Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
219211000 | Apparel | 76 |
20080223844 | Textile Based Heating Apparatus and Method - A heating apparatus comprising a textile based heating element, a power source and related components. The heating apparatus can be designed, retrofitted or manufactured into articles of clothing or equipment such as gloves, vests, jackets, shirts, pants, socks, insoles, mitts, handwarmers, seats and other common articles. A textile based heating element comprises one or more conductive wires stitched into a fabric carrier. Various conductive wire configurations can desirably adjust the resistance of the textile based heating element thereof. Methods of manufacture and use are disclosed in conjunction with the heating apparatus. | 09-18-2008 |
20080237209 | Electric vest for treatment of anatomically-interrelated regions of the upper torso - An electric vest for therapeutic heating of the upper torso. An insulated electrical conductor is fixed to a canvas matrix by means of metal clips. The canvas matrix in layout resembles a face shaped region with radially-directed ears shaped regions so that, when worn over the shoulders of user, the pectoralis muscles of the upper chest, the trapezius muscles of the upper back and the posterior cervical muscles are covered. The electrical conductor is fixed to a path traversing the canvas matrix whereby heating is simultaneously provided to the neck, upper back and upper chest regions of the wearer. | 10-02-2008 |
20090032520 | Ribbon Based Heating Apparatus and Method - A heating apparatus comprising a ribbon element, a power source and related components. The heating apparatus can be designed, retrofitted or manufactured into articles of clothing or equipment such as gloves, vests, jackets, shirts, pants, socks, insoles, mitts, handwarmers, seats and other common articles. A ribbon element comprises one or more conductive wires woven into a carrier strip. Various wiring configurations can desirably adjust the resistance of the ribbon element thereof. Methods of manufacture and use are disclosed in conjunction with the heating apparatus. | 02-05-2009 |
20090039067 | HEATING DEVICE FOR ARTICLE SPECIALLY WORN IN WATER ACTIVITIES - A heating device for an article specially worn in the water activities includes a magnetic unit, a power source unit, an inductive unit, a control unit, a heating unit, and a display unit. In this device, the magnetic unit is to generate a magnetic output. The power source unit is to provide a power source needed by the device. The inductive unit, induced by the magnetic force of the magnetic unit, generates an inductive signal output. The control unit, electrically connected to the power source unit and the inductive unit, generates a control signal output by receiving an inductive signal output from the inductive unit. The heating unit is electrically connected to the control unit and is driven by the control signal output from the control unit to process a heating procedure. The display unit is electrically connected to the control unit and is driven by the control signal output from the control unit to display various statuses of the heating device, for example, actuation, shutdown or values of temperature. | 02-12-2009 |
20090057288 | Clothing Heating Device Whose Output Power can be Switched - A clothing heating device includes a plurality of heating plates, a battery charger, a battery, a temperature controller, and a plurality of switching wires. Thus, the power output of the clothing heating device is switched between a larger power output wherein the battery charger provides a larger electric power to the larger power heating zone of the heating plates and a smaller power output wherein the battery provides a smaller electric power to the smaller power heating zone of the heating plates so that a user can select the power output of the clothing heating device according to the practical requirement. | 03-05-2009 |
20090057289 | Electrically heated articles of apparel having variable heating characteristics and methods of making same - An electrically heated, multi-layered article of apparel such as a glove that is heated a, flexible heating harness that is disposed between the layers of the article and is constructed from silver-plated yarn. The flexible heating harness, which is constructed from silver-plated filaments that are intertwined about a stretchable core, includes a plurality of segmented heater arms attached to two busses, one for the negative pole, the other for the positive pole. | 03-05-2009 |
20090057290 | Electrically heated articles of apparel having variable heating characteristics and methods of making same - Electrically heated articles of apparel and methods of making the same. The electrically heated articles of apparel include a flexible heating harness that includes a plurality of resistance heater elements made of silver plated yarn having a core comprising a single strand of spandex about which a plurality of silver plated strands of nylon filaments is wound. The heater harness is disposed between liners constructed from fabric or waterproof membranes. | 03-05-2009 |
20090114632 | Remote control operated heater for water sports garments - An aquatic garment-heating device employs a conductive rubber-heating device, which obviates the troublesome wiring of the prior art heating devices. It also employs a wireless switch control, which provides a number of advantages. By using a wireless switch, the on/off mechanism for activating or deactivating the heater, may be worn on a diver's wrist where it can be readily located when needed without requiring wires hanging in inconvenient places. Moreover, because the wireless switch may be located in plain view, rather than hidden in a pocket for example, it may be implemented with meaningful visual devices to convey useful information about the status of the heater. For example, in the preferred embodiment, an observable light provides various different colors to indicate whether the heater is in a low, medium or high temperature condition. Finally, the present invention uses especially thin profile batteries and heating elements to preclude any discomfort for the user. An alternative embodiment is provided on an external, detachable belt, which may still employ the wireless switch and thin profile heating element and batteries, but in an implementation, which permits the diver to add a heating system to an otherwise conventional wetsuit. | 05-07-2009 |
20090188905 | Waterproof, electrically heated articles of apparel and methods of making same - A waterproof, electrically heated, multi-layered article of apparel that is heated by a flexible heating harness that is disposed between the layers of the article and is constructed from silver-plated filaments. Uniquely, the flexible heating harness is sandwiched between a pair of waterproof bladders. The article of apparel has a plurality of heat zones with wattages and amperages required to heat the various zones of the hands to optimum temperatures as determined by the physiology of the human hand. | 07-30-2009 |
20090230112 | Torso Heating Apparatus for Warming Hands and Feet - A heating vest containing heaters for warming the torso, sensors for detecting skin temperature of the torso, and a feedback device for feeding torso skin temperature to a heater controller. Other sensors detect the skin temperature of the extremities which is also fed to the heater controller. Heating of the torso causes warm blood to flow to the extremities to warm the latter, making it possible to work at relatively cold temperatures without thick coverings on the extremities. | 09-17-2009 |
20090289046 | Heated Garment - The present invention relates to a garment assembly including an outer layer selected from any separately manufactured outer layer and a liner covering an inner surface of the outer layer. The inner layer includes a fabric layer, at least one flexible heating element affixed to the fabric layer, a controller electrically connected to the heating element, a portable power supply electrically connected to the controller and the heating elements; electrical leads affixed to the fabric layer to provide an electrical connection between the portable power supply, the controller and the at least one heating element, and at least one closeable pocket for housing the controller and the portable power supply. The present invention further relates to a rechargeable battery pack for seasonal use in a heated garment having at least one battery and battery control circuit having a current drain on said at least one battery maintained within a self-contained housing. The battery further includes a switch located between the battery and battery control circuit operative to, during long periods of non-use, create an open circuit between the battery and the battery control circuit. | 11-26-2009 |
20100089896 | HEATABLE WRAPPING COCOON - A heatable cocoon including a body portion having an upper end and a pair of opposed side edges. The body portion is foldable to permit the pair of side edges to be folded over one another to form an enclosed interior. The body portion is formed of a first layer and second layer of supple material. A head covering portion having a concave opening extends from the upper end of the body portion. A securement device secures the opposed side edges of the body portion together. A plurality of enclosures is formed between the first and second layers. A plurality of heating devices is provided with one heating device of the plurality being disposed and sealed within each of the plurality of enclosures. | 04-15-2010 |
20100089897 | HEATABLE GARMENT - A heatable garment includes a front and back panel having an opening there between for receiving a wearer's head. The front and back panels include a first and second layer of material. A plurality of sealed enclosures is formed between the first and second layers. At least one of the plurality of enclosures is disposed on the front panel and the back panels. The plurality of enclosures each includes a heating device having a source of energy for producing heat. The enclosures are sealed to retain the heating devices therein. | 04-15-2010 |
20100193497 | HEATER FOR FOOTWEAR - A heater for footwear includes a seat having a space centrally defined therein. A spring is compressively received in the space in the seat. A friction mechanism is received in the seat. A cap is sleeved on the seat. The cap has a driving unit longitudinally extending therefrom. The driving unit extends through the friction mechanism for movably abutting against the spring in the space in the seat. When the cap is pressed/released, the driving is unit moved relative to the seat for engaging the friction mechanism to warm up the footwear. | 08-05-2010 |
20110049117 | CLOTHING PIECE WITH HEATING DEVICE - The object of the invention is a clothing piece, such as a glove, with a heating device, in particular for the warming and/or temperature control of a skin surface with deep-acting effect upon areas of a human body, comprising at least one heat transfer element, at least one connection for an energy supply device, at least one control field with an encapsulation and with at least one circuit board with an electrical control circuit for controlling the temperature of the heat transfer element and at least two switches for the manual adjustment of the temperature. The encapsulation comprises a chamber that holds the circuit board and a protruding edge that surrounds the chamber, wherein the edge is made of a flexible material. In addition, the switches are made up of at least two contact elements located on the inside of the encapsulation and at least two contact elements formed on the circuit board. | 03-03-2011 |
20110108538 | ELECTRICALLY HEATED GARMENT - An article of clothing includes a garment body and a heater coupled to the garment body. A battery holder defines a cavity. A rechargeable battery pack is configured for use with at least one of a power tool and a sensing device. The rechargeable battery pack is slidably received within the cavity and detachably coupled to the battery holder by a latching arrangement. A controller selectively provides power from the rechargeable battery pack to the heater. A user input member for selecting a mode of the controller is coupled to the garment body. | 05-12-2011 |
20110127249 | ELECTRIC HEATING ELEMENT FOR INSOLES - There is described an electric heating element for insoles of footwear is provided which comprises a flexible, generally flat sheet of material. The sheet of material is provided across its surface with heating means. The heating means is connected with a number of flat electrodes for electric direct current, and includes positive and negative electrodes which are electrically connectable to a positive and a negative power line, respectively. The heating means is of a planar, continuous configuration and adapted to produce heat when electric direct current flows therethrough. | 06-02-2011 |
20110284515 | CLOTH MEMBER - A cloth member is provided. The cloth member includes a conductive wire configured to generate heat by applying electric current, and a plane-shaped connecting member having conductivity. The conductive wire has an exposed part that is exposed to an outside from the cloth member at a part in a longitudinal direction of the wire. The place-shaped connecting member is folded to sandwich the exposed part of the conductive wire therebetween such that folded surfaces of the connecting member are surface-adhered with each other integrally with the exposed part to be electrically connected to the exposed part. | 11-24-2011 |
20120024833 | TEMPERATURE SENSOR FOR BODY TEMPERATURE MEASUREMENT - This invention relates to a temperature sensor for body temperature measurements. The temperature sensor is made of several layers, where a first layer has a central heater embedded therein, a second layer which is attached to the first layer has at least one first thermistor embedded therein for measuring a first temperature value, a third layer has at one ore second thermistor embedded therein separated from the first thermistor for measuring at least one second temperature value, but this third layer is adapted to be in contact to the skin of the surface of the body for conducting the heat escaping from the body through the layers. The difference between the first and the second temperature values indicates the heat flux from the body. The heat emitted from central heater is tuned oppositely to the heat flux until a zero heat flux is reached, where the temperature at the at least one second thermistor at zero heat flux indicates the body temperature. These layers are fabric layers. | 02-02-2012 |
20120061371 | Electrically intercoupled glove and ski pole - A system and method for actively warming outerwear of a skiier, in particular through the gloved hand of a skier. Ski racers who require a protective, lightweight and sleek glove suitable for coming into contact at high speed with the plastic gates typically used on race courses. The present invention comprises an electrically-couplable ski pole and glove/strap. In disclosed embodiments, the ski pole contains a battery power source (preferably rechargeable) which connects electrically to a heating element sewn into a mating glove, e.g., via a releasable strap integrated into the glove. The invention eliminates the bulk and weight of an in-glove chemical pack or self-contained battery heating systems, where the heat pack or power source is integrated into the glove. | 03-15-2012 |
20120091115 | ULTRA POWER SUPPLY - An improved portable battery system having a plurality of accumulator batteries designed with circuit features to prolong life through cell balancing is disclosed. Further, the portable battery system is designed to be a lighter-weight alternative by use of individual field operators, for example, in colder climates configured to a heated garment. Additionally, the power supply includes a microcontroller that provides control and monitoring of accumulator properties. A power supply commutator is provided to aid efficient discharge of accumulators. | 04-19-2012 |
20120145694 | Heated Earmuff With Improved Frame and Heating Element - The earmuff of the present invention comprises in combination: an adjustable temperature switch, location of a power supply such as a battery inside the earmuff housing, a top frame enhanced to provide a “head gripping” feature, earmuff pads constructed to conform to the ears that are not flat but have some concavity to assist in wearer's comfort and use when moving around. The inner muff is constructed of a soft-foam and further includes a slot that enables the concurrent use of ear phones. The heating element is a plate designed to conserve battery current with adjustable temperature and a circuit design focused on conserving battery current. The plastic frame provides a head gripping feature designed to eliminate unnecessary weight and to maximize air flow that will prevent sweat and moisture buildup around the ears. | 06-14-2012 |
20120187100 | Heated Digit Cot - A finger cot device for the treatment of injured or poorly circulating digits is described. The device includes an integrated heating coil powered by an internal battery that may be controlled with an on/off switch. The finger cot may be held on the injured digit using a hook and loop fastener capable of securing the device to any size digit. Further, the device may be manufactured in a variety of thicknesses, allowing thicker, more rigid cots to be used when the injured digit requires support or thinner cots that are more flexible when manual dexterity is needed. Increased circulation, muscle relaxation and warmth are provided to the user, which is particularly helpful for the elderly, those with finger injuries or partially amputated digits. In an alternate embodiment, a solar array is provided to recharge the internal battery. | 07-26-2012 |
20120193342 | ELECTRICALLY HEATABLE SOCK, SOCK HEATING ARRANGEMENT AND ALSO METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRICALLY HEATABLE SOCK - The invention relates to an electrically heatable sock having a foot part and a leg part abutting thereon, at least one heating element being disposed on the foot part which is connected via supply lines to terminals for a voltage supply which has a battery, the terminals being disposed in the upper region of the leg part. As a result of the fact that a cuff which can be folded over is disposed on the upper end of the leg part, the terminals being attached and formed on the side of the cuff situated inside in the folded-over state in order to fix the battery in the correct position in the folded-over state of the cuff and to retain it at least partially, a sock is made possible which is simple to produce and comfortable to wear and ensures a reliable attachment of the components necessary for heating. | 08-02-2012 |
20120228279 | CONTROLLABLE THERMAL WARMING DEVICES - A portable controllable thermal warming device including a thermal ink heating element having a conductive ink pattern comprised of interconnected lines in a definite pattern fixedly disposed on a substrate, a controller operatively coupled to a power source and the conductive ink pattern, the power source adapted to deliver a voltage to the conductive ink pattern causing the conductive ink pattern to radiate heat, the controller adapted by way of a sensor to control the voltage delivered to the conductive ink pattern and adjust the voltage in response to the operating characteristic and the means for controlling the voltage by a wire link or a wireless remote signal. | 09-13-2012 |
20120305541 | Patient Warming Gown | 12-06-2012 |
20120318781 | ELECTRONIC PERSONAL THERMAL CONTROL APPARATUS AND SYSTEM - An electronic personal thermal control apparatus and method may provide heating and cooling for a user. A power source may provide power to a thermal module that is capable of heating or cooling a heat transfer component to a desired temperature. The heating or cooling may be managed by a controller. The components may be placed in a housing. The apparatus may be placed at any suitable position on a user's body, such as the wrist or ankle(s). The housing of the apparatus may be incorporated or combined with clothing, such as wristband(s), apparel, jackets, footwear, or the like. | 12-20-2012 |
20130001212 | ELECTRICAL HEATING JACKET - A heated thermal garment for providing temperature control for a wearer is disclosed. The garment comprises a water-resistant exterior shell; a thermally-insulating interior lining; a microcontroller disposed between the interior lining and the exterior shell; a network of temperature sensors disposed between the interior lining and the exterior shell and in communication with the microcontroller; a network of heating elements disposed between the interior lining and the exterior shell, and a battery assembly providing power to the microcontroller and to the network of heating elements. Temperature zones are provided by monitoring a plurality of temperatures of an interior of the garment. | 01-03-2013 |
20130020304 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING HAVING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ASSEMBLY - An article of clothing having an electrical assembly formed of conductive thread. The article includes a clothing article and an electrical assembly formed using conductive thread wherein the electrical assembly is adapted to form a part of the clothing article. A pliable connector may connect the electrical assembly to a power cord. The inventions may further include a power supply connected to the power cord. | 01-24-2013 |
20130037531 | ELECTRICALLY HEATED GARMENT - An article of clothing including a garment body and a heating system coupled to the garment body. The heating system includes a plurality of heating zones configured to heat different portions of the garment body. A battery pack supplies power to the heating system. A controller selectively provides power from the battery pack to the multiple heating zones. A user input member is provided for selecting a mode of the controller. | 02-14-2013 |
20130043233 | DEVICE FOR ACTIVE HEATING OF TRANSPARENT MATERIALS - A device for removing condensate from a surface of a transparent material is disclosed. The device uses a power supply to conduct an electrical current through and thereby heat a transparent thermo-resistive element embedded within the transparent material. As the transparent thermo-resistive element is heated, heat transfers to a surface of the transparent material, thereby heating such surface to a temperature above the dew point of the condensing liquid which in turn prevents fogging on the surface of the transparent material. Embodiments of the present invention have utility in performance eyewear where fogging has the potential to reduce visibility. | 02-21-2013 |
20130087544 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING COMPRISING AN OPERATING PART - An article of clothing, comprising an operating part for manually operating a controllable device which can be connected to the article of clothing by means of at least one operating element of the operating part, wherein the operating part comprises a first molding, which is rigidly connected to the article of clothing and which comprises the at least one operating element, and a second molding, which comprises a holder for a control unit of the device and can be connected to the first molding, wherein the first molding comprises at least one first retaining element and the second molding comprises at least one second retaining element, wherein the two retaining elements can be brought in mutual engagement with each other so as to establish a detachable connection between the first molding and the second molding. | 04-11-2013 |
20130126511 | Disposable Multilayered Sleeveless Heated Vest - A disposable multilayer sleeveless heated vest contains an integrated heated element which does not require an electrical power source or secondary heat sources to initially function and can be disposed of after use. The present invention comprises a front and rear section, a plurality of lateral fasteners, and a plurality of heat source compartments. Both the front and rear sections comprises an inner layer and an outer layer. The inner layer is insulated and moisture absorbent while the outer layer is moisture resistant. The plurality of lateral fasteners detachably couple the front and rear sections to a user's torso. The plurality of heat source compartments are positioned on both the front and rear sections and house the air activated heat source elements. The heat source elements provide heat to the user's torso until deactivating or removed by the user, at which point the user discards the vest. | 05-23-2013 |
20130168376 | Heated Earmuff With Improved Frame and Heating Element - The earmuff of the present invention comprises in combination: an adjustable temperature switch, location of a power supply such as a battery inside the earmuff housing, a top frame enhanced to provide a “head gripping” feature, earmuff pads constructed to conform to the ears that are not flat but have some concavity to assist in wearer's comfort and use when moving around. The inner muff is constructed of a soft-foam and further includes a slot that enables the concurrent use of ear phones. The heating element is a plate designed to conserve battery current with adjustable temperature and a circuit design focused on conserving battery current. The plastic frame provides a head gripping feature designed to eliminate unnecessary weight and to maximize air flow that will prevent sweat and moisture buildup around the ears. | 07-04-2013 |
20130180974 | Versatile Head and Neck Apparel with Magnetic Clasp - This invention relates to a type of apparel specifically shaped and sized to allow for a plurality of uses as a scarf, wrap, or headpiece, further comprising one or more pairs of magnetic fasteners to secure the garment in a predetermined configuration. | 07-18-2013 |
20130228562 | HEATER SEWN ON CLOTHES - A heater sewn on clothes is revealed. The heater includes a cover layer sewn on clothes and a heating unit. The cover layer consists of an inner layer, an outer layer, and an intermediate layer between the inner layer and the outer layer. The heating unit is arranged at the intermediate layer. Each side of the inner layer and of the outer layer forming the intermediate layer is disposed with a waterproof membrane having a high melting point. One end of each conductive wire connected to a high resistance filament includes at least two strands of electric filaments wound around and connected to the high resistance filament. The waterproof membranes are melted by high temperature and high pressure treatment so as to make the waterproof membranes of the heating unit and of the cover layer connect with each other and achieve water resistance. | 09-05-2013 |
20130233843 | Multifunctional Heated Scarf - A multifunctional heated scarf is provided as a means to evenly distribute heat to a user's neck and head in cold weather environments while additionally providing convenient compartments for storing and retrieving frequently manipulated items. The present invention accomplishes this through the integration of a plurality of compartments strategically distributed along the length of the scarf. The plurality of compartments enable improved distribution of the air activated heating elements while allowing a user to easily remove or reposition said air activated heating elements with ease. The present invention additionally provides compartments positioned at the extremities of the scarf that allow for rapid storage and retrieval of frequently manipulated items. The compartments include a passive method for securely storing various items within the interior space of the compartment. The combination of the aforementioned components and their distribution provide a multifunctional scarf that actively heats while functioning as a convenient storage system. | 09-12-2013 |
20130306614 | Heat activated thermal garment - Disclosed is a heat activated thermal garment utilizing a back brace for housing of a main controller element and a lithium palmer battery. The controller is used for monitoring and supplying power for up to eight pieces of resistively heated clothing strips that can be incorporated into medical therapeutic products, athletic wears and clothing lines. The heating strips are strategically positioned within the garments. In a preferred embodiment a wristwatch type thermostat controller is employed that is wirelessly coupled to the back brace mounted controller. The wristwatch allows direct control of temperatures at select positions in a garment. | 11-21-2013 |
20130334194 | TEMPERATURE CONTROL DEVICE SEAMED ON CLOTHES - A temperature control device includes a button which is located in a hole of a cloth and sewed along the periphery of the button. The control unit is located in the recess of the button and a fixing member is connected to the rear side of the button to secure the control unit in the recess. The wires of the control unit extend through the fixing member and are hidden in the cloth. The temperature control device is secured with the cloth and does not hang randomly outside the cloth so that it is protected from being scratched, pulled or compressed. | 12-19-2013 |
20130334195 | TWO-PIECE HEATING UNIT FOR GLOVE - A two-piece heating unit for gloves is revealed. The two-piece heating unit for gloves includes a heating body and a thumb heating element independent from each other and respectively being fit into a main body and a thumb portion of a glove. Thereby the appearance of the glove is improved and the ergonomic design of the glove provides higher flexibility during movement of fingers. | 12-19-2013 |
20140021189 | RETRACTABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRIC-HEATING GARMENT INCLUDING THE SAME - A retractable electrical connector assembly is attached to a piece of clothing, is electrically connected to an electric-powered article, and includes an electrical connector, a stationary unit and a movable unit. The electrical connector is disposed at the clothing and electrically connected between a power supply and the electric-powered article. The stationary unit is attached to the clothing. The movable unit is connected to the electrical connector, and is movable relative to the stationary unit to move the electrical connector between an inner position, where the electrical connector is received in the clothing, and an outer position, where the electrical connector is exposed partially from the clothing. | 01-23-2014 |
20140027436 | MULTIREGION HEATED EYE SHIELD - Eye shield device adapted for fog prevention for use in a ski goggle, dive mask, medical or testing face shield or the like, while preventing undesirable hot spots on the eye shield, comprising an optically-transparent substrate, a plurality of conductive regions defined on the substrate and connected to a powered circuit of one or more channels. The regions on the substrate are electrically isolated from each other in a first embodiment, and the regions on the substrate are not electrically isolated, or contiguous with adjacent regions on the substrate, in a second embodiment. The regions may be uniformly-sized or of varying sizes and shapes from one region to the next region, and resistivity per square of heating material applied to the regions may be selected based on formulation of the heating material and/or thickness of the heating material. | 01-30-2014 |
20140091076 | HEATING DEVICE FOR MOTORCYCLE SUITS - A heating device for motorcycle suits includes a heating pad located in the suit, and a temperature controller and a switch are separated from each other. The switch is located at the position where the user can easily access. When a user wants to operate the heating device, and/or adjust the temperature of the heating pad, the temperature controller and the switch are easily accessed and operated. | 04-03-2014 |
20140158673 | Voice-Activated Electric-Heating Glove - The present invention claims a voice-activated electric-heating glove, comprising a glove body, a flexible electric heating body arranged inside the glove, power supply, a voice-activated switch that can power on/off the circuit by voice, and a control circuit; wherein the control circuit is electrically connected with the flexible electric heating body, the power supply and the voice-activated switch separately. By means of the voice-activated switch and the built-in control circuit, this glove can realize controlling current and/or voltage from the power supply to the electric heating device through voice, so as to control temperature of the heating glove and power on/off the glove without using hand. | 06-12-2014 |
20140217081 | ELECTRICALLY-HEATED WEARABLE BLANKET WITH AUTO SHUT-OFF SWITCH - An electrically-heated wearable blanket with auto shut-off switch that includes a blanket portion disposed between a first edge, a second edge, a third edge, and a fourth edge, the blanket portion having a front surface and a back surface, wherein a person wearing the electrically-heated wearable blanket with auto shut-off switch is in operational communication with a boustrophedonic heating element disposed within the blanket portion by means of a control pad disposed on a first cord in circuit with the heating element, and a second cord releasably interconnects the heating element alternately among at least three external power sources including a rechargeable battery pack. | 08-07-2014 |
20140246416 | ELECTRICALLY HEATED GARMENT - An article of clothing includes a garment body and a heater disposed within to the garment body. A battery holder defines a cavity. A rechargeable battery pack is configured for use with at least one of a power tool and a sensing device. The rechargeable battery pack is slidably received within the cavity and detachably coupled to the battery holder by a latching arrangement. A controller selectively provides power from the rechargeable battery pack to the heater. A user input member for selecting a mode of the controller is coupled to the garment body. An electroluminescent element is disposed on the garment body. The electroluminescent element is electrically connected to the power tool battery pack. | 09-04-2014 |
20140263263 | FOOT SOAKING SLIPPER - A device for soaking a single foot includes a container member made of a light weight and durable waterproof material and a removable insert having a sloped top surface for directing the flow of liquid to a targeted and isolated region of the user's foot, such as the toes. A flared lip allows the interior cavity of the container member to be filled with liquid through the top opening of the container member while the user's foot is received within the interior cavity. The removable insert is structured to cause pooling of the liquid in a targeted region of the user's foot. In one embodiment, the foot soaking device includes a heat insert for controllably heating the container member. For soaking the entire foot, the insert is removed to expose the bottom surface of the interior cavity. The container is sized and configured to receive a user's left or right foot. | 09-18-2014 |
20140263264 | Heated Garment and Battery Holster - A heated garment system in one embodiment includes a jacket, a wiring circuit embedded within the jacket and configured to generate heat, a battery assembly configured to removably couple with the wiring circuit, the battery assembly including a power button for selectively applying power to the wiring circuit, and a battery holder configured to removably receive the battery assembly. | 09-18-2014 |
20140353300 | AUTOMATED LOCAL THERMAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - The automated local thermal management system ( | 12-04-2014 |
20140367372 | HEATED INSOLE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS - A remote control wireless heated insole system in which address data identifying specific insoles to be heated is provided. Once the heating process is initiated, periodic repeated control signals are generated to cause heating of the insoles. | 12-18-2014 |
20140374402 | POWER-SAVING METHOD FOR DEFOGGING AN EYE-SHIELD - Power saving method providing a burst of power for defogging an eye-shield apparatus with a thin-film heater, comprising: activating the heater from an off power level to an on-demand mode or from a preliminary intermediate power level during an active-on mode to a max power level and continuing heating for a predetermined first period of time, automatically reducing power after the first period of time and sustaining the lesser power for a second predetermined period of time, after which program control automatically turns off the heater, or automatically reduces the heat back to the preliminary intermediate power level depending upon the initial state of the heater upon activating the burst of power, whether on or off. The method may be repeated as often as necessary from off level in the on-demand mode, or from within a continuous active-on mode. | 12-25-2014 |
20150060430 | HEAT-RETAINING JACKET - A heating jacket of the present invention includes a jacket main body provided with a pocket, a heating element that is housed between a face cloth and a lining cloth of the jacket main body, and a battery that supplies power to the heating element. The jacket main body is provided with a power line through which the power of the battery can be supplied to the heating element. Holes are formed in the jacket main body for passing the power line | 03-05-2015 |
20150083704 | SOLAR-ASSISTED GARMENT - A solar-assisted garment is described, which includes a garment body having a rear surface panel, front surface panel and interior surface between the panels, a solar panel on the front surface panel, a heating element in electrical communication with the solar panel and a rechargeable battery so that as the solar panel generates electrical current the heating element generates heat within the interior surface, the rechargeable battery in electrical communication with the solar panel for storing energy from the solar panel, and to provide electric current to the heating element. The garment further includes a USB device for charging the battery using one or more of a laptop, PC, or AC charger adaptor to an AC mains, and a DC charging adapter plug adjacent the USB device for permitting charging of the battery via connection to a secondary DC/DC universal adapter that in turn is connected to a DC power source. | 03-26-2015 |
20150083705 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR HEATING GARMENTS AND HEATED GARMENTS INCORPORATING SAME - A heated garment is disclosed for use by a wearer to impart heat to the wearer in cold conditions. The heated garment includes a wearable garment having an interior portion that resides adjacent a wearer's body. At least one heating pad is disposed in the wearable garment and the heating pad is configured, when heated, to radiate heat from the interior portion of the garment to a wearer. The heating pad comprises at least one heating element fixed to or otherwise incorporated into a flexible carrier. The heating element is configured on the carrier such that, when heated, the heating element produces on the carrier a field of warmth characterized by a plurality of areas of increased thermal energy relative to other areas on the carrier. A power supply is configured to supply operating voltage to the heating element when heat is desired and a controller is used to control the power supply. | 03-26-2015 |
20150122791 | ADAPTIVE ELECTROTHERMAL SYSTEM AND ELECTROTHERMAL APPAREL - An adaptive electrothermal system and an electrothermal apparel are provided. The adaptive electrothermal system comprises a controller, a step-down regulator, a power controller and a load. An input of the controller is configured to receive an input voltage, a first output of the controller is configured to output an input voltage higher than an operating voltage of the load to the step-down regulator, a second output of the controller is configured to output an input voltage lower than or equal to the operating voltage of the load to the power controller, the step-down regulator steps the received input voltage down to a voltage equal to the operating voltage of the load and outputs the stepped-down voltage to the power controller, and the power controller outputs the input voltage it receives to the corresponding load according to a load control signal from the controller. The present invention can receive several input voltages at the same time and provide operating voltages for a plurality of loads at the same time, and has good flexibility and high reliability. | 05-07-2015 |
20150136753 | ELECTRICALLY-POWERED THERMAL-REGULATED APPAREL AND CONTROL SYSTEM THEREFOR - The present inventive concept relates to electrically-powered, thermal-regulated apparel or heated garments and a controller and related methods of operation thereof. The thermal-regulated apparel item includes a heating assembly having a substrate and shielding layers with an electrical resistance heating element located therebetween. The controller is linked to the heating element and receives measured electrical resistance values from a thermistor or a voltage level of a thermocouple positioned along the heating element and in response, varies an electrical power output to the electrical resistance heating element such that the measured or monitored resistance value of the thermistor, or voltage level of the thermocouple, is maintained relatively constant with respect to a predetermined resistance value or voltage level. | 05-21-2015 |
20150136754 | Wireless Heating System for Motorcycles - Disclosed is a wireless heating system for motor vehicles, wherein the system includes gloves and handle bar heating pads, each having imbedded heating elements. The heating elements are in electrical communication with metal contact points disposed on the gloves and the heating pads. The contact points are disposed on locations that correspond to the palm and pinky portions of the user's hand when the user's hand grips the heating pads while wearing the gloves. The heating pads are turned on or off via a power switch, and are in electrical communication with a power source. When the heating pads are on, the heating elements can produce heat while the contact points of the gloves are in direct contact with the contact points of the heating pads, whereby directly contacting the contact points of the gloves and the heating pads complete an electrical circuit to provide power to the heating elements. | 05-21-2015 |
20150305435 | HEATED SHOE INSOLE REMOTE CONTROL SYSTEMS - A remote control wireless heated insole system in which address data identifying specific insoles to be heated is provided. Once the heating process is initiated, periodic repeated control signals are generated to cause heating of the insoles. | 10-29-2015 |
20150312965 | Electrically-Heated Clothing/Pants with Controller - Embodiments of the electrically-heated clothing/pants comprising: a clothing/pants, at least one battery, at least one silicone rubber heater and at least one control element. The control element is set firmly on the clothing/pants and electrical coupled with at least one battery and at least one silicone rubber heater; wherein at least one control element start to regulate electrical power from at least one battery to at least one silicone rubber heater because of opening at least one control element. | 10-29-2015 |
20150340125 | ELECTRIC WIRE, HARNESS, ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT, FABRIC, GARMENT AND SHEET - An electric wire includes a center conductor, and an insulation layer formed on an outer periphery of the center conductor. The center conductor includes a high tensile-strength fiber and a plurality of metal strands wound around the high tensile-strength fiber. | 11-26-2015 |
20150341989 | VARIABLE STIFFNESS BLANKET WITH VARIABLE HEATING - A heater system includes a bag forming a cavity, a fluid bladder carried within the cavity and forming a fluidly sealed chamber. The fluid bladder being configured to store electrorheological fluid within a fluidly sealed chamber. The heater system further including an electrical wire in fluid communication with the electrorheological fluid and a heater blanket carried within the cavity. The method includes altering the electrorheological fluid with a current and providing heat with a heater blanket. | 11-26-2015 |
20150382402 | Electrically-Heated Clothing/Pants and Its Accessories with Silicone Rubber Heaters - Embodiments of the electrically-heated clothing/pants comprising: a clothing/pants, at least one battery, at least one silicone rubber heater and at least one control element. The control element is set firmly on the clothing/pants and electrical coupled with at least one battery and at least one silicone rubber heater; wherein the power of at least one battery could be transferred to at least one silicone rubber heater by turning on at least one control element for converting electrical power to heat. | 12-31-2015 |
20160021945 | Light Emitting Garment - The present invention relates to a light emitting garment assembly including an outer layer selected from any separately manufactured outer layer and a liner covering an inner surface of the outer layer. The inner layer includes a fabric layer, at least one flexible heating element affixed to the fabric layer, a controller electrically connected to the heating element, a portable power supply electrically connected to the controller and the heating elements; electrical leads affixed to the fabric layer to provide an electrical connection between the portable power supply, the controller and the at least one heating element, and at least one closeable pocket for housing the controller and the portable power supply. The present invention further relates to a rechargeable battery pack for seasonal use in a heated garment having at least one battery and battery control circuit having a current drain on said at least one battery maintained within a self-contained housing. The battery further includes a switch located between the battery and battery control circuit operative to, during long periods of non-use, create an open circuit between the battery and the battery control circuit. | 01-28-2016 |
20160044747 | MODULAR ANTI-FOG DEVICES - A modular anti-fog device for attachment to a wearable optical device such as glasses, goggles, and the like. The anti-fog device includes a translucent carrier configured to hold a conductive element. The conductive element is electrically coupled to a power source. The conductive element provides resistive heating upon passage of electrical current through the conductive element. The translucent carrier includes an adhering layer enabling the anti-fog device to be attached to an optical device so as to provide the optical device with anti-fog functionality. | 02-11-2016 |
20160070120 | MULTI-PANE, MULTI-GEOMETRY GOGGLE EYE-SHIELD - A multi-pane, multi-geometry eye-shield adapted to be installed into a frame of an eye-shield, such as a goggle for protecting user's eyes, comprising a spherical anterior outer eye-shield member, a cylindrical posterior inner eye-shield member, an irregular-shaped gasket member between the anterior and posterior eye-shield members forming a water-tight and air-tight semi-annular space therebetween. The posterior cylindrical inner eye-shield member may further be adapted for heating to reduce condensation comprising a thin-film, electrically conductive heating element, such as Indium Tin Oxide (ITO), and electrical contact members to connect the thin-film heating element to a power source. | 03-10-2016 |
20160106162 | HEATED ARTICLES OF CLOTHING AND DEVICES INCLUDING A MICRO-GENERATOR - Articles of clothing, such as heated articles of clothing, and devices including a micro-generator are described herein. In some embodiments, the article of clothing may include a micro-generator attached to the article of clothing. The article of clothing may also include at least one heating element that may be coupled to the micro-generator and may be integrated within the article of clothing. | 04-21-2016 |
20160108892 | WEARABLE ARTICLES OF CLOTHING INCLUDING A MICRO-GENERATOR AND DEVICES FOR PRODUCING HEAT THEREIN - Wearable articles of clothing including a micro-generator and devices for producing heat therein are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a wearable article may include a glove and a housing for a micro-generator. The housing for the micro-generator may include a lower housing portion and an upper housing portion, which may be placed on the lower housing portion. The housing for the micro-generator may also include a rotating arm coupled to the micro-generator and extending through an opening in the upper housing portion. | 04-21-2016 |
20160113064 | SYSTEMS AND DEVICES FOR PRODUCING HEAT FOR WEARABLE ARTICLES OF CLOTHING - Systems and devices for producing heat for wearable articles of clothing are generally described herein. In some embodiments, a system for providing heat to an individual may include a first wearable article, a second wearable article, and a micro-generator. The first wearable article may include a first heating element integrated into the first wearable article and a first connector. The second wearable article may include a second heating element integrated into the second wearable article and a second connector. The micro-generator, in some embodiments, may be removably attachable to at least one of the first connector of the first wearable article and the second connector of the second wearable article. | 04-21-2016 |
20160128393 | ARTICLE OF CLOTHING WITH CONTROL BUTTON - An article of clothing and method of assembly. The article of clothing includes a button assembly with an interface having a first edge and a second edge. An outer shell is coupled to the button assembly. The outer shell defines a first opening for receiving the interface and having a border. A frame defines a second opening for receiving the interface and is positioned between the button assembly and the outer shell with the first opening and the second opening being substantially aligned. A portion of the outer shell folds over the frame, and the frame inhibits the border of the outer shell from pulling away from at least one of the first edge and the second edge of the interface. | 05-12-2016 |
20160135251 | Control Circuit for Heating Textile Articles - An example heating control module includes a microcontroller, and a switch operatively coupled to the microcontroller. The switch is arranged to allow current to flow between a power supply and one or more heating elements during a closed state and to prevent current from flowing between the power supply and the heating elements during an open state. The microcontroller is configured to receive, from a user interface, an indication of a heating level, and transmit, in response to receiving the indication, a control signal to the switch such that a current waveform corresponding to the heating level flows between the power supply and the heating elements. The microcontroller is also configured to obtain, during the closed state of the switch, one or more measurements of the current delivered to the heating element, compare the one or more measurements to a lower threshold current, and open the switch upon determining that at least one measurement is less than the lower threshold current. | 05-12-2016 |
20160165970 | KNITTED ELECTROCHEMICAL CAPACITORS AND HEATED FABRICS | 06-16-2016 |
20160183630 | HEATED INSOLE WITH REMOVABLE HEATING ASSEMBLY - A heated insole for a shoe has an insole body and a removeable heating member. The insole body has a recess. The heating member is configured to be removable from and insertable into the recess while the insole is disposed within the shoe. | 06-30-2016 |
20160198529 | Heated Glove And Method Of Controlling The Heating Of A Glove | 07-07-2016 |
20160198776 | REPLACEABLE/CONFIGURABLE HEATING SYSTEM FOR APPAREL | 07-14-2016 |
20160198777 | Thermal Hoop Body Warmer | 07-14-2016 |
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