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US4338686A
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Garment with absorbent pad
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-10-06
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Granted: 1982-07-13
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Expires: 2000-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A covering adapted to be worn on the body of a person and formed of a fabric having an inner and an outer surface. Each of the surfaces includes a moisture barrier thereon. Each moisture barrier includes a multitude of small openings therein exposing the moisture absorbent material to the air trapped between the covering and the body of the person. One of the barriers is metallized to reflect radiant-energy and the other barrier is darkly colored to absorb radiant-energy. In one embodiment, the covering is arranged to be releasably secured within a conventional garment to absorb moisture trapped therein. In another embodiment, the covering forms a garment itself.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Bell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:01
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D27/00; A41D27/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
For use in a garment adapted to be worn on the torso of a person and formed of a relatively impervious material and having an inner surface, the improvement comprising means for absorbing moisture in air trapped within said garment and releasable securement means for securing said moisture absorbing means within said garment and onto said surface, said moisture absorbing means comprising a pad having an inner and outer surface and formed of a moisture absorbent material, each of said surfaces including a moisture barrier thereon, each of said moisture barriers including plural openings therein exposing portions of said absorbent material to the air trapped within said garment, one of said moisture barriers having a radiant-energy reflective outer surface and the other of said moisture barriers having a radiant energy absorptive outer surface, said releasable securement means enabling either of said barriers to be disposed adjacent the inner surface of said garment when said moisture absorbing means is mounted within said garment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
For use in a garment adapted to be worn on the torso of a person and formed of a relatively impervious material and having an inner surface, the improvement comprising means for absorbing moisture in air trapped within said garment and releasable securement means for securing said moisture absorbing means within said garment and onto said surface, said moisture absorbing means comprising a pad having an inner and outer surface and formed of a moisture absorbent material, each of said surfaces including a moisture barrier thereon, each of said moisture barriers including plural openings therein exposing portions of said absorbent material to the air trapped within said garment, one of said moisture barriers having a radiant-energy reflective outer surface and the other of said moisture barriers having a radiant energy absorptive outer surface, said releasable securement means enabling either of said barriers to be disposed adjacent the inner surface of said garment when said moisture absorbing means is mounted within said garment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
In the garment of claim 1 wherein said releasable securement means comprises adhesive means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
13 words
In the garment of claim 2 wherein said adhesive means comprises adhesive tape.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
13 words
In the garment of claim 3 wherein said adhesive tape comprises double-sided tape.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
153 words
For use in a garment adapted to be worn on the torso of a person and formed of a relatively impervious material and having an inner surface, the improvement comprising means for absorbing moisture in air trapped within said garment, said moisture absorbing means being located within said garment and comprising a pad having an inner and outer surface and formed of a moisture absorbent material, each of said surfaces including a moisture barrier thereon, each of said moisture barriers including plural openings therein exposing portions of said absorbent material to the air trapped within said garment, one of said moisture barriers having a radiant energy reflective outer surface and the other of said barriers having a radiant energy absorptive outer surface, said moisture absorbing means being arranged so that either of said barriers is disposed adjacent the inner surface of said garment when said moisture absorbing means is located within said garment.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
153 words
For use in a garment adapted to be worn on the torso of a person and formed of a relatively impervious material and having an inner surface, the improvement comprising means for absorbing moisture in air trapped within said garment, said moisture absorbing means being located within said garment and comprising a pad having an inner and outer surface and formed of a moisture absorbent material, each of said surfaces including a moisture barrier thereon, each of said moisture barriers including plural openings therein exposing portions of said absorbent material to the air trapped within said garment, one of said moisture barriers having a radiant energy reflective outer surface and the other of said barriers having a radiant energy absorptive outer surface, said moisture absorbing means being arranged so that either of said barriers is disposed adjacent the inner surface of said garment when said moisture absorbing means is located within said garment.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
121 words
An outer covering to be worn on the body of a person, said covering comprising a fabric having an inner and outer surface and formed of a moisture absorbent material, each of said surfaces including a moisture barrier thereon, each of said moisture barriers including plural openings therein exposing portions of said absorbent material to the air trapped between said covering and the body of the person to enable said absorbent material to absorb said moisture while exposing portions of said absorbent material to the ambient air outside said covering to enable said fabric to breathe, one of said moisture barriers having a radiant energy reflective outer surface and the other of said barriers having a radiant energy absorptive outer surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
121 words
An outer covering to be worn on the body of a person, said covering comprising a fabric having an inner and outer surface and formed of a moisture absorbent material, each of said surfaces including a moisture barrier thereon, each of said moisture barriers including plural openings therein exposing portions of said absorbent material to the air trapped between said covering and the body of the person to enable said absorbent material to absorb said moisture while exposing portions of said absorbent material to the ambient air outside said covering to enable said fabric to breathe, one of said moisture barriers having a radiant energy reflective outer surface and the other of said barriers having a radiant energy absorptive outer surface.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The covering of claim 6 wherein said radiant-energy reflecting surface is metallized.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
The covering of claim 6 wherein said radiant-energy absorbing layer is darkly colored.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The covering of claim 6 wherein said covering is in the form of a garment.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The covering of claim 6 wherein said radiant-energy reflective surface is metallized and wherein said radiant-energy absorbing surface is darkly colored.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The garment of claim 9 wherein said garment is reversible so that either of said barriers can be disposed outwardly.
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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) | 1985-07-12 | 1986-01-11 | 1986-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-12 | 1990-01-11 | 1990-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-12 | 1994-01-11 | 1994-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |