Cooling Vest

Abstract

Disclosed is a cooling garment for dispensing liquid in a mist. In one embodiment, the garment includes a vest having two juxtaposed layers that are affixed about the edges thereof, defining an interior volume for holding liquid therein. The interior volume may be accessed via a refill port for pouring liquid therethrough. The liquid can be dispensed from the interior volume of the vest via a spray head that is disposed at the shoulder portion of the vest. The spray head is connected to a tube, which is in fluid communication with the interior volume of the vest. The spray head may be actuated via a hand pump, which includes a pump handle that is accessible from the exterior of the vest at the front panel thereof. Additionally, the spray head may be removably attached to a wearer's shirt or hat via a clip attached thereto.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 886,184 filed on Oct. 3, 2013. The above identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a cooling garment. More specifically, the present invention pertains to an improved cooling vest with an interior volume for holding liquid therein. In one embodiment, the liquid is dispensed from a spray head via a manually operated pump.[0003]Exposure to abnormal or prolonged amounts of heat and humidity without relief or adequate fluid intake can cause various types of heat-related illness. Children, adolescents, and the elderly are particularly susceptible to heat-related illness because they produce more heat while sweating less. Additionally, children, adolescents, and the elderly may not drink enough fluids when part...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a cooling vest that can help reduce body temperature and prevent heat injuries. It has a built-in reservoir for holding liquid, which eliminates the need for a separate container. The vest is made from affordable and durable materials.

Problems solved by technology

These devices, however, do not disclose a vest with an interior volume for holding liquid, and a tube that is connected to a spray head that is disposed near the shoulders or neck portion of the vest.

While Terry discloses a vest that connects to a pump to circulate water therein, Terry does not disclose a vest having a spray head that can mist water.

Additionally, Kung does not disclose a vest having a spray head that can mist liquid to the wearer.

Thus, Horn does not disclose a vest that can store water in the interior volume thereof.

Therefore, the device of Stapleton is not adapted to hold water therein.

Thus, Strauss does not disclose a vest adapted to store liquid therein.

These devices are limited in that none of these devices are operable to spray water or liquid that is stored in the interior volume of the vest.

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