US20150173429A1 - Temperature transfer Apparel - Google Patents

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US20150173429A1
US20150173429A1 US14/167,376 US201414167376A US2015173429A1 US 20150173429 A1 US20150173429 A1 US 20150173429A1 US 201414167376 A US201414167376 A US 201414167376A US 2015173429 A1 US2015173429 A1 US 2015173429A1
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  • This device refers to the field of apparel such as gloves in more particular apparel that can be used to transfer heat or cold.
  • the first flaw is the design of the glove/devices.
  • the design of the devices is too bulky, giving the user many disadvantages.
  • the first disadvantage is that the bulkiness of the glove/devices restricts movement and almost makes it impossible for the user to be effective.
  • the Inventor used a garbage picker to maintain the grounds and in the winter used gloves to protect him from the cold.
  • the glove design is so bulky; it makes it extremely difficult to operate a simple tool like a garbage picker.
  • Another huge design disadvantage is most gloves or devices use battery or chemicals to produce heat, putting the user in harm's way of serious injuries and burns.
  • the current invention is apparel such as gloves to be used in cold or hot weather for sports and other uses. It has a core heating or cooling device that may generate heat or cold with heat absorption material to absorb the heat as well as a number of temperature distribution systems to transfer the heat. It would have a water repellent 2nd layer. It would have a one top flap and a net.
  • the wearer In operation the wearer would insert a heating pad into the net of the top flap then sealing the top flap to the bottom half with Hook and latch fastener. The user would then apply pressure (with activity) to the core piece, releasing the stored air from the core heating device into the entire glove.
  • FIG. 1 is a prospective view of an entire glove showing the outside features
  • FIG. 2 is a top view of an glove showing the placement of the features
  • FIG. 3 is an in depth side view showing how the inside features transfer the stored air from the core piece into the inside of the glove
  • FIG. 4 is an in depth side view showing the temperature distribution system and how its transfers the stored air from the core piece to the air filters at the tip of the finger;
  • FIG. 5 is an inside look of the core heating device, showing all the features
  • FIG. 6 is a look at the top flap inside surface features
  • FIG. 7 is a drawing of the air filters in there different modes and how they operate.
  • apparel such as a glove 16 .
  • the current invention is shown as a glove 16 but it could be a hat, shirt, shoe, compression wear or a scarf or another piece of apparel and may comprise:
  • a Plurality of temperature absorption material to absorb the heat/cold A pluraliturality of temperature absorption material to absorb the heat/cold.
  • a plurality of heat/cooling distribution systems to transfer the heat/cold.
  • a water repellent 2nd layer A water repellent 2nd layer.
  • a Base layer with at least two levels.
  • At least one top flap At least one top flap.
  • At least one net At least one net.
  • At least one weather strip At least one weather strip.
  • the glove 16 preferred embodiments maybe comprised of the following steps:
  • the glove 16 may involve inserting a heated pad or cooling device into the net 13 placed inside the top flap 1 then closing the top flap 1 with Hook and latch fastener 4 to the bottom half of the core piece.
  • pressure from hand movement pushes the stored air into plurality of air filters 10 which are inserted throughout the core piece.
  • One big air filter 10 pushes the air into the palm area.
  • the other plurality of air filters 10 transfers the stored hot air from core piece into the temperature distribution systems 2 .
  • pressure, from hand movement will then transfer the stored air through the temperature distribution system 2 (tunnels 11 ) down to the air filters place on the finger; which will transfer the stored heat into the finger area of the glove 16 .
  • the inside of the glove 16 warms up the base layer 7 , 8 will keep the inside warm and dry by blocking out the cold and soaking up any moisture (sweat) that forms.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the entire glove 16 showing the outside features.
  • the glove 16 may comprise a core heating/cooling device (top flap 1 and bottom half) connected to the heat disruption system 2 , which both are mounted on top of a 2nd level 3 .
  • the top (core heating/cooling device and heat disruption tubes 2 ) and 2nd level 3 are mounted on top of the base layer 7 and 8 , which may make the outside surface of the football glove.
  • the top level may comprise an outside surface 14 that may consist of water resistance material (preferably flexible silicone/rubber) to block out any water that hit the surface of the glove 16 .
  • the top flap core 14 may be comprised a cushion like material that may act as a natural pad for any impact the hand may encounter.
  • a weather strip 9 may be made of silicone/rubber may be placed on the outside perimeter of the top flap 1 to keep the core piece covered from any water getting in.
  • the top flap 1 may be connected to a bottom half by a moisture absorbent web 6 that may comprise of material that soaks up any water which in the preferred embodiment is polyester.
  • the bottom part of the core piece may be comprised of temperature absorbent material 5 (preferably cotton) to directly absorb the heat from the heating pad to keep the user from feeling any uncomfortable burning and to also act as a natural protectant to the hand side.
  • the top flap 1 and the temperature absorbent pad 5 of the core temperature device may comprise a Hook and latch fastener 4 may be placed around the inside perimeter of both the top flap 1 and the bottom half to seal the respected half's together to build up the hot air.
  • the top flap 1 may be connected, on top of each proximal phalanges area, to the heat disruption systems 2 by air filters 10 that transfer the stored heat or cold from the core temperature device to the temperature distribution system 2 .
  • the temperature distribution system 2 may comprise flexible water repellent outside surface 14 (preferably flexible silicone/rubber) covering the core material which may comprise temperature absorbent material 5 , preferably cotton.
  • the temperature disruption systems 2 does not only store heat but also acts like natural protectant to the fingers, the most fragile part of the hand in cold temperature.
  • the core temperature device and the temperature disruption system 2 may be mounted on top of a 2nd layer 3 that covers the majority of the top surface of the glove 16 .
  • the 2nd layer 3 may start at the tip of each temperature disruption system 2 and may end at least 1.5 inches past the core piece.
  • the 2nd layer 3 surface may comprise water repellent material 14 , preferably flexible silicone/rubber, to protect the base layers 7 , 8 from any water.
  • the core temperature device and the 2nd layer 3 maybe mounted on top on the base layers 7 , 8 .
  • the base layers 7 , 8 may have two levels. One is a top level 7 that may comprise cold resistance material (preferably polyester) that may block the cold from getting in.
  • a bottom level 8 may be made of moisture absorbent material (preferably cotton) to soak up any moisture that's gets through or if any sweat forms to keep the hands dry and comfortable.
  • FIG. 2 is a top view of the core temperature device and the temperature distribution system 2 placements.
  • the core temperature device may cover the hand side connecting to the heat disruption system 2 , on top of the proximal phalange, that extends to the tip of the middle phalanges.
  • the top layer (core heating device and the temperature distribution systems 2 ) may be mounted on a 2nd layer.
  • the top layer and 2nd layer 3 mounted on the base layer.
  • the top flap 1 may be connected, on top of each proximal phalanges area, to the temperature disruption systems 2 by air filters 10 that transfer the stored heat from the core heating device to the temperature distribution system 2 .
  • the temperature distribution system 2 may comprise flexible water repellent outside surface 14 (preferably silicone/rubber) covering the core material which may comprise temperature absorbent material 5 , preferably cotton.
  • the temperature disruption systems 2 does not only store heat but also acts like natural protectant to the fingers, our most fragile part of the hand in cold temperature.
  • the core temperature device and the temperature disruption system 2 may be mounted on top of a 2nd layer 3 that covers the majority of the top surface of the glove.
  • the 2nd layer 3 may start at the tip of each temperature disruption system 2 and may end at least 1.5 inches past the core piece.
  • the 2nd layer 3 surface may comprise water repellent material 14 , preferably flexible silicone/rubber, to protect the base layers 7 , 8 from any water.
  • the core heating device and the 2nd layer 3 maybe mounted on top on the base layers 7 , 8 .
  • the base layers 7 , 8 may have two levels.
  • a top level 7 can comprise cold resistance material (preferably polyester) that may block the cold from getting in.
  • a bottom level 8 may be made of moisture absorbent material (preferably cotton) to soak up any moisture that's gets through or if any sweat forms to keep the hands dry and comfortable.
  • the placement of the core piece and the temperature distribution system 2 in the preferred embodiment may be in the best possible area on the hand, for many reasons.
  • One a cushion like top flap core material 14 may act as a natural protectant, covering the most fragile parts on the hand, our fingers and knuckles, which is a high impact area in football.
  • a players hand is stepped on by a sharp cleat, which will be very painful.
  • the cushion material will be there to take most of the impact.
  • Reason two is the core temperature system is placed on the top side of the hand which is not used in football; therefore the wearers hand may not be limited in any movement so the player can perform at his top level.
  • a receiver catches the ball with the palm of their hand, linemen block with the palm of the hand, a defender tackles with the palm of their hand etc.
  • the core temperature device (top flap 1 and bottom half) may be any shape and size so long as it doesn't interfere with hand movement. Connecting to the core temperature device may be the temperature distribution systems 2 which may extend to the tip of each middle phalange.
  • the temperature distribution system 2 may cover most of all four pointers fingers, preferably 4 cm in width and the length will extend to the tip of each middle phalange.
  • FIG. 3 is an in depth side view showing how the inside features transfer the stored air from the core heating device into the inside of the glove.
  • the core temperature device may comprise at least one larger air filter 10 which is inserted in the bottom half of the core temperature device.
  • the top flap 1 may also have plurality of air filters, implemented over the proximal phalanges, which may be connected to temperature distribution tunnels 11 that transfer the hot/cold air to plurality of air filters 10 which is inserted at the tip of each middle phalanx.
  • Another set of at least four air filters 10 may be placed at the tip of each intermediate phalanges knuckle to transfer the stored air from the temperature distribution tunnels 11 into the finger area of the glove.
  • the air filters 10 may release the hot air into the entire glove and the base layers 7 and 8 may keep it dry and warm with its two levels.
  • the base top layer 7 may comprise cold resistance material, preferably polyester, to block out the cold, keeping the hand warm.
  • the base bottom layer 8 may comprise of a moisture absorbent material, preferably cotton, to soak up any sweat or any water that gets inside the glove, keeping the hand dry and comfortable.
  • FIG. 4 is an in depth side view showing the temperature distribution systems 2 features and how its transfers the stored air from the core heating device to the air filters 10 at the tip of the finger.
  • the temperature distribution system 2 may comprise two set of air filters 10 , one set of at least four air filters 10 that may be placed over top of each of the proximal phalanges and another set of at least four air filters 10 may be at the tip of the middle phalanges.
  • the two set of air filters maybe connected to each other by an air tunnel 11 going through the temperature distribution system 2 .
  • the temperature distribution system 2 may have comprise of a water repellent outside surface 15 (preferably silicone/rubber) protecting the temperature distribution system 2 inside features against wet weather.
  • An air tunnel 11 goes through the temperature distribution system 2 to transfer the stored air in the core heating device to the finger area of the glove.
  • the air tunnel 11 is comprised of any flexible material that can conduct heat, preferably silicone/rubber.
  • the air tunnels 11 are connected to air filters 10 that are placed at the each end of the air tunnels 11 .
  • the first set of at least four air filters 10 may be placed on top of each proximal phalanges, where the core temperature device and temperature distribution system 2 meet, to receive the hot air from the core heating device and transfer it into the heat distribution tunnels 11 .
  • the next set of at least four air filters 10 may be placed at the tip of each intermediate phalange, for the air filters 10 may release the hot/cold air from the air tunnels into the insides finger area of the glove
  • FIG. 5 is an inside look of the core temperature device, showing all the features.
  • the core temperature device which may comprise a top flap 1 connected to a bottom half by a liquid absorbent web 6 .
  • the core temperature device may be place on top of an air filter 10 that's rests on the hand side.
  • the top flap outside surface 15 may comprise of a water resistance material (preferably silicone/rubber) to block any rain and snow from getting in the core piece.
  • the top flap core material 14 may comprise cushion like material (preferably cotton) to act as a natural protectant from any impact the hand may encounter.
  • a weather strip 9 (preferably silicone/rubber) may be overlapping the perimeter of the top flap outside surface 15 limiting water from getting inside the core piece.
  • the top flap inside surface 12 may comprise a net 13 with a Hook and latch fastener seal 4 to hold the heating pad in place to generate heat.
  • the top flap inside surface 12 (preferably cotton) may surround the net 13 directly absorbing the heat generated by the pad to build up even more heat in the core temperature device.
  • the top flap 1 to the bottom half may be a water absorbent web 6 to soak up any water that gets inside.
  • the water absorbent web 6 may comprise of any stretchy material preferably polyester.
  • a Hook and latch fastener 4 strap may be placed around the perimeter of the top flap inside surface 12 to seal the top flap 1 and the bottom half together, locking the heat inside the core heating device.
  • the bottom half may comprise a heat absorbent cushion 5 to directly absorb the heat from the heating pad, protecting the user from any uncomfortable temperatures.
  • the heat absorbent cushion 5 may be comprised of any temperature absorbent material, preferably cotton. Directly under the heat absorbent cushion 5 may be an bigger air filter 10 to transfer the stored hot air from the core piece into the palm area of the glove.
  • FIG. 6 is a look at the top flap inside surface 12 features, which absorb heat and transfer the air to the temperature distribution systems 2 .
  • the top flap 1 may comprise heat absorbent inside surface 12 , which may be a net 13 placed in the center. Air filters 10 are inserted at the bottom of the inside surface 12 .
  • the top flap 1 may also have a Hook and latch fastener strip 4 around the inside perimeter it with a weather strip 9 overlapping the Hook and latch fastener 4 .
  • the top flap 1 may be the net 13 .
  • the net 13 holds the heating pad in place, sealing it secure with a Hook and latch fastener strip 4 , to generate heat in the core piece.
  • the net 13 may be then placed in the center of the flap 1 , surrounded by the top flap inside surface 12 which may be comprised of heat absorption material (preferably cotton) to directly absorb the heat from the heating pad and efficiently maintain a hot temperature for the core piece.
  • the top flap inside surface 12 where the core piece and temperature distribution system 2 connect (as shown in FIG. 3 ), may be at least four air filters 10 above each proximal phalange. The air filters 10 will transfer the heat into the temperature distribution systems 2 (as shown in FIG. 3 ) to heat the finger area of the glove.
  • the final features may be a Hook and latch fastener strip 4 around the inside surface and bottom half of core piece perimeter of the top flap 1 , to seal the top flap 1 tightly to the bottom half.
  • a water repellent weather strip 9 (preferably silicone/rubber) may overlap the Hook and latch fastener 4 to keep it dry and tight.
  • FIGS. 7 a and 7 b is a drawing of the air filters in there different modes and how they operate.
  • FIG. 7 a is when the air filters are in the sleep mode which means the user is not active, therefore giving the hot air a chance to enter the air filters.
  • FIG. 7 b is when the air filters are in active mode.
  • a larger air filter may be place directly under the core temperature device, on top of the hand side.
  • the larger air filter 10 may transfer the hot/cold air from the core piece into the palm area of the glove.
  • the next set of air filters 10 may be placed inside the top flap of the core temperature device, connecting the core temperature device to the temperature distribution system 2 .
  • They may be plurality of air filter 10 in the top flap 1 , four in the preferred embodiment, over top of each proximal phalanxes knuckle.
  • These air filters 10 inside the top flap 1 may transfer air through the temperature distribution systems 2 to plurality of air filter 10 , four in the preferred embodiment, placed at the tip of each middle phalange.
  • the air bubble may be placed at the tip of the middle phalange that will transfer the heat from the temperature distribution system 2 into the finger area of the glove 16 .
  • the air filters 10 may be made of any flexible heat conductive material, preferably rubber. It may have at least two sides, an entry side where the heat will inter and an exit side where the heat can exit. The two sides will have plurality of tubes connected to them to transfer the heat to side to side. Measurements of the air filters can be any shape or size, as long as the air filters can fit into their respected areas.
  • the core temperature device can be a cooling device or a core device to heat or cool a user during cold day/conditions or hot days/conditions.
  • the invention will work the same. The example given was with a glove but other apparel will also work with the current invention.
  • the Inventor has created a glove that may provide a football player with mental and physical advantages in the cold climate games.
  • the gloves gives the user a mental advantage in the cold climate weather, by providing constant heat to the hands reducing the cold, stiff, numb feeling and letting the player keep his mind on the game. Furthermore, reducing the cold, numb and stiff feeling of the hands also gives the user a physical advantage by bringing the feeling back to the hand for they can operate more effective in freezing cold weather.
  • Another advantage of the invention is the material.
  • the material of the invention is very flexible and fits tight to the user's hand, making the glove very comfortable and possibly giving the user full range of motion to reduce restricting, so the player can be much more effective.
  • Another advantage the flexibility gives is it can translate too any outdoor cold weather activity like skiing, winter construction, snow removal etc. For example, a garbage man who works in the winter can utilized the constant heat, flexibility, comfortable and palm grip material to be more affective at his job.
  • the material may be inexpensive which makes it easy for the manufacture to produce the glove. The last advantage the material brings is that it's safe with no chemicals or electrical hazard to harm the user.
  • the invention has is its versatile design giving it a broader field than just football gloves.
  • the invention is design to generate heat and then distribute it or generate cold and then distribute it for warm days. That simple but versatile design can be used in many different types of apparel like shoes, clothes, compression gear and hats to name a few.
  • Another advantage of the design is that it's an efficient safe way to generate and distribute heat without getting any uncomfortable over heating feeling.
  • Another great advantage the design has is that its placement acts like a natural protectant to any impact the hand may encounter in its work.
  • the heating device is placed on the top side, of the hand, which is not use at all in football, and not used in any other outdoor activities.

Abstract

The current invention is apparel such as a glove to be used for sports and other uses. It has a core temperature device that may generate heat or cold with heat absorption material to absorb the heat as well as a number of temperature distribution systems to transfer the heat/cold. It would have a water repellent 2nd layer. It would have a one top flap and a net. In operation the wearer would insert a heating pad into the net of the top flap then sealing the top flap to the bottom half with Hook and latch fastener. The user would then apply pressure (with activity) to the core piece, releasing the stored air from the core heating device into the entire glove.

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    CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
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  • FIELD OF THE INVENTION
  • This device refers to the field of apparel such as gloves in more particular apparel that can be used to transfer heat or cold.
  • BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • No matter what a person profession or sport, their hands play a huge role in getting the job done. Furthermore, workers in some profession and sports, have to operate in the freezing cold weather making it that much harder to be effective at the jobs. So therefore the person uses gloves to help protect their hands from the cold weather, slightly enhancing their performances for a short period of time. But operating in the cold weather for a long period of time the gloves are less effective and the textile will be eventually overcome by the cold, and in some cases the glove textile will act as a freezer and lock the cold air in, negatively affecting the wearer. Bringing the user back to step one and leaving them with cold ineffective hands.
  • Furthermore, in the game of football, hands are used in everything aspect. The running back uses his hands to securely carry the ball. The quarter back uses his hands to throw the ball to the receivers. The receiver uses his hands to catch the ball. The defender uses his hands to shed blocks and also to make tackles. The offensive line uses their hands to block defenders and so on. In addition, when a player's abilities needs to be at their top performance and when the most is on the line, is the coldest time of the year. In the playoffs and championship games where the temperatures can drop under zero degrees making it impossible to be at their top performance level. In addition football is 90% mental and 10% physical and the cold weather can put the player at both a mental and physical disadvantages. When your hands are cold it takes your mind out the game, making you think more about the weather which may slow your reaction time, movement and overall effectiveness on the field. For example, a quarterback will have a hard time reading the defense if his mind is on his cold hands and not the game. Also having stiff ineffective hands with no feeling will put doubt in your mind, bringing your confidence down and making you think you can't get the job done. For example, a receiver drops three footballs that he would normally catch in good weather condition; putting doubt in his mind that he will drop the next pass because of his stiff numb hands. The physical disadvantages stiff and numb hands bring is that it may make it very difficult catch, block, tackle etc. for example a defender will have a hard time to grab and secure a tackle with cold numb hands. Another big physical disadvantage is when a player hands gets cold they are most fragile and more effected by impact, causing extra pain. In conclusion cold ineffective hands will negatively affect the player in all aspects of football.
  • Many gloves/devices are invented so the hand can operate more effective in freezing cold but fall short and bring many flaws and disadvantages with them. The first flaw is the design of the glove/devices. The design of the devices is too bulky, giving the user many disadvantages. The first disadvantage is that the bulkiness of the glove/devices restricts movement and almost makes it impossible for the user to be effective. In a personal example; as a maintenance tech the Inventor used a garbage picker to maintain the grounds and in the winter used gloves to protect him from the cold. But the glove design is so bulky; it makes it extremely difficult to operate a simple tool like a garbage picker. Another huge design disadvantage is most gloves or devices use battery or chemicals to produce heat, putting the user in harm's way of serious injuries and burns.
  • Next there is a competitive disadvantage involving the sport of football. The bulkiness of a hand warmer device gives the defender an extra object on the offensive player uniform to grab. Another personal example; during a cold weather football game the Inventor was carrying the football and a defender grabbed him by the hand warmer and tackled me. Right after that play his coach immediately made him take the hand warmer off. The other design flaw in the heat generating devices is the heat only generates in one general area, causing uncomfortable temperatures, negatively affecting the user physically by burning them and mentally by taking them mind off of their work. Another disadvantage is that most of the gloves and devices only use fabrics as instillation, which is no match for freezing temperatures.
  • There remains room for improvement in the art.
  • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The current invention is apparel such as gloves to be used in cold or hot weather for sports and other uses. It has a core heating or cooling device that may generate heat or cold with heat absorption material to absorb the heat as well as a number of temperature distribution systems to transfer the heat. It would have a water repellent 2nd layer. It would have a one top flap and a net.
  • In operation the wearer would insert a heating pad into the net of the top flap then sealing the top flap to the bottom half with Hook and latch fastener. The user would then apply pressure (with activity) to the core piece, releasing the stored air from the core heating device into the entire glove.
  • BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
  • Without restricting the full scope of this invention, the preferred form of this invention is illustrated in the following drawings in which:
  • FIG. 1 is a prospective view of an entire glove showing the outside features;
  • FIG. 2 is a top view of an glove showing the placement of the features;
  • FIG. 3 is an in depth side view showing how the inside features transfer the stored air from the core piece into the inside of the glove;
  • FIG. 4 is an in depth side view showing the temperature distribution system and how its transfers the stored air from the core piece to the air filters at the tip of the finger;
  • FIG. 5 is an inside look of the core heating device, showing all the features;
  • FIG. 6 is a look at the top flap inside surface features; and
  • FIG. 7 is a drawing of the air filters in there different modes and how they operate.
  • DRAWING: REFERENCE NUMBERS
    • 1. Top flap
    • 2. Temperature distribution systems
    • 3. 2nd layer
    • 4. Hook and latch fastener
    • 5. Heat absorbent cushion
    • 6. Water absorbent web
    • 7. Base layer (outside)
    • 8. Base layer (inside)
    • 9. Weather strip
    • 10. Air filters
    • 11. Heat distribution tunnels
    • 12. Top flap inside surface
    • 13. Net
    • 14. Top flap core pad
    • 15. Top layer outside surface
    • 16. Glove
    DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
  • There are a number of significant design features and improvements incorporated within the invention.
  • This invention referred to as apparel such as a glove 16. The current invention is shown as a glove 16 but it could be a hat, shirt, shoe, compression wear or a scarf or another piece of apparel and may comprise:
      • One or more core temperature device that may generate the heat or a core cooling device that may generate cold.
  • A Plurality of temperature absorption material to absorb the heat/cold.
  • A plurality of heat/cooling distribution systems to transfer the heat/cold.
  • A Plurality of air filters to transfer the heat.
  • A water repellent 2nd layer.
  • A Base layer with at least two levels.
  • At least one top flap.
  • At least one net.
  • Hook and latch fastener.
  • At least one weather strip.
  • At least two webs.
  • In broad terms, the glove 16 preferred embodiments maybe comprised of the following steps:
      • Step one: Inserting a heating pad or heating device or cooling device into the net of the top flap.
      • Step two: sealing closed the top flap to the bottom half with Hook and latch fastener.
      • Step three: apply pressure (with activity) to the core piece, releasing the stored air from the core heating/cooling device into the entire apparel.
  • In Operation, the glove 16 may involve inserting a heated pad or cooling device into the net 13 placed inside the top flap 1 then closing the top flap 1 with Hook and latch fastener 4 to the bottom half of the core piece. As the temperature absorption material 5, 12 absorbs the heat or cold, pressure from hand movement pushes the stored air into plurality of air filters 10 which are inserted throughout the core piece. One big air filter 10 pushes the air into the palm area. The other plurality of air filters 10 transfers the stored hot air from core piece into the temperature distribution systems 2. Again pressure, from hand movement, will then transfer the stored air through the temperature distribution system 2 (tunnels 11) down to the air filters place on the finger; which will transfer the stored heat into the finger area of the glove 16. As the inside of the glove 16 warms up the base layer 7, 8 will keep the inside warm and dry by blocking out the cold and soaking up any moisture (sweat) that forms.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of the entire glove 16 showing the outside features. The glove 16 may comprise a core heating/cooling device (top flap 1 and bottom half) connected to the heat disruption system 2, which both are mounted on top of a 2nd level 3. The top (core heating/cooling device and heat disruption tubes 2) and 2nd level 3 are mounted on top of the base layer 7 and 8, which may make the outside surface of the football glove.
  • The top level (top flap 1 and temperature distribution systems 2) may comprise an outside surface 14 that may consist of water resistance material (preferably flexible silicone/rubber) to block out any water that hit the surface of the glove 16. The top flap core 14 may be comprised a cushion like material that may act as a natural pad for any impact the hand may encounter. A weather strip 9 may be made of silicone/rubber may be placed on the outside perimeter of the top flap 1 to keep the core piece covered from any water getting in. The top flap 1 may be connected to a bottom half by a moisture absorbent web 6 that may comprise of material that soaks up any water which in the preferred embodiment is polyester. The bottom part of the core piece may be comprised of temperature absorbent material 5 (preferably cotton) to directly absorb the heat from the heating pad to keep the user from feeling any uncomfortable burning and to also act as a natural protectant to the hand side. The top flap 1 and the temperature absorbent pad 5 of the core temperature device may comprise a Hook and latch fastener 4 may be placed around the inside perimeter of both the top flap 1 and the bottom half to seal the respected half's together to build up the hot air. The top flap 1 may be connected, on top of each proximal phalanges area, to the heat disruption systems 2 by air filters 10 that transfer the stored heat or cold from the core temperature device to the temperature distribution system 2. The temperature distribution system 2 may comprise flexible water repellent outside surface 14 (preferably flexible silicone/rubber) covering the core material which may comprise temperature absorbent material 5, preferably cotton. The temperature disruption systems 2 does not only store heat but also acts like natural protectant to the fingers, the most fragile part of the hand in cold temperature. The core temperature device and the temperature disruption system 2 may be mounted on top of a 2nd layer 3 that covers the majority of the top surface of the glove 16. The 2nd layer 3 may start at the tip of each temperature disruption system 2 and may end at least 1.5 inches past the core piece. The 2nd layer 3 surface may comprise water repellent material 14, preferably flexible silicone/rubber, to protect the base layers 7, 8 from any water. The core temperature device and the 2nd layer 3 maybe mounted on top on the base layers 7, 8. The base layers 7, 8 may have two levels. One is a top level 7 that may comprise cold resistance material (preferably polyester) that may block the cold from getting in. A bottom level 8 may be made of moisture absorbent material (preferably cotton) to soak up any moisture that's gets through or if any sweat forms to keep the hands dry and comfortable.
  • FIG. 2 is a top view of the core temperature device and the temperature distribution system 2 placements. The core temperature device may cover the hand side connecting to the heat disruption system 2, on top of the proximal phalange, that extends to the tip of the middle phalanges. The top layer (core heating device and the temperature distribution systems 2) may be mounted on a 2nd layer. The top layer and 2nd layer 3 mounted on the base layer.
  • The top flap 1 may be connected, on top of each proximal phalanges area, to the temperature disruption systems 2 by air filters 10 that transfer the stored heat from the core heating device to the temperature distribution system 2. The temperature distribution system 2 may comprise flexible water repellent outside surface 14 (preferably silicone/rubber) covering the core material which may comprise temperature absorbent material 5, preferably cotton. The temperature disruption systems 2 does not only store heat but also acts like natural protectant to the fingers, our most fragile part of the hand in cold temperature. The core temperature device and the temperature disruption system 2 may be mounted on top of a 2nd layer 3 that covers the majority of the top surface of the glove. The 2nd layer 3 may start at the tip of each temperature disruption system 2 and may end at least 1.5 inches past the core piece. The 2nd layer 3 surface may comprise water repellent material 14, preferably flexible silicone/rubber, to protect the base layers 7, 8 from any water. The core heating device and the 2nd layer 3 maybe mounted on top on the base layers 7, 8. The base layers 7, 8 may have two levels. A top level 7 can comprise cold resistance material (preferably polyester) that may block the cold from getting in. A bottom level 8 may be made of moisture absorbent material (preferably cotton) to soak up any moisture that's gets through or if any sweat forms to keep the hands dry and comfortable.
  • The placement of the core piece and the temperature distribution system 2 in the preferred embodiment may be in the best possible area on the hand, for many reasons. One a cushion like top flap core material 14 (shown in FIG. 5) may act as a natural protectant, covering the most fragile parts on the hand, our fingers and knuckles, which is a high impact area in football. For example, a players hand is stepped on by a sharp cleat, which will be very painful. But the cushion material will be there to take most of the impact. Reason two is the core temperature system is placed on the top side of the hand which is not used in football; therefore the wearers hand may not be limited in any movement so the player can perform at his top level. For example, a receiver catches the ball with the palm of their hand, linemen block with the palm of the hand, a defender tackles with the palm of their hand etc.
  • The core temperature device (top flap 1 and bottom half) may be any shape and size so long as it doesn't interfere with hand movement. Connecting to the core temperature device may be the temperature distribution systems 2 which may extend to the tip of each middle phalange. The temperature distribution system 2 may cover most of all four pointers fingers, preferably 4 cm in width and the length will extend to the tip of each middle phalange.
  • FIG. 3 is an in depth side view showing how the inside features transfer the stored air from the core heating device into the inside of the glove. The core temperature device may comprise at least one larger air filter 10 which is inserted in the bottom half of the core temperature device.
  • The top flap 1 may also have plurality of air filters, implemented over the proximal phalanges, which may be connected to temperature distribution tunnels 11 that transfer the hot/cold air to plurality of air filters 10 which is inserted at the tip of each middle phalanx.
  • There may be plurality of air filters 10, preferably nine that is strategically placed to ensure the entire glove 16 is heated. At least one larger air filter 10 may be placed directly under the bottom half of the core piece, to transfer the stored heat into the palm area of the glove. Another set of at least four air filters 10 may be placed on top of each proximal phalange (the knuckles), where the top flap 1 and the temperature distribution system 2 connects, to transfer the stored heat/cold into the temperature distribution tunnels 11. As the temperature distribution tunnels 11 fills up with hot/cold air, the temperature distribution system 2 stores the heat/cold, giving the finger area extra warmth. Another set of at least four air filters 10, may be placed at the tip of each intermediate phalanges knuckle to transfer the stored air from the temperature distribution tunnels 11 into the finger area of the glove. The air filters 10 may release the hot air into the entire glove and the base layers 7 and 8 may keep it dry and warm with its two levels. The base top layer 7 may comprise cold resistance material, preferably polyester, to block out the cold, keeping the hand warm. The base bottom layer 8 may comprise of a moisture absorbent material, preferably cotton, to soak up any sweat or any water that gets inside the glove, keeping the hand dry and comfortable.
  • FIG. 4 is an in depth side view showing the temperature distribution systems 2 features and how its transfers the stored air from the core heating device to the air filters 10 at the tip of the finger. Inside The temperature distribution system 2 may comprise two set of air filters 10, one set of at least four air filters 10 that may be placed over top of each of the proximal phalanges and another set of at least four air filters 10 may be at the tip of the middle phalanges. The two set of air filters maybe connected to each other by an air tunnel 11 going through the temperature distribution system 2.
  • There may be at least four temperature distribution systems 2, may be place over each finger. The temperature distribution system 2 may have comprise of a water repellent outside surface 15 (preferably silicone/rubber) protecting the temperature distribution system 2 inside features against wet weather. An air tunnel 11 goes through the temperature distribution system 2 to transfer the stored air in the core heating device to the finger area of the glove. The air tunnel 11 is comprised of any flexible material that can conduct heat, preferably silicone/rubber. The air tunnels 11 are connected to air filters 10 that are placed at the each end of the air tunnels 11. There may be plurality of air filters 10 inserted in the heat disruption filters (preferably eight) at least two inserted in each of the temperature distribution systems 2. The first set of at least four air filters 10 may be placed on top of each proximal phalanges, where the core temperature device and temperature distribution system 2 meet, to receive the hot air from the core heating device and transfer it into the heat distribution tunnels 11. The next set of at least four air filters 10 may be placed at the tip of each intermediate phalange, for the air filters 10 may release the hot/cold air from the air tunnels into the insides finger area of the glove
  • FIG. 5 is an inside look of the core temperature device, showing all the features. The core temperature device which may comprise a top flap 1 connected to a bottom half by a liquid absorbent web 6. The core temperature device may be place on top of an air filter 10 that's rests on the hand side.
  • The top flap outside surface 15 may comprise of a water resistance material (preferably silicone/rubber) to block any rain and snow from getting in the core piece. The top flap core material 14 may comprise cushion like material (preferably cotton) to act as a natural protectant from any impact the hand may encounter. A weather strip 9 (preferably silicone/rubber) may be overlapping the perimeter of the top flap outside surface 15 limiting water from getting inside the core piece. The top flap inside surface 12 may comprise a net 13 with a Hook and latch fastener seal 4 to hold the heating pad in place to generate heat. The top flap inside surface 12 (preferably cotton) may surround the net 13 directly absorbing the heat generated by the pad to build up even more heat in the core temperature device. Connecting the top flap 1 to the bottom half may be a water absorbent web 6 to soak up any water that gets inside. The water absorbent web 6 may comprise of any stretchy material preferably polyester. A Hook and latch fastener 4 strap may be placed around the perimeter of the top flap inside surface 12 to seal the top flap 1 and the bottom half together, locking the heat inside the core heating device. The bottom half may comprise a heat absorbent cushion 5 to directly absorb the heat from the heating pad, protecting the user from any uncomfortable temperatures. The heat absorbent cushion 5 may be comprised of any temperature absorbent material, preferably cotton. Directly under the heat absorbent cushion 5 may be an bigger air filter 10 to transfer the stored hot air from the core piece into the palm area of the glove.
  • FIG. 6 is a look at the top flap inside surface 12 features, which absorb heat and transfer the air to the temperature distribution systems 2. The top flap 1 may comprise heat absorbent inside surface 12, which may be a net 13 placed in the center. Air filters 10 are inserted at the bottom of the inside surface 12. The top flap 1 may also have a Hook and latch fastener strip 4 around the inside perimeter it with a weather strip 9 overlapping the Hook and latch fastener 4.
  • Most important feature of the top flap 1 may be the net 13. The net 13 holds the heating pad in place, sealing it secure with a Hook and latch fastener strip 4, to generate heat in the core piece. The net 13 may be then placed in the center of the flap 1, surrounded by the top flap inside surface 12 which may be comprised of heat absorption material (preferably cotton) to directly absorb the heat from the heating pad and efficiently maintain a hot temperature for the core piece. At the bottom of the top flap inside surface 12, where the core piece and temperature distribution system 2 connect (as shown in FIG. 3), may be at least four air filters 10 above each proximal phalange. The air filters 10 will transfer the heat into the temperature distribution systems 2 (as shown in FIG. 3) to heat the finger area of the glove. The final features may be a Hook and latch fastener strip 4 around the inside surface and bottom half of core piece perimeter of the top flap 1, to seal the top flap 1 tightly to the bottom half. A water repellent weather strip 9 (preferably silicone/rubber) may overlap the Hook and latch fastener 4 to keep it dry and tight.
  • FIGS. 7 a and 7 b is a drawing of the air filters in there different modes and how they operate. FIG. 7 a is when the air filters are in the sleep mode which means the user is not active, therefore giving the hot air a chance to enter the air filters. FIG. 7 b is when the air filters are in active mode.
  • In the active mode pressure from user activity pushes the hot air out the air filter into the inside of the gloves.
  • There may be plurality of air filters 10 with nine in the preferred embodiment strategically implemented throughout the heating/cooling device. A larger air filter may be place directly under the core temperature device, on top of the hand side. The larger air filter 10 may transfer the hot/cold air from the core piece into the palm area of the glove. The next set of air filters 10 may be placed inside the top flap of the core temperature device, connecting the core temperature device to the temperature distribution system 2. They may be plurality of air filter 10 in the top flap 1, four in the preferred embodiment, over top of each proximal phalanxes knuckle. These air filters 10 inside the top flap 1 may transfer air through the temperature distribution systems 2 to plurality of air filter 10, four in the preferred embodiment, placed at the tip of each middle phalange. The air bubble may be placed at the tip of the middle phalange that will transfer the heat from the temperature distribution system 2 into the finger area of the glove 16.
  • The air filters 10 may be made of any flexible heat conductive material, preferably rubber. It may have at least two sides, an entry side where the heat will inter and an exit side where the heat can exit. The two sides will have plurality of tubes connected to them to transfer the heat to side to side. Measurements of the air filters can be any shape or size, as long as the air filters can fit into their respected areas.
  • The core temperature device can be a cooling device or a core device to heat or cool a user during cold day/conditions or hot days/conditions. The invention will work the same. The example given was with a glove but other apparel will also work with the current invention.
  • Advantages
  • The Inventor has created a glove that may provide a football player with mental and physical advantages in the cold climate games. The gloves gives the user a mental advantage in the cold climate weather, by providing constant heat to the hands reducing the cold, stiff, numb feeling and letting the player keep his mind on the game. Furthermore, reducing the cold, numb and stiff feeling of the hands also gives the user a physical advantage by bringing the feeling back to the hand for they can operate more effective in freezing cold weather.
  • Another advantage of the invention is the material. The material of the invention is very flexible and fits tight to the user's hand, making the glove very comfortable and possibly giving the user full range of motion to reduce restricting, so the player can be much more effective. Another advantage the flexibility gives is it can translate too any outdoor cold weather activity like skiing, winter construction, snow removal etc. For example, a garbage man who works in the winter can utilized the constant heat, flexibility, comfortable and palm grip material to be more affective at his job. Another advantage is that the material may be inexpensive which makes it easy for the manufacture to produce the glove. The last advantage the material brings is that it's safe with no chemicals or electrical hazard to harm the user.
  • Another advantage the invention has is its versatile design giving it a broader field than just football gloves. The invention is design to generate heat and then distribute it or generate cold and then distribute it for warm days. That simple but versatile design can be used in many different types of apparel like shoes, clothes, compression gear and hats to name a few. Another advantage of the design is that it's an efficient safe way to generate and distribute heat without getting any uncomfortable over heating feeling. Another great advantage the design has is that its placement acts like a natural protectant to any impact the hand may encounter in its work. One of the most important advantages of the design is the placement. The heating device is placed on the top side, of the hand, which is not use at all in football, and not used in any other outdoor activities.
  • All description giving is for clarification purposes only, and not attended to limit the invention features and embodiment measurements. Further aspects of the invention will become clear from consideration of the drawings and the ensuing description of the glove preferred embodiments. A person skilled in the art will realize that other embodiments of the glove can vary and the details of the invention can be modified in a number of respects, all without departing from the inventive concept. Thus, the following drawings and descriptions are to be regarded as illustrative in nature and not restrictive.
  • With respect to the above description, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of the invention, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by the present invention.
  • Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur by those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

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I claim:
1. A device comprising:
An apparel with a base, a core device connected to a temperature distribution system, which both are mounted on top of a base level where the temperature distribution system runs to the fingers of the glove.
2. A device according to claim 1 further comprising having said core device consist of a top flap with a net connected to it and bottom half where the top flap closes against the core.
3. A device according to claim 1 further comprising having an outer layer to keep cold and moisture out with and inner layer to keep heat and an moisture absorbent material.
4. A device according to claim 1 further comprising said distribution system has a plurality of air bubbles.
5. A device according to claim 4 further comprising said distribution system distribution system has plurality of air bubbles making an entrance and exit for each distribution tunnel.
6. A device according to claim 5 further comprising with one air bubble directly on top of the knuckle and another from that point down the finger.
7. A device according to claim 1 further comprising having air filters made of a flexible heat conductive material.
8. A device according to claim 2 further comprising having the top flap close to keep seal the heat inside the base and transfer it to distribution system.
9. A device according to claim 1 further comprising having said outside surface made of a silicone/rubber material.
10. A device according to claim 2 further comprising having the top flap being held closed by Hook and latch fasteners.
11. A device according to claim 2 further comprising having the top flap having a plurality of air filters, implemented over the proximal phalanges, connected to temperature distribution tunnels that transfer the air to plurality of air filters which are inserted at the tip of each middle phalanx.
12. A device according to claim 11 further comprising having the top flap having one or more air filter placed directly under the bottom half of the core piece to transfer the stored heat into the palm area of the glove.
13. A device according to claim 11 further comprising placing a temperature device into the net of the top flap.
14. A device according to claim 2 further comprising applying pressure to the core piece to release stored air from the core heating device into the entire glove.
15. A device according to claim 2 further comprising having a plurality of air filters placed on top of each proximal phalange where the top flap and the temperature distribution system connects to transfer stored temperature into temperature distribution tunnels in the glove.
16. A device according to claim 1 further comprising having temperature absorbent material inside the core piece bottom half stores the heat.
17. A device according to claim 16 further comprising having air filters placed at the tip of each intermediate phalanges knuckle to transfer the stored air from the heat distribution tunnels into the finger area of the glove.
18. A device comprising:
An apparel with a base, a core temperature device connected to a temperature distribution system, which both are mounted on top of a base level where the temperature distribution system runs to the best possible part of the apparel, where said core temperature device consist of a top flap with a net and bottom half, having an outer layer to keep temperature out and an inner layer to absorb moisture and keep it dry inside, placing a temperature device into the net of the top flap, having the top flap close to keep seal the temperature inside the base, applying pressure to the core piece to release stored air from the core temperature device into the entire device, having the top flap having a plurality of air filters, implemented over the proximal phalanges, connected to temperature distribution tunnels that transfer the air to plurality of air filters which are inserted at the tip of each middle phalanx, having the top flap having one or more air filter placed directly under the bottom half of the core piece to transfer the stored temperature into an area of the apparel and having a plurality of air filters placed on top of each proximal phalange where the top flap and the temperature distribution system connects to transfer stored heat into temperature distribution tunnels.
19. A device according to claim 18 further comprising having the top flap being held close by Hook and latch fasteners, having a top layer comprising a cold resistance material and a base bottom layer made of a moisture absorbent material.
20. A device according to claim 18 further comprising having apparel be one of a set of gloves, compression gear, hear, footwear or hat.
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