Lightweight, cut and/or abrasion resistant garments, and related protective wear

a technology of abrasion resistance and garments, applied in the field of protective garments, can solve the problems of high wire content, difficult and/or expensive cleaning using conventional cleaning techniques, and inability to meet the needs of wearers, and achieve the effect of improving comfort, flexibility and pliability

Inactive Publication Date: 2010-03-04
KOLMES NATHANIEL H
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[0009]Accordingly, one object of the present invention is to provide a cut and/or abra...

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However, the use of wire is problematic in environments where a protective garment must not be electrically or thermally conductive.
Moreover, experience has shown that the wire may break and injure the hand of the wearer.
Lastly, articles or garments having a high wire content may be difficult and/or expensive to clean using conventional cleaning techniques.
Further, the use of fiberglass can create significant problems with comfort, particularly in a light weight construction undergarment, as the glass fibers tend to cause significant skin irritation.
The use of...

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[0066]Suitable examples of high performance fibers used in the present invention include:[0067]220 denier ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) air tacked to 100 denier high tenacity nylon[0068]150 denier ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) wrapped with 70 denier high tenacity nylon[0069]150 denier ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) air tacked to 70 denier high tenacity nylon

Suitable fabrics in the present invention include, but are not limited to:[0070]1) A mini mesh fabric having a fabric weight of 3.21 OPSY, formed from the following yarns:[0071]52% of 150 denier ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) air tacked with 70 denier high tenacity nylon[0072]38% of 70 denier polyester[0073]10% of 40 denier nylon[0074]2) A two-layered modified interlock fabric having a fabric weight of 4.25 OPSY formed from the following yarns:[0075]65% of 150 denier ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) air tacked with 70 denier high tenacity...

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a cut and/or abrasion resistant garment that is lightweight, has improved comfort, flexibility and pliability and provides a cooling effect on the wearer, and is particularly suitable for use as hosiery products such as stockings, pantyhose and tights, or for protective coverings for the arms of the wearer.

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REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a Continuation-in-Part of U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 134,446, filed Jun. 6, 2008, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of Invention[0003]The present invention relates generally to protective garments that are lightweight, having improved comfort, flexibility and pliability, and are cut and / or abrasion resistant, particularly suitable for use as hosiery products such as pantyhose and tights, or for protective coverings for the limbs of the wearer.[0004]2. Discussion of the Background[0005]In many activities, it is desirable to provide protective garments, including undergarments, to protect participants from being cut. Ideally, such garments should be flexible, pliable, soft and cut / abrasion resistant. For activities in the sporting arena, the garments also need to be light weight, and preferably breathable and / or wicking to allow the removal and evapora...

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IPC IPC(8): D04B39/00A41D19/00A41B9/08A41B1/00A41B9/00
CPCA41B9/00A41B11/00A41B17/00D04B1/16D04B1/28D04B1/243D04B1/246D04B1/26D10B2403/0114D10B2321/0211D10B2401/063D10B2501/02D10B2501/04
Inventor KOLMES, NATHANIEL H.BRITTAIN, DANHERRING, JAMES EDWARD
Owner KOLMES NATHANIEL H
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