Method and apparatus for preparing custom-fitted clothing
Assigneee-Z Max Apparel Systems, Inc.
InventorGabriel S. A. Liebermann
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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.
Claims20
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;
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- 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.
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.
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;
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- c) a first application resident on a computer for prompting a user to apply and adjust the bodysuit with respect to the predetermined location.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.