| JP3107173 | bag |
| JP2018055378 | TERMINAL DEVICE COVER AND TERMINAL DEVICE STRUCTURE |
| WO1995025448A1 | 1995-09-28 |
| DE4216659A1 | 1993-11-25 |
| Claims 1. The use of a semi-permeable membrane such as Gore-Tex (RTM) or material of similar properties which allows water to pass in one direction only as a separator between the wet gear and another compartment(s) in a drying bag or drying system, Figure 1. 2. The use of a breathable material such as Tyvek (RTM) or material of similar properties as a separator between compartments or between compartments and the outside atmosphere in a drying bag or drying system Figure 2, 3 and 4. 3. The construction of a drying bag or drying system as in Figure 1, to allow the transport of wet gear (wet suits, fishing gear, sports gear, sailing gear, washing, clothes, camping gear, tents, wet fabrics or machinery etc.) without allowing moisture into a carrying vehicle or other dry area but whilst actively drying the gear in question inside the bag or drying system by passage of water into a sealed compartment. 4. Construction of a drying bag or drying system as in Figure 4 to allow the drying of wet gear of all types, especially out of doors, regardless of the weather conditions. 5. The use of drying bag or drying system as in Claim 3 for the drying and storage and transportation of wet items, for example but not limited to: wet suits, fishing gear, sports gear, sailing gear, washing, clothes, camping gear, tents, wet fabrics or machinery, etc. 6. The use of drying bag or drying system as in Claim 4 for the drying and storage of wet items, for example but not limited to: wet suits, fishing gear, sports gear, sailing gear, washing, clothes, camping gear, tents, wet fabrics or machinery, etc. |
This invention provides a solution to the problem of carrying wet gear (wet suits, fishing gear, sports gear, sailing gear, washing, clothes, camping gear, tents, etc.) without allowing moisture into a carrying vehicle or dry other area but whilst actively drying the gear in question inside the Wet and Dry Bag or similar drying system. In another application the principle can be applied to drying items out of doors inside a suitable bag or system, regardless of weather conditions. This is a very real problem in wet climates such as for example the UK, Europe and the USA and for those who practise water related sports such as surfing, sailing, fishing etc.
The principle consists of using a semi-permeable membrane material such as Gore-Tex (RTM) or material of similar properties which allows water to pass in one direction only as a separator between the wet gear compartment and another compartment(s) and/or a breathable material such as Tyvek (RTM) or material of similar properties as a separator between compartments or compartments and the outside atmosphere.
In one application the semi-permeable membrane separates two compartments within a "waterproof bag or drying system Figure 1. The wet gear is placed in the upper compartment, which has walls of breathable fabric such as Tyvek (RTM) or material of similar properties and the water collects selectively in the lower waterproof compartment by passing through the semi-permeable membrane. Thus wet gear can be placed in the upper bag, and the whole bag then transported for example by car, without moisture passing out into the vehicle whilst the contents are actively dried by passing water into the lower compartment by way of the semi-permeable membrane. Water can then be drained off as required via the valve. The bag or system can also be hung outside to dry the contents, via the breathable nature of the Tyvek (RTM). Bags or systems can be soft or rigid, or indeed the membrane system can be incorporated into a rigid box structure to give stackable units for transport of multiple separate items and gear, Figure 2 and Figure 3. In another application a bag or drying system can be constructed as a single compartment using a breathable fabric such as Tyvek (RTM) or material of similar properties such that moisture can pass out of the bag without condensing inside. Thus wet gear can be placed in the bag and the bag then hung out of doors to dry the gear, regardless of the weather conditions. Even in falling rain the interior contents of the bag will be effectively dried, Figure 4.
Other application of this principle for the drying of wet gear and articles of all types using items and containers constructed from similar materials will be obvious for anyone involved in similar activities and to those skilled in the art and construction of similar items, and in particular, to those in sports, garments, storage and baggage related industries.
Figure 1 shows an internal cross-section of a travel bag for transporting wet goods 10. It has an outer bag 20 comprised on Tyvek (RTM) or similar material. It has an internal Gore-Tex (RTM) or similar material barrier 30 allowing water to pass through but unable to pass back to the upper bag. It has a base bag 40 made of plastic or other waterproof material to retain all liquid passing from the upper bag. The water is released from the lower bag by way of a valve.
Figure 2 shows a bag 110 having an outer bag of Tyvek (RTM) or similar material 120 and an internal one-way membrane 130 of Gore-Tex (RTM) or similar material.
Figure 3 shows a travel bag with a hard base for transporting wet goods 210. It has an upper bag 220 of Tyvek (RTM) or similar material. It has an internal one-way material barrier 230 of Gore-Tex (RTM) or similar to remove liquid from the upper bag. The bag has a hard plastic base 230. A valve 240 is included for releasing trapped water.
Figure 4 shows a weather cover 310. The bag 320 comprises an exterior of Tyvek (RTM) or any material with similar properties. It is waterproof to the exterior. It has a breathable internal membrane without condensating. An anti-damp flap 330 is provided. The following claims are examples of the Wet and Dry Bag principle and utilisation is not limited to these specific claims. Other applications of the wet and dry bag principle to drying systems will be obvious to others and in particular to those in sports, garments, storage and baggage related industries.