WEARABLE LIQUID SILICONE RUBBER PRODUCT

Abstract

A cured liquid silicone rubber (“LSR”) body having an outer surface, an inner surface opposing the outer surface, a first end, a second end opposing the first end, a non-biased body length separating the first and second ends of the cured silicone body, a pre-formed pleated portion disposed circumferentially along the body length and operably configured to enable selective and elastically biased adjustment of the non-biased body length, non-pleated portions of the LSR body forming a smooth surface of the outer surface of the LSR body and flanking the pleated portion, forming a sleeve shape with at least one enclosed opening and a sleeve channel for receiving a user's limb and defined by the inner surface of the LSR body, and defining a plurality of perforations thereon, disposed on the non-pleated portions of the LSR body that span through the LSR body.

Claims

1. A liquid silicone rubber product comprising: a cured liquid silicone rubber (“LSR”) body having an outer surface, an inner surface opposing the outer surface, a first end, a second end opposing the first end, a non-biased body length separating the first and second ends of the cured silicone body, a pre-formed pleated portion disposed circumferentially along the body length and operably configured to enable selective and elastically biased adjustment of the non-biased body length, non-pleated portions of the LSR body forming a smooth surface of the outer surface of the LSR body and flanking the pleated portion, forming a sleeve shape with at least one enclosed opening and a sleeve channel for receiving a user's limb and defined by the inner surface of the LSR body, and defining a plurality of perforations thereon, disposed on the non-pleated portions of the LSR body that span through the LSR body.

2. The liquid silicone rubber product according to claim 1, wherein the pleated portion further comprises: at least two pleated portions each separated by a non-pleated portion of the LSR body.

3. The liquid silicone rubber product according to claim 2, wherein each of the at least two pleated portions further comprises: a plurality of folded sections of the LSR body each forming rounded portions of the outer surface of the LSR body.

4. The liquid silicone rubber product according to claim 3, wherein the rounded portions of the outer surface of the LSR body have an approximate 1 mm radius of curvature.

5. The liquid silicone rubber product according to claim 3, wherein the LSR body has a uniform non-biased thickness of approximately 1 mm.

6. The liquid silicone rubber product according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of perforations are each of a uniform non-biased diameter of approximately 2 mm.

7. The liquid silicone rubber product according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of perforations are each of a uniform non-biased diameter ranging from 0.5-2 times a uniform non-biased thickness of the LSR body.

8. The liquid silicone rubber product according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of perforations are disposed in a tightly spaced configuration not exceeding 25 mm with respect to one another.

9. The liquid silicone rubber product according to claim 1, wherein the LSR body is of anti-fungal silicone rubber material having an elongation at break ranging from 800-1100% of its non-biased body length.

10. The liquid silicone rubber product according to claim 1, further comprising: a bottom surface of the LSR body, an upper surface of the LSR body opposing the bottom surface of the LSR body, and a plurality of longitudinally oriented pre-formed pleated portions and with one of the plurality of longitudinally oriented pre-formed pleated portions extending from the at least one enclosed opening and terminating at the first end.

11. The liquid silicone rubber product according to claim 1, wherein the LSR body further comprises: at least one reinforced section disposed along the body length, disposed proximal to the second end of the LSR body, and having a reinforcement thickness at least twice a uniform non-biased thickness of the LSR body.

12. The liquid silicone rubber product according to claim 1, further comprising: a bottom surface of the LSR body, an upper surface of the LSR body opposing the bottom surface of the LSR body, and a plurality of longitudinally oriented pre-formed openings and with one of the plurality of longitudinally oriented pre-formed openings extending from the at least one enclosed opening and terminating at the first end.

13. The liquid silicone rubber product according to claim 1, further comprising: a plurality of massaging points extending outwardly from the inner surface of the LSR body and disposed along the body length.

14. The liquid silicone rubber product according to claim 1, further comprising: a pouch formed on the LSR body, disposed along the body length, and containing gel inside of walls forming the LSR body.

15. The liquid silicone rubber product according to claim 14, further comprising: a plurality of strips disposed along the first and second ends of the LSR body.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0031] For a better and adequate understanding of the utility model, it becomes described below with the help of the attached figures, in which we will describe each of them.

[0032] FIG. 1 illustrates the wearable LSR product added to the leg (A) of a person, more specifically to the knee and it is possible note that when bending the knee, the portions pleats/ruffles (C) of the objects open so that the movements can be performed as well as to suit the various body proportions. The therapeutic portion, form a pouch (B) on the objects, which contain a gel. The tracks (E) strengthen the attachment to the skin helping objects to stick to the body, even though the silicone itself is already highly adherent, avoiding slipping so that they do not come out of the place.

[0033] FIG. 2 shows the object again added to a knee where the person has not fully bent the leg.

[0034] FIG. 3 reveals a rear view of the object in a leg where you can see another point ruffle/ruffle (C) fitted to the back of a leg (A).

[0035] FIG. 4 reveals a front view of the object in a leg (A) where it is possible to observe the portion pleated/pleated (C) on one unbent (A) leg.

[0036] FIG. 5 reveals a side view of the object in a leg (A) where it is possible to observe the portion pleated/pleated (C) on one unbent (A) leg.

[0037] FIG. 6 refers to a new layout, in format of sleeve (sleeve) (F), having your body completely ruffle/ruffle (C), for use on shin, thigh, upper arm and forearm and with gel insert (B) for use as cooled or heated pads.

[0038] FIG. 7 shows a finger (M) where a sleeve (sleeve) (F) that has portions pleats/ruffles (C) to facilitate movement and to fit to size, as well as FIGS. 8 and 9 represent front and rear views, respectively, of the hose (F) with pleated/pleated body (C) horizontally (FIG. 8) and vertically (FIG. 9) and with gel insert (B) for use as cooled or heated compresses.

[0039] FIG. 10 shows a wristband for the wrist of the sleeve type (sleeve), with pleated material (C), reinforcement (E) and with gel insert (B) for use as cooled or heated pads.

[0040] FIG. 11 shows the sole of a sock or an insole, where it is possible to verify that the ruffle/ruffle (C) can be presented in parts objects.

[0041] FIG. 12 illustrates a glove, in which the pleats/ruffles (C) present in the knuckles of the fingers and in the Palm.

[0042] FIG. 13 represents a comfort sock with perforations (P) to facilitate skin breathing, sections reinforced (R) in the toes and heel, also having a pleated/pleated portion (C).

[0043] FIG. 14 reveals smooth silicone socks/gloves (S) that can be used with the insertion of cosmetic or medicated creams/gels/ointments. Creams/gels/ointments have their active ingredients potentiated since the object will not be able to easily evaporation inside the silicone sock or glove.

[0044] FIG. 15 reveals socks/gloves made of silicone with massaging points (U) that are used for massaging the body portion to which they are disposed.

[0045] FIGS. 16-17 depict a wearable liquid silicone rubber product with exemplary dimensions in mm in an elevational side view and a top plan view, respectively, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

[0046] FIG. 18 depicts section A-A in FIG. 17 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

[0047] FIG. 19 depicts detail B FIG. 18 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

[0048] FIG. 20 depicts a perspective view of a wearable liquid silicone rubber product along with a close-up view of detail C in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

[0049] FIGS. 21-24 depict various views of a wearable liquid silicone rubber product in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

[0050] FIGS. 25-26 depict a wearable liquid silicone rubber product with exemplary dimensions in mm in an elevational side view and a top plan view, respectively, in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

[0051] FIG. 27 depicts section A-A in FIG. 26 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

[0052] FIG. 28 depicts a perspective view of the product depicted in FIG. 25 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

[0053] FIG. 29 depicts a close-up view of detail C in FIG. 27 in accordance with one embodiment of the present invention.

[0054] For this purpose, the perforations (P) facilitate breathing of the skin so that there is no excessive moisture; the sections reinforced (R) complement the material for greater comfort at strategic points; the pleated/pleated area (C) receives a strip of pleated material adapting the objects to different sizes of users, as well as to allow movement when used on joints; the objects in smooth or pleated silicone with closed finish, type socks and gloves, can receive creams/gels/ointments for use moisturizing or therapeutic and as silicone does not absorb the products applied and being anti-fungal, the treatment is more effective and safer; the massaging points (U) are used to massage the body portion in which are willing.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0055] In accordance with figures the objects obtained are comfortable, adaptable, and made with liquid silicone rubber (LSR), which is used as an FDA and Anvisa approved material, and is safe to use objects that have direct contact with the human skin. The LSR is cured in molds, with or without the insertion of gel, it can be cooled or heated. These molds idealize objects that can be used for products related to various physical activities or exercises, for walking, resting, practicing sports, treatments/physical rehabilitation, skin care, etc., in the most diverse parts of the body, providing comfort, protection, care and rehabilitation of the skin and musculature.

[0056] Used in cases where there is direct contact, of any type of device, sporty or not, with the skin, producing friction, the objects prevent friction arising movements avoiding their harmful consequences. The objects provide a barrier, creating a second skin, that prevents direct skin contact with the apparatus used (such as social and sports shoes, appliances exercises, etc.) avoiding blisters, corns, and other injuries caused by friction.

[0057] Another function of the present invention is to help in the healing of cuts, treatment of dryness or cracks in the skin and pain relief, muscle treatment, etc. For this the smooth silicone objects (S), with or without elements ruffles/ruffles (C). The skin can receive products medicinal, therapeutic, or cosmetic, and the action moisturizing or healing will be more effective, as the silicone does not absorb products inserted into the skin preserving its properties.

[0058] Another function of the present invention includes perforations (P) in socks, gloves, and other objects that allow breathing of the skin. Therefore, said perforations (P) allow ventilation that prevents moisture and accumulation of sweat and its consequences.

[0059] Further, pleated/ruffled portion (C) on the product has two functions, one being for mobility, when the part pleated/folded opens so that the movement, of the joints, can be done without hindrance, another is when the pleated/folded portion opens for object to fit to the size of the users. Therefore, the portion pleated/folded is a novelty in these types of objects making them more comfortable and efficient. In the case of sleeve (sleeve) (F), for use on the fingers pleated/folded, to allow movement, incorporates the entire length of the object due to two joints being close to each other, and this sleeve (sleeve) it can also be adapted to other parts of the body.

[0060] The LSR products are made with cured liquid silicone rubber and may include reinforcement thickness (E) that adheres to the skin, adapting to the body part without leaving the place during use.

[0061] At strategic points of the object, where there is greater friction, sections are reinforced/thick (R) for greater protection and comfort of users.

[0062] Socks and gloves have cracks in the soles and palms with anti-slip function, allowing the user to walk without slipping and handling objects without them they slip from one's hands.

[0063] Liquid silicone rubber (LSR) used has good stability resisting high and low temperatures, it has superior compatibility with human tissue and fluid, is resistant to bacteria/microbes/fungi, odorless, tasteless and can be formulated to meet sanitary requirements, it can also be sterilized with a variety of methods, it is extremely resistant, has good durability (tensile strength and wear resistance) and has excellent flexibility. In one embodiment, the LSR material is of anti-fungal silicone rubber material having an elongation at break ranging from 800-1100% of its non-biased body length. More specifically and preferably, the LSR material also has the following property ranges: 3,000-23,000 (cps, mixed viscosity), 1.06-1.08 (g/cc, specific gravity), 25-26 (specific volume cu. in./lb.), 4-5 hours cure time, 00-33 (shore A hardness), 200-500 (psi, tensile strength), 10-25 (psi, 100% modulus), and −65° F.-450° F. (useful temperature range). The color of the cured LSR may be beneficially transparent or opaque (as depicted best in FIGS. 21-24).

[0064] With reference to FIGS. 16-20, the liquid silicone rubber product 1600 includes a cured liquid silicone rubber body 1602 having an outer surface 1608, an inner surface 1700 opposing the outer surface 1608, a first end 1604, a second end 1606 opposing the first end 1604, and a non-biased body length (i.e., its length without any external forces applied thereto or its static length) separating the first and second ends of the cured silicone body 1602. The LSR body 1602 has elasticity, but the product 1600 beneficiary includes a pre-formed pleated portion 1610 disposed circumferentially around the product 1600 and along the body length that is/are operably configured to enable selective and elastically biased adjustment of the non-biased body length. Specifically, the pre-formed pleated portion 1610 enables selective adjustment longitudinally to change the product, for example, from a length of 246 mm to 258 mm, or from a size 37 (EU) foot to a size 41 (EU) foot.

[0065] In one embodiment, the pleated portion includes at least two (but preferably three to four) pleated portions each separated by a non-pleated portion of the LSR body 1602. Each of the at least two pleated portions also includes a plurality of folded sections 1900a-n of the LSR body 1602 each forming rounded portions of the outer surface 1608 of the LSR body 1602. Exemplary but preferable dimensions of the pleated portion and the plurality of folded sections 1900a-n are depicted in the figures. Specifically, the rounded portions of the outer surface 1608 of the LSR body 1602 have an approximate 1 mm radius of curvature, thereby providing a configuration that does not interfere with the operability of a shoe surrounding the product (when utilized on a user's foot) and provides comfort to the user. Each of the pleated portions may span approximately 8-10 mm and each of the plurality of folded sections 1900a-n may form a length of approximately 2 mm to minimize interference and achieve the benefits of the product discussed herein.

[0066] The non-pleated portions of the LSR body 1602 form a smooth surface of the outer surface 1608 of the LSR body 1602 and flank the pleated portion. A smooth surface may also be formed on the pre-formed pleated portion 1610 and the inner surface 1700 of the LSR body 1602, thereby providing a comfortable and conforming surface for the user. The LSR body 1602 may form a sleeve shape, e.g., an elongated structure with at least one opening (e.g., a sock or a glove). The product 1600 may also include at least one enclosed opening 1702 and a sleeve channel 1800 for receiving a user's limb and defined by the inner surface 1700 of the LSR body 1602.

[0067] The product 1600 may also beneficially define a plurality of perforations 1612a-n thereon and disposed on the non-pleated portions of the LSR body 1602 and that span through the LSR body 1602, i.e., fluidly coupling the sleeve channel 1800 to the outer ambient environment. In one embodiment, the LSR body 1602 has a uniform non-biased thickness of approximately 1 mm to provide comfort of the user, mobility and utilization of the user's limb covered by the product, and effectiveness of the product to overcome the disadvantages associated with known products.

[0068] Specifically, the plurality of perforations 1612a-n may each be of a uniform or non-uniform non-biased diameter of approximately 2 mm. The plurality of perforations 1612a-n may also each be of a uniform non-biased diameter ranging from 0.5-2 times a uniform non-biased thickness of the LSR body 1602. In one embodiment, the plurality of perforations 1612a-n are disposed in a tightly spaced configuration not exceeding 25 mm with respect to one another to achieve the benefits of the product discussed herein.

[0069] In one embodiment and as specifically shown in FIG. 17, the LSR body 1602 includes a bottom surface 1614 of the LSR body 1602, an upper surface 1616 of the LSR body 1602 opposing the bottom surface 1614 of the LSR body 1602, and a plurality of longitudinally oriented pre-formed pleated portions 1704a-n and with one of the plurality of longitudinally oriented pre-formed pleated portions 1704a-n extending (in some embodiments, continuously) from the at least one enclosed opening 1702 and terminating at the first end 1604. Said another way and as also depicted in FIG. 17, a plurality of longitudinally oriented pre-formed openings and with one of the plurality of longitudinally oriented pre-formed openings extending from the at least one enclosed opening 1702 and terminating at the first end 1604. The plurality of longitudinally oriented pre-formed openings may be formed by the pleated portions 1704a-n or by forming slits in the LSR body 1602 that span through the thickness thereon.

[0070] In additional embodiments, the LSR body 1602 includes at least one reinforced section 1616 disposed along the body length, disposed proximal (i.e., at or near, within 10% of the overall length) to the second end 1606 of the LSR body 1602, and having a reinforcement thickness at least twice a uniform non-biased thickness of the LSR body 1602. The reinforcement thickness may also be uniformly distributed.

[0071] As discussed herein, a plurality of massaging points may also be defined on the product and extending outwardly from the inner surface 1700 of the LSR body 1602 and disposed along the body length. Furthermore, a pouch may be formed on the LSR body 1602, disposed along the body length, and containing gel inside of walls forming the LSR body 1602. Additionally, a plurality of strips disposed along the first and second ends of the LSR body 1602 and reinforce the product.

[0072] With reference to FIGS. 25-29, another embodiment of an LSR body 2500 is depicted, wherein the reinforced sections 2502 are beneficially moved and configured to achieve the benefits of the product discussed herein.