EP 1389954 A4 20040818 - GIRTH MONITOR
Title (en)
GIRTH MONITOR
Title (de)
UMFANGSÜBERWACHUNGSMITTEL
Title (fr)
DISPOSITIF DE CONTROLE DU TOUR DE TAILLE
Publication
Application
Priority
- NZ 0200080 W 20020501
- NZ 51150801 A 20010504
Abstract (en)
[origin: WO02089669A1] A decorative, sturdy light chain having links of one or more regular sizes made of a precious metal alloy (preferably silver) and an adjustable catch is worn continuously about a person's waist. Changes in girth circumference over a period are monitored through changes from an initial loose yet perceptible fit. The chain tightens noticeably as soon as the girth changes circumference, secretly warning of over-indulgence during a meal. When the position of the catch is altered, the person can celebrate a change in weight. Thus operant conditioning of the person is continuous and is supplemented whenever a milestone is reached.
IPC 1-7
IPC 8 full level
A44C 15/00 (2006.01); A61B 5/107 (2006.01)
CPC (source: EP US)
A44C 15/00 (2013.01 - EP US); A61B 5/107 (2013.01 - EP US); A61B 5/6823 (2013.01 - EP US); A61B 5/6831 (2013.01 - EP US)
Citation (search report)
- [Y] DE 3023597 A1 19810514 - PARETO ANGELO VITTORIO
- [Y] LENFANT J: "TECHNIQUES APPLIQUEES AUX BIJOUX ET JOYAUX", JOURNAL SUISSE D'HORLOGERIE ET DE BIJOUTERIE, SCRIPTAR S.A. LAUSANNE, CH, no. 3, 1989, pages 639 - 646, XP000029278, ISSN: 0368-4172
- See references of WO 02089669A1
Designated contracting state (EPC)
AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE TR
DOCDB simple family (publication)
WO 02089669 A1 20021114; AU 2002311697 B2 20070426; EP 1389954 A1 20040225; EP 1389954 A4 20040818; NZ 511508 A 20020426; US 2004144076 A1 20040729
DOCDB simple family (application)
NZ 0200080 W 20020501; AU 2002311697 A 20020501; EP 02738985 A 20020501; NZ 51150801 A 20010504; US 47661103 A 20031103