Apparel – General structure – Linings
Reexamination Certificate
2000-03-23
2001-04-17
Calvert, John J. (Department: 3741)
Apparel
General structure
Linings
Reexamination Certificate
active
06216281
ABSTRACT:
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates generally to linings for garments. More specifically, it relates to removable liners for garments.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Garments made of materials such as wool, or other coarse, loosely woven materials, present several limitations to the wearer. For instance, many people have sensitive skin. Wool and other garment materials, when worn directly against the skin, cause physical discomfort (itching) for a significant percentage of the population. This can lead to irritation and rash, and many people are unable to wear garments made of wool next to their skin.
Most knitted sweaters commercially available to the consumer do not have a lining. Furthermore, lining a sweater or dress with a permanent liner is expensive and time consuming. Consequently, it would be prohibitively expensive to provide linings for commercial garments and even more so for an individual to have all such garments lined after purchase.
Undergarments provide a barrier between the skin and garment, but undergarments that are generally available have limited use for this problem. For instance, a slip can be worn under a wool dress, but this does not provide protection for the arms. Jacket-style undergarments are not generally available.
Therefore, not many options exist for the protection of the arms of those individuals sensitive to wool or other coarse fabrics, that want to wear sleeved garments made of such material.
Similarly, when used to make garments, the looseness of the weave and porosity of many fabrics, provide an incomplete barrier for ultra violet radiation and also limits the ability of these fabrics to provide thermal insulation or an adequate barrier against wind.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
This invention describes removable liners for sleeves, designed to be used with garments that are made of wool or similar materials. Sleeve liners allow individuals sensitive to wool to wear woolen clothing, such as cardigan sweaters over sleeveless or short sleeved shirts or dresses. Sleeve liners also provide a more complete barrier against wind and ultra-violet penetration from the sun or other sources. Sleeve liners also increase the ability of a garment to provide thermal insulation.
It is an object of this invention to greatly expand the potential applications of an individual's existing wardrobe.
It is an object of this invention to expand the uses and applications for a particular garment.
It is an object of this invention to save the wearer the expense of having garments professionally lined. The cost for having even just two sleeves lined can often exceed the price paid for the garment.
It is an object of this invention to provide liners that can be easily removed and used interchangeably in many different garments.
It is an object of this invention to provide liners with fastening means that independently adhere to the garment.
It is an object of this invention to improve the ultra-violet protection afforded by a garment when worn.
It is an object of this invention to improve the wind protection afforded by a garment when worn.
It is an object of this invention to improve the thermal insulation provided by a garment when worn.
In accordance with the above objectives, and others described herein, this invention provides a removable sleeve liner made from a variety of different fabrics. that can be placed within a garment sleeve and easily affixed to the portion of the garment sleeve closest to the body of the garment.
In an embodiment, the liner is provided with the hook portion of hook and fastener fabric such that attachment to the garment can be accomplished independently, e.g., without any modification of the garment.
In further accordance with the above objects, and others described herein, this invention provides a removable liner for inserting in garment sleeves, said liner comprising a tubular material with a shoulder end and a wrist end and a means for fastening said liner to said sleeve proximal to the shoulder end.
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Calvert John J.
Dolberg David
Hoey Alissa L.
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