WO2013106332A1 - Système vestimentaire - Google Patents

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WO2013106332A1
WO2013106332A1 PCT/US2013/020680 US2013020680W WO2013106332A1 WO 2013106332 A1 WO2013106332 A1 WO 2013106332A1 US 2013020680 W US2013020680 W US 2013020680W WO 2013106332 A1 WO2013106332 A1 WO 2013106332A1
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covering member
upper back
garment system
shoulder
torso
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Daniel Bergeron
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Drifire, Llc
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H1/00—Personal protection gear
    • F41H1/02—Armoured or projectile- or missile-resistant garments; Composite protection fabrics
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D3/00—Overgarments
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D1/00—Garments
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D1/00—Garments
    • A41D1/06—Trousers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D15/00—Convertible garments
    • A41D15/007—Convertible garments with bolero structure
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F41—WEAPONS
    • F41H—ARMOUR; ARMOURED TURRETS; ARMOURED OR ARMED VEHICLES; MEANS OF ATTACK OR DEFENCE, e.g. CAMOUFLAGE, IN GENERAL
    • F41H1/00—Personal protection gear

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  • the present invention generally relates to garment systems. More particularly, the invention relates to outerwear garment systems having separate components that provide protection from environmental conditions and easy access to protective equipment and accessories for military and non-military uses.
  • Outerwear for inclement weather protection is typically hi the form of a jacket or parka for the upper portion of the body and pants or bibs for the legs.
  • Some forms of ponchos are also used but they do not offer the mobility needed for most users, especially those in the military.
  • the use of a traditional military parka by personnel in combat roles is problematic, especially since most personnel generally wear some form of body armor.
  • the front of the torso body armor serves as a carrier for ammunition and other equipment that must be readily accessible. If the user wears the parka under the body armor, then the user finds it cumbersome, if not impossible, to quickly and easily don and doff the parka. With changing exertio levels and climate conditions, this is a major shortcoming of the garment system.
  • the invention relates generally to outerwear garment systems having separate components that provide protection from environmental conditions and easy access to protective equipment and accessories for military and non-military uses, such as security personnel, police personnel firefighting personnel, ski patrol, utility personnel, rescue persomieL and industrial personnel.
  • the invention is directed to garment systems, comprising:
  • said garment system is adapted to incorporate a releasable member, such as releasable body armor, gear, or a combination thereof, between said torso covering member and said separate upper back and shoulder covering member.
  • a releasable member such as releasable body armor, gear, or a combination thereof
  • the invention is directed to garment systems, comprising:
  • each torso covering member optionally formed from a different material or a combination of different materials ;
  • each separate external upper back and shoulder covering member optionally formed from a different material or a combination of different materials
  • each torso covering member is optionally formed from a material the same as or different from each of said separate external upper back and shoulder covering member;
  • said garment system is adapted to incorporate a releasable member between said torso covering member and said separate upper back and shoulder covering member;
  • each one of said torso covering member can be used with any of said separate external upper back and shoulder covering member.
  • the invention is directed to methods of quickly releasing body armor, comprising: donning a garment system, comprising:
  • a releasabie body armor comprising a quick release mechanism
  • releasabie body armor member is located between said torso covering member and said separate upper back and shoulder covering member;
  • said releasabie body armor may be released from said garment system without first removing said separate external upper back and shoulder covering member or said torso covering member;
  • FIGURE 1A is a front perspective view of a garment system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, shown with the optional releasabie body armor.
  • FIGURE IB is a back perspective view of a garment system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, shown with the optional releasabie body armor.
  • FIGURE 2 is a perspective view in exploded form of a garment system in accordance with the preferred embodiment of FIGURE 1, shown with the optional releasabie body armor.
  • FIGURE 3A is a front perspective view of the torso covering member of a garment system in accordance with a prefeixed embodiment of the invention, shown with the optional collar.
  • FIGURE 3B is a front perspective view of the torso covering member of a garment system in accordance wit a preferred embodiment of the invention, shown without the optional collar.
  • FIGURE 4 is a front perspective view in exploded form of a garment system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention, shown without the optional releasable body armor.
  • FIGURE 5A is a front perspective view of the upper back and shoulder covering member of a garment system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of tlie invention, shown with the optional head covering member.
  • FIGURE 5B is a back perspective view of the upper back and shoulder covering member of a garment system in accordance witli a prefeixed embodiment of the invention, shown without the optional head covering member.
  • FIGURE 5C is a front perspective view of the upper back and shoulder covering member of a garment system in accordance witli a prefeixed embodiment of the invention, shown with the optional head covering member.
  • FIGURE 6 is a front perspective view of the releasable body armor of a garment system in accordance with a preferred embodiment of tlie invention.
  • FIGURE 7A is a front perspective view of the torso covering member of a garment system and optional releasable body armor hi accordance with a prefeixed embodiment of the invention.
  • FIGURE 7B is a front perspective view in exploded view of the torso covering member of a garment system and optional reieasable body armor in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • FIGURE S is a front perspective view in exploded view of the upper back and shoulder covering member and optional reieasable body armor in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • FIGURE 9 is a front perspective view of the torso covering member of a garment system with optional leg covering members in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the invention.
  • a garment system includes a plurality of torso covering members and upper back and shoulder covering members.
  • the members may have different configurations, allowing different combinations of these elements to provide garments having, for example, a variety of aesthetic designs, different weather protecting characteristics and various levels of thermal protection.
  • a user can have a single garment system capable of adapting to a variety of conditions or uses.
  • the invention is directed to garment systems, comprising:
  • said garment system is adapted to incorporate a reieasable member, such as reieasable body armor, gear, or a combination tliereo between said torso covering member and said separate upper back and shoulder covering member.
  • a reieasable member such as reieasable body armor, gear, or a combination tliereo between said torso covering member and said separate upper back and shoulder covering member.
  • the garment systems provides flexible protection from the climate conditions, permits ready access to necessary equipment and supplies (such as weapons, ammunition, harnesses, first aid supplies, and other critical equipment), yet pemiits the wearer to quickly and easily don and doff the reieasable meniber (such as reieasable body armor, gear, or a combination thereof), if worn.
  • the reieasabie member is removable by a user without removing said separate external upper back and shoulder covering member.
  • the invention is directed to garment systems, comprising:
  • each torso covering member optionally formed from a different material or a combination of different materials
  • each separate external upper back and shoulder covering member optionally formed from a different material or a combination of different ma terials ;
  • each torso covering member is optionally formed from a material the same as or different from each of said separate external upper back and shoulder covering member;
  • said garment system is adapted to incorporate a reieasabie member between said torso covering member and said separate upper back and shoulder covering member; and wherein each one of said torso covering member can be used with any of said separate external upper back and shoulder covering member.
  • the system permits a user to switch out the torso covering member and/or the external upper back and shoulder covering member depending upon the environmental conditions (such as temperature, humidity, precipitation, and/or wind) and use conditions (such as use under high exertion conditions or use in the poor light).
  • environmental conditions such as temperature, humidity, precipitation, and/or wind
  • use conditions such as use under high exertion conditions or use in the poor light
  • the garment systems further comprise a releasable member, such as releasable body armor, gear, or a combination thereof.
  • the releasable member is removable by a user without removing said separate external upper back and shoulder covering member.
  • the wearer may remove the body armor by pulling a device on the armor, usually a handle made of webbing, disconnecting its joining points at the shoulder and sides, making the individual panels of the armor fall to the ground.
  • This qmck-releasabiiity and a garment systeni which accommodates the releasable body armor are critical for the wearer's safety. For example, if a soldier, who is wearing body armor, especially one loaded with ammunition and equipment, falls into the water, he or she is likely to drown unless the soldier can drop the heavy body armor.
  • the separate external upper back and shoulder covering member comprises two sleeve portions connected by a yoke portion incorporating a neckhole.
  • Tlie sleeves may be long sleeves or partial sleeves.
  • the separate external upper back and shoulder covering member further comprises a head covering member, such as a hat or protective helmet, attached to at least a portion of said neckhole.
  • the head covering member may be releasably attached or permanently attached to said neckhole, using for example releasably connected fasteners and permanent fasteners, such as, for example, zipper, snaps, buttons, magnets, hook- and- loop, grommets, stitching, screw and bolt, and the like and combinations thereof
  • fasteners and permanent fasteners such as, for example, zipper, snaps, buttons, magnets, hook- and- loop, grommets, stitching, screw and bolt, and the like and combinations thereof
  • the separate external upper back and shoulder covering membe further comprises at least one storage member, such as a pocket to hold equipment and accessories.
  • tlie separate external upper back and shoulder covering member further comprises a releasable fastener, such as, for example, zipper, .snaps, buttons, magnets, hook-and-loop. and combinations thereof).
  • the releasable fastener releasably may connect two portions of the yoke section together.
  • the yoke sections may be substantially symmetric or may be asymmetric.
  • the torso covering member comprises a front portion and a back portion.
  • the torso covering member further comprises at least one fastener, including releasably connected fasteners and permanent fasteners, such as, for example, zipper, snaps, buttons, magnets, hook-and-loop, grornmets, stitching, screw and bolt, and the like and combinations thereof).
  • the torso covering member further comprises a collar.
  • the torso covering member comprises has a storage member (for example, a pocket with or without a releasable connector, that is configured to receive upper back and shoulder covering member to provide for storage of upper back and shoulder covering member when not in use.
  • the torso covering member further comprises leg covering members, such a pant legs, which may or may not be detachable.
  • the torso covering member and the upper back and shoulder covering member may be made from a variety of materials depending upon the conditions of the environment and end uses. In certain embodiments, the torso covering member may be made from different materials than the separate external upper back and shoulder covering member. In certain embodiments, the torso covering member may be made fiom the same materials as the separate external upper back and shoulder covering member.
  • each torso covering member is made from a different material that each of the other torso covering members.
  • each separate external upper back and shoulder covering member is made from a different material than each of the other separate external upper back and shoulder covering member.
  • the torso covering member and/or the separate external upper back and shoulder covering member may be made of a material that is water-resistant waterproof, wind-resistant, or a combination thereof, i.e., to provide either moisture or wind protection appropriate for the climate and use conditions.
  • Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, nylon, latex, waterproof heavy-duty cotton drill or poplin, wool gabardine, animal skin, and the like.
  • Examples of materials include those conventionally used in softshells (wind resistant, highly breathable and often water resistant) and winter parkas or anoraks (warmth and wind resistant).
  • the torso covering member and/or the separate external upper back and shoulder covering may be made of a material that provides thermal protection, i.e., to provide warmth appropriate for the climate and use conditions.
  • Suitable materials include, but are not limited to, fleece, wool, animal skin, fur, faux fur, and the like. Examples of materials include those conventionally used in rain gear (waterproof and wind resistant) and winter parkas or anoraks (warmth and wind resistant).
  • a torso covering member that provides thermal protection and a separate external upper back and shoulder covering member that provides water-resistance and wind-resistance.
  • a torso covering member and a separate external upper back and shoulder covering member having at least a 20% difference in a selected property, such as thermal resistance.
  • the torso covering member may have an R value of about 0.1 in 2 °C/W and the separate external upper back and shoulder covering member may have an Rvalue greater than about 0.12 m 2 °C/W.
  • the torso covering member and or the upper back and shoulder covering member made from fabrics and'Or fibers that provide fire resistance, arc protection, moisture management (water release rate, wicking, and drying time), abrasion resistance, antistatic, and or no melt-no drip properties.
  • the torso covering member and/or the separate external upper back and shoulder covering member made from fabrics and or fibers that provide comfort, such as compositions disclosed in US-A-5,888,914 and US-B- 7,402.555. which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety.
  • the torso covering member and/or the separate external upper back and shoulder covering member made from fabrics and/or fibers that incorporate odor control.
  • the torso covering member and/or the separ ate external upper back and shoulder covering member made from materials that provide infrared reflectance or absorbance.
  • the torso covering member and/or the separ ate external upper back and shoulder covering member may be preferably to provide the torso covering member and/or the separ ate external upper back and shoulder covering member made from materials that are colored, dyed (such as with a high visibility dye), or printed (such as with camouflage).
  • a method quickly releasing body armor comprising:
  • donning a garment system comprising:
  • a releasable body armor comprising a quick release mechanism
  • releasable body armor member is located between said torso covering member and said separate upper back and shoulder covering member;
  • said releasable body armor may be released from said garment system without first removing said separate external upper back and shoulder covering member or said torso covering member
  • FIGURE 1A A preferred embodiment of a garment system 2 in accordance with the present invention is shown in FIGURE 1A.
  • the back view of the garment system 2 with optional releasable body armor 8 and optional hood 13 is shown in FIGURE IB.
  • Garment system 2 is shown in exploded view in FIGURE 2.
  • Garment system 2 may include a torso covering member 4. an upper back and shoulder covering member 6, and an optional releasable body armor 8.
  • torso covering member 4 includes an optional collar 8
  • upper back and shoulder covering member 6 includes sleeves 10a and 10b, shown here as long sleeves, yoke portion 11, optional storage portions 12a, 12b or pockets, and an optional head covering member 13, shown here as a hood attached to the neckhole 14.
  • each of torso covering members 4 could have short sleeves, long sleeves, partial sleeves or no sleeves at all.
  • each back and shoulder covering member 6 could have short sleeves, long sleeves, or partial sleeves.
  • the torso covering meniber 4 is worn by an individual as a shirt, jacket, or vest, substantially covering his or her torso and, in the embodiment illustrated with the optional collar 9 and without sleeves.
  • torso covering meniber 4 has a pocket 16 that is configured to receive upper back and shoulder covering member 6 to provide for storage of upper back and shoulder covering member when not in use.
  • FIGURE 3B the torso covering meniber 4 is shown without the optional collar.
  • torso covering member 4 has a pocket 11 that is configured to receive upper back and shoulder covering member 6 to provide for storage of upper back and shoulder covering member 6 when not in use.
  • pocket 11 is positioned on the back of torso covering member 4. It is to be appreciated that pocket 11 can be located elsewhere on torso covering member 4, e.g. , on the back.
  • Upper back and shoulder covering member 6 is configured to be worn on top of torso covering member 4. as described in greater detail below, as shown without the optional releasable body armor , in FIGURE 4.
  • FIGURE 5 ⁇ Shown individually with optional hood 13 in FIGURE 5 ⁇ .
  • upper back and shoulder covering member 6 provides a second layer of material for at least the upper back and shoulders of an individual and for at least a portion of the amis of the individual as well.
  • the yoke portion 11 may be secured with a releasable fastener 15, such as hook and loop fastener(s), biitton(s). snap(s) 5 magnet(s) s tie strings, and the like releasable fasteners.
  • the upper back and shoulder covering member 6 is shown in FIGURE 5B without the optional head covering member.
  • the back view of the upper back and shoulder covering member 6 with optional head covering member 13 is show in FIGURE SC.
  • Optional releasable body armor 8 is shown in FIGURE 6. When it is worn, it is positioned over the torso covering member 4, as shown in FIGURE 7 A. and FIGURE 7B (exploded view), and positioned under the upper back and shoulder covering member 6, as shown in FIGURE S.
  • FIGURE 9 shows an alternate embodiment where the torso covering portion includes optional leg covering members 16a, 16b.

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L'invention concerne des systèmes vestimentaires d'extérieur comprenant des éléments séparés assurant une protection contre les conditions environnementales et un accès facile à des équipements et accessoires de protection, et destinés à des usages militaires et civils.
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