Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
033002000 | APPAREL | 21 |
20100192394 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE INTERIOR DIMENSIONS OF A GLOVE - A device and method for measuring the interior dimensions of a glove is provided. The internal glove sizing device disclosed may be used for quickly and automatically measuring the interior dimensions of a glove during and/or after manufacturing so that quality control personnel and customers can verify glove compliance with certain specifications and to ensure quality control. | 08-05-2010 |
20130312273 | Shaped Fit Sizing System - A revolutionary, new sizing and fitting system for jeans is based on the concept of shape, not size. This sizing and fitting system is organized around some basic body shapes categories: e.g., slight curve (straighter figure, flatter fanny), demi curve (evenly proportioned hip and seat) and bold curve (smaller waist, larger seat). To use the system, the consumer finds their shape using a shape measuring tool. The shape measuring tool calculates a shape category based on a differential of two measurements in the seat area. With this shape category information, the consumer can easily locate a pair of form-fitting jeans. The sizing and fitting system is also applicable to pants, shorts, skirts, and other clothing where form fit is desirable in the seat and hip area. | 11-28-2013 |
20140101948 | Garment Measurement and Reporting System - A garment inspection system uses a digital measuring tape measure to measure and check dimensions of produced garments. The measured dimensions are transmitted to a computer via a wireless radio frequency connection between the digital tape measure and the computer. A software program is installed in the computer in a stand-alone or networked environment to read, store, analyze and manage the data and inspection results. | 04-17-2014 |
033003000 | Footwear | 6 |
20090205213 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING FLARE ON FOOT AND SHOE-LAST - A method and apparatus for determining the critical foot and shoe-last dimensions and variables is provided. The apparatus includes a surface for a foot to stand on, a mechanism to determine the axis passing through heel centerline, a mechanism to determine the foot or shoe last width measurement, a mechanism to determine the axis passing through center of the foot (or last) width, a mechanism to determine the mid-foot height and a mechanism to determine heel width. Based on the above mentioned mechanisms, the apparatus can determine the required dimensions and the curvature of a person's foot, called the flare angle, and as well as the curvature of a shoe-last so that footwear fitting can be improved. | 08-20-2009 |
20090126210 | Foot Measurement Apparatus - A foot measurement apparatus for measuring the dimensions of a foot. The foot measurement apparatus includes an integrally-formed unitary base having first and second sections each with proximal ends and distal ends and top and bottom surfaces. The first and second sections are connected by a living-hinge interconnection portion at their proximal ends. The foot measurement apparatus also includes a measuring scale attached to the lop surfaces of the first and second sections. The foot measurement apparatus additionally includes an erectable heel-tab structure which is attached to the unitary base near the distal end of the first section. The heel-tab structure has a heel-contact portion which is pivotable between a collapsed position overlying the top surface of the first section and an erected position substantially normal to the first section. The foot measurement apparatus also includes an erectable toe-tab structure. | 05-21-2009 |
20090019713 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FOOTWEAR RELATED MEASUREMENT AND ADJUSTMENT - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a footwear characteristic measuring system designed to determine measurements of a particular footwear wedge insert which may be used to encourage correct knee alignment in an article of footwear. The system includes a base, a stepped member, a platform, and an illumination system. The stepped member or piano hinge is positioned on the top surface of the base adjacent to or partially under the platform. The platform is disposed above the top surface of the base and connected on a first side to the base via a hinge. A second portion of the platform is positioned on top of a portion of the stepped member so as to form a particular angle with respect to the base depending on the height of the particular stepped member surface. The illumination system is oriented to transmit an illumination output upward or perpendicular to the top surface of the base. | 01-22-2009 |
033006000 | Processes | 3 |
20090071019 | Ski boots and other shoes and method for improved balance - A mechanism for attaching a boot to a ski with the heel end of the boot being height adjustable. The boot comprises a footboard having a heel to forefoot height differential which matches a heel to forefoot height differential of a respective foot of the person wearing the boot when determined to be optimum as the foot is positioned incrementally in heel to forefoot height differential positions and compared for mobility and/or flexion and/or balance. The boot cuff is height adjustable relative to the boot shell. | 03-19-2009 |
20130192071 | SENSORS, INTERFACES AND SENSOR SYSTEMS FOR DATA COLLECTION AND INTEGRATED REMOTE MONITORING OF CONDITIONS AT OR NEAR BODY SURFACES - Sensing devices including flexible and stretchable fabric-based pressure sensors, may be associated with or incorporated in garments intended to be worn against a body surface (directly or indirectly), or may be associated with other types of flexible substrates, such as sheet-like materials, bandages and other materials that contact the body (directly or indirectly), and may be provided as independently positionable sensor components. Systems and methods for storing, communicating, processing, analyzing and displaying data collected by sensor components for remote monitoring of conditions at body surfaces, or within the body, are also disclosed. Sensors and sensor systems provide substantially real-time feedback relating to current body conditions and may provide notifications or alerts to users, caretakers and/or clinicians, enabling early intervention when conditions indicate intervention is appropriate. | 08-01-2013 |
20140096403 | Digital Bite Line Creation For Shoe Assembly - A system and method may simultaneously apply a limited visibility bite line to a temporarily assembled shoe upper and shoe sole while also generating a digital bite line. The digital bite line may be used to generate a tool path for the application of adhesives to the shoe upper and/or to the shoe sole assembly to permanently assemble the shoe. The limited visibility bite line may comprise a mark or other indicia observable only under specific viewing conditions and/or only for a limited amount of time or until removal. The limited visibility bite line may be used for quality control check purposes to verify, for example, the proper application of adhesives or the proper assembly of the shoe. The limited visibility bite line may be unobservable to the ultimate purchaser and/or wearer of the shoe. | 04-10-2014 |
033003000 | Single measuring or indicating means | 1 |
20090205213 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING FLARE ON FOOT AND SHOE-LAST - A method and apparatus for determining the critical foot and shoe-last dimensions and variables is provided. The apparatus includes a surface for a foot to stand on, a mechanism to determine the axis passing through heel centerline, a mechanism to determine the foot or shoe last width measurement, a mechanism to determine the axis passing through center of the foot (or last) width, a mechanism to determine the mid-foot height and a mechanism to determine heel width. Based on the above mentioned mechanisms, the apparatus can determine the required dimensions and the curvature of a person's foot, called the flare angle, and as well as the curvature of a shoe-last so that footwear fitting can be improved. | 08-20-2009 |
20090126210 | Foot Measurement Apparatus - A foot measurement apparatus for measuring the dimensions of a foot. The foot measurement apparatus includes an integrally-formed unitary base having first and second sections each with proximal ends and distal ends and top and bottom surfaces. The first and second sections are connected by a living-hinge interconnection portion at their proximal ends. The foot measurement apparatus also includes a measuring scale attached to the lop surfaces of the first and second sections. The foot measurement apparatus additionally includes an erectable heel-tab structure which is attached to the unitary base near the distal end of the first section. The heel-tab structure has a heel-contact portion which is pivotable between a collapsed position overlying the top surface of the first section and an erected position substantially normal to the first section. The foot measurement apparatus also includes an erectable toe-tab structure. | 05-21-2009 |
20090019713 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FOOTWEAR RELATED MEASUREMENT AND ADJUSTMENT - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a footwear characteristic measuring system designed to determine measurements of a particular footwear wedge insert which may be used to encourage correct knee alignment in an article of footwear. The system includes a base, a stepped member, a platform, and an illumination system. The stepped member or piano hinge is positioned on the top surface of the base adjacent to or partially under the platform. The platform is disposed above the top surface of the base and connected on a first side to the base via a hinge. A second portion of the platform is positioned on top of a portion of the stepped member so as to form a particular angle with respect to the base depending on the height of the particular stepped member surface. The illumination system is oriented to transmit an illumination output upward or perpendicular to the top surface of the base. | 01-22-2009 |
033003000 | Multiple indicating means, independent | 1 |
20090205213 | METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING FLARE ON FOOT AND SHOE-LAST - A method and apparatus for determining the critical foot and shoe-last dimensions and variables is provided. The apparatus includes a surface for a foot to stand on, a mechanism to determine the axis passing through heel centerline, a mechanism to determine the foot or shoe last width measurement, a mechanism to determine the axis passing through center of the foot (or last) width, a mechanism to determine the mid-foot height and a mechanism to determine heel width. Based on the above mentioned mechanisms, the apparatus can determine the required dimensions and the curvature of a person's foot, called the flare angle, and as well as the curvature of a shoe-last so that footwear fitting can be improved. | 08-20-2009 |
20090126210 | Foot Measurement Apparatus - A foot measurement apparatus for measuring the dimensions of a foot. The foot measurement apparatus includes an integrally-formed unitary base having first and second sections each with proximal ends and distal ends and top and bottom surfaces. The first and second sections are connected by a living-hinge interconnection portion at their proximal ends. The foot measurement apparatus also includes a measuring scale attached to the lop surfaces of the first and second sections. The foot measurement apparatus additionally includes an erectable heel-tab structure which is attached to the unitary base near the distal end of the first section. The heel-tab structure has a heel-contact portion which is pivotable between a collapsed position overlying the top surface of the first section and an erected position substantially normal to the first section. The foot measurement apparatus also includes an erectable toe-tab structure. | 05-21-2009 |
20090019713 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FOOTWEAR RELATED MEASUREMENT AND ADJUSTMENT - One embodiment of the present invention relates to a footwear characteristic measuring system designed to determine measurements of a particular footwear wedge insert which may be used to encourage correct knee alignment in an article of footwear. The system includes a base, a stepped member, a platform, and an illumination system. The stepped member or piano hinge is positioned on the top surface of the base adjacent to or partially under the platform. The platform is disposed above the top surface of the base and connected on a first side to the base via a hinge. A second portion of the platform is positioned on top of a portion of the stepped member so as to form a particular angle with respect to the base depending on the height of the particular stepped member surface. The illumination system is oriented to transmit an illumination output upward or perpendicular to the top surface of the base. | 01-22-2009 |
033008000 | Stand supported | 1 |
20120023764 | Garment Measurer - The present invention concerns a device for the reading of measures on a body for making cloths in general comprising an arm ( | 02-02-2012 |
033011000 | Laying out | 3 |
033012000 | Patterns and charts | 2 |
20100229408 | Simplifield Adhesive Sewing Pattern - The present invention relates to sewing patterns for use in producing sewn articles, whereby in the preferred embodiment of the invention the sewing pattern is customized to the users needs and is produced on self-adhesive material. The format and shape of the preferred embodiment of the invention allows the process of creating sewn garments to be shortened in time and eliminates the current difficulties in creating sewn garments. | 09-16-2010 |
033014000 | Adjustable | 1 |
033015000 | Conforming | 1 |
20150026990 | PATTERNING SYSTEM FOR SELECTED BODY TYPES AND ARTICLES OF MANUFACTURE PRODUCED THEREFROM - A method for manufacturing a garment includes creating a database of various body types, the database including variances within a selected body type. After the body type variance is selected the garment is prepared including a pant, skirt, t-shirt or the like. In creating a jean a cup is provided within the buttocks of the wearer to enable the fullness of the buttocks to reside therewithin. The database may be used to prepare it is possible articles of manufactures such as seating which is contoured to the body of the driver. | 01-29-2015 |
033016000 | Adjustable | 1 |
20080250657 | Assembly apparatus - An assembly apparatus for assembling components including a work surface, a laser projector, a computer controlling the laser projector to protect a laser image on the work surface, and an ejector lifting a completed assembly from the work surface having a retro-reflective surface within a field of view of the laser projector when the ejector is lifted, such that the laser projector scans the retro-reflective surface and the computer determines at least one of the number of completed assemblies made and the time required to make the assembly. | 10-16-2008 |
033017000 | Processes | 8 |
20080313913 | TROUSER MARKER - It is an object of the method and device disclosed herein to provide a method of accurately measuring a desired hem length above a wearer's instep while pants are being worn. It is further an object of this disclosure to provide a method and device whereby only two measurements for each pant leg need be taken. It is still further the object of this disclosure to provide a method that decreases the time and effort that it takes to measure and mark the hem of a pair of pants. | 12-25-2008 |
20100242291 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE FITTING AND PRODUCTION OF BRASSIERES - The present disclosure relates to a device, a fitting bra for making measurements for a customized bra. In addition, the method may include first selecting an underwire size, measuring an across cup dimension to provide an across cup measurement, measuring a center distance to provide a center distance measurement, and measuring a back dimension to provide a back measurement. The method may also include selecting a fitting bra based on the selected underwire size. Further a system is contemplated for providing a customized bra. | 09-30-2010 |
20110083331 | Apparel Fit Guide - Each year thousands of millions of items of apparel are purchased. Within a large percentage of these transactions they are undertaken either by those for whom trying the item on prior to purchase is extremely difficult within the retail establishment or where the person they are buying for is absent. It is a common occurrence for additional time, effort and expense to be incurred taking the purchased item back to replace it or have a refund as the item does not fit as intended. by people for themselves or for others who are not present during the selection. Accordingly it would be advantageous to have a simple device to indicate the fit of items of apparel for the individual for whom the items are being purchased. Such a device is presented according to embodiments of the invention. | 04-14-2011 |
20120084987 | Shaped Fit Sizing System - A revolutionary, new sizing and fitting system for jeans is based on the concept of shape, not size. This sizing and fitting system is organized around some basic body shapes categories: e.g., slight curve (straighter figure, flatter fanny), demi curve (evenly proportioned hip and seat) and bold curve (smaller waist, larger seat). To use the system, the consumer finds their shape using a shape measuring tool. The shape measuring tool calculates a shape category based on a differential of two measurements in the seat area. With this shape category information, the consumer can easily locate a pair of form-fitting jeans. The sizing and fitting system is also applicable to pants, shorts, skirts, and other clothing where form fit is desirable in the seat and hip area. | 04-12-2012 |
20130019485 | Shape Measuring Tool - A measuring tool is used to measure the shape of a person's body. The tool has a belt and at least one measuring tape attached, which extends perpendicularly to the belt. The tool is held to the person's waist with the belt. While the person is standing, shape measurements are typically made at one or more points based on the measuring tape. This measuring tape extends a length sufficient to include the person's seat and hip, where the shape will be measured, but will generally not be as long as the person's leg or long enough to touch the ground. | 01-24-2013 |
20130227847 | APPAREL SIZING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention relates generally to an alternative apparel sizing system and method that replaces the current numerical sizing system with descriptive affirmations. More particularly, the present invention, through the use of the descriptive affirmations, will provide the clothes shopping consumer a more positive shopping experience by improving their overall self-image and psychological well-being. | 09-05-2013 |
20140360030 | System and Method for Drafting Garment Patterns - Systems and methods are provided for designing garments from software templates and a software toolkit, drafting garment patterns from body photographs and garment style drawings, and for creating adjustable pattern style drawings and for drafting garment patterns from the pattern style drawings. The garment patterns are adjusted by measurements from two-dimensional images and body part circumferences of a three-dimensional body. After obtaining the measurement the system preferably automatically makes such adjustments. The system includes a content generation side which creates pattern styles of garments. The system also includes a user-side through which a user generates a body outline and interacts with the previously generated content to draft garment patterns that are fully customized. | 12-11-2014 |
20130305547 | System and Method for Drafting Garment Patterns from Photographs and Style Drawings - Systems and methods are provided for drafting garment patterns from body photographs and garment style drawings as well as for creating adjustable pattern style drawings and for drafting garment patterns from the pattern style drawings. The garment patterns are adjusted by measurements obtained from photographs and selected body part circumferences of the user for whom the garment pattern is intended. After obtaining the measurement the system preferably automatically make such adjustments. The system includes a content generation side which creates pattern styles of garments and provides such pattern styles to an online store. The system also includes a user-side through which a user generates a user body outline and interacts with the online store to access such pattern style drawings for use in association with the body outline to draft garment patterns that are fully customized to the user. | 11-21-2013 |
033017000 | Pattern grading | 1 |
20080313913 | TROUSER MARKER - It is an object of the method and device disclosed herein to provide a method of accurately measuring a desired hem length above a wearer's instep while pants are being worn. It is further an object of this disclosure to provide a method and device whereby only two measurements for each pant leg need be taken. It is still further the object of this disclosure to provide a method that decreases the time and effort that it takes to measure and mark the hem of a pair of pants. | 12-25-2008 |
20100242291 | DEVICE, SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE FITTING AND PRODUCTION OF BRASSIERES - The present disclosure relates to a device, a fitting bra for making measurements for a customized bra. In addition, the method may include first selecting an underwire size, measuring an across cup dimension to provide an across cup measurement, measuring a center distance to provide a center distance measurement, and measuring a back dimension to provide a back measurement. The method may also include selecting a fitting bra based on the selected underwire size. Further a system is contemplated for providing a customized bra. | 09-30-2010 |
20110083331 | Apparel Fit Guide - Each year thousands of millions of items of apparel are purchased. Within a large percentage of these transactions they are undertaken either by those for whom trying the item on prior to purchase is extremely difficult within the retail establishment or where the person they are buying for is absent. It is a common occurrence for additional time, effort and expense to be incurred taking the purchased item back to replace it or have a refund as the item does not fit as intended. by people for themselves or for others who are not present during the selection. Accordingly it would be advantageous to have a simple device to indicate the fit of items of apparel for the individual for whom the items are being purchased. Such a device is presented according to embodiments of the invention. | 04-14-2011 |
20120084987 | Shaped Fit Sizing System - A revolutionary, new sizing and fitting system for jeans is based on the concept of shape, not size. This sizing and fitting system is organized around some basic body shapes categories: e.g., slight curve (straighter figure, flatter fanny), demi curve (evenly proportioned hip and seat) and bold curve (smaller waist, larger seat). To use the system, the consumer finds their shape using a shape measuring tool. The shape measuring tool calculates a shape category based on a differential of two measurements in the seat area. With this shape category information, the consumer can easily locate a pair of form-fitting jeans. The sizing and fitting system is also applicable to pants, shorts, skirts, and other clothing where form fit is desirable in the seat and hip area. | 04-12-2012 |
20130019485 | Shape Measuring Tool - A measuring tool is used to measure the shape of a person's body. The tool has a belt and at least one measuring tape attached, which extends perpendicularly to the belt. The tool is held to the person's waist with the belt. While the person is standing, shape measurements are typically made at one or more points based on the measuring tape. This measuring tape extends a length sufficient to include the person's seat and hip, where the shape will be measured, but will generally not be as long as the person's leg or long enough to touch the ground. | 01-24-2013 |
20130227847 | APPAREL SIZING SYSTEM AND METHOD - The present invention relates generally to an alternative apparel sizing system and method that replaces the current numerical sizing system with descriptive affirmations. More particularly, the present invention, through the use of the descriptive affirmations, will provide the clothes shopping consumer a more positive shopping experience by improving their overall self-image and psychological well-being. | 09-05-2013 |
20140360030 | System and Method for Drafting Garment Patterns - Systems and methods are provided for designing garments from software templates and a software toolkit, drafting garment patterns from body photographs and garment style drawings, and for creating adjustable pattern style drawings and for drafting garment patterns from the pattern style drawings. The garment patterns are adjusted by measurements from two-dimensional images and body part circumferences of a three-dimensional body. After obtaining the measurement the system preferably automatically makes such adjustments. The system includes a content generation side which creates pattern styles of garments. The system also includes a user-side through which a user generates a body outline and interacts with the previously generated content to draft garment patterns that are fully customized. | 12-11-2014 |
20130305547 | System and Method for Drafting Garment Patterns from Photographs and Style Drawings - Systems and methods are provided for drafting garment patterns from body photographs and garment style drawings as well as for creating adjustable pattern style drawings and for drafting garment patterns from the pattern style drawings. The garment patterns are adjusted by measurements obtained from photographs and selected body part circumferences of the user for whom the garment pattern is intended. After obtaining the measurement the system preferably automatically make such adjustments. The system includes a content generation side which creates pattern styles of garments and provides such pattern styles to an online store. The system also includes a user-side through which a user generates a user body outline and interacts with the online store to access such pattern style drawings for use in association with the body outline to draft garment patterns that are fully customized to the user. | 11-21-2013 |