Compression Garment Pad Layout for Cellulite Lymph Drainage
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing treatments for cellulite, including garments and creams, have limited demonstrable and lasting effects, and there is a need for preventative measures to manage and reduce cellulite formation.
Innovation Solution
A compression garment with varying inter-pad spacings and heights in different body regions to enhance micro-vascular function and lymph drainage, using pads to directionally 'micro-massage' the skin and underlying dermal layer, encouraging the passage of blood and lymph along natural pathways.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If uniform compression is applied across all body regions, then the garment structure is simple, but the effectiveness in managing cellulite is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies different pad heights and inter-pad spacings to different body regions based on local anatomical needs. Compression regions are differentiated by zone, with each zone having specific pad configurations tailored to the local cellulite characteristics and lymphatic drainage requirements of that area.
Solution Approach 2:
The garment is divided into multiple compression regions with distinct pad arrangements. Each region is segmented to address specific cellulite-affected areas independently, allowing customized compression patterns rather than a uniform approach across the entire garment.
2Reliability
If pads with varying heights and spacings are used in different regions, then lymph drainage and micro-vascular function are enhanced, but the manufacturing complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent varies physical parameters of the pads (height, spacing, distribution) across different garment regions to optimize physiological effects. These parameter changes are implemented within a standardized compression garment framework, allowing for controlled complexity in manufacturing.
3Duration of action of stationary object
If existing compression garments with uniform pad spacing are used, then the garment is easy to manufacture, but the duration of effect is limited and does not persist after removal
Solution Approach 1:
The garment is designed to perform preliminary actions on the skin and underlying tissues through strategically positioned pads that prepare the tissue for improved circulation and lymphatic flow before potential cellulite treatment or throughout daily wear, creating lasting effects.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The garment improves micro-vascular function and lymph drainage, helping to reduce the appearance of existing cellulite and prevent its formation and progression by enhancing blood delivery and lymph flow, providing a lasting effect that persists even after removal.
Implementation Method 1
The pads of the present invention have the effect of directionally 'micro-massaging' the skin and underlying dermal layer where cellulite forms and progresses. The pads enhance the passage of blood through the micro-vasculature
Implementation Method 2
The different pad spacings direct and encourage (or enhance) the passage of lymph along its 'usual' pathways (from more distally, towards more proximally)
Implementation Method 3
a compression garment which applies a compression load (force) on to the wearer's skin
Data Source
AI summary
A compression garment configured to be worn over at least a wearer's pelvic area and upper legs is disclosed comprising an upper thigh region, a lower thigh region and a buttock region. An inner surface of each of the upper thigh, lower thigh, and buttock regions comprises a respective plurality of pads. Also disclosed is a compression garment configured to be worn over at least a wearer's shoulders and upper arms, comprising, an upper inner biceps region, an upper inner triceps region, and an outer arm region. An inner surface of each of the upper inner biceps, upper inner triceps and outer arm regions comprises a respective plurality of pads.