Advanced Multi-Region Adaptive Garment Technology

Publication ID: 24-11857009_0008_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Synergistic Combinations

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Multi-Region Adaptive Garment Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857009_0008_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857009_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. 11,857,009.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent disclosed a liner with multiple regions for reshaping and supporting different areas of the body. However, this invention had limitations in terms of its ability to provide real-time feedback, customization, and integration with other technologies. The new invention addresses these limitations by integrating the liner with multiple regions with distinct technologies to create a more comprehensive and personalized system.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The new claims introduce a synergistic combination of the liner with multiple regions and distinct technologies, such as AI, IoT, blockchain, and new materials, which is not obvious from the original patent. The integration of these technologies provides a more comprehensive and personalized system that was not anticipated by the original patent.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include integrating the liner with other technologies, such as augmented reality or 3D printing, to provide additional features and functionality. The invention may also be adapted for use in different types of garments, such as athletic wear or medical devices.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The synergistic garment system has potential commercial applications in the athletic wear, medical device, and fashion industries. The system's ability to provide personalized reshaping and support, as well as real-time feedback and customization, makes it an attractive solution for consumers seeking high-performance garments.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A41 A41D27/02

Field of Art

Garment design and manufacturing, specifically adaptive clothing technologies with specialized fabric regions for body support and reshaping

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A textile engineer or garment designer with expertise in material science, ergonomic design, and advanced fabric technologies, familiar with smart textile integration and performance wear development

Obviousness Rationale

A person skilled in the art would recognize that integrating digital technologies with multi-region garment designs represents a natural progression of smart textile development. The source patent's foundational multi-region liner concept provides a clear technical framework for incorporating emerging technologies like AI, IoT, and advanced materials. These technological extensions represent predictable combinations that would be apparent to a skilled practitioner seeking to enhance garment functionality and personalization.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Fabric body with multiple regions having different modulus for body reshaping
PTD Variation
Adding IoT sensors and machine learning algorithms to dynamically monitor and adapt fabric region performance
Obviousness Reasoning
Integrating sensor technologies with multi-region fabric designs is a known technique in smart textile engineering, representing a predictable technological enhancement
Source Patent Element
Liner covering hip, abdomen, and buttocks regions with variable elasticity
PTD Variation
Blockchain-based personalization system for storing and managing individual body metric data
Obviousness Reasoning
Secure data management for personalized garment technologies is a standard design approach in wearable technology development
Source Patent Element
Garment with distinct fabric regions for body support
PTD Variation
Incorporating advanced thermal-regulating materials with embedded AI feedback mechanisms
Obviousness Reasoning
Material science innovations that enhance performance of multi-region garments represent an expected evolutionary design approach
Source Patent Element
Liner with configurable regions for body reshaping
PTD Variation
Augmented reality interfaces for real-time garment fit and performance visualization
Obviousness Reasoning
Extending garment technologies into interactive digital interfaces is a predictable solution for enhancing user experience
Source Patent Element
Fabric body with variable elasticity across different body regions
PTD Variation
3D-printed customization of liner regions based on individual body scan data
Obviousness Reasoning
Personalized manufacturing techniques represent a logical extension of multi-region garment design principles
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857009 and the disclosed technological variations, a person having ordinary skill in the art would find the proposed garment system innovations obvious and non-patentable. The combination of multi-region fabric design with emerging digital technologies represents a predictable and incremental advancement in smart textile engineering, lacking the requisite non-obviousness for patent protection.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,009
TitleGarment with multiple regions
Assignee(s)Global Trademarks, Inc.