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US5925441A
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Breathable shell for outerwear
Assignee: Blauer Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1997-05-05
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Granted: 1999-07-20
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Expires: 2017-05-05
Abstract
Abstract Items of clothing that have a predetermined shape that is maintained when not being worn, including a shell and a waterproof, breathable inner layer. The shell comprises an outer closely woven synthetic fabric, a relatively high-tensile-strength stratum printed on the inner face thereof and covering from 10 to 90% of the surface of the inner face, and fluorocarbon impregnation thereof. The stratum may be printed in a variety of patterns.
Inventors
- 👤 Stephen J. Blauer
- 👤 Charles Blauer
- 👤 Mark A. Mordecai
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:32
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D19/00; A41D19/0006; A41D31/00; A41D31/04; A41D31/10; A41D31/102; B; B32; B32B; B32B27/00; B32B27/12; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/911; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/24; Y10T428/24802; Y10T428/2481; Y10T428/249921; Y10T428/249953; Y10T428/31504; Y10T428/3154; Y10T428/31544; Y10T428/31551
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 60
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A glove comprising: (a) a shell including panels sewn together at seams; and (b) a waterproof, breathable inner layer in close proximity to said shell; (c) said panels including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; (d) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; (e) said stratum being composed of a high tensile strength material that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric, adhesively free of said inner layer, and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A glove comprising: (a) a shell including panels sewn together at seams; and (b) a waterproof, breathable inner layer in close proximity to said shell; (c) said panels including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; (d) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; (e) said stratum being composed of a high tensile strength material that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric, adhesively free of said inner layer, and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The glove of claim 1 wherein said seams have a seam allowance that precludes the use of ravel-prevention seaming techniques.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
11 words
The glove of claim 1 wherein said inner layer is microporous.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The glove of claim 3 wherein said inner layer includes an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene having micropores.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
The glove of claim 1 wherein said stratum is composed of a urethane polymer.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
The glove of claim 1 wherein said stratum is characterized substantially by a mesh.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The glove of claim 1 wherein said stratum is characterized substantially by a mesh with interruptions for at least one representation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The glove of claim 1 wherein said stratum is characterized by a plurality of discrete portions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
27 words
The glove of claim 1 wherein said stratum is characterized by a plurality of discrete portions in a repeating configuration with interruptions for at least one representation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
146 words
A glove comprising: (a) a shell including panels sewn together at seams; and (b) a waterproof, breathable inner layer in close proximity to said shell; (c) said seams having a seam allowance that precludes the use of ravel-prevention seaming techniques; (d) said panels including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; (e) said fabric being selected from the class consisting of nylon, acrylic, and polyester; (f) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; (g) said stratum being composed of a urethane polymer that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell; (h) said release agent being a fluorocarbon; (i) said inner layer including an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene having micropores.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
146 words
A glove comprising: (a) a shell including panels sewn together at seams; and (b) a waterproof, breathable inner layer in close proximity to said shell; (c) said seams having a seam allowance that precludes the use of ravel-prevention seaming techniques; (d) said panels including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; (e) said fabric being selected from the class consisting of nylon, acrylic, and polyester; (f) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; (g) said stratum being composed of a urethane polymer that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell; (h) said release agent being a fluorocarbon; (i) said inner layer including an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene having micropores.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
14 words
The glove of claim 10 wherein said stratum is characterized substantially by a mesh.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The glove of claim 10 wherein said stratum is characterized substantially by a mesh with interruptions for at least one representation.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
16 words
The glove of claim 10 wherein said stratum is characterized by a plurality of discrete portions.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
27 words
The glove of claim 10 wherein said stratum is characterized by a plurality of discrete portions in a repeating configuration with interruptions for at least one representation.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
115 words
A glove having a substantially predetermined shape that is maintained when not being worn, said glove comprising: (a) a means for maintaining said glove in said substantially predetermined shape; (b) a shell including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; and (c) an inner layer of waterproof breathable fabric; (d) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; (e) said stratum being composed of a high tensile strength material that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
115 words
A glove having a substantially predetermined shape that is maintained when not being worn, said glove comprising: (a) a means for maintaining said glove in said substantially predetermined shape; (b) a shell including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; and (c) an inner layer of waterproof breathable fabric; (d) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; (e) said stratum being composed of a high tensile strength material that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
141 words
A glove having a substantially predetermined shape that is maintained when not being worn, said glove comprising: (a) a means for maintaining said glove in said substantially predetermined shape; (b) a shell including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; and (c) an inner layer of weatherproof, breathable fabric; (d) said shell fabric being selected from the class consisting of nylon, acrylic, and polyester; (e) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; consisting of nylon, acrylic, and polyester; (f) said stratum being composed of a urethane polymer that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell; (g) said release agent being a fluorocarbon.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
141 words
A glove having a substantially predetermined shape that is maintained when not being worn, said glove comprising: (a) a means for maintaining said glove in said substantially predetermined shape; (b) a shell including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; and (c) an inner layer of weatherproof, breathable fabric; (d) said shell fabric being selected from the class consisting of nylon, acrylic, and polyester; (e) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; consisting of nylon, acrylic, and polyester; (f) said stratum being composed of a urethane polymer that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell; (g) said release agent being a fluorocarbon.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
116 words
A boot comprising: (a) a shell including a plurality of leather panels and at least one fabric panel; and (b) a waterproof, breathable inner layer in close proximity to said shell; (c) said at least one fabric panel including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; (d) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said fabric; (e) said stratum being composed of a high tensile strength material that is adhesively bonded to said fabric, adhesively free of said inner layer, and adapted to prevent said fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said fabric panel.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
116 words
A boot comprising: (a) a shell including a plurality of leather panels and at least one fabric panel; and (b) a waterproof, breathable inner layer in close proximity to said shell; (c) said at least one fabric panel including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; (d) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said fabric; (e) said stratum being composed of a high tensile strength material that is adhesively bonded to said fabric, adhesively free of said inner layer, and adapted to prevent said fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said fabric panel.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
12 words
The fabric structure of claim 17 wherein said inner layer is microporous.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
16 words
The fabric structure of claim 18 wherein said inner layer includes an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene having micropores.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
15 words
The article clothing of claim 17 wherein said stratum is composed of a urethane polymer.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
15 words
The article clothing of claim 17 wherein said stratum is characterized substantially by a mesh.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
22 words
The article clothing of claim 17 wherein said stratum is characterized substantially by a mesh with interruptions for at least one representation.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
17 words
The article clothing of claim 17 wherein said stratum is characterized by a plurality of discrete portions.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
28 words
The article clothing of claim 17 wherein said stratum is characterized by a plurality of discrete portions in a repeating configuration with interruptions for at least one representation.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
140 words
A boot comprising: (a) a shell including a plurality of leather panels and at least one fabric panel; and (b) a waterproof, breathable inner layer in close proximity to said shell; (c) said at least one fabric panel including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; (d) said fabric being selected from the class consisting of nylon, acrylic, and polyester; (e) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said fabric; (f) said stratum being composed of a urethane polymer that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell; (g) said release agent being a fluorocarbon; (h) said inner layer including an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene having micropores.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
140 words
A boot comprising: (a) a shell including a plurality of leather panels and at least one fabric panel; and (b) a waterproof, breathable inner layer in close proximity to said shell; (c) said at least one fabric panel including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; (d) said fabric being selected from the class consisting of nylon, acrylic, and polyester; (e) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said fabric; (f) said stratum being composed of a urethane polymer that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell; (g) said release agent being a fluorocarbon; (h) said inner layer including an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene having micropores.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
15 words
The article clothing of claim 25 wherein said stratum is characterized substantially by a mesh.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
22 words
The article clothing of claim 25 wherein said stratum is characterized substantially by a mesh with interruptions for at least one representation.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
17 words
The article clothing of claim 25 wherein said stratum is characterized by a plurality of discrete portions.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
28 words
The article clothing of claim 25 wherein said stratum is characterized by a plurality of discrete portions in a repeating configuration with interruptions for at least one representation.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
115 words
A boot having a substantially predetermined shape that is maintained when not being worn, said boot comprising: (a) a means for maintaining said boot in said substantially predetermined shape; (b) a shell including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; and (c) an inner layer of waterproof breathable fabric; (d) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; (e) said stratum being composed of a high tensile strength material that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
115 words
A boot having a substantially predetermined shape that is maintained when not being worn, said boot comprising: (a) a means for maintaining said boot in said substantially predetermined shape; (b) a shell including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; and (c) an inner layer of waterproof breathable fabric; (d) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; (e) said stratum being composed of a high tensile strength material that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
141 words
A boot having a substantially predetermined shape that is maintained when not being worn, said boot comprising: (a) a means for maintaining said boot in said substantially predetermined shape; (b) a shell including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; and (c) an inner layer of weatherproof, breathable fabric; (d) said shell fabric being selected from the class consisting of nylon, acrylic, and polyester; (e) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; consisting of nylon, acrylic, and polyester; (f) said stratum being composed of a urethane polymer that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell; (g) said release agent being a fluorocarbon.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
141 words
A boot having a substantially predetermined shape that is maintained when not being worn, said boot comprising: (a) a means for maintaining said boot in said substantially predetermined shape; (b) a shell including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; and (c) an inner layer of weatherproof, breathable fabric; (d) said shell fabric being selected from the class consisting of nylon, acrylic, and polyester; (e) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; consisting of nylon, acrylic, and polyester; (f) said stratum being composed of a urethane polymer that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell; (g) said release agent being a fluorocarbon.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
110 words
Wearable body armor comprising: (a) a shell including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; and (b) a plurality of ballistic plates in close proximity to said shell; (c) each of said plates including at least one ballistic panel within a waterproof, breathable cover; (d) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; (e) said stratum being composed of a high tensile strength material that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
110 words
Wearable body armor comprising: (a) a shell including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; and (b) a plurality of ballistic plates in close proximity to said shell; (c) each of said plates including at least one ballistic panel within a waterproof, breathable cover; (d) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; (e) said stratum being composed of a high tensile strength material that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
30 words
The body armor of claim 32 wherein said plurality of ballistic plates are held in close proximity to said shell by being secured in pockets on said fabric inner face.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
18 words
The body armor of claim 32 wherein said plurality of ballistic plates are temporarily secured in said pockets.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
11 words
The body armor of claim 32 wherein said cover is microporous.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
15 words
The body armor of claim 35 wherein said cover includes an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene having micropores.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
15 words
The body armor of claim 32 wherein said stratum is composed of a urethane polymer.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
15 words
The body armor of claim 32 wherein said stratum is characterized substantially by a mesh.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
22 words
The body armor of claim 32 wherein said stratum is characterized substantially by a mesh with interruptions for at least one representation.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
17 words
The body armor of claim 32 wherein said stratum is characterized by a plurality of discrete portions.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
28 words
The body armor of claim 32 wherein said stratum is characterized by a plurality of discrete portions in a repeating configuration with interruptions for at least one representation.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
150 words
Wearable body armor comprising: (a) a shell including including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; and (b) a plurality of ballistic plates held in close proximity to said shell by being temporarily secured in pockets on said inner face; (c) each of said plates including at least one ballistic panel within a waterproof, breathable cover; (d) said fabric being selected from the class consisting of nylon, acrylic, and polyester; (e) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; (f) said stratum being composed of a urethane polymer that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell; (g) said release agent being a fluorocarbon; (h) said cover including an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene having micropores.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
150 words
Wearable body armor comprising: (a) a shell including including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; and (b) a plurality of ballistic plates held in close proximity to said shell by being temporarily secured in pockets on said inner face; (c) each of said plates including at least one ballistic panel within a waterproof, breathable cover; (d) said fabric being selected from the class consisting of nylon, acrylic, and polyester; (e) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; (f) said stratum being composed of a urethane polymer that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell; (g) said release agent being a fluorocarbon; (h) said cover including an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene having micropores.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
15 words
The body armor of claim 42 wherein said stratum is characterized substantially by a mesh.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
22 words
The body armor of claim 42 wherein said stratum is characterized substantially by a mesh with interruptions for at least one representation.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
17 words
The body armor of claim 42 wherein said stratum is characterized by a plurality of discrete portions.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
28 words
The body armor of claim 42 wherein said stratum is characterized by a plurality of discrete portions in a repeating configuration with interruptions for at least one representation.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
128 words
Body armor having a substantially predetermined shape that is maintained when not being worn, said body armor comprising: (a) a shell including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; and (b) a means for maintaining said body armor in said substantially predetermined shape, said means including ballistic plates temporarily attached to said shell, said ballistic plates including covers of weatherproof, breathable fabric; (c) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; (d) said stratum being composed of a high tensile strength material that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
128 words
Body armor having a substantially predetermined shape that is maintained when not being worn, said body armor comprising: (a) a shell including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; and (b) a means for maintaining said body armor in said substantially predetermined shape, said means including ballistic plates temporarily attached to said shell, said ballistic plates including covers of weatherproof, breathable fabric; (c) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; (d) said stratum being composed of a high tensile strength material that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
148 words
Body armor having a substantially predetermined shape that is maintained when not being worn, said body armor comprising: (a) a shell including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; and (b) a means for maintaining said body armor in said substantially predetermined shape, said means including ballistic plates temporarily attached to said shell, said ballistic plates including covers of weatherproof, breathable fabric; (c) said shell fabric being selected from the class consisting of nylon, acrylic, and polyester; (d) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; (e) said stratum being composed of a urethane polymer that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell; (f) said release agent being a fluorocarbon.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
148 words
Body armor having a substantially predetermined shape that is maintained when not being worn, said body armor comprising: (a) a shell including a woven synthetic fabric, a stratum printed on the inner face thereof, and release agent impregnation thereof; and (b) a means for maintaining said body armor in said substantially predetermined shape, said means including ballistic plates temporarily attached to said shell, said ballistic plates including covers of weatherproof, breathable fabric; (c) said shell fabric being selected from the class consisting of nylon, acrylic, and polyester; (d) said stratum having a pattern characterized by 10 to 90% coverage of the area of said shell fabric; (e) said stratum being composed of a urethane polymer that is adhesively bonded to said shell fabric and adapted to prevent said shell fabric from unraveling and to maintain the dimensional stability of said shell; (f) said release agent being a fluorocarbon.
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