Branched tube network and temperature regulating garment with branched tube network
US10980292B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 20, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 8, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0234
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In an embodiment of the present disclosure, a garment for regulating a temperature of a wearer is provided. The garment includes a fabric configured to be worn by the wearer. The fabric includes channels parallel to a primary surface of the fabric. The garment includes a branched tube network for circulating a working fluid. The branched tube network is disposed in the channels of the fabric. The branched tube network includes a plurality of tubes wherein at least one end of each tube of the plurality of tubes is branched and connected to two daughter tubes, or more, the connection having a branch angle of between 1 and 359 degrees, inclusive. The tube network has at least two levels of branches.
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