Multi-Industry Adaptive Compression Garment Technology

Publication ID: 24-11857011_0002_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:New Applications & Use Cases

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Multi-Industry Adaptive Compression Garment Technology,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11857011_0002_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11857011_0002_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 disclosed compressive breathable body shaping outerwear garments for athletic wear, but its limitations were confined to a specific industry. This new invention addresses the problem of limited application by adapting the core technology to diverse industries, solving the need for enhanced performance, comfort, and safety in various fields.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The novelty of this invention lies in its adaptation of the core technology to new industries, solving specific problems and needs in each field. The inventive step is the recognition of the versatility of the compressive breathable body shaping technology and its applicability to diverse industries, resulting in a broader range of innovative solutions.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments may include variations in fabric materials, compression levels, and garment designs tailored to specific industries or use cases. Additional variations could involve integrating sensors, monitors, or other technologies to enhance the functionality of the garments.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The commercial potential of this invention is substantial, with applications in various industries such as aquatic sports, equestrian, medical rehabilitation, firefighting, and post-operative recovery. The target market includes manufacturers, distributors, and end-users in these industries, as well as potential partnerships with industry leaders and innovators.

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

Textile engineering and apparel design, focusing on compressive, breathable body-shaping garments with specialized performance characteristics across athletic, medical, and protective applications

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A textile engineer or garment designer with expertise in fabric technologies, compression materials, and performance wear design, familiar with multi-layer fabric construction and industry-specific performance requirements

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize the fundamental adaptability of the source patent's compressive, breathable body-shaping technology as readily transferable across multiple domains. The core technical principles of selective compression, breathable mesh fabrics, and multi-layer construction provide a predictable framework for industry-specific variations. The PTD's disclosed applications represent straightforward extensions of known textile engineering principles applied to solve domain-specific performance challenges.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Breathable exercise body-shaping romper with three-layer compression abdominal area
PTD Variation
Aquatic sports wetsuit with compressive, breathable mesh stretch fabric layer
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of known compression fabric technology to water sports performance wear, where muscle support and reduced fatigue are desirable outcomes
Source Patent Element
Knitted fabric comprising polyester and spandex with specific porosity
PTD Variation
Heat-resistant, moisture-wicking fabric for firefighter protective garments
Obviousness Reasoning
Known textile engineering technique of modifying fabric composition to meet specific environmental performance requirements using standard material science principles
Source Patent Element
Compressive body-shaping garment with selective compression regions
PTD Variation
Post-operative recovery garment with built-in sensor system for monitoring vital signs
Obviousness Reasoning
Obvious combination of known compression garment technology with emerging wearable sensor integration, representing a predictable technological evolution
Source Patent Element
Exercise-focused body-shaping outerwear with breathable compression panels
PTD Variation
Equestrian athlete performance garment with targeted muscle support
Obviousness Reasoning
Straightforward adaptation of compression technology to a different athletic domain, utilizing known principles of muscle compression and performance enhancement
Source Patent Element
Multi-layer fabric construction with compressive mesh layers
PTD Variation
Medical rehabilitation garment with selective compression system promoting blood flow
Obviousness Reasoning
Predictable application of existing compression garment design principles to medical therapeutic contexts, representing a known technique for extending technology across domains
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on US Patent 11857011's disclosure of compressive, breathable body-shaping garment technologies, the present publication demonstrates that the claimed variations represent obvious extensions of prior art through predictable combinations of known textile engineering techniques. A person having ordinary skill in the art would readily recognize these applications as straightforward adaptations of established compression garment design principles across multiple technical domains.

Original Patent Information

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