A segmented diving suit includes a base layer and a plurality of composite plates arranged on the base layer in a configuration designed to avoid joints or other anatomical features that bend. The composite plates include a spheres or microspheres dispersed/embedded in a carrier polymer. The spheres or microspheres provide one or more of thermal protection, sonic/blast resistance, and ballistic protection.

A submersible propulsion device and diving suit. The propulsion device includes: at least one angle sensor assembly having a first sensing unit to be disposed on a thigh and a second sensing unit to be disposed on a calf on the same side of the diver, and being configured to sense an angle between a thigh and a calf on a corresponding side of the diver based on a relative positional relationship between the respective first sensing unit and second sensing unit; at least one propeller having a propeller body and battery module; and a controller connected to the angle sensor assembly and the propeller respectively, so as to control the propeller based on an angle signal sensed by the angle sensor assembly. The submersible propulsion device is flexible in configuration and convenient to control, and can free both hands.

A submersible propulsion device and diving suit. The propulsion device includes: at least one angle sensor assembly having a first sensing unit to be disposed on a thigh and a second sensing unit to be disposed on a calf on the same side of the diver, and being configured to sense an angle between a thigh and a calf on a corresponding side of the diver based on a relative positional relationship between the respective first sensing unit and second sensing unit; at least one propeller having a propeller body and battery module; and a controller connected to the angle sensor assembly and the propeller respectively, so as to control the propeller based on an angle signal sensed by the angle sensor assembly. The submersible propulsion device is flexible in configuration and convenient to control, and can free both hands.

The present relates to a wetsuit, comprising an upper body portion, a lower leg portion, and a mid-portion arranged between the upper body portion and the lower leg portion, the lower leg portion comprising a first leg and a second leg, wherein the first leg, the second leg and the mid-portion each comprises a front side and a rear side, wherein the wetsuit comprises a zipper configured to unzip at least a portion of the rear side of the mid portion, the zipper extending from an upper position of the first leg's front side to an upper position of the second leg's front side, via the rear side of the mid-portion.

A flexible, thermally-insulating composite article includes: a base layer; a plurality of teeth extending from the base layer; and grooves extending between the teeth to enable the teeth to converge. The composite article may be in the form of a pad insertable into a pocket associated with a wetsuit.

An artificial gill garment (100) is provided for providing oxygen to a wearer in an underwater environment. The artificial gill garment comprises a membrane (110) configured to allow permeation of air through the membrane and prevent permeation of water through the membrane. The membrane is configured to provide an air reservoir. A method of manufacturing the artificial gill garment is also provided.

An artificial gill garment (100) is provided for providing oxygen to a wearer in an underwater environment. The artificial gill garment comprises a membrane (110) configured to allow permeation of air through the membrane and prevent permeation of water through the membrane. The membrane is configured to provide an air reservoir. A method of manufacturing the artificial gill garment is also provided.

A smart clothing and backpack system enables a user to perform many actions. The smart clothing includes circuitry and/or is made of a conductive material enclosed in an insulation material. The smart clothing includes a set of sensors configured to detect body information. The smart clothing includes multiple electromagnets configured to adjust a size of the smart clothing. The electromagnets are configured to have an increased attraction to make the smart clothing tighter on the body of the user. The system includes a smart backpack to communicate with the smart clothing. The smart backpack includes a Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) reader configured to detect RFID tags on or in items within the smart backpack. Many other features are able to be implemented with the smart clothing and backpack system. The smart clothing is able to include a wetsuit configured to communicate with a surfboard and/or a backpack.

A smart clothing and backpack system enables a user to perform many actions. The smart clothing includes circuitry and/or is made of a conductive material enclosed in an insulation material. The smart clothing includes a set of sensors configured to detect body information. The smart clothing includes multiple electromagnets configured to adjust a size of the smart clothing. The electromagnets are configured to have an increased attraction to make the smart clothing tighter on the body of the user. The system includes a smart backpack to communicate with the smart clothing. The smart backpack includes a Radio Frequency IDentification (RFID) reader configured to detect RFID tags on or in items within the smart backpack. Many other features are able to be implemented with the smart clothing and backpack system. The smart clothing is able to include a wetsuit configured to communicate with a surfboard and/or a backpack.

A drysuit includes: a body suit formed of water impermeable material having a front portion, a back portion, a first side portion, a second side portion, a head opening, and an entry opening; one or more seals connected to the head opening and the entry; fastener connected to the entry opening; and one or more elongated panels of elastic material connected to and overlaying the first side portion, the second side portion, the front portion, or the back portion in a longitudinal direction for providing stretch to and compression to the body suit in a transverse direction; wherein the one or more panels of elastic material are smaller in area than the first side portion, the second side portion, the front portion, or the back portion. The drysuit provides stretch and compression at critical points of the drysuit for increased safety, fit, durability and adaptability to/for the user.