Dressing aid device

Abstract

A dressing device to aid individuals with the removal and installation of clothing tops, such as sport bras, comprising an elongate shaft including an upper end integral hook, and the shaft including a lower end including an integral hook.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCES TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not ApplicableSTATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not ApplicableREFERENCES TO SEQUENCING LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX[0003]Not ApplicableBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0004]The number of women participating in sports and exercise has increased dramatically in the United States. This may be attributable to societal trends and attitudes toward women's health and exercise, and in part, to the federal legislation passed under Title IX, Education Amendments of 1972 (Title 20 U.S.C. Sections 1681-1688), granting, among other things, equality in funding for both female and male sports programs. High school and collegiate athletic programs today offer a full compliment of sports programs for women that were non-existent only decades ago. Women's participation and the popularity of health clubs, running / walking events, yoga, golf, swimming, bicycling, tennis and other activiti...

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Benefits of technology

[0016]The present invention is a dressing device aid that reduces and may eliminate the difficulties and disadvantages described herein. It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a personal dressing device to aid in the process of dressing and undressing of clothing tops that are designed as one-piece, non-latching units, such as sport bras. A further object permits the user to hold one end of the dressing device in the hand or hands and during the process of dressing or undressing uses the opposite end of the dressing device to hook and secure the clothing top along it's lower rim and base on the dorsal side of the users body and upon action of the users hand(s) and arm(s) enables the user to: 1.) pull, peel and lift the clothing top off and raise the clothing top to a position that permits the use of the hand(s) to complete the removal process; 2.) position the clothing top and remove rolls, twists and gathers. The device comprises an elongated shaft including an upper end integral hook and the shaft including a lower end integral hook.

Problems solved by technology

These actions require a significant amount of effort, strength, and flexibility which many individuals lack.

This is caused, in part, because of limited access and subsequent improper hand positioning on the dorsal side while grabbing and positioning the top during the process of dressing and undressing.

More compression from the clothing top requires more effort and force to remove and install and causes skin discomfort during dressing and undressing.

Perspiration and moisture increase adhesion between the elastic clothing top and the individual's skin further exacerbating the difficulty of removal.

Further, stretching of the fabric caused by twisting, rolling and pulling during the process of dressing and undressing stresses the elasticity of the top and affects its useful life.

Likewise, it is difficult for many individuals with physical limitations such as arthritis, joint pain, muscular ailments and other disabilities to access their dorsal side and shoulder areas, secure clothing in the appropriate location with the hand(s) and pull the garment over the head, shoulders and torso.

The demand and use of clothing tops, such as sport bras, has increase significantly with the recent inventions of elastic man-made fabrics, however, because of the design and nature of the fabrics and disadvantages described herein, a large number of people endure discomfort and difficulties while dressing and undressing.

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