STAY TUCKED CAMISOLE

Abstract

An undergarment in one embodiment includes a tubular torso portion with straps comprising a resiliently deformable material, long enough to about cover a portion of the intended wearer's buttocks and is made of a deformable material with a modulus low enough that the garment will not bunch up while being worn, while having sufficient modulus so that the portion of the garment that at least partially covers the buttocks remains snug and causes the garment to adhere to the intended wearer's buttocks so as to prevent the garment from substantially shifting out of position.

Claims

1. An garment having a predetermined size for an intended wearer of a corresponding predetermined physical size, comprising: a tubular portion with an opening at a bottom and having a predetermined second length that is in addition to a first length for the predetermined physical size, the tubular portion comprised of a resiliently deformable material of elastic fibers with an elastic recovery of at least 93%, the resiliently deformable material having a first modulus of elasticity adapted to resist bunching of the tubular portion, the resiliently deformable material having a predetermined modulus range adapted to cause a lower portion of the tubular portion to apply a horizontal compression towards a center of the tubular portion when the torso region is stretched horizontally outwards using a second taper of a higher taper angle in the lower portion of the torso region than a first taper in an upper portion of the torso region, the horizontal compression and the second length adapted to resist vertical shifting of the lower portion when the garment is tucked into a lower garment.

2. The garment of claim 1, wherein a third length of the garment from a first bottom located on a seam of arm openings to a second bottom located on a bottom edge of the garment divided by a fourth length between lowest points of the arm opening is equal to or greater than 1.2.

3. The garment of claim 1, wherein a third length of the garment from a first bottom located on a seam of arm openings to a second bottom on a bottom edge of the garment divided by a fourth length measured between lowest points of the arm openings is equal to or less than 1.5.

4. The garment of claim 1, wherein a third length of the garment from a first bottom on a seam of the arm openings to a second bottom on a bottom edge of the garment divided by a fourth length measured at a width of the bottom edge is equal to or greater than 1.3.

5. The garment of claim 1, wherein a third length of the garment from a first bottom on a seam of the arm openings to a second bottom on a bottom edge of the garment divided by a fourth length measured at a width of the bottom edge is equal to or less than 1.5.

6. The garment of claim 1, wherein a third length measured at a width of a bottom edge of the garment divided by a fourth length measured at a bottom edge of a seam between arm openings of the garment provides a ratio that ranges from about 0.92-1.03.

7. The garment of claim 1, wherein a third length measured at a width of the tubular portion divided by a fourth length between arm openings of the garment provides a ratio that ranges from about 0.93-1.02, the width being at a predetermined fifth length below the arm openings of the garment.

8. The garment of claim 1, wherein a third length of the garment from a bottom edge to a top seam of a front of the garment is of the second length that is in addition to the first length to provide the lower portion of the garment with a capability to resist shifting out of position for the lower portion when tucked into the lower garment.

9. The garment of claim 1, further comprising straps attached adjacent to or comprised in arm openings of the garment.

10. The garment of claim 9, wherein the straps are adjustable using a mechanism to mechanically lengthen or shorten the straps.

11. The garment of claim 9, wherein the straps are adapted to be associated together in an interlinked design.

12. The garment of claim 1, wherein a back portion of the garment has a top edge that is lower than a front portion of the garment, while a lower edge of the back portion is at a similar level as the front portion.

Description

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0011] FIG. 1 is a front and back view of a camisole according to one example embodiment.

[0012] FIG. 2 depicts alternate views of an example camisole according to one intended wearer's size, illustrating a predetermined size that includes additional portions from a standard size.

[0013] FIG. 3 depicts alternate views of the example camisole according to a second intended wearer's size, also illustration the predetermined size that is different than the predetermined size. of FIG. 2 and also referenced from a different standard size from FIG. 2 using the ratios and lengths disclosed throughout this disclosure.

[0014] FIG. 4 depicts the front of an example camisole with a line indicating the measurement of the chest across the example camisole forming an example of a measure in a predetermined size.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0015] The terminology used below is to be interpreted in its broadest reasonable manner, even though it is being used in conjunction with a detailed description of certain specific examples of the invention. Indeed, certain terms may even be emphasized below; however, any terminology intended to be interpreted in any restricted manner will be overtly and specifically defined as such in this Detailed Description section.

[0016] The following description is made for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the present invention and is not meant to limit the inventive concepts claimed herein. Further, particular features described herein can be used in combination with other described features in each of the various possible combinations and permutations.

[0017] Unless otherwise specifically defined herein, all terms are to be given their broadest possible interpretation including meanings implied from the specification as well as meanings understood by those skilled in the art and/or as defined in dictionaries, treatises, etc.

[0018] It must also be noted that, as used in the specification and the appended claims, the singular forms a, an and the include plural referents unless otherwise specified.

[0019] One embodiment of the present invention is an undergarment. In general, the garment or undergarment of the present disclosure includes a tubular portion or tubular torso portion of different adaptions or configurations. In one configuration, no sleeves are present and straps may be provided at arm openings of the tubular torso portion. There may be one or more members coupled to the arm openings, such as straps, tubes, or elastics comprising material to form an upper covering on shoulders of the intended wearers. The tubes may extend from the shoulder to sleeves of the garment or undergarment.

[0020] The garment or undergarment, interchangeably used throughout this disclosure, may have a crew neck design, a v-neck design, a tank top design with straps, and a turtle neck design, etc. In addition, graphics, logos, words, etc., may be displayed on an internal and/or an external surface of the undergarment. Manufacturer's information relating to cleaning may be displayed on an inside part, along with the logo on the same part or on an exterior part of the garment. A tagless screenprint, tagless heat transfer label, and/or woven care label may be used to provide the graphics, logos, words, or manufacturer's information the neckline or some other internal area of the garment. The manufacturer's information may also include undergarment size, care instructions, construction, etc. The tagless labels are provided to eliminate tag chafe in the garment.

[0021] The garment or undergarment may be also comprised of a single or different fabric(s). In an example of the use of different fabrics, a heat transfer material may be used in the garment at one or more predetermined hot spots, such as under the arms. In a further example, a portion of the garment is at least partially tapered. The taper may be gradual, more pronounced near the junction, or only tapering for a portion of the garment. A person of ordinary skill would understand that a more pronounced taper is a higher taper angle (e.g., a second angle) than the gradual taper (e.g., a first angle, being of lesser degrees with respect to a referencee.g., a vertical planethan the second angle, for instance). As such, a taper to the tubular portion represents one or more taperse.g., a first taper of first taper angle and a second pronounced taper (higher taper angle relative to the first taper angle).

[0022] FIG. 1 is a front view 100A and back view 100B of a camisole 100 according to one example embodiment. In an example of the predetermined sizing for the present garment or undergarment 100, a lower region or portion 108 of the tubular portion 114 is adapted to be an additional length over a standard length. The terms additional and standard provide guidance to a person of skill in the art, who would recognize that these terms interchangeable with a second length and a first length, respectively, to reflect two different lengthsthe second length being in addition to the first length. The additional length is illustrated as portion 110 included in the lower portion 108 throughout the circumference of the torso portion. Further, the camisole 100 is illustrated as a having a similar or same level of the bottom edge or hem 112 throughout the front and back views 100A, 100B, but may have differing levels as well. The additional length ensures that the lower region or portion is long enough to be predetermined to cover a buttocks region of an intended wearer. Further, the lower region 108 is adapted to extend below the widest girth of the buttocks of the intended wearer. This is illustrated further in FIGS. 2 and 3, and incorporates the additional length illustrated as portion 110. This enhancement keeps the undergarment tucked into a lower overgarment or undergarment, such as a skirt, a pair of pants, or shorts for longer periods of time, without the undergarment becoming untucked or bunching up that is the case in a typical undergarment. In addition, the garment or undergarment 100 incorporates a smaller diameter B (measured as waist width relaxed) and elasticity for the material in the lower portion 108 to support the above features.

[0023] In an example, the tubular portion 114 includes a resiliently deformable material of elastic fibers with an elastic recovery of at least 93%. The resiliently deformable material has a first modulus of elasticity adapted to resist bunching of the tubular portion 114. Further, the resiliently deformable material has a predetermined modulus range adapted to cause the lower portion 108 of the tubular portion to apply a horizontal compression towards a center of the tubular portion. This is by virtue of the smaller diameter B and elasticity for the material at the lower portion. In an example, these features change the standard measurements of a standard size using predetermined lengths and ratios different from the standard measurements. However, the predetermined lengths A (sweep), B (waist width relaxed), H (waist width relaxed), and E (body length), and associated ratios adapt the standard size to the predetermined size of the present disclosure. The lower portion, as presented, is adapted for the horizontal compression when stretched horizontally outwards and is adapted to, therefore, resist vertical shifting of the lower portion when the garment is tucked into a lower garment. In areas which are adjacent to the buttocks of the intended wearer, for example, the present features assist in preventing the undergarment from riding up.

[0024] In one approach, the predetermined size is achieved for the garment or undergarment by an adaptation of the standard size in certain lengths by at least 2 inches, as illustrated by the body length E in FIG. 1. For example, the predetermined size includes at least 2 inches length in certain regions (e.g., overall length E from the top to the bottom of the garment or the undergarment) than a standard size for any undergarment. Such standard sizes may be known as to a person of ordinary skill using industry markerse.g., S, M, L, XL, XXL, L Tall, XL Tall, XXL Tall, etc.

[0025] In an example for the predetermined size to include certain lengths and ratios, a first ratio may be adapted from the standard size for a width at the bottom of the undergarment (e.g., measure A of FIG. 1) to a width at the bottom seam of the arm openings (e.g., measure H of FIG. 1). Such a ratio may be taken as between about 1:0.98 and about 1:1.01. Further, the garment may be designed to include other ratios for the predetermined size such as, a third ratio given by a first length from a first bottom located on a seam of arm openings 116A, 116B to a second bottom located on a bottom edge of the garment divided by a second length between lowest points of the arm openingthe third ratio being equal to or greater than 1.2. In another example, a fourth ratio is adapted for the predetermined size and includes the first length of the garment from the first bottom located on the seam of the arm openings to the second bottom on the bottom edge of the garment, divided by the second length measured between the lowest points of the arm openings, to arrive at a value of equal to or less than 1.5. In yet another example, the garment has a fifth ratio formed of the first length of the garment from the first bottom on the seam of the arm openings to the second bottom on the bottom edge of the garment that, when divided by the third length measured at a width of the bottom edge, provides a value that is equal to or greater than 1.3. Certain measurements are readily understood to a person of ordinary skill reading the present disclosure including the example tables 1-3 provided herein to create the predetermined size for an intended wearer of a standard size.

[0026] In further examples for the predetermined size distinct from the standard size to achieve the features of the present disclosure, ratios are also determined for other lengths than the first, the second, and the third lengths measured for the garment. These ratios may allow the predetermined size to exceed the standard size, adapting the garment for staying tucked in, for example. These additional lengths may include a fourth length of the garment from a first bottom on a seam of the arm openings to a second bottom on a bottom edge of the garment; a fifth length measured at a width of the bottom edge; a sixth length measured at a width of a bottom edge of the garment; and a seventh length measured at a bottom edge of a seam between arm openings of the garment. Still further, the ratios are determined from the lengthsfor e.g., the fourth and the fifth lengths provide a ratio that is required to be is equal to or less than 1.5, while the sixth and the seventh lengths provides a ratio that is required to be in a range from about 0.92-1.03. In addition, while the lengths are explained as different lengths, they may incorporate overlapping scopes with other lengths previously discussed and are taken for ease of the discussion.

[0027] The garment has its tubular portion at least partly tapered in an example, when the partial taper is from between a line at or below a first length across arm openings of the garment to a sweep width of the garment. In addition, the partial taper includes two tapersa gradual taper at an upper portion and a more pronounced taper at a lower portion. The garment includes a length from a bottom edge to a top seam of a front of the garment that is of the additional length over or greater than the standard length to provide the lower portion of the garment with a capability to resist shifting out of position for the lower portion when tucked into the lower garment. As previously described straps or other members 102A, 102B are provided, attached adjacent to or included in arm openings of the garment. Further, the straps are adjustable using one or more mechanisms 104 to mechanically lengthen or shorten the straps.

[0028] FIG. 2 depicts alternate views 200A, 200B, and 200C, of an example camisole 200 according to one intended wearer's size, thereby illustrating a predetermined size that includes additional portions from a standard size. FIG. 2 also illustrates that the straps 202 are adapted to be associated together 204 in an interlinked design. FIG. 3, similarly, depicts alternate views of the example camisole according to a second intended wearer's size, also illustration the predetermined size that is different than the predetermined size. FIG. 3 markedly illustrates an additional length 302 over a standard length (e.g., at the waist of the wearer) using a predetermined size over a standard size. The standard size is referenced to include length and ratio adaptations to create the present garment in FIG. 3.

[0029] The material from which the undergarment is fabricated may include a resiliently deformable material (e.g., elastic and/or stretchy with ability to return about to prestretched form), and may include a manmade fabric. In one approach, the undergarment may comprise viscous modal and Lycra. Lycra exhibits an elastic recovery of at least 93%. In another approach, the undergarment may comprise micro modal and Lycra. In another approach, the undergarment may comprise Spandex and/or Lycra. Note that portions of the undergarment may be of the resiliently deformable material, while other portions may be formed of another material or several other materials. The resiliently deformable material that meets the characteristics described herein inherently has a modulus that is low enough that the shirt will not bunch up while being worn, due to too much elasticity in the mid-section, while having sufficient modulus so that the portion of the shirt surrounding the buttocks remains snug and resists riding up while the mid-section remains form-fitting but not tightly restrictive. The undergarment may comprise a breathable material.

[0030] The undergarment has specific application in wearing under blouses, dress shirts, fitted shirts, body-conscious sweaters, layering under other tight fitting shirts, and by itself as a camisole. In another approach, at least a portion of the undergarment has sufficient resilient deformability to compress, horizontally, at least about 2% of a circumference of a body of the intended wearer when the undergarment is worn. As such, the compression is towards a center of the tubular portion; e.g., towards the waist or tummy area of the wearerthat may be compressed to approximate a slimmer silhouette. Such compression is when the lower portion is stretched horizontally outwards and assists in resisting vertical shifting of the lower portion when the garment is tucked into a lower garment.

[0031] In some approaches, a ratio of a width at the bottom of the undergarment to a width at the bottom seam of the arm openings, as depicted in FIG. 4, may be between about 1:0.98 to about 1:1.04. These ratios, which may vary to take into account the tolerance of the fabric measurements, produce an undergarment which does not bunch up, untuck, or gather unsightly in areas.

[0032] In alternative embodiments, a ratio of a length from the lowest point of the arm openings to the bottom (chest width at armhole, measured from the distance between the arm openings as depicted in FIG. 4) to a length from a front neckline to the bottom (which is along the bottom seam of the arm openings to the bottom of the garmentbody length from center-front (CF)) may be between about 1:1.27 and about 1:1.39. These ratios also produce an undergarment which does not become untucked, stays in place over extended wearing times, and does not bunch under areas of stretching and movement, such as near the sides of the stomach of an intended wearer.

[0033] Although the wearer may consider it a given that the wearer's undergarment fits properly, many people do not realize the importance of a properly fitting undergarment. On one hand, if the wearer's undergarment is too tight, the wearer will be uncomfortable shortly after putting the undergarment on. On the other hand, if the wearer's undergarment is too large, the wearer may become irritated with the excess material around the sleeves, bottom and sides of the undergarment, along with the problems associated with bunching and untucking. The wearer's undergarment should fit loosely enough so that the wearer has room to breathe and move, but not enough room so that material bunches or works against the wearer's objectives of a clean, slim look.

[0034] TABLE 1, below, illustrates exemplary dimensional ranges (in inches) of various shirts in different sizes (XS, M, L, XL). These dimensional ranges are exemplary only, and in no way are intended to limit the invention except in accordance with the claims. The ratios understood from these dimensional ranges provide information to a person of skill in the art to recreate predetermined sizes referenced from any standard size, to achieve the present stay-tucked abilities for a camisole or other garment. The person of ordinary skill may also vary the ratios, based on reading the present disclosure, to account for tolerances of measured cuts of material comprising the undergarment. Such variations are also depicted in the example values of TABLE 1, below.

TABLE-US-00001 TABLE 1 Description Tol () Tol (+) XS [S] M L XL BODY LENGTH FROM 19 20 21 22 23 CENTER-FRONT (CF) BODY LENGTH FROM 15 17 18 19 20 CENTER-BACK (CB) CHEST WIDTH AT 13 14 15 16 18 ARMHOLE WAIST WIDTH 13 14 15 16 17 RELAXED - 15 FROM HIGH POINT SHOULDER (HPS) SWEEP WIDTH 13 14 15 16 17 ACROSS FRONT 10 10 11 12 13 WIDTH - 2 FROM JOINT STRAP POINT ACROSS BACK TOP 13 14 15 17 18 EDGE WIDTH - SEAM (SM) TO SM FRONT NECK DROP - 1 1 1 2 2 FROM STRAP POINTS FRT ARMHOLE 4 4 5 5 5 DEPTH STRAIGHT - STRAP JOINT TO ARMHOLE DISTANCE BETWEEN 7 8 8 9 9 FRONT STRAP DISTANCE BETWEEN 5 5 6 6 7 BACK STRAP FRONT STRAP 7 7 8 8 9 LENGTH BACK STRAP LENGTH 4 4 4 5 5 INCLUDING 2 ADJUSTMENTS BINDING WIDTH 0 0 HEM HEIGHT 0 0

[0035] TABLE 2, below, illustrates exemplary ratios and their corresponding fractions between certain dimensions or measures applicable from the garment. For example, for measure A is the sweep width, H is the chest width between armholes and E is the body length at the center-front (CF). The first ratio (A:H) is the bottom width (sweep width, A) compared to the width at the arm openings (chest width at armhole, H, measured from the distance between the arm openings as depicted in FIG. 4)). The second ratio (B:H) is the waist width (waist width relaxed, B) compared to the width between arm openings, H. The third ratio (H:E) is the length of the chest line under the arm openings, H, compared to the length from the bottom to the front neckline, which is the bottom seam of the arm openings to the bottom of the garmentbody length from CF, E. As can be seen in TABLE 2, the ratios may change depending on whether the garment is a smaller size or a larger size (XS, M, L, XL). It is noted that the ratios as provided in TABLE 2 indicate the nominal ratios under the predetermined size different from the standard sizes, and may vary by the amount of the listed tolerance of the measured cut of the fabric comprising the undergarment. In other words, the ratio of measurements provided above may vary by having the largest measurement as numerator over smallest measurement, due to tolerance, or vice versa. The chest width measurement is made, in an example, from the bottom of one arm opening seam to the other as depicted in FIG. 4. TABLE 2 lists the ratios of the measurements and the equivalent fraction (i.e. A:H and A divided by H.).

TABLE-US-00002 TABLE 2 Ratio XS S M L XL A:H A:H A:H A:H A:H 1:1.02 or .98 1:1.02 or .98 1:1.02 or .98 1:1.01 or .98 1:1.01 or .99 B:H B:H B:H B:H B:H 1:1.04 or .96 1:1.04 or .96 1:1.03 or .97 1:1.03 or .97 1:1.03 or .97 H:E H:E H:E H:E H:E 1:1.47 or .68 1:1.41 or. 71 1:1.39 or .72 1:1.35 or .74 1:1.31 or .77

[0036] The dimensions of the garment may be related to typical industry sizing norms by the variations described to achieved the predetermined sizing for additional length, tapers, and compression required to keep the garment snug and tucked in to a lower garment. In a further example, TABLE 3 provides an exemplary sizing chart that relates the size category of the garment to the dimension range of the person wearing the garment. The dimensions in TABLE 3 are in inches, measured around the stated body part (i.e. bust, waist, hip). These measures will be readily understood by a person of ordinary skill as being a ratio or values over a standard measure in each category (X-small, small, etc.) of the listed values.

TABLE-US-00003 TABLE 3 X-Small Small Medium Large XL XXL Dress Size 0-2 4-6 8-10 10-12 14-16 18-20 Bust 32-33 34-35 36-37 38-40 41-43 44-46 Waist 24-25 26-27 28-29 30-32 33-35 36-38 Hip 34-35 36-37 36-37 40-42 43-45 46-48

[0037] As illustrated in the above embodiments, a women's camisole undergarment garment is provided such that additional lengths exist, multiple tapers exist, and a compression is provided in a lower portion so that, when stretched for an intended wearer, offers form fitting via its resiliently deformable fabric. The form fitting feature replicates a tailored cut design and because the undergarment length is longer than standard sizing, along with the other features, allows the undergarment to stay tucked in. This approach resolves the above-mentioned untucking, bunching, and riding up effects of typical undergarments while allowing overgarments to comfortably slide over the undergarment. In some embodiments, the undergarment may be worn under blouses, dress shirts, button down shirts, sweaters, and layering under other shirts or garments.

[0038] The additional lengths allow the lower region of the undergarment to be long enough and to have sufficient tapers and compression adaption to cover the buttocks of the intended wearer and stay snug once stretched. The stretch fabric and tailored cut design conforms to the mid and lower torso, allowing the undergarment to stay tucked in giving the form fitting, smooth, streamlined look they want when they want to look their best. The form fitting tailored design extends down almost past the buttocks. This provides a slim and tailored appearance over the front, side, and rear angles of the body. The unique design is critical for allowing the undergarment to stay tucked in even during repetitive movements and long periods of wear. Additionally, the undergarment does not force the user to readjust and tuck in the undergarment, saving time, appearances, and energy. The overall design provides the user with a smooth, form fitting, tucked in appearance when worn under clothing or by itself, without causing the user to suffer discomfort or insecurity.

[0039] The disclosed ranges of each dimension in the garment sizes shown in TABLE 1 may be converted to a range of fractional relationships that define the shape of the garment. In one embodiment, the height of the garment from bottom seam of the arm openings to the bottom of the garment (body length from CF) divided by the chest width between the lowest point of the arm-openings (chest width at armholes) may range from about 1.2 to 1.5. In yet another embodiment, the width at the bottom of the garment divided by the width between the arm-openings may range from about 0.92-1.03.

[0040] While various embodiments have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example only, and not limitation. Thus, the breadth and scope of the embodiments herein should not be limited by any of the above-described exemplary embodiments, but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims and their equivalents.

[0041] Other aspects and embodiments of the present invention will become apparent from the following detailed description, which, when taken in conjunction with the drawings, illustrate by way of example the principles of the invention.