Fireproof footwear with protective function against toxic substances
US8402676B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 2006 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62B17/003
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The invention relates to fireproof and/or flame-resistant footwear (1), in particular boots for firefighters, with a protective function against harmful substances, such as toxic chemical substances, the footwear (1) having a multilayered structure (2), the structure (2) comprising an outer layer (3), facing away from the foot when the footwear is being worn, and an inner layer (4), in particular an inner lining, provided on the outer layer (3) and facing towards the foot when the footwear is being worn. An adsorption layer (5) with an adsorption material (6), in particular activated charcoal, adsorbing harmful substances, is additionally arranged between the outer layer (3) and the inner layer (4), and the outer layer (3) is additionally provided with a fireproof and/or flame-retardant coating or impregnation (12).
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