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UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OIDO
EASTERN DIVISION
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RAND A SYNERGY, LLC
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MAGIC TAP, LLC
Plaintiffs,
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IDEA VILLAGE PRODUCTS CORP.
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NANCY STEVENS
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STEVENS & DELAIRRE, LLC
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JOHN DOE
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COMPLAINT
Plaintiffs Rand A Synergy, LLC ("Rand A") and Magic Tap, LLC ("Magic Tap"), for their
Complaint against Defendants Idea Village Products Corp. ("Idea Village"), Nancy Stevens ("Ms.
Stevens"), Stevens & Delairre, LLC ("Stevens & Delairre"), and John Doe, state and allege as
follows:
I. NATURE OF THE ACTION
1. This is an action for patent infringement.
2. Rand A owns all right, title and interest in and to, US Design Patent 646,869 (the
'869 Patent), titled Garment, issued on October 18, 2011. A copy of the patent is attached hereto
as Exhibit A.
3. R and A and Magic Tap allege that Defendants have been and are infringing,
contributing to the infringement of, and/or actively inducing others to infringe the claim of the '869
Patent.
4. Rand A owns all right, title and interest in and to, US Design Patent 663,925 (the
'925 Patent), titled Garment, issued on July 24, 2012. A copy of the patent is attached hereto as
Exhibit B.
5. R and A and Magic Tap allege that Defendants have been and are infringing,
contributing to the infringement of, and/or actively inducing others to infringe claim of the '925
Patent.
6. R and A owns all right, title and interest in and to, US Patent Publication
2010/0199403 (the '403 Patent), titled Reversible Sleeved Garment Accessory, published on August
12, 2010. A copy of the patent publication is attached hereto as Exhibit C.
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7. R and A and Magic Tap allege that Defendants have been and are infringing,
contributing to the infringement of, and/or actively inducing others to infringe the allowed claims
ofthe '403 Patent.
II. JURISDICTION AND VENUE
8.
9.
1338(a).
10.
This claim arises under the United States patent laws, 35 U.S.C. 1 et seq.
TheCourthasoriginaljurisdictionoverthis actionpursuantto28 U.S.C. 1331 and
Venue is proper in this district pursuant to 28 U.S.C. 1391 and 1400(b).
III. PARTIES AND JURISDICTION
11. Plaintiff Rand A is a limited liability company organized and existing under the laws
of the State of California with a principal place of business in Riverside, California.
12. Plaintiff Magic Tap is a limited liability company organized and existing under the
laws of the State of Delaware with a principal place ofbusiness in Cleveland, Ohio.
13. Magic Tap is the exclusive licensee of the '869 Patent, the '925 Patent and the '403
Patent.
14. Upon information and belief, Defendant IdeaVillage is a New Jersey corporation,
having a principal place ofbusiness in Wayne, New Jersey.
15. Upon information and belief, Idea Village is a retailer of general merchandise and mail
order products offered for sale on its website at www.ideavillage.com .
16. Upon information and belief, Idea Village offers for sale and sells products in the state
of Ohio, including the Northern district of Ohio.
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17. Upon information and belief, Defendant Idea Village is the owner ofthe domain name
www.getamazingarms.com as seen in the WHO IS domain registration information, attached hereto
as Exhibit D.
18. Upon information and belief, John Doe is a business entity of unknown form, located
in Los Angeles County, California, and, more specifically, operates out ofPacoima, California.
19. Upon information and belief, John Doe, is a retailer of women's garments, namely,
sleeved undergarments, including the garment product AMAZING ARMS.
20. Upon information and belief, John Poe, advertises and sells the garment product
AMAZING ARMS through the website www.getamazingarms.com.
21. Upon information and belief, John Doe offers for sale and sells the garment product
in the state of Ohio, including the Northern district of Ohio.
22. Upon information and belief, Ms. Stevens is a resident of the State ofNew York and
has an address of 142 West End Avenue, Apartment 24U, New York, NY 10023.
23. Upon information and belief, Stevens & Delairre is a limited liability company
organized and existing under the laws of the State ofNew York with a principal place ofbusiness
at 142 West End Avenue, Apartment 24U, New York, NY 10023, which place of business is
believed to be same as the residence of Ms. Stevens.
24. Upon information and belief, Ms. Stevens is the registered agent of Stevens &
Delairre
25. Upon information and belief, Ms. Stevens and Stevens & Delairre have entered into
an agreement with Idea Village and John Doe to supply garments or to authorize Idea Village and
John Doe to obtain garments to be offered for sale and sold under the brand AMAZING ARMS
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through the website www.getamazingarms.com.
26. IdeaVillage, Ms. Stevens, Stevens & Delairre and John Doe are subject to the
personal jurisdiction of this Court in that Idea Village, Ms. Stevens, Stevens & Delairre and John Doe
do business within the state of Ohio, including the Northern District of Ohio.
IV. FACTUAL BACKGROUND
27. Rand A is a family owned and operated business and an innovator in the garment
business.
28. Rand A is a designer, distributor and manufacturer of women's garments, namely,
sleeved undergarments.
29. Rand A advertises, markets and manufactures garments under the '869 Patent, the
'925 Patent and the '403 Patent under the brand name SLEEVEY WONDERS, which is the subject
ofU.S. Trademark Registration No. 3,890,712.
30. On information and belief, Defendants are manufacturing, using, selling and/or
offering for sale a garment product Amazing Arms, which is virtually identical to the claimed design
of the '869 Patent and the '925 patent, and the allowed claims of the '403 Patent.
31. The Amazing Arms product is being offered for sale and sold at
www.getamazingarms.com. A copy of the Amazing Arms product as it appears on the website is
attached hereto as Exhibit E.
32. The customer service address on the listed on the websitewww.getamazing arms.com
is listed as Amazing Arms, 10303 Norris Ave., Pacoima, CA 91331. The telephone number listed
is 877-83 3-7 685 which is believed to be a telemarketer number associated with a number of"as seen
on TV" products.
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3 3. Plaintiffs cannot distinguish the-relationship between Defendant Idea Village and the
operator of the website www.getamazinganns.com selling the Amazing Arms product and doing
business out ofPacioma, CA.
34. RandA has given Defendants notice of the '869 Patentinaccordancewith35 U.S.C.
287 by marking their product and providing notice of the patents on their respective website at
www.sleeveywonders.com.
35. Rand A also wrote a cease and desist letter to Defendants on June 15, 2012 which
informed Defendants of the infringement of the claim of the '869 Patent (Exhibit E). The June 15th
letter also included a complaint for patent infringement against Defendants that was filed, but not
officially served on Defendants.
36. After receipt of the June 15th letter, Defendants removed the gannents from the
website www.getamazinganns.com.
37. In 2012, Magic Tap entered into an exclusive license agreement to offer to sell and
sell gannents that are currently offered by R &A and which are covered by the claims of the '869
Patent, the '925 patent, and the '403 Patent.
38. Sometime in late 2012, Plaintiffs noted that gannents were once again available for
sale on the website www.getamazinganns.com.
39. On January 18, 2013, Plaintiffs sent another cease and desist letter to Defendants
notifying the Defendants of the patent rights ofPlaintiffs that are defined in the claim of the '869
Patent and the '925 Patent, and the allowed claims of the '403 Patent.
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herein.
CAUSE OF ACTION FOR
PATENT INFRINGEMENT
(Against All Defendants)
40. Plaintiff realleges the allegations of Paragraphs 1 through 39 as if fully set forth
41. Defendants have been and are currently directly and intentionally infringing the claim
of the '869 Patent and the '925 Patent, and the allowed claims of the '403 Patent by manufacturing,
using, selling and/or offering for sale the Amazing Arms product.
42. Plaintiffs have been damaged by Defendants' activities and will be irreparably harmed
by damage to their reputation and the exclusivity of their products unless such infringing activities
are enjoined by this Court.
43. Plaintiffs have been damaged by Defendants intentional and deliberate infringements
in that Plaintiffs have lost product sales and business opportunities in an amount to be proven at trial.
PRAYER FOR RELIEF
WHEREFORE, Plaintiffs pray that the Court enter a judgment against the Defendants
IdeaVillage, Ms. Stevens, Stevens & Delairre and John Doe, jointly and severally, and their
respective officers, agents, servants, employees, attorneys, and all those persons in active concert or
participation with Defendants, as follows:
1. Enter a judgment that Defendants have directly infringed, induced or contributorily
infringed the claim of the '869 Patent by advertising and selling the Amazing Arms product;
2. Enter a judgment that Defendants have directly infringed, induced or contributorily
infringed the claim of the '925 Patent by advertising and selling the Amazing Arms product;
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3. Enter a judgment that Defendants have directly infringed, induced or contributorily
infringed the allowed claims of the '869 Patent by advertising and selling the Amazing Arms
product;
4. Order Defendants to pay all actual damages suffered by Plaintiffs as provided by law;
5. Find that Defendants' patent infringement was willful and malicious and award treble
damages to Plaintiffs pursuant to 35 U.S.C. 284;
6. Enter a judgment and order for preliminary and permanent injunctive relief against
Defendants, their agents, representatives, employees and those acting in concert with them, to
prevent and restrain Defendants from:
A. Continuing and/or pursuing the acts described and complained of in this
action; and,
B. Continuing to make and sell the infringing products and services;
7. Enter a judgment and order for preliminary and permanent injunctive relief against
Defendants, their agents, representatives, employees and those acting in concert with them, to
account for and to destroy all products infringing the claim of the '869 Patent, the claim of the '925
Patent, and the allowed claims ofthe '403 Patent;
8. Enter an order directing Defendants to file a report detailing all measures taken to
comply with the injunction within thirty days (30) of the Court's injunction;
9. Award Plaintiffs the full costs of this action, including attorneys' fees as allowed by
Title 35 of the United States Code;
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10. Award all such other relief as the Court deems just and proper.
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BRIAN E. TURUNG
Ohio Bar No. 0052034
FAY SHARPE LLP
The Halle Building, 5th Floor
1228 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115-1843
Telephone: 216-363-9000
Attorneys for Plaintiffs
R and A Synergy, LLC
Magic Tap, LLC
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EXHIBIT A
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111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
c12) United States Design Patent
Greenblat
(54) GARMENT
(75) Inventor: Ruth Ann Green blat, Diamond Bar, CA
(US)
(73) Assignee: Rand A Synergy, Diamond Bar, CA
(US)
(**) Term: 14 Years
(21) Appl. No.: 29/366,395
(22) Filed: Jul. 23, 2010
(51) LOC (9) Cl ................................................... 02-02
(52) U.S. Cl ........................................... D21750; D2/847
(58) Field of Classification Search ................... D2/749,
(56)
D21750, 828, 830, 847,848,728, 755; 2/90,
2/106, 108, 115,462
See application file for complete search history.
References Cited
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3,378,853 A
1111897 Heyman
10/1915 Bonoff
8/1917 Kotek
12/1917 Fowler ................................ 2/91
6/1918 Felberbaum
1111918 Bradley eta! ....................... 2/91
6/1922 Abrams .............................. 2/92
8/1927 Brunk et a!.
4/1940 Fellegi ........................... D2/828
3/1943 Cuttler
1111943 Merkent
8/1945 Carlu
7/1952 Page
7/1952 Straus ............................... 2/108
5/1954 Shuster
10/1954 Cornet
6/1955 Page ................................. 2/105
12/1956 Saccoccio
4/1968 Fierst
USOOD646869S
(10) Patent No.: US D646,869 S
** Oct. 18, 2011
(45) Date of Patent:
3,380,075 A
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2/1986 Appel ................................. 2/91
11/1987 Jones .................................. 2/91
9/1989 Carver
5/1997 Chung
2/2001 Thompson
5/2002 Thompson
4/2006 Nordstrom eta! ................ 2/119
6/2006 Peay
8/2007 Boord ....................... D29/101.1
712008 Bily et al. ... ... ............. ... D2/828
9/2008 Perry .............................. 450/86
10/2004 Hunt ................................... 2/93
Primary Examiner- Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner - Rashida Johnson
(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm- The Eclipse Group LLP
(57) CLAIM
I claim the ornamental design for a garment, as shown and
described.
DESCRIPTION
FIG. 1 is a rear elevational view of a garment, showing the
first embodiment of my new design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a top rear perspective view thereof;
FIG. 4 is a bottom front perspective view thereof;
FIG. 5 is a rear elevational view of a garment, showing the
second embodiment of my new design;
FIG. 6 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 7 is a top rear perspective view thereof; and,
FIG. 8 is a bottom front perspective view thereof.
The broken lines in FIGS. 1 and 5, showing portions of the
human figure, form no part of the claimed design. The broken
lines in FIGS. 2, 4, 6 and 8 represent the portions of the
design, which form no part of the claim.
1 Claim, 4 Drawing Sheets
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U.S. Patent
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FIG. 3
FIG. 4
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EXHIBIT 8
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I IIIII 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111
(12) United States Design Patent
Greenblat
(54) GARMENT
(75) Inventor: Ruth Ann Greenblat, Diamond Bar, CA
(US)
(73) Assignee: Rand A Synergy, Diamond Bar, CA
(US)
(**) Term: 14 Years
(21) Appl. No.: 29/404,179
(22) Filed: Oct.17, 2011
Related U.S. Application Data
(62) Division of application No. 29/366,395, filed on Jul.
23,2010, now Pat. No. Des. 646,869.
(51) LOC (9) Cl. . ................................................. 02-02
(52) U.S. CL .......................................... D2n50; D2/847
(58) Field of Classification Search ................... D2/728,
D2/717, 749-751,828, 840, 841, 844, 847;
2/90, 104-106, 108, 113-115
See application file for complete search history.
(56) References Cited
U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
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1,285,917 A * 1111918 Bradley eta! ....................... 2/91
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(10) Patent No.:
(45) Date of Patent:
US D663,925 S
** Jul. 24, 2012
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2,603,789 A * 7/1952 Straus ............................... 2/108
2,675,556 A * 4/1954 Collier .............................. 2/108
4,570,267 A * 2/1986 Appel ................................. 2/91
D548,891 S * 8/2007 Boord ....................... 029/101.1
D553,827 S * 10/2007 Mehes ........................... D2/846
D572,435 S * 712008 Bily et a!. ................... ... D2/828
7,429,206 B2 * 9/2008 Peny .............................. 450/86
D639,024 S 6/2011 Benderradji ................... D2/830
0646,869 S * 10/2011 Greenblat ...................... D2/750
2004/0199976 A1* 10/2004 Hunt ................................... 2/93
* cited by examiner
Primary Examiner- Rashida Johnson
(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm- The Eclipse Group LLP
(57) CLAIM
I claim the ornamental design for a garment, as shown and
described.
DESCRIPTION
FIG. 1 is a rear elevational view of a garment, showing my
new design;
FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof;
FIG. 3 is a top rear perspective view thereof; the lower por-
tions of the sleeves shown rotated forward; and,
FIG. 4 is a bottom front perspective view thereof.
The broken lines in FIG. 1, showing portions of the human
figure, form no part of the claimed design. The broken lines in
FIGS. 2 and 4 represent the portions of the garment, which
form no part of the claim.
1 Claim, 2 Drawing Sheets
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U.S. Patent Jul. 24, 2012 Sheet 1 of2 US D663,925 S
FIG.1
FIG. 2
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U.S. Patent Jul. 24, 2012 Sheet 2 of2 US D663,925 S
FIG. 3
FIG. 4
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EXHIBIT C
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(19) United States
c12) Patent Application Publication
Green blat
(10) Pub. No.: US 2010/0199403 A1
(43) Pub. Date: Aug. 12, 2010
(54) REVERSffiLE SLEEVED GARMENT
ACCESSORY
(76) Inventor: Ruth Ann Green blat, Diamond
Bar,CA(US)
Correspondence Address:
THE ECLIPSE GROUP LLP
10605 BALBOA BLVD., SUITE 300
GRANADA IDLLS, CA 91344 (US)
(21) Appl. No.:
(22) Filed:
12/699,751
Feb.3,2010
Related U.S. Application Data
(60) Provisional application No. 61/281,474, illed on Nov.
17, 2009, provisional application No. 61/278,647,
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illed on Oct. 9, 2009, provisional application No.
61/206,706, illed on Feb. 3, 2009.
Publication Classification
(51) Int. Cl.
A4ID 1100 (2006.01)
(52) U.S. Cl ............................................................... 2/69
(57) ABSTRACT
A reversible garment accessory of the invention designed to
be seamlessly worn with sleeveless or strapless tops, dresses
or other garments for the purpose of varying the appearance
of the original garment, while at the same time concealing a
woman's arms without adding undue bulkiness on the torso of
the wearer.
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REVERSmLE SLEEVED GARMENT
ACCESSORY
CROSS-REFERENCE 10 RELATED
APPLICATIONS
(0001] This application claims priority ofU.S. Provisional
Application Sec. No. 61/281,474 filed Nov. 17, 2009 titled
REVERSffiLE SLEEVED GARMENT ACCESSORY; U.S.
Provisional Application Sec. No. 61/278,647, filed on Oct. 9,
2009, titledREVERSffiLE SLEEVED GARMENT ACCES-
SORY; and U.S. Provisional Application Sec. No. 61/206,706
filed Feb. 3, 2009 titled ATTACHABLE SLEEVES; which
applications are all incorporated by reference in this applica-
tion in their entirety.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
(0003] This invention relates to a reversible sleeved gar-
ment, and in particular, to a reversible sleeved garment that
may be worn to enhance sleeveless or strapless garments.
(0004] 2. Related Art
[0005] Several attempts have been made to create sleeved
undergarments for individuals to wear over conventional
brassieres (or having integrated brassieres) for the purpose of
concealing or covering a wearer's arms. The undergarments
currently available are not, however, designed to create the
appearance of being part of the gannent with which they are
worn. The garments currently on the market include unsightly
seams that do not match the garment design with which they
are worn or do not provide the correct type of coverage over
one's chest. As such, the portion of the garment covering
one's chest may be visible when wom with sleeveless or
strapless garments. Further, no garments on the market cur-
rently allow for a wearer to reverse the garment to vary the
style of the garment and vary the level of coverage across the
chest area for the wearer.
(0006] Accordingly, a need exists for a garment a c c ~ s o r y
that can be worn under any type of sleeveless or strapless
garment to create an appearance that the garment accessory is
part of the overlying garment. A need further exists for a
garment accessory that does not have visible seams and that
can be worn with both low cut and high neckline garments
without exposing the garment accessory through the front of
the overlying garment. A need further exists for a garment
accessory that enhances both the original garment, conceals
the arms of the wearer, while at the same time expanding a
woman's wardrobe. By concealing the arms of the wearer,
arm flab, loose skin, tattoos and age spots may also be con-
cealed to make the wearer's arm appear slimmer, firmer, and
more youthful. Finally, a need further exiSts for a sleeved
garment accessory that not only can be worn under any type
of sleeveless or strapless garment to create the appearance
that it is part of the overlying garment and that covers the
wearer's arms, but that also provides support to the midriff
section of the wearer to create a slimmer fit.
SUMMARY
(0007] The invention provides a reversible gannent acces-
sory comprised at least partially of an elastic material permit-
ting the garment to stretch. The reversible garment accessory
includes a circular torso member having a first face section
and a second face section and two opposing sleeve members
extending therefrom. The first face section is designed to
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provide minimal coverage for a wearer and the second face
section is designed to provide fuller coverage, such that the
garment can be worn with either the first face section or the
second face section facing forward over the chest of the
wearer to conceal the garment accessory under an 9Wrlying
garment, as desired, depending upon the neckline and cut of
the overlying garment.
(0008] In one example of an implementation, the garment
accessory further includes an elastic band member that
encircles the torso. The elastic band member may be a one
piece elastic member that is permanently affixed at opposing
ends through stitching to create a unitary elastic band encir-
cling the torso and that requires the garment to be pulled over
or stepped into. Alternatively, the elastic band may include a
closure device to be secured together by the user, such as a
clip, clasp, hooks, or other fastening mechanism.
(0009] In another example of an implementation, the gar-
ment accessory may further include a midriff or bodice sec-
tion that may be made of a material to shape the midriff or
torso of the wearer.
(0010] Other devices, apparatus, systems, methods, fea-
tures and advantages of the invention will be or will become
apparent to one with skill in the art upon examination of the
following figures and detailed description. It is intended that
all such additional systems, methods, features and advantages
be included within this description, be within the scope of the
invention, and be protected by the accompanying claims.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
(0011] The invention may be better understood by referring
to the following figures. The components in the figures are not
necessarily to scale, emphasis instead being placed upon
illustrating the priuciples of the invention. In the figures, like
reference numeralsdesignatecorrespondingparts throughout
the different views.
[0012] FIG.1 is a front perspective view of one example of
a reversible sleeved garment accessory of the invention illus-
trating the garment accessory with the low-cut side of the
garment accessory in the front and the full coverage side in the
back.
(0013] FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the reversible
sleeved garment accessory of FIG. 1.
(0014] FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of the reversible
sleeved garment accessory of FIG. 1 illustrating the arms of
the garment extended horizontally outward.
(0015] FIG.4isabottomperspectiveviewofthereversible
sleeved garment accessory of FIG. 1 illustrating the arms of
the garment extended vertically upward.
(0016] FIG. 5 is a side perspective view of the reversible
sleeved garment accessory ofFIG. 1 illustrating the rearward
arm of the garment extending hori2Xlntally outward from the
front of the garment and the fmwardann extending vertically
upward.
(0017] FIG. 6 is a front view of the reversible sleeved gar-
ment accessory ofFIG.1 illustrating the garment accessory
being worn with the low-cut side of the garment accessory
worn in the front, the full coverage side worn in the back and
the shoulder portion of the sleeves of the garment accessory
worn on-the-shoulders.
(001S} FIG. 7 is a front view of the reversible sleeved gar-
ment accessory ofFIG.1 illustrating the garment accessory
being worn with the low-cut side in the front and the full
coverage side of the garment worn in the back and the shoul-
der portions of the sleeves worn off-the-shoulders.
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[0019] FIG. 8 is a back view of the reversible sleeved gar-
ment accessozy of FIG. 1 illustrating the garment accessozy
being worn with the low-cut side of the garment accessory
worn in the front, the full coverage side worn in the back and
the shoulder portions of the sleeves of the garment accessory
worn on-the-shoulders.
[0020] FIG. 9 is a back view of the reversible sleeved gar-
ment accessory of FIG. 1 illustrating the garment accessory
being worn with the :full-<:overage side in the front, the low-
cut side of the garment worn in the back and the shoulder
portions of the sleeves worn off-the-shoulders.
(0021] FIG. 10 is a front view of the reversible sleeved
garment accessory of FIG. 1 illustrating the garment acces-
sozy being worn with the full-<:overage side in the front, the
low-cut side of the garment worn in the back and the shoulder
portion of the sleeves worn on-the-shoulders.
[0022] FIG. 11 is a ftont view of the reversible sleeved
garment accessory of FIG. 1 illustrating the garment acces-
sory being worn with the :full-<:overage side in the ftont, the
low-cut side of the garment worn in the back and the shoulder
portion of the sleeves worn off-the-shoulders.
[0023] FIG. 12 is a back view of the reversible sleeved
garment accessory of FIG. 1 illustrating the garment acces-
sory being worn with the full -<:average side in the front, the
low-cut side of the garment worn in the back and the shoulder
portion of the sleeves worn on-the-shoulders.
[0024] FIG. 13 is a back view of the reversible sleeved
garment of FIG. 1 illustrating the garment accessory being
worn with the full-coverage side in the front, the low-cut side
of the garment worn in the back and the shoulder portion of
the sleeves worn off-the-shoulders.
[0025] FIG. 14 is a front view of one example of another
embodiment of a reversible sleeved garment accessory illus-
trating the garment accessory being worn with the low-<:01
side of the garment accessory worn in the front, the full
coveragesideworninthebackandtheshoulderportionofthe
sleeves of the garment accessory worn on-the-shoulders.
[0026) FIG. 15 is an enlarged view of the closure device
illustrated in Section A of FIG. 14.
[0027) FIG. 16 is a back view of the reversible sleeved
garment accessory ofFIG.14, illustrating the garment acces-
sory being worn in reverse to that illustrated in FIG. 14, with
the low-cut side of the garment accessory worn in the back
and the full coverage side worn in the front.
[0028) FIG. 17 is a front view of yet another example of
another implementation of a reversible sleeved garment
accessory illustrating the garment accessory being worn with
an alternative design low-<:ut side of the garment accessory
worn in the front, the full coverage side worn in the back and
the shoulder portion of the sleeves of the garment accessory
worn on-the-shoulders.
(0029] FIG.18 is a back view of still another example of an
implementation of a reversible sleeved garment accessory,
illustrating the garment accessory being worn with an alter-
native design and the full coverage side worn in 1he back of
the garment.
[0030] FIG. 19 is a front perspective view of yet another
example of a reversible sleeved garment accessory of 1he
invention illustrating the garment accessory with 1he low-<:01
side of the garment accessory in the front and the :full cover-
age side in the back.
[0031] FIG. 20 is a rear perspective view of the reversible
sleeved garment accessory ofFIG.19 illustrating the garment
accessory.
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[0032] FIG. 21 is a top perspective view of the reversible
sleeved garment accessory ofFIG.19 illustrating the arms of
the garment extending horizontally outward.
[0033] FIG. 22 is a bottom perspective view of the revers-
ible sleeved garment accessory of FIG. 19 illustrating the
arms of the garment extending vertically upward.
[0034] FIG. 23 is a side perspective view of the reversible
sleeved garment accessory of FIG. 19 illustrating 1he rear-
ward arm of the garment extending horizontally outward
from the front of the garment.
(0035] FIG. 24 is a side perspective view of the reversible
sleeved garment accessory of FIG. 19 illustrating the rear-
ward ann of the garment extending horizontally outward
from the front of the garment and 1he forward arm extending
vertically upward.
[0036] FIG. 25 is a front view of the reversible sleeved
garment accessory ofFIG.19 illustrating the garment acces-
sory being worn by a wearer with the low-cut side of the
garment accessory worn in the front, the full covemge &ide
worninthebackandtheshoulderportionofthesleevesofthe
garment accessory worn on-the-shoulders.
[0037) FIG. 26 is a front view of 1he reversible sleeved
garment accessory ofFIG.19 illustrating the garment acces-
sory being wom with the low-<:ut side in the front and the full
coverage side of1he garment worn in 1he back and the shoul-
der portion of the shoulder portion of the sleeves worn off-
the-shoulders.
(0038] FIG. 27 is a back view of the reversible sleeved
garment accessory ofFIG.19 illustrating the garment acces-
sory being worn with the low-cut side of the garment acces-
sory worn in the front, the full coverage side worn in the back
and the shoulder portion of the sleeves of the garment acces-
sory worn on-the-shoulders. '
[0039] FIG. 28 is a back view of the reversible sleeved
garment accessory of FIG. 19 illustrating the garment acces-
sory being wom wi1h the low-<:nt side in the front, the full
coverage side of the garment worn in the back and the shoul-
der portion of the sleeves worn off-the-shoulders.
[0040] FIG. 29 is a front view of the reversible sleeved
garment accessory ofFIG.19 illustrating the garment acces-
sory being worn with the full -<:average side in the front, the
low-cut side of the garment worn in the back and the shoulder
portion of the sleeves wor.n on-1he-shoulders.
[0041} FIG. 30 is a back view of the reversible sleeved
garment accessory of FIG. 19 illustrating 1he garment acces-
sory being worn with 1he full-<:everage side in the front, 1he
low-cut side of the garment worn in the back: and 1he shoulder
portion of the sleeves worn on-the-shoulders.
[0042] FlO. 31 isaftontview ofoneexampleofareversible
sleeved garment of the present invention worn underneath a
sleeveless dress, illustrating the garment accessory being
worn with the low-<:ut side of the garment accessory wom in
the front, the full coverage side wom in the back and the
shoulder portion of the sleeves of the garment accessory worn
on-the-shoulders.
(0043] FIG. 32 is another front view of one example of a
reversible sleeved garment of the present invention worn
underneath a sleeveless dress, illustrating the garment acces-
sory being worn with the low-cut side of the garment acces-
sory worn in the front, the full coverage side worn in the back
and the shoulder portion of the sleeves of the garment acces-
sory worn off-the-shoulders.
[0044] FIG.33isafrontviewofoneexampleofareversible
sleeved garment of the present invention worn underneath a
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sleeveless dress, illustrating the garment accessory being
worn with the full coverage side of the garment accessory
worn in the front, the low-cut side worn in the back and the
shoulder portion of the sleevesofthe garment accessory worn
on-the-shoulders.
(0045] FIG. 34 is another front view of one example of a
reversible sleeved garment of the present invention worn
underneath a sleeveless dress, illustrating the garment acces-
sory being worn with the full covemge side of the garment
accessory worn in the front, the low-cut side worn in the back
and the shoulder portion of the sleeves of the garment acces-
sory worn off-the-shoulders.
(0046] FIG.3Sisa:frontviewofoneexampleofareversible
sleeved garment of the present invention worn underneath a
strapless dress, illustrating the garment accessory being worn
with the full covemge side of the garment accessory worn in
the :front, the low-cut side worn in the back and the shoulder
portion of the sleeves of the garment accessory worn on-the-
shoulders.
(0047} FIG. 36 is a top perspective view of yet another
example of an implementation of a reversible sleeved gar-
ment accessory.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0048] As illustrated in the attached FIGS. 1-35, several
examples of various implementations of a reversible garment
accessory are provided. As illustrated, the reversible garment
accessory of the invention is designed to be seamlessly worn
with sleeveless or strapless tops, dresses or other garments fur
the purpose of varying the appeamnce of the original gar-
ment, while at the same time concealing a woman's arms
without adding undue bulkiness on the torso of the wearer.
[0049] As illustrated in FIGS. 1-35, the garment accessory
100, 200, 300 and 400 of this invention is designed to be
reversible and provide versatility to the wearer. Each garment
accessory 100, 200, 300 and 400 bas (i) a first face (or first
side) 102, 202,302, 402 that is designed to create an open,
low-cut neckline (i.e., low-cut side) and (ii) a second face (or
second side) 104, 204, 304, 404 that is designed to provide
fuller coverage to the wear to conceal or partially conceal
overt cleavage (i.e., full coverage side) by providing a higher
neckline than the low-cut side. Each garment accessory 100,
200, 300 and400 also includes sleeves or arms 106, 206, 306,
406 that have shoulder portions 108, 208, 308 and 408 that
may be designed to enable the shoulder portions to be rolled
down to create an off-the shoulder look when worn by the
wearer.
[0050] As illustrated in FIGS.1-35, the garment accessory
100,200,300 and400 and canbewomfourdifferentways: (i)
with the first face 102, 202, 302, 402 furward to create an
open, low-cut neckline and having the shoulder portions 108,
208, 308 and 408 of the sleeves 106, 206, 306, 406 covering
the shoulders; (ii) with the first face 102, 202, 302, 402
forward to create an open, low-cut neckline and having the
shoulder portions 108, 208, 308 and 408 of the sleeves 106,
206, 306, 406 rolled down to create an off-the shoulder look;
(iii) with the second face 104, 204, 304, 404 forward and
having the shoulder portions 108, 208, 308 and 408 of the
sleeves 106,206,306, 406 covering the shoulders; or(iv) with
the second face 104, 204, 304, 404 forward to provide fuller
coverage and having the shoulder portions 108, 208, 308 and
408 of the sleeves 106, 206, 306, 406 rolled down to create an
off-the shoulder look.
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[0051] The gannent accessory 100, 200, 300 and 400 may
be made from a variety of materials and may be designed
specifica1ly to match a particular type of garment or garment
line. For example, the garment accessory 100, 200, 300 and
400 may bemadefroma light-weightmaterial, such as a thin,
light wear, sheer or semi-sheer stretch material. By way of
example, the material may be made at least partially from a
lycra/spandex blend and may be constructed as either a four-
way or two-way stretch material. The garment may further
include other materials in addition to lycm and/or spandex,
such as cotton, and may even be constructed partially or
entirely of a non-stretch material. The expandability of the
materiul of the garment accessory may further vary, and may
be designed of stretch such that one garment can be worn by
women of varying sizes, such as XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL,
or may be designed of more contrasting material to fit the
wearer based upon standard children and women's clothing
sizes, including plus sizes. The selected material may have
the versatile potential to keep the wearer cool when it is made
:from an open weaveorthin sheer fabric, yet have the potential
to keep the wearer warm in colder weather, if it is made from
a heavier weight fabric. The garment accessory 100, 200, 300
and 400 may further be constructed :from fabrics having vari-
ous designs, thicknesses and colors. For example, the gar-
ment accessory 100, 200, 300 and 400 may be constructed
:from a highly versatile solid or sheer black fabric, which may
be capable of being paired with a large number of sleeveless
and strapless garments. Further, the garment accessory 100,
200, 300 and400 may further include various sleeve and cuff
designs, may be made :from a mesh or net material and may
have plain elastic bands at the end of the sleeves, as well as
other alternative design or aesthetic variations, to create an
alternative looks.
[0052] The garment accessory 100, 200, 300 and 400 may
be made in various sizes to fit snugly over the top portion of
various sized womenbavingvarious sized torsos and arms. In
one example of an implementation, the garment accessory
100, 200, 300 and 400 is made entirely of a fuur-way stretch
material, with added stretch trims and elastic encircling the
torso under the bust, and optionally around the bottoms of the
sleeves. When the garment accessory fits snugly, the garment
accessory may have the ability to support the breasts due to
the stretch fabric and cut of the design, and therefore, may be
worn either with or without a bm, at the discretion of the
wearer.
[0053] In particular, FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of
one example of a reversible sleeved garment accessory 100
illustmting the garment accessory 100 with the low-cui side
102 of the garment accessory in the front lllld the full coverage
side 104 in the back. As illustmted in FIG. 1, the reversible
garment accessory 100 is constructed at least partially from
an elastic material permitting the garment to stretch. The
reversible garment accessory 100 includes a first face 102 and
a second face 104 forming a circular upper torso member and
further consisting of two opposing sleeves or sleeve members
106 extending there:from. The first face 102 is designed to
provide minimal coverage for a wearer and the second face
104 is designed to provide fuller coverage, such that the
garment accessory 100 can be worn with either the first face
102 or the second face 104 facing forward over the chest of
the wearer to conceal the garment accessory 100 under an
overlying garment, as desired, depending upon the neckline
cut of the overlying garment.
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(0054] As further illustrated in FlG. 1, the garment acces-
sory 100 further includes an elastic band member 110
designed to encircle the torso of the wearer just underneath
the chest of the wearer. The elastic band member 110 may be.
a one piece elastic member that is permanently affixed at
opposing ends through stitching to create a unitary elastic
band 110 encircling the torso. As a unitary band 110, in the
illustrated implementation, the wearer would be required to
pull the garment over one's bead or step into the garment.
(0055] To provide the appearance that the garment acces-
sory 100 is part of an overlying gannent 3100, 3500 (see
FIGS. 31-35), when wom togelher, the garment accessory
100 is made so it has no shoulder seam along the shoulder
portion108oftheannsoralongtheuppersideoftheanns106
themselves. The gannent accessory 100 is all one piece :from
theneckline112totheopposingendofthesleeve114(which
may extend to a wearer's wrist or be shorter depending upon
sleeve length (e.g., the sleeve end portion may tenninate
mid-ann when designed to be a% or shorter lenglh sleeve)),
and curving down under the bust 116 portion of the garment
to 1he bottom of lhe bra-line and across the back 118 of lhe
garment, creating the illusion of being part of the original
. dress, top organnent.As illustrated in FIGS. 4 and5, alllhe
seams 120 are made under the anns and along the undersides
of the garment to substantially conceal the seams 120.
(0056) FIG. 2 is a rear perspective view of the reversible
sleeved garmentaccesscirylOO ofFIG.1.As explained above,
the garment accessory 100 is cut differently on one side (i.e.,
the front :fuce 102) than on the olher side (i.e., the back :fuce
104) to create two different wearing options. In this manner,
the garment accessory 100 may be wom frontwanl or back-
ward for two different looks, each with two different levels of
coverage. As shown in FIG. 1, one side or the front :fuce 102
it is cut very low and is open down to the bottom of the bust
where the elastic 110 encircles the torso, li3vini the canter of
1he bust, chest and neckline opw. yet 11t1U has the stretghy
material sewn from the bottom of the elaBtie on each tid!!
covering lhe arms, underarms, shouldetamhldMofthe chut
and torso. The other side, or the second 1kee 104, has the&lllllt!
stretchy :fubric, yet cut higher to cover oltbilr 11 portion of th4l
wearer's backifwom in lhe back, or if WPm in. the front, ttl
cover the woman's cleavage, spanning &'i'OIB the top of tl1l!
torso from sleeve to sleeve.
(0057] FlG. 3 is a top perspective view of the reversible
sleeved garment accessory 100 ofF1G.1 illustrating the anns
106 of the garment extended horizontally outward. FlG. 3
illustrates the garment accessory 100 baviog no shoulder
seam along the shoulder portion 108 of the anns or along the
upper side of the anns 106 themselves. FIG. 3 further high-
lights that the garment accessory 100 is constrocted from one
piece from the neckline 112 to the opposing end of the sleeve
114, curving down and forming the :first :fuce and across the
back forming the second :fuce 104.
[0058] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the first :fuce 102 and a
second :fuce 104 are formed :from a single cutof:fubric to avoid
seams along the shoulder and upper arm portions. Further, in
the illustrated example, the first :fuce 102, or low-cut side 102
is formed from the joining of two corresponding halves 132
and 134. To construct the garment accessory, the sleeves 106
and sides of the garment accessory 100 are then formed to by
joining the sleeve 106 portion of the :fubric by a seam 120
located on the underside of the sleeves that extends to along
the sides (see FIGS. 4 and 5). The first face 102 and second
:fuce 104 are lhen designed to encircle lhe torso by attachment
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to the elastic band 110, which may or may not include a
closure device 240 (see FIG. 15). Altematively, the first face
102 and a second :fuce 104 may be formed from two reverse
cuts of:fubric, in which case, both the first:fuce 102 and second
face 104 may include opposing halves, similar to the halves
132 and 134, which may be joined together at lhe elastic band
110. In this case, the halves may be joined to cross-over, as
illustratedinconnectionwi1hFIGS.17and18below.Fur1her,
the neckline 136 created by the first face 102 and second :fuce
104 may further include elastic trim. Similarly, elastic trim
may be placed at the ends 114 of the sleeves lOCI.
(0059] F1G.4isabottomperspectiveviewofthereversible
sleeved garment accessory 100 ofFIG. 1 illustrating the anns
106 of the gannent extended vertically upward. FlG. 4 best
illustrates that all the seams 120 are made under the anns 106
and along the side of garment accessory 100 to substantially
conceal the seams 120 when worn.
[0060] FIG. 5 is a side perspective view of the reversible
sleeved garment accessory 100 ofF! G. 1 illustrating the rear-
ward arm 106 of the garment accessory 100 extending hori-
zontally outward from the front of the garment accessory 100
and the forward ann 106 extending vertically upward. Like
FIG. 4, FIG. 5 illustrates the seams 120 on the garment
accessory 100 positioned on lhe underside of the anns 106
and sides of the garment accessory 120 to conceal the seams
when worn and create lhe appearance that lhe garment acces-
sory 120 is part of the gar.ment wilh whlch it is wom.
(0061} FlG. 6 is a front view of the reversible sleeved gar-
ment accessory 100 of FIG. 1 illustrating the garment acces-
sory 100 being worn by a wearer 600 with the ]owcut side
102 of the garment accessory 100 wom in the :front, and wilh
the full coverage side 104 wom in the back and the shoulder
portions 108 of the sleeves 106 of the garment accessory 100
wom on-the-shoulders of lhe wearer 600. As illustrated in
FlG. 6, the lower-cut side or first :fuce 102 of lhe garment
acces!lO!Y 100, whcm wom in the :front, may be designed to
fully or partially expose a woman's cleavage, which may
allow the garment accessory 100 to be concealed from the
front even when worn with low-cut overlying garments. If
worn in the back, the low-cut side may be still be concealed
when worn with low or partially open-backed dresses.
(0062] FlG. 7 is 11 :front view of the reversible sleeved gar
ment accessory ofPIG.l illustrating the garment accessory
100 being worn with the low-cut side 102 in the front and the
full-coverage side 104 of the garment accessory 100 wom in
the back and the shoulder portions 108 of the sleeves 106
folded or rolled down to create an off-the-shoulders l o o ~ In
particular, when the garment accessory 100 may be made of a
stretch or semi-stretch material, with no seam separating the
sleeve 106 from the shoulder portions 108 of the garment
accessory 100, the garment accessory 100 may be rolled or
folded down ando:lfthe shoulders of1hewearer600, creating
another style when worn o:lfthe shoulder eilher frontward or
backward.
(0063] FIG. 8 is a back vieW oflhe reversible sleeved gar-
ment accessory of FIG. 1 illustrating the garment accessory
100 beingwom by a wearer600 with the low-cut side 102 of
the garment accessory 100 womin the :front, the full coverage
side104wominthebackandtheshoulderportions108ofthe
sleeves 106 of the garment accessory 100wom on-the-shoul-
ders.
[0064] FIG. 9 is a back view of the reversible sleeved gar-
ment accessory 100 of FIG. 1 illustrating the garment acces-
sory 100 being worn wjfu the full-coverage side 104 in t h ~
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back,thelow-cutside102ofthegarmentaccessory100wom
in the front and the shoulder portions of the sleeves 108 wom
off-the-shoulders. In particular, FIG. 9 shows the back view
of the wearer 600 of FIG. 7 and further illustrates that when
the garment accessory 100 may be made of a stretch or semi-
stretch material, with no seam separating the sleeve 106 from
the shoulder portions 108 of the gannent accessory 100, the
gannent accessory 100 may be rolled or folded down and off
the shoulders of the wearer 600, creating another style when
wom off the shoulder either frontward or backward.
(0065] FIG. 10 is a front vieW' of the reversible sleeved
garment accessory ofFIG.1 i1lustmting the garment acces-
sory 100 being worn by a wearer 600 with the full-coverage
side 104 in the front, the low-cut side 102 of the garment
accessory 104 worn in the back and shoulder portion 108 of
the arms 106 worn on-the-shoulders. As illustrated, the fuller
covemge side 104 of the garment accessory 100 may be
designed to fully cover a woman's cleavage (when the :fuller
covemge side is womin the front), yet provide a low neckline
that may be concealed, as desired when wom with an over-
lying garment.
[0066) FIG. 11 is a front view of the reversible sleeved
garment accessory 100 of FIG. 1 illustrating the garment
accessory 100 being worn by a wearer 600 with the full.
covemge side 104 in the front, the low-cut side 102 of the
garment womin the back and theshoulderportions 108 of the
arms or sleeves 106 womfolded down and off-the-shoulders.
FIG.ll, like FIG. 7,furtherdemonstratestheversatilityofthe
garment accessory 100 by showing that the shoulder portions
108 of the arms or sleeves 106 can be folded down when the
garment accessory 100 is worn with the :full-covemge side
104 in the front, in the same manner as when the low-cut side
102 is worn in the front (see FIG. 7), to create an additional
look.
[0067] FIG. 12 is a back view of the reversible sleeved
garment accessory 100 illustrating the garment accessory 100
being worn by a wearer 600 with the full-covemge side 104 in
the front, the low-cut side 102 of the garment accessory 102
wom in the back. Further, in this illustration, the shoulder
portions 108 of the sleeves or arms 106 are worn on-the-
shoulders. Similarly, FIG. 13 is a back view ofthe reversible
sleeved garment accessory 100 illustrating the garment acces-
sory 100 being worn by a wearer 600 with the :full-covemge
side 104 in the front, the low-cut side 102 of the garment
accessory 100 worn in the back. To create another look, the
shoulder portions 106 of the sleeves 108 are folded down and
worn off-the-shoulders.
[0068] FIGS. 6-13 highlight one example design of the
garment accessory 100, as well as the four various ways in
which the garm.eut accessozy 100 may be worn underneath a
garment 100. In particular, FIGS. 6 & 8 illustrate the revers-
ible sleeved garment accessory 100 being worn with the low-
cut side 102 of the garment accessory in the front, the full!
fuller coverage side 104 wom in the back and the sleeves of
the garment accessory worn on-the-shoulders. FIGS. 7 & 9
illustrate the reversible sleeved garment accessory 100 being
worn with the low-cut side 102 of the garment accessory in
the front, the full!foller covemge side 104 wom in the back,
but with the shoulder portions 108 of the sleeves 106 of the
garment accessory 100 worn off-the-shoulders. FIGS.10-U
then illustrate the garment accessory 100 wom inreversethat
shown in FIGS. 6-9, with the shoulder portions 106 of the
sleeves 106 both up (FIGS. 10 & 12) and rolled down (FIGS.
11 &13).
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(0069] FIG. 14 is a front view of one example of another
elnbodiment of a reversible sleeved garment accessory 200
illustrating the garment accessory200 beingwomby a wearer
600 with the low-cut side 202 of the garment accessory 200
worn in the front and the full covemge side 204 (not shown)
worn in the back. Alternatively to the elastic band 210 being
permanently affixed together to encircle the body of the
wearer 600, as illustrated in FIGS.1-13, the elastic band210
of the garment accessory 200 may be removably secured
together utilizing a clip, clasp, hooks, or other closme or
filstening mechanism know by those skilled in the art. In the
example shown in FIG. 14, the garment accessory 200 is
designed to have clasp 240 attached to the elastic band 210
that encircles the wearer's torso just llllder the bust of the
wearer on the low-cut side 202 of the garment accessory 200.
In this manner, by utilizing a clasp 240 to removeably filsten
the elastic band210, the garment accessory200may open and
closeforthe wearer600 to slip more easily on and off.As with
the garment accessory 200 itself; the clasp 240 is made to be
flat and secured just llllder the cleavage of the wearer 600
when the low-cut side is wom in the front such that the clasp
240 lies flatunderthewoman's garment to give a smooth look
that appears to be part of the overlying outfit.
[0070] FIG. 15 is an enlwged view of the clasp 240 illus-
trated in Section A ofF! G. 14 showing the clasp 240 in the
open position. As illustrated, the clasp 240 is a closure device
having mating coopemtive portions 242 and 244 commonly
known in the art. One end of the elastic band 210 is affixed to
one mating portion 242, while the other end of the mating
portion 244 is affixed to the opposing end of the elastic band
210. The front face 202 is separated in two halves at or near
the closure device 240, with one half of the front face 202
extending from one side of the elastic band 210 and the other
half of the front face 202 extending from the other side of the
elastic band 210 opposite the closure device 240.
(0071] FIG. 16 is a back view of the reversible sleeved
garment accessory 200 of FIG. 14, illustrating the garment
accessory 200 being wominreverseto that illustrated in FIG.
14, with the low-cut side of the garmentaccessoryworninthe
back. In this implementation, the low-cut side 202 is sepa-
mted with a closure device 240, such as a hook or clasp, that
permits the wearer to open and close the garment accessory
200 for ease in dressing and undressing when wearing the
garment accesso:ry 200.
(0072] FIG. 17 is a front view of yet another example of
another implementation of a reversible sleeved garment
accessory 300 illustrating the garment accessory 300 being
wom with the low-cut side 302 of the garment accesso:ry 300
wom in the front. In this example, the garment accessory 300
has a crossover feature on at least one side of the garment
accessory where the material spans from the shoulder portion
308andacrossthebustorback,formingav-necklinethatcan
be as open or closed as the wearer determines by leaving it as
is, or by discreetly pinning it more closed. As illustrated,
when the cross-over feature is provided on the low-cut side
302, each half 320 and 322 overlap one another near the
elastic band 310 creating a triangular overlay section 324,
having double thickness material.
(0073] The same cross-over feature can be provided on the
fuller covemge side 304 of the garment accesso:ry 300. As
illustratedinFIG.18, thefullcovemgeside304, which in this
illnstration is shown worn on the back of the wearer, may
furtherincludeeachhalf326and328ofthefullcovemgeside
304 overlap one another near the elastic band 310 creating a
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triangular overlay section330, having double thickness mate-
rial. While the cross-over feature can be designed to be on
eitherorboththelow-cut30Zorfull-coverage304sideofthe
garment accessory 300, the cross-over feature may only be
utilized on one side 302, 304 of the garment accessory 300.
For example, when the cross-over feature is on the low-cut
side 302 of the garment accessory 300, the fuller coverage
side304 may be designed to have a neckline similar to the full
coverage side 104 in FIG. 2. Similarly, when the cross-over
feature is on the full coverage side 304, the low-cut side 302
may be similar in design to the low-cut sid,e 102 illustrated in
FIG. 1 and may include an elastic band with or without a
closure device 240 (FIG. 15).
(0074] FIG. 19 is a front perspective view of yet another
example of a reversible sleeved garment accessory 400 of the
present invention illustrating the garment accessory 400 with
the low-cut side of the garrii.ent accessozy in the front and the
full coverage side in the back. The garment accessory 400 is
similar in construction to that illustrated in FIG. 1, yet
includes a bodice or torso section 440 extending below the
elastic band 410 of the garment accessory and, in some
designs, the bodice section 440 replaces the elastic band 410
in its entirety. The bodice section 440 terminates at hem 442,
which may extend to the waist or below the waist of the
wearer.
(0075] Similar to the design in FIG. 1, the garment acces-
sozy 400 includes a low-cut side 402 and a full coverage side
404, is reversible and can be wom both with the shoulder
portions 408 up or rolled down. The reversible garmentacces-
sozy further includes two opposing sleeve members 406. The
first face 402 is designed to provide minimal coverage for a
wearer and the second face 404 is designed to provide fuller
coverage, such that the garment accessory 400 can be wom
with either the first face 402 or the second face 404 facing
forward over the chest of the wearer to conceal the garment
accessory 400 under an overlying garment, as desired,
depending upon the neckline cut of the overlying garment.
(0076] In this implementation, the garment accessory 400
may further includes an elastic band member 410 designed to
encircle the torso of the wearer just underneath the chest of
the wearer. The elastic band member 110 may be a one piece
elastic member that is permanently affixed at opposing ends
through stitching to create a unitary elastic band 110 encir-
cling the torso. As a unitary band 110, in the illustrated imple-
mentation, the wearer would be required to pull the garment
over one's head or to step into the garment.
(0077] In addition to, or in lien of, the elastic band member
410 is a form fitting bodice section 440 that may provide
shapeorsupporttothatofthewearer. Thebodicesection440
may be made out of a strong m a t e r i a ~ such as a blend of
nylon, lycra and/or spandex, that are designed to contour the
wearer's body to the design of bodice section 440, creating a
slimmer body shape. Like the upper portion of the garment
accessory, the bodice section 440 isdesigned to be undetect-
able under clothing and is designed to have a utilitarian style,
similar to the top or upper portion of the garment accessory.
(0078] To provide the appearance that the garment acces-
sory 400 is part of an overlying garment, when wom together,
the garment accessory 400 has no shoulder seam along the
shoulderportion408ofthearm.soralongtheuppersideofthe
arms 406 themselves. The garment accessory 400 is all one
piece from the neckline 412 to the opposing end of the sleeve
414 (which may extend to a wearer's wrist or be shorter
depending upon sleeve length (e.g., the sleeve end portion
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may terminate mid-arm when designed to be a% or shorter
length sleeve)), and curving down under the bust 416 portion
of the garment to the bottom of the bra-line and across the
back 418 of the garment, creating the illusion ofbeing part of
the original dress, top or garment. As illustrated in FIGS.
22-24, all the seams 420 are made under the arm to substan-
tially conceal the seams.
[0079] FIG. 20 shows a rear perspective view of the revers-
ible sleeved garment accessory 400 of FIG. 19. This view
illustrates the full-coverage side404. As explained above, the
garment accessozy 400 is cut differently on one side (i.e., the
front face 402) than on the other side (i.e., the back face 404)
to create two different wearing options. In this manner, the
garment accessory 400 may be wom frontward or backward
for two different looks, each with two different levels of
coverage. As shown in FIG. 19, one side of the front face 402
is cut very low and is open down to the bottom of the bust
where the elastic 410 and/or bodice section 440 encircles the
torso, leaving the center of the bust, chest and neckline open,
yet still has the stretchy material sewn from the bottom of the
elastic on each side covering the arms, underarms, shoulder
and sides of the chest and torso. The second face 404, as
shown in FIG. 20, is made of the same fabric as the first face
402, yet cut higher to cover either a portion of the wearer's
back if wom in the back, or if wom in the front, to cover the
woman's cleavage, spanning across the top of the torso from
sleeve to sleeve.
(0080} FIGS. 21 "24 illustrate the garment accessory 400
having no shoulder seam along the shoulder portion 408 of
thesleevesalongtheuppersideofthesleevesoranns406.All
oftheseams420and424onthegarmentarelocatedunderthe
sleeves 406 or along the sides of the garment accessozy 400.
When the garment accessozy 400 includes a bodice portion
440, the seams 424 of the bodice portion 440 may run along
one or more sides of the bodice portion 440 in a manner
corresponding to the garment accessory seams 420.
(0081] FIG. 25 is a front view of the reversible sleeved
garment accessory 400 illustrating the garment accessory 400
being wom by a wearer 600 with the low-cut side 402 of the
garment accessory 400 wom in the front, and with the full
coverage side 404 (not shown) wom in the back and the
shoulder portions 408 of the sleeves 406 ofthegarmentacces-
sozy 400 wom on-the-shoulders of the wearer 600. As illus-
trated in FIG. 25, the lower-cut side or first face 402 of the
garment accessozy 400, when wom in the front, may be
designed to fully or partially expose a woman's cleavage,
which may allow the garment accessory 400 to be concealed
from the front even when wom with low-cut overlying gar-
ments. If worn in the back, the low-cut side 402 may be still
be concealed when wom with low or partially open-backed
dresses.
[0082] FIG. 26 is a front view of the reversible sleeved
garment accessory 400 illustrating the garment accessory 400
being wom by a wearer 600 with the low-cnt side 402 in the
front and the full-coverage side 404 (not shown) of the gar-
ment accessory 400 wom in the back and the shoulder por-
tions408ofthesleeves406foldedorrolleddowntocreatean
off-the-shoulders look. In particular, when the garment acces-
sory 400 may be made of a stretch or semi-stretch material,
with no seam separating the sleeve 406 from the shoulder
portions 408 of the garment accessory 400, the garment
accessory 400 may be rolled or folded down and off the
shoulders of the wearer 600, creating another style when
wom o:lfthe shoulder either frontward or backward.
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(0083] FIG. 27 is a back view of the reversible sleeved
garment accessmy 400 illustratingthegarment accessmy 400
being worn by a wearer 600 wilh the low-cut side 402 (not
shown) of the garment accessory 400 worn in lhe front, lhe
full coverage side 404 worn in the back and the shoulder
portions 408 oflhe sleeves 406 of the garment accessory 400
worn on-the-shoulders. Similarly, FIG. 28 is a back view of
lhe reversible sleeved garment accessory 400 illustrating lhe
garment accessory 400 being worn wilh the full-coverage
side 404 in the back, the low-cut side 402 of the garment
accessory 400 worn in the front and lhe shoulder portions of
the sleeves 408 worn off-the-shoulders.
(0084] FIG. 29 is a front view of lhe reversible sleeved
garment accessory 400 illustrating the garment accessory 400
being worn by a wearer 600 wilh the full-coverage side 404 in
the front and shoulder portion 408 of lhe arms 406 worn
on-the-shoulders. As illustrated, the fuller coverage side 404
of the garment accessory 400 may be designed to fully cover
a woman'scleavage(whenthe fuller coverage side is worn in
the front), yet provide a low neckline that may be concealed,
as desired when worn with an overlying garment.
(0085] FIG. 30 is a back view of lhe reversible sleeved
garment accessory 400 illustrating the garment accessory 400
being worn by a wearer 600 with the full-coverage side 404
(not shown) in the front, the low-cut side 402 of the garment
accessory 400 worn in the back. While in this illustration, the
shoulder portious 408 of the sleeves or arms 406 are worn
on-lhe-shoulders, it recognized that, to create anolher look,
the shoulder portious 406 of the sleeves 408 may be folded
down and worn off-the-shoulders.
(0086] Like wilh FIGS. 6-13, FIGS. 25-31) highlight the
fourvarious ways in which the garment accessory 401)may be
worn underneath a garment. In particular, FIGS. 25 & 27
illustrllte the reversible sleeved garment accessory 400 being
worn with the low-cut side 402 oflhe garment accessory 400
in lhe front, the full/fuller coverage side 404 worn in lhe back
and lhe sleeves of lhe garment accessory 400 worn on-the-
shoulders. FIGS. 26 & 28 illustrate the reversible sleeved
garment accessory 400 being worn with lhe low-cut side 402
of the garment accessory in lhe front, the full/fuller coverage
side 404 worn in the back, but with the shoulder portions 408
of the sleeves 406 of the garment accessory 400wom off-the-
shoulders. FIGS. 29-30 then illustrate the garment accessory
400 worn in reverse. While FIGS. 29-20 only illustrate the
shoulder portions 408 of the sleeves 406 up, it is recognized
that the shoulder portions 408 of the sleeves 406 may also be
folded downward when the full coverage face 404 is worn
forward, similar to shown in FIGS. 11 & 13 above.
(0087] FIGS. 31-35 all illustrate exiunples of the garment
accessmy 100, 200, 300 and 400 worn with a garment In
particular, FIG. 31 illustrates one example of a reversible
sleeved garment accessmy 100 worn U1ldemeath a sleeveless
dress 3100. In this illustration, the garment accessory 100 is
worn with the low-cut side of the garment accessory 100 in
the front and the shoulder portions 108 of the sleeves 106
worn on the shoulders of the wearer. In this example, the
low-cut side 102 (not shown) of the garment accessory 100 is
entirely covered by the garment 3100.
(0088] FIG. 33 is another front view of one example of a
reversible sleeved garment accessory 100beingworn with the
full coverage side 104 of the garment accessory 100 worn in
the front, the low-cut side 102 (not shown) worn in the back
and the shoulder portions 108 of sleeves 106 of the garment
accessory 100 worn on-the-shoulders. In this example, it is
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illustrated that the full coverage side 104, when worn in the
front, may be seen from U1ldemeath the garment 3100. FIG.
34isanotherfrontviewofoneexampleofareversiblesleeved
garment 100 worn underneath a sleeveless dress 3100. This
example illustrates the garment accessory 100 of FIG. 33
worn under the dress 3100, but having the shoulder portions
108 of the sleeves 106 rolled down to create another look.
(0089] FIG.35 isafrontviewofoneexampleofareversible
sleeved garment 100 of the invention worn underneath a
strapless dress 3500. In this example, the reversible sleeved
garment accessory 100 is worn with the full coverage side104
of the garment accessory 100 worn in the front, the low-cut
side 102 (not shown) worn in the back and the shoulder
portions 108 of sleeves 106 of lhe garment accessory 100
worn on-the-shoulders. In this example, it is illustrated that
1he full coverage side 104, when worn in the front, may be
seen from underneath the garment 3500.
(0090] FIG. 36 is a top perspective view of yet another
example of an implementation of a reversible sleeved gar-
ment accessory 700 illustrating that the arms 706 may be
formed having decorative elements 760 that extend along the
upper side of the arms 706 themselves from !he neckline 712
to the opposing end of the sleeves 714. Such decorative ele-
ments 760 may be incorporated to accent the garment acces-
sory 760 without creating lhe appearance that the garment
accessory 700 is a separate piece from the garment with
which it is worn.
(0091] As illustrated in FIG. 3, the first face 102 and a
second face 104 are formed from a single cut of :fabric to avoid
seams along the shoulder and upper arm portions. Further, in
the illustrated example, thefustface102, or low-cut side 102
is formed from the joining of two corresponding halves 132
and 134. To construct the garment accessmy, the sleeves 106
and sides of the garment accessory 100 are then formed to by
joining the sleeve 106 portion of the fabric by a seam 120
located on the underside of 1he sleeves that extends to along
the sides (see FIGS. 4 and 5). The first face 102 and second
face 104 are then designed to encircle the torso by attachment
to lhe elastic band 110, which may or may not include a
closure device 240 (see FIG.15). Alternatively, the first face
102 and a second face 104 may be formed from two reverse
cuts of fabric, in which case, both the first face 102 and second
face 104 may include opposing halves, similar to the halves
132 and134, which may be joined together at the elastic band
110. In this case, the halves may be joined to cross-over, as
illustratedinconnectionwithFIGS.17 and18below.Further,
the neckline 136 created by the first face 102 and second face
104 may further include elastic trim. Similarly, elastic trim
may be placed at 1he ends 114 of the sleeves 106.
(0092] In the examples provided above, two examples of a
full coverage face 104,203, 304, 404 are illustrated; however,
those skilled in the art will recognize that other styles of fuller
coverage faces made be designed of varying necklines and
levels of cleavage exposure. For example, the necklines may
be designed to be rounder or squarer than those in 1he pro-
vided illustratious. In one example, the fuller coverage side is
formed from a unitary piece of material having a swooping
neckline, while in an alternatively illustrated designs, the
fuller coverage side is constructed of two opposing pieces of
fabric crossing one another at the middle. Other variation on
the neck-line may be employed in the full coverage side 104,
204, 304,404 of the garment accessory 100, 200, 300 and400
without departing from the invention.
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(0093] Similarly, two examples of a low-cut face 102, 202,
302, 402 are illustmted; however, those skilled in the art will
recognize that other styles oflow-cut faces may be designed
of vmying necklines and levels of cleavage coverage. In one
example, the low-cut side is formed :from two opposing pieces
or halves that are separated from one another at the middle to
fully expose a woman's cleavage when worn with the low-cut
side on the front. In alternative designs, the separation
between the two opposing pieces may be very small, may
meet, or even slightly overlap to provide a small amount of
coverage over a woman's cleavage when worn with the low-
cut side on the front. Again, other variation on the neck-line
may be employed in the low-cut side 102, 202,302,402 of the
garment accessory 100, 200, 300 and 400 without departing
from the invention (e.g., the necklines may be designed to be
rounder or squarer than those in the provided illustrations).
(0094] The foregoing description has been presented for
purposes of illustration and description. It is not exhaustive
and does not limit the claimed inventions to 1he precise form
disclosed. Modifications and variations are possible in light
of the above description or may be acquired from practicing
the invention. The claims and their equivalents define the
scope of the invention.
!claim:
l.Areversible sleeved garment accessory to be worn under
a garment by a wearer, the garment accessory comprising:
a circular torso member having a first fuce section and a
second face section and two opposing sleeve members
extending from the circu1ar torso member, where the
first face section provides minimal coverage and the
second face section providing fuller coverage such that
the garment can be worn ei1herwith the first face section
or the second face second over the chest of the wearer as
needed to conceal the garment accessory under an over-
lying garment depending upon the neckline cut of 1he
overlying garment.
2. The garment accessory of claim 1 where the circular
torso member is made of a thin, light wear, sheer stretch
material.
3. The garment accessory of claim 1 where the circular
torso member is made at least partially from a lycralspandex
blend.
4. The garment accessory of claim 1 where the circular
torso member is made entirely of four-way stretch material
and having no seam separating the sleeves from the shoulder/
bodice part of the garment. j
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5. The garment accessory of claim 1 where the circu1ar
torso member is made entirely of a two-way stretch material
and having no seam separating the sleeves :from the shoulder/
bodice part of the garment
6. The garment accessory of claim 1 further including an
elastic member that encircles the garment.
7. The garment accessory of claim 6, where the elastic
member is secured with a closure device.
8. The garment accessory of claim 1 further including a
bodice portion extending from the circular torso member to
cover the midriff of a wearer.
9. The garment accessory of claim 8 where the bodice
portion is constructed of a form fitting material.
10. The garment accessory of claim 9, where the form
fitting material is a nylon,lycra and/or spandex blend.
11. The garment accessory of claim 10 where the two
opposing sleeve members are each joined together from the
neckline to the end of the sleeved members via a decorative
element.
12. A reversible sleeved garment accessory to be worn
under a garment by a wearer, the garment accessory compris-
ing:
a circular torso member having a first face section and a
second face section and two opposing sleeve members
extending from the circular torso member;
the first face section having two opposing halves creating a
V-neckline on the first face section of the garment,
whereby the first face section provides minimal cover-
age to a wearer;
the second face section designed to have create a swooping
neck-line on the second face section of the garment,
whereby the first face section provides fuller coverage to
a wearer;
an elastic band affixed to the circular torso member, the
elastic band having a closure section positioned along
the elastic band between the two opposing halves of the
first face section.
13. The garment accessory of claim 12 where the garment
accessory is made entirely of four-way stretch material and
having no seam separating the sleeves from the shoulder/
bodice part of the garment.
* * * * *
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35 U.S.C. Section 1, 28 U.S.C Section 1331 and 1338(a).
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I.
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF OHIO
Civil Categories: (Please check one categorv only).
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2. D
3. D
General Civil
Administrative Review/Social Security
Habeas Corpus Death Penalty
*If under Title 28, 2255, name the SENTENCING JUDGE:
CASE NUMBER:
II. RELATED OR REFILED CASES. See LR 3.1 which provides in pertinent part: "If an action is filed or removed to this Court
and assigned to a District Judge after which it is discontinued, dismissed or remanded to a State court, and
subsequently refiled, it shall be assigned to the same Judge who received the initial case assignment without regardfor
the place of holding court in which the case was refiled. Counsel or a party without counsel shall be responsible for
bringing such cases to the attention of the Court by responding to the questions included on the Civil Cover Sheet."
This action is ORELA TED to another PENDING civil case. This action is D REFILED pursuant to LR 3.1.
If applicable, please indicate on page 1 in section VIII, the name of the Judge and case number.
Ill. In accordance with Local Civil Rule 3.8, actions involving counties in the Eastern Division shall be filed at any of the
divisional offices therein. Actions involving counties in the Western Division shall be filed at the Toledo office. For the
purpose of determining the proper division, and for statistical reasons, the following information is requested.
ANSWER ONE PARAGRAPH ONLY. ANSWER PARAGRAPHS 1 THRU 3 IN ORDER. UPON FINDING WHICH
PARAGRAPH APPLIES TO YOUR CASE, ANSWER IT AND STOP.
(1) Resident defendant. If the defendant resides in a county within this district, please set forth the name of such
county
COUNTY:
Corporation For the purpose of answering the above, a corporation is deemed to be a resident of that county in which
it has its principal place of business in that district.
(2) Non-Resident defendant. If no defendant is a resident of a county in this district, please set forth the county
wherein the cause of action arose or the event complained of occurred.
COUNTY:
(3) Other Cases. If no defendant is a resident of this district, or if the defendant is a corporation not having a principle
place of business within the district, and the cause of action arose or the event complained of occurred outside
this district, please set forth the county of the plaintiff's residence.
COUNTY:
IV. The Counties in the Northern District of Ohio are divided into divisions as shown below. After the county is
determined in Section Ill, please check the appropriate division.
EASTERN DMSION
D AKRON
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D YOUNGSTOWN
WESTERN DIVISION
D TOLEDO
(Counties: Carroll, Holmes, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne)
(Counties: Ashland, Ashtabula, Crawford, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake,
Lorain, Medina and Richland)
(Counties: Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull)
(Counties: Allen, Auglaize, Defiance, Erie, Fulton, Hancock, Hardin, Henry,
Huron, Lucas, Marion, Mercer, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca
VanWert, Williams, Wood and Wyandot)
AO 440 (Rev. 12/09) Summons in a Civil Action
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the
__________ District of __________
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)
)
Plaintiff
v. Civil Action No.
Defendant
SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION
To: (Defendants name and address)
A lawsuit has been filed against you.
Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiffs attorney,
whose name and address are:
If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.
CLERK OF COURT
Date:
Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
Case: 1:13-cv-00130 Doc #: 1-6 Filed: 01/18/13 1 of 2. PageID #: 66
Northern District of Ohio
R AND A SYNERGY, LLC, et al.
IDEAVILLAGE PRODUCTS CORP., et al.
IdeaVillage Products Corp.
155 U.S. Hwy 46, Floor 4
Wayne, New Jersey 07470-6831
Thomas E. Young, Esq.
Brian E. Turung, Esq.
Fay Sharpe, LLP
1228 Euclid Avenue, Halle Building, 5th Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
AO 440 (Rev. 12/09) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)
Civil Action No.
PROOF OF SERVICE
(This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))
This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
was received by me on (date) .
I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
on (date) ; or
I left the summons at the individuals residence or usual place of abode with (name)
, a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
on (date) , and mailed a copy to the individuals last known address; or
I served the summons on (name of individual) , who is
designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
on (date) ; or
I returned the summons unexecuted because ; or
Other (specify):
.
My fees are $ for travel and $ for services, for a total of $ .
I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.
Date:
Servers signature
Printed name and title
Servers address
Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:
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AO 440 (Rev. 12/09) Summons in a Civil Action
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the
__________ District of __________
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
Plaintiff
v. Civil Action No.
Defendant
SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION
To: (Defendants name and address)
A lawsuit has been filed against you.
Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiffs attorney,
whose name and address are:
If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.
CLERK OF COURT
Date:
Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
Case: 1:13-cv-00130 Doc #: 1-7 Filed: 01/18/13 1 of 2. PageID #: 68
Northern District of Ohio
R AND A SYNERGY, LLC, et al.
IDEAVILLAGE PRODUCTS CORP., et al.
Nancy Stevens
142 West End Avenue, Apartment 24U
New York, New York 10023
Thomas E. Young, Esq.
Brian E. Turung, Esq.
Fay Sharpe, LLP
1228 Euclid Avenue, Halle Building, 5th Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
AO 440 (Rev. 12/09) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)
Civil Action No.
PROOF OF SERVICE
(This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))
This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
was received by me on (date) .
I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
on (date) ; or
I left the summons at the individuals residence or usual place of abode with (name)
, a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
on (date) , and mailed a copy to the individuals last known address; or
I served the summons on (name of individual) , who is
designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
on (date) ; or
I returned the summons unexecuted because ; or
Other (specify):
.
My fees are $ for travel and $ for services, for a total of $ .
I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.
Date:
Servers signature
Printed name and title
Servers address
Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:
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Nancy Stevens
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AO 440 (Rev. 12/09) Summons in a Civil Action
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the
__________ District of __________
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
Plaintiff
v. Civil Action No.
Defendant
SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION
To: (Defendants name and address)
A lawsuit has been filed against you.
Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiffs attorney,
whose name and address are:
If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.
CLERK OF COURT
Date:
Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
Case: 1:13-cv-00130 Doc #: 1-8 Filed: 01/18/13 1 of 2. PageID #: 70
Northern District of Ohio
R AND A SYNERGY, LLC, et al.
IDEAVILLAGE PRODUCTS CORP., et al.
Stevens & Delairre, LLC
142 West End Avenue, Apartment 24U
New York, New York 10023
Thomas E. Young, Esq.
Brian E. Turung, Esq.
Fay Sharpe, LLP
1228 Euclid Avenue, Halle Building, 5th Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
AO 440 (Rev. 12/09) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)
Civil Action No.
PROOF OF SERVICE
(This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))
This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
was received by me on (date) .
I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
on (date) ; or
I left the summons at the individuals residence or usual place of abode with (name)
, a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
on (date) , and mailed a copy to the individuals last known address; or
I served the summons on (name of individual) , who is
designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
on (date) ; or
I returned the summons unexecuted because ; or
Other (specify):
.
My fees are $ for travel and $ for services, for a total of $ .
I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.
Date:
Servers signature
Printed name and title
Servers address
Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:
Case: 1:13-cv-00130 Doc #: 1-8 Filed: 01/18/13 2 of 2. PageID #: 71
Stevens & Delairre, LLC
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AO 440 (Rev. 12/09) Summons in a Civil Action
UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
for the
__________ District of __________
)
)
)
)
)
)
)
Plaintiff
v. Civil Action No.
Defendant
SUMMONS IN A CIVIL ACTION
To: (Defendants name and address)
A lawsuit has been filed against you.
Within 21 days after service of this summons on you (not counting the day you received it) or 60 days if you
are the United States or a United States agency, or an officer or employee of the United States described in Fed. R. Civ.
P. 12 (a)(2) or (3) you must serve on the plaintiff an answer to the attached complaint or a motion under Rule 12 of
the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. The answer or motion must be served on the plaintiff or plaintiffs attorney,
whose name and address are:
If you fail to respond, judgment by default will be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint.
You also must file your answer or motion with the court.
CLERK OF COURT
Date:
Signature of Clerk or Deputy Clerk
Case: 1:13-cv-00130 Doc #: 1-9 Filed: 01/18/13 1 of 2. PageID #: 72
Northern District of Ohio
R AND A SYNERGY, LLC, et al.
IDEAVILLAGE PRODUCTS CORP., et al.
John Doe
C/o Amazing Arms
10303 Norris Avenue
Pacoima, CA 91331
Thomas E. Young, Esq.
Brian E. Turung, Esq.
Fay Sharpe, LLP
1228 Euclid Avenue, Halle Building, 5th Floor
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
AO 440 (Rev. 12/09) Summons in a Civil Action (Page 2)
Civil Action No.
PROOF OF SERVICE
(This section should not be filed with the court unless required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 4 (l))
This summons for (name of individual and title, if any)
was received by me on (date) .
I personally served the summons on the individual at (place)
on (date) ; or
I left the summons at the individuals residence or usual place of abode with (name)
, a person of suitable age and discretion who resides there,
on (date) , and mailed a copy to the individuals last known address; or
I served the summons on (name of individual) , who is
designated by law to accept service of process on behalf of (name of organization)
on (date) ; or
I returned the summons unexecuted because ; or
Other (specify):
.
My fees are $ for travel and $ for services, for a total of $ .
I declare under penalty of perjury that this information is true.
Date:
Servers signature
Printed name and title
Servers address
Additional information regarding attempted service, etc:
Case: 1:13-cv-00130 Doc #: 1-9 Filed: 01/18/13 2 of 2. PageID #: 73
John Doe
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