Apparel apparatus – Putting on or removing garments
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-10
2008-05-27
Welch, Gary L. (Department: 3765)
Apparel apparatus
Putting on or removing garments
Reexamination Certificate
active
07377410
ABSTRACT:
Systems, apparatuses and methods of donning garments are provided wherein an expandable layer is temporarily inserted into a garment. A source such as a donning chamber is utilized to expand the temporary expandable layer, thus stretching the garment by an amount suitable to assist the wearer in donning the garment. Once donned, the expandable layer is at least partially removed from underneath the garment. For example, pieces of the expandable layer may be pulled through a mesh fabric of the garment, or otherwise slipped out from under the garment. Alternatively, the temporary expandable layer may be constructed such that, at least portions are soluble. Once the garment is donned, the soluble portions of the temporary expandable layer are dissolved using a corresponding solvent. Still further, a physical treatment such as ultrasound or ultraviolet radiation, may be used to crumble or disintegrate a portion or the entire temporary expandable layer.
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Stevens & Showalter LLP
Sutton Andrew W
Welch Gary L.
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