U.S. patent application number 09/731510 was filed with the patent office on 2002-06-13 for close fitting woman's undergarment.
Invention is credited to Burkhart, Jeannine W..
Application Number | 20020069447 09/731510 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 26906465 |
Filed Date | 2002-06-13 |
United States Patent
Application |
20020069447 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Burkhart, Jeannine W. |
June 13, 2002 |
CLOSE FITTING WOMAN'S UNDERGARMENT
Abstract
An undergarment, either a camisole or full slip, that has
excellent wicking properties, fits the body snugly and is cut in
such a way as to be unnoticeable beneath sheer outer wear.
Inventors: |
Burkhart, Jeannine W.;
(Knoxville, TN) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Katherine P. Lovingood
3203 Miser Station Road
Louisville
TN
37777
US
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Family ID: |
26906465 |
Appl. No.: |
09/731510 |
Filed: |
December 7, 2000 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60211791 |
Jun 16, 2000 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
2/78.1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41B 9/10 20130101; A41B
9/06 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/78.1 |
International
Class: |
A41B 009/00 |
Claims
1. An undergarment comprising a fabric that is capable of wicking
moisture from a wearer's body without transferring said moisture to
an outer garment, said fabric formed into said undergarment by
being cut and joined in such a way that the bulk and the edges of
said fabric are not easily detectable under sheer outerwear.
2. The undergarment of claim 1 having sections herein referred to
as sleeve, front, and back; said front and said back joined at
shoulder seams and side seams to form a body having a neck hole and
two arm holes; said fabric cut into the shape of a sleeve and
joined to said body at an arm hole on each side of said body in a
manner that results in: a. sleeve seam joining said sleeve to said
body at said arm hole, wherein said fabric at the joining edge of
said sleeve is slightly longer than said fabric at the joining edge
of said body, creating a slight fullness at said seam on the sleeve
side of said seam, b. a gathering of said fabric at the outer edge
of said sleeve to hold said outer edge close to wearers body, c.
said sleeve cut in a manner that, when joined to said body, forms a
"V" shape of said seam and said outer edge when viewed from the
back or front of said body.
3. The undergarment of claim 2 wherein said fabric at said neck
hole is cut in a manner that makes it unseen beneath outerwear and
said fabric is gathered at said neck hole edge to hold said neck
hole edge close to wearers body.
4. The undergarment of claim 3 wherein said body fits the form of
wearer in a manner as not to be detected through said outerwear,
with said fabric of said body extending down not longer that the
top of said wearer's thighs forming a lower edge, with said fabric
at said lower edge gathered at said thighs to hold said lower edge
close to wearers body.
5. The undergarment of claim 3 wherein said body fits the form of
wearer in a manner as not to be detected through said outerwear,
with said fabric of said body extending down not longer that the
top of said wearer's thighs forming a lower edge, with said lower
edge joined with a skirt portion, said skirt portion made of a
fabric having superior slipping properties.
Description
[0001] This application in based on a previously filed provisional
application number 60/211,791, dated Jun. 16, 2000.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] This invention relates to a close fitting woman's
undergarment and specifically to a camisole or slip that is
designed in such a manner that it can be layered comfortably under
sheer attire without being easily detected.
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0003] Camisoles and slips worn beneath clothing are not new,
however these undergarments can be detected under todays sheer
fabrics and many people would rather not have their undergarments
noticed. This is of particular interest to career women who must be
always well groomed.
[0004] A search of prior inventions registered at the United States
Patent and Trademark Office revealed related inventions. U.S. Pat.
No. 3,508,279, Garment and Sleeve Construction, discloses a close
fitting garment that is designed in such a way that an absorbent
pad can be placed in a pouch beneath the arm to absorb
perspiration. It has a cap sleeve that is of a raglan design.
However, the design does not address the problem of how to make an
undergarment unnoticeable beneath sheer outer garments.
[0005] U.S. Pat. No. 1,771,179, Slip, discloses a basic slip that
hangs from the shoulders by straps. The design provides for a loose
fitting fabrics that creates bulk beneath outer wear.
[0006] U.S. Pat. No. 2,066,298, Lady's Garment, claims a four piece
slip cut on the bias to allow stretching across the wearer's
body.
[0007] Therefore there is a need for an undergarment that is
designed in such a way that the neckline, arm lines and lower edge
cannot be seen or detected under sheer outer wear.
[0008] There is also a need to have undergarments that fit closely
to the body and wick moisture away.
[0009] Another object of the invention is to provide an
undergarment that is suitable to wear under woman's professional
clothing.
[0010] The final object of this invention is to provide a full slip
meeting all the needs described above but further provides a
nonclinging portion beneath the skirt area to allow a free drape of
the skirt of the outer garment
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0011] To satisfy these and other needs, the invention is an
undergarment made of fabric capable of wicking moisture from a
wearer's body without transferring the moisture to an outer
garment.
[0012] The fabric is cut and joined in such a way that the bulk and
the edges of said fabric are not easily detected under sheer
outerwear.
[0013] The fabric can be selected from among many that are
currently available such as thin cotton yarn which is knit into a
stretch knit fabric that is light weight, absorbent and exhibits
superior stretching properties. The fabric is cut and sewn together
using a stretch seam stitch that fits snugly but allows free range
of motion of the arms and torso.
[0014] In the full slip embodiment, the skirt portion of the
invention could be made of fabric that has superior slipping
properties such as nylon knit.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING
[0015] FIG. 1 is a depiction of the garment from either the front
or the back, the esential elements of each being the same.
[0016] FIG. 2 is a depiction of the garment from the left side of
the garment, the right side being a 10 mirror image of the
left.
[0017] FIG. 3 depicts the full slip embodiment of the
invention.
[0018] FIG. 4 shows the design of the sleeve of the garment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0019] It is important that career women be neatly dressed without
drawing attention to themselves. One problem women have is
underclothing that shows through outer clothing because fabrics are
bulky or straps and bands bind tightly showing indentations in the
body profile. Another problem is moisture being trapped beneath the
under garment making the wearer uncomfortably warm.
[0020] Camisoles and slips have been available for years and they
are intended to create a uncluttered profile beneath clothing.
However, camisoles that fit snugly often have apparent edges
showing beneath the outer wear, especially at the neck, arms and
lower edge. Slips usually do not cling tightly to the body and
create bulk under outer clothing. If the slip is made of clinging
type fabric then the skirt of the outer garment will not hang as
smoothly as it would over a slick material.
[0021] Prior inventions have not been made of the proper fabric or
design to properly stay close to the body, nor have they been cut
and joined to diminish the noticeability of the garment beneath
outer clothing.
[0022] The fabric of the camisole must be thin, light weight,
stretchable and absorbent. There are many fabrics available today
that could be used, with thin cotton yarn machine knit into a
stretchable fabric being preferred.
[0023] Referring to the Figures, the camisole body 3 is cut and
joined to create a close fit. In this embodiment the garment is
formed from six panels although other methods, such as four panel
construction, could also be employed to achieve the same goal. The
neck line 5 is cut low and can be trimmed with a stretchable
material that stabilizes the fabric edges and holds the neck edge
close to the wearer's body. In the preferred embodiment the trim is
a stretch lace. The sleeve seam 7 joins the sleeve to the body at
the arm hole. At this seam the fabric at the joining edge of the
sleeve is slightly longer than the fabric at the joining edge of
the body, creating a slight fullness on the sleeve side of the
seam. This allows a smoother drape and more comfortable fit.
[0024] The sleeve is cut and joined to the body to form what the
inventor calls a "V-cut" that creates a sleeve edge 9 that is
positioned diagonally from the armpit to the lower shoulder. Rather
than being positioned horizontally from the arm pit to the outer
arm directly across from the arm pit, the V-cut follows the natural
folds of the arm which makes the edge unnoticeable under the outer
garment. The body of the camisole extends down not longer that the
top of the wearer's thighs to the hem of the camisole 11. Again the
fabric at the hem is trimmed, perhaps with stretch lace, to
slightly gather the edge to hold it close to wearers body. In the
full slip embodiment the lower edge of the camisole 11 is joined to
a skirt 13 that is made of a fabric that has little nap and
superior slipping properties, such as nylon knit.
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