EP1601258A2 - Sous-vetement a fusion - Google Patents

Sous-vetement a fusion

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EP1601258A2
EP1601258A2 EP04712825A EP04712825A EP1601258A2 EP 1601258 A2 EP1601258 A2 EP 1601258A2 EP 04712825 A EP04712825 A EP 04712825A EP 04712825 A EP04712825 A EP 04712825A EP 1601258 A2 EP1601258 A2 EP 1601258A2
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layer
undergarment
support
fusing
adhesive
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Inventor
Roger Warren
Sandra Ann Waitz
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Hillshire Brands Co
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Sara Lee Corp
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
    • A41C3/00—Brassieres
    • A41C3/10—Brassieres with stiffening or bust-forming inserts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
    • A41C3/00—Brassieres
    • A41C3/0014—Brassieres made from one piece with one or several layers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
    • A41C5/00—Machines, appliances, or methods for manufacturing corsets or brassieres
    • A41C5/005—Machines, appliances, or methods for manufacturing corsets or brassieres by moulding

Definitions

  • the present invention relates to women's undergarments. More particularly, the present invention relates to brassieres.
  • Conventional brassieres have a pair of breast cups, which provide support for the breasts, and preferably one or more straps for fastening over the shoulders and around the thorax to keep the breasts in place.
  • the manufacturers of brassieres are constantly challenged to develop brassieres that provide optimal comfort, effective support, as well as a sensual appeal and feminine allure.
  • brassieres have been made using cut pieces of fabric that are sewn together, particularly in the zones intended to form a three-dimensional capacity such as the breast supporting cup portions of the brassieres.
  • an undergarment having a transparent layer with an inner and outer surface, a support layer also having an inner and outer surface, and an adhesive layer for fusing the inner surface of the transparent layer with the outer surface of the support layer.
  • the fusing process has the steps of first, fusing the adhesive layer to a surface of the support layer, then, cutting the fused adhesive-support layer into a desired shape, followed by, fusing the cut adhesive-support layer to the inner surface of the transparent layer, and finally, in a subsequent molding action, forming the breast supporting cup portions of the bra such that when the bra is worn, the support layer extends primarily under a wearer's breasts along the lower and side breast profile.
  • the support layer provides an optimal balance of comfort and support, while the transparent layer provides the requisite sensual appeal .
  • Fig. 1 is a front view of a brassiere in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention
  • Fig. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the brassiere of Fig. 1;
  • Fig. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating a first forming step in accordance with the present invention
  • Fig. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating a second forming step in accordance with the present invention
  • Fig. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a third forming step in accordance with the present invention.
  • Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a molding step in accordance with the illustrative embodiment of the present invention.
  • FIG. 10 there is shown an illustrative embodiment of an improved undergarment, for example a brassiere, generally represented by reference numeral 10.
  • the brassiere 10 essentially has a transparent inner layer 20, an outer, support layer 30, and an adhesive layer 40, shown in Fig. 4, for fusing a surface of the transparent layer with a surface of the support layer.
  • the brassiere 10 also has a pair of cups 50, preferably a pair of shoulder straps 55 associated with each respective cup, and preferably a pair of back straps 60 being selectively secured via a fastener 65 at the back of a wearer.
  • the transparent layer 20 is preferably a thin piece of material made of either natural or man-made fiber, or a combination of both.
  • Transparent layer 20 is preferably lightweight and has a sheer, shimmering characteristic, such as that provided by chiffon, georgette, voile, illusion, organza, or tulle. It is also preferable that man-made fibers having at least a moderate degree of elasticity, flexibility and resiliency, may be incorporated into the transparent layer.
  • the transparent layer 20 may also take the form of a mesh of synthetic blends and/or form a variety of attractive patterns and providing improved comfort and flexibility.
  • transparent layer 20 is a nylon/lycra mix.
  • the transparent layer 20 can preferably be shaped into any desirable form sufficient to accommodate the breasts of a wearer and create a more sensual appeal and feminine allure thereto.
  • the transparent layer 20 has an inner surface 22 and an outer surface 24 shown in Fig. 5.
  • the support layer 30 preferably takes the form of at least one piece of material made of either natural or man-made fiber, or a combination of both.
  • the support layer 30 is at least somewhat less flexible than transparent layer 20.
  • the support layer 30 can be formed from any material suitable for improving the comfort and support provided to the breasts of a wearer.
  • support layer 30 is a nylon/lycra mix.
  • the support layer 30 can preferably be shaped and sized to conform comfortably against the breasts of a wearer and to provide support and/or augmentation thereto.
  • support layer 30 is secured only where essential for breast support.
  • support layer 30 has an inner surface 32 and an outer surface 34.
  • the support layer 30 can be transparent .
  • the adhesive layer 40 is preferably a thermoadhesive material that is sufficient for use with a variety of different types of fibers, films and materials, including those materials identified above for use with transparent layer 20 and support layer 30.
  • the adhesive layer 40 preferably has elastic properties sufficient to compliment those properties associated with the fibers or materials used in transparent layer 20 and/or support layer 30. It is noted that adhesive layer 40 is preferably suitable for use with a variety of fibers and fabric forming techniques, including microfibers and specialized nonwovens .
  • the precise selection and matching of adhesive layer 40 to transparent layer 20 as well as support layer 30, is determined to a large extent by the nature and characteristics of the fibers and weave pattern used to form said layers, as well as the forming process requirements.
  • Adhesive layer 40 can be applied so as to create aesthetic designs or patterns that are visible through transparent layer 20. Moreover, adhesive layer 40 can be selectively applied so as to provide support in specific areas of brassiere 10. A non- limiting example of selective application of adhesive layer 40 provides support in the area of brassiere 10 corresponding to the lower portion of the wearer's breasts. Adhesive layer 40 may further be applied to create both an aesthetic appearance in select portions of brassiere 10 and support in select portions of brassiere 10. Alternatively, adhesive layer 40 can be virtually transparent so that any designs or patterns provided on support layer 30 are visible through transparent layer 20 and the adhesive layer.
  • brassiere 10 additionally has design aspects represented by reference numeral 70.
  • Design aspects 70 may be formed by or on any of transparent inner layer 20, outer support layer 30 or adhesive layer 40.
  • the process for forming undergarment or brassiere 10 includes at least the following steps. First, fusing or adhering adhesive layer 40 to a surface of support layer 30, then cutting or shaping the fused adhesive-support layer into a desired shape, thereafter fusing or adhering the cut adhesive-support layer to a surface of transparent layer 20. Subsequently, forming breast supporting cup portions 50 of the undergarment, preferably by a subsequent molding action.
  • the formed undergarment or brassiere 10 when worn has the support layer extending primarily under a wearer's breasts along the lower and side breast profile to provide an optimal balance of comfort and support, while the transparent layer provides the requisite sensual appeal .

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Textile Engineering (AREA)
  • Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
  • Corsets Or Brassieres (AREA)

Abstract

La présente invention concerne un sous-vêtement à fusion, et plus particulièrement une brassière, comprenant une couche transparente qui présente une surface intérieure et une surface extérieure, une couche de support qui présente une surface intérieure et une surface extérieure, et une couche adhésive qui sert à faire fusionner la couche transparente avec la couche de support. Le sous-vêtement offre un bon compromis entre le confort, le support et l'aspect sensuel. Le processus de fusion comprend les étapes suivantes: fusion de la couche adhésive à la couche de support; découpage de la couche fusionnée adhésive-support pour lui donner une forme désirée, fusion de la couche adhésive-support découpée à la couche transparente; formation des parties bonnets du soutien-gorge, de préférence au cours d'une opération de moulage ultérieure. Lors du port du soutien-gorge, la couche de support s'étend tout d'abord en-dessous de la poitrine de la personne le long d'un profil de poitrine inférieur latéral qui permet d'obtenir un compromis optimal entre le confort et le support alors que la couche transparente confère au sous-vêtement l'aspect sensuel requis.
EP04712825A 2003-02-19 2004-02-19 Sous-vetement a fusion Withdrawn EP1601258A2 (fr)

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