Abstract: A pillow-like protector and body support device having a central section stuffed with polyurethane and covered with soft hypoallergenic material is provided with cut-away air gaps and medial seams that form air grooves or channels. The pillows and supports are made for supporting various body parts, e.g., the neck, shoulder, torso, elbows, and tailbone. Many of the pillows/supports are capable of being used together into an integrated system for alleviating bedsores and other medical problems associated with sitting or lying in the same position for long periods of time. One embodiment of the invention relates to a coccyx protector and is adapted to slip over a bedpan. In addition, embodiments are disclosed related to breast supports. One version is a small pillow/protector with an airflow pocket. Another version is sling-like and includes an air circulation seam for the skin just beneath the pillow. Yet another version of the breast support for protecting both breasts.

Abstract: A fragrant brassiere mainly including two pressure-resistant bags made of gas-pervious plastic material for sealing some kind of filler therein, and fragrance carriers containing a fragrant substance and being positioned in the filler inside the pressure-resistant bags. The filler is a substance allowing slow diffusion of fragrance in the bags. The diffused fragrance passes the gas-pervious plastic material of the bags to disperse in the air, making the brassiere having the pressure-resistant bags and the fragrance carriers send out fragrance for a prolonged time and therefore has longer useable life.

Abstract: A pneumatically adjustable brassiere re-shapes drooping or small breasts. The brassiere includes brassiere cups of a conventional shape and are respectively composed as an integral body with a first tube made of soft synthetic resin containing a predetermined amount of ceramic material, antibiotics, and deodorizer particles and connected with a feed valve. A second tube is separately connected with an air blowing pump. The first tube has several protrusions for finger pressure therapy and several vents on an inner surface thereof. The feed valve includes a valve sheet for intake of air into the valve body with alternately opening inflow holes on the valve body, two highly elastic springs and corrugated air pumps to vibrate up and down according to a wearer's movement so as to automatically supply air to the first air tube.

Abstract: A nursing bra having a support body with a front panel comprised of two cups with a pocket in each cup for holding moisture absorbing panels, and a rear panel comprised of two cups with openings in each cup for nursing a baby. The front and rear panel coexist, forming a supportive and comfortable bra. The front panel is removably connected to the rear panel which allows for a portion of the front panel to be lowered away from the rear panel and accessing the openings which surround a woman's nipple for nursing. The pockets in the front panel hold replaceable, moisture absorbing panels that provide a moisture barrier between the woman's body and any other garment the woman may be wearing.

Abstract: A figure adjusting pad capable of permitting mold release to be readily carried out, being significantly improved in air-permeability, preventing a wearer from having an unpleasant feeling toward it when it is worn and eliminating ply separation with use. The figure adjusting pad includes a pad body including a foamed layer increased in air-permeability and arranged on a rear side thereof and a silicone gel layer arranged on a front side thereof which are laminated on each other. The pad also includes a cover sheet for covering an outer surface of the pad body, which includes a facing sheet for covering a front side of the pad body and a backing sheet for covering a rear side of the pad body. The facing sheet includes a knitted web increased in stretchability arranged on a front side thereof and a polyurethane film arranged on a rear side thereof and laminated on the knitted web.

Abstract: A nursing pad for absorbing milk leaking from a lactating user's nipple. The nursing pad includes a water impermeable exterior layer has a center region, an outer perimeter, a concave inner face, and a convex outer face. The inner face of the exterior layer defines an inner space in which a plurality of coextensive generally hemispherical inner layers are disposed. The plurality of inner layers comprises first, second, third and fourth inner layers: the first inner layer is positioned adjacent the inner face of the exterior layer; the second and third inner layers is interposed between the first and fourth inner layers; and the third inner layer is interposed between the second and fourth inner layers. The first and third inner layer each comprise a woven fabric material. The second inner layer comprises a water absorbing material. The fourth inner layer comprises a water permeable material.

Abstract: A disposable breast pad, which does not require the use of a brassiere for support, comprises a circular body having a surface profile adapted to conform to the contour of the female breast. A portion of the circular body is cut out and removed to form an opening in the circular body. An insert is provided to cover the opening and is attached to the circular body. The insert is made of mesh material and has elastic strands sewn therein. The insert will allow the pad to expand, if necessary, thereby ensuring a comfortable fit for breasts of different sizes and shapes. A pressure sensitive skin safe adhesive is used to secure the pad directly to the breast.

Abstract: A push-up bra has an envelope between the front panel and the rear panel of the bra cups, that receives a flexible pouch containing a mixture of water and a hygroscopic agent such as 70% glycerine--30% water. The hygroscopic agent will draw moisture into the envelope preventing the volume of liquid from decreasing.

Abstract: An improvement on liquid sac type brassieres including brassieres having a left cup and a right cup each of which has a sac disposed therein. The sac is comprised of two tough water-impermeable soft plastic sheets fused together to form a bag-like container for receiving a required volume of liquid. The surface of the soft plastic sheet on the inner side of the sac is provided with a plurality of finger-like soft massaging bosses. The wavy motion of the liquid inside the sacs cause the soft massaging bosses to press and massage the acupuncture points around the user's breasts to stimulate breast blood circulation and metabolism.

Abstract: A bra includes two brassiere cups and two side straps extending from the two brassiere cups each of which has a perfume cell attached to the inner side thereof with a lining member attached to the inner side of the brassiere cup to position the perfume cell. Each of the perfume cell has a mixture liquid received therein and an inlet defined therein so that the perfume will be dispensed by the body temperature.

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: A pillow-like protector and body support device having a central section stuffed with polyurethane and covered with soft hypoallergenic material is provided with cut-away air gaps and medial seams that form air grooves or channels. The pillows and supports are made for supporting various body parts, e.g., the neck, shoulder, torso, elbows, and tailbone. Many of the pillows/supports are capable of being used together into an integrated system for alleviating bedsores and other medical problems associated with sitting or lying in the same position for long periods of time. One embodiment of the invention relates to a coccyx protector and is adapted to slip over a bedpan. In addition, embodiments are disclosed related to breast supports. One version is a small pillow/protector with an airflow pocket. Another version is sling-like and includes an air circulation seam for the skin just beneath the pillow. Yet another version of the breast support for protecting both breasts.

Abstract: A cup padding for supporting the breast, having a cup-like base made from rubber, the cup-like base having a convex front side wall and a concave rear side wall fitting the breast, the rear side wall having a plurality of cells, and a plurality of air vents respectively extended from the cells to the front side wall for ventilation, the depths of the cells closer to the border area of the rear side wall being relatively smaller than the depths of the cells closer to the center area.

Abstract: A bra lining is mounted in a bra and includes a sealed main body containing thick oil and a number of gold foils therein. The oil flows inside the main body to provide a massage effect, while the gold foils increase magnetic energy around the breast of the human body to activate the cells.

Abstract: A scented material container with two connected compartments and connected straps. The compartments are preferably made of a fabric material that allows the scented material to emit the scent, preferably having a wide enough stitch pattern to allow the scented material to be viewed therein. Any known scented material can be located within the compartments, however, potpourri is preferred. Most preferably, scented beads or broken-leaf material are used. The scented material container can have a unique lingerie configuration. The container has particular advantages in methods and applications of scenting lingerie because the container readily blends in with the lingerie in the drawer and appears appropriate therein and the scented container enhances one's connotation or image of lingerie products and the beauty therein. The container also has a shape that can easily be manipulated and handled, can easily be hung or mounted, and can easily transmit scent.

Abstract: This invention comprises mainly a first strap, belt, or the like encircling one of the legs of the wearer, at least one first shield for covering and/or supporting a private part of the wearer, and a connecting element for connecting the first shield to the first strap or belt or the like. The invention can furthermore comprise a second strap which, with one end thereof connected to the first strap, the belt or the like encircling the leg, with the other end encircling a neck, attached to an upper arm, attached (with a hook-shaped portion) to a shoulder, or attached to the first strap after passing over the front side of body, a shoulder, and the rear side of the body. A second shield for covering and/or supporting the breasts of a wearer (particularly female wearer) can be fixedly or removably attached to the second strap. The first shield can be attached to the first strap directly or through the connecting element.

Abstract: Inflatable breast pads for use with a brasserie are provided including a pair of inflatable bladders each situated within an associated one of the cups of a brassiere. Further included is an inflation mechanism for inflating the inflatable bladders.

Abstract: A water bag type brassiere mounted in one cup of a brassiere and having a valve partially projecting to the outside through which the volume of contained fluid in the padding can be adjusted with a syringe, the valve including a rubber valve body and a rubber binding sleeve sleeved onto the rubber valve body, the valve body having longitudinal center hole at its heat outside the padding, and a split forced to close by the binding sleeve, the split being opened to let fluid pass when a needle of a syringe is inserted into the longitudinal center hole of the valve body.

Abstract: A breast protector and assembly are provided. The breast protector comprises a retention cup constructed of a rigid or 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 cleavage wrinkle protector is constructed of satin or similar lingerie type fabric and stuffed with polyester fiberfill. The protector includes stretch lace neck and torso straps. The protector is approximately 61/2 inches long and 21/2 inches side. The protector is designed to be worn between the woman's breast while sleeping to protect the cleavage skin from folding when she lies on her side.

Abstract: Brassiere made of elastic material, the cup assembly of which is constructed, around the two cups, at least with shoulder straps and side panels which merge into a back panel. The shoulder straps and/or the side panels are of broadened design. The brassiere is provided, on the side next to the body, with a complete lining accessible for compression pads, or is provided, on the side next to the body with lining pockets (5) in selected positions, in which compression pads (10) of resilient material can be removably accommodated. At least one lining pocket for accommodating a compression pad (11) can also be provided in the cups of the cup assembly and/or in the back panel. The compression pad is composed of a thin strip of resilient material, such as foam rubber, and has chamfered edges. The strip can be covered with seam-free material, or is accommodated in lining pockets of thin seam-free material, and has, for example, a thickness of at least 1 cm.

Abstract: A post-operative open heart surgery brassiere in which a roll of padding material is sewn to the bottom edge of each cup. The padding roll has sufficient thickness to lift the connecting material or closure between the two cups above the surface of the chest, such that no portion of the brassiere touches the surgical wound. The brassiere is preferably formed with a front closure for ease of use and wide and/or padded straps for comfort. Additional padding material may be formed on the underside of the front closure in order to lessen the pain associated with any accidental contact between the closure and the wound, such as during bending or stretching.

Abstract: A liquid adjusting type magnetic brassiere including an oval sac in each cup of the brassiere, the sac having a curved chamber at a lower half portion for containing a liquid, and a plurality of air vents at an upper half portion. The liquid in the chambers provides a natural and elastic support for the breasts. A plurality of small magnets are radially arranged on the surface of the sac to generate lines of magnetic force which may promote blood circulation and metabolism in the breasts.

Abstract: A nipple pad for protecting and concealing the nipple and areola of a woman's breast includes a pliable cover, a padded liner, adhesive strips, and a release liner. The padded liner is affixed to a central portion of the cover. The adhesive strips are attached to the periphery of the cover, concentrically surrounding the padded liner. The release liner is attached to the adhesive strip for covering and protecting both the adhesive strip and the padded liner. The central portion of the cover and the padded liner have a concave shape for receiving the nipple, resulting in enhanced contouring and softening thereof. The padded liner has an increasing thickness from the periphery to the central portion of the cover, resulting in maximum contouring and softening of the nipple.

Abstract: A breast and chest protector for women athletes designed to protect the breast and upper chest area from impacts caused by bodily contact with other athletes and from balls in play. The breast and chest protector comprises a soft, rubberized foam exterior with a hard, high density plastic internal breast plate. The breast plate is hinged to provide for longitudinal flexing along the sternum between the right and left cups. The breast and chest protector is secured to the chest of a woman by means of adjustable shoulder and back straps that hook around a woman's back. The soft, rubberized foam exterior allows for adequate control of a ball in play as may be required in a sport such as soccer.

Abstract: A figure adjusting pad is capable of permitting mold release to be readily carried out and is significantly improved in air-permeability, thus preventing a wearer from having an unpleasant feeling toward it when it is worn, and eliminating ply separation with use. The figure adjusting pad includes a pad body including a foamed layer increased in air-permeability and arranged on a wrong side thereof and a silicone gel layer arranged on a right side thereof, which are laminated on each other. The pad also includes a cover sheet for covering an outer surface of the pad body, which includes a facing sheet for covering a front side of the pad body and a backing sheet for covering a rear side of the pad body. The facing sheet includes a knitted web increased in stretchability arranged on a front side thereof and a polyurethane film arranged on a rear side thereof and laminated on the knitted web.

Abstract: A brassiere underliner fittable to a brassiere to allow absorption of perspiration of the user. No modification of the brassiere is needed. The brassiere underliner fits under the breasts of the brassiere user and has greater thickness and rises higher in between the breasts to capture a greater amount of perspiration between the breasts. The underliner has curvatures that are contoured to fit the curves of the undersides of the breasts. A tacky adhesive retains the underliner in position on the brassiere. The underliner can be disposable, thereby allowing quick replacement as necessary and avoiding potential embarrassment. Further, the use of the underliner limits soiling of the brassiere, hence extending the life of the expensive garment.

Abstract: A protective brassiere that protects the delicate breast tissue and the related glandular areas from harmful radiation.

Abstract: The body (2) of a breast pad has absorbent portions (4) and shaping portions (6). The absorbent portions (4) include a center portion (8) and a plurality of radially extending lobes (10). The shaping portions include a plurality of triangular sections (6) that extend radially inwardly from the perimeter of the body (2) to the center portion (8). The body (2) folds along the sections (6) from a flat pre-use configuration into a convex use configuration to maintain a substantially uniform thickness of the absorbent portions (4).

Abstract: A breast pack for providing warm or cold therapy to the female breast is disclosed. The breast pack can be formed of a generally C-shaped or semicircular top layer and bottom layer, each having a central opening, which layers are joined along their perimeter edges to define a pocket therebetween which is filled with a thermal gel material. The breast pack, when heated or cooled, retains such heat or coolness for a long period of time. In use, the breast pack is formed into a conical shape by overlapping its ends and adjusted to the size and contour of the user's breast. The breast pack can be retained in position within the user's bra. A central opening in the C-shaped breast pack accommodates the nipple area of the user's 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: Various embodiments of perspiration absorbent pads for female breasts are provided, which are particularly adapted for placement between the overlying breast and the adjacent surface of the chest to preclude skin-to-skin contact and to absorb perspiration in that area. The pads may comprise generally cylindrical absorbent devices, having either random fiber or other fill material therein or a rolled sheet of absorbent material. Such cylindrically shaped pads provide for moisture absorption and also provide some uplifting of the breast to produce the appearance of a fuller bust line. Other embodiments comprise a relatively thin and flat pad, having a non-slip outer sheet of material, a moisture impervious layer, a thin moisture absorbent layer, and another layer to transfer moisture to the moisture absorbent layer. The relatively thin pads may also include a relatively thicker portion similar to the cylindrical pads, to provide greater absorption properties and uplift.

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 breast augmentation device made from flexible rubber, having a breast-shaped front part and a hollow, rounded rear part for covering over the breast, wherein the rear part has a plurality of elongated grooves with vent holes and a plurality of elongated ribs, each elongated groove having at least one end perpendicularly connected to the periphery of the orifice of the hollow, rounded rear part, each elongated rib having a center portion and two opposite ends extended from the center portion and perpendicularly connected to the periphery of the orifice, the height of each elongated rib reducing gradually from the respective center portion toward the respective opposite ends.

Abstract: A brassiere having concealed pockets which are configured and sized for adaptability to breast variations and cup configurations. The concealed closable pockets are configured and sized to dwell within the upper section of each brassiere cup, having upper and lower sheet portions folded over and stitched together. The pocket opening is designed with an inner lip portion, which is reinforced and includes fasteners, such as VELCRO.TM. fastener strips to secure enclosed valuables in the pocket.

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: A breast prosthesis to be worn in a top part of a bathing suit includes a cup-shaped prosthetic body made of soft plastic material and having a rear side which faces a wearer's body and defines a cavity. At least one stiffening rib projects radially from the rear side in a straight line and uninterrupted into the cavity between the upper rim surface and the lower rim of the prosthetic body.

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 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 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 breast wrap (10) has two rectangular non-stretching panels (11, 12) of cotton flannel material joined over a user's back by short elastic strips (16, 17), and joined in overlapping relationship across the breasts by upper and lower complementary hook-and-loop fasteners (28, 29, 30, 31) running marginally along upper and lower longitudinal edges (24, 25, 26, 27). The panels run lengthwise in opposite directions from the user's back, under one arm, across both breasts, and terminate at a point located under the other arm; the panels run widthwise from above the breasts to below the breasts; and the fasteners are located so they will not be pressed into the breasts. Two rectangular open-ended pouches (40, 41) having pockets (40) for crushed ice, are held between the overlapping panels by additional hook-and-loop fasteners (47, 48) that mate with fasteners (28, 29, 30, 31).

Abstract: A process for promoting bonding between a person such as a working mother and an infant or young child is disclosed. A garment is worn in contact with the skin of the person to whom bonding is to be promoted, such as in contact with a person's torso. The garment is comprised of a material which absorbs odor from the body. A fastening mechanism (24) attaches the garment to the body for a time sufficient to retain the odor. The worn garment is attached to a garment support (50) with the fastening mechanism sufficiently close to the infant so that the infant may smell the retained odor for a time sufficient to promote bonding.

Abstract: A surgical brassier is disclosed having a first pocket with an opening for receiving a front breast prosthesis and a second pocket with an opening for receiving a side prosthesis. The second pocket is disposed in overlapping relation to the first pocket such that any tab on the front prosthesis in the first pocket which extends out of the first pocket opening will be covered by the second pocket to prevent contact of the prosthesis tab with the skin of the wearer.

Abstract: Orthopedic splint materials made with thermoplastic polyester, particularly poly (epsilon-caprolactone) with a molecular weight of over 5,000 and melting between 50.degree. C. and 100.degree. C. have improved properties when subjected to gamma radiation in the range from 0.5 to 30 megarads.

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: A flat cushion sized to cover the breast of the woman has an adhesive layer applied to one side thereof, while a protective cover is applied over the adhesive layer. When the protective cover is pulled off, the adhesive layer can be pressed against the inner surface of a woman's garment to allow an opposite side of the flat cushion to cover the breast of the woman.

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.