Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A41—WEARING APPAREL
  • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
  • A41D1/00—Garments
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A41—WEARING APPAREL
  • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
  • A41D27/00—Details of garments or of their making
  • A41D27/28—Means for ventilation

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• the invention relates to windproof and waterproof clothing when used by persons who are engaged in active pursuits, such as those involving either work or recreation.
• this invention relates to a method for protecting persons from the negative effects of wind or rain, while simultaneously providing means for the hot, moist air generated by their body to vent to the exterior of their clothes so that the vapor doesn't condense inside their clothes and make them wet.
• This problem has been recognized and ventilation systems have been created for clothing that can be opened by various means such as zippers, however in the event of rain these vents must be closed to prevent water from entering into the clothing from the outside and then the moist air created by the body condenses on the interior of the clothing.
• Waterproof clothing has until the present time been constructed either from coated fabric such that it is absolutely windproof and waterproof, or from fabric with a membrane that keeps water (such as rain) from penetrating the fabric from the exterior but which is, to some degree, permeable to vapor such as that created by the human body under exertion.
• neither material allows substantial amounts of heat or moisture to move from the interior to the exterior of clothing constructed from the material. The result is that heat and moisture will accumulate within a very short time when the user is active. This in turn results in overheating, a drop in performance, and the wearer becoming wet from moisture condensing inside the clothing.
• clothing as used in the description of the present invention relates to jackets, trousers, shirts, and headgear.
• Japanese Patent No. 2008038323 Fukuyama Teruyoshi discloses a similar shingled construction to create ventilation, but suffers from the same drawbacks as Jaeger.
• the present disclosure relates to windproof and waterproof clothing for use by persons who are engaged in active pursuits involving either work or recreation.
• the present disclosure is related to a method for protecting persons from the negative effects of wind or rain, while simultaneously providing means for the hot, moist air generated by their body to vent to the exterior of their clothes so that the vapor doesn't condense inside their clothes and make them wet.
• This problem has been recognized and ventilation systems have been created for clothing that can be opened by various means such as zippers.
• these vents must be closed to prevent water from entering into the clothing from the outside and then the moist air created by the body condenses on the interior of the clothing.
• the present disclosure is directed to a novel method of creating well-ventilated rainwear that overcomes the shortcomings of the previous inventions.
• the present invention improves comfort by preventing moisture build up due to sweating, and reduces heat stress.
• c. provide a method for creating well-ventilated rainwear whose materials and construction retains a consistent performance throughout the lifespan of the garment;
• g. provide a method for creating well-ventilated rainwear that is easy and economical to clean and care for.
• the ventilation systems and methods of the present disclosure therefore prevent wind and moisture from penetrating from the outside and permit hot or moist air to readily escape from the body to the outside, keeping the user dry and comfortable.
• the function of the shell is to protect against wind driven rain penetrating the vents in the liner's construction, while still providing a high degree of breathability for the warm moist air leaving the body through the vents in the liner.
• the shell and the liner can be joined at the top edge of the garment, and can also be tacked together at intervals along the hem at the bottom edge of the garment to allow water to flow out between the liner and the shell and to facilitate air flow.
• the present invention is also directed to a method for creating well-ventilated rainwear that can be easily and inexpensively manufactured, that is light in weight, that is reliable, and that requires no instruction or proficiency to use.
• the present invention is directed to a garment including an upper section, a lower section spaced apart from the upper section, and a vent hood coupled to the upper section and extending downward over the space between the upper section and a portion of the lower section.
• the garment also includes a resiliently rigid support coupled to the vent hood and configured to maintain the vent hood spaced apart from the lower section to permit air and moisture to exit the article of manufacture between the upper section and the lower section.
• the present invention is directed to a method of manufacturing a garment.
• the garment is formed with a first section and a second section with a space between the first and second sections.
• a vent hood is attached to the first section and extends over the space between the first and second sections and over at least a portion of the second section.
• the vent hood is sufficiently rigid to stand up— away from the second section— to define an open vent between the vent hood and the second section.
• FIG. 1 shows a front view of the liner portion with molded synthetic fittings in the front panels of the jacket.
• FIG. 2 is a view of the molded vent openings as seen from below showing how they create an arch, which allows air to flow from the interior to the exterior of the liner.
• FIG. 3 is a section view of the molded vent opening showing how it protects the opening from water intrusion while still allowing air to flow from the interior to the exterior of the liner.
• FIG. 4 shows a side view of the liner portion with vents in the front and rear of the jacket, as well as on the sleeve.
• FIG. 5 is a view of the vents created by a piece of fabric with a stiffened edge tacked down in a manner that creates a series of arches to allow airflow.
• FIG. 6 is a section view of the overlapping fabric panels with the upper panel having a stiffened edge, and the lower panel having a raised dam portion on the interior of the opening.
• FIG. 7 is a section view of the overlapping fabric panels on the sleeve with the upper panel having a stiffened edge, and the lower panel having a raised dam portion on interior of the opening, with an additional dam portion on the exterior of the opening.
• FIG. 8 is a cut away view of the front panels of the shell portion of the jacket showing the liner portion with the molded synthetic fittings.
• FIG. 9 shows a front view of the liner portion of the trousers with the molded synthetic fittings in the front panels.
• FIG. 10 is a cut away view of the front panels of the shell portion of the trousers showing the liner portion with the molded synthetic fittings.
• Fig.l which shows the liner 21 of a jacket with vents 20 set into the fabric of the anterior upper-thorax region wherein the materials used in the construction may be inherently flame resistant such as Nomex, FR (Flame Resistant) Modacrylic, FR Urethane and FR
• Fig. 2 shows a view from below of the opening of the vent 20, which will allow for the movement of warm moist air away from the body.
• Fig. 3 shows a section view of vent 20 showing how the vent includes a vent hood affixed to the material of the jacket liner such that it surrounds a hole in the liner such that air can escape but water is prevented from entering.
• FIG. 4 shows another embodiment of the method for creating a series of vents 22 in the liner portion of the current invention utilizing a series of shingle-like, over-lapping panels of fabric arranged so that water running down will fall from panel to panel until reaching the lower hem of the garment.
• vents 22 are not necessarily in rows, but rather can be arranged individually in any suitable pattern or in an arbitrary pattern.
• the fabric panels are joined together at intervals allowing gaps in the seams that will allow airflow to carry hot, moist air away from the user's body.
• the material of the fabric panels itself may not be breathable; however, by virtue of the vents the hot, moist air is permitted to exit the garment and therefore achieve breathability.
• FIG. 5 shows a view of the vent 22 from below showing how the vent panel 22 is fastened.
• a sewn construction is utilized that is later sealed against water intrusion.
• the vent panel 22 is fastened with Radio Frequency welding methods 26 at intervals to the liner 21.
• a dam portion 23 is also employed, which prevents water from moving up and through the vent.
• Fig. 6 shows a cross sectional view of the construction details of the vent 22 with the core stiffening element 25 and the placement and construction of the dam 23 with its core element 24.
• Fig. 7 shows the same cross section view as Fig. 6 with the addition of a second dam portion 23 placed outside of the vent 22 to provide additional protection from water moving into and through the vent opening.
• Fig. 8 shows a cut-away view of the shell portion 27 of the jacket revealing the vents 20 in the liner portion 21 of the jacket.
• Fig. 9 shows the liner 28 of a pair of trousers with vents 20 set into the fabric of the anterior upper-thigh region.
• Fig. 10 shows a cut- away view of the shell portion 29 of the pair of trousers revealing the vents 20 in the liner portion 21 of the trousers.

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