Subjacent Supporter Includes Crotch Member Patents (Class 450/22)
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Publication number: 20140273735Abstract: A body shaper can include a torso portion, first and second leg portions extending from the torso portion, a crotch portion disposed at an end of the torso portion between the first and second leg portions. The crotch portion comprises an opening, a first crotch portion extension and a second crotch portion extension, the first and second crotch portions being movable between a first configuration, in which the first and second crotch portion extensions are joined to cover the opening and a second configuration in which the first and second crotch portion extensions are separated to expose the opening. The body shaper further includes a first gap disposed between the first leg portion and the first crotch side and a second gap disposed between the second leg portion and the second crotch side, the second gap having a length extending from the first crotch end to the second crotch end and a width extending from the second crotch side to the second leg portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: Peesies LLCInventors: Katherine Cohen Larren, Damian Dominguez, Dinna Soliman
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Patent number: 8100737Abstract: A camisole comprising a tubular garment intended to be worn over a bra having shoulder straps. The camisole includes left and right suspension members, e.g., hooks, for suspending the camisole from the bra straps.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2009Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Ce Soir Lingerie Co., Inc.Inventor: Beverly Ann Deal
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Patent number: 7607964Abstract: There is disclosed an improved foundation garment (110) comprising a multiway all-in-one foundation garment. Conventional foundation garments are unsuitable for wearing with clothes such as low cut or backless garments, as conventional strap arrangements and/or back panels usually “show”, or are visible due to the cutaway nature of the clothing. Similar problems are experienced with respect to plunge or “frontless” garments.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2004Date of Patent: October 27, 2009Assignee: MJM International LimitedInventors: Michelle Georgina Mone, Michael John Mone
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Publication number: 20080207088Abstract: The present invention relates to an undergarment having a brassier region, a middle section having a corset and reclosable opening, and a bottom section with crotch and buttocks regions. The undergarment has a reclosable opening down the portion of the midline of the undergarment, beginning at the brassier portion and extending to a portion of the middle section.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2007Publication date: August 28, 2008Inventor: Gilfroia Giugliano
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Patent number: 7416470Abstract: An undergarment or bodysuit which uses a simplex lining between a nylon like material outer layer and a cotton inner layer, the cotton inner layer and the simplex lining forming a laminate. Stabilized tricot may be included as part of the laminate. The use of the simplex layer instead of the foam layer results in a material which provides a similar smoothing effect as foam but which has a lower tendency to crease or ride up when the wearer bends down or bends over. Foam cushions are also provided at strategic places to reduce the pressure caused by flexible wires or bones used to provide additional support to keep the bones from digging into the rib cage and provide more comfort to the bodysuit undergarment.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2005Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Inventor: Robert Kambiz Zarabi
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Patent number: 7387561Abstract: An undergarment or bodysuit which uses a simplex lining between a TACTEL outer layer and a cotton inner layer, the cotton inner layer and the simplex lining forming a laminate. Stabilized tricot may be included as part of the laminate. The use of the simplex layer instead of the foam layer results in a material which provides a similar smoothing effect as foam but which has a lower tendency to crease or ride up when the wearer bends down or bends over. Thong portions snap together and use a powernet fabric to stretch the garment over the body and hold the garment down at the waist when it is worn to provide a smooth look. Foam cushions are also provided at strategic places to reduce the pressure caused by flexible wires or bones used to provide additional support to keep the bones from digging into the rib cage and provide more comfort to the bodysuit undergarment. A small, vertically extending bone is placed between the cups for additional support and to keep the cup support wires centered.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2005Date of Patent: June 17, 2008Inventor: Robert Kambiz Zarabi
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Patent number: 5685764Abstract: The invention is an exercise garment having an integrally formed support bra. The exercise garment includes an upper bra portion for providing support to the user. Connected to the upper portion is a lower, stretchable fabric portion for covering the torso of the user. The upper and lower portions are joined at an elastic support member disposed below the breasts of the user. The upper and lower portions of the garment cooperate with each other so that each portion maintains its position on a user during vigorous exercise or dance.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 1995Date of Patent: November 11, 1997Inventor: Angela Kostritzky
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Patent number: 5678246Abstract: A swimsuit with a built-in bra further including a lower pants portion having an enlarged upper waist opening, two smaller lower leg openings, the lower pants portion being fabricated of a flexible elastomeric material with a built-in elastic waistband sewn into the circumference of the upper waist opening; a bra having a front and a back and having straps positionable over the shoulders of a wearer with oppositely disposed arm openings and an enlarged lower opening positionable about a wearer beneath the arm openings and above the waist opening, the bra being fabricated with two adjacent cups in the front for supporting the breast of a full-figured woman, the bra also having a back strap with centrally disposed fasteners for the putting on and taking off of the bra; and a lower stitching secured to the lower edge of the bra to couple it with a central extent of the upper portion beneath the breasts of a woman and above the waist opening of the upper portion, and upper stitching securing the upper periphery oType: GrantFiled: March 13, 1996Date of Patent: October 21, 1997Inventors: Pearl V. Cooley, Kathryn A. Jackson
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Patent number: 5189736Abstract: A support garment for use during exercise. A front panel is connected to a left rear panel and a right rear panel. A left front panel strap is adapted to be connected to a left rear panel strap, and a right front panel strap is adapted to be connected to a right rear panel strap. A belt is connected to the rear of the garment at approximately the center thereof. The garment enables the wearer's shoulders to provide support to the lower back and gluteal/pelvic area by pulling upward from the shoulders. The two ends of the belt are pulled forward and upward and fastened at the approximately the waist of the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 1991Date of Patent: March 2, 1993Inventor: Lisa N. Price
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Patent number: 5162015Abstract: An undergarment affording bust support and an unobstructed view of the wearer's back including a panty portion, a bra portion and joining straps. The panty portion has a front panel, a rear panel, and fasteners for joining the front and rear panels together at the crotch. The bra portion has a pair of cups, a connector joining the cups at the front, and, for each cup, a shoulder strap for supporting the cup on a respective shoulder of the wearer. On each side, the joining straps are a first strap joining the rear panel and a respective one of the cups and a second strap joining the front panel and a respective one of the shoulder straps. The first and second joining straps cross and are secured together adjacent a respective one side of the wearer, preferably at about waist level.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1991Date of Patent: November 10, 1992Assignee: Warnaco, Inc.Inventor: Carol Otani
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Patent number: 5120264Abstract: A women's undergarment that combines support for acting as a brassiere and underpants formed as a unitary garment made from nylon mesh fabric in one piece with a single flat seam at the back. A top band for breast support sized to fit around the upper torso of the female with a lower triangular shaped portion which is wider in the front and has a thong-like shaped panty in the rear portion of the garment where it is unitarily formed. The undergarment has no visible seams, straps, hooks or buttons and is totally functional and unrestricting for the wearer.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 1991Date of Patent: June 9, 1992Inventor: Pearl E. Van Engel
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Patent number: 5033986Abstract: A woman's bodysuit for exercising or swimming comprises an outer covering for encasing at least a portion of a woman's torso, including the bust, abdomen, hips and rear regions. The covering extends below the arms and around at least a portion of the back and includes shoulder straps forming openings for the neck and arms. A bra portion is provided beneath the outer covering, the bra portion including a full bra liner covering the breasts and a separate partial bra liner beneath the full liner supporting the undersides and sides of the breasts. The full and partial bra liners are each secured along common edges to the outer covering centrally between the shoulder straps at the neck opening and on either side at the arm openings. An elastic strap is secured along a bottom edge of the bra portion and is secured to the outer covering in the region behind or below the arms. The outer covering, full bra liner and partial bra liner are made of stretchable natural or synthetic fabrics, or blends thereof.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 1990Date of Patent: July 23, 1991Assignee: Apparel America, Inc.Inventors: Jay Feigenbaum, Janna Parris, Maurice Forman
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Patent number: 4983140Abstract: A backless, strapless ladies' body briefer is made practical by providing a lateral, full-length bone at each of the two seams connecting the front and back halves of the garment. The back half has a V-shaped cutout and an elastic band extending along the waistline and attached to the lateral bones. At least one auxiliary bone, spaced from each lateral bone, is attached to the elastic band and extends to the V-shaped cutout. Additional auxiliary bones attached to the elastic band can help keep the V-shaped edges of the garment snugly against the wearer's back.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 1990Date of Patent: January 8, 1991Assignee: Va Bien Ltd., Inc.Inventor: Richard Gimble