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Method of manufacturing a brassiere or an article of clothing having a fastener

a manufacturing method and brassiere technology, applied in the field of fasteners, can solve the problems of not being able to adjust the size of a sport bra, not all brassieres are suitable for outerwear, and being uncomfortable to wear

Inactive Publication Date: 2017-02-02
MULTI TREND
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The patent describes a concealing member that has two surfaces: an outer surface and an inner surface. When the concealing member is in its operating position, the outer surface is exposed. The technical effect of this design is that it allows for better concealing of certain objects or people, and can be easily moved to different positions to cover different areas.

Problems solved by technology

One-piece sport bras, for example are common outerwear but well known to be uncomfortable to wear as they are usually very tight.
Also, the size of a sport bra is not adjustable as because they come in one-piece.
Not all brassieres are suitable as outerwear.

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[0036]Referring to FIGS. 1A to 1D, there are shown two types of conventional brassier. Those in FIGS. 1A and 1B are brassieres with adjustable fasteners which are generally considered as undergarments. Those in FIGS. 1C and 1D are bra tops without adjustable fastener, commonly used as sportswear.

[0037]As shown in FIGS. 2A to 2C, the fastener 100 in accordance with the invention is preferably a two part inter-engageable fastener in the form of hook and eye tapes. The hook tape 101 is connected to one part of a band 201 of a brassier 200 or parts on a similar article of clothing such as all types of lingerie e.g., a girdle. The eye tape 102 is connected to the other part of the band 201 of the brassier 200. Generally, the hook and eye tapes 101 and 102 are pre-formed by conventional means and then sewed onto the respective parts of the band 201. In the preferred embodiment, a concealing member 103 is provided with the fastener 100. Alternatively, the concealing member 103 is securely ...

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Abstract

A fastener has first and second fastening parts inter-engageable for fastening two side parts of a brassiere or similar article of clothing. The first and second fastening parts include co-operable fastening members for detachable fastening. The fastening members, at least when attached, are concealable by a concealing member, the concealing member being movable between an operating position to conceal the fastening members and a non-operating position to expose the fastening members.

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Technical Field[0001]The present invention relates to a fastener, for example particularly, but not exclusively a fastener for use in a Brassiere.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Brassieres are specialized garment designed to support a woman's breasts and this may date back to ancient Greece. Conventionally they were considered as undergarments but now they have evolved into fashion item.[0003]The changing trend, the complexity of the available design and material allow brassieres to become outerwear for different purposes such as dance and athletics while providing the support and coverage required. The concept of lingerie as outerwear is not new and is more popular.[0004]One-piece sport bras, for example are common outerwear but well known to be uncomfortable to wear as they are usually very tight. Also, the size of a sport bra is not adjustable as because they come in one-piece. The band is an elastic strip permitting no adjustment in band size other than relying on its elasticit...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41F1/00A41C3/12A44B13/00A41C3/00
CPCA41F1/006A44B13/00A41C3/12A41C3/0028
Inventor FUNG, WING LEUNG
Owner MULTI TREND