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US 9,895,569 B2Granted
Exercise garment with ergonomic and modifiable resistance bands
AssigneeNew York University
InventorFranklin Yao
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Abstract
A garment that generates resistance against body movement that can be used during exercise, during everyday activities, or during rehabilitation therapy. The garment includes bands providing resistance against the movement of an associated limb. The garment includes a structure to secure the garment to a user during activity.
Claims9
An exercise garment for providing resistance comprising:
- a base material;
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- a resistance segment affixed to the base material by an affixation system;
- the resistance segment comprising a first panel, a second panel, a first resistance band and a second resistance band;
- wherein the first panel and the second panel are seamed together at an inseam of a leg of the exercise garment and are slidable relative to each other;
- wherein the first resistance band and the second resistance band are configured to act in opposition to each other;
- wherein the first panel is layered at least partially over the second panel;
- and wherein the first panel and second panel provide resistance along multiple axes.
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