Advanced Compression Shapewear: Performance Garment Tech

Publication ID: 24-11857011_0001_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Advanced Compression Shapewear: Performance Garment Tech,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857011_0001_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857011_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. 11,857,011.

Background and Problem Solved

The original patent (Outerwear shapewear) provided a breakthrough in compressive breathable body shaping outerwear garments. However, it had limitations in terms of compression level adjustment, temperature regulation, and performance monitoring. This invention addresses these limitations by introducing novel features that make the garment more efficient, comfortable, and effective.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in the integration of adaptive features, such as dynamic compression adjustment, selective compression patterns, temperature regulation, and integrated sensors or muscle stimulation systems, which were not present in the original patent. These features provide a non-obvious solution to the limitations of the original patent, enhancing the overall functionality and effectiveness of the garment.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention may include garments with adjustable compression levels using different mechanisms, such as pneumatic or hydraulic systems. Variations may also include garments with different types of sensors or muscle stimulation devices, or garments designed for specific exercise types or user groups.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

This invention has significant commercial potential in the fitness and athletic wear industries, particularly in the areas of high-performance exercise garments and wearable technology. The target market includes professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and individuals seeking advanced exercise garments for improved performance and comfort.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A41 A41D7/00
A A41 A41D31/14
A A41 A41B1/08
A A41 A41D1/22
A A41 A41D2300/322
A A41 A41D2400/38
A A41 A41D2500/10
A A41 A41D2500/50

Field of Art

Athletic and compression garment design, focusing on body-shaping outerwear with functional textile engineering, involving expertise in textile materials, garment construction, compression technologies, and performance wear design

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A professional with advanced textile engineering or sports apparel design background, possessing knowledge of fabric technologies, compression mechanics, material science, and ergonomic garment design principles

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable technological extensions of the source patent's core compression garment concept, utilizing known techniques in sensor integration, material science, and performance wear design to enhance functional capabilities through incremental, logical modifications.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Breathable exercise body shaping garment with compressive fabric panels
PTD Variation
Dynamic compression adjustment mechanism integrated into garment structure
Obviousness Reasoning
Mechanical compression adjustment is a predictable design evolution for performance garments, representing a known technique for customizing fit and compression levels using standard textile engineering principles
Source Patent Element
Knitted fabric with specific polyester and spandex composition
PTD Variation
Integration of phase-change materials for temperature regulation
Obviousness Reasoning
Modifying fabric composition with functional materials is a standard approach in textile engineering, with temperature-adaptive materials being a well-established technique for enhancing garment performance
Source Patent Element
Body-shaping garment designed for exercise and active wear
PTD Variation
Integrated physiological sensors for performance tracking
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating electronic sensors into textile structures is a known technique in wearable technology, representing a predictable combination of existing technologies to enhance garment functionality
Source Patent Element
Compressive garment with selective fabric panel design
PTD Variation
Muscle stimulation system integrated into compression regions
Obviousness Reasoning
Combining electrical stimulation with compression garments is a foreseeable innovation, leveraging known principles of muscle activation and performance enhancement technologies
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11857011 and the disclosed variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious, as they represent predictable technological extensions utilizing known techniques in textile engineering, sensor integration, and performance wear design, thereby rendering subsequent claims of novelty invalid under standard obviousness analysis.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,857,011
TitleOuterwear shapewear
Assignee(s)Maddox Holdings, Inc.