Apparel – Body garments – Union type
Patent
1989-10-23
1991-07-16
Will, Thomas B.
Apparel
Body garments
Union type
2 93, 2227, A41D 1300
Patent
active
050312421
ABSTRACT:
A firefighter's turnout apparel comprises a coat and a pair of pants, wherein the elbow joint and the knee joint sections are formed to include bellows at the bend of the joints for increased protection, flexion range, and comfort. The bellows interconnect material above and below the joint sections to reduce tightness at the outside of the joint areas and material bunching at the inside of the joint areas, permitting freer flexibility and reduced compression of thermal material. Added material in the bellows which extends around the outer joint area, produces a slight bend in the material at these points results in the tunrout apparel having a more natural and comfortable shape through the joint regions, improving the thermal protection due to the reduced compression. In addition to improved thermal protection, the bellows reduce movement of the cuffs of the apparel to provide better protection of wrist and ankle areas.
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Aldridge Donald
McKenney Billie R.
Lion Apparel
Will Thomas B.
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