Patents by Inventor Sandy Ann Waitz

Sandy Ann Waitz 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).

  • Hidden band brassiere, blank and methods of making same
    Patent number: 7051557
    Abstract: A circular knit bra is provided. The bra has a torso encircling shape with a torso part having an outer fabric, an inner fabric, and a bra bottom. The outer fabric and the inner fabric each have a lower edge. The outer fabric and the inner fabric form a double layer. An integrally knitted reinforced anchoring chest band at the lower edge of the inner fabric forms a fold line, such that the anchoring chest band is concealed by the outer fabric layer. The bra bottom may have a smooth straight finished edge, a decorative scalloped edge, or a beaded edge mini-turned welt treatment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Sara Lee Corporation
    Inventors: John Mitchell, Sandy Ann Waitz
  • Hidden band brassiere, blank and methods of making same
    Publication number: 20040014394
    Abstract: A circular knit bra is provided. The bra has a torso encircling shape with a torso part having an outer fabric, an inner fabric, and a bra bottom. The outer fabric and the inner fabric each have a lower edge. The outer fabric and the inner fabric form a double layer. An integrally knitted reinforced anchoring chest band at the lower edge of the inner fabric forms a fold line, such that the anchoring chest band is concealed by the outer fabric layer. The bra bottom may have a smooth straight finished edge, a decorative scalloped edge, or a beaded edge mini-turned welt treatment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Applicant: SARA LEE CORPORATION
    Inventors: John Mitchell, Sandy Ann Waitz
  • Shoulder strap for a brassiere
    Patent number: 6634923
    Abstract: A brassiere shoulder strap is provided that is shaped so that it conforms to the shape of the shoulder of the wearer. By conforming to the shape of the shoulder, the strap provides and maintains a cushioning effect. The shoulder strap has a curvilinear shaped area that is wider than a conventional brassiere strap in order to increase the size of the load bearing region of the wearer's shoulder. This curvilinear shaped area has an outer cover that surrounds an interior hollow portion. This interior hollow portion is filled with a cushioning material. In a preferred embodiment, the cushioning material is a silicone gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2003
    Assignee: Sara Lee Corporation
    Inventor: Sandy Ann Waitz
  • Shoulder strap for a brassiere
    Publication number: 20030040256
    Abstract: A brassiere shoulder strap is provided that is shaped so that it conforms to the shape of the shoulder of the wearer. By conforming to the shape of the shoulder, the strap provides and maintains a cushioning effect. The shoulder strap has a curvilinear shaped area that is wider than a conventional brassiere strap in order to increase the size of the load bearing region of the wearer's shoulder. This curvilinear shaped area has an outer cover that surrounds an interior hollow portion. This interior hollow portion is filled with a cushioning material. In a preferred embodiment, the cushioning material is a silicone gel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2002
    Publication date: February 27, 2003
    Applicant: SARA LEE CORPORATION
    Inventor: Sandy Ann Waitz