Applied To Only Lower Half Of Breast Patents (Class 450/56)
  • Patent number: 11311057
    Abstract: An adjustable brassiere includes a pair of cup parts, a base part supporting the cup parts, a back part, and straps. Each cup part has, on its back surface, an underbust adjustment pocket and a volume adjustment pocket. The base part is continuous with the cup parts and has a stretchable skin-side base part and a front-side base part that are layered. The front-side base part includes a wire insertion part that has substantially the same curve as a curve of a lower edge of the cup part on a front surface. The skin-side base part and the front-side base part are fixed to each other at the front center tops, side edges, and a lower end, and the cup lower edge of the skin-side base part and the wire insertion part of the front-side base part are not fixed to each other, except for both ends thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: AVOIR INTERNATIONAL CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Kazuko Nogawa, Mayumi Nakamura, Meisei Takeishi
  • Patent number: 10499692
    Abstract: A brassiere includes a first wing and a second wing, a closure including a first closure portion on a first end of the first wing, and a second closure portion on a first end of the second wing; a pair of cups including a first cup connected to the second end of the first wing, and a second cup connected to the second end of the second wing; each cup including an inner contour shaped with an inner apex matching a breast to receive the breast in a natural bust point position, and an outer contour having a size larger than the inner contour and shaped with an outer apex spaced medially from the inner apex, and filling material between the inner contour and the outer contour; a gore connected between the first cup and the second cup; and a pair of straps including a first strap connected to the first cup and the first wing, and a second strap connected to the second cup and the second wing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Inventor: Laurie Braverman
  • Patent number: 10064437
    Abstract: A pushup pad for brassieres, dresses, tops, athletic wear, swimwear, and other garments. The right and left pads are mirror images of each other and not interchangeable. The pad enhances the cleavage of cup sizes D and above without substantially adding volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Double Scoop, LLC
    Inventors: Annabelle Abba Brownell, Betsy Catya Heafitz
  • Patent number: 9961946
    Abstract: Existing brassieres fail to provide adequate comfort and lift to many women with breasts of size C cup and larger. The invention is a cushiony pad which is attached via a flap to the inside of a brassiere cup. When donning the brassiere, the woman inserts the pad into the inframammary fold, between the underside of the breast and the chest. The pad acts as a platform for the breast, allowing the breast to rest on top of it, lifting the breast up and providing comfort and support.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Inventor: Laura Calhoun
  • Patent number: 9713350
    Abstract: A removable insert for use with a brassiere includes a body having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. At least a portion of the second surface is configured to provide removable attachment to a user's skin. A mechanical connection associated with the body is configured to provide removable attachment of the body to the brassiere. The first surface is disposed adjacent the brassiere when the body is attached to the brassiere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Inventor: Sara T. Colburn
  • Patent number: 9629753
    Abstract: The present disposable push up bra liner consists of a pair of bra cup pads and a center pad, each having an adhesive side for removably attaching said pad to a bra and an absorptive side composed of four separate layers. The present invention provides a novel and comfortable means for absorbing excessive perspiration around the bra line in order to avoid unsightly stains on the wearer's surrounding clothing and odors. The present invention is simple to use, easy to install, and may be freely disposed of at any point. The disposable bra liner further provides vertical support for a wearer's breasts, essentially converting any conventional bra into a push-up bra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Inventors: Milan Golubovic, Marko Golubovic
  • Patent number: 9307793
    Abstract: This discrete, easily accessible, and selectively introduced and selectively removed pocket holds, e.g., keys, cash, credit cards, metro cards, cosmetics, valuables, or other accessories. The pocket is worn in the interior of a brassiere cup or bathing suit top to provide convenience and safety and is shaped and contoured appropriately to the interior of such garment. The pocket can be used with any brassiere and is held in place with a plurality of attaching members, including but not limited to magnets. The pocket is alternately and easily removed from an article of clothing, even in public, and worn as a sachet around the wrist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2016
    Inventor: Judith Ann Kenny
  • Patent number: 9011199
    Abstract: Provided is a women's garment with cup parts which make bust top positions look higher, while enabling breasts to appear larger in volume. A women's garment with cup parts has a pair of cup parts, each cup part having a first shaping region for covering a nipple and pressing a breast at the time of putting the cup part on the breast and a second shaping region, located lower than the first shaping region, for pressing the breast, the second shaping region having a volume larger than that of the first shaping region, the cup part having a top on a front face side residing within the first shaping region when seen from the front face side. While the second shaping region pushes the breast up, the first shaping region further presses the pushed-up breast, so the bust top positions look higher, while the breasts appear larger in volume.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Inventors: Masaru Yuasa, Megumi Tachiiri, Junko Yamaguchi
  • Patent number: 8808057
    Abstract: A breast-enhancing brassiere is provided having a pair of breast-receiving cups, each cup including at least one cushioned layer having an inner breast-receiving side and an outer side, and having at least one outer fabric layer affixed to the outer side of the cushioned layer, the inner breast-receiving side including a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion having a cushioned thickness greater than the cushioned thickness of the upper portion and projecting inwardly to provide lift and breast enhancement to a wearer, a first pocket formed on the inner breast-receiving side and having a slit formed therein, and a first cushion conforming substantially to the shape of the pocket, the cushion being removably insertable into the pocket to provide supplemental lift and breast enhancement to a wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: HBI Branded Apparel Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Xiao Qing Hu
  • Publication number: 20120083863
    Abstract: A pouch to be placed into a brassiere and in other garment locations. The pouch consists of several layers of cotton fabric and neoprene fabric materials. At least one layer of neoprene fabric creates the base layer of the pouch. At least two layers of a cotton fabric material overlaps with neoprene fabric in a location which is about three-quarters from the edge of the pouch to form an entrance into said pouch for the placing of a thermal gel pack therein. The neoprene fabric layer is for the insulation of the thermal gel pack from the environment. The thermal gel pack inside the pouch, creates the thermal brassiere push up, which when worn in a brassiere cup provides a lift of the breast, enhances the woman's cleavage and provides concealed thermal comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: Kimberly Gwen Gillespie
  • Publication number: 20110287691
    Abstract: A brassiere is provided having a pair of breast-receiving cups, each cup comprising at least one fabric layer molded to at least one foam layer, and an inner breast-receiving side and a lower periphery and an upper periphery. A first shaped pocket is formed on the breast-receiving side having a slit formed therein. A first shaped cushion conforming substantially to the shape of the pocket is removably insertable into the pocket to provide breast enhancement to a wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Inventor: Xiao Qing Hu
  • Publication number: 20110086577
    Abstract: A post-surgery bra is disclosed. The bra is for use by a patient after breast surgery. The bra includes an inner lining, an outer decorative layer, and a partial cup portion disposed between the layers. The partial cup portion is preferably made of a molded foam, and does not extend above the apex of the cup position of the bra. Thus, the bra helps prevent irritation of sore areas and remains cooler over the upper cup area. In various embodiments, the seems are inverted to prevent an abrasive edge from forming. A pocket is provided on the inner portion of the cup area for a prosthesis. Ideally, a wide lower band is provided to help hold the bra in place, and for comfort.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Edythe Fleischman-Ament, Dora Grinberg, Alina Backiel
  • Publication number: 20100105285
    Abstract: A micro-current massaging brassiere pad includes a flexible pad, a controller mounted in the pad and having a control IC for outputting a pulse waveform and two lead wires for connection to the positive pole and the negative pole of a power source respectively, an electrically insulative outer cover layer covered on the outer side of the pad, and an inner cover layer covered on the inner side of the pad for direct contact with one breast of a female user, the inner cover layer having two isolated conducting zones respectively connected to the two lead wires of the controller such that when electricity is connected through the lead wires of the controller, a medium or low frequency pulse is discharged through the inner cover layer to stimulate the breast of the female user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventor: Hung-Chiang Shao
  • Publication number: 20100015886
    Abstract: A brassiere cup, and brassiere formed therewith, is provided for enhancing the shape of a wearer's breast. The brassiere cup comprises an outer fabric layer having a lower peripheral portion, and an inner liner fabric layer having a lower peripheral portion. A breast enhancement insert having upper and lower peripheral portions and inner and outer surfaces is attached along the lower peripheral portions of the outer fabric layer and the inner liner layer, the upper peripheral portion and the inner and outer surfaces of the insert being substantially unattached. The breast enhancement insert comprises a padding material encapsulated within a fabric cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2008
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Sandra A. Waitz, Anthony J. Nuzzo Nuzzo
  • Patent number: 7607966
    Abstract: A breast uplift support assembly (10) that is used in combination with a brassiere (70) having a right support cup (72) and a left support cup (78). The breast uplift support assembly (10) consists of a right uplift support (12) and a left uplift support (13). Each of the uplift supports (12,13) have inner and outer adjustable straps (24,42,25,43), inner and outer length adjustment means (26,44,27,45), inner and outer support attachment means (28,46,29,47), and inner and outer brassiere attachment means (30,48,31,48). Each uplift support (12,13) is designed to fit onto and be adjustably attached to the lower section of one of the brassiere's respective support cups (72,78), thereby providing an increase in the lifting and support capabilities of the brassiere (70).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2009
    Inventor: Leslie Z. Fox
  • Publication number: 20090233524
    Abstract: Disclosed in this specification is a range of push up bras. The range comprises different bra cup sizes, and offers a different amount of padding for different cup sizes in the same range. The different padding provided facilitates a better tailoring of the bra to the body type of the wearer. The padding occupies a decreasing area of the cup as the cup size increases. The centre of the padding is also gradually lowered with increasing cup size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2008
    Publication date: September 17, 2009
    Inventor: Kay Cohen
  • Publication number: 20090042477
    Abstract: A lifting and shaping system for a bra or other garment uses lift platforms shaped to fit into the cups of the bra and formed from thin material. The lift platforms are attached to the garment toward the center of the garment. Connectors having one end attached to the lift platform and the other end attached to a slide on the shoulder strap adjust the lift of the lift platform when the slide is moved. Flexible shaping members distribute the lift of the lift platforms and maintain the natural shape of the breasts as they are lifted. Smoothing shields ease the movement of the lift platforms and connectors within the cloth confines of the breast cups. The flexible shaping members may also perform some of the functions of a smoothing shield.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventor: Ronald Redenius
  • Publication number: 20080305714
    Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first cup and a second cup. The first cup may comprise (i) an inner shell selected from a number of available cup sizes and (ii) an outer shell selected from a number of available cup sizes. The inner shell of the first cup and the outer shell of the first cup may be shaped from a first solid piece of flexible material. The second cup may comprise (i) an inner shell selected from the number of available cup sizes and (ii) an outer shell selected from the number of available cup sizes. The inner shell of the second cup and the outer shell of the second cup may be shaped from a second solid piece of flexible material. The inner shell of the first cup and the inner shell of the second cup may be different cup sizes and the outer shell of the first cup and the outer shell of the second cup may be the same cup size.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventor: Mary C. Sobah-Wilhelm
  • Publication number: 20080293327
    Abstract: A decorative element for the human body in the form of a breast clasp which can be worn on the person. One breast clasp can be worn in the crease beneath a female breast and is held in place by means of a clamping and adhesive effect. The breast clasp is designed as a curved element and performs a shaping or supporting function, or both, for the female breast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Applicant: REAL ESTATE VIENNA
    Inventor: Friedolf MUTSCHLER
  • Patent number: 7445599
    Abstract: A system to aid in ultrasound scanning of breast tissue includes a fabric covering, which is adapted to hold the breast tissue in place during scanning, an ultrasonic coupling agent applied to one of the covering or the breast tissue, and a lenticular-shaped pad to cover the nipple of the breast tissue. The pad is placed beneath and held in place by the fabric covering, and the covering is capable of absorbing the coupling agent and conducting ultrasonic energy with minimal interference.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 4, 2008
    Assignee: SonoCine, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin M. Kelly, Roger Royce
  • Patent number: 6251001
    Abstract: Systems and methods for polishing a substrate with reduced contamination are described. Moist air is directed to one or more surfaces in proximity to the polishing surface and exposed to airborne slurry particles generated during polishing. By maintaining the atmosphere in the vicinity of the exposed surfaces at an elevated relative humidity level, airborne slurry particles adhering to the exposed surfaces remain in suspension and, therefore, may be easily cleaned, e.g., during a high pressure rinse cycle. This feature reduces the likelihood that slurry particles will accumulate on exposed surfaces of the polishing apparatus and flake off while a substrate is being polished, reducing the likelihood of substrate defects caused by such slurry contamination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2001
    Assignee: Applied Materials, Inc.
    Inventors: Jay D. Pinson, Brian J. Brown, Thomas H. Osterheld, Benjamin A. Bonner, Doyle E. Bennett, Nitin Shah, Paul Flores
  • Patent number: 6241715
    Abstract: A disposable therapeutic breast pad for heating or cooling the female breast during nursing comprising a generally disc-shaped, moisture-impervious outer layer and an absorbent material disposed inwardly of the outer layer adapted to be soaked in hot or cold water so that the breast pad may be positioned adjacent the female breast with the absorbent material in direct contact therewith to heat or cool the female breast during nursing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1999
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2001
    Inventors: Reid D. Houser, Virginia I. Houser
  • Patent number: 5964641
    Abstract: There is provided a brassiere having a brassiere body including a torso encircling body portion having a frontal portion, side portion and a back portion, a pair of breast cups located in the front of said body portion, an area connecting said breast cups. A moisture absorbent material is positioned proximate the area between said breast cups. There is also provided a moisture absorbent material including a deodorant. The moisture absorbing material may be readily disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 12, 1999
    Inventor: Nancy E. Laughridge
  • Patent number: 5664984
    Abstract: There is provided a brassiere having a brassiere body including a torso encircling body portion having a frontal portion, side portion and a back portion, a pair of breast cups located in the front of said body portion, an area connecting said breast cups. A moisture absorbent material is attached to the area between said breast cups. There is also provided a moisture absorbent material including a deodorant. The moisture absorbing material may be readily disposable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 9, 1997
    Inventor: Nancy E. Laughridge
  • Patent number: 5603653
    Abstract: Various embodiments of perspiration absorbent pads for female breasts are provided, which are particularly adapted for placement between the overlying breast and the adjacent surface of the chest to preclude skin-to-skin contact and to absorb perspiration in that area. The pads may comprise generally cylindrical absorbent devices, having either random fiber or other fill material therein or a rolled sheet of absorbent material. Such cylindrically shaped pads provide for moisture absorption and also provide some uplifting of the breast to produce the appearance of a fuller bust line. Other embodiments comprise a relatively thin and flat pad, having a non-slip outer sheet of material, a moisture impervious layer, a thin moisture absorbent layer, and another layer to transfer moisture to the moisture absorbent layer. The relatively thin pads may also include a relatively thicker portion similar to the cylindrical pads, to provide greater absorption properties and uplift.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: February 18, 1997
    Inventor: Kathie F. Hartman
  • Patent number: 5334082
    Abstract: An improved brassiere includes a pair of fabric breast cups and straps, interconnecting said breast cups and maintaining a spaced apart relationship therebetween, for enabling the breast cups to be worn by a user. Breast pillows are provided for augmenting and uplifting a user's breasts with the breast pillows being formed from a breast implant type gel for simulating breast tissue of the user. The gel is a washable fabric and has a crescent shape with a generally flat top portion sized for uplifting the user's breasts. A pocket in a lower half of each breast cup is provided for receiving the breast pillows. The pockets are sized and positioned, in the breast cups, in order to enable the flat top portions, of the breast pillows, to engage an underside of each of the user's breasts for uplifting thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 1993
    Date of Patent: August 2, 1994
    Inventor: Kathryn Z. Barker
  • Patent number: 5045018
    Abstract: The combination of a camisole embodying brassiere cups joined with a separate stretchable strip laterally placed at the base of brassiere cups and body of camisole. In addition, the brassiere cups may contain reinforcement materials of either a flexibly stiff semi sphere and/or under wire joined to the interior lower portion of each cup.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 3, 1991
    Inventor: Anna M. Costanzo
  • Patent number: 4816004
    Abstract: Means for providing uplift to the female bust comprises a pad to be used in conjunction with another like pad, each pad being placed, in use, in the lower part of a respective cup of a brassiere, the pad being defined by a first substantially flat surface, D-shaped in outline, a second substantially flat surface, also D-shaped in outline, and a third convex surface, the first and second surfaces meeting substantially at right angles along the straight edges of the D's and the convex surface being bounded by the curved edges of the D's.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1986
    Date of Patent: March 28, 1989
    Assignee: Emanuel Designs Limited
    Inventor: Elizabeth Emanuel
  • Patent number: 4781650
    Abstract: A light weight, fitted prosthetic garment comprising in combination a generally cylindrical body-encircling member on each side of the top front of the body-encircling member is a rounded flap corresponding to the two breast positions of the wearer; on the inside of each rounded flap is a pocket member for holding artificial breast members; attached at the top of each rounded flap is a shoulder strap each looped back and each attached at the rear of the body-encircling member, said shoulder straps being spaced at the rear at approximately the same distance apart as at the front of the garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 1987
    Date of Patent: November 1, 1988
    Inventor: Isabelle A. Budd