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Simple protective clothing for shielding from electromagnetic wave
Assignee: Nisshinbo Holdings Inc
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Filing: 1990-10-23
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Granted: 1991-12-24
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Expires: 2010-10-23
Abstract
Abstract Personal protective clothing of the present invention is formed into a vest, a skirt, a cap, a coat or the like by using a surface-metallized fiber woven or knitted fabric. A conductive discharging yarn or fabric is electrically connected to the clothing, and a face cover or both a face cover and a backing are attached thereto. The operators of personal computers, word processors and the like can easily wear the clothing for the purpose of protecting their bodies from the electromagnetic waves generated.
Inventors
- 👤 Masashi Tone
- 👤 Hideki Fukuyama
- 👤 Hiroki Hachima
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:39
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/008; G; G21; G21F; G21F3/00; G21F3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
36 words
Personal protective clothing for shielding electromagnetic waves comprising: a surface-metallized fiber forming a fabric; a conductive discharge yarn attached to said fabric for enabling discharge of static electricity therefrom; and a cover attached to said fabric.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
36 words
Personal protective clothing for shielding electromagnetic waves comprising: a surface-metallized fiber forming a fabric; a conductive discharge yarn attached to said fabric for enabling discharge of static electricity therefrom; and a cover attached to said fabric.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
24 words
The clothing as defined in claim 1 wherein said cover is attached to said fabric so as to cover both sides of said fabric.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The clothing as defined in claim 1 further comprising an electrical discharge mat for facilitating discharge of static electricity from the fabric.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
29 words
The clothing as defined in claim 1 wherein said surface metallized fiber comprises a plating of one of the group of electrically conductive metals consisting of nickel and copper.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The clothing as defined in claim 4 wherein said plating has a thickness of between approximately one-tenth micron and three microns.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The clothing as defined in claim 1 wherein said clothing comprises one of the group of garments consisting of a vest, skirt, cap, shirt, under garment and coat.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
12 words
The clothing as defined in claim 1 wherein said fabric is woven.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
12 words
The clothing as defined in claim 1 wherein said fabric is knitted.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
12 words
The clothing as defined in claim 1 wherein said cover is detachable.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
50 words
Personal protective clothing for shielding electromagnetic waves comprising: a surface-metallized fiber forming a fabric, said fiber comprising a plating of one of the group of electrically conductive metals consisting of nickel and copper having a thickness between approximately one-tenth micron and three microns; and a cover attached to said fabric.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
50 words
Personal protective clothing for shielding electromagnetic waves comprising: a surface-metallized fiber forming a fabric, said fiber comprising a plating of one of the group of electrically conductive metals consisting of nickel and copper having a thickness between approximately one-tenth micron and three microns; and a cover attached to said fabric.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The clothing as defined in claim 10 wherein said cover is attached to said fabric so as to cover both sides of said fabric.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The clothing as defined in claim 10 wherein said clothing comprises one of the group of garments consisting of a vest, skirt, cap, shirt, under garment and coat.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
The clothing as defined in claim 10 wherein said fabric is woven.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
12 words
The clothing as defined in claim 10 wherein said fabric is knitted.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
12 words
The clothing as defined in claim 10 wherein said cover is detachable.
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