Temperature controlled hypoallergenic garments or pads
OwnerKanita Anjanette Howardinventor
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Abstract
A hypoallergenic garment is provided that offers relief by achieving a desirable cooling or heating effect in an individual experiencing pain or discomfort. It can be used for treatment of conditions such as itching, burning, yeast or bacterial infection, urethral pain, inflammation, urinary tract infections, dermatitis, vaginal varicosity, menopausal perspiration, post-surgery swelling, edema due to a sports injury, swelling due to trauma, damage to the perineum, menopausal pain and combinations thereof.
Claims20
A hypoallergenic garment comprising one or more interior compartments, said garment suitable for providing relief by achieving a desirable cooling or warming effect for an individual experiencing pain or discomfort, wherein said garment is impregnated with an active agent and comprises the following structural arrangement:
- (i) one or more interior compartments within the garment where one or more warming or cooling pads containing a gel may be inserted and/or secured prior to use,
- (ii) a pre-applied adhesive material on the body side of garment, suitable for contact with skin and sufficiently adherent to removably hold the pad(s) in place during use for at least more than one hour in the desired position while eliminating the need for cumbersome attachment mechanisms,
- (iii) a removable backing layer for protecting the adhesive over at least a portion of said adhesive,
- (iv) a thermal adjustment layer placed in varying locations relative to the pad(s) so as to help with temperature regulation,
- (v) an absorbent layer designed to be placed in the garment against the skin that promotes fluid to wick across at least portions of its surface and assist in temperature regulation,
- (vi) one or more sensors integrated into the fabric to provide smart sensing capability while preserving the comfort of the user,
- wherein (i) said gel is thin, smooth, flexible and/or moldable to said individual's shape in order to maximize comfort and minimize/eliminate lumps or protruding regions, (ii) said pads may be placed in a cooling or warming environment prior to use or activated by folding or bending;
- and (iii) a discreet storage container housing said garment between uses.
A method of treating pain or discomfort of the groin and/or adjacent regions, wherein said pain or discomfort is a result of a condition selected from the group consisting of itching, burning, yeast or bacterial infection, urethral pain, inflammation, urinary tract infections, dermatitis, vaginal varicosity, menopausal perspiration, post-surgery swelling, edema due to a sports injury, swelling due to trauma, damage to the perineum, menopausal pain and combinations thereof,
- wherein said method comprises using a hypoallergenic garment having the following structural arrangement:
- (i) one or more interior compartments within the garment where one or more warming or cooling pads containing a gel may be inserted and/or secured prior to use,
- (ii) a pre-applied adhesive material on the body side of garment, suitable for contact with skin and sufficiently adherent to removably hold the pad(s) in place during use for at least more than one hour in the desired position while eliminating the need for cumbersome attachment mechanisms,
- (iii) a removable backing layer for protecting the adhesive over at least a portion of said adhesive,
- (iv) a thermal adjustment layer placed in varying locations relative to the pad(s) so as to help with temperature regulation,
- (v) an absorbent layer designed to be placed in the garment against the skin that promotes fluid to wick across at least portions of its surface and assist in temperature regulation,
- (vi) one or more sensors integrated into the fabric to provide smart sensing capability while preserving the comfort of the user, and wherein said method involves the following steps performed sequentially:
- (i) placing one or more pads into a cooling environment or microwave;
- (ii) removing a protective cover from a pre-applied adhesive material that is present on said garment,
- (iii) inserting one or more said pads into one or more compartments within said garment,
- (iii) wearing the garment for at least one hour in the desired position, and optionally
- (iv) repeating steps (i) to (iii) as needed to obtain relief.
A hypoallergenic undergarment suitable for providing relief by achieving a desirable cooling effect for women experiencing pain or discomfort of the vulva and/or adjacent regions, wherein said undergarment consists essentially of the following structural arrangement:
- (i) an undergarment impregnated with an active agent selected from the group consisting of perfume, cologne, essential oil, favoring agent, pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, herbiceutical, nutrient, phytonutrient, probiotic, antiviral, viricide, antibacterial, antiperspirant, antifungal, antiseptic, deodorant, odor suppressant, antimicrobial, microbicide, anti-itching agent, desiccant, cooling agent, vitamin, antioxidant, skin rejuvenating agent, pH stabilizing agent, hormone, nanotherapeutic, therapeutic, sun protectant, and combinations thereof,
- (ii) a pre-applied adhesive material on the body side of undergarment, suitable for contact with skin and sufficiently adherent to removably hold the cooling pad in place during use for more than one hour in the desired position while eliminating the need for cumbersome attachment mechanisms,
- (iii) a removable protective cover over at least a portion of said adhesive,
- (iv) a thermal adjustment layer placed in varying locations relative to the cooling pad so as to help with temperature regulation,
- (v) an absorbent layer designed to be placed against the vulva and/or adjacent regions that promotes fluid to wick across at least portions of its surface,
- (vi) one or more sensors integrated into the undergarment to provide smart sensing capability while preserving the comfort of the user, the sensor powered by a tiny embedded lithium battery, the wearer's data wirelessly transmitted to a central computer for analysis and feedback, said sensor monitors heart rate, perspiration, respiration rate, body temperature, environmental risks, activity, and combinations thereof,
- wherein (i) said cooling gel is thin, smooth, flexible and/or moldable to the female shape in order to maximize comfort and minimize/eliminate lumps or protruding regions, (ii) said cooling pads can be placed in a cooling environment prior to use or cooling can be activated by folding or bending said pads;
- and (iii) a discreet storage container houses said undergarment,
- and wherein said undergarment is for treatment of conditions selected from the group consisting of itching, burning, yeast or bacterial infection, urethral pain, inflammation, urinary tract infections, dermatitis, vaginal varicosity, menopausal perspiration, post-surgery swelling, edema due to a sports injury, swelling due to trauma, damage to the perineum, menopausal pain and combinations thereof.
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