Patents by Inventor Sandra Ann Waitz
Sandra 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).
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Patent number: 10966468Abstract: A female undergarment including a first fabric layer having an abdominal region and a crotch region and a second fabric layer secured to the first fabric layer at the crotch region and at the abdominal region. The crotch region is defined by first and second leg openings. The second fabric layer, secured to the first fabric layer at the crotch region and at the abdominal region, defines a first opening between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer proximate the first leg opening and a second opening between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer proximate the second leg opening. Manufacturing the undergarment includes forming a first fabric layer having an abdominal region and a crotch region, and securing a second fabric layer to the first fabric layer at the crotch region and at the abdominal region, thereby defining the first opening and the second opening.Type: GrantFiled: August 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 6, 2021Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLCInventors: Sandra Ann Waitz, Catherine Shannon
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Publication number: 20180055095Abstract: A female undergarment including a first fabric layer having an abdominal region and a crotch region and a second fabric layer secured to the first fabric layer at the crotch region and at the abdominal region. The crotch region is defined by first and second leg openings. The second fabric layer, secured to the first fabric layer at the crotch region and at the abdominal region, defines a first opening between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer proximate the first leg opening and a second opening between the first fabric layer and the second fabric layer proximate the second leg opening. Manufacturing the undergarment includes forming a first fabric layer having an abdominal region and a crotch region, and securing a second fabric layer to the first fabric layer at the crotch region and at the abdominal region, thereby defining the first opening and the second opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 21, 2017Publication date: March 1, 2018Inventors: Sandra Ann Waitz, Catherine Shannon
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Patent number: 7169011Abstract: There is provided a circular knit brassiere having a body portion with a pair of breast cups and a pair of side panels. Each side panel is connected to a different breast cup. The brassiere has different degrees of stretchability in each breast cup and side panel as compared to the center region of the brassiere. Tighter stitches with shorter stitch lengths than in the center region are used in the breast cups, thereby providing support for the breasts. Looser stitches, with longer stitch lengths than in the center region, are used in each side to provide improved flexibility and comfort to the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2004Date of Patent: January 30, 2007Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLCInventors: John Mitchell, Sandra Ann Waitz
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Patent number: 7163432Abstract: An adjustable circular knit bra is provided. The bra has a pair of breast cups, a central gore disposed between the breast cups, and a pair of side panels. Each side panel is adjacent to a different one of the pair of breast cups. The central gore also has a stabilizing area knitted therein. The breast cups also have a stabilizing area knitted into the bottom edge of each breast cup. The bra preferably also has a pair of adjustable shoulder straps. The bra preferably also has adjustable fasteners at the bra back.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2003Date of Patent: January 16, 2007Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLCInventors: John Mitchell, Sandra Ann Waitz
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Publication number: 20040242120Abstract: A fusion undergarment, and more particularly a brassiere, having a transparent layer with an inner surface and an outer surface, a support layer having an inner surface and an outer surface, and an adhesive layer for fusing the transparent layer with the support layer. The undergarment provides a balance of comfort, support and sensual appeal. The fusing process comprising the steps of fusing the adhesive layer to the support layer, cutting the fused adhesive-support layer into a desired shape, fusing the cut adhesive-support layer to the transparent layer, forming the breast supporting cup portions of the bra, preferably in a subsequent molding action. When the bra is worn, the support layer extends primarily under a wearer's breasts along a lower and side breast profile providing an optimal balance of comfort and support, while the transparent layer provides the requisite sensual appeal.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2004Publication date: December 2, 2004Applicant: SARA LEE CORPORATIONInventors: Roger Warren, Sandra Ann Waitz
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Patent number: 6824445Abstract: A hybrid brassiere is provided. The brassiere has a brassiere body having a pair of side wings/back panels made of circular knit fabric and an integrally knitted band. The brassiere also has a pair of breast cups made from one or more fabrics, namely woven, non-woven, warp knitted, and weft knitted fabrics, and an attachment for connecting the pair of breast cups to the brassiere body.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2002Date of Patent: November 30, 2004Assignee: Sara Lee CorporationInventors: John Oneyear, Heinz Altmann, Sandra Ann Waitz, Donald Burleson
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Patent number: 6790122Abstract: There is provided a circular knit brassiere having a body portion with a pair of breast cups and a pair of side panels. Each side panel is connected to a different breast cup. The brassiere has different degrees of stretchability in each breast cup and side panel as compared to the center region of the brassiere. Tighter stitches with shorter stitch lengths than in the center region are used in the breast cups, thereby providing support for the breasts. Looser stitches, with longer stitch lengths than in the center region, are used in each side to provide improved flexibility and comfort to the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Assignee: Sara Lee CorporationInventors: John Mitchell, Sandra Ann Waitz
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Publication number: 20040110447Abstract: An adjustable circular knit bra is provided. The bra has a pair of breast cups, a central gore disposed between the breast cups, and a pair of side panels. Each side panel is adjacent to a different one of the pair of breast cups. The central gore also has a stabilizing area knitted therein. The breast cups also have a stabilizing area knitted into the bottom edge of each breast cup. The bra preferably also has a pair of adjustable shoulder straps. The bra preferably also has adjustable fasteners at the bra back.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2003Publication date: June 10, 2004Applicant: Sara L CorporationInventors: John Mitchell, Sandra Ann Waitz
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Patent number: 6685534Abstract: An adjustable circular knit bra is provided. The bra has a pair of breast cups, a central gore disposed between the breast cups, and a pair of side panels. Each side panel is adjacent to a different one of the pair of breast cups. The central gore also has a stabilizing area knitted therein. The breast cups also have a stabilizing area knitted into the bottom edge of each breast cup. The bra preferably also has a pair of adjustable shoulder straps. The bra preferably also has adjustable fasteners at the bra back.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2001Date of Patent: February 3, 2004Assignee: Sara Lee CorporationInventors: John Mitchell, Sandra Ann Waitz
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Publication number: 20030186618Abstract: A hybrid brassiere is provided. The brassiere has a brassiere body having a pair of side wings/back panels made of circular knit fabric and an integrally knitted band. The brassiere also has a pair of breast cups made from one or more fabrics, namely woven, non-woven, warp knitted, and weft knitted fabrics, and an attachment for connecting the pair of breast cups to the brassiere body.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2002Publication date: October 2, 2003Applicant: Sara Lee CorporationInventors: Jon Oneyear, Heinz Altmann, Sandra Ann Waitz, Donald Burleson
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Publication number: 20030171066Abstract: There is provided a circular knit brassiere having a body portion with a pair of breast cups and a pair of side panels. Each side panel is connected to a different breast cup. The brassiere has different degrees of stretchability in each breast cup and side panel as compared to the center region of the brassiere. Tighter stitches with shorter stitch lengths than in the center region are used in the breast cups, thereby providing support for the breasts. Looser stitches, with longer stitch lengths than in the center region, are used in each side to provide improved flexibility and comfort to the wearer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2002Publication date: September 11, 2003Applicant: Sara Lee CorporationInventors: John Mitchell, Sandra Ann Waitz
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Patent number: 6572437Abstract: There is provided a brassiere made of a stretchable material for comfort. Each breast cup has a breast receiving portion with an inner layer and an outer layer, and a support panel portion with the inner and outer layers and a breast supporting panel between the inner and outer layers. The breast supporting panel is substantially inelastic in all directions and, preferably, forms an arcuate edge for supporting the breast. Thus, the entire brassiere stretches and moves with the wearer, while each non-elastic breast supporting panel provides the desired breast support. The bottom edge of the breast supporting panel is spaced from the bottom edge of the brassiere. Decreasing the length of the breast supporting panel so that its bottom edge does not contact the bottom edge of the brassiere allows the bottom periphery of the brassiere to have additional flex that improves the overall comfort of the brassiere. Preferably, the bottom edge of the brassiere is turned to form the waistband of the brassiere.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2001Date of Patent: June 3, 2003Assignee: Sara Lee CorporationInventor: Sandra Ann Waitz
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Publication number: 20030096557Abstract: There is provided a brassiere made of a stretchable material for comfort. Each breast cup has a breast receiving portion with an inner layer and an outer layer, and a support panel portion with the inner and outer layers and a breast supporting panel between the inner and outer layers. The breast supporting panel is substantially inelastic in all directions and, preferably, forms an arcuate edge for supporting the breast. Thus, the entire brassiere stretches and moves with the wearer, while each non-elastic breast supporting panel provides the desired breast support. The bottom edge of the breast supporting panel is spaced from the bottom edge of the brassiere. Decreasing the length of the breast supporting panel so that its bottom edge does not contact the bottom edge of the brassiere allows the bottom periphery of the brassiere to have additional flex that improves the overall comfort of the brassiere. Preferably, the bottom edge of the brassiere is turned to form the waistband of the brassiere.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2001Publication date: May 22, 2003Applicant: Sara Lee CorporationInventor: Sandra Ann Waitz
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Publication number: 20030082994Abstract: An adjustable circular knit bra is provided. The bra has a pair of breast cups, a central gore disposed between the breast cups, and a pair of side panels. Each side panel is adjacent to a different one of the pair of breast cups. The central gore also has a stabilizing area knitted therein. The breast cups also have a stabilizing area knitted into the bottom edge of each breast cup. The bra preferably also has a pair of adjustable shoulder straps. The bra preferably also has adjustable fasteners at the bra back.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2001Publication date: May 1, 2003Applicant: Sara Lee CorporationInventors: John Mitchell, Sandra Ann Waitz