IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0390248
(2003-03-17)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Rock, Moshe
- Sharma, Vikram
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출원인 / 주소 |
- Malden Mills Industries, Inc.
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
9 인용 특허 :
37 |
초록
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Electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric articles have a fabric layer having a first surface and an opposite, second surface, and an electric resistance heating/warming element in the form of a conductive yarn mounted upon first surface of the fabric layer, e.g. in embroidery stitching,
Electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric articles have a fabric layer having a first surface and an opposite, second surface, and an electric resistance heating/warming element in the form of a conductive yarn mounted upon first surface of the fabric layer, e.g. in embroidery stitching, and adapted to generate heating/warming when connected to a power source. A barrier layer may be positioned, for example, at least adjacent to the first or second surface of the fabric layer. Methods of forming electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric articles are also described.
대표청구항
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1. An electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article, comprising:a fabric layer having a first surface of raised or fleece fibers of electrically-insulating material and an opposite, second surface; and a flexible electric resistance heating/warming element in the form of an electricit
1. An electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article, comprising:a fabric layer having a first surface of raised or fleece fibers of electrically-insulating material and an opposite, second surface; and a flexible electric resistance heating/warming element in the form of an electricity-conducting yarn mounted upon said first surface of said fabric layer by embroidery stitching of said flexible electric resistance heating/warming element among the raised or fleece fibers to electrically isolate adjacent segments of the electricity-conducting yarn disposed in a predetermined pattern of an electric circuit, the flexible electric resistance heating/warming element adapted to generate heating/warming when connected with a power source. 2. An electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article, comprising:a fabric layer having a first surface of raised or fleece fibers and an opposite, second surface; a flexible electric resistance heating/warming element comprising: a first electricity-conducting yarn having a first resistance, and a second electricity-conducting yarn having a second resistance different than the first resistance and connected with the first electricity-conducting yarn, the flexible electrical resistance heating/warming element comprising said first electricity-conducting yarn and said second electricity-conducting yarn being mounted upon said first surface of said fabric layer by embroidery stitching of said flexible electric resistance heating/warming element among the raised or fleece fibers to electrically isolate adjacent segments of the electricity-conducting yarn disposed in a predetermined pattern of an electric circuit, the flexible electric resistance heating/warming element configured to generate heating/warming when connected with a power source; and a barrier layer resistant to passage of air and water droplets and permeable to passage of water vapor at least adjacent to a least one of the first surface of the fabric layer and the opposite, second surface of the fabric layer. 3. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said second surface is a smooth surface laminated with a barrier later resistant to passage of air and water droplets but permeable to moisture vapor.4. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 3, wherein said barrier layer is non-porous hydrophilic.5. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 4, wherein said barrier layer comprises polyurethane.6. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said electric resistance heating/warming element is connected in said electric circuit in parallel.7. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, wherein said electric resistance heating/warming element connected in said electric circuit in parallel comprises a first conductive yarn having a first resistance and a second conductive yarn having a second resistance, said first resistance being different from said second resistance.8. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1, further comprising a barrier layer positioned at least adjacent to at least one of the first surface and the opposite, second surface of said fabric layer.9. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 8, wherein said barrier layer is positioned at least adjacent to said opposite, second surface of said fabric layer.10. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 9, wherein said barrier layer is attached upon said opposite, second surface of said fabric layer.11. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 10, wherein said barrier layer is non-porous hydrophilic.12. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 11, wherein said barrier layer comprises polyurethane.13. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 10, wherein said barrier layer is resistant to passage of air and water droplets and permeable to water vapor.14. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 9, wherein said barrier layer is non-porous hydrophilic.15. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 14, wherein said barrier layer comprises polyurethane.16. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 9, wherein said barrier layer is resistant to passage of air and water droplets and permeable to water vapor.17. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 8, wherein said barrier layer is resistant to passage of air and water droplets and permeable to water vapor.18. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 8, wherein said barrier layer is non-porous hydrophilic.19. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 18, wherein said barrier layer comprises polyurethane.20. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 18, wherein said barrier layer is resistant to passage of air and water droplets and permeable to water vapor.21. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 2, wherein said second surface is a smooth surface laminated with the barrier layer.22. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 2, wherein said electric resistance heating/warming element is connected in said electric circuit in parallel.23. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 2, wherein said barrier layer is positioned at least adjacent to said opposite, second surface of said fabric layer.24. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 2, wherein said barrier layer is attached upon said opposite, second surface of said fabric layer.25. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said opposite, second surface has raised or fleece fibers.26. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said first surface is an inner surface, relative to a region to be heated/warmed.27. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said fabric layer is hydrophilic.28. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said electricity-conducting yarn comprises a core of insulating material, an electrical resistance heating element disposed generally about said core, and a sheath material generally surrounding said electrical resistance heating element and said core.29. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 28, wherein said electrical resistance heating element has electrical resistance in the range of about 0.1 ohm/m to about 500 ohm/m.30. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said electricity-conducting yarn comprises an electrical resistance heating element and a sheath material generally surrounding said electrical resistance heating element.31. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 30, wherein said electrical resistance heating element has electrical resistance in the range of about 0.1 ohm/m to about 500 ohm/m.32. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said conductive yarn comprises a core of insulating material and an electrical resistance heating element disposed generally about said core.33. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 32, wherein said electrical resistance heating element has electrical resistance in the range of about 0.1 ohm/m to out 500 ohm/m.34. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said electrical resistance heating element has electrical resistance in the range of about 0.1 ohm/m to about 500 ohm/m.35. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said electric resistance heating/warming element is adapted for connection to a power source of direct current.36. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 35, wherein said power source of direct current comprises a battery.37. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 36, wherein said battery is mounted to said fabric article.38. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said electric resistance heating/warming element is washable, non-swelling and hydrophobic.39. The electric resistance heating/warming composite fabric article of claim 1 or claim 2, wherein said electric resistance heating/warming element is resistant to stiffening and cold crack.
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