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Electrically heated garment

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-05-12
MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP
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[0005]In another embodiment, the invention provides a method of operating a garment heated by an electric heater, powered by a battery pack received by a battery holder, and controlled by a controller via a control input. The method comprises actuating the control input to cause the electric heater to enter a pre-heat mode and maintaining the electric heater in a pre-heat mode for a first time period. The electric heater is automatically switched to a first thermal setting at the end of the first time period. The electric heater is selectively switched to a second thermal setting by actuating the control input.
[0006]In yet another embodiment, the invention provides an article of clothing. The article of clothing includes a garment body and a heater coupled to the garment body. A battery holder defines a cavity. The battery hold

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If the insulation is too thin, the user may be cold.
If the insulation is too thick, the user may overheat.

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[0022]FIG. 1 illustrates a heated jacket 10 according to one embodiment of the invention. The jacket 10 may be constructed in various sizes to fit a variety of users. The jacket 10 includes typical jacket features such as a torso body 12, arms 14, a collar 16, and front pockets 18. A front surface 20 of the jacket 10 includes a control input. In the illustrated embodiment, the control input is a button 22 that may be actuated by user. As explained in greater detail below, the button 22 includes a display portion 24 to indicate a status of the heated jacket 10.

[0023]As illustrated in cutaway portions of FIGS. 1 and 2, the jacket 10 includes a heater array 26. The heater array 26 is disposed in both a left portion 28 and a right portion 30 of the torso body 12. In some embodiments, the heater array 26 may extend into the arms 14 and / or collar 16. In other embodiments the jacket may include a first heater array and second heater array arranged as an upper module and a lower module, res...

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An article of clothing includes a garment body and a heater coupled to the garment body. A battery holder defines a cavity. A rechargeable battery pack is configured for use with at least one of a power tool and a sensing device. The rechargeable battery pack is slidably received within the cavity and detachably coupled to the battery holder by a latching arrangement. A controller selectively provides power from the rechargeable battery pack to the heater. A user input member for selecting a mode of the controller is coupled to the garment body.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This Application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 258,714, filed Nov. 6, 2009, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.FIELD OF INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to garments, and in particular, to an electrically heated jacket for providing heat to a user wearing the jacket.BACKGROUND[0003]Garments, especially outwear such as jackets and parkas, may be insulated to protect a user from the cold. Insulated jackets rely on the user's own body heat to keep the user warm. If the insulation is too thin, the user may be cold. If the insulation is too thick, the user may overheat.SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION[0004]In one embodiment, the invention provides an article of clothing. The article of clothing includes a garment body and a heater coupled to the garment body. A battery holder defines a cavity. A rechargeable battery pack is configured for use with at least one of a power tool and...

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IPC IPC(8): H05B1/00
CPCH05B1/0272A41D13/0051Y02E60/10
Inventor GRAY, RICKZICK, JONATHAN A.FRY, PAUL
Owner MILWAUKEE ELECTRIC TOOL CORP
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