Stacey D Hansen

US Patent:

20170340037, Nov 30, 2017

Filed:

May 26, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/606308

Inventors:

- Beaverton OR, US
Kim D. Baschak - Portland OR, US
Olivia A. Echols - Portland OR, US
Stacey L. Hansen - Portland OR, US
Lucas Hartman - Beaverton OR, US
Rebecca P. Hurd - Tigard OR, US
Adam Parkinson - Portland OR, US
Shannon K. Redell - Beaverton OR, US
David Sagan - Lake Oswego OR, US
Susan L. Sokolowski - Portland OR, US

International Classification:

A41D 27/28
A41D 13/00

Abstract:

Aspects herein are directed to an apparel item that promotes thermo-regulation through the use of engineered openings, venting, and/or stand-off structures. In exemplary aspects, 20-45% of the apparel item may comprise the engineered openings. Vents may be positioned on the apparel item in areas that experience high amounts of air flow to help channel air into the apparel item. The stand-off structures may be positioned on an inner-facing surface of the apparel item where they help to create a space between the apparel item and the wearer's body surface in which air can flow and help cool the wearer by promoting evaporative cooling.