Posture improving apparatus

Abstract

An Apparatus for realigning and improving the posture of the user. The Apparatus targets specific areas of the body, lifts up those areas, and then cause other specific areas of the body with the help of gravity, to adjust and modify, and facilitate the loosening and releasing of targeted fascia tissue, connective tissue, muscles, without the use or creation of force or tension, facilitating realignment, resulting in improving posture. The Apparatus is comprised of Holding Areas (e.g. pockets, grooves, etc.) configured to run up and down the apparatus the length of the spine of the human body. The Holding Areas (e.g. pockets, grooves, etc.) are an integral part of the apparatus and/or a separate attachable unit to the apparatus. The Apparatus's Holding Areas (e.g. pockets, grooves, etc.) are of adjustable materials, and are filled, empty, or selectively filled with a choice of different types of fillers, inserts. The Apparatus is used on a flat surface or bed, or configured to be worn as a garment on a person. The Apparatus is utilized by the person in a lying down position, resting, or sleeping position.

Claims

1. A posture improving apparatus to be worn as a garment by a person to be used with the person lying supine on a flat surface for targeting specific areas of the person's body, lifting or modifying the specific areas in a manner wherein targeting other specific areas of the body to adjust and modify with assistance of gravity in response to the said lifting or modifying, and thereby facilitating the loosening and releasing of fascia tissue, connective tissue, muscles of the other specific areas, without direct use or creation of force or tension applied to the other specific areas; the posture improving apparatus comprising holding areas, wherein the holding areas are: removably attachable, adapted to be placed along length of the person's spine and width of the back of the person's body, selectively filled with filler, wherein filling attributes are determined for filling the holding areas, and where the filling attributes comprise the location and amount of holding areas that are to be filled, the type of filler, and size, width, depth, height, and length of filler, and wherein the filling attributes are selectable for a user, and wherein the fillers being comprised of at least one of firm material, flexible soft materials, formed materials, materials that maintain their shape, gel, air, and water, said fillers further being at least one of: an integral part of the apparatus, a separate attachable unit to the apparatus, and a self-contained unit of the apparatus; the posture improving apparatus having: gender neutral and flexible structure to offer freedom of movement to the user, extensions, attachment, overlays that are made of materials that hold their shape and form, with or without the use of fasteners, and that are soft or firm, and stretchable or non-stretchable materials.

2. The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising wherein, said holding areas are comprised of a first plurality of holding areas and a second plurality of holding areas with, said first plurality of holding areas contiguously disposed on the body at the back side and arranged such that said first plurality of holding areas adapted to fit along the spine between shoulder blades of the person under the mid and upper back extensor muscles, said second plurality of holding areas contiguously arranged on the body at the back side, adapted to lift within a region of the person's lower back when one or more of said holding areas of said second plurality of holding areas are filled with said filler.

3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the holding areas: are adapted to be filled up through openings/closures, wherein the opening and insert areas adapted to be opened vertically or horizontally; adapted to have flexible structural attributes comprising different shapes, dimensions, expandable and stretchable structure to allow various amounts, types, and dimensions of fillers to be filled inside the holding areas.

4. The apparatus of claim 3, the holding area having a pre-inserted filler having: predetermined types of filler; and/or predetermined locations or entire holding area filled up.

5. The apparatus of claim 4, the fillers adapted to adjust the width, height, and depth of the holding areas.

6. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the fillers are comprised of self-contained packets that are placed inside the holding areas.

7. The apparatus of claim 4, wherein the apparatus having markers to determine whether the width of the holding area is equal to or lesser than width of said filler at a location at which the filler is to be placed.

8. The apparatus of claim 2 having air inflatable holding areas adapted to be pumped with an air pump, wherein the air pumped holding areas having closures and fasteners to keep the air in and to release the air out.

9. The apparatus of claim 2 the fillers are adapted to be self-contained air inflatable packets that are placed inside the holding area.

10. The apparatus of claim 2 having fasteners that open and close the apparatus, said fasteners adapted to tighten or loosen the apparatus.

11. The apparatus of claim 2, said apparatus configured to be worn on the person's body, and being: openable and closeable in the front or the apparatus configured to be pulled over the person's head.

12. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein said holding areas having, alignment markers and identification providing information and enabling utilization in relation to the location, location selection, choice, use, and anatomical information pertaining to the user.

13. A posture improving apparatus to be worn as a garment on a person, said garment comprising, a vest, said vest further comprising, means for holding lifts, fillers, weights, or inserts, said lifts, fillers, weights, or inserts being positioned to lift mid and/or upper back extensor muscles, while the person is lying supine, means for holding lifts, fillers, weights, or inserts, said lifts, fillers, weights, or inserts being positioned to lift the person's lower spine while the person is lying supine.

14. The posture improving apparatus of claim 13 wherein said means for lifting mid and/or upper back extensor muscles is comprised of a first plurality of holding areas said holding areas of said first plurality of holding areas contiguously disposed on the body at the back side and arranged such that said first plurality of holding areas adapted to fit along the spine between shoulder blades of the person under the mid and upper back extensor muscles, said holding areas of said first plurality selectively containing inserts adapted for specifically applying lifting force to the mid and/or upper back extensor muscles.

15. The posture improving apparatus of claim 14 wherein said means for lifting the person's lower spine further comprising a second plurality of holding areas contiguously arranged to lift the person's lower back, said holding areas of said second plurality selectively containing inserts adapted for specifically applying lifting force to the person's lower back.

16. A method using a vest for improving posture of a person comprising, placing lifting inserts into holding areas of a first plurality of contiguously arranged holding areas on said vest, said lifting inserts adapted to be positioned so as to selectively lift mid and/or upper back extensor muscles of the person, said holding areas of said first plurality of holding areas adapted to be positioned between the person's shoulder blades along the person's spine, lying in a supine position whereby said lifting inserts adapted to apply lifting force to the person's mid and/or upper back extensor muscles, wherein said lifting of the person's mid and/or upper back extensor muscles causes relaxation of muscles and other tissues on the front and back of the person's body.

17. The method for improving posture of a person according to claim 16 further comprising, placing lifting inserts into holding areas of a second plurality of contiguously arranged holding areas on said vest, said lifting inserts of said second plurality of holding areas positioned to selectively lift the persons lower back area, said second plurality of contiguously arranged holding areas arranged to cover the persons lower back area.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 Is a back view of the Posture Improving Apparatus (A). The posture improving apparatus is illustrated in FIG. 1 as one piece from the neck down to the end of the spine. (B) is illustrating holding areas, (e.g. pockets, grooves, etc.) (C) is illustrating openings/closures for the filler, lifts, and inserts to be put into. (D) is illustrating fasteners in different locations of the apparatus for adjustable extensions. (E) is illustrating side fasteners used for adjustment for desired fit.

(2) FIG. 2 Further comprises the back view of the Posture Improving Apparatus (A). where (B) holding areas, (e.g. pockets, grooves, etc.) are different sizes and shapes. The openings and closures for fillers, lifts, inserts (C) are different than FIG. 1 (B). They run horizontally and/or vertically either for individual holding areas (e.g. pockets, grooves, etc.) or groups of holding areas (e.g. pockets, grooves, etc.) The fasteners (D) are for separate adjustable extensions.

(3) FIG. 3 Further comprises holding area (e.g. pockets, grooves, etc.) that are open and part of the apparatus and have individual closing fasteners or can be secured in place with overlay material illustrated in FIG. 4. FIG. 3 is attached to the apparatus, and can also be a self-contained separate unit that attaches to the Posture Improving Apparatus. Illustration (B) are markers for specific areas, e.g. spine, fascia tissue areas, muscle groups, etc. to determine placement of filler, inserts, lifts. Illustration (C) are markers to measure desired length and width of filler, inserts, lifts. (D) illustrates markers and/or fasteners for the user for proper alignment of the apparatus on the body. (E) illustrates grooves for the placement of the filler, inserts, lifts. (F) illustrates the fasteners for adding adjustable extensions.

(4) FIG. 4 Illustrates the back view of the holding area (e.g. pockets, grooves, etc.) as described in FIG. 3 and further comprises with an overlay material (A) that folds over the holding area (e.g. pockets, grooves, etc.). The overlay holds the filler, lifts, inserts in place. Fasteners (B) run the perimeter of the overlay.

(5) FIG. 5 is a back view that further comprises where the holding area (e.g. pockets, guides, etc.) with or without overlay material as illustrated in FIG. 4, is a self-contained attachment (A) to the Posture Improving Apparatus. The self-contained attachment perimeter (B) fastens to the Posture Improving Apparatus and (C) fastens to the front of the Posture Improving Apparatus. The self-contained Apparatus can also be put on a flat surface to be used. The self-contained attachment is one piece or (D) extension fasteners to cover entire length of spine. There are alignment markers and/or fasteners (E) to help with the placement of the self-contained attachment. And there are (F) side fasteners to enable adjustment for desired fit and attachment.

(6) FIG. 6 Is a front view of the Posture Improving Apparatus (A) is illustrated in FIG. 6 as one piece from the neck down to the waist, with neck line options (e.g. crew, or v neck line, etc.). (B) is illustrating holding areas, (e.g. pockets, grooves, etc.). (C) is illustrating openings/closures for the filler, lifts, and inserts to be put into. (D) is illustrating front zipper/buttons, fasteners, etc. (E) is illustrating fasteners in different locations on the Posture Improving Apparatus (A) to have adjustable extensions (e.g. sleeves, neck, lower spine area, etc.). (F) is illustrating side fasteners used for adjustment for desired fit. (H) illustrating the front side of the apparatus.

(7) FIG. 7 Is a Front and Back view of the neck area of the Posture Improving Apparatus. FIG. 7 illustrates the back view of the neck attachment (A) as one piece or (B) separate pieces that can fasten to each other to lengthen the neck collar and (C) fasteners to attach to the Posture Apparatus. (D) illustrates the opening/closures for filler, lifts, inserts. FIG. 7 illustrates the front view of the neck attachment (E) is open with adjustable fasteners giving the option to keep the neck attachment open or closed.

(8) FIG. 8 Is a back view of an embodiment of the Posture Improving Apparatus that can be a separate stand alone, apparatus (e.g. bib type, etc.) (A) that can attach to the users own garment or can be put on a flat surface, and has all the embodiments and attributes described in FIG. 1-7. In this embodiment the posture apparatus is illustrated in FIG. 8 as one piece from the neck down to the end of the spine. (B) is illustrating fasteners to the users garment. These fasteners can be used for holding points on a flat surface. (C) is illustrating attachable and detachable fasteners to the users garment and/or a flat surface. (D) Illustrates alignment markers. (E) Illustrates the Posture Improving Apparatus fasteners for extensions.

(9) Additional modifications and improvements of the present invention may also be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art. Thus, the particular combination of parts described and illustrated herein is intended to represent only certain embodiments of the present invention, and is not intended to serve as limitations of alternative and/or derivative apparatus and/or device with the spirit and scope of the invention.