Analog control systems and methods for adaptive apparel
US12250981B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 21, 2022 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2042 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T24/21
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An adaptive support garment integrating directional fabrics to assist in providing adaptive support to select portions of the garment is discussed herein. The adaptive support garment can include a first directional fabric, a second directional fabric, and a tension device. The first directional fabric includes first directional fibers, and the first directional fabric can be coupled to a fixed portion of the adaptive support garment. The second directional fabric includes second directional fibers, and the second directional fabric can be coupled to a movable control structure portion of the adaptive support garment. The tension device can be coupled to the movable control structure and configured to apply a tension in a first direction on the movable control structure. In operation, the first directional fibers can engage with the second directional fibers to resist movement in a second direction opposite the first direction.
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