Patent ID: 6979382
Filing Date: 2005-12-27
Classification: A41D,B29C,B29K,B29L,B32B,F28F

Abstract:
1. A method for making a garment for heating and cooling the wearer of the garment, the method comprising the steps of: a) providing a pattern board comprising a first side that includes a channel configuration formed therein that defines at least one channel circuit and a plurality of substantially flat portions adjacent the channel configuration, and a second side opposite the first side; b) disposing a first layer of flexible material over first the side of the pattern board; c) disposing an adhesive film over the first layer of flexible material; d) disposing a second layer of flexible material over the adhesive film wherein the layers of flexible material and adhesive film form a laminate assembly; and e) applying heat and pressure to the laminate assembly so as to activate the adhesive film and fuse together the portions of the layers of flexible material that correspond to the substantially flat portions of the first side of the pattern board; wherein each of the layers of flexible material comprises coated aluminum foil.