Motion-Activated Venting System

摘要

A motion-activated venting system for incorporation into an article of apparel is described herein. The motion-activated venting system may comprise a variety of pleats having one or more folded edges and a ventilation region having a plurality of apertures. In a first state, the one or more folded edges overlie the ventilation region such that the plurality of apertures is covered. In a second state, the one or more folded edges are remote from the ventilation region such that the plurality of apertures is exposed. Further, in an intermediate state, the motion-activated venting system is partially open, thereby exposing a portion of the plurality of apertures.

主权项

1. An article of apparel having a first motion-activated venting system, the article of apparel comprising:
a front panel adapted to cover a front torso of a wearer when the article of apparel is in an as-worn configuration; and a back panel adapted to cover a back torso of the wearer when the article of apparel is in the as-worn configuration, wherein the first motion-activated venting system is incorporated into at least one of the front panel or the back panel, the first motion-activated venting system comprising:
a first fold having a first folded edge;a second fold opposite the first fold, the second fold having a second folded edge opposite the first folded edge; anda ventilation region interposed between the first fold and the second fold, the ventilation region having a plurality of apertures.