Classifications

• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A41—WEARING APPAREL
  • A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
  • A41C3/00—Brassieres
  • A41C3/06—Strapless brassieres, i.e. without shoulder straps
  • A41C3/065—Strapless brassieres, i.e. without shoulder straps attached directly to the body, e.g. by means of adhesive
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A41—WEARING APPAREL
  • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
  • A41B9/00—Undergarments
  • A41B9/04—Knickers for ladies, with or without inserted crotch or seat parts
• • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
  • A41—WEARING APPAREL
  • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
  • A41D7/00—Bathing gowns; Swim-suits, drawers, or trunks; Beach suits
• • Y—GENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
  • Y10—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
  • Y10T—TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION
  • Y10T24/00—Buckles, buttons, clasps, etc.
  • Y10T24/13—Article holder attachable to apparel or body

Definitions

• the invention relates to a system for releasably attaching an article of clothing to a body, comprising a first fixing element intended for attachment to the article of clothing and a second fixing element intended for adhering to the body, wherein both fixing elements are provided with co-acting connecting means.
• the known system has the drawback that the system is limited to application in a bra.
• the known system has the drawback that the strips of fabric must be adhered to a relatively large surface area of the skin.
• the system according to the invention has for this purpose the feature that at least the second fixing element is manufactured from substantially stiff material, that the second fixing element is provided with a substantially flat adhering surface, and the co-acting connecting means are arranged substantially centrally on the first and second fixing element.
• the system according to the invention is not limited to a bra but, owing to the central position of the connecting means on the fixing element, can be universally applied for any conceivable article of clothing which comes into direct contact with the skin.
• a system according to the preamble of claim 1 is known in the field and is described in American patent application US2003/012993.
• the first fixing element is connected to the second fixing element by means of a press connection or a velcro connection.
• these connections are very uncomfortable for a user of the system, since a pushing or a pulling movement has to be made in order to connect or release the system to or from the body. This has the result that the skin of the user is pushed in or stretched and causes an uncomfortable sensation.
• the system according to the invention has for this purpose the feature that the connecting means form a sliding connection.
• a sliding connection has the advantage that the article of clothing can be easily attached to the skin.
• the sliding connection comprises an edging which is arranged on the first or second fixing element, and a closing edge which is arranged on the first or second fixing element, wherein the edging and the closing edge are intended for co-action.
• the height of the system is hereby limited to substantially the thickness of the edging and the height of the closing edge, this resulting in a flat construction. This measure further increases the wearer comfort of the system.
• the relatively flat construction of the sliding connection also has the advantage that the user suffers little
• the connecting means are provided with an edging around the first fixing element and an elevation with a closing edge on the second fixing element which are intended to receive the edging.
• the edging is preferably circular, the elevation and the closing edge are U- shaped, and the first fixing element is button-shaped.
• the edging is formed by the edge of one or more channel-like recesses in the first fixing element, the closing edge is arranged on an elevation on the second fixing element, the width of the channel-like recess is smaller than the smallest width of the closing edge, and the greatest width of the elevation is smaller than the width of the channel-like recess.
• the channel-like recess preferably comprises an adjacent passage which is intended for passage of the closing edge.
• the shapes of the cross-section of the elevation and the channel-like recess preferably co-act such that the first fixing part is rotatable relative to the second fixing part. This further enhances the wearer comfort of the system.
• the flat construction of the first fixing element has the advantage that a large sewable surface area is created, whereby the first fixing element can be firmly connected to the article of clothing.
• the invention also relates to an article of clothing provided with the system according to the invention.
• the invention relates to a fixing element for use as second fixing element as described as component of the system according to the invention.
• Figures 1a- 11 show the system according to the invention, wherein a bikini is attached to the body;
• Figure 2 shows the first preferred embodiment of the system according to the invention
• FIG. 3 shows the second preferred embodiment of the system according to the invention.
• Figure 4 shows alternative preferred embodiments of the first fixing part of the second preferred embodiment of the system.
• Figures 1a-1l show the system according to a preferred embodiment of the system according to the invention, wherein for the purpose of illustration a bikini is attached to the body.
• Figure 1a to figure 1c show a body 1-2 to which the second fixing elements
• second fixing elements 1-1 are attached.
• the locations for second fixing elements 1-1 can be chosen such that the article of clothing to be attached is optimally supported and that second fixing elements 1-1 are substantially invisible after the article of clothing has been attached.
• Figure 1d to figure 1f show body 1-2, in which a bikini 1-3 is attached to body 1-2 by means of the system according to the invention, wherein the system is embodied as in figure 2.
• the first and second fixing elements are here hidden from view.
• Figure 1g to figure 1i show body 1-2, in which a bikini 1-3 is attached to body 1-2 by means of the system according to the invention, wherein second fixing elements 1-1 are provided with a spherical protrusion and the corresponding first fixing elements 1-4 are formed in the bikini by means of a reinforced hole in the bikini for receiving the spherical protrusion.
• Figure 1j - figure 11 show body 1-2, wherein a bikini 1-3 is attached to body 1-2 by means of the system according to the invention, wherein the second fixing elements 1-1 are provided with a spherical protrusion and the corresponding first ,
• fixing elements 1-5 are formed in the bikini by means of a loop in the bikini for receiving the spherical protrusion.
• Figure 2 shows the first preferred embodiment 2 of the system according to the invention.
• System 2 is formed by first fixing element 2-1 and second fixing element 2-2.
• First fixing element 2-1 is preferably cylindrical and embodied in plastic, and provided with a edging 2-3.
• First fixing element 2-1 is intended for attachment to the article of clothing (not drawn).
• First fixing element 2-1 is provided for this purpose with holes 2-4 so that the first fixing element 2-1 can be attached to the article of clothing using thread.
• Clamping member 2-5 is pressed here through the fabric of the article of clothing, wherein pin 2-6 of clamping member 2-5 is received clampingly in the corresponding hole 2-7 in first fixing element 2-1.
• Second fixing element 2-2 is provided with a flat side and manufactured from stiff material, preferably of plastic.
• the flat side is intended for attachment to the body by means of an adhesive suitable for the purpose.
• the adhesive can here already be applied to the flat side, wherein a backing film has to be removed for the purpose of attachment to the body.
• the adhesive can also be applied separately.
• the fixing element is provided with an elevation 2-8 which preferably forms a U- shape.
• a closing edge 2-9 is arranged on elevation 2-8.
• First fixing element 2-1 is fastened to second fixing element 2-2 by sliding the edging 2-3 into elevation 2-8.
• First fixing element 2-1 is held in place here by at least one safety protrusion 2-10.
• Second fixing element 2-2 is in addition preferably provided with a recessed portion 2-11 for receiving the pin 2-6 of clamping member 2-5.
• Figure 3 shows the second preferred embodiment 3 of the system according to the invention.
• System 3 is formed by first fixing element 3-1 and second fixing element 3-2.
• a channel-like recess 3-5 is arranged in first fixing element 3-1.
• First fixing element 3-1 is intended for attachment to the article of clothing (not drawn).
• Second fixing element 3-2 is provided with a closing edge 3-9 which is arranged on an elevation 3-8.
• Second fixing element 3-2 is intended for attachment to the body and is connected to the body in the same manner as second fixing element 2-2 of the first preferred embodiment.
• elevation 3-8 is slid through channel-like recess 3-5, after which the edging of channel-like recess 3-5 is secured by closing edge 3-9.
• First fixing element 3-2 preferably has a passage 3-4 for passage of closing edge 3-9.
• the length of channel-like recess 3-5 can in this way remain limited.
• the second preferred embodiment is preferably applied in stretch clothing, wherein the connection between the first and second fixing element is placed under tension due to the pulling action of the stretch clothing.
• First fixing element 3-1 preferably has a flat surface 3-10 and is preferably embodied in plastic. First fixing element 3-1 is preferably sewn into the article of clothing, for instance at the position indicated with a broken line.
• the height of elevation 3-8 be approximately equal to the thickness of edging 3-3, wherein clearance is present between edging 3-3 and closing edge 3-9 in the assembled position of the system, this clearance being such that sliding of first fixing part 3-1 in second fixing part 3-2 remains possible.
• FIG 4 shows alternative preferred embodiments of first fixing part 3-1 of the second preferred embodiment 3 of the system according to the invention.
• fixing part 3-1 has a plurality of channel-like recesses and fixing part 3-1 has three corresponding angular points at a different angle ( ⁇ , ⁇ , ⁇ ). It is hereby possible to manufacture fixing part 3-1 for different articles of clothing, wherein the most suitable angle can be chosen for attaching fixing part 3-1 to the clothing.
• fixing part 3-2 can be provided with a plurality of closing edges 3-9, each on their own elevation 3-8.
• the user of the system hereby has a choice as to which closing edge 3-9 of fixing part 3-2 the fixing part 3-1 is attached.

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• Corsets Or Brassieres (AREA)
• Holders For Apparel And Elements Relating To Apparel (AREA)

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