Half brassiare
The present invention provides for a single piece half brassiere. The half brassiere further comprises a cup member dimensioned and configured to fit a wearer's breast. Each cup member is manufactured to individually support dissimilar shape breasts of various sizes and shapes. Each cup member is defined by a first side and an opposing second side. A torso portion is formed on the first side of the cup member and extends therefrom to an opposing third side. The torso portion is adapted to encircle one-half of the wearer's front chest region. A first fastener mechanism is connected to the opposing second side of the cup member. A second fastener mechanism is connected to the opposing third side of the torso portion.
The present invention relates generally to women's brassieres and more particularly to a single piece half brassiere manufactured in various shapes and sizes to support the user's associated breast. The prior art teaches a two piece brassiere of various sizes and shapes as in U.S. Pat. No. 4,416,284, a mastectomy brassiere as in U.S. PAT. NO. 2002/0102913, and a multi-component assembled brassiere as in U.S. PAT NO. 2003/0236054. Generally, brassieres are fabricated as a single garment to support a pair of symmetrical shape breasts. However, some women are not born with a pair of symmetrical shape breasts. Thus, with the present invention, each asymmetrical shape breast can be independently supported.
SUMMARYIt is an object of the present invention to provide a single half piece brassiere manufactured to individually support each individual breast of the wearer of the brassiere. The wearer selects two separate half brassieres which support each individual breast size. The brassieres are then attached to support each breast. The half piece brassiere is manufactured in various sizes and shapes. The brassiere can be strapless or each cup can be manufactured with under wire support. Additionally, straps can be attached to the brassiere and the straps can be adjustable. The upper torso member of the half piece brassiere can also be adjustable.
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In other embodiments, each cup member (110, 150) can further include a second casing (160) along the lower peripheral edge of each cup member (110, 150). Second casing (160) is adapted to receive conventional under wire which provide additional support for the wearer's breast.
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Claims
1. A single piece half brassiere comprising:
- a cup member dimensioned and configured to fit a wearer's breast, the cup member being manufactured to individually support dissimilar shape breasts of various sizes and shapes, the cup member being defined by a first side and an opposing second side;
- a torso portion attached to the first side of the cup member and extending therefrom to an opposing third side, the torso portion adapted to encircle one-half of the wearer's front chest region,
- a first fastener mechanism connected to the opposing second side of the cup member;
- a second fastener mechanism connected to the opposing third side of the torso portion;
- a first casing encompassing the entire interior surface area of the cup member; and
- the casing adapted to enclose a padding to provide additional support for the wearer's breast.
2. The half brassiere of claim 1 further comprising a shoulder strap extending upwardly over the adjacent shoulder interconnecting the top of the cup member to the top of the torso portion.
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4. The half brassiere of claim 1 wherein the cup member further comprises:
- a second casing along the lower peripheral edge of the cup member; and
- the casing adapted to encompass an under wire support member.
5. The half brassiere of claim 2 wherein the shoulder strap is adapted to be adjustable in length.
6. The half brassiere of claim 1 wherein the torso portion is adapted to be adjustable in length.
7. The half brassiere of claim 2 wherein the shoulder strap extends upwardly over the adjacent shoulder removably interconnecting the top of the cup member to the top of the torso portion.
8. The half brassiere of claim 6 further comprising:
- an extension means including a band of material of a predetermined length and width, the band of material capable of extending in length such that the torso portion is adaptable in length; and
- the band of material being attached to the torso portion near the first side of the cup member.
9. The half brassiere of claim 1 wherein the additional support further comprises:
- the padding is dimensioned to the wearer's breast size to provide additional support such that the cup member have an even contour.
Type: Application
Filed: Sep 4, 2004
Publication Date: Mar 9, 2006
Inventor: Kelly Walker (Houston, TX)
Application Number: 10/933,561
International Classification: A41C 3/02 (20060101);