Patents by Inventor Stephanie Muhlenfeld
Stephanie Muhlenfeld 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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Publication number: 20230290030Abstract: The disclosed systems and method disclose sizing and fit tools for apparel, headwear, and footwear that rely on virtual models. The virtual models are created from body scans of multiple human models. One or more of the body scans can be spliced at a splicing location. The systems and methods determine a body measurement for the body scan(s) at the splicing location. The spliced body scan(s) are compiled to create a virtual model. The virtual model can additionally be based on body shape of the body scans or the spliced body scans. Some example systems and methods also generate fit data based on the virtual model and optionally a garment size.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Inventor: Stephanie Muhlenfeld
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Publication number: 20230049200Abstract: A front-close bra support harness offers adjustable compression for additional support to the user. The front-close bra support harness is layered or added on top of any article of apparel including bras, sports bras, swimwear, lingerie, or any top worn over the breast area. The harness having a variable compression effect around the circumference of the under-breast area, the shoulder area, and support around a portion of the outer-side breast and bottom area of the breast that is specially designed for compressing or tightening around the lower breast, side breast area, and around the rib area of the torso. The contoured material panel around each breast is located at the side and bottom portion of the breast and is coupled to a shoulder strap, a back panel, and an under-breast panel that is secured at the center front area by an adjustable closure mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2021Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: Phoenix Apparel LLCInventor: Stephanie Muhlenfeld
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Publication number: 20220338564Abstract: A pair of tights specially designed for the wearer to self-adjust the waist for fit, adjust compression, adjust for waist training, adjust lower abdominal support, and adjust lower lumbar back support. The localized compression effect is configured and adjusted by a textile piece attached at the left side area of the back waistband that can cross the front of the abdomen to the left and a textile piece attached at the right-side area of the back waistband that can cross the front of the abdomen to the right. The two textile pieces that cross the body are anchored from the opposite side areas of the waistband creating a compression and opposite horizontal pull across the back and can be adjusted to attach across the front of the body. The configuration of the waistband and adjustable textile pieces allows a wearer to self adjust the fit.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Inventors: Stephanie Muhlenfeld, Carly Christine Anderson
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Patent number: 11350681Abstract: A pair of tights specially designed for the wearer to self-adjust the waist for fit, adjust compression, adjust for waist training, adjust lower abdominal support, and adjust lower lumbar back support. The localized compression effect is configured and adjusted by a textile piece attached at the left side area of the back waistband that can cross the front of the abdomen to the left and a textile piece attached at the right-side area of the back waistband that can cross the front of the abdomen to the right. The two textile pieces that cross the body are anchored from the opposite side areas of the waistband creating a compression and opposite horizontal pull across the back and can be adjusted to attach across the front of the body. The configuration of the waistband and adjustable textile pieces allows a wearer to self-adjust the fit.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2021Date of Patent: June 7, 2022Assignee: PHOENIX APPAREL LLCInventors: Stephanie Muhlenfeld, Carly Christine Anderson
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Patent number: 11185114Abstract: A harness system for adjusting support of a garment is provided herein. The garment with a harness system includes a body and a liner having harness straps. The harness straps slide through openings in shoulder straps of the body. The harness straps are then laced through a series of maintainers in the back of the body. The harness straps having terminally-located tabs that may be pulled from the back of the body toward the front of the body and affixed thereto. The placement of the tabs, when pulled toward the front of the body and attached thereto, determines the fit and support of the garment. By manipulating the tabs of the harness system, a wearer may adjust the length of the harness straps, back and posture support, and the lift provided by the liner. The harness system creates a customizable fit and support level.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2019Date of Patent: November 30, 2021Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventor: Stephanie Muhlenfeld
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Publication number: 20190373961Abstract: A garment, such as a bra, may include a frame, support structure, casing and/or housing. The frame may be adapted to fit underneath a wearer's breasts and partially wrap around her torso. The support structure be coupled to the frame and may include a volumetric cup positioned thereon, which may be a cantilever projection from the frame adapted so that a portion of a wearer's breasts may be inserted therein. The frame and/or support structure may be encased in a casing. Casing may increase the size of volumetric cup to cover a larger portion of the wearer's breast. Casing may also provide padding or other mechanisms to increase the comfort of wearing the frame, support structure, and/or casing for the wearer. The casings (one for each side of the wearer) may be housed in a housing that wraps around the wearer's torso thereby enabling the wearer to wear the garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Bree R. MCKEEN, Stephanie MUHLENFELD, Olivia BLOUGH-SWINGEN
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Patent number: 10492544Abstract: A garment, such as a bra, may include a frame, support structure, casing and/or housing. The frame may be adapted to fit underneath a wearer's breasts and partially wrap around her torso. The support structure be coupled to the frame and may include a volumetric cup positioned thereon, which may be a cantilever projection from the frame adapted so that a portion of a wearer's breasts may be inserted therein. The frame and/or support structure may be encased in a casing. Casing may increase the size of volumetric cup to cover a larger portion of the wearer's breast. Casing may also provide padding or other mechanisms to increase the comfort of wearing the frame, support structure, and/or casing for the wearer. The casings (one for each side of the wearer) may be housed in a housing that wraps around the wearer's torso thereby enabling the wearer to wear the garment.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: EVELYN & BOBBIE, INC.Inventors: Bree R. McKeen, Stephanie Muhlenfeld, Olivia Blough-Swingen
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Publication number: 20190313705Abstract: A harness system for adjusting support of a garment is provided herein. The garment with a harness system includes a body and a liner having harness straps. The harness straps slide through openings in shoulder straps of the body. The harness straps are then laced through a series of maintainers in the back of the body. The harness straps having terminally-located tabs that may be pulled from the back of the body toward the front of the body and affixed thereto. The placement of the tabs, when pulled toward the front of the body and attached thereto, determines the fit and support of the garment. By manipulating the tabs of the harness system, a wearer may adjust the length of the harness straps, back and posture support, and the lift provided by the liner. The harness system creates a customizable fit and support level.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2019Publication date: October 17, 2019Inventor: STEPHANIE MUHLENFELD
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Patent number: 10390571Abstract: A garment, such as a bra, may include a frame, support structure, casing and/or housing. The frame may be adapted to fit underneath a wearer's breasts and partially wrap around her torso. The support structure be coupled to the frame and may include a volumetric cup positioned thereon, which may be a cantilever projection from the frame adapted so that a portion of a wearer's breasts may be inserted therein. The frame and/or support structure may be encased in a casing. Casing may increase the size of volumetric cup to cover a larger portion of the wearer's breast. Casing may also provide padding or other mechanisms to increase the comfort of wearing the frame, support structure, and/or casing for the wearer. The casings (one for each side of the wearer) may be housed in a housing that wraps around the wearer's torso thereby enabling the wearer to wear the garment.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2017Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: Evelyn & Bobbie, LLCInventors: Bree R. McKeen, Stephanie Muhlenfeld, Olivia Blough-Swingen
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Patent number: 10383373Abstract: A harness system for adjusting support of a garment is provided herein. The garment with a harness system includes a body and a liner having harness straps. The harness straps slide through openings in shoulder straps of the body. The harness straps are then laced through a series of maintainers in the back of the body. The harness straps having terminally-located tabs that may be pulled from the back of the body toward the front of the body and affixed thereto. The placement of the tabs, when pulled toward the front of the body and attached thereto, determines the fit and support of the garment. By manipulating the tabs of the harness system, a wearer may adjust the length of the harness straps, back and posture support, and the lift provided by the liner. The harness system creates a customizable fit and support level.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: NIKE, INC.Inventor: Stephanie Muhlenfeld
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Publication number: 20170340023Abstract: A garment, such as a bra, may include a frame, support structure, casing and/or housing. The frame may be adapted to fit underneath a wearer's breasts and partially wrap around her torso. The support structure be coupled to the frame and may include a volumetric cup positioned thereon, which may be a cantilever projection from the frame adapted so that a portion of a wearer's breasts may be inserted therein. The frame and/or support structure may be encased in a casing. Casing may increase the size of volumetric cup to cover a larger portion of the wearer's breast. Casing may also provide padding or other mechanisms to increase the comfort of wearing the frame, support structure, and/or casing for the wearer. The casings (one for each side of the wearer) may be housed in a housing that wraps around the wearer's torso thereby enabling the wearer to wear the garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Bree R. McKeen, Stephanie Muhlenfeld, Olivia Blough-Swingen
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Publication number: 20170340024Abstract: A garment, such as a bra, may include a frame, support structure, casing and/or housing. The frame may be adapted to fit underneath a wearer's breasts and partially wrap around her torso. The support structure be coupled to the frame and may include a volumetric cup positioned thereon, which may be a cantilever projection from the frame adapted so that a portion of a wearer's breasts may be inserted therein. The frame and/or support structure may be encased in a casing. Casing may increase the size of volumetric cup to cover a larger portion of the wearer's breast. Casing may also provide padding or other mechanisms to increase the comfort of wearing the frame, support structure, and/or casing for the wearer. The casings (one for each side of the wearer) may be housed in a housing that wraps around the wearer's torso thereby enabling the wearer to wear the garment.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Bree R. McKeen, Stephanie Muhlenfeld, Olivia Blough-Swingen
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Publication number: 20170273365Abstract: A harness system for adjusting support of a garment is provided herein. The garment with a harness system includes a body and a liner having harness straps. The harness straps slide through openings in shoulder straps of the body. The harness straps are then laced through a series of maintainers in the back of the body. The harness straps having terminally-located tabs that may be pulled from the back of the body toward the front of the body and affixed thereto. The placement of the tabs, when pulled toward the front of the body and attached thereto, determines the fit and support of the garment. By manipulating the tabs of the harness system, a wearer may adjust the length of the harness straps, back and posture support, and the lift provided by the liner. The harness system creates a customizable fit and support level.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2017Publication date: September 28, 2017Inventor: STEPHANIE MUHLENFELD
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Patent number: D775781Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jamie Lee, Paul Kim, Stephanie Muhlenfeld
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Patent number: D786530Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2016Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: NIKE, Inc.Inventors: Jamie Lee, Paul Kim, Stephanie Muhlenfeld