CA2309865A1 - Travelers' comfort - wearable arm support - Google Patents
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An arm support of flexible, knitted fabric that comprises a body of material covering the shoulders and both arms with the body extending around the upper back, having upper arcuate portions secured by strips of VELCRO. The edges of the body are reinforced with strips of rigid binding around the front and shoulder circumferences, which butt on to the flexible, elastic binding below the wearer's underarms, providing a latitude in movement, Optionally a blanket can be attached to the body in a choice of locations. The arm support facilitates and adds comfort and warmth to the wearer in traveling, especially on long trips.
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TRAVELERS' COMFORT - WEARABLE ARM SUPPORT
FIELD OF INVENTION
This invention pertains to wearable, portable arm supports, particularly useful while traveling long distances.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The art teaches that there are a number of restraint devices for supporting arms.
Additionally the art teaches means for attachment of other apparel, such as pants, skirts, etc. Various types of fasteners are also known, as is the use of padding and flexible fabric. Exemplary of the knov~patents are as follows:
U.S. Pat. 81,842 is a shoulder brace with suspender. Kid straps are attached to the waistband. The kid straps are provided with button holes for attachment to the buttons on a skirt or pants.
U.S. Pat. 1,048,098 shows an adjustable chain for binding and supporting both arms.
U.S.Pat. 1,157,341 illustrates a shawl of knitted fabric adapted to snugly engage the arms, shoulders and a portion of the back.
U.S. Pat. 2,150,069 illustrates berry picking sleeves adapted to be drawn over the arms and secured in place by a strip of canvas extending across the back with elastic straps secured to the corners of the canvas and the upper ends of the sleeves.
Movements of the wearer are thus not impeded and at the same time the sleeves will snugly fit the arms of various persons with equal comfort.
U.S. Pat. 2,295,806 teaches a restraining device for anesthesia and surgery wherein a belt encircles both arms and wrist straps connected to the belt are connected to another belt that restrains the knees.
U.S. Pat. 2,560,243 shows a sling for supporting two arms where there is no neck strain. The sling is a T-sheet of flexible material having laterally extended arms as seen in Fig.2, that embrace the waist of the wearer. There are also fasteners to secure the arms. The stem portion of the sheet is slotted to fit around a person's neck. There are a pair of forked portions whose upper parts rest on the shoulders and the lower parts terminate in the aforesaid sling which is adjustable by means of buckled straps.
U.S. Pat. 4,877,038 is a hand and arm restraint for hospitalized patients. A
pouch receives the hands and arms of the patient through arm openings which are adjustable. Adjusting straps allow securing the pouch to a bed frame and adjusting the portion of the pouch so that the patient can comfortably fold his arms.
U.S. Pat. 5,086,762 depicts a type of bracing apparatus wherein there is an elbow strap with padding and a wrist strap. The straps depend from a rigid yoke that embraces the shoulder. The brace enables typing comfort for a person sitting at a computer, and also relieves stress.
The device of this invention is for the most part functionally different as well as structurally different. It is not a restraint device, but one that affords comfort. Unlike most of the prior art, it is intended to support both arms with a unitary structure which is readily removable.
It is therefore an object of this invention to provide support for both arms simultaneously.
It is also an object of this invention to provide a support which is easy to install and remove.
It is further an object of this invention to provide an arm support which is especially useful when traveling for long periods of time.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The arm support in question is made of a flexible knit fabric, having a frontal body of almost a square configuration, with shoulder and elbow darts and a horizontal envelope so that, when the elbows are bent, the lower portions of the arms and hands rest comfortably within the envelope. The upper part of the body extends over the shoulders and fastens around the top portion of the wearer's back. The front edges are bound with a a rigid, non-flexible fabric, which joins the front edges of the flexible fabric which embraces the arms. The body extends around the rear in a somewhat different manner. Here there is a flexible binding abutting on to the non-flexible binding at the approximate level of the underarm of the wearer, to allow for more comfort. The device is fastened at the back around the shoulder blades with pieces of fastening fibers sold under the Trademark "VELCRO". Optionally, a blanket can be attached to the body in the regions of the upper or the lower torso.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig.1 is a frontal view of the device as worn.
Fig.2 is a rear view of the device as worn Fig. 3 is a rear view of the device per se.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Fig. 1 shows the front of an arm support AS having a body 1. The shape of the front is square like, having darts 2 at the shoulders and elbows 3. The upper arms and shoulders are enclosed by the body which continues into a horizontal envelope 4, secured by the aforesaid darts, so that when the elbows are bent, the lower portions of the arms and hands rest comfortably within the envelope. The front edges of the body that enclose the arms, as well as the front edges of the envelope are bound with thin strips of rigid, non-flexible fabric 5 to provide stability to the body. The corners of the envelope are darted, as mentioned 3, over the non-flexible strip and main body of fabric which encloses the upper arms, and thus the non-flexible binding extends horizontally beyond those edges. At the juncture of the shoulder darts, there are two pieces of "VELCRO" 6, for a purpose to be subsequently described. The body is made of knit fabric, such as nylon, cotton, rayon or polyester, and could be made in different colours and patterns. The body is constructed of a single piece of fabric, which extends from the back of the wearer, over the shoulder, down front and back of one upper arm, across the front and back of the envelope, up the front and back of the other upper arm and around the other shoulder to the upper back again. As shown in Fig.2, this is the point at which the two ends of the fabric overlap to close. They are secured by two strips of "VELCRO" 7. These pieces of "VELCRO" are of a length to enable adjustment of the support in accordance with different sizes and shapes of the wearer. The front edges, shoulders and back portion are bound with the aforementioned strips of rigid, non-flexible binding. The rear edges of the body are bound by a flexible, elastic binding 8, which butts on to the rigid, non-flexible binding in the rear of the body, at a point in alignment with the underarms. This elastic binding is attached to the total circumference of the rear edges of the body. Unlike the front of the body, there is no envelope. The elastic binding allows for some movement of the support, and prevents tightness around the torso. Just below the the elbows and on the rear of the body, there are placed two additional patches of "VELCRO" 6.
These patches are in alignment with the aforementioned patches in the front of the body 6, and for the same purpose. If desired, a blanket 9 can be attached to the patches of "VELCRO" at the bottom rear and laid over the lap, or the whole body can be covered by attaching a longer blanket to the patches on the top front of the body.
This invention was the direct result of the inventor's personal experiences.
On occasion when the inventor had to take long trips, stress in the arms and shoulders was experienced, due to a tendency to fold the arms. Further, because of the monotony of the trip, there was an inclination to fall asleep with the arms in folded condition. Relaxation caused an unbalancing that led to the arms falling to the sides and a sudden awakening which was very disturbing. The result is the invention described above. The invention should be a boon to all those that travel for long periods of time. It is easy to install, that is, it can be worn like a sweater, and the arms can be pulled out through the wide front opening if an emergency presents itself. It provides a sense of comfort and security, and the support can keep the arms and shoulders warm.
While the preferred embodiments of this invention have been shown, it should be understood that the various modifications and changes that would be obvious to those skilled in the art could be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
FIELD OF INVENTION
This invention pertains to wearable, portable arm supports, particularly useful while traveling long distances.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The art teaches that there are a number of restraint devices for supporting arms.
Additionally the art teaches means for attachment of other apparel, such as pants, skirts, etc. Various types of fasteners are also known, as is the use of padding and flexible fabric. Exemplary of the knov~patents are as follows:
U.S. Pat. 81,842 is a shoulder brace with suspender. Kid straps are attached to the waistband. The kid straps are provided with button holes for attachment to the buttons on a skirt or pants.
U.S. Pat. 1,048,098 shows an adjustable chain for binding and supporting both arms.
U.S.Pat. 1,157,341 illustrates a shawl of knitted fabric adapted to snugly engage the arms, shoulders and a portion of the back.
U.S. Pat. 2,150,069 illustrates berry picking sleeves adapted to be drawn over the arms and secured in place by a strip of canvas extending across the back with elastic straps secured to the corners of the canvas and the upper ends of the sleeves.
Movements of the wearer are thus not impeded and at the same time the sleeves will snugly fit the arms of various persons with equal comfort.
U.S. Pat. 2,295,806 teaches a restraining device for anesthesia and surgery wherein a belt encircles both arms and wrist straps connected to the belt are connected to another belt that restrains the knees.
U.S. Pat. 2,560,243 shows a sling for supporting two arms where there is no neck strain. The sling is a T-sheet of flexible material having laterally extended arms as seen in Fig.2, that embrace the waist of the wearer. There are also fasteners to secure the arms. The stem portion of the sheet is slotted to fit around a person's neck. There are a pair of forked portions whose upper parts rest on the shoulders and the lower parts terminate in the aforesaid sling which is adjustable by means of buckled straps.
U.S. Pat. 4,877,038 is a hand and arm restraint for hospitalized patients. A
pouch receives the hands and arms of the patient through arm openings which are adjustable. Adjusting straps allow securing the pouch to a bed frame and adjusting the portion of the pouch so that the patient can comfortably fold his arms.
U.S. Pat. 5,086,762 depicts a type of bracing apparatus wherein there is an elbow strap with padding and a wrist strap. The straps depend from a rigid yoke that embraces the shoulder. The brace enables typing comfort for a person sitting at a computer, and also relieves stress.
The device of this invention is for the most part functionally different as well as structurally different. It is not a restraint device, but one that affords comfort. Unlike most of the prior art, it is intended to support both arms with a unitary structure which is readily removable.
It is therefore an object of this invention to provide support for both arms simultaneously.
It is also an object of this invention to provide a support which is easy to install and remove.
It is further an object of this invention to provide an arm support which is especially useful when traveling for long periods of time.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The arm support in question is made of a flexible knit fabric, having a frontal body of almost a square configuration, with shoulder and elbow darts and a horizontal envelope so that, when the elbows are bent, the lower portions of the arms and hands rest comfortably within the envelope. The upper part of the body extends over the shoulders and fastens around the top portion of the wearer's back. The front edges are bound with a a rigid, non-flexible fabric, which joins the front edges of the flexible fabric which embraces the arms. The body extends around the rear in a somewhat different manner. Here there is a flexible binding abutting on to the non-flexible binding at the approximate level of the underarm of the wearer, to allow for more comfort. The device is fastened at the back around the shoulder blades with pieces of fastening fibers sold under the Trademark "VELCRO". Optionally, a blanket can be attached to the body in the regions of the upper or the lower torso.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig.1 is a frontal view of the device as worn.
Fig.2 is a rear view of the device as worn Fig. 3 is a rear view of the device per se.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Fig. 1 shows the front of an arm support AS having a body 1. The shape of the front is square like, having darts 2 at the shoulders and elbows 3. The upper arms and shoulders are enclosed by the body which continues into a horizontal envelope 4, secured by the aforesaid darts, so that when the elbows are bent, the lower portions of the arms and hands rest comfortably within the envelope. The front edges of the body that enclose the arms, as well as the front edges of the envelope are bound with thin strips of rigid, non-flexible fabric 5 to provide stability to the body. The corners of the envelope are darted, as mentioned 3, over the non-flexible strip and main body of fabric which encloses the upper arms, and thus the non-flexible binding extends horizontally beyond those edges. At the juncture of the shoulder darts, there are two pieces of "VELCRO" 6, for a purpose to be subsequently described. The body is made of knit fabric, such as nylon, cotton, rayon or polyester, and could be made in different colours and patterns. The body is constructed of a single piece of fabric, which extends from the back of the wearer, over the shoulder, down front and back of one upper arm, across the front and back of the envelope, up the front and back of the other upper arm and around the other shoulder to the upper back again. As shown in Fig.2, this is the point at which the two ends of the fabric overlap to close. They are secured by two strips of "VELCRO" 7. These pieces of "VELCRO" are of a length to enable adjustment of the support in accordance with different sizes and shapes of the wearer. The front edges, shoulders and back portion are bound with the aforementioned strips of rigid, non-flexible binding. The rear edges of the body are bound by a flexible, elastic binding 8, which butts on to the rigid, non-flexible binding in the rear of the body, at a point in alignment with the underarms. This elastic binding is attached to the total circumference of the rear edges of the body. Unlike the front of the body, there is no envelope. The elastic binding allows for some movement of the support, and prevents tightness around the torso. Just below the the elbows and on the rear of the body, there are placed two additional patches of "VELCRO" 6.
These patches are in alignment with the aforementioned patches in the front of the body 6, and for the same purpose. If desired, a blanket 9 can be attached to the patches of "VELCRO" at the bottom rear and laid over the lap, or the whole body can be covered by attaching a longer blanket to the patches on the top front of the body.
This invention was the direct result of the inventor's personal experiences.
On occasion when the inventor had to take long trips, stress in the arms and shoulders was experienced, due to a tendency to fold the arms. Further, because of the monotony of the trip, there was an inclination to fall asleep with the arms in folded condition. Relaxation caused an unbalancing that led to the arms falling to the sides and a sudden awakening which was very disturbing. The result is the invention described above. The invention should be a boon to all those that travel for long periods of time. It is easy to install, that is, it can be worn like a sweater, and the arms can be pulled out through the wide front opening if an emergency presents itself. It provides a sense of comfort and security, and the support can keep the arms and shoulders warm.
While the preferred embodiments of this invention have been shown, it should be understood that the various modifications and changes that would be obvious to those skilled in the art could be made without departing from the scope of the invention as defined by the appended claims.
Claims (6)
1. A portable arm support, adapted to be worn like a sweater and especially useful for travel, comprising:
a) a main body enveloping the fronts and backs of the arms and made of a flexible fabric, having darts at the front in the approximate locations of the shoulders and elbows such that the body forms a square like front.
b) a horizontal envelope secured to said upper arm portion so that when said elbows are bent, said lower arm portions rest comfortably within said envelope.
c) said body having horizontal and vertical edges, said edges being bound on the front by strips of rigid, non-flexible fabric, said strips that bind said horizontal edges extending past said horizontal edges, said body and said strip forming an arc around said shoulder that extends around said rear, said body terminating into two arcuate portions bound by said strip below said rear of the neck, said arcuate portions devolving into vertical edges, said vertical edges being integral with a horizontal rear edge, this said rear edge circumference being bound by a flexible, elastic binding abutted on to the ends of the said non-flexible strips at the approximate height of said wearer's underarms.
d) said body being fastened at said rear by a pair of VELCRO strips secured on the under and over surfaces of said overlapping terminating portions.
a) a main body enveloping the fronts and backs of the arms and made of a flexible fabric, having darts at the front in the approximate locations of the shoulders and elbows such that the body forms a square like front.
b) a horizontal envelope secured to said upper arm portion so that when said elbows are bent, said lower arm portions rest comfortably within said envelope.
c) said body having horizontal and vertical edges, said edges being bound on the front by strips of rigid, non-flexible fabric, said strips that bind said horizontal edges extending past said horizontal edges, said body and said strip forming an arc around said shoulder that extends around said rear, said body terminating into two arcuate portions bound by said strip below said rear of the neck, said arcuate portions devolving into vertical edges, said vertical edges being integral with a horizontal rear edge, this said rear edge circumference being bound by a flexible, elastic binding abutted on to the ends of the said non-flexible strips at the approximate height of said wearer's underarms.
d) said body being fastened at said rear by a pair of VELCRO strips secured on the under and over surfaces of said overlapping terminating portions.
2. An arm support as in Claim 1 wherein said VELCRO strips are made of a length to allow adjustment of said arm support in accordance with the size and shape of said wearer.
3. An arm support such as in Claim 1 wherein two spaced patches of VELCRO are placed on said front of said body in the regions of said shoulders, and two lower spaced patches of VELCRO on said rear of the body, said patches being below said elbows, enabling a blanket to be attached to said wearer's choice of said VELCRO
patch locations, covering either upper and lower extremities, or lower extremities only.
patch locations, covering either upper and lower extremities, or lower extremities only.
4. An arm support as in Claim 3 wherein said blanket is attached to said choice of upper or lower patches.
5. An arm support as in Claim 1 wherein said knitted fabric is made of a material selected from nylon, cotton, rayon or polyester.
6. An arm support as in Claim 1 where said fabric can be made in different colours and designs.
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