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Matched Legal Cases: ['§ 271', '§ 1338', '§ 271', '§ 271', '§ 271', '§ 284', '§ 285', 'application No. 61']

Times Three Clothier v. Spanx | Patent Infringement | Lawsuit
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COMPLAINT FOR PATENT INFRINGEMENT Times Three Clothier, LLC d/b/a/ Yummie Tummie ("Yununie Tummie") sues Defendant Spanx, Inc, d/b/a Spanx by Sara Blakely ("Defendant Spanx by Sara Blakely") and, on information and belief, alleges as follows: Introduction 1, Yummie Tummie owns the invention claimed in United States Patent No.
8,568,195 ("the `195 Patent" or "the patent-in-suit"), entitled "Multi-Fabric Garment", Defendant Spanx by Sara Blakely has copied Yummie Tummie's patented invention in garments that it makes, uses, sells, and offers to sell, without Yummie Tummie's permission, and has contributed to or induced, and continues to contribute to or induce, others to infringe the patentsin-suit, Yummie Tummie seeks damages from Defendant Spanx by Sara Blakely, in an amount no less than a reasonable royalty and/or an injunction preventing Defendant Spanx by Sara Blakely from making, using, selling, or offering to sell, and from contributing to and inducing
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others to make, use, sell, or offer to sell, Yummie Tummie's patented invention without its permission. Jurisdiction and Venue 2. This is an action for patent infringement arising under the patent laws of the
United States, 35 U.S.C, §§ 271 and 281, et seq. The Court has original jurisdiction over this patent infringement action under 28 U.S.C. §§ 1338(a), This action is related to two other litigations pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, the first entitled Times Three Clothier, LLC v. Spanx, Inc. Case No 13-cv-2157-DLC, and the second entitled Spanx, Inc. v. Times Three Clothier LLC v. Spanx, Inc, Case No. 13-cv-07260•DLC, as all three actions concern substantially the same products made by Defendant Spanx by Sara Blakely. 3, Venue is proper in this Court because Yummie Tummie is located in the Southern
District of New York and Defendant Spanx by Sara Blakely is responsible for acts of infringement occurring in the Southern District of New York as alleged in this Complaint, and has delivered or caused to be delivered its infringing products in the Southern District of New York. Plaintiff Yummie Tummie 4. Yummie Tummie is a limited liability company organized and existing under the
laws of the State of New York, with its principal place of business in New York, New York. 5. Yummie Tummie is an independent manufacturer of shapewear garments that
embody innovative technology that are marketed, distributed, and sold under the well-known brand names Yummie Tummie®, Yummie by Heather Thomson®, Tummy Tank®, Tummylicious rM , RIPT Fusion® and Core Form TM (collectively, "Yummie Tummie®").
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Yummie Tummie's expansive Yummie Tummie® product line was conceived and designed by Heather Thomson, a fashion designer and creative director who has contributed to many acclaimed fashion collections, including Sean John by Sean Combs, Sweetface by Jennifer Lopez, and House of Derdon by Beyonce Knowles. 6. Yummie Tummie has invested significant time, effort and expense to protect its
inventions and innovative designs and has a patent portfolio of twelve patents, including the patent-in-suit. Ms. Thomson's patented technology and designs are embodied in an expansive line of Yummie Tummie® products, all of which offer consumers attractive and fashion-forward women's shapewear, Yummie Tummie has launched a range of Yummie Tummie® branded shapewear products based on its patented innovations, including a variety of styles of tops, apparel, and intimates for women of all sizes, Yummie Tummie's Yummie Tummie® line of shapewear is sold at such retailers as Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom, The Home Shopping Network, Bloomingdale's and Lord & Taylor. Yurnnrie Tummie's Patent 7, The United States Patent and Trademark Office issued the `195 Patent on October
29, 2013. A copy of the `195 Patent is attached hereto as Exhibit 1. Through assignment, Yummie Tummie is the owner of all right, title, and interest in the' 195 Patent, 8, Yummie Tummie has complied with the statutory requirement of placing a notice
of the patents-in-suit on all necessary garments it manufactures and sells. Defendant Spanx by Sara BIakely and its Acts of Infringement 9. Defendant Spanx by Sara Blakely is a Georgia corporation, doing business in
New York, NY through many retailers and a showroom.
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Defendant Spanx by Sara Blakely has infringed, directly or indirectly, the `195
Patent either literally or under the doctrine of equivalents, by making, using, selling, and/or offering for sale in the United States or importing into the United States, without Yummie Tummie's permission, products covered by one or more claims of the '195 Patent, including, but not limited to, Defendant Spanx by Sara Blakely's "The Top This Tank Style 1847" and "The Top This Cami Style 1846" (collectively the "Infringing Garments"). 11. Defendant Spanx by Sara Blakely has contributed to or induced, and continues to
contribute to or induce, others, including third party garment retailers, including, inter alia, JC Penny and Kohl's, and garment purchasers, to infringe the patents-in-suit by using, offering for sale, and selling at least one of the Infringing Garment that are covered by at least one of the claims of patent-in-suit. 12. As noted previously, this action is related to two other litigations pending before
this Court, because in the those actions, Yummie Tummie has accused Defendant Spanx by Sara Blakely's "The Top This Tank Style 1847" and "The Top This Cami Style 1846" of infringement of certain of Yummie Tummie's design patents. The design patents therein cover the ornamental appearance of the garments. I-Iowever, in the present action, Yummie Tummie has accused, inter alia, the same products of infringement of a utility patent, which covers the fabrication and/or function of the garment. COUNTI (PATENT INFRINGEMENT, 35 U.S.C. §§ 271) 13. Yummie Tummie incorporates the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through
12 as though fully set forth herein.
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making, using, offering to sell, selling, and/or importing in the United States Infringing Garments that infringe the `195 Patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271(a). 15. On information and belief, Defendant Spanx by Sara Blakely has been and still is
actively inducing others to infringe the `195 Patent in violation of 35 U.S.C. § 271(b). 16. By reason of Defendant Spanx by Sara Blakely's infringement, Yummie Tummie
has suffered, and unless Defendant Spanx by Sara Blakely's conduct is permanently enjoined, will continue to suffer, actual damages and irreparable harm, as to which it has no adequate remedy at law, PRAYER FOR RELIEF WHEREFORE, Yummie Tummie respectfully requests that this Court: 1. Enter judgment in favor of Yummie Tummie; 2. Permanently enjoin Defendant Spanx by Sara Blakely and its predecessors, successors, divisions, subsidiaries, or joint ventures thereof, together with any and all parent or affiliated companies or corporations, and all officers, directors, employees, agents, attorneys, representatives, those acting in privity or concern with Defendant Spanx by Sara Blakely, or on its behalf, from further infringing the '195 Patent, and from inducing others to infringe the `195 Patent; 3. Award Yummie Tummie its actual damages under 35 U.S.C. § 284 in an amount to be determined at trial; 4. Award Yummie Tummie all of its actual costs and reasonable attorneys' fees in this action as authorized by 35 U.S.C. § 285; and 5. Grant to Yummie Tummie such other relief as maybe just and warranted under the circumstances,
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JURY TRIAL DEMAND Yummie Tummie demands a trial by jury on all issues so triable.
Stever B. Pok ti ow Laura Goldbard George Irah Donner Binni N. Shah STROOCK & STROOCK & LAVAN LLP 180 Maiden Lane New York, NY 10038 (212) 806-5400 Email: SPokotilow@stroock.com Email: LGoldbard@stroock.com Email: IDonmer@stroock.com Email: BNShah@stroock.com Attorneys for Plaintiff Times Three Clothier, LLC
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MULTI-RABRIC GARMENT Inventor: Heather Thomson Schindler, New York, NY (US)
NY (US) Notice: Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this
Assignee: Tines Three Clothier, LLC, Now York,
U.S.C. 154(b) by 1027 days. (21) (22) Appl. No.: 12/353,752 Filed: Jan. 14, 2009
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OTHER PUBLICATIONS (2006.01) Nike Fly Lightweight +Women's Sports Top, Nike, http://clothingand-accessories.become.com/nike-fly. Iightweight.womens epods.
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USPC .................................... 450130; 450/33; 450/7
(58) Field of Classification Scotch
top—corn. . (URL is incomplete) received byApplicant Aug. 24,
USPC .............. 450/96-112, 7-11, 30-33; 2167, 69, 2/78,1-78.4, 113, 115, 105, 106, 109, 73
See application file for complete search history. (56) References Cited U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS 357,068 A
Primary Examiner — Gloria Hale (74) Attorney,Agent, orFirm — Stroock & Stronek& Lavan
ABSTRACT (57) A multi-fabric gamsent for slenderizing the midsection of a user includes a noncompressive upper section, a slenderizing compressive middlo section, and a noncompressivo lower section. The slenderizing middle section can include both
compressive and noncomP ressive materials. P
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OTHER PUBLICATIONS Pretty Shapewear Camisole, SassyBax, www.sassybax.com/pmttycmnisale.php received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. Underwiro Torso Trim, SassyBnx, wwwsassybax.cosn/underwiro_ trim.php received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. The Torso Trim, SassyBax, www.sassybax.coWtorso_trim.php received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. wwwjepenneycomljcp/X6. Belly Bra, JCPenney, aspx7DeptID=51669&CatID=51669&Grptyp=Siz&1tem ... (URL is incomplete) received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. Secret Sculptor Tunic, Shape Fx, www.shapefx.com/store/ Shapewear_Shop_by_Calegory_Cmnis_Tanks_Se ... (URL is incomplete) received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. The Skinny, www.skinnycamibiz/filec/ received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. Slimplicity Lingerie Strap Camisole, Spa, www.spanx.corNproductfindoxjsp?prodnctld=3977353&cp=2992553.40159641 . . . (URL is incomplete) received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. Hide & Sleek Cami, Spanut, http://Nveb.archive.org/ ... (URL is incomplete) received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. Hide & Sleek Pull Slip IS Inch 060A, Span, www.herroom.com/ Span-060A-Hide-Sleek-Fall-Slip-18-Inchshtml received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. T= Her the Skinny Tank, Teez-Her, www.essentialappmcl.emn/ index.cfmta/catalog.prodshow/vid/72638/catid/267/Teez ... (URL is incomplete) received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. Cami-Rolls, hhp://cnrnirolls.co rdshop,shbnl received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. TonmyTce, www.redefyne.co r/lummytee.htmt received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. Champion Seamless Empire Top with Built-in Sports Bra, Cham-
pion, www,chmnpionnsa.con t/Chanipion/Products/Women-Chmnpion/Wonen_ShopByCa ... (URL is incomplete) received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. Cosabella Smooth Bodyshapor Cased SHPE702, CosaBella, www. herroorn.com/Cosabel la-Shpe702-Smooth-Bodyshapor-Cmni shhnl received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. Daisy Fuentes Slimming Camisole, Kohls, www.kohis.eondupgrade/webstore/produet_page j sp7PRODUCT%3 C%3Eprd_id=8 received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. 582L Countouring Balconet Bra Cami-Long Torso, Dumi Shapewear, www.du-mi.corn/store/producFinfo.php?pidl2.html received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. Very Precious, Great Glans, hilp://greatgl.im.com/pd-very-precious . elm received by Applicant Ang. 24, 2010. Sensual Charm, Great Glam, httpi/grcatglam.com/pd-sensualchorml.efin received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. Yalof Schwartz, Suze, 'Too Busy for the Gym?" Glamour, www. glamour.co &&fvehiordblogs/slaves-to-fashion/2007/10/too-bus .. . (URL is incomplete) received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010.
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Page 3 Email from Liz Lange to Heather Schindler and Christine Conforte 'Itumnylhbe;' sent Feb. 2, 20D7. Email from Heather Schindler to Christine Conforte copying Liz Lange "TummyTube;' sent Feb. 2, 2007. Email from Christine Conforte to Heather Schindler copying Liz Lange "TummyTuhe," sent Jan. 30, 2007. "Style Spy," Lucky Magazine, p. 26, Jan. 2002 issue. LeCove swimwear catalog, p. 26 received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. JC Penney maternity catalog, p. 165 received by Applicant Aug.24, 2010. WWD Intimates catalog, cover received byApplicnnt Aug. 24, 2010. "Fashion Q & A;' Shape Magazine, p. 68, Jan. 2008 issue. Vogue Magazine, vol. 15, cover received byApplicant Aug. 24, 2010. "Self Selects; Self Magazine, p. 162. Jim. 2000 issue. "Do goodwhileyou shop;' LuekyMagazine,p. 286.Oct. 2006 issue. 'Photo Finish;' WWD Intimates catalog. 2006. "Shapewear Report;' In Style Magazine, pp. 338-346. Sep. 2007 issue. Self Magazine advertisements. Am, 2007 issue. Self Magazine, p.33. Dec, 2007 issue. "My best stress bust is ..,;'Self Magazine, p. 200. Apr. 2002 issue. Times Three Clothier, LLC Sales OrdcrNo, 1000, Sates Order Date Apr, 30, 2007. Email from Ivan A. Saperstein to Heather Schindler copying Michelle Mooring and J. Schindler "Gatsby's" sent Jul. 20, 2007. Email from heather Schindler to Ivan A. Saperstein copying Michelle Mooring and J. Schindler "Gatsby's" Jul. 20, 2007. Email from Ivan A. Saperstein to Michelle Mooring, Heather Schindler and J. Schindler "Gatsby's" Jul. 20, 2007. Invoice billed and shipped to Scams Beutifnl-Carolyn Weaver, Invoice #00006138, Aug. I1, 2006. Invoice billed and shipped to Seams BemtHol-Carolyn Weaver, Invoice /100006155, Aug. 25, 2006. Packing Slip to Seams Beautiful, Aug. 25, 2006.
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Underwire Torso Trim, Sassybax, http•1/webarchive.orp/webf 20071020033219/sassybax.com received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. Nancy Ganz the Belly Band Convertible Bodybrlefer 3313, Nancy Ganz, www,herroom.cosnfNancyGanz ... (URL is incomplete) received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. Spanx Hide & Sleek Full Slip 060A, Sprnx, www.herroons.conJ Spanx-Hide , .. (URL is incomplete) rttcivcd byApplicant Aug. 24, 2010. Spanx Hide & Sleek Cami 050, Spanx, www,herroom.con  Spanx. (URL is incomplete) received byApplicnnt Aug.24, 2010. Collection of Photographs received by Applicant (submitted in 3 parts) on Dec, 8, 2010 received byApplicanl Aug. 24, 2010. Alleged Ann Mason Receipt; Nov. 26, 2006, Declaration of An Mason; May l9, 2007. Yurnntio Tommie and Maidenform Settle Patent Infringement and Invalidity Lawsuits, Fox News 44, PR Newswire (2011). httpa!www. fox44 now.coWstury/ 15242333/yummie-tmmnie-and-maitlenformsettle-patent-infringement-and-i nvaliditylawsnits?elienttype printable—printed Aug. 12, 2011. Maidenform Brands, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2011 Results and Provides Guidance for Full Year 2011, News Releases—General News, Iselin, NJ—!PRNewswire via COMTEX/ Aug. 10, 2011. Associated Press, ';Maidenfomt 2Q net income drops on settlement;' Yahoo News (Aug. 10, 2011). http:// news.yahoo.conr!nraidenfornt2q-net-income-drops-settlement-125621767.hbnl--printed Apr. 20, 2012. Associated Press, "Maidenform 2Q net income drops on settlement;' Yahoo News (Aug. 10,201 t). http9/news.yahoo.coin/nuidenfornt2q.net .inconsc-drops-settlement-1 2 5 62 1767.hbnl—printed Apr. 20, 2012, Cover and ad page picturing Serena Williams, "Lucl r" magazine, Oct. 2003. (2 pages). Mila Kunis Magazine Cover, (on-line]; (downloaded from the internet on May 5, 20121; (cover identified is for Oct. 2003 issue]; URL: <http:/www.whosdatcdwho,coniftAx_1783/inila-ktmis/ mngazinecovers_ 13>. Left-hand image on Contents page, "Self' magazine, Jan.2006 issue. (2 pages). Entail from Christine Conforte to Heather Schindler "FY: Tummy Tee;' sent Dec. 1, 2006. Email from Christine Conforte to Heather Schindler "Liz Lange;' sent Dec. 13, 2006, Email from HeatherSchindlerto ChisiineConforie "Liz Lange;' sent Dec. 13, 2006. Email from Christine Conforte "Liz Lange;' sent Dec. 11, 2006. Email from Heather Schindler to Christine Conforte "Liz Lange;' sent Dec, 9, 2006. Email from Christine Conforte to Heather Schindler "Liz Lange;' sent Dec. 7, 2000. Email from Heather Schindler to Christine Conforte "Liz Lange;' sent Dec, 7, 2006, Email from Christine Conforte to Heather Schindler, "Liz Lange;' sent Dec, 6, 2006. Email from Heather Schindler to Liz Lange copying Michelle Mooring and Christine Conforte, "Follow Up;' sent Jan.24, 2007. Email from Liz Lange to Heather Schindler copying Christine Conforte and Michelle Mooring, "Follow Up;' sent Jan. 23, 2007. Email from Heather Schindler to Liz Lange copying Christine Conforte and Michelle Mooring, "follow Up' sent Jan.23, 2007. Email from Liz Lange to Heather Schindler copying Christine Conforte "Follow Up;' sent Jan. 19, 2007. Email from ]leather Schindler to Christine Contorts copying Michelle Mooring "FW: Tummymbe;' sent Jan.31, 2007. Email from Christine Conforte to Heather Schindler copying Liz Lange 'Tunny Tube;'sent Jan, 30, 2011. Email from Heather Schindler to Liz Lange copyingMichelle Mooring and Christine Conforte "Tununyfube;' sent Feb. 6. 2007,
Trines Three Clothier LLC d/b/a Frnunie 7lrnrnrie,
Case No. 10.cv-1661 (GBD)—Skinny Carni Declarations. pp. 4118 (submitted in 9 parts) received by Applicant Dee. 14, 20 t0. Applicant's Specifications. pp. 1-3 (submitted in I part) dated May 24,2007—Jun. 11,2007, Maidenform's Initial Disclosures—Jul. 9, 2010. pp. 1.13 (submitted in I part). Maidenform's Responses and Objections to TPC's First Set of Interrogatories (Nos. 1-18)—Aug. 24, 2010. pp. 1-12 (submitted in I
Skinny Camisole Slimmer Corset Shaper Girdle, http://cot03w . colt 03.nrail.live.cost/mail/Rte9'rame-15.1.3059.0405.html?pf pf (URL is incomplete). pp. 1-3 (snbmilted in 1 part) received byApplicant Aug. 24, 2010. Applicant's Tummy Tees. pp. 1-3 (submitted in 3 pans). 6Ba is Applieant'sTununyTeeeady prototype sawn in FebiMar. 2005, 6Bb and 6Bc are photos of Applicant's production sample first received May 30, 2007. Gazelle Sleeveless Long Shirt, Adidas, www.shopadidas.corNprodtict/index.jsp?prodtictiD=3847890&v2=y&cp=3748175.3 , .. (ORL is incomplete) received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. Super SoftSlinmrerTank, MyShape,wwwanyshape.corn/shop/stylel 11906?ci_sku=11906&umr_sourc0 . , , (URL is incomplete) received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010, Ann Michell Spaghetti Strop Tank Top Style 982, Lauren Silva, wwwlaurensilva.comlAnn_Michel LSpaghetli_Strap—Cmnisole_Control_Shirt_p/an ... (URL is incomplete) received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. New Marilyn Monroe Smoothing Camisole 7762, ebay, iwvw,cgi. ebay,cont/NE W-MARILYN-MONROE-SMOOTHING-CAMISOLE-7762-28 ... (URL is incomplete) received by Applicant Aug. 24,2010. Nancy Ganz the Belly Band Convertible Bodybriefer 3313, Her www.henoom.consNancy-Ganz-3313-The-Belly-BandRoom, Convertible-Bodyvriefer.sht . , . (URL is incomplete) received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010,
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Eberjay "India" lace carpi; htip://wvnv.shopbop.com/india-lacecmnisole-eberjeylvprv=1/845524441853684.htm; Received by Applicant on Aug. 2, 2013. Rago Camisole Shaper 804; http://www.herrooin.comliago-804canisole-shapor.shmti ; Received by Applicant on Aug. 2, 2013. Fleur't 368 Amber Long Lace Hein Tank; Received byApplicant on Aug. 2, 2013. Delitos Long Lace Hemmed Camisole 369; Received by Applicant on Aug. 2, 2013. Fleur't 327 LuLu's Delites Bastier Camisole; hap-/www.herroom. coin/seach2. a spx7terms=Fleur%B2%80%991+321+LuLu%E2%80%995+ Delites+Bnstier+Camisole.&new=yes; Received by Applicant on Aug. 2,2013. BarelyThere Breathe Shaping Camisole 4214; hltpJ/www.herroom. comisearch2. aspx?terms=Barely+There+Breathe4-Shaping+Camisole+4214+ &new=yes; Received by Applicant on Ang. 2, 2013. Hanky Pantry Signature Lace Color Play Canisolo with knowledge of a designer of onlinary skill; Received by Applicant on Atig. 2, 2013. Barely There Breathe Shaping Camisole 4214 with knowledge of a designer of ordinary skill; Received by Applicant on Aug. 2, 2013. Cosabella Bodyshaper Underwire Cani; Received by Applicant on Aug. 2,2013. e cited by examiner
238467 received by Applicant Aug. 24, 2010. Declaration of Leslie Slavich; US District Court, Northern District GeorgiaAtlanta Division; Case 1:13-cv-00710-WSD; Apr. 16, 2013. C9 byChampion Performance Tank Top,Target ad in Self Magazine; Received by Applicant on Aug. 2, 2013. Great Glam Venezia, http:/Aveb.archive.org/web/20060420023326/ http:// vnvw.greatglarn.conVpd_yenezia.efm; Received by Applicant on Aug. 2, 2013. Rego Camisole Shaper 804 http lweb.nrchive.org/web/ 20061116162926/http://www.herro om.comiRago-Cani soleShaoer.Raeo01.804.4.himl: Received by Applicant on Aug. 2.2013. Camisole; htlp://shop.cosabella.mm/ Cosabella Talco Cosabella%2OTalco%20Cannisole.hlml; Received by Applicant on Aug. 2,2013. thrum Cotton Active Carpi with Built-in Shelf Bra; htlp://www. herroom.can/style-stams.aspx?key=Han001-1216 &sre=discontinued; Received by Applicant on Aug. 2, 2013. Natori Underneath Body Doubles Lace Camisole 142001; http:// www.magiclanp.pktproductView...php?ASIN=B000A6SRZO &cat l=1036682&cat2=1040660&cat3=14333511 &cat4=&cats=fl; Received by Applicant on Aug. 2, 2013. OnGossamer Gossamer Model Camisole 5407; http:Uwww.hcrropm.cmn+style-stnms.aspx?keys-Ong00 L5407&src=d iscontinucd; Received by Applicant on Aug. 2, 2013.
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MIJU'I-FABRIC GARMENT CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
This application claims priority to provisional application Ser. No. 61/021,212, filed Jan. 15, 2008, which is incorporated herein by reference. FIELD OF THE INVENTIONS to
Notwithstanding thepriorartsupport undergarments, there remains a need in the art for a women's garment adapted to support and shape the mid-section of a woman that is comfortable to wear and easy to position and/or maintain the position correctly. In addition, there is a need in the art for a woman's garment that shapes the mid-section of a woman in a comfortable manner. SUMMARY
The inventions described here relate to multi-fabric garments for slenderizing the midsection ofa user. In one aspect, The present invention relates generally to multi-fabric garthe invention is a multi-fabric garment for slenderizing the ments. More specifically, the present invention relates to midsection of a user, shaping the waistline of the user, and multi-fabric garments for slenderizing the midsection of a is minimizing the roll up of the garment over the abdomen area user. of the user, comprising an upper section including a first non-compressive material, a slenderizing middle section BACKGROUND including a compressive material, where the compressive material slenderizes the midsection of the user and shapes the Different garments provide different features for users, 20 waistline of the user, and a lower section including a second including aesthetic and functional features, some of which non-compressive material, where the lower section minioverlap. Functional features includecoveringcerinin portions mizes the roll up of the garment over the abdomen area of the of the wearer's body and providing support for certain other user. Advantageously, the present Invention includes lower body portions. Aesthetic features include the overall image section that also conceals additional abdominal and/or butpresented when a person wears a particular garment, ns well 25 tocks areas and can also serve to re-position the garment on as a change in the outward appearance of certain portions of the wearer/user. In addition, while one embodiment of the a wearer's body due to wearing the garment. invention is focused on a women's multi-fabric garment, Garments known in the art have incorporated compressive alternative embodiments of the multi-fabric garment may be materials in order to more firmly support areas of a wearer's used for men. body than traditional materials, to give the appearance of a 30 In some embodiments, the invention includes a compresmore slender figure. Some such garments are made exclusive material in a front portion of the garment and a noncomsively of compressive materials. Others combine comprespressive material in a back portion of the garment. In some sive materials with traditional noncompressive materials to embodiments, the lower section of the garment is designed to balance the aesthetic and fractional features of the garments. alternatively be exposed for viewing or to be tucked into other For example, Japan Patent Laid-openApplication JP 2006- 35 clothes so as to not be exposed for viewing. In sonic embodi316359, incorporated herein by reference, describes a sleevements, the invention is in the form of a women's tank top less underwear garment that is a sort ofundcrshirt one can put garment, including in some embodiments a halter top and/or on downward from the head, which has a length enough to racer back. In some embodiments, the compressive material cover from shoulders to the vicinity of the crotch portion, and substantially fully encompasses the abdominal area of a fits the body so as not to have an effect on the surface of the 40 wearer. outer clothes. The sleeveless underwear consists on the front BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS main body part and rear main body part, which are cylindrically formed together by round-braid knitting. A part of the FIG.1 illustrates a multi-fabric tanktop garmear according sleeveless underwear includes differentknittingorganization to have the different tightening forces to corresponding parts. 45 to one aspect of the invention. FIG. 2 illustrates a multi-fabric garment according an Specifically, in the vicinity of the waistline, a rib stitch proembodiment of the invention. vides a great straining force. The area with prescribed upper FIG. 3 illustrates a side view of a multi-fabric garment and lower width along the upper edge and lower edge of the according an embodiment of the invention. support area has a cushioning area, which is formed by the FIG. 4 illustrates a side view of a multi-fabric garment different types of rib stitch to have a weaker straining force so according another embodiment of the invention. than the support Wren, FIG. S illustrates a multi-fabric tanktop garment according In addition, U.S. published application 2008-0134409, to an embodiment of the invention. incorporated herein by reference, describes a shirt for supFIG. 6 illustrates a multi-fabric tank top garment according porting and shaping the mid-section of a wearer. The midsection of the shirt includes an upper and lower region each ss to another embodiment of the invention. FIG.7 illustrates a multi-fabric tank top garment according constructed having a plurality of fabric densities or integrated to yet another embodiment of the invention. elasticity portions. These elasticity portions provide support FIG. 8 illustrates a multi-fabric I ank top garment according for the abdominal region, back, and back-side regions of the to another embodiment of the invention. wearer where "love handles" sontetinme develop. The topFIG. 9 illustrates a multi-fabric short-sleeved v-neck garsection of the shirt has a substantially loose fitting construc- 60 ment according to an embodiment of the invention. tion to yield a simple, clean and comfortable fit that facilitates FIG. 10 illustrates a multi-fabric short-sleeved garment breath-ability and comfort to the wearer. The shirt may be according to an embodiment of the invention. worn as an undershirt or as outerwear to minimize the wearFIG. 11 illustrates a multi-fabric long-sleeved scoop neck er's torso. in anotherembodiment, the shirt f rtherconprises an outer portion that extends over and covers the mid-section 65 garment according to an embodiment of the invention, FIG. 12 illustrates a multi-fabric long-sleeved garment so that the mid-section acts as an internal support structure according to another embodiment of the invention. when the shirt is wont as a T-shirt or outerwear.
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PIG. 13 illustrates a multi-fabric long-sleeved v-neck garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 14 illustrates a multi-fabric long-sleeved garment according to another embodiment of the invention, FIGS. 15A-I SD illustrate a multi-fabric garment according to a fly-away embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 16A and 16B illustrate a multi-fabric sleeveless garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 17A and 17B illustrate a multi-fabric garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 1SA-18D illustrate it multi-fabric multi-layer garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 19 A and 19B Illustrate a multi-fabric garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 20A-20C illustrate a multi-fabric garment with a bow according to an embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 21A and 21B illustrate a multi-fabric lace strappy garment according to another embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 22A and 22B illustrate a multi-fabric turtleneck garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 23A and 23B illustrate a multi-fabric rock 'n roll garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 24 illustrates a multi-fabric lace print stroppy garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 25 illustrates a multi-fabric men's crew neck garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 26 illustrates it multi-fabric men's v-neck gamrent according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 27 illustrates a multi-fabric racerbnck tank garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 28A and 2813 illustrate a multi-fabric tube top garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 29A and 29B illustrate a multi-fabric garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 30A and 30B illustrate a multi-fabric lace tank garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 31 illustrates a multi-fabric teddie garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 32A and 32B illustrate a multi-fabric halter slip garment according to an embodiment of the invention, FIGS. 33A and 33B illustrate a multi-fabric strapless slip garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 34 illustrates a multi-fabric skinny tank garment according to an embodiment of the invention. DETAILED DESCEIPTIGN The following description includes many specific details. The inclusion of such details is for the purpose ofillustration only and should not be understood to limit the invention. Moreover, certainfeatures whichare well knownin the art me not described in detail in order to avoid complication of the subject matter of the present invention. In addition, it will be understood that features in one embodiment may be combined with features in other embodiments of the invention. Before explaining at least one embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to beunderstood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regraded as limiting. As such, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is based, may readily be utilized as a basis for the designing of other structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several purposes of the presentinvention, It is important, therefore, that the invention he regarded as including equivalent constructions to those described herein insofar as they do not depart from the s spirit and scope of the present invention. In addition, features illustrated or described as part of one embodiment canbe used onotberembodiments to yield a still further embodiment, Additionally, certain features may be interchanged with similar devices or features not mentioned to yet which perform the same or similar functions. It is therefore intended that such modifications and variations are included within the totality of the present invention. In some embodiments, the present invention encompasses a dual and/or multiple fabric garment as described herein. is Specifically, the present invention comprises multi-fabric garments including one or more of, for example, a body contouring shaper tank top, a bodycontouringshaper tank top with a built in shelf bro, a body contouring shaper tank top with adjustable straps, a body contouring shaper short sleeve 20 tee shirt, a body contouring shaper long sleeve tee shirt, a body contouring shaper tube top for the midsection, and for a body contouring shaper boy short for the belly and buttocks without a top and/or pullover top. In some embodiments, the present invention comprises a multi-fabric garment with a 2$ mcerback top, backless top orslip dress coniigurationwithan extended lower section of non-compressive material such as cotton and/or lace. In some embodiments, the multi-fabric garment of the present invention comprises different lengths, and/or differ30 eat section sizes used in the garment. For example, the multifabric garment comprises v-neck and scoop neck configurations. In some embodiments, the multi-fabric garment of the present invention is constructed to provide the following 3s product details: Secret minimizing panel shapes entire waistline from the bust to the hips visibly taking off inches. Finn Control microfiber panel comfortably smoothes and naturally wicks moisture. Made with sleek yarns that do not cling. 40 Exclusive dual fabric strategy provides a hip design and full coverage that stays in place. Extra long design does not roll up over the abdomen and is great for layering over or tucking into pants and skirts. Tag-less for added comfort. 4$ Advantageously, the multi-fabric garment of the present inventionslenderizes theinid section and camouflages visible lumps and bumps. The multi-fabric garment of the present invention minimizing panel shapes the entire waistline from so the bust to the hips, visibly taking off inches form the waistline. Themulti-fabric garment ofthepresent invention uses in some embodiments firm control microfiber for the hidden panel to comfortably slenderize, smooth and/or naturally wick moisture. In some embodiments, the multi-fabric gar55 moot is made with sleek yams that do not cling. The dual fabric strategy of other embodiments provides a hip design and full coverage that stays in place. In some embodiments, the multi-fabric garment of the present invention is constructed to minimize the roll up over to the belly or abdomen area of the body, and can be used for layering over or tacking into pants end skirts. In other embodiments, the multi-fabric garment of the present invention utilizes any generally compressive typefabric for the mid section, such as a micro denier, Spandex, also sometimes 6s referred to as elastane, or other type of garment. In some embodiments, the multi-fabric garment of the present invention includes one or more adjustable straps and/
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or an innershelf bra configuration. In some embodiments, the long-sleeved gamnent. FIGS. 12 and 14 illustrate higher neck multi-fabric garment of the present invention advantageously line multi-fabric long-sleeved garments. PIG.13 illustrates a includes a third lower section which is preferably comprised v-neck multi-fabric long-sleeved garment. of cotton or other fabric that can be displayed or exposed for FIGS. 15A-15D illustrate a nmlti-fabric garment accordviewing. In some embodiments, the present invention is used $ ing to a fly-away embodiment of the invention. FIGS. ISA not only to tuck into pants, but the longer design can be used and 13 illustrate a rearview ofthe embodiment or alternatively as a layering garment. In addition, this third section of fabric a front view of the embodiment. FIG. 15C illustrates a front or exclusive dual fabric design helps to keep the garment of view of the embodiment or alternatively a rear view of the the present invention in place. In fact, other body shapers roll embodiment, FIG. ISD illustrates a side view of the embodiup and do not stay put as well, whereas the three section or to ment. FIGS. 15A and 15B illustrate the fly-away portion of multi fabric design of embodiments of the present invention the embodiment at least partially covering the slenderizing are functional to minimize or prevent roll up. middle section of the garment. In sonic embodiments, the middle or shaper section of the FIGS. 16A and 16B illustrate a multi-fabric sleeveless garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. multi-fabric garment of the present invention is shaped ns a band like, acid can take on a variety of shapes. In some is 16A illustrates a front view of this embodiment, while FIG, embodiments, the multi-fabric garment of the present inven16B illustrates a rear view of this embodiment. tion comprises a front only micro denier/spandex version that FIGS. 17A and 17B illustrate a multi-fabric garment is connected to the back portion of the garment directly, for accordingto an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 17A illusexample, on the sides. In this embodiment, the back portion of trates a front view of this embodiment, while PIG. 17B illusthe center section may be comprised of the same material as 20 trates a rear view of this embodiment. the top and lower portion, or may be comprised of other PIGS. 18A-18D illustrate a multi-fabric multi-layer garmaterials that generally are not used for compressive actions. ment according to an embodiment of the invention. PIG. 18D In this embodiment, the multi fabric garment would perform illustrates an inside layer of the garment according to this embodiment. PIG. 18C illustrates an outside layer of the differently from the fall spandex version in that it would only slim and slenderize the abdomen or tummy area in the front. 25 garment. The inside layer, as illustrated in FIG. 18D, includes The back area of the body would not generally be slimmed in the slenderizing middle section as previously discussed. The this embodiment, as The back would be of standard nonoutside layer, as illustrated hi FIG. 18C, is worn outside of the compressive type of material. inside layer. PIG. 18A illustrates a front view of both layers FIG. 1 illustrates it multi-fabric garment according to one together, while FIG.18B illustrates a rear view of both layers aspect of the invention. Multi-fabric garment 100 includes 30 together. upper section 110, slenderizingmiddle section 120, and lower FIGS. 19A and 19B illustrate a multi-fabric garment section 130. Multi-fabric garment 100 can take many shapes, according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 19A illusincluding long-sleeve, short-sleeve, sleeveless, tank top (intrates a front view of this embodiment, while FIG. 19B illuscluding halter top), and many other shapes. The neckline of trates a rear view of this embodiment. upper section 110 can also take many shapes, including scoop 35 FIGS. 20A-20C Illustrate a multi-fabric garment with a neck, crew neck, racer hack, halter top and/or v-neck by way bow according to an embodiment of the invention. PIG. 20A of nonlimiting examples. is a front view of this embodiment, showingan unconstmcted P10.2 illustrates a multi-fabric sleeveless garment accordbow. FIG. 20B is a rearview of this embodiment, FIG. 20C is ing to an aspect of the invention. Multi-fabric garment 100 a front view of this embodiment, showing a constructed bow. includes upper section 110, slenderizing middle section 120, 40 FIGS. 21A and 21B illustrate a multi-fabric lace strappy garment according to an embodiment of the invention. and lower section 130. FIGS, 3 and4 illustrate side views of multi-fabric garments FIGS. 22A and 22B illustrate a multi-fabric turtleneck according to aspects of the invention, Referring to both figgarment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. ures, multi-fabric garment 100 includes upper section 110, 22A illustrates a front view of this embodiment, while FIG. slenderizing middle section 120, and lower section 130. 45 22B illustrates a rear view of this embodiment. FIGS. 5 through 8 illustrate multi-fabric tank top garments FIGS. 23A and 23B illustrate a multi-fabric rock 'n roll according to aspects of the invention. Referring to FIGS. 5 garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. through 8, multi-fabric garment 100 includes upper section 23A illustrates a front view of this embodiment, while FIG, 23B illustrates a rear view of this embodiment. 110, slenderizing middle section 120, and lower section 130. FIG. S illustrates slenderizing middle section 120 of nearly so FIG. 24 illustrates a multi-fabric lace print strappy garment according to an embodiment of the invention. constant width around the multi-fabric garment. FIGS. 6 FIG. 25 illustrates a multi-fabric men's crew neck garment through 8 illustrate variable-width slenderizing middle secaccording to an embodiment of the Invention. tions 120. In each of FIGS. 6 though 8, the width of slenderPIG. 26 illustrates a multi-fabric men's v-neck garment izing middle section 120 is largest near a centerline of the body of the wearer, and smallest near the sides of the body of ss according to an embodiment of the invention. the wearer. FIG. 27 illustrates a multi-fabric racerback tank garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 9 and 10 illustrate multi-fabric short-sleeved garFIGS. 28A and 28B Illustrate a multi-fabric tube top garments according to aspects of the invention. Referringto both ment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 28A figures, multi-fabric garment 100 includes upper section 110, slenderizing middle section 120, and lower section 130. FIG. 6o illustrates a front view of this embodiment, while FIG. 28B illustrates a rear view of this embodiment, 9 illustrates a v-neck upper section 110, while FIG. 10 illusFIGS. 29A and 29B illustrate a multi-fabric garment trates a higher neck upper section 110. according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 29A illusFIGS. 11 through 14 illustrate multi-fabric long-sleeved trates a front view of this embodiment, while FIG. 29B illusgarments according to aspects of the invention. Referring to FIGS. 11 through 14, multi-fabric garment 100 includes 65 trates a rear view of this embodiment. FIGS. 30A and 30B illustrate it multi-fabric lace tank garuppersection 110, slenderizing middle section 120, and lower ment according to an embodiment of the invention. section 1311. FIG. 11 illustrates a scoop neck multi-fabric
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P10.31 illustrates a multi-fabric teddie garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIGS. 32A and 32B illustrate a multi-fabric hatter slip garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 32A illustrates a front view of this embodiment, white FIG. s 32B illustrates a rear view of this embodiment. FIGS. 33A and 33B illustrate a multi-fabric strapless slip garment according to an embodiment of the invention. FIG. 33A illustrates a front view of this embodiment, while FIG. 33B illustrates a rear view of this embodiment. to FIG. 34 illustrates a multi-fabric skinny lank garment according to an embodiment of the invention. Although the present invention has been described and illustrated in the foregoing exemplary embodiments, it is understood that the present disclosure has been made only by is way of example, and that numerous changes in the details of implementation of the invention may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. What is claimed: 1. A multi-fabric women's garment for slenderizing the midsection of a user, shaping the waistline of the user, and minimizing the roll up of the garment over the abdomen area of the user, the garment comprising: an upper section including u first substantially non-compressive shaper material; a slenderizing middle section configured to be substantially horizontally around an abdomen of the user when worn and including a compressive material, where the compressive material is configured to slenderizes the abdomenof the userand shapes the waistline of the user; a lower section including a second substantially non-cornpressivo shaper material, where the lower section is configured to be used at least to position the garment over the abdomen area of the user, and a third material covering at least a portion of the slenderizing middle section, and concealing the at least a portion of the slenderizing middle section from the exterior of the multi-fabric garment. 2. The multi-fabric garment of claim], wherein the slenderizing middle section comprises (lie compressive material in a front portion of the garment and a fourth materiel is located in a back portion of the garment, 3. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the third material covers at least a portion of the tipper section, hiding at least a portion of the tipper section from the exterior. 4. The multi-fabric garment of claim 3, wherein the third material covers all of the compressive material, hiding the compressive material from the exterior of the multi-fabric garment. S.The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the slenderizing middle section substantially fully encompasses the abdominal area of the user, 6. The multi-fabric garment of claim 5, wherein the upper section has a tank top shape. 7. The multi-fabric garment of claim 6, wherein the tank top shape is a body contouring shaper tank top. 8, The multi-fabric garment of claim 7, further comprising a built in shelf bra. 9. The multi-fabric garment of claim 6, wherein the tank top shape is at least one of a ]latter top and racer bank. 10. The multi-fabric garment ofclaim 1, whereinthe lower section is designed to be exposed for viewing while worn by the user. 11. The multi-fabric garment ofclaini 1, wherein thetmver section is designed to be nicked into other clothes that cover a bottom portion of the user.
12. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the upper section Rather comprises one or more adjustable straps. 13. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the tipper section further comprises an inner shelf bra. 14. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the slenderizing middle section comprises a firm control microfiber. 15. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the slenderizing middlesection comprises at least one of micro denier fabric and Spandex. 16. The multi-fabric garment ofclaim 1, wherein the shape of the slenderizing middle section comprises a hand, 17. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein one or more of the substantially non-compressive shaper materials comprise one or more of cotton, yarn, wool, polyester, viscose, and linen. 18. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the first substantially non-compressive shaper material comprises a some material as the second substantially non-compressive shaper material. 19, The multi-fabric garment ofclaim 1, wherein the upper section comprises a tank top shape. 20, The multi-fabric garment of claim 19, wherein the tank top shape is at least one of a halter top and racer back. 21. A multi-fabric women's garment for slenderizing the midsection of a user, shaping the waistline of the user, and minimizing the roll up of the garment over the abdomen area of the user, the garment comprising: an upper section including a first substantially non-compressive shaper material comprising a tank top shape with adjustable shoulder straps; a slenderizing middle section configured to he substantially horizontally around an abdomen of time user when worn and including a compressive material comprising at least one ofmicro denierfabric and Spandex and sized to encompass the abdominal area of the user, and wherein the compressive material is configured to slenderizetheabdomen of the user and shape thowaistline of the user; a lower section including a second substantially non-compressive shapermaterial, where the lower section is configured at least to position the garment over the abdomen area of the user and is designed to be exposed for viewing; and a third material completely covering the slenderizing middle section, and completely concealing the slenderizingmiddle sectionfrom the exteriorwhile worn by the riser. 22. The multi-fabric garment of claim 21, wherein the third material conceals at least a portion of the upper section from the exterior. 23.The multi-fabric garment ofclaim 21, wherein the third material conceals all of the tipper section from the exterior. 24.The multi-fabric garment ofclaim 21, wherein the third material conceals at least a portion of the lower section of the exterior. 25. The multi-fabric garment of claim 21,whereinthe third material is the same material of at ]east one of the first and the second non-compressive shaper materials. 26. A multi-fabric women's garment for slenderizing the midsection of a user, shaping the waistline of the user, and minimizing the roll tip ofthe garment over the abdomen area of the user, the garment comprising: an upper section including a first substantially non-compressive shaper fabric; a lower section including a second substantially non-compressive shaper fabric, where the lower section is con-
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figured to position the garment over the abdomen area of the user and is designed to be exposed for viewing; and a compressive middle section configured to be substantially horizontally around an abdomen of the user when worn and including a compressive fabric comprising at least oneof micro denier fabric mud Spandex and sized to encompass the abdominal area of the user, wherein the compressive fabric is adapted to provide a compressive functionality that slenderizes the abdomen of the user and shapes the waistline of the user, and wherein the compressive material is not visible from the exterior of the garment when worn, and wherein the compressive fabric is joined to the first substantially non-compressive shaper fabric and the second substantially non-compressive shaper fabric. 27. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 26, wherein the compressive middle section comprises the compressive fabric inn front portion of the garment and a third material is located in a back portion of the garment. 28. The multi-fabric women's garment ofclaim 26, further comprising a third material covering at least a portion of the upper section, hiding at least a portion of the upper section from the exterior. 29. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 26, further comprising a third fabric covering all of the compressive middle section, hiding the compressive fabric from the exterior of the multi-fahnic garment. 30. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 26, wherein the compressive middle section substantially fully encompasses the abdominal area of the user. 31. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 26, wherein the upper section has a tank lop shape. 32. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 31, wherein the tank top shape is a body contouring shaper tank top. 33. The multi-fabric women's garment ofclaim 32, further comprising a built in shelf bra. 34. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 33, wherein the tank lop shape is at least one of a halter top and racer bank. 35. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 26, wherein the lower section is designed to be exposed forviewing while wont by the user. 36. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 26, wherein the lower section is designed to be tucked into other clothes that cover a bottom portion of the user. 37. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 26, wherein the upper section further comprises one or more adjustable straps. 38. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 26, wherein the upper section further comprises an inner shelf bar. 39. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 26, wherein the compressive middle section comprises a firm control microfiber. 40. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 26, wherein the compressive middle section comprises at least oneof micro denier fabric and Spandex. 43. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 26, wherein the shape of the compressive middle section comprises a band. 42. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 26, wherein one or more of the substantially non-compressive shaper fabrics comprise one or more of cotton, yarn, wool, polyester, viscose, and linen. 43. the multi-fabric women's garment of claim 26, wherein the first substantially non-compressive shaper fabric comprises a some material as the second substantially noncompressive shaper fabric. 5 44. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 26, wherein the upper section comprises a tank top shape. 45. the multi-fabric women's garment of claim 32, wherein the tank top shape Is at least one of a halter top and racer back. to 46. The multi-fabric women's garment ofclaim 26, further comprising a third material covering all of the compressive middle section. 47. The multi-fabric women's garment ofclaini 26, further comprising a third material covering all of the compressive is middle section and the lower section. 48. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 26, further comprising a third material covering the tipper section, the lower section, and the compressive middle section. 49. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the third 20 material conceals at least o portion of the lower section from the exterior. 50. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the third material is the same material of at least one of the first and the second substantially non-compressive shaper materials. 25 51. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the first substantially non-compressive shaper material comprises a different material as the second substantially non-compressivo shaper material. 52. A multi section woman's garment for slenderizing the 3o midsection of a user, shaping the waistline of the user, and minimizing the roll up of the garment over the abdomen area of the user, the garment comprising: snapper section including a first material comprising a first shaping characteristic; 35 a lower section including a second material comprising a second shaping characteristic, where the lowersectionis configured to be used at least to position the garment over the abdomen area of the user; a slenderizing middle section configured to be substan40 ti ally horizontally around an abdomen of the user when worn and providing an inward force on the body of the user, wherein the slenderizing middle section slenderizes or supports the abdomen of the user, shapes the abdomen of the user and includes a compressive inward 45 force greater than the first and second shaping characteristics; and a third material covering at least a portion of the slenderizing middle section, and concealing the at least a portion of the slenderizing middle section from the exterior 50 of the multi-fabric garment. 53. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 52, wherein the slenderizing middle section comprises a compressive material in a front portion of the garment and the third material is located in a back portion of the garment. 55 54. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 52, wherein the third material covers at least a portion of the tipper section, hiding at least a portion of the upper section front the exterior. 55. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 52, so wherein the third material covers all of the slenderizing middle section, hiding the slenderizing middle section from the exterior of the multi-fabric garment. 56. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 52, wherein the slenderizing middle section substantially fully 65 encompasses the abdominal area of the user. 57. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 52, wherein the upper section comprises a tank top shape.
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58. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 57, wherein the tank top shape is a body contouring shaper tank top. 59. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 57, further comprising a built in shelf bra. 60. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 57, wherein the tank top shape is at least one of a halter top and racer bank. 61. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 52, wherein the lower section is designed to be exposed for viewing while worn by the user. 62, The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 52, wherein the lower section is designed to be tucked into other clothes that cover a bottom portion of the user. 63. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 52, wherein the tipper section further comprises one or more adjustable straps. 64. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 52, wherein the tipper section further comprises an inner shelf bra. 65. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 52, wherein the slenderizing middle section comprises a firm control microfiber. 66. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 52, wherein the slenderizing middle section comprises at least one of micro denier fabric and Spandex. 67. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 52, wherein the shape of the slenderizing middle section coinprises a band.
68. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 52, wherein one or more of the sections comprise one or more of cotton, yam, wool, polyester, viscose, and linen. 69. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 52, wherein the first material comprises a same material as the second material. 70. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 52, wherein the third material conceals at least a portion of the lower section from the exterior, 71. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 52, wherein the third material is the same material of at least one of the first and the second materials. 72. The multi-fabric garment of claim 52, wherein the first material comprises a different material as the second material. 73. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 52, wherein the third material covers all of the slenderizing middle section. 74. The multi-fabric women's garment of claim 52, wherein the third material covers all of the slenderizing middle section and the lower section, 75. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the third material covers the upper section, the lower section, and the slenderizing middle section. 76. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the third material covers all of the slenderizing middle section. 77. The multi-fabric garment of claim 1, wherein the third material covers all of the slenderizing middle section and the lower section. r r s s
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