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US20030041364A1
US20030041364A1 US10/212,213 US21221302A US2003041364A1 US 20030041364 A1 US20030041364 A1 US 20030041364A1 US 21221302 A US21221302 A US 21221302A US 2003041364 A1 US2003041364 A1 US 2003041364A1
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  • the present invention relates to textile fabrics, and more particularly to a multilayered material used to construct garments, gears, or devices capable of providing therapeutic effects relating to various forms of arthritis (particularly osteoarthritis) and conditions associated with hypothermia.
  • a waterproof material e.g., rubber, plastics
  • a wet suit provides a bonded layer to form a solid film of a water resistant contact cement to resist any transfer of water.
  • the materials used in a wet suit do not permit wide application to other garments, in part because of its bulkiness and because it cannot be worn for a long period of time.
  • foam rubber is not a material that should be in contact with the skin for any length of time, as it can cause severe irritation and does not allow the escape of perspiration.
  • a multilayered material can be used to construct a garment, a device, or a gear for exhibiting therapeutic effects for relieving the pain and swelling of various forms of arthritis (particularly osteoarthritis), delaying the onset of osteoarthritis, or preventing hypothermia or alleviating conditions caused by hypothermia.
  • the material is flexible, and breathable, and can retain as well as augment body temperature of the body parts covered by the material to well above that of the normal body temperature.
  • the multilayered material can be used to avoid “tight-fitting” application to any of the body parts that are covered by the material, thereby advantageously eliminating the reduction of circulation.
  • the multilayered material can be used to produce garments that are light-to-medium weight and provide medical benefits, physical fit, and a cosmetic appearance.
  • the present invention advantageously permits a garment, device, or gear constructed from the multilayered material to be worn continuously for a prolonged period, if necessary, without any adverse effects because of its breathability.
  • An inner layer is soft, flexible, breathable, light-to-medium weight, and hypoallergenic (i.e., does not cause allergic reaction or skin irritation).
  • a middle layer is soft, flexible, breathable, light-to-medium weight, heat retentive and augmentative, and can be made to meet the requirements of the particular body parts.
  • An outer layer provides water-repellent characteristics to withstand various types of weather conditions, including water immersion; the outer layer is flexible, light-to-medium weight, breathable, and synthetic.
  • the multilayered material can also be used to construct a number of devices and gear. Furthermore, the material can be further layered to accommodate more extreme weather conditions. The above arrangement advantageously provides a multilayered material that has wide applicability, enables continuous use, and exhibits therapeutic effects.
  • a multilayered material includes a first layer of soft and hypoallergenic material, a second layer of soft, heat retentive material contacting the first layer, and a third layer of water repellent material contacting the second layer, wherein each of the layers is breathable.
  • a multilayered garment in another aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, includes a plurality of coverings aligned with respective areas of a body, wherein each of the plurality of coverings is multilayered fabric material that includes a first layer of soft, flexible, hypoallergenic, and breathable material, a second layer of soft, flexible, heat retentive, and breathable material overlaid on the first layer, and a third layer of water repellent, breathable material overlaid on the second layer.
  • a method for constructing a garment, a device, or a gear includes layering a plurality of fabric materials according to a sequence indicating a first one of the fabric materials to be adjacent to a second one of the fabric materials to be adjacent to a third one of the fabric materials, wherein the first one of the fabric materials is soft, flexible, hypoallergenic, and breathable, the second one of the fabric materials is soft, flexible, heat retentive, and breathable, and the third one of the fabric materials is flexible, synthetic, water repellent, and breathable.
  • the method also includes stitching the plurality of fabric materials to form the garment, the device, or the gear.
  • a therapeutic garment in another aspect of an embodiment of the present invention, includes a plurality of sections for loosely covering areas of a body.
  • Each of the sections is a multilayered flexible and breathable material to retain body heat at the covered areas to delay the onset of forms of arthritis, relieving the pain thereof, and reducing effects of hypothermia.
  • the multilayered material includes an inner layer of soft, flexible, breathable, and non-irritant fabric material, a middle layer of soft, flexible, and breathable fabric material having heat retention characteristics, and an outer layer of flexible, and breathable material having water repellent characteristics.
  • a garment for enclosing selected movable joints of humans and animals subject to arthritis, osteoarthritis and hypothermia is disclosed.
  • the garment includes a multilayered flexible, and breathable material having body heat retention and augmentation characteristics surrounding at least one of the joints of the body, in order to retain heat in such joints for delaying onset of forms of arthritis, relieving the pain thereof and reducing effects of hypothermia.
  • a body joint covering for enclosing selected movable joints of humans and animals subject to arthritis, osteoarthritis and hypothermia includes a multilayered flexible material having two opposite open ends surrounding and containing the joint and retaining body heat in such joints which delays onset of forms of arthritis, relieving the pain thereof and reducing effects of hypothermia.
  • the multilayered flexible material includes an inner tubular layer of soft, lightweight flexible fabric material that does not irritate the exterior surface of the joints; a middle tubular layer of soft, lightweight flexible fabric material having high heat retention characteristics; and an outer tubular layer of lightweight flexible synthetic material having water repellent characteristics.
  • the inner tubular layer is retained by the two opposite ends while being spaced from and loosely worn around the selected movable joint to allow freedom of movement of the joint within the body joint covering while retaining heat thereabout.
  • FIGS. 1A and 1B are diagrams of multilayered materials capable of providing heat retention and repelling water, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a flowchart of a process of constructing a multilayered material, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIGS. 3 A- 3 C are diagrams of various perspective views of a therapeutic garment, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIGS. 4 A- 4 C are diagrams of various perspective views of an undergarment, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 5 is diagram showing use of the materials of FIGS. 1A and 1B constructed to cover knee and ankle joints;
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram showing use of the multilayered materials of FIGS. 1A and 1B designed as an anti-osteoarthritis elbow device, wherein the device covers the elbow area through light elastic straps, according to an embodiment of the present invention
  • FIG. 7 is a diagram of the elbow device applied in FIG. 6;
  • FIG. 8 is a diagram showing use of the multilayered material of FIGS. 1A and 1B to form a tent
  • FIG. 9 is a diagram showing use of the multilayered material of FIGS. 1A and 1B to form a sleeping bag.
  • FIG. 10 is a diagram showing use of the multilayered material of FIGS. 1A and 1B to form a head gear.
  • FIGS. 1A and 1B are diagrams of multilayered materials capable of providing heat retention and repelling water, in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention.
  • a multilayered material 100 which is, flexible, and breathable, includes three layers: a water-repellent layer 101 that shields against water, a heat retentive layer 103 that exhibits high heat retention and augmentation characteristics, and a hypoallergenic (i.e., hypoallergic) layer 105 that is soft and minimizes allergic reactions.
  • the material 100 can be light to medium weight as to enable comfortable wear and continual prolonged use; however, depending on the particular application, a heavier weight can be utilized.
  • the material 100 can be used as a garment, whereby the layer 101 serves as an outer layer to shield against entry of moisture, and yet is breathable, the layer 103 is a middle layer, and the layer 105 provides an inner layer.
  • the inner layer 105 is soft, flexible, hypoallergenic, and breathable and can be made of cotton, linen, silk, etc.
  • the middle layer 103 which is soft, flexible, heat retentive (and/or augmentative), and breathable, includes natural furs, such as wool, cashmere, camel hair, and angora.
  • cotton provides an easy to care for and comfortable knit fabric, and is non-allergenic.
  • the thickness of each of the materials 100 , 110 is about 1 ⁇ 8 of an inch; the actual thickness will depend on the particular application.
  • the water-repellent layer 101 is a synthetic (i.e., man-made), flexible, breathable material, such as a breathable nylon, to repel water and to withstand all types of weather conditions, including water immersion.
  • Nylon is a strong fiber that is elastic and resistant to abrasion.
  • other water-repellent, breathable fabrics can be utilized; in general, two different kinds of water-repellent, breathable polymeric textile coatings exist. The first kinds are termed “microporous coatings” which provide breathability due to the presence of tiny pores present in the films; these pores block entry of water droplets, but are sufficiently large to pass water vapor.
  • microporous, water-repellent, breathable textile coatings include the following synthetics: GortexTM (Microporous Tetrafluorethylene), EntrantTM (Microporous Polyurethane), UltrexTM (Microporous Polyurethane), BreatheTM Microporous Polyurethane, ExeltechTM (Microporous Polyurethane), and CeltechTM (Microporous Poly(amino acid)).
  • the second types are “monolithic coatings,” which are solid films (i.e., do not have any micropores), and therefore, they are impermeable to water; their breathability comes from the specific design of their molecular structure and molecular architecture.
  • the combined layers 101 , 103 , 105 increase the temperature of the body parts that are covered by the material 100 well above that of the normal body temperature (i.e., therapeutic heat), while preventing trapping of moisture, so as to effectively treat musculo-skeletal disorder (or injury). That is, not only was body temperature retained, but in fact, augmented to a level that therapeutic effects are most effective. It is noted that all the layers 101 , 103 , 105 materials are breathable, including the outer water repellant layer 101 . The combined layers 101 , 103 , 105 also provide a fabric that is durable, and washable.
  • the material 100 given the multilayered nature of the construction, provides therapeutic advantages with respect to delaying the onset of osteoarthritis, relieving arthritic pain and swelling, and preventing or delaying the development of hypothermia. To understand how the material 100 exhibits the noted therapeutic effects, the conditions of osteoarthritis and hypothermia are now described.
  • Osteoarthritis may be classified into two major sources of origin: (1) systemic, which may be related to age, sex, genetics and nutrition; and (2) traumatic, such as various injuries, weight, occupation, sports participation, and exposure to the elements. Osteoarthritis may viewed as a disease caused mainly by “wear and tear” of the body joints. It is for this reason that a “cure” is very difficult to achieve because of the constant injury, however slight, which exceeds the normal repair process.
  • tissue components Adjacent to the joints are similar tissue components such as fascial layers, tendons, tendon sheaths, and bursae. Not only are these structures of great importance in the normal mechanical functions of the joints but also in the majority of articular diseases they are either primarily or secondarily affected.
  • the hyaline cartilage covering the bone ends at the articulations is an elastic, avascular, and cell-poor tissue. Its chief, if not sole, source of nourishment is the synovial fluid contained within the articular cavity. Compared with other connective tissue, articular cartilage has relatively little capacity for regeneration and repair following injury. Since articular cartilage is the recipient of most of the mechanical shocks and stresses that are exerted upon the skeleton, it is apparent that the maintenance of an entirely smooth articular surface, so essential to normal function, is constantly endangered. It has been clearly shown that articular cartilage is readily damaged by a wide variety of toxic agents, by acute injuries, and also by minor and repeated traumas that are incident to everyday activities.
  • the joints are anatomically and functionally adapted to permit easy motion within a certain range. They are also contained that the cartilage surfaces and the synovial tissues are subjected to frequent injuries of mechanical, toxic, and metabolic nature. In the case of cartilage, such injuries are not well tolerated because of certain inherent biologic characteristics which limit its ability to regenerate. The articular surfaces are prone, therefore, to undergo important regressive changes solely from physiologic aging and the wear and tear of daily use. Such alternations may be greatly accelerated because of deleterious agents, single or repeated trauma, or as the result of deranged mechanics from faulty posture or disturbed locomotion.
  • hypothermia this condition stems from lowered body temperature resulting from prolonged exposure to reduced temperatures.
  • the material 100 can be further layered to create a material 110 .
  • the material 110 thus, includes the water-repellent layer 101 , the heat retentive layer 103 , and the hypoallergenic layer 105 .
  • the material 110 has another heat retentive layer 107 , and another water-repellent layer 109 .
  • the heat retentive layer 107 is the same as the layer 103
  • the water-repellent layer 109 is identical to the layer 101 .
  • FIG. 3C provides a diagram of the back of the upper body, in which a spine covering 315 is included.
  • the insulating materials 100 (or alternatively 10 ) used to surround or cover the joints collectively provide a light-to-medium weight, flexible, breathable, hypoallergenic, and water-repellent fabric.
  • the construction of this combination maximizes thermal insulation, retaining and augmenting a substantial portion of the body heat, while maintaining flexibility of the garment and devices, and allowing the covered part to “breathe.”
  • the fabric is lightweight, insulation provided by the coverings 301 - 315 to warm a person's joints, do not cause the person to become uncomfortably warm due to an insulation of the remainder of the body.
  • a garment constructed in the form of a jogging garment would retain heat in the area of the joints in order to keep them warm, but would be cool in the lightweight intermediate areas so that the person does not become overheated.
  • the body suit 300 comprises two basic parts: a shirt (or top) garment and a trouser garment.
  • the shirt garment covers the upper body from the neck to the waist, including the arms to the wrist.
  • the shirt can be constructed as a one-piece unit, which slips over the body, or can be formed with a zipper or other fastening means to allow the garment to be slipped on and secured at the center of the body.
  • the dimensions of the body suit 300 and of the body coverings 301 - 315 are largely dependent upon the size and weight of the wearer, with the ultimate objective being to provide insulation sufficient to keep the joints of the body warm.
  • the shirt garment designed for an adult, would have approximately the following dimensions: the insulating wrist covering would start at a point approximately an inch below the wrist and extend approximately 2 inches toward the elbow.
  • Neck coverings 301 can be formed of a continuous cylinder surrounding the neck of the wearer and can be split in the front (back or side) with a closure.
  • the body suit 300 can be provided in the form of coverings for the hands and feet (e.g., gloves, socks and stockings). Also, a scarf can be made from the material 100 , 110 .
  • the material 100 can be use to form other types of garments, gears, or devices.
  • garments can be constructed to be worn as a shirt, blouse, jogging garments, dresses, sleeping pajamas, and two piece suits, which serve to alleviate discomfort or pain caused by cooling down after exercising, exposure to air conditioning, or simply cool weather.
  • undergarments can be constructed for wear under standard clothing, in order to alleviate the pain caused by exposure to cold environment; for example, air conditioning present in many modern office buildings and homes.
  • the material 100 can be used to provide stockings to retain heat sufficient to provide therapeutic effects for the knees and/or ankles.
  • FIG. 5 is diagram showing use of the materials of FIGS. 1A and 1B constructed to cover knee and ankle joints.
  • a legging 500 includes a knee cover 501 and an ankle cover 503 joined by, for example, a lightweight material.
  • the knee cover 501 and the ankle cover 503 can be individual devices.
  • the material 100 has been tested with respect to osteoarthritis; the test focused on the most difficult joint to treat for this particular disease, i.e., the knee joint, because of the knee's strength and weight bearing function, especially when in motion.
  • a knee device was tested on a number of patients, who were suffering from severe osteoarthritis of the knee. The evaluation lasted over a 21 ⁇ 2 month period.
  • the therapeutic merits of the combined layers 101 , 103 , 105 are evident, particularly in light of the fact that the synovial membrane requires about 90-100 days to repair after an injury and heals much faster than the hyaline (or articular) cartilage which covers the bone ends and is the recipient of most of the mechanical shocks and stresses that are exerted on the skeleton.
  • the study has shown that the knee device stimulated a greatly accelerated healing processing, eliminating, reducing or holding steady the conditions of severe osteoarthritis of the knee, without even the use of any medication.
  • FIG. 6 is a diagram showing use of the multilayered materials of FIG. 1 designed as an anti-osteoarthritis elbow device, wherein the device covers the elbow area and is held in place by light elastic straps, according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • an elbow device 601 is applied loosely on the elbow area, sufficient to prevent “slippage.”
  • the device 601 in an exemplary embodiment, has four elastic straps 603 for loosely securing the device 601 around the elbow (shown in FIG. 7). These light elastic straps 603 are designed to keep the device 601 in place, and yet not decrease circulation to the area.
  • a complete garment can be constructed for use in cold climate (or air-conditioned environment) for anti-hypothermia effect. Additionally, garments, gears, or devices, can be made to cover a particular part(s) of the body to produce therapeutic effect, especially anti-osteoarthritis of joints, as well as promoting healing of injured ligaments and muscles.
  • FIG. 8 shows use of the multilayered material of FIGS. 1A and 1B to form a tent 800 .
  • the sides of the tent 800 can be constructed using the material 110 for protection against cold temperatures and moisture (e.g., rain, sleet, and snow). Because of the breathable nature of the material 110 , air circulation within the tent is enhanced.
  • FIG. 9 shows use of the multilayered material of FIGS. 1A and 1B to form a sleeping bag 900 . Because the materials 100 , 110 are lightweight and flexible, the sleeping bag can be conveniently folded and stored.
  • FIG. 10 illustrates use of the multilayered material of FIGS. 1A and 1B to form a head gear 1000 .
  • the present invention provides a multilayered material that can be used in all types of weather conditions.
  • the breathable multilayered material increases the temperature of the body parts covered by the material to well above that of the normal body temperature—i.e., retaining and augmenting body heat.
  • the multilayered material can be used to avoid “tight-fitting” application to any of the body parts that are covered by the material, thereby advantageously eliminating the reduction of circulation.
  • Conventional approaches employ a tight-fit, which in turn reduces the amount of heat generated by prior devices.
  • the multilayered material can be used to produce garments that are light-to-medium weight and provide medical benefits, physical fit, and a cosmetic appearance.
  • the present invention advantageously permits a garment, device, or gear constructed from the multilayered material to be worn continuously for a prolonged period, if necessary, without any adverse effects because of its breathability.
  • An inner layer is soft, flexible, breathable, light-to-medium weight, and hypoallergenic (i.e., does not cause allergic reaction or skin irritation).
  • a middle layer is soft, flexible, breathable, light-to-medium weight, heat retentive and augmentative, and can be made to meet the requirements of the particular body parts.
  • An outer layer according to an embodiment of the present invention, provides water-repellent characteristics to withstand various types of weather conditions, including water immersion; the outer layer is flexible, light-to-medium weight, breathable, and synthetic.
  • the multilayered material can also be used to construct a number of devices and gear. Furthermore, the material can be further layered to accommodate more extreme weather conditions. The multilayered material can also be used to construct a number of devices and gear (e.g., tents, sleeping bags, shoes, slippers, etc.). Furthermore, the material can be further layered to accommodate more extreme weather conditions.
  • the above arrangement advantageously provides a multilayered material that has wide applicability, enables continuous use, and exhibits therapeutic effects.

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