US3665517A
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One-piece outerwear with cushion
Assignee: S M HYMAN Ltd
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Filing: 1970-06-10
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Granted: 1972-05-30
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Expires: 1990-06-10
Abstract
Abstract A cold weather garment constructed of an impervious outer shell which is attached to an inner layer of porous pile fabric, leaving air spaces for air flow between the layers. The garment is particularly adapted for winter sports which require the wearer to be seated and has, therefore, an air cushion fixed between the garment layers from the small of the back to midthigh. The cushion has air tubes and pockets in a pattern contoured to fit the form of the legs and seat of the wearer. The cushion is inflated through an extendable tube connecting to the cushion and stored in a side pocket of the suit. A full length zipper extending from the neck down the front and along the inside of one leg, and a second zipper on the other leg facilitate removal of the garment. Also included is a hood with a knit face mask that can be retracted and stored within the hood when not desired to be positioned over the face.
Inventors
- 👤 Sam M Hyman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 17:39
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A garment for outdoor wear in cold weather, comprising: a trouser portion fabricated of an outer protective layer and an inner lining layer attached to the outer layer; an air cushion located between the outer and inner layers at the seat of the trouser portion, the cushion including seat and leg sections corresponding to the seat and legs of said trouser portion, and the seat and leg sections having a plurality of wide air chambers and narrow air chambers extending lengthwise of the leg sections and spaced from each other to form a contour complementary to the thigh and seat contours of a wearer; and tube means connected to the cushion and extending through one of the layers for inflating and deflating the cushion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A garment for outdoor wear in cold weather, comprising: a trouser portion fabricated of an outer protective layer and an inner lining layer attached to the outer layer; an air cushion located between the outer and inner layers at the seat of the trouser portion, the cushion including seat and leg sections corresponding to the seat and legs of said trouser portion, and the seat and leg sections having a plurality of wide air chambers and narrow air chambers extending lengthwise of the leg sections and spaced from each other to form a contour complementary to the thigh and seat contours of a wearer; and tube means connected to the cushion and extending through one of the layers for inflating and deflating the cushion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The garment of claim 1, wherein the wide air chambers extend lengthwise along the bottom portions of the reSpective leg sections and the narrow air chambers extend lengthwise along the side portions of the respective leg sections.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
The garment of claim 1 and including a back section attached across the width of the seat and leg sections, the back section having a plurality of air pockets and having a lower seam between the seat section and the air pockets and a pair of longitudinal seams dividing the air pockets, whereby the back section folds upward to the small of the back when a wearer is seated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
The garment of claim 1, and including a pocket formed in the outer layer adjacent the trouser portion, and a sealable air tube connected through the outer layer to the air cushion, the air tube being in contracted form and located within the pocket and being extendible to be drawn out of the pocket for inflating and deflating the cushion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
112 words
A one-piece garment for clothing the full body of the wearer in cold weather, comprising: a trouser portion and a body portion integrally formed of an outer protective layer and an inner lining layer attached to the outer layer; the outer protective layer and inner lining layer being secured together at spaced locations to provide and air flow space therebetween; the outer protective layer being substantially impervious to the penetration of water and moisture; and the inner lining layer having a backing layer of porous material adjacent the outer layer, and including a pile fabric of substantial thickness adhered to the backing layer with the pile facing the inside of the garment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
112 words
A one-piece garment for clothing the full body of the wearer in cold weather, comprising: a trouser portion and a body portion integrally formed of an outer protective layer and an inner lining layer attached to the outer layer; the outer protective layer and inner lining layer being secured together at spaced locations to provide and air flow space therebetween; the outer protective layer being substantially impervious to the penetration of water and moisture; and the inner lining layer having a backing layer of porous material adjacent the outer layer, and including a pile fabric of substantial thickness adhered to the backing layer with the pile facing the inside of the garment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
134 words
The garment of claim 5 and including: a full length seam closing the inner and outer layers together, the full seam extending along the front of the garment from the neck of the body portion lengthwise along the body portion and along the inside of one leg of the trouser portion to terminate at the ankle thereof; a first full length zipper disposed along the length of the full length seam for opening and closing the garment; a second leg seam closing the inner and outer layer together on the other leg of the trouser portion, the second leg seam extending from the knee of said other leg to the ankle thereof; and a second zipper disposed along the length of the leg seam for opening and closing the leg portion of the garment.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
48 words
The garment of claim 5, wherein the outer layer includes an outer fabric section and an inner section bonded to said outer section and formed of an elastomeric resin, the backing layer is a close knit fabric, and the pile is fabricated from a synthetic organic fibrous material.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
54 words
The garment of claim 5, and including a hood having inner and outer layers integrally formed with the inner and outer layers of the body portion at the neck thereof; and a face mask attached to the hood, the mask alternatively fitting over the face of the wearer and folding back into the hood.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The garment of claim 5, and including an inflatable air cushion fixed between the outer and inner layers at the seat of the trouser portion.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
49 words
The garment of claim 9, and including a hood integrally formed with the inner and outer layers of the body portion at the neck thereof; and a face mask attached within the hood, the mask alternatively fitting over the face of the wearer and folding back into the hood.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
57 words
The garment of claim 8, wherein one end of the mask is attached to the inner layer of the hood, said garment also including a pair of straps attached to the opposite end of the mask and having a length sufficient to wrap around the neck, and fastening means for fastening the strap together behind said neck.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-05-30 | 1975-11-29 | 1976-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-30 | 1979-11-29 | 1980-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-30 | 1983-11-29 | 1984-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |