Advanced Adaptive Garment for Extreme Environments
Legal Citation
Background and Problem Solved
The original patent disclosed a garment with multiple regions for reshaping different areas of a wearer's body. However, this invention had limitations in addressing the specific needs of wearers in high-security, disaster relief, extreme weather, search and rescue, or space exploration environments. The present invention solves this problem by adapting the garment for these niche markets, providing enhanced support, comfort, and protection.
Novelty and Inventive Step
The new claims introduce novel and non-obvious adaptations of the original garment design, providing specialized solutions for specific, narrow markets or unique operational environments. The inventive step lies in the tailored combination of region properties and fabric selection to address the unique challenges of each niche environment.
Alternative Embodiments and Variations
Alternative embodiments of the invention could include garments with additional regions or varying fabric properties to address other niche environments, such as firefighting, medical response, or environmental conservation. Variations could also include adjustable or modular region designs to accommodate different wearer needs or operational scenarios.
Potential Commercial Applications and Market
The invention has significant commercial potential in various industries, including disaster relief, high-security operations, search and rescue, space exploration, and extreme sports. The targeted markets could include government agencies, emergency response organizations, space agencies, and outdoor apparel manufacturers.
CPC Classifications
| Section | Class | Group |
|---|---|---|
| A | A41 | A41D27/02 |
Section 103 Obviousness Analysis (PHOSITA)
Field of Art
Garment design and ergonomic clothing engineering, specifically focused on body-conforming liner technologies with region-specific material properties
Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile
A professional with expertise in textile engineering, material science, and ergonomic design, capable of understanding fabric modulus variations and strategic region-specific performance optimization
Obviousness Rationale
A person having ordinary skill would recognize that the source patent's multi-region garment design provides a foundational framework for creating specialized performance garments by strategically modifying fabric properties across different body regions. The PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the original patent's core concept of region-specific material modulation. A skilled practitioner would understand that adapting region-specific elasticity and fabric characteristics for niche environments is a straightforward design optimization process.
Obvious Combinations & Variations
Original Patent Information
| Patent Number | US 11,857,009 |
|---|---|
| Title | Garment with multiple regions |
| Assignee(s) | Global Trademarks, Inc. |