Advanced Body-Reshaping Garment Technology Innovations

Publication ID: 24-11857009_0006_PTD

Published: October 27, 2025

Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Body-Reshaping Garment Technology Innovations,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857009_0006_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857009_0006_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. 11,857,009.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a garment with multiple regions for reshaping different areas of the body. However, these garments had inherent limitations, such as limited elasticity, restricted ventilation, and inadequate support. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel improvements and enhancements that provide better comfort, support, and reshaping capabilities.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention's novelty lies in the introduction of novel fabric weaves, breathable mesh panels, and graduated compression, which provide improved comfort, support, and reshaping capabilities. The inventive step is the combination of these features to create a garment that addresses the limitations of existing garments.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include varying the fabric weave, mesh panel design, or compression levels to suit different body types or preferences. The garment may also be designed for specific activities, such as athletic wear or maternity wear, or integrated with wearable technology for enhanced functionality.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced garment has significant commercial potential in the fashion, athletic wear, and healthcare industries, offering a unique value proposition for consumers seeking customized support, comfort, and reshaping capabilities. The target market includes individuals with specific body types or needs, such as plus-size individuals, athletes, or expectant mothers.

CPC Classifications

Section	Class	Group
A	A41	A41D27/02

Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)

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Field of Art

Garment design and manufacturing, specifically body-shaping undergarments and compression wear with multi-region fabric construction

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A textile engineer or garment designer with expertise in fabric engineering, compression technologies, and ergonomic clothing design, familiar with advanced textile manufacturing techniques and body-contouring garment principles

Obviousness Rationale

A person of ordinary skill would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's multi-region garment concept, utilizing standard design optimization techniques such as fabric weave modifications, mesh panel integration, and graduated compression to enhance the fundamental body-reshaping approach disclosed in the original patent.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element

Fabric body with multiple regions having different modulus for body reshaping

PTD Variation

Introduction of novel fabric weave providing improved elasticity and support between regions

Obviousness Reasoning

Modifying fabric weave characteristics is a standard design optimization technique for improving garment performance, representing a predictable variation within known textile engineering practices

Source Patent Element

Liner covering hip and abdomen areas with distinct regions

PTD Variation

Adding breathable mesh panels for improved ventilation and comfort

Obviousness Reasoning

Incorporating ventilation elements in body-conforming garments is a well-known technique for enhancing wearer comfort, representing an obvious design improvement for a skilled practitioner

Source Patent Element

Multiple body-specific regions with different compression characteristics

PTD Variation

Implementing graduated compression for improved circulation and targeted body support

Obviousness Reasoning

Adjusting compression levels across different body regions is a predictable solution for enhancing garment functionality, utilizing standard compression wear design principles

Source Patent Element

Garment with distinct regions for hip, buttocks, and waist areas

PTD Variation

Customizing support and reshaping for different body types through region-specific design

Obviousness Reasoning

Tailoring garment regions to accommodate diverse body morphologies represents a logical extension of existing body-shaping garment technologies

Source Patent Element

Multi-region liner with variable fabric properties

PTD Variation

Developing manufacturing methods to minimize material waste and increase production efficiency

Obviousness Reasoning

Optimizing manufacturing processes for complex multi-region garments is an expected design evolution for a skilled practitioner seeking to improve production techniques

35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857009 and the present technical disclosure, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed variations obvious and lacking inventive merit. The proposed modifications represent predictable design optimizations within the established body-shaping garment technology domain, utilizing standard textile engineering techniques to incrementally improve upon existing multi-region compression wear concepts.

Original Patent Information

Patent Number	US 11,857,009
Title	Garment with multiple regions
Assignee(s)	Global Trademarks, Inc.