With Insertable Or Removable Girth-changing Units Patents (Class 450/135)
  • Patent number: 6766533
    Abstract: A swimsuit undergarment for lifting the buttocks and thighs of a user to provide a slimmer appearance. The swimsuit includes a body member comprising an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion of the body member is designed for being positioned on an upper torso of the user. The lower portion is designed for being positioned on a lower torso of the user when the upper portion is positioned on the upper torso of the user. A panel member is adjustably coupled to an interior surface of the lower portion of the body member whereby the panel member is positioned between the lower portion of the body member and the lower torso of the user. The panel member is designed for raising the buttocks and thighs of the user to provide a slimmer appearance when the user is wearing the body member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Inventors: Robin Meier, Dee Meier
  • Patent number: 5897423
    Abstract: A post-pregnancy compression garment that provides abdominal support to facilitate a faster return to the individual's pre-pregnancy figure. The garment consists of a tubular body encompassing an anatomical region from the thighs to beneath the chest. Compression material or strips are constructed from an elastic memory fabric positioned so as to cause compression to the abdomen area. Maximum compression may be provided to the waist section with the remaining portion of the garment providing support with minimum compression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1999
    Inventor: Jennifer Rosenberg
  • Patent number: 4747399
    Abstract: A pelvic traction device inlcudes two detachably coupled belts that cooperate with each other to enable the device to be used over a wide range of patient sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1988
    Inventor: Roger R. Glomstead