Vented apparel, vent systems and associated methods

Details Vented apparel, vent systems and associated methods Vented apparel, vent systems and associated methods

2011-06-07

2011-06-07

Welch, Gary L (Department: 3765)

Apparel

Body garments

Coats

C002S085000, C002S097000, C002S108000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07954173

ABSTRACT:
One embodiment of the present invention provides a vented apparel, comprising: an outer shell; an inner liner disposed adjacent at least a portion of an inside of the outer shell; a vent through the outer shell, wherein the vent is substantially covered by a screen; a zipper on the inner liner; and an adjusting mechanism on the outer shell; wherein the adjusting mechanism is connected to the zipper in order to move the zipper between a closed position and an open position. Another embodiment of the present invention provides a vent system, comprising: a vent through an outer shell of an item incorporating the vent system, wherein the vent is substantially covered by a screen; a zipper on an inner liner of the item, wherein the inner liner is disposed adjacent at least a portion of an inside of the outer shell; and an adjusting mechanism on the outer shell; wherein the adjusting mechanism is connected to the zipper in order to move the zipper between a closed position and an open position.

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