Anti-osteoarthritis and anti-hypothermia garment and device

Abstract

A multilayered material is provided that exhibits therapeutic effects for relieving the pain and swelling of various forms of arthritis (particularly osteoarthritis), delaying the onset of osteoarthritis, or preventing hypothermia or alleviating conditions caused by hypothermia. The flexible, breathable multilayered material includes a first layer of soft and hypoallergenic material (e.g., cotton, silk, linen), a second layer of soft, heat retentive material (e.g., wool, cashmere) contacting the first layer, and a third layer of water repellent material contacting the second layer. Additionally, the multilayered material provides a thin, flexible, breathable fabric that can be used to construct various garments, devices, and gears to combat harsh weather conditions.

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       22 . A multilayered material, comprising: 
 a first layer of soft and hypoallergenic material;    a second layer of soft, heat retentive material contacting the first layer; and    a third layer of water repellent material contacting the second layer, wherein each of the layers is breathable.    
   
   
       23 . A multilayered material according to  claim 22 , further comprising: 
 a fourth layer of soft, heat retentive material contacting the third layer; and    a fifth layer of water repellent material contacting the fourth layer.    
   
   
       24 . A multilayered material according to  claim 23 , wherein the layers are stitched to form a garment, a device, or gear.  
   
   
       25 . A multilayered material according to  claim 24 , wherein the garment includes one of a hat, a jacket, pajamas, pants, a suit, a glove, a sock, stockings, a scarf, a robe, a skirt, a dress, and undergarment.  
   
   
       26 . A multilayered material according to  claim 24 , wherein the garment loosely covers a body joint for relief of a musculo-skeletal disorder.  
   
   
       27 . A multilayered material according to  claim 24 , wherein the garment loosely covers a body joint for preventing or minimizing effects of hypothermia.  
   
   
       28 . A multilayered material according to  claim 24 , wherein the gear includes one of a tent, a sleeping bag, a shoe, a slipper, a blanket, and bed linen.  
   
   
       29 . A multilayered material according to  claim 22 , wherein the second layer augments body heat.