Volumizing Slip
a technology of volumizing slips and ruffles, applied in the field of fabric materials, can solve the problems of reducing the apparent volume reducing the volume of pleated or ruffled articles, and reducing the apparent volume of existing articles, so as to increase the volume of pleated or ruffled articles, and the effect of increasing the stiffness
Inactive Publication Date: 2009-02-26
VAN SICE JILLIAN
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"The present invention provides a device for increasing the volume of pleated or ruffled fabric articles such as draperies, dust ruffles, valances, and table skirts. This is achieved with a volumizing article comprising a portion of volumizing fabric having a stiffness greater than the fabric of the existing article. The portion of volumizing fabric is dimensioned to be generally coextensive with the existing article and is secured in proximity to the existing article using a fastener. The portion of volumizing fabric enhances the apparent volume of the existing article. The preferred embodiment of the present invention is a drape, dust ruffle, valance, or table skirt. The preferred embodiment of the present invention is a mesh fabric, such as tulle, which is secured to the existing article using a hook-and-loop fastener or a topper that is secured between a mattress and box spring to locate the dust ruffle about the periphery of the box spring."
Problems solved by technology
With age, and sometimes as a result of the use of less expensive fabrics, the ruffles or pleats in the article collapse and it loses its fullness or volume (due to creasing and a loss of stiffness in the fabric) and aesthetically pleasing appearance.
Restoring the fullness or volume can be difficult or impossible because the ruffled or pleated article typically cannot easily be cleaned or treated with starch or sizing.
Thus, the ruffled or pleated article loses its effectiveness as an aesthetically pleasing design element and must be replaced.
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[0016]Referring now to the Figures, and particularly to FIGS. 1 and 2, a drape 1 and bed skirt or dust ruffle 3 are illustrated. Drape or curtain 1 is entirely conventional as is bed skirt 3, which covers the box spring portion of a bed and is retained in position on the bed by a “topper,” which is a flange of fabric that is captured between the mattress (shown in phantom) and the box spring to locate and retain bed skirt 3. The fabric articles illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2 are exemplary of the existing fabric articles contemplated for use with the present invention. Such articles also include, without limitation, table skirts, table cloths and the like that employ pleats or ruffles in part to achieve their aesthetic or decorative appeal. As mentioned above, with time and use, the pleats or ruffles flatten or crease and can lose their aesthetic appeal. The present invention provides an apparatus or device for refreshing, restoring, or “volumizing” existing pleated and / or ruffled fabr...
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Ruffled or pleated fabrics have been commonly used as interior design elements many years to accentuate the aesthetic appearance of items such as dust ruffles, bed skirts, draperies, valances, and table skirts. The ruffles or pleats add volume to the design features, increasing their aesthetic appeal. However, due to age and wear, over time the ruffles or pleats lose their volumizing effect. A volumizing slip is provided, composed of a material stiffer than the existing fabric article. Thus, fulfillment of the long felt need for extending the usable life of design elements such as volumized dust ruffles, bed skirts, draperies, valances, and table skirts is provided.
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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 956,874, entitled “VOLUMIZING SLIP,” filed on behalf of inventor Jillian Van Sice, which is hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to fabric materials used in interior design and decoration. More particularly, the present invention relates to devices or apparatus for enhancing the appearance of existing fabric articles.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Ruffled or pleated fabrics are a common design element in interior design and decoration. Such fabrics are found in dust ruffles or bed skirts (used with beds), draperies, valances, table skirts and other applications.[0004]With age, and sometimes as a result of the use of less expensive fabrics, the ruffles or pleats in the article collapse and it loses its fullness or volume (due to creasing and a loss of stiffness in the fabric) and a...
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IPC IPC(8): A47G9/04
CPCA47G9/0292A47H2201/02A47G11/006
Inventor VAN SICE, JILLIAN
Owner VAN SICE JILLIAN