Brassiere

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Description

FIG. 1 is a left side perspective view of an embodiment of a brassiere;

FIG. 2 is a front elevation view thereof;

FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view thereof;

FIG. 4 is a left side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 5 is a right side elevation view thereof;

FIG. 6 is a top plan view thereof;

FIG. 7 is a bottom plan view thereof;

FIG. 8 is a left side perspective view of the brassiere of FIGS. 1-7 shown in an alternate position;

FIG. 9 is a front elevation view thereof in the alternate position; and,

FIG. 10 is a rear elevation view thereof in the alternate position.

The broken lines in the underarm region near the top of each strap that separate the front of the brassiere from the back of the brassiere represent the bounds of the claimed design, while all other broken line showings are directed to environment or to unclaimed portions of the brassiere and are for illustrative purposes only; the broken lines form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a brassiere, as shown and described.

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Patent History
Patent number: D744718
Type: Grant
Filed: Mar 20, 2014
Date of Patent: Dec 8, 2015
Assignee: Victoria's Secret Stores Brand Management, Inc. (Reynoldsburg, OH)
Inventor: Tracey Randall (New York, NY)
Primary Examiner: Karen E Eldridge Powers
Assistant Examiner: Jasmine Mlinarcik
Application Number: 29/485,615
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: D2/709