Body conforming textile holder for article

• US 20070102461A1
• Filed: 11/08/2005
• Published: 05/10/2007
• Est. Priority Date: 11/08/2005
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: RUSL LLC
• Original Assignee: RUSL LLC
• Inventors: Carstens, Jerry
• Application Number:
  US11/269,267
• Publication Number:
  US 20070102461A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 224/222
• CPC Class Codes: A41B 2300/32 using hook and loop-type fasteners
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 13/005 with controlled temperature
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 13/1161 Means for fastening to the user's head
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0001 Body part
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0226 adhesive, self-sticking
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0228 with belt or strap, e.g. with buckle
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/023 with pockets for receiving packs or pouches
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0231 hook and loop-type fastener
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 2007/0261 medicated
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 7/03 thermophore, i.e. self-heating, e.g. using a chemical reaction
• CPC Class Codes: A61F 7/032 using oxygen from the air, e.g. pocket-stoves
• CPC Class Codes: A62B 23/00 Filters for breathing-protection purposes gas-filters in general B01D
• CPC Class Codes: D04B 1/22 specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
• CPC Class Codes: D10B 2501/041 Gloves
• CPC Class Codes: D10B 2501/061 Piped openings (pockets)
• CPC Class Codes: D10B 2509/028 Elastic support stockings or elastic bandages

Abstract

A body conforming, reusable, washable, textile holder for removably holding at least one article in close bodily contact. The holder may be a wrap or tube constructed to enclose a portion of the body where the article is to be held. The article may be a therapeutic article, such as a heat generating thermal pack, a cooling pack, or other article comprising a therapeutic agent; an absorbent article; a sensing article; or a filter article. The invention also relates to a system comprising the body conforming holder and an article for use therewith, and a method for holding such an article in close bodily contact by wearing the holder.

Claims

1. A body conforming, reusable, washable, textile holder for removably holding at least one article in close bodily contact, wherein the holder is a wrap comprising at least two cooperating fastening materials affixed to opposed surfaces of the holder that can be positioned to removably enclose a portion of the body, and comprises an elastic region having a Holding Force (HF-4.0) of greater than about 0.1 kgf and a Holding Force (HF-2.5) of less than about 1.0 kgf.

2. A holder according to claim 1 that is vapor permeable.

3. A holder according to claim 1 comprising knit material and elastomeric fiber material.

4. A holder according to claim 1 wherein the elastic region of the holder has a Holding Force (HF-3.0) of less than about 1.0 kgf.

5. A holder according to claim 1 wherein the elastic region of the holder has a Holding Force (HF-4.0) of less than about 1.0 kgf.

6. A holder according to claim 1 constructed to hold the article in a selected location.

7. A holder according to claim 6 comprising at least one pocket for receiving and supporting the article.

8. A holder according to claim 1 comprising a first fastening material that cooperatively engages a second fastening material on the article and enables the article to be removably affixed to the holder.

9. A holder according to claim 8 wherein the first fastening material comprises mechanical fastening material.

10. A holder according to claim 1 wherein the fastening materials comprise mechanical fastening material.

11. A holder according to claim 10 comprising knit material and elastomeric fiber material.

12. A holder according to claim 11 wherein the elastic region of the holder has a Holding Force (HF-3.0) of less than about 1.0 kgf.

13. A holder according to claim 12 constructed to hold the article in a selected location.

14. A body conforming, reusable, washable, textile holder for removably holding at least one article in close bodily contact, wherein the holder is a vapor permeable wrap comprising at least two cooperating fastening materials affixed to opposed surfaces of the holder that can be positioned to removably enclose a portion of the body, and comprises an elastic region comprising knit material and elastic fiber material having a Holding Force (HF-4.0) of greater than about 0.1 kgf and a Holding Force (HF-3.0) of less than about 1.0 kgf.

15. A holder according to claim 14 wherein the fastening materials comprise mechanical fastening material.

16. A holder according to claim 14 wherein the holder comprises at least one pocket for receiving and supporting the article.

17. A holder according to claim 14 wherein the elastic region of the holder has a Holding Force (HF-4.0) of less than about 1.0 kgf.

18. A body conforming, reusable, washable, textile holder for removably holding at least one article in close bodily contact, wherein the holder is a wrap or tube constructed to enclose a portion of the body where the article is to be held, and comprising an elastic region having a Holding Force (HF-4.0) of greater than about 0.1 kgf and a Holding Force (HF-5.0) of less than about 1.0 kgf.

19. A holder according to claim 18 that is vapor permeable.

20. A holder according to claim 18 comprising knit material and elastomeric fiber material.

21. A holder according to claim 18 wherein the elastic region of the holder has a Holding Force (HF-5.5) of less than about 1.0 kgf.

22. A holder according to claim 18 constructed to hold the article in a selected location.

23. A holder according to claim 18 comprising at least one pocket for receiving and supporting the article.