With Compartment For Carrying Articles, E.g., Coin Pocket Patents (Class 450/89)
  • Patent number: 10959466
    Abstract: Article, such as sports bras, and methods of making the same are described. A sports bra may comprise a front panel comprising a bust panel, a first shoulder strap, and a second shoulder strap. The sports bra may comprise a rear panel comprising a first back strap and a second back strap. The first back strap may coupled to the first shoulder strap at a first shoulder seam and the second back strap may coupled to the second shoulder strap at a second shoulder seam. The first back strap may be coupled to the bust panel at a first side seam and the second back strap may be coupled to the bust panel at a second side seam. One or both of the back straps may have the second a curve-linear shape exhibiting a tapered width.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: The North Face Apparel Corp.
    Inventors: Jennifer Kelley, Erin Francesca Martini-Boulware, Ashley Haak
  • Patent number: 10932502
    Abstract: A brassiere disclosed herein includes a cup, a band coupled to and disposed below the cup, and a pocket disposed on the band. The pocket may be formed by an inner panel and an outer panel that are coupled together at their edges. The pocket may be sized and shaped to receive a portable electronic device. The outer panel of the pocket may be constructed from a mesh material that permits visibility of the contents of the pocket. The mesh material of the outer panel may also enable a wearer of the brassiere to activate or utilize the touch screen of a portable electronic device disposed within the pocket without removing the portable electronic device from the pocket or without reaching within the pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: UNDER ARMOUR, INC.
    Inventors: Abby Wittstadt, Danielle Flower, Thomas Becker
  • Patent number: 9295288
    Abstract: A strap assembly includes a chest strap and shoulder straps. Similarly configured left and right cups are provided. The strap assembly is attached to the cups whereby the strap assembly adheres the cups to a wearer. Each cup has curved upper, lower, interior and exterior edges. Each cup has inside and outside surfaces. A patch is operatively associated with each cup. Each patch has a linear upper edge and curved lower, interior and exterior edges. Each patch has inside and outside surfaces. Stitching couples the lower, interior and exterior edges of each patch to the lower, interior and exterior edges of an associated cup. A linear opening is formed along the upper edge of each patch. Piping covers the upper edge of each patch. The piping is adapted to allow the patch to move away from and back toward the cup between open and closed orientations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2016
    Inventor: Sharon J. Goff
  • Publication number: 20140302748
    Abstract: A post-operative compression bra (1) having an opening located between two portions, a front right portion (2) and a front left portion (3) that are secured together using strap clips (9) that allow pressure being exerted by the bra on a patient to be adjusted. Rounded notches (19) are located on an upper edge (17) of a right side portion (12) and a left side portion (13) to prevent the side portions from coming into contact with a patient's lymph nodes. The side portions and a rear portion (20) may also be partially constructed out of a mesh material to allow for air flow to the skin. A drain apron (30) provides storage for drain bulbs (32).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: October 9, 2014
    Inventor: Lea M. Blackwell
  • Patent number: 8771036
    Abstract: A bra comprises a pocket in a wing of the bra; the pocket may be made from the wing components or may be a separate structure; the pocket may comprise a closure, such as a zipper; the bra may comprise a high-tack material to prevent slipping of the bra when items are in the pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: JoeyBra, Inc.
    Inventors: Mariah Gentry, Kyle Bartlow
  • Publication number: 20140106646
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are generally directed to a pocket that is attachable to a brassier (“bra”). The attachable pocket may include a first panel and a second panel forming an interior cavity. The attachable pocket also comprises a plurality of straps configured to be attachable to portions of a bra. In certain embodiments, the straps may be adjustable to attach to different sized bras and may be detachable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Underwraps, LLC
    Inventor: Hilda Delgado
  • Publication number: 20140051331
    Abstract: Each cup of the bra is provided on the inside with a zippered pocket. An intermediate ply of resilient foam material in each pocket is deformable on one side about an item in the pocket while remaining in smooth even contact on an opposite side with the outer ply of the cup. Each side panel of the bra may also have a zippered pocket on the inside.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventor: Christina Handras
  • Patent number: 8597072
    Abstract: A strap assembly includes a chest strap and shoulder straps. Similarly configured left and right cups are provided. Each cup has inside and outside surfaces. A rectangular patch is operatively associated with each cup. Each patch has upper and lower edges and interior and exterior edges. In this manner a periphery is coupled to an associated cup. A linear slit is formed in each patch parallel with, and closely spaced from, the upper edge of each patch. Each slit has an elastic band within the patch surrounding the slit. The elastic band is adapted to return the slit to a closed orientation. The elastic band is further adapted to allow the slit to stretch to an enlarged orientation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Inventor: Sharon J. Lucas
  • Patent number: 8597071
    Abstract: A fragrant brasserie according to one embodiment includes a body portion having a pair of cups, a pair of side straps that engage one another for securely attaching the brasserie to a person's body, and a pair of shoulder straps connected between the cups and the side straps. The body portion has a front section located between the pair of cups that includes an opening leading into an interior compartment. The brasserie also includes a fragrant article that is removably disposed within the interior compartment. The fragrant article has a fragrance associated therewith that provides a pleasant scent that can be experienced over a period of time. The fragrant article is formed of a material that absorbs a liquid and includes a liquid fragrance that impregnates the material so as to provide a pleasant smelling experience when the fragrant article is worn with the brasserie.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Inventors: Michael Shweky, Robert Laniado
  • Publication number: 20130303052
    Abstract: An article of clothing containing concealed pockets for storing and protecting smart phones, identification cards, credit cards, and other objects is provided. In some preferred embodiments, the article of clothing is sportswear or a sports bra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Christina Conrad
  • Publication number: 20130288569
    Abstract: A bra comprises a pocket in a wing of the bra; the pocket may be made from the wing components or may be a separate structure; the pocket may comprise a closure, such as a zipper; the bra may comprise a high-tack material to prevent slipping of the bra when items are in the pocket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: JOEYBRA, INC.
    Inventors: Mariah GENTRY, Kyle BARTLOW
  • Publication number: 20120329366
    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: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventor: Judith Ann Kenny
  • Publication number: 20120276812
    Abstract: A retention apparatus for holding and carrying money, credit cards, driver's licenses, and other small objects on the body of a user. The retention apparatus features a pouch that can be permanently installed on or removably connected to an interior surface of a garment. The garment is a brassiere, a sports bra, a riding bra, a dress, a corset, a shirt, a t-shirt, a swimsuit top or bottom, a bikini top, or any other suitable garment to which the retention apparatus is attachable. The retention apparatus may feature a pocket flap that can include a fastener for closing the pouch and securing the objects within the pouch.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2011
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Inventor: Janet Amy Wollowick
  • Patent number: 8257140
    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 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2012
    Inventor: Judith Ann Kenny
  • Patent number: 8216023
    Abstract: A brassiere for minimizing the effects of wrinkling having two cups for the wearer's breasts and a central space therebetween, having a pouch wovenly positioned in the central space, the pouch having a suspension-styled stitching assembly for articulating the cups and hence the women's breasts in a structural and weight supported manner such that when the wearer is in a supine position the breasts are disinclined to sag; an aperture for receiving one or more articles; and a rear aperture such that the rear aperture leaves skin in the décolletage open for contact with one or more articles. The articles are selected from the group consisting of wickable stuffing material, foam material, memory-styled foam material, medicant, transdermal patch, and squeezable tubular assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2012
    Inventors: Helene Donnelly, Eric Koenig, Mitchell A. Stein
  • Publication number: 20120171930
    Abstract: A therapeutic bra having a first cup connected to a first strap and a second cup connected to a second strap where the first strap is further connected to a backing material and the second strap is further connected to the backing material so that a first piece of material forms a first pocket with a portion of the first cup's material in specific physical symmetry with a location of a surgical injury on a first breast of a patient. Similarly, a second piece of material forms a second pocket with a portion of the second cup's material in specific physical symmetry with a location of a surgical injury on a second breast of a patient. The first and second cups' pockets mimic the shapes of injuries sustained on the respective breasts that they support. Cold, hot and or hot-cold gel packs are insert into the pockets for therapeutic purposes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2011
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventor: Allison Kaufman
  • Publication number: 20120142253
    Abstract: A lactation suppression garment includes a breast coverage section and a wrap section to support and apply a highly adjustable compressive force against a wearer's breast to provide perfect fit and alleviate swelling and pain and other discomforts associated with the lactation suppression process
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2011
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Inventors: Sunbal Javaid, Kimberley Howell
  • Patent number: 8167924
    Abstract: A therapeutic garment includes a brassiere having opposed first and second shoulder straps formed with opposed first and second breast-receiving cups, respectively, each having an outer surface. A reusable gel pack for heat or cold therapy is suspended from the first and second shoulder straps, extends downwardly from the first and second shoulder straps to the first and second breast-receiving cups, and overlies and extends across the outer surfaces of the first and second breast-receiving cups to provide heat or cold therapy to the first and second breast-receiving cups at the outer surface of each of the first and second breast-receiving cups.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Inventor: Molly M. Rosenbaum
  • 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: 20120064799
    Abstract: A bra comprising first and second layers. The first layer having front, rear, left and right sides, and a top and bottom. The second layer is attached to the front side of the first layer. The second layer defines first and second cup shaped portions, the first and second cup shaped portions and the front side of the first layer defines first and second pockets. The front side of the first layer is responsive to a wearer's breasts such that a wearer's breasts are accommodated by the first and second cup shaped portions. The front side of the first layer is sandwiched between the wearer's breasts and the first and second cup portions of the second layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Inventor: Kendra Rivers
  • Publication number: 20120034842
    Abstract: Storage pouch devices for use with a woman's bra. The storage pouch includes a front panel, a rear panel, and a cavity defined between the front and rear panels. The internal cavity is bounded by portions of the outer perimeters of both the front and rear panels that are attached together. The storage pouch is advantageously shaped and sized so as to be substantially or entirely concealable beneath one of a user's bra cups. The pouch further includes means attached to at least one of the panels (e.g., the front panel) for engaging a bra strap or bra cup so as to secure the storage pouch to a woman's bra strap or cup. The attachment means is specifically configured so that inconspicuous engagement and disengagement (and removal) of the storage pouch is possible by simply sliding the bra strap or cup into or out of engagement with the attachment means.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2011
    Publication date: February 9, 2012
    Inventors: Claire Roberts, Terri Simpson
  • Publication number: 20120028541
    Abstract: A brassiere generally conformed to the shape of a female upper torso comprising (1) a front portion comprising: a left mesh panel and a right mesh panel; an internal inset pouch; a brassiere insert; a lateral adjustment strap; a first lower panel; a second lower panel; a chest band; a left upper panel wherein the bottom portion of the left upper panel extends from the top portion of the left mesh panel, toward the shoulder of a user; a right upper panel; a left adjustable strap; and a right adjustable strap; (2) side portions comprising: a left adjustable side closure and a right adjustable side closure; and (3) a back portion comprising: a dorsal panel having a octagonal union at the center thereof; a back band; a left upper dorsal strap; a right upper dorsal strap; a left lower dorsal strap; and a right lower dorsal strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Helene Donnelly, Christopher J. Brooks, Donald R. Lamond
  • Publication number: 20110244758
    Abstract: A bra with a storage pocket provides secure storage compartment provides secure storage for various items, while eliminating the need to hand carry such items, or to utilize bags or other carrying mechanism. The bra herein gives storage capabilities to a wide variety of apparel thus increasing convenience for its users. The bra may comprise one or multiple storage pockets. Such storage pockets may be formed into or at an inner lining of the bra's cups. Alternatively, one or more storage pockets may be at an outer surface of the bra. In addition, it is contemplated that the side bands of the bra may provide storage by having storage pockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffrey S. Boatright, Sheila Lombard
  • Publication number: 20110225700
    Abstract: The present invention provides an entire line of undergarments for wear by men and women including panties, bras, T-shirts, boxers and briefs, with each garment from the line featuring discreetly hidden storage pockets incorporated into their design. Designed to provide consumers a hands free means of storing identification cards, credit cards, money or other small accessories without requiring the use of an easily pick pocketed wallet or purse, the Bank Undergarments line is produced in a range of sizes to accommodate females and males of a variety of statures and heights. The undergarments of the present invention are similar in design and function to traditional undergarments, with the added enhancement of the aforementioned pockets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Inventor: Lorena Kogut
  • Publication number: 20110223832
    Abstract: A brassiere has a plurality of interchangeable coverings capable of adorning the brassiere so as to change the visual appearance of the brassiere. The brassiere includes a plurality of fastening means, which include hooks, snaps, Velcro, zipper, buttons and/or fabric ties. The coverings have mating fastening means and are capable of being attached to the brassiere so as to provide an outer covering. The coverings differ from each other by way of fabric, colour, pattern and/or texture. Optionally, the brassiere can have means to reveal or conceal the woman's cleavage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Inventors: Alishea Rose, James Frederick Carr Rose
  • Publication number: 20110195634
    Abstract: When women receive a course of radiation brachytherapy the indwelling catheter lacks support. The women's breasts are exposed; there are four staff people needed during treatment. In-between treatments the chest was wrapped with bandages. The wraps slipped and were uncomfortable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: Cheryl Lynn Flesch
  • Publication number: 20110065359
    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: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2009
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventor: Judith Ann KENNY
  • Patent number: 7867058
    Abstract: A sports bra having an integral storage integral pouch disposed within the cleavage portion is disclosed. The integral integral pouch is formed by a top opening between two ply of the multi-ply material that the sports bra is comprised of and first and second edges that are formed within the multi-ply material. The multi-ply material is laminated together and has universal elasticity to provide support for the wearer as well as the necessary tension to hold an object stored in the integral pouch in place. The first and second edges are formed by sewing and the distance between the first and second edges is selected to be slightly less than the width of an object to be stored within the integral pouch. In addition, the top opening may be such that the length of the top opening is slightly less than the distance between the first and second edges.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventor: Nancy-Jane Sweeney
  • Publication number: 20100298914
    Abstract: A therapeutic garment includes a brassiere having opposed first and second shoulder straps formed with opposed first and second breast-receiving cups, respectively, each having an outer surface. A reusable gel pack for heat or cold therapy is suspended from the first and second shoulder straps, extends downwardly from the first and second shoulder straps to the first and second breast-receiving cups, and overlies and extends across the outer surfaces of the first and second breast-receiving cups to provide heat or cold therapy to the first and second breast-receiving cups at the outer surface of each of the first and second breast-receiving cups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: MOLLY M. ROSENBAUM
  • Patent number: 7753758
    Abstract: A brassiere support system includes a brassiere including a back strap and a pair of shoulder straps. The shoulder straps are each attached to the back strap and extend upwardly from the back strap. The shoulder straps are spaced from each other. A connector is removably coupled to each of the shoulder straps to pull the shoulder straps toward each other. The connector is slidable toward or away from the back strap to effect a change in lifting properties of the shoulder straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventor: Juliet L. Arrington
  • Patent number: 7753759
    Abstract: An article of apparent is disclosed comprising a pocket for concealing objects proximate to a breast.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Inventors: Tammy Pintor, Robert J. Pintor
  • Patent number: 7585200
    Abstract: A detachable holder for securing small objects inside a brassiere that: can easily be inserted into and removed from a wide variety of brassieres; is washable and follows the configuration of the bra; secures the objects between a pocket in the holder and the bra cup; does not add aesthetically unpleasing bulges; and that can be constructed to be decorative or to further hold decorative additions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Inventor: Laura McLaren
  • Publication number: 20090209173
    Abstract: The bra including inner concealed stretchable, elastic type compartments located on each of the two breast cup portions, each of the two shoulder straps, and at an intermediate cleavage point. The stretchable, elastic type storage compartments may be of varying sizes, and may be left open in pocket fashion or closed with any common means for fastening, such as buttons, zippers, snaps, hook and loop mechanism, or magnets. A series of carrying devices designed to fit into the stretchable, elastic type compartments may be provided into which smaller items may be placed, with the carrying device then placed into one of the concealed stretchable, elastic type compartments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2008
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventors: Marguerite Linne Arledge, Elizabeth Ann Crofoot, Jacqueline Sue Komaschka, Duane Jordan Neel, William Randolph Vincent
  • Publication number: 20090104845
    Abstract: An article of apparent is disclosed comprising a pocket for concealing objects proximate to a breast.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Inventors: Tammy Pintor, Robert J. Pintor
  • Publication number: 20090081925
    Abstract: A fragrant brasserie according to one embodiment includes a body portion having a pair of cups, a pair of side straps that engage one another for securely attaching the brasserie to a person's body, and a pair of shoulder straps connected between the cups and the side straps. The body portion has a front section located between the pair of cups that includes an opening leading into an interior compartment. The brasserie also includes a fragrant article that is removably disposed within the interior compartment. The fragrant article has a fragrance associated therewith that provides a pleasant scent that can be experienced over a period of time. The fragrant article is formed of a material that absorbs a liquid and includes a liquid fragrance that impregnates the material so as to provide a pleasant smelling experience when the fragrant article is worn with the brasserie.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: Michael Shweky
  • Publication number: 20090047868
    Abstract: A brassiere for minimizing the effects of wrinkling in the decolletage of a wearer's body, the brassier having two cups for the wearer's breasts and a central space therebetween, having a pouch wovenly positioned in the central space, the pouch having a suspension-styled stitching assembly for articulating the cups and hence the women's breasts in a structural and weight supported manner such that when the wearer is in a supine position the breasts are disinclined to sag; an aperture for receiving one or more articles; and a rear aperture such that the rear aperture leaves skin in the decolletage open for contact with said one or more articles. The articles are selected from the group consisting of a wickable stuffing material, foam material, memory-styled foam material, medicament, transdermal patch, and a squeezable tubular assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Inventors: Helene Donnelly, Eric Koenig, Mitchell A. Stein
  • Publication number: 20080261489
    Abstract: A sports bra having an integral storage integral pouch disposed within the cleavage portion is disclosed. The integral integral pouch is formed by a top opening between two ply of the multi-ply material that the sports bra is comprised of and first and second edges that are formed within the multi-ply material. The multi-ply material is laminated together and has universal elasticity to provide support for the wearer as well as the necessary tension to hold an object stored in the integral pouch in place. The first and second edges are formed by sewing and the distance between the first and second edges is selected to be slightly less than the width of an object to be stored within the integral pouch. In addition, the top opening may be such that the length of the top opening is slightly less than the distance between the first and second edges.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2007
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventor: Nancy-Jane Sweeney
  • Publication number: 20080248718
    Abstract: A brassiere based invention of two bladders for collecting, storing, transporting and dispensing liquid. Each bladder has a sealable mouth for filling and a slitted nipple for dispensing. The mouth is an extension of the bladder, sealed when folded over for security and comfort. Each nipple is composed of a semi-flexible material with a small slit which opens when pressure and/or suction is applied and allows the liquid to flow. The bladders are inserted into the pockets of the brassiere and each nipple is secured to the brassiere. The bladders are filled with liquid through the mouth and the bladders may be removed for filling/cleaning. Once each mouth is sealed, unless a nipple is engaged the liquid remains stored within the bladders and may be transported within the brassiere. Optional fabric flaps may be attached to the exterior of the brassiere to lay over each nipple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Publication date: October 9, 2008
    Inventors: Jacquelynn E. Henke, Michelle Apicanl, Margaret Ann Fulenwider
  • Patent number: 7396274
    Abstract: A bicycle shirt or similar garment having a relatively large pocket positioned on the back of the top, the top further comprising a torso-encircling elastic band, which is incorporated within the bottom opening of a shelf bra in the main embodiment, wherein the pocket is provided with an elastic band that is connected to the torso-encircling elastic band such that stress on the pocket elastic band is transferred or shared by the torso-encircling elastic band.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2008
    Inventor: Holly Wiegmann
  • Patent number: 7364491
    Abstract: A combination sports bra and secure pocket garment has a front mounted three section pocket with a single zipper closure. A cord hole in the pocket and a cord loop on the bra enables a cord to be retained from an electronic device in the closed pocket to a headset on the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Inventor: Lauren Grace Updyke
  • Publication number: 20080032600
    Abstract: A combination sports bra and secure pocket garment has a front mounted three section pocket with a single zipper closure. A cord hole in the pocket and a cord loop on the bra enables a cord to be retained from an electronic device in the closed pocket to a headset on the wearer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2006
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventor: Lauren Grace Updyke
  • Publication number: 20070298684
    Abstract: An apparatus for holding an automated medication dispensing device includes an integrated pouch located in a woman's brassiere. By placing the integrated pouch either at the center front or center back of the brassiere, the dispensing device can be safely maintained, even while the wearer is active. By placing the dispensing device in the integrated pouch located at the front center of the brassiere, the dispensing device becomes unobtrusive as it is partially hidden by the women's breasts. Additionally, the placement of the dispensing device central to the long axis of the wearer prevents the weight of the dispensing device from pulling down on the wearer's clothing in an unbalanced manner. In this manner, a woman may wear an automated medication dispensing device, such as an insulin pump, while maintaining an active and sexy lifestyle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2006
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventor: Laura Spagna
  • Patent number: 7234996
    Abstract: A brassiere has two breast-receiving cups each having an inner breast-receiving surface and an opposing outer surface. A pocket component is affixed to the outer surface of one of the breast-receiving cups. The pocket component opposes a portion of the outer surface of the one of the breast-receiving cups. The pocket component and the portion of the outer surface of the one of the breast-receiving cups forms a storage space having a first shape and an opening into the storage space. A substrate, having a second shape, is disposed in the storage space and is capable of accepting writing applied thereto by a writing instrument, in which the substrate is removable from the storage space through the opening. The second shape of the substrate conforms substantially to the first shape of the storage space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 26, 2007
    Inventor: Christine Donker
  • Patent number: 7090558
    Abstract: A bra to be worn by a woman during exercising includes front and rear portions. A plurality of pockets are disposed in the front and rear portions of the bra. A plurality of weights may be disposed in the pockets. Any one of the weights may be connected in any one of a plurality of locations relative to the bra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2006
    Inventor: Patrick M. Ott
  • Patent number: 6626733
    Abstract: A sports top is adapted for releasably holding a fluid container. The sports top includes a body fabric for being worn on an upper torso of a wearer. The body fabric has a front and back joined together and defining a pair of armholes and a neckhole. A pocket panel is formed with the back of the body fabric, and cooperates with the body fabric to form a pocket. The pocket has an open mouth, closed sides, and a bottom. A shape-retaining insert opens the mouth of the pocket such that the fluid container is readily inserted by the wearer into the pocket of the sports top during wear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 30, 2003
    Inventor: David Knutson
  • Patent number: 6547636
    Abstract: A convertible brassiere that converts from the general brassiere configuration to a backless configuration that is not visible when wearing backless apparel. Interchangeability of the present invention relates to certain features of construction to provide an end product of a backless brassiere. In a preferred embodiment, the backless configuration is achieved by manipulating and positioning the shoulder straps and the horizontal back strap of the brassiere. The shoulder straps are detached from the horizontal back strap and attached to the base extremities of the brassiere cups to convert to the backless configuration. Further, there are open vertical slits, within the brassiere cups, into which the extended ends of the unattached horizontal back strap is inserted when converting the brassiere to the backless configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Inventor: Elaine A. Cato
  • Patent number: 6517410
    Abstract: The front portion of a sports bra has a lining and a decorative cloth. A flat pocket lays over the opposite side of the lining as the decorative cloth. A cloth cover lays over the pocket. The bottom of the pocket is seamed to the bottom of the cover without stitching the lining or the decorative cloth and the sides of the cover are seamed to the lining without stitching the pocket or the decorative cloth so that the pocket floats in relation to the lining and decorative cover. The lining and cover are of universally stretchable absorbent material and the decorative cloth is of universally stretchable wicking material. The stretch affords the desired support from the bra, the absorbency collects the wearer's perspiration and the wicking draws the absorbed moisture to the outside for evaporation. The floating pocket provides a comfortable pouch for concealing articles within the bra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2003
    Inventor: Annette K. Underhill
  • Patent number: 6318613
    Abstract: A pouch attachable to a garment to store objects of credit card length and width has a container with front and back walls fixed to each other along bottom and opposite side edges to define a compartment sized to receive and hold, in a substantially immobile condition, several of the objects when they are stacked face-to-face and inserted through an open top edge of the container. Mating pieces of hook-and-loop material seal the open top edge to secure the objects in the container. A strap fixed at one of its ends to a back face of the container back wall proximate one of its edges extends across the container back face to its free end at a point proximate another of its edges. A segment of hook-and loop material is fixed along its entire length to the entire length of the front face of the strap. A mating segment of hook-and-loop material is fixed along its entire length to the back face of the container back wall between the fixed end of the strap and the point at the free end of the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Inventor: Annette K. Underhill
  • Patent number: 6176761
    Abstract: A sports bra has a pair of cups joined by a cleavage portion between the proximate edges of the cups and a back strap portion between the distal edges of the cups. The cups and cleavage portion are made of cloth having substantially universal elasticity so as to provide adequate support. A rectangular panel made of cloth having substantially universal elasticity is fastened along its bottom and side edges to an inside wall of the cleavage portion of the bra to form a storage pouch of approximately credit card dimensions. A plurality of short hook and loop segments extending substantially fully across the upper inside edge of the panel with mating segments of hook and loop material oppositely fixed along the inside wall of the cleavage portion of the bra allows the pouch to be completely sealed while still affording the desired universal elasticity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2000
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2001
    Inventor: Annette K. Underhill
  • Patent number: 6099382
    Abstract: A sports brassiere constructed of stretchable material and formed to have a torso-encircling member having a front and rear portion. The front portion supports a liner member positioned against the breasts of the wearer with a pocket carried by the liner member and positioned substantially between the breasts of the wearer so as to be easily reachable by the wearer. A strip of stretchable material is affixed to the rear portion of the torso-encircling member and is affixed at each of its ends to the body portion so as to provide a strap or loop. The pocket and the loop provide means to carry articles desired by the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 1999
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2000
    Assignee: HKK Enterprises, Inc.
    Inventor: Collette Wilson