Support with framework fastened to garment
US7615027B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 10, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 1, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41D13/0153
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A support for an area of a body includes: a framework having a surface for abutment with an area of a body, wherein said framework defines a plurality of permanent openings in said surface regardless of whether said surface is in abutment with the area of the body; a garment configured for wearing proximate the area of the body; and a fastening mechanism adapted to removably fasten to said garment for securing said surface of said framework in abutment with the area of the body, wherein said fastening mechanism is connected to and applies tension proximate opposite sides of said framework when fastened to said garment such that said framework is expanded and said surface of said framework is tensioned in its abutment with the area of the body.
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