US4895751A
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Waterproof, water-vapor-permeable fabric construction
Assignee: Japan Gore Tex Inc
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Filing: 1987-10-06
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Granted: 1990-01-23
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Expires: 2007-10-06
Abstract
Abstract A waterproof, water-vapor-permeable fabric construction is provided comprising a laminate of a water-permeable material such as a polyester fabric bonded to a waterproof, water-vapor-permeable film such as a film of expanded, porous polytetrafluoroethylene, wherein at least a part of the laminate is molded so that it has a permanent curved shape. This fabric construction is useful in various articles of clothing such as hats.
Inventors
- 👤 Tatsu Kato
- 👤 Takashi Imai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 07:27
CPC Classifications
B; B32; B32B; B32B7/00; B32B7/02; A; A41; A41D; A41D31/00; A41D31/04; A41D31/10; A41D31/102; B32B27/00; B32B27/12; B32B5/00; B32B5/18; B32B5/22; B32B5/24; B32B5/245; B32B2262/00; B32B2262/02; B32B2262/0261; B32B2262/0276; B32B2266/00; B32B2266/02; B32B2266/0214; B32B2266/025; B32B2266/0257; B32B2307/00; B32B2307/70; B32B2307/724; B32B2307/726; B32B2307/7265; B32B2437/00; B32B2437/02; B32B2437/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/913; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/3154; Y10T428/31544; Y10T442/00; Y10T442/30; Y10T442/3854; Y10T442/3878
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
37 words
A waterproof, water-vapor-permeable fabric construction comprising a three-dimensional laminate of a water-permeable material bonded to a waterproof, water-vapor-permeable film, at least a part of said laminate being molded so that it has a permanent three-dimensional curved shape.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
37 words
A waterproof, water-vapor-permeable fabric construction comprising a three-dimensional laminate of a water-permeable material bonded to a waterproof, water-vapor-permeable film, at least a part of said laminate being molded so that it has a permanent three-dimensional curved shape.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein said waterproof, water-vapor-permeable film if a film of expanded, porous polytetrafluoroethylene.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein said water-permeable material is a fabric of polyester.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The construction of claim 1 wherein said water-permeable material is a fabric of nylon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
11 words
The construction of claim 1 in the shape of a hat.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
11 words
The construction of claim 1 in the shape of a sock.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
11 words
The construction of claim 1 in the shape of a cap.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
11 words
The construction of claim 1 in the shape of a girdle.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
11 words
The construction of claim 1 in the shape of a glove.
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