US4782534A
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Firefighter's garment having double wristlet sleeve and cuff
Assignee: Norcross Safety Products LLC
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Filing: 1988-02-08
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Granted: 1988-11-08
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Expires: 2008-02-08
Abstract
Abstract A firefighter's garment having a double wristlet sleeve and cuff structure. The garment has full length sleeves. The garment, including the sleeves, has a plurality of layers: an outer layer, which is a flame resistant layer, an intermediate layer, which is a moisture barrier layer, and an inner layer, which is a thermal barrier layer. A cuff member of moisture barrier material is positioned at the end portion of each sleeve and extends directly from at least one of the layers. A wristlet or seal member is encompassed by the cuff member and is adapted to snugly encompass the wrist of the firefighter who wears the garment. Another wristlet or seal member is positioned between the cuff member and the outer layer. The wristlets or seal members are preferably of thermal barrier material. Thus, the sleeve and cuff structure protects the firefighter against movement of fluids and hot embers and other debris to the wrist and arm of the firefighter.
Inventors
- 👤 William L. Grilliot
- 👤 Mary I. Grilliot
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 14:40
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D27/00; A41D27/10; A41D13/00; A41D13/0002; A62; A62B; A62B17/00; A62B17/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 31
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A firefighter's garment comprising a sleeve having a given length, the sleeve including an outer layer of flame resistant material, an intermediate layer of moisture barrier material and an inner layer of thermal barrier material, each of the layers extending substantially the length of the sleeve, a cuff member of moisture barrier material, means attaching the cuff member to the intermediate layer whereby the cuff member extends from the intermediate layer, the cuff member having an outer surface, the outer layer having an inner surface, a first flexible annular seal member, the first flexible annular seal member being positioned between the surfaces, means attaching the first flexible annular seal member to one of the surfaces as the first flexible annular seal member engages the other surface, a second flexible annular seal member, the second flexible annular seal member being encompassed by the cuff member, and means connecting the second flexible annular seal member to the cuff member, whereby the cuff member and the second flexible annular seal member are adapted to engage the wrist of a firefighter who wears the garment and whereby the cuff member and the flexible annular seal members prevent fluids and debris from travel to the wrist and arm of the firefighter who wears the garment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A firefighter's garment comprising a sleeve having a given length, the sleeve including an outer layer of flame resistant material, an intermediate layer of moisture barrier material and an inner layer of thermal barrier material, each of the layers extending substantially the length of the sleeve, a cuff member of moisture barrier material, means attaching the cuff member to the intermediate layer whereby the cuff member extends from the intermediate layer, the cuff member having an outer surface, the outer layer having an inner surface, a first flexible annular seal member, the first flexible annular seal member being positioned between the surfaces, means attaching the first flexible annular seal member to one of the surfaces as the first flexible annular seal member engages the other surface, a second flexible annular seal member, the second flexible annular seal member being encompassed by the cuff member, and means connecting the second flexible annular seal member to the cuff member, whereby the cuff member and the second flexible annular seal member are adapted to engage the wrist of a firefighter who wears the garment and whereby the cuff member and the flexible annular seal members prevent fluids and debris from travel to the wrist and arm of the firefighter who wears the garment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The firefighter's garment of claim 1 in which the first flexible annular seal member is attached to the inner surface of the outer layer.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The firefighter's garment of claim 1 which includes means connecting the outer layer to the intermediate layer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The firefighter's garment of claim 1 which includes means releasably connecting the outer layer to the intermediate layer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
19 words
The firefighter's garment of claim 1 in which the first flexible annular seal member is of thermal barrier material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The firefighter's garment of claim 1 in which the second flexible annular seal member is of thermal barrier material.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The firefighter's garment of claim 1 in which the first flexible annular seal member is of thermal barrier material and the second flexible annular seal member is of thermal barrier material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The firefighter's garment of claim 1 which includes a plurality of tab members releasably attaching the outer layer to the intermediate layer.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
The firefighter's garment of claim 1 in which the means attaching the cuff member to the intermediate layer comprises stitching means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
The firefighter's garment of claim 1 in which the cuff member is secured directly to the intermediate layer.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
164 words
A firefighter's coat of the type provided with a pair of arm length sleeve members, each of the sleeve members having a plurality of layers, there being a first layer and a second layer, the first layer encompassing the second layer, each of the layers of the sleeve members having an extremity portion, the combination comprising a cuff member joined to the extremity portion of the second layer and extending therefrom, a first flexible annular seal member, the first flexible annular seal member being positioned between the first layer and the cuff member, a second flexible annular seal member, means attaching the second flexible annular seal member to the cuff member, the second flexible annular seal member being encompassed by the cuff member, the second flexible annular seal member being adapted to encompass and to engage the wrist of a person wearing the firefighter's coat, the cuff member also being adapted to encompass and engage the wrist of a firefighter wearing the firefighter's coat.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
164 words
A firefighter's coat of the type provided with a pair of arm length sleeve members, each of the sleeve members having a plurality of layers, there being a first layer and a second layer, the first layer encompassing the second layer, each of the layers of the sleeve members having an extremity portion, the combination comprising a cuff member joined to the extremity portion of the second layer and extending therefrom, a first flexible annular seal member, the first flexible annular seal member being positioned between the first layer and the cuff member, a second flexible annular seal member, means attaching the second flexible annular seal member to the cuff member, the second flexible annular seal member being encompassed by the cuff member, the second flexible annular seal member being adapted to encompass and to engage the wrist of a person wearing the firefighter's coat, the cuff member also being adapted to encompass and engage the wrist of a firefighter wearing the firefighter's coat.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
25 words
The firefighter's coat of claim 11 in which the first layer is a flame resistant layer and the second layer is a moisture barrier layer.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The firefighter's coat of claim 11 in which the cuff member is of moisture barrier material.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
The firefighter's coat of claim 11 in which the first flexible seal member is attached to the first layer and engages the second layer.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The firefighter's coat of claim 11 in which the first flexible annular seal member is attached to the first layer.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
90 words
A firefighter's coat which is provided with a sleeve member, the sleeve member comprising a plurality of layers, one of the layers including a cuff-like extension portion, one of the layers including an extension portion which comprises a flexible annular seal member which is encompassed by the cuff member, the flexible annular seal member being adapted to engage the wrist of the firefighter who wears the coat, and one of the layers including an extension portion which comprises a flexible annular seal member which encompasses and engages the cuff member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
90 words
A firefighter's coat which is provided with a sleeve member, the sleeve member comprising a plurality of layers, one of the layers including a cuff-like extension portion, one of the layers including an extension portion which comprises a flexible annular seal member which is encompassed by the cuff member, the flexible annular seal member being adapted to engage the wrist of the firefighter who wears the coat, and one of the layers including an extension portion which comprises a flexible annular seal member which encompasses and engages the cuff member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
16 words
The firefighter's coat of claim 16 in which the cuff member is of moisture barrier material.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
The firefighter's coat of claim 16 in which the annular seal members are of thermal barrier material.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
22 words
The firefighter's coat of claim 16 in which the layer which includes a cuff-like extension is a layer of moisture barrier material.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
31 words
The firefighter's coat of claim 16 in which one of the layers which includes an extension portion which comprises a flexible annular seal member is a layer of flame resistant material.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
31 words
The firefighter's coat of claim 16 in which one of the layers which includes an extension portion which comprises a flexible annular seal member is a layer of thermal barrier material.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
106 words
A firefighter's garment of the type provided with a pair of sleeve members, each of the sleeve members having a plurality of layers, there being a first layer and a second layer, each of the layers having an extremity portion, the combination comprising a first annular seal member, an annular cuff member extending from the extremity portion of one of the layers, the first annular seal member being positioned between the other layer and the cuff member, a second annular seal member, the second annular seal member being encompassed by the cuff member, and means attaching each of the seal members to one of the layers.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
106 words
A firefighter's garment of the type provided with a pair of sleeve members, each of the sleeve members having a plurality of layers, there being a first layer and a second layer, each of the layers having an extremity portion, the combination comprising a first annular seal member, an annular cuff member extending from the extremity portion of one of the layers, the first annular seal member being positioned between the other layer and the cuff member, a second annular seal member, the second annular seal member being encompassed by the cuff member, and means attaching each of the seal members to one of the layers.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
20 words
The firefighter's garment of claim 22 in which at least one of the seal members is of thermal barrier material.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
16 words
The firefighter's garment of claim 22 in which the cuff member is of moisture barrier material.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
25 words
The firefighter's garment of claim 22 in which the cuff member and the layer from which the cuff member extends are of moisture barrier material.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
17 words
The firefighter's garment of claim 22 in which one of the layers is of thermal barrier material.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
28 words
The firefighter's garment of claim 22 in which the cuff member is of moisture barrier material and each of the annular seal members is of thermal barrier material.
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) | 1991-11-08 | 1992-05-09 | 1992-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-11-08 | 1996-05-09 | 1996-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-11-08 | 2000-05-09 | 2000-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |