34results about "Handkerchiefs" patented technology

A garment (100) having a shaping region (104) formed from fabric including an incorporated bonding adhesive and methods of making the same.

Machine for producing socks (1) for foot reflexology, configured to apply one or more external stimulating elements (2) to socks (1), positioned in the sole area (10) and / or the instep area (11) and / or the lateral areas of the foot, using thermoadhesive material provided between the sock (1) and each stimulating element (2). The machine includes a press (3) comprising: two compression plates (30, 31) and an actuating member (32) configured to bring the two plates (30, 31) into contact and to exert pressure between them, and one or two flat foot-shaped heating shapes (4), which flat foot-shaped heating shapes (4) are provided with integrated heating means.

A clothing article is disclosed herein, comprising: at least one base knit region, each base knit region being formed of a base knit comprising an ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) fiber and at least one base stretch fiber being knit together in a plated configuration to form a jersey knit; and at least one reinforcing knit region, each reinforcing knit region being formed of a reinforcing knit comprising the UHMWPE fiber and the at least one base stretch fiber being knit together in a plated configuration to form a jersey knit. The reinforcing knit region further comprising a reinforcing stretch fiber being alternatingly knit with the jersey knit of the reinforcing knit in which within each given course of the jersey knit of the reinforcing knit, for every sequence of m + n consecutive loops of the course, the reinforcing stretch fiber is looped with m consecutive loops of the jersey knit of the reinforcing knit and n consecutive loops of the jersey knit of the reinforcing knit are free of looping with the reinforcing stretch fiber.

A swaddling garment, such as for swaddling a baby or use as a compression garment, includes a one-piece body having a yoke, arm-receiving sleeves, and a torso-receiving tube defining a torso-receiving space. The swaddling garment is a one-piece, seamless, or / or knit swaddle, without closures, configured to snugly receive a wearer's torso and arms.

The invention relates to a sports textile article intended to cover all or part of the calf and allowing localized, controlled and reversible fine tuning of the compression applied to this area. The article comprises, according to the variants, at least one opening associated with a folding-down portion provided with adjustable fastening means, and / or a weakly compressive or non-compressive textile area associated with a mechanical constriction means, or a combination of these solutions. These devices make it possible to reduce, or even eliminate, or increase the pressure exerted on a given portion of the calf depending on the user's morphology, feeling and muscle volume variations. The invention provides extensive morphological adaptation, dynamic fine tuning while effort is being exerted, a reduction in mechanical stresses, and increased functional comfort, while ensuring the stability of the textile. The assembly constitutes an industrializable solution for customized compression which is not achievable with traditional sports textiles.

The present invention provides a thermoregulating therapeutic yarn. The yarn includes a first plurality of fibers, a second plurality of fibers, and nanoparticles. The second plurality of fibers comprises a carbon material. The first and second pluralities of fibers together form a yarn structure. The nanoparticles are adhered to outer surfaces of the first plurality of fibers, second plurality of fibers, or the yarn structure and are capable of upconverting incident wavelengths.

A method of treating skin in a subject is provided. A method of reducing an appearance or effect of aging in a subject is also provided. Methods of improving skin integrity and / or skin surface topology in a subject are further provided. The methods comprise administering an effective amount of a preparation comprising ammonia oxidizing microorganisms to the subject. Related preparations and kits are also provided.

This application relates to the field of functional fabrics, specifically disclosing a moisture-wicking and breathable fabric and its preparation method. The moisture-wicking and breathable fabric comprises a face layer and an inner layer bonded together. The face layer is woven from a first blended yarn, which is a blend of fibers with the following weight percentages: 52-56% acrylic fiber, 18-22% viscose fiber, 10-14% cupro fiber, and 12-16% spandex fiber. The inner layer is woven from a second blended yarn, which is a blend of fibers with the following weight percentages: 58.5-62.5% acrylic fiber, 10-15% viscose fiber, 11.5-15.5% spandex fiber, 8-12% cupro fiber, and 3-4% wool. The preparation method involves bonding the face layer and the inner layer together. The fabric obtained in this application has good moisture-wicking, breathability, and warmth retention; it remains smooth and does not easily deform after long-term use, making it suitable for close-fitting clothing.

The present invention relates to sensor-integrated socks designed to measure and monitor foot angles and distances in real-time. Each sock is embedded with multiple sensors, including gyroscopes and accelerometers, strategically placed at the heel (S1), midfoot (S2), and optionally near the toes (S3). The sensors collect data on foot orientation and movement, which is transmitted wirelessly via a Bluetooth module to a mobile application. The application processes and displays the data, providing real-time feedback, historical data storage, and customizable alerts. The system includes a sports mode that adjusts thresholds based on physical activity, enhancing accuracy during static and / or dynamic movements. The socks are powered by a rechargeable battery and made from stretchy, breathable fabric for user comfort. This invention offers a non-invasive, cost-effective solution for managing foot conditions such as Metatarsus adductus.

Problems for the present invention to be solved is to provide a footwear item that allows the wearer to more effectively perceive that an acupuncture point for insomnia is being stimulated, compared to conventional footwear items. A footwear item 100 according to the present invention is a footwear item for covering at least a human foot, and includes a heel covering portion 120 and a raised portion 125. There is at least one raised portion. This raised portion protrudes toward at least one of an inner side and an outer side of the heel covering portion. This raised portion has corners CN. The raised portion preferably has a polygonal shape, and more preferably has a cross shape when seen in plan view.

The disclosure relates to a garment comprising a lower torso portion comprising a front portion, a back portion, and a strap portion configured to couple the back portion and the front portion. The strap portion is fixed to one of the back portion or the front portion at one end thereof and free at the other end thereof, and the free end is configured for being removably coupled to the other of the front portion or back portion. The strap portion is configured for being circumferentially disposed over the pubis mound and between legs of the user. The strap portion comprises a first magnetic closure coupled to the free end thereof and the other of the front portion or back portion to which the strap portion is removably coupled comprises a second magnetic closure.

In an elastic member, a first sheet layer and a second sheet layer are formed of a material having translucency. An elastic sheet can be visually recognized through the first sheet layer and the second sheet layer. First non-joint bands linearly continuous along a first direction intersecting an stretchable direction at an acute angle are repeatedly present at intervals in a direction orthogonal to the first direction as non-joint bands in which a portion not having sheet joined portions is continuous in an unfolded state in a stretchable region. Sheet joined portions and joint holes are provided at intervals between adjacent first non-joint bands in the stretchable region. A unit structure including a plurality of first non-joint bands having different first widths determined as widths in the direction orthogonal to the first direction is repeatedly present in the direction orthogonal to the first direction in the stretchable region.

A liner includes a fabric body that covers at least a hip area and an abdomen area of a wearer or the hip area and buttocks area of a wearer. The fabric body having at least a first region and a second region each having a different modulus than another of the several regions. The first region is an abdominal region or a buttocks region. The second region is selected from the following group of regions, namely a first abdominal border region, a second abdominal border region, a buttocks region if the buttocks region is not the first region, a bottom buttocks surrounding region, a top buttocks surrounding region, a side buttocks surrounding region, a side hip region, a waist whittler region, a waist transition region, a super waist whittler region, an abdominal region if the abdominal region is not the first region and any combination thereof.

The present invention relates to a sports sock, particularly for playing football, comprising an opening at the user's calf, designed to reduce or eliminate compression in that area. This opening is delimited by an elastic or non-elastic seam and covered by a fold-over section secured with hook-and-loop fasteners. This system allows for precise pressure adjustment on different areas of the calf, providing a better morphological fit and helping to prevent muscle injuries related to excessive compression. Various embodiments are proposed, including, in particular, bands with elastic, tabs that can be inserted into reinforced slits, or a simple flexible overlay without mechanical constraint. "Figure to be published for the abstract: Figure 2.a"

Disclosed is a structure in which female and male snap fasteners are supported to be covered with left and right concealment modules respectively attached to one sides of two socks, so that the female and male snap fasteners can be revealed and engaged by opening the concealment modules to pair the two socks during washing, drying, and storing in the case of not wearing the socks, and the female and male snap fasteners can be concealed and covered by closing the concealment modules made of a silicone material to prevent T-shaped protrusions formed in female and male snap fasteners from touching the skin or clothing of opposite ankles with each other, in particular, to prevent the T-shaped protrusions formed in the female and male snap fasteners from touching the skin and causing abrasions or touching the clothing and causing lint in the case of wearing the socks, thereby having advantages of improving the marketability by preventing damage to the aesthetics of the socks.

The present application discloses a garment, comprising a garment body and a molded cup, disposed on the garment body, wherein the molded cup includes at least a first layer and a second layer disposed in layers, the first layer having at least one first hole and the second layer having at least one second hole, the diameter of the first hole being greater than the diameter of the second hole, and the first layer being positioned closer to the wearer than the second layer when the garment is worn.

The present application discloses a garment and a molded cup. The garment comprises: a garment main body; and molded cups arranged on the garment main body, the molded cups each at least comprising a first layer and a second layer which are stacked, at least one first hole being formed in the first layer, at least one second hole being formed in the second layer, the diameter of the first hole being greater than the diameter of the second hole, and the first layer being closer to a wearer than the second layer when the garment is worn. The design of the hole structure significantly improves the air permeability of the molded cups, achieves the effect of unidirectional moisture conduction, keeps the inner layer dry all the time, and improves the wearing comfort.

In general, the invention described herein broadly relates to a compression garment for compressing a torso of a wearer, the compression garment comprising: a flexible layer shaped to enclose the torso of the wearer and configured to define a front portion and a back portion; a first adjustment mechanism engaged with each of the front portion and the back portion to facilitate adjustment of the flexible layer about a first side of the torso of the wearer; and a second adjustment mechanism engaged with each of the front portion and the back portion to facilitate adjustment of the flexible layer about a second side of the torso of the wearer, wherein each of the first adjustment mechanism and the second adjustment mechanism comprises cooperating engagement means defining a plurality of engagement configurations, whereby each of the plurality of engagement configurations provides a different level of compression to the torso of the wearer.

An undergarment for use as tucking (or gaff) underwear is disclosed. The undergarment includes a main body include including 4-way stretch fabric. The main body defines a pair of leg openings spaced along a first axis. The main body has a front portion and a rear portion positioned opposite the front portion along a second axis. The undergarment further includes a compression panel that is positioned to cover male genitals of the wearer. The compression panel includes two-way stretch fabric oriented to permit stretching along the first axis and limit stretching along the second axis.

A support garment can include a textile layer forming a supportive region and configured to adjustably permit or inhibit displacement of a body part of the wearer that is positioned adjacent or proximate the supportive region. The garment can include an electroadhesive clutch device to help control displacement. In an example, the garment includes an underwear garment or a portion thereof.

A base layer such as an undershirt or long underwear, for outdoor activities is described. The base layer includes an integrated joint protector. The protector includes foam padding realized as a collection of individual, mutually separated pads having a polygonal perimeter. The thickness of the pads decreases from a centerline of the protector to its medial and lateral edges. The medial and lateral edges have triangular individual pads with vertices facing out, which prevents binding or creasing of the protector under flexure.

An adaptive therapeutic garment including but not limited to hooded sweatshirts, crewneck sweatshirts, t-shirts and tank tops and is designed for post-surgical and post-injury recovery. The discreet modification allows the user to maintain use of mainstream clothing, reduce medical stigmatization and accommodate limited range of motion or pain. The garment adaptation location affords the user to move the garment around the injury of the upper extremity. The garments include concealed medial underarm and lateral torso openings with an integrated closure system using snaps or magnets, allowing for one-handed utilization. Limitations may be due to pain or post-surgical healing limitations set by physician, idiopathic and congenital etiology.

A sock having a toe portion divided into exactly three separate compartments: one for the big toe, one for the second toe, and one shared compartment for the third, fourth, and fifth toes. The design provides targeted toe separation to reduce friction, alleviate bunion pressure, prevent blisters, and improve comfort and foot health while remaining easy to wear compared to full individual-toe socks. The sock is made from stretchable, breathable material with optional reinforced dividers. Alternative groupings of toes into three or four compartments are also disclosed.