Apparel including interconnected wicking structure
US9924747B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 30, 2015 |
| Grant date | Mar 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T442/2484
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A fabric is provided having a defined pattern of hydrophobic and hydrophilic regions that extend entirely through the thickness of the fabric so that the defined pattern is identical on the inner and outer surfaces of the fabric. The defined pattern is configured so that the hydrophilic regions are all in communication or interconnected so that moisture, such as perspiration, can wick not only from the inner to the outer surface of the fabric but also throughout the surface of the fabric and in several directions on the fabric so that the surface area of the wetted hydrophilic regions increases. The defined pattern may be further configured so that none of the hydrophobic regions are in communication.
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