Andrew B Kayser

US Patent:

20120150085, Jun 14, 2012

Filed:

Dec 12, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/323011

Inventors:

Andrew Kayser - West Newton MA, US

International Classification:

A61F 5/00
A61F 5/02

US Classification:

602 19, 2 44

Abstract:

A posture-supporting, spine-aligning garment to support and correct body alignment and general positioning in its wearer-users; the garment being aesthetically pleasing. Posture-support, spine-align shirt with “Backboard” Technology is designed to alleviate back pain by promoting proper lumbar and thoracic alignment, core stabilization, corrective shoulder positioning, and upper body support. Posture-support spine-align garment system comprises an upper body apparel assembly having an elastic retention system; flexible stretch bands; anchors; a backboard, spine-specific support; and at least one fabric cover. The device may be manufactured with all or without one or more of the mentioned items. Posture-supporting, spine-aligning garment may comprise a posture shirt in preferred embodiments.