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WO1999053783A1
WO1999053783A1 PCT/CA1998/000693 CA9800693W WO9953783A1 WO 1999053783 A1 WO1999053783 A1 WO 1999053783A1 CA 9800693 W CA9800693 W CA 9800693W WO 9953783 A1 WO9953783 A1 WO 9953783A1
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Robert Balit
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B17/00—Selection of special materials for underwear
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D13/00—Professional, industrial or sporting protective garments, e.g. surgeons' gowns or garments protecting against blows or punches
    • A41D13/0015—Sports garments other than provided for in groups A41D13/0007 - A41D13/088
    • A41D13/0017—Sports garments other than provided for in groups A41D13/0007 - A41D13/088 specially adapted for women
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D31/00—Materials specially adapted for outerwear
    • A41D31/04—Materials specially adapted for outerwear characterised by special function or use
    • A41D31/18—Elastic
    • A41D31/185—Elastic using layered materials
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D7/00—Bathing gowns; Swim-suits, drawers, or trunks; Beach suits
    • D—TEXTILES; PAPER
    • D04—BRAIDING; LACE-MAKING; KNITTING; TRIMMINGS; NON-WOVEN FABRICS
    • D04B—KNITTING
    • D04B1/00—Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes
    • D04B1/22—Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration
    • D04B1/24—Weft knitting processes for the production of fabrics or articles not dependent on the use of particular machines; Fabrics or articles defined by such processes specially adapted for knitting goods of particular configuration wearing apparel
    • 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 women's swim or body suit. More particularly, this invention relates to a seamless support structure which can be secured within an outer covering or shell of a swimming suit, or used as body suit or as an undergarment.
  • Swimwear is generally made with 2 components: the outer covering or the shell, which is used for styling, and the inside liner, which is used for support to help the woman's body. Furthermore, there is known within the art body suits that provide shaping support which may be worn as an undergarment.
  • shelfbra One of the known structures of swimwear is called the shelfbra. This design is quite flimsy and gives little support, or control of body shape for the women's body. Usually it is worn by women with smaller busts and is also used by competitive swimmers requiring optimal hydrodynamic characteristics to their swimwear. In an alternate version, moulded cups for the breasts are added with different fabrics to hold them in place and a liner made of the same fabric is added in order to bring in the stomach. Usually the complete structure is connected to side seams of the outside shell.
  • aquabra which provides a foam core frame, that shapes and supports the breast from underneath giving the same shape as a breast.
  • the aquabra comes in different sizes to suit different styles of breasts.
  • the secret aquabra which consists of a frame made with 2 layers of material sewn together to provide support to the breasts.
  • the aquabra and secret aquabra are expensive and add to the cost of the swimsuit, therefore limiting the market accessibility.
  • U.S. 5,605,060 discloses a seamless body suit that is prepared from a tubular knit blank.
  • This body suit comprises modified length stitches in order to provide support for, and yet accommodate, the breast and stomach area while provide some degree of compressive support to the mid torso.
  • this structure is not designed to provide controlling support to sculpturally shape desired regions of the torso to any substantial degree.
  • stitch types that could be beneficially used in order to sculpt a torso, nor is there any disclosure of different yarns that could be used in order to optimize the shape control function of the body suit.
  • the present invention is directed to swim suit or body suit that provides a comfortable sculpturing support structure that provides a desired control of breasts, mid torso and buttocks without unnecessarily deforming these parts of the body.
  • a comfortable sculpturing support structure that provides a desired control of breasts, mid torso and buttocks without unnecessarily deforming these parts of the body.
  • the use of stitch patterns and yarns selections that provide for a range of support and control functions within a single garment, while still allowing comfort and flexibility of the garment to the user.
  • the support structure of the present invention may be used as a support liner for a bathing suit in order to provide an aesthetic outside shape, or as a body suit providing shaping support and control, or as a body suit worn as an undergarment.
  • the body-control garment provided for by this invention is cost effective to manufacture and durable in nature.
  • the body-control garment as described herein may be worn underneath other clothing, not necessarily swimwear, but is not limited to be exclusively worn underneath other clothing. It is lightweight and gives extreme support and control in different areas of the body.
  • the present invention relates to a women's swim or body suit. More particularly, this invention relates to a seamless support system which can be secured within an outer covering or shell of a swimming suit, or used as body suit or as an undergarment.
  • a swim suit comprising an outer garment and an inner liner, wherein the inner liner is joined to the outer garment, said inner liner being seamless.
  • the present invention embraces the swim suit as defined above wherein the inner liner comprises areas of different stitch patterns, differnt yarns, or a combination thereof that support and control desired areas of the torso.
  • the desired areas of the torso requiring support include the breasts, mid- section, buttocks, or a combination thereof.
  • This invention is also directed to a seamless swim suit.
  • This invention also includes a seamless support structure providing support and control to a desired area of a torso, said seamless support structure charactertized in comprising at least two different stitch patterns that impart said support and control function to said seamless support structure.
  • This invention also includes the seamless support structure wherein the stitchpatterns are selected from the group consisting of maximum support stitch, medium support stitch, intermediate support stitch, soft selection area stitch, bra back area stitch, and band area stitch.
  • This invention also embraces the seamless support structure as defined above, wherein the support structure is a linner for a swim suit, a bra liner, a mid-section liner, a panty liner, a body suit, or a swim suit.
  • This invention is also directed to a seamless support structure as defined above wherein the: i) maximum support stitch is used under the bust, mid-section, anchor portions around buttocks, rear portions around legs, and hip portions; ii) medium support stitch is used in the waist and rear portions and around legs; iii) soft selection area stitch is used in the bust, buttock and crotch areas; iv) intermediate support stitch is used between said maximum support stitch and said soft selection area stitch, front areas around legs and around buttocks; v) bra back area stitch is used in the bra back area; and vi) the band area stitch is used in the waist band and bra band.
  • the present invention is also directed to a seamless support structure as defined above further charactertized in comprising at least two different yarns types that aid in imparting said support and control function to said seamless support structure.
  • the at least two yarns may be selected from the group consisting of spandex, bare spandex, nylon, nylon single cover and nylon flat shiny.
  • Swim suits, swim suit liners, body suits and their associated component parts, of the prior art do not comprise the support and control functionsof the support structure of the present invention.
  • the support struct of the present invention is designed to provide controlling support to sculpturally shape desired regions of the torso.
  • currently available machinery was modified in order to permit the handling of the stitch patterns and yarns used as described herein.
  • stitch types that could be beneficially used in order to sculpt a torso
  • Prior art products give shape, but provide minimal support under the breasts unless other cumbersome features are included within the ware. These additional structural elements increase manufacturing costs.
  • the present invention is directed to swim suit or body suit that provides a comfortable sculpturing support structure that provides a desired control of breasts, mid torso and buttocks without unnecessarily deforming these parts of the body.
  • a comfortable sculpturing support structure that provides a desired control of breasts, mid torso and buttocks without unnecessarily deforming these parts of the body.
  • there is no need for frames, or wire supports yet a - 6 - similar degree of support and sculptural control is achieved as with these prior art structures.
  • the use of stitch patterns and yarns selections that provide for a range of support and control functions within a single garment, while still allowing comfort and flexibility of the garment to the user.
  • the support structure of the present invention may be used as a support liner for a bathing suit in order to provide an aesthetic outside shape, or as a body suit providing shaping support and control, or as a body suit worn as an undergarment.
  • the body-control garment provided for by this invention is cost effective to manufacture and durable in nature.
  • FIGURE 1 is a front view of an example of a support structure of the present invention..
  • FIGURE 2 is a back view of Fig. 1.
  • FIGURE 3 is a front view of an other example of a support structure of the present invention.
  • FIGURE 4 is a back view of Fig. 3.
  • FIGURE 5 is a front view of a second embodiment of the liner shown on Figure 1 .
  • FIGURE 6 is a back view of Figure 5 .
  • FIGURE 7 is front view of a second modification of the liner shown on Figure 5.
  • - 7 - FIGURE 8 is a back view of Figure 7.
  • FIGURE 9 is a front view of an example of a bra liner according the present invention.
  • FIGURE 10 is a back view of Figure 9.
  • FIGURE 11 is a second embodiment of the bra liner of Figure 9.
  • FIGURE 12 is a back view of Figure 11.
  • FIGURE 13 is a front view of an example of a mid-section-buttock liner according the present invention.
  • FIGURE 14 is back view of Figure 13.
  • FIGURE 15 is a front view of a second embodiment of the mid-section-buttock liner of
  • FIGURE 16 is a back view of Figure 15.
  • FIGURE 17 is a front view of an example of a panty-buttock liner according the present invention.
  • FIGURE 18 is a back view of Figure 17.
  • FIGURE 19 is a front view of a second modification of the panty-buttock liner of Figure 17.
  • FIGURE 20 is a back view of Figure 19.
  • FIGURE 21 is a perspective view of a fabric blower sinker caps according the present invention.
  • - 8 - FIGURE 22 is a schematic front view of the machine used in the present invention.
  • FIGURE 23 shows examples of various stitch patterns that may be used in accordance with the present invention.
  • Figure 23 (a) shows pattern no. "1x1x4 alternate”;
  • Figure 23 (b) shows pattern no. "star”;
  • Figure 23 (c) shows pattern no. "1x1x2x2 same needle;
  • Figure 23 (d) shows pattern no. "2 up x ldown alternate”;
  • Figure 23 (e) shows pattern no. "E12x2";
  • Figure 23 (f) shows pattern number "lxlx2A"
  • the present invention relates to a women's swim or body suit. More particularly, this invention relates to a seamless support structure which can be secured to an outer covering or shell of a swimming suit, or used as body suit or as an undergarment.
  • the present invention incorporates the techniques employed within hosiery manufacturing in view of the fact that hosiery is cheap, light, and seamless.
  • This approach allows for the production of a glove-like support structure while permitting control of the stitch pattern and tightness of stitch, as well as interchanging a selection of yarns to advantageously sculpt a woman's body.
  • the glove-like structure of the support structure is seamless and cheap, yet has durable properties, as well as being capable of stretching and controlling shape and being comfortable to wear.
  • support structure it is meant a garment that substantially controls the shape of the wearer in a desired for manner in order to, for example, enhance appearance.
  • the support structure provides sculpturing control at least one of the breast, mid-section (stomach), or buttock areas.
  • the support structure of the present invention may be used as a liner underneath a swim suit or other clothing, or may be used as a body suit without any over covering.
  • the support structure of the present invention is considered “whole” if it covers the loin-mid-section-buttock, and breast areas of the torso.
  • the support structure of the present invention may also comprise a garment that provides, in isolation, support to the breast area, or the mid-section, or stomach-buttock areas. These latter garments may also be used as a liner under swimwear, or other outer clothing, or as a piece of clothing in their own right.
  • the support structure of the present invention may comprise several different embodiments such as a whole liner or body suit shown generally as 10 in the figures.
  • FIG. 1-8 Examples of whole liner or body suit embodiments, which are not to be considered - 10 - limiting in any manner, are shown in figures 1-8.
  • the swimwear liner and body suit when used alone or as an undergarment, may also comprise several different embodiments. Examples of these embodiments, which again are not to be considered limiting in any manner, include:
  • bra or bra liners and the like indicated generally as 20 in Figures. 9 - 12;
  • Figs 9-20 can be used in conjunction or separately.
  • the support structures do not have seams. Another important consideration in designing the liner according to the present invention is to be sure that external forces exerted on the body do not unnecessarily distort the garment. As force is exerted on a controlled part of the body when the support structure is in use, the support structure may also control other parts of the body so that the displaced flesh does not appear elsewhere.
  • the areas of the body which typically require sculptural control and support are either the bust, the mid-section-stomach, and buttock regions, or any combination thereof.
  • the control and support of the support structure as described herein are provided by different types of stitches, different use of yarns, or a combination thereof. It is therefore necessary to determine the appropriate stitch required in each area, in order that the stitch gives the appropriate control as needed for each area. It is also necessary to take into account how to link the different stitches so that the machine can properly chain them together into one continuous sleeve. Sometimes the stitches cannot not link together, so it is important to determine a suitable combination of stitches. - 11 -
  • the machine which is used for making the liner according to the present invention is Santoni SM8/8 shown on Fig. 22.
  • the inventor found that, in order to accommodate several of the stronger that may be used for the manufacture of the support structure as described herein, the machine had to be modified. This is because the use of several yarns lead to frequent jamming of the machine.
  • an additional fabric blower sinker cap 56 was added as shown on Fig. 21 and 22. This modification was necessary due to certain selections and combinations of yarns that were are employed due to control function of the support structure of the present invention. Such a modification allows the user to push the fabric in order to avoid damaging the machine and breaking the needles.
  • the garment is shaped and fit so that it can be attached to the outside shell of the bathing suit (not shown).
  • the support structures are shown as not comprising any shoulder strap, as would be the case if the support structure is to be used as a liner within a swim suit.
  • the support structure may also comprise shoulder straps for use as a body suit and the like, including a seamless swim suit.
  • Medium support areas include the following: waist and rear portions around legs of Figures 2, 6, 14 and 18.
  • stitch patterns have been found effective in these regions. There are denoted as first and second modifications, below.
  • Intermediate support (indicated as 12 in the Figures) areas are used between maximum support and very soft selection areas (see below), for example in the following areas: front areas around legs and area around buttocks:
  • Bra back area (indicated as 18 in the Figures): - 14 -
  • Soft selection areas include the bust, buttock, and crotch areas:
  • Band areas include the following: waistband ( Figures 1 -20) or braband Figures 5, 7 and 11 :
  • Proper selection of stiches according to the present invention provides for the following results: light stitching in soft selection areas (11) such as the breasts, allows - 15 - the breasts to take their original, natural and not compressed shape; maximum tension stiches in the maximum support areas (14) such as under the bust, efficiently supports the breasts without being uncomfortable to the user.
  • the band areas (13) on the waist and on bras compress those areas to provide additional support of the support structure to keep the complete support structure in place without cutting the figure.
  • maximum support stitches (14) within the mid-section, hips and rear portions around legs provide very efficient shaping of those areas in combination with soft areas (11) on buttocks and intermediate support areas (12) around buttocks.
  • Anchor portions maximum support areas 14 of a generally symmetrical T-shape configuration are located in the crack between the cheeks of buttocks (see Figures 2, 6, 14, 16 18 and 21) allow to bring up the whole buttock area, yet functions in a discreet manner in that it hides the fact that there is support providing the desired figure.
  • the symmetrical T-shaped anchor portions have a tendency to be pulled to each other, thus facilitating the lifting and shaping of buttock areas into a naturally looking forms. This pulling action, that lifts and shapes the buttock area is a one of the advantageous features of the present invention.

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L'invention concerne un maillot de bain qui comprend un vêtement extérieur et une doublure intérieure, reliée audit vêtement et ne comportant pas de couture. Elle concerne aussi un maillot de bain tel que défini ci-dessus, dans lequel la doublure intérieure comprend des zones présentant des motifs de points différents, des fils différents ou une combinaison de ceux-ci, qui soutiennent et modèlent les régions désirées du torse. Les zones du torse nécessitant un soutien peuvent être les seins, la région intermédiaire, les fesses ou une combinaison desdites parties. L'invention concerne également un maillot de bain sans couture; une structure de soutien qui assure un soutien et un modelage bénéfiques du torse, tout en étant agréable à porter et de fabrication peu coûteuse; des justaucorps ou des parties de ceux-ci, destinés à être portés comme sous-vêtements ou seuls, qui comportent des éléments de modelage et de soutien basés sur l'utilisation de motifs de points et de sélections de fils appropriés.
PCT/CA1998/000693 1998-04-21 1998-07-16 Systeme de soutien pour maillot de bain et justaucorps WO1999053783A1 (fr)

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