Foundation garments – Breast or chest – e.g. – brassieres
Reexamination Certificate
2000-02-16
2001-01-16
Hale, Gloria M. (Department: 3741)
Foundation garments
Breast or chest, e.g., brassieres
C450S030000, C450S007000, C002S067000, C002S406000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06174217
ABSTRACT:
TECHNICAL FIELD
The present invention relates to undergarments, and more particularly, to undergarments having multiple interchangeable inserts that change the appearance or the scent of the undergarments.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Undergarments, such as brassieres, panties, nightgowns and lingerie, have evolved into high priced fashion items. Brassieres may cost as much as sixty dollars, panties may cost as much as thirty-five dollars, and lingerie may cost as much as one hundred dollars for a particularly fancy garment. An individual desiring to have undergarment items or sets of items in a variety of colors may spend several hundred dollars on their undergarment wardrobe. These high prices typically limit the number of garments that are purchased.
Undergarments are often sold in matching color sets so that the purchaser may coordinate his or her undergarment pieces with one another or with the particular outerwear being worn. For example, a peach colored brassiere and pair of panties may be worn with a peach colored sundress, or a pink nightgown may be worn with a matching pair of pink house slippers. Undergarments of differing colors may also be desired merely for the purpose of variety. However, as stated above, the high prices of these items typically limit the number of different colored undergarments that are purchased.
Persons wearing fancy undergarments often times desire to wear perfume or other pleasant scents that coordinate with the color of the undergarments. However, many individuals are allergic to or have skin reactions to perfume or scented oils placed directly on their skin. Individuals may also desire to have several different scents available for use.
Accordingly, there is a need for undergarments sold in a variety of colors and/or decorative styles which allow a purchaser to coordinate outfits and add variety to their wardrobe without spending large sums of money. Moreover, there is a need to provide undergarments having a variety of pleasant scents and which do not irritate the skin of the person wearing the undergarments.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide undergarments with multiple inserts that facilitate color coordination of the undergarments with each other and with a variety of different colored outerwear.
Another object of the present invention is to provide undergarments with multiple inserts or attachments that facilitate changing the appearance or style of the undergarments by changing the inserts or attachments.
Still a further object of the present invention is to provide undergarments with multiple inserts that facilitate variety in a wardrobe without being cost prohibitive.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide undergarments with multiple inserts that facilitate a variety of scents in a wardrobe without requiring a person to apply perfumes or oils directly to their skin.
Accordingly, the present invention comprises undergarments with multiple inserts wherein the inserts are provided in a variety of colors or scents for placement into the undergarments. In one embodiment the inserts may be pink in color and have the scent of baby powder. In another embodiment the inserts may be green in color and have the scent of a well-known perfume. Attachments may also be provided that comprise button covers or bows which are attached to the undergarments, wherein the attachments preferably match the color of a particular insert. Accordingly, an individual on a limited budget may create a personal undergarment wardrobe having multiple styles, colors and scents with the use of only one or more pairs of undergarments and multiple colored or scented inserts and attachments.
The subject matter of the present invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the concluding portion of this specification. However, both the organization and method of operation, together with further advantages and objects thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following description taken in connection with accompanying drawings wherein like reference characters refer to like elements.
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