TRENNA R WICKS
Physical Therapy at 22 Ave, Naples, FL
License number
Florida 9885
Issued Date
Jan 24, 1994
Effective Date
Feb 26, 2001
Expiration Date
Jan 31, 1999
Category
Health Care
Type
Physical Therapist
Address
Address
5775 22Nd Ave SW, Naples, FL 34116
Professional information
Maternity Garment
US Patent:
5928059, Jul 27, 1999
Filed:
Jan 27, 1998
Appl. No.:
9/014254
Inventors:
Trenna Ruston Wicks - Naples FL
International Classification:
A41C 108
US Classification:
450155
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a garment which provides abdominal support, especially for pregnant women. The garment includes a panty and support straps. there are two support straps fastened to the front of the panty and from there they pass each over the shoulder of a wearer, they crisscross in the back, they each pass over the hip of a wearer and then the supporting straps are overlappingly and adjustably fastened to each other below the abdomen. This arrangement transfers the weight of the abdomen to the shoulders of the wearer and prevents the person from assuming a slouching posture. The supporting straps are knitted from elastic yarns and the knitted loops face forward, that is, away from the person. These knitted loops form one part of hook and loop fasteners. Other lateral straps each are fastened to the front of the supporting straps, they each pass through loops at a side waistline of the panty and then are fastened on the back of the supporting straps.