Precipitation Gutters On Textiles

Abstract

The present invention relates generally to a garment. In one exemplary embodiment, the garment may comprise a plurality of sets of water channels. The plurality of sets of water channels may cover areas of the garment. The water channels in each set of water channels may cover areas of the garment and may be inter-connected and angled to facilitate water droplets to fall off the garment.

1 . A garment comprising:
 a plurality of sets of water channels covering areas of the garment, wherein water channels in each set of water channels are inter-connected and angled to facilitate droplets of precipitation to form and fall off the garment.   
   
   
       2 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of sets of water channels are made of water-repellent material. 
   
   
       3 . The garment of  claim 2 , wherein the plurality of sets of water channels are films of water-repellent material. 
   
   
       4 . The garment of  claim 3 , wherein the films of water-repellent material are laminated to the garment. 
   
   
       5 . The garment of  claim 3 , wherein the films of water-repellent material are heat pressed to the garment. 
   
   
       6 . The garment of  claim 3 , wherein the films of water-repellent material are glued to the garment by adhesive. 
   
   
       7 . The garment of  claim 1 , wherein one or more sets of set of water channels are connected. 
   
   
       8 . An jacket having arms comprising:
 a plurality of sets of water channels covering areas of the arms, wherein water channels in each set of water channels are inter-connected and angled to facilitate droplets of precipitation to form and fall off the apparel.   
   
   
       9 . The apparel of  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of sets of water channels are made of water-repellent materials. 
   
   
       10 . The apparel of  claim 8 , wherein one or more sets of set of water channels are connected. 
   
   
       11 . The apparel of  claim 8 , further comprising a hood. 
   
   
       12 . The apparel of  claim 11 , wherein the hood includes a set of water channels. 
   
   
       13 . The apparel of  claim 8 , further comprising a zipper at the front of the jacket. 
   
   
       14 . The apparel of  claim 8 , wherein the plurality of sets of water channels are made of water-repellent materials. 
   
   
       15 . The apparel of  claim 14 , wherein the plurality of sets of water channels are films of water-repellent material. 
   
   
       16 . The apparel of  claim 15 , wherein the films of water-repellent material are applied to the apparel by one of laminated to the apparel, heat pressed to the apparel, roll pressed to the apparel and glued to the apparel. 
   
   
       17 . A pair of pants comprising:
 a plurality of sets of water channels covering areas of the pair of pants, wherein water channels in each set of water channels are inter-connected and angled to facilitate droplets of precipitation to form and fall off the pair of pants.   
   
   
       18 . The pair of pants of  claim 17 , wherein the plurality of sets of water channels are made of water-repellent materials. 
   
   
       19 . The pair of pants of  claim 17 , wherein one or more sets of set of water channels are connected. 
   
   
       20 . The pair of pants of  claim 17 , wherein the plurality of sets of water channels are films of water-repellent material applied to the pair of pants.