US3717154A
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Brassiere
Assignee: Maidenform LLC
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Filing: 1971-04-15
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Granted: 1973-02-20
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Expires: 1991-04-15
Abstract
Abstract A brassiere constructed to provide improved fit and inherent adjustment for the wearer, by a combination of elements including two elastic cups, two curved and covered wire under-cup supports, an elastic back band construction comprising two back band areas, one for each cup and secured to the appropriate cup supports together with an elastic wedge-shaped area between the cups, each support having its outer end rising above the cup center point to the top of a connected back band, each cup being fulled at its upper margins by means of the contraction of elastic tape means at said margins and leading to the tops of the curved wire undercup supports so that the latter provide fulcrum points.
Inventors
- 👤 M Spetalnik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:51
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41C; A41C3/00; A41C3/0007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A brassiere adapted to provide improved fit and inherent adjustment, for the wearer, comprising two cups of elastic material, an elastic framing for the cups comprising back band sections joined by a wedge-shaped section at the center of the brassiere front, a covered under-cup support for each cup, each support having conformation with the curvature of its appropriate cup and being seamed thereto with its outer end rising above the cup center point, elastic tape means connected to the cups at their outer marginal areas, each cup being shirred by the contraction of said elastic tape means, each under-cup support at its outer end rising to the lower end of said elastic tape at the outer margin of an appropriate cup and adapted as a fulcrum therefor, the brassiere having stretch throughout except as to said under-cup supports.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
A brassiere adapted to provide improved fit and inherent adjustment, for the wearer, comprising two cups of elastic material, an elastic framing for the cups comprising back band sections joined by a wedge-shaped section at the center of the brassiere front, a covered under-cup support for each cup, each support having conformation with the curvature of its appropriate cup and being seamed thereto with its outer end rising above the cup center point, elastic tape means connected to the cups at their outer marginal areas, each cup being shirred by the contraction of said elastic tape means, each under-cup support at its outer end rising to the lower end of said elastic tape at the outer margin of an appropriate cup and adapted as a fulcrum therefor, the brassiere having stretch throughout except as to said under-cup supports.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
138 words
A brassiere adapted to provide improved fit and inherent adjustment, for the wearer, comprising two cups of elastic material, an elastic framing for the cups comprising back band sections joined by a wedge-shaped section at the center of the brassiere front, a covered under-cup support for each cup, each support having conformation with the curvature of its appropriate cup and being seamed thereto with its outer end rising above the cup center point, elastic tape means connected to the cups at their outer marginal areas, each cup being shirred by the contraction of said elastic tape means, each under-cup support at its outer end rising to the lower end of said elastic tape at the outer margin of an appropriate cup and adapted as a fulcrum therefor, the brassiere having stretch throughout except as to said under-cup supports.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
138 words
A brassiere adapted to provide improved fit and inherent adjustment, for the wearer, comprising two cups of elastic material, an elastic framing for the cups comprising back band sections joined by a wedge-shaped section at the center of the brassiere front, a covered under-cup support for each cup, each support having conformation with the curvature of its appropriate cup and being seamed thereto with its outer end rising above the cup center point, elastic tape means connected to the cups at their outer marginal areas, each cup being shirred by the contraction of said elastic tape means, each under-cup support at its outer end rising to the lower end of said elastic tape at the outer margin of an appropriate cup and adapted as a fulcrum therefor, the brassiere having stretch throughout except as to said under-cup supports.
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) | 1976-02-20 | 1976-08-21 | 1977-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-20 | 1980-08-21 | 1981-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-20 | 1984-08-21 | 1985-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |