Debra Jean Laney

US Patent:

20140068836, Mar 13, 2014

Filed:

Mar 13, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/801374

Inventors:

Debra Laney - Tularosa NM, US
Issa Bielefeldt - Vallejo CA, US

Assignee:

LEVI STRAUSS & CO. - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

A41D 1/06

US Classification:

2227, 22431

Abstract:

A body shaping fit system for pants is based on the concept of actively shaping the body's silhouette. This fit system includes: a stretch coating formulation for fabric that provides stretch in all directions (e.g., four way stretch) in an engineered way to target specific parts of the body, shape contouring panels, cosmetic finishing techniques, and seaming and construction techniques for pants. In a specific implementation, a pair of jeans includes a shape contouring panel incorporated onto an inside of the jeans, the panel including a polyurethane based coating with holding power to enhance the body's natural curves while de-emphasizing the body's flaws. The fit system is also applicable to pants, shorts, capris, and other clothing where shaping and support is desirable in the waist, seat, hip, and thigh areas.

US Patent:

20150196068, Jul 16, 2015

Filed:

Mar 24, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/667643

Inventors:

- San Francisco CA, US
Debra Laney - Tularosa NM, US
Issa Bielefeldt - Vallejo CA, US

International Classification:

A41D 1/06

Abstract:

A body shaping fit system for pants is based on the concept of actively shaping the body's silhouette. This fit system includes: a stretch coating formulation for fabric that provides stretch in all directions (e.g., four way stretch) in an engineered way to target specific parts of the body, shape contouring panels, cosmetic finishing techniques, and seaming and construction techniques for pants. In a specific implementation, a pair of jeans includes a shape contouring panel incorporated onto an inside of the jeans, the panel including a polyurethane based coating with holding power to enhance the body's natural curves while de-emphasizing the body's flaws. The fit system is also applicable to pants, shorts, capris, and other clothing where shaping and support is desirable in the waist, seat, hip, and thigh areas.

US Patent:

20140165265, Jun 19, 2014

Filed:

Sep 10, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/023393

Inventors:

- San Francisco CA, US
Debra Laney - Tularosa NM, US
Issa Bielefeldt - Vallejo CA, US

Assignee:

LEVI STRAUSS & CO. - San Francisco CA

International Classification:

A41D 1/06

US Classification:

2234, 2227

Abstract:

Jeans are fitted based on the concept of shape, not size. There are at least three shape categories for different levels of curviness. With shape category information, the consumer can more easily find and fit a pair of form-fitting jeans. These jeans can also include a body shaping panel on an inside surface of a material of the pants to help actively shape the body. The body shaping panel enhances the body's natural curves while de-emphasizing the body's flaws, so the consumer can feel confident and attractive in their jeans.