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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 03, 2002
Filed:
Apr. 18, 2000
Andreas Reinhard, Zollikon, CH;
Prospective Concepts AG, Zollikon, CH;
Abstract
The invention relates to a suit for problems associated with orthostasis which is comprised of a pair of trousers made of a slightly stretchable textile material. A plurality of essentially linear or wavy strips ( ) are inserted along the entire length of the trousers. Said strips are made of double-walled, liquid-tight, slightly stretchable textile material. The two layers of this material are connected to one another at connection points. This results in the production of cavities which are filled with a liquid. Suspenders ( ) hold the trousers and are simultaneously constructed as reservoirs ( ) for the liquid. In order to increase the pressure on the abdominal region, a flat bladder ( ) can be placed in the trousers and, like the strips ( ), can be supplied with fluid from the reservoirs ( ). As a result, liquid columns are produced which extend over a large portion of the body height. Said columns build up a compensating pressure on the legs and the lower abdomen. The trousers are closed by two lateral zip fasteners ( ). The knees and genital region are covered by elastic inserts ( ). The strips ( ) are either essentially straight or wavy on both sides.