Double-layer fabric garment and production method
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IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A41C-001/00
A41D-001/06
출원번호
US-0893282
(2007-08-14)
등록번호
US-8123590
(2012-02-28)
발명자
/ 주소
MacKinnon, Debra
출원인 / 주소
Zephyrs
대리인 / 주소
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
인용정보
피인용 횟수 :
14인용 특허 :
14
초록▼
Described is a double-layer fabric garment. The garment is formed of a tubular fabric element that comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes an initial edge portion. The second portion has specific areas of fabric with increased compression strength and an end portio
Described is a double-layer fabric garment. The garment is formed of a tubular fabric element that comprises a first portion and a second portion. The first portion includes an initial edge portion. The second portion has specific areas of fabric with increased compression strength and an end portion. The initial edge of the first portion is connected with the end portion of the second portion, thereby creating a space between the first portion and the second portion and forming a seamless double-layer fabric garment. Thus, the first portion operates as an outer fabric layer and the second portion operates as an inner fabric layer, whereby the specific areas of fabric with increased compression strength of the second portion provide an increased shaping effect to a user while wearing the double-layer fabric garment. Therefore, the inner fabric layer provides a shaping effect while concealed by the overlaid outer layer.
대표청구항▼
1. A double-layer fabric garment comprising: a tubular fabric element comprising a first portion and a second portion;the first portion having an initial edge portion; andthe second portion having specific areas of fabric with increased compression strength and an end portion, wherein the initial ed
1. A double-layer fabric garment comprising: a tubular fabric element comprising a first portion and a second portion;the first portion having an initial edge portion; andthe second portion having specific areas of fabric with increased compression strength and an end portion, wherein the initial edge of the first portion is connected with the end portion of the second portion, thereby creating a space between the first portion and the second portion, and forming a double-layer fabric garment where the first portion operates as an outer fabric layer and the second portion operates as an inner fabric layer, whereby the specific areas of fabric with increased compression strength of the second portion provide an increased shaping effect to a user while wearing the double-layer fabric garment, and wherein the garment is leg wear having a seamless bottom edge, and a seam line is only on an inside leg of the garment. 2. A double-layer fabric garment as set forth in claim 1, wherein the specific areas of fabric with increased compression strength are comprised of bands of spandex placed in the second portion to target a user's body parts to provide a shaping effect when the garment is worn. 3. A double-layer fabric garment as set forth in claim 2, wherein the inner fabric layer and outer fabric layer are knitted in a single tubular piece, substantially overlaid without restriction, creating an inter-space between the outer fabric layer and inner fabric layer, and attached at a waist band area, whereby the targeted areas of spandex of the inner fabric layer provide an increased shaping effect to a user while wearing the double-layer fabric garment. 4. A double-layer fabric garment as set forth in claim 3, wherein the double-layer fabric garment is leg wear selected from a group consisting of shorts, pants, leggings, and hosiery. 5. A double-layer fabric garment as set forth in claim 4, wherein the double-layer fabric garment further comprises a crotch portion inserted within the second portion. 6. A double-layer fabric garment as set forth in claim 5, further comprising an elastic edge portion connected with the initial edge and the end portion. 7. A double-layer fabric garment as set forth in claim 6, wherein the double-layer fabric garment is formed in the shape of pants and further includes a band of spandex attached with the garment such that when worn by a user, the band of spandex surrounds an area of a user selected from a group consisting of the user's buttocks, the user's tummy, and the user's thigh area. 8. A double-layer fabric garment as set forth in claim 6, wherein the inner fabric layer is made of targeted areas of spandex and a stretch material selected from a group consisting of nylon, microfiber, cotton, jersey knit, smooth knit, ribbed knit, patterned knit, natural yarn, synthetic yarn, elasticized material and spandex. 9. A double-layer fabric garment as set forth in claim 1, wherein outer fabric layer is made of a stretch material selected from a group consisting of nylon, microfiber, cotton, jersey knit, smooth knit, ribbed knit, patterned knit, natural yarn, synthetic yarn, elasticized material and spandex. 10. A double-layer fabric garment as set forth in claim 1, wherein the inner fabric layer and outer fabric layer are knitted in a single tubular piece, substantially overlaid without restriction, creating an inter-space between the outer fabric layer and inner fabric layer, and attached at a waist band area, whereby the targeted areas of spandex of the inner fabric layer provide an increased shaping effect to a user while wearing the double-layer fabric garment. 11. A double-layer fabric garment as set forth in claim 1, wherein the inner fabric layer and outer fabric layer are knitted using dissimilar fabrics. 12. A double-layer fabric garment as set forth in claim 1, wherein the double-layer fabric garment is leg wear selected from a group consisting of shorts, pants, leggings, and hosiery. 13. A double-layer fabric garment as set forth in claim 1, wherein the double-layer fabric garment further comprises a crotch portion inserted within the second portion when the double-layer fabric garment is leg wear selected from a group consisting of shorts, pants, legging, and hosiery. 14. A double-layer fabric garment as set forth in claim 1, further comprising an elastic edge portion connected with the initial edge and end portion. 15. A double-layer fabric garment as set forth in claim 1, wherein the double-layer fabric garment is formed in the shape of pants and further includes a band of spandex attached with the garment such that when worn by a user, the band of spandex surrounds an area of a user selected from a group consisting of the user's buttocks, the user's tummy, and the user's thigh area. 16. A method for forming a double-layer fabric garment, comprising acts of: forming a tubular fabric element having a first portion and a second portion that includes targeted areas of a stretch knit fabric; folding the first portion along the second portion so that both portions are overlaid; cutting the overlaid first portion and the second portion to remove superfluous fabric and to create the double-layer fabric garment; and attaching the first portion with the second portion in at least one area, whereby the double-layer fabric garment is created in its final form and shape, and wherein the garment is leg wear having a seamless bottom edge, and a seam line is only on an inside leg of the garment. 17. A method as set forth in claim 16, wherein the tubular fabric element further comprises markings to provide reference points for overlaying the first fabric portion and second fabric portion in a correct position. 18. A method as set forth in claim 17, wherein the tubular fabric element further comprises markings to provide reference points for cutting the first portion and second portion to result in a correct form. 19. A method as set forth in claim 16, wherein the tubular fabric element further comprises markings to provide reference points for cutting the first portion and second portion to result in a correct form. 20. A double-layer fabric garment as set forth in claim 1, wherein the garment is formed from a tubular fabric element rolled up an over itself to provide the seamless bottom edge.
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