| United States Patent Application |
20070272554 |
| Kind Code |
A1 |
| Uniform Display, Inc. |
November 29, 2007 |
Method for creating a two-dimensional representation of a
three-dimensional uniform
Abstract
A plurality of methods for creating a substantially two-dimensional
representation of a three-dimensional uniform having a front, back, top, and
sides, are disclosed. In the first method, the arms are removed from the
uniform. Most of the back of the uniform and at least some of the sides of the
uniform are removed. The top and remaining back of the uniform are rolled into
substantially the same plane as the front of the uniform to create a
substantially two-dimensional uniform. In the second method, the two-dimensional
representation is created from scratch. A fabric garment piece is created,
wherein the fabric garment piece comprises at least a portion of the uniform
front, a portion of the uniform back and at least a portion of the uniform top.
The top and the portion of the back are rolled into substantially the same plane
as the front of the uniform to create a substantially two-dimensional uniform.
| Inventors: |
Fair; Gregory.; Uniform Display, Inc. |
| Serial No.: |
440831 |
| Series Code: |
11 |
| Filed: |
May 25, 2006 |
| Current U.S. Class: |
204/490 |
| Class at Publication: |
204/490 |
| International Class: |
C25D 13/00 20060101
C25D013/00 |
Claims
1. A method for creating a substantially two-dimensional representation
of a three-dimensional uniform having a front, back, top, and sides, comprising
the steps of: removing arms from the uniform; removing most of the back of the
uniform; removing at least some of the sides of the uniform; rolling top and
remaining back of the uniform into substantially the same plane as the front of
the uniform to create a substantially two-dimensional uniform.
2. The
method according to claim 1, further comprising the step of: adding a sleeve
section to each side of the substantially two-dimensional uniform.
3.
The method according to claim 2, wherein the sleeve sections contain a filler
material.
4. The method according to claim 1, wherein said uniform
comprises at least one of: a jacket, coat, shirt and vest.
5. The method
according to claim 2, wherein said substantially two-dimensional uniform and
sleeve section are attached to a flat board.
6. The method according to
claim 1, wherein said top of the substantially two-dimensional uniform comprise
shoulder epaulets.
7. The method according to claim 1, further
comprising the step of: removing a lower portion of the front of the uniform.
8. The method according to claim 1, wherein said at least a portion of
the uniform front comprises at least one button.
9. The method according
to claim 1, wherein said at least a portion of the uniform front comprises at
least one pocket.
10. The method according to claim 1, wherein said at
least a portion of the uniform front comprises at least a portion of a collar.
11. A method for creating a substantially two-dimensional representation
of a three-dimensional uniform, the three-dimensional uniform having a front,
back, top and sides, comprising the steps of: creating a fabric garment piece,
wherein said fabric garment piece is constructed to resemble at least a portion
of an actual uniform, and comprises at least a portion of the uniform front, a
portion of the uniform back and at least a portion of the uniform top; rolling
top and said portion of the back into substantially the same plane as the front
of the uniform to create a substantially two-dimensional uniform.
12.
The method according to claim 11, further comprising the step of: adding a
sleeve section to each side of the substantially two-dimensional uniform.
13. The method according to claim 12, wherein the sleeve sections
contain a filler material.
14. The method according to claim 11, wherein
said uniform comprises at least one of: a jacket, coat, shirt and vest.
15. The method according to claim 12, wherein said substantially
two-dimensional uniform and sleeve section are attached to a flat board.
16. The method according to claim 1, wherein said top of the
substantially two-dimensional uniform comprise shoulder epaulets.
17.
The method according to claim 11, wherein said at least a portion of the uniform
front comprises at least one button.
18. The method according to claim
11, wherein said at least a portion of the uniform front comprises at least one
pocket.
19. The method according to claim 11, wherein said at least a
portion of the uniform front comprises at least a portion of a collar.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention is generally
related to creating a uniform. More particularly, the present invention relates
to a method for creating a two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional
uniform for display purposes.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002]
Various professions require their personnel to wear a uniform. For example,
professions such as; military, police, fireman, park service, etc. require their
personnel to wear uniforms. The uniforms are comprised of at least jackets,
coats, vests and/or shirts. Typically, these uniforms are adorned with a
plurality of uniform decorations, such as rank, insignia, medals, awards,
badges, patches, unit crests, name plates, etc. The awards are typically given
in recognition for service in the field.
[0003] People are justifiably
proud of their uniforms and awards and want to display them for other people to
see. One known method of display is to buy a large shadow box and hang the
uniform in the shadow box. The shadow box can then be mounted to a wall.
Typically, the uniform hangs from a hangar which is attached to the shadow box
in some manner. There are, however, several problems with displaying the jacket
inside the shadow box. First, the shadow box will have to be quite large and
will take up a large amount of wall space. In addition, when the uniform is
hanging in the shadow box, any uniform decorations which are attached to the
shoulder epaulets or sleeves of the uniform may be hard to see since the
shoulder epaulets generally face toward the top of the shadow box and the
sleeves face toward the sides of the shadow box. This is a particular problem
for military personnel since various uniform decorations must be displayed in
mandated positions on the shoulder epaulets and sleeves.
[0004] Thus,
there is a need for creating a substantially two-dimensional representation of a
three-dimensional uniform which can be placed in a shadow box or other display
device so that uniform decorations can be attached in their proper position as
they would appear on a real uniform while easily being visible.
SUMMARY
OF THE INVENTION
[0005] It is therefore a feature and advantage of the
present invention to provide a method for creating a substantially
two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional uniform which can be
placed in a shadow box or other display device so that uniform decorations can
be attached in their proper position which is easily visible. The two
dimensional representation may be created by cutting up an actual uniform or
made from scratch using fabric and other materials.
[0006] According to
one embodiment of the invention, a method for creating a substantially
two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional uniform having a front,
back, top, and sides, is disclosed. First, the arms are removed from the
uniform. Most of the back of the uniform and at least some of the sides of the
uniform are removed. The top and remaining back of the uniform are rolled into
substantially the same plane as the front of the uniform to create a
substantially two-dimensional uniform.
[0007] According to another
embodiment of the invention, a method for creating a substantially
two-dimensional representation of a three-dimensional uniform, the
three-dimensional uniform having a front, back, top and sides, is disclosed. A
fabric garment piece is created, wherein said fabric garment piece comprises at
least a portion of the uniform front, a portion of the uniform back and at least
a portion of the uniform top. The top and said portion of the back are rolled
into substantially the same plane as the front of the uniform to create a
substantially two-dimensional uniform.
[0008] There has thus been
outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order
that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and
in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated.
There are, of course, additional features of the invention that will be
described below and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended
hereto.
[0009] In this respect, before explaining at least one
embodiment of the invention in detail, it is to be understood 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, as well as the abstract,
are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
[0010] 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 present invention. It is important, therefore,
that the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions insofar
as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0011] The invention will now
be described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings,
wherein:
[0012] FIGS. 1(a)-1(c) illustrate how the substantially
two-dimensional uniform is created from a three-dimensional uniform according to
one embodiment of the invention;
[0013] FIG. 2 illustrates a uniform
display case according to one embodiment of the invention;
[0014] FIG. 3
illustrates how a substantially two-dimensional uniform is created according to
one embodiment of the invention;
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED
EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION
[0015] The invention relates to a method
for creating a substantially two-dimensional representation of a
three-dimensional uniform which can be placed in a shadow box or some other
display device for the purpose of displaying uniform decorations. In the present
invention, uniform decorations comprise, rank, insignia, medals, awards, badges,
patches, unit crests, name plates, belts, etc. and the invention is not limited
thereto.
[0016] The substantially two-dimensional representation of a
uniform can represent any variety of uniform, for example, military uniforms
(Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, etc.) both domestic and foreign,
para-military uniforms, National Guard uniforms, police uniforms, fireman
uniforms, park service uniforms, school uniforms, uniforms for service
organizations and fraternal organizations, civil servants, security, airlines,
etc., or any other organization that uses a uniform shirt, jacket, coat and/or
vest as a platform for displaying additional decorations, badges, medals and/or
awards, and the invention is not limited thereto. In addition, the uniform may
be a representation of a uniform no longer in production or in active use or
uniforms used in the future. Finally, the uniform may be a representation of a
uniform used in a fictitious production such as a movie, book, etc.
[0017] The simulated uniform may be a portion of a jacket, coat, shirt,
vest or any combination thereof. In addition, the uniform may be any color, but
the typical colors are varying shades of green, brown, blue, black, white, red,
etc. The uniform may be made out of a wide range of materials, for example,
wool, cotton, polyester, etc., or any combination thereof.
[0018] The
simulated uniform may comprise any combination of elements described below and
the invention is not limited thereto. The uniform body may include decorative
stitching, embroidery, additional padding, loops and mechanisms for attaching
other decorations. The uniform may also comprise any number of buttons. The
buttons may vary in size and color and may be comprised of metal, plastic, wood,
composite, etc., or any combination thereof. The uniform may also comprise any
number of pockets. The pockets may be with or without pleats, may be simulated
or actual pockets, with or without buttons, and with or without additional
decorations or embroidering. The uniform may also have epaulets of various size
which are with or without buttons, loop and/or additional decorations or
embroidering. The epaulets may comprise a decorative shoulder board attached to
the epaulet that hangs over the shoulder. The sleeves of the uniform may
comprise additional stitching, fabric decorations, embroidery, stripes, buttons,
pockets, etc.
[0019] The simulated uniform may have a lapel which varies
in size and style and may include button holes, other attachment mechanisms
and/or additional decorative stitching or embroidery. The uniform may comprise a
simulated or actual belt of varying size and composition (typically leather or
fabric), and with or without a decorative buckling mechanism. The uniform may
include a shoulder strap varying in size and compositions (typically leather or
fabric). The shoulder strap may be displayed diagonally from one shoulder to the
waist and may be attached to an accompanying belt. In addition, the uniform may
include fabric loops to support belts, shoulder straps and/or epaulets.
[0020] FIGS. 1(a)-1(c) illustrate how an actual three-dimensional
uniform is transformed into a substantially dimensional uniform. As illustrated
in FIG. 1(a), the uniform 102 has a front 104, a back, 106, a top 108, epaulets
114, sides 110, and sleeves 112. As illustrated in FIG. 1(b), the sleeves 112
and the sides 110 are removed from the uniform 102. In addition, most of the
back 106 except for a top section of the back 106 is removed and a lower section
of the front 104 is also removed. For example, the upper 1/2 to 3/4 of the front
of the uniform 102 may remain but the invention is not limited thereto. Finally,
the remaining section of the back and top are rolled forward so that they are in
substantially the same plane as the front of the uniform 120 as illustrated in
FIG. 1(c). In the illustrative example of a uniform illustrated in FIG. 1(a),
shoulder epaulets 114 are located on the top 108 of the uniform 102. Once the
remaining back and top of the uniform has been rolled forward, the epaulets 114
now appear to be on the front of the uniform 120 as illustrated in FIG. 1(c).
The portion of the uniform 120 is then mounted flat to a backing material using
tape, glue, Velcro or any other means for attachment.
[0021] Once the
uniform 120 has been mounted on the backing 104, sleeves 122 are then attached
over the uniform 120 so as to simulate the sleeve in a two dimensional plane.
The sleeves 122 may be attached using, for example, Velcro, tape, thread, pins
and/or glue. The sleeves 122 may contain sleeve fillers 124 which are shaped to
give the arm-sleeves 122 some shape and extra dimension. The thickness of the
sleeve fillers 124 and the type of materials used can vary and the invention is
not limited thereto. Furthermore, a collar insert 126 may be inserted into the
collar area of the uniform 120 so as to hide the backing from view. The collar
insert may be constructed of various fabrics in various colors.
[0022]
FIG. 2 illustrates a finished uniform display case with the substantially
two-dimensional uniform 120. As illustrated in FIG. 2, the uniform 120 and the
backing are mounted in a frame 130. The frame 130 has a transparent or
semitransparent viewing pane 132 through which the uniform 120 is visible.
[0023] FIG. 3 illustrates how a substantially two dimensional uniform
200 is created from scratch using fabric and other materials. First, two
sections of fabric or material are cut to create a right section 201 and a left
section 202 of the uniform 200. The right and left sections are the base of the
uniform to which the other elements of the uniform are attached. The right and
left sections represent at least portions of a three dimensional jackets' front,
top and back. The height and width of the right and left sections depends on the
desired size of the uniform 200 and the invention is not limited thereto.
[0024] In this illustrative example, the uniform comprises a plurality
of elements, lapels 203, buttons 204, pockets 205, sleeves 206, sleeve fillers
207, epaulets 208, decorative fabric attachments 209, strips 210, a belt 211,
and buttons 212, but the invention is not limited thereto. The lapels 203 are
attached to or created from the right and left sections 201, 202 to form a
collar area for the uniform 200. As mentioned above, the lapels 203 and all of
the elements of the uniform may vary in size and style. The left section 202
overlaps the right section 201 so that buttons 204 can be added to the uniform
200. The buttons 204 can be attached to the left section 202 or attached to the
first section 201 through button holes (not illustrated) in the left section
202. Simulated or actual pockets 205 may then be attached to one or both of the
right and left sections and buttons 212 may also be attached to the pockets 205.
[0025] Simulated sleeves 206 are then attached along a side of each
right and left sections 201, 202. The sleeves 206 may be attached using, for
example, Velcro, tape, thread, pins and/or glue. The sleeves 206 may contain
sleeve fillers 207 which are shaped to give the sleeves 206 some shape and extra
dimension. The thickness of the sleeve fillers 207 and the type of materials
used can vary and the invention is not limited thereto. Optionally, a decorative
fabric attachment 209 of any style, color, and/or design and strips 210 in any
direction and color may be attached to the sleeves 206. Epaulets 208 are each
attached to a sleeve 206 and to the lapels 203 or under each lapel 203. The
epaulets 208 are located in such a position to simulate that a top and a portion
of the back of a three dimensional uniform have been rolled into the same plane
as the front of the uniform. In addition, a simulated or real belt 211 is then
attached to the uniform 200 towards the bottom of the right and left sections.
It will be understood that all of the elements of the uniform 200 may be
attached to the uniform 200 using, for example, thread, Velcro, tape, pins,
and/or glue and the invention is not limited thereto. Furthermore, it will be
understood that the elements of the uniform may be attached in any order. Once
the uniform 200 has been completed, the uniform 200 may be mounted in a frame as
illustrated in FIG. 2.
[0026] The many features and advantages of the
invention are apparent from the detailed specification, and thus, it is intended
by the appended claims to cover all such features and advantages of the
invention which fall within the true spirits and scope of the invention.
Further, since numerous modifications and variations will readily occur to those
skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact
construction and operation illustrated and described, and accordingly, all
suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the
scope of the invention.
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