EP1424912B1 - Control girdle with shaping action - Google Patents

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EP1424912B1
EP1424912B1 EP02794545A EP02794545A EP1424912B1 EP 1424912 B1 EP1424912 B1 EP 1424912B1 EP 02794545 A EP02794545 A EP 02794545A EP 02794545 A EP02794545 A EP 02794545A EP 1424912 B1 EP1424912 B1 EP 1424912B1
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Marco Gasparotti
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
    • A41C1/00—Corsets or girdles
    • A41C1/02—Elastic corsets
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
    • A41C1/00—Corsets or girdles
    • A41C1/003—Panty-girdles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B2400/00—Functions or special features of shirts, underwear, baby linen or handkerchiefs not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • A41B2400/38—Shaping the contour of the body or adjusting the figure

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  • the present invention relates to a girdle having a shaping action and being capable of shaping and supporting the hips, buttocks and thighs.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a girdle which, apart from exerting an effective shaping action, is comfortable to wear for extended periods of time during the day without being excessively constricting.
  • GB-A-764 251 , US-A-3 438 376 , US-A-5 447 462 , US-A-2 675 548 , US-A-3 327 707 and US-A-2 879 771 disclose girdles comprising a plurality of pieces of elastic fabric, sewn together in such a manner that, in the circumferential direction of the girdle, they exhibit an elongation which is greater than the elongation in the direction at right angles thereto.
  • US-A-3 513 853 discloses a girdle according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • an entire girdle according to the invention is denoted by the reference numeral 1.
  • the girdle preferably assumes the form of an intimate garment intended to be worn in direct contact with the skin; it is, however, understood that similar garments having the appearance of shorts for sporting activities or the like fall equally within the scope of the invention.
  • the girdle generally extends lengthwise from the waistline to the knee, but preferably extends from the waistline to approximately half way down the thigh.
  • 2a and 2b denote fabric pieces which constitute the side panels of the girdle. Said side panels extend longitudinally from the waistline to the lower longitudinal edge of the girdle.
  • 3a and 3b denote gusset fabric pieces substantially trapezoidal in shape which, in the finished girdle, extend between the crotch region and the lower longitudinal edge of the girdle;
  • the gusset fabric piece 3a has its longitudinal edges 5a, 6a fastened by sewing to the edges 7a and 8a of the respective side panel 2a and is positioned in the inside leg area to define the circumference of the leg; the same applies to the gusset fabric piece 3b, the edges 5b and 6b of which are fastened to the edges 7b and 8b of the side panel 2b.
  • Reference numerals 4a and 4b denote strengthening fabric pieces which are fastened in superimposed manner by sewing to the respective side panel fabric pieces 2a and 2b, on the inside of the girdle.
  • Such strengthening fabric pieces 4a, 4b are of a shape appropriately designed to give support to, control and massage those parts of the body where there are localised deposits of fatty tissue and muscle/skin slackness.
  • a fabric piece 4a extends circumferentially between its lateral edge 9a (respectively 9b), which is fastened in superimposed manner by sewing to the lateral edge 11a (respectively 11b) of the side panel 2a (respectively 2b), and the lateral edge 10a (respectively 10b) is fastened in superimposed manner by sewing to the lateral edge 12a (respectively 12b) of the side panel 2a (respectively 2b).
  • Each strengthening fabric piece comprises a circumferentially intermediate region 13a, 13b which extends longitudinally between the waistline and the lower edge of the girdle which, in the assembled girdle, is located in the region of the hips; said intermediate region is connected to a circumferentially extending offshoot 14a, 14b, which defines a loop 15a, 15b which underlines the buttock area, such that the offshoot 14a, 14b provides support to the buttocks.
  • Each strengthening fabric piece 4a, 4b moreover comprises an upper offshoot 16a, 16b, which defines, with a respective intermediate region 13a, 13b, a loop 17a, 17b which is concave towards the lower edge of the girdle.
  • Figure 1 shows the constituent fabric pieces of the girdle, as drawn on and obtained from a length of fabric with lateral selvedges indicated respectively C 1 and C 2 .
  • the fabric from which the constituent pieces of the girdle are obtained is an elastic fabric exhibiting anisotropic properties of elasticity. It is preferably a runproof knitted fabric, preferably in tulle weave, preferably ribbed, which permits elongation in both directions and in particular greater elongation in the direction of the ribs (direction parallel to the selvedges), than in the direction at right angles thereto.
  • the length of fabric from which the constituent fabric pieces of the girdle are obtained is cut from selvedge to selvedge and the fabric pieces are drawn on the length and cut therefrom, such that they exhibit, when assembled as a girdle, elongation in the circumferential direction of the girdle (i.e. parallel to the plane of the waistline) which is greater than the elongation in the direction at right angles thereto.
  • the fabric pieces are cut with ribs which are horizontal, i.e. parallel to the plane of the waistline of the girdle.
  • the elongation of the fabric constituting the pieces in the assembled girdle in said circumferential direction is between 60 and 110%, while elongation in the direction at right angles thereto is between 50 and 75%, as measured by dynamometric testing using an Instron instrument in tests comprising the performance of two 4 kg elongation cycles with a test piece of dimensions 10 cm x 10 cm.
  • the girdle according to the invention makes it possible to avoid excessive constriction which could occur in areas, such as the waist, pelvis and thighs, of the individual wearing the girdle which vary greatly in circumference.
  • the entire surface of the girdle is less constricting and thus more comfortable, so ensuring that it performs its intended function, namely, supporting the buttocks, slimming flabby thighs, shaping the thighs and modifying the front/rear and side profiles, as well as possible.
  • the fabric is preferably an elastic fabric based on polyamide (PA) and elastane (EA) fibre, such as for example fabrics known under the registered trade marks LYCRA and DORLASTAN.
  • PA polyamide
  • EA elastane
  • the fabric pieces are fastened together, preferably by means of flat stitching, preferably zigzag stitching, which is very comfortable and leaves no marks on the skin.
  • the girdle according to the invention When worn under outer clothing, the girdle according to the invention is capable of producing an immediate effect: thanks to its moderate compression and support action, it visibly and immediately slims the figure and lifts the buttocks. After continuous use, for example wearing the girdle for eight-ten hours per day over an extended period, the girdle has proved particularly effective in slimming the thighs and reshaping the buttocks and hips; these results are consolidated and stabilise progressively, becoming long-lasting over time.
  • the girdle is particularly useful when used after liposuction or liposculpture, providing significant results in terms of reducing the diameters of thighs, pelvic area and buttocks and associated general reshaping of these areas.

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EP02794545A 2001-08-06 2002-08-02 Control girdle with shaping action Expired - Lifetime EP1424912B1 (en)

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IT2001TO000133U ITTO20010133U1 (it) 2001-08-06 2001-08-06 Guaina contenitiva ad azione modellante.
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PCT/EP2002/008656 WO2003013291A2 (en) 2001-08-06 2002-08-02 Control girdle with shaping action

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WO2003013291A2 (en) 2003-02-20
WO2003013291A3 (en) 2003-11-06
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