Apparel thermo-regulatory system

US11330851B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• NIKE, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Collin Bailey · Beaverton, US
• Kim D. Baschak · Portland, US
• Olivia A. Echols · Portland, US
• Stacey L. Hansen · Portland, US
• Lucas Hartman · Beaverton, US
• Rebecca P. Hurd · Tigard, US
• Adam Parkinson · Portland, US
• Shannon K. Redell · Beaverton, US
• David Sagan · Lake Oswego, US
• Susan L. Sokolowski · Portland, US
• Stuart B. Brown · Somerville, US
• Matthew J. Hancock · Needham, US

Key dates

• Filing date: May 26, 2017
• Grant date: May 17, 2022
• Expiry date: May 6, 2038

Classification

• Technology area (CPC A): Human Necessities
• CPC primary: A41D2500/20
• WIPO field: Other consumer goods
• WIPO sector: Other fields

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.