ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 24 -- United States Patent no. 12,582,181, issued on March 24.
"Sensory hoodie" was invented by Katina Stone Butler (Denton, Texas).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "The present invention discloses an adjustable and modifiable garment for the treatment of sensory and neuro-divergency conditions that can treat a significant number of issues for different wearers with discretion from possibly judgmental third parties. The invention combines a hoodie with drawstrings, torso covering, compression sleeves, thumb holes, pocket, hem band with adjustable elements, and fidget toy attachments. The invention is comprised of a hoodie with weighted insert panels of variable weights, adj...