Electrical garment and electrical garment and article assemblies
US8308489B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 27, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24479
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Electrical garments and components for use in electrical garments are provided. A communication medium of various forms is integrated into a garment seam that is used to join two or more portions of a garment. The communication media can be used to provide electrical or other electromagnetic connection for coupling among a plurality of electrical devices associated with the garment. Accordingly, the electrical garment can be configured for a plurality of uses, applications and environments, depending on the electrical devices associated therewith. The electrical devices can be configured to be attached to or integrated with the garment in a releasable fashion or in a more permanent configuration. The electrical devices can be chosen for their desired functionality and interconnected with the communication media, which is at least partially integrated within the garment seams. Additional embodiments provide an electronic connector suitable for use with seams incorporating electronic wiring. The connector provides additional flexibility in constructing the electric garment as additional items may be incorporated into the electronic capabilities of the garment.
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