Cold weather garment system

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-12-05
STRIKER BRANDS
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[0010]The above-mentioned needs of the industry are addressed in various embodiments of the present invention. In embodiments of the invention, mesh fabric drains are provided at key locations in the garment(s) to allow expedite release of trapped moisture by means of gravity. These mesh fabric drains may be disposed at or near the bottom hem of the jacket and/or at the arm cuffs and the leg cuffs. In addition, embodiments of the invention can in

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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 ad

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[0045]While the present invention is amenable to various modifications and alternative forms, specifics thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the intention is not to limit the present invention to the particular embodiments described. On the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present invention.

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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 inn...

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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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