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WO2014114799A1 - Accessoire pour ôter une combinaison - Google Patents

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WO2014114799A1
WO2014114799A1 PCT/EP2014/051545 EP2014051545W WO2014114799A1 WO 2014114799 A1 WO2014114799 A1 WO 2014114799A1 EP 2014051545 W EP2014051545 W EP 2014051545W WO 2014114799 A1 WO2014114799 A1 WO 2014114799A1
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Laura Taylor
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G25/00—Household implements used in connection with wearing apparel; Dress, hat or umbrella holders
    • A47G25/90—Devices for domestic use for assisting in putting-on or pulling-off clothing, e.g. stockings or trousers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G25/00—Household implements used in connection with wearing apparel; Dress, hat or umbrella holders
    • A47G25/90—Devices for domestic use for assisting in putting-on or pulling-off clothing, e.g. stockings or trousers
    • A47G25/902—Devices for domestic use for assisting in putting-on or pulling-off clothing, e.g. stockings or trousers for opening or closing slide fasteners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G25/00—Household implements used in connection with wearing apparel; Dress, hat or umbrella holders
    • A47G25/14—Clothing hangers, e.g. suit hangers
    • A47G2025/1485—Clothing hangers, e.g. suit hangers for diving outfits
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47G—HOUSEHOLD OR TABLE EQUIPMENT
    • A47G25/00—Household implements used in connection with wearing apparel; Dress, hat or umbrella holders
    • A47G25/14—Clothing hangers, e.g. suit hangers
    • A47G25/28—Hangers characterised by their shape
    • A47G25/32—Hangers characterised by their shape involving details of the hook

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  • the invention pertains to a tool for assisting in the removal of a wetsuit or drysuit.
  • the invention pertains to such a tool which may also be used to facilitate drying and correct storage of a wetsuit or drysuit.
  • wetsuits can be slow and troublesome and correct wetsuit care requires wetsuits to be dried carefully, desirably in a hanging position avoiding unventilated enclosed areas and avoiding excessive exposure to UV light.
  • a removal tool for facilitating removal of a wetsuit or drysuit from a wearer's body, the tool comprising an elongate body having a longitudinal length and a transverse length, wherein the elongate body has a first end adapted for gripping by a hand and a second end adapted for insertion between an area of contact intermediate of the suit and the wearer's skin,
  • the distance between the first and second ends is such that on insertion of the second end into the area of contact, a pushing down or levering movement of the first end of the elongate body relative to the second end of the elongate body facilitates separation of the suit from the skin to assist removal of the suit
  • the tool further comprises a friction reducing means for reducing friction between the second end of the elongate body and the skin, the friction reducing means being selected from at least one ball bearing, at least one endless conveyor belt means, at least one roller means or combinations thereof;
  • the second end being adapted to maintain separation of the wetsuit from the skin wherein the second end adapted to maintain separation of the wetsuit from the skin and comprising at least one projection pointing in the direction of the second end.
  • Such suits tend to stick to the skin and are particularly difficult to remove from the leg areas. Correct operation of the tool of the invention, assists in facilitating peeling large areas of the suit from the skin in a short space of time, thus reducing the time and effort required to remove the suit.
  • the other advantage is that use of the tool of the invention means the users does not have to excessively pull or tug at the suit to remove it, thereby reducing chance of accidently ripping or weakening the suit fabric through poor removal practice. User may remove wetsuit from a standing position rather than having to sit down to remove wetsuit from lower leg area.
  • the product has a fin assembly projecting downwards from its (concave), underside.
  • the product has a roller assembly on its (convex) topside, and round tips at the ends.
  • the fins push the wetsuit down the wearer's leg. the tips maintain separation of the wetsuit from the skin and position the rollers to glide over the heel, removing the wetsuit.
  • the means for maintaining separation of the wetsuit from the skin comprises at least one projection extending downwards from the underside of the tool.
  • the projection may be at an angle of less than 120 degrees to the norm formed by the elongate body.
  • the projection may be at an angle of less than 90 degrees to the norm.
  • the projection itself may be straight or substantially straight, or may have a generally curved or grooved shape for gathering and/or holding back the rolled of suit material.
  • the projection may have an apex pointing in the general direction of the second end of the elongate body.
  • at least two such projections are provided and are spaced apart transversely along the transverse length of the second end of the elongate body.
  • the projection is at least one fin or more preferably a pair of fins aligned together on the elongate body at the second end of same.
  • the projection may be wider at the base connected to the tool, and narrow to a point at the apex/top of the projection.
  • Other suitable means for maintaining separation of the wetsuit from the skin include at least one projecting arm, hooks, fingers, forks, or combinations thereof, any of which can be used to gather the loosened material and prevent it from re-connecting with the skin.
  • the means for maintaining separation of the wetsuit from the skin functions to gather the suit and assist in peeling it down the leg and the rollers help it to glide over the heel.
  • the removal tool of the invention may be entirety from a material selected from any hard, strong, durable material, for example, plastics, hard woods, stainless steel and combinations thereof.
  • the material is preferably rust-resistant.
  • Stainless steel is a particularly preferred material of construction. Also other metals, coated in stainless steel may be used.
  • Various components of the tool can be made from any of these materials alone or in combination. The material is such that the tool is resistant/can withstand the elements for up to 5 years.
  • the removal tool of the invention comprises at least one friction reducing means for reducing friction produced on moving the second end of the tool down between the suit and the skin.
  • the at least one friction reducing means makes sliding the tool into this area of contact much easier and therefore facilitates removal of the suit from the body.
  • the friction reducing means assist greatly helping the fins on the outside and roller inside in peeling the suit from the skin.
  • use of the removal tool of the invention allows a suit to be removed much more quickly and without as much effort as would be required to remove the suit without the tool.
  • the invention is particularly suited to tri-athletes and competitive racer, particularly where a watersport is an element of the competition and speed of transitions is of the essence.
  • the remover tool comprises at least one friction-reducing means which are mounted onto or along or within the elongate body such that the means contacts the area between the suit and the user's skin.
  • such means are provided on the elongate body at a region adjacent to the second end of the body.
  • the means can be provided in a region extending from the second end of the body.
  • the friction- reducing means can be positioned along at least one edge of the elongate body or may be disposed within the central portion of elongate body at an intermediate portion to the longitudinal edges.
  • the friction-reducing means may be provided on side arm extensions from the second end of the elongated body and/or at the tips or extremities of such arms.
  • the friction-reducing means may be a pair or a group or series or a plurality of friction- reducing means arranged in a predetermined positioned on the elongate body.
  • the friction- reducing means may be arranged linearly or non-linearly along different regions of the elongate body.
  • the friction reducing means may be arranged non-linearly along the elongate body, for example, in a geometric arrangement, such as a circular or star shaped arrangement.
  • at least one type of friction-reducing means may be used, in various combinations, in various locations on the elongate body.
  • Ball bearings are a preferred friction reducing means.
  • Preferred friction reducing means includes a roller which may be arranged in a series wherein the multi-rollers are juxtaposed in front to rear (face-to-face) linear configuration.
  • a series of at least two, preferably three, more preferably four or five such rollers is highly desirable.
  • Particularly preferred is a series of multi- rollers, wherein the multi-rollers are juxtaposed in edge-to-edge linear configuration. Two or more of this arrangement of multi-rollers may be aligned relative to each other in a face to face (front to rear) arrangement on the second end of the elongate body.
  • the friction reducing means is disposed in elongate body towards a region of the second end for insertion between an area of contact intermediate of the suit and the wearer's skin.
  • the elongate body may have various adaptations to accommodate the variety of possible friction-reducing means.
  • the elongate body may have grooves, pins, screws, ball bearing mounts or cups, clips etc. for incorporating the friction-reducing means into the elongate body.
  • the elongated body may be adapted to accommodate friction-reducing means securely, but in such a way as to allow the friction-reducing means to move relative to the elongate body.
  • the friction- reducing means mounted on the elongated body may be irreversible or reversible. Removal and reinsertion of the friction reducing means will facilitate cleaning and removal of sand/trapped debris.
  • the rollers of the invention may be covered in soft plastics or rubber or combinations thereof.
  • the elongate body may be provided in a single integral piece or may be provide in sections, for example, a lower and upper section, which are complementarily designed to fix together. Such fixing may be reversal (for assisting cleaning) or irreversible, depending on the mode of manufacture.
  • the first end of elongate body comprises grooves for gripping by a hand.
  • the first end of the elongate body which is adapted to be gripped by a hand may further comprise finger grooves, indentations or positioning areas for ensuring a firm and secure grip.
  • the upper side of the tool in use may be flat to allow the user to push downward when removing the suit.
  • the second end of the elongate body may terminate in a tapered head having an open-ended or closed ended arrangement whereby the head narrows to a mid point in front of the elongate body. A tapered head facilitates insertion of the tool into the area between the skin and the suit.
  • the tapered head may be round- shaped, square-shaped u-shaped or v-shaped or substantially similar.
  • the second end of the elongate body may terminate in a fork arrangement provided on the second end of the elongate body.
  • the head may be wide at the insertion edge and taper into a collar or neck shape connecting with the second end of the elongate body.
  • the fork arrangement may comprise at least two forks or arms, which are dimensioned and located on the elongate body in a position such that, on insertion between an area of contact intermediate of the suit and the wearer's skin, they slide against the back or sides of the users thighs and calves.
  • a plurality of forks may be provided.
  • the plurality of forks may be provided at different angles to each other but may be aligned in the general direction of insertion.
  • the second end of the elongate body may be adapted to fit around the heel. For example, there may be a gap or space formed/provided between the arms of the fork arrangement. This type of arrangement is useful for accommodating the heel of the user so that on using the tool, that is, sliding the tool down towards the ankle area produces a comfortable movement against the leg and heel.
  • the forks may be in the form of at least one arm or finger member, preferably the forks may be provided as a pair of parallel arms.
  • the parallel arms may be moveable relative to each other.
  • a resiliently biasing means (for example a spring) may be used to move the arms relative to each other with a bias towards keeping the arms apart.
  • a spring may be used as the biasing means.
  • at least one additional friction-reducing means may be provided on at least one of the forks. This additional friction-reducing means can be the same or different to the previously desired friction-reducing means.
  • the elongate body may be straight, or substantially straight.
  • remover tool has a concave shape, such a U-shape, or an S-shape, whereby a portion of the elongate body is concave (curved), along the transverse length of the elongate body that is inserted during use.
  • concave it is meant concave relative to the underside (fin/projection side) of the tool. This shape is useful as it ensures a comfortable user experience and facilitates insert of the tool into the area between the skin and the suit.
  • the remover tool of the invention has a curved (concave) shape (relative to the underside of the tool) along the longitudinal length of the elongate body and/or along the transverse length such that the tool fits towards the contours of the leg.
  • the elongate body may be adapted to accommodate a means for hanging/suspending the removal tool to facilitate drying of the suit.
  • the means for hanging/suspending may comprise at least one, but preferably at least a pair of apertures disposed in the body for accommodating string, wire, hook or a handle for suspending.
  • the wide nature of the transverse width of the remover tool and inclusion of air ventilation apertures therein facilitate circulation of air through the suit when the tool is used as a hanger. This means the suit will dry faster, will smell better and various parts of the suit will not inadvertently stick together during the drying process.
  • the side of the tool which is upright when in the hanging position is considered that topside of the device, whereas the underside/underneath the device is the oppositive side of the tool, and is typically the side comprising the means for maintaining separation of the wetsuit from the skin, which is preferably a fin or projection.
  • the means for hanging/suspending the removal tool may comprise at least one orifice located in the elongate body for accommodating string, wire, hook or a handle or combinations thereof for suspending.
  • the means is a handle or wire.
  • the means is provided at an intermediate position along the elongate body, that is, intermediate of the ends and/or edges.
  • such means for hanging/suspending can include a handle which may be moveably, pivotally and/or rotatable mounted onto the elongate body such that the position of the handle relative to the elongate body can be adjusted for use to hang or for storage within a complementary orifice on the elongate body.
  • a handle which may be moveably, pivotally and/or rotatable mounted onto the elongate body such that the position of the handle relative to the elongate body can be adjusted for use to hang or for storage within a complementary orifice on the elongate body.
  • the means for hanging/suspending is adapted to fold into the elongate body when the tool is not in use.
  • the elongate body of the remover tool may comprise at least one aperture or opening disposed within the body to allow for circulation of air when the tool is used to hang a suit.
  • at least two such openings are provided along the elongate body.
  • the body is formed from an elongate tubular material which is bent into a generally U-shaped configuration, the closed end of the U forming a gripping portion and the open end being provided with a friction reducing means.
  • This tubular configuration also allows for air circulation when hanging the suit.
  • the elongate body may also be adapted to have anchor means for securing the ends of the string/wire, etc., to the elongate body.
  • anchor means may be in the form of at least one guide, nib, lip, flange, nib, lug, peg, etc.
  • the remover tool of the invention may also be provided with means for gripping a zipper or zipper leash on the suit.
  • the gripping means can be provide on the first end of the elongate body.
  • the means for gripping can be a swirl, spiral, coiled or slot type feature provided on the elongate body or may be a hook which is suitable for grasping a zipper or zipper leash on a wet or dry suit.
  • a further embodiment may comprise side wings which can extended on either or both sides of the elongate body in a region adjacent to the elongate body.
  • the elongate body may be reinforced for providing additional strength.
  • reinforcing ribbing can be used to add strength.
  • a method for making a wet suit remover tool comprising the step of providing an elongate body having a first end adapted for gripping by a hand and a second end adapted for insertion between an area of contact intermediate of the suit and the wearer's skin, with fins and afriction reducing means. Suitable means are described above.
  • kit of parts comprising the removal tool of the invention, in combination with instructions for use, and optionally string and/or wire for forming a hanger, optionally a hanger designed to fit into a recess provided in the tool of the invention, optionally friction reducing means as described above, for assembly or replacement.
  • Figure 1 illustrates perspective view of a first embodiment of the remover tool of the invention with fins.
  • Figure 2 illustrates side view of the first embodiment of the remover tool of the invention with fins.
  • Figure 3 illustrates perspective view of a second embodiment of the remover tool of the invention with air vent feature.
  • Figure 4 illustrates perspective view of a third embodiment of the remover tool of the invention with fork arrangement.
  • Figure 5 illustrates perspective view of a fourth embodiment of the remover tool of the invention with orifices disposed along the second end of the elongate body for accommodating ball bearing friction reducing means. A swirl type zip or zip leash grabber is also included in this embodiment.
  • Figure 6 illustrates perspective view of a fifth embodiment of the remover tool of the invention with ball bearings in place. Air vents and finger grips on the grab regions on the elongate body are also illustrated.
  • Figure 7 illustrates a perspective view of a sixth embodiment of a dissembled remover tool (the lower half), aperture in elongate body for storage of the hanger when not in use. Also illustrated are a linear arrangement cups for accommodating the ball bearing friction-reducing means within the elongate body.
  • Figure 8 illustrates a perspective view of a seventh embodiment of a dissembled remover tool (the lower half) whereby the ball bearing cups are arranged in a geometric arrangement and at angles to the elongate body.
  • Figure 9 illustrates a perspective view of an eight embodiment of the remover tool whereby a series of linearly front to back arranged rollers form the friction-reducing means.
  • Figure 10 illustrates a perspective view of a ninth embodiment of the remover tool whereby a conveyor belt arrangement forms the friction-reducing means.
  • Figure 11 illustrates a perspective view of a tenth embodiment of the remover tool whereby a series of linearly front to back arranged angled tri-rollers form the friction-reducing means. A pair of tapering side arms protruding from the second end of the elongate body is also shown, together with a gap between the arms for accommodating the heel area of the user.
  • Figure 12 illustrates a perspective view of an eleventh embodiment of the remover tool whereby a series of linearly front to back arranged rollers form the friction-reducing means.
  • a pair of side arms tapering together at a single point frontward of the second end of the elongate body are also shown.
  • a mini roller (smaller that the roller series) is mounted onto the side arms.
  • Figure 13 illustrates a perspective view of a twelfth embodiment of the remover tool whereby a series of linearly front to back arranged rollers form the friction-reducing means.
  • a pair of frontward extending arms extend forward from the second end of the elongate body are also shown.
  • a spherical head is provided on the tip of each arm.
  • Figure 14 illustrates a perspective view of a thirteenth embodiment of the remover tool whereby a series of linearly front to back arranged rollers form the friction-reducing means.
  • a pair of resiliently biased (springs not shown) frontward extending arms extend forward from the second end of the elongate body are also shown.
  • a mini roller head is provided on the tip of each arm.
  • Figure 15 illustrates a perspective view of a sixteenth embodiment of the remover tool whereby a pair of side wings are provided on the elongate body. An extended head are with outward tapering is also shown.
  • Figure 16 illustrates a perspective view of a sixteenth embodiment of a seventeenth embodiment of the tool of the invention using a tri-roller friction reducing means feature.
  • Figure 17 illustrates a blow blown up drawings of one embodiment of the tool (T) of the invention.
  • Figure 18 illustrates a further embodiment of the tool (T) of the invention having an alternative roller arrangement and a hook for adapting the removal tool into a hanger for a wet/dry suit.
  • Figure 19 shows the embodiment of Figure 18 with the hook expanded into a hanging position.
  • Figure 20 shows the tool illustrated in Figures 18 and 19 being used to remove a wet or dry suit.
  • the wetsuit removal tool of the invention also known as the "Off'n'Up” is a product that helps surfers and other wetsuit users, to remove their wetsuit with ease.
  • the product At the open end, the product has a fin assembly projecting downwards from its (concave), underside.
  • the product has a roller assembly on its (convex) topside, and round tips at the ends.
  • the fins gather up the wetsuit material as it is push the down the wearer's leg. The tips maintain separation of the wetsuit from the skin and position the rollers to glide over the heel, removing the wetsuit.
  • the hanger also has air vents which will allow the air to filter around the wetsuit to help it dry quicker.
  • Another feature is a hook that will help the user zip up and down their wetsuit.
  • Figure 1 shows a remover tool of the invention (T) which is generally S-shaped along the longitudinal length, and concave (curved) along the transverse length (with respect to the lower side of the tool (T) as shown in Figure 1.
  • Elongate body (1 ) has a first end (2) and a second end (3), wherein second end (3) terminates in fork arrangement (4) has aperture (5) disposed within the fork arrangement (3).
  • a pair of fins (6) project from the rear of the elongate body (1 ) and function to maintaining separation of the wetsuit from the skin.
  • the apex (7) of the fins (6) point in the direction of insertion of the tool (T) between the skin and the wetsuit.
  • Orifices (8) are provided to accommodate string or wire if the tool (T) is to be used as a suit hanger.
  • the first end (2) of the elongate body (1 ) is adapted with groves (10) for gripping with a hand.
  • hooks (9) are provided on the underside of the elongate body (1 ) in proximity to the orifices (8) and are suitable for tying off string or wire used to adapt the tool (T) to be a hanger.
  • air vent (14) are disposed at several locations along the elongate body (1 ) for allowing air circulation when the suit is in the hanging position.
  • the second end (3) of the tool (T) of this embodiment has fork arrangement (4) which has four arms, a pair of inner arms (15) and a pair of outer arms (16). A gap (15) is provided between the pair of inner arms (15) for accommodating the heel when the device is in use.
  • Figure 5 which illustrates a further embodiment still of the tool (T) of the invention have a swirl zip or zip leash grabber (18) at the first end (2) of the elongate body (1 ).
  • the fork arrangement (4) has arms (21 ) which are provided with a series of linearly positioned holes (20) into which ball bearing (not shown) friction reducing means are provided. Reinforced edges (22) of the tool (T) are also shown in this example.
  • FIG. 6 shows a further embodiment of the invention, which is composed of an upper and lower parts (not shown) assembled into the tool (T) shown in Figure 6.
  • Air vents (14) can be seen in the assembled device, as can ball bearing (23) friction reducing means be seen in arms (21 ) of the fork arrangement (4) of the second end (3) of the elongate body (1 ).
  • FIG. 7 a further embodiment still is illustrated.
  • the second end (3) of the elongate body (1 ) is disassembled, to show the ball bearing cups (26) into which the ball bearings (note shown) are mounted.
  • a cover portion of the elongate body (1 ) is assembled over this portion when the ball bearings are mounted into the cups (26).
  • curved head (24) is used instead of the forked arrangement of the previous embodiments.
  • recess (28) for accommodating hanger (not shown) when the hanger part of the tool (T) is not in use.
  • FIG 8 there is shown an alternative configurations for the ball bearing cups (26) for mounting ball bearing friction reducing means. As illustrated in this Figure, the cups (26) are positioned at various angles to the surface of the elongate body (1 ).
  • FIG. 1 1 there is shown a further alternative configuration of friction reducing means, that is, a series of tri-rollers (34), wherein the tri-rollers are arranged in edge to edge linear configuration, three of which aligned relative to each other in a face to face (front to rear) arrangement on the second end (3) of the elongate body (1 ). Also shown are tapered arms (35) that are provided in an opened ended configuration whereby space (36) is formed at the end of the second end of the elongate body (1 ).
  • FIG. 12 there is shown a series of single rollers (30) (series of four rollers) as friction reducing means (35). Also shown are tapered arms (35) that are provided in an closed ended configuration whereby space (36) is formed at the end of the second end of the elongate body (1 ) and further roller is provided towards the extremity of the tapered arms (35).
  • FIG. 13 a further example of fork arrangement (4) is illustrated whereby arms (21 ) are provided with spheres (40) for assisting insertion into area between suit and user's skin.
  • FIG 14 a further example still of a second end of the elongate body (1 ) is illustrated and consists of a resiliently biased (spring not shown) arm (35) arrangement wherein a further friction reducing means, in this case, a pair of mini-rollers is provided on the extremity of each arm (35).
  • FIG 15 illustrates side wings (41 ) provided on the elongate body (1 ) and head and neck (43) arrangement on the second end of the elongate body (1 ).
  • FIG 16 illustrates a further examples of the tool (T) of the invention whereby a series of tri-rollers (34), wherein the tri-rollers are arranged in edge to edge linear configuration, four of which aligned relative to each other in a face to face (front to rear) arrangement on the second end (3) of the elongate body (1 ). Also shown are side arms (35) that are provided in an opened ended configuration whereby space (36) is formed at the end of the second end of the elongate body (1 ).
  • FIG 17 illustrates a blown up drawings of the tool (T) of the invention whereby the various components of the tool (T) of the invention are shown, including handle (56), ball bearings (23) and ball bearing cups (26). Slot type zipper or zipper leash grab (58) is also shown, as is reinforcement ribbing (60) provided on the inner portions of the tool (T).
  • Figure 18 shows a further embodiment of the tool (T) of the invention in which the elongate body (1 ) is formed from a tubular material, which is bent back upon itself to form a generally U-shaped elongate body (1 ) having two parallel arms (59).
  • the closed end (2) of the U is suitable for gripping by hand, and the open end (3) is provided with a pair of fins (6) and a roller assembly (34).
  • This tubular configuration also allows for air circulation when hanging the suit.
  • the fins (6) and roller assembly (34) are attached to the body (1 ) by a clamping block (60) which provide strength to the tool.
  • a further clamping block (61 ) is provided between the parallel arms (59) adjacent the closed end, which similarly provides strength and rigidity to the tool.
  • the clamping blocks (61 and 62) can be suitably weighted so that the tool hangs level when it is used for hanging the suit.
  • both ends of the tool are curved towards each other to form a symmetrical arc, as shown in Figure 19.
  • the end (3) terminates in a fork arrangement (4).
  • a friction reducing means comprising a series of rollers (34) is disposed between the tines of the fork arrangement (4). In this embodiment there are three rollers in the series (34), but more or less rollers could also be used.
  • Each tine of the fork (4) terminates in a tip provided with a sphere (40) made of a friction reducing material such as thermoplastic or a suitable substitute which functions to slide the tool down the leg
  • the pair of fins (6) project from the underside of the body (1 ) when the tool is in the hanging configuration as shown in Figure 19.
  • This embodiment is also provided with a hanging hook or handle (56) which is hingedly attached to the middle of the body portion (1 ) by means of a cross-piece (62) which links the parallel arms (59).
  • the body portion (1 ) is also provided with a keeper (63) which can be used to hold the hook or handle (56) in a closed position between the tubular elements (59) when the tool is not being used to hang the suit.
  • Figure 19 shows the tool with the hook (56) expanded into a hanging position. It will be apparent that the tool can therefore be used in the same way as a conventional coat hanger to hang the suit, but because the body (1 ) of the tool has a substantial transverse dimension, wear on the suit is minimised.
  • Figure 20 shows the tool illustrated in Figures 18 and 19 being used to remove a wet or dry suit.
  • the tool is inserted between the leg of the wearer and the suit with the rollers running against the skin so that the fins gather the suit and hold it away from the leg.
  • the rollers can then be used to roll around the heel of the wearer and so ease removal of the wetsuit.
  • the removal tool of the invention provides more than just levering the wetsuit away from the skin. It allows three functions in one action.
  • the product has a fin assembly projecting downwards from its (concave), underside.
  • the product has a roller assembly on its (convex) topside, and round tips at the ends. As the fins push the wetsuit down the wearer's leg. the tips maintain separation of the wetsuit from the skin and position the rollers to glide over the heel, removing the wetsuit with ease.

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Abstract

L'invention concerne un accessoire pour ôter une combinaison constituant un produit permettant aux surfeurs et autres utilisateurs de combinaisons d'ôter aisément leur combinaison. Les embouts sphériques facilitent le déplacement de galets de guidage jusqu'au talon tandis que les ailerons agissent conjointement pour pousser la combinaison de façon à l'enlever des jambes de l'utilisateur. L'accessoire fait également fonction de cintre sur lequel il est possible d'accrocher la combinaison après utilisation. Le cintre comporte en outre des trous d'aération qui permettent à l'air de s'infiltrer de part et d'autre de la combinaison de sorte qu'elle sèche plus rapidement. L'accessoire est également doté d'un crochet visant à faciliter la tâche de l'utilisateur lorsqu'il défait et remonte la fermeture à glissière de sa combinaison.
PCT/EP2014/051545 2013-01-28 2014-01-27 Accessoire pour ôter une combinaison Ceased WO2014114799A1 (fr)

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EP13152888.7A EP2759232A1 (fr) 2013-01-28 2013-01-28 Outil de retrait de combinaison/combinaison sèche
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