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Is a compression shirt patented?

Short answer: specific designs of a compression shirt have been patented many times, but "a compression shirt" as a general idea is not what is protected. What matters is the exact combination of features in your version.

What our index shows
  • 292 US and WO patent publications since 2000 have a title matching “compression garmentshirttop” or a close variant (our index of 9.7 million patent families; one publication per family).
  • Among the 250 best keyword matches we examined, 131 were published in 2020 or later, and the earliest was published in 2000.
  • Most frequent assignees in those matches: COVIDIEN LP (10), SIGVARIS AG (9), TACTILE SYS TECH INC (8), JULIUS ZORN INC (7).
  • Most common patent classes (CPC subclasses): A61F (164), A41D (82), A61H (65), A41B (40).

Counts come from keyword matching on titles and abstracts, so they are indicative, not a legal count. Some matches are different products that share a word.

14 real patent publications related to a compression shirt

  1. Compression garment, and fabric for making the compression parts of a compression garment US-2024156184-A1 2024 · LB9 BRAND S R L
    Compression garment including a portion of base fabric surrounding, enclosing and exerting a first compressive force on at least one first portion, having a substantially annular shape, of anatomy of a person wearing the garment, …
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  2. Compression garment with foam-backed fabric electrodes WO-2022171861-A1 2022 · PARAGIT SOLUTIONS APS
    The present disclosure relates to a compression garment for sensing an electrical signal at the skin when worn by a user. The compression garment comprises at least one pair of electrodes made of fabric materials, wherein the pair…
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  3. Denim and other compression garments and methods for forming the same US-11503868-B2 2022 · SANKO TEKSTIL ISLETMELERI SAN VE TIC AS
    Provided is a compression garment formed of a stretchable woven fabric with a uniform elasticity, such as denim. A circumferential portion of the garment surrounds a wearer's body part and is characterized by different degree …
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  4. Body armour compression shirt WO-2021076015-A1 2021 · OBSHCHESTVO S OGRANICHENNOJ OTVETSTVENNOSTYU TAKTIKA
    A body armour compression shirt relates to combat gear, primarily for wearing on a soldier's body as body armour with shoulder straps. The compression shirt is a compression stocking having a substantially straight silhouette …
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  5. Lower body support and compression garment US-2018318142-A1 2018 · GAGLIARDO MONEE DENINE
    A fashion garment is constructed for use as comfortable outerwear from one or more stretchable materials shaped to fit snuggly over and provide support and compression to a wearer's lower body. The garment includes a waistband…
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  6. Compression shirt with roll-over sleeve US-9351525-B2 2016 · BEST WILLIAM
    One embodiment of the invention is a shirt comprising a body portion for receiving a user's torso and first and second sleeves attached to the body portion. The first and second sleeves each have an elbow region including at l…
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  7. Knitted compression garment, knitted fabric and method of knitting fabric US-9345271-B2 2016 · COLLINS LARRY WAYNE
    A therapeutic medical garment having a variable pressure profile along its length, and including a knitted tubular body and a knitted anti-slip portion formed proximate one end of the tubular body with an inner surface adapted for…
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  8. Compression Shirt with Grip-Enhancing Features US-2016309806-A1 2016 · MCGEE MALACHI ISRAEL
    An athletic compression shirt suited for athletic performance, in particular in relation to football or rugby. The compression shirt includes a first grip-enhancing hole and a second grip-enhancing hole that increase a user's …
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  9. Knitted compression garment and knitted fabric US-9358172-B2 2016 · BSN MEDICAL INC
    A therapeutic medical garment having a variable pressure profile along its length and includes a knitted tubular body and a knitted anti-slip portion formed proximate one end of the tubular body with an inner surface adapted for r…
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  10. Compression shirt US-2014238085-A1 2014 · KNIT RITE INC
    A compression shirt operable to apply compression to the torso of a wearer. The compression shirt broadly includes a knitted tubular fabric receptacle to be received on the torso of the wearer. The receptacle is knitted of core-sp…
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  11. Thermal Compression Shirt US-2011087313-A1 2011 · BOATNER BRIAN C
    A thermal garment is tight fitting, often known as a compression shirt, and has a raw or composition rubber sleeve portion, which can be applied to either or both shoulder parts of the garment and/or to either or both elbow parts …
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  12. Sports Compression Shirt US-2010000005-A1 2010 · DOSSMAN CRAIG
    A sports jersey/shirt suited for athletic participation, and particularly suitable for playing football, rugby, and the like where carrying a leather ball is involved. The shirt has several features that enhance the wearer's a…
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  13. Temperature and moisture management compression shirt US-2007299489-A1 2007 · FRANCIS SAM E JR
    A temperature and moisture management garment to be worn against an individual's skin includes a shirt, a temperature modification device, and a pocket for retaining the temperature modification device on the inside or the out…
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  14. Body armor carrier compression shirt US-6766529-B1 2004
    A garment for carrying body armor including a shirt body having a front portion, a rear portion, and a neck portion is disclosed. A plurality of pockets is formed on the front portion where the plurality of pockets is stacked upon…
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What this means for your idea

Because patents cover specific combinations of features, the useful question is not “has a compression shirt been patented?” but “has my combination of features been described before?” Accessories and apparel are often protected by design patents as much as utility patents; how something fastens, adjusts or is shaped is usually the difference.

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First-look landscape. Not exhaustive. Not legal advice. This page lists keyword-matched publications from a limited database; it does not say whether any product is or isn't covered by a patent, whether a patent is still in force, or whether your idea is patentable. Consult a registered patent attorney or agent.