Abstract: A protective garment (10) is provided for use by a firefighter or other emergency worker.

Abstract: The basic object of this invention is the use of light selective materials and fabrics to increase the utility of a garment or sports article. The invention is the novel idea that light selective materials and fabrics can radically improve the usefulness, pleasure, and appeal obtained from sportswear and other garments. Examples taught include life vests, ski vests, ski pants, ski helmet/hat, and sunglasses.

Abstract: The invention relates to a garment that includes a torso portion and a pair of sleeves, with the junction between the torso portion and each of the sleeves including a closable opening. Each of the closable openings includes a first portion positioned on a respective underarm, extending along a side of the torso portion, and a second portion extending on a respective one of the sleeves, with each of the sleeves including a proximal portion adjacent the torso portion, a distal portion adjacent the proximal portion, and an arrangement carried by the proximal portion to maintain the distal portion in a lifted-up state.

Abstract: A new protective device for use against biting of mosquitoes and other arthropods and in particular, a material which can be used in the manufacture of regular clothing or specialty clothing to protect an individual from bites from mosquitoes and other arthropods.

Abstract: A sports clothes including an inner layer structure and an outer layer structure is suitable to be worn on a human body. The inner layer structure includes a main part, an elastic structure, at least two fabric electrodes, and at least one fastener. The elastic structure is connected with the main part. The two fabric electrodes suitable for contacting with the skin of the human body are directly knitted on the elastic structure. The fastener is nailed on the elastic structure and electrically connected with the two fabric electrodes. The parts of the outer layer structure and that of the inner layer structure corresponding to at least one of the shoulder, partial neck portion, and armpit are connected. The outer layer structure covers the inner layer structure completely.

Abstract: A garment having a ventilated garment closure system including a vented zipper is provided. A first flap is disposed on a first side of a vented zipper, and a second flap disposed on a second side of the vented zipper.

Abstract: A protective garment of a type preferably conforming to at least one NFPA standard and worn by firefighters and by emergency rescue workers has a body, which has two sleeve mouths, and has two sleeves. Each sleeve is attached to the body by being sewn thereto, along and around a margin of an associated one of the sleeve mouths, so as to extend in a forward direction when unstressed. The forward direction may be a forward and downward direction, a forward and upward direction, or a forward and lateral direction. The protective garment may be a protective coat, a protective jacket, a protective shirt, or a suit of protective coveralls.

Abstract: A protective garment including an outer shell and an inner liner coupled to the outer shell and positioned such that the inner liner is positioned between a wearer and the outer shell when the garment is worn. The inner liner includes a base material and a high lubricity material which has a higher lubricity than the base material. The high lubricity material is woven into the base material to form a plurality of discrete contact areas in which a plurality of filaments of the high lubricity material are immediately adjacent to each other.

Abstract: A vapor permeable retroreflective material for use on protective garments. The material may be formed in a non-continuous pattern that provides a high-level of retroreflective brightness, yet also provides adequate permeability to prevent exposure to trapped thermal energy and heated moisture. The non-continuous retroreflective pattern may include retroreflective regions and non-retroreflective regions arranged such that thermal decay through the protective garment is not substantially decreased in the regions corresponding to the retroreflective material. Rather, vapor permeation and thermal decay through the garment may be substantially the same as if the retroreflective material was not present.

Abstract: A jacket for use by public service personnel such as policemen or the like is shorter than a usual jacket so it will not cover the wearer's hip area when worn. Straps are located on the bottom end of the jacket and will accommodate or support a utility belt adjacent to the wearer's hip area but beneath the jacket so the jacket does not cover the utility belt. The utility belt is thus easily accessed without moving the jacket.

Abstract: The present invention provides a belt pack that is convertible to a garment. When the garment is extended from an interior portion of the belt pack, the belt pack is configurable to be turned inside-out and is adapted to house the entire belt assembly of the belt pack at a bottom end portion of the garment.

Abstract: A system is provided for a firefighter or other emergency worker and includes a protective coat and a self-contained breathing apparatus. The self-contained breathing apparatus includes a regulator connected by a high-pressure hose to a gas tank that is releasibly carried on the coat by shoulder straps and waist straps.

Abstract: An upper-body garment has an invertable pocket in the garment's back, formed between an exterior layer and an interior lining layer of the back panel. A vertical pocket opening on one side of the back panel permits ready access to the pocket while wearing the garment. Shoulder straps and pockets are formed within the invertable pocket. The pocket linings and straps may be drawn out to invert the pocket into a backpack configuration. The remainder of the garment may be entirely placed in the backpack and carried therein.

Abstract: A protective covering adapted to protect a wearer from exposure to the environment, the covering comprising a substantially cylindrical portion adapted for covering a torso and opposite sleeves, where the sleeves terminate in gloves, and where the gloves have openings permitting exposure of a wearer's fingertips.

Abstract: A fire-fighter turnout coat having an outer flame retardant shell with exterior and interior sides, the shell layer having a dual layer of first and second materials woven together in a manner which allows the formation of void spaces between the first and second materials when the turnout coat is exposed to increasing heat, the first material generally having a polyparaphenylene isophthalamide meta-aramid polymer and the second material generally having a para-aramid polymer; a second inner thermal insulating layer having an interior side and comprising a woven or nonwoven material; a moisture barrier layer positioned between the outer shell and the inner insulating layer; and a thermal detector system having a first heat sensor positioned on the shell exterior side, the first sensor having a thermistor and a thermocouple, a second heat sensor positioned on the thermal layer interior side and having a thermistor, a first display positioned adjacent the first sensor on the shell layer exterior side, a second

Abstract: A garment with underarm externally accessible breast pockets and method of use. An upper body garment is disclosed having garment arms attached to a garment trunk, and a pocket mouth disposed under each garment arm. A pocket is attached to the garment trunk at each pocket mouth. A passenger positioned behind a driver wearing the upper body garment may insert hands and arms through the pocket mouths and into the pockets for warmth, security, and or intimacy enhancement. The pockets may terminate in conventional pocket shape, mitten shape, or glove shape, which latter two embodiments permit gripping of thumb lobes, major lobes, and/or finger lobes between the passenger thumbs and fingers, thus increasing passenger security. In another embodiment, non-slip material may be attached inside the pockets for increased passenger security. A method of use is disclosed wherein a passenger seated behind a driver inserts hands and arms into the pockets.

Abstract: A garment with underarm externally accessible breast pockets and method of use. An upper body garment is disclosed having garment arms attached to a garment trunk, and a pocket mouth disposed under each garment arm. A pocket is attached to the garment trunk at each pocket mouth. A passenger positioned behind a driver wearing the upper body garment may insert hands and arms through the pocket mouths and into the pockets for warmth, security, and or intimacy enhancement. Divots sized to accept human fingertips may be attached to the pocket floors for increased security of grip. Alternate embodiment garments include divots sized to accept fingertips on the front outside of a garment or life preserver, and hand indentations sized to accept the palm side of a human hand on the front outside of a garment or life preserver. Methods of use are disclosed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a jacket having a warm pocket capable of warming hands of a user without interrupting user's activity in the field. The jacket has a dual-layer structure of an inner skin and an outer skin so as to accommodate a warmer therein. A pocket is formed at a front part or a rear part of the jacket by sewing the inner skin with the outer skin in the form of a pocket. The pocket is formed at both sides thereof with openings so as to allow a user to put both hands into the pocket. An inner pocket formed at one side thereof with a hand warmer receiving section is coupled to an outer surface of the inner skin.

Abstract: A quick-drying textile includes a fabric and a chemical applied to the fabric. The chemical modifies the fabric's absorption properties.

Abstract: A fashionable hooded garment having an integrated cap and visor.

Abstract: The garment includes a plurality of surfaces that have one or more solar panels placed upon them. The garment utilizes an interface configured to transmit the collected solar energy to a storage system, which may be used to power an electrical device via a connector. This connector may power an electronic device, whereas another connector could jump start a battery. The garment could also use some of the stored energy to power one or more light-emitting diodes located on the exterior for any variety of illuminating purposes. The garment could also use some of the stored energy to power a heated article of clothing such as a removable lining, gloves, pants, and the like, or inversely, could instead power a removable cooling fan.

Abstract: The present invention relates to various types of garments to be worn by outdoors people such as hunters and fishermen. The garments include stretch fabric portions in strategic locations to provide mobility as well as comfort and thereby allow the wearer to engage in a wide range of activities. The garments having such stretch fabric portions include pants-type garments, bib overall type garments, and coat-type garments and coverall-type garments.

Abstract: A firefighter's coat including an outer shell and a liner. The outer shell has an inner surface, an outer surface, a front opening with a closure, and a downwardly extending rear tail. The liner has an outer surface facing the inner surface of the shell providing a barrier against the environment. The liner outer surface has a bottom edge loose from the outer shell inner surface to facilitate air circulation for drying when the coat is not in use, and a pocket is defined along the bottom of the outer shell tail and adapted to receive the rear of the liner bottom edge when the coat is in use. A releasable fastener is adapted to releasably secure the liner in the pocket.

Abstract: A protective garment (10) for a firefighter or other emergency worker includes an outer shell (20), at least one of a moisture barrier layer or a thermal insulative layer (22 or 24) and a liner (26) that includes 85% to 95% by weight hydrophobic fibers and 15% to 10% by weight hydrophilic fibers.

Abstract: A protective garment (10) is provided for use by a firefighter or other emergency worker in connection with a weight-bearing harness (24,30) worn by the firefighter or other emergency worker over the exterior of the protective garment (10). The protective garment (10) includes an outer shell (40), a moisture barrier liner (42) within the outer shell (40), and a wear reduction structure (50) between the outer shell (40) and the moisture barrier liner (42) to reduce wear of the moisture barrier liner (42) caused by the harness (24,30) when worn by a firefighter or other emergency worker.

Abstract: A ventilated and water-resistant garment is provided. The ventilated garment has at least one vent disposed in a wind-resistant protective material layer and has a closure to selectively permit fluid flow through the vent. A breathable material underlies the vent. The vent has a securing strap with a fastener that secures with a complementary fastener to ensure that the breathable material is substantially exposed to promote fluid flow through the breathable material. A pair of vents is preferably provided in the garment with each have a securing strap with a fastener that removably engages with the complementary fastener on the other securing strap to enhance flow through the vents. Further, double-vent water-resistant openings are provided, having a primary and a secondary closable opening, which can be offset from one another to enhance water and fluid impermeability while providing ventilation.

Abstract: A protective garment (10) is provided for use by a firefighter or other emergency worker in connection with a weight-bearing harness (24, 30) worn by the firefighter or other emergency worker over the exterior of the protective garment (10). The protective garment (10) includes an outer shell (40), a moisture barrier liner (42) within the outer shell (40). The protective garment (10) is constructed of first and second moisture barrier materials (50, 51), with the first moisture barrier material (50) having superior wear resistance in comparison to the second moisture barrier material (51). The first moisture barrier material (50) is utilized in areas requiring additional wear protection.

Abstract: A garment having a jacket and a removable vest is provided. The vest includes first and second front vest panels, each having proximal and distal side edges, with each distal side edge being joined to a respective side edge of a rear vest panel. A pair of openings to be called armholes are formed through the vest. The jacket includes first and second front jacket panels, each having proximal and distal side edges, with each distal side edge being joined to a respective side edge of a rear jacket panel. A pair of sleeves are joined to the jacket such that the vest may be worn over the jacket, with the pair of sleeves projecting through the pair of openings.

Abstract: A hooded garment which can be converted into a purse. The garment, having the appearance of a jacket, sweater, sweatshirt, etc. will have a zipper (2) sewn into the opening of the hood (4), beginning at the location corresponding to the crown of the head and ending at the location corresponding to the collar bone. This provides the ability to zip the hood (4) closed, creating an enclosed hood (1). The body of the garment (16) should then be inserted into the hood enclosure (1). The invention also includes a pouch (30) attached to a shoulder strap (20) in the fashion of a small purse. The pouch (30) can be detached from the shoulder strap (20) and placed inside the hood enclosure (1). The shoulder strap (20) can then be attached to the hood enclosure (1), creating a complete purse (36).

Abstract: An outer garment, worn over a jacket and other clothing, for additional warmth. The garment comprises apertures or openings instead of sleeves to allow a user to tuck his arms into the garment like a blanket, or extend his arms through the apertures noiselessly. The garment further includes interior pockets that are shaped and angled to accommodate a user to comfortably who is wearing mittens. The garment is used for hunters and sporting event spectators, to provide comfort in extreme weather conditions.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light weight garment that is intended to be used as a layer of protection. The present invention can be used anytime a light weight jacket may be needed; for example, a person reading in bed, a college student studying in a cold dorm room, a traveler requiring extra warmth on an airplane or an elder needing comfort.

Abstract: A product having fillers therein is provided, which includes two outer shells, at least one connecting member, and fillers. The connecting member has two connecting portions fixed to each other. The connecting portions are adhered to the outer shells respectively to form a plurality of compartments between the outer shells. The fillers are filled in the compartments. During fabricating the compartments, a hot press is performed at a time to form all of the compartments for saving time and cost. In addition, no needle holes similar to those formed by stitches are formed on the two outer shells, and thus the pieces of the fillers may be prevented from escaping out of the outer shells.

Abstract: A safety garment (10) operable to be worn by a wearer for cooling and protection. The safety garment (10) generally includes a protective outer layer (12), a first generally impermeable middle layer (14) coupled with the outer layer (12), an inner layer (16) coupled with the first middle layer (14) and operable to be worn against the wearer, a plurality of apertures (18) formed through the first middle layer (14) and inner layer (16), and an inlet (20) coupled with the outer layer (12). The inlet (12) is operable to receive cooling air and direct the cooling air between the outer layer (12) and first middle layer (14) to enable the cooling air to pass through at least one of the apertures (18) to cool the wearer.

Abstract: Thermal garments with reduced weight and bulk and improved packability include targeted zones of increased thermal resistive properties. Such garments may include: (a) a first garment region extending along a central back portion of the garment from the waist area of the garment to the neck area; (b) second and third garment regions extending along the sides of the garment from the waist area to the underarm area; and (c) a fourth garment region extending between the first and second garment regions, between the first and third garment regions, and between the second and third garment regions. The fourth garment region includes a thermal material having a lower thermal resistive value than the thermal resistive values of the thermal materials associated with the first, second, and third garment regions. Methods of making such garments also are described.

Abstract: A pad is disclosed including discrete reinforcing members secured to a base layer. The discrete reinforcing elements may include spherical members rotatably embedded in the base layer, plates pivotally mounted to the base layer by means of a flexible post or revolute joint, or plates threaded on a chord secured to the base layer. The base layer may include a plurality of discrete projections each having a reinforcing element secured proximate a distal end thereof. A pad may include a receiver for securing to a wearer and a base. The base may be secured to the receiver by a suspension allowing pitch and roll movements. The receiver may secure to the base at one end while the opposite end is slidably secured to the base or coupled to the base by means of a biasing member.

Abstract: An outerwear garment for wearing by two people at the same time and having four arm sleeves in connection with the garment. The garment may be worn by two people at outdoor events and will function chiefly as a jacket or sweater in order to keep the occupants warm. There are arm sleeves on each end of the garment and two arm sleeves near the middle so that all four arms of the couple can be accommodated by the jacket and all four arms of the occupants can be used external to the jacket.

Abstract: Garments and garment sets are described that include a jacket having a powder skirt and trousers that can be attached to the powder skirt via at least one fastener. One embodiment of the invention includes a water resistant jacket, an elasticized powder skirt having at least two edges, the first of which is attached to the water resistant jacket, at least one fastener connected to the second edge of the powder skirt, water resistant trousers including a waist opening and two leg openings and at least one corresponding mating fastener connected to the trousers. The fastener and the corresponding mating fastener are constructed to detachably fix the powder skirt to the water resistant trousers. In several embodiments, the fastener and corresponding mating fastener are two mating zipper portions of standard length that can be combined to form a zipper irrespective of the garment size.

Abstract: A protective garment comprising an outer shell having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The protective garment further comprising a moisture barrier layer, a thermal insulating layer and a mesh liner layer. The thermal insulating layer comprises at least one of a facecloth material, a batting material, a spunlace material and a felt material, and the mesh liner layer is unattached to the thermal insulating layer.

Abstract: A removable drag rescue device, a method of assembling a firefighter's turnout coat to include the drag rescue device, and a coat produced thereby. The drag rescue device comprises a pair of loops which are placed in the interior of an outer shell of the coat by insertion through a pair of apertures in the shell. The drag rescue device further comprises a handle portion between the two loops which remains outside of the back of the shell for grasping and use.

Abstract: A two panel convertible maternity coat that can be used by a woman before, after, and during pregnancy, a pregnancy panel, and a baby panel. Pregnancy is accommodated through the addition of the pregnancy panel between the front sides of the coat. The pregnancy panel is wider at the bottom and tapered toward the top. The two panel convertible maternity coat also can be used as a garment for covering both baby and mother, father, or other wearer though the addition of the baby panel between the front sides of the coat. The baby panel is shaped wider at the top and tapers down to a lower portion. Means are provided for readily fastening each panel separately to the coat so as to provide for ease in transitioning between the uses of the coat.

Abstract: The Art By Hollis International WearBags™ (hereinafter called “WearBags”), is a new, original, non-obvious, novel idea where a carrier/travel bag can also be worn as an item of clothing. Conversely, an item of clothing is converted and transformed into a carrier, travel bag or purse, including any other name for a bag used for carrying items in a confined space. The wearBag is a carrier bag, travel bag, purse or any other named bag, that is carried for the use of transporting items inside and transformed and converted to become an item of clothing to be worn by males and females, adults and children. The Wearbag™ is an Interchangeable and transformable carrier bag to clothing item, such as a jacket and other items of clothing.

Abstract: In a protective garment comprising an outer shell, an intermediate liner, and an inner liner, a visual indication whether each liner is being worn, is provided to a person observing the outer shell, while the protective garment is being worn, via a tab extending from such liner and being manipulatable to an indicating position, in which the tab extending from such liner can be detachably attached to another part of the protective garment. In its indicating position, the tab extending from the intermediate liner can be detachably attached to the outer shell. In its indicating position, the tab extending from the inner liner can be detachably attached to the outer shell, in one contemplated embodiment, or to the tab extending from the intermediate liner, in an alternative embodiment.

Abstract: Item of clothing convertible between different configurations, one of which envisages a vest (30) removably fixed onto a jacket (10) using fixing means (21, 35, 22, 36) different from those which are used to fix together the front portions (1, 12) of the jacket.

Abstract: A garment outer shell and liner system including a garment outer shell and a first liner having first protective properties and having a protruding portion. The system further includes a second liner having second protective properties differing from the first protective properties and having a protruding portion. Each liner is adapted to fit within, and is removably securable to, the outer shell. Each protruding portion is arranged to protrude from the outer shell when the respective liner is secured within the outer shell. At least a portion of the protruding portion of the first liner is a first color so as to indicate the first protective properties, and at least a portion of the protruding portion of the second liner is a second color so as to indicate the second protective properties.

Abstract: A garment system is provided for use as a weather protective garment and padded seat cushion while sitting. The garment system can include a protective garment that carries a garment pouch within a rear panel of the protective garment, for stowing the protective garment when not in use. A padded cushion can be carried by the garment pouch so that it is positioned within the rear panel, thus protecting the cushion from the weather and aligning it for use when sitting. A hand warmer can be used by a spectator to cheer on a team or other event participant. The spectator can secure the hand warmer to a wrist and wave or otherwise move the hand warmer in a supportive manner.

Abstract: Outerwear that substantially protects the wearer from the elements during extended athletic activity events and is sufficiently inexpensive to be considered disposable, and a method for using the outerwear in such events wherein the events include a defined route, such method comprising distributing the outerwear to participants in the events, providing a plurality of containers along the event route, using the containers to collect the outerwear that is discarded by participants, and recycling the discarded outerwear.

Abstract: A thermoregulated recreational garment includes a front pouch with side entry openings for warming or resting the hands therein during periods of inactivity, a front pocket located behind the front pouch, and two side ventilation openings. The two side ventilation openings are adapted for quick venting and cooling of the body, typically after periods of strenuous activity when a lot of body heat is built up inside the garment. The torso section also can include long sleeves with extended cuffs and thumb holes to allow the user to slide their thumbs therethrough so that the cuffs cover the user's wrists during cold weather outdoor activities. The front pocket is adapted to hold an audio device, and typically an opening such as a grommet or eyelet is fitted through the back wall of the front pocket to provide access for headphone wires.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to apparel, and in particular, to a garment with a venting structure and a method of using the venting structure.

Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention provides a vented apparel, comprising: an outer shell; an inner liner disposed adjacent at least a portion of an inside of the outer shell; a vent through the outer shell, wherein the vent is substantially covered by a screen; a zipper on the inner liner; and an adjusting mechanism on the outer shell; wherein the adjusting mechanism is connected to the zipper in order to move the zipper between a closed position and an open position. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a vent system, comprising: a vent through an outer shell of an item incorporating the vent system, wherein the vent is substantially covered by a screen; a zipper on an inner liner of the item, wherein the inner liner is disposed adjacent at least a portion of an inside of the outer shell; and an adjusting mechanism on the outer shell; wherein the adjusting mechanism is connected to the zipper in order to move the zipper between a closed position and an open position.

Abstract: An upper garment has a torso section and a pair of sleeves connected to the torso section. The torso section is provided at a lower end with an inner tail section and an outer tail section. The inner tail section can be tucked into a lower garment to maintain core warmth, while the outer tail section hangs freely for a desired fashion appearance.