Integrated Cervical Thoracic Compression Garment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current compression garments and devices fail to provide comprehensive and continuous girded compressive support for both the cervical and thoracic regions of the body, leading to inadequate relief for individuals suffering from chronic neck, shoulder, and upper back pain, often causing discomfort and inefficiency in pain alleviation.
Innovation Solution
A resiliently flexible compression garment made of bi-directional stretchable fabric, incorporating a cervical collar and adjustable fastening placket, designed to encircle the body from the base of the occipital lobe to the twelfth thoracic vertebra, providing girded compressive support through panels and a cervical collar formed from materials like spandex or elastane.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If existing compression shirts are used for athletic or post-surgical treatment, then thoracic compressive support is provided, but cervical compressive support is not included
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines a cervical collar and thoracic compression garment into a single integrated device. The cervical collar is attached to the compression shirt, creating a unified garment that provides simultaneous support to both the cervical and thoracic regions, eliminating the need for separate devices.
Solution Approach 2:
The compression garment is designed to perform multiple functions: it provides both cervical support (through the integrated collar) and thoracic compression (through the main garment body). This multi-functional design allows a single device to address pain and support needs in multiple spinal regions.
2Reliability
If existing compression garments are used, then thoracic support is provided, but continuous girded support from occipital lobe through thoracic spine is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The integration of the cervical collar with the compression shirt creates a continuous support structure that extends from the occipital lobe region down through the thoracic spine. This merging ensures uninterrupted compressive support across both cervical and thoracic regions.
3Ease of operation
If existing devices are used to stabilize certain body parts, then immobilization is achieved, but pain relief effectiveness is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The garment applies compression with varying intensity to different body regions. The cervical collar provides targeted support to the neck area, while the compression shirt applies graduated pressure to the thoracic region, allowing each area to receive appropriate localized treatment rather than uniform immobilization.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The garment effectively alleviates chronic upper body pain, enhances joint coordination, and promotes muscle relaxation, making it suitable for treating various ailments and aiding in rehabilitation by providing continuous support throughout the cervical and thoracic regions.
Implementation Method 1
A resiliently flexible compression garment made of bi-directional stretchable fabric, incorporating a cervical collar and adjustable fastening placket, designed to encircle the body from the base of the occipital lobe to the twelfth thoracic vertebra
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AI summary
A gird compression garment designed to provide compressive support extending throughout the cervical and thoracic portions of the wearer's spine so as to help relieve pain and to help promote healing from muscular/skeletal ailments and injuries. This gird compression garment is constructed of a resiliently flexible and stretchable material and includes a cervical collar that extends to the base of the skull of a wearer and a fastening device adapted to vary the amount of compressive force exerted by the garment.