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  • Wetsuit
    Patent number: 7395553
    Abstract: A wetsuit includes an outer layer and an inner layer. The inner layer is attached to the outer layer and includes a plurality of fibers having wool and being configured in a plurality of clusters. The inner layer also includes a plurality of interconnected channels. At least a portion of each channel is defined by a space between adjacent clusters. The wetsuit also includes an opening that is disposed on a rear side of the wetsuit. The wetsuit additionally includes at least one fastener that is connected to the opening to open and close the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Assignee: Patagonia, Inc.
    Inventor: Tetsuya O'Hara
  • Wetsuit
    Patent number: 8191171
    Abstract: A wetsuit includes an outer layer and an inner layer. The inner layer is attached to the outer layer and includes a plurality of fibers having wool and being configured in a plurality of clusters. The inner layer also includes a plurality of interconnected channels. At least a portion of each channel is defined by a space between adjacent clusters. The wetsuit also includes an opening that is disposed on a rear side of the wetsuit. The wetsuit additionally includes at least one fastener that is connected to the opening to open and close the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Patagonia Inc.
    Inventor: Tetsuya O'Hara
  • Wetsuit
    Patent number: 7992218
    Abstract: A wetsuit includes an outer layer and an inner layer. The inner layer is attached to the outer layer and includes a plurality of fibers having wool and being configured in a plurality of clusters. The inner layer also includes a plurality of interconnected channels. At least a portion of each channel is defined by a space between adjacent clusters. The wetsuit also includes an opening that is disposed on a rear side of the wetsuit. The wetsuit additionally includes at least one fastener that is connected to the opening to open and close the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2011
    Assignee: Patagonia, Inc.
    Inventor: Tetsuya O'Hara
  • Wetsuit
    Patent number: 7743428
    Abstract: A wetsuit includes an outer layer and an inner layer. The inner layer is attached to the outer layer and includes a plurality of fibers having wool and being configured in a plurality of clusters. The inner layer also includes a plurality of interconnected channels. At least a portion of each channel is defined by a space between adjacent clusters. The wetsuit also includes an opening that is disposed on a rear side of the wetsuit. The wetsuit additionally includes at least one fastener that is connected to the opening to open and close the opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2010
    Assignee: Patagonia Inc.
    Inventor: Tetsuya O'Hara