US4550734A
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Brassiere
Assignee: EXQUISITE ACQUISITION Inc
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Filing: 1983-09-28
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Granted: 1985-11-05
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Expires: 2003-09-28
Abstract
Abstract A brassiere which is useful for nursing, maternity, and holding prosthetic devices is disclosed. The brassiere has a pair of openable cups. Each cup comprises at least one fold-over section adapted to open and close the cup and the fold-over section does not require any type of fastening means.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank Porco
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:58
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41C; A41C3/00; A41C3/12; A41C3/14; A41C3/148; A41C3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A nursing brassiere having openable breast cups connected to side panels and having shoulder strap means, comprising: a plurality of panels forming each of said breast cups; and each said breast cup having at least one bust panel section, and a fold-over panel; said fold-over panel at least partially overlying said bust panel section; said fold-over panels being joined to each other between said breast cups, and to said brassiere along seam lines, and being free of any fastener and at least a portion of said fold-over panel being unattached to any other panel sections so as to enable said fold-over panel to be stretched or deformed along the unattached edge, using one hand to open said breast cup and expose a breast; whereby upon a breast cup being opened, said cup is maintained in the open position by the exposed breast.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A nursing brassiere having openable breast cups connected to side panels and having shoulder strap means, comprising: a plurality of panels forming each of said breast cups; and each said breast cup having at least one bust panel section, and a fold-over panel; said fold-over panel at least partially overlying said bust panel section; said fold-over panels being joined to each other between said breast cups, and to said brassiere along seam lines, and being free of any fastener and at least a portion of said fold-over panel being unattached to any other panel sections so as to enable said fold-over panel to be stretched or deformed along the unattached edge, using one hand to open said breast cup and expose a breast; whereby upon a breast cup being opened, said cup is maintained in the open position by the exposed breast.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cups comprise an underbust panel section and an upperbust panel section, and wherein said fold-over panel is connected to one of said bust panel sections, so as to provide an edge forming part of said fold-over panel which is not attached to said bust panel section.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 2, wherein said side panels include fastening means for connecting said side panels to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 3, wherein an underbust band is secured along a lower edge of said breast cups and said connecting side panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 4, wherein each of said breast cups has an underbust panel section; an upperbust panel section, and a fold-over panel.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 5, wherein said underbust band is secured to said underbust panels and to said side panels.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 2, wherein said shoulder straps include means for adjusting the length of said shoulder straps.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 1, wherein said fold-over panel is made of a material which is stretchable in at least one direction.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 1, wherein said fold-over panel is stretchable a maximum along the diagonal.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 1, wherein said bust panels are made of a material which is stretchable in all directions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
18 words
A brassiere as defined in claim 2 wherein said fold-over panel section is unattached along a lower edge.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
18 words
A brassiere as defined in claim 2 wherein said fold-over panel section is unattached along an upper edge.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
A brassiere as defined in claim 2 wherein said fold-over panel section is unattached along a side edge.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
42 words
A brassiere as defined in claim 2 wherein the lower edge of said uppermost panel section is attached to the upper edge of said fold-over panel section along a mid-cup seam and said fold-over panel section is open along its lower edge.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
66 words
A brassiere as defined in claim 14, wherein said breast cups are joined to each other along a center seam which takes in material from both said upper bust panel sections and said fold-over panels and at a second center seam which takes in material only from said underbust panel sections and wherein said two center seams are tacked to each other at a single point.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
32 words
A brassiere as defined in claim 15, wherein said underbust panel section is substantially rectangular in shape, and said fold-over and said upper bust panel sections are both substantially quadrilateral in shape.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
46 words
A brassiere as defined in claim 2, wherein the upper edge of said underbust panel section is attached to the lower edge of said fold-over section along a mid-cup seam and said fold-over panel section is open along the upper edge of the fold-over panel section.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
49 words
A brassiere as defined in claim 14, wherein said breast cups are joined to each other along a center seam which takes in material from both said upperbust panel sections and said underbust panel sections and at a center point which takes in material only from said fold-over panels.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
34 words
A brassiere as defined in claim 18, wherein said upperbust panel is substantially pentagonal in shape, said fold-over section is substantially quadrilateral in shape, and said upperbust panel section is substantially hexagonal in shape.
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) | 1988-11-04 | 1989-05-06 | 1989-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-11-04 | 1993-05-06 | 1993-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-11-04 | 1997-05-06 | 1997-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |