Abstract There is disclosed a frame for insertion in an elongated pocket defining the lower margin of a breast supporting cup of a brassiere-like garment for outlining and separating the bust portions thereof comprising an elongated element having a generally flattened cross-section throughout substantially the entire length thereof, said length being sufficient that both end portions thereof extend substantially upwardly of the side edges of the cup to at least the extent thereof whereat said cup is downwardly stressed against the cup edges by the weight of the contained breast, wherein said flattened frame is formed out of the plane of the flattening thereof to overlie a surface generally protuberant of the plane of said frame corresponding generally to a bust shaped form so that said margin comfortably lies against the surface contours of a wearer thereat.
A frame adapted for use in a breast supporting cup of a brassiere-like garment comprising a substantially U-shape wirelike frame of generally flat rectangular cross-section throughout substantially the entire length of said frame and having inner and outer peripheral edges and inner and outer flat surface portions; said frame having a central portion and a pair of leg portions extending upwardly of the side portions of said breast supporting cup; said inner and outer flat surface portions being of tapering conical formation in that said inner peripheral edge is generally angularly offset from said outer peripheral edge and provides a dished-out overall contour which conforms to the body contours of a breast and extends for the entire length of said frame; and said leg portions being easily opened and deformable outwardly from each other by normal body movement, during breathing and articulation, and being stiffened from further separation movement by the general flattening out of the tapered conical surface portions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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A frame adapted for use in a breast supporting cup of a brassiere-like garment comprising a substantially U-shape wirelike frame of generally flat rectangular cross-section throughout substantially the entire length of said frame and having inner and outer peripheral edges and inner and outer flat surface portions; said frame having a central portion and a pair of leg portions extending upwardly of the side portions of said breast supporting cup; said inner and outer flat surface portions being of tapering conical formation in that said inner peripheral edge is generally angularly offset from said outer peripheral edge and provides a dished-out overall contour which conforms to the body contours of a breast and extends for the entire length of said frame; and said leg portions being easily opened and deformable outwardly from each other by normal body movement, during breathing and articulation, and being stiffened from further separation movement by the general flattening out of the tapered conical surface portions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The frame according to claim 1, wherein the leg portions of said frame upon separation open a distance approximately one inch without experiencing the stiffening of said frame from further separation movement of said leg portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The frame according to claim 1, wherein the surface portions of said dished-out frame contour formed by said angular offset of said inner peripheral edge are substantially conical and extend along substantially conical surfaces with said frame in a normal unflexed condition.