Patents by Inventor Gloria Falla
Gloria Falla 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).
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Patent number: 8262434Abstract: A method is provided for molding a breast-receiving cup for a garment, comprising laminating a support fabric to a lofted material to form a lofted assembly, positioning the lofted assembly in a molding apparatus having a first mold with a projecting element and a second mold having a recessed element, and closing together the first mold and the second mold while maintaining a uniform preset gap between the projecting element and the recessed element to form a molded lofted assembly in the shape of a breast-receiving cup.Type: GrantFiled: January 5, 2010Date of Patent: September 11, 2012Assignee: BBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLCInventors: Gloria Falla, Roger D. Warren, Thomas S. Wood
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Patent number: 8235765Abstract: Feminine undergarments, particularly brassieres and other body shaping garments that are fabricated using a multi-layered fabric laminate that is formed by gluing multiple fabric layers together, preferably to permit body shaping garments to be substantially fabricated from a single main piece of material or blank cut from the multi-layered fabric laminate and which has finished edges which do not require separate binding or narrow edge finishing, together with a method of making such garments, both on an individual, batch basis, as well as an automated process for making the fabric laminate and multiple garments on a continuous basis, are disclosed. Multi-layer composite fabric laminate materials wherein different portions of at least one fabric layer thereof are made of different fabrics, and a method for making them, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLCInventor: Gloria Falla
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Patent number: 8176572Abstract: Feminine undergarments, particularly brassieres and other body shaping garments that are fabricated using a multi-layered fabric laminate that is formed by gluing multiple fabric layers together, preferably to permit body shaping garments to be substantially fabricated from a single main piece of material or blank cut from the multi-layered fabric laminate and which has finished edges which do not require separate binding or narrow edge finishing, together with a method of making such garments, both on an individual, batch basis, as well as an automated process for making the fabric laminate and multiple garments on a continuous basis, are disclosed. Multi-layer composite fabric laminate materials wherein different portions of at least one fabric layer thereof are made of different fabrics, and a method for making them, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2010Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLCInventor: Gloria Falla
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Publication number: 20100297912Abstract: Feminine undergarments, particularly brassieres and other body shaping garments that are fabricated using a multi-layered fabric laminate that is formed by gluing multiple fabric layers together, preferably to permit body shaping garments to be substantially fabricated from a single main piece of material or blank cut from the multi-layered fabric laminate and which has finished edges which do not require separate binding or narrow edge finishing, together with a method of making such garments, both on an individual, batch basis, as well as an automated process for making the fabric laminate and multiple garments on a continuous basis, are disclosed. Multi-layer composite fabric laminate materials wherein different portions of at least one fabric layer thereof are made of different fabrics, and a method for making them, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventor: Gloria Falla
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Publication number: 20100288434Abstract: Feminine undergarments, particularly brassieres and other body shaping garments that are fabricated using a multi-layered fabric laminate that is formed by gluing multiple fabric layers together, preferably to permit body shaping garments to be substantially fabricated from a single main piece of material or blank cut from the multi-layered fabric laminate and which has finished edges which do not require separate binding or narrow edge finishing, together with a method of making such garments, both on an individual, batch basis, as well as an automated process for making the fabric laminate and multiple garments on a continuous basis, are disclosed. Multi-layer composite fabric laminate materials wherein different portions of at least one fabric layer thereof are made of different fabrics, and a method for making them, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2010Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventor: Gloria Falla
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Publication number: 20100227530Abstract: A method is provided for molding a breast-receiving cup for a garment, comprising laminating a support fabric to a lofted material to form a lofted assembly, positioning the lofted assembly in a molding apparatus having a first mold with a projecting element and a second mold having a recessed element, and closing together the first mold and the second mold while maintaining a uniform preset gap between the projecting element and the recessed element to form a molded lofted assembly in the shape of a breast-receiving cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2010Publication date: September 9, 2010Inventors: Gloria Falla, Roger D. Warren, Thomas S. Wood
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Patent number: 7690965Abstract: A method of forming an undergarment is provided. The method includes inserting an adhesive layer between a first fabric layer and a second fabric layer to form a fabric sub-assembly, the sub-assembly having a periphery that is larger than an outer periphery of the undergarment; causing the adhesive layer to form a laminate from the sub-assembly; and removing a trim from the laminate at the outer periphery to form a finished edge of the undergarment, wherein the first and second fabric layers comprise at least one cotton material.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2003Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLCInventors: Gloria Falla, Roger Warren
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Patent number: 7682219Abstract: Feminine undergarments, particularly brassieres and other body shaping garments that are fabricated using a multi-layered fabric laminate that is formed by gluing multiple fabric layers together, preferably to permit body shaping garments to be substantially fabricated from a single main piece of material or blank cut from the multi-layered fabric laminate and which has finished edges which do not require separate binding or narrow edge finishing, together with a method of making such garments, both on an individual, batch basis, as well as an automated process for making the fabric laminate and multiple garments on a continuous basis, are disclosed. Multi-layer composite fabric laminate materials wherein different portions of at least one fabric layer thereof are made of different fabrics, and a method for making them, are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2004Date of Patent: March 23, 2010Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLCInventor: Gloria Falla
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Patent number: 7666059Abstract: A method for molding a lofted assembly having a lofted material and a laminated nylon support material the garment produced are provided. The method includes the steps of positioning a support fabric on a lofted material; laminating the support fabric to the lofted material to form a lofted assembly; positioning the lofted assembly in a molding apparatus having at least a first mold and a second mold, closing together the first mold and the second mold thereby sandwiching the lofted assembly therebetween and while maintaining a uniform preset gap between said first mold and the second mold so that the inherent loft characteristics of the lofted assembly are substantially preserved.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: February 23, 2010Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLCInventors: Gloria Falla, Roger D. Warren, Thomas S. Wood
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Patent number: 7588479Abstract: A brassiere having a front opening and a dynamic adjustable back section and a first side panel and a second side panel is provided. The brassiere also has a pair of breast receiving cups and a connector between the breast receiving cups for selectively opening and selectively closing the brassiere. The dynamic adjustable back section elongates from a first length to a second length to automatically adjust a size of the brassiere.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2005Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLCInventor: Gloria Falla
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Patent number: 7556553Abstract: A method for making a garment having a lofted assembly having an inner laminated support fabric and an outer panel and the garment produced are provided. The method includes the steps of positioning a support fabric on a lofted material; laminating the support fabric to the lofted material to form a lofted assembly; positioning the lofted assembly in a molding apparatus having at least a first mold and a second mold, closing together the first mold and the second mold thereby sandwiching the lofted assembly therebetween and while maintaining a uniform preset gap between said first mold and the second mold so that the inherent loft characteristics of the lofted assembly are substantially preserved. Then the outer panel is stitched to an outer side of said lofted assembly.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2005Date of Patent: July 7, 2009Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLCInventors: Gloria Falla, Roger D. Warren, Thomas S. Wood
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Publication number: 20080096464Abstract: A pad for a brassiere having a first film and a second film and a gel disposed between the first film the second film, is provided. The first film and the second film are molded to maintain the gel at a uniform thickness throughout. A brassiere having gel pad having a pair of panels each having a breast receiving cup is provided. Each breast receiving cup has a gel pad having a first film overlying a second film. A peripheral flange is formed where the first film and the second film are connected. A layer of gel is disposed between the first film and the second film, and the first film and the second film each have a thickness of approximately 0.0127 mm to 0.0762 mm to maintain a natural feel of the pad.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2006Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventor: Gloria Falla
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Patent number: 7244167Abstract: A three-dimensional molded breast pad for a brassiere is provided. The molded breast pad has a cup shape with at least one or more first layers of a first material and one or more second layers of a second material. The first and second layers/materials have different loft characteristics associated therewith. These loft characteristics influence, at least in part, the elastomeric properties of the first and second layers/materials. Thus, the molded breast pad is a moldable three-dimensional breast pad cooperative with a brassiere to support, shape and/or smooth the contours of a wearer's breast.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2003Date of Patent: July 17, 2007Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLCInventor: Gloria Falla
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Patent number: 7198541Abstract: A brassiere shoulder strap connector is shaped so that the shoulder strap is positioned at a desired angle to better accommodate the anatomy of the wearer's shoulder. Preferably, the connector has a triangular shape.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2004Date of Patent: April 3, 2007Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLCInventor: Gloria Falla
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Patent number: 7086926Abstract: A shoulder strap pad assembly is provided that includes: a top cover, a bottom cover, and a cushion filler. The bottom cover is laminated to the top cover to form an enclosure in which the cushion filler is secured. The top cover has a top fabric layer, a first adhesive web layer positioned below the top fabric layer and a first base layer positioned below the first adhesive layer on a side opposite that of the top fabric layer. The bottom cover has a second base layer, a second adhesive web layer positioned above the second base layer. The cushion filler has a cushion layer, a third adhesive web layer positioned above the cushion layer, a fourth adhesive web layer positioned below the cushion layer, and a third base layer positioned below the fourth adhesive web layer. In a preferred embodiment, the pad assembly is attached to a piece of fabric to form a channel in which a brassiere shoulder strap is positioned.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2003Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Playtex Products, Inc.Inventor: Gloria Falla
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Publication number: 20060099884Abstract: Feminine undergarments, particularly brassieres and other body shaping garments that are fabricated using a multi-layered fabric laminate that is formed by gluing multiple fabric layers together, preferably to permit body shaping garments to be substantially fabricated from a single main piece of material or blank cut from the multi-layered fabric laminate and which has finished edges which do not require separate binding or narrow edge finishing, together with a method of making such garments, both on an individual, batch basis, as well as an automated process for making the fabric laminate and multiple garments on a continuous basis, are disclosed. Multi-layer composite fabric laminate materials wherein different portions of at least one fabric layer thereof are made of different fabrics, and a method for making them, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2004Publication date: May 11, 2006Inventor: Gloria Falla
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Publication number: 20060052034Abstract: A method for molding a lofted assembly having a lofted material and a laminated nylon support material the garment produced are provided. The method includes the steps of positioning a support fabric on a lofted material; laminating the support fabric to the lofted material to form a lofted assembly; positioning the lofted assembly in a molding apparatus having at least a first mold and a second mold, closing together the first mold and the second mold thereby sandwiching the lofted assembly therebetween and while maintaining a uniform preset gap between said first mold and the second mold so that the inherent loft characteristics of the lofted assembly are substantially preserved.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2005Publication date: March 9, 2006Inventors: Gloria Falla, Roger Warren, Thomas Wood
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Publication number: 20060025041Abstract: A method for making a garment having a lofted assembly having an inner laminated support fabric and an outer panel and the garment produced are provided. The method includes the steps of positioning a support fabric on a lofted material; laminating the support fabric to the lofted material to form a lofted assembly; positioning the lofted assembly in a molding apparatus having at least a first mold and a second mold, closing together the first mold and the second mold thereby sandwiching the lofted assembly therebetween and while maintaining a uniform preset gap between said first mold and the second mold so that the inherent loft characteristics of the lofted assembly are substantially preserved. Then the outer panel is stitched to an outer side of said lofted assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2005Publication date: February 2, 2006Inventors: Gloria Falla, Roger Warren, Thomas Wood
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Publication number: 20060009124Abstract: A brassiere having a front opening and a dynamic adjustable back section and a first side panel and a second side panel is provided. The brassiere also has a pair of breast receiving cups and a connector between the breast receiving cups for selectively opening and selectively closing the brassiere. The dynamic adjustable back section elongates from a first length to a second length to automatically adjust a size of the brassiere.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2005Publication date: January 12, 2006Inventor: Gloria Falla
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Publication number: 20050227585Abstract: A brassiere shoulder strap connector is shaped so that the shoulder strap is positioned at a desired angle to better accommodate the anatomy of the wearer's shoulder. Preferably, the connector has a triangular shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2004Publication date: October 13, 2005Inventor: Gloria Falla