POWERED GARMENT FOR WARMING EXTREMITIES

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Inventor(s)

Dayton J. Aardema of Menomonee Falls WI (US)

POWERED GARMENT FOR WARMING EXTREMITIES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18626582 titled 'POWERED GARMENT FOR WARMING EXTREMITIES

The abstract describes a garment designed to partially enclose a user's hand, with a light emitting diode directed towards a blood vessel in the user's wrist to heat the hand. The garment includes a power source to provide power to the light emitting diode.

Garment designed to enclose a user's hand
Light emitting diode directed towards a blood vessel in the wrist
Heating mechanism for the user's hand
Power source included in the garment
Designed to provide warmth and comfort to the user

Potential Applications: - Medical applications for improving blood circulation - Outdoor activities in cold weather - Rehabilitation purposes for hand injuries

Problems Solved: - Providing warmth to the user's hand in cold conditions - Improving blood circulation in the wrist area

Benefits: - Enhanced comfort for the user - Potential health benefits from improved blood circulation

Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Hand-Warming Garment for Enhanced Comfort" This technology could be marketed towards outdoor enthusiasts, individuals with hand injuries, and medical facilities for therapeutic purposes.

Questions about the technology: 1. How does the light emitting diode heat the hand effectively?

  - The light emitting diode emits infrared radiation that penetrates the skin and heats the blood vessels, providing warmth to the hand.

2. Are there any safety concerns with using this garment for an extended period?

  - The garment is designed with safety features to prevent overheating and ensure user comfort.

Original Abstract Submitted

A garment including a body configured to at least partially enclose a hand of a user, a light emitting diode coupled to the body and directed toward a blood vessel in a wrist of the user to heat the hand of the user, and a power source coupled to the body and electrically coupled to the light emitting diode for providing power to the light emitting diode.