Body conforming textile holder and sensing article

• US 20070106237A1
• 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:
  US11/269,256
• Publication Number:
  US 20070106237A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 604/307
• 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 sensing system comprising:

a) a body conforming, reusable, washable, textile holder for removably holding at least one sensing article in close bodily contact, said holder being a wrap or tube constructed to enclose a portion of the body where the sensing article is to be held, and comprising an elastic region having a Holding Force (HF4.0) of greater than about 0.1 kgf and a Holding Force (HF-2.5) of less than about 1.0 kgf; and

b) at least one sensing article capable of being removably held in close bodily contact by said holder, said article comprising a sensor operatively connected to the article, the sensor being capable of detecting a condition on the body.

2. A system according to claim 1 wherein both the sensing article and the holder are vapor permeable.

3. A system according to claim 1 wherein the sensing article is disposable.

4. A system according to claim 1 wherein the holder comprises knit material and elastomeric fiber material.

5. A system 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.

6. A system according to claim 1 wherein the elastic region of the holder has a Holding Force (HF-5.0) of less than about 1.0 kgf.

7. A system according to claim 1 wherein the holder is constructed to hold the sensing article in a selected location.

8. A system according to claim 7 wherein the holder comprises at least one pocket for receiving and supporting the sensing article.

9. A system according to claim 1 wherein the holder comprises a first fastening material and the sensing article comprises a second fastening material that cooperatively engages the first fastening material and enables the sensing article to be removably affixed to the holder.

10. A system according to claim 9 wherein the first and second fastening materials comprise mechanical fastening material.

11. A system according to claim 1 wherein the sensing article is removably affixed to the holder using adhesive material.

12. A system according to claim 1 wherein the holder comprises at least two cooperating fastening materials affixed to opposed surfaces of the holder that can be positioned to removably enclose the portion of the body where the sensing article is to be held.

13. A system according to claim 12 wherein the fastening materials comprise mechanical fastening material.

14. A system according to claim 1 wherein the sensing article comprises a biosensor including at least one bio-recognition element, the biosensor being adapted to detect a target biological analyte on or about the wearer'"'"'s skin.

15. A system according to claim 14 wherein said bio-recognition element comprises a biologically reactive agent.

16. A sensing system comprising:

a) a body conforming, reusable, washable, textile holder for removably holding at least one sensing 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 where the sensing 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-2.5) of less than about 1.0 kgf; and

b) at least one sensing article capable of being removably held in close bodily contact by said holder, said article comprising a sensor operatively connected to the article, the sensor being capable of detecting a condition on the body.

17. A system according to claim 16 wherein the fastening materials comprise mechanical fastening material.

18. A system according to claim 16 wherein the elastic region of the holder has a Holding Force (HF-3.0) of less than about 1.0 kgf.

19. A sensing system comprising:

a) a body conforming, reusable, washable, textile holder for removably holding at least one sensing article in close bodily contact, wherein the holder is a tube that can be positioned to enclose a portion of the body where the sensing 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-2.5) of less than about 1.0 kgf; and

b) at least one sensing article capable of being removably held in close bodily contact by said holder, said article comprising a sensor operatively connected to the article, the sensor being capable of detecting a condition on the body.

20. A system according to claim 19 wherein the elastic region of the holder has a Holding Force (HF-3.0) of less than about 1.0 kgf.

21. A system according to claim 19 wherein the holder is a glove, headgear, or a sock.