Advanced Ergonomic Undergarment Design Patent

Publication ID: 24-11857000_0001_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Ergonomic Undergarment Design Patent,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857000_0001_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857000_0001_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. 11,857,000.

Background and Problem Solved

Current undergarment designs often prioritize aesthetics over comfort and ergonomic considerations, leading to discomfort, restricted movement, and inadequate support. The original patent for an undergarment with sleeves, while providing a foundation for comfortable and anatomically consistent design, still has limitations in terms of adjustability, breathability, and targeted support. The present invention solves these problems by incorporating advanced features that adapt to the wearer's needs, ensuring a more comfortable, supportive, and flexible undergarment experience.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention's novelty lies in its adaptive features, which dynamically respond to the wearer's body shape and movement. The tensioning mechanism, breathable fabric, and integrated compression zone are non-obvious improvements over the original patent, providing a new level of comfort, support, and flexibility. The modular design and sensor-enabled monitoring system further distinguish the invention from existing undergarment designs.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include adjustable straps with different tensioning mechanisms, such as elastic or hydraulic systems. The compression zone could be designed to target specific areas of the body, such as the shoulders or lower back. The sensor-enabled monitoring system could be integrated with wearable technology or mobile applications, providing real-time feedback and personalized recommendations for the wearer.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced undergarment system has significant commercial potential in the women's intimate apparel market, particularly among active women and those seeking comfort and support during daily activities. The invention's adaptability and customization features also make it suitable for various industries, including athletic wear, maternity wear, and medical apparel.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A41 A41C3/08

Field of Art

Women's undergarment design and ergonomic clothing engineering, focusing on brassieres with integrated sleeve and support structures

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with expertise in textile engineering, garment design, and biomechanical ergonomics, possessing knowledge of fabric technologies, anatomical support mechanisms, and modular clothing design principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's fundamental undergarment design, employing standard engineering techniques to enhance functionality and user experience. The disclosed modifications leverage known textile and garment engineering principles to incrementally improve the original sleeve-integrated brassiere concept. These variations demonstrate standard design optimization strategies that would be readily conceived by a skilled practitioner seeking to address comfort, adaptability, and performance challenges.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Garment with removable sleeve attachable to cup and wing
PTD Variation
Modular design with detachable and interchangeable sleeves
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to extend the removable sleeve concept to a fully modular design, as customization and adaptability are standard design goals in garment engineering
Source Patent Element
Adjustable straps supporting sleeve edges
PTD Variation
Dynamic tensioning mechanism responding to body movement
Obviousness Reasoning
Adaptive strap technologies are well-known in the art, and a PHOSITA would recognize the predictable application of sensor and dynamic adjustment technologies to improve support mechanisms
Source Patent Element
Undergarment with front and back portions
PTD Variation
Integrated compression zone targeting specific body areas
Obviousness Reasoning
Targeted compression is a standard ergonomic technique in garment design, representing a predictable optimization of support structures known in the technical field
Source Patent Element
Brassiere with multiple structural components
PTD Variation
Sensor-enabled monitoring system tracking garment wear and condition
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensor technologies into textile products is a known technique, and a PHOSITA would find it obvious to apply condition monitoring principles to garment design
Source Patent Element
Fabric-based undergarment design
PTD Variation
Breathable fabric with moisture-wicking and anti-microbial treatments
Obviousness Reasoning
Advanced fabric treatments are standard in textile engineering, representing predictable improvements to basic garment material properties
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857000 and the disclosed technical variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and lacking in non-obvious inventive merit. The incremental modifications represent standard engineering practices within the field of undergarment design, employing known techniques to achieve predictable improvements in functionality, comfort, and user experience.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,000
TitleUndergarment for women with sleeves