Apparel with thermochromic dyes for monitoring and optimizing exercise performance
First Claim
1. Exercise apparel for monitoring optimal body shell temperature in a wearer of the apparel, comprising a first set of fibers having a first thermochromic dye infused therein that changes color at 32 degrees C., a second set of fibers having a second thermochromic dye infused therein that changes color at 34 degrees C., and a third set of fibers having a third thermochromic dye infused therein that changes color at 36 degrees C.;
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Abstract
Apparel for monitoring optimal body shell temperature during physical activity. The apparel uses thermochromic dyes and thermochromic inks to indicate changes in body shell temperature as physical activity commences and progresses. The thermochromic dyes and inks reveal when the body shell temperature has reached a temperature indicating optimal muscle performance, and inform the wearer of the apparel whether to increase or decrease the intensity of the physical activity to establish or maintain the optimal body shell temperature.
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17 Claims
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1. Exercise apparel for monitoring optimal body shell temperature in a wearer of the apparel, comprising a first set of fibers having a first thermochromic dye infused therein that changes color at 32 degrees C., a second set of fibers having a second thermochromic dye infused therein that changes color at 34 degrees C., and a third set of fibers having a third thermochromic dye infused therein that changes color at 36 degrees C.;
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and wherein the apparel is capable of showing the temperatures of portions of the wearer'"'"'s body based on the color changes of the thermochromatic dyes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. Exercise apparel for monitoring optimal body shell temperature in a wearer of the apparel, comprising a first set of fibers having a first thermochromic dye infused therein that changes color at 33 degrees C., a second set of fibers having a second thermochromic dye infused therein that changes color at 35 degrees C., and a third set of fibers having a third thermochromic dye infused therein that changes color at 37 degrees C.;
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and wherein the apparel is capable of showing the temperatures of portions of the wearer'"'"'s body based on the color changes of the thermochromatic dyes. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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