US20050130559A1 - Protected underwire - Google Patents
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Description
- This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 10/313,992 filed Dec. 26, 2002.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to brassieres. More particularly, the present invention relates to a protected brassiere underwire and method of making the same.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- The use of underwire elements, especially U-shaped underwires, for shaping and supporting the lower periphery of brassiere or bra cups has long been known in the art. The term “underwire” has been in common use to refer to such elements. An underwire includes metal wires, coated metal wires, as well as wire elements made of many different materials, such as plastic or other polymeric materials. These underwires must be rigid enough, particularly in the plane of the brassiere, to provide adequate support for the bust and yet flexible enough to conform easily to the wearer's body for comfort and appearance. Such underwires are provided in a variety of shapes and configurations and must satisfy a number of requirements. For example, the underwire must not poke through the fabric to cause damage to the clothing of the wearer, and possibly injury to the wearer. It also must be readily insertable. Commonly, such underwires have been inserted into fabric sleeves disposed about the lower periphery of the bra cups.
- Modern underwires are generally formed of relatively thin lengths of metal or polymeric material having a rectangular or rounded cross-section. A fairly stiff length of such material is shaped into a generalized U-shape and positioned in a sleeve disposed about the lower periphery of each bra cup. These stiff metal underwires are sometimes coated with various polymeric materials and often have plastic or enamel tips disposed at each end of the underwire.
- While underwires have achieved widespread usage, certain disadvantages result from their use. These disadvantages relate to the relative stiffness, and therefore discomfort of these conventional underwires, and to the uniformity of that stiffness and, thus, the lack of adaptability to the needs of various users.
- In light of the foregoing, there is an ongoing need for underwires or underwire structures, that are comfortable to wear, resilient, and adequately support the breasts of the wearer.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide a cushion feel underwire or underwire structure.
- It is an another object of the present invention to provide such an underwire structure that has a greater cushioning ability or greater “loft” than the underwire structures of the prior art.
- It is still another object of the present invention to provide such an underwire structure that avoids having a thick appearance and/or a stiff feel.
- It is yet another object of the present invention to provide such an underwire structure that can be used in a number of different sized brassieres.
- It is a further object of the present invention to provide such an underwire structure that is particularly comfortable to wear, and can be conveniently assembled in the brassiere.
- It is still a further object of the present invention to provide such an underwire structure that has its own casing.
- These and other objects and advantages of the present invention are achieved by the underwire structure of the present invention. In a first embodiment, there are provided two or more outer fabric layers. The outer fabric layers each have gelatinous strips associated therewith. The gelatinous strips separate the outer fabric layers into sections. An inner fabric layer is positioned upon the gelatinous strips of the first outer fabric layer. This inner fabric layer is preferably non-woven. An underwire is positioned on the inner fabric layer opposite the outer fabric layer. The outer fabric layers are then folded to enclose the gelatinous strips, the inner fabric layer and the underwire. Thus, the underwire is enclosed in a casing formed by the outer fabric layers. Once the outer fabric layers are folded, a fold line is created.
- In a second embodiment, there is provided four fabric layers and an underwire. As in the first embodiment, the first and second outer fabric layers each have at least one surface with gelatinous strips, thereby separating the surface and/or outer fabric layer into sections. The second outer fabric layer forms an outside covering for the underwire. As in the first embodiment, an inner fabric layer is positioned on the underwire to form an inside covering for the underwire. The inner fabric layer is preferably non-woven. An intermediate fabric layer is positioned between the first outer and inner fabric layers to form a second interior covering for the underwire. The underwire is positioned on the inner fabric layer opposite the intermediate fabric layer. The second and first outer fabric layers are folded to enclose the inner and intermediate fabric layers and the underwire. Thus, the underwire is encased by all four fabric layers. In this second embodiment, a fold line is knitted into the second outer fabric layer and first outer fabric layer prior to folding.
- In a third embodiment, there is also provided an underwire. The underwire is surrounded by a non-woven fabric layer. A bladder containing a gelatinous material is encased by a rigid-type fabric. The bladder is positioned on the non-woven fabric layer opposite the underwire. The purpose of the non-woven fabric is to reduce the risk of the underwire poking through the rigid fabric encasing the bladder. The bladder is preformed or pre-made into a preshaped configuration. The fabric encasing the bladder is preferably a rigid fabric. More preferably, the fabric encasing the bladder is a tricot or warp knit fabric. The non-woven fabric is wrapped around the underwire, and the bladder is positioned against the body fabric that forms the breast cup of the brassiere.
- In all embodiments, the non-woven fabric layer may also be made of a stretchable material.
- The objects and advantages of the present invention will be more apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention, in conjunction with the accompanying drawings wherein:
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FIG. 1 is a schematic drawing showing a first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a magnified view of the stretch fabric used for any of the outer layers in the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 3 is a schematic drawing showing an alternative to the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 4 is a schematic drawing showing a second alternative to the first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 5 is a schematic drawing showing a second embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 6 is a schematic drawing showing an alternative to the second embodiment of the present invention; and -
FIG. 7 is a schematic drawing showing a third embodiment of the present invention. - Referring to the drawings, and in particular,
FIG. 1 , there is provided a first embodiment of an underwire structure of the present invention generally represented byreference numeral 10.Underwire structure 10 has a first outer layer ofmaterial 20 upon which a firstgelatinous material 50 is applied.Underwire structure 10 also has a second outer layer ofmaterial 70 upon which a secondgelatinous material 75 is applied. It should be noted that, while first and second outer material layers are preferred, multiple layers may be employed to provide enhanced cushioning effect.Gelatinous materials outer material layer 20 and secondouter material layer 70. However, it should be noted thatgelatinous materials material 30 is positioned adjacent togelatinous material 50 on firstouter material layer 20, and anunderwire 40 is positioned on or adjacent toinner material layer 30 opposite firstouter material layer 20. - As shown in
FIG. 2 , outer material layers 20 and 70 (outer layer 20 represented) preferably have two strips ofgelatinous material 50 placed thereon. Accordingly, the outer material layers preferably have three regions that are not covered bygelatinous material 50. These three regions are two sew regions or edges 24, and a fold line or third sewregion 28. Foldline 28 is located along the center ofouter material layer 20. - Referring again to
FIG. 1 , secondouter material layer 70 withgelatinous material 75 is adjacent to firstouter material layer 20 withgelatinous material 50. Firstouter material layer 20 withgelatinous material 50 is also adjacent toinner material layer 30 with one side ofinner material layer 30 contactinggelatinous material 50. Secondouter material layer 70,gelatinous material 75, firstouter material layer 20,gelatinous material 50 andinner material layer 30 are wrapped aroundunderwire 40. Abody fabric 60 is positioned on a side ofunderwire 40 oppositeinner material layer 30. Secondouter material layer 70 withgelatinous material 75 and firstouter material layer 20 withgelatinous material 50 provide a cushioned feel and loft aboutunderwire 40 thereby making the underwire structure more comfortable for the wearer.Inner material layer 30 prevents underwire 40 from-poking throughouter material layer 20. - During assembly, second
outer material layer 70 and firstouter material layer 20 are positioned adjacent to one another.Inner material layer 30 is positioned adjacent togelatinous material 50 ofouter material layer 20.Underwire 40 is positioned on or adjacent toinner material layer 30 oppositeouter material layer 20.Body fabric 60 is positioned on one side ofunderwire 40 oppositeinner material layer 30. Preferably, a portion ofbody fabric 60 is positioned on one side ofunderwire 40 such thatbody fabric 60 is in the same plane asunderwire 40. Secondouter material layer 70 and firstouter material layer 20 are then folded aboutfold line 28 to enclosegelatinous material 75,gelatinous material 50, andinner material layer 30 about the end ofbody fabric 60 andunderwire 40. Whenouter material layer 20 andinner material layer 30 are folded alongfold line 28, a channel is created forunderwire 40. Thus, in this embodiment, a casing forunderwire 40 is formed by secondouter material layer 70,gelatinous material 75, firstouter material layer 20,gelatinous material 50 andinner material layer 30. In the first embodiment shown inFIG. 1 , the underwire casing is sealed using single needle stitching. -
Body fabric 60 may be positioned in alternative locations in relation tounderwire structure 10. Referring toFIG. 3 ,body fabric 60 may be positioned such that it is not in the same plane asunderwire 40. Instead, when secondouter material layer 70 and firstouter material layer 20 are folded,body fabric 60 is sandwiched directly between the ends of secondouter fabric layer 70 and does not come into contact withunderwire 40. - Referring to
FIG. 4 ,body fabric 60 may be connected to secondouter material layer 70 at an upper edge ofunderwire structure 10. This type of underwire casing is sealed using double needle stitching. - In a second embodiment of the present invention, shown in
FIG. 5 ,underwire structure 10 has at least four layers of material, secondouter material layer 70, firstouter material layer 20, aninner material layer 30 and anintermediate material layer 25 positioned between firstouter material layer 20 andinner material layer 30, and anunderwire 40 positioned oninner material layer 30 oppositeintermediate material layer 25.Gelatinous material 50 is placed on an interior surface of firstouter material layer 20.Gelatinous material 75 is placed on an interior surface of secondouter material layer 20. Secondouter material layer 70 forms an outside covering aroundgelatinous material 75, firstouter material layer 20,gelatinous material 50,intermediate layer 25,inner material layer 30 andunderwire 40. -
Inner material layer 30 is positioned onunderwire 40 to form an inside covering for the underwire. The function ofinner material layer 30 is to preventunderwire 40 from poking through the other layers of material. -
Intermediate material layer 25 is positioned betweenouter material layer 20 andinner material layer 30 to form a second interior covering forunderwire 40.Body fabric 60 is preferably positioned on one side ofunderwire 40 oppositeinner material layer 30. The positioning ofbody fabric 60 inFIG. 5 is analogous to the positioning shown inFIG. 1 in that a portion of the body fabric is in the same plane asunderwire 40. - Second
outer material layer 70 and firstouter material layer 20 are folded aboutfold line 28 to encloseinner material layer 30 andintermediate material layer 25 about the end ofbody fabric 60 andunderwire 40 creating a multi-layer underwire channel for housing the underwire. Thus, in this embodiment, a casing forunderwire 40 is formed by secondouter material layer 70,gelatinous material 75, firstouter material layer 20,gelatinous material 50,intermediate material layer 25 andinner material layer 30. In this embodiment, stitching, preferably, single needle stitching, is used to seal the casing. - As discussed with reference to
FIGS. 3 and 4 ,body fabric 60 may be positioned in alternative locations in relation tounderwire structure 10. As shown inFIG. 6 ,body fabric 60 is positioned such that it is not in the same plane asunderwire 40. Instead, when secondouter material layer 70 and firstouter material layer 20 are folded,body fabric 60 is sandwiched directly between the ends ofintermediate fabric layer 25. In another alternative,body fabric 60 is connected to secondouter material layer 70 at an upper edge ofunderwire structure 10. As inFIG. 4 , this type of casing is sealed utilizing stitching, preferably double needle stitching. - Second
outer material layer 70 and firstouter material layer 20 are preferably made of a stretchable material. More preferably, secondouter material layer 70 and firstouter material layer 20 are made of a three bar powernet knit. Secondouter material layer 70 and firstouter material layer 20 may be made of varying combinations of nylon and spandex. The percentage of nylon ranges from about 78% to about 84% based on fabric content, while the percentage of spandex ranges from about 16% to about 22% based on fabric content. Preferably, secondouter material layer 70 and firstouter material layer 20 are made of about 81% nylon and about 19% spandex. Secondouter material layer 70 and firstouter material layer 20 are lightweight, ranging from about 5 ounces per yard squared (oz/yd2) to about 5.8 oz/yd2. The tensile length of secondouter material layer 70 and firstouter material layer 20 is minimally about 25 pounds (lbs.), while the tensile width of secondouter material layer 70 and firstouter material layer 20 is minimally about 33 lbs. -
Gelatinous material Gelatinous material outer layer 70 and firstouter material layer 20 in strips or tracks. Preferably,gelatinous material 75 is about 56% of the overall weight of the combination ofouter material layer 70 andgelatinous material 75. Preferably,gelatinous material 50 is about 56% of the overall weight of the combination ofouter material layer 20 andgelatinous material 50. The height or thickness of the strips ofgelatinous material region 24 ranges from about ⅛ inches to about {fraction (3/16)} inches. -
Inner material layer 30 is preferably made of a non-woven, non-stretchable fabric material. However,inner material layer 30 may be made of a stretchable material.Inner material layer 30 is preferably made of polyester. More preferably,inner material layer 30 is made of 100% polyester.Inner material layer 30 is lightweight, preferably about 5 oz./yd2±10%. The burst strength ofinner material layer 30 is minimally about 110 lb. per square inch. The tensile strength ofinner material layer 30 is minimally about 55 lbs. The preferred thickness ofinner material layer 30 falls in the range of about 0.53 mm to about 0.84 mm.Inner material layer 30 is sold commercially under the name TIETEX® by Tietex International Ltd. -
Intermediate material layer 25 is a preferably a woven, non-stretchable material. However,intermediate material layer 25 may be made of a stretchable material. More preferably,intermediate material layer 25 is a nylon taffeta.Intermediate material layer 25 is also lightweight, ranging from about 1.8 oz/yd2 to about 2.2 oz/yd2. The tensile length ofintermediate material layer 25 is minimally about 70 lbs., while the tensile width of intermediate material layer is minimally about 60 lbs. - It should be understood that these dimensions may vary depending upon the desired criteria for each group of potential customers.
- In either embodiment, an important aspect of the present invention is that the casing of the underwire preferably be stretchable. However, it may be non-stretchable.
- Referring to
FIG. 7 , there is provided a third embodiment of the underwire structure of the present invention generally represented by reference numeral 100. Underwire structure 100 includes a two ply structure that has abladder 110 having a gelatinous material placed in or on a layer of afirst fabric 140. The gelatinous material is preferably silicone, but may be any type of liquid material that is safe for contact with a wearer and has a soft feel. This structure is placed on a layer of asecond fabric 120, and anunderwire 130. In this embodiment, onlysecond fabric layer 120 is wrapped aroundunderwire 130.First fabric layer 140 withbladder 110 is positioned on thesecond fabric layer 120/underwire 130 structure withbladder 110 positioned against abody fabric 160 and opposite a garment orouter brassiere layer 170. In this embodiment, double needle stitching is preferably used to seal the casing.First fabric layer 140 is a rigid fabric, such as a tricot or warp knit fabric, which does not stretch. - Significantly, the bladder configuration can fit a number of different underwire sizes. Preferably, one bladder will fit at least three sizes of underwires.
- In all embodiments of the present invention, each end of the underwire optionally may have a protective tip positioned thereon. In addition, the wire casing or channel must have enough room at its ends to avoid poke-through of the underwire.
- The present invention provides underwire structures that have the underwire encased by a gelatinous material. These structures provide a cushiony feel, yet are not thick or bulky. Moreover, the cushiony feel is so pronounced that there is a loft created so that the wearer has a softness and pliability, yet the desired support under the breast area.
- The present invention having been described with particular reference to the preferred forms thereof, it will be obvious that various changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as defined herein.
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