US Patent:
20110179542, Jul 28, 2011
Inventors:
Steven Khuong - El Cerrito CA, US
Mayachela Garcia - El Cerrito CA, US
Jessica Molly DiBiase - Orinda CA, US
International Classification:
A41D 13/08
Abstract:
A band is described for providing support and/or protection to the wearer. In one embodiment, the band is a wrist band having pockets for several longitudinal reinforcement elements. Thus, for example, a wrist band may be formed from an elastic material had be stitched to form pockets. In one embodiment, the pockets are closed, and the band is provided with a given amount of protection or support. In yet another embodiment, one or more pockets have an opening, which allows a user to adjust the amount of protection and/or support in each pocket.