Strapless and backless bra

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Description

FIG. 1 is a front plan view of a strapless and backless bra showing my new design;

FIG. 2 is a front view thereof, shown on a person; and,

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the strapless and backless bra of FIG. 1 shown on a person.

The broken line showing of the person is for illustrative purposes only and forms no part of the claimed design. The broken lines on the cups of the strapless and backless bra represent stitching.

Claims

The ornamental design for a strapless and backless bra, as shown.

Referenced Cited
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Other references
  • Metz Industries Inc., “Intrigue, the revolutionary underwire backless and strapless bra”, Intimate Fashion News, Nov. 5-18, 1990.
Patent History
Patent number: D478406
Type: Grant
Filed: Feb 4, 2002
Date of Patent: Aug 19, 2003
Inventor: Tara J. Valentin (Albany, NY)
Primary Examiner: Ian Simmons
Assistant Examiner: Deanne Levy
Attorney, Agent or Law Firms: Ronald A. D'Alessandro, Hoffman, Warnick & D'Alessandro
Application Number: 29/155,139
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D2/706
International Classification: 0201;