Patents by Inventor Jane P. Gannaway

Jane P. Gannaway 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).

  • Method and apparatus for providing additional support to selected portions of a garment
    Patent number: 4776916
    Abstract: Method and apparatus are provided for applying a thermoplastic adhesive to a portion of a garment in a predetermined pattern. The portion of the garment is initially loaded onto a conveyor device through a loading fixture and a powdered adhesive is screen printed onto said portion in a predetermined pattern. The adhesive is cured in a drying oven and permitted to cool. A cover panel is then placed over the adhesive and the cover panel is fused to that portion of the garment at elevated temperature and pressure. The resultant garment, preferably a woman's undergarment, possesses the combination of unique control, support, shape and aesthetic characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 11, 1988
    Assignee: Playtex Apparel, Inc.
    Inventors: James Prunesti, William D. Bell, Jane P. Gannaway, Dolores O'Boyle, Anthony Tedeschi
  • Garment having additional support to selected portions
    Patent number: 4701964
    Abstract: Method and apparatus are provided for applying a thermoplastic adhesive to a portion of a garment in a predetermined pattern. The portion of the garment is initially loaded onto a conveyor device through a loading fixture and a powdered adhesive is screen printed onto said portion in a predetermined pattern. The adhesive is cured in a drying oven and permitted to cool. A cover panel is then placed over the adhesive and the cover panel is fused to that portion of the garment at elevated temperature and pressure. The resultant garment, preferably a woman's undergarment, possesses the combination of unique control, support, shape and aesthetic characteristics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1986
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1987
    Assignee: International Playtex, Inc.
    Inventors: James Prunesti, William D. Bell, Jane P. Gannaway, Dolores O'Boyle, Anthony Tedeschi