Patents by Inventor Richard Gimble

Richard Gimble has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Bra support cup
    Patent number: 7238080
    Abstract: A bra support cup is made using two layers of foam. The outer layer has grooves along its inner surface. These are used to hold plastic ribs. The inner layer is bonded to the inner surface of the outer layer to hold the plastic ribs in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Inventor: Richard Gimble
  • Bra support cup
    Publication number: 20070026766
    Abstract: A bra support cup is made using two layers of foam. The outer layer has grooves along its inner surface. These are used to hold plastic ribs. The inner layer is bonded to the inner surface of the outer layer to hold the plastic ribs in place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2005
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventor: Richard Gimble
  • Backless, strapless ladies' body briefer
    Patent number: 4983140
    Abstract: A backless, strapless ladies' body briefer is made practical by providing a lateral, full-length bone at each of the two seams connecting the front and back halves of the garment. The back half has a V-shaped cutout and an elastic band extending along the waistline and attached to the lateral bones. At least one auxiliary bone, spaced from each lateral bone, is attached to the elastic band and extends to the V-shaped cutout. Additional auxiliary bones attached to the elastic band can help keep the V-shaped edges of the garment snugly against the wearer's back.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Assignee: Va Bien Ltd., Inc.
    Inventor: Richard Gimble