Patent Publication Number: US-2018035728-A1

Title: Multilayered Thermally-insulating Garment with Ventilating Inserts

Description:
The current application claims a priority to the U.S. Provisional Patent application Ser. No. 62/370,587 filed on Aug. 03, 2016. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention relates generally to sweat suits. More specifically, the present invention relates to a perspiration-promoting unitard that an individual can wear during exercise. The present invention promotes perspiration, regulates the user&#39;s body temperature, provides ventilation to reduce odors in intimate areas, provides better mobility during exercise, and will function as a formfitting garment for individuals of varying shape and size. 
     BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Sweat suits, otherwise known as sauna suits, have been used by individuals for many years, and are generally worn when exercising for a number of reasons. For example, sweat suits utilize the natural body heat generated from any type of low or high energy physical exercises to increase perspiration during workouts. Additionally, sweat suits are known to increase metabolism and help burn extra calories through the increase in body heat. Therefore, weight loss can be maximized during workouts by wearing a sweat suit. However, wearing sweat suits can be undesirable for a variety of reasons. For instance, many sweat suits that are available today are not made for comfort. 
     The present invention is a more effective and comfortable alternative to the existing sweat suits that are available today. The present invention will utilize a composite fabric that comprises a neoprene layer, this neoprene layer is sandwiched between elastomeric materials such as nylon, spandex, or polyester. This fabric will increase the user&#39;s perspiration compared to sweat suits made of other materials. Additionally, the composite fabric used in the present invention will keep the wearers body warm during cold days, allowing individuals to exercise outdoors with ease and comfort. For added comfort, spandex fabric will be integrated into the armpit, crotch, and buttock areas. The spandex fabric will make these areas breathable and provide ventilation that reduces odors produced by these intimate areas. As a result, the armpit, crotch, and buttock areas produce less odor during and after physical exercises. Additionally, the spandex fabric will provide better mobility in these areas due to the flexibility of the fabric. Another added layer of comfort for the present invention will be the addition of spandex fabric at the end of the sleeves and leg area. This allows the sleeve ends to adjust to different diameter sizes very easily, allowing for a perfect fit for arms and legs of all sizes. Further, the preferred embodiment of the present invention will be bust-free. This provides comfort and avoids flattening of a woman&#39;s bust when using the present invention. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a front view of the present invention. 
         FIG. 2  is a rear view of the present invention. 
         FIG. 3  is a right-side view of the present invention. 
         FIG. 4  is a bottom view of the present invention. 
         FIG. 5  is a front view of a first alternative embodiment of the present invention; in this view the lower half of the thermally-insulative unitard is detached from the upper half of the thermally-insulative unitard. 
         FIG. 6  is a front view of a first alternative embodiment of the present invention; in this view the upper half of the thermally-insulative unitard is detached from the lower half of the thermally-insulative unitard. 
         FIG. 7  is a front view of the present invention showing the set of thermally-reflective bands mounted onto the elastic cuffs. 
         FIG. 8  is a block diagram showing the arrangement of the layers of the thermally-insulative unitard used in the present invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAIL DESCRIPTIONS OF THE INVENTION 
     All illustrations of the drawings are for the purpose of describing selected versions of the present invention and are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention. 
     As can be seen in  FIG. 1  through  FIG. 8 , the present invention, the multilayered thermally-insulating garment, is a piece of clothing that is designed to increase a user&#39;s perspiration while performing exercises. While perspiration is increased, the present invention prevents sensitive areas of the user&#39;s body from becoming overly sweaty, and thus malodorous. This is accomplished by integrating breathable materials into the sections of the present invention that cover the sensitive areas of the user&#39;s body. These sections of breathable materials function as vents which enable air to flow over the user&#39;s armpits, crotch, and buttock. While used to promote perspiration, the present invention is designed to be inconspicuously worn beneath the user&#39;s clothing. As such, the present invention is designed to expose the bust of the user. This enables women to wear the present invention without having the shape or size of their bust modified by the present invention. 
     As can be seen in  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 8 , to accomplish the above described functionalities, the present invention is preferably designed as a unitard that is manufactured from elastomeric materials to form a formfitting garment. As such, the present invention comprises a thermally-insulative unitard  1 , a plurality of venting inserts  10 , and a chest opening  15 . The thermally-insulative unitard  1  is a unitard that makes use of a multilayered construction to promote perspiration. Specifically, the thermally-insulative unitard  1  comprises an interior layer  2 , an intermediate layer  3 , and an exterior layer  4 . Each of these layers is manufactured using thermally-insulative and elastomeric materials including, but not limited to, spandex, neoprene, and nylon. To achieve the desired perspiration inducing effects, the intermediate layer  3  is superimposed onto the interior layer  2 . Additionally, the exterior layer  4  is superimposed onto the intermediate layer  3 , opposite to the interior layer  2 . Thus configured, the interior layer  2 , the intermediate layer  3 , and the exterior layer  4  will form a material that promotes perspiration and regulates the user&#39;s body temperature. The internal layer and the exterior layer  4  are preferably made of a nylon, a spandex or a polyesther material. The intermediate layer  4  is preferably made of a neoprene material. Additionally, the interior layer  2 , is the part of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  that is pressed against the user&#39;s skin. 
     As can be seen in  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 2 , as described above, the present invention promotes perspiration in certain areas of the user&#39;s body while enabling perspiration-reducing ventilation in others. To accomplish this, the plurality of venting inserts  10  is integrated into the thermally-insulative unitard  1 . Each of the plurality of venting inserts  10  is an elastomeric and air-permeable material that is integrated into sections of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  which cover sensitive portions of the user&#39;s body. Specifically, the plurality of ventilation inserts comprises a first armpit insert  11 , a second armpit insert  12 , a crotch insert  13 , and a buttock insert  14 . The first armpit insert  11  is integrated into a connection between a left sleeve  5  of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  and a trunk covering  9  of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  Similarly, the second armpit insert  12  is integrated into a connection between a right sleeve  6  of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  and the trunk covering  9  of the thermally-insulative unitard  1 . As a result, the first armpit insert  11  and the second armpit insert  12  enable air to flow over the user&#39;s left armpit and right armpit, respectively. One skilled in the art will recognize that the trunk covering  9  is the section of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  that is designed to be worn over the user&#39;s torso. Likewise, the left sleeve  5  and the right sleeve  6  are sections of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  that are worn over the user&#39;s left arm and right arm, respectively. Continuing with the descriptions of the plurality of venting inserts  10 , the crotch insert  13  is integrated into a connection between a right pant leg  8  of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  and a left pant leg  7  of the thermally-insulative unitard  1 . Accordingly, air is able to flow over the user&#39;s crotch area by passing through the crotch insert  13 . The right pant leg  8  and the left pant leg  7  are sections of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  that are worn over the user&#39;s left leg and right leg, respectively. The buttock insert  14  is integrated into a buttock portion of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  so that air is able to flow over the user&#39;s buttock while wearing the present invention. The buttock portion is a section of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  that is worn over the user&#39;s buttock. The positioning of the plurality of venting inserts  10  discourages the user&#39;s body from generation unpleasant odors while wearing the present invention by exposing the user&#39;s armpits, crotch, and buttock to fresh air. 
     As can be seen in  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 3 , in addition to the plurality of ventilating inserts, the present invention is designed to leave the user&#39;s chest uncovered. As such, the chest opening  15  is a hole that traverses into the trunk covering  9  in between the left sleeve  5  and the right sleeve  6 . Accordingly, the chest opening  15  exposes the user&#39;s chest to open air and does not restrict the bust of the user while wearing the present invention. To fully describe the chest opening  15  it is necessary to disclose that the chest opening  15  comprises a bust exposure section  16  and a neck exposure section  17 . The bust exposure section  16  traverses into a chest portion of the trunk covering  9  so that the user&#39;s chest is exposed. Similarly, the neck exposure section  17  traverses through a clavicle portion of the trunk covering  9  so that the user&#39;s upper chest and clavicle region is exposed. Additionally, the user&#39;s head and neck are able to pass through the neck exposure section  17  of the chest opening  15 . One skilled in the art will understand that the chest portion of the trunk covering  9  is the section of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  that is worn over the user&#39;s chest Likewise, the clavicle portion of the trunk covering  9  is the section of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  that is worn over the user&#39;s clavicle. The bust exposure section  16  intersects with the neck exposure section  17 . Additionally, the chest opening  15  tapers from the bust exposure section  16  to the neck exposure section  17 . Consequently, the bust exposure section  16  and the neck exposure section  17  form a single hole that has no intervening barrier between the two sections of the chest opening  15 . Furthermore, the chest opening  15  is wider over the user&#39;s chest to enable the user&#39;s bust to be exposed. The present invention further comprises an elastic rim  18 . The elastic rim  18  is a piece of elastomeric material. Furthermore, the elastic rim  18  is perimetrically connected to the trunk covering  9  around the chest opening  15 . As a result, the elastic rim  18  is able to prevent air from flowing beneath the trunk covering  9 . 
     As can be seen in  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 7 , the present invention is designed to be a garment that can be easily donned and then subsequently taken off. To facilitate this functionality, the present invention comprises a zipper  19 . The zipper  19  is integrated into the trunk covering  9 . Additionally, the zipper  19  traverses from the chest hole to a waist portion of the thermally-insulative unitard  1 . Thus positioned, the user is able to step into the thermally-insulative unitard  1  while the zipper  19  is unzipped. Conversely, the user is unable to remove the thermally-insulative unitard  1  when the zipper  19  is zipped up. In a first alternative embodiment of the present invention, the lower half of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  is removable. In this embodiment, the user is able to wear the upper half of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  as a perspiration-promoting jacket. Conversely, the user is able to wear the lower half of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  as a perspiration-promoting pair of pants or shorts. 
     As can be seen in  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 7 , to further promote perspiration, the present invention is designed to form a unitard that prevents airflow through the sleeves and pantlegs. To accomplish this, the present invention comprises a first elastic arm cuff  20 , a second elastic arm cuff  21 , a first elastic leg cuff  22 , and a second elastic leg cuff  23 . The first elastic arm cuff  20 , the second elastic arm cuff  21 , the first elastic leg cuff  22 , and the second elastic leg cuff  23  are all bands of elastic material that are used to restrict the flow of air through the thermally-insulative unitard  1 . As such, the first elastic arm cuff  20  is perimetrically connected around a hand hole of the left sleeve  5 . Similarly, the second elastic arm cuff  21  is perimetrically connected around a hand hole of the right sleeve  6 . Likewise, the first elastic leg cuff  22  is perimetrically connected around a foot hole of the left pant leg  7 . Finally, the second elastic leg cuff  23  is perimetrically connected around a foot hole of the right pant leg  8 . Thus positioned, the first elastic arm cuff  20 , the second elastic arm cuff  21 , the first elastic leg cuff  22 , and the second elastic leg cuff  23  enable users with limbs of varying shape and size to achieve a properly controlled flow of air over sections of the body that are covered by the thermally-insulative unitard  1 . Specifically, the first elastic arm cuff  20 , the second elastic arm cuff  21 , the first elastic leg cuff  22 , and the second elastic leg cuff  23  are designed to expand and contract to accommodate the diameter of the user&#39;s limbs; thus, facilitating the creation of a formfitting garment. 
     As can be seen in  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 7 , in addition to controlling the flow of air through the thermally-insulative unitard  1 , the present invention is designed with a set of thermally-reflective bands which promote body-temperature regulation. Specifically, the present invention comprises a first thermally-reflective band  24 , a second thermally-reflective band  25 , a third thermally-reflective band  26 , and a fourth thermally-reflective band  27 . The first thermally-reflective band  24 , the second thermally-reflective band  25 , the third thermally-reflective band  26 , and the fourth thermally-reflective band  27  are bands of material which reflect thermal energy that radiates away from the user&#39;s body back toward the user&#39;s body; instead of conducting the thermal energy away from the user&#39;s body. As such, the first thermally-reflective band  24  is mounted onto the first elastic arm cuff  20 , opposite to the left sleeve  5 . Likewise, the second thermally-reflective band  25  is mounted onto the second elastic arm cuff  21 , opposite to the right sleeve  6 . Similarly, the third thermally-reflective band  26  is mounted onto the first elastic leg cuff  22 , opposite to the left pant leg  7 . Finally, the fourth thermally-reflective band  27  is mounted onto the second elastic leg cuff  23 , opposite to the right pant leg  8 . The first thermally-reflective band  24 , the second thermally-reflective band  25 , the third thermally-reflective band  26 , and the fourth thermally-reflective band  27  are preferably removably mounted onto the first elastic arm cuff  20 , the second elastic arm cuff  21 , the first elastic leg cuff  22 , and the second elastic leg cuff  23 , respectively. This enables the user to reposition the first thermally-reflective band  24 , the second thermally-reflective band  25 , the third thermally-reflective band  26 , and the fourth thermally-reflective band  27  as desired. 
     As can be seen in  FIG. 1  and  FIG. 8 , the present invention further comprises a detachable pocket  28 . The detachable pocket  28  is used to store the user&#39;s personal items. Additionally, the detachable pocket  28  is adjacently connected to the exterior layer  4 . As a result, the detachable pocket  28  is can be attached to the thermally-insulative unitard  1  in a position that is easily accessible to the user, yet does not impede movement of the user&#39;s body. In a supplemental embodiment of the present invention, a plurality of elastomeric strips is integrated into the thermally-insulative unitard to facilitate a formfitting garment that can accommodate users of varying shape and size. To accomplish this, the plurality of elastomeric strips comprises a first side strip, a second side strip, and an inner thigh strip. The first side strip is integrated along the left side of the thermally-insulative unitard  1 . Specifically, the first side strip runs from the first elastic arm cuff  20  up an inner arm portion of the left sleeve  5 , and terminates at the first armpit insert  11 . Thus positioned, the first side strip enables the left sleeve  5  of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  to expand or contract around the body of the user. Similarly, the second side strip is integrated along the right side of the thermally-insulative unitard  1 . Specifically, the second side strip runs from the second elastic arm cuff  21  up an inner arm portion of the right sleeve  6 , and terminates at the second armpit insert  12 . Thus positioned, the second side strip enables the right sleeve  6  of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  to expand or contract around the body of the user. Likewise, the inner thigh strip runs from the first elastic leg  22  cuff up a right side of the left pant leg  7 , and then down a left side of the right pant leg  8 , terminating at the second elastic leg cuff  23 . Accordingly, the inner thigh strip enables the inner thigh area of the thermally-insulative unitard  1  to expand or contract around the body of the user. Each of the plurality of elastomeric strips is preferable made of elastomeric materials including, but not limited to nylon, spandex, or polyester. 
     As can be seen in  FIG. 1 ,  FIG. 5 , and  FIG. 6 , the present invention is designed to be manufactured to meet the user&#39;s needs. As such the thermally-insulative unitard  1  is designed with short-sleeved and short legged-configurations as well as long-sleeved and long-legged configurations. Specifically, in the short-sleeved configuration the left sleeve  5  is a short sleeve. Similarly, the right sleeve  6  is a short sleeve. Likewise, the left pant leg  7  is a short pant leg. Finally, the right pant leg  8  is a short pant leg. This configuration enables the present invention to promote perspiration on a limited part of the user&#39;s body. 
     Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter claimed.