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US4472835A
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Reversible thermal vest garment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-11-26
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Granted: 1984-09-25
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Expires: 2002-11-26
Abstract
Abstract A garment, such as a vest, has a removable, reversible inner liner of insulating material incorporated a perforated reflective film, the inner liner being formed in front and back portions detachably connected to one another in the shoulder area and accessible through openings in the garment. A continuous slide fastener is provided for joining the front portions of the garment which is usable with or without the removable, reversible inner liner and when used with the inner liner the same may be reversed to position the reflective film toward the wearer's body or alternately away from the wearer's body as desired.
Inventors
- 👤 William H. Clark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:06
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D27/00; A41D27/02; A41D27/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S2/00; Y10S2/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
An insulating garment comprising a vest having spaced inner and outer fabric layers joined to one another only along their front edges around the neck opening therein and around the arm openings therein and defining a continuous fabric layers and a removable reversible inner liner arranged to be positioned between said inner and outer fabric layers through said continuous opening, said removable, reversible inner liner having unattached shoulder portions and separable fastener means secured thereto for securing said shoulder portions to one another so as to support said removable, reversible inner liner in the space between said inner and outer fabric layers of said vest.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
An insulating garment comprising a vest having spaced inner and outer fabric layers joined to one another only along their front edges around the neck opening therein and around the arm openings therein and defining a continuous fabric layers and a removable reversible inner liner arranged to be positioned between said inner and outer fabric layers through said continuous opening, said removable, reversible inner liner having unattached shoulder portions and separable fastener means secured thereto for securing said shoulder portions to one another so as to support said removable, reversible inner liner in the space between said inner and outer fabric layers of said vest.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The insulating garment of claim 1 and wherein separable fasteners are attached to the front edges of the joined inner and outer fabric layers.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The insulating garment of claim 1 and wherein access openings are provided in the inner fabric layer of said garment adjacent said shoulder portions of said inner liner when the same is positioned between said inner and outer fabric layers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The insulating garment of claim 1 wherein said inner liner is formed of a layer of insulating material and perforated reflective film.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
37 words
The insulating garment of claim 1 wherein said inner liner is formed of a layer of insulating material and perforated reflective film and wherein said layers of insulating material is characterized by being multiple air cell formation.
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) | 1987-09-25 | 1988-03-26 | 1988-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-09-25 | 1992-03-26 | 1992-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-09-25 | 1996-03-26 | 1996-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |