Apparel systems and methods for applying topical treatments

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-2025032319-A1
Application number	US-202418915762-A
Country	US
Kind code	A1
Filing date	Oct 15, 2024
Priority date	Oct 17, 2018
Publication date	Jan 30, 2025
Grant date	—

Abstract

An apparel system for applying topical treatments includes an article of apparel configured to cover and interface with a skin surface of a human body, the article of apparel including an oleophobic and moisture wicking layer. A method for applying a topical treatment is also disclosed.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1 . An apparel system for applying a topical treatment comprising:
an article of apparel configured to cover and interface with a skin surface of a human body, the article of apparel comprising a first layer that is a natural fiber at least partially absorbent layer configured to contact the skin surface during use, and a second layer that is non-absorbent to moisture and is both an oleophobic and moisture wicking layer.

2 . The apparel system of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises cotton.

3 . The apparel system of claim 1 further comprising:
a second layer of the article of apparel comprising a water repelling and moisture wicking layer.

4 . The apparel system of claim 3 , wherein the second layer comprises a plurality of micropores having a diameter between 0.1 to 100 micrometers.

5 . The apparel system of claim 4 , wherein the second layer is hydrophobic and oleophobic.

6 . The apparel system of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises one of an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene membrane, a microporous polyurethane membrane, a polyester membrane, and an oleophobic PTFE membrane.

7 . The apparel system of claim 1 , wherein the second layer comprises a non-woven thermoplastic having a melting point lower than a melting point of the first layer.

8 . The apparel system of claim 7 , wherein the second layer comprises a bonding affinity to the first layer.

9 . The apparel system of claim 1 further comprising:
a third layer of the article of apparel comprising an elastic material.

10 . The apparel system of claim 9 , wherein the third layer is configured adjacent to the second layer and opposite the first layer.

11 . The apparel system of claim 10 , wherein the second layer comprises a non-woven thermoplastic having a melting point lower than a melting point of the third layer.

12 . The apparel system of claim 11 , wherein the second layer comprises a bonding affinity to the third layer.

13 . The apparel system of claim 1 wherein the article of apparel is one of a cap, shirt, sleeve, glove, pants, sock, undergarment and a wrap.

14 . A cap comprising the apparel system of claim 1 , the cap further comprising:
a dome, the dome covering configured to cover, at least partially, a top portion of a user's head, the dome having a lower circular end; and a cuff, the cuff has a top circular end and a lower circular end, the top circular end of the cuff is connected to the lower circular end of the dome; wherein the dome comprises a water repelling material and the moisture wicking material.

15 . The cap of claim 14 , wherein the cuff is configured to cover both ears of a user during use.

16 . The cap of claim 14 , wherein the cuff further is configured to cover both eyes of a user during use.

17 . The cap of claim 14 further comprising:
a first strip having a first base connected to a rear center of the cuff, the first strip configured to extend from a rear center of the cuff and wrap around a left hemisphere of a user's head; and
a second strip comprising a second base connected to the rear center of the cuff, the second strip configured to extend from the rear center of the cuff and warp around a right hemisphere of the user's head.

18 . The cap of claim 17 , wherein the first strip has a first front end disposed on an opposite end to the first base and the second strip has a second front end disposed on an opposite end to the second base.

19 . The cap of claim 18 , wherein the first front end includes an attachment mechanism, the second front end includes an attachment mechanism.

20 . A method for applying a topical treatment for treating a skin condition comprising:
applying the topical treatment to a portion of a user's skin; and occluding the topical treatment by covering and interfacing the portion of the user's skin with the apparel system of claim 1 .

Assignees

• Univ Jefferson

Inventors

• Schoenberg Elizabeth Rose
• Samuels Stefani Lynne
• Bilolikar Vivek Koratkar
• Doto Jennifer Lauren
• Sharayko Matthew James
• Keller Matthew Scott
• Sunderland Mark Andrew

Classifications

• B32B2535/00

  Medical equipment, e.g. bandage, prostheses or catheter · CPC title

• B32B2437/04

  Caps, helmets · CPC title

• B32B27/12

  next to a fibrous or filamentary layer · CPC title

• B32B5/022

  Non-woven fabric · CPC title

• A61K9/0014

  Skin, i.e. galenical aspects of topical compositions (non-active ingredients are additionally classified in A61K47/00; A61K9/0009, A61K9/0021, A61K9/7015, A61K9/7023 take precedence; cosmetic preparations A61K8/00, A61Q; preparations for wound dressings or bandages A61L26/00) · CPC title