NL2026369B1

NL2026369B1 - Multifunctional garment

Info

Publication number: NL2026369B1
Application number: NL2026369A
Authority: NL
Inventors: Steenbruggen Marcel
Original assignee: Ponti Verdi Innovations B V
Priority date: 2020-08-28
Filing date: 2020-08-28
Publication date: 2022-04-29
Also published as: WO2022043499A1

Abstract

The present invention relates to a multifunctional garment. In a first aspect, the present invention provides a multifunctional garment for providing fluid to a portable device during activities of a wearer, comprising a garment, at least one flexible compartment, an outlet connector, an inlet connector and a regulator. In a second, independent aspect, the present invention provides an inflatable protective headgear, comprising a head part, a flexible compartment, an inlet connector and an overpressure protection element. In a third, independent aspect, the present invention provides a garment with integrated face mask, comprising a torso part, a mask part and a fastener.

Description

-1- P34583NLOO/WHA/MBA Title: Multifunctional garment Field of the invention The present invention relates to a multifunctional garment. Background of the invention There are various situations in which one requires personal protective equipment, for example face and respiratory protection against bacterial- or virus infections and harmful substances, especially air pollution due to hazardous chemicals or fine particulate matter as asbestos.

Protective equipment is usually adapted to the specific kind of protection that is provided therewith. Especially in professional conditions, multiple types of protective equipment may be required, such as head protection against impacts from objects and hearing protection against noise exposure.

Additionally, in some environments, further protective measures are required. For example, when insufficient oxygen is available, an oxygen supply is necessary in addition to the protective material. For this purpose, a gas bottle is usually worn on the back. However, such a gas cylinder is heavy and bulky and therefore restricts freedom of movement.

As an alternative, a breathing mask may be equipped with an external oxygen supply line connected to a remote air supply. However, such a configuration may be sensitive to failures due to damage of or kinks in the supply line or due to failure of the air source.

Even further, in flammable or humid environments, supplementary protective measures may be required to limit risks of static electricity and electric currents. Especially when power tools are to be used in such environments, pneumatic or battery-powered tools are often preferred.

However, pneumatic tools each require a pneumatic supply line, which necessitates a bundle of supply lines that may be tangled, or repeated change of the tool connected to a supply line. Battery-powered tools have an inherent maximum power, a battery may deplete and may not be completely fireproof.

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As the types of protective equipment usually provide a specific type of protection, multiple types need to be carried individually. In particular when an air supply or power tools is also required, specific protective equipment, the air supply or the power tools may be forgotten. Furthermore, these components may not always combine well, resulting in an non- ergonomic fit, which may even lead to suboptimal protection of a wearer.

Object of the invention It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a multifunctional garment that lacks at least one of the drawbacks mentioned above, or at least to provide an alternative multifunctional garment. Summary of the invention The multifunctional garment as disclosed herein provides several independent aspects. Multifunctional garment In a first aspect, the present invention provides a multifunctional garment according to claim

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The garment may be a casual garment, such as a vest or jacket. The garment is usually worn during professional activities of a wearer. The garment may also be a protective garment, such as a lab coat, overall or coverall, such that protection is provided by the garment. This way, additional protective equipment may not be necessary and the garment may provide a single integrated protection solution.

The at least one flexible compartment is arranged on the garment, for example on a surface of the garment, which may provide protection to the wearer, or within the garment, for example in between garment layers. The compartment may have a shape generally corresponding to the shape of the garment. This has been found to provide a comfortable and ergonomic garment, not requiring a bulky gas cylinder.

The at least one compartment is flexible, such that it may expand and contract in dependence of a fluid pressure in the compartment. As such, a filling level may be determined easily on the basis of the shape of the compartment. The flexibility has been found to further increase comfort and movement freedom of a wearer when wearing the garment. Further, the flexibility allows the compartment to be compliant in the event of a fall of

-3- the wearer or an impact of an object. This compliance increases safety of the compartment and provides fall protection to the wearer.

An outlet connector and an inlet connector are in fluid connection with the at least one flexible compartment and are configured to be connected with a portable device line and a fluid supply line respectively. Therewith, fluid may be provided to the flexible compartment, such that fluid may be stored therein. Additionally, fluid from the flexible compartment may be provided to an external device, such as a power tool or breathing mask.

The outlet connector may be configured to be detachably connected to a portable device, such that different portable devices may be connected to the flexible compartment. The outlet connector may also be permanently connected to a portable device, for example when the portable device is a breathing mask that forms an integral part of the garment.

Multiple outlet connectors and/or inlet connectors may be provided, such that the at least one flexible compartment may be fluidly connected to multiple portable device lines and/or fluid supply lines, respectively. Further, multiple flexible compartments may be provided, connected to the same or individual inlet/outlet connectors, such that a single or multiple fluids may be stored in multiple compartments. This way, different external devices may be supplied simultaneously with one or multiple fluids.

A regulator is provided for influencing the amount of fluid stored in the flexible compartment. The regulator may comprise a separate element arranged between a fluid connection, or be integrated in the flexible compartment or in a respective connector. The amount of fluid may, for example, be influenced by regulating fluid flow through the inlet connector and/or the outlet connector. The regulator may also comprise a pressure relief valve that opens when a pressure in the flexible compartment exceeds a threshold pressure.

In an embodiment, the inlet connector is configured to be connected with a fluid supply line during activities of the wearer. The inlet connector may, for example be reinforced to tow the fluid supply line during movement of the wearer. As such, a continuous fluid supply may be provided from an external fluid source, while the at least one flexible compartment provides a backup fluid storage that may be used in case of external fluid supply failure.

In an embodiment, the inlet connector and the outlet connector are configured to be connected simultaneously. This way, fluid may be provided to the multifunctional garment by

-4- a fluid supply line, while a portable device may be provided with fluid via the multifunctional garment simultaneously. The at least one flexible compartment may comprise an inner layer, in use directed towards the wearer, and an outer layer opposite to the inner layer, wherein a tensile strength of the inner layer is higher than a tensile strength of the outer layer. By having an outer layer having a lower tensile strength, the flexible compartment may expand with the outer layer when a fluid pressure therein increases. As such, the shape of the inner layer may be relatively constant, such that the garment retains a comfortable fit around the wearer.

Additionally, a stronger inner layer may provide additional safety to the wearer, as the outer layer is weaker and may therefore rupture before the inner layer does, in case a fluid pressure would exceed a threshold pressure at a maximum yield strength of the flexible compartment, for example due to failure of the regulator. Therewith, an explosion of the flexible compartment may be directed away from the wearer and additional safety is provided.

The at least one flexible compartment may comprise an inner layer, in use directed towards the wearer, and an outer layer opposite to the inner layer, wherein a heat conductivity of the inner layer is higher than a heat conductivity of the outer layer. When working in colder environments, a fluid in the flexible compartment may cool down. Especially if the fluid is air that is to be used as breathing air, a low temperature may be uncomfortable. Legislation, such as the Dutch ARBO guidelines, prescribe a minimum temperature for breathing air. The risk of a low temperature may be reduced when by warming the fluid with body heat from the wearer. Additionally, this may provide a pleasant cooling effect, especially in the case of intensive activities of the wearer. Alternatively, by supplying fluid at a predetermined temperature, forced cooling and/or heating of the body of the wearer may be achieved to provide extra comfort.

The at least one flexible compartment may be arranged between an inner garment lining and an outer garment fabric. This way, the at least one flexible compartment may be protected within the lining and the fabric. Additionally, the material of the inner and outer layer of the at least one flexible compartment may be relatively flexible, while the material of the inner garment lining and outer garment fabric may be chosen to offer favourable properties for the wearer and the at least one flexible compartment, such as protection and comfort.

A tensile strength of the inner layer and the inner garment lining combined may be lower than a tensile strength of the outer layer and the outer garment fabric combined. By

-5- having an outer layer having a higher tensile strength, the risk of damage to the flexible compartment may be reduced.

A heat conductivity of the inner layer and the inner garment lining combined may be higher than a heat conductivity of the outer layer and the outer garment fabric combined.

This may further enhance comfort.

The at least one flexible compartment may extend over a front side and a back side of the garment.

By spreading the flexible compartment over the garment, a volume of the flexible compartment may be maximised, at a relatively low thickness, measured from the inner layer to the outer layer, improving comfort and movement freedom of the garment.

The flexible compartment may also be provided on other sides of the garment.

In an embodiment, the at least one flexible compartment comprises a closable opening.

The opening may be arranged in the inner or outer layer and comprise a closure, movable between a closed position, in which the opening is closed, and an open position, in which the opening is opened and the flexible compartment may be accessed.

This way, a flexible compartment may be cleaned, inspected and/or maintained through the closable opening.

The closure may, for example comprise a zipper, hook-and-loop band or twist-off cap.

Advantageously, the closure is fluid tight, such that the flexible compartment is fluid tight when the closure is arranged in the closed position.

In an embodiment, the at least one flexible compartment is provided with a removable filler material that may be removed through the closable opening.

The filler material may, for example, be a fluid-open material, such as a foam.

By having a filler material, the at least one flexible compartment may retain shape when no fluid is provided in the at least one flexible compartment.

This has been found to increase a lifespan of the at least one flexible compartment and to improve comfort for the wearer.

The removable filler material may comprise a filter material that absorbs pollutions in the fluid.

The filter material may, for example be a ceramic material containing active carbon.

By having a filter material, the fluid may be filtered in the at least one flexible compartments, and hazard and odour due to, for example, gaseous chemicals, particulate matter may be removed.

The filter material may be replaceable through the closable opening and comprise, for example, filter granules.

-6- The inner garment lining or outer garment fabric may be locally opened to allow access to the at least one flexible compartment, and/or the closure. Alternatively the garment may be provided with a second closure arranged in the inner garment lining and/or outer garment fabric to allow access to the fastener.

In an embodiment, flexible compartments are arranged at a front side and at a back side of the garment, when worn by a wearer. This way, fluid may be divided over the respective sides of the garment, such that a fluid weight may be distributed evenly over the compartments to improve comfort and ergonomics. Multiple flexible compartments may be arranged at the front side and/or at the back side.

The multifunctional garment may comprise multiple inlet connectors, such that multiple fluid supply lines may be connected. This allows higher fluid supply rates and/or supply of multiple types of fluids, such as water and air. The multiple inlet connectors may be fluidly connected to a same flexible compartment, or to mutually different flexible compartments.

The multiple inlet connectors may have varying properties, for example having different shapes, materials and/or sealing components, such as O-rings. At least one of the multiple inlet connectors may have different sealing properties for supplying different fluids to arespective flexible compartment. For example, at least one of the multiple inlet connectors may be configured to supply a liquid, such as water, wherein another of the multiple inlet connectors is configured to supply a gas, such as air. This allows to use the multifunctional garment for hydraulic external devices, such as water sprinklers and/or drinking arrangements, as well as for pneumatic external devices and/or breathing masks.

The multifunctional garment may also comprise multiple outlet connectors, such that multiple portable device lines may be connected. The multiple outlet connectors may have varying properties.

In an embodiment the, multiple inlet connectors and/or outlet connectors are arranged next to each other to form groups on the multifunctional garment. Groups may provide easy access to the respective connectors. Additionally, a group allows multiple connectors to be connected with fluid supply lines and/or portable device lines at once using a single, multifunctional connector.

-7- The inlet connectors may be grouped on a front side of the garment and/or the outlet connectors may be grouped on a back side of the garment. This configuration may be ergonomically advantageous.

In an embodiment, the multiple flexible compartments are fluidly interconnected, wherein the multifunctional garment comprises multiple regulators, arranged in fluid connection in between the interconnected flexible compartments. This embodiments allows to actively distribute fluids to specific flexible compartments to actively improve comfort and ergonomics. For example, when multiple fluids are provided, heavier fluids, such as water, may be stored in at least one flexible compartment at the back side of the garment.

The multifunctional garment may comprise a support element, configured to locally reinforce the garment to withstand external forces exerted by the fluid supply line, the portable device line and/or the portable device. It has been found that connecting the inlet and/or outlet connectors subsequently may cause local stresses in the garment, eventually resulting in tears thereof. By local reinforcement of the garment around the respective connectors, this may be at least partially avoided. The garment may, for example, be reinforced by application of a reinforcement layer between the outer garment shell and the inner garment lining, around the inlet and/or outlet connectors.

The support element may be arranged to reinforce the garment to withstand line forces, such as towing and hydraulic forces, exerted by a fluid supply line or a portable device line. The reinforcement may, for example, have an elongated shape in a direction of expected line forces. Movements of the wearer may cause the supply line to drag over the ground, causing a pulling force on the garment that may cause tears thereof. By having a reinforcement element, in particular having an elongated shape in the direction of line forces, the line forces may be distributed over the surface thereof, resulting in a more durable garment.

The support element may be configured to, when the garment is worn, extend around the wearer to from a fall arrest harness. The support element may surround the wearer, such that line forces may be distributed evenly. As a fall harness should be sufficiently strong to carry the wearer, it may usually form the strongest part of the garment, such that the risk of damage of the multifunctional garment due to line forces is minimised.

A fall harness may also be separately integrated in the multifunctional garment, such that the harness is always at hand when necessary.

-8- The multifunctional garment may comprise a low-voltage electric system, configured to provide an electric device, such as a light, with electric current. The low-voltage electric system may comprise a battery, or advantageously, a generator. The generator may be fluidly connected to the inlet connector and configured to generate electricity from the fluid flow. For example, the generator may comprise an outlet port resulting in a relatively small leak flow of fluid out of the at least one flexible compartment, wherein the leak flow drives the turbine. As such, risks of static electricity and electric currents are reduced and low-voltage power tools may be powered via the multifunctional garment, without the need to recharge the battery.

This aspect of the present invention further relates to a multifunctional garment- portable device system, comprising: . a multifunctional garment according to any of the claims 1-14; and . a portable device, such as a power tool or breathing mask, configured to be connectable with an outlet connector of the multifunctional garment to be provided with fluid from a flexible compartment of the multifunctional garment.

The multifunctional garment-portable device system may comprise an extraction device, such as a vacuum cleaner, arranged to be fluidly connectable with an extraction line of a portable device via the multifunctional garment and configured to provide a negative pressure to extract matter, such as polluted air or dust from the portable device. Certain portable devices, such as saws or sanding machines, may be provided with an extraction port for extraction of (saw) dust. By connecting the extraction port with an inlet port of the multifunctional garment, and the extraction device with a corresponding outlet port of the multifunctional garment, a negative fluid flow may be provided from the external device towards the extraction device, using the advantages of the multifunctional garment.

In an embodiment, the multifunctional garment is provided with a fluid filter arranged between at least one flexible compartment and an outlet connector that is connectable to the extraction device. This way, fluid may be extracted from the external device, through the at least one flexible compartment and the filter towards the extraction device. As such, the at least one flexible compartment may function as a dust collection compartment and only filtered fluid may be sucked through an extraction device line. This reducing the risk of clogging of the extraction device line and thereby allows for a lighter design.

The portable device may be a breathing mask that is structurally integrated in the multifunctional garment, and/or a power tool, configured to be powered hydraulically or pneumatically by the fluid from the at least one flexible compartment. The fluid stored in the at

-9- least one flexible compartment may be used for driving a power tool and, subsequently or simultaneously, used to provide ear to a breathing mask. In an embodiment, the multifunctional garment-portable device system comprises multiple portable devices, wherein at least one of the portable devices is a pneumatic power tool, and wherein at least another one of the portable devices is a breathing mask. The multifunctional garment-portable device system may comprise an external fluid source configured to supply fluid via the fluid supply line.

Inflatable protective headgear In a second, independent aspect, the present invention provides an inflatable protective headgear according to claim 21.

In some environments, head protection may be required. Head protection is usually provided by means of an helmet, comprising a rigid outer shell and one or multiple straps that are placed on or around the head of the wearer. The multiple straps may usually be adjusted to the head shape of a wearer.

However, in some situations one may not expect to require head protection and therefore not carry a helmet. Due to its shape, helmet may be bulky and inconvenient to carry along. In some situations, one may temporarily require head protection, for example when walking along a construction site or when one needs to work during heavy hailstorms.

Additionally, it has been found that a helmet may be uncomfortable when worn for a long time. A contact area between the straps and the head is often small, which may result in local skin irritation. Furthermore, the appearance of a helmet is usually practical, and it's size may hamper movement freedom of a wearer, especially when performing activities in low passageways or shafts. The inflatable protective headgear comprises a head part and a flexible compartment arranged on the head part. The head part may be shaped as a casual headgear, such as a cap, hat or helmet, such that head protection may be provided inconspicuously, or as a merely professional construction helmet. The flexible compartment may be filled with fluid via the inlet connector. Upon impact of an object, the flexible compartment may deform and the fluid may flow through the flexible compartment, therewith damping an impact force.

-10 - Furthermore, as the flexible compartment may adapt to the shape of the head of the wearer, the dampened impact force is spread evenly along the inner layer and around the head of the wearer. This way, head protection may be provided.

The overpressure protection element may release fluid out of the flexible compartment when a fluid pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold pressure. The overpressure protection element may, for example, function as a blow-off valve or one-way valve. As such, head protection is also provided to the wearer in case of severe impacts of objects.

The overpressure protection element may form a part of the outer layer. This way, fluid may be released in an outward direction away from the wearer for additional safety.

The overpressure protection element may be integrated in the outer layer. The overpressure protection element may be formed by a weakened part in the outer layer, for example a part of the outer layer that is weakened by having a lower wall thickness than other parts of the outer layer. As such, simplicity and reliability of the head protection may be improved.

A tensile strength of the part of the outer layer may be less than a tensile strength of the inner layer. This may cause the inner layer to remain intact when a fluid pressure exceeds the predetermined threshold pressure. A tensile strength may, for example, be influenced by selecting weaker and stronger materials and/or by varying wall thickness between the inner layer and outer layer.

A tensile strength of the whole outer layer may be less than a tensile strength of the whole inner layer.

In an embodiment, the inflatable protective headgear is shaped as a flat cap. A flat cap minimises additional height above the wearer, such that influence of the headgear on freedom of movement of the wearer is limited.

A height of the inflatable protective headgear may be smaller than a width and a length of the inflatable protective headgear. Herein, the height may be referred to as the distance from an lower layer to an upper layer, for example from the inner layer to the outer layer of the flexible compartment, the width as a distance in a direction from a left to a right side of the wearer, in use, and the length as a distance in a direction from a front to a back side of the wearer, in use.

-11- A height of the inflatable protective headgear may be less than 45%, such as less than 30%, for example less than 15% of the width and the length of the inflatable protective headgear. These dimensions have been found to provide advantageous head protection.

In an embodiment, the inflatable protective headgear comprises multiple flexible compartments. Multiple flexible compartments may be arranged adjacently, wherein inner sides are arranged next each other, or superimposed, with the inner side of a flexible compartment imposed on an outer side of another flexible compartment. By having multiple flexible compartments, redundant protection may be provided and head protection is improved.

The multiple flexible compartments may have varying shapes and dimensions, adapted to a location on the head part. The flexible compartments may have a similar volume, such that the dampened impact force is similar in each of the flexible compartments, and is spread evenly along the inner layer and around the head of the wearer.

In an embodiment, the inflatable protective headgear comprises multiple protection element. This way, redundant protection may be provided. The multiple protection elements may be in fluid connection with a single or multiple flexible compartments.

The multiple protection elements may be configured to release fluid out of the flexible compartment when a fluid pressure exceeds different predetermined threshold pressures. As such, predetermined threshold pressures may be varied, and predetermined based on the size of the respective flexible compartment and/or the location of the respective flexible compartment on the head of the wearer, such that head protection may be optimised.

In an embodiment the flexible compartment is provided with level identification means that identify a fluid level. The level identification means may, for example, comprise markings, a float or a sensor. Advantageously, the flexible compartment may be filled with fluid below a maximum fill level, such that the flexible compartment may be compressed to some extend without increasing the fluid pressure.

In an embodiment, the protective headgear comprises an inflation arrangement, connected to the level identification means, and to control fluid flow through the inlet connector in dependence of the fluid level identified by the identification means. The inflation arrangement may comprise a valve that closes a fluid connection between the inlet connector and the flexible compartment.

-12- The flexible compartment may be configured to be fluidly connected with a multifunctional garment according to any of the claims 1-14. The inlet connection of the protective headgear may, for example, be compatible with a portable device line compatible with an outlet connection of the multifunctional garment. This way, the protective headgear may be inflated with fluid from the multifunctional garment and/or the flexible compartment of the protective headgear may store additional fluid in addition to the at least one flexible compartment of the multifunctional garment.

The protective headgear may comprise a face part, configured to at least partially cover a face of the wearer. As such, head protection and face protection may be provided.

The face part may comprise a breathing mask, such that ambient air may be filtered and/or external oxygen may be supplied to the wearer.

In an embodiment, the inflatable protective comprises a light, arranged on a front side thereof. The light may be electrically connected to a battery or a low-voltage electric supply, such as the low-voltage electric system of a multifunctional garment according to any of the claims 1-14.

In an embodiment, the inflatable protective headgear comprises an earpiece, configured to extend in or around an ear of a wearer. The earpiece may be insulated to provide ear protection to the wearer. With the earpiece, the ear may be protected from impacts from objects. Additionally or alternatively, sound protection may be provided.

The earpiece may comprise communication equipment, such as a speaker and microphone. The communication equipment may be electrically connected to a battery or another electric system, such as the low-voltage electric system of a multifunctional garment according to any of the claims 1-14.

The second aspect of the present invention further relates to an inflatable protective headwear-multifunctional garment system, comprising: e a multifunctional garment system according to any of the claims 15, 16, 17, 19 or 20; and e an inflatable protective headgear according to any of the claims 21-30, wherein the inflatable protective headgear is the external device and wherein the multifunctional garment and the inflatable protective headgear are connected to one another or form a kit-of-parts. The inflatable protective headwear-multifunctional garment system

-13- combines the advantages of the multifunctional garment system and the inflatable protective headgear. Face Mask In a third, independent aspect, the present invention provides a garment with integrated face mask according to claim 32. In some situations, a wearer may not expect to require protective equipment beforehand, or a wearer may not find it comfortable to wear protective equipment continuously. During such situations, one may wear non-protective clothing, such as comfortable casual leisure clothing in casual situations, or regular working uniforms during professional activities. Such clothing may be adapted to the kind of activity that is usually performed therewith, for example during sports activities, clothing may be provided having ventilation and moisture wicking capabilities. However, clothing is usually not prepared for unexpected situations or other brief situations in which protective equipment is required, such as situations that occur irregularly, or situations that cannot always be prepared for. Face protection in such situations can be provided by a face mask. A facemask usually comprises a mask part for placing over the nose and mouth of a wearer, and elastic bands for attachment of the mask part to the ears of the wearer. However, it has been found that such face masks suffer from various disadvantages. First of all, a face mask may not be necessary all the time. Additionally, face masks may not fit comfortably around the wearer and/or breathing through a face mask may be harder. As a such, face masks are usually not worn continuously, but instead, only when face protection is required. For example, during a pandemic face masks may be prescribed in public spaces, such as public transport. Therefore, a face mask needs to be carried along, even when not worn.

Especially for children, a face mask a face mask may be uncomfortable and can get lost quickly. As a result, children are often exempted from the obligation to wear mouth masks. Placement and/or removal of a face mask on the face may be relatively complex and require multiple hands of the wearer. For example, placement of the bands around the ears of the wearer may need to be performed with two hands. Therefore, placement and removal are

-14 - tedious and may take too much time in unexpected situations, wherein acting fast can be important, such as during resuscitation. The contact with the hands also decreases effectivity of the face mask and increases infection risk due to face-hand contact. Additionally, a face mask covers the nose and mouth, and therefore hampers intake of food, drinks and/or medication.

Finally, the design and appearance of a face mask are often practical, medical, and solely based on application.

According to the present invention, the face mask is integrated in the garment, such that no separate face mask is required. The torso part may be a torso part of any type of clothing, for example leisure clothing or professional clothing, that is commonly used in everyday live, such as a casual shirt, blouse, dress, trouser, vest, coat or jacket. The face mask may provide face protection to a protection level comparable to a regular face mask, for example protection equivalent to that of a surgical mask or a filtering facepiece particle (FFP) mask. As such, no protective suit or medical suit is required to provide for integrated face protection.

As the face mask is integrated in the garment, no separate mask needs to be carried along. Furthermore, design and appearance of the face mask may be adapted to the garment, such that the face mask may be less visible or have a pleasing, corresponding design. The size and shape of the face mask may also be adopted to the size and shape of the garment, such that a wearer requires no or little adjustment of the mask upon placement.

For example, a small mask can be fitted on children clothing.

Additionally, as the face mask is integrated to the garment, the face mask is already positioned nearby the wearer. Height, alignment, inclination and movement freedom of the face mask may be predefined by the garment. Therefore, placement and/or removal of the mask may be easier and can be performed in less time.

Movement freedom of the face mask may be designed such that the face mask is movable between a covering position and a non-covering position. This further eases placement and/or removal of the mask, and may even allow to perform these actions conveniently with a single hand. As such, a face mask may be easily placed by children.

-15- Therefore, the garment with personal protective equipment according to the third aspect of the present invention promotes wearing and carrying of the face mask, therewith provides face protection, while enabling quick, convenient placement and removal thereof for unexpected situations and easy intake of food, drinks or medication.

The mask part may comprise an air-permeable material, such that a wearer may breathe through the mask part of the garment. Advantageously, the material is a filter material that filters air flowing through the mask part.

In an uncovered position, the mask part forms a flap that is connected to the torso part via the transition part. By moving the fastener in a closing movement, the mask part may be moved upwardly and pulled taut over the face. Advantageously, the fastener may be moved in a closing movement with a single hand, and may for example comprise a zipper or hook- and-loop type fastener.

The mask part and the torso part may each comprise a wearer-facing surface and an outwardly-facing surface, wherein the outwardly-facing surface of the mask part is visually equal to the outwardly-facing surface of the torso part.

The torso part, the mask part and the deformable transition part may form an integral piece of material. As such, the garment may be produced efficiently.

In an embodiment, torso part further comprises a hood configured to - when the hood is worn - extend around the head of the wearer, and wherein the mask part is connected to the torso part via the hood. The hood may, for example, surround a back side of the head of the wearer, while the mask part covers the face at the front side of the head. This way, a closing movement of the fastener may pull the mask part over the face, and simultaneously pull the hood over the head.

The hood may be provided with a perimeter trim that defines perimeter trim areas wherein the mask part is attached to the hood on the wearer-facing surface of the perimeter trim areas. This allows for efficient production of the clothing. Additionally, the flap formed by the mask part may be folded and/or be rolled inwardly after which the mask part may be easily stored in the hood.

The fastener may, when the garment is worn, extend upwardly to at least a level of a neck of the wearer. This way, the mask part and/or the transition part may be pulled around

-16 - the neck of the wearer to obtain an snug fit of the mask part around lower parts of the face of the wearer.

The fastener may comprise a first section that extends through the torso part towards the mask part when the mask part is in a covering position, wherein the fastener is located centrally on a front side of the torso part of the garment in the first section. As such, the fastener may first be used to fasten the first torso part section and the second torso part sections to each other, after which it may pull the mask part over the face in a single movement. The first section may also be slightly inclined or diagonal. The first section may be vertical, such that a horizontal force, perpendicular to the first section, may be exerted on the mask part by the fastener for moving into the covering position.

The first section may be substantially straight.

The first section may have an upper end — when the garment is worn — is located at a level above the nose of the wearer. As such, the mask part may be moved by the first section of the fastener.

Alternatively, the first section may have an upper end which — when the garment is worn — is located at a level of a lower end of the neck of the wearer.

The fastener may further comprise a second section that extends above the first section in a second direction. The second section may, for example extend at an angle with respect to the first section, for example inclined or horizontally. This way, a non-horizontal force may be exerted on the mask part by the fastener, such that the mask part may be pulled taut in a non-horizontal direction.

The second section may extend from a central location at the centre of the garment outwardly away to a side location which — when the garment is worn — is located on a side of the neck of the wearer. This way, the fastener does not cover the face of the wearer and wearing comfort may be improved. Additionally, a surface area of the mask part may be enlarged, which may allow the wearer to breathe easier and increases wearing comfort.

The fastener may comprise a third section that extends in a third direction towards an upper edge of the garment.

-17 - The second section and third section are at least partially curved, such that the closing movement may be performed easily by a single hand of the wearer.

The third section may be curved oppositely to the second section. This way, the third section may be arranged perpendicularly to the upper edge of the garment, such that an opening force exerted on the fastener may be divided equally and the fastener may be opened easily.

The third section may extend from an inclined direction of the fastener towards the third direction when travelling upward, wherein the third direction is more vertical than the inclined direction, in particular wherein, in the covering position of the mask part, the third direction extends parallel to a first direction of the first section.

The third section may end at the upper edge of the garment. As such, the garment may completely be taken off.

The third section — when the garment is worn — may extends over a side of the neck of the wearer and may end at a position which is on the side of a neck of the wearer and under an ear of the wearer.

In the covering position, the mask part and the transition part may jointly define a sleeve around the covered respective parts of the face and/or the neck of the wearer. In the covering position, a longitudinal axis of the sleeve may extend parallel to the third direction.

In an embodiment, an upper edge of the garment — when the garment is worn - is located above the tip of the nose and extends over the lower part of the face, over the entire neck or at least over more than 80 percent of the neck and the upper edge extends from the location above the tip of the nose to a position just below the ears of the wearer on either side and from there substantially horizontally to a rear side of the neck of the wearer. As such, the mask part may have a snug fit over the face of the wearer, while the large neck surface may provide a comfortable fit, wherein pulling forces are distributed over a large contact area with the neck.

In the non-covering position, the flap may be folded downwards and sideways. This way, the flap may not hinder a wearer in the non-covering position, and may easily be stored.

-18- In the non-covering position, the mask may form a flap which rests on the first torso portion or the second torso portion.

The mask part may further comprise a holder band, configured to extend around an ear and/or the rear side of the neck of the wearer. The mask part may be moved in the covering position by the fastener, while the holder band may provide for additional safety by ensuring the mask part remains in the covering position.

The mask part may further comprise a filter holder, configured to hold a filter for filtering of respiratory fluids. This way, a replicable filter may be provided for additional filtering of breathing air. As such, filters may be removed from the filter holder and advantageously be reused in filter holders of other garments. This is especially advantageous in the case of relatively expensive filters, such as active-coal or HEPA filters.

The filter holder may be provided on the wearer-facing surface of the mask part. The mask part may further comprises a sealing element that extends around the circumference of the filter holder. The filter holder may be provided with a shape that corresponds to a shape of a nose and mouth of a wearer. The sealing element may be configured to provide a seal between the respective nose and mouth of the wearer and the filter holder and may, for example comprise a foam or silicone seam protruding from the wearer-facing surface. Therewith, leakage of air around the filter may be reduced.

The mask part may further comprise a mouth-to-mouth resuscitation element extending through the mask part. The mouth-to-mouth resuscitation element may provide for safe mouth-to-mouth resuscitation, while wearing the face mask.

The mouth-to-mouth resuscitation element may comprise a mouth piece on the outwardly-facing side of the mask part, such that the mouth piece may be inserted in a mouth of one to be resuscitated and mouth-to-mouth resuscitation may be provided easily.

The mouth-to-mouth resuscitation element may comprise a one-way valve for a one- directional fluid flow towards the mouth piece. As such, fluid flow towards the wearer may be prevented.

The filter holder may be located in the mouth-to-mouth resuscitation element. As such, fluid flow between the wearer towards one to be resuscitated, or vice versa, may be filtered

-19- by a filter provided in the filter holder, and a one-way valve may not be necessary for safe mouth-to-mouth resuscitation.

In an embodiment, the garment further comprises an orifice, allowing for the insertion of an object, such as a drinking straw, through the garment, for example through the mask part thereof.

The orifice may comprise closing segments that extend radially inward from an outer edge of the orifice and define a closed configuration, in which the orifice is substantially fluid tight, wherein the closing segments may bend radially outward away from a center of the orifice towards an open configuration, in which an object, for example a drinking straw, may be fed through the orifice, upon application of a force on the closing segments, for example by pushing a drinking straw against the closing segments of the orifice. This way a wearer may, for example, drink or smoke while the face is being covered by the mask part.

In an embodiment, the torso part further comprises a storage compartment for storage of the mask part. The torso part may be formed by a shirt, blouse, dress, trouser, vest, coat or jacket.

The fastener may be of the zipper type. This way, the mask part may be moved easily by a closing movement of the zipper. The fastener may be of the hook-and-loop or snap-fit type. This way, the mask part may be moved easily by a closing movement that moves the hook and loop parts or snap fit parts of the fastener towards each other.

Multiple fasteners may be provided on the mask part. This may allow for redundant fastening or improved fluid tightness of the garment.

The multiple fasteners may be longitudinally aligned with each other, wherein the filter holder according to claim 54, the mouth-to-mouth resuscitation element according to claim 56 and/or the orifice according to claim 58 may be arranged longitudinally in between the multiple fasteners and aligned therewith.

The transition part may comprise an elastic material, in particular rubber or elasthane, and the torso part may comprise a cotton or cotton blend.

-20- The third aspect of the present invention further relates to a method for protecting a face of a wearer, comprising the steps of: providing a garment with integrated face mask according to any of the claims 32-65; and moving the mask part upwardly from the uncovered position to the covering position by moving the fastener in a closing movement. This method provides advantages similar to those of the face mask.

The step of moving the mask part may be performed with only one hand of the wearer.

The method may be performed for providing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation using a garment with integrated face mask according to claim 56 or 57. The present invention further relates to a multifunctional garment with integrated face mask, comprising: a multifunctional garment according to any of the claims 1-14; and a garment with integrated face mask according to any of the claims 32-65, wherein the multifunctional garment and the garment with integrated face mask form one integral piece, wherein the multifunctional garment comprises the torso part, the mask part and the fastener, and wherein at least one flexible compartment is provided on the torso part. The multifunctional garment with integrated face mask combines the advantages of the multifunctional garment and the garment with integrated face mask.

The multifunctional garment with integrated face mask may comprise a multifunctional garment-portable device system according to claim 17, wherein the breathing mask may be integrated in the mask part.

The multifunctional garment with integrated facemask may comprise a garment with integrated face mask according to claim 58, further comprising a drinking straw, fluidly connectable with the at least one flexible compartment.

The present invention further relates to an inflatable protective headgear — garment system, comprising: an inflatable protective headgear according to any of the claims 21-31; and a garment with integrated face mask according to claims 35 or 36, wherein a head part of the inflatable protective headgear forms the hood of the garment. The inflatable protective headgear — garment system combines the advantages of the inflatable protective headgear and the garment with integrated face mask.

-21- The inflatable protective headgear — garment system may comprise the inflatable protective headgear according to claim 27, wherein the face part comprises the mask part.

In an embodiment of the inflatable protective headgear — garment system, the closing movement of the fastener by the wearer results in an upward movement of the head part to cover at least an upper side of the head of the wearer.

The present invention further relates to Multifunctional garment with integrated face mask and inflatable protective headgear, comprising: a multifunctional garment according to any of the claims 1-14; an inflatable protective headgear according to any of the claims 21-31; and a garment with integrated face mask according to any of the claims 32-65, wherein the multifunctional garment and the garment with integrated face mask form one integral piece, wherein the multifunctional garment comprises the torso part, the mask part and the fastener, and wherein a head part of the inflatable protective headgear forms the hood of the garment.

The present invention further relates to a method for providing fluid to a portable device using a multifunctional garment according to any of the claims 1-14, a multifunctional garment-portable device system according to any of the claims 15-20 and/or a multifunctional garment with integrated face mask according to any of the claims 69-71. The present invention further relates to a method for protecting the head of a wearer using an inflatable protective headgear according to any of the claims 21-30, an inflatable protective headwear-multifunctional garment system according to claim 31 and/or an inflatable protective headgear-garment system according to any of the claims 72-74. Brief Description of the Figures Further characteristics and advantages of the invention will now be elucidated by a description of the embodiments of the invention, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 schematically depicts a frontal view of a garment with integrated face mask according to an embodiment of the invention, wherein the mask part is arranged in an uncovered position;

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Figure 2 schematically depicts a frontal view of a garment with integrated face mask according to the embodiment of Figure 1, wherein the mask part is arranged in the covering position; Figure 3 schematically depicts a perspective side view of a garment with integrated face mask according to the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2, wherein the mask part is arranged in the covering position; Figure 4 schematically depicts a frontal view of a garment with integrated face mask according to another embodiment of the invention, wherein the mask part is arranged in an uncovered position; Figure 5 schematically depicts a frontal view of a garment with integrated face mask according to the embodiment of Figure 4, wherein the mask part is arranged in a covering position; Figure 6 schematically depicts a frontal view of a garment with integrated face mask according to the embodiment of Figure 4 and 5, further comprising holder bands; Figure 7 schematically depicts a frontal view of a garment with integrated face mask according to an embodiment of the invention, comprising a hood; Figure 8 schematically depicts a frontal view of a garment with integrated face mask according to another embodiment of the invention; wherein the mask part is arranged in an uncovered position; Figure 9 schematically depicts a frontal view of a garment with integrated face mask according to the embodiment of Figure 8, further comprising a mouth-to-mouth resuscitation element, wherein the mask part is arranged in the covering position; Figure 10 schematically depicts a frontal view of a garment with integrated face mask comprising a filter holder according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure 11 schematically depicts a frontal view of a garment with integrated face mask comprising a filter holder according to the embodiment of Figure 10; Figure 12 schematically depicts a frontal view of a garment with integrated face mask comprising a mouth-to-mouth resuscitation element according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure 13 schematically depicts a cross-sectional side view of the mask part of the garment with integrated face mask according to the embodiment of Figure 12, along line A-A; Figure 14 schematically depicts a frontal view of a garment with integrated face mask comprising an orifice according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure 15A schematically depicts a cross-sectional side view of the mask part of the garment with integrated face mask according to the embodiment of Figure 14, along line B-B; Figure 15B schematically depicts a frontal view of the orifice of the garment with integrated face mask of Figure 14;

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Figure 16 schematically depicts a frontal view of a multifunctional garment with integrated face mask according to an embodiment of the invention, wherein the mask part is arranged in the covering position; Figure 17 schematically depicts a frontal view of a multifunctional garment with integrated face mask according to the embodiment of Figure 16, wherein the mask part is arranged in an uncovered position; Figure 18 schematically depicts a frontal view of a multifunctional garment with integrated face mask according to the embodiment of Figure 16, wherein the mask part is arranged in another uncovered position; Figure 19 schematically depicts a frontal view of a multifunctional garment with integrated face mask according to an embodiment of the invention, wherein the mask part is arranged in the covering position; Figure 20 schematically depicts a frontal view of a multifunctional garment with integrated face mask according to the embodiment of Figure 19, wherein the mask part is arranged in an uncovered position; Figure 21 schematically depicts a cross-sectional side view of the flexible compartments of the multifunctional garment according to the embodiment of Figures 19 and 20, along line XXI-XXI.

Figure 22 schematically depicts a frontal view of a multifunctional garment with integrated face mask according to an embodiment of the invention, comprising a visor for face protection; Figure 23 schematically depicts a frontal view of a multifunctional garment with integrated face mask, comprising a hood, according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure 24 schematically depicts a frontal view of a multifunctional garment with integrated face mask and inflatable protective headgear according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure 25 schematically depicts a frontal view of a multifunctional garment-portable device system according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure 26 schematically depicts a multifunctional garment comprising a low-voltage electric system, according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure 27 schematically depicts a frontal view of a multifunctional garment comprising a support element, according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure 28 schematically depicts a rear view of a multifunctional garment comprising a support element, according to the embodiment of Figure 27; Figure 29 schematically depicts a frontal view of a multifunctional garment comprising multiple flexible compartments, arranged at a front and a back side of the garment, according to an embodiment of the invention;

-24- Figure 30 schematically depicts flexible compartments and fluid lines in a multifunctional garment-portable device system according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure 31 schematically depicts flexible compartments and fluid lines in a multifunctional garment-portable device system according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure 32 schematically depicts a front view of an inflatable protective headgear according to an embodiment of the invention; Figure 33 schematically depicts a front view of an inflatable protective headgear according to another embodiment of the invention; Figure 34 schematically depicts a front view of an inflatable protective headwear- multifunctional garment system according to an embodiment of the invention; and Figure 35 schematically depicts a front view of an inflatable protective headgear — garment system according to an embodiment of the invention.

Throughout the figures, the same reference numerals are used to refer to corresponding components or to components, which have a corresponding function.

Detailed Description of the Figures Garment with integrated face mask Figures 1-15A schematically depict embodiments of a garment 200 with integrated face mask.

The garment 200 may be worn by a wearer 900, and comprises a torso part 210 that is configured to be worn over the torso of the wearer 900. The size and shape of the torso part 210 may be adapted to correspond with a human torso such that it may be worn comfortably as leisure or as professional clothing.

The torso part 210 may, for example, be formed by a shirt, blouse, dress, trouser, vest, coat or jacket comprising a cotton or cotton blend.

The garment 200 further comprises a mask part 220, arranged above the torso part 21, such that the mask part 220 may cover a part of the face of the wearer 300. The mask part 220 is connected to the torso part via a transition part 230. The transition part 230 is flexible, such that it may be deformed and may act as a hinging part, such that the mask part 220 is movable between the covering position, as shown in Fig. 2 and 3, and the uncovered position of Fig. 1. The transition part and/or the mask part may comprise a flexible material, such as rubber, silicone or elasthane.

In the covering position, the mask part extends upwardly above a tip 910 of a nose of the wearer 900, and a part of the face, especially the mouth and/or the tip 910 of the nose, are covered for protection.

In the uncovered position, the mask part 220 is moved downwards

- 25. and sideways, folded around the transition part 230 such that it does not cover the face of the wearer 900. The mask part 220 is partially loose and forms a flap that may hang downwardly on the torso of the wearer 900, suspended on the transition part 230 and/or resting on the first torso portion 211 or the second torso portion 212.

The mask part 220 and the torso part 210 each comprise a wearer-facing surface W and an outwardly-facing surface O, that are defined by the position of the respective surfaces in the covering position. The outwardly-facing surface O of the mask part 22 is visually identical to the outwardly facing surface O of the torso part 210 and the torso part 211, the mask part 220 and the deformable transition part 230 form an integral piece of material. In the covering position, the mask part 220 and the transition part 230 jointly define a sleeve 222 around the covered respective parts of the face and/or the neck of the wearer

900. A longitudinal axis 222 of the sleeve extends parallel to the third direction.

When the garment 200 is worn, an upper edge 201 of the garment 200 is located above the tip 910 of the nose and extends over the lower part of the face to a position just below the ears of the wearer on either side and from there substantially horizontally to a rear side of the neck of the wearer. The garment 200 extends over the entire neck of the wearer

900. Alternatively, the garment 200 may also extend over a part of the neck, for example half the neck. Especially in colder environments, the garment may extend over more than 80 percent of the neck for increased comfort. The garment 200 comprises a fastener 240 that extends over a vertical distance through the garment 200. The fastener comprises a lower fastener portion which extends through the torso part 210 and which devices the torso part on the front side thereof in a first torso part section 211 and a second torso part section 212. When the garment is worn, the two torso part sections 211, 212 are located on the left and right sides of the torso of the wearer 200. The fastener 240 may be opened and closed by the wearer to attach the first and second torso part sections to each other and to move the mask part 220 from a covering position to the uncovered position, and vice versa. When the fastener 240 is opened, the mask part 220 may, under the influence of gravity, move downward. Hereby, the transition part 230 causes the flap to fold downwards and sideways, forming hanging flap that is suspended by the transition part and may rest on the first torso portion 211 or the second torso portion 212.

- 26 - The fastener may be a zipper type having a puller 242. The fastener may be closed in a closing movement by pulling the puller 242 upwards. By closing the fastener 240, the mask part 220 is moved upwards from the uncovered position to the covering position. Additionally, the fastener 240 is arranged such that the closing movement results in the pulling taut of the mask part 220 over the part of the face. The fastener may also be of other types, such as the hook-and-loop type or snap fit type, whereby a closing movement results in engagement of the hook and loop parts or snap fit parts of the fastener 240.

The fastener 240 extends upwards through the torso part 210 and the mask part 220 to, when the garment is worn, at least a level of a neck of the wearer 900. A vertical first section 241 of the fastener 240 extends through the torso part 210 towards the mask part 220 when the mask part 220 is in a covering position, wherein the fastener is located centrally on a front side of the torso part of the garment in the vertical first section 241, which is substantially straight.

As depicted in Figs. 1-3, the first section 241 may have an upper end 242 which — when the garment is worn — is located at a level of a lower end of the neck of the wearer 900. The upper end 242 of the first section 241 may also be located at a level above the nose of the wearer 900, as depicted in Fig. 4-9.

As depicted in Figs. 1-3 and 10-14, the fastener 240 further comprises a second section 243 that extends above the first section 241 in a second direction D2. In Fig. 12, the second direction D2 of the second section 243 is aligned with the first direction D1 of the first section 241. As depicted in Fig. 3, the second direction D2 may be inclined or horizontally and extend from a central location at the centre of the garment, for example from a centre line of the torso part 210 that divides the torso part 210 in the two torso part sections 211, 212. The second section 241 is curved outwardly away, directing to a side location which — when the garment 200 is warn — is located on a side of the neck of the wearer 900.

In some embodiments, such as in Figs. 1-3, 10,11, and 14, the fastener further comprises a third section 244 that extends in a third direction D3 towards an upper edge 201 of the garment 200. The third section 244 is partially curved, and the third section 244 is curved oppositely to the second section 241, such that the third section 244 extends from the inclined second direction D2 of the second section 243 of the fastener 240 towards a third direction D3 when travelling upward, after which the third section 244 ends at the upper edge 201 of the garment. The third direction D3 is more vertical than the inclined second direction D2, and the third direction D3 extends parallel to the first direction D1 of the first section. When the

-27- garment is worn, the third section 244 extends over a side of the neck of the wearer 900 and ends at a position which is on the side of a neck of the wearer 900 and under an ear of the wearer 900. As depicted in Fig. 6, the mask part may comprise a holder band 221, configured to extend around an ear and/or the rear side of the neck of the wearer 900. Turning to Fig. 7, the torso part may further comprise a hood 213 that, when the hood 213 is worn, extends around the head of the wearer 900. The mask parts 220, 220’ are connected to the torso part 210 via the hood 213. The hood is provided with a seam 214 that defines perimeter trim areas 214. The mask parts 220 220’ are attached to the hood 213 on the wearer-facing surface W of the perimeter trim areas 214. At first, this allows for efficient production whereby a single thread may be used for making the seam 214’ and attachment of the mask part 220. Additionally, in the uncovered position, the mask parts 220, 220° may be folded inwardly towards the neck of the wearer 900. Hereby, a contact area between the mask parts 220, 220° and the hood 213 forms the transition part 230. In a single closing movement of the fastener 240, the two torso parts 211, 212 may be attached to each other, after which the hood 213 may be pulled over the head of the wearer 900, and, finally, the mask parts 220, 220’ may be moved into the covering position.

The mask part 220 partially closes a front opening of the hood 213 in the covering position, covering the nose and mouth of the wearer 800. Additionally, a transparent visor section may be provided in the hood or in the mask part, such that in addition to the nose and mouth, the eyes of the wearer may be protected.

The fastener 240 may also be arranged on the wearer-facing side of the garment W, such that they cannot be seen from outside, as depicted in Fig. 8 and 9. Additionally, multiple fasteners 240, 240’ may be provided, for example multiple hook-and-loop type fasteners. One of the multiple fasteners 240, 240’, may for example comprise a hook band, and other ones of the multiple complementary fasteners 240, 240’ may comprise loop bands. As such, the mask part 220 may be moved into the covering position by pulling the multiple complementary fasteners 240, 240’ towards each other, for example engaging the hook and loop bands with each other. Additionally or alternatively, different covering positions may be selected by fastening one of the multiple complementary fasteners 240, 240’.

Multiple transition parts 230 may be provided on the garment 200, allowing folding of the mask part 220 over the multiple transition parts 230. As such, the mask part 200 may be

-28- stored very compactly in the uncovered position, as shown in Fig. 8, while the mask part 220 may be moved upwards by pulling the upper edge 201, causing the mask part to be pulled over the face of the wearer, and simultaneously moving the multiple complementary fasteners 240, 240’ towards each other.

In the embodiment of Fig. 10 and 11, the mask part 220 further comprises a filter holder 250, configured to hold a filter 252 for filtering of respiratory fluids. The filter may be any filter as known in the state of the art. The filter holder 250 is provided on the wearer- facing surface W of the mask part 220, such that it is not visible from outside. Alternatively, the filter holder 250 may be provided on the outer surface O, such that a filter 252 may be replaced in the covering position. To ensure that respiratory air is filtered, the mask part 250 further comprises a sealing element 251 that extends around the circumference of the filter holder 250. The sealing element may, for example, comprise a flexible padding of silicone and/or rubber material, that results in a tight fit of the filter holder 250 on the face.

The mask part 220 may further comprise a mouth-to-mouth resuscitation element 260, which enables a wearer 200 to provide resuscitation while the mask part 220 is in the covering position. The mouth-to-mouth resuscitation element 260 extends through the mask part 220 and comprises a mouth piece 262 on the outwardly-facing side O of the mask part.

The mouth piece 262 may be inserted in a mouth of a patient to be resuscitated, such that a wearer 900 may act as a rescuer to blow into the mask part 220 forcing air into the patient’s lungs via mouth piece 262. For additional protection, a one-directional flow element, such as valve 263, may be provided for a one-directional fluid flow towards the mouth piece 262. Additionally or alternatively, the filter holder 250 may be located in the mouth-to-mouth resuscitation element 260. As such, respiratory air may be filtered when blown by the wearer 900 towards a patient and vice versa.

The mouth-to-mouth resuscitation element 260 may be provided centrally on the mask part 220 between a first section 241 and a second section 243 of the fastener 240.

Alternatively, multiple fasteners 240, 240° may be longitudinally aligned with each other, and a filter holder 250, a mouth-to-mouth resuscitation element 260 and/or an orifice 270 is arranged longitudinally in between the multiple fasteners 240, 240’ and aligned therewith.

Turning to Fig. 14-15B, the garment may comprise an orifice 270 allowing the insertion of small objects, such as drinking straws 264 or cigarettes, into the mask part 220, while substantially closing the mask part 220 when no object is inserted into the orifice 270.

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The orifice 270 may have closing segments 261 that extend radially inward from an outer edge 262 of the orifice 270 in a closed configuration, in which the orifice is substantially fluid tight. When an object is inserted, the closing segments 261 may bend radially outward away from a centre 263 of the orifice 270 towards an open configuration due to a contact force F exerted by the object on the closing segments 261.

The torso part 210 may further comprise a storage compartment 215 for storage of the mask part 220, for example on the first torso part section 211 and/or the second torso part section 212.

Multifunctional garment Figures 16-18 schematically depict a frontal view of a multifunctional garment 10 with integrated face mask 83 according to an embodiment of the invention. The multifunctional garment 10 comprises a garment 11 configured to be worn by a wearer 900. The garment 11 may be a garment 200 with integrated face mask according to another aspect of the invention. Alternatively, the garment 11 may be a regular garment not provided without integrated face mask, such as a conventional vest or jacket. The regular garment may also comprise a raised collar with a breathing mask, as shown in Fig. 19-21.

At least one flexible compartment 20 is arranged on the garment 11, and configured to be fluid tight for storing a fluid 901, 902.

The multifunctional garment 10 may comprise multiple flexible compartments 20. As depicted in Fig. 29, the multiple flexible compartments may be arranged at a front side F and a back side B of the garment 11, when worn by a wearer. The multiple flexible compartments 20 may be fluidly interconnected. The multifunctional garment 10 comprises an outlet connector 30, in fluid connection with the at least one flexible compartment 20, and configured to be connected with at least one portable device line 80 of a portable device to provide the portable device, such as a power tool 82 or breathing mask 83, with the fluid during activities of the wearer 900. Further, an inlet connector 40 is provided, in fluid connection with the at least one flexible compartment 20, and configured to be connected with a fluid supply line 81 to supply the fluid to the at least one flexible compartment 20 before providing a fluid to the portable

-30- device, such that the multifunctional garment 10 may be used as a garment with built in gas bottle.

The inlet connector 40 may also be configured to be connected while providing a fluid to the portable device.

The inlet connector 40 may be designed to provide a connection that is sufficiently strong to allow a fluid supply line 81 to remain connected during activities of the wearer, for example when walking around in a chemical tank or in another hazardous environment.

Herewith, the fluid supply line 81 may provide a continuous flow of fluid towards the multifunctional garment 10, wherein the multifunctional garment 10 may be used for distribution of the fluid towards the external device, for regulating fluid flow and/or for adapting properties of the fluid, such as a pressure and temperature of the fluid.

Additionally, the at least one flexible compartment 20 provides a backup storage of fluid in case continuous fluid flow from the fluid supply line would be interrupted.

The inlet connector 40 and outlet connector 30 may be fluidly connected to the at least one flexible compartment 20 by means of internal tubing 51. The internal tubing 51 may be provided in the multifunctional garment 110 between the inner garment lining 12 and the outer garment fabric 13. The multifunctional garment 10 comprises multiple inlet connectors 40 and multiple outlet connectors 30. Alternatively, only one inlet connector and/or outlet connector may be provided.

The respective connectors may be separate connectors located at different positions on the garment.

For example, outlet connectors 30 may be provided on a lower part of the garment 11 for connecting a power tool, and on an upper part of the garment 11 for connecting to a breathing mask.

Inlet connectors 40 may, for example, be provided on a front side of the garment 11, at an accessible location for easy filling of a flexible compartment, or on a back side of the garment 11, such that the wearer 900 is hindered as less as possible when the fluid supply line remains connected during activities of the wearer 900. At least one of the multiple inlet connectors 40 has different sealing properties for supplying different fluids to a respective flexible compartment 20. At least one of the multiple inlet connectors 40 is configured to supply a liquid 901, such as water, wherein another of the multiple inlet connectors is configured to supply a gas 902, such as air.

For example, one of the inlet connectors 30 may be gas tight and configured to withstand a maximum pressure of a compressor, such as 10 bar, while another one of the inlet connectors 30 is liquid tight and may be designed to withstand a maximum pressure of a mains water supply, such as 3 bar.

-31- As shown in Fig. 21, the at least one flexible compartment 20 is arranged between an inner garment lining 12 and an outer garment fabric 13. The at least one flexible compartment 20 comprises an inner layer 21, that is directed, in use, towards the wearer 900, and an outer layer 22, wherein a tensile strength of the inner layer is higher than a tensile strength of the outer layer, due to differences in wall thickness and/or material type. The inner layer 21 comprises a more rigid material, having a higher heat conductivity than the outer layer 22, which comprises a more flexible material. The outer garment fabric 13 may, however, comprise a strong, flexible material that provides protection to the at least one flexible compartment 20 to avoid damage thereof. As such, a tensile strength of the inner layer 21 and the inner garment lining 12 combined is lower than a tensile strength of the outer layer 22 and the outer garment fabric 13 combined. This way, in case a fluid pressure in the at least one flexible compartment 20 exceeds a threshold pressure at a maximum yield strength of the flexible compartment 20, the outer layer 22 may rupture before the inner layer 21, such that a fluid flow and/or explosion may be directed away from the wearer and fluid may flow out of the at least one flexible compartment

20. The inner garment lining 12 and the outer garment fabric 13 do not connect fully liquid- tight to each other, allowing the fluid to escape from the garment 11. Additionally or alternatively, openings may be provided in the inner garment lining 12 and/or outer garment fabric 13. The inner garment lining and outer garment fabric 13 may, for example, comprise cotton or nylon blends. The inner garment lining 12 and the outer garment fabric 13 have a similar heat conductivity and tensile strength. As a result, a heat conductivity of the inner layer 21 and the inner garment lining 12 combined is therefore higher than a heat conductivity of the outer layer 22 and the outer garment fabric 13 combined. The multifunctional garment 10 comprises a regulator in fluid connection with the flexible compartment 20, and configured to influence the amount of fluid stored in the flexible compartment 20. The regulator may be a separate valve 50 that is provided in the internal tubing 51, for example between the at least one flexible compartment 20 and the inlet connector 40 or outlet connector 30 or between multiple flexible compartments 20. The internal tubing 51 may be fluidly connected to the at least one flexible compartment via an inlet opening 52. The valve 50 may be opened and/or closed manually, be a one-way valve, an expansion valve or be an automatic valve that regulates fluid flow based on flow rate or fluid pressure. Alternatively, pressure regulation may be achieved by dimensioning other parts of the fluid connection. For example, a diameter of inlet opening 52 may be sufficiently

-32- small to limit a fluid flow through the inlet opening 52, or a valve may 50 be integrated in the inlet opening 52.

Multiple regulators 50 may be provided to influence the amount of fluid stored in one or more flexible compartments 20. In the present embodiment, the multiple flexible compartments 20 are fluidly interconnected, and one of the regulators 50 is provided in between the interconnected flexible compartments 20. By having regulators 50 in between the interconnected flexible compartments 20, fluids may be actively distributed to specific flexible compartments 20.

The at least one flexible compartment 20 may comprise break points 53, consisting of weakened rupture sections. The break points 53 are arranged in the outer layer 13, such that, when a pressure in the respective flexible compartment 20 exceeds a predetermined threshold pressure, the weakened rupture sections cause the outer layer 13 to tear nearby the break points 53, thereby allowing the fluid to be released from the flexible compartment 20, in outward direction with respect to the wearer 900. Turning to Fig. 22, one of the at least one flexible compartments 20 may be provided with a closure 23 that closes a closable opening in the respective flexible compartment 20. The closure 23 is a fluid tight zipper that is arranged in the outer layer 22 and the outer garment fabric 13. This way, the respective flexible compartment 20 may be provided with a removable filter material 902, comprising active carbon. The respective flexible compartment is connected to an upper outlet connector 30 and allows to filter fluid with the filter material

902. This way, compressor air, containing minor impurities may be provided to the at least one flexible compartment, wherein the minor impurities, such as compressor oil, are filtered by the filter material before the fluid is provided to a portable device, such as a breathing mask 83. The filter material 902 is replicable via the closure 23. The multifunctional garment 10 and/or the breathing mask 83 may be provided with a visor 86 providing eye and/or face protection.

The multifunctional garment 10 and/or the breathing mask 83 may also be provided with an emergency valve 85. In case the flexible compartment 20 is connected to a breathing mask 83, and no fluid is provided to the breathing mask 83, the emergency valve 85 may be opened, such that the wearer 900 is still able to breathe through the emergency valve 85. The emergency valve 85 may be provided with an escape filter that filters air flowing through the emergency valve 85, such that the wearer 900 may escape from a hazardous environment.

-33- The multifunctional garment 10 further comprises a support element 16, comprising a high-strength fabric layer arranged in between the outer garment fabric 13 and the inner garment lining 12. The support element 16 extends around the inlet ports 30 and/or outlet ports 40, and is configured to locally reinforce the garment 11 to withstand external forces exerted by the fluid supply line, the portable device line and/or the portable device.

The support element 16 may be a local patch, as shown in Fig. 19-24, or a larger area, for example an elongate band-like support element 16’ as shown in Fig. 27 and 28. By having a vertical and/or horizontal elongate shape, the support element 16, 16° may provide additional reinforcement in the longitudinal direction of the band to withstand line forces, such as towing and hydraulic forces, exerted by a fluid supply line 81.

For example, on the front side of the garment 11, a portable device line 80 connected to an outlet connector 30 may primarily exert forces due to a fluid pressure, for example hydraulic pressure, whereas primarily horizontal towing forces may be exerted on an inlet connector 40 connected to a fluid supply line 81, which may be towed over the ground due to movements of a wearer 900.

In Figs. 23 and 24, other embodiments of the multifunctional garment 10 are depicted. The multifunctional garment may be integrated with portable devices to form a multifunctional garment-portable device system, which may comprise a hood, visor 86, air filtering mask, or a breathing mask 83.

Turning to Fig. 25, a multifunctional garment-portable device system is depicted, comprising a multifunctional garment 10 and a portable device configured to be connectable with an outlet connector 30 of the multifunctional garment to be provided with fluid from a flexible compartment 20 of the multifunctional garment 10 to provide the portable device with fluid via a portable device line 80. As shown in Fig. 17, the portable device may also be a breathing mask 83.

As shown in the Fig. 26, the multifunctional garment 10 may further comprise a low- voltage electric system 90. The electric system is powered by a generator 91, connected to internal tubing 51. Through the internal tubing 51, fluid from a flexible compartment 20 may flow past the generator 91, causing movement of a rotor thereof, such that electricity may be generated to provide an electric device 92, 93, 94 with electric current. Additionally or alternatively, the electric system 90 may comprise a battery to supply electric current.

By having a low-voltage electric system 90, electricity may be provided to electric devices without a risk of ignition in flammable environments. Electricity may, for example be

-34- provided to a position tracker 92, such as an accelerometer or GPS-system, such that a position of the multifunctional garment 900 may be determined. Communication equipment 93 may also be integrated in the multifunctional garment 10, to allow communication over larger distances or in noisy environments. Furthermore, other electric devices such as an electric light 94 may be powered by a low-voltage electric system, such that separate batteries may not be necessary for each electric device. Turning to Fig. 27 and 28, the support element may form multiple bands 17 that extend around the garment 11, such that, when the garment is worn, the bands 17 extend around the wearer to from a fall arrest harness. The fall arrest harness may further comprise connection pieces 18 between the multiple bands 17, on which a hook may be attached. Furthermore, leg bands 19 may be arranged below the garment 11, that may extend around the groin areas of a wearer 900.

Inlet connectors 30 and outlet connectors 40 are arranged next to each other to form groups on the garment 11. By forming a group, the respective connectors may be connected at once with respective inlet and/or outlet connectors using a single, multifunctional connector.

In the present embodiment, inlet connectors 30 are grouped on a front side of the garment, and the outlet connectors 40 are grouped on a back side of the garment. Alternatively, a group may comprise both inlet connectors 30 and outlet connectors 40.

Fig. 30 and 31 schematically depict embodiments of a multifunctional garment- portable device system. As shown in Fig. 30, multiple portable device lines 80, 80’ may be connected to a single portable device. For example, one of the portable device lines 80 may be arranged to provide a breathing mask 83 with breathing air, filtered by filter material 902 in a flexible compartment 20, while another portable device line 80’ may provide drinking water via another flexible compartment 20.

Turning to Fig. 31, the system comprises an extraction device 95, which provides a negative pressure to a portable device, such as a pneumatic sanding machine with build-in sanding dust-extraction, via an extraction line 84. The extraction device, for example a vacuum cleaner, is configured to extract matter, such as polluted air or sanding dust from the portable device.

-35- The multifunctional garment 10 may comprise an extraction filter 96, in internal tubing 51 connectable to the extraction line 84. This way, one of the flexible compartments 20 may be used as a dust collection compartment. Pollution, sanding dust or saw dust may not pass extraction filter 96, and will thereby remain in the respective flexible compartment 20. As such, risk of clogging a filter of the extraction device is avoided. The respective flexible compartment may be emptied via closure 23. The system further comprises an external fluid source 97, configured to supply fluid via the fluid supply line 81.

Inflatable protective headgear Turning to Figs. 32 and 33, front views of inflatable protective headgear 100 according to embodiments of the invention are depicted, comprising a head part 110 for covering at least an upper side of the head of a wearer 900. The head part may be shaped as a conventional helmet, or may also have different shapes, such as a hoodie or a flat cap.

The height of the inflatable protective headgear 100 is smaller than a width and a length of the inflatable protective headgear 100. The height of the inflatable protective headgear is in particular less than 45%, more in particular less than 30%, for example less than 15% of the width and the length of the inflatable protective headgear 100.

A flexible compartment 120 is arranged on the head part. The flexible compartment 120 is configured to be fluid tight and comprises an inner layer 121, in use directed towards the wearer, and an outer layer 122, arranged outwardly from the inner layer.

The properties and advantages of the flexible compartment 120 may be similar to those of the at least one flexible compartment 20 of the multifunctional garment 10 according to another aspect of the invention.

The inflatable protective headgear 100 further comprises an inlet connector 130, in fluid connection with the flexible compartment 120, and configured to be connected with a fluid supply line 180 to inflate the flexible compartment 120. Upon inflation, the flexible compartment may provide head protection to a wearer 900.

-36- An overpressure protection element 150 is in fluid connection with the flexible compartment 120 and configured to release the fluid 901 out of the flexible compartment 120 when a fluid pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold pressure.

The overpressure protection element 150 forms a part of the outer layer and is in particular integrated in the outer layer. The overpressure protection element 150 may have similar properties and advantages as the break points 53 of the multifunctional garment 10 according to another aspect of the invention.

A tensile strength of the part of the outer layer 122 is less than a tensile strength of the inner layer 121. A tensile strength of substantially the whole outer layer 122 may be less than a tensile strength of the inner layer 121. As such, the outer layer 122 may expand upon inflation of the flexible compartment 120 in a direction D away from the wearer. Further, upon impact of an object on the inflatable protective headgear 100, the outer layer may expand further, thereby relieving an impact force and providing head protection to the wearer 900.

The flexible compartment 120 is configured to be fluidly connected to a multifunctional garment 10 permanently via the inlet connector 130, as shown in Fig. 34. Furthermore, additional connections may be provided, such as an electric connection.

The inflatable protective headgear 100 further comprises a light 94, arranged on a front side thereof. The light 94 is electrically connected to the low-voltage electric system 90 of the multifunctional garment 10.

Furthermore, an earpiece 130 is arranged on the sides of the head part 110. Two earpieces 130 are provided, one on each side of the head part 110, configured to extend in or around an ear of the wearer 900. The earpieces 130 comprise are insulated to provide ear protection to the wearer, for example by having a foam padding comprising silicone or polyurethane foam material. This way, thermal and acoustic isolation may be provided.

The earpieces 130 further comprise communication equipment 93. The communication equipment 93 is electrically connected to the low-voltage electric system 90 of the multifunctional garment 10.

Turning to Fig. 35, the inflatable protective headwear 100 further comprises a face part, configured to at least partially cover a face of the wearer. The face part comprises a breathing mask 183.

-37- The breathing mask 183 is fluidly connected to at least one flexible compartment 120. As such, the respective flexible compartment acts as a fluid storage, similar to a flexible compartment 20 of the multifunctional garment 10 according to another aspect of the invention.

This embodiment is provided with two flexible compartments 120. However, other numbers of flexible compartments may also be arranged on the head part 110. The terms "a" or "an", as used herein, are defined as one or more than one. The term plurality, as used herein, is defined as two or more than two. The term another, as used herein, is defined as at least a second or more. The terms including and/or having, as used herein, are defined as comprising i.e., open language, not excluding other elements or steps. Any reference signs in the claims should not be construed as limiting the scope of the claims or the invention. It will be recognized that a specific embodiment as claimed may not achieve all of the stated objects. The mere fact that certain measures are recited in mutually different dependent claims does not indicate that a combination of these measures cannot be used to advantage. White lines between text paragraphs in the text above indicate that the technical features presented in the paragraph may be considered independent from technical features discussed in a preceding paragraph or in a subsequent paragraph.

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CONCLUSIONS

A multifunctional garment (10) for providing fluid to a wearable device during a wearer's activities, comprising: e a garment (11) adapted to be worn by a wearer (900), e at least one flexible compartment ( 20), applied to the garment (11), and arranged to be fluid-tight for storing a fluid (901, 902), and an outlet connector (30), for fluids connected to the at least one flexible compartment (20), and arranged to be connected to at least one portable device conduit (80) of a portable device for supplying the portable device, such as a tool (82) or an air mask (83), with the fluid during activities of the wearer, and + an inlet connector (40) for fluids connected to the at least one flexible compartment (20), and arranged to be connected to a fluid supply line (81) to supply the flexible compartment with the fluid for and/or while providing fluid to the portable device, and e a controller (50), for fluids associated with the flexible compartment, and arranged to affect the amount of fluid stored in the flexible compartment by regulating fluid flow through the inlet connector and/or the outlet connector.

The multifunctional garment of claim 1, wherein the at least one flexible compartment (20) comprises an inner layer (21), which in use faces the wearer, and an outer layer (22), wherein a tensile strength of the inner layer is less than a tensile strength of the outer layer.

A multifunctional garment according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the at least one flexible compartment (20) comprises an inner layer (21) which in use faces the wearer, and an outer layer (22), wherein a heat conduction of the inner layer is higher than a thermal conductivity of the outer layer.

A multifunctional garment according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one flexible compartment (20) is arranged between an inner liner (21) of the garment and an outer fabric (13) of the garment.

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A multifunctional garment according to claim 4, wherein a tensile strength of the inner layer (21) and the inner liner (12) of the garment together is less than a tensile strength of the outer layer (22) and the outer fabric (13) of the garment together.

A multifunctional garment according to claim 4 or 5, wherein a thermal conductivity of the inner layer and the inner liner of the garment together is higher than a thermal conductivity of the outer layer and the outer fabric of the garment together.

A multifunctional garment according to any preceding claim comprising a plurality of flexible compartments (20) arranged on a front (F) and a back (B) of the garment (11) when worn by a wearer

The multifunctional garment of the preceding claim, wherein the multifunctional garment (10) comprises a plurality of inlet connectors (40), wherein at least one of the plurality of inlet connectors has different sealing properties for providing different fluids to a flexible compartment (20).

The multifunctional garment of the preceding claim, wherein the at least one of the plurality of inlet connectors (40) is adapted to provide a liquid (901), such as water, wherein another of the plurality of inlet connectors is adapted to supply a gas (902), such as air.

A multifunctional garment according to any one of claims 7-9, wherein the plurality of flexible fluid compartments are interconnected, further comprising a plurality of fluid regulators (50) arranged in connection with the plurality of flexible compartments, in particular wherein at least one of the plurality of controllers (50) are provided between the interconnected flexible compartments (20).

A multifunctional garment according to any preceding claim, comprising a support element (16, 16') adapted to locally stiffen the garment to withstand external forces exerted by the fluid supply line, the portable appliance conduit and/or the portable appliance .

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A multifunctional garment according to the preceding claim, wherein the support element (18, 16') is arranged to reinforce the garment against conduit forces, such as tensile and hydraulic forces, applied by the fluid supply conduit (81).

A multifunctional garment according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the support element is adapted, when the garment is worn, to extend around the wearer to form a fall harness (17, 18, 19).

A multifunctional garment according to any one of the preceding claims, further comprising a low voltage electrical system (90) having a battery and/or a generator (91) arranged to supply an electrical appliance (92, 92, 94), such as a light, of electrical to provide power.

A multifunctional garment-wearing device system comprising: e a multifunctional garment (10) according to any preceding claim; and e a portable device, such as a tool (82) or breathing mask (83), adapted to be connectable to an outlet connector of the multi-functional garment for being supplied with a fluid from a flexible compartment of the multi-functional garment.

The multi-functional garment-wearing device system of claim 15, further comprising a retrieval device (95) configured to be fluidically connectable to a retrieval line (84) of a wearable device through the multi-functional garment (10) and adapted to maintain a negative pressure. provided to extract matter such as polluted air or dust from the portable device.

The multifunctional garment-wearing device system according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the wearable device is a breathing mask (83) constructively integrated into the multifunctional garment.

The multifunctional garment-wearing appliance system according to claim 15 or 16, wherein the wearable appliance is a tool (82) arranged to be hydraulically or pneumatically actuated by the fluid {801, 902) from the at least one flexible compartment (20). .

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A multifunctional garment-wearing device system according to any one of claims 15-18, comprising a plurality of wearable devices, wherein at least one of the wearable devices is a pneumatic tool, and wherein at least one other of the wearable devices is a breathing mask.

The multifunctional garment-wearing appliance system of any of claims 15-19, further comprising an external fluid source (97) adapted to supply fluids with the fluid supply line (81).

An inflatable protective headgear (100), comprising: e a headpiece (110) for covering at least one top of a wearer's head (200); + a flexible compartment (120), arranged to be fluid tight, comprising an inner layer (121) facing the wearer in use, and an outer layer (122) arranged outwardly from the inner layer; + an inlet connector (130) for fluids connected to the flexible compartment and arranged to be connected to a fluid supply line (180) to inflate the flexible compartment; and e an overpressure protection element (150) for fluids connected to the flexible compartment (120) and arranged to allow the fluid (801) to escape when a fluid pressure exceeds a predetermined threshold pressure.

An inflatable protective headgear according to the preceding claim, wherein the overpressure protection element (150) forms part of the outer layer, and in particular is integrated into the outer layer.

An inflatable protective headgear according to claim 21 or 22, wherein a tensile strength of the portion of the outer layer (122) is less than a tensile strength of the inner layer (121).

An inflatable protective headgear according to any one of claims 21 to 23, wherein the inflatable protective headgear is shaped like a flat cap.

An inflatable protective headgear according to claim 24, wherein a height of the inflatable protective headgear is less than a width and a length of the inflatable protective headgear, especially wherein a height of the inflatable protective headgear is less than 45%,

-42- such as less than 30%, e.g. less than 15% of the width and length of the inflatable protective headgear.

An inflatable protective headgear according to any one of claims 21-25, wherein the flexible compartment is adapted for fluid connection to a multifunctional garment (10) according to any one of claims 1-20.

An inflatable protective headgear according to any one of claims 21 to 26, further comprising a face portion adapted to at least partially cover a face of the wearer, the face portion comprising a breathing mask (183).

The inflatable protective headgear according to any one of claims 21 to 27, further comprising a light (94) mounted on a front side of the inflatable protective headgear, the light being electrically connected to the low voltage electrical system (90) of the multifunctional vest ( 10) of claim 14.

An inflatable protective headgear according to any one of claims 21 to 28, further comprising an ear portion (130), the ear portion adapted to extend into or around a wearer's ear, particularly wherein the ear portion is insulated to provide ear protection to the wearer.

The inflatable protective headgear of claim 29, wherein the ear portion comprises communication equipment, the communication equipment being electrically connected to the low voltage electrical system (90) of the multifunctional vest (10) of claim 14.

An inflatable protective headgear multifunctional garment system comprising: e a multifunctional garment system according to any one of claims 15, 18, 17, 19 or 20; and e an inflatable protective headgear according to any one of claims 21 to 30, wherein the inflatable protective headgear is the external device, wherein the multifunctional garment and the inflatable protective headgear are connected together or form a set of parts.

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A garment (200) with an integrated face mask, comprising: e a torso part (210) adapted to be worn over a torso of a wearer (200), particularly as casual or work wear; e a mask portion (220) adapted to cover a portion of a wearer's face, the mask portion being connected to the torso portion via a transition portion (230), wherein, when the mask is worn, the mask portion is movable between a covering position in which a portion of a wearer's face is covered, and an uncovered position wherein the mask portion does not cover the portion of the wearer's face, the transition portion being deformable and acting as an articulated portion upon movement between the masking position and the uncovered position hedged position; and e a fastener (240) extending a vertical distance, the fastener comprising a lower fastener portion extending through the torso portion and dividing the torso portion into a first torso portion section (211) and a second torso portion section (212), wherein when the garment is worn in the cover-up position, the mask portion extends above a tip of a nose of the wearer and covers at least the mouth and nostrils of the wearer, wherein, in the uncovered position, the mask portion is partially detached and forms at least one flap, wherein closing movement of the fastener by the wearer results in upward movement of the mask portion from the uncovered position to the masking position and in pulling the mask portion taut over the portion of the face.

33. An integrated face mask garment, wherein the mask portion and the torso portion each comprise a wearer facing surface (W) and an outward facing surface (O) in use, the outward facing surface of the mask portion being visually equivalent to the outward facing surface of the torso part.

The integrated face mask garment of claim 32 or 33, wherein the torso portion (211), the mask portion (220) and the deformable transition portion (230) form an integral piece of material.

An integrated facemask garment according to any one of claims 32 to 34, wherein the torso portion further comprises a hood (213) adapted to when

-44- the hood is worn extending around the wearer's head, and the mask portion is connected to the torso portion via the hood.

An integrated facemask garment according to claim 35, wherein the hood includes a circumferential edge defining circumferential edge regions (214), the mask portion being joined to the hood at the wearer-facing surface of the circumferential edge regions (214).

An integrated facemask garment according to any one of claims 32-36, wherein, when the garment is worn, the fastening element extends upwardly to at least a height of a neck of the wearer.

An integrated facemask garment according to the preceding claim, wherein the fastening element comprises a first vertical portion (241) extending through the torso portion toward the mask portion when the mask portion is in the covering position, the fastening element being centered on a front side of the mask portion. torso part of the garment is in the vertical area.

The integrated facemask garment of claim 38, wherein the first portion (241) is substantially straight.

An integrated facemask garment according to claims 38 or 39, wherein the first portion has an upper end (242) which - when the garment is worn - is above a height of the wearer's nose.

An integrated facemask garment according to claims 38-40, wherein the first portion has an upper end which - when the garment is worn - is at a height of a lower end of the wearer's neck.

An integrated facemask garment according to any one of claims 38-41, wherein the fastening element further comprises a second portion (243) extending above the first portion (241) in a second direction (D2), in particular below oblique or horizontal.

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An integrated facemask garment according to the preceding claim, wherein the second portion extends outwardly from a center position in the center of the garment to a side position which, when the garment is worn, is located on a side of the neck of the garment. the carrier.

An integrated facemask garment according to any one of claims 41-43, wherein the fastener further comprises a third portion (244) extending in a third direction (D3) toward an upper edge (201) of the garment.

The integrated facemask garment of claim 44, wherein the second portion (243) and third portion (244) are at least partially curved, and wherein the third portion is curved opposite to the second portion.

An integrated facemask garment according to claim 44 or 45, wherein the third portion extends upwardly from an inclined direction of the fastener to the third direction, the third direction being more vertical than the inclined direction, in particular wherein, in the mask part covering position, the third direction (D3) extends parallel to the first direction (D1).

An integrated facemask garment according to any one of claims 44-46, wherein the third portion terminates at the top edge (201) of the garment.

An integrated facemask garment according to any one of claims 44-47, wherein the third portion, when the garment is worn, extends along one side of a neck of the wearer and terminates at a position on the side of the neck of the wearer. wearer and under an ear of the wearer.

An integrated face mask garment according to any one of claims 32 to 48, wherein, in the covering position, the mask portion and the transition portion together form a sheath around the covered respective parts of the wearer's face and/or neck, wherein, in the covered position, a longitudinal axis (222) of the sleeve extends parallel to the third direction.

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An integrated face mask garment according to any one of claims 32-49, wherein - when the garment is worn - an upper edge (201) of the garment is located above a tip of the nose and extends along the lower portion of the face, over the entire neck or at least over more than 80 percent of the neck, and the top edge (201) extending from the position above the tip of the nose to a position just below the wearer's ears on either side, and thence substantially horizontally toward a rear of the wearer's neck.

An integrated facemask garment according to any one of claims 32-50, wherein, in the uncovered position, the flap is folded down and sideways.

An integrated face mask garment according to any one of claims 32-51, wherein, in the uncovered position, the mask portion forms a flap resting on the first torso portion (211) or the second torso portion (212).

The integrated face mask garment of any one of claims 32-52, wherein the mask portion further comprises a retaining strap (221) adapted to extend around an ear and/or the back of the wearer's neck (900).

An integrated facemask garment according to any one of claims 32-53, wherein the mask portion further comprises a filter holder (250) adapted to hold a filter (252) for filtering respiratory fluids.

An integrated facemask garment according to claims 33 and 54, wherein the filter holder is provided on the wearer-facing surface (W) of the mask portion (220), and wherein the mask portion further comprises a sealing element (251) extending around the periphery. from the filter holder (250).

An integrated facemask garment according to any one of claims 32-55, wherein the mask portion further comprises a mouth-to-mouth respiration element (260) extending through the mask portion (220), in particular wherein the mouth-to-mouth resuscitation element (260) extends through the mask portion (220). mouth respirator includes a mouthpiece (262) on the outwardly facing side of the mask portion and a valve (263) for unidirectional fluid flow toward the mouthpiece.

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An integrated facemask garment according to any one of claims 54-55 and claim 56, wherein the filter holder (250) is located within the mouth-to-mouth resuscitation element.

An integrated facemask garment according to any one of claims 32 to 57, further comprising an opening (270) having closure segments (261) extending radially inwardly from an outer edge (262) of the opening and defining a closed position. wherein the opening is substantially liquid-tight, the closure segments being able to deflect radially outwardly from a center (263) of the opening (270) to an open position in which an object, e.g., a drinking straw (264), passes through the opening (270) can be guided after applying a force to the locking segments.

An integrated face mask garment according to any one of claims 32-58, wherein the torso portion further comprises a storage compartment for storing the mask portion.

A garment with an integrated face mask according to any one of claims 32-59, wherein the torso part is formed by a shirt, blouse, dress, sweater, vest, jacket or morning coat.

The garment with integrated face mask according to any one of claims 32-60, wherein the fastening element is of the zipper type.

An integrated facemask garment according to any one of claims 32-61, wherein the fastening element is of the Velcro or snap fastening type.

An integrated face mask garment according to any one of claims 32-62, wherein a plurality of fasteners are provided on the mask portion.

An integrated facemask garment according to claim 83, wherein a plurality of fastening elements are longitudinally aligned with each other, and wherein the filter holder according to claim 54, the mouth-to-mouth ventilation element according to claim 56 and/or the opening according to claim 58 longitudinally between the several fasteners are fitted and aligned with them.

A garment with an integrated face mask according to any one of claims 32-40, wherein the transition part comprises an elastic material, in particular

- 48 - rubber, silicone or elastane, and wherein the torso part comprises cotton or a cotton blend.

A method of protecting a wearer's face, comprising the steps of: e providing a garment with an integrated face mask according to any one of claims 32-65; e raising the mask portion from the non-covering position to the covering position by moving the fastener element in a closing movement.

67. A method of protecting a wearer's face, wherein the step of moving the at least two parts of the mask part is performed with only one hand of the wearer.

A method of protecting a wearer's face according to claim 66 or 67 for providing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation using a garment having an integrated face mask according to claim 56 or 57.

A multifunctional system with an integrated face mask, comprising: e a multifunctional garment according to any one of claims 1-14; and e an integrated facemask garment according to any one of claims 32 to 65 wherein the multifunctional garment and the integrated facemask garment form an integral whole, the multifunctional garment comprising the torso part, the mask part and the fastening element, and wherein the at least one flexible compartment (20) is mounted on the torso part.

A multifunctional face mask integrated system according to claim 69, comprising a multifunctional garment-wearing device system according to claim 17, wherein the breathing mask is integrated into the mask portion.

The multifunctional facemask integrated system of claim 69 or 70, comprising a facemask integrated garment of claim 58, further comprising a drinking straw fluid connectable to the at least one flexible compartment (20).

72. Inflatable protective headgear — garment system, comprising:

-49- * an inflatable protective headgear according to any one of claims 21-31; and e a garment with integrated face mask according to claim 35 or 36, wherein a main part of the inflatable protective headgear forms the hood of the garment.

The inflatable protective headgear - garment system of claim 72, comprising the inflatable protective headgear of claim 27, wherein the face portion comprises the mask portion.

An inflatable protective headgear - garment system according to claim 72 or 73, wherein closing movement of the fastener by the wearer results in an upward movement of the main body to cover at least one top of the wearer's head.

A multifunctional garment with integrated face mask and inflatable protective headgear, comprising: e a multifunctional garment according to any one of claims 1-14; + an inflatable protective headgear according to any one of claims 21-31; and e an integrated facemask garment according to any one of claims 32 to 85, wherein the multifunctional garment and the integrated facemask garment form an integral whole, the multifunctional garment comprising the torso part, the mask part and the fastening element, and wherein a main part of the inflatable protective headgear forms the hood of the garment.

A method of providing a fluid with a multifunctional garment according to any one of claims 1-14, a multifunctional garment wearable device system according to any one of claims 15-20 and/or a multifunctional garment with integrated face mask according to any one of the claims 69-71.

A method of protecting a wearer's head with an inflatable protective headgear according to any one of claims 21-30, an inflatable protective headgear multifunctional garment system

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