System for Storage of Compressible Wrinkle Resistant Garments in Reduced Volume

Abstract

A system for storage of an article of clothing intended for emergency use. The system includes a pouch formed of a flexible, waterproof, substantially tear-resistant, high tensile strength material, the pouch having a volume in a range of 400 to 1000 cubic centimeters, the pouch including a selectable opening and closure of a longitudinal opening of the pouch. The system also includes an article of clothing that is a wrinkle-resistant polymeric fabric, capable of selectable folding and compression to less than the volume of the pouch and which is press- or slip-fittable thereinto. The pouch includes a lining of moisture and heat-resistant flexible fabric adhered to an interior of the pouch, the lining fabric non-reactive with both the material of the pouch and of the article of clothing.

I claim: 
     
         1 . A system for storage of an article of clothing intended for emergency use, the system comprising:
 (a) a pouch formed of a flexible, waterproof, substantially tear-resistant, high tensile strength material, the pouch having a volume in a range of 400 to 1000 cubic centimeters, the pouch including means for selectable opening and closure of a longitudinal opening thereof;   (b) an article of clothing comprising a wrinkle-resistant polymeric fabric, capable of selectable folding and compression to less than said volume of said pouch and, thereupon, press- or slip-fittable thereinto; and   (c) a lining of moisture and heat-resistant flexible fabric adhered to an interior of said pouch, said fabric non-reactive with both the material of said pouch and of said article of clothing;   
     
     
         2 . The system as recited in  claim 1 , in which the weight of said pouch comprises less than about 60 grams. 
     
     
         3 . The system as recited in  claim 1 , in which a weight of said pouch comprises about 20% of a weight of said garment stored therein. 
     
     
         4 . The system as recited in  claim 3 , in which said a density of the material of said pouch defines a range of about 0.25 to about 0.50 grams per square centimeter. 
     
     
         5 . The system as recited in  claim 4 , in which the dimensions of said pouch comprise about 5×10×15 centimeters. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 3 , in which said flexible fabric lining comprising a carbon-fiber fabric. 
     
     
         7 . The system as recited in  claim 3 , in which a material of said pouch comprises a non-woven polyester. 
     
     
         8 . The system as recited in  claim 4 , in which the fabric of said garment comprises a nylon-SPANDEX fabric. 
     
     
         9 . The system as recited in  claim 8 , in which said fabric of said garment comprises about 90% nylon and about 10% SPANDEX. 
     
     
         10 . The system as recited in  claim 1 , in which said closure means comprises a zipper. 
     
     
         11 . A system for storage of an article of clothing intended for emergency use, the system comprising:
 (a) a pouch formed of a flexible, waterproof, substantially tear-resistant, high tensile strength material, the pouch having a volume in a range of 400 to 1000 cubic centimeters, the pouch including means for selectable opening and closure along a longitudinal opening thereof;   (b) at least one pressure and heat-resistant panel support for insertion within said pouch along one or more major bases thereof; and   (c) an article of clothing comprising a wrinkle-resistant polymeric fabric, capable of selectable folding and compression to less than said volume of said pouch and therefrom press- or slip-fittable thereinto.   
     
     
         12 . The system as recited in  claim 11 , in which the weight of said pouch comprises less than 60 grams. 
     
     
         13 . The system as recited in  claim 12 , in which a weight of said pouch comprises about 20% of a weight of said garment stored therein. 
     
     
         14 . The system as recited in  claim 13 , in which said volume of said pouch defines between about 700 and about 800 cubic centimeters. 
     
     
         15 . The system as recited in  claim 14 , in which the dimensions of said pouch comprise about 5×10×15 centimeters. 
     
     
         16 . The system as recited in  claim 10 , in which said at least one pressure and heat-resistant panel comprises a material selected from the group consisting essentially of neoprene, silicone, high density closed cell foam, expanded polystyrene, high impact polystyrene, and high impact resistant, fire retardant corrugated cardboard. 
     
     
         17 . The system as recited in  claim 16 , in which said closed cell foam comprises a solid polymeric aerogel. 
     
     
         18 . The system as recited in  claim 10 , in which a material of said pouch comprises a polytetrafluroethylene. 
     
     
         19 . The system as recited in  claim 18 , in which the fabric of said garment comprises a polyurethane-polyurea copolymer. 
     
     
         20 . The system as recited in  claim 10 , in which said closure means comprises a zipper.