Smart Athletic Bra: IoT Performance Tracking System

Publication ID: 24-11856999_0008_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Athletic Bra: IoT Performance Tracking System,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856999_0008_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856999_0008_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,999.

Background and Problem Solved

The original athletic bra patent provides a foundational design for a sports garment with adjustable wrap-around straps. However, the patent's limitations lie in its lack of integration with other technologies to enhance user experience and athletic performance. The new invention addresses this limitation by combining the patented athletic bra with distinct technologies to create a more comprehensive and powerful system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of the patented athletic bra with advanced technologies, such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which provides a more comprehensive and connected system for optimizing athletic performance and enhancing user experience. The integration of these technologies with the patented athletic bra is new and non-obvious, as it requires a deep understanding of the interplay between the various components and their potential applications.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include integrating the athletic bra with other technologies, such as augmented reality or 3D printing, to further enhance user experience and athletic performance. Variations of the invention could also include different types of garments or accessories, such as smart socks or shoes, that incorporate the integrated technologies.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The synergistic athletic bra system has significant commercial potential in the sports and fitness industries, particularly among professional athletes and serious enthusiasts. The system's ability to provide personalized coaching, real-time feedback, and rewards for athletic achievements could revolutionize the way athletes train and compete. Additionally, the system's integration with new materials and IoT connectivity could open up new opportunities for partnerships with sports equipment manufacturers and technology companies.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A41 A41C3/0057
A A41 A41C3/0028
A A41 A41C3/02

Field of Art

Athletic apparel design, specifically sports bras with advanced ergonomic and technological integration, requiring expertise in textile engineering, biomechanics, wearable technology, and performance garment design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced degree in textile/mechanical engineering or sports science, familiar with athletic performance garments, sensor integration, and emerging wearable technology trends

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that integrating emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and blockchain into existing sports garment designs represents a predictable application of known technological convergence strategies. The source patent's adjustable sports bra provides a natural platform for technological enhancement, with clear opportunities for performance monitoring and user experience optimization. The disclosed variations represent logical extensions of existing wearable technology trends in athletic performance tracking.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Adjustable wrap-around straps with configurable support mechanism
PTD Variation
AI-powered adjustment system for dynamic fit optimization
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of machine learning to existing adjustable garment design, using sensor data to automatically modify strap tension and support
Source Patent Element
Base portion configured to stretch along user's torso
PTD Variation
Integration of IoT-enabled heart rate and biometric sensors
Obviousness Reasoning
Known technique of embedding flexible electronic sensors into performance garment materials, leveraging existing textile engineering approaches
Source Patent Element
Sports garment with configurable fastening sections
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based rewards platform tracking athletic achievements
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable digital extension of physical performance garment, using established methods of gamification and digital performance tracking
Source Patent Element
Elastic rib band with support configuration
PTD Variation
Advanced moisture-wicking smart materials with embedded sensing capabilities
Obviousness Reasoning
Incremental technological improvement using known materials science techniques for enhancing performance textiles
Source Patent Element
Cup portion designed to conform to user's body
PTD Variation
Mobile application providing personalized training recommendations
Obviousness Reasoning
Logical software extension of physical garment design, using established methods of data-driven performance coaching
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856999 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the integration of AI, IoT, blockchain, and advanced materials into athletic garment design to be an obvious and predictable combination of known technological approaches, thereby rendering potential patent claims in this domain obvious and unpatentable.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,999
TitleAthletic bra
Assignee(s)adidas AG