Heat resistant pad

Abstract

The present invention relates to a heat resistant pad for protecting the user against high temperature. The pad includes an adhesive layer; an intermediate layer filled with air; and an insulation layer. The present invention also includes a protective garment containing at least one of the protective pads.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A heat resistant pad for protecting the user against high temperature, the pad comprising: 
 an adhesive layer;    an intermediate layer filled with air; and    an insulation layer.    
     
     
         2 . A heat resistant pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer is a continuous layer.  
     
     
         3 . A heat resistant pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer is formed of a plurality of pockets.  
     
     
         4 . A heat resistant pad for protecting the user against high temperature, the pad comprising: 
 an adhesive layer;    an intermediate layer filled a heat activated material, which expands when it is contacted with heat;    an insulation layer.    
     
     
         5 . A heat resistant pad according to  claim 4 , wherein the heat activated material is selected from the group consisting of intumescent material, LASTAN, PYROMEX, PANOX, PYRON, and expandable graphite.  
     
     
         6 . A heat resistant pad according to  claim 4 , wherein the intermediate layer is an expandable layer.  
     
     
         7 . A heat resistant pad according to  claim 4 , wherein the intermediate layer further includes at least one air intake valve.  
     
     
         8 . A heat resistant pad according to  claim 1 , wherein the intermediate layer is filled with a substance selected from the group consisting of foam, and inert gas, gel, and medicine.  
     
     
         9 . A protective garment, comprising: 
 at least one heat resistant pad for protecting the user against high temperature, the pad comprising:    an adhesive layer;    an intermediate layer filled with air; and    an insulation layer.    
     
     
         10 . A garment made of a pad comprising: 
 an outer layer of fabric;    an intermediate layer filled with air; and    an inner layer of insulation material.    
     
     
         11 . A garment according to  claim 10 , wherein the garment is selected from the group consisting of coveralls, coats, pants, jackets, jumpsuit, vests, skirts, shirts, pajamas, suits, socks, mittens, gloves, head gear, dresses, and t-shirts.  
     
     
         12 . A garment according to  claim 10 , wherein the garment further includes at least one of detachable arms or legs.  
     
     
         13 . A garment according to  claim 10 , wherein the intermediate layer is an expandable layer.  
     
     
         14 . A garment according to  claim 13 , wherein the intermediate layer is filled with a heat activated material, which expands when it is contacted with heat.