Posture protector devices, systems and methods

a technology of posture protectors and devices, applied in the direction of protective garments, gymnastic exercises, garments, etc., can solve the problems of limited range of motion, poor posture, permanent shortened muscles, etc., to prevent poor posture, improve physical appearance, and improve posture

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-09-24
TALLY WILLIAM C
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[0016]Upon proper adjustment and/or sizing of the shorts and shirt, the posture protector garment provides at least: propriocepti

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The effects of poor posture are well documented and include limited range of motion wherein muscles may be permanently shortened due to a hunched-over upper body position.
Other effects of poor posture include discomfort in the form of headaches and pain in the shoulders, arms, and hands.
One common consequence of poor posture is the onset of lower back pain.
Finally, an improper posture and/or poor body conditioning can cause the body to appear unsightly and can lead to embarrassment and a poor self-image.
Poor posture during static activities may result in forward protrusion of the head and neck, rounding of the thoracic and lumbar spine, stretching of the spinal ligaments and also causing abnormal tilting and rotation of the pelvis.
This also puts adde

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[0023]The present invention may be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description, examples, drawings, and claims, and their previous and following description. However, before the present devices, systems, and / or methods are disclosed and described, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to the specific devices, systems, and / or methods disclosed unless otherwise specified, as such can, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular aspects only and is not intended to be limiting.

[0024]The following description of the invention is provided as an enabling teaching of the invention in its best, currently known embodiment. To this end, those skilled in the relevant art will recognize and appreciate that many changes can be made to the various aspects of the invention described herein, while still obtaining the beneficial results of the present invention. It will als...

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Abstract

A posture protector garment for providing proprioceptive feedback to a user to improve his or her posture. The posture protector garment has a pair of pants or shorts and a shirt. The shorts and shirt are formed from materials that stretch or move with the body of the user. A reinforced portion of the shorts and shirt is formed from a strap or other material having different mechanical properties than adjacent portions of the shorts and shirt to provide proprioceptive feedback to the user. The shirt is attachable to the shorts with a shirt strap. The shirt strap is under tension when the user has poor posture that can be sensed by the user.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to posture protector garments and, more particularly, to a posture protector garment configured to be worn on a user's body and which is adapted to improve and protect the user's body alignment, posture and / or appearance.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The importance of good posture is well known among health professionals. Posture generally refers to the alignment of the body and, more specifically, to the relative static and dynamic positioning of the body and its limbs.[0003]The effects of poor posture are well documented and include limited range of motion wherein muscles may be permanently shortened due to a hunched-over upper body position. Other effects of poor posture include discomfort in the form of headaches and pain in the shoulders, arms, and hands. One common consequence of poor posture is the onset of lower back pain. Finally, an improper posture and / or poor body conditioning can cause the body to appear un...

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IPC IPC(8): A41B1/08A41B9/00A41B9/06
CPCA41B1/08A41B9/00A41B9/001A41B9/06A41D13/0015A61F13/14A63B21/00061A63B21/00065A63B21/00069A63B21/0552A63B21/0555A63B21/068A63B23/0244A63B23/04A63B2209/10A63B21/4009A63B21/4011A63B21/4025A41D31/18A41D31/185
Inventor TALLY, WILLIAM C.
Owner TALLY WILLIAM C
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