US3750673A
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Brassiere structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-12-27
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Granted: 1973-08-07
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Expires: 1991-12-27
Abstract
Abstract Means adapted to prevent those portions of a flat, vertical, horizontal band of a brassiere which occurs below the breast receiving cups of the brassiere from rolling and/or wrinkling upwardly, said means including vertical stiffening means in the band adjacent the lateral outer side of each cup and laterally inwardly and downwardly inclined, normally straight, flexible and resilient stays extending from the reinforcing means at points spaced above the lower end of the band to the bottom edge of the band at points below the cups.
Inventors
- 👤 W Penrock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 03:00
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41C; A41C3/00; A41C3/0007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
In a brassiere structure, a torso encircling band with two laterally spaced normally flat, vertical, flexible front portions with top and bottom edges to establish flat bearing engagement with the torso of a wearer below the breasts of the wearer, breast receiving cups on the band to occUr above said flat front portions and means to prevent wrinkling and rolling up of said front portions and including, a plurality of spaced elongate, normally straight resilient, flexible reinforcing stays extending diagonally upwardly and laterally outwardly from the lower edge of the band from laterally spaced points beneath each cup and terminating in the band above the lower edge thereof and laterally outward of the cups.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a brassiere structure, a torso encircling band with two laterally spaced normally flat, vertical, flexible front portions with top and bottom edges to establish flat bearing engagement with the torso of a wearer below the breasts of the wearer, breast receiving cups on the band to occUr above said flat front portions and means to prevent wrinkling and rolling up of said front portions and including, a plurality of spaced elongate, normally straight resilient, flexible reinforcing stays extending diagonally upwardly and laterally outwardly from the lower edge of the band from laterally spaced points beneath each cup and terminating in the band above the lower edge thereof and laterally outward of the cups.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein the band has vertical reinforcing means adjacent the lateral outer sides of the cups and wherein the outer upper ends of the stays related to each cup terminate and stop at the reinforcing means related to that cup in vertical spaced relationship.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein the lower inner ends of the stays engage and are stopped by seam and binding means at the lower edge of the band in lateral spaced relationship beneath their related cups.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
83 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein the band has vertical reinforcing means adjacent the lateral outer sides of the ucps and wherein the outer upper ends of the stays related to each cup terminate and stop at the reinforcing means related to that cup in vertical spaced relationship, wherein the lower inner ends of the stays engage and are stopped by seam and binding means at the lower edge of the band in lateral spaced relationship beneath their related cups.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein the stays are arranged in elongate stay receiving sleeves established in the band.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
49 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein the stays are arranged in elongate stay receiving sleeves established in the band, said sleeves being established by laterally spaced parallel rows of stiching through two layers of fabric, at least one of which layers of fabric defines the band.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
75 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein the band has vertical reinforcing means adjacent the lateral outer sides of the cups and wherein the outer upper ends of the stays related to each cup terminate and stop at the reinforcing means related to that cup in vertical spaced relationship, said reinforcing means defined by vertical seams and related rows of stiching established in the band adjacent the lateral outer sides of the cups.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
70 words
A structure as set forth in claim 1 wherein the band has vertical reinforcing means adjacent the lateral outer sides of the cups and wherein the outer upper ends of the stays related to each cup terminate and stop at the reinforcing means related to that cup in vertical spaced relationship, said reinforcing means defined by vertical stays engaged in the band adjacent the lateral outer sides of the cups.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
A structure as set forth in claim 7 wherein the lower inner ends of the stays engage and are stopped by seam and binding means at the lower edge of the band in lateral spaced relationship beneath their related cups.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
73 words
A structure as set forth in claim 7 wherein the lower inner ends of the stays engage and are stopped by seam and binding means at the lower edge of the band in lateral spaced relationship beneath their related cups, said stays being arranged in elongate stay receiving sleeves established by laterally spaced parallel rows of stitching through two layers of fabric, at least one of which layers of fabric define the band.
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) | 1976-08-06 | 1977-02-05 | 1977-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-06 | 1981-02-05 | 1981-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-06 | 1985-02-05 | 1985-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |