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Lvad/Rvad accessible shirts, tunics, and/or dresses fashionable clothing

a technology for accessible shirts and fashionable clothing, applied in the direction of protective clothing, garments, applications, etc., can solve the problems of limited options for lvad and/or rvad patient(s) to wear fashionable clothing, and achieve the effect of ease of access

Inactive Publication Date: 2020-09-10
LONG LISA HARMON
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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a new garment for LVAD / RVAD patients that allows them to conceal the external driveline of the medical device. The garment lies flat against the body and allows for easy access to the medical device without altering the appearance of the patient's clothing. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a more fashionable and practical solution for LVAD / RVAD patients to manage the appearance of the external driveline and securely conceal the medical device.

Problems solved by technology

LVAD and / or RVAD patient(s) have limited options for wearing fashionable garments, due to the external drive line.

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[0048]Referring to FIG. 1, according to a least one aspect of the invention, there is shown a garment 1(A) adapted to camouflage the existing (LVAD / RVAD) medical device drive line; The peripheral support devices LVAD's / RVAD's, also known as VADs, are life-sustaining medical devices surgically implanted within the body to assist with cardiac function for patients diagnosed with late stage heart failure. The LVAD and RVAD have both internal and external components. The internal component is the pump that attaches to the heart, and the external components include two exterior batteries, a controller (which monitors the heart), and a driveline. A driveline cable, which is connected to the VAD internally, exits through the skin in the abdomen and connects to the external hardware (i.e. the monitor / controller and battery supply). The external components of both devices must always be close to the body.

[0049]Garment of 1(A), featured in FIG. 1 tunic / shirt, and 2(A), dress of FIG. 2, which ...

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A garment comprising of a faux pocket(s) / slot(s) is formed in order to allow the passing of the exposed portion of a driveline and support peripherals of a Lvad / Rvad, such as the monitor / controller and batteries is shown and described. The garment, including front panel(s) and rear panel(s) are joined together, to create a neck opening. The right and left arm panel(s) will form arm openings, with options for sleeves. The garments right and left pocket / slots, with the interior portion, will remain un sewn in order to leave a pass-through opening to the exterior part of the pocket(s) / slots. Once the driveline and support peripherals of a Lvad / Rvad have successfully pass-through each pocket(s) slot(s), it will be closed with buttons and / or snaps to give the appearance of a regular functioning garment pocket(s) / slot(s).

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application refers to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62 / 917,754 filed for LVAD / RVAD Accessible Shirt, Tunic and / or Dresses Fashionable Clothing on Dec. 27, 2018.BACKGROUND OF INVENTIONField of the Invention[0002]The present invention refers to accessible garments for women, men and children, comprising of shirts; tunics; dresses; gowns; jumpers; rompers; pajamas; coats; cardigan's; vest; sweaters and suit jackets, for use by patients with Left Assist Devices (LVAD) and / or Right Ventricular Assist Devices (RVAD) which are surgically implanted in a person's body.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]LVADs and RVADs, also known as VADs, are life-sustaining medical devices surgically implanted within the body to assist with cardiac function for patients diagnosed with late stage heart failure. The LVAD and RVAD have both internal and external components.[0004]The internal component is the pump that attaches to the heart, and the external components “supp...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D13/12
CPCA41D13/1245A41D13/1281
Inventor LONG, LISA HARMON
Owner LONG LISA HARMON