Cold weather garment system

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-12-05
STRIKER BRANDS
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The present invention provides various solutions to address the needs of the industry. One solution is to add mesh fabric drains to key locations in the garment, such as the bottom hem of the jacket and arm cuffs, to allow trapped moisture to be released easily. Another solution is the use of exterior shell zipper vents, which provide a path for water to escape quickly. Other solutions include a flexible beverage can or bottle holding device and an outside separable towel panel that can be easily detached and reattached for cleaning or replacement. Overall, the invention improves the performance and comfort of the garment.

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One major drawback of this flotation lining is that moisture accumulating inside the garment shell can cause mold and deteriorate the garment shell and inner lining.
Another drawback of prior garments with a flotation liner is the inability of the garment to release trapped water if the user falls into open water.
This accumulated water inhibits the user's ability to escape the open water because of the added water weight.
A further drawback with cold weather suits is the inability to vent excess heat during periods of strenuous activity or in warmer ambient temperatures.
One drawback of this is that multiple inseam sizes must be offered to accommodate persons of various heights with differing inseam size.
Such usage, however, is unsanitary and undesirable in that the outer apparel can be difficult to clean.

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[0046]In FIG. 1B, there is depicted a cold weather garment system 18 according to an embodiment of the invention. Garment system 18 generally includes jacket 20 and bib 34. Jacket 20 generally includes jacket body 80 and sleeves 82. As depicted in FIGS. 1-2, jacket 20 incorporates a ventilation and drainage system according to an embodiment of the invention. As depicted in FIG. 1A and the cutaway view of FIG. 1C, jacket body 80 and sleeves 82 generally include inner liner 150 presenting inner surface 151, outer shell 152, presenting outer surface 153, one or more expanded low-density polyethylene (ELDPE) foam floatation layers 154 disposed between inner liner 150 and outer shell 152, and insulation layers 156 between ELDPE foam flotation layers 154 and inner liner 150. Outer shell 152 and inner liner 150 may be made from woven material, either natural fiber (e.g., cotton) or synthetic material (e.g. nylon or polyester) or any suitable blend thereof. Jacket 20 may include one or any ...

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Abstract

A cold weather garment system including various features to improve usability of the garments. The garments may include drains made from mesh fabric to enable bulk water, moisture, heat, and perspiration to escape from the garment. The garments may also include adjustable length pant legs, a beverage holder, or a removably fastenable towel.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 645,551, filed May 10, 2012, and entitled COLD WEATHER SUIT, said application being hereby fully incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to cold or inclement weather outer apparel used for open water fishing, ice fishing, sailing or boating, snowmobiling and general colder weather use, and more specifically, to features of such apparel that lend to overall usability and convenience of such apparel.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Cold or inclement weather apparel typically includes a jacket or parka, plus pants or bibs. An attribute of some types of cold or inclement weather outerwear is including a flotation liner with buoyancy properties sufficient to assist the user in floating in open water while wearing the suit if the user should somehow fall into the water. This flotation liner typically includes one or more layers of e...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D3/00
CPCA41D3/00A41D15/002A41D31/12
Inventor POUCHER, JAMES
Owner STRIKER BRANDS
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