Posture Necklace and Method of Maintaining Proper Posture

Abstract

Disclosed is a posture monitoring neckwear and associated method of maintaining proper posture, wherein the neckwear comprises a frontal necklace portion and a rear extension portion that extends from the posterior of the wearer's neck and along the length of the wearer's back. The frontal necklace portion surrounds the wearer's neck and includes a weighted frontal pendant to counteract movement of the extension portion connection point along the neck posterior. The extension portion comprises an elongated and adorned structure, wherein tactile feedback from the extension along the middle of the wearer's back and movement therefrom alerts the wearer of improper posture or contortion of the spine during movement. The associated method of maintaining and teaching proper posture comprises utilizing an elongated extension from a pendant necklace to monitor and adjust posture based on tactile input received therefrom.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 500,348 filed on Jun. 23, 2011, entitled “Posture Beads.” The patent application identified above is incorporated here by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to neckwear, articles of jewelry and means for monitoring posture. More specifically, the present invention pertains to a necklace that includes a decorative frontal region and an elongated rear portion adapted extend along the centerline of a user's back for monitoring one's posture and preventing slouching or contorting.[0004]Proper and upright posture are crucial aspects of overall personal health and wellness, and provide a means to reduce stress on the body during movement, weight bearing activities and further during periods of extending seated or stationary positioning. Good posture inc...

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Benefits of technology

[0020]A final object of the present invention is to provide a decorative neckwear article that is both fashionable and functional, and further one that may be provided in a unisex or his and hers variation. The neckwear may include decorative features and weighted pendants that are both visually appealing and functionally attached.

Problems solved by technology

They are not readily adapted or intended for teaching and adapted behavior for proper posture mechanics.

The method of the Fix device relates to maintaining a necklace forward orientation, and the device of the Fix invention does not necessarily provide a sufficiently elongated structure along the wearer's back that the wearer may feel its position relative to his or her spin and adjust their posture accordingly.

Its anchor extension length and elements thereon are not well adapted to or conceived to create a means to adjust and monitor a wearer's posture.

The structure of the device is one having a circumferential necklace and a rearward chain extending therefrom, however the McCarrick device is related to a religious ornament or carrying piece, and is not suited or design for posture alignment or for an article of neckwear that teaches proper spinal posture while in operation.

While disclosing a device related to posture training, the Madole device is limited to a rigid element that affixes to the wearer's back and is more suited for sport training activities.

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