Method and apparatus for providing additional support to selected portions of a garment
US4776916A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 2, 1987 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 1988 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 2, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24826
- WIPO fieldOther special machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Method and apparatus are provided for applying a thermoplastic adhesive to a portion of a garment in a predetermined pattern. The portion of the garment is initially loaded onto a conveyor device through a loading fixture and a powdered adhesive is screen printed onto said portion in a predetermined pattern. The adhesive is cured in a drying oven and permitted to cool. A cover panel is then placed over the adhesive and the cover panel is fused to that portion of the garment at elevated temperature and pressure. The resultant garment, preferably a woman's undergarment, possesses the combination of unique control, support, shape and aesthetic characteristics.
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