Air distribution system for individual cooling

Abstract

A self-contained air distribution system for an individual which can distribute air over the chest, back, head, or skin of the individual, the system including a battery operated blower fan in communication with the plenum and manifold, the manifold having primary exhaust nozzles which may be attached to secondary distribution conduits extending over the chest, back, or head of the individual, thereby allowing air to selectively escape providing a cooling and evaporate effect.

Description

RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Applicant claims the benefit of provisional application Ser. No. 61 / 962,798, filed Nov. 18, 2013.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to an air distribution system for particular use by an individual to prevent heat stress and fatigue by evaporating body moisture and perspiration when exposed to high ambient temperature. The present invention is described and has a particular cooling and evaporative effect to humans.Copyright Notice[0004]A portion of the disclosure of this patent document contains material that is subject to copyright protection. The copyright owner has no objection to the facsimile reproduction by anyone of the patent document or the patent disclosure, as it appears in the Patent and Trademark Office patent file or records, but otherwise reserves all copyright rights.[0005]2. Description of the Prior Art[0006]Individuals are oftentimes required to perform physical activity or duty in...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a flexible air transfer system that can be easily and comfortably worn beneath the clothing and equipment of the individual. It allows the individual to perform normal bodily movement without interrupting the flow of air. The system distributes ambient air flow, evaporating moisture, cooling the body or the skin, or drying the clothing of an individual. It is a self-contained air distribution system for an individual which can provide a cooling and evaporate effect.

Problems solved by technology

Other individuals performing in such ambient temperatures are not often allowed the luxury of rest breaks and the like.

These individuals are subjected to substantial fluid loss due to the clothing they are wearing, the equipment they are carrying, and the ambient thermal atmosphere.

Cooling garments have been widely explored and include systems which attempt to blot the moisture and perspiration from the body, as well as incorporation an air flow system which is incorporated within a protective vest to distribute air yet such a system compromises the performance of the protective vest.

None of the above have a stand alone pressurized flexible discharge outlet air system that is capable of channeling the exhausting air directly or indirectly over the body or the skin of an individual through primary exhaust nozzles or by attaching secondary open passageways or channels about the body.

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