Abstract: A seamless swimsuit includes a front portion, a back portion and a connecting material connected to the joint of the front portion and the back portion is disclosed. A glue layer is disposed between said connecting material and the joint of the front portion and the back portion by ultrasonic. The elastomer set in the bra cup, the front portion, the fundus material and the steel circle are connected by solid glue or gluewater. The present invention provides a seamless swimsuit without any suture or patchwork. The steel circle is embedded in the swimsuit to make it comfortable and beautiful.

Abstract: An uplift and coverage bra includes a pair of breast cups having at least one layer of a first predetermined material formed as such breast cups. A mechanism is connected to at least one of an outside edge generally adjacent to a lower portion of each of such breast cups and an inside edge generally adjacent to the lower portion of each of such breast cups, for at least partially encircling a user's torso. Such mechanism has an upper edge and a lower edge and at least a rear portion. A joining mechanism is connected to at least one of such mechanism for at least partially encircling such user's torso at a predetermined location thereon and the inside edges adjacent to the lower portion of such breast cups, for joining at least one of such breast cups and such mechanism for at least partially encircling such user's torso.

Abstract: An article of apparent is disclosed comprising a pocket for concealing objects proximate to a breast.

Abstract: A woman's sleeping garment includes a body, an adjustable band and a lift arrangement. The body includes an upper tubular portion having a neck hole formed therein for a wearer's head; a lower tubular portion; and a collar portion extending from the neck hole. The lift arrangement includes first and second panels coupled inside the upper tubular portion; a first strap extending from a top portion of the first panel through a first hole formed in the collar and extending behind a wearer's neck; and a second strap extending from a top portion of the second panel through a second hole formed in the collar and extending behind the wear's neck. The adjustable band radially constricts an area when tightened, the lift arrangement urges the panels toward the collar when the straps are coupled, and the collar is foldable to cover the straps.

Abstract: A woman's shirt includes integrated outerwear and support undergarment. The support undergarment has cups, sized for accommodating the woman's breasts and particular bust size. The outerwear of the shirt includes a front portion and a back portion. The front portion is connected to the back portion, to form neck, arm and bottom openings. The support undergarment includes semi-rigid cups, such as foam or padded cups. The support undergarment includes a front panel and a back panel. The cups are included in the front panel. The front panel is connected to the front portion at extents of the front portion forming the neck and arm openings. The back panel is connected to the back portion at extents of the back portion forming the arm openings. The shirt is sized by characteristics of measures of breast cup size and of length from just under the woman's breasts to a preferred ride location on the woman's torso for the bottom of the shirt when worn by the woman.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a suit-dress with a brassiere including a clothing body 1 and an enclosed brassiere 2. The clothing body 1 has a front portion and a back portion on an inside thereof. The brassiere 2 has breast cups 21,22 sewn on the front portion of the clothing body 1 and straps 23,24 sewn on the back portion of the clothing body 1. Basing on the above structure, the breast cups 21,22 of the brassiere 2 and the front portion of the clothing body 1 are sewn together to integratedly connect the brassiere 2 with the clothing body 1, so there is no relative movement between the brassiere 2 and the clothing body 1, which ensures that a wearer does not have to worry about the displacement of the brassiere 2, and feels comfortable and safe on any occasion. Furthermore, the straps of the brassiere 2 are sewn on the back portion of the clothing body 1, thereby avoiding that marks are caused on shoulders of the wearer and the straps slip down or are exposed.

Abstract: A garment includes a body portion having a neck opening and a pair of arm openings formed therethrough. First and second breast exposing openings are formed through the body portion that are adapted to encircle and completely expose the breasts of the wearer. Thus, the body portion is free from any type of obstructive covering over the first and second breast exposing openings. The body portion may be formed from a single tube-shaped piece of material or it may be formed from a plurality of pieces of material. If desired, a bodice portion may extend from body portion. The body portion and the bodice portion may be formed from a single tube-shaped piece of material or from a plurality of pieces of material. The first and second breast exposing openings may have respective aesthetic decorations, such as decorative flower petals, provided thereabout.

Abstract: A labor and delivery outfit designed to provide function, comfort and dignity, comprises: a sleeveless, wrap shirt having an upper portion with nursing flaps, lower portions extending from the flaps, a back having straps, lower portions defining an opening therebetween; a built-in, supporting, nursing bra with nursing cups, releasable fasteners for covering the nursing cups, and, a wrap skirt having an elastic waist, a built-in pregnancy panel, and, a rear zipper. Releasable fasteners are provided for fastening the rear lower portions to the upper portion of the shirt, thereby providing access to the spine.

Abstract: A support garment or support bra includes a first front section having overlapping panels that are visible when the support garment is in a first position. A second front section is provided that is visible when the support garment is turned inside out. The second front section includes a single panel that covers the two overlapping panels. The first front section forms a first silhouette and the second front section forms a second silhouette, such that the first silhouette is visually different than the second silhouette.

Abstract: A garment for a woman, including a brassiere and a front opening blouse. The brassiere has a left and right cup connected by a back strap, a releasable front connection between the left and right cup, left and right shoulder straps releasably connecting the back strap and the left and right cups respectively, and a first attachment along the upper edge of the cups between the left and right straps. At least one of the left and right cups includes a pocket for supporting a breast prosthesis. The blouse includes a neckline adapted to substantially align with the upper edge of the brassiere cups, passages in the shoulders of the blouse through which the shoulder straps releasably extend, and a second attachment along the blouse neckline and adapted to secure to the upper edge of the cups.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sport clothing product with cups excellent in a shaping (bust uplifting) function, in which the stability of bust does not deteriorate even upon vigorous arm movements. A cup suspending cord (5R) of a right cup portion (2R) extends in the upper left direction, and a cup suspending cord (5L) of a left cup portion (2L) extends in the upper right direction, so that they are attached to a neck hole hem part (16), whereas respective extensions of the cup suspending cords (5L, 5R) intersect each other above the neck hole hem part (16). Movements of cup portions caused by vigorous arm movements accompanying exercises are greatly alleviated, whereby actions of cup suspending members at the time of raising arms function so as to lift up the cup portions in so-called “centering” directions.

Abstract: An integrated garment including an outer layer for covering a woman's breasts, the outer laying including a top end, a bottom end and side seams and an inner layer having a perimeter and a substantial support structure extending from a front of the garment to a back of the garment in at least a bust region of the garment. The inner layer includes at least two different stitch patterns each having a respective yarn and is substantially attached along at least a portion of the perimeter to the outer garment.

Abstract: An undergarment for shaping (slimming) the upper arm of a woman. The undergarment is used in combination with a bra having a shoulder strap and is in the form of a sleeve of an elastic material, e.g., Lycra® or Spandex®, through which the arm of the woman is extended. The sleeve extends from near the elbow of the woman to a point adjacent her shoulder. The sleeve also includes an elongated extension projecting away from the sleeve. The extension has a free end portion adapted to be releasably secured, e.g., looped about, to the shoulder strap of the bra.

Abstract: A women's garment with built-in breast support and no underwire, comprises an exterior fabric layer for covering the torso. A exterior fabric layer has an upper part for at least partly covering the breasts. An interior fabric layer is connected to the upper part of the exterior fabric layer and is sized to extend only over the upper part of the exterior fabric layer on the inner surface thereof cover at least part of the breasts of a woman. A pair of side support panels are connected to the interior fabric layer, each at over one lateral area of the torso, the lateral areas being adjacent respective lateral sides of the breasts and are made of non-stretch material for supporting the breasts. A pair of tapes or other fixing mechanisms are connected to the interior fabric layer and extend along respecting medial edges of the side support panels.

Abstract: An activewear garment includes a removable bra portion, so that the amount and size of bra support can be easily adapted to the wearer. The activewear garment includes a back band which, when coupled to the bottom band of the bra portion, forms a continuous band around the chest of the wearer. The back band and the bottom band are formed of material having substantially the same elasticity. When the bra portion is fastened in the garment, an integral bra is formed wherein the back band of the garment also serves as the back band of the integral bra.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sport clothing product with cups excellent in a shaping (bust uplifting) function, in which the stability of bust does not deteriorate even upon vigorous arm movements. A cup suspending cord (5R) of a right cup portion (2R) extends in the upper left direction, and a cup suspending cord (5L) of a left cup portion (2L) extends in the upper right direction, so that they are attached to a neck hole hem part (16), whereas respective extensions of the cup suspending cords (5L, 5R) intersect each other above the neck hole hem part (16). Movements of cup portions caused by vigorous arm movements accompanying exercises are greatly alleviated, whereby actions of cup suspending members at the time of raising arms function so as to lift up the cup portions in so-called “centering” directions.

Abstract: A bra support structure and outer layer garment combination is provided. The Bra support structure, usually constructed of a spandex material, includes a first front chest support panel (1) as the first outermost interior layer thereof and is adjacent to the outer layer garment structure. The bra support structure also includes an second front chest support panel (2). The first and second panels are sewn together and attached to the outer garment layer along each of their side, shoulder and neckline edges. The inner and outer layers of the bra support structure and sewn together around the circumference of the breast area to form pockets which can hold pads to provide additional support and contouring. Different densities and thicknesses of pads can be provided. The bra suuport structure bottom edge is free from the outer garment layer to provide freedom of movement to the wearer.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to women's clothing apparel including a built-in bra. In preferred embodiments, the straps of the bra are fastened to the shoulder supports of a top garment substantially along the length of the shoulder supports from the front to the back of the garment. The invention also provides novel bras which can be advantageously used according to the invention.

Abstract: A mastectomy bra is constructed with a built-in prosthetic device and includes at least one bra outer portion within which a breast-shaped prosthetic device of varying weight and composition is permanently adjusted. The single bra cup includes an outer fabric layer fully enclosing and supporting the prosthetic device, and the outer fabric layer includes a breast contoured portion and a body facing portion. The prosthetic device is formed in a natural shape of a woman's breast. The device is also constructed of a non-permeable, soft flexible outer shell layer within which is disposed the fluid-like material. An optional valve may be included for adding or removing fluid material from the bra cup for aesthetic adjustment of its size.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to women's clothing apparel including a built-in bra. In preferred embodiments, the straps of the bra are fastened to the shoulder supports of a top garment substantially along the length of the shoulder supports from the front to the back of the garment. The invention also provides novel bras which can be advantageously used according to the invention.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to women's clothing apparel including a built-in bra. In preferred embodiments, the straps of the bra are fastened to the shoulder supports of a top garment substantially along the length of the shoulder supports from the front to the back of the garment. The invention also provides novel bras which can be advantageously used according to the invention.

Abstract: A brassiere physically adapted for use during vigorous exercise is disclosed. The brassiere comprises an underlying support layer that supports the breasts and a resilient overlying motion-restraining layer configured for restricting breast movement. Each of the layers is independently-supported by an associated pair of straps. The brassiere substantially reduces motion that would otherwise be imparted to the breasts during vigorous exercise.

Abstract: A woman's sling-type breast support is provided and includes a pair of support straps connected at opposed ends to tapered side supporting portions at a narrow top connecting portions and lower side edge portions. The tapered side supporting portions are connected together at lower interior side edges by a connecting panel adapted to pass under and aid in supporting the breasts of a wearer without covering the outer ends of a wearer's breasts. A shirt, or similar type garment, may be incorporated with the sling-type breast support, and connected at four points to the breast support.

Abstract: A women's upper-body garment is provided with a front-opening outer garment and a front-opening inner bra having shoulder straps attached to the inside shoulders of the outer garment, and having breast supporting portions with elastic perimeter portions and formed to support the underside of the breasts.

Abstract: A two-component post-operative compression garment for use in enhancing fluid drainage from a plurality of open micro-incisions in breasts after liposuction surgery has been performed on the breasts. The compression garment includes a first garment component positionable on a person to cause a first magnitude of compression pressure upon the breasts, and a second garment component adjustably positionable in concert with the first garment component to cause an adjustable second magnitude of compression pressure greater than the first magnitude. This second magnitude of pressure is adjustable to thereby provide a pressure adequate to force fluid from the open micro-incisions of the breasts. Methodology of liposuction mammoplasty includes infiltrating each breast tumescently with a fluid that includes a local anesthetic. Thereafter, a plurality of micro-incisions are provided to the breasts and fatty tissue is withdrawn suctionally with operating microcannulas inserted within the micro-incisions.

Abstract: A woman's sport top with interior bust support is provided. The bust support is provided by two interior bust support sections fastened to opposite sides of the inside of an outer fabric and detachably connected together. Fastening means in the center of the front of both the interior bust support and the outer fabric allow the sport top to be opened and closed easily and comfortably in the front of the garment.

Abstract: A brassiere physically adapted for use during vigorous exercise is disclosed. The brassiere comprises an underlying support layer that supports the breasts and a resilient overlying motion-restraining layer configured for restricting breast movement. Each of the layers is independently-supported by an associated pair of straps. The brassiere substantially reduces motion that would otherwise be imparted to the breasts during vigorous exercise.

Abstract: A woman's garment effectively restrains uncontrolled movement of one or both breast implants, natural breasts, or breast prostheses, without any external readily visible means of support by pulling taut a pair of drawstrings that effectively draws one or both pockets for receiving the implants, natural breasts, or prostheses tightly against the wearer's chest.

Abstract: 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 o

Abstract: A garment made of stretch molded material such as rubber or elastermeric resin, such as a swimsuit, with cutouts (front and/or rear) molded in contouring for figure enhancement and having ultra thin seams or no seams to present a more flattering and sensual appearance when used as an undergarment with form fitting casual wear designed to accentuate body parts.

Abstract: A closing apparatus for pockets in articles of clothing includes a soft, bendable, thin and flat body member which is securable to a garment and is comprised of at least three body sections, wherein each body section has two side parts, with one side part overlapping a side part of a neighboring body section, and with the other side part extending underneath a side part of another neighboring body section. A seam is applied about the perimeter of the body member for joining the body sections with each other in the respective overlapping areas. Each body section has a rectilinear edge which loosely sits upon the side part of a neighboring body section for closing the pocket of the garment and is displaceable for allowing access to the pocket. The loose edges intersect in a point of intersection which lies essentially in a center of the body member.

Abstract: A pair of breast receiving cups are carried in spaced relationship by a body encircling portion of a brassiere. Clamp means are provided to position and maintain the brassiere in position on a person with their breasts disposed in the breast receiving cups. A pair of shoulder straps are carried by the brassiere to facilitate its disposition when worn. Each breast receiving cups includes a centrally disposed support portion that is sized and configured to be wider at a position thereof beneath the wearer's breast and which extends therefrom tapering inwardly, passing over the wearer's nipple to a relatively narrow end connected to the bra strap above what would otherwise be an upper periphery of the breast cup. Each support portion includes a substantially 1/16 inch thick foam piece covered by a piece of material with an aesthetic surface treatment such as lace all secured together by being peripherally sewn into the breast cup construction.

Abstract: An adjustable inner breast cup insert assembly for a woman's swimsuit or garment such as a leotard, dancewear, etc. The inner breast cup insert assembly comprises two breast cups connected at a midsection. Each breast cup contains a vertical extension and a side extension. Attached to the vertical extensions and side extensions of the breast cups is fastening material such as hook and loop type fasteners. On an inner side of the shoulder area and side seams of the under arm area of the swimsuit or garment is attached complimentary fastening material. The fastening material of the inner breast cup insert assembly is connected to the fastening material of the swimsuit or garment, thereby securely anchoring the insert assembly to the swimsuit or garment and providing proper fit, choice of size, proper support, comfort, shape and desired look to a wearer.

Abstract: The garment is provided featuring stretchable, resilient straps and a bodice. The straps are sufficiently resilient and suitably stretchable so that when a women wearing the garment pulls down the bodice, she can expose a breast for nursing and when through, she can return the bodice to its original position covering the breast. Straps and bodice are resilient such that garment regains it as original shape when returned to the original position. In this fashion, a women wearing the garment is able to expose the breast for nursing with one easy motion without having to deal with flaps or buttons or the like. The invention also provides female snap fasteners on the inner surface of the cups so that breast pads may be removeably fixed thereto. Thus, the invention provides a garment which is self sufficient, not requiring a bra for the use of breast pads. Bodice also fits snugly enough to hold nursing pads in place even if they are not snapped in.

Abstract: A breast protector and assembly are provided. The breast protector comprises a retention cup constructed of a semi-rigid material and formed into a demi-teardrop shape which approximates the natural shape of an unsupported female breast. The retention cup can have padding permanently or removably attached to an inner surface of the retention cup. A breast protector assembly comprises two retention cups fitted into a retention cup sleeve composed of a semi-elastic material in the shape of a tube. The retention cup assembly is sized so that the retention cups fit securely within the tube. The retention cup assembly can fit within the cups of an ordinary brassiere, being held thereby against the body of the wearer. Alternately, the retention cup assembly can be sewn into the brassiere.

Abstract: A moisture managing brassiere for sports wear and general wear includes a front portion, a back portion connected to the front portion, and a pair of shoulder straps connected respectively at one end to the front portion and at respective opposite ends to the back portion. The brassiere is constructed of a composite stretch fabric including an inner fabric layer, and intermediate fabric layer, and an outer shell fabric layer. The inner fabric layer is constructed of hydrophobic moisture wicking fibers for residing in skin contact during garment wear. The intermediate fabric layer resides adjacent to the inner fabric layer for receiving, dispersing, and transporting moisture outwardly away from the inner fabric layer. The outer fabric layer resides adjacent to the intermediate fabric layer for receiving and dispersing moisture wicked outwardly from the inner and intermediate fabric layers.

Abstract: A figure adjusting pad is capable of permitting a periphery of the pad to exhibit satisfactory shape retention without any independent core. The pad includes a silicone gel element formed therein with perforations and a stretchable fabric arranged for covering the silicone gel element and is trimmed. The perforations of the silicone gel element are formed by traces defined by elution of particles incorporated in a silicone gel stock solution for the silicone gel element. The trimmed portion includes the silicone gel element and is double-sewn together with the silicone gel element.

Abstract: An improved brassiere includes a pair of fabric breast cups and straps, interconnecting said breast cups and maintaining a spaced apart relationship therebetween, for enabling the breast cups to be worn by a user. Breast pillows are provided for augmenting and uplifting a user's breasts with the breast pillows being formed from a breast implant type gel for simulating breast tissue of the user. The gel is a washable fabric and has a crescent shape with a generally flat top portion sized for uplifting the user's breasts. A pocket in a lower half of each breast cup is provided for receiving the breast pillows. The pockets are sized and positioned, in the breast cups, in order to enable the flat top portions, of the breast pillows, to engage an underside of each of the user's breasts for uplifting thereof.

Abstract: A protective breast cup arrangement wherein at least one breast cup member formed of a rigid cup-shaped construction includes a matrix of apertures directed therethrough, with the breast cup having an annular rim orthogonally oriented relative to a cup axis, with the rim including a continuous cushion member secured coextensively to an exterior surface of the rim to afford cushioning and frictional engagement about an individual's breast.

Abstract: A reversible mastectomy brassiere which may be worn soon after surgery is disclosed with the primary purpose of this brassiere concept being to provide a mastectomy brassiere which may position a prosthesis on the left breast, or when said brassiere is completely reversed, to position a prosthesis on the right breast of the mastectomy patient. This design further includes front fasteners which function equally well irrespective of the side on which the brassiere is worn. The brassiere will provide adequate coverage for the patient soon after surgery, without the necessity of an expensive and time consuming special fitting. The second important aspect of this design is its continuous unbroken and smooth appearance when worn becuase the brassiere configuration and all outer edges have no apparent sewing or standard finishing of any kind on the outer surface of the brassiere.

Abstract: An inner bust control portion of a swimsuit includes an elasticized fabric band that completely encircles the chest. A stretchy elastic horizontal strip is attached at its upper margin, and another at its lower margin, so that the band is pulled up against the chest. Two vertical elastic strips, one at the side of each breast extends from upper to lower horizontal elastic strips. At least one midline vertical elastic strip separates the breasts so that pockets are formed within the fabric band bounded by the elastic strips. The upper margin of the inner bust control portion is attached to the upper margin of the outer fabric of the swimsuit. In an alternative embodiment of the invention, the midline vertical elastic strip or strips are replaced by a drawstring.

Abstract: A breast enhancement brassiere is disclosed wherein each of the breast cups is constructed having an inner pocket which receives a padding material and an outer pocket which receives a removable elastomeric member. A support wire extends along the lower curved edge of each cup. The upper edge of each cup defines a relatively unconstrained open zone. The configuration is such that the brassiere, when worn, exerts forces on the wearer's breats lifting the breasts both upwardly and inwardly toward each other in the direction of the open zone for breast enhancement.

Abstract: The combination of a camisole embodying brassiere cups joined with a separate stretchable strip laterally placed at the base of brassiere cups and body of camisole. In addition, the brassiere cups may contain reinforcement materials of either a flexibly stiff semi sphere and/or under wire joined to the interior lower portion of each cup.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: The invention comprises post-mastectomy garments having one or two pockets in the breast area of a facing that is attached to a bodice of the garment. In one or both of the pocket areas may be placed a breast prosthesis, preferably constructed of a light-weight, flexible material. The invention is especially useful in construction of garments for casual or house wear.

Abstract: A shirt including an interior panel preventing the shirt from becoming open. A security cloth having opposite ends is fastened to the vertical seams of the shirt which extend downwardly from the arm holes. The security cloth includes top ends fastened to seams extending on the shirt from the uppermost portion of the arm holes to the neck opening. Fastening means in the middle of the security cloth allow the security cloth to be opened and closed when the shirt is put on and taken off.

Abstract: A camisole underwire bra garment (10) including a camisole unit (11) and an underwire bra unit (12) whose upper portions (11') and (12') share the same general contour and configuration, wherein the underwire bra unit (12) is only connected to the camisole unit (11) along their respective upper portions to produce a camisole garment (10) that provides lift and support for a woman's breasts.

Abstract: A garment is set forth which includes an outer flexible skin to cover at least the torso and stretchable breast supports beneath the outer skin to overlay the breasts. Tendons are attached to the breast supports and are adjustably pulled to stretch the supports over the breasts to press, hold and support the breasts against the body.