US3799174A
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Molded breast cup and method of making the same
Assignee: International Fabric Molders Inc
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Filing: 1972-06-26
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Granted: 1974-03-26
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Expires: 1992-06-26
Abstract
Abstract A complete molded breast cup which is unitary and seamless and which is ready for use in a brassiere or other garment. The breast cup is molded from a composite formed by lightly adhering together the adjacent surfaces of an outer layer of fabric, an inner layer of fabric and an intermediate layer of non-woven fiberfill material. The three layers preferably comprise or contain a substantial quantity of polyester material, so that they have compatible heat forming characteristics. The composite is molded into a three dimensional shape in closed molds to form a unitary integral breast cup having smooth seamless interior and exterior surfaces.
Inventors
- 👤 J Howard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:11
CPC Classifications
C; C01; C01B; C01B17/00; C01B17/02; C01B17/04; C01B17/0473; C01B17/0482; A; A41; A41C; A41C3/00; A41C3/12; A41C3/14; A41C3/144; A41C5/00; A41C5/005; B; B29; B29C; B29C51/00; B29C51/14; B29C51/145; B29C51/08; B29C51/082; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/48; B29L2031/4871; B29L2031/4885; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/10; Y10T156/1002; Y10T156/1043; Y10T156/1044; Y10T156/1048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A complete molded breast cup for use in brassieres and other garments, said breast cup comprising an inner layer of finished fabric containing no bonding agent, an outer layer of finished fabric containing no bonding agent and an intermediate layer of non-woven fiberfill material, said intermediate layer being substantially thicker than said inner and outer layers, all of said layers being first adhered and laminated together with surface bonding agents to form a dry composite, said composite being heat and pressure molded dry without added bonding agent to form a unitary integral breast cup having smooth seamless interior, exterior and intermediate surfaces, said breast cup after molding being complete and ready for use in a garment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A complete molded breast cup for use in brassieres and other garments, said breast cup comprising an inner layer of finished fabric containing no bonding agent, an outer layer of finished fabric containing no bonding agent and an intermediate layer of non-woven fiberfill material, said intermediate layer being substantially thicker than said inner and outer layers, all of said layers being first adhered and laminated together with surface bonding agents to form a dry composite, said composite being heat and pressure molded dry without added bonding agent to form a unitary integral breast cup having smooth seamless interior, exterior and intermediate surfaces, said breast cup after molding being complete and ready for use in a garment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure described in claim 1, each of said layers containing at least a substantial quantity of polyester material, and all of said layers having compatible heat forming characteristics.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
The structure described in claim 2, each of said layers being formed entirely of polyester material.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of forming a complete molded breast cup for use in brassieres and other garments, said method comprising adhering with surface bonding agents the adjacent surfaces of an outer layer of finished fabric containing no bonding agent, an inner layer of finished fabric containing no bonding agent and a substantially thicker intermediate layer of non-woven fiberfill material to each other to form a composite, drying said composite heat and pressure molding said dry composite without the addition of bonding agent into a three dimensional shape to form a unitary integral fiberfill breast cup having smooth seamless interior, exterior and intermediate surfaces, said breast cup after molding being complete and ready for use in a brassiere.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
116 words
A method of forming a complete molded breast cup for use in brassieres and other garments, said method comprising adhering with surface bonding agents the adjacent surfaces of an outer layer of finished fabric containing no bonding agent, an inner layer of finished fabric containing no bonding agent and a substantially thicker intermediate layer of non-woven fiberfill material to each other to form a composite, drying said composite heat and pressure molding said dry composite without the addition of bonding agent into a three dimensional shape to form a unitary integral fiberfill breast cup having smooth seamless interior, exterior and intermediate surfaces, said breast cup after molding being complete and ready for use in a brassiere.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method described in claim 4, in which each of said layers contains at least a substantial quantity of polyester material and all of said layers have compatible heat forming characteristics.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method described in claim 5, in which each of said layers is formed entirely of polyester material.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method described in claim 5, in which said layers of material are only lightly adhered to each other in forming said composite, so that said inner and outer layers are free to move with respect to intermediate layer during molding to avoid wrinkling of said inner and outer layers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method described in claim 7, in which the molds used to mold said breast cup are unheated.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method described in claim 8, in which said composite is formed in a pair of complementary closed molds, in which no space is provided between the exterior of the male mold and the iNterior of the female mold when said molds are disposed in closed position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method described in claim 9, and placing said cups on a supporting blank of substantially identical shape immediately after said cups are molded to prevent wrinkling and deformation of said cups.
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) | 1977-03-25 | 1977-09-24 | 1978-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-03-25 | 1981-09-24 | 1982-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-03-25 | 1985-09-24 | 1986-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |