Cooling Vest

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-06-04
HUCKINS ADAM
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[0016]In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known types of cooling garments now present in the prior art, the present invention prov

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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 he

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[0030]References are made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the cooling vest. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used to reduce body temperature of a wearer and to prevent heat injuries. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.

[0031]Referring now to FIG. 1, there is shown a perspective view of the present invention in an open configuration. The present invention comprises a vest 21 having an outer layer and an inner layer that are directly aligned and affixed together about the peripheral edges thereof, defining an interior volume therebetween. Further, the vest 21 comprises a unitary construction with arm openings 27, a neck opening at a top end 33 thereof, and a torso opening at a bottom end 34 thereof. The vest is c...

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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.

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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...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D13/005A41D1/04
CPCA41D1/04A41D13/0056A41D13/0053
Inventor HUCKINS, ADAM
Owner HUCKINS ADAM
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