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US4633876A
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Nursing bra
Assignee: EXQUISITE FORM INDUSTRIES Inc
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Filing: 1984-11-09
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Granted: 1987-01-06
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Expires: 2004-11-09
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a brassiere for use in nursing and maternity, as well as for use as a prosthetic device. Such use requires cups which can be opened and closed easily without having to unfasten the brassiere from the wearer.
Inventors
- 👤 Mary E. Scullin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:12
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41C; A41C3/00; A41C3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 22
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A nursing brassiere comprising a pair of breast cups connected to side panels and shoulder strap means; each of said breast cups having an underbust panel, an upperbust panel and a fold over panel; said fold over panel at least partially overlying said upperbust panel; at least one edge of said fold over panel being unattached to any other panels so as to enable said fold over panel to be stretched or deformed by pulling generally downwardly, on said fold over panel, thereby opening said breast cup and exposing a breast.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A nursing brassiere comprising a pair of breast cups connected to side panels and shoulder strap means; each of said breast cups having an underbust panel, an upperbust panel and a fold over panel; said fold over panel at least partially overlying said upperbust panel; at least one edge of said fold over panel being unattached to any other panels so as to enable said fold over panel to be stretched or deformed by pulling generally downwardly, on said fold over panel, thereby opening said breast cup and exposing a breast.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 1, wherein said fold over panel is connected to the upperbust panel and to the underbust panel, so as to provide an upper edge forming part of said foldover panel which is not attached to said upperbust panel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 1 including a pair of back panels and fastening means for connecting said back 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 bra cups and said connecting back panels.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 3, including an underbust band which is secured to said underbust panels and to said back panels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 3, including shoulder straps and means for adjusting the length of said shoulder straps.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
20 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 6, including loop means for connecting said shoulder straps to said connecting back panels.
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
22 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 1, wherein said fold-over panel is stretchable a maximum along the diagonal and less stretchable orthogonally.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 1, wherein said underbust panel is made of a material which is stretchable in all directions.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
22 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 1, wherein said upperbust panel is made of a material which is stretchable in all directions.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 5, wherein said underbust band is secured by zigzag stitching to said underbust panels and said the connecting back panels so as to stretch in a horizontal direction.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
27 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 1, wherein said fold-over panels, said underbust panels and said upperbust panels are attached to each other along a cleavage seam.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
29 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 13, wherein said fold over panels, said unberbust panels and said upperbust panels are attached to each other along a center cup seam.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 14, wherein the line of attachment along the center cup seam is approximately equal to about the width of said upperbust panel.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
24 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 2, wherein said underbust panels, and said upperbust panels are attached to each other along a cleavage seam.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
28 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 16, wherein said underbust panels, said upperbust panels and said fold-over panels are attached to each other along a center cup seam.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
27 words
A brassiere claimed in claim 17, wherein the line of attachment along the center cup seam is approximately equal to about the width of the upperbust panel.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 1, wherein all of said panels are of a stretchable material, such as cotton or lace.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 1, wherein anyone said panels may comprise a lace materia having a backing layer, such as cotton.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
A brassiere as claimed in claim 1, wherein any of said panels may comprise a single-ply material, such as a polycotton.
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) | 1990-01-05 | 1990-07-07 | 1991-01-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1994-01-05 | 1994-07-07 | 1995-01-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1998-01-05 | 1998-07-07 | 1999-01-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |