Anti-osteoarthritis and anti-hypothermia garment and device

• US 20060107436A1
• Filed: 12/02/2005
• Published: 05/25/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 08/23/2001
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Archie R. Donaldson
• Original Assignee: Archie R. Donaldson
• Inventors: Donaldson, Archie R.
• Application Number:
  US11/292,688
• Publication Number:
  US 20060107436A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 2/69
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 13/1236 Patients' garments
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 13/1263 Suits
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 2400/32 Therapeutic use
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 31/065 using layered materials
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 31/102 Waterproof and breathable
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 31/185 using layered materials
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 5/26 another layer next to it also being fibrous or filamentary relative arrangement of fibres or filaments of different layers B32B5/12
• CPC Class Codes: B32B 9/04 comprising such particular substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, which is next to another layer of the same or of a different material next to a glass layer B32B17/06; layered products with at least two ceramic layers composed mainly of ceramic B32B18/00

Abstract

A multilayered material is provided that exhibits 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 flexible, breathable multilayered material includes a first layer of soft and hypoallergenic material (e.g., cotton, silk, linen), a second layer of soft, heat retentive material (e.g., wool, cashmere) contacting the first layer, and a third layer of water repellent material contacting the second layer. Additionally, the multilayered material provides a thin, flexible, breathable fabric that can be used to construct various garments, devices, and gears to combat harsh weather conditions.

Claims

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21. (canceled)

22. A multilayered material, comprising:

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.

23. A multilayered material according to claim 22, further comprising:

a fourth layer of soft, heat retentive material contacting the third layer; and

a fifth layer of water repellent material contacting the fourth layer.

24. A multilayered material according to claim 23, wherein the layers are stitched to form a garment, a device, or gear.

25. A multilayered material according to claim 24, wherein the garment includes one of a hat, a jacket, pajamas, pants, a suit, a glove, a sock, stockings, a scarf, a robe, a skirt, a dress, and undergarment.

26. A multilayered material according to claim 24, wherein the garment loosely covers a body joint for relief of a musculo-skeletal disorder.

27. A multilayered material according to claim 24, wherein the garment loosely covers a body joint for preventing or minimizing effects of hypothermia.

28. A multilayered material according to claim 24, wherein the gear includes one of a tent, a sleeping bag, a shoe, a slipper, a blanket, and bed linen.

29. A multilayered material according to claim 22, wherein the second layer augments body heat.