US2020323284A1PendingUtilityA1

Limb sleeve to be worn by a wearer

Assignee: NEAL CYNTHIAPriority: Apr 9, 2019Filed: Apr 6, 2020Published: Oct 15, 2020
Est. expiryApr 9, 2039(~12.7 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Cynthia Neal
A41D 31/06A41D 31/30A41D 27/10A41D 1/002
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Abstract

Disclosed herein is a limb sleeve to be worn by a wearer, in accordance with some embodiments. Accordingly, the limb sleeve may include a first opening, a second opening, a first cuff, and a second cuff. Further, the first opening located at a distal end of the limb sleeve. Further, the first opening may be configured for receiving a lower portion of a limb of the wearer. Further, the second opening located at a proximal end of the limb sleeve. Further, the second opening may be configured for receiving an upper portion of the limb. Further, the first cuff disposed adjacent to the first opening. Further, the first cuff may be configured to fasten the limb sleeve to the lower portion. Further, the second cuff disposed adjacent to the second opening. Further, the second cuff may be configured to fasten the limb sleeve to the upper portion.

Claims

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The following is claimed: 
     
         1 . A limb sleeve to be worn by a wearer, the limb sleeve comprising:
 a first opening located at a distal end of the limb sleeve, wherein the first opening is configured for receiving a lower portion of a limb of the wearer;   a second opening located at a proximal end of the limb sleeve, wherein the second opening is configured for receiving an upper portion of the limb;   a first cuff disposed adjacent to the first opening, wherein the first cuff is configured to fasten the limb sleeve to the lower portion; and   a second cuff disposed adjacent to the second opening, wherein the second cuff is configured to fasten the limb sleeve to the upper portion.   
     
     
         2 . The limb sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first cuff and the second cuff comprises of an elastic material. 
     
     
         3 . The limb sleeve of  claim 1  further comprising a plurality of straps located adjacent to the second opening, wherein a first strap of the plurality of straps is located diametrically opposite to a second strap of the plurality of straps, wherein the plurality of straps is configured to be pulled for allowing the limb sleeve to be put on and removed from the wearer. 
     
     
         4 . The limb sleeve of  claim 1  further comprising at least one sensor configured for detecting at least one variable associated with the wearer, wherein the at least one sensor is configured for generating at least one sensor data, wherein the limb sleeve comprises a processing device communicatively coupled with the at least one sensor, wherein the processing device is configured for analyzing the at least one sensor data to generate a notification, wherein the limb sleeve comprises a communication device communicatively coupled with the processing device, wherein the communication device is configured for transmitting the notification to at least one external device. 
     
     
         5 . The limb sleeve of  claim 1  further comprising an anti-microbial fabric, wherein the anti-microbial fabric is configured for preventing microbial growth. 
     
     
         6 . The limb sleeve of  claim 4 , wherein the processing device is configured for generating a command based on the analyzing, wherein the limb sleeve comprises a heating element and a thermochromic element, wherein the heating element is communicatively coupled to the processing device, wherein the heating element is configured for generating heat based on the command, wherein the thermochromic element is configured for changing a color based on the heat. 
     
     
         7 . The limb sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein the limb sleeve is attachable to an upper-body garment, wherein the limb sleeve comprises a first limb sleeve and a second limb sleeve, wherein the upper body garment comprises an upper fabric member, wherein the upper fabric member comprises a long piece of fabric that encloses an upper body of the wearer, wherein the upper fabric member comprises a first fabric opening and a second fabric opening, wherein the first fabric opening is positioned near to a fabric proximal end of the upper fabric member than a fabric distal end of the upper fabric member, wherein the second fabric opening is positioned near to the fabric distal end than the fabric proximal end, wherein each of the first fabric opening and the second fabric opening allows arms of the wearer to extend through the upper fabric member. 
     
     
         8 . The limb sleeve of  claim 7 , wherein the upper body garment comprises a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a plurality of elastic members, wherein the first connecting member is adjacent to the first fabric opening, wherein the first connecting member allows the first limb sleeve to attach to the first fabric opening by engaging with a first limb connecting member of the first limb sleeve, wherein the second connecting member is adjacent to the second opening, wherein the second connecting member allows the second limb sleeve to attach to the second fabric opening by engaging with a second limb connecting member of the second limb sleeve, wherein the plurality of elastic members is configured for stretching to allow for expansion of the upper body garment, wherein the plurality of elastic members connects the fabric proximal end to the fabric distal end. 
     
     
         9 . The limb sleeve of  claim 8 , wherein the upper body garment comprises an adjustment mechanism, wherein the adjustment mechanism allows for adjustment of the upper body garment, wherein the adjustment mechanism comprises a first plurality of teeth, a second plurality of teeth, and a zipper, wherein the first plurality of teeth is located at the fabric proximal end and the second plurality of teeth is located at the fabric distal end, wherein the zipper is positioned between the first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth, wherein the zipper is configured for facilitating engagement and disengagement of the first plurality of teeth with the second plurality of teeth, wherein the engagement and disengagement of the first plurality of teeth with the second plurality of teeth allows for the adjustment of the upper body garment for a plurality of widths associated with the wearer. 
     
     
         10 . The limb sleeve of  claim 1 , wherein the limb sleeve is attachable to a lower body garment, wherein the lower body garment comprises a lower fabric member, a plurality of loops, a plurality of hooks, and a plurality of connecting members, wherein the lower fabric member comprises a long piece of fabric enclosing a lower body of the wearer, wherein the lower fabric member comprises at least one pocket allowing storage of items, wherein the plurality of loops is located at a proximal end of the lower fabric member, wherein the plurality of hooks is located at a distal end of the lower fabric member, wherein the plurality of loops is configured for engaging with the plurality of hooks, wherein the engaging of the plurality of loops with the plurality of hooks allows the lower fabric member to stay enclosed around the lower body, wherein the plurality of connecting members is connected to the lower fabric member, wherein a connecting member of the plurality of connecting members is configured for engaging with a limb connecting member of the limb sleeve, wherein the engaging of the connecting member with the limb connecting member allows the limb sleeve to attach to the lower fabric member. 
     
     
         11 . The limb sleeve of  claim 1  further comprising at least one semi-rigid member disposed along a periphery of at least one of the first opening and the second opening, wherein the at least one semi-rigid member is configured for maintaining a geometrical shape associated with a perimeter of at least one of the first opening and the second opening. 
     
     
         12 . A limb sleeve to be worn by a wearer, the limb sleeve comprising:
 a first opening located at a distal end of the limb sleeve, wherein the first opening is configured for receiving a lower portion of a limb of the wearer;   a second opening located at a proximal end of the limb sleeve, wherein the second opening is configured for receiving an upper portion of the limb;   a first cuff disposed adjacent to the first opening, wherein the first cuff is configured to fasten the limb sleeve to the lower portion;   a second cuff disposed adjacent to the second opening, wherein the second cuff is configured to fasten the limb sleeve to the upper portion, wherein at least one of the first cuff and the second cuff comprises of an elastic material; and   a plurality of straps located adjacent to the second opening, wherein a first strap of the plurality of straps is located diametrically opposite to a second strap of the plurality of straps, wherein the plurality of straps is configured to be pulled for allowing the limb sleeve to be put on and removed from the wearer.   
     
     
         13 . The limb sleeve of  claim 12  further comprising at least one sensor configured for detecting at least one variable associated with the wearer, wherein the at least one sensor is configured for generating at least one sensor data, wherein the limb sleeve comprises a processing device communicatively coupled with the at least one sensor, wherein the processing device is configured for analyzing the at least one sensor data to generate a notification, wherein the limb sleeve comprises a communication device communicatively coupled with the processing device, wherein the communication device is configured for transmitting the notification to at least one external device. 
     
     
         14 . The limb sleeve of  claim 13 , wherein the processing device is configured for generating a command based on the analyzing, wherein the limb sleeve comprises a heating element and a thermochromic element, wherein the heating element is communicatively coupled to the processing device, wherein the heating element is configured for generating heat based on the command, wherein the thermochromic element is configured for changing a color based on the heat. 
     
     
         15 . The limb sleeve of  claim 12  further comprising an anti-microbial fabric, wherein the anti-microbial fabric is configured for preventing microbial growth. 
     
     
         16 . The limb sleeve of  claim 12 , wherein the limb sleeve is attachable to an upper-body garment, wherein the limb sleeve comprises a first limb sleeve and a second limb sleeve, wherein the upper body garment comprises an upper fabric member, wherein the upper fabric member comprises a long piece of fabric that encloses an upper body of the wearer, wherein the upper fabric member comprises a first fabric opening and a second fabric opening, wherein the first fabric opening is positioned near to a fabric proximal end of the upper fabric member than a fabric distal end of the upper fabric member, wherein the second fabric opening is positioned near to the fabric distal end than the fabric proximal end, wherein each of the first fabric opening and the second fabric opening allows arms of the wearer to extend through the upper fabric member. 
     
     
         17 . The limb sleeve of  claim 16 , wherein the upper body garment comprises a first connecting member, a second connecting member, and a plurality of elastic members, wherein the first connecting member is adjacent to the first fabric opening, wherein the first connecting member allows the first limb sleeve to attach to the first fabric opening by engaging with a first limb connecting member of the first limb sleeve, wherein the second connecting member is adjacent to the second opening, wherein the second connecting member allows the second limb sleeve to attach to the second fabric opening by engaging with a second limb connecting member of the second limb sleeve, wherein the plurality of elastic members is configured for stretching to allow for expansion of the upper body garment, wherein the plurality of elastic members connects the fabric proximal end to the fabric distal end. 
     
     
         18 . The limb sleeve of  claim 17 , wherein the upper body garment comprises an adjustment mechanism, wherein the adjustment mechanism allows for adjustment of the upper body garment, wherein the adjustment mechanism comprises a first plurality of teeth, a second plurality of teeth, and a zipper, wherein the first plurality of teeth is located at the fabric proximal end and the second plurality of teeth is located at the fabric distal end, wherein the zipper is positioned between the first plurality of teeth and the second plurality of teeth, wherein the zipper is configured for facilitating engagement and disengagement of the first plurality of teeth with the second plurality of teeth, wherein the engagement and disengagement of the first plurality of teeth with the second plurality of teeth allows for the adjustment of the upper body garment for a plurality of widths associated with the wearer. 
     
     
         19 . The limb sleeve of  claim 12 , wherein the limb sleeve is attachable to a lower body garment, wherein the lower body garment comprises a lower fabric member, a plurality of loops, a plurality of hooks, and a plurality of connecting members, wherein the lower fabric member comprises a long piece of fabric enclosing a lower body of the wearer, wherein the lower fabric member comprises at least one pocket allowing storage of items, wherein the plurality of loops is located at a proximal end of the lower fabric member, wherein the plurality of hooks is located at a distal end of the lower fabric member, wherein the plurality of loops is configured for engaging with the plurality of hooks, wherein the engaging of the plurality of loops with the plurality of hooks allows the lower fabric member to stay enclosed around the lower body, wherein the plurality of connecting members is connected to the lower fabric member, wherein a connecting member of the plurality of connecting members is configured for engaging with a limb connecting member of the limb sleeve, wherein the engaging of the connecting member with the limb connecting member allows the limb sleeve to attach to the lower fabric member. 
     
     
         20 . The limb sleeve of  claim 12  further comprising at least one semi-rigid member disposed along a periphery of at least one of the first opening and the second opening, wherein the at least one semi-rigid member is configured for maintaining a geometrical shape associated with a perimeter of at least one of the first opening and the second opening.

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