# US 10,306,933 B2 · Garment with adhesive layer having different zones > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,306,933 B2 - Document ID: US10306933B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 13/957,252 - Filed: 2013-08-01 - Published: 2013-11-28 - Granted: 2019-06-04 - Earliest claimed: 2006-01-30 - Assignees: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLC - Applicants: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLC - Inventors: Michael D Abbott - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10306933B2 ## CPC - A41D 1/00: Garments (for children A41D11/00) - A41C 3/0014: {made from one piece with one or several layers} - A41C 5/00: Machines, appliances, or methods for manufacturing corsets or brassieres - A41H 43/00: Other methods, machines or appliances - B32B 37/1292: {selectively, e.g. in stripes, in patterns (B32B37/0076 takes precedence)} - B32B 2305/18: Fabrics, textiles - B32B 2307/724: Permeability to gases, adsorption - Y10T 156/10: Methods of surface bonding and/or assembly therefor - Y10T 428/24479: including variation in thickness - A41D: OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES - A41C: CORSETS; BRASSIERES - A41H: APPLIANCES OR METHODS FOR MAKING CLOTHES, e.g. FOR DRESS-MAKING OR FOR TAILORING, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - B32B: LAYERED PRODUCTS, i.e. PRODUCTS BUILT-UP OF STRATA OF FLAT OR NON-FLAT, e.g. CELLULAR OR HONEYCOMB, FORM - Y10T: TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER US CLASSIFICATION ## Abstract A method of manufacturing a garment is provided that includes applying an adhesive layer to a first ply and/or a second ply in a first amount in a first zone where structural support is desired and in a second amount in a second zone where breathability is desired; arranging the first and second plies with respect to one another so that the adhesive layer is therebetween; and activating the adhesive layer to secure the first and second plies to one another. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A garment comprising: a first ply; a second ply; and an adhesive layer comprising an adhesive, a plurality of different zones each having a different thickness of said adhesive disposed continuously in the plurality of different zones, and a transition area positioned between said plurality of zones, wherein said adhesive layer adheres said first and second plies to one another, wherein said plurality of zones comprises: a first zone having a first thickness of said adhesive greater than zero thickness and a first weight per unit area of the adhesive, and a second zone having a second thickness of said adhesive greater than zero thickness and a second weight per unit area of the adhesive, said second thickness being less than said first thickness, and the second weight per unit area is less than the first weight per unit area; and said first zone extending at least partially around and partially defining a lower periphery of a breast cup of the garment, the garment defining a brassiere; said second zone comprising a band portion of the brassiere; and wherein said transition area is contiguous with each of said first and second zones. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The garment of claim 1, wherein said first zone further extends along and at least partially defines an edge of the garment. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The garment of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of perforations extending through said adhesive layer. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The garment of claim 1, wherein said breast cup comprises a portion of said first ply and a portion of said second ply, wherein a portion of the breast cup having the portion of said first ply and the portion of said second ply excludes adhesive. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The garment of claim 1, wherein said first zone further extends along and at least partially defines a lower edge of said band portion. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The garment of claim 1, wherein: said first thickness is in a range of about 0.002 inches to about 0.006 inches, and said second thickness is greater than zero and less than about 0.002 inches. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The garment of claim 6, wherein said first thickness is about 0.004 inches. ### Claim 8 A garment comprising a brassiere having: a first ply; a second ply; and an adhesive layer comprising an adhesive, a plurality of different zones each having a different thickness of said adhesive disposed continuously therein, and a transition area positioned between said plurality of zones, wherein said adhesive layer adheres said first and second plies to one another; and wherein said plurality of zones comprises: a first zone having a first thickness of said adhesive greater than zero thickness and a first weight per unit area of the adhesive, a second zone having a second thickness of said adhesive greater than zero thickness and a second weight per unit area of the adhesive, and a third zone having a third thickness of said adhesive greater than zero thickness and a third weight per unit area of the adhesive, wherein said second thickness is different from each of said first and third thicknesses, wherein said third thickness is different from the first thickness, wherein the second weight per unit area is different from each of said first and third weights per unit area, said second zone is positioned between said first and third zones, wherein said transition area is contiguous with each of said first, second, and third zones; wherein said second zone partially defines a band portion of the brassiere; wherein said band portion has opposite first and second edges; wherein said first zone extends along and at least partially defines said first edge of said band portion; and wherein said third zone extends along and at least partially defines said second edge of said band portion. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The garment of claim 8, wherein: said first zone extends at least partially around and partially defines a breast cup of the brassiere; and said breast cup comprises both a portion of said first ply and a portion of said second ply, wherein a portion of the breast cup having the portion of said first ply and the portion of said second ply excludes adhesive. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The garment of claim 1, wherein the second thickness is less than about 0.002 inches and the first thickness is about 0.004 inches. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The garment of claim 1, wherein the first zone of the layer of adhesive has a weight of between about 20 g/m2 and about 40 g/m2. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The garment of claim 11, wherein the first zone of the layer of adhesive has a weight of about 30 g/m2. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The garment of claim 1, wherein the second zone of the layer of adhesive has a weight of about 40 g/m2. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The garment of claim 1, wherein the first zone has a thickness between about 0.002 inches and about 0.006 inches and a weight between about 20 g/m2 and about 40 g/m2, and the second zone has a thickness less than about 0.002 inches and a weight about 40 g/m2. ### Claim 15 (depends on 8) The garment of claim 8, wherein the second thickness is less than about 0.002 inches and the first thickness is about 0.004 inches. ### Claim 16 (depends on 8) The garment of claim 8, wherein the first zone of the layer of adhesive has a weight of between about 20 g/m2 and about 40 g/m2. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The garment of claim 16, wherein the first zone of the layer of adhesive has a weight of about 30 g/m2. ### Claim 18 (depends on 8) The garment of claim 8, wherein the second zone of the layer of adhesive has a weight of about 40 g/m2. ### Claim 19 (depends on 8) The garment of claim 8, wherein the first zone has a thickness between about 0.002 inches and about 0.006 inches and a weight between 20 g/m2 and about 40 g/m2, and the second zone has a thickness greater than zero and less than about 0.002 inches and a weight about 40 g/m2. ### Claim 20 (depends on 1) The garment of claim 1, wherein the adhesive comprises a foamed adhesive. ### Claim 21 (depends on 8) The garment of claim 8, wherein the adhesive comprises a foamed adhesive. ### Claim 22 (depends on 8) The garment of claim 8, further comprising a plurality of perforations extending through said adhesive layer. ### Claim 23 A garment comprising a brassiere having: a first ply; a second ply; and an adhesive layer comprising an adhesive, a plurality of different zones each having a different thickness of said adhesive disposed continuously therein, and a transition area positioned between said plurality of zones, wherein said adhesive layer adheres said first and second plies to one another; and wherein said plurality of zones comprises: a first zone having a first thickness of said adhesive greater than zero thickness and a first weight per unit area of the adhesive, a second zone having a second thickness of said adhesive greater than zero thickness and a second weight per unit area of the adhesive, and a third zone having a third thickness of said adhesive greater than zero thickness and a third weight per unit area of the adhesive, wherein said second thickness is different from each of said first and third thicknesses, wherein said third thickness is different from the first thickness, wherein the second weight per unit area is different from each of said first and third weights per unit area, wherein said second zone is positioned between said first and third zones, wherein said transition area is contiguous with each of said first, second, and third zones; wherein said first zone extends at least partially around and partially defines a breast cup of the brassiere; and wherein said breast cup comprises both a portion of said first ply and a portion of said second ply, wherein a portion of the breast cup having the portion of said first ply and the portion of said second ply excludes adhesive. ### Claim 24 (depends on 23) The garment of claim 23, wherein: said second zone partially defines a band portion of the brassiere; said band portion has opposite first and second edges; said first zone extends along and at least partially defines said first edge of said band portion; and said third zone extends along and at least partially defines said second edge of said band portion. ### Claim 25 (depends on 23) The garment of claim 23, wherein: said first zone extends at least partially around and partially defines a breast cup of the brassiere; and said breast cup comprises both a portion of said first ply and a portion of said second ply, wherein a portion of the breast cup having the portion of said first ply and the portion of said second ply excludes adhesive. ### Claim 26 (depends on 23) The garment of claim 23, wherein the second thickness is less than about 0.002 inches and the first thickness is about 0.004 inches. ### Claim 27 (depends on 23) The garment of claim 23, wherein the first zone of the layer of adhesive has a weight of between about 20 g/m2 and about 40 g/m2. ### Claim 28 (depends on 27) The garment of claim 27, wherein the first zone of the layer of adhesive has a weight of about 30 g/m2. ### Claim 29 (depends on 23) The garment of claim 23, wherein the second zone of the layer of adhesive has a weight of about 40 g/m2. ### Claim 30 (depends on 23) The garment of claim 23, wherein the first zone has a thickness between about 0.002 inches and about 0.006 inches and a weight between 20 g/m2 and about 40 g/m2, and the second zone has a thickness greater than zero and less than about 0.002 inches and a weight about 40 g/m2. ### Claim 31 (depends on 23) The garment of claim 23, wherein the adhesive comprises a foamed adhesive. ### Claim 32 (depends on 23) The garment of claim 23, further comprising a plurality of perforations extending through said adhesive layer.