Patents by Inventor Shantilal G. Patel

Shantilal G. Patel 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
  • Moldable warp knitted fabric
    Patent number: 4667490
    Abstract: A moldable, fabric is provided which is adapted to be used in conjunction as a molded, brassiere cup. The fabric is warp knitted on a two bar warp knitting machine and includes front and back guide bar yarns which are knitted in opposite directions relative to each other in at least a two course knitting operation. At least one of the yarns is a monofilament yarn. The front guide bar yarn is a multifilament yarn and the back guide bar yarn is a monofilament yarn with the back guide bar yarn having a knit stitch configuration of 2/0-1/3 and the front guide bar yarn having a knit stitch configuration of 3/4-1/0.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 26, 1987
    Assignee: International Playtex, Inc.
    Inventor: Shantilal G. Patel
  • Methods for preparing warp knitted fabrics
    Patent number: 4551892
    Abstract: A method of preparing a spun yarn for use in a fine gauge wrap knitting machine having the following steps: (a) spinning polyester stable fibers having a denier of less than 2 and having a staple length in a range of about 1.5 to about 2.0 inches, (b) twisting the yarn in a range of 24 to 36 twists per inch, (c) waxing and steaming the yarn, and (d) warping the yarn in an environment having a humidity in a range of 65% to 70% and having a temperature in a range of 70.degree. to 72.degree. Fahrenheit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 12, 1985
    Assignee: International Playtex, Inc.
    Inventors: Shantilal G. Patel, William D. Bell
  • Spun polyester warp knit
    Patent number: 4487040
    Abstract: A moldable fabric of improved hand warp knitted on a 28 gauge tricot warp knitting machine using spun polyester stable yarn.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 1981
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1984
    Assignee: International Playtex, Inc.
    Inventors: Shantilal G. Patel, William D. Bell