Weight reducing athletic garment

• US 4,946,453 A
• Filed: 04/14/1988
• Issued: 08/07/1990
• Est. Priority Date: 04/14/1988
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Demetrius A. Monson
• Original Assignee: Demetrius A. Monson
• Inventors: Monson, Demetrius A.
• Primary Examiner(s): Pellegrino, Stephen C.
• Assistant Examiner(s): Polutta, Mark O.
• Application Number:
  US07/181,683
• Time in Patent Office: 845 Days
• Field of Search: 604/312, 2/2.1 R, 2/79, 128/379-382, 128/384
• US Class Current: 604/312
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 13/0017 specially adapted for women
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 13/02 Overalls , e.g. bodysuits or bib overalls sweating suits A61H36/00
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 2400/38 Shaping the contour of the body or adjusting the figure
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 27/24 Hems; Seams
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 31/14 Air permeable, i.e. capable of being penetrated by gases waterproof and breathable A41D31/102
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 31/18 Elastic
• CPC Class Codes: A41D 31/185 using layered materials
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 36/00 Sweating suits

Abstract

A weight reducing athletic garment, effective at focusing weight loss on specific, predetermined body areas is fabricated from a combination of a nonporous insulative material and a stretch fabric. The nonporous nature of the insulative material causes an increase in prespiration to those areas of the wearer'"'"'s body which are covered by the insulative segments. The elastic fabric segments have a substantial ability to transmit perspiration, and thereby allow ventilation to other body parts so as to minimize the risk of dehydration. Additionally, elastic segments are disposed near all joint areas to allow the wearer to enjoy more freedom of movement during exercise.

Claims

1. A form-fitting athletic garment, adapted to effect slimming to certain specified areas of the body, said garment comprising a full body suit, adapted to substantially cover a wearer'"'"'s upper and lower torso below the wearer'"'"'s neck, both arms above the wearer'"'"'s wrists, and both legs above the wearer'"'"'s ankles, said body suit comprised of:

at least one first segment, adapted to cover first areas of the body where fatty tissue is concentrated, said first segment formed from an insulating material so as to prevent ventilation to said first areas and facilitate increased perspiration to effect slimming;

at least one second segment of homogeneous material, adapted to exclusively cover second areas of the body by conforming to and directly engaging said second areas so as to minimize the insulation provided to said second areas, said second segment formed from porous elastic fabric so as to allow ventilation to said second areas, and adapted to facilitate freedom of movement;

said second segment constructed only in single layer applications; and

said first and second segments arranged discretely;

whereby said first and second segments are joined together to form said garment which is worn while exercising.

2. A form-fitting athletic garment, as defined by claim 1, wherein said insulating material is a rubberized material.

3. A form-fitting athletic garment, as defined by claim 1, wherein said elastic fabric is lycra.

4. The garment of claim 1 wherein the periphery of said first segment abuts the periphery of said second segment.

5. A form-fitting athletic garment, as defined in claim 1, wherein said first segment covers exclusively only the entire abdomen, buttocks and hip area, while the second segment covers the remaining muscles enclosed within the garment.

6. A form-fitting athletic garment as defined by claim 1, wherein said insulating material is less elastic than said elastic fabric.

7. A form-fitting athletic garment as defined by claim 6, wherein said first segment does not completely encircle any body part so as to facilitate adornment and removal of said garment.

8. A form-fitting athletic garment, as defined by claim 1, wherein said insulating material is a closed cell material.

9. A form-fitting athletic garment, as defined by claim 8, wherein said insulating material is neoprene rubber.

10. A form-fitting athletic garment, as defined by claim 1, wherein said first area of the body, which is covered exclusively by said first segment, includes portions of the leg, arms, buttocks and abdominal area.

11. A form-fitting athletic garment, as defined by claim 10, wherein said second area of the body which is exclusively covered by said second segment includes muscle groups on which the wearer is not desirous of losing weight as well as the joints and bony areas.

12. A form-fitting athletic garment which, when adorned by a wearer, is adapted to facilitate increased perspiration where fatty tissue readily accumulates, said garment also adapted to permit increased flexibility and to allow ventilation to the body where fatty tissue is not prone to accumulate, said garment comprising:

at least one first segment adapted to exclusively cover certain first areas of the body, including portions of the legs, buttocks, and abdominal area, said first segment formed of an insulating elastic material so as to substantially prevent ventilation to said first areas;

at least one second segment of homogeneous material, adapted to exclusively cover certain second areas of the body, including muscles not included in said first areas as well as joints and bony areas, by conforming to and directly engaging said second areas so as to minimize the insulation provided to said second areas, said second segment formed from a single layer of porous elastic fabric so as to allow ventilation to said second areas and to facilitate the wearer'"'"'s agility when wearing the garment; and

said first and second segments arranged discretely, whereby said individual segments are joined together so as to form said form-fitting garment.

13. A method for producing a form fitting athletic garment which is designed to effect slimming on preselected body parts of a wearer on which fat deposits tend to accumulate, said method comprising the steps of:

fabricating a form fitting athletic garment from an elastic, porour material which permits flexibility of the wearer while also providing ventilation to the wearer; and

coating portions of said garment with a rubber material so as to effect a single-layer of composite material which is substantially nonporous, thus forming insulative portions of said garment, said insulative portions covering body parts of the wearer on which slimming is desired, the remainder of said garment not coated with rubber material forming porour elastic portions of said garment which permit ventilation to muscles areas where fat accumulation is low and which cover joints of the wearer so as to permit flexibility.

14. A form fitting athletic garment, adapted to effect slimming to certain specified areas of the body, said garment comprising:

a plurality of first segments, adapted to cover first areas of the body where fatty tissue is concentrated and weight loss is desired, said first segments including first and second pectoral panel each covering the pectoral muscle, a first and second shoulder panel each covering the shoulder joint;

a first and second forearm panel each covering a portion of the forearm, a first and second biceps panel each covering a portion of the upper arm, an abdomen panel covering the abdomen from the sternum area to the groin area and extending to each side of the body, a first and second back panel covering the left and right side of the back respectively and each extending from the neck down to the lower back region and from the side of the body to the spine area, a hind panel covering the buttocks and extending down across the back of each thigh, a first and second thigh panel each covering the front of the thigh extending from the hip area to knee area, a first and second calf panel each encircling a portion of the calf, said first segments formed from an insulating material;

a plurality of second segments, adapted to cover second areas of the body where ventilation is desired, said second segments including first and second forearm panels each encircling the wrist and running longitudinally along the forearm up to and around the elbow, a first and second shoulder panel each encircling the top of the arm below the shoulder joint and running from the front of the armpit up and over the shoulder blade and back down to the back under-arm, a chest panel running across the chest and stretching from said first shoulder panel to said second shoulder panel, a sternum panel running from the middle of said chest panel up to and around the neck, a first and second knee panel each encircling the knee and running along the shin down to and around the top of the foot, a first and second side panel each running from the corresponding shoulder panel at the armpit down along the side of the body to the corresponding knee panel, a lower back panel running across the lower back directly above the buttocks stretching from said first side panel to said second side panel, a spine panel running from the middle of said lower back panel along the spine to the said sternum panel at the nape of the neck, a groin panel covering the groin area and a portion of the top of each inner thigh, a lower abdomen panel running from said first side panel at the hip area down along the top of the leg to said groin panel and continuing up to said second side panel at the hip area,

15. A form fitting athletic garment, adapted to effect slimming to certain specified areas of the body, said garment

a plurality of first segments, adapted to cover first areas of the body where fatty tissue is concentrated and weight loss is desired, said first segments including an upper panel covering the abdomen from the stomach region down to the groin in the front and also covering the lower back region, a first and second lower panel each covering the hip area and a portion of the thigh down to the knee area, said first segments formed from an insulating material;

a plurality of second segments, adapted to cover second areas of the body where ventilation is desired, said second segments including a hind panel covering a portion of the buttocks and extending down the back of each thigh, a groin panel covering the groin area, a hip panel extending from the upper right portion of said hind panel around the right hip down to said groin panel up to and around the left hip and down to the upper left portion of said hind panel, said second segments separating all first segments, said second segments made of an elastic open-mesh fabric.

16. A form-fitting partial body suit, adapted to substantially cover the upper and lower torso of a wearer, as well as the wearer'"'"'s thighs, said body suit further adapted to effect slimming to certain specified areas of the body covered, said body suit comprising:

at least one first segment, adapted to cover first areas of the body where fatty tissue is concentrated, said first segment formed from an insulating material so as to prevent ventilation to said first areas and facilitate increased perspiration to effect slimming;

at least one second segment of homogeneous material, adapted to exclusively cover second areas of the body by conforming to and directly engaging said second areas so as to minimize the insulation provided to said second areas, said second segment formed from porous elastic fabric so as to allow ventilation to said second areas, and to facilitate freedom of movement;

said second segment constructed only in single layer applications; and

said first and second segments arranged discretely;

whereby said first and second segments are joined together to form said garment which is worn while exercising.

17. A form-fitting full pants suits, adapted to cover the lower torso of a wearer below the wearer'"'"'s waistline, and substantially the entire legs of the wearer, said full pants suit further adapted to effect slimming to certain specified areas of the body covered, said full pants suit comprising:

at least one first segment, adapted to cover first areas of the body where fatty tissue is concentrated, said first segment formed from an insulating material so as to prevent ventilation to said first areas and facilitate increased perspiration to effect slimming;

at least one second segment of homogeneous material, adapted to exclusively cover second areas of the body by conforming to and directly engaging said second areas so as to minimize the insulation provided to said second areas, said second segment formed from porous elastic fabric so as to allow ventilation to said second areas, and to facilitate freedom of movement;

said second segment constructed only in single layer applications; and

said first and second segments arranged discretely;

whereby said first and second segments are joined together to form said garment which is worn while exercising.

18. A form-fitting short pants suit, adapted to cover the thighs of the wearer and the lower torso of the wearer below the waistline, said short pants suit further adapted to effect slimming to certain specified areas of the body covered, said short pants suit comprising:

at least one first segment, adapted to cover first areas of the body where fatty tissue is concentrated, said first segment formed from an insulating material so as to prevent ventilation to said first areas and facilitate increased perspiration to effect slimming;

at least one second segment of homogeneous material, adapted to exclusively cover second areas of the body by conforming to and directly engaging said second areas so as to minimize the insulation provided to said second areas, said second segment formed from porous elastic fabric so as to allow ventilation to said second areas, and to facilitate freedom of movement;

said second segment constructed only in single layer applications; and

said first and second segments arranged discretely;

whereby said first and second segments are joined together to form said garment which is worn while exercising.