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| 20080222779 | Article and method including a temporary decoration - Articles and methods including temporary decorations. Embodiments include temporary decorations applied to promotion articles. Embodiments include a method comprising creating a promotional article including applying a dissolvable decoration to a base item to create the promotional article, the dissolvable decoration being applied in such a manner so as to be removable from the base item by dissolving the dissolvable decoration using a solvent without substantially altering the original physical condition of the base item. | 09-18-2008 |
| 20100071115 | Fabric, Composite Fabric, and Textile Product Excellent in Abrasion Resistance, and Process of Producing the Same - A first objective of the present invention is to provide a technology for improving the abrasion resistance of a fabric or a composite fabric for use in textile products such as clothing products and the like without impairing the appearance thereof, and further, a second objective of the present invention is to provide a technology for achieving both the abrasion resistance and the lightweightness of a fabric or a composite fabric without impairing the appearance and the texture thereof. | 03-25-2010 |
| 20100146683 | Quick Release Fastener - A fastener comprising a cylindrical member connected to a first strap section along the cylinder's wall, a tube-shaped member connected to a second strap section along the tube's wall. The tube has an opening within its wall to allow the passage of the first strap therethrough, and may comprise a display window covered with a magnifying glass to allow the assessment of the relative tension between the two opposing straps. The first strap section is attached to the second strap section by inserting the cylinder in the tube. The fastener is adapted to be brought to a fastened state in which the first strap and second strap are connected via the fastener at a desired tension and an unfastened state in which the first strap and second strap are separated | 06-17-2010 |
| 20100154102 | ACTION SIMULATION APPARATUS - An apparatus for producing simulating action effects is provided. The apparatus includes a support structure to be worn by a player, a plurality of impact generators mounted in the support structure, and a control unit for receiving signals and activating the plurality of impact generators in response to the signals. Each impact generator includes an electromagnetic device adapted to generate an impact force on the body of the player when activated. | 06-24-2010 |
| 20100293698 | PERFORATED FUNCTIONAL TEXTILE STRUCTURES - The invention provides a functional stretch laminate composite puckered fabric which is robust, laundry-durable and adaptable for securing about any three dimensional body, and a method for forming such puckered fabric. The functional stretch laminate fabric is provided with at least one functional element which can conduct electricity, conduct light, provide electromagnetic fields or provide shielding from electromagnetic fields. In addition, at least one via is provided in the functional stretch laminate allowing the functional element to extend or loop outwardly from the at least one via when the laminate is in a relaxed or unstretched state. Generally, the functional stretch laminate fabric is sufficiently robust for incorporation into garments and for applications in so-called wearable electronics. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110056000 | Anti-Climbing Flexible Panel on an Article of Child Clothing - An anti-climbing flexible panel attached to an article of clothing made for a child. The flexible panel, which is incorporated into the article of clothing, aids in preventing a child from climbing over the railing of a crib, playpen, or child gate. The article of clothing includes two legs. The article of clothing includes a flexible panel attached at the crotch and between the legs of the article of clothing. The flexible panel is positioned and sized such that the child has nearly full mobility during normal activity without detaching the flexible panel. In other embodiments the flexible panel may be detachably fastened to the article of clothing. Other embodiments include a flexible panel attached between the arm and the body on each side of an article of clothing which deters a child from reaching to access high places. | 03-10-2011 |
| 20110061150 | Deposition of Electronic Circuits on Fibers and Other Materials - Composite foams or leather materials (synthetic or natural) have electrical components deposited thereon. More particularly, one or more electrical components are formed directly onto the surface of the composite foam or the leather material. A group of transistors and piezoelectric components forming an accelerometer may be formed onto a surface of a composite foam or a leather material and incorporated into an article of wear. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110119811 | Insulated Composite Fabric - An insulated composite fabric that includes an inner fabric layer, an outer fabric layer, and an insulating-filler fabric layer enclosed between the inner fabric layer and the outer fabric layer. The insulating-filler fabric layer is a textile fabric with a raised surface on at least one side of the fabric. | 05-26-2011 |
| 20110154558 | Method for Manufacturing a Thermoelectric Generator, a Wearable Thermoelectric Generator and a Garment Comprising the Same - The invention relates to method for manufacturing a thermoelectric generator, comprising the steps of replicating a structure into a flexible substrate ( | 06-30-2011 |
| 20110162130 | THREE-DIMENSIONALLY CONFIGURED ARMPIT PATCH - The armpit patch for incorporating in an article of clothing in the under-arm zone, has a generally oblong shape with a longitudinal plane of symmetry and a transverse plane for coming substantially under the armhole line and associated on either side of said transverse plane with a front portion that is to come under the panel forming the arm of the article and with a rear portion that is to come under the panel forming the body of the article. In addition, it has a three-dimensional configuration without sharp edges and in that said three-dimensional configuration consists at least in that laterally, in the immediate proximity of the transverse plane, the front and rear portions form two flanges in relief, each being configured substantially as a portion of a cone having its apex lying substantially at the point of intersection with the longitudinal and transverse planes. | 07-07-2011 |
| 20110167539 | GARMENT AND GARMENT MANUFACTURING METHOD - The fit of a garment is improved. An upper garment, which is a piece of clothing, has a sleeve portion, which is provided with a vertical seam line in the longitudinal direction and a horizontal seam line that extends to the vertical seam line from both directions with respect to the circumferential direction. The horizontal seam line has ends, which are located at different positions on the vertical seam line. | 07-14-2011 |
| 20110185475 | Foot Grips - Disclosed is a revolutionary new product for walking on hard floors, or in high-heel shoes. This new product turns socks and panty-hose into comfortable gripping footwear, by creating a flexibly durable, and comfortable contact area. It is intended for use on any smooth surface, or inside any elevated (e.g. high-heel) shoe. It increases safety and comfort a great deal, and provides a sense of security and empowerment for the user. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110185476 | ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR AN ARTICLE OF CLOTHING, A BAG, OR OTHER ARTICLE - An article of clothing or bag, at least a first dimension of which is adjustable lengthwise, including an adjustment cord and a blocker acting on the cord; the adjustment cord including a captive portion, the length of which is relative to the length the first dimension and a free portion, the blocker being capable of taking a plurality of positions with respect to the cord, thus marking the boundary between the free portion and the captive portion of the cord. A gusset is arranged in the vicinity of the blocker, the gusset including a closure mechanism enabling the gusset to be selectively configured to and from open and closed positions. The free portion of the cord extends through a distal keeper arranged inside the gusset, the distal keeper being positioned at a distance from the blocker such that, when the gusset is in the closed position, most of the length of the free portion is inside the gusset. | 08-04-2011 |
| 20110247129 | ELASTICIZED STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR MAKING AN ELASTICIZED STRUCTURE - The present disclosure refers to an elasticized structure and a method for making such an elasticized structure. The elasticized structure, includes a first piece and at least one second piece. The first piece is superimposed and fixed onto the second piece in at least a first fixing zone and at least a second fixing zone. The second piece is at least partially made of an elastic material and has an internal zone comprised between the first fixing zone and the second fixing zone. The elasticized structure is able to assume a tensioned position and a rest position. In the rest position, the first piece has a hump comprised between the first fixing zone and the second fixing zone and flat parts alongside said first fixing zone and said second fixing zone, respectively. | 10-13-2011 |
| 20110271424 | ELECTROCHEMICAL BATTERY INTEGRATED IN A PIECE OF CLOTHING AND USING A PHYSIOLOGICAL FLUID AS AN ELECTROLYTE - The invention relates to an electrochemical battery that comprises at least two electrodes ( | 11-10-2011 |
| 20120011637 | Weighted Apparatus for an Article of Clothing - A weighted apparatus for use with a dress, skirt, blouse or other article of clothing to prevent the wind or other moving air from raising a lower end of the clothing. The weighted apparatus has a first member comprising a metal plate positioned against the outer surface of the lower end of the clothing and a second member comprising one or more magnets positioned against the inner surface of the clothing to magnetically engage the metal plate with the clothing between the first and second members. The first member is coated, covered or otherwise configured in corresponding or contrasting relation to the outer surface of the clothing. The first member can have a cover material with a pattern that matches, compliments or contrasts with the clothing. The first member can have a decorative item with a design. The second member can have a base plate that supports the magnets. | 01-19-2012 |
| 20120030863 | GARMENT BUTTON COVER - A cover for garment buttons is disclosed, a button cover. The button cover is a flexible container having a top surface, side walls, and a bottom surface. The bottom surface has an opening having a surface area adapted to fit over the button when the button cover is flexed or stretched and the opening surface area is smaller than the facing surface area of the button when the cover is not flexed or stretched so as to retain the cover on the button. In a further embodiment, the button cover has an elastic portion, wherein the elastic portion is adapted to allow the opening in the cover to be reversibly enlarged. | 02-09-2012 |
| 20120066816 | DISPOSABLE ELBOW SLEEVE FOR SNEEZING AND COUGHING - A disposable sleeve. The sleeve includes: a main body fabricated in a generally cylindrical shape from a material suitable for catching fluids associated with a sneeze or cough; a first opening and a second opening, wherein each opening includes an elastic member for holding the disposable sleeve in place on an arm; and a grasping member located proximate each opening for facilitating installation and removal of the disposable sleeve. | 03-22-2012 |
| 20120102627 | AUTHENTIC DIRT SHIRTS AND BAGS SYSTEMS - Authentic dirt shirts and bags systems may comprise a novel line of authentically worn-appearing and sullied sports apparel which may include, but not limited to, sports jerseys and uniforms, athletic shirts, caps, tote bags, and other athletic gear and sporting apparel. In one embodiment, authentic dirt shirts and bags may comprise a dirty baseball uniform depicting a team logo and player number. Further, the dirty baseball uniform may comprise for example a slide streak which may be sprayed onto the fabric with treated color dye. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120102628 | VISOR RETENTION SYSTEM - The present invention generally relates to a retention system that could be used to install in the internal surface of face-shields ( | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120144561 | FULLY INTEGRATED THREE-DIMENSIONAL TEXTILE ELECTRODES - There is described herein a knitting technique for creating a garment having one or more 3D textile electrodes integrated therein. The knitting technique involves knitting the item with integrated electrodes and transmission channels in one single step. The electrode is knit using conducting thread while a base fabric is knit using non-conducting thread. The electrode is knit on a first needle bed and the base fabric is knit on a second needle bed opposite to and facing the first needle bed, the two needle beds being separated by a few millimeters. During the knitting process, the surface knit on the first needle bed and the surface knit on the second needle bed may be linked using an isolating thread network that is simply deposited, without forming a mesh, on the fabric, in order to provide the three-dimensional effect. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20120167277 | Goggle accessory - A goggle accessory that includes a substantially planar element that has one or more folding elements along its longitudinal axis, so as to divide the planar element into multiple substantially planar sections; an attachment means configured to attach these planar sections to each other; and openings through the planar element configured to receive a goggle keeper-strap of a helmet. Other embodiments include a planar element made of a flexible material; an opening defined by the attachment of the accessory to a goggle strap; and/or design element(s) attached or integrated to the accessory. The goggle accessory offers an aesthetic design for use over a goggle strap with or without the use of a helmet and its concomitant goggle-keeper strap. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120174289 | HUNTING FOOT COVERS AND METHOD OF USE - A disposable hunting foot cover comprising a sole, foot portion and sleeve-like leg segment constructed of an inner ply of plastic film and an outer ply of soft woven composite fabric. | 07-12-2012 |
| 20120210496 | CLOTHING INSERT - The present invention relates to a clothing insert and in particular to an insert for use by women to prevent their clothes riding up and to prevent the external appearance of their pubic region or external genitalia from showing through their clothing. | 08-23-2012 |
| 20120227162 | PAD COVER - A cover for a protective sport pad including a cover portion for covering a surface of the pad, and a fastening means for fastening the cover to the protective sport pad. In one form, the protective sport pad is a cricket pad for a lower leg portion of a player, and the cover portion is arranged to cover an exposed surface of the pad. The cover portion may be formed of coloured material to change the colour of the protective sport pad. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120240313 | APPARATUS FOR DISTRIBUTING PRESSURE FROM A STRAP - An apparatus and method for distributing pressure from at least one strap are provided. The apparatus includes a first surface for resting against a wearer, a second surface opposite to the first surface, and a securing mechanism. The method involves resting an area of the first surface against the wearer, supporting a strap over a second area on the second surface and securing the strap over the second area. | 09-27-2012 |
| 20120278972 | DETACHABLE SUPPORT AND FASHION ACCESSORY FOR CLOTHING - A clothing accessory includes a flexible support member having a first end, a second end, and a middle portion corresponding approximately to a midpoint between the first end and the second end. The clothing accessory includes only a single attachment member connected to the middle portion of the flexible support member. The attachment member has a first fastener portion arranged on an upper portion of the attachment member, the first fastener portion configured to fasten the attachment member to the midpoint between the first end and the second end, and a second fastener portion arranged on a lower portion of the attachment member opposite the upper portion, the fastener portion configured to removably fasten the attachment member to a clothing article. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20120297523 | Auxiliary Structure for Facilitating Removal of a Body Covering - An auxiliary structure for facilitating removal of a body covering comprises a plurality of plates being movably connected, each plate having an inner surface to serve as a wearing portion for a body part (such as a hand) and having an outer surface, capable of attaching to an inner surface of a body covering (such as a glove), to serve as an engaging portion, so that the auxiliary structure can be fitted into the body covering and inserted by the body part, whereby one portion of the body covering would not be contacted with the body part, and the body covering can be easily removed from the body part by simultaneously holding the body covering and the auxiliary structure and applying a removing force to them. | 11-29-2012 |
| 20130042390 | PATTERNED HEAT MANAGEMENT MATERIAL - Embodiments of the present disclosure relate generally to body gear having designed performance characteristics, and in particular to methods and apparatuses that utilize an array of heat managing elements coupled to a base material to direct body heat while also maintaining the desired transfer properties of the base material. In some embodiments, the heat managing material elements include heat management elements that reflect heat or conduct heat, and may be directed towards the body of a user or away from the body of the user. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130047319 | SLEEVE THAT FUNCTIONS AS A WASHABLE MARKING SURFACE - Subject matter described in this disclosure is related to a sleeve that provides a marking surface on which to apply a washable marking medium. The sleeve may include a padding member and a marking-instrument holder. The padding member may be used to cushion an arm on which the sleeve is worn when the sleeve is being marked upon. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130104289 | ATTACHMENT UNIT | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130104290 | Garment Closure System | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130139296 | Deployable Garment Venting Device - Disclosed is a deployable garment venting device that offsets the beltline of a wearer's trousers from the body of the wearer to allow an air gap such that heat and moisture is released and airflow is achieved across the trouser beltline. The device comprises a flexible frame member bordering an internal mesh web. The preferred embodiment comprises a pair of straps that deform the frame into a deployed state, bowing out the frame and creating a non-planar structure to offset a trouser beltline. The straps comprise clips for attachment to the wearer's beltline, whereby the frame can be released from the strap tension and thus stowed against the user's body in a planar state. Embodiments include of the frame straps include hooks that releasable maintain the frame's distorted shape, tensionable straps, and a frame that folds onto itself when disconnected from the user for condensed storage. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130152276 | WEARABLE DEVICE - A wearable device includes a main body, a housing, and two connection elements fixed to the housing. The connection element includes a body and at least one elastic protrusion protruding from one side of the body. When mounting the main body to the housing, the elastic protrusion of the connection element is deformed to generate elastic force to fix the main body to the housing. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130152277 | Antimicrobial Garment and Method of Manufacturing the Same - An antimicrobial garment includes at least two textile layers fastened together, including an interior layer having antimicrobial properties and an exterior layer having a formal or professional aesthetic appearance. The garment is manufactured by either selecting a textile having antimicrobial properties, weaving antimicrobial textile fibers into a fabric, or treating a textile with an antimicrobial treatment, fastening a second textile, and tailoring the combination, together with additional materials as required, into a garment. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130174326 | Athletic Wear - An athletic wear | 07-11-2013 |
| 20130185845 | Method and Apparatus for Providing Sleeves to an Otherwise Sleeveless Garment - A method and apparatus for supplying a variety of stylish sleeves for wear with sleeveless outfits. A bust band circles the rib cage and the back with either front or back closure. A pair of shoulder straps are attached to the bust band. Stylish lace, sheer or other sleeves are sewed or otherwise attached to the shoulder straps and/or bust band. The band generally runs around the front chest just under the bra and around the back at the approximate vertical location of the rear part of the bra. The sleeves are typically sewed onto the shoulder straps and/or bust band; however, it is within the scope of the present invention to use removable sleeves with various fastening techniques. In the preferred embodiment, small silicone strips are attached to the interior of the shoulder straps that allow the sleeves to adhere to the shoulder and not slip down. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130185846 | ARTICLE FOR STRAPS OF CLOTHING ITEMS - The present invention relates to a resiliently flexible article and method for receiving and coupling two straps, etc., of a clothing item while providing support and comfort for the person wearing the clothing item. The article has generally planar dimensions with a thickness between top and bottom surfaces of the article and has only two holes for receiving the two straps, etc. The article when viewed at its top or bottom surface has an oblong shape with a major axis and a minor axis. The length of the article in the major axis direction is greater than its width in the minor axis direction. The two straps, etc., of the clothing item may be received through the two holes from the bottom side of the article and coupled together above the top surface of the article to rest on the top surface of the article between the two holes. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130185847 | Reflective Substrate - The invention provides a reflective material, adapted for the efficient retro-reflection of radiation emitted by radar, the material comprising a multiplicity of reflective entities which are typically embedded in a substrate, the multiplicity of reflective entities being comprised in at least one reflective surface or electrically conducting surface, and the at least one reflective surface or electrically conducting surface comprising an electrically conductive coating, a high permittivity material, a foil, a film or a fabric formed from electrically conducting fibres or filaments. The reflective entities may comprise discrete shaped entities, most preferably di- or tri-hedral shaped entities, which are preferably embedded in a high permittivity medium. More preferably, the reflective entities are comprised in the machined surface of a reflecting substance comprising a polymeric sheet material which is machined to provide an irregular patterned surface. Most preferably, the substrate comprises a textile material in the form of a garment. Reflective material and textile garments according to the invention provide a highly efficient means for the reflection of incident radar radiation and offer significant benefits in terms of the visibility of wearers to drivers of oncoming vehicles in poor and dark light conditions, thereby facilitating a marked improvement in road safety statistics and enhancing search and rescue detection and success rates, especially in severe and inclement weather conditions. | 07-25-2013 |
| 20130191966 | Bi-colored insulating sleeve - A bi-color insulating sleeve formed from a compression molding process. The compression process producing a product from a process wherein an inner layer of the sleeve made of a first color is only partially vulcanized. A second material of a different color is the placed over the sleeve and the use of heat and pressure are applied so that both the first and second materials vulcanize at the same time. The second material forming an outer layer and taking the form of the outer shape of the insulating sleeve wherein a compromise in the safety of the sleeve is visually identified whenever the inner layer can be seen through the outer layer. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130191967 | Accessory Platform for a Helmet - An accessory platform is provided for use with a helmet and a helmet accessory having a first accessory power contact and a second accessory power contact. The accessory platform includes a base for attachment to the helmet and a rail coupled to the base and configured to mechanically engage the helmet accessory. The rail further includes first and second projections extending laterally in substantially opposite directions, a first groove formed in the first projection, and a second groove formed in the second projection. A first rail terminal formed of an electrically conductive material is disposed in the first groove and positioned to engage the first accessory power contact of the helmet accessory, and a second rail terminal formed of an electrically conductive material is disposed in the second groove and positioned to engage the second accessory power contact of the helmet accessory. A power source is coupled to the base and electrically communicates with the first and second rail terminals. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130191968 | ELASTIC LEATHER CLOTHING - The invention relates to leather clothing, comprising an outer layer made of leather, which is connected to an inner layer made of elastic material, wherein the leather is provided with folds over the majority of the surface area of the leather, wherein said folds are distributed approximately regularly over the surface area and connect the leather to the elastic material by means of a plurality of seams that are spaced from each other, and the elastic material is a textile woven fabric. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20130212779 | Waistband And Pocket Expansion System For Garments - In certain embodiments, a waistband expansion system for a garment includes a first panel of a garment, a second panel of the garment, and a first stretch panel coupling at least a portion of the first panel to at least a portion of the second panel of the garment. The first stretch panel is made of a material with elastic properties. The first stretch panel forms a portion of a waistband of the garment and includes a first panel portion that forms an exterior portion of the garment, a second panel portion that forms an interior portion of the garment, and an elastic strip that is positioned between the first panel portion and the second panel portion. The elastic strip has first and second ends that are each secured to at least one of the first panel portion and the second panel portion by a row of stitches. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130212780 | SULFONATED POLYOXADIAZOLE POLYMERS ARTICLES - A shaped article having a polymer having repeat units of Formula (I) and one or both of Formula (II) and (IIa): | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130232666 | INCLEMENT WEATHER GARMENT FOR SPORTING FUNCTIONS - A garment for one person detachably fastens to one or more garments for one or more other persons. Each of the detachably fastened garments may include indicia or design. The indicia or design may be configured such that a message or larger design is produced when the garments are detachably fastened together. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130247277 | GARMENT - A method is provided for designing a garment having a plurality of surfaces. The method includes selecting at least one surface from the plurality of surfaces to serve as a tactile stimulating surface. The method further includes selecting a texture for the at least one surface, different from that of at least a majority of the plurality of surfaces, configured to provide tactile stimulation to a touch sensing organ. | 09-26-2013 |
| 20130263361 | BELT SLEEVE FOR MITIGATING HEAT AND ABSORBING PERSPIRATION - A sleeve is disclosed that fits over a belt such as a work belt or an exercise belt. The sleeve is fabricated from an absorbent material to absorb perspiration of the wearer to maintain sanitary conditions of the belt. Moreover, the sleeve may be fabricated from a material which lifts the belt off of the wearer's skin and allows air to flow therebetween to facilitate a cooler body temperature and resulting in less perspiration. | 10-10-2013 |
| 20130269085 | Zipper Arrangement - A zipper arrangement is configured to fasten a first fabric portion to a second fabric portion. The zipper arrangement includes a plurality of first zipper elements positioned along the first fabric portion and a plurality of second zipper elements positioned along the second fabric portion. A zipper closure includes a first closure member releasably coupled to a second closure member. The first closure member is positioned on a mid-portion of the first fabric portion and the second closure member is positioned on a mid-portion of the second fabric portion. A first slider is positioned on one side of the zipper closure and a second slider is positioned on an opposite side of the zipper closure. The zipper arrangement may be used to fasten and unfasten a front right garment portion and a front left garment portion by moving the sliders in opposing directions. | 10-17-2013 |
| 20130291285 | Stitched Garment with Opening Incorporated into Stitched Pattern and Method of Manufacture - The present disclosure relates to a stitched garment comprising a stitched background, a stitched pattern sewn into the background, and an opening through which an article can be inserted. Theopening is integrated into the stitched pattern such that the opening is hidden from view by the stitched pattern. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130291286 | SEWING THREAD AND ITS MANUFACTURE - A method of manufacturing textured thread textured thread comprises the steps of: processing textured yarn having a zero or near-zero twist by applying a singles twist thereto; plying at least two textured yarns together by twisting them in a direction opposing the singles twist; wherein the singles twists lie in the range 4 to 20 turns per inch and the plying twist lies in the range 2 to 18 turns per inch. | 11-07-2013 |
| 20130326794 | Convertible Garment - A convertible garment may be constructed from a material having a bulk section between opposing ends. Bundling strings may encircle the material near the ends with an adjustable and independent level of compactness. Additionally, connecting strings may be attached to the material at the ends for positioning the opposing ends of the material adjacent to one another. Compactness of the majority of the material in the bulk section may be adjustable relative to a desired coverage of a wearer. The material may be hemmed. Stitching may be included near the ends to supplement the bundling strips. The material may be a textile that is adjustable to cover a length of the wearer up to between shoulders and hips of the wearer. A method of using the convertible garment is also disclosed. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20130326795 | Convertible Garment - A convertible garment may be constructed from a material having a bulk section between opposing ends. The material may substantially encircle bands located at the opposing ends. Bundling strings may encircle the material near the ends with an adjustable and independent level of compactness. Additionally, connecting strings may be attached to the material at the ends for positioning the opposing ends of the material adjacent to one another. Compactness of the majority of the material in the bulk section may be adjustable relative to a desired coverage of a wearer. The material may be hemmed. Stitching may be included near the ends to supplement the bundling strips. The material may be a textile that is adjustable to cover a length of the wearer up to between shoulders and hips of the wearer. A method of using the convertible garment is also disclosed. | 12-12-2013 |
| 20140068838 | Motorized Tensioning System - A tensioning system for articles of footwear and articles of apparel is disclosed. The tensioning system includes a tensioning member that is tightened or loosened using a motorized tensioning device for winding and unwinding the tensioning member on a spool. The motorized tensioning device includes a torque transmitting system that allows for incremental tightening, incremental loosening and full loosening of the tensioning member. | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140082828 | ATTACHABLE SLEEVE - An attachable sleeve that may be secured to a bra. The attachable sleeve may include a tubular body with a top end and a bottom end. The attachable sleeve may further include a plurality of straps attached to the tubular body at the top end. The plurality of straps may include a first strap, a second strap and a third strap. The first strap and the second strap may attach together over the shoulder of a user to keep the sleeve secured to the underarm. The third strap may go under the bra, wrap around, and connect to the first strap, second strap, and bra of the user. Once connected, the third strap may hold the attached first and second strap on the shoulder preventing the straps from slipping down as well as holding the sleeve securely to the upper arm. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140090150 | METHOD AND PROCESS OF USING THERMAL-ELECTRONICS AS PART OF A GARMENT TO CREATE AN ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTED CHARGE - A thermal-electronic device includes a first thermo-electric material having a first charge and a second thermo-electronic material having a second charge that is opposite the first charge. A flexible conductive interconnection is positioned between the first thermo-electric material and the second thermo-electric material to bond the first thermo-electric material and the second thermo-electric material into a segment. A plurality of segments are bonded together to form a thread having alternating first thermo-electric materials and second thermo-electric materials. The conductive interconnection allows a charge to flow between the first thermo-electric materials and second thermo-electric materials. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140101825 | Elastomer Fibers And Methods Of Making And Using Thereof - The invention relates to a fiber excellent in cool contact feeling which is excellent in hand and skin touch and capable of preventing unpleasant feeling in the wet state while also having excellent elasticity. The invention also relates to fabric, clothing, and underwear excellent in cool contact feeling and obtainable by using said fiber as well as the methods of making the fibers and articles thereof. | 04-17-2014 |
| 20140115754 | Add-On Fashion Arm Sleeves - The apparel is an arm covering, extending from the upper arm to the wrists of the wearer, made out of a stretchable fabric. | 05-01-2014 |
| 20140157492 | Taper number for clothing (especially shirts) - Taper number is number that expres difference between circumstance of chest and waist of a shirt (or other upper garment). It is more precise expression of shirt fit. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140208484 | FLOCKED WAISTBAND - A waistband for an article of apparel includes a base layer that is resiliently elastic and that includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and an upper edge. The waistband also includes a mounting layer that is resiliently elastic and that includes a first surface and a second surface. The first surface is layered over and attached to the inner surface, the outer surface, and the upper edge of the base layer. The waistband also includes flocking that is mounted on the second surface of the mounting layer. The flocking is disposed on the waistband to face a wearer of the article of apparel. | 07-31-2014 |
| 20140304896 | Adaptive Planar Shift Garment Material - Articles and methods of using and making adaptive garment portions are provided. An adaptive garment portion is one that has shifting surfaces with apertures that shift from an aligned to an offset orientation depending on environmental conditions/stimuli. For example, a first surface material and a second surface material may be coupled by a responsive material portion. The responsive material portion may physically change in response to a change in environmental conditions internal or external to the garment (e.g., thermal energy, moisture) and/or stimuli (e.g., light energy, electrical energy, magnetic fields). The physical change in the responsive material portion facilitates the planar shift of the first surface material relative to the second surface material. | 10-16-2014 |
| 20140325743 | ADJUSTABLE AIR INLET FOR CLOTHING - The adjustable air inlet for clothing is of particular value to those wearing heavy protective clothing in warmer conditions, such as motorcyclists wearing leather protective apparel. The adjustable air inlet is installed in a passage through the clothing where it may be aligned with ambient airflow, e.g., along the forearm, upper thigh, shoulder, or on the back of a glove or on a boot. Inner and outer flanges are installed along the edges of the hole, the outer flange securing a resilient scoop over the hole. A duct is preferably provided from the trailing end of the scoop within the clothing to an area of the body that is most benefitted by the airflow. The scoop is normally open, but may be closed by a latch extending from the forward part of the outer flange. A cooling insert may be installed within the scoop for additional comfort. | 11-06-2014 |
| 20140366248 | INDIVIDUAL PANT SLEEVE - An individual pant sleeve includes an individual pant leg having a top end and a bottom end. A first retainer mechanism may be attached to the top end. The first retainer mechanism may removably secure the individual pant leg in position. A second retainer mechanism may also be attached to the top end of the individual pant leg. The individual pant sleeve may be removably secured on a leg of a person. A second individual pant sleeve may be removably secured to a second leg of the person. | 12-18-2014 |
| 20150007380 | Clothing Article with Drawstring Assembly - A drawstring closure system includes a drawstring band assembly comprising a band assembly with a channel having a first open end and a second open end and a plurality of channel apertures located longitudinally along the channel. A drawstring is thread through the channel from the first open end to the second open end and has sufficient length to allow the ends of the drawstring to be drawn and tied. The channel apertures facilitate the insertion and reinsertion of the drawstring. | 01-08-2015 |
| 20150013047 | Cooling Polyamide Yarn - The present invention provides a polyamide (preferably Nylon 66) yarn for weaving or knitting clothes articles which have a cooling effect on the skin of the wearer. The yarn contains an inorganic additive (preferably Titanium dioxide) in an amount of between 0.3 and 3.0 wt % and is characterized by a low crimp modulus and a flat cross section. | 01-15-2015 |
| 20150033449 | Sleeve Saver - A sleeve saver apparatus that is an elastomeric attachment for use with a cuff on a button-cuffed shirt and any apparel closure using a button/buttonhole closure. More particularly, the invention is directed toward modifying a traditional button-cuffed shirt so that the cuff has some elasticity to facilitate movement of the sleeve and securing it in a desired position, and lending elasticity to other apparel using button/buttonhole closures. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150033450 | Sleeve Saver - A sleeve saver apparatus that is an elastomeric attachment for use with a cuff on a button-cuffed shirt and any apparel closure using a button/buttonhole closure. More particularly, the invention is directed toward modifying a traditional button-cuffed shirt so that the cuff has some elasticity to facilitate movement of the sleeve and securing it in a desired position, and lending elasticity to other apparel using button/buttonhole closures. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150033451 | SLEEVE ACCESSORY - A sleeve accessory includes a sleeve and a fastening system for attaching the sleeve to a shoulder strap of another clothing item. The sleeve accessory is preferably removable and replaceable, and enables a user to adapt to changing environments or social situations by attaching or detaching the sleeve accessories as desired. Sleeve accessories may be provided in a variety of designs, colors, or patterns, to permit coordination with other clothing, or to permit mixing and matching of colors and patterns to increase the versatility of a wardrobe. In some examples, the sleeve accessory may include a decorative pattern, a logo, or other distinctive markings. | 02-05-2015 |
| 20150335083 | ADJUSTABLE CLOTH SLEEVE - Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a removable and adjustable sleeve for securely attaching to and protecting a user's arm. The removable and adjustable sleeve may include a sleeve having a first end proximal to a user's wrist and a second end distal to the user's wrist, an adjustment strap attached to the second end of the sleeve and configured to secure the sleeve to the user's arm and to keep the sleeve from sagging down the user's arm by at least partially encircling the user's arm, and a cuff positioned at the first end of the sleeve, the cuff configured to keep the first end of the sleeve from covering a user's hand. The adjustment strap may include a hook portion configured to engage with a loop portion of a hook and loop fastener to secure the sleeve onto the user's arm. | 11-26-2015 |
| 20160021950 | MODULAR APPAREL SYSTEM AND A SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CUSTOMIZING APPARELS - The embodiments herein provide a modular adjustable apparel system. The modular apparel system comprises a pre-tailored main garment with a plurality of segments and a plurality of attachments. The plurality of segments are removably attached to the main garment through a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of the segments are replaced with the plurality of attachments. The plurality of attachments are fixed to the plurality of the segments in the main garment through a plurality of fasteners. The plurality of the attachments are selected based on a user preferences. The plurality of attachments are selected from a group consisting of sleeves, collars, laces, front part of the apparel, rear part of the apparel, lace for the apparel, accessories for the apparel, and fasteners of the apparel. The user preference is any one of a design, pattern, color, texture, fabric of the plurality of attachments. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160050994 | SLEEVED PARTIAL UNDERGARMENT AND METHODS OF USE - Garments, garment systems, and methods of using garments and garments systems useful for warming and protecting the body, especially the upper body. A garment may be a sleeved partial undergarment accessory that may be worn under an outer garment and may be removed without requiring removal of the outer garment. A garment may include first and second tubular sleeves with a continuous front region extending between the sleeves and from a neck opening down to a torso opening, a continuous back region extending between the sleeves and from the neck opening down to the torso opening. The opening extends from and is continuous with a distal-most region of the proximal sleeve openings so that the front region and the back region do not connect to each other around the first and second sleeve openings. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160066638 | Method for Manufacturing an Industrial Clothing, and Industrial Clothing - An industrial clothing, in particular a clothing for a machine for manufacturing a fibrous web, such as a paper, cardboard, or tissue web, or a non-woven product, is manufactured by: i) forming a planar structure from yarn in the form of a woven fabric, a cross-laid structure, a knitted fabric, a warp-knitted fabric; or from interconnected helical elements; ii) applying polymer material in the form of at least one group of beads to at least one surface of the planar structure, the application of the polymer commencing at starting points and terminating at terminal points remote from the starting points; iii) repeating step ii), wherein terminating points of the group of beads are spaced apart from starting points of at least one further group of beads, which generates regions with a void between the groups on the surface of the planar structure. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160095367 | System and Method of Adjusting the Fit of Clothing - A system for adjusting the fit of an article of clothing and to provide other benefits including, but not limited to, reduction and/or elimination of wind drag, reduction of loose clothing that can get caught or cause obstruction, regulation of blood circulation, movement, and swelling of the wearer of the article of clothing, adjustment of ventilation, general enhancement of the clothing for a desired activity, and general comfort and/or desired appearance. The system comprises one or more closures at various locations of the article of clothing to enable the wearer to adjust the fit of the clothing when desired. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160106169 | GARMENT FORMED WITH EXTENSIBLE GARMENT FABRIC - A garment comprising an extensible garment fabric having an edge fixed in length by a relatively inextensible tape or cord, the tape or cord being made from a material which can be eliminated or made extensible by subsequent processing; and an extensible waistband, the edge of the garment fabric fixed by the tape or cord being attached to the waistband. | 04-21-2016 |
| 20160201236 | FLAME-RETARDANT FABRIC, METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME AND FIREPROTECTIVE CLOTHES COMPRISING SAME | 07-14-2016 |
| 20170231288 | Stretchable Shirt Collar | 08-17-2017 |
| 20180020753 | SLEEVED PARTIAL UNDERGARMENT AND GARMENT SYSTEM | 01-25-2018 |
| 20180020754 | HEM INSERT FOR FORMING A CUFF IN A GARMENT, GARMENT COMPRISING A HEM INSERT, AND METHOD OF FORMING A CUFF IN A GARMENT | 01-25-2018 |
