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  Perspiration shieldUSPTO Application #: 20060090239Title: Perspiration shield Abstract: The present invention relates to a perspiration shield in particular suitable for protecting the outer clothing against perspiration marks, in particular in the underarm area, said shield having at least one first layer as well as a second layer of a moisture-absorbing material supported by said first layer, said first layer including an elongated part having a first short side and a second short side, which elongated part is or at least can be attached, at the first short side thereof, to an undergarment extending round the chest of a user, and which comprises two ribbons on two long sides between the two short sides. (end of abstract) Agent: Graybeal, Jackson, Haley LLP - Bellevue, WA, US Inventor: Johanna Petronella Hendrika Maria Koppen USPTO Applicaton #: 20060090239 - Class: 002053000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Garment Protectors, Armpit Shields The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060090239. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This is a continuation-in-part application that claims benefit, under 35 USC .sctn.120, of co-pending International Application PCT/NL2004/000240, filed on 9 Apr. 2004, designating the United States, which claims foreign priority benefits under 35 USC .sctn.119 (a) to The Netherlands Patent Application No. 1023172, filed 14 Apr. 2003, which applications are incorporated herein by reference. BACKGROUND OF INVENTION [0002] The present invention relates to a perspiration shield in particular suitable for protecting the outer clothing against perspiration marks, in particular in the underarm area, said shield comprising at least one first layer as well as a second layer of a moisture-absorbing material supported by said first layer, said first layer comprising an elongated part having a first short side and a second short side, which elongated part is or at least can be attached, at the first short side thereof, to an undergarment extending round the chest of a user, and which comprises two ribbons on two long sides between the two short sides. [0003] It is generally known that perspiration and other undesirable and/or uncontrolled loss of bodily fluid may present problems, for example visible marks in the outer clothing. Furthermore, such loss of fluid may add to the problem of undesirable body odour. [0004] We already know panty shields, napkins for babies and incontinence napkins for adults, which obviate these problems to a reasonable extent. [0005] A perspiration shield as referred to in the introduction is known from U.S. Pat. No. 2,808,589, which describes a combination of a perspiration shield for the underarm area and a shoulder pad. The shoulder pad can be fastened to the upper clothing that is worn by a person so as to hold the shoulder pad in place. The perspiration shield for the underarm area is in turn fastened to the shoulder pad by means of ribbons. The perspiration shield furthermore comprises an elastic, which is to be engaged around the arm of the user, and an elastic loop, which can be fastened to the horizontal strap of a brassiere extending around the body at chest level. A drawback of said perspiration shield is the fact that it cannot be used without the associated shoulder pad. In addition, the shoulder pad needs be fastened to the outer garment a user wishes to wear in order to ensure a satisfactory effect. The use of such a perspiration shield is labourious, therefore, and in addition it will probably not be used in situations in which the shoulder pad cannot be worn in such a manner that it is more or less hidden from view under the outer clothing. [0006] So far, there are not known any satisfactory perspiration shields, in particular for use in the underarm area, which are easy to fit in such a manner that they will hardly show and which can be worn independently of the outer clothing. This problem is becoming increasingly urgent because particularly many women are presently wearing very tightly fitting clothes, so that the perspiration is absorbed by the material of the garments in question before it can evaporate, becoming visible in the form of perspiration marks. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0007] The object of the present invention is to provide a solution to this problem which overcomes or alleviates the above drawbacks at least in part and which hardly shows when fitted. In order to accomplish that object, the perspiration shield according to the present invention is characterized in that the ribbons are or at least can be fastened to shoulder straps that prevent the undergarment from slipping down. [0008] The perspiration shield according to the invention is easy to fit because the first layer is or can be fastened to an undergarment provided with shoulder straps, such as a brassiere or a shirt, by using suitable means, without using any other means that are visible under or through the outer clothing, wherein the risk of the perspiration shield being displaced during use is minimised. In addition, this solution is affordable, since only means for fastening the perspiration shield to the shoulder straps are needed. There are countless inexpensive fastening means for garments, such as buttons, clips, Velcro and/or press-studs. According to the invention, the perspiration shield can furthermore be fitted in such a manner that the wearer's freedom of movement is hardly affected. In this way a very simple, affordable and adequate perspiration shield against perspiration marks that might become visible through tightly fitting garments is provided. [0009] Preferably, the first layer forms part of an envelope in which the second layer can be accommodated, preferably in such a manner as to be exchangeable. Exchanging the moisture-absorbing layer in time enables the user to wear a new, fresh moisture-absorbing perspiration shield at all times. The envelope makes it possible to exchange the shield in a simple manner. It is further preferred that the second layer is positioned between the first layer and the part of the body in question. [0010] Another embodiment of the perspiration shield according to the invention is characterized in that the first layer is fastened to the undergarment on the first short side and is provided, on or at least near the second short side, with a ribbon that can be engaged around the upper arm so as to fasten the first layer in place in the underarm cavity. [0011] According to the invention, the first layer or the envelope may be made of a natural or a synthetic material. The second layer preferably comprises an absorbing layer of cellulose that turns into a solid gel mass by absorbing moisture. [0012] Another advantageous embodiment of the perspiration shield according to the invention is characterized in that the first and/or the second layer are impregnated with a suitable deodorant. If body odours should be released in or around the underarm area in spite of the presence of the perspiration shield, said odours will be masked by the deodorant. The use of a separate deodorant will no longer be necessary in that case, or at least to a lesser extent. [0013] Preferably, connecting means are provided for detachably connecting the perspiration shield to the garment. This makes it possible to use the perspiration shield for different garments and to clean the perspiration shield independently of the garment. The perspiration shield could be secured to a shirt or a brassiere by means of clips, for example. [0014] The invention furthermore relates to a garment provided with a perspiration shield as discussed in the foregoing. A brassiere or shirt or other garment provided with shoulder straps, which extends around a person's upper body, is very suitable for fitting such a perspiration shield. [0015] The garment according to the invention may furthermore be provided with two perspiration shields, one for each underarm. According to the invention, the garment may be a brassiere. A brassiere has the right form for this purpose and provides a tightly fitting chest strap for correctly positioning the perspiration shield. [0016] Preferably, the garment is provided with further fastening means for detachably securing the perspiration shield to the garment. Press-studs, for example, make it possible to attach/detach a perspiration shield to/from the garment in a quick and simple manner, but also numerous other suitable connecting means for clothes are known. [0017] The invention furthermore relates to an exchangeable second layer of a moisture-absorbing material for use in a perspiration shield as discussed above. [0018] Preferably, the second layer has two short sides of mutually different length. As a result, the shape of the second layer better conforms to the shape of the wearer's underarm area. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0019] The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the figures, in which a few perspiration shields according to the invention are schematically shown by way of example. [0020] FIGS. 1 and 2 schematically show parts of a perspiration shield according to the invention. Continue reading... Full patent description for Perspiration shield Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Perspiration shield 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. 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