Antiperspirant insert for attachment to a garment

Abstract

An antiperspirant insert (10) for attachment to a garment, comprising a first (13) and a second (14) fold line extending from a first to a second side of the antiperspirant insert (10), wherein the antiperspirant insert (10) is foldable along the fold line (13, 14) and wherein the fold line (13, 14) is curved such that, in the folded state, the antiperspirant insert (10) conforms almost three-dimensionally to the contour of the user's body, characterized in that the antiperspirant insert (10) is symmetrical along a virtual axis of symmetry (12) and that the axis of symmetry (12) runs below the first and above the second fold line (13, 14), and that both fold lines (13, 14) are located at a certain distance from the axis of symmetry at a first edge of the antiperspirant insert (10). (12) begin,as the course approaches the axis of symmetry (12) and lie close together at a second edge of the antiperspiration pad (10) or converge at a point (15).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to an antiperspiration insert for attachment to a garment according to the preamble of claim 1.

[0002] From DE 927 801 B, a symmetrically constructed welding sheet is known which has three predetermined folding lines. All three predetermined folding lines begin at a point on the axis of symmetry and end at a point on the opposite side of the axis of symmetry. The first predetermined folding line curves upwards from left to right, and the second predetermined folding line curves downwards from left to right, while the third predetermined folding line is located on the axis of symmetry. Simultaneously, the area encompassed by the first predetermined folding line below the second predetermined folding line is cut into strips, so that when the upper part of the welding sheet is folded over, the strips fold away along the three predetermined folding lines and can be folded between the upper and lower parts of the welding sheet.These folded strips, positioned between one part of the sweatband and the other, thicken the sweatband in that area, making it uncomfortable to wear. Furthermore, attaching such a folded sweatband to a garment requires considerable skill, as the folded strips must be carefully pushed to the side.

[0003] US Patent 3 156 924 A discloses an antiperspiration pad with curved fold lines and an axis of symmetry arranged below and above a fold line.

[0004] From EP 2 152 107 B1, an irregularly shaped antiperspirant insert for attachment to a garment is known, which has two intersecting fold lines running from one side of the insert to the other, along which the insert can be folded. Each fold line is curved in such a way that the insert, when folded, rises almost three-dimensionally. The resulting curvature allows the insert to conform slightly to the user's body, thus fitting more closely to absorb perspiration, and also provides a certain clamping force to hold the insert in place on the garment.However, the clamping force is not sufficient to reliably hold the antiperspiration insert to the garment, which is why an adhesive strip is also provided for safety.

[0005] The pad is folded in such a way that a permeable side lies against the body, while an impermeable side lies against the garment. The folding is also executed so that the curve of the folded pad follows the torso and not the arm.

[0006] In the case of the antiperspirant pad according to EP 2 152 107 B1, the intended fold lines run diagonally from the upper right to the lower left and from the lower right to the upper left. The intended fold lines intersect in the middle. To fold the antiperspirant pad, the user grasps the upper part and folds it over. In practice, it sometimes happens that the upper part folds at the highest point of one intended fold line (far right) and at the highest point of the other intended fold line (far left). In this case, the user must reposition the pad and fold it along the desired intended fold line.

[0007] In this specific application, the user is somewhat uncertain about how the antiperspiration pad should be folded, that is, in which direction and along which intended fold line it should be folded.

[0008] Based on this, the present invention aims to create an antiperspiration pad of the type mentioned above in which the upper part can be folded down easily and without uncertainty.

[0009] As a technical solution to this problem, an antiperspiration pad with the features of claim 1 is proposed according to the invention.

[0010] Advantageous further developments of this antiperspiration pad can be found in the subclaims.

[0011] An antiperspiration pad designed according to this technical principle has the advantage that, by arranging the fold lines beyond the axis of symmetry, the pad is divided into three sections without the fold lines intersecting, with an upper section located above the upper (in Fig. 2a of the first, in Fig. 2b of the second) target bend line, a middle section between the target bend lines and a lower section below the lower (in Fig. 2a of the second, in Fig. 2b of the first) intended fold line is created. The separate arrangement of the intended fold lines has the advantage that, during use, the upper section is simply folded over along the upper intended fold line, with the upper intended fold line automatically forming the fold edge, thus eliminating the need for any annoying readjustment. Another advantage is that the user can clearly and without any uncertainty see along which intended fold line the antiperspirant pad should be folded.

[0012] The folded-over antiperspirant insert is then attached to the garment in such a way that the unfolded section, consisting of the lower and middle parts, lies against the body, while the folded-over upper part rests against the arm. A further advantage is that this provides a significantly larger surface area against the body for absorbing sweat.

[0013] Another advantage is achieved through the arrangement of the predetermined folding lines, because the folded section essentially coincides with the unfolded section, so that the entire surface of the antiperspiration insert lies against the body or arm, ensuring good utilization of the antiperspiration insert.

[0014] Due to its symmetrical design, the antiperspirant pad can be used in either the right or left armpit, meaning only one pad needs to be manufactured. This reduces production and logistics costs.

[0015] In a preferred embodiment, the antiperspiration pad advantageously has an oval outer contour, so that a single antiperspiration pad can be used selectively in either the right or the left armpit. This reduces manufacturing costs because one and the same antiperspiration pad can be used for both armpits.

[0016] The arrangement of the symmetry line from one long side of the oval antiperspiration pad to the opposite long side has the advantage that this allows the narrow side of the antiperspiration pad to lie against the side of the body, while the long side extends over the height of the body, so that the perspiration can be absorbed over a large area.

[0017] In another preferred embodiment, the virtual symmetry line, the first predetermined fold line, and the second predetermined fold line intersect at a point, preferably located at the edge of the antiperspiration insert. This facilitates folding because a clear predetermined fold line is defined starting from this point.

[0018] Further advantages of the antiperspiration pad according to the invention will become apparent from the accompanying drawing and the embodiments described below. Likewise, the features mentioned above and those described in more detail below can each be used individually or in any combination according to the invention. The embodiments mentioned are not to be understood as an exhaustive list, but rather as examples. They show: Fig. 1a a front view of a first embodiment of an antiperspiration insert according to the invention; Fig. 1b the antiperspirant pad according to Fig. 1a shown rotated by 180°; Fig. 2a a front view of a second embodiment of an antiperspiration insert according to the invention; Fig. 2b the antiperspirant pad according to Fig. 2a shown rotated by 180°; Fig. 3a the antiperspiration pad according to Fig. 2a with bent top; Fig. 3b the antiperspirant pad according to Fig. 2b with bent top. Fig. 4a a front view of a third embodiment of an antiperspiration insert according to the invention; Fig. 4b the antiperspiration pad according to Fig. 4a shown rotated by 180°.

[0019] In Fig. Figure 1a shows a first embodiment of an antiperspirant pad 10 according to the invention, with an oval outer contour 11. A virtual axis of symmetry 12 runs centrally within the antiperspirant pad 10, extending from one longitudinal side to the other. A first fold line 13 is formed above this axis of symmetry 12, and a second fold line 14 is formed below it. Both fold lines 13 and 14 extend from a first edge of the antiperspirant pad 10 to the opposite, second edge. Both fold lines 13 and 14 are curved and begin at a first, here left, edge of the antiperspirant pad at a certain distance from the axis of symmetry 12. They then approach the axis of symmetry 12 closely and end at a second, here right, edge of the antiperspirant pad 10, close to each other.

[0020] The in Fig. 2a and Fig. The second embodiment shown in 2b differs from those in Fig. 1a and Fig. 1b shown in the first embodiment only in that the first predetermined bending line 13, the second predetermined bending line 14 and the axis of symmetry 12 converge at a point 15 at the edge of the antiperspiration insert 10.

[0021] The in the Fig. 1a, Fig. 1b and Fig. 2a and Fig. The antiperspiration pads 10 shown in 2b are designed to be permeable on the front side 16 facing the body and on the side in the Fig. 1a, Fig. 1b, Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b The non-visible reverse side is correspondingly waterproof. A sweat-absorbing agent is provided between the front 16 and the back. At the edge of the antiperspiration insert 10, particularly in the area of ​​the outer contour 11, the front 16 and the back are joined in such a way that the sweat-absorbing agent is retained inside. In the same way, the front 16 and the back are joined in the area of ​​the predetermined fold lines 13 and 14, so that the antiperspiration insert 10 ultimately has a first section 17, a middle section 18, and a second section 19.

[0022] In the Fig. 1a and Fig. Figure 1b shows the same antiperspirant pad, with the antiperspirant pad in Fig. 1b is shown rotated by 180°. The same applies to the Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b.

[0023] In its delivered state, the antiperspirant pad 10 is as described in the Fig. 1a, Fig. 1b, Fig. 2a and Fig. 2b is shown as a flat component. The user then folds a first antiperspiration insert 10 along the first predetermined fold line 13 and folds the first section 17 backwards. The middle section 18 and the second section 19 remain unchanged, as shown in Fig. Figure 3a illustrates this. The antiperspirant insert 10 is curved in such a way that the middle section 18 and the second section 19 follow the contour of the user's body, allowing the antiperspirant insert 10 to be hooked into the armhole on the left side of the garment. Because the middle section 18 and the second section 19 have a larger surface area than the first section 17, they can absorb perspiration from the body more effectively, while the smaller, first section 17 only needs to absorb perspiration from the arm.

[0024] In Fig. Figure 3b shows the antiperspirant insert 10 rotated 180° so that the first section 17 now appears at the bottom. In this case, the second fold line 14 is at the top, so that when the user folds the upper section, the second section 19 is folded over, creating another curved antiperspirant insert 10. This is then attached to the right side of the garment.

[0025] How the Fig. 3a and Fig. As can be seen in Figure 3b, the folded upper section is essentially covered by the remaining, unfolded sections, thus ensuring a secure fit within the garment. Furthermore, the entire antiperspirant insert lies against the user's body or arm, allowing for effective absorption of perspiration. As a result, this leads to a significantly smaller antiperspirant insert 10, which nevertheless exhibits the same absorbency as the antiperspirant insert known from the prior art, thus achieving a considerable saving in material.

[0026] In the Fig. 4a and Fig. 4b shows a third embodiment of an antiperspiration pad according to the invention, which differs from the one described in the Fig. 1a and Fig.The embodiment shown in 1b differs only in that the oval outer contour runs in the direction of the intended fold lines, so that the axis of symmetry runs from one narrow side to the other narrow side of the antiperspiration pad. This results in the area in contact with the body extending over a greater width, which is particularly advantageous for taller users.

Claims

[1] Antiperspiration insert (10) for attachment to a garment, with a first (13) and a second (14) fold line extending from a first to a second side of the antiperspiration insert (10), wherein the antiperspiration insert (10) is foldable along the fold line (13, 14) and wherein the fold line (13, 14) is curved such that the antiperspiration insert (10) in the folded state curves quasi-three-dimensionally according to the contour of the user's body, characterized by, that the antiperspiration pad (10) is symmetrically formed along a virtual axis of symmetry (12) and that the axis of symmetry (12) runs below the first and above the second predetermined fold line (13, 14), and that both predetermined fold lines (13, 14) begin at a first edge of the antiperspiration pad (10) at a certain distance from the axis of symmetry (12), approach the axis of symmetry (12) in the course of their course and lie close together or meet at a point (15) at a second edge of the antiperspiration pad (10). [2] Antiperspiration pad (10) according to claim 1, characterized by , that the antiperspiration pad (10) has an oval outer contour (11). [3] Antiperspiration pad (10) according to claim 2, characterized by , that the axis of symmetry (12) runs from one longitudinal side of the oval antiperspiration pad (10) to the opposite longitudinal side. [4] Antiperspiration insert (10) according to any of the preceding claims, characterized by , that the virtual axis of symmetry (12), the first target bend line (13) and the second target bend line (14) meet at a point (15). [5] Antiperspiration pad (10) according to claim 4, characterized by , that this point (15) is located at the edge of the antiperspiration pad (10).

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