Wrist & headband with a source of cooling energy

a technology of cooling energy and wrist and headband, which is applied in the field of wrist & headband with a source of cooling energy, can solve the problems of affecting user performance, presenting health risks, and not being particularly effective in a particular technique, and achieves the effect of facilitating the use of a relatively non-stretchable fabric and facilitating stretching
US20030221241A1Inactive Publication Date: 2003-12-04RIVERA ROBERT +1
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Current Assignee / Owner
RIVERA ROBERT
Publication Date
2003-12-04
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

The wrist or headband described herein is of composite construction, specifically, an essentially continuous elastic band or sleeve, which is anatomically conforming in overall dimensions to the approximate wrist or headband size of a wearer; and, a moisture absorbent material, associated with at least one end of the sleeve, to wick moisture from the interface of a wearer and the sleeve into a reservoir located on the exterior surface of the sleeve. The sleeve is preferably fabricated of the same material as the foam fabric used in the fabrication of a SCUBA diver's suit, specifically, a closed cell foam. The thickness of such materials is generally uniform throughout the device and designed to provide more than adequate thermal insulation for the source of cooling energy housed within the device. The sleeve is further modified on the interior surface thereof (also "skin contact surface") to accommodate a source of thermal energy (also "chill pack"). This modification of the interior of the sleeve (also herein "chill pocket") can include a compartment for containment of a source of cooling thermal energy, or integral bladder containing a high heat capacity fluid or gel.
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Description

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] This invention relates to an article of manufacture. More specifically, this invention is directed to device which includes an anatomically fitted sleeve (10) or band (10') having a source of cooling energy associated therewith, and means, distinct from the source of cooling energy, for absorbing perspiration. The device is designed for use in an active environment while maintaining itself in position on the body during work or play.

[0003] 2. Background of Invention

[0004] Headband s and wrist band s worn during sports, such as tennis and volleyball, are well known. Such bands are commonly worn to absorb perspiration, thereby preventing perspiration from contacting the user's eyes and / or hands where it may potentially interfere with the user's performance. Such contemporary bands typically comprise elastic terry cloth or the like which is configured to snugly encircle the wearer's wrist or the upper portion of the user's head.

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