WO2009133483A3 - Garments - Google Patents

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WO2009133483A3
WO2009133483A3 PCT/IB2009/051301 IB2009051301W WO2009133483A3 WO 2009133483 A3 WO2009133483 A3 WO 2009133483A3 IB 2009051301 W IB2009051301 W IB 2009051301W WO 2009133483 A3 WO2009133483 A3 WO 2009133483A3
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Prior art keywords
garment
human body
desired responses
selected physiological
garments
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PCT/IB2009/051301
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WO2009133483A2 (en
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Douglas James Heel
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Douglas James Heel
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Priority to CN2009801159309A priority Critical patent/CN102014679A/en
Priority to US12/989,041 priority patent/US20110035860A1/en
Priority to EP09738496A priority patent/EP2280617A2/en
Priority to AU2009241299A priority patent/AU2009241299B2/en
Publication of WO2009133483A2 publication Critical patent/WO2009133483A2/en
Publication of WO2009133483A3 publication Critical patent/WO2009133483A3/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/0015—Sports garments other than provided for in groups A41D13/0007 - A41D13/088
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D31/00—Materials specially adapted for outerwear
    • A41D31/04—Materials specially adapted for outerwear characterised by special function or use
    • A41D31/18—Elastic
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B1/00—Hats; Caps; Hoods
    • A42B1/04—Soft caps; Hoods
    • A42B1/12—Bathing caps
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A42—HEADWEAR
    • A42B—HATS; HEAD COVERINGS
    • A42B3/00—Helmets; Helmet covers ; Other protective head coverings
    • A42B3/04—Parts, details or accessories of helmets
    • A42B3/10—Linings
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H39/00—Devices for locating or stimulating specific reflex points of the body for physical therapy, e.g. acupuncture
    • A61H39/04—Devices for pressing such points, e.g. Shiatsu or Acupressure
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2400/00—Functions or special features of garments
    • A41D2400/32—Therapeutic use
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2201/00—Characteristics of apparatus not provided for in the preceding codes
    • A61H2201/16—Physical interface with patient
    • A61H2201/1602—Physical interface with patient kind of interface, e.g. head rest, knee support or lumbar support
    • A61H2201/165—Wearable interfaces

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Professional, Industrial, Or Sporting Protective Garments (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
  • Socks And Pantyhose (AREA)

Abstract

The invention provides a garment (12) for stimulating the human body to trigger desired responses in selected physiological systems. The garment (12) includes a flexible structure that is configured to extend in close proximity around part of the body and includes inwardly extending protuberances (14) in locations corresponding to activation areas on the human body, for triggering desired responses IN selected physiological structures.
PCT/IB2009/051301 2008-05-02 2009-03-30 Garments WO2009133483A2 (en)

Priority Applications (4)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
CN2009801159309A CN102014679A (en) 2008-05-02 2009-03-30 Garments
US12/989,041 US20110035860A1 (en) 2008-05-02 2009-03-30 Garments
EP09738496A EP2280617A2 (en) 2008-05-02 2009-03-30 Garments
AU2009241299A AU2009241299B2 (en) 2008-05-02 2009-03-30 Garments

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
ZA2007/09491 2008-05-02
ZA200709491 2008-05-02

Publications (2)

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WO2009133483A2 WO2009133483A2 (en) 2009-11-05
WO2009133483A3 true WO2009133483A3 (en) 2010-01-28

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US (1) US20110035860A1 (en)
EP (1) EP2280617A2 (en)
CN (1) CN102014679A (en)
AU (1) AU2009241299B2 (en)
WO (1) WO2009133483A2 (en)
ZA (1) ZA201008464B (en)

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DE3819859A1 (en) * 1988-06-10 1989-12-28 Popp Eugen Garment
GB2400802A (en) * 2003-04-24 2004-10-27 Samantha Jane Fisher Hosiery article incorporating raised ridges for use in reflexology
WO2005018350A1 (en) * 2003-08-26 2005-03-03 Gagmall Co., Ltd. Acupressure socks
WO2006103917A1 (en) * 2005-03-28 2006-10-05 Wacoal Corp. Clothing

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AU2009241299A1 (en) 2009-11-05
WO2009133483A2 (en) 2009-11-05
AU2009241299B2 (en) 2012-07-19
EP2280617A2 (en) 2011-02-09
US20110035860A1 (en) 2011-02-17
ZA201008464B (en) 2011-08-31
CN102014679A (en) 2011-04-13

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