US3746007A
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Sleeping garment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-10
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1992-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A ladies sleeping garment having the elements of a support brassiere therein. The garment will support and mold the breast even when the wearer is in an unusual position.
Inventors
- 👤 Hand Hi
- 👤 A Serritella
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:36
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D10/00; A41C; A41C3/00; A41C3/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A sleeping gown comprising: a bodice portion in the front thereof, bust support strap means attached to said bodice portion, a pair of arcuate flexible bust extending strips, the ends of each of said strips being attached to said strap means to form encircling supports for the busts of the wearer with said strap means extending immediately below the busts and said bust extending strips encircling the upper portions of the busts, draw means attached at one end thereof to said bust extending strips and extending over a shoulder area of the gown to the back portion of the gown, and means engaging the portion of said draw means at the back portion of the gown for drawing said draw means so as to adjust the elevation of said bust extending strips.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A sleeping gown comprising: a bodice portion in the front thereof, bust support strap means attached to said bodice portion, a pair of arcuate flexible bust extending strips, the ends of each of said strips being attached to said strap means to form encircling supports for the busts of the wearer with said strap means extending immediately below the busts and said bust extending strips encircling the upper portions of the busts, draw means attached at one end thereof to said bust extending strips and extending over a shoulder area of the gown to the back portion of the gown, and means engaging the portion of said draw means at the back portion of the gown for drawing said draw means so as to adjust the elevation of said bust extending strips.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
The gown of claim 1 wherein said draw means comprises a separate shoulder strip attached at one end thereof to each of said bust extending strips, said shoulder strips each extending from its associated bust extending strip over a shoulder area of the gown with the other ends thereof reaching to the back portion of the gown.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The gown of claim 2 wherein said shoulder strips have looped means thereon adjacent said other end thereof, said means for adjusting the elevation of said support means passing through said loops and in slidable engagement therewith.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The gown of claim 3 wherein said means for drawing said shoulder strips comprises a belt surrounding said gown adjacent the bodice portion thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
The gown of claim 1 wherein said draw means comprises: a separate panel disposed in the back of said gown opposite said bodice portion, said panel secured at a first end thereof to said gown, the opposite second end being freely supported therefrom.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The gown of claim 5 wherein: said panel has a channel therein, and said means for drawing said panel.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The gown of claim 6 wherein said means for drawing said panel comprises a belt surrounding said gown adjacent the bodice portion thereof.
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) | 1976-07-16 | 1977-01-15 | 1977-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-16 | 1981-01-15 | 1981-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-16 | 1985-01-15 | 1985-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |