Patents by Inventor Donald J. LaTorre

Donald J. LaTorre has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Cushion strap assembly and method of making same
    Patent number: 5820445
    Abstract: A cushion strap assembly and method of making same is provided which cushion strap assembly is adapted to be used in a brassiere shoulder strap. The assembly includes a top fabric layer, a first adhesive web layer positioned on one side of the top fabric layer, and a base layer positioned on the first adhesive layer on the side opposite that of the top fabric layer. The assembly also includes a cushion filler that is a first cushion layer, a third adhesive web layer positioned on a side of the first cushion layer, a second cushion layer positioned on the third adhesive layer on the side opposite that of the first cushion layer. A second adhesive web layer can be part of the cushion filler or separate. In either event, it is positioned on the first cushion layer on the side opposite the third adhesive web layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Playtex Apparel, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene A. Smith, Donald J. LaTorre, Shantilal G. Patel, Anthony J. Tedeschi
  • Cushion strap assembly and method of making same
    Patent number: 5507681
    Abstract: A cushion strap assembly and method of making same is provided which cushion strap assembly is adapted to be used in a brassiere shoulder strap. The assembly includes a top fabric layer, a first adhesive web layer positioned on one side of the top fabric layer, and a base layer positioned on the first adhesive layer on the side opposite that of the top fabric layer. The assembly also includes a cushion filler that is a first cushion layer, a third adhesive web layer positioned on a side of the first cushion layer, a second cushion layer positioned on the third adhesive layer on the side opposite that of the first cushion layer. A second adhesive web layer can be part of the cushion filler or separate. In either event, it is positioned on the first cushion layer on the side opposite the third adhesive web layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 16, 1996
    Assignee: Playtex Apparel, Inc.
    Inventors: Eugene A. Smith, Donald J. LaTorre, Shantilal G. Patel, Anthony J. Tedeschi