U.S. patent application number 11/974024 was filed with the patent office on 2008-04-17 for undergarment with puff shield perspiration blocking system.
Invention is credited to Kathleen Kirkwood Samuel, Leon Samuel.
Application Number | 20080086791 11/974024 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39301816 |
Filed Date | 2008-04-17 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080086791 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Kirkwood Samuel; Kathleen ;
et al. |
April 17, 2008 |
Undergarment with puff shield perspiration blocking system
Abstract
The undertank or lining tee includes a body and a sleeve, in
part defining an armpit section aligned with the endocrine glands
of the wearer. The armpit section has an interior surface of a
given size. A shield is formed of a substantially bean-shaped
fabric sheet of a size slightly larger than the size of the armpit
section. The fabric sheet has a laminated or coated liquid blocking
layer. The sheet is stitched to the interior surface of the armpit
section to produce a slight puff or pucker in the shield.
Inventors: |
Kirkwood Samuel; Kathleen;
(New York, NY) ; Samuel; Leon; (New York,
NY) |
Correspondence
Address: |
EPSTEIN DRANGEL BAZERMAN & JAMES, LLP
60 EAST 42ND STREET
SUITE 820
NEW YORK
NY
10165
US
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Family ID: |
39301816 |
Appl. No.: |
11/974024 |
Filed: |
October 11, 2007 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60829283 |
Oct 12, 2006 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
2/54 ; 2/53;
2/58 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 27/13 20130101;
A41B 9/06 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
002/054 ;
002/053; 002/058 |
International
Class: |
A41D 27/12 20060101
A41D027/12 |
Claims
1. An undergarment comprising a body and a sleeve, in part defining
an armpit section aligned with the endocrine glands of the wearer,
said section having an interior surface of a given size, and a
shield, said shield comprising a substantially bean-shaped fabric
sheet of a size slightly larger than said given size of said
section, said fabric sheet comprising a liquid blocking layer, and
means for stitching said fabric sheet to said interior surface of
said section to produce a slight puff or pucker in said shield.
2. The undergarment of claim 1 wherein said undergarment is an
undertank.
3. The undergarment of claim 1 wherein said undergarment is a
lining tee.
4. The undergarment of claim 1 wherein said fabric sheet comprises
polyester.
5. The undergarment of claim 1 wherein said liquid blocking layer
comprises PVC.
6. The undergarment of claim 1 wherein said liquid blocking layer
comprises ENA.
7. The undergarment of claim 1 wherein said liquid blocking layer
comprises GLOWTEK.
8. The undergarment of claim 1 wherein said liquid blocking layer
is laminated to the side of said fabric facing said section.
9. The undergarment of claim 1 wherein said liquid blocking layer
is coated to said second sheet.
10. A method of manufacturing an undergarment with a perspiration
blocking shield comprising the steps of: a. forming the
undergarment by fabricating a body portion and a sleeve portion and
attaching the body portion and sleeve portion together so as to at
least partially define an armpit section of a given size adapted to
align with the endocrine glands of the wearer; b. forming a
substantially bean-shaped sheet of fabric of a size slightly larger
than the given size of the armpit section; c. forming a liquid
barrier layer on the fabric sheet; and d. stitching the edge of the
fabric sheet to the interior of the armpit section to produce a
slight puff or pucker in the shield.
11. The method of claim 10 wherein the undergarment is an
undertank.
12. The method of claim 10 wherein the undergarment is a lining
tee.
13. The method of claim 10 wherein the sheet comprises
polyester.
14. The method of claim 11 wherein the liquid blocking layer
comprises PVC.
15. The method of claim 11 wherein the liquid blocking layer
comprises ENA.
16. The method of claim 11 wherein the liquid blocking layer
comprises GLOWTEXK
17. The method of claim 11 further comprising the step of
laminating the liquid blocking layer to the fabric sheet.
18. The method of claim 11 further comprising the step of coating
the liquid blocking layer on the fabric sheet.
Description
[0001] As far as we are aware, there is no system for protecting
garments by blocking perspiration that utilizes a bean-shaped,
two-layer shield affixed to an undergarment in alignment with the
underarm endocrine glands or is manufactured by forming a layers of
liquid wicking fabric material, one of which has a liquid blocking
layer, which shield is slightly larger in size that the armpit
section of the undergarment to which it is attached such that the
shield has a slight puff or pucker.
[0002] It is therefore, a prime object of the present invention to
provide an undergarment with a perspiration blocking shield that
eliminates perspiration stains and/or discoloration in a garment
worn over the undergarment.
[0003] It is another object of the present invention to provide an
undergarment with a perspiration blocking shield wherein the shield
is formed to have a slight puff or pucker.
[0004] It is another object of the present invention to provide an
undergarment with a perspiration blocking shield wherein the shield
is formed of coated fabric of liquid wicking material, one of which
is laminated or coated with a liquid blocking layer.
[0005] It is another object of the present invention to provide an
undergarment with chemical-free perspiration protection.
[0006] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
method for fabricating an undergarment with a perspiration blocking
shield.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] In general, the above objectives are achieved by the present
invention which relates to an undergarment including a body and a
sleeve, in part defining an armpit section aligned with the
endocrine glands of the wearer. The armpit section has an interior
surface of a given size. A shield is provided made from a
substantially bean-shaped fabric sheet of a size slightly larger
than the given size of the armpit section. The fabric sheet has a
liquid blocking layer. Means are provided for stitching the fabric
with the liquid blocking layer to the interior surface of the
armpit section to produce a slight puff or pucker in the
shield.
[0008] The undergarment preferably takes the form of an undertank
or a lining tee.
[0009] The fabric sheet is preferably made of polyester. The liquid
blocking layer is preferably laminated or coated on the fabric
sheet.
[0010] The liquid blocking layer preferably includes PVC, ENA or
GLOWTEK.
[0011] The liquid blocking layer is preferably laminated or coated
to the liquid blocking side of the fabric sheet.
[0012] In accordance with another aspect of the present invention,
a method of manufacturing an undergarment with a perspiration
blocking shield is provided including the steps of: [0013] (a)
forming the undergarment by fabricating a body portion and a sleeve
portion and attaching the body portion and sleeve portion together
so as to at least partially define an armpit section of a given
size adapted to align with the endocrine glands of the wearer;
[0014] (b) forming a shield with a substantially bean-shaped sheet
of fabric of a size slightly larger than said given size; [0015]
(c) forming a liquid blocking layer on the fabric; and [0016] (d)
stitching the liquid blocking laminated side of the fabric to the
interior of the armpit section to produce a slight puff or pucker
in the shield.
[0017] The undergarment is preferably an undertank or a lining
tee.
[0018] The fabric sheet is preferably made of polyester. The liquid
blocking layer is preferably laminated or coated onto the fabric
sheet.
[0019] The liquid blocking layer preferably comprises PVC, ENA or
GLOWTEK.
[0020] The liquid blocking layer is preferably laminated or coated
to the liquid blocking side of the fabric sheet.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF DRAWINGS
[0021] To these and to such other objects that may hereinafter
appears, the present invention relates to an undergarment with a
puff shield perspiration blocking system and to a method of
manufacturing same as described in detail in the following
specification and recited in the annexed claims, taken together
with the accompanying drawings, in which like numerals refer to
like parts and in which:
[0022] FIG. 1A is a plan view of the front of the bean-shaped puff
shield perspiration blocker of the invention;
[0023] FIG. 1B is a plan view of the side of the puff-shield
perspiration blocker of FIG. 1A further illustrating the dual-layer
polyester fabric construction with the liquid blocking layer;
[0024] FIG. 2 is a plan view of the front of the undergarment,
shown inside out, illustrating the puff shield perspiration
blockers sewn inside;
[0025] FIG. 3 is a plan view of back of the undergarment, shown
inside out; and
[0026] FIG. 4 is a plan view of front of the undergarment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0027] The present invention relates to an undergarment with puff
shield perspiration blocking system. As illustrated in FIGS. 2, 3
and 4, the undergarment, generally designated A, includes a body
portion 12 and first and second sleeve or cap sleeve portions 14
which at least partially define armpit sections 16 which will align
with the endocrine glands of the wearer of the undergarment.
Undergarment A preferably takes the form of a men's or women's
undertank or a women's lining tee.
[0028] A bean-shaped shield 10, illustrated in FIGS. 1A and 1B, is
attached to undergarment A in alignment with each armpit section
16. Each shield 10 consists of a sheet 20 of liquid wicking fabric
material, such as polyester, and a layer 25 of liquid blocking
material laminated or coated to one side of fabric sheet 20.
[0029] Undergarment A is formed by first cutting and sewing the
body 12 and sleeves 14 in a conventional manner in the size and
design specification laid out by the designer, choosing body
length, neckline and any variety of fabrics, such as nylon spandex,
cotton or polyester blends.
[0030] Next, the liquid blocking shields 10 are formed. For each
shield, the sheet 20 is dye-cut or hand-cut to form the bean shape,
using a bean-shaped pattern and `grade` according to size (small
shield, is slightly smaller in circumference than the medium, and
large tank shield, and so on). Layer 25 is then laminated or coated
with a liquid blocking layer. The fabric sheet is cut such that it
is slightly larger than the interior surface of the section 16 of
the undergarment to which it will be attached.
[0031] Last, using careful markings on the undergarment defining
armpit sections 16 for full endocrine gland coverage under the
armpit, down the underarm, and around the back, each shield 10 is
sewn into the garment by stitch line 40 in alignment with a
different one of the sections 16. Because each shield 10 is
fabricated to be slightly larger than the section 16 of the
undergarment to which it is attached, the shield will have a slight
puff or pucker, as illustrated in the drawings, and will naturally
sit in the armpit, when the wearer has the undergarment on.
[0032] The components provide an outer tank or tee, which acts as
the wearer's lingerie liner for knits, or a suit tee for under a
jacket. The shield functions as a perspiration blocker to eliminate
embarrassing staining and to diminish odor trapped in the clothing.
It also protects against clothing damage from deodorant gels or
powders.
[0033] The bean-shape shields are each preferably formed of a
laminated or coated liquid blocking layer 25 situated on a fabric
sheet 20 of 100% polyester. The sheet is sewn into the undergarment
with the liquid blocking layer adjacent the interior surface of the
undergarment. The liquid blocking layer is preferably a layer of
protective PVC, ENA (an enamel coated version which is
environmentally friendly) or GLOWTEK. GLOWTEK is a co-polyester
film product specifically developed for high moisture vapor
transmission. It provides a soft hand and has a good slip upon
lamination. It is very elastic with low tensile strength.
[0034] The shields 10 are sewn onto the undergarment to fully cover
the endocrine glands in the armpit, underarm and back of the
wearer. The shields are fabricated to be stretchable and pliable
and are sewn into the undergarment such that the shield has a puff
or pucker configuration, which creates an environment to diffuse
the wetness and promote dryness. The shields do not absorb
moisture.
[0035] The shields act to block perspiration in the armpit, back
and lower arm areas, for those individuals who suffer from
hyperhidrosis.
[0036] The shields protect the garment of the wearer from
discoloration caused by salt in perspiration.
[0037] The shields provide the wearer with a chemical-free solution
to blocking perspiration. That is particularly important when
health reasons prevent the wearer from using deodorants and
anti-perspirant preparations which contain potentially irritating
substances, including fragrance, parabin and aluminum.
[0038] It will now be appreciated that the present invention will
prevent perspiration stains in and/or discoloration of any garment,
no matter how close to the body it is worn or how thin and fragile
the garment, such as sheer organza or silk. The invention provides
a liquid wicking action in the puff shield design, which moves
moisture and promotes dryness without absorbing moisture.
[0039] The invention provides a healthy alternative for
perspiration blocking for those with medical problems, such as
individuals who have had breast or thyroid radiation and cancer
surgeries and must avoid chemicals in anti-perspirants and
deodorants. Further, the invention provides full endocrine gland
coverage to eliminate stains, while providing a fashionable
alternative to other medicinal solutions in the current lingerie
market.
[0040] While only a single preferred embodiment of the present
invention has been disclosed for purposes of illustration, it is
obvious that many modifications and variations could be made
thereto. It is intended to cover all of those modifications and
variations which fall within the scope of the present invention, as
defined by the following claims.
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