Integrated supportive device in garments

Abstract

Disclosed herein is a device integrated in a piece of garment for providing abdominal support to a user comprising: an elastic band configured to wrap around a waist of the user and provide upward and inward physical support to an abdominal region of the user upon wearing; an interface configured to attach the elastic band to the piece of garment; at least one mechanically adjustable connection, wherein the mechanical adjustable connection is configured to adjust a length of the elastic band upon wearing; and an integration of the elastic band to the piece of garment, wherein the integration is configured to prevent at least a portion of the elastic band from directly contacting a body of the user upon wearing.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is a non-provisional of, and claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62 / 187,515 entitled “integrated supportive device in garments” filed Jul. 1, 2015, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by referenceBACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]During pregnancy, a woman's abdomen will distend as the fetus grows and the uterus expands. As the abdominal distension and weight gain continues, discomfort and difficulty increases even in daily activities such as sleeping, walking, bending, or driving. Physical activities, especially sports activities, may be prone to induce and / or affected by different health conditions including sports hernia, groin strain, and Achilles tendon ruptureSUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to supportive garment, protective garment, maternity support wear, postnatal support wear, performance protection and support wear.[0004]D...

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Benefits of technology

The device disclosed in this patent adds performance technology and support to traditional clothing based on knowledge of anatomy, medical conditions, and surgical disease. It is designed to provide prevention of injury and improve the medical benefits of clothing, including reducing pressure on the abdomen, hip, and lower extremity muscles and tendons, and increasing likelihood to get to term and reducing likelihood of early labor in women with short cervix. It is especially helpful for second or later pregnancy, women with previous pregnancies who may have less support, and working women who may need to be on their feet at work for long periods of time. Integrating the device into clothing makes it fit better to the body, reduces skin reaction, and allows for adjustability and reversibility.

Problems solved by technology

As the abdominal distension and weight gain continues, discomfort and difficulty increases even in daily activities such as sleeping, walking, bending, or driving.

Physical activities, especially sports activities, may be prone to induce and / or affected by different health conditions including sports hernia, groin strain, and Achilles tendon rupture

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