GB2362851A - Manufacturing a waterproof and gas permeable jacket - Google Patents

Manufacturing a waterproof and gas permeable jacket Download PDF

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GB2362851A
GB2362851A GB0012187A GB0012187A GB2362851A GB 2362851 A GB2362851 A GB 2362851A GB 0012187 A GB0012187 A GB 0012187A GB 0012187 A GB0012187 A GB 0012187A GB 2362851 A GB2362851 A GB 2362851A
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    • 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D31/00—Materials specially adapted for outerwear
    • A41D31/04—Materials specially adapted for outerwear characterised by special function or use
    • A41D31/10—Impermeable to liquids, e.g. waterproof; Liquid-repellent
    • A41D31/102—Waterproof and breathable
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B25/00—Layered products comprising a layer of natural or synthetic rubber
    • B32B25/04—Layered products comprising a layer of natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material
    • B32B25/08—Layered products comprising a layer of natural or synthetic rubber comprising rubber as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material of synthetic resin
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B25/00—Layered products comprising a layer of natural or synthetic rubber
    • B32B25/14—Layered products comprising a layer of natural or synthetic rubber comprising synthetic rubber copolymers
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B27/00—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin
    • B32B27/06—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material
    • B32B27/065—Layered products comprising a layer of synthetic resin as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material of foam
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B3/00—Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products having particular features of form
    • B32B3/26—Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layer; characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids ; characterised by an apertured layer
    • B32B3/266—Layered products comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products having particular features of form characterised by a particular shape of the outline of the cross-section of a continuous layer; characterised by a layer with cavities or internal voids ; characterised by an apertured layer characterised by an apertured layer, the apertures going through the whole thickness of the layer, e.g. expanded metal, perforated layer, slit layer regular cells B32B3/12
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B5/00—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts
    • B32B5/18—Layered products characterised by the non- homogeneity or physical structure, i.e. comprising a fibrous, filamentary, particulate or foam layer; Layered products characterised by having a layer differing constitutionally or physically in different parts characterised by features of a layer of foamed material
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
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    • B32B2307/724—Permeability to gases, adsorption
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2307/00—Properties of the layers or laminate
    • B32B2307/70—Other properties
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    • B32B2307/7265—Non-permeable
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B32—LAYERED PRODUCTS
    • B32B—LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM
    • B32B2437/00—Clothing

Abstract

A waterproof and gas permeable jacket is manufactured by (a) providing a lining (10), a gas permeable layer (20), a waterproof film (30), and an outer cover (40); (b) forming vent holes (21) though the gas permeable layer; (c) bonding the waterproof film to the gas permeable layer; (d) bonding the outer cover to the waterproof film; (e) bonding the lining to the gas permeable layer to form a laminated layer that includes a lining, a gas permeable layer, a waterproof film, and an outer cover; (f) cutting the laminated layer to form cut edges; (g) bonding the cut edges of the laminated layer together; (h) sewing up the bonded cut edges to form a semi-finished jacket; and (i) attaching a zipper (12) to the semi-finished jacket to form a finished jacket. The gas permeable layer may be made of foam or synthetic rubber.

Description

1 2362851 METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A WATERPROOF AND GAS PERMEABLE JACKET
The present invention relates to a method for manufacturing a waterproof and gas permeable clothing such as a jacket, a vest and the like.
The closest prior art of which the applicant is aware is disclosed in his U.S. Patent No. 5,867,828, filed on April 8, 1998, entitled by "Waders and the Method for Manufacturing Them".
Another prior art of which the applicant is aware is disclosed in the Aldridge's U.S. Patent No. 5,685,015, filed on June 5, 1995, entitled by "MULTIUSE HAZARDOUS DUTY GARMENT".
With reference to the Aldridge's reference, it disclosed a hazardous duty garment comprising an outer layer 62 of abrasion, flame, and heat resistant material, a thermal barrier layer 50' including a substrate layer 66 inside of the outer layer 62, and a thermal layer 64 attached to the substrate layer 66 and having a plurality of apertures 68; and a moisture barrier layer 48' including a semi-permeable membrane layer 72 inside of the thermal layer 64, and a closed cell foam layer 70 attached to the semipermeable membrane layer 72. However, the hazardous duty garment of the Aldridge's reference does not disclose a gas permeable layer and a waterproof layer so that it cannot be used to provide a ventilating and waterproof ftinction to a wearer.
In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, there is provided a method for manufacturing a waterproof and gas permeable jacket comprising the steps of. (a) providing a lining, a gas permeable layer including a first side and a second side, a waterproof film, and an outer cover; (b) forming a plurality of vent holes through the gas permeable layer; (c) bonding the waterproof film to the first side of the gas 1 2 permeable layer; (d) bonding the outer cover to the waterproof film; (e) bonding the lining to the second side of the gas permeable layer to form a laminated layer that includes a lining which functions as an innermost layer, a gas permeable layer which provides a ventilating effect, a waterproof film which provides a waterproof function, and an outer cover which functions as an outermost layer; (f) cutting the laminated layer so as to form a plurality of cut edges; (g) bonding the cut edges of the laminated layer together; (h) sewing up the bonded cut edges of the laminated layer to form a semi-finished jacket; and (i) attaching a zipper to the semi-finished jacket to form a finished jacket that provides a ventilating and waterproof function to a wearer.
In such a manner, the gas permeable layer is adapted to provide a ventilating effect to the wearer by means of the vent holes, thereby incurring a comfortable sensation to the wearer. In addition, the waterproof film can efficiently prevent water from entering and wetting the lining through the vent holes, thereby achieving a waterproof feature.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a waterproof and gas permeable jacket comprising a gas permeable layer having a first side and a second side, a waterproof film attached to the first side of the gas permeable layer, an outer cover attached to the waterproof film, and a lining attached to the second side of the gas permeable layer.
Further feaftues of the present invention will become apparent after a careful reading of the detailed description with appropriate reference to the accompanying drawings.
In the drawings:
Fig. 1 is a flow chart of a method for manufacturing a waterproof and gas 2 3 permeable jacket in accordance with the present invention; Fig. 2 is a front plan view of the waterproof and gas permeable jacket in accordance with the present invention; Fig. 3 is a partially exploded view of the waterproof and gas permeable jacket as. shown in Fig. 2; Fig. 4 is a front plan cross-sectional assembly view of the waterproof and gas permeable jacket as shown in Fig. 3; Fig. 5 is a front plan partially cross-sectional view showing two heating rolls for bonding a gas permeable layer and a waterproof film together; and Fig. 6 is a front plan view of a waterproof and gas permeable vest in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention.
Referring to the drawings, and initially to Figs. 2-4, a waterproof and gas permeable clothing such as a waterproof and gas permeable jacket 1 according to the present invention comprises a gas permeable layer 20 including a first side and a second side,, a waterproof film 30 fixedly mounted on the first side of the gas permeable layer 20, an outer cover 40 fixedly bonded to the waterproof film 30, and a lining 10 fixedly bonded to the second side of the gas permeable layer 20.
The gas permeable layer 20 is made of a foam core material or synthetic rubber and contains a plurality of vent holes 21 defined therethrough. The waterproof film 30 is preferably made of polyurethane (P. U). The outer cover 40 and the lining 10 are made of nylon cloth respectively.
When worn, a person can put on the waterproof and gas permeable jacket 1 with the lining 10 directly contacting and touching his/her skin, and with the outer cover 40 exposed to the ambient environment. In such a manner, the gas permeable 3 4 layer 20 is adapted to provide a ventilating effect to the wearer by means of the vent holes 21, thereby incurring a comfortable sensation to the wearer. In addition, the waterproof film 30 can efficiently prevent water from entering and wetting the lining 10 through the vent holes 2 1, thereby achieving a waterproof feature.
Referring to Figs. 1-5, a method in accordance with the present invention is used to manufacture a waterproof and gas permeable jacket 1 and comprises the following steps.
First, the lining 10, the gas permeable layer 20, the waterproof film 30, and the outer cover 40 are pre-selected, wherein the gas permeable layer 20 is made of a foam core material or a synthetic rubber, the waterproof film 30 is made of polyurethane (P. U.), and the outer cover 40 and the lining 10 are made of nylon cloth respectively.
Secondly, a plurality of vent holes 21 are formed in the gas permeable layer 20 by means such as a punching machine.
Then, the waterproof film 30 is bonded to the first side of the gas permeable layer 20 by means such as adhesion. Preferably, the gas permeable layer 20 together with the waterproof film 30 are heated and pressurized between a pair of heating rollers 60 as shown in Fig. 5 such that the waterproof film 30 can be tightly bonded to the first side of the gas permeable layer 20. The temperature required for heating the gas permeable layer 20 and the waterproof film 3 0 ranges between 11 O'C and 13 O'C.
Then, the outer cover 40 is bonded to the waterproof film 30 by means such as adhesion, and the lining 10 is then be bonded to the second side of the gas permeable layer 20 by means such as adhesion, thereby forming a laminated layer including the lining 10, the gas permeable layer 20, the waterproof film 3 0 and the outer cover 40.
4 The laminated layer is then cut to the shape of the waterproof and gas permeable jacket I so as to form a plurality of cut edges. The peripheral cut edges of the laminated layer can then be bonded together.
Then, the bonded cut edges of the laminated layer can be sewed together to form a semi-finished jacket 1.
Finally, a zipper 12 is attached to the semi-finished jacket 1, thereby forming a finished jacket I as shown in Fig. 2.
Referring now to Fig. 6, in accordance with another embodiment of the present invention, the waterproof and gas permeable clothing is in the form of a waterproof and gas permeable vest 2. The method for manufacturing the waterproof and gas permeable vest 2 is similar to that for manufacturing the waterproof and gas permeable jacket 1, and will not be further described in detail.
It should be clear to those skilled in the art that further embodiments may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention.
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CLAIMS:
1. A method for manufacturing a waterproof and gas permeable jacket (1) comprising the steps of (a) providing a lining (10), a gas permeable layer (20) including a first side and a second side, a waterproof film (30), and an outer cover (40); (b) forming a plurality of vent holes (21) through said gas permeable layer (20); (c) bonding said waterproof film (30) to said first side of said gas permeable layer (20); (d) bonding said outer cover (40) to said waterproof film (30); (e) bonding said lining (10) to said second side of said gas permeable layer (20) to form a laminated layer that includes a lining (10) which functions as an innermost layer, a gas permeable layer (20) which provides a ventilating effect, a waterproof film (30) which provides a waterproof function, and an outer cover (40) which functions as an outermost layer; (f) cutting said laminated layer so as to form a plurality of cut edges; (g) bonding said cut edges of said laminated layer together; (h) sewing up said bonded cut edges of said laminated layer to form a semi-finished jacket (1); and (1) attaching a zipper to said semi-finished jacket (1) to form a finished jacket (1) that provides a ventilating and waterproof function to a wearer.
2. The method in accordance with claim 1, wherein said gas permeable layer (20) is made of a foam core material.
3. The method in accordance with claim 1, wherein said gas permeable layer 6 7 (20) is made of a synthetic rubber.
4. The method in accordance with claim 1, after said step (c) ftirther comprising the steps of providing a pair of a heating rollers (60); and conveying said gas permeable layer (20) together with said waterproof film (30) to be heated and pressurized between said pair of heating rollers (60).
5. The method in accordance with claim 1, wherein the temperature for heating said gas permeable layer (20) together with said waterproof film (30) ranges between 11 O'C and 13 O'C.
6. A method for manufacturing a waterproof and gaspermeable jacket substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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7. A jacket made by the method clainied in any one of the preceding claims.
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6. A method for manufacturing a waterproof and gas permeable jacket substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
7. A jacket made by the method claimed in any one of the preceding claims.
8. A waterproof and gas permeable jacket comprising a gas permeable layer having a first side and a second side, a waterproof film attached to the first side of the gas permeable layer, an outer cover attached to the waterproof film, and a lining attached to the second side of the gas permeable layer.
7 Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows Claims:- 1. A method for manufacturing a waterproof and gaspermeable jacket comprising the steps ot- (a) providing a lining, a gas-permeable layer having a first side and a second side, a single layer of waterproof/gas-permeable film, and an outer cover; (b) forming a plurality of ventilating holes through said gaspermeable layer; (c) bonding said waterproof/gas-permeable film onto said first side of said gas-permeable layer; (d) bonding said outer cover to said waterproof/gaspermeable film; (e) bonding said lining to said second side of said gaspermeable layer to form a laminate that serially includes a lining, a gas-permeable layer bonded on said lining, a waterproof/gaspermeable film bonded on said gas- permeable layer, and an outer cover bonded on said waterproof film, wherein said lining functions as an innermost layer facing towards a wearer, said gas-permeable layer on said lining provides a ventilating effect, said waterproof/gas-permeable film on said gas-permeable layer allows passage of gases having small molecules and blocks passage of water having larger molecules so as to provide simultaneously a waterproof function and a gas-permeable function by said single layer of waterproof gas-permeable film, and said outer cover on said waterproof film functions as an outermost layer; (f) cutting said laminate so as to form a plurality of cut edges; 9 (g) bonding said cut edges of said laminate together; (h) sewing up said bonded cut edges of said laminate to form a semi- finished jacket; and (i) attaching a zipper to said semi-finished jacket to form a finished waterproof and gas-permeable jacket that provides a ventilating and waterproof function for the wearer.
2. A method as claimed in Claim 1, in which the gaspermeable material is made of a foam core material.
3. A method as claimed in Claim 1, in which the gaspermeable layer is made of a synthetic rubber.
4. A method as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, which includes providing a pair of heating rollers and in which bonding of the waterproof film onto the first side of said gaspermeable layer is effected by passing the waterproof film and the gas-permeable layer together between the heating rollers.
5. A method as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, in which bonding of the waterproof film onto the first side of said gas. permeable layer is effected at a temperature within the range of from 11 WC to 13TC.
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US5685015A (en) * 1995-06-05 1997-11-11 Lion Apparel, Inc. Multi-use hazardous duty garment
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