US6415199B1
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Method and apparatus for preparing custom-fitted clothing
Assignee: E-Z MAX APPAREL SYSTEMS Inc
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Filing: 1999-02-25
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Granted: 2002-07-02
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Expires: 2019-02-25
Abstract
Abstract A stretch bodysuit is provided which allows precise measurements of the proportions of the portion of the body enclosed by the bodysuit. Specific benchmarks and lines are positioned at key locations on the bodysuit. These benchmarks and lines may be aligned with or positioned to coincide with critical measuring points such as joints or other bodily features. The benchmarks act as a guide for using a tape measure. Alternatively, the bodysuit and the lines and benchmarks thereon may be produced in such a fashion as to facilitate optical scanning of the suit. Once the dimensions have been recorded, a computer program uses the dimensions to generate a pattern for the desired garment.
Inventors
- 👤 Gabriel S. A. Liebermann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:41
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41H; A41H3/00; A41H3/007; A41H1/00; A41H1/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A method of acquiring measurements of the dimensions of a portion of a human body, comprising the steps of: a) enclosing the portion in an expandable article of clothing which is marked with at least one benchmark; b) positioning the benchmark to coincide with a predetermined location on the portion wherein the benchmark corresponds to a unique location; c) measuring a dimension of the benchmark; and d) providing a visual display of text or graphics which explains to a user how properly to position the benchmark with respect to the corresponding predetermined location.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
93 words
A method of acquiring measurements of the dimensions of a portion of a human body, comprising the steps of: a) enclosing the portion in an expandable article of clothing which is marked with at least one benchmark; b) positioning the benchmark to coincide with a predetermined location on the portion wherein the benchmark corresponds to a unique location; c) measuring a dimension of the benchmark; and d) providing a visual display of text or graphics which explains to a user how properly to position the benchmark with respect to the corresponding predetermined location.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 1 , further comprising the step of entering the measured dimension into a database.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 2 , further comprising the steps of electronically reading the dimension and creating a custom fitted pattern.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1 in which the step of measuring the dimension of the benchmark further comprises the step of affixing a measuring device to the article of clothing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 1 , in which the step of measuring the dimension of the benchmark is performed by optically scanning the article of clothing, identifying the benchmark, and measuring the length of the benchmark.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 1 , in which said step of measuring the dimension of the benchmark is performed by electronically acquiring the dimensions from at least one sensor integrated in the article of clothing in which the location of the sensor corresponds to the location of the benchmark.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1 further comprising the step of measuring at least one linear distance between the benchmark and either another benchmark or an external reference point.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
98 words
An apparatus for acquiring custom measurements of the dimensions of a portion of a human body comprising an expandable article of clothing marked with a plurality of benchmarks, in which each of the benchmarks is positioned so as to coincide with predetermined locations on a human body, the dimensions of which are useful for fitting a garment, and further comprising an optical scanner for use in conjunction with the article of clothing in which the benchmarks comprise crosshairs and are coded in such a manner as to allow the optical scanner to differentiate between each of the benchmarks.
Claim 10
Independent Claim
98 words
An apparatus for acquiring custom measurements of the dimensions of a portion of a human body comprising an expandable article of clothing marked with a plurality of benchmarks, in which each of the benchmarks is positioned so as to coincide with predetermined locations on a human body, the dimensions of which are useful for fitting a garment, and further comprising an optical scanner for use in conjunction with the article of clothing in which the benchmarks comprise crosshairs and are coded in such a manner as to allow the optical scanner to differentiate between each of the benchmarks.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 8 , further comprising a software application resident on a computer in communication with the optical scanner for generating a custom fitted pattern.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
13 words
The apparatus of claim 9 , further comprising a plurality of reference lines.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
73 words
A system for producing custom-fitted garments comprising: a) a bodysuit marked with a plurality of benchmarks and reference lines in which each of the benchmarks corresponds to a predetermined location on a human body; b) a measuring device adapted to measure dimensions of the benchmarks and reference lines; and c) a first application resident on a computer for prompting a user to apply and adjust the bodysuit with respect to the predetermined location.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
73 words
A system for producing custom-fitted garments comprising: a) a bodysuit marked with a plurality of benchmarks and reference lines in which each of the benchmarks corresponds to a predetermined location on a human body; b) a measuring device adapted to measure dimensions of the benchmarks and reference lines; and c) a first application resident on a computer for prompting a user to apply and adjust the bodysuit with respect to the predetermined location.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
19 words
The system of claim 11 , further comprising an input mechanism for inputting the dimensions into the first application.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 12 in which the input mechanism is a key pad.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
37 words
The system of claim 12 in which benchmark and reference lines are coded with crosshairs and the input mechanism is an optical scanner in communication with the first application and capable of scanning and differentiating the crosshairs.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system of claim 12 in which the measuring device is a sensor incorporated in the bodysuit and the input mechanism is a remote receiver in communication with the sensor and the first application.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system of claim 12 , further comprising a transmitting mechanism for transmitting the measurements from the first application to a second computer at a manufacturing facility.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
The system of claim 16 , further comprising a second application resident on the second computer for generating a custom fitted pattern.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 1 , in which the step of measuring the dimension of the benchmark is performed by identifying a correct figure of the benchmark and reading the corresponding measurement.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 8 in which each benchmark further comprises figures corresponding to measurements whereby the proper measurement of a body dimension is determined by identifying the correct figure of the benchmark.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 11 in which the benchmarks further comprise figures corresponding to measurements whereby the proper measurement of a body dimension is determined by identifying the correct figure of the benchmark.
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