Patents by Inventor Tanya Anne Shaw-Weeks

Tanya Anne Shaw-Weeks 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 of virtual garment fitting, selection, and processing
    Patent number: 7479956
    Abstract: A method of garment fitting, selection and creation is provided. The invention provides for the scanning of an individual to provide a photo-realistic virtual 3-D image of the individual in a physically simulated 3-D garment and provides for the use of measurements of the individual to intelligently recommend garments, produce patterns for custom made garments, provide alteration suggestions to fit a garment to the particular individual. The measurements and the photo-realistic 3-D information is stored so that an individual does not need to re-input information or undergo multiple scans, and can shop from home using the previously obtained information profile. Measurements and suggestions can be used by the individual or automatically sent to a manufacturer, dressmaker or tailor for the creation or alteration of a garment to achieve a correct fit for the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2009
    Assignee: Unique Solutions Design LTD.
    Inventor: Tanya Anne Shaw-Weeks
  • Method of virtual garment fitting, selection, and processing
    Publication number: 20030076318
    Abstract: A method of garment fitting, selection and creation is provided. The invention provides for the scanning of an individual to provide a photo-realistic virtual 3-D image of the individual in a physically simulated 3-D garment and provides for the use of measurements of the individual to intelligently recommend garments, produce patterns for custom made garments, provide alteration suggestions to fit a garment to the particular individual. The measurements and the photo-realistic 3-D information is stored so that an individual does not need to re-input information or undergo multiple scans, and can shop from home using the previously obtained information profile. Measurements and suggestions can be used by the individual or automatically sent to a manufacturer, dressmaker or tailor for the creation or alteration of a garment to achieve a correct fit for the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2002
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Applicant: AR Card
    Inventor: Tanya Anne Shaw-Weeks