Temperature management garments providing targeted thermal support for extended periods of time

Abstract

A temperature management garment manufactured with stretchable fabrics as to fit tightly to the wearer's selected anatomy and contains at least one significantly insulated pocket sized to fit a heat or cold producing thermal insert. The pockets are integrated with the garment to target strategic anatomical locations, are significantly insulated as to extend the duration of use of the thermal insert, and include adjustable banding that increases or decreases the level of compression as needed or required for the wearer. The use of significantly insulated materials for pocket construction significantly improves manufacturing costs and thermal performance as indicated in the prior art. Furthermore, the garments herein improve the prior art as iterations of this modular design can be worn independently, in a multitude of combinations, worn with other clothing, and can be integrated with other apparel from other manufacturers per agreements made.

Description

FIELD OF THE PRESENT INVENTION[0001]The present invention is related to the application of thermal therapies. More specifically, the present invention relates to specially designed and constructed garments that provide a direct source of heat or cold to assist the wearer to alter or maintain a desired body temperature. More specifically, the present invention improves the prior art by utilizing significantly insulated pockets containing a thermal device that is individually compressed upon strategic locations of the body proven to be effective in warming or cooling a person or animal. The present invention is useful for the wearer to maintain a desired or necessary body temperature in a variety of environmental conditions, constructed in a modular fashion allowing said wearer to control said thermal support, and reduces the risk of temperature related injuries.BACKGROUND OF THE PRESENT INVENTION[0002]In every part of the world, people and animals alike, suffer from challenges contro...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention relates to garments with integrated insulated pockets that provide heat or cold to the wearer. The garments are designed using thermal devices and compressive fabric to provide adequate pressure to the wearer's pulse-points. The pockets are positioned near the wearer's pulse-points to maximize efficiency. The garments can be adjusted with strapping to change compression as needed. The insulated pockets help to reduce the impact of ambient temperatures, allowing the thermal devices to work for longer periods of time. The cost-effective thermal devices can be used in a variety of clothing types, making them highly versatile. The invention also provides a more efficient way to alter body temperature.

Problems solved by technology

For example, if utilizing a cold thermal device in warm weather, the insulated pocket ensures that the cold thermal device does not absorb as much heat from the environment as a non-insulated pocket would absorb and result in reduced performance of the cold thermal device.

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