Warming cell pattern for garments and other outdoor equipment

Abstract

A warming cell pattern is provided that may be arranged on an interior portion of a garment or other outdoor equipment to improve the warming qualities of the garment or equipment. The warming cells may take on a number of shapes, sizes, and patterns, but they are preferably cube-shaped and arranged in a “running-bond” or offset brick-like pattern so that vertical and horizontal channels are formed between adjacent cells. When the garment is worn or the equipment is used, an air-filled space may be formed by the channels and the user's body. Because air is a strong insulator, the air-filled pockets retain heat so that the jacket or garment including the warming cell pattern will have improved warming properties.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A cell pattern for a garment or other outdoor equipment, the cell pattern comprising:
 a portion of a garment or other outdoor equipment;   a cell pattern arranged on said portion, said cell pattern including a plurality of individual cells positioned in a spaced apart relationship across said portion so as to form an air channel completely around each cell, each cell being three-dimensional in shape and filled with an insulating material.   
     
     
         2 . The cell pattern of  claim 1 , wherein the individual cells are offset from adjacent cells positioned above and below a particular cell. 
     
     
         3 . The cell pattern of  claim 1 , wherein each cell is of a height from about ¼ inch to about 3 inches. 
     
     
         4 . The cell pattern of  claim 1 , wherein the air channel around each cell is of a width from about ¼ inch to about ⅜ inch. 
     
     
         5 . The cell pattern of  claim 1 , wherein the cross-sectional shape of each cell is square in shape. 
     
     
         6 . The cell pattern of  claim 1 , wherein the cross-sectional shape of each cell is rectangular in shape. 
     
     
         7 . The cell pattern of  claim 1 , wherein the cross-sectional shape of each cell is diamond in shape. 
     
     
         8 . The cell pattern of  claim 1 , wherein the cross-sectional shape of each cell is triangle in shape. 
     
     
         9 . The cell pattern of  claim 1 , wherein the cross-sectional shape of each cell is polygonal in shape. 
     
     
         10 . The cell pattern of  claim 1 , wherein the cross-sectional shape of each cell is circular in shape. 
     
     
         11 . A cell pattern for use in a garment or other outdoor equipment, the cell pattern comprising:
 a plurality of individual cells positioned in a spaced apart relationship to one another to form at least one of a horizontal air channel and a vertical air channel between adjacent cells, each cell being three-dimensional in shape and filled with an insulating material.   
     
     
         12 . The cell pattern of  claim 11 , wherein the individual cells are offset from adjacent cells positioned above and below a particular cell. 
     
     
         13 . The cell pattern of  claim 11 , wherein each cell is of a height from about ¼ inch to about 3 inches. 
     
     
         14 . The cell pattern of  claim 11 , wherein the air channel around each cell is of a width from about ¼ inch to about ⅜ inch. 
     
     
         15 . The cell pattern of  claim 11 , wherein the cross-sectional shape of each cell is square in shape. 
     
     
         16 . The cell pattern of  claim 11 , wherein the cross-sectional shape of each cell is rectangular in shape. 
     
     
         17 . The cell pattern of  claim 11 , wherein the cross-sectional shape of each cell is diamond in shape. 
     
     
         18 . The cell pattern of  claim 11 , wherein the cross-sectional shape of each cell is triangle in shape. 
     
     
         19 . The cell pattern of  claim 11 , wherein the cross-sectional shape of each cell is polygonal in shape. 
     
     
         20 . The cell pattern of  claim 19 , wherein the cross-sectional shape of each cell is circular in shape.