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Granted Patent B2
US 12,115,041 · App. 17/381,912 · Granted Oct 15, 2024

Compression garment

Inventors: Charles J. Galanis (Los Angeles, CA); Johnathan Caruso (Brooklyn, NY); Melinda Kelly (Los Angeles, CA); Corrine Conley (Los Angeles, CA)
Assignee: Muse No 10 Inc.
A61F13/145A41C1/06
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Patent No.
US 12,115,041
App. No.
17/381,912
Granted
Oct 15, 2024
Kind
B2
Abstract

A compression garment for a maximizing pressure on a soft-tissue area of a user, the garment is provided. The compression garment has a breast section, a first horizontal anchor positioned connected to the bottom of the breast section, an umbilical and hypogastric section connected to the latissimus dorsi section, a second horizontal anchor positioned and connected to the top of the umbilical and hypogastric, and a third anchor positioned and connected to the bottom of the lumbar and iliac section, wherein the fourth horizontal anchor is configured support the lumbar and iliac section.

Claims (32)

1. A compression garment for maximizing pressure on a soft-tissue area of a user, the garment comprising:

a breast section configured for placement proximate a pectoralis major and breast of the user, wherein the breast section is constructed of single layer fabric cut on grain and configured to support the breast section;

a latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior section connected to the breast section, wherein the latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior section is constructed of the single layer fabric cut on grain;

a first horizontal anchor positioned at a bottom of the breast section of the garment, wherein the first horizontal anchor is configured to support the latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior section of the user;

an umbilical and hypogastric section connected to the latissimus dorsi section, wherein the umbilical and hypogastric section is constructed of double-layer fabric cut on cross grain and configured to smooth soft tissue which is configured for placement an umbilical and hypogastric section of the user;

a second horizontal anchor positioned and connected to a top of the umbilical and hypogastric section, wherein the second horizontal anchor is configured to support an umbilical and hypogastric section of the user;

a lumbar and iliac section connected to the umbilical and hypogastric section, wherein the lumbar and iliac section is constructed of the single layer fabric cut on grain; and

a third horizontal anchor positioned and connected to a bottom of the lumbar and iliac section, wherein the third horizontal anchor is configured support a lumbar and iliac section of the user.

2. The compression garment of claim 1 , further comprising:

a left vertical seam connected to the second horizontal anchor and the third horizontal, wherein the first vertical seam defines a left lumbar region of the user;

a right seam anchor connected to the second horizontal anchor and the third horizontal anchor, wherein the first vertical seam defines a right lumbar region of the user;

wherein the left vertical seam and right vertical seam are configured to flatten the umbilical and hypogastric section of the user and pull the garment in both a vertical and a horizontal direction to stabilize the garment and the umbilical and hypogastric section of the user.

3. The compression garment of claim 1 , wherein:

the breast section comprises a bralette a V-shaped profile with relation to a user's breast;

wherein the second horizonal anchor has an upward sinusoidal curved profile in relation to a user's lower breast;

wherein the second horizontal anchor has an upward bell curve profile in relation to the user's lower breast;

wherein the fourth horizonal anchor has a downward bell curve profile in relation to the user's lower breast.

4. The compression garment of claim 1 , wherein:

the second anchor is positioned approximately seven (7) millimeters (mm) below a rib line of the user;

the third anchor is positioned approximately seven (7) millimeters (mm) above a hip line of a user; and

each of the anchors are configured to compress, smooth, provide separation, structure, support, and shape for smoothing of a user's skin.

5. The compression garment of claim 1 , further comprising at least one shoulder strap configured to retain the garment in a vertical position, and further configured to provide lifting support to a breast portion of the user, wherein the shoulder strap is constructed of a double layer suede.

6. The compression garment of claim 5 , wherein the at least one shoulder strap comprises at least one adjustable member attached to the at least one shoulder strap, wherein the at least one adjustable member is an O-ring having a rubberized finish and configured to allow a user to adjust the vertical fit of the garment and prevent chafing to the user.

7. The compression garment of claim 1 , wherein the breast section, the latissimus dorsi and serratus anterior section, an umbilical and hypogastric section and the lumbar and iliac section is constructed of a mesh.

8. The compression garment of claim 1 , further comprising a fastener configured to be positioned on a left or right portion of the user extending from the iliac region to the breast region of the user.

9. The compression garment of claim 8 , wherein the fastener is a zipper configured to provides ease of garment entry, exit, and closure, and produce a compression of a user's body when in a closed position.

10. The compression garment of claim 1 , further comprising a panty liner cut on grain and attached to the third anchor, wherein the panty liner is double-layered and comprises a snap or self-fabric hook and loop closure.

11. The compression garment of claim 1 , wherein the double layer fabric cut on cross-grain is fused with a stretch fabric.

12. The compression garment of claim 11 , wherein a first layer of the double layer fabric is a polyester and spandex blend, and the second layer is an applied binding with a luster finish.

13. The compression garment of claim 9 , wherein the zipper is a reverse zipper with an internal guard and an exterior reinforcement portion.

14. The compression garment of claim 5 , wherein the at least one shoulder strap comprises a pair of shoulder straps, each shoulder of pair of shoulder straps configured to retain the garment in a vertical position, and further configured to provide lifting support to a breast portion of the user, wherein each of the shoulder straps is constructed of a double layer suede.

15. The compression garment of claim 5 , wherein the at least one shoulder strap comprises a pair of least one adjustable member attached to the at least one shoulder strap, wherein the at least one adjustable member is an O-ring having a rubberized finish and configured to allow a user to adjust a vertical fit of the garment and prevent chafing to the user.

Assignments (1)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 5, 2025
From: CONLEY, CORRINE; CARUSO, JONATHAN; GALANIS, CHARLES, DR.; KELLY, MELINDA
To: MUSE NO 10 INC.
Reel/Frame 071942/0591 →
Continuity (1)
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