WO2003077690A1

WO2003077690A1 - Clothes including thermal isolation therein and clothing and bedding made of the same

Info

Publication number: WO2003077690A1
Application number: PCT/KR2003/000530
Authority: WO
Inventors: Se Ho Lee; Jong Gun Lee
Original assignee: Se Ho Lee; Jong Gun Lee
Priority date: 2002-03-19
Filing date: 2003-03-18
Publication date: 2003-09-25
Also published as: AU2003210050A1; KR200290191Y1

Abstract

The present invention relates to cloths having a thermal insulating material, and clothing and bedding comprising the same. The cloths of the invention comprise: a second cloth; a first cloth which is sewed to the second cloth according to a shape of the second cloth; an incision of a length formed at the first cloth; a fastening means disposed along the incision such that is allows selective opening or closing of the incision; and a thermal insulating material which is removably inserted between the first cloth and the second cloth through the incision. The cloths of the present invention has an effect in that, when facing the unexpected cold, pulp papers that are easily available from a near place can be utilized as the thermal insulating material by insertion into clothing or bedding.

Description

CLOTHES INCLUDING THERMAL ISOLATION THEREIN AND CLOTHING AND BEDDING MADE OF THE SAME

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates in general to cloths having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein, and clothing and bedding including the same. More particularly, the present invention relates to cloths having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein, and clothing and bedding including the same, in which the thermal insulating material is removably inserted into the cloths through an incision in order to enhance a thermal insulating effect.

BACKGROUND ART

Generally, cloths are made by weaving of various threads and act to prevent the body from being exposed to the outside or to protect the body from the cold. Such cloths are used in clothing for protecting the body from the external environment, such as the cold, or bedclothes for protecting the body upon sleep, or pillows for achieving a deep sound sleep. Generally, in producing clothing from the cloths, the clothing are made by sewing of the cloths of at least one layer but have a limited thermal insulating function. In order to enhance the thermal insulating function of such clothing, an electric heating means may be disposed within the clothing. However, in this case, application of power sufficient to derive the electric heating means will not be easy, and the electric heating means will have a complex structure. Moreover, although the electric heating means can be manufactured in such a manner that it heats a heater disposed within the cloths using a power source of alternating current, it is difficult to carry the electric heating means of such a structure. Furthermore, since the heater performs temperature control by a temperature controller in a state where a single hot wire is inserted in the power source of alternating current, there is a problem in that the hot wire has a short circuit or power is frequently cut-off.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

A first object of the present invention is to provide cloths having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein, and clothing and bedding including the same, in which the thermal insulating material, such as easily available newspapers or Styrofoam, is removably inserted through an incision formed at an outer cloth so as to provide an insulating effect against the outside. A second object of the present invention is to provide cloths having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein, and clothing and bedding including the same, which comprises buttons, Velcro tapes, a zipper and the like such that an incision can be easily selectively opened or closed after insertion of the thermal insulating material into the cloths through the incision. To achieve these objects, the present invention provides cloths 10 having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein, which comprise: a second cloth 2; a first cloth 1 which is sewed to the second cloth 2 according to a shape of the second cloth; an incision 3 of a desired length formed at the first cloth 1 ; a fastening means 7 which is formed along the incision 3 such* that the incision 3 can be selectively opened or closed, and a thermal insulating material 5 which is removably inserted between the second cloth 2 and the first cloth 1 through the incision 3.

In the cloths according to the present invention, the fastening means is preferably one selected from the group consisting of a zipper, buttons, Velcro tapes and hooks. As the fasting means, magnets or clips may also be used. Furthermore, in order that the thermal insulating material 5 can be prevented from being separated, a separation preventing means 6 made of rubber is preferably formed on a portion of the second cloth 2 with which the thermal isolating material 5 is in contact after its insertion.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing cloths having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention;

FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of clothing having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention;

FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of clothing having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention; FIG. 2C is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of clothing having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention;

FIG. 2D is a perspective view showing a fourth embodiment of clothing having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention; FIG. 3 A is a perspective view showing a fifth embodiment of clothing having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention;

FIG. 3B is a perspective view showing a sixth embodiment of clothing having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention;

FIG. 3C is a perspective view showing a seventh embodiment of clothing having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention; FIG. 3D is a perspective view showing a eighth embodiment of clothing having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a bed having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention; FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a pillow having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention; and

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing bedclothes having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing cloths having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, the cloths 10 having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein comprise: a second cloth 2; a first cloth 1 which is sewed to the second cloth 2 according to a shape of the second cloth 2; an incision 3 formed at the first cloth 1; a fastening means 7 formed along the incision 3, which allows selective opening or closing of the incision 3; and a thermal insulating material 5 which is removably inserted between the first cloth 1 and the second cloth 2 to provide an thermal insulating effect.

The first cloth 1 and the second cloth 2 are formed of textile fabrics. The incision 3 is formed at a central portion of the first cloth 1 to the desired length. The fastening means 7 includes a zipper 4 which allows opening or closing of the incision 3 in the direction of the incision 3. The thermal insulating material 5 is formed of several sheets of newspapers or Korean papers, and removably inserted between the first cloth 1 and the second cloth 2. On the surface of the second cloth 2 opposite to the first cloth 1 , a plurality of separation preventing elements 6, such as rubber cords or rubber bands, are adhered such that the thermal insulating material 5 is not separated from a fixed portion between the first cloth and the second cloth. After insertion and fixation of the thermal insulating material 5, the zipper 4 is closed and then the cloths 10 show a thermal insulating function.

■FIG. 2A is a perspective view showing a first embodiment of clothing having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2 A, the clothing 100A having the thermal insulating material removably inserted therein is coat clothing, and includes openings allowing exposure of a neck, hands and an upper body. This clothing 100A includes: an inner cloth 111 which is in contact with the body upon wearing; an outer cloth 110 which is sewed to the inner cloth 111 according to a shape of the inner cloth 111 ; an incision 130 formed at the outer cloth 110; a fastening means 140 formed along the incision 130, which allows selective opening or closing of the incision 130; and a thermal insulating material 120 which is removably inserted between the inner and outer clothes to provide a thermal insulating effect.

The outer cloth 110 and the inner cloth 111 are formed of textile fabrics. The incision 130 is formed at a central portion of the outer cloth 110 to the desired length. The fastening means 140 consists of a zipper 141 which allows opening or closing of the incision 130 in the direction of the incision 130. The thermal insulating material 120 is formed of several sheets of newspapers or Korean papers, and inserted removably between the outer cloth 110 and the inner cloth 111 through the incision 130.

On the surface of the inner cloth 111 opposite to the outer cloth 110, a plurality of separation preventing elements 112, such as rubber cords or rubber bands, are adhered such that the thermal insulating material 120 is not separated from a fixed position between the inner cloth and the outer cloth. FIG. 2B is a perspective view showing a second embodiment of clothing having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention. The clothing shown in FIG. 2B is embodied in a same manner as the first embodiment of FIG. 2 A except for the fastening means 140 of the first embodiment. Namely, as shown in FIG. 2B, the fastening means 150 consists of buttons 152 and buttonholes 151 being able to be joined with the respective buttons, which allow opening or closing of the incision 130 in the incision direction.

FIG. 2C is a perspective view showing a third embodiment of clothing having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention. The clothing shown in FIG. 2C is embodied in a same manner as the first embodiment of FIG. 2 A except for the fastening means 140 of the first embodiment. Namely, the fastening means 160 consists a pair of Velcro tapes 161 allowing opening or closing of the incision 130 in the incision direction. According to combination or separation of the Velcro tapes 161, the incision 130 is opened or closed. Namely, when the Velcro tapes 161 are separated from each other, the thermal insulating material 120 is inserted between the outer cloth 110 and the inner cloth 111, after which the Velcro tapes are combined with each other to close the incision 130.

FIG. 2D is a perspective view showing a fourth embodiment of clothing having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention. The clothing shown in FIG. 2D is embodied in a same manner as the first embodiment of FIG. 2 A except for the fastening means 140 of the first embodiment. Namely, as shown in FIG. 2D, a fastening means 170 consists of hooks 172 and rings 171, which allow opening or closing of the incision 130 in the direction of the incision 130. The hooks 172 are formed such that they can be hooked in the rings 171.

FIG. 3 A is a perspective view showing a fifth embodiment of clothing having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention, in which a fastening means is formed at the rear portion of coat clothing.

As shown in FIG. 3A, the clothing 200A having the thermal insulating material removably inserted therein is coat clothing, and has openings allowing exposure of a neck, hands and an upper body. This clothing 200A comprises: an inner cloth 211 formed at the rear portion of the clothing such that it is in contact with the body upon wearing; an outer cloth 210 which is sewed to the inner cloth 211 according to a shape of the inner cloth 211; an incision 230 formed at the outer cloth 210; a fastening means 240 that is formed along the incision 230 such that it allows selective opening or closing of the incision 230; and a thermal insulating material 220 which is removably inserted between the inner and outer clothes such that the clothing has a thermal insulating function.

The outer cloth 210 and the inner cloth 211 are formed of textile fabrics. The incision 230 is formed at a central portion of the outer cloth 210 to the desired length. The fastening means 240 consists of a zipper 241 allowing opening or closing of the incision 230 in the direction of the incision 230. The thermal insulating material 220 is formed of several sheets of newspapers or Korean papers, and inserted removably between the outer cloth 210 and the inner cloth 211 through the incision 230.

On the surface of the inner cloth 211 opposite to the outer cloth 210, a plurality of separation preventing elements 212, such as rubber cords or rubber bands, are adhered such that the thermal insulating material 220 is not separated from a fixed position between the inner cloth and the outer cloth.

FIG. 3B is a perspective view showing a sixth embodiment of clothing having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention. The clothing shown in FIG. 3B is embodied in a same manner as the fifth embodiment of FIG. 3 A except for the fastening means 240 of the fifth embodiment. Namely, as shown in FIG. 3B, the fastening means 250 consists of buttons 252 and buttonholes 251 being able to be combined with the respective buttons 252, which allow opening or closing of the incision 230 in the direction of the incision 230.

FIG. 3C is a perspective view showing a seventh embodiment of clothing having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention. The clothing shown in FIG. 3C is embodied in a same manner as the fifth embodiment of FIG. 3A except for the fastening means 240 of the fifth embodiment. Namely, the fastening means 260 consists of a pair of Velcro tapes 261 allowing opening or closing of the incision 230 in the direction of the incision 230. According to combination or separation of the Velcro tapes 261, the incision 230 is opened or closed. Namely, when the Velcro tapes 261 are separated from each other, the thermal insulating material 220 is inserted between the outer cloth 210 and the inner cloth 211, after which the Velcro tapes 261 are combined with each other to close the incision 230. FIG. 3D is a perspective view showing a eighth embodiment of clothing having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention. The clothing shown in FIG. 3D is embodied in a same manner as the fifth embodiment of FIG. 3A except for the fastening means 240 of the fifth embodiment. Namely, as shown in FIG. 3D, a fastening means 270 consists of hooks 272 and rings 271, which allow opening or closing of the incision 230 in the direction of the incision 230. The hooks 272 are formed such that they can be hooked in the rings 271.

FIG. 4 is a perspective view showing a bed 300 having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 4, the bed 300 comprises: a mattress portion 301; an inner cloth 311 which is in contact with the mattress portion 301 ; an outer cloth 310 which is sewed to the inner cloth 311 according to a shape of the inner cloth 311 ; an incision 330 formed at the outer cloth 310; a fastening means 340 formed along the incision 330 such that it allows selective opening or closing of the incision 330; and a thermal insulating material 320 which is removably inserted between the inner and outer clothes such that the bed 300 has a thermal insulating function.

The mattress portion 301 acts to maintain elasticity of the bed 300. The outer cloth 310 and the inner cloth 311 are formed of textile fabrics. The incision 330 is formed at a central portion of the outer cloth 310 to the desired length. The fastening means 340 consists of a zipper 341 allowing opening or closing of the incision 330 in the direction of the incision 330. The thermal insulating material 320 is formed of several sheets of newspapers or Korean papers, and inserted removably between the outer cloth 310 and the inner cloth 311 through the incision 330.

On the surface of the inner cloth 311 opposite to the outer cloth 310, a plurality of separation preventing elements 312, such as rubber cords or rubber bands, are adhered such that the thermal insulating material 320 is not separated from a fixed position between the inner cloth and the outer cloth.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a pillow 400 having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 5, the pillow 400 comprises: a sponge portion 401 ; an inner cloth 411 being in contact with the sponge portion 411; an outer cloth 410 which is sewed to the inner cloth 411 according to a shape of the inner cloth 411; an incision 430 formed at the outer cloth 410; a fastening means 440 formed along the incision 430 such that it allows selective opening or closing of the incision 430; and a thermal insulating material 420 which is removably inserted between the inner and outer clothes such that the pillow 400 has a thermal insulating function.

The sponge portion 401 has elasticity in order to support a head portion of the body. The outer cloth 410 and the inner cloth 411 are formed of textile fabrics. The incision 430 is formed at a central portion of the outer cloth 410 to the desired length. The fastening means 440 consists of a zipper 441 allowing opening or closing of the incision 430 in the direction of the incision 430. The thermal insulating material 420 is formed of several sheets of newspapers or Korean papers, and inserted removably between the outer cloth 410 and the inner cloth 411 through the incision 430.

On the surface of the inner cloth 411 opposite to the outer cloth 410, a plurality of separation preventing elements 412, such as rubber cords or rubber bands, are adhered such that the thermal insulating material 420 is not separated from a fixed position between the inner cloth and the outer cloth.

FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing bedclothes 500 having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein according to the present invention. As shown in FIG. 6, the bedclothes 500 comprise: a cover portion 501; an inner cloth 511 which is in contact with the cover portion 501; an outer cloth 510 which is sewed to the inner cloth 511 according to a shape of the inner cloth 511; an incision 530 formed at the outer cloth 510; a fastening means 540 formed along the incision 530 such that it allows selective opening or closing of the incision 530; and a thermal insulating material 520 which is removably inserted between the inner and outer clothes such that the bedclothes 500 have a thermal insulating function.

The cover portion is a portion that covers the body before being connected to the cloths 100. The outer cloth 510 and the inner cloth 511 are formed of textile fabrics. The incision 530 is formed at a central portion of the outer cloth 510 to the desired length. The fastening means 540 consists of a zipper 541 allowing opening or closing of the incision 530 in the direction of the incision 530. The thermal insulating material 520 is formed of several sheets of newspapers or Korean papers, and inserted removably between the outer cloth 510 and the inner cloth 511 through the incision 530.

On the surface of the inner cloth 511 opposite to the outer cloth 510, a plurality of separation preventing elements 512, such as rubber cords or rubber bands, are adhered such that the thermal insulating material 520 is not separated from a fixed position between the inner cloth and the outer cloth.

In addition to newspapers and Korean papers, examples of the thermal insulating material, which can be used in the cloths of the present invention and the clothing and bedding including the same, include materials that are relatively thin and easily available from a near place, such as Styrofoam, magazines, waste papers, paper scraps and the like.

Moreover, in addition of the front or rear portions of the clothing, the incision may be located at a position selected under the necessity, such as both front and rear portions, both side portions, one side portion, a sleeve portion and the like.

It should be understood that although the clothing according to the present invention was described with reference to the coat clothing, clothing having the form of trousers could also be included in the scope of the present invention.

Although the above embodiments described only zippers, buttons, Velcro tapes and hooks as the fastening means, other means, such as elastic cords, adhesive tapes, adhesives and the like, may be used as an alternative.

INDUSTRIAL APPLICABILITY

As described above, the cloths having the thermal insulating material removably inserted therein, and the clothing and bedding made of the same, allow efficient and rapid protection of the body from the unexpected cold. Also, if a person goes on a business trip to a distance from home or if the weather became chilly unexpectedly, there is a case where clothing and/or bedding suitable for the weather cannot be prepared. In this case, the cloths having the thermal insulating material removably inserted therein, and the clothing and bedding including the same, allow protection of the body from cold weather and can keep the body warm.

Claims

1. Cloths having a thermal insulating material removably inserted therein, which comprises: a first cloth(l) having a size; a second cloth(2) having a size corresponding to the first cloth(l), in which the edges of the second cloth(2) are sewed to the edges of the first cloth(l) such that they are adjacent to each other; an incision(3) formed at a central portion of the first cloth(l) to a size; a fastening means(7) which is adhered to the incision(3) according to the size of the incision(3), so that it allows opening or closing of the incision(3); and a thermal insulating material(5) which is removably inserted between the first cloth(l) and the second cloth(2) through the incision(3).

2. The cloths of Claim 1, which further comprise separation preventing elements(6) for preventing the thermal insulating material(5) from being separated, which are formed on the surface of the second cloth(2) opposite to the first cloth(l).

3. The cloths of Claim 2, wherein the fastening means comprises: a zipper; or a button-type opening/closing means consisting of plural buttons and buttonholes being able to be joined with the respective buttons; or Velcro tapes; or a hook-type opening/closing means consisting of hooks and rings being able to be coupled with the hooks.

4. Clothing having a thermal insulating material inserted removably therein, which comprises cloths covering the body, which have openings exposing a part of the body to the outside, the cloths comprising: an outer cloth(l 10) having a size; an inner cloth(l l l) having a size corresponding to the outer cloth(l lθ), in which the edges of the inner cloth(l ll) are sewed to the edges of the outer cloth(l lθ) such that they are adjacent to each other; an incision(130) formed at a central portion of the outer cloth(llθ) to a size; a fastening means which is adhered to the incision(130) according to the size of the incision(130), so that it allows opening or closing of the incision(130); and a thermal insulating material(120) which is removably inserted between the outer cloth(llθ) and the inner cloth(l l l) through the incision(130).

5. The clothing of Claim 4, which further comprise separation preventing elements(112) for preventing the thermal insulating material(120) from being separated, which are formed on the surface of the inner cloth(l 11) opposite to the outer cloth(llθ).

6. The clothing of Claim 5, wherein the fastening means comprises: a zipper(141); or a button-type opening/closing means consisting of plural buttons(152) and buttonholes(151) being able to be joined with the respective buttons; or Velcro tapes(161); or a hook-type opening/closing means consisting of hooks(172) and rings(171) being able to be coupled with the hooks.

7. Bedding having a thermal insulating material inserted removably therein, which comprises a support having a thickness, and cloths which are sewed to the support according to the size of the support, the cloths comprising: an incision formed at a central portion of the cloths to a size; a fastening means which is adhered to the incision according to the size of the incision, so that it allows opening or closing of the incision; and a thermal insulating material which is removably inserted between an outer cloth and an inner cloth through the incision.

8. The bedding of Claim 7, which further comprises separation preventing elements for preventing the thermal insulating material from being separated.

9. The bedding of Claim 8, wherein the fastening means comprises: a zipper; or a button-type opening/closing means consisting of plural buttons and buttonholes being able to be joined with the respective buttons; or Velcro tapes; or a hook-type opening/closing means consisting of hooks and rings being able to be coupled with the hooks.

10. The bedding of Claim 7, wherein the support is a mattress portion(301) of a bed.

11. The bedding of Claim 7, wherein the support is a sponge portion(401) of a pillow.

12. The bedding of Claim 7, wherein the support is a cover portion(501) of bedclothes.