Systems and methods for inflating an article of outdoor gear or apparel using a dry gas
US9532610B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 21, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jan 3, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 21, 2034 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T156/10
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An inflation system includes a bladder incorporated into an article of outdoor gear or apparel. The bladder is incorporated into the article of outdoor gear and apparel so as to provide insulation to a user. The inflation system includes a gas canister that includes a reservoir of dry gas. A valve mechanism allows the dry gas to be used to selectively inflate and deflate the bladder to provide a desired amount of insulation.
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