Hydration sleeve and bladder and related systems and methods

Abstract

A hydration sleeve can include: a band of sleeve material shaped and dimensioned to fit around a user's limb; a bladder pocket connected to the band of sleeve material; and opening extending into the bladder pocket to permit insertion of a hydration bladder into the bladder pocket; and a mouthpiece port extending through the band of sleeve material. Other embodiments and features, including single-use hydration bladders and garments incorporating hydration sleeves are described.

1 . A hydration sleeve, comprising:
 a band of sleeve material shaped and dimensioned to fit around a user's limb;   a bladder pocket connected to the band of sleeve material;   an opening extending into the bladder pocket to permit insertion of a hydration bladder into the bladder pocket; and   a mouthpiece port extending through the band of sleeve material,.   wherein the band of sleeve material is tubular and has a seam running along a length of the band of sleeve material, the seam formed by connecting ends of the band of sleeve material together.   
     
     
         2 . The hydration sleeve of  claim 1 , further comprising a bladder located in the bladder pocket. 
     
     
         3 . The hydration sleeve of  claim 2 , wherein the bladder includes a mouthpiece that extends through the mouthpiece port. 
     
     
         4 . The hydration sleeve of  claim 1 , further comprising a closure adapted to close the opening extending through the band of sleeve material. 
     
     
         5 . The hydration sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein the bladder pocket includes a layer of insulating material. 
     
     
         6 . The hydration sleeve of  claim 1 , further comprising:
 a hydration sensor located on the hydration sleeve; and   a monitor indicated to alert the user of a hydration level of the user.   
     
     
         7 . The hydration sleeve of  claim 6 , further comprising a fill gauge adapted to indicate an amount of contents in the hydration bladder. 
     
     
         8 . The hydration sleeve of  claim 7 , wherein the fill gauge comprises at least one of an electronic gauge or a visual indicator. 
     
     
         9 - 20 . (canceled) 
     
     
         21 . The hydration sleeve of  claim 1 , further comprising at least one layer between the band of sleeve material and the bladder pocket, wherein the opening and the mouthpiece port extend through the band of sleeve material. 
     
     
         22 . The hydration sleeve of  claim 21 , wherein the at least one layer includes an inner layer adjacent the bladder pocket and an outer layer between the inner layer and the band of sleeve material. 
     
     
         23 . The hydration sleeve of  claim 1 , further comprising an inner layer secured to the band of sleeve material, wherein the bladder pocket is disposed between the inner layer and the band of sleeve material such that the inner layer is configured to be disposed between the hydration bladder and a user's skin. 
     
     
         24 . The hydration sleeve of  claim 23 , further comprising an outer layer disposed between the inner layer and the band of sleeve material, wherein the bladder pocket is disposed between the outer layer and the band of sleeve material such that the outer layer is configured to insulate the bladder pocket and avoid heat transfer between the hydration bladder and the user. 
     
     
         25 . A hydration sleeve, comprising:
 a band of sleeve material shaped and dimensioned to fit around a user's limb;   a bladder pocket connected to the band of sleeve material;   an opening extending into the bladder pocket to permit insertion of a hydration bladder into the bladder pocket; and   a mouthpiece port extending through the band of sleeve material,   wherein the band of sleeve material is a monolithic, seamless tube.   
     
     
         26 . The hydration sleeve of  claim 25 , further comprising an inner layer, wherein the bladder pocket is located between the band of sleeve material and the inner layer. 
     
     
         27 . The hydration sleeve of  claim 25 , further comprising an inner layer adjacent the bladder pocket and an outer layer between the inner layer and the band of sleeve material. 
     
     
         28 . The hydration sleeve of  claim 25 , further comprising a closure to seal the opening of the bladder pocket. 
     
     
         29 . The hydration sleeve of  claim 25 , wherein the mouthpiece port extends through an outer tubular surface of the monolithic, seamless tube.