Abstract: A trochanter belt with an elastic front portion 10 comprised of a soft inner surface which conforms to the body of the wearer. Right and left elastic side portions 12 connect to the right and left sides of the inelastic front portion 10. The right and left elastic portions 12 also connect to the right and left side of the inelastic back portion 14 to create a continuous band of support which does not require disassembly to remove. Right and left adjustable straps 16 are attached to the continuous belt on the right and left sides, respectively.

Abstract: A multi-function support garment comprising a central portion 10 that has an inner and outer surface. An elastic swath 12 connects the sides of the central portion 10 to create a continuous encircling band. Adjustment members 14 are connected to the outer surface of the elastic swath. Free ends 24 of the adjustment members 14 are detachably attached to the central portion. If desired, the adjustment members can be attached in a criss-cross fashion to localize or concentrate the application of inwardly directed supporting pressure.

Abstract: A trochanter belt with an elastic front portion 10 comprised of a soft inner surface which conforms to the body of the wearer. Right and left elastic side portions 12 connect to the right and left sides of the inelastic front portion 10. The right and left elastic portions 12 also connect to the right and left side of the inelastic back portion 14 to create a continuous band of support which does not require disassembly to remove. Right and left adjustable straps 16 are attached to the continuous belt on the right and left sides, respectively.

Abstract: A combination sling carrier and cushion 10 which safely transport an animate object. The device includes a support panel 28, a pocked 32 formed onto the support panel 28 and a carrier band 26. The support panel 28 has two ends 25, 27 where the first end 25 of the support panel 28 is open and the second end 27 of the support panel 28 is closed. The first open end 25 of the panel 28 defining the opening of the pocket 32. The support panel 28 distributes the weight of the object 20 around the shoulders of the wearer 24 and securely supports the object 20 being carried. The carrier band 18 has opposed longitudinal sides 11, 13 and is affixed to the first open end 25 of the support panel 28. The carrier band 18 terminates at second closed end 27 of the panel 28. The carrier band 18 supports the object 20 being carried.

Abstract: A prenatal cradle (10) or undergarment for use by obese individuals and pregnant women for supporting a baby, surrounding amniotic fluid, and associated matter in a pregnant woman's uterus (12) by redistributing around the hips, torso and lower back downward and forward pressures exerted by the baby without inward movement towards the neck. The prenatal cradle (10) relieves strain on the woman's lower back (22), abdomen (24), and groin area (26). The prenatal cradle (10) includes an adjustable womb band (28) for supporting the uterus (12), and a pair of torso bands (36, 38) for redistributing the uterine weight across the torso. Connecting the womb band (28) to the pair of torso bands (36, 38) is a pair of associated side members (76, 78) which distribute the uterine weight around the trunk of the woman, separating the torso bands (36, 38) and exposing the abdomen (24) to relieve groin pressure without imposing constricting inward pressure on the uterus (12).

Abstract: A prenatal cradle (10) for supporting a baby, surrounding amniotic fluid, and associated matter in a pregnant woman's uterus (12) by redistributing around the hips (14, 16), torso and lower back (22) downward and forward pressures exerted by the baby and relieving strain on the woman's lower back (22), abdomen (24), and groin area (26). The prenatal cradle (10) includes an adjustable womb band (28) for supporting the uterus (12), and a pair of torso bands (36, 38) for redistributing the uterine weight across the torso. Connecting the womb band (28) to the pair of torso bands (36, 38) is a pair of associated side members (76, 78) which distribute the uterine weight around the trunk of the woman, separating the torso bands (36, 38) and exposing the abdomen (24) to relieve groin pressure without imposing constricting inward pressure on the uterus (12).