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Piezoelectrically controlled active wear

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AU2001224391A1
AU2001224391A1 AU2001224391A AU2439101A AU2001224391A1 AU 2001224391 A1 AU2001224391 A1 AU 2001224391A1 AU 2001224391 A AU2001224391 A AU 2001224391A AU 2439101 A AU2439101 A AU 2439101A AU 2001224391 A1 AU2001224391 A1 AU 2001224391A1
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breast
electrical component
transducer
movement
controlled active
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Michael D. Pottenger
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Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
    • A41C3/00—Brassieres
    • A41C3/005—Brassieres specially adapted for specific purposes
    • A41C3/0057—Brassieres specially adapted for specific purposes for sport activities
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H10—SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES; ELECTRIC SOLID-STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H10N—ELECTRIC SOLID-STATE DEVICES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H10N30/00—Piezoelectric or electrostrictive devices
    • H10N30/30—Piezoelectric or electrostrictive devices with mechanical input and electrical output, e.g. functioning as generators or sensors

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Percussion Or Vibration Massage (AREA)
  • Lubrication Of Internal Combustion Engines (AREA)
  • Prostheses (AREA)
  • Air-Conditioning For Vehicles (AREA)
  • Valve-Gear Or Valve Arrangements (AREA)
  • Valve Device For Special Equipments (AREA)
  • Pharmaceuticals Containing Other Organic And Inorganic Compounds (AREA)

Abstract

An article of clothing including a piezoelectric transducer and an electrical component restrains movement of a first body portion relative to a second body portion. The article of clothing can be a sports bra that controls the wearer's breast movement relative to the wearer's torso. As the breast moves, the piezoelectric transducer deforms and induces a voltage that is passed to the electrical component. The electrical component provides either a resistance or a control signal to the transducer. The transducer stiffens in response to the electrical component and reduces the movement of the breast by placing an external force on the breast.
AU2001224391A 2000-01-27 2000-12-15 Piezoelectrically controlled active wear Abandoned AU2001224391A1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

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US09491670 2000-01-27
US09/491,670 US6198204B1 (en) 2000-01-27 2000-01-27 Piezoelectrically controlled active wear
PCT/US2000/034467 WO2001054524A1 (en) 2000-01-27 2000-12-15 Piezoelectrically controlled active wear

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AU2001224391A1 true AU2001224391A1 (en) 2001-08-07

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US (1) US6198204B1 (en)
EP (1) EP1250062B1 (en)
AT (1) ATE292901T1 (en)
AU (1) AU2001224391A1 (en)
CA (1) CA2396777C (en)
DE (1) DE60019462T2 (en)
MX (1) MXPA02007347A (en)
WO (1) WO2001054524A1 (en)

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EP1250062A1 (en) 2002-10-23
ATE292901T1 (en) 2005-04-15
EP1250062B1 (en) 2005-04-13
MXPA02007347A (en) 2004-03-17
CA2396777A1 (en) 2001-08-02
DE60019462T2 (en) 2006-02-23
WO2001054524A1 (en) 2001-08-02
US6198204B1 (en) 2001-03-06
CA2396777C (en) 2005-12-06
DE60019462D1 (en) 2005-05-19

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