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Patent US5659895 - Full-body stress transfer suit - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inAdvanced Patent SearchPatentsA stress transfer garment for an individual in a low gravity environment to minimize bone deconditioning and the migration of fluids to the torso. The garment includes members made of elastic or resilient material which cover the torso and multiple limbs. The members extend down the long axis of the...http://www.google.com/patents/US5659895?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5659895 - Full-body stress transfer suitAdvanced Patent SearchPublication numberUS5659895 APublication typeGrantApplication numberUS 08/019,015Publication dateAug 26, 1997Filing dateFeb 18, 1993Priority dateFeb 18, 1993Fee statusPaidPublication number019015, 08019015, US 5659895 A, US 5659895A, US-A-5659895, US5659895 A, US5659895AInventorsThomas J. Ford, Jr.Original AssigneeFord, Jr.; Thomas J.Export CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (28), Non-Patent Citations (26), Referenced by (37), Classifications (15), Legal Events (3) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetFull-body stress transfer suit
The garment 10(1) may also include an inner and/or an outer liner. The individual may wear an inner liner formed like a body-suit to protect the skin from rubbing or chafing from the members 18. The inner liner may be constructed from Lycra� or Spandex material, as well as cotton for skin comfort. The individual may also wear an outer liner formed like a body-suit over the members 18 to prevent the members 18 from becoming entangled with other equipment and gear.
FIG. 2(a) is an enlarged fragmentary view of an example of the mesh-like structure which may be formed by members 18 [i.e. 18(1), 18(2) or 18(3)] to cover the torso, arms or legs. In this example, each member 18 is formed from a single elongated strand of rubber which has a helical long axis shape. There are approximately twelve members 18 per inch or one-hundred-forty-four members 18 per square inch which intersect at 90� angles with each other, although the number of members 18 and angle of intersection can vary. The members 18 each have a rectangular cross-sectional shape. To minimize rubbing and/or chafing of the skin, each of the members 18 may have a woven or colored elastic cover 50. The optional cover 50 surrounds each member 18, but does not overly restrict the stretch of the member 18.
FIG. 2(b) shows an alternative embodiment to the interlaced weave construction of FIG. 2(a). In FIG. 2(b), strips or layers 80 of Lycra�/cotton fabric are laid in an overlapping criss-crossing pattern. This arrangement has the advantage of mitigating the chances of runs in the garment 10(1) as well as limiting the effect of runs on the garment 10(1). The strips 80 are preferably three inches wide, however, other widths may be used. The Lycra�/cotton blend provides proper ventilation of the body by allowing heat and fluid loss. As shown, the two separate layers 80 are helically wound around the body and limbs in opposite directions.
For both elastic member embodiments as shown in FIGS. 2(a) and 2(b), Lycra� or rubber bands may be used. Lycra� may be customized for the individual user. Lycra� may also be made denser for more resistance to stretching so that different areas of the suit may be more or less resistant depending on the body portion which is covered.
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