US3746008A
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Brassiere
Assignee: Hillshire Brands Co
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Filing: 1972-03-30
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Granted: 1973-07-17
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Expires: 1992-03-30
Abstract
Abstract A brassiere is disclosed which includes first and second breast cups joined to one another and first and second dorsal panels joined to the first and second breast cups respectively, with each of the first and second dorsal panels comprising: a first segment consisting of material having at least one-way stretch characteristics oriented substantially in a horizontal direction when the brassiere is worn by the wearer, and a second segment joined to the first segment and to the outer side edge of the respective one of the breast cups, with the second segment of each dorsal panel consisting of material having primary stretch characteristics in one direction angularly oriented with respect to the said horizontal direction. With this arrangement, the first segment of the dorsal panels are principally subjected to tension when the brassiere is placed on the body of the wearer, and the horizontal tensile forces are channeled to the lowermost region of the first segment of the dorsal panel. When the arms are lifted, the distensible second segments of the dorsal panel are available to accomodate the ensuing body movements. The second segment of each dorsal panel cooperates with the selectively oriented stretch characteristics of a portion of the center arrangement which joins the breast cups to one another to permit relatively independent action of each breast cup in response to movement of one or both of the woman''s arms.
Inventors
- 👤 Cascio J Lo
- 👤 E Astor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:24
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41C; A41C3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A brassiere comprising: first and second breast cups joined to one another, each of said breast cups including inner edges and outer side edges; first and second dorsal panels joined to said first and second breast cups respectively, and terminating at a respective outer side edge thereof, each of said first and second dorsal panels comprising: a first segment consisting of material having stretch characteristics oriented substantially in a horizontal direction when the brassiere is worn by the wearer, and a second segment joined to said first segment and said outer side edge of the respective one of said breast cups, said second segment consisting of material having primary stretch characteristics in one direction, said second segnment being angularly oriented with respect to said first segment wherein said one direction is angularly oriented with respect to said horizontal direction toward the top of said respective breast cup, said first and second segments cooperatively providing means for initial channeling of horizontal forces to said first segment and forces angularly oriented with respect to said horizontal direction to said second segment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A brassiere comprising: first and second breast cups joined to one another, each of said breast cups including inner edges and outer side edges; first and second dorsal panels joined to said first and second breast cups respectively, and terminating at a respective outer side edge thereof, each of said first and second dorsal panels comprising: a first segment consisting of material having stretch characteristics oriented substantially in a horizontal direction when the brassiere is worn by the wearer, and a second segment joined to said first segment and said outer side edge of the respective one of said breast cups, said second segment consisting of material having primary stretch characteristics in one direction, said second segnment being angularly oriented with respect to said first segment wherein said one direction is angularly oriented with respect to said horizontal direction toward the top of said respective breast cup, said first and second segments cooperatively providing means for initial channeling of horizontal forces to said first segment and forces angularly oriented with respect to said horizontal direction to said second segment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The brassiere of claim 1, wherein said first segment of each dorsal panel also has stretch characteristics in a second direction transverse to said horizontal direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The brassiere of claim 1, wherein the angularly orientation of said one directIon to said horizontal direction is within a range of 45*-50*.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The brassiere of claim 1, further including a member elastic at least in the horizontal direction, affixed along the lower surface of each of said first and second dorsal panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The brassiere of claim 1 and further including an underbust band having stretch in the horizontal direction secured to the lower edges of said breast cups and the lower edges of said first segments of said first and second dorsal panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
90 words
The brassiere of claim 5 wherein said first and second breast cups are joined to one another by an arrangement between said inner edges including first and second overlapped triangular members substantially free to be stretched independent of one another, each of said members including material along a portion of said inner edge having primary stretch characteristics in one direction; said first member being situated with its said one direction angularly oriented with respect to said horizontal direction toward the top of said inner edge of said second breast cup.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
116 words
The brassiere in claim 1, wherein said first and second breast cups are joined to one another by an arrangement including first and second overlapped triangular members substantially free to be stretched independent of one another, each of said members including material along a portion of said inner edge having primary stretch characteristics in one direction; said first member being situated with its said one direction angularly oriented with respect to said horizontal direction toward the top of said inner edge of said first breast cup; said second member being situated with its said one direction angularly oriented with respect to said horizontal direction toward the top of said inner edge of said second breast cup.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
113 words
The brassiere of claim 4 wherein said first segment of each dorsal panel is of substantially trapezoidal configuration and includes upper and lower edges generally parallel to said horizontal direction and at least one angled side edge; and said second segment of each dorsal panel is of substantially triangular configuration having a pair of converging said edges and a base edge joined to said one angled edge of said first segment, said one direction of stretch of said second segment being transverse to said base edge; one of said pair of converging side edges of said second segment being secured to said outer side edge of the respective one of said breast cups.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The brassiere of claim 8, wherein the other of said pair of converging side edges of said second segment is approximately equal in length to said upper edge of said first segment.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
The brassiere of claim 8, wherein said angled side edge of said first segment and said base edge of said second segment are joined along a line which is an arcuate extension of the lower edge of the respective breast cup.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
34 words
The brassiere of claim 8, wherein said one of said pair of converging side edges of said second segment is approximately equal in length to the outer side edge to which it is secured.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
71 words
The brassiere of claim 9, wherein said angled side edge of said first segment and said base edge of said second segment are joined along a line which is an arcuate extension of the lower edge of the respective breast cup; and wherein said one of said pair of converging side edges of said second segment is approximately equal in length to the outer side edge to which it is secured.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
113 words
The brassiere of claim 7, wherein said first segment of each dorsal panel is of substantially trapezoidal configuration and includes upper and lower edges generally parallel to said horizontal direction and at least one angled side edge; and said second segment of each dorsal panel is of substantially triangular configuration having a pair of converging side edges and a base edge joined to said one angled edge of said first segment, said one direction of stretch of said second segment being transverse to said base edge; one of said pair of conveRging side edges of said second segment being secured to said outer side edge of the respective one of said breast cups.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
32 words
The brassiere of claim 13, wherein the other of said pair of converging side edges of said second segment is approximately equal in length to said upper edge of said first segment.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
71 words
The brassiere of claim 14, wherein said angled side edge of said first segment and said base edge of said second segment are joined along a line which is an arcuate extension of the lower edge of the respective breast cup; and wherein said one of said pair of converging side edges of said second segment is approxim1ately equal in length to the outer side edge to which it is secured.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
98 words
The brassiere of claim 1, wherein said first and second breast cups are joined to one another by an arrangement including partially abutting first and second members, each of said first and second members affixed along one edge thereof to the inner edge of its respective breast cup, said first and second members affixed to one another along the medial area between said cups to form a substantially ''''Y'''' shaped arrangement, each of said members having primary stretch characteristics in one direction angularly oriented with respect to said horizontal direction toward the top of its respective breast cup.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
207 words
A brassiere comprising: first and second breast cups, each of said first and second breast cups including opposed upper inner edges and cup joining means between said upper inner edges, said joining means including an arrangement of material along each of said respective upper inner edges having primary stretch characteristics in a direction angularly oriented with respect to the horizontal direction when the brassiere is worn by the wearer, and first and second dorsal panels joined to said first and second breast cups respectively: each of said first and second dorsal panels comprising; a first segment consisting of material having stretch characteristics oriented primarily in said horizontal direction, a member elastic at least in the horizontal direction affixed along the lower surface of each of said first segments, and a second segment joined to said first segment and the outer side edge of the respective one of said breast cups, said second segment having stretch characteristics angularly oriented with respect to said first segment in a direction toward the top of said respective breast cup, said first and second sections cooperatively providing means for initial channeling of horizontal forces to said first segment and forces angularly oriented with regard to said horizontal direction to said second segment.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
207 words
A brassiere comprising: first and second breast cups, each of said first and second breast cups including opposed upper inner edges and cup joining means between said upper inner edges, said joining means including an arrangement of material along each of said respective upper inner edges having primary stretch characteristics in a direction angularly oriented with respect to the horizontal direction when the brassiere is worn by the wearer, and first and second dorsal panels joined to said first and second breast cups respectively: each of said first and second dorsal panels comprising; a first segment consisting of material having stretch characteristics oriented primarily in said horizontal direction, a member elastic at least in the horizontal direction affixed along the lower surface of each of said first segments, and a second segment joined to said first segment and the outer side edge of the respective one of said breast cups, said second segment having stretch characteristics angularly oriented with respect to said first segment in a direction toward the top of said respective breast cup, said first and second sections cooperatively providing means for initial channeling of horizontal forces to said first segment and forces angularly oriented with regard to said horizontal direction to said second segment.
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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 |