US4945576A
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Shoulder pad and brassiere strap cushion apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1989-08-14
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Granted: 1990-08-07
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Expires: 2009-08-14
Abstract
Abstract Combination shoulder pad and brassiere strap cushion (brassiere strap) apparatus includes a pair of panels which fold in the middle. The bra strap is disposed between the two pads and is held in place by fastening elements which secure the two portions of the pads together. When folded, the outer edge of the apparatus comprises a flat line at the outer edge of the shoulder, and extending inwardly from the outer edge is a pair of edges which curve inwardly and terminate at the inside of the user's shoulder, or adjacent to the user's neck.
Inventors
- 👤 Ardella R. Melton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:49
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41F; A41F15/00; A41F15/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
Shoulder pad and bra strap cushion apparatus, comprising, in combination: outer layer means including a first half portion and second half portion, including a pair of spaced apart side edges and a pair of spaced apart and generally rounded outer edges extending between the side edges; inner layer means having substantially the same configuration and dimensions as the outer layer and including a first half portion and a second half portion, the outer layer means and inner layer means adapted to be folded in half to align the first and second half portions in vertical alignment with the rounded outer edges aligned and disposed against each other and the fold defining a generally straight line; cushion means disposed between the outer and inner layer means; and fastening means secured to the inner layer means for securing together the first and second half portions in their vertical alignment and to secure the bra strap between the first and second half portions, with the rounded outer edges adapted to be disposed towards a user's neck and the fold adapted to be disposed towards the user's shoulder to comprise a shoulder pad and a bra strap cushion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
Shoulder pad and bra strap cushion apparatus, comprising, in combination: outer layer means including a first half portion and second half portion, including a pair of spaced apart side edges and a pair of spaced apart and generally rounded outer edges extending between the side edges; inner layer means having substantially the same configuration and dimensions as the outer layer and including a first half portion and a second half portion, the outer layer means and inner layer means adapted to be folded in half to align the first and second half portions in vertical alignment with the rounded outer edges aligned and disposed against each other and the fold defining a generally straight line; cushion means disposed between the outer and inner layer means; and fastening means secured to the inner layer means for securing together the first and second half portions in their vertical alignment and to secure the bra strap between the first and second half portions, with the rounded outer edges adapted to be disposed towards a user's neck and the fold adapted to be disposed towards the user's shoulder to comprise a shoulder pad and a bra strap cushion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the cushion means is disposed between the first half portions of the outer and inner layer means, and the bra strap is disposed on top of the first half portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the cushion means includes a first cushion portion between the first half portions and a second cushion portion between the second half portions.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the outer and inner layer means each comprise a generally symmetrical layer having substantially the same dimensions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the outer layer means includes an absorbent portion secured to the first half portion and adapted to be disposed against the user's shoulder.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the fastening means includes a first portion secured to the first half portion and a second portion secured to the second half portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which the fastening means further includes a third portion secured to the first half portion and a fourth portion secured to the second half portion.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which the first and second portions are adapted to contact the bra strap to lock the bra strap in place.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1993-08-06 | 1994-02-05 | 1994-08-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1997-08-06 | 1998-02-05 | 1998-08-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2001-08-06 | 2002-02-05 | 2002-08-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |