US3834397A
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Brassiere construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-14
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Granted: 1974-09-10
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Expires: 1993-03-14
Abstract
Abstract A brassiere for improving the bustline of the wearer, by creating a pronounced cleavage in the bustline and providing a full, naturally appearing bustline, has a shell with two cups provided with appropriate straps and fastening means for securing the brassiere to the wearer. Each cup comprises a shaped foam rubber layer and has multiple outer layers of a padding material attached to the lower and outer underarm circumferencial areas of the foam rubber layer. A thick inner layer of padding material is disposed within the cup correspondingly with the placement of the outer layers. The cup construction is adapted to force the natural bosom upwardly and inwardly to create a pronounced cleavage and to provide a desireable, naturally appearing softness, fullness, and shape to the bustline.
Inventors
- 👤 B Birch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 02:00
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41C; A41C3/00; A41C3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A brassiere construction for holding the bosoms of a wearer toward the center of the chest to create a cleavage, comprising: a shell having two cups attached together and having straps connected thereto for securing the brassiere to the wearer; each cup comprising: at least one shaped layer of foam rubber adapted to be placed around a bosom and having upper, lower and lateral side areas; a plurality of shaped outer layers of firm padding material disposed adjacent the outer surface of the foam rubber layer, and covering the lower and one side areas of the foam rubber layer; and a thick layer of padding material disposed within the cup covering the lower and one side areas of the inner surface of the foam rubber layer substantially corresponding to the area covered by the outer layers; said cups adapted to hold a breast of a wearer upwardly and inwardly toward the center of the wearer''s chest, so that the two cups create a cleavage in the bustline of the wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A brassiere construction for holding the bosoms of a wearer toward the center of the chest to create a cleavage, comprising: a shell having two cups attached together and having straps connected thereto for securing the brassiere to the wearer; each cup comprising: at least one shaped layer of foam rubber adapted to be placed around a bosom and having upper, lower and lateral side areas; a plurality of shaped outer layers of firm padding material disposed adjacent the outer surface of the foam rubber layer, and covering the lower and one side areas of the foam rubber layer; and a thick layer of padding material disposed within the cup covering the lower and one side areas of the inner surface of the foam rubber layer substantially corresponding to the area covered by the outer layers; said cups adapted to hold a breast of a wearer upwardly and inwardly toward the center of the wearer''s chest, so that the two cups create a cleavage in the bustline of the wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
A brassiere as set forth in claim 1, wherein the thick inner padding layer comprises foam rubber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A brassiere as set forth in claim 1, wherein the shaped outer layers comprise foam rubber.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A brassiere as set forth in claim 1, wherein the shaped outer layers comprise quilted material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
A brassiere as set forth in claim 1, wherein there are three shaped outer layers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A brassiere as set forth in claim 1, wherein there are four shaped outer layers.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A brassiere as set forth in claim 1, wherein the cup comprises two shaped layers of foamed rubber.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
A brassiere as set forth in claim 1, wherein the shell is encased in fabric.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A brassiere as set forth in claim 1, wherein each inner and outer layer of padding material is encased in fabric.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
A Brassiere as set forth in claim 1, wherein the shell has fastening means between the two cups for attaching the shell around a wearer.
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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) | 1977-09-09 | 1978-03-11 | 1978-09-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-09 | 1982-03-11 | 1982-09-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-09 | 1986-03-11 | 1986-09-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |