US5245993A — Pilot's ensemble with integrated threat protection

Claim 1

Independent Claim 252 words

An ensemble for use by an occupant of an aircraft, comprising: a garment configured to continuously cover the torso, arms, and legs of the occupant; said garment having openings through which extremities and the head of the occupant extend, and a sealable ventilation port connectable to an external hose; and said garment being impermeable to liquids and gases, and having seals around said openings, to protect the occupant's torso, arms, and legs from contact with gaseous and liquid agents; a helmet including a lower pair of opposite mounting members, and an upper pair of opposite mounting members; said pairs of mounting members being carried by front side portions of said helmet; a hood configured to cover the head, neck, and shoulders of the occupant and to fit over neck and shoulder portions of said garment and under said helmet; said hood having an opening for the occupant's face, permeable head portions, and neck portions capable of absorbing chemical vapors; a breathing mask removably attachable to said lower pair of mounting members, and having a fitting attachable to an external air hose; and goggles removably attachable to said upper pair of mounting members; said goggles having peripheral portions that seal the ocular region of the occupant's face, and an outer peripheral flap positioned to overlap said mask and said hood to cooperate with said mask and said hood to completely cover the occupant's face; and said goggles and said mask being removable, without doffing said helmet, while the occupant is wearing said helmet.

Claim 2

Dependent Claim 252 words

An ensemble for use by an occupant of an aircraft, comprising: a garment configured to continuously cover the torso, arms, and legs of the occupant; said garment having openings through which extremities and the head of the occupant extend, and a sealable ventilation port connectable to an external hose; and said garment being impermeable to liquids and gases, and having seals around said openings, to protect the occupant's torso, arms, and legs from contact with gaseous and liquid agents; a helmet including a lower pair of opposite mounting members, and an upper pair of opposite mounting members; said pairs of mounting members being carried by front side portions of said helmet; a hood configured to cover the head, neck, and shoulders of the occupant and to fit over neck and shoulder portions of said garment and under said helmet; said hood having an opening for the occupant's face, permeable head portions, and neck portions capable of absorbing chemical vapors; a breathing mask removably attachable to said lower pair of mounting members, and having a fitting attachable to an external air hose; and goggles removably attachable to said upper pair of mounting members; said goggles having peripheral portions that seal the ocular region of the occupant's face, and an outer peripheral flap positioned to overlap said mask and said hood to cooperate with said mask and said hood to completely cover the occupant's face; and said goggles and said mask being removable, without doffing said helmet, while the occupant is wearing said helmet.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 52 words

The ensemble of claim 1, comprising a passageway in said helmet; said passageway having an inlet end and extending from said inlet end to said goggles, when said goggles are attached to said upper pair of mounting members, to route breathing gas to a portion of said goggles inside said peripheral portions.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 73 words

The ensemble of claim 2, in which said garment has an inner surface and includes a lining bonded to a torso portion of said inner surface; said lining being in communication with said port to receive air therefrom, and being sufficiently permeable to allow air from said port to flow through said lining along said inner surface and out of said lining inwardly toward the occupant's torso, to regulate the occupant's body temperature.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 102 words

The ensemble of claim 3, in which said lining comprises a first lining; and which further comprises a second lining and a third lining bonded to right and left lower leg portions, respectively, of said inner surface; said second and third linings being separate and spaced from each other and from said first lining, and being sufficiently permeable to allow air flow therethrough along said surface and inwardly toward the occupant's legs; and a conduit extending between said first lining and each of said second and third linings to direct air flow between said first lining and said second and third linings.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 63 words

The ensemble of claim 1, in which said garment has an inner surface and includes a lining bonded to a torso portion of said inner surface; said lining being in communication with said port to receive air therefrom, and being sufficiently permeable to allow air from said port to flow through said lining along said inner surface, to regulate the occupant's body temperature.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 96 words

The ensemble of claim 5, in which said lining comprises a first lining; and which further comprises a second lining and a third lining bonded to right and left lower leg portions, respectively, of said inner surface; said second and third linings being separate and spaced from each other and from said first lining, and being sufficiently permeable to allow air flow therethrough along said surface; and a conduit extending between said first lining and each of said second and third linings to direct air flow between said first lining and said second and third linings.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 42 words

The ensemble of claim 1, further comprising an overcape configured to fit over said helmet, said goggles, said mask, and upper portions of said garment; said overcape having transparent front portions to allow the occupant to see, and being impermeable to liquids.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 210 words

Headgear for use by an occupant of an aircraft, comprising: a helmet including a lower pair of opposite mounting members, and an upper pair of opposite mounting members; said pairs of mounting members being carried by front side portions of said helmet; a hood configured to cover the head, neck, and shoulders of the occupant and to fit under said helmet; said hood having an opening for the occupant's face, permeable head portions, and neck portions capable of absorbing chemical vapors; a breathing mask removably attachable to said lower pair of mounting members; goggles removably attachable to said upper pair of mounting members; said goggles having peripheral portions that seal the ocular region of the occupant's face, and an outer peripheral flap positioned to overlap said mask and said hood to cooperate with said mask and said hood to completely cover the occupant's face; and said goggles and said mask being removable, without doffing said helmet, while the occupant is wearing said helmet; and a passageway in said helmet; said passageway having an inlet end and extending from said inlet end to said goggles, when said goggles are attached to said upper pair of mounting members, to route breathing gas to a portion of said goggles inside said peripheral portions.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 210 words

Headgear for use by an occupant of an aircraft, comprising: a helmet including a lower pair of opposite mounting members, and an upper pair of opposite mounting members; said pairs of mounting members being carried by front side portions of said helmet; a hood configured to cover the head, neck, and shoulders of the occupant and to fit under said helmet; said hood having an opening for the occupant's face, permeable head portions, and neck portions capable of absorbing chemical vapors; a breathing mask removably attachable to said lower pair of mounting members; goggles removably attachable to said upper pair of mounting members; said goggles having peripheral portions that seal the ocular region of the occupant's face, and an outer peripheral flap positioned to overlap said mask and said hood to cooperate with said mask and said hood to completely cover the occupant's face; and said goggles and said mask being removable, without doffing said helmet, while the occupant is wearing said helmet; and a passageway in said helmet; said passageway having an inlet end and extending from said inlet end to said goggles, when said goggles are attached to said upper pair of mounting members, to route breathing gas to a portion of said goggles inside said peripheral portions.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 26 words

The headgear of claim 8, in which said peripheral flap is impermeable to liquids and gases and forms a seal against said mask and said hood.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 226 words

Headgear for use by an occupant of an aircraft, comprising: a helmet including a lower pair of opposite mounting members, and an upper pair of opposite mounting members; said pairs of mounting members being carried by front side portions of said helmet; a hood configured to cover the head, neck, and shoulders of the occupant and to fit under said helmet; said hood having an opening for the occupant's face, permeable head portions, and neck portions capable of absorbing chemical vapors; a breathing mask removable attachable to said lower pair of mounting members; goggles removably attachable to said upper pair of mounting members; said goggles having peripheral portions that seal the ocular region of the occupant's face, and an outer peripheral flap positioned to overlap said mask and said hood to cooperate with said mask and said hood to completely cover the occupant's face; said peripheral flap being permeable to liquids and gases and being capable of absorbing chemical vapors; and said goggles and said mask being removable, without doffing said helmet, while the occupant is wearing said helmet; and a passageway in said helmet; said passageway having an inlet end and extending from said inlet end to said goggles, when said goggles are attached to said upper pair of mounting members, to route breathing gas to a portion of said goggles inside said peripheral portions.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 226 words

Headgear for use by an occupant of an aircraft, comprising: a helmet including a lower pair of opposite mounting members, and an upper pair of opposite mounting members; said pairs of mounting members being carried by front side portions of said helmet; a hood configured to cover the head, neck, and shoulders of the occupant and to fit under said helmet; said hood having an opening for the occupant's face, permeable head portions, and neck portions capable of absorbing chemical vapors; a breathing mask removable attachable to said lower pair of mounting members; goggles removably attachable to said upper pair of mounting members; said goggles having peripheral portions that seal the ocular region of the occupant's face, and an outer peripheral flap positioned to overlap said mask and said hood to cooperate with said mask and said hood to completely cover the occupant's face; said peripheral flap being permeable to liquids and gases and being capable of absorbing chemical vapors; and said goggles and said mask being removable, without doffing said helmet, while the occupant is wearing said helmet; and a passageway in said helmet; said passageway having an inlet end and extending from said inlet end to said goggles, when said goggles are attached to said upper pair of mounting members, to route breathing gas to a portion of said goggles inside said peripheral portions.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 142 words

A garment for use by an occupant of an aircraft, comprising: an outer shell configured to continuously cover the torso, arms, and legs of the occupant; said shell having openings through which extremities and the head of the occupant extend, and a sealable ventilation port connectable to an external hose; and said shell being impermeable to liquids and gases, and having seals around said openings, to protect the occupant's torso, arms, and legs from contact with gaseous and liquid agents; and a lining bonded to an inner surface of a torso portion of said shell; said lining being in communication with said port to receive air therefrom, and being sufficiently permeable to allow air from said port to flow through said lining along said inner surface and out of said lining inwardly toward the occupant's torso, to regulate the occupant's body temperature.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 142 words

A garment for use by an occupant of an aircraft, comprising: an outer shell configured to continuously cover the torso, arms, and legs of the occupant; said shell having openings through which extremities and the head of the occupant extend, and a sealable ventilation port connectable to an external hose; and said shell being impermeable to liquids and gases, and having seals around said openings, to protect the occupant's torso, arms, and legs from contact with gaseous and liquid agents; and a lining bonded to an inner surface of a torso portion of said shell; said lining being in communication with said port to receive air therefrom, and being sufficiently permeable to allow air from said port to flow through said lining along said inner surface and out of said lining inwardly toward the occupant's torso, to regulate the occupant's body temperature.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 105 words

The garment of claim 11, in which said lining comprises a first lining; and which further comprises a second lining and a third lining bonded to right and left lower leg inner surface portions, respectively, of said shell; said second and third linings being separate and spaced from each other and from said first lining, and being sufficiently permeable to allow air flow therethrough along said inner surface portions and inwardly toward the occupant's legs; and a conduit extending between said first lining and each of said second and third linings to direct air flow between said first lining and said second and third linings.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 31 words

The garment of claim 11, further comprising a conduit extending from said lining to lower leg portions of said garment, to direct air flow from said lining to the occupant's legs.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 31 words

The garment of claim 1, in which the hands and feet of the occupant extend through said openings, and said seals seal around the neck, wrists, and ankles of the occupant.

Claim 19

Dependent Claim 12 words

The garment of claim 11, which comprises socks integral with said shell.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1996-09-20	1997-03-22	1997-09-21	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2000-09-20	2001-03-22	2001-09-21	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2004-09-20	2005-03-22	2005-09-21	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Pilot's ensemble with integrated threat protection

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