US3783451A
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Insect protective garment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-20
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Granted: 1974-01-08
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Expires: 1992-12-20
Abstract
Abstract An insect protective garment for use in a warm climate comprising an insect netting material coupled to skin separating members such as, circular rings or elongated rib members which hold the netting material off the users skin to prevent mosquitoes from reaching or making contact with the skin of the wearer. Insects adjacent the net area are unable to reach the skin, while the garment provides sufficient air flow through the net and about the wearer''s skin.
Inventors
- 👤 E Malin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:20
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D27/00; A41D27/28; A41D13/00; A41D13/001; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A garment for protecting the skin of a wearer comprising: an insect net garment body portion; and a plurality of protruding means coupled to and spaced about one side of said net body portion, said side being the inside of said garment, each of said protruding means having an aperture disposed therethrough, and being of sufficient length to prevent an insect from contacting the skin of a wearer from the outside of said garment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A garment for protecting the skin of a wearer comprising: an insect net garment body portion; and a plurality of protruding means coupled to and spaced about one side of said net body portion, said side being the inside of said garment, each of said protruding means having an aperture disposed therethrough, and being of sufficient length to prevent an insect from contacting the skin of a wearer from the outside of said garment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
A garment as in claim 1, wherein: said protruding means is ring shaped.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
A garment as in claim 2, wherein: said net is a mosquito net.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
194 words
A garment for protecting the skin of a wearer from mosquitoes comprising; a mosquito net garment body portion having openings sized to prevent mosquitoes from passing through said mosquito net garment body and to allow air circulation through said mosquito net garment body, holding means for holding said mosquito net garment body portion off the skin of the garment wearer, said holding means directly connected to and over a length of said mosquito net garment, said holding means projecting a distance away from the inside of said mosquito garment toward the skin of a wearer to effectively keep a mosquito on an outside of net garment from making direct contact with the skin of the wearer adjacent the inside of said mosquito net garment, and a plurality of said holding means connected at various positions on said mosquito net garment and positioned in relation to each adjacent holding means to effectively keep mosquitoes from making contact with the skin of a user when the wearer''s body is placed in various positions in relation to a horizontal plane, each said holding means forming a closed loop around a portion of said mosquito net garment body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
194 words
A garment for protecting the skin of a wearer from mosquitoes comprising; a mosquito net garment body portion having openings sized to prevent mosquitoes from passing through said mosquito net garment body and to allow air circulation through said mosquito net garment body, holding means for holding said mosquito net garment body portion off the skin of the garment wearer, said holding means directly connected to and over a length of said mosquito net garment, said holding means projecting a distance away from the inside of said mosquito garment toward the skin of a wearer to effectively keep a mosquito on an outside of net garment from making direct contact with the skin of the wearer adjacent the inside of said mosquito net garment, and a plurality of said holding means connected at various positions on said mosquito net garment and positioned in relation to each adjacent holding means to effectively keep mosquitoes from making contact with the skin of a user when the wearer''s body is placed in various positions in relation to a horizontal plane, each said holding means forming a closed loop around a portion of said mosquito net garment body.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
A garment for protecting the skin of a wearer from mosquitoes as set forth in claim 4 wherein; said holding means is made of a plastic, generally resilient material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
25 words
A garment for protecting the skin of a wearer from mosquitoes as set forth in claim 4 wherein; said holding means is an inflatable tube.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-01-07 | 1977-07-09 | 1978-01-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-01-07 | 1981-07-09 | 1982-01-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-01-07 | 1985-07-09 | 1986-01-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |