A mounting member (10), for a wearable monitor (90) that includes at least one flexible textile sensor (22) and a processing unit (44) configured to receive and process data from the or each textile sensor (22), comprises a mounting body (12). The mounting body (12) includes at least one textile sensor receiving formation (16, 18) to receive and retain in a taught configuration a portion (20) of a corresponding textile sensor (22). The mounting body (12) also includes a processing unit retaining formation (42) to receive a processing unit (44) of a wearable monitor (90) and retain the processing unit (44) in electrical contact with the retained taught portion (20) of the or each textile sensor (22).
A pair of briefs (20; 80) comprises a main body (22) which includes front and rear panels (24, 26) which are formed of a stretchable fabric (28) that has a first elastic modulus. The front and rear panels (24, 26) include side edges (30A, 30B, 32A, 32B) which form therebetween leg openings (34). Each leg opening (34) includes a stretchable leg band (36) which extends around the perimeter (38) thereof. The leg bands (36) have a second elastic modulus which is greater than the first elastic modulus. The rear panel (26) has first and second buttock formations (42) which are shaped to receive a respective buttock (16) of a wearer. A portion of each leg band (36) which lies close to the corresponding buttock formation (42) includes a stretchable reinforced region (44) that has a third elastic modulus greater than the second elastic modulus.
A fabric construction (10; 50) comprises first and second fabric portions (12, 14) that are joined to one another in a desired configuration. The first fabric portion (12) has first and second outer surfaces (16, 18) between which extends a first end (20). The second fabric portion (14) has a third outer surface (30) against which the second outer surface (18) of the first fabric portion (12) is secured in abutment by at least one first stitch formation (32). The first end (20) of the first fabric portion (12) is secured in abutment against the third outer surface (30) of the second fabric portion (14) by a second stitch formation (34).
In the field of sewing machine assemblies there is a need to improve the accuracy with which it is possible to position a support member relative to an associated textile work piece. A sewing machine assembly (10), for securing a support member (16) which has first and second portions (30, 32) which differ from one another within a casing member (18) and subsequently securing the support member (16) and casing member (18) combination to a textile work piece (44), comprises a needle assembly (12) and a sensor (28). The needle assembly (12) includes at least one needle (14) that is selectively movable through a needle plate (20) which in use supports a casing member (18) and a textile work piece (44). The needle assembly (12) also includes a controller to control movement of the or each needle (14) through the needle plate (20) to selectively drive a corresponding sewing thread through at least the casing member (18). The or each needle (14) while extending through the needle plate (20) defines a work piece datum (DWP). The controller further controls advancement of at least the casing member (18) through the needle assembly (12). The sensor (28) is arranged in communication with the controller and lies spaced from the work piece datum by a predetermined distance (D1). The sensor (28) in use detects a transition (42) between first and second differing portions (30, 32) of a support member (16) which lies within a casing member (18) that is supported by the needle plate (20). The sensor (28) communicates detection of such a transition (42) to the controller whereby the controller inhibits advancement of the casing member (18) and the support member (16) through the needle assembly (12) to position the transition (42) relative to the work piece datum (DWP).
D05B 23/00 - Appareils ou machines à coudre non prévus ailleurs
D05B 35/06 - Éléments d'alimentation ou de manutention de l'ouvrage pour machines à coudre non prévus ailleurs pour fixer les bandes, rubans, bandes étroites ou passements, ou pour bordage
In the field of support garments there is a need for an improved underwire casing component which is more comfortable to wear, when incorporated into an underwire casing assembly, than conventional underwire casing assemblies. An underwire casing component (20; 50; 60) comprises an elongate casing body (22) which has a first region (26) that, in use, lies adjacent to a wearer's body (14). The casing body (22) also includes a second region (28) which, in use, lies spaced from a wearer's body (14). The first region (26) includes a plurality of laterally extending reinforcing members (30) to distribute the load (Lu) imparted by an underwire (10) on the casing body (22).
In the field of garment manufacture there is a need to improve the manner in which a button is fastened to a garment so as to reduce or eliminate the likelihood of the button becoming separated from the garment. A method of securing a button (14) to a garment (10) comprises the steps of (a) sewing a first fusible thread (40) and a second thread (26) into a stitch formation (16) to join the button (14) and the garment (10) to one another, the first fusible thread (42) including a fusible filament and one or more carrier filaments (42); and (b) melting the fusible filament to bond portions (18) of the stitch formation (16) to one another. A garment (10) has a button (14) secured thereto by a stitch formation (16). The stitch formation (16) includes a fist fusible thread (40) and a second thread (26). The first fusible thread (40) includes an activated fusible filament and one or more carrier filaments (42). The stitch formation (16) includes portions (18) bonded to one another by the activated fusible filament.
A41H 37/00 - Machines, appareils ou méthodes pour fixer aux vêtements les éléments de fermeture ou de maintien
D05B 3/14 - Appareils ou machines à coudre possédant un mécanisme permettant le mouvement latéral de l'aiguille ou de l'ouvrage ou les deux combinés, pour faire des coutures ornementales d'après un tracé, pour les boutonnières, pour renforcer les ouvertures ou pour fixer certains articles, p. ex. boutons, par piquage pour fixation d'articles par piquage boutons à trous ou boutons-pression
In the field of textile bonding arrangements there is a need to join a textile item to another item while maintaining the inherent flexibility of each item. A textile attachment formation (10; 50) comprises a textile structure (12) formed by a series of interlocking loops (14) of a first thread (16). The textile structure (12) further includes an elongate bonding element (20) which lies adjacent to the first thread (16). The position of the bonding element (20) about the perimeter (22) of the first thread (16) varies along the length of the first thread (16).
In the field of support structures for garments there is a need for an improved support structure which provides for greater flexibility in how the garment is configured A support structure (10; 30; 40; 50; 60), for a garment, comprises an elastic first textile portion (16) which defines at least one interface region (18). The support structure (10; 30; 40; 50; 60) also includes an inelastic second textile portion (20) that overlies the or each interface region and is secured relative to the corresponding interface region to inhibit stretching in any direction of the corresponding interface region (18).
In the field of garment transportation there is a need for improvements to reduce the damage caused to the garments while in transit. A transit hanger (10; 40; 70) for transporting a plurality of clothing garments (32) each supported by a clothing hanger (34) comprises a suspension member (12) to suspend the transit hanger (10; 40) from a support element. The suspension member (12), in use, defines a suspension axis (As). The transit hanger (10; 40) also includes a plurality of pairs (16, 18, 20) of clothing hanger retention sites (22, 24) which are integrally formed in a single transit hanger body (26). Each clothing hanger retention site (22, 24) within a given pair (16, 18, 20) is spaced from the suspension member (12) so as to, in use, lie substantially equidistant from the suspension axis (A8). The transit hanger body (26) includes a proximal arm (54) which lies adjacent to the suspension member (12) and a distal arm (56) which lies spaced from the suspension member (12). The proximal and distal arms (54, 56) are selectively interconnected with one another and each clothing hanger retention site (22, 24) within a given pair of retention sites (16, 18, 20) lies where the proximal and distal arms (54, 56) are interconnected.
A47G 25/14 - Cintres pour vêtements, p. ex. pour costumes
A47G 25/18 - Cintres pour vêtements, p. ex. pour costumes pour plusieurs pièces d’habillement similaires, p. ex. construits pour être rattachés à un cintre similaire ou le supporter
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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO THE TREATMENT OF TISSUE ANOMALIES
In the field of tissue anomaly treatment there is a need for a compression garment which is more comfortable to wear than conventional compression garments and avoids causing a wearer pain and irritation. A compression garment (10), for use in the treatment of tissue anomalies, comprises a garment body (12) formed from one or more fabric panels (14). At least one fabric panel (14) includes an isotropic elasticized warp knitted fabric (16). A method of forming a compression garment (10) comprises the steps of obtaining anatomical data (L, C") relating to an exposed body surface (42) including at least one region having a tissue anomaly, translating the anatomical data (L, C") into a two- dimensional representation (48) of the exposed body surface (42), dividing the two- dimensional representation (48) into a plurality of discrete elongate strips (50) which extend from a first side (52) of the two-dimensional representation (48) to a second side (54) thereof, reducing the length of each elongate strip (50) by a predetermined factor according to the initial length of the elongate strip (50) so as to form a modified two- dimensional representation (56) of the exposed body surface (42), and forming a fabric panel (14) having the same shape as the modified two-dimensional representation (56) from an isotropic fabric (16). An isotropic elasticized warp knitted fabric (18) for use in medicine, an isotropic elasticized warp knitted fabric (18) for use in the treatment of tissue anomalies, and use of an isotropic elasticized warp knitted fabric (18) in the manufacture of a medicament for treating tissue anomalies.
A61F 13/08 - Bas élastiquesBandages ou pansementsGarnitures absorbantes spécialement conçus pour les pieds ou les jambesCoussinets pour corsAnneaux pour cors pour comprimer les anévrismes
A61F 13/15 - Garnitures absorbantes, p. ex. serviettes ou tampons hygiéniques pour application externe ou interne au corpsMoyens pour les maintenir en place ou les fixerApplicateurs de tampons
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IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO THE IDENTIFICATION OF ONE OR MORE VAPOUR RETENTION/RELEASE CHARACTERISTICS OF A TEXTILE ITEM
In the field of testing there is a need for an improved method and apparatus for identifying one or more vapour retention/release characteristics of a textile item in a reliable and repeatable manner which is devoid of any subjective, human factors. A method of identifying one or more vapour retention/release characteristics of a textile item (14) comprises the steps of: placing the textile item (14) within a hollow chamber (12); introducing a volatile substance into the hollow chamber (12) whereby the item (14) retains at least a portion of the volatile substance; and detecting the presence of the volatile substance within the chamber (12) to identify a characteristic of the item. The foregoing steps may be carried out in any order. An apparatus, for identifying one or more vapour retention/release characteristics of a textile item, comprises at least one hollow chamber (12) for receiving the textile item (14) and a source (20) of a volatile substance. The hollow chamber (12) has an inlet (16) arranged in fluid communication with said volatile substance source (20) for selectively introducing the volatile substance to a textile item (14) received in said chamber (12) in order to cause the item (14) to retain at least a portion of the volatile substance. The hollow chamber (12) has an outlet (24) arranged in fluid communication with a detector (28) which is able to detect the presence of the volatile substance within the said chamber (12) in order to identify a characteristic of the item (14).
In the field of warp knitted fabrics there is a need for an elasticized warp knitted mesh fabric which allows for greater flexibility in tailoring the modulus of the fabric to particular requirements. An elasticized warp knitted mesh fabric (50; 100) comprises a group (52) of front yarns (54) knitted to form separate wales (56) of pillar stitches (58). The wales (56) are interconnected by at least one group (60, 62) of elastomeric rear yarns (64, 66). The elastomeric rear yams (64, 66) form coursewise extending connection formations between respective wales (56) which form the only connection between the wales (56) of pillar stitches (58) and which determine the modulus of the fabric (50; 100) in a coursewise direction, the connection formations including at least two of said elastic rear yarns (64, 66) and at least one of which floats across a wale (56). A process for producing an elasticized warp knitted mesh fabric (50; 100) comprises the steps of: (a) threading a front bar of a warp knitting machine with a group (52) of front yarns (54); (b) threading at least one rear bar of the knitting machine with a group (60, 62) of elastomeric rear yarns (64, 66); (c) operating the front bar so as to form separate wales (56) of pillar stitches (58); and (d) operating the or each rear bar to create, by laying in the corresponding group (60, 62) of elastomeric rear yarns (64, 66), coursewise connection formations which interconnect the wales (56), the coursewise connection formations determining the modulus of the fabric (50; 100) in a coursewise direction and being formed from at least two of said rear yarns (64, 66), at least one of which is floated across a walepath of each elastomeric rear yarn (64, 66) between respective wales (56).
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