US20110041228A1

US20110041228A1 - Clothing with non-permeable liners

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Publication number: US20110041228A1
Application number: US12/542,905
Authority: US
Inventors: Shannon C. Morris
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2009-08-18
Filing date: 2009-08-18
Publication date: 2011-02-24

Abstract

An article of clothing (14), such as shorts (2), shirts (7), leggings (10), arm sleeves (11), etc., having an outer layer of material (3) and an inner non-permeable liner (1) that either temporarily attaches to the outer layer by a temporary attachment means (15) or permanently attaches to the outer layer by a permanent attachment means (16). The inner non-permeable liner prevents topical creams applied to a user's skin from evaporating off of the user's skin. The inner non-permeable liner is available in different shapes to cover the different areas of the skin that patients have hair removed from. The outer layer is preferably made out of a material having elastomeric qualities that will ensure that the non-permeable liner is pressed firmly against the skin of a user. The outer perimeter (13) of the non-permeable liner may have a raised edge (4) and/or elastic (5) to ensure that the any cream applied to the skin of a user does not escape out of the sides of the non-permeable liner.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to articles of clothing and more particularly, clothing having an inner non-permeable material that covers and prevents topical creams that are applied to a user's skin from staining clothes and from evaporating from the user's skin.
Laser hair removal is a medical procedure that uses laser light to permanently remove unwanted hair from the human body. Laser hair removal works by passing a light beam through the skin. The laser targets dark pigments, called melanin, located in hair follicles. When the light beam hits a hair follicle, intense heat created by the light beam destroys the hair follicle. To be effective, laser hair removal requires multiple treatments over an extended period of time. A downside to laser hair removal is the pain caused by the laser. Patients undergoing laser hair removal are prescribed a topical anesthetic, which is a numbing cream that the patients must apply to the skin on the area to be treated prior to treatment. To effectively numb the treatment area, the cream must be applied at least ninety minutes before undergoing treatment. In addition, patients must cover the treatment area and the numbing cream with a non-permeable material, such as plastic wrap, to prevent the cream from evaporating. The use of plastic wrap to cover treatment areas can be very uncomfortable especially considering some of the sensitive areas that patients have hair removed from, such as the bikini line and genitals. Further, unless the plastic wrap is held securely against the skin, there is a chance the cream will evaporate rendering the numbing cream ineffective. There is also a chance that the cream could leak out onto clothes and cause stains. In addition, wearing the plastic and cream can be a large inconvenience for a patient who has to go to a laser hair removal appointment strait from work.
Therefore, a need exists for an article of clothing with an inner non-permeable liner that is comfortable to wear and can be he Id securely against the skin, thereby covering the treatment area and numbing cream and preventing the cream from evaporating.
The relevant prior art includes the following references:


Pat. No.
(U.S. unless stated otherwise)	Inventor	Issue/Publication Date

CN101305950	Zhang	Nov. 19, 2008
ES2217981	Guerra, et al.	Mar. 01, 2007
2007/0175483	Ferriss, et al.	Aug. 02, 2007
WO2006/000044	Margiotta	Jan. 05, 2006
6,681,771	Durette	Jan. 27, 2004
6,797,360	Varona	Sep. 28, 2004
2003/0039817	Varona	Feb. 27, 2003
5,895,380	Turi, et al	Apr. 20, 1999
5,919,177	Georger, et al.	Jul. 06, 1999
5,948,707	Crawley, et al.	Sep. 07, 1999
4,868,031	Modrak, et al.	Sep. 19, 1989
4,526,825	Whitehead	Jul. 02, 1985

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The primary object of the present invention is to provide an article of clothing with an inner non-permeable liner that prevents topical creams applied to a user's skin from evaporating off of the user's skin.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an article of clothing with an inner non-permeable liner that prevents topical creams applied to a user's skin from leaking and staining clothes.
A further object of the present invention is to provide an article of clothing with an inner non-permeable liner that is comfortable to wear.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an article of clothing with an inner non-permeable liner that is discreet when worn.
The present invention fulfills the above and other objects by providing an article of clothing having an outer layer of material and an inner non-permeable liner that fits into articles of clothing and is either temporarily or permanently attached to the articles of clothing. The non-permeable liner is available in different shapes to cover the different areas of the skin that patients have hair removed from, such as the back, chest, arm pits, bikini line and the legs. For example, if a patient is having laser hair removal performed on her bikini line she would cover the treatment area and the numbing cream applied to the treatment area with an inner non-permeable liner shaped like underwear that is either temporarily attached or permanently attached the crotch area of a pair of shorts. The outer layer of material is preferably made of a material having elastomeric qualities, such as spandex, lycra, etc, that will ensure that the inner non-permeable liner is pressed firmly against the skin of a user. The outer perimeter of the non-permeable liner may have a raised edge and/or elastic to ensure that the numbing cream does not escape out of the sides of the non-permeable liner. The non-permeable liner may also be applied to other articles of clothing, such as leggings if one is having laser hair removal performed on the legs, and shirts if one is having laser hair removal performed on the chest, arm pits, and/or back.
The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention should become even more readily apparent to those skilled in the art upon a reading of the following detailed description in conjunction with the drawings wherein there is shown and described illustrative embodiments of the invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In the following detailed description, reference will be made to the attached drawings in which:

FIG. 1 is a front plan view of a pair of shorts having an outer layer and a non-permeable liner of the present invention attached to the crotch area of the outer layer;

FIG. 2 is a top view of a pair of shorts having an outer layer and a non-permeable liner of the present invention attached to the crotch area of the outer layer;

FIG. 3 is a front plan view of a shirt having an outer layer and a non-permeable liner of the present invention attached to the arm pit area of the outer layer;

FIG. 4 is a front plan view of a shirt having a non-permeable liner of the present invention attached to the chest area of the shirt;

FIG. 5 is a rear plan view of a shirt having a non-permeable liner of the present invention attached to the back area of the shirt;

FIG. 6 is a front plan view of a pair of leggings having an outer layer and an inner non-permeable liner of the present invention;

FIG. 7 is a front plan view of an arm sleeve having an outer layer and an inner non-permeable liner of the present invention attached to the forearm area of the outer layer;

FIG. 8 is a side cross-section of an article of clothing of the present invention having an outer lay with an inner non-permeable liner temporarily attached thereto by a hook and loop fastener;

FIG. 9 is a side cross-section of an article of clothing of the present invention having an outer lay with an inner non-permeable liner temporarily attached thereto by an adhesive strip; and

FIG. 10 is a side cross-section of an article of clothing of the present invention having an outer lay with an inner non-permeable liner permanently attached thereto by sewing.

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

For purposes of describing the preferred embodiment, the terminology used in reference to the numbered accessories in the drawings is as follows:

1. inner non-permeable liner
2. shorts
3. outer layer
4. raised edge
5. elastic
6. crotch area
7. shirt
8. arm pit area
9. chest area
10. leggings
11. arm sleeve
12. forearm area
13. perimeter
14. article of clothing
15. temporary attachment means
16. permanent attachment means
17. hook and loop fastener
18. adhesive strip
19. sewing

With reference to FIG. 1, a front plan view of a pair of shorts 2 having an outer layer 3 and a non-permeable liner 1 of the present invention attached to the crotch area 6 of the outer layer 3 is shown. The non-permeable liner 1 may be either temporarily attached to the outer layer 3 of the shorts 2 or any other article of clothing 14 by a temporary attachment means 15, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 or permanently attached to the outer layer 3 of the shorts 2 by a permanent attachment means 16, as shown in FIG. 9. The non-permeable liner 1 is available in different shapes to cover the different areas of the skin that patients have hair removed from. As shown here, the non-permeable liner 1 is shaped to cover the crotch of a wearer and is attached to the outer layer 3 of a pair of shorts 2, which is preferably made of a material having elastomeric qualities such as spandex, lycra, etc., that will ensure that the inner non-permeable liner 1 is pressed firmly against the crotch of the user, thereby preventing any topical creams applied to the skin from leaking beyond the edges of the the non-permeable liner 1 and evaporating off of the skin or staining clothing. The inner non-permeable liner 1 may be made of any material, such as plastic, rubber, etc., that will prevent liquids or creams from penetrating through the non-permeable liner 1. A raised edge 4 and elastic 5 are located along the perimeter 13 of the the non-permeable liner 1 to ensure that any topical creams applied to the skin do not escape out of the sides of the the non-permeable liner 1.
Referring now to FIG. 2, a top view of a pair of a pair of shorts 2 having an outer layer 3 and a non-permeable liner 1 of the present invention attached to the crotch area 6 of the outer layer 3 is shown. The non-permeable liner 1 may be either temporarily attached to the outer layer 3 of the shorts 2 or any other article of clothing 14 by a temporary attachment means 15, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 or permanently attached to the outer layer 3 of the shorts 2 by a permanent attachment means 16, as shown in FIG. 9. The inner non-permeable liner 1 is available in different shapes to cover the different areas of the skin that patients have hair removed from. As shown here, the non-permeable liner 1 is shaped to cover the crotch of a wearer and is attached to a pair of shorts 2. A raised edge 4 and elastic 5 are located along the perimeter 13 of the the non-permeable liner 1 to ensure that any topical creams applied to the skin do not escape out of the sides of the the non-permeable liner 1.
Referring now to FIG. 3, a front plan view of a shirt 7 having an outer layer 3 and a non-permeable liner 1 of the present invention attached to the arm pit area 8 of the outer layer 3 is shown. The non-permeable liner 1 may be either temporarily attached to the outer layer 3 of the shirt 7 or any other article of clothing 14 by a temporary attachment means 15, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 or permanently attached to the outer layer 3 of the shorts 2 by a permanent attachment means 16, as shown in FIG. 9. The non-permeable liner 1 is available in different shapes to cover the different areas of the skin that patients have hair removed from. As shown here, the non-permeable liner 1 is shaped to cover the arm pit of a wearer and is attached to a shirt 7, which is preferably made of a material having elastomeric qualities such as spandex, lycra, etc., that will ensure that the non-permeable liner is pressed firmly against the armpit of the user, thereby preventing any topical creams applied to the skin from leaking beyond the edges of the the non-permeable liner 1 and evaporating off of the skin or staining clothing. The non-permeable liner 1 may be made of any material, such as plastic, rubber, etc., that will prevent liquids or creams from penetrating through the non-permeable liner 1. A raised edge 4 and elastic 5 are located along the perimeter 13 of the the non-permeable liner 1 to ensure that any topical creams applied to the skin do not escape out of the sides of the the non-permeable liner 1.
Referring now to FIG. 4, a front plan view of a shirt 7 having an outer layer 3 a non-permeable liner 1 of the present invention attached to the chest area 9 of the outer layer 3 is shown. The non-permeable liner 1 may be either temporarily attached to the outer layer 3 of the shirt 7 or any other article of clothing 14 by a temporary attachment means 15, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 or permanently attached to the outer layer 3 of the shorts 2 by a permanent attachment means 16, as shown in FIG. 9. The non-permeable liner 1 is available in different shapes to cover the different areas of the skin that patients have hair removed from. As shown here, the non-permeable liner 1 is shaped to cover the chest of a wearer and is attached to a shirt 7, which is preferably made of a material having elastomeric qualities such as spandex, lycra, etc., that will ensure that the non-permeable liner is pressed firmly against the chest of the user, thereby preventing any topical creams applied to the skin from leaking beyond the edges of the the non-permeable liner 1 and evaporating off of the skin or staining clothing. The non-permeable liner 1 may be made of any material, such as plastic, rubber, etc., that will prevent liquids or creams from penetrating through the non-permeable liner 1. A raised edge 4 and elastic 5 are located along the perimeter 13 of the the non-permeable liner 1 to ensure that any topical creams applied to the skin do not escape out of the sides of the the non-permeable liner 1.
Referring now to FIG. 5, a rear plan view of a shirt 7 having an outer layer 3 a non-permeable liner 1 of the present invention attached to the back area 9 of the outer layer 3 is shown. The non-permeable liner 1 may be either temporarily attached to the outer layer 3 of the shirt 7 or any other article of clothing 14 by a temporary attachment means 15, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 or permanently attached to the outer layer 3 of the shorts 2 by a permanent attachment means 16, as shown in FIG. 9. The non-permeable liner 1 is available in different shapes to cover the different areas of the skin that patients have hair removed from. As shown here, the non-permeable liner 1 is shaped to cover the back of a wearer and is attached to a shirt 7, which is preferably made of a material having elastomeric qualities such as spandex, lycra, etc., that will ensure that the non-permeable liner is pressed firmly against the chest of the user, thereby preventing any topical creams applied to the skin from leaking beyond the edges of the the non-permeable liner 1 and evaporating off of the skin or staining clothing. The non-permeable liner 1 may be made of any material, such as plastic, rubber, etc., that will prevent liquids or creams from penetrating through the non-permeable liner 1. A raised edge 4 and elastic 5 are located along the perimeter 13 of the the non-permeable liner 1 to ensure that any topical creams applied to the skin do not escape out of the sides of the the non-permeable liner 1.
Referring now to FIG. 6, a front plan view of a pair of leggings 10 having an outer layer 3 and an inner non-permeable liner 1 of the present invention is shown. The non-permeable liner 1 may be either temporarily attached to the outer layer 3 of the leggings 10 or any other article of clothing 14 by a temporary attachment means 15, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 or permanently attached to the outer layer 3 of the shorts 2 by a permanent attachment means 16, as shown in FIG. 9. The non-permeable liner 1 is available in different shapes to cover the different areas of the skin that patients have hair removed from. As shown here, the non-permeable liner 1 is shaped to cover the chest of a wearer and is attached to a leggings 10, which are preferably made of a material having elastomeric qualities such as spandex, lycra, etc., that will ensure that the non-permeable liner is pressed firmly against the user's legs, thereby preventing any topical creams applied to the skin from leaking beyond the edges of the the non-permeable liner 1 and evaporating off of the skin or staining clothing. The non-permeable liner 1 may be made of any material, such as plastic, rubber, etc., that will prevent liquids or creams from penetrating through the non-permeable liner 1. A raised edge 4 and elastic 5 are located along the perimeter 13 of the the non-permeable liner 1 to ensure that any topical creams applied to the skin do not escape out of the sides of the the non-permeable liner 1. Although, the inner non-permeable liner 1 shown here would cover an entire leg, the leggings 10 may also have an inner non-permeable liner 1 that only covers half of a leg or only predetermined portions of a leg.
Referring now to FIG. 7, a front plan view of an arm sleeve 11 having an outer layer 3 and a non-permeable liner 1 of the present invention attached to the forearm area 12 of the outer layer 3 is shown. The non-permeable liner 1 may be either temporarily attached to the outer layer 3 of the arm sleeve 11 or any other article of clothing 14 by a temporary attachment means 15, as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 or permanently attached to the outer layer 3 of the shorts 2 by a permanent attachment means 16, as shown in FIG. 9. The non-permeable liner 1 is available in different shapes to cover the different areas of the skin that patients have hair removed from. As shown here, the non-permeable liner 1 is shaped to cover the chest of a wearer and is attached to a arm sleeve 11, which is preferably made of a material having elastomeric qualities such as spandex, lycra, etc., that will ensure that the non-permeable liner is pressed firmly against the user's legs, thereby preventing any topical creams applied to the skin from leaking beyond the edges of the the non-permeable liner 1 and evaporating off of the skin or staining clothing. The non-permeable liner 1 may be made of any material, such as plastic, rubber, etc., that will prevent liquids or creams from penetrating through the non-permeable liner 1. A raised edge 4 and elastic 5 are located along the perimeter 13 of the the non-permeable liner 1 to ensure that any topical creams applied to the skin do not escape out of the sides of the the non-permeable liner 1. Although, the inner non-permeable liner 1 shown here would cover an entire arm, the arm sleeve 11 may also have an inner non-permeable liner 1 that covers only a forearm, upper arm or only predetermined portions of an arm.
Referring now to FIG. 8, a side cross-section of an article of clothing 14 of the present invention having an outer lay 3 with an inner non-permeable liner 1 temporarily attached thereto by a hook and loop fastener 17. The non-permeable liner 1 may be temporarily attached to the outer layer 3 of any article of clothing 14 by a temporary attachment means 15, such as a hook and loop fastener 17, an adhesive strip 18, as shown in FIG. 8, etc.
Referring now to FIG. 9, a side cross-section of an article of clothing 14 of the present invention having an outer lay 3 with an inner non-permeable liner 1 temporarily attached thereto by an adhesive strip 18. The non-permeable liner 1 may be temporarily attached to the outer layer 3 of any article of clothing 14 by a temporary attachment means 15, such as a hook and loop fastener 17, as previously shown, an adhesive strip 18, etc.
Finally, referring to FIG. 10, a side cross-section of an article of clothing 14 of the present invention having an outer lay 3 with an inner non-permeable liner 1 permanently attached thereto by sewing 19. The non-permeable liner 1 may be permanently attached to the outer layer 3 of any article of clothing 14 by a permanent attachment means 16, such as sewing 19, glue, etc.
It is to be understood that while a preferred embodiment of the invention is illustrated, it is not to be limited to the specific form or arrangement of parts herein described and shown. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention and the invention is not to be considered limited to what is shown and described in the specification and drawings.

Claims

1. An article of clothing comprising:

an outer layer of material; and

an inner non-permeable liner.

2. The article of clothing of claim 1 further comprising:

a raised edge located around a perimeter of the non-permeable liner.

3. The article of clothing of claim 1 further comprising:

an elastic band located around a perimeter of the non-permeable liner.

4. The article of clothing of claim 1 wherein:

said non-permeable liner is permanently attached to the outer layer by a permanent attachment means.

5. The article of clothing of claim 1 wherein:

said non-permeable liner is removably attached to the outer layer by a temporary attachment means.

6. The article of clothing of claim 1 wherein:

said outer layer is made of a material having elastomeric qualities.

7. The article of clothing of claim 1 wherein:

said article of clothing is a pair of shorts.

8. The article of clothing of claim 1 wherein:

said article of clothing is a shirt.

9. The article of clothing of claim 1 wherein:

said article of clothing is a pair of leggings.

10. The article of clothing of claim 1 wherein:

said article of clothing is an arm sleeve.

11. An article of clothing comprising:

an outer layer of material;

an inner non-permeable liner; and

a raised edge located around a perimeter of the non-permeable liner.

12. The article of clothing of claim 11 further comprising:

an elastic band located around a perimeter of the non-permeable liner.

13. The article of clothing of claim 11 wherein:

14. The article of clothing of claim 11 wherein:

15. The article of clothing of claim 11 wherein:

said outer layer is made of a material having elastomeric qualities.

16. The article of clothing of claim 11 wherein:

said article of clothing is a pair of shorts.

17. The article of clothing of claim 11 wherein:

said article of clothing is a shirt.

18. The article of clothing of claim 11 wherein:

said article of clothing is a pair of leggings.

19. The article of clothing of claim 11 wherein:

said article of clothing is an arm sleeve.

20. An article of clothing comprising:

an outer layer of material;

an inner non-permeable liner;

a raised edge located around a perimeter of the non-permeable liner; and

an elastic band located around a perimeter of the non-permeable liner.

21. The article of clothing of claim 20 wherein:

22. The article of clothing of claim 20 wherein:

23. The article of clothing of claim 20 wherein:

said outer layer is made of a material having elastomeric qualities.

24. The article of clothing of claim 20 wherein:

said article of clothing is a pair of shorts.

25. The article of clothing of claim 20 wherein:

said article of clothing is a shirt.

26. The article of clothing of claim 20 wherein:

said article of clothing is a pair of leggings.

27. The article of clothing of claim 20 wherein:

said article of clothing is an arm sleeve.