Document Type
Patent
Publication Date
June 2003
Patent Number
6581677
Abstract
A system for measuring a thermal property of a garment includes a mannequin having a form similar to at least a portion of a mammalian body and adapted to wear the garment. Fluid is circulatable through at least a portion of the mannequin. An outer surface temperature sensor is affixed to the mannequin, and a fluid pressure regulator and temperature controller are located exterior of the mannequin. A meter monitors the energy usage of the controller, which is indicative of the thermal property of the garment. Environmental conditions are controllable, including variable wind speeds and induced mannequin motion.
Application Number
09/930,114
Recommended Citation
Dukes-Dobos, Francis N. and Reischl, Uwe, "Inflatable mannequin and system for thermal property measurement and associated methods" (2003). USF Patents. 771.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/usf_patents/771
Assignees
University of South Florida
Filing Date
08/15/2001
Primary/U.S. Class
165/111
