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WO1988010074A1
WO1988010074A1 PCT/AU1988/000193 AU8800193W WO8810074A1 WO 1988010074 A1 WO1988010074 A1 WO 1988010074A1 AU 8800193 W AU8800193 W AU 8800193W WO 8810074 A1 WO8810074 A1 WO 8810074A1
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Raymond Geoffrey Patterson
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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
    • A41D13/002—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with controlled internal environment
    • A41D13/005—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches with controlled internal environment with controlled temperature
    • A41D13/0051—Heated garments
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • A61F7/08—Warming pads, pans or mats; Hot-water bottles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2300/00—Details of garments
    • A41D2300/30—Closures
    • A41D2300/32—Closures using hook and loop-type fasteners
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2400/00—Functions or special features of garments
    • A41D2400/70—Removability
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F7/00—Heating or cooling appliances for medical or therapeutic treatment of the human body
    • A61F2007/0001—Body part

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  • a THERMAL SUPPORT SUIT The present invention relates to arthritis, and in particular, to a thermal support suit which helps alleviate the symptoms of arthritis.
  • BACKGROUND ART Arthritis is a very painful affliction for sufferers and is connected with inflamation of body joints. It has been found that if the joints of the arthritis sufferer are kept warm, the problems associated with arthritis, namely the pain and reduced mobility of the joints, are greatly relieved.
  • a thermal suit comprising a plurality of heat retaining members shaped to conform to a person's body and having releasable attachment means, whereby each said heat retaining member is releasably attachable to an adjoining like member and all of said plurality of members or part thereof form said thermal suit.
  • the heat retaining members support the person's body as well as retaining heat.
  • the members are formed from an inner layer and an outer layer sealed together around their peripheries, and a releasable closure means through which the cavity formed between said inner and outer layer can be inflated
  • Fig. 1 is an exploded front view of a thermal suit of a preferred embodiment
  • Fig. 2 is a front perspective view of a boot of the thermal suit illustrated in Fig. 1, and
  • Fig. 3 is to transverse cross-section through the forearm of a patient wearing an elbow support.
  • the thermal suit 1 as illustrated in the drawings comprises a plurality of heat retaining sections.
  • the heat retaining sections are of two varieties whereby they are applied to the body limbs or to the trunk by either slipping on or wrapping around the various body portions of the patient or wearer.
  • the suit 1 as illustrated in Fig. 1 comprises two boots 2, two calf support sections 3, two knee support sections 4 and a thigh support section 5 and a hip support section 5A, all these members 2,3,4 and 5A being shaped to extend around the corresponding body portion of the patient (not illustrated) .
  • the suit further includes for the upper part of the body a neck support 6, two shoulder support sections 7 and 7A, an elbow support 8, an upper arm support 8A, a lower arm support 9, two gloves 10 and a back support 11.
  • Each of the support sections 3-11 preferably have attached to them VELCRO (Registered Trade Mark ) attachments 16 so that each adjacent pair of support sections 2-11 can be releasably secured to the other.
  • VELCRO Registered Trade Mark
  • all the various support sections 2-11 form a suit 1.
  • a pillow support 13 is attachable to the neck support 6 and a seat section 12 is attachable to the back section 11 to provide cushioning.
  • the back section 11 and seat section 12 are inflatable by either air, water or like fluid.
  • the boot 2 has a zip fastener 20 extending down the heel of the boat which has been found to be easily manipulated by a person suffering from arthritis.
  • the person's foot is inserted into the boot 2 and fastener 20 closed.
  • the boot 2 is preferably inflatable and is then inflated with air or partially filled with hot . water.
  • each of the body sections 2-11 Is preferably formed from an inner layer 30 and an outer layer 31 sealed together around the periphery of each to form a cavity 32.
  • a resealable closure 36 is provided in the outer layer 31 to enable the cavity 32 to be filled or evacuated.
  • the preferred material for the outer layer is sheet neoprene 5mm in thickness.
  • a suitable material is available for wet suit manufacture.
  • the preferred material for the inner layer 30 is sheet neoprene 3mm in thickness having the inner surface covered with medical plush. This material is sold under the trade name "KI”. It will be appreciated that partially filling the cavity 30 with hot water (not illustrated) causes the neoprene to expand slightly thereby pushing the inner layer 30 into intimate contact with the patient's body 33 since the inner layer 30 is also preferably thinner, the water looses heat predominantly towards the patient's body 33 warming not only the skin and flesh but also the bones 34. Furthermore movements by the patient causes air trapped between the skin and plush to move thereby stimulating blood circulations.
  • thermal suit 1 and the parts thereof, include use in connection with people who are suffering from arthritis as well as any other injuries.
  • the suit 1 has particular application to sports injuries where it is possible to alternate filling the cavity 30 with hot and cold water as desired.
  • the invention is equally applicable to race horses and other animals.

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Abstract

Le vêtement thermique de maintien décrit (1) sert à assurer un soutien et à fournir de la chaleur au corps d'une personne, permettant ainsi de soulager les douleurs et de soutenir les parties fatiguées du corps. Le vêtement thermique (1) comprend plusieurs éléments (2-11) conservant la chaleur, qui sont appliqués de façon séparée sur une partie du corps nécessitant une telle application. Les éléments (2-11) comportent des attaches (16) qui peuvent être attachées les unes aux autres, de façon à joindre les éléments contigus (2-11) afin de former le vêtement thermique (1). Chaque élément (2-11) comprend de préférence une couche interne (30) et une couche externe (31) qui sont scellées autour de la périphérie pour former une cavité (32). La cavité (32) comporte une fermeture rescellable (36) destinée à permettre le remplissage de la cavité (32) avec de l'eau ou de l'air selon les besoins.
PCT/AU1988/000193 1987-06-16 1988-06-16 Vetement thermique de maintien Ceased WO1988010074A1 (fr)

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WO1990006740A1 (fr) * 1988-12-16 1990-06-28 Stefano Parodi Combinaison scellee resiliente, de forme anthropomorphique
GB2247826A (en) * 1990-09-05 1992-03-18 Seton Healthcare Group Plc Improvements in or relating to pressure garments
GB2264430A (en) * 1992-02-27 1993-09-01 Mileta Sports Limited Clothing having two tube-shaped parts
US5343564A (en) * 1993-07-15 1994-09-06 Reynolds Craig S Protective body undergarment
FR2717074A1 (fr) * 1994-03-14 1995-09-15 Douady Dominique Vêtement massant.
US5717999A (en) * 1996-09-17 1998-02-17 Lurry; Clay A. Modular clothing
US5729836A (en) * 1991-01-18 1998-03-24 Ewing; Gloria M. Detachable multisectional body stocking hosiery
WO2004006814A3 (fr) * 2002-07-11 2004-04-22 Life Recovery Systems Hd Llc Appareil destine a changer la temperature corporelle d'un patient
US7377935B2 (en) 2004-09-24 2008-05-27 Life Recovery Systems Hd, Llc Apparatus for altering the body temperature of a patient
US7547320B2 (en) 2002-07-11 2009-06-16 Life Recovery System Hd, Llc Apparatus for altering the body temperature of a patient
US7666213B2 (en) 2002-07-11 2010-02-23 Life Recovery Systems Hd, Llc Apparatus for altering the body temperature of a patient
US7771461B2 (en) 2006-08-24 2010-08-10 Life Recovery Systems Hd, Llc Apparatus for altering the body temperature of a patient
CN109907872A (zh) * 2019-03-12 2019-06-21 中南大学湘雅医院 基于多传感器的骨关节炎患者用关节护理系统
WO2021239598A1 (fr) * 2020-05-26 2021-12-02 Geiseder Karl Pièce de vêtement sous la forme d'un gilet ou d'une combinaison
CN114313163A (zh) * 2022-01-07 2022-04-12 淮安市博时运动用品有限公司 一种便于携带的智能保暖潜水服

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US551939A (en) * 1895-12-24 Invalid warming
FR1541165A (fr) * 1900-01-01 Vêtement amaigrissant destiné au traitement des cellulites et autres soins hygiéniques
US3874000A (en) * 1974-01-21 1975-04-01 Max S Altman Hot water mitt
US4145763A (en) * 1976-12-07 1979-03-27 Abrams Joe L Separable medical undergarment
CH614848A5 (en) * 1977-02-03 1979-12-28 Schiapparelli Stabilment Vest protecting against backache
US4644589A (en) * 1985-02-05 1987-02-24 Pettis Mary J Self administrable garments for arthritic persons

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US551939A (en) * 1895-12-24 Invalid warming
FR1541165A (fr) * 1900-01-01 Vêtement amaigrissant destiné au traitement des cellulites et autres soins hygiéniques
US3874000A (en) * 1974-01-21 1975-04-01 Max S Altman Hot water mitt
US4145763A (en) * 1976-12-07 1979-03-27 Abrams Joe L Separable medical undergarment
CH614848A5 (en) * 1977-02-03 1979-12-28 Schiapparelli Stabilment Vest protecting against backache
US4644589A (en) * 1985-02-05 1987-02-24 Pettis Mary J Self administrable garments for arthritic persons

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
WO1990006740A1 (fr) * 1988-12-16 1990-06-28 Stefano Parodi Combinaison scellee resiliente, de forme anthropomorphique
GB2247826A (en) * 1990-09-05 1992-03-18 Seton Healthcare Group Plc Improvements in or relating to pressure garments
US5729836A (en) * 1991-01-18 1998-03-24 Ewing; Gloria M. Detachable multisectional body stocking hosiery
GB2264430A (en) * 1992-02-27 1993-09-01 Mileta Sports Limited Clothing having two tube-shaped parts
GB2264430B (en) * 1992-02-27 1996-01-03 Mileta Sports Limited Articles of clothing
US5343564A (en) * 1993-07-15 1994-09-06 Reynolds Craig S Protective body undergarment
FR2717074A1 (fr) * 1994-03-14 1995-09-15 Douady Dominique Vêtement massant.
WO1995024881A1 (fr) * 1994-03-14 1995-09-21 Dominique Douady Vetement massant
US5765226A (en) * 1994-03-14 1998-06-16 Douady; Dominique Massaging garment
US5717999A (en) * 1996-09-17 1998-02-17 Lurry; Clay A. Modular clothing
US7303579B2 (en) 2002-07-11 2007-12-04 Life Recovery Systems Hd, Llc Apparatus for altering the body temperature of a patient
WO2004006814A3 (fr) * 2002-07-11 2004-04-22 Life Recovery Systems Hd Llc Appareil destine a changer la temperature corporelle d'un patient
US7547320B2 (en) 2002-07-11 2009-06-16 Life Recovery System Hd, Llc Apparatus for altering the body temperature of a patient
US7666213B2 (en) 2002-07-11 2010-02-23 Life Recovery Systems Hd, Llc Apparatus for altering the body temperature of a patient
US6969399B2 (en) 2002-07-11 2005-11-29 Life Recovery Systems Hd, Llc Apparatus for altering the body temperature of a patient
US8425582B2 (en) 2004-09-24 2013-04-23 Life Recovery Systems Hd, Llc Apparatus for altering the body temperature of a patient
US7377935B2 (en) 2004-09-24 2008-05-27 Life Recovery Systems Hd, Llc Apparatus for altering the body temperature of a patient
US7731739B2 (en) 2004-09-24 2010-06-08 Life-Recovery Systems Hd, Llc Apparatus for altering the body temperature of a patient
US7892271B2 (en) 2004-09-24 2011-02-22 Life Recovery Systems Hd, Llc Apparatus for altering the body temperature of a patient
US7771461B2 (en) 2006-08-24 2010-08-10 Life Recovery Systems Hd, Llc Apparatus for altering the body temperature of a patient
CN109907872A (zh) * 2019-03-12 2019-06-21 中南大学湘雅医院 基于多传感器的骨关节炎患者用关节护理系统
WO2021239598A1 (fr) * 2020-05-26 2021-12-02 Geiseder Karl Pièce de vêtement sous la forme d'un gilet ou d'une combinaison
CN114313163A (zh) * 2022-01-07 2022-04-12 淮安市博时运动用品有限公司 一种便于携带的智能保暖潜水服
CN114313163B (zh) * 2022-01-07 2022-11-25 淮安市博时运动用品有限公司 一种便于携带的智能保暖潜水服

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