US20040098780A1 - Multi-function support garment - Google Patents

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US20040098780A1
US20040098780A1 US10/302,286 US30228602A US2004098780A1 US 20040098780 A1 US20040098780 A1 US 20040098780A1 US 30228602 A US30228602 A US 30228602A US 2004098780 A1 US2004098780 A1 US 2004098780A1
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Christine Seering
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/02—Orthopaedic corsets
    • A61F5/028—Braces for providing support to the lower back, e.g. lumbo sacral supports

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  • This invention relates to support garments and in particular to multifunction support garments used for back support, lower torso (abdominal) support or chest compression.
  • the present invention includes a support garment which has multiple adjustment bands that allow varying degrees of compression and can be adjusted vertically or horizontally to allow additional degrees of freedom.
  • the invention is also versatile and can be used for back or abdominal support or chest compression.
  • the invention has a central portion including an inner surface which is adapted to engage other members.
  • the central portion is inelastic and the inner surface is soft.
  • An elastic swath connects the right and left sides of the central portion to create a continuous encircling band.
  • Adjustment members connect to the outer surface of the elastic swath and are arranged in a row.
  • the adjustment members exert pressure on the elastic swath portion and can be extended longitudinally or laterally.
  • Each adjustment member has an attachment means at its end which attaches to the outer surface of the central portion of the garment.
  • adjustment members include means for accommodating ice packs.
  • Such means could include a pouch, pocket, a semi-resistant ledge attached to the inside of the adjustment band and the like.
  • the multifunction support garment can be used to target the hips, waist, ribs, stomach or chest.
  • the firm central portion of the garment can be placed on the back, front or sides to target compression to any area of the torso.
  • FIG. 1 is an elevation side view of the multifunction support garment showing the free ends of the adjustment members unattached;
  • FIG. 2 is an elevation side view of the multifunction support garment showing the free ends of the adjustment members deployed in an attached configuration
  • FIG. 3 is a near perspective view of the multifunction support garment.
  • a central portion 10 of a multifunction support garment includes an inner surface 26 and an outer surface which is adapted to engage other members.
  • An elastic swath 12 connects the right and left sides of the central portion to create a continuous encircling band.
  • Adjustment members 14 connect to the outer surface of the elastic swath.
  • the central portion 10 is comprised of an inelastic material.
  • the central portion of 10 has a first 16 and second edge 18 (FIG. 2) and the elastic swath 12 has a right 20 and left 22 end (FIG. 1).
  • the multifunction support garment is configured to provide a versatile article of clothing that allows varying degrees of compression and can be adjusted vertically and horizontally.
  • the adjustment members 14 preferably of which there are 3, each have a central portion that is affixed to the elastic swath 12 .
  • Each adjustment member 14 has a free end 24 that is detachably attached to the first 16 or second 18 edge of the central portion 10 .
  • the adjustment members are attached in a row proximate the middle of the elastic swath. In use, the adjustment members exert a pressure upon the elastic swath portion when attached thereto.
  • one or more of the adjustment members may include means for accommodating other accouterments such as ice packs, heating pads and the like.
  • each of the 3 adjustment bands has the capability of extending longitudinally or laterally (circumferentially) to allow additional degrees of freedom of choice so that pressure can be localized to a desired part of the anatomy.
  • each adjustment member can be attached to the central portion
  • attachment means such as VELCRO®, buttons, press studs, adhesive tape, and the like.
  • the multi-function support garment When the central portion is placed on the wearer's back, the multi-function support garment effectively provides support to that area of the anatomy. When the central portion is placed in front, the multi-function support garment effectively supports the lower torso (abdomen) or, if desired, the upper torso (chest) if placed thereabout.
  • One attribute of the elastic swath is that it does not crease or fold when placed in situ and is readily compliant with the anatomical shape of the wearer.

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WO2013059858A1 (fr) * 2011-10-27 2013-05-02 Adam Carr Vêtement
US20140350594A1 (en) * 2013-05-21 2014-11-27 Melissa Smith-McGinity Method and device for reducing and preventing snoring and sleep apnea

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US2310864A (en) * 1941-07-08 1943-02-09 Laura M Pegg Surgical bandage
US3393675A (en) * 1966-01-04 1968-07-23 Trznadel Amelia Hernia belt
US3570480A (en) * 1968-10-11 1971-03-16 Frank F Stubbs Medical corset
US5302171A (en) * 1992-03-16 1994-04-12 Pearson David P Back and stomach support device
US5752873A (en) * 1996-03-25 1998-05-19 Morris; Judith Ann Abdominal support and slimming garment
US5769808A (en) * 1996-12-02 1998-06-23 Matthijs; Omer C. Wrist support band
US6024715A (en) * 1998-07-13 2000-02-15 Maxwell; Richard Wrist brace

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO2013059858A1 (fr) * 2011-10-27 2013-05-02 Adam Carr Vêtement
US20140350594A1 (en) * 2013-05-21 2014-11-27 Melissa Smith-McGinity Method and device for reducing and preventing snoring and sleep apnea

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