U.S. patent application number 13/791894 was filed with the patent office on 2013-10-03 for seamless circular or warp knitted compression garment with targeted anatomical musculature support.
The applicant listed for this patent is GEORGE GALLUZZO, PAUL REGAN, RANDLE STRONG. Invention is credited to GEORGE GALLUZZO, PAUL REGAN, RANDLE STRONG.
Application Number | 20130254971 13/791894 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 49232886 |
Filed Date | 2013-10-03 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130254971 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
GALLUZZO; GEORGE ; et
al. |
October 3, 2013 |
SEAMLESS CIRCULAR OR WARP KNITTED COMPRESSION GARMENT WITH TARGETED
ANATOMICAL MUSCULATURE SUPPORT
Abstract
A compression garment comprising of targeted higher compression
muscle support zones knitted in seamlessly and lower compression
zones knitted seamlessly in-between and around the targeted higher
compression muscle support zones, thereby isolating each targeted
higher compression muscle support zone from one another; wherein
the total seamless construction provides targeted anatomical muscle
compression support, and said construction collectively defines and
overlays the human musculature surface anatomy of the wearer of the
garment.
Inventors: |
GALLUZZO; GEORGE; (Brampton,
CA) ; REGAN; PAUL; (Brampton, CA) ; STRONG;
RANDLE; (Mississauga, CA) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
GALLUZZO; GEORGE
REGAN; PAUL
STRONG; RANDLE |
Brampton
Brampton
Mississauga |
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CA
CA
CA |
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Family ID: |
49232886 |
Appl. No.: |
13/791894 |
Filed: |
March 8, 2013 |
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61608329 |
Mar 8, 2012 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
2/115 ; 2/227;
2/228; 2/239; 2/400; 2/69; 450/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 31/18 20190201;
A41D 1/00 20130101; A41D 2500/10 20130101; A41D 13/0015
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/115 ; 2/69;
2/400; 2/228; 2/227; 2/239; 450/1 |
International
Class: |
A41D 1/00 20060101
A41D001/00 |
Claims
1. A seamless circular or warp knitted compression garment
comprising of targeted higher compression muscle support zones
knitted in seamlessly and lower compression zones knitted
seamlessly in-between and around the targeted higher compression
muscle support zones, thereby isolating each targeted higher
compression muscle support zone from one another; wherein the total
seamless construction provides targeted anatomical muscle
compression support, and said construction collectively defines and
overlays the human musculature surface anatomy of the wearer of the
garment.
2. The compression garment of claims 1 wherein the garment can be
men's or women's compression long sleeve shirts, short sleeve
shirts, sleeveless shirts, underwear, shorts, pants, arm sleeves,
leg sleeves, socks and women's sport bras.
2. The compression garment of claims 1 to 2 wherein the fabric
comprises nylon and/or polyester and spandex.
3. The compression garment of claims 1 to 2 wherein nylon and/or
polyester is in the range of 80 to 91%, while spandex is in the
range of 9 to 20%.
4. The compression garment of claims 1 to 2 wherein the fabric has
antimicrobial and moisture wicking properties.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention relates to a compression garment and
in particular a seamless compression garment for providing targeted
anatomical muscle support, as well as increased circulation, and
better recovery from athletic activity.
BACKGROUND
[0002] In today's athletic environment, many athletes wear
compression garments for numerous purported advantages including
muscle support for injury prevention, as well as reduced muscle
vibration and better circulation, which can aid in recovery from
fatigue.
[0003] Most compression garments do not however provide targeted
support to areas of the body, but rather overall compression. As a
result, compression garments have inherent unwanted push-pull
effects that reduce the garment ability to maintain optimal
compression support for complex moving muscles. Some compression
garments provide some targeted higher compression zones by sewing
higher compression fabric panels in dedicated areas and adjoining
the panel shapes at the seams, however the amount of targeted
support zones is always limited due to the practical construction
complications that will always arise from sewing too many seam
lines in the garment. In addition an abundance of seams naturally
leads to a higher propensity towards the possibility of skin
chaffing for the wearer of the garment, regardless even if the
seams are flat-locked.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] The present invention is based on a seamless circular or
warp knitted garment compression garment that provides targeted
anatomical musculature support to help address the aforementioned
issues with current compression garments in the market.
[0005] The seamless compression garment comprises of targeted
higher compression muscle support zones that are knitted seamlessly
in the garment, and relative lower compression zones that are
knitted seamlessly in-between and around the targeted higher
compressive muscle support zones, thereby isolating the higher
compression muscle support zones for each target muscle from one
another.
[0006] Together the seamless construction collectively defines and
overlays the human musculature surface anatomy of the wearer of the
garment. Thus for example, the construction for a long sleeve shirt
garment shall collectively define and overlay the human musculature
surface anatomy for the upper body of the wearer of the garment,
including the chest, shoulders, back, arms, and abdominals, while
the construction for a long pant garment shall collectively define
and overlay the human musculature surface anatomy for the lower
body of the wearer of the garment, including the glutes, pelvis,
thighs, hamstrings and calves.
[0007] Preferably, the fabric comprises nylon and/or polyester and
spandex.
[0008] Further preferably nylon and/or polyester is in the range of
80 to 91%, while spandex, Lycra.RTM., elastane or other synthetic
fibers that displays elasticity characteristics is in the range of
9-20%.
[0009] Further preferably, the garment has antimicrobial, and
moisture wicking properties.
[0010] In one embodiment, the garment is a men's long sleeve
top.
[0011] In another embodiment the garment is a men's short.
[0012] In another embodiment the garment is a women's short.
[0013] In another embodiment the garment is a women's capri.
[0014] It is understood that the aforementioned embodiments are
merely illustrative and not intended to limit the scope, as this
present invention can be applied to all forms of compression
garments, including but not limited to men's and women's
compression long sleeve shirts, short sleeve shirts, sleeveless
shirts, underwear, shorts, pants, arm sleeves, leg sleeves, socks,
and women sport bras.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0015] The accompanying drawings illustrate the conceptual spirit
of this invention. The gray colored areas denote the targeted
higher compression muscle support zones, while the black colored
areas denote the relative lower compression zones in-between and
around the targeted higher compression muscle support zones. It is
understood that modified, abstract or artistic variations to the
relative shapes of the zones illustrated herein can be implemented
without departing from the scope of this invention:
[0016] FIG. 1 shows the front view of the men's long sleeve shirt
according to a first embodiment of the invention;
[0017] FIG. 2 shows the back view of the men's long sleeve shirt
according to a first embodiment of the invention;
[0018] FIG. 3 shows the front view of the men's short according to
a second embodiment of the invention;
[0019] FIG. 4 shows the back view of the men's short according to a
second embodiment of the invention;
[0020] FIG. 5 shows the front view of the women's short according
to a third embodiment of the invention;
[0021] FIG. 6 shows the back view of the women's short according to
a third embodiment of the invention;
[0022] FIG. 7 shows the front view of the women's capri pant
according to a fourth embodiment of the invention;
[0023] FIG. 8 shows the back view of the women's short according to
a fourth embodiment of the invention;
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0024] The illustrated garments as seen in all embodiments
comprises of targeted higher compression muscle support zones
knitted in seamlessly and lower compression zones knitted
seamlessly in-between and around the targeted higher compression
muscle support zones, thereby isolating each targeted higher
compression muscle support zone from one another; wherein the total
seamless construction provides targeted anatomical muscle
compression support, and said construction collectively defines and
overlays the human musculature surface anatomy of the wearer of the
garment.
[0025] In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, the compression garment is a men long
sleeve top, comprising of targeted anatomical muscle support for
the chest 10, shoulders 11, front arms 12, back arms 13, abdominals
14 and back 15 and partial glute 16.
[0026] In FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the compression garment is a men's
short, comprising of targeted anatomical muscle support for the
glutes 16, thighs 17 and hamstrings 18.
[0027] In FIG. 5 and FIG. 6, the compression garment is a women's
short, comprising of targeted anatomical muscle support for the
thighs 19, pelvis 20, glutes 21, and hamstrings 22.
[0028] In FIG. 3 and FIG. 3, the compression garment is a women's
capri, comprising of targeted anatomical muscle support for the
thighs 19, pelvis 20, glutes 21, and hamstrings 22.
[0029] As illustrated in all embodiments, targeted higher
compression is applied to each individual represented muscle,
allowing the garment cling optimally to each respective targeted
area. This allows the garment to maintain optimal compression
support during muscle movement, unlike compression garments with
limited or no targeted support that may lose some compressive
support during muscle movement.
[0030] As a result the present invention helps provide better
muscle support for injury prevention, as well as increased
circulation, and hence better recovery from athletic activity.
[0031] The composition of the fabric, is within the range of 80 to
91% nylon and/or polyester nor similar material combined with 9 to
20% elastomeric material to provide a desired level of compression.
Other suitable compression fabrics can possibly be used as will be
understood by a person skilled in the art.
[0032] Additionally, the fabric can have antimicrobial properties
to combat bacteria and control odor. The fabric can also have
moisture transport properties to help wick moisture away, enabling
the wearer to stay dry and comfortable.
[0033] This invention is intended for use in athletic fitness
activity and team sports play.
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