Abstract: A backless brassiere incorporates a pair of semi-rigid support members secured along the inner and lower portion of each cup and extending to a position under the wearer's arm. The structure further includes a pair of side panels extending outwardly from the outer edges of the bust cups to the semi-rigid support members. The side panels and semi-rigid supports, together, provide upward and lateral support for the bust.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a durable protective glove for use in the martial arts such as karate. The glove fits completely about the wearer's hand and includes an inner glove defining individual finger portions and having a padded palm area, a heavily padded backing extending over and secured to the back side of the inner glove, and means for maintaining the finger portions of the inner glove in a fixed lateral disposition while providing freedom of movement of the finger portions inwardly from the backing for gripping an opponent. Reinforcing means are provided for the thumb portion of the glove to prevent dislocation thereof while allowing the thumb to be readily folded under the hand palm for executing various movements and techniques.

Abstract: A bib having a neck-accommodating aperture defined by a segmented perimetric edge: i.e., a segmented neck-aperture perimeter. The neck-accommodating aperture is generally oval-shape and the sheet material from which the bib is constructed has a plurality of bifurcations such as slits or notches which extend generally radially outwardly from the perimetric edge of the neck-accommodating aperture. Each pair of adjacent bifurcations define a portion of bib material which is attached to the parent bib material along only a proximal-end-defining line and which portion is designated a petal. The petals are readily conformable to a range of neck sizes and will, due to inherent resilience of the bib material, maintain a comfortable fit even during infant neck contortions. In an exemplary embodiment, the distal end portions of such petals are doubled under and have their distal ends secured adjacent their proximal ends to obviate raw cut edges of such portions from contacting users' necks.

Abstract: An improved mechanic's glove having a plurality of openings on various of the finger stalls, and in the palm, to permit feel of the tools or other work being handled while at the same time providing substantial protection. The improved glove also includes padding on the back side and some of the palm side of the hand, together with a removable gauntlet.

Abstract: A two-piece brassiere comprises separate breast cups, each having individual supporting straps. Each cup is independently fitted to a respective breast in size and shape, the cups being made in a variety of sizes and shapes for use in single pieces in any combination. The cups are approximately three-cornered and uniform for use with both breasts. Supporting straps are attached to each of three cup corners, two straps being adapted to pass horizontally around the chest of a wearer and the third strap being adapted to extend upward over an adjacent shoulder. The horizontal straps of each piece of the brassiere fasten together. The upwardly extending strap of each piece fastens in back to the horizontal straps of its piece to support associated breasts in their natural angular divergence of the associated breast.

Abstract: Reversible, textile bathing garments are described.

Abstract: A brassiere construction in which an upward pulling force and laterally inwardly pulling force or compression is applied to the outer portion of the breast to provide a brassiere which obtains more effective support of the breast and a better fit with the breast actually being supported laterally and pulled upwardly laterally to provide a more effective support both anatomically and physiologically.

Abstract: A motorcycle safety belt having handles for use by a rider positioned behind the driver. The belt has a buckle and handles which are positioned on each side of the driver and held by the rider.

Abstract: An improved brassiere construction featuring breast engaging cup portions which are adjustable in size and shape and which are each comprised of an upper and lower panel that are in engagement with one another along an arcuate line, and form the major portion of the semi-spherical cup portion. The material forming the cup panels is substantially distensible in one direction only. The construction also includes body encircling portions which are distensible in the direction encircling the wearer and there is provided a buckle and strap means for gathering and urging downwardly the innermost portion of the upper panel comprising the cup portion. The direction of maximum distensibility of the material in the upper and lower panels forming each breast cup portion changes in alignment with respect to each other along an arcuate line of engagement therebetween.

Abstract: A knit shirt for female athletes is provided with straps for selectively and adjustably constraining the breasts of an athlete wearing the shirt. Three sets of straps having mating Velcro surfaces are shown. An optional applique panel is illustrated.

Abstract: A robe garment is described for a mastectomy patient in which the garment extends from a neckline downward to a bottom hem below the patient's knees. The robe garment has a front opening to enable a patient to put on or take off the garment. The robe garment has an inner panel that extends across the patient's back, around the patient's side to a front panel section having a pair of breast cup members that are connectable at the front opening. Each breast cup member is formed with a pocket to receive a soft pillow-like breast prosthesis. The inner panel has a lower tension member along the bottom thereof that extends about the body below the breast line. An outer layer is connected to the inner layer along the shoulder straps and the back neckline, and is draped downward over the inner layer to the bottom hem.

Abstract: A combined chest piece and shoulder pad, comprising an integral unitary structure formed of molded non-woven fiber material including a chest piece portion having a shape to form a foundation for the chest area of a jacket and with the chest piece portion having a central area surrounded by peripheral edge portions and with the peripheral edge portions more tightly compacted than the central area to provide for a tapering between the central area and the peripheral edge portions and with the central area compacted sufficiently to provide for a firm support of the jacket in the chest area, and a shoulder pad portion having a shape to form a foundation for the shoulder portion of the jacket and with the shoulder pad portion having an inner edge and an outer edge and with a portion of the inner edge contiguous with a peripheral edge portion of the chest piece portion and with the inner edge more tightly compacted than the remaining portion of the shoulder pad portion and with the remaining portion of the shoulde

Abstract: A front opening brassiere having breast cups with a continuously adjustable back strap connecting the side panels of the breast cups, and a pair of adjustable shoulder straps extending from the upper portions of said breast cups and terminating adjacent to the connections of said side panels of the breast cups to the continuously adjustable back strap.

Abstract: A leg guard comprises a first, shell-like section (1) and second shell-like section (2). The first section (1) is connected to the second section (2) by means of two coaxial pivot pins (4) arranged on each side of the leg guard. A cupped part (3) is pivotally connected to the second section (2) by means of two coaxial pivot pins (5) spaced from the first pivot pins. Two coaxial guide pins (8) connected to the first section are each arranged to slide in a groove or slot in the cupped part (3). The arrangement is such that when the leg guard is bent, the second pivot pins (5) cause the cupped part (3) to move in the longitudinal direction of the leg guard, and the guide means formed by the guide pins (8) and the slot or groove guide the pivotal movement of the cupped part around the second pivot pins.

Abstract: A disposable garment comprising, a gown having a front panel, a pair of back panels extending from opposed sides of the front panel, and a pair of sleeves. The sleeves are constructed of a water repellent material having nonentangled fibers, and the back panels are constructed of a porous material having entangled fibers or a nonwoven material comprising a blend of nonentangled wood pulp and polyester fibers.

Abstract: A hand warmer is provided which tightly fits against the waist of the user by means of an adjustable belt, and which substantially conforms to the curvature of the body. An elastic band is disposed in the interior of the muff for holding a heat source device therein, and means are provided at each end opening of the muff for selectively varying the size thereof between fully open and fully closed.

Abstract: A cold-weather sports glove including at least one finger with an open distal end to expose the wearer's finger and a sealing assembly to limit cold air or water intrusion into the glove through the open end. The sealing assembly comprises a first annular circumferentially resilient member and a second annular circumferentially and radially resilient member located inside the finger adjacent the distal end. The distal end can also taper to form a part of the sealing assembly. The wrist portion of the glove can also have a sealing assembly thereon including first and second annular members.

Abstract: A rain coat or jacket includes a lining of foraminous material to which is attached exteriorly in shingled relationship a plurality of horizontal sections of fluid impermeable material such as coated fabric. The lower edges of the shingled sections are tacked to resist being turned up by the wind.

Abstract: A uniform cap having an adjustable sweatband to provide an inner diameter of variable size for use with a fixed size frame. The ends of the sweatband are joined by a connector including four headed studs disposed at one end of the band which engage various ones of a plurality of holes disposed at the opposite end of the band. The adjustable sweatband is slidably suspended from a pair of guides secured to the inner surface of the frame on opposite sides thereof. The guides are reversible so that the adjustable sweatband may be used with a frame either 2 inches of 21/4 inches in width. The front portion of the sweatband is gradually increased in width to prevent the band from sliding above the lower edge of the frame when the uniform cap is worn.

Abstract: There is disclosed a convertible outerwear garment which includes a topologically continuous carrying bag and pouch. The carrying bag comprises a pocket secured to an interior surface of the outerwear at a longitudinally extending garment opening overlying a corresponding opening in the pocket. A carrying bag is provided by inverting the pocket through the garment opening, the carrying bag receiving the topologically continuous outer garment. To this end, the carrying bag is provided with a volume capacity substantially larger than that required for receiving the outerwear and an opening extending substantially across the width of the outer garment. A pouch is provided by a pouch pocket secured in topologically continuous relation to the carrying bag pocket. When neither outerwear nor a carrying bag is required, the garment and carrying bag pocket are stored compactly in the pouch.