Filed: March 9, 1999
U.S. Class:
219/211;602/905;002/069;128/402
Field of Search:
219/211;602/905;002,120,162,486,527,528,529,545,549 128/379,400, 402
References Cited
U.S. Patent Documents:
US4713531 12/15/1987 Fennekels,Waltman, Schumacher: Heating element for textiles.
US4404460 9/13/1983 Kerr: Controllably heated clothing
US5777296 7/7/1998 Bell: Electrically heated garment.
US5486680 1/23/1996 Lieberman: Flexible battery
Abstract
This clothing unit is intended to provide personalized temperature
sensitive warmth. Designed as a unisex shirt it would be used as an undergarment.
Within the fabric would exist a flexible battery heating unit that is charged
from an outside source. On the sleave is a temperature gauge with which
a specialized heat setting can be chosen by the individual wearer. Aligning
the neck line is a thermometer used to sense the current temperature of
the wearer in order to maintain a constant desired temperature.
CLAIMS:
1. Maintains constant temperature for wearer in changing environments
and activities.
2. Senses human tempertature changes.
3. Allows wearer to adjust gauge to a specialized temperture, thus
allowing for the wide range in preference for heat.
4. Provides constant warmth in harsh cold climates
5. Can be recharged daily.
6. Utilizes a flexible battery, to provide comfort.
7. Asthetic allows to be worn under other garments without imposing
on personal style.