Patents by Inventor Susan J. Ratcliff

Susan J. Ratcliff 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).

  • Multi-configuration bra
    Patent number: 11871801
    Abstract: A sectional bra system and accessories includes bra and related jewelry components that can be interconnected in various ways. Jewelry items, such as bra straps, back bands, bridge, and other items, may be formed at least in part from alternating flexible chain segments and rigid connector segments with fasteners configured to attach to standard bra loops. Bra cups for sectional bras include various arrangements of standard bra loops allowing attachment of one or more bra straps, one or more back bands, a bridge, and alternatively other decorative items. Such bra cups may include standard bra loops along all edges. Coordinating jewelry may be made out of the same or similar types of components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2024
    Inventor: Susan J. Ratcliff
  • Multi-configuration bra
    Patent number: 11178918
    Abstract: A sectional bra system and accessories includes bra and related jewelry components that can be interconnected in various ways. Jewelry items, such as bra straps, back bands, bridge, and other items, may be formed at least in part from alternating flexible chain segments and rigid connector segments with fasteners configured to attach to standard bra loops. Bra cups for sectional bras include various arrangements of standard bra loops allowing attachment of one or more bra straps, one or more back bands, a bridge, and alternatively other decorative items. Such bra cups may include standard bra loops along all edges. Coordinating jewelry may be made out of the same or similar types of components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Inventor: Susan J. Ratcliff
  • Sectional jewelry system and product
    Patent number: 10264826
    Abstract: A sectional bra system and accessories includes bra and related jewelry components that can be interconnected in various ways. Jewelry items, such as bra straps, back bands, bridge, and other items, may be formed at least in part from alternating flexible chain segments and rigid connector segments with fasteners configured to attach to standard bra loops. Bra cups for sectional bras include various arrangements of standard bra loops allowing attachment of one or more bra straps, one or more back bands, a bridge, and alternatively other decorative items. Such bra cups may include standard bra loops along all edges. Coordinating jewelry may be made out of the same or similar types of components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Inventor: Susan J. Ratcliff
  • Sectional bra system and accessories
    Patent number: 8425274
    Abstract: A sectional bra system and accessories includes bra and related jewelry components that can be interconnected in various ways. Jewelry items, such as bra straps, back bands, bridge, and other items, may be formed at least in part from alternating flexible chain segments and rigid connector segments with fasteners configured to attach to standard bra loops. Bra cups for sectional bras include various arrangements of standard bra loops allowing attachment of one or more bra straps, one or more back bands, a bridge, and alternatively other decorative items. Such bra cups may include standard bra loops along all edges. Coordinating jewelry may be made out of the same or similar types of components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Inventor: Susan J. Ratcliff
  • Beaded brastrap
    Patent number: D587433
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2009
    Inventor: Susan J. Ratcliff