US3779250A
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Brassiere
Assignee: Warnaco Inc
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Filing: 1972-03-20
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1992-03-20
Abstract
Abstract A brassiere wherein left and right bust cups are fashioned from a single layer of soft, resilient material. The upper bust edge of each of the bust cups includes a reinforcement band of the same material as the bust cups. The upper edge of the reinforcement band is secured to the upper edge of the bust cups with elasticized thread thereby providing an accomodating, comfortable garment. The lower edge of the band is secured a larger-than-normal distance from the upper edge of each of the bust cups, thereby forming a reinforcement band which distributes upper-bust edge pressure over a greater-than-normal area. Additionally, the reinforcement band is comparatively flat and relatively undetectable when worn under garments which would reveal a normal reinforcement band on a conventional brassiere.
Inventors
- 👤 A Radomski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:29
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41C; A41C3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
A brassiere comprising right and left bust cups of fabric having a grain, each bust cup having an upper bust edge, a reinforcement band of fabric having a grain, said reinforcement band having upper and lower edges, said reinforcement band being coextensive with said upper bust edge for distributing upper bust edge pressure along said reinforcement band, said grain of said reinforcement band fabric being substantially aligned with respect to said grain of said bust cup fabric, elasticized thread joining said upper edge of said reinforcement band to said upper bust edge and means joining said lower edge of said reinforcement band to said bust cups a distance from said upper bust edge.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
A brassiere comprising right and left bust cups of fabric having a grain, each bust cup having an upper bust edge, a reinforcement band of fabric having a grain, said reinforcement band having upper and lower edges, said reinforcement band being coextensive with said upper bust edge for distributing upper bust edge pressure along said reinforcement band, said grain of said reinforcement band fabric being substantially aligned with respect to said grain of said bust cup fabric, elasticized thread joining said upper edge of said reinforcement band to said upper bust edge and means joining said lower edge of said reinforcement band to said bust cups a distance from said upper bust edge.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A brassiere according to claim 1 wherein said right and left bust cups and said reinforcement band are each formed of a single layer of fabric whereby said upper bust edge is relatively flat and includes only two layers of fabric, the respective grains of said two layers being substantially aligned.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A brassiere according to claim 2 wherein said bust cup fabric and said reinforcement band fabric are double warp knit tricot or the like.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
136 words
A brassiere comprising right and left bust cups of fabric having a grain, each bust cup having an upper bust edge along the upper edge and at least part of the outer edge thereof, a wider-than-normal reinforcement band of fabric having a grain, said reinforcement band having upper and lower edges, said grain of said reinforcement band being substantially aligned with said grain of said bust cup fabric, said reinforcement band being coextensive with said upper bust edge for distributing upper bust pressure along said reinforcement band and strengthening and supporting said upper bust edge, elastic stitching joining said upper edge of said reinforcement band to said upper bust edge and means joining said lower edge of said reinforcement band to said right and left bust cups at a larger-than-normal distance from said upper bust edge.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
136 words
A brassiere comprising right and left bust cups of fabric having a grain, each bust cup having an upper bust edge along the upper edge and at least part of the outer edge thereof, a wider-than-normal reinforcement band of fabric having a grain, said reinforcement band having upper and lower edges, said grain of said reinforcement band being substantially aligned with said grain of said bust cup fabric, said reinforcement band being coextensive with said upper bust edge for distributing upper bust pressure along said reinforcement band and strengthening and supporting said upper bust edge, elastic stitching joining said upper edge of said reinforcement band to said upper bust edge and means joining said lower edge of said reinforcement band to said right and left bust cups at a larger-than-normal distance from said upper bust edge.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A brassiere according to claim 4 wherein said right and left bust cups and said reinforcement band are each formed of a single layer of fabric wheReby said upper bust edge is flat and includes only two layers of substantially aligned fabric.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
161 words
A brassiere according to claim 5 wherein said bust cut fabric and said reinforcement band fabric are double warp knit tricot or the like. 7 A brassiere comprising right and left bust cups being fabricated of fabric having a grain, and including an upper bust edge along the upper edge and at least part of the outer edge thereof, a wider-than-normal reinforcement band fabricated of fabric having a grain, and including upper and lower edges, said reinforcement band being constructed and arranged with the grain thereof substantially aligned with the grain of said bust cups and coextensive with said upper bust edge for distributing upper bust edge pressure along said reinforcement band and strengthening and supporting said upper bust edge, elastic stitching joining said upper edge of said reinforcement band to said upper bust edge and means joining said lower edge of said reinforcement band to said right and left bust cups at a larger-than-normal distance from said upper bust edge.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |