Abstract: A support garment includes a support band extending laterally around the wearer's torso and two cups. Each cup includes a form-fitting enclosure and a cantilevered support form secured to the support band. Each support form has a first and second lateral appendage; a first and second fulcrum; and a medial support structure. The first fulcrum joins an inferior end of the first lateral appendage with a first end of the medial support structure and the second fulcrum joins an inferior end of the second lateral appendage with the second end of the medial support structure. The weight of the breast is transferred by rotational force around each fulcrum through each lateral appendage to the support band across the back of the wearer by way of tension.

Abstract: A breast support has a support body with an upper support portion and a sternum portion, as well as a pair of breast supports. The upper support portion is connected above the sternum portion, and the breast supports are connected to the sides of the sternum portion. An adhesive layer on a rear side of the support body allows the support body to be affixed to a user's chest. The upper support portion has two lateral support portions, each with a plurality of ridges for enhanced support.

Abstract: X shaped brassiere support and unwired brassiere incorporating such support. The X shaped support has four forks joined at a joint point and is molded in a 3-dimensional configuration conforming to the shape of a brassiere's cups, providing the shaping and uplifting effects for brassieres.

Abstract: Provided is a women's garment with cup parts which make bust top positions look higher, while enabling breasts to appear larger in volume. A women's garment with cup parts has a pair of cup parts, each cup part having a first shaping region for covering a nipple and pressing a breast at the time of putting the cup part on the breast and a second shaping region, located lower than the first shaping region, for pressing the breast, the second shaping region having a volume larger than that of the first shaping region, the cup part having a top on a front face side residing within the first shaping region when seen from the front face side. While the second shaping region pushes the breast up, the first shaping region further presses the pushed-up breast, so the bust top positions look higher, while the breasts appear larger in volume.

Abstract: A bra with embroidered support regions that provide support without compression is provided. The embroidered support regions are constructed by stitching a configurable thread pattern on a middle layer of a bra cup. The configurable thread pattern includes a plurality of top threads and a plurality of bobbin threads that are arranged to provide support in needed areas.

Abstract: A garment configured to be worn by a wearer having two breasts may include a set of two support structures and a housing. The support structures may be positioned within the housing such that each support structure corresponds to a position between a center and a bottom of one of the wearer's breasts when the garment is worn by the wearer. Each support structure may be configured to reposition a portion of a volume of the wearer's respective breast and support a portion of a weight of the wearer's respective breast when worn by the wearer. Optionally, the garment may include a set of flexible structures positioned within the housing such that each flexible structure is coincident with one of the support structures of the set of two support structures. The housing may wrap around the wearer's chest, thereby enabling the wearer to wear the garment.

Abstract: An L-shaped platform system for female breasts has a vertical leg and a horizontal leg for each breast, and a strap that holds the legs in place. The vertical leg rests against the torso under a human breast. The horizontal leg extends outward from the torso under the human breast supporting it against the pull of gravity. The strap may have two free ends that fit around the human body and attach together like a bra. Each vertical leg may be embedded within the strap so as to fix the position of each L-shaped platform on the strap. Alternatively, the vertical legs have slots that permit weaving the strap through the vertical leg and permitting adjustment of the position of the L-shaped platform. A spring hinge may be added to join the horizontal leg to the vertical leg so that the horizontal leg can pivot downward.

Abstract: An adjustable support brassiere comprises the traditional bra elements of a bra band with closure; breast cups secured thereto; and respective shoulder straps. Adjustability may comprise mini support cups pivotally attached at a selective location on each breast cup. A respective support strap may be secured to a portion of each mini support cup, with a distal end adjustably securable to the shoulder strap to be moveable between at least first and second positions to cause pivoting of the mini support cup to produce directional support according to a desirable lifting vector. Adjustment of the support strap may produce a lifting vector to provide directional support comprising substantially vertical support and outward separating support to enhance the women's figure, which is healthier for breast tissue than the typical inward displacement of the woman's breasts. A second embodiment may utilize a translating mini support cup and a gathered elastic member.

Abstract: A brassiere cup, and a brassiere incorporating the brassiere cups, are provided. The brassiere cup includes an outer fabric layer, an inner fabric layer, and a first, inner layer of foam material positioned between the outer and inner fabric layers. The cup has a lower periphery, and an embossed breast support is positioned at the lower periphery inside of the cup.

Abstract: A decorative element for the human body in the form of a breast clasp which can be worn on the person. One breast clasp can be worn in the crease beneath a female breast and is held in place by means of a clamping and adhesive effect. The breast clasp is designed as a curved element and performs a shaping or supporting function, or both, for the female breast.

Abstract: An anatomical support device for post radiation cancer treatment, such as for breast or prostate cancer, including a breast support device for supporting the breast away from the chest or a scrotum support device for supporting the scrotum away from the groin and perineal areas. Each support device includes a central portion configured to create space between the affected part of the anatomy and underlying skin to prevent irritating friction contact. The central portion has one or more perforations therethrough and/or open transverse channels for providing and/or enhancing circulation of air to and around the affected tissue to speed healing. An enclosed raised channel is provided on the central portion in communication with at least one of the perforations through the raised channel and be delivered to the affected tissue.

Abstract: A seamless brassiere comprises an outer shield, an inner lining, a support pad, and a back retaining device. The outer shield is cut from a piece of cloth of man-made fiber, provides a front bra with bra cups, and extends two back bands from two lateral sides thereof respectively. The inner lining has a shape and a size thereof corresponding to the outer shield and is made of the same material as the outer shield. The support pad is a strip having the same material as the outer shield, provides a shape extending along a lower portion of the front bra toward these two lateral sides respectively and upward to a central position between said two bra cups to constitute a letter of “W”. The back retaining device provides a set locking pieces to engage with each other.

Abstract: A breast support system for a large breasted woman that is used in conjunction with a brassiere to uplift and laterally displace the breasts. The unique design redistributes the weight of the breasts, so that the back and neck fatigue normally experienced by women with large breasts is relieved.

Abstract: Systems and methods for polishing a substrate with reduced contamination are described. Moist air is directed to one or more surfaces in proximity to the polishing surface and exposed to airborne slurry particles generated during polishing. By maintaining the atmosphere in the vicinity of the exposed surfaces at an elevated relative humidity level, airborne slurry particles adhering to the exposed surfaces remain in suspension and, therefore, may be easily cleaned, e.g., during a high pressure rinse cycle. This feature reduces the likelihood that slurry particles will accumulate on exposed surfaces of the polishing apparatus and flake off while a substrate is being polished, reducing the likelihood of substrate defects caused by such slurry contamination.

Abstract: A bra barrier device (16) comprising a flexible, substantially flat absorptive protective band (18) worn on an abdomen (20) of a woman's body (22). A top edge (24) of the band (18) extends under the breasts (26) and a lower border (28) at the cups (30) of a bra (32), so as to prevent dermal irritation and lesions caused by heat, moisture and chaffing associated with use of the bra (32).

Abstract: A flexible support structure shaped to conform to the cup portion of breast-supporting garments is described. The support structure may be constructed from a polyurethane foam or similar material and comprises a rib molded onto the lower U-shaped edge to provide support and yet sufficient flexibility. The present support structure thus eliminates the need for underwire structures and allows ease of manufacture, eliminates damage caused to the fabric by conventional underwire structures, and also provides enhanced comfort to a user.

Abstract: There is provided a brassiere having a brassiere body including a torso encircling body portion having a frontal portion, side portion and a back portion, a pair of breast cups located in the front of said body portion, an area connecting said breast cups. A moisture absorbent material is positioned proximate the area between said breast cups. There is also provided a moisture absorbent material including a deodorant. The moisture absorbing material may be readily disposable.

Abstract: An undergarment includes a torso covering cincher having a pair of downwardly curved underwire portions together with a pair of removably attachable breast-supporting cups. The breast-supporting cups define attachment members which cooperate with attachment members formed on the underwires to removably secure the breast-supporting cups to the torso covering undergarment. Embodiments are shown utilizing a torso covering garment referred to as a cincher and various attachment mechanisms are utilized in securing the breast-supporting cups.

Abstract: A brassiere for enhancing cleavage between the breasts of a wearer and including a torso shaping body member, which can be worn under a garment which is strapless, off the shoulder and/or cut low in the back. The present invention comprises a pair of breast cups disposed in spaced apart yet communicating relation with one another. Each breast cup preferably includes an upper half and a lower half and an underwire which is structured and disposed to wrap substantially around each breast of the wearer so as to effectively lift the breasts upwardly. As a unique feature, the improved brassier of the present invention includes a tensioner member interposed between the breast cups and preferably, which has a generally "V" shape, so as to effectively squeeze the breasts together. The present invention additionally comprises a body member, with optional straps for securing the brassier about the torso of the wearer in proper orientation so that the breast cups are disposed to support the wearer's breasts.

Abstract: A garment for post-convalescent wear as a brassiere or bikini top by women who have undergone removal of a breast. The garment includes an uncupped panel which overlies the area of the chest wall from which the breast has been removed as well as an adjoining cup for receiving and supporting the remaining breast.

Abstract: There is provided a brassiere having a brassiere body including a torso encircling body portion having a frontal portion, side portion and a back portion, a pair of breast cups located in the front of said body portion, an area connecting said breast cups. A moisture absorbent material is attached to the area between said breast cups. There is also provided a moisture absorbent material including a deodorant. The moisture absorbing material may be readily disposable.

Abstract: A brassiere in which each cup (1,2), connected to both an elastic band (4) and a respective shoulder strap (7,8), consists, in its lower and lateral parts, of a continuous band (3,3') made of low-stretch fabric.

Abstract: A breast foundation and natural support characterized by its immobility relative to the rib-cage and also by its capacity to permit independent movement of breasts while comfortably supporting same. The support assembly includes inner and outer front panels, the later having seam connection to at least the principal supporting cup and the former bearing an underwire. In a modification for the fuller breast, a double cup is interconnected to the outer front panel. An optional prosthesis pocket is also available, wherein a separate piece of fabric is connected at the top of the foundation in both forms of the invention, the fabric hangs down to form a pocket from above. As the prosthesis in inserted from an open side and held in place by the lower pocket, an upper pocket is thus formed.

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: 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.