US3934593A
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Strapless breast support
Assignee: Fredericks of Hollywood Inc
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Filing: 1974-07-11
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Granted: 1976-01-27
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Expires: 1994-07-11
Abstract
Abstract A soft, pliable, strapless breast support comprised of a plastic foam sandwiched between a soft woven or knitted fabric. The support has a somewhat semi-circular shape with upward extending tabs and a specially contoured upper edge to form a cushioned cup which conforms to the shape of the breast when worn. The fabric is adhesively bonded to the plastic foam and a firm, flat border formed by applying heat under pressure. The border is coated with an adhesive which will adhere to skin.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederick N. Mellinger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 14:29
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41C; A41C3/00; A41C3/06; A41C3/065; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/14; Y10T428/28; Y10T428/2852
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A soft, pliable strapless breast support having a homogeneous construction comprised of: a flat form having a firm border defining a soft foam contour cushion; said flat form being comprised of: first and second pieces of soft, pliable material; a flexible plastic foam sandwiched between said first and second pieces of fabric; means bonding said fabric to said plastic foam; said border defining said contour cushion being formed by heating and compressing said fabric and said foam to produce a wide semi-circular lower border terminating in a pair of upward extending tabs and a narrow upper border slightly curved in the opposite direction from said wide border joining said wide border adjacent to said tabs; adhesive means comprised of a non-skin sensitive adhesive coated on one side of said wide border whereby when said wide border is pressed against the chest beneath a breast and said tabs pulled upward, said contour cushion cups and supports said breast.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A soft, pliable strapless breast support having a homogeneous construction comprised of: a flat form having a firm border defining a soft foam contour cushion; said flat form being comprised of: first and second pieces of soft, pliable material; a flexible plastic foam sandwiched between said first and second pieces of fabric; means bonding said fabric to said plastic foam; said border defining said contour cushion being formed by heating and compressing said fabric and said foam to produce a wide semi-circular lower border terminating in a pair of upward extending tabs and a narrow upper border slightly curved in the opposite direction from said wide border joining said wide border adjacent to said tabs; adhesive means comprised of a non-skin sensitive adhesive coated on one side of said wide border whereby when said wide border is pressed against the chest beneath a breast and said tabs pulled upward, said contour cushion cups and supports said breast.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The strapless breast support according to claim 1, wherein said adhesive is a gel comprised of dioctyl phthalate, dibutyl succinate and diethyl azelate.
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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) | 1979-01-26 | 1979-07-28 | 1980-01-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-01-26 | 1983-07-28 | 1984-01-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-01-26 | 1987-07-28 | 1988-01-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |