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Method of fabricating two layer cups and brassiere
Assignee: International Playtex Inc
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Filing: 1983-02-17
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Granted: 1983-12-13
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Expires: 2003-02-17
Abstract
Abstract A cup is molded from two layers of stretchable materials by molding first the crown portion, inverting the materials and then molding the remainder of the cup. The resulting cup has a non-stretchable crown portion, a substantially non-stretchable longitudinal cup portion and a unitary multi-directional stretchable periphery portion. A pair of these cups are used to form a unique brassiere wherein the base layer forms a unitary cup, support frame and torso-encompassing portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond Cole
- 👤 Raymond Kennedy
- 👤 Lincoln McCluskey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:49
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C51/00; B29C51/14; B29C51/145; A; A41; A41C; A41C5/00; A41C5/005; B29C51/04; B29C51/08; B29C51/082; B29L; B29L2031/00; B29L2031/48; B29L2031/4871; B29L2031/4885
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
In a brassiere having a pair of breast cups, a support frame for each cup, and torso-encompassing portions for each support frame and shoulder straps, the improvement comprising: a first layer of material forming a substantial portion of each of said breast cups, and a portion of said support frame; a second layer of material forming said breast cups, said support frame and said torso-encompassing portion; said first layer being attached to said second layer at the periphery of the first layer; said first and second layers being non-stretchable at the crown of the cups, substantially non-stretchable longitudinally at the remainder of the cup and stretchable multi-directionally at the support frame.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
In a brassiere having a pair of breast cups, a support frame for each cup, and torso-encompassing portions for each support frame and shoulder straps, the improvement comprising: a first layer of material forming a substantial portion of each of said breast cups, and a portion of said support frame; a second layer of material forming said breast cups, said support frame and said torso-encompassing portion; said first layer being attached to said second layer at the periphery of the first layer; said first and second layers being non-stretchable at the crown of the cups, substantially non-stretchable longitudinally at the remainder of the cup and stretchable multi-directionally at the support frame.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
The brassiere according to claim 1 wherein said first layer is substantially triangular and forms almost all of the lower portion of said breast cup and a substantial portion of the upper portion of said cup.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The brassiere according to claim 2 wherein said first layer forms the lower portion of the support frame with the juxtaposed portion of said second layer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The brassiere according to claim 1 wherein said support frame includes elastomeric trim attached along its edges.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1986-12-12 | 1987-06-13 | 1987-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-12-12 | 1991-06-13 | 1991-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-12-12 | 1995-06-13 | 1995-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |