Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Bandage structure – Support covering
Reexamination Certificate
1999-03-11
2001-01-09
Brown, Michael A. (Department: 3764)
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Bandage structure
Support covering
C602S076000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06171274
ABSTRACT:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
None
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
Not applicable
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a two piece biomechanical suit which is intended to correct physical conditions without extensive surgery and/or progressive casting.
DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED ART INCLUDING INFORMATION DISCLOSED UNDER 37 CFR §§1.97-1.98
In the prior art, the solution to scoliotic, kyphotic and/or young children's spinal conditions often involved extensive surgery which was at the very least somewhat risky and may or may not have been effective. Another treatment for such conditions involved progressive casting which was incapacitating and uncomfortable. Further problems of casting include muscle waste, skin break-down, and lack of cleanliness. The casting was either used alone or in conjunction with surgery.
In contrast to the prior art, applicant's biomechanical suit has been designed to enhance correct body mechanics, condition upper and lower extremities musculature, improve cardiovascular fitness and correct poor spinal posture. The invention is intended to correct unusual kyphotic and/or scoliotic conditions particularly those that have progressed with age such as osteoporosis. The use of applicant's biomechanical suit is effective and far less costly than present treatments. The use of the suit is also not incapacitating which is a prime objection to surgery and casting. Many individuals forego treatment rather than be incapacitated with no guarantee of results.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to biomechanical suits and particularly to a two piece suit having tension adjusting means to correct unusual kyphotic and/or scoliotic conditions.
The biomechanical suit includes a mini-shirt and shorts which are connected by suspenders in the front and rear. The front suspenders are adjusted only once and are joined at their ends to the shirt and shorts by Velcro® fasteners or other materials enhancing strong attachments. The rear suspenders are attached by Velcro® fasteners approximately two inches bilaterally from the vertebral column along the medial borders of both scapulas at the upper end. The lower end of the rear suspenders is attached approximately two inches bilaterally to the vertebral column from the fourth lumbar vertebra (L4) down to the sacral area. The lower suspender ends are attached to a fastener through a tensiometer which is used to set the desired tension to correct the individual's posture problem.
The mini-shirt includes a front zipper for ease of wearing and removal. The min-shirt has short sleeves and along with the shorts, is made of a material such as neoprene, Spandex®, or, Lycra® or polyester (combination with fleece and nylon). This latter material provides horizontal flexibility but not vertical. The suit is thus rather comfortable and with the tension adjustment is able to correct physical posture problems without surgery or long term casting.
Accordingly, an object of this invention is to provide a new and improved biomechanical suit to correct physical posture problems.
Another object of this invention is to provide a new and improved two piece biomechanical suit which includes front suspenders and adjustable rear suspenders to apply a specific tension to correct the wearer's posture problem.
Additionally, in view of the adjustable tension, another object of this invention is to provide relief from painful spinal conditions resulting from poor posture mechanics.
A further object of this invention it to provide a new and improved two piece biomechanical suit including rear suspenders which are connected to the shorts through tensiometers which measure the amount of tension applied to the wearer.
A more specific object of this invention is to provide a new and improved two piece biomechanical suit including front and rear suspenders which are adjustably mounted to predetermined positions on the suit and include tension measuring means at the lower end of the rear suspenders so that said suspenders may be adjusted to provide the necessary tension to correct the wearer's physical problem.
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Brown Michael A.
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