Abstract: A patient interface cushion and specifically a patient interface cushion with fabric, configured to supply pressurized breathing gas to the nasal and oral airways of a user. The patient interface cushion includes a rigid part, configured to support the elastic part, featuring a first opening and a second opening; The elastic part, configured to provide an attachment surface for the fabric part, featuring a third opening in communication with the second opening and a fourth opening allowing the user's nose and mouth to enter the internal cavity of the elastic part. The fabric part, configured to form a sealing area between the lower lip area and the nasal bridge area, featuring a first surface partially connected to the elastic part, a second surface sealing at least a portion of the user's face, and also having an inner edge and an outer edge.

Abstract: A garment comprising a barrier layer. The barrier layer comprises a skirt and a storage region for retaining the skirt. The storage region comprises an upper flap, a lower flap, and a fastener for releasably coupling the upper flap and the lower flap to retain the skirt in the storage region.

Abstract: An article of protective clothing with protective functions in relation to chemical, biological, radioactive, or nuclear, respectively . . . including toxic or harmful substances such as for example warfare agents. The protective clothing can be used in both the military and the civilian sector. More specifically, one embodiment is an article of protective clothing, especially for the region of the head or the neck, respectively, in the form of a headgear which is worn, or used with a respiratory mask, also referred to as a protective breathing apparatus. The headgear has an effective seal between the headgear and the respiratory mask. A further embodiment is a method for sealing the transition between a headgear and a respiratory mask.

Abstract: A protective helmet (1) comprises a cap (10) adapted to be fitted on and around the head of a user, wherein the cap (10) comprises an external shell (101) and at least one housing seat (102) for an airbag (2). At the at least one housing seat (102), the external shell (101) comprises at least a movable portion (103; 103a, 103b, 103c), which is permanently connected to a remaining fixed portion of the external shell (101) and is movable between a closed position, in which it covers the at least one housing seat (102) and an airbag (2) housed therein in a deflated condition, and an open position, in which it releases at least partially the at least one housing seat (102) allowing the airbag (2) to expand outside the cap (10) in an inflated condition.

Abstract: A garment for patients receiving medical treatment is disclosed. The garment has a sleeve that has an outer surface and an inner surface each made of a first material, a fastener coupled to the sleeve and configured to open and close the sleeve, an inner lining attached to the inner surface of the sleeve. The inner lining is made of a second material that has a higher elasticity than the first material. The garment has a series of pockets disposed on the inner lining configured to hold a heating element to keep the patient's arms warm while in the treatment position.

Abstract: A hold-down attachment device attachable to the inside of a shirt and configured to reversibly attach to a wearer's pants or belt to retain the shirt in the proper position on a wearer's body.

Abstract: A ventilated jacket includes a body portion having a front side and a rear side, a sleeve portion extending from the body portion, and a ventilation system including a plurality of vent openings configured to allow airflow into and out of the jacket. The ventilation system includes an underarm vent having a first end and a second end, the underarm vent extends across a seam between the body portion and the sleeve portion. The jacket further includes a wing that follows a path established by a rear side of the underarm vent. The wing includes a first end adjacent the first end of the underarm vent and a second end adjacent the second end of the underarm vent. The wing extending outward from the underarm vent to channel oncoming air into the underarm vent when the sleeve portion is held in an extended orientation away from the body portion.

Abstract: An active-insulation paneling component and garments including an active-insulation paneling component are disclosed. The active-insulation paneling component includes insulated panels separated by gussets. The gussets are configured to expand upon an outward pulling force to allow the active-insulation paneling component and/or garment to expand even where the active-insulation paneling component and/or garment are not manufactured from elastic materials.

Abstract: An upper body of a garment prevents a wearer from moving a shoulder forward to put an arm in front of the trunk. The upper body of the garment has a body with a left sleeve and a right sleeve. The body includes a rear body with a left armhole on the left side and a right armhole on the right side. A portion between the armholes exerts a tensile force to pull the shoulder blades of a wearer horizontally inward. The left sleeve includes a rear surface with a left sewn portion sewn to the left armhole. The left sewn portion is narrower in horizontal width than the deepest portion of the left armhole before a rear surface of an upper end of the left sleeve is sewed to the left armhole. The right sleeve is similar.

Abstract: A tent system includes a base system, a canopy, and one or more interconnecting members. The base system includes a first base member configured to mount to a vehicle, a second base member, and a hinge pivotally attaching the first base member to the second base member. The canopy includes a flexible membrane having a membrane edge and a canopy fastener coupled to at least a portion of the membrane edge and configured to mate with an interconnecting member fastener. The one or more interconnecting members include an interconnecting member body defining a first longitudinal edge and a second longitudinal edge, an attachment member, and the interconnecting member fastener attached to the interconnecting member body along the second longitudinal edge and configured to mate with a plurality of different canopy fasteners.

Abstract: A fitness garment that promotes excessive water weight and body fat loss at targeted areas of the wearer's body. The fitness garment is adjustable, machine washable, and conforms close to the user's body to specifically target problem weight loss areas to ensure maximum results. A lower panel formed of neoprene is held in close conformity to a user's torso to retain body heat at targeted locations. An upper panel is formed of a breathable resilient material and extends around the user's chest and shoulders, when worn. A zipper closure on a front face of the garment is operable to regulate the user's body heat. A lateral side zipper is provided as a closure of a side opening of the lower panel to selectively retain body heat around the user's stomach and back around the waistline.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are shirts with hold-down suspender devices and suspender attachment devices and shirt hold-down suspender devices designed to be worn by a wearer that wears the shirt outside the pants to hold down the shirt on the wearer's body while the wearer is in motion as that of a rider of a motorcycle. The shirt hold-down suspender device has at least one elongated strap member that allows for adjustment in length, wherein the suspender device is attached at an upper-end, permanently or temporarily, to the inside of the shirt's front, back, and/or sides, at least 5 inches above the shirt's hem; and a lower-end of the suspender device has a mean of being attached to the wearer's pants or pants belt for the purpose to hold-down the shirt, that is worn outside of the pants, on the wearer's body while the wearer is in motion.

Abstract: A garment worn on the upper body is disclosed wherein the garment has partially but permanently attached convertible arm sleeves allowing wearing of the garment in a sleeves-on configuration or in a sleeves-off configuration, said arm sleeves always remaining partially attached to a garment body of the garment, and wherein the arm sleeves in the sleeves-off configuration can be left loose, folded, tied or otherwise secured on the garment, or to one another.

Abstract: A sleeve for a garment, comprising: a front panel attached to a back panel along respective first and second side edges thereof, the back panel having upper and lower vents formed proximate an elbow portion thereof; and, upper and lower flaps formed on the back panel above and overlapping the upper and lower vents, respectively; wherein the upper and lower flaps are moveable between a closed position when the sleeve is straight through the elbow portion and an opened position when the sleeve is bent at the elbow portion to thereby allow increased airflow through the upper and lower vents when the garment is in use.

Abstract: A safety garment system including a garment having an interior side, an exterior side, a harness, a first handle, and a second handle. The harness is configured on the interior side of the garment. The first handle and the second handle are configured on the exterior side and are positioned on opposing sides at a shoulder portion of the garment. The garment can be used to safely drag a wearer to safety in an emergency using the harness, the first handle, and the second handle.

Abstract: A multi-layer liner material for use as a thermal and acoustical insulator which is lightweight, breathable, hydrophobic, oleophobic and fire-resistant. A central insulation core layer is contacted on a first surface by a first highly breathable layer and on a second surface by a second highly breathable layer, such that these three layers are resistant to water or oil penetrating the insulation core layer causing the liner to gain weight. The first and second highly breathable layers are preferably made from inherently flame resistant fibers and treated with a fluorocarbon surface treatment for water repellency, UV resistance and mold/mildew resistance. The first highly breathable layer is adjacent a facing layer while the second highly breathable layer is adjacent a backing layer. At least one surface of one of the first or second highly breathable layers, or facing or backing layers may include a carbon printing pattern to provide ESD protection.

Abstract: Described is a garment (10) having an integrated first pocket (55) into which the garment (10) may be packed, when not in use and wherein the first pocket (55) has an opening (180) arranged at the lower end of the garment (10).

Abstract: An article of protective clothing comprising a durable multilayer fabric laminate formed from i) a first flame resistant knitted fabric made from yarns, the fabric having an average fabric modulus of 8 grams-force of greater; ii) a flame-resistant nonwoven fabric having a machine direction and a cross direction, and consisting of a plurality of continuous filaments having a diameter of less than 1000 nm, the filaments in the fabric being substantially oriented parallel with the machine direction and having stretch and recovery in the cross direction; and iii) a second flame resistant knitted fabric made from yarns, the fabric having an average fabric modulus of 8 grams-force of greater; wherein the nonwoven fabric is positioned between and coextensive with the first and second flame-resistant knitted fabrics; the nonwoven fabric being attached to the first knitted fabric by a set of first attachment points, the attachment points defining a first unattached area having a first effective diameter; the nonwov

Abstract: Provided is a display device, comprising a display panel which comprises a first area and a second area located around the first area; and an under-panel sheet which is located under the display panel and overlaps the first area and the second area, wherein the under-panel sheet comprises a buffer member and a strength reinforcing member, wherein the strength reinforcing member is thinner than the buffer member, and a ratio of a thickness of the buffer member to a thickness of the strength reinforcing member is 3 to 6 times.

Abstract: A garment is disclosed that includes (a) a back panel, (b) a front panel including an openable seam, wherein the back panel and the front panel are coupled together and define a neck opening, a first arm opening, a second arm opening and a torso opening, (c) a first sleeve having a first end and a second end, the first end of the first sleeve coupled to the first arm opening, the first end of the first sleeve having a first plurality of elastic panels each covered by a scallop-shaped panel, and (d) a second sleeve having a first end and a second end, the first end of the second sleeve coupled to the second arm opening, the first end of the second sleeve having a second plurality of elastic panels each covered by a scallop-shaped panel.

Abstract: A belt loop for women's clothes and a method for sewing the same are proposed, wherein a belt loop has a structure in which both ends of the loop including multi-strand twisted yarns are connected to an integral piece or separate pieces of cloth for sewing, so that, when the front and back parts or the top and bottom parts of a garment are sewn with each other in a garment manufacturing process, the piece(s) of cloth for sewing can be sewn together therewith, and thus the belt loop can be formed simultaneously with the garment manufacturing process, which leads to process simplification and garment manufacturing cost reduction.

Abstract: A multi-layer liner material for use as a thermal and acoustical insulator which is lightweight, breathable, hydrophobic, oleophobic and fire-resistant. A central insulation core layer is contacted on a first surface by a first highly breathable layer and on a second surface by a second highly breathable layer, such that these three layers are resistant to water or oil penetrating the insulation core layer causing the liner to gain weight. The first and second highly breathable layers are preferably made from inherently flame resistant fibers and treated with a fluorocarbon surface treatment for water repellency, UV resistance and mold/mildew resistance. The first highly breathable layer is adjacent a facing layer while the second highly breathable layer is adjacent a backing layer. At least one surface of one of the first or second highly breathable layers, or facing or backing layers may include a carbon printing pattern to provide ESD protection.

Abstract: A jacket includes a body portion having an exterior surface and a first edge for mating with an opposing second edge. A first pocket opening extends through the exterior surface of the body portion. A first pocket member at least partially defines a first pocket cavity in communication with the first pocket opening and the first pocket member at least partially defines a pocket mating opening. A second pocket opening extends through the exterior surface of the body portion and a second pocket member at least partially defines a second pocket cavity in communication with the second pocket opening. The second pocket member at least partially defines a pocket mating insert that is moveable between a retracted position spaced inward from the first edge and an extended position extending outward from the second edge. The pocket mating insert is configured to be received by the pocket mating opening.

Abstract: Aspects herein relates to a garment designed to provide an enhanced range of motion. This is accomplished by having a layered construction comprising different fabric/textile materials where the enhanced range of motion is desired. The garment in accordance with aspects herein particularly provides an enhanced range of motion for a wearer around the shoulders and arms. This enhanced range of motion may be especially beneficial when the wearer is engaged in a physically demanding activity or any activity benefitting from a wide range of movement by the wearer's arms and shoulders.

Abstract: The present disclosure describes a garment comprising a mobility-enhancing pleat positioned on the upper-arm portion of a sleeve. The pleat may be configured to move between a closed position, in which an outer layer lies substantially flat against the sleeve, and an open position, in which the outer layer is configured to provide the upper-arm portion of the sleeve with an increased surface area. Due to the increased surface area, the wearer is not restricted when reaching forward or upward and the sleeve is prevented from riding up so as to expose the wrists or lower arms of the wearer. Moreover, when the pleat is in an open position, the interior of the garment is not exposed. Accordingly, the pleat will not compromise a fire-resistant garment.

Abstract: An article of clothing, in particular a protective vest, the size of which can be adjusted. At least one outer zipper with two rows of teeth is provided. The article of clothing has a first size in a closed state of the outer zipper and a second size in an open state of the outer zipper, wherein the first size is smaller than the second size. In the open state of the outer zipper, the rows of teeth are held together at a distance from each other by material which is at least partly covered by the outer zipper in the closed state of the outer zipper. An inner zipper with two rows of teeth is provided, said zipper being at least partly covered by the outer zipper in the closed state of the outer zipper and being exposed in the open state of the outer zipper.

Abstract: A base body for an artificial leather includes an intertwined fiber body mainly including an ultrafine fiber having a 0.01 to 10 ?m fiber diameter and an elastic polymer, the ultrafine fiber including, as a constituent polymer, a polyester obtained from a dicarboxylic acid and/or an ester-forming derivative thereof, and a diol, the polyester containing 15 to 500 ppm of a 1,2-propanediol-derived component.

Abstract: A vented coveralls is disclosed. Said vented coveralls comprising a bottom portion and a top portion. Said bottom portion having two legs and a top portion having two sleeves. Said top portion having a front, a back, a first side, a second side and one or more vents. Said vents are capable of allowing an air flow to pass through said vented coveralls. Said bottom portion comprises a trouser portion and said top portion comprises a shirt portion of said vented coveralls.

Abstract: A persona! flotation device for a user comprises a bodywear member, as well as a container containing buoyant gas and an actuation assembly, both of which are mounted to the bodywear member. The bodywear member is to be worn to by the user such as on the wrist or the neck. The actuation assembly is in operative communication with the container containing buoyant gas for selectively being actuated so as to provide fluid communication between the container containing buoyant gas and the inflatable member. Actuation of the actuation assembly provides for releasing the buoyant gas into the inflatable member causing the inflatable member to inflate and provide buoyancy to the persona! flotation device.

Abstract: A high-visibility includes a sleeveless garment having a collar, a plurality of reflective torso stripes, and a reflective collar stripe. The high-visibility vest is to be worn on a torso of a wearer-user and is useful for providing higher visibility to a torso area and a neck area of the wearer-user with a polished and professional appearance.

Abstract: Post-operative apparel such as post-mastectomy garments are described herein. In various embodiments, a post-mastectomy garment may include first and second ends, an interior side and an exterior side opposite the interior side, and the interior and exterior sides may extend between the first and second ends. In some embodiments, a closing mechanism may releasably connect the first end to said second end. In various embodiments, two opposing openings through the garment may be provided and shaped to receive arms of a patient. In some embodiments, an adjustable chest support may extend outward from the interior side. One or more drain bulb pockets may be positioned on the interior side to receive one or more surgical drain bulbs. One or more tubing pockets may also be positioned on said interior side to receive excess drain tubing.

Abstract: An article of safety clothing that comprises sensors and an electronic module coupled to the sensors to detect at least one of ambient electric fields or electro-magnetic fields above a predefined threshold, whereby a wearer of the vest may be alerted to electrical hazards.

Abstract: A sleeve gusset for securing an exterior shell layer of an apparel item and an inner liner layer of an apparel item to a sleeve of an apparel item and a method of manufacturing a sleeve gusset is provided. The sleeve gusset comprises an interior facing with a sleeve edge and a body edge and an exterior facing with a sleeve edge and a body edge. The sleeve edge of the exterior facing is coupled to the exterior shell layer of the apparel item while the sleeve edge of the interior facing is coupled to the sleeve. The body edge of the exterior facing is coupled to the body edge of the interior facing. The body edge of the interior facing is further coupled to the inner liner layer.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a jacket which is convertible into a neck pillow, and vice versa. The jacket comprises a pouch concealed within a cavity of the collar of the jacket by a zipper. The pouch is deployed by unzipping the zipper and removing the pouch from the cavity. A portion of the pouch is connected to the inside of the cavity by any suitable retaining means such as stitching or adhesive. The pouch is in the shape of a standard neck pillow, though other designs, such as a rectangular pillow are also possible.

Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a convertible garment. The convertible garment may be convertible between a garment in a first configuration to a plush toy in a second configuration. In some embodiments, the garment may include a main body portion and a hood portion with an interior compartment. In some embodiments the garment may be compacted and inverted through the compartment to flip into the plush toy configuration.

Abstract: Bleeding from blood vessels located in difficult-to-compress regions of the body (especially the abdomen, pelvic or groin region) is controlled by the use of a portable, small-footprint belt-like device that contains multiple inflatable bladders. The inflatable bladders are selectively positioned and inflated over exsanguinating blood vessels, thereby exerting pressure to stop the bleeding. The device may also be used to provide perfusion support in low flow disease states such as hemorrhagic shock and cardiac arrest.

Abstract: A cycling garment, said garment being a jersey, a jacket or a vest having a structure realized with an outer fabric layer and further comprising an inner fabric layer having different breathability properties from the outer layer, wherein the inner layer is internally joined to the outer layer and forms an inner lining of at least part of said cycling garment.

Abstract: A self-donning nursing gown enables self-donning of a gown while maintaining sterile integrity. The gown provides a pair of shoulder pads having a heavy consistency and grip for gripping the shoulders and maintaining a secure mount on the shoulders. An adhesive panel on a front portion of the gown adheres to the chest area for detachably fastening the gown to the user while the gown is donned. In this manner, the user dons the gown without exposing the hands to a rearward or upwardly disposed non-sterile area, and without assistance from another person. Further, the gown stays on the user without peripheral fastening components. The shoulder pads enable donning of the gown by moving the shoulders in a repetitive up and down motion. The adhesive panel are pressed onto the chest with the sleeves to fasten the gown for use.

Abstract: A vented coveralls is disclosed. Said vented coveralls comprising a bottom portion and a top portion. Said bottom portion having two legs and a top portion having two sleeves. Said top portion having a front, a back, a first side, a second side and one or more vents. Said vents are capable of allowing an air flow to pass through said vented coveralls. Said bottom portion comprises a trouser portion and said top portion comprises a shirt portion of said vented coveralls.

Abstract: A paint suit. A hood is attached to the top of the suit. An elastic waistband and two elastic sleeves are also attached. A central vertical hook-and-loop fastener secures the paint suit onto the wearer. The paint suit includes a breast pocket and preferably four lower pockets. Two knee pads are built into the paint suit. The paint suit also includes two arm pit vents and a back vent.

Abstract: A product for reducing an odor profile of an object includes a base layer and a combination of materials coupled to the base layer. The combination of materials includes a first odor-controlling material and a second odor-controlling material. The combination of materials is configured to adsorb a percentage of odors that engage the base layer.

Abstract: A product for reducing an odor profile of an object includes a base layer and a combination of materials coupled to the base layer. The combination of materials includes a first odor-controlling material and a second odor-controlling material. The combination of materials is configured to adsorb a percentage of odors that engage the base layer.

Abstract: A garment comprises a torso portion including a volume reduction arrangement. The volume reduction arrangement includes a first strap that crosses a second strap, a first strap adjustment member, and a second strap adjustment member. The first strap adjustment member is coupled to a right side of the torso portion. A first portion of the first strap is coupled to a left side of the torso portion, and a second portion of the first strap engages the first strap adjustment member on the right side of the torso portion. The second strap adjustment member is coupled to the shell on the left side of the torso portion. A first portion of the second strap is coupled to the right side of the torso portion, and a second portion of the second strap engages the second strap adjustment member on the left side of the torso portion.

Abstract: A maternity coat includes a jacket portion and a front panel portion. The jacket portion has lateral sides adapted to be fastened to each other. The front panel portion has a wide end, a narrow end, an outer layer and an inner lining. The outer layer is laterally expandable between a first lateral side and a second lateral side. The inner lining is laterally elastic between the first and second lateral sides. The front panel is further fastenable to the jacket portion in at least a first and a second configuration. In the first configuration a first side of the front panel is fastened with the first side of the jacket portion, a second side of the front panel is fastened with a second side of the jacket portion, and the wide end of the front panel is aligned with a waist end of the jacket portion. The front panel further defines a first bump proximate a waist area of the jacket portion and the inner lining is located about the waist area.

Abstract: A system and method of evacuating a downed tactical operator from a hostile environment comprising adding an evacuation belt strap to a PALS grid on a body armor vest by using belt keepers. The evacuation belt strap is made by forming loops at the ends of the strap to function as handles to be grasped by rescuers of the downed operator.

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: Patterns for bodies and sleeves are devised to reduce the pull of the bodies from the sleeves when an arm is moved up, down, forward and backward. In an upper garment 1, portions 67 and 87 to be sewn to a first sewing reference position 6 on a front body 2 in a front portion to be sewn 54 in a front sleeve portion 51 project toward the front body 2 relative to a shoulder point SP, and project toward the front body 2 relative to a boundary point 65 between the front portion to be sewn 54 and the first end portion to be sewn 6, and portions 72 and 89 to be sewn to a second sewing reference position 12 on a back body 3 in a back portion to be sewn 55 in a back sleeve portion 52 project toward the back body 3 relative to the shoulder point SP, and project toward the back body 3 relative to a boundary point 70 between the back portion to be sewn 55 and the second end portion to be sewn 12.

Abstract: A ventilated jacket includes a front, a back, side portions, and sleeve portions. A vent system including a first vent, a second vent, and a third vent is disposed on each side portion. Each first vent extends from the side portion onto at least a portion of the corresponding sleeve and is movable between open and closed positions via a first fastening member. Each second vent is disposed in the side portion forward of the corresponding first vent and is movable between an open position and a closed position via a second fastening member. Each third vent is disposed in the side portion rearward of the corresponding first vent and is movable between an open position and a closed position via a third fastening member.

Abstract: A pocketed garment dimensioned to cover at least a portion of a torso of a person. According to one embodiment, the garment is a shirt, and a pocket is positioned on the rear exterior of the shirt. The pocket includes a first opening for insertion of a portable entertainment device into the pocket. The pocket also includes a second opening through which headphone wires, connected to the portable entertainment device, may be passed.

Abstract: Flame resistant fabrics are formed by warp and fill yarns having different fiber contents. The fabrics are constructed, for example, by selection of a suitable weaving pattern, such that the body side of the fabric and the face side of the fabric have different properties. The fabrics described herein can be printable and dyeable on both sides of the fabric and are suitable for use in military and industrial garments. Methods of forming flame resistant fabrics, and methods for forming garments from the fabrics, are also described.