| Methods of embroidery, and products so made -> Monitor Keywords |
|
|
  Methods of embroidery, and products so madeUSPTO Application #: 20060021113Title: Methods of embroidery, and products so made Abstract: New methods of providing embroidered indicia on patches which are mounted to articles of manufacture. After the patch is mounted to a substrate which is a functional element of the article of manufacture, the patch is embroidered to provide the embroidered indicia. Embroidering on the patch after the patch is mounted to the substrate passes the embroidering threads through both the patch and the substrate, such that the embroidery threads provide at least supplemental, optionally primary, attachment of the patch to the substrate. The substrate, thus the corresponding product, can be, without limitation, a piece of wearing apparel, namely a garment. Any product which is susceptible of receiving an embroidered patch is susceptible of benefiting from the methods of the invention, along with the corresponding resultant inventive products. (end of abstract)
Agent: Wilhelm Law Service, S.c. - Appleton, WI, US Inventor: William S. Wenkman USPTO Applicaton #: 20060021113 - Class: 002244000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, General Structure, Trimmings The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060021113. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND [0001] This invention relates to embroidered garments and other wearing apparel. Such garments and other wearing apparel, hereinafter collectively referred to as garments, include for example and without limitation, shirts, T-shirts, sweat shirts, caps, shop shirts or work shirts (hereinafter referred to as work shirts), bowling shirts, jackets, pants, and the like. [0002] Embroidered garments have become increasingly common, and increasingly more popular. Demand for embroidered garments has resulted in introduction of a wide variety of embroidered products. Such products include those where embroidered indicia are defined directly on the garment as well as those where the embroidered indicia are defined on a patch which is attached to or affixed to the garment. [0003] Specifically, this invention relates to embroidered garments wherein the embroidered indicia are defined on a patch, or patches, which is/are applied to the garment. [0004] It is known to apply embroidery indicia to a patch, and to subsequently affix the patch to the garment. The patch may be affixed by stitching about the outer perimeter of the patch, or may be attached by adhesive on a surface of the patch or garment between the patch and the garment, or both. SUMMARY [0005] This invention provides new methods of providing embroidered indicia on garments and other articles of manufacture where a patch is used as a carrier of the embroidered indicia. The patch is mounted to a substrate which is a functional element of the article of manufacture, and is subsequently embroidered to provide the embroidered indicia. The embroidering on the patch which occurs after the patch is mounted to the substrate passes the embroidering threads through both the patch and the substrate, such that the embroidery threads provide at least supplemental attachment, and in some embodiments primary attachment, of the patch to the substrate. In some embodiments, the substrate, and thus the corresponding product, is a piece of wearing apparel, namely a garment. In other embodiments, the substrate embodies some or all of a non-garment product, such as a decorative pillow, a cushion, a blanket, or other household product. Any product which is susceptible of receiving an embroidered patch is susceptible of benefiting from the methods of the invention, along with the corresponding resultant inventive products. [0006] In a first family of embodiments, the invention comprehends, in combination, a patch, and a garment to which the patch is mounted. The patch comprises a first outer surface facing away from the garment, a first inner surface facing toward the garment, a perimeter which defines an outer edge of the patch, and an outer edge region disposed proximate the outer edge of the patch. The garment has a second outer surface facing away from the garment, including toward the patch, and a second inner surface facing inwardly, toward a body of a wearer of the garment. The combination of the garment and the patch comprises embroidered indicia on the outer surface of the patch. Threads defining the embroidered indicia extend through both the patch and the garment. [0007] In some embodiments, the combination further comprises a layer of adhesive between the patch and the garment. The threads defining the embroidered indicia further extend through the layer of adhesive. [0008] In some embodiments, the layer of adhesive comprises heat seal adhesive, bonding the patch to the garment. [0009] In other embodiments, the layer of adhesive comprises contact adhesive bonding the patch to the garment. [0010] In still other embodiments, the layer of adhesive comprises a first layer of heat seal adhesive and a second layer of contact adhesive. [0011] In some embodiments, the embroidered indicia is confined inwardly of the edge region of the patch. [0012] In other embodiments, the embroidered indicia extends into the edge region of the patch. [0013] In some embodiments, the embroidered indicia covers the entirety of the outer surface of the patch, including in the edge region. [0014] In some embodiments, the embroidered indicia is predominantly informational in nature, for example letters, numbers, words, or the like. [0015] In other embodiments, the embroidered indicia is predominantly artistic in nature, for example natural or fanciful designs, objects, or the like. [0016] In still other embodiments, the embroidered indicia is a generally balanced combination of informational and artistic elements. [0017] In some embodiments, the combination further comprises stitching, either sewing stitches or embroidery stitches, about the outer edge of the patch, as supplemental securement of the outer edge of the patch to the garment. [0018] In some embodiments the combination comprises a cut-out aperture in the patch material, disposed inwardly of the outer edge of the patch, and a second edge region about the cut-out aperture, wherein the embroidered indicia may or may not be displaced from the second edge region. [0019] In some embodiments, the patch is so affixed to the garment by the embroidered indicia that the patch cannot be removed from the garment without damaging a substantial portion of the embroidered indicia on the patch. [0020] In a second family of embodiments, the invention comprehends a method of mounting a patch to a garment. The method comprises, from a web of patch material, cutting out a patch having a desired outline, the patch having first and second opposing surfaces, and an outer perimeter defining an outer edge of the patch, and a corresponding outer edge region proximate the outer edge; subsequent to cutting out the patch, mounting the patch to the garment; after mounting the patch to the garment, embroidering indicia onto the patch, including extending embroidering threads through both the patch material and through the garment. [0021] In some embodiments, the method further comprises, prior to mounting the patch to the garment, applying a layer of adhesive material to the patch so as to cover substantially the entirety of the first surface of the patch, and activating the adhesive as necessary in the process of mounting the patch to the garment, whereby the adhesive material facilitates the mounting of the patch to the garment. [0022] In some embodiments wherein the layer of adhesive material comprises a layer of hot melt adhesive, the method further comprises heating the hot melt adhesive in the process of mounting the patch to the garment, so as to activate the hot melt adhesive thereby to facilitate the mounting of the patch to the garment, and wherein the extending of the embroidering threads through the patch material and through the garment further comprises extending the embroidering threads through the layer of hot melt adhesive. Continue reading... Full patent description for Methods of embroidery, and products so made Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Methods of embroidery, and products so made patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Methods of embroidery, and products so made or other areas of interest. ### Previous Patent Application: Coated footwear and methods for making and using the same Next Patent Application: Harness for towing a golfer's pull cart Industry Class: Apparel ### FreshPatents.com Support Thank you for viewing the Methods of embroidery, and products so made patent info. IP-related news and info Results in 4.40987 seconds Other interesting Feshpatents.com categories: Canon USA , Celera Genomics , Cephalon, Inc. , Cingular Wireless , Clorox , Colgate-Palmolive , Corning , Cymer , |
||
