Raymond John Barile

US Patent:

52679284, Dec 7, 1993

Filed:

May 12, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/881649

Inventors:

Raymond J. Barile - Groton NY
Thomas M. Sawa - Mississauga, CA

Assignee:

Brace International - Atlanta GA

International Classification:

A63B 2102

US Classification:

482124

Abstract:

A device is disclosed which includes a short pant with both a drawstring and cinches designed to cinch the leg portions tightly. Hook and pile fastening halves are disposed at various areas in the front and back of the pant and two elongated straps having hook and pile fastening halves on their ends are attached at one end to side seams of the pant. Through manipulation of these straps as well as auxiliary straps forming a part of the present invention, the user may provide proper support for their musculature to facilitate rehabilitation.