Uniform compression garment and method of manufacturing garment
US8548622B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 22, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 18, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41D31/18
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a compression garment comprises obtaining a plurality of model measurements at various locations on a model body. Thereafter, a plurality of garment dimensions are calculated for various locations on the garment. Each calculation of a garment dimension is based at least in part on one of the plurality of model measurements and at least in part on a target elongation for the garment. In at least one embodiment, calculations for various garment dimensions are performed by inserting the plurality of model measurements into a pattern equation that includes a model measurement variable and a target elongation variable. After calculating garment dimensions, a plurality of fabric segments are prepared for the garment based on the calculated dimensions. Each of the plurality of fabric sections comprise elastane and are characterized by a modulus of elasticity.
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