Adaptive apparel with support control system
US12137755B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Nov 12, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 13, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41D2600/10
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An article of apparel providing dynamic support for an appendage of a person is discussed herein. The article of apparel can include a support garment control device configured to provide dynamic support. The support garment control device can include a control lace coupled to a support portion of the article of apparel. In an example, the support garment control device configured to apply a first tension on the control lace, lock the support garment control device at the first tension to inhibit movement of the control lace in response to detecting a change in movement of the person, and unlock the support garment control device after a pre-determined event subsequent to the change in movement of the person.
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