Patents by Inventor Eric Aerts

Eric Aerts 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).

  • Publication number: 20060003668
    Abstract: A method and system for making garments is disclosed that does not require sewing and is amenable to continuous manufacturing. This method and system makes possible a seamless garment finish that is more comfortable than a finish having seams and other imperfections due to the need to tuck/sew edges and joints. The disclosed seamless technology employs a thin film of adhesive that is preferably an ether-based polyurethane although other comparable adhesives are acceptable. This adhesive is prelaminated on at least one surface prior to lamination to another surface under conditions to control adhesion, stretch, breathability, and longevity of the garment. Lamination also allows for a seamless finish without fraying at the edges resulting in even displacement of pressure against the skin of the wearer for greater comfort. Disclosed seamless manufacturing techniques can be applied in an iterative fashion to manufacture inserts and support elements incorporated into laminated garments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2003
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventor: Eric Aerts
  • Publication number: 20020151239
    Abstract: A method and system for designing and making garments is disclosed that does not require sewing. This method and system makes possible a seamless garment finish that is more comfortable than a finish having seams and other imperfections due to the need to tuck/sew edges and joints. The disclosed seamless technology employs a thin film of adhesive that is preferably an ether-based polyurethane although other adhesives are acceptable. This adhesive is prelaminated on at least one surface prior to lamination to another surface under conditions to control adhesion, stretch, breathability, and longevity of the garment. Lamination also allows for a seamless finish without fraying at the edges resulting in even displacement of pressure against the skin of the wearer for greater comfort. Disclosed seamless manufacturing techniques can be applied in an iterative fashion to manufacture inserts and support elements that are subsequently incorporated into laminated garments following additional lamination steps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2001
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventor: Eric Aerts