Patents by Inventor George Alexander Graham Browder, Jr.

George Alexander Graham Browder, Jr. 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).

  • Seamless torso controlling garment and method of making same
    Patent number: 6276175
    Abstract: A circular knit blank for use in the manufacture of undergarments and the garments so manufactured comprising a tubular knit body having an elastomeric yarn on selected courses, wherein said tubular body contains at least one area of control that has a stitch pattern increasing its modulus by about 8%, to provide a balance of comfort and control. The stitch pattern is preferably a 1 by 1 alternating tuck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2001
    Assignee: Sara-Lee Corporation
    Inventor: George Alexander Graham Browder, Jr.
  • Brassiere, brassiere blank and methods of making same
    Patent number: 6125664
    Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a brassiere, a blank for the manufacture of the brassiere and the brassiere and blank so produced are provided. The brassiere has an outer fabric and an inner fabric. The yarn and knit stitches for the inner fabric are selected to provide comfort to the wearer. The blank is formed in a generally cylindrical shape with a bottom welt band seamlessly joined to a bottom edge of an upper torso part formed in the outer fabric and to a bottom edge of an upper torso part formed in the inner fabric. Front and rear strap portions are formed in the upper torso parts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2000
    Inventor: George Alexander Graham Browder, Jr.