# US 2025/0366552 A1 · A garment > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2025/0366552 A1 - Document ID: US20250366552A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 18/873,633 - Filed: 2023-06-06 - Published: 2025-12-04 - Earliest claimed: 2022-06-14 - Inventors: Matt PALFREY; Max PALFREY - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20250366552A1 ## CPC - A41B 1/08: Details - A41D 27/24: Hems; Seams - A41D 1/04: Vests, jerseys, sweaters or the like - A41D 2400/32: Therapeutic use - A61M 21/02: for inducing sleep or relaxation, e.g. by direct nerve stimulation, hypnosis, analgesia (for massage A61H; electrotherapy A61N, e.g. applying alternating or intermittent electric currents for producing anaesthesia A61N1/36021) - A41B: SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS - A41D: OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES - A61M: DEVICES FOR INTRODUCING MEDIA INTO, OR ONTO, THE BODY (introducing media into or onto the bodies of animals A61D7/00; means for inserting tampons A61F13/26; devices for administering food or medicines orally A61J; containers for collecting, storing or administering blood or medical fluids A61J1/05); DEVICES FOR TRANSDUCING BODY MEDIA OR FOR TAKING MEDIA FROM THE BODY (surgery A61B; chemical aspects of surgical articles A61L); DEVICES FOR PRODUCING OR ENDING SLEEP OR STUPOR {(Electrotherapy, e.g. producing anaesthesia by the use of alternating or intermittent currents A61N1/36021)} ## Abstract The present invention relates to a garment, such as a T-shirt, that is arranged to provide calming stimulation to a wearer. Many people have been recognised to have different emotional, psychological, sensory needs, for example finding that they need stimulation when emotionally or nervously active. Such stimulation may involve activating a plurality of nerve signals for sensory information such as texture, temperature, and other tactile sensations, which can soothe neurodiverse and neurotypical persons. According to the present invention there is provided a garment having a seam including an interaction device comprising a base and at least one interactive button, which button is operable to move from a first position extending from a first face of the base to a second position extending from an opposed second face of the base. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A garment having a seam including an interaction device comprising a base and at least one interactive button, which button is operable to move from a first position extending from a first face of the base to a second position extending from an opposed second face of the base. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1 wherein at least one part of the base is secured in or to the garment, whereby the device is operable without displacement from, or substantially even on, the garment. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1, wherein said device is securely held within the garment using non-intrusive stitches, such as Flat Felled, French or Single stitch. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1 wherein the device is held within the garment by a double turned hem, wherein the fabric of the garment is folded over the device so as to securely encase the device within the hem. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1, wherein seams throughout the garment are formed only by non-intrusive stitches. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1, wherein stitches throughout the garment utilize flat felled seams. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1, wherein the device comprises a plurality of buttons arranged to move in opposing directions. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1, wherein the device is located along the bottom edge of the garment in use. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1, wherein the garment is made of soft fabric. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1 wherein the garment is formed from soft pilled fabric. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1 wherein the garment is formed in bamboo. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1, wherein the garment is formed in Modal Knit. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1, wherein the garment is devoid of any interior labels or tags. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1 wherein the device is located to fore of the garment in use. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1 wherein the device is located to rear of the garment in use. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1 wherein the device is located in a pocket. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1 wherein the device is located under a displaceable hinged flap. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1 wherein the device is secured to the garment along one edge of the device so as to allow hinging. ### Claim 19 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1 comprising a plurality of devices spaced regularly along the seam. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) A garment according to claim 1, wherein sleeve cuffs of the garment are in the form of turn-back cuffs, and wherein overlock stitching is concealed inside the turn-back cuffs when folded back. ### Claim 21 (canceled)