's mid rib cage and is further adapted to be attached to the chest strap at a posterior position; and, if desired, at an anterior position.
Abstract: A disposable medical gown (100) includes a body covering portion (101) and optionally one or more sleeves (107,108). The body covering portion (101) defines a head insertion aperture (104) between a frontal body covering portion (103) configured to cover a frontal body portion of a wearer and a rear portion (203) configured to cover at least parts of shoulder blades of the wearer. A torso opening (201) is disposed on a side of the rear portion (203) opposite the head insertion aperture (104), and extends distally from the rear portion (203). One or more perforations (202) extend across the rear portion (203) at least partially between the torso opening (202) and the head insertion aperture (104), and facilitate easy removal of the gown (100). A user removes the gown (100) by pulling the front portion (103), thereby tearing the perforations.
Abstract: An integrated bedding cover system includes a article of clothing and a bed cover. The integrated bedding cover system further includes a fastening means to attach the article of clothing with the bed cover. In one embodiment, the article of clothing includes a plurality of male snaps and a plurality of female snaps, and the bed cover includes a plurality of male snaps and a plurality of female snaps. The male snaps of the article of clothing are configured to engage with the female snaps of the bed cover, and the female snaps of the article of clothing are configured to engage with the male snaps of the bed cover to attach the article of clothing with the comforter. The integrated bedding cover system provides a theme that matches with a particular theme coordinated with a child's bedroom furniture, window treatments, and color schemes.
Abstract: Components adapted for use in an article of clothing, and articles of clothing including such components, include a woven fabric comprising at least one multi-layered region and at least one single-layered region. The at least one multi-layered region can comprise a first woven fabric layer and a second woven fabric layer that is opposite from the first woven fabric layer, where the first and second woven fabric layers are separated from each other. The at least one multi-layered region and the at least one single-layered region can be weaved from the same sets of warps and wefts to form an integral fabric. Methods of making an item of apparel include forming a woven fabric comprising at least one multi-layered region and at least one single-layered region weaved from the same sets of warps and wefts, and cutting the woven fabric along a predetermined pattern to form one or more components.
Type:
Application
Filed:
October 5, 2011
Publication date:
April 11, 2013
Applicant:
Autoliv ASP, Inc.
Inventors:
Patrick Patercsak, Mark E. Donais, Brian W. Parry, Willhelm Heinrichs
Abstract: Various examples are provided for a pant cuff liner and its application. In one example, among others, a method includes obtaining a pant cuff liner; accessing a bottom inside portion of a pant leg; and affixing the pant cuff liner to the bottom inside portion of the pant leg. In another example, a pant cuff liner includes a fabric material and adhesive glue disposed on an inner face of the fabric material. The inner face of the fabric material may be affixed around a bottom inside portion of a pant leg with an edge of the pant cuff liner substantially aligned with a bottom edge of the pant leg.
Abstract: Certain embodiments provide a variably-sized removable portion integrated into an object. The object may include a surface and a variably-sized removable portion that includes separation edges that define a shape of the variably-sized removable portion. In certain embodiments, each of the separation edges is a different size and is concentrically-aligned with each other. Certain embodiments provide that each of the separations edges is separable from the surface of the object such that a size of an opening left when one of the separation edges is separated from the surface is variable depending on the size of the separation edge selected to be separated from the surface.
Abstract: A clothing article for a foot including a sole including a sealed collapsible air cavity having disposed therein a return support for expanding a collapsed air cavity wherein the air cavity includes an outlet permitting a quantity of air to exit when the air cavity is collapsed; an upper, coupled to the sole, for covering a portion of the foot; an air-actuated active element coupled to the upper, the active element including a first mode and a second mode, the active element biased to the first mode and responsive to the quantity of air to transition from the first mode to the second mode; and a communication channel, coupled to the outlet and to the active element, for transferring the quantity of air from the air cavity to the active element.
Abstract: The invention relates to a garment, comprising an outer fabric extending over at least a part of the garment and provided with a closable ventilation opening, a closing means for the opening comprising an orientation closing the opening and an orientation leaving clear the opening, a material extending at least over the ventilation opening and provided with at least one ventilation hole, a water barrier at least partly enclosing the at least one ventilation hole, wherein the water barrier lies against the closing means with a bias in the orientation of the closing means closing the opening.
Abstract: L.a.w is a line of clothing and outerwear with a self-contained cooling and heat transferring system that does not require any electricity or refrigeration. The selection of garments can be used for military, business, sports and all other outdoor leisure activities. All l.a.w clothing, accessories, shoes and outerwear will be lined with a phase changing unite (pcu). This remarkable material not only helps the person maintain a comfortable core temperature, it also aids in concealing and altering heat imagery. As the clothing is worn, the pcu begins to absorb the heat of the individual in the garment. The pcu releases a cooling sensation as it liquefies and solidifies this process keeps the individual at a comfortable temperature as long the garment is worn. Once the individual is finished, simply remove the garment, store in cool dry location, until next use. This process can be repeated as desired.
Abstract: A wrap with pockets of the present invention comprising an elongated rectangularly shaped strip of pliable material may be made of a variety of natural materials and synthetic fibers, and/or a blend of one or more textile materials. One and/or a plurality of pockets are provided on the external panel of the wrap with pockets at the end(s) along the axis of the longitudinal axis of the elongated strip. The pockets are designed to hold personal items such as credit cards, keys, cash, driver license, cosmetics, face tissue, etc. for top wear or sarong, or shawl. In one embodiment of wrap with pockets used for baby blankets or lap robe, the pockets may be designed to hold bulky items such as diapers, wipes, glasses, etc.
Abstract: A method comprises attenuating, while involved in a human adversarial situation, one's own emanated electromagnetic field at frequencies less than about 1 gigahertz by wearing one or more articles of apparel that include an electromagnetically shielding fabric. Another method comprises (i) providing to the user the one or more articles of apparel that include an electromagnetically shielding fabric, and (ii) instructing the user to wear at least one of the articles of apparel while involved in the human adversarial situation. The shielding fabric comprises a substantially continuous system of conductive fibers combined with a non-conductive fabric and attenuates the emanated electromagnetic field at frequencies less than about 1 gigahertz. Attenuating the emanated electromagnetic field at frequencies less than about 1 gigahertz decreases the likelihood of that emanated field affecting progress or an outcome of the human adversarial situation.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
October 23, 2011
Date of Patent:
April 2, 2013
Inventors:
Michael D. Slinkard, John M. Maupin, Scott J. Eastman
Abstract: An article of apparel is disclosed that is at least partially formed from a material element having a substrate and a plurality of projections. The substrate has a first surface and an opposite second surface. The projections extend from the first surface of the substrate, and the projections each have terminal ends located opposite the substrate. The material element has a first permeability when the first surface has a convex configuration, and the material element has a second permeability when the first surface has a concave configuration, the first permeability being greater than the second permeability. The apparel may be reversible such that either the first surface or the second surface of the substrate faces outward.
Abstract: Camouflage apparel for a hunter or solder or the like comprising a cape or sheet composed of camouflage material. The cape may be separate or attached to a pouch or hood of camouflage material. The cape and hood may be separate or attached to a portion of a vest which extends across the back of the neck of the wearer thereof such that the cape is receivable in the hood for stowage and such that the cape may be removed from the hood to drape across the front of the wearer. The vest has a seat which is stowably securable to the rear of the vest by straps which are fastened by buckles which are manipulatable at locations in front of the vest.