Body Temperature Regulating Garment

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-01-03
COLBURN MICHAEL GEORGE +1
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[0019]It would further be advantageous to provide a method of evaporative cooling whereby the effects could be extended and benefits improved as well as providing an individual evaporative cooking device that can be recharged, a

Problems solved by technology

Excessive exposure to heat or heat and humidity can cause the heat-regulating mechanism of the body to overload which causes one's body temperature to raise causing discomfort.
Physical exertion or exposure to the sun on a hot day can generate heat beyond a healthy body's ability to cool itself, because the heat and humidity of the environment reduces the efficiency of the body's normal cooling mechanisms.
However there are many occasions where these solutions are impractical or an individual chooses to continue pursuing the activity from which overheating is occurring, such as attending a theme park, playing a round of golf or sitting in an exposed area at a sporting event.
Chilling garments with circulating liquid are not practical for normal activities of healthy individuals due to complexity, cost and bulk.
Such garments could not be worn while visiting a theme park or playing a round of golf, for example.
Chilling tubs of water, including swimming pools are likewi

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[0030]FIG. 1 through FIG. 8 illustrate an apparatus of a body temperature regulating garment apparatus 10 for maintain safe body temperature comprising a evaporative cooling element12, a moisture absorbent element 20 element, a temperature storage compound 26 element, a separable garment element 28, and a gather device element 30.

[0031]Evaporative cooling element 12 comprises a breathable wall enclosure circumscribing a hollow space element 18 therein. Hollow space element 18 encapsulates a moisture absorbent element 20 with slow release properties such as a superabsorbent polymer. A container of a temperature storage compound 26, such as a thermal gel is affixed to the inner surface of the device with positioning loop elements 22. For assembly the device is rolled around a separable garment element 28 with advertising or a pattern and secured in place by fasteners such as snap closures 16. The device can then be secured around a body part such as a neck and formed to maximize conta...

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Abstract

A body temperature regulating garment apparatus that removes heat from blood flow then releases the heat to the atmosphere by evaporative cooling lowering the temperature of a body. Heat of the blood is absorbed by a moist superabsorbent material, that in turn is maintained at a temperature cooler than the blood by a removable and condition able thermal pack used to store temperature. The enclosure device used to store the superabsorbent material is formable around the thermal pack and around a separable clothing garment such as a scarf or a bandanna. The scarf or bandanna is used to secure the enclosure device to a body part where gathering forms the enclosure to the body part shape, maximizing contact with the area and secured with a gathering means. The clothing garment can be used for displaying advertising, brands or characters, making it more valuable to providers.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is related to U.S. patent No. Provisional 61 / 571,658, issued Jun. 30, 2011, included by reference herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to body temperature regulating garment apparatus and, more particularly, to a wearable evaporative cooling body temperature regulating component with a separable garment which can display brand advertising features.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Elevated body temperature can occur when a body produces or absorbs more heat than it can dissipate. In severe cases of increased body temperature disability or death can occur from the condition labeled Hypothermia. Excessive exposure to heat or heat and humidity can cause the heat-regulating mechanism of the body to overload which causes one's body temperature to raise causing discomfort. Physical exertion or exposure to the sun on a hot day can generate heat beyond a healthy body's ability to cool itself, because the heat and h...

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IPC IPC(8): F28F7/00A42B5/00
CPCF28D20/00A41D13/0056
Inventor COLBURN, MICHAEL GEORGEBOGNER, LISSA CATHERINE
Owner COLBURN MICHAEL GEORGE
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