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A patent application titled "Article Of Clothing For Supporting Wearable Medical Device" has been published online by the US Patent and Trademark Office. The patent application, filed by inventors from various locations in the United States, discusses the need for a wearable cardioverter defibrillator (WCD) that is designed specifically for female patients. The current unisex design of WCDs may not be comfortable for female patients, who often have to choose between wearing a bra over the WCD, which can be uncomfortable, or forgoing a bra, which can result in lack of support for their breasts. The patent application proposes an accessory for a wearable medical device that includes a belt portion, a back portion, and an upper portion, which can be adjusted and tightened around the garment to ensure that the electrodes of the WCD maintain contact with the skin. The accessory also includes additional features such as interchangeable straps, a detachable modesty panel, and an ancillary wrap accessory for added support. The patent application aims to address the comfort and support issues faced by female patients wearing WCDs or other wearable medical devices. [Extracted from the article] |
