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US3056411A
US3056411A US855813A US85581359A US3056411A US 3056411 A US3056411 A US 3056411A US 855813 A US855813 A US 855813A US 85581359 A US85581359 A US 85581359A US 3056411 A US3056411 A US 3056411A
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  • the invention concerns an improved form of brassiere providing new or enhanced functional effects and advantages.
  • the improvements involve certain features with lrespect to the shape of the elements or sections of fabric which go into the garment and their assembled relation, and also the character of the respective sections particularly as to matters of stretch or firmness.
  • the assembled construction or final garment is such as to provide a brassiere wherein the two breast pockets have a certain amount of independent movement relative to each other and still provide adequate control and support of the breasts and also provide considerable adjustability and capability of fitting suitably a high percentage of persons of actually different sizes but falling within what is normally regarded as one standard size.
  • One of the principal features of the garment is the embodiment of a pair of crossed symmetrical bands of tapered shape each having a wider end which comprises a lower inner portion of one of the breast pockets and extends therefrom without any intervening seam or restriction under the other breast pocket and in effect defines in part at least the bottom of the other pocket but has a free upper edge and also a free bottom edge unconnected to the pocket underneath which it extends.
  • the ultimate desired effect results in part also from the character of the bands including the fact that they are composed of one-way stretch material with the major stretch extending in a certain predetermined direction.
  • the invention comprises a brassiere embodying the features and character and relation of parts which will be exemplified in the garment hereinafter particularly described.
  • FIG. 1 is a plan view of the brassiere opened out in more or less distended form
  • FIG. 2 is a plan view of one of the front lower bands including an outer end section or continuation ⁇ of the band;
  • FIG. 3 is a view similar to FIG. 2 but showing the other band and its continuing end section; and FIG. 4 is a cross-section on the plane 4-4 of FIG. 3 showing particularly the application of elastic tapes to the rear face of the corresponding band.
  • the brassiere includes two breast pocket parts and 11, a pair of lower crossed bands 12 and 13 and side sections 14 and 15.
  • the outer ends of the side sections 14 and 15 may be provided with suitable complemental fastening means 16 and 17 to be engaged at the back of the wearer.
  • the brassiere will be provided with shoulder straps such as those indicated at 18 and 19.
  • Each pocket 10 and 11 is made of a plurality of appropriately shaped sections suitably connected by seams to provide when sewn together the desired pocket or cup shape.
  • the pocket 10 for example includes an upper section 24 and a lower outer section 25.
  • the lower inner portion of pocket 10, forming substantially one-quarter of the pocket, is comprised of the inner end of the tapered band section 12 which extends therefrom in a continuous manner free of any intervening seams under the other breast pocket 11.
  • the pocket 11 is constructed similar to the pocket 1) except of course being reversed as to shape and positions of the parts to pro-vide a symmetrical arrangement and accordingly it includes an upper section 28 similar to section 24 and a lower outer section 29.
  • the inner wider end of the band 13 extends into the breast pocket 11 and forms essentially the lower inner one-quarter-portion of the breast pocket 11 and the continuing tapered end extends around underneath the breast pocket 10.
  • the bands 12 and 13 are each inclined downwardly and outwardly resulting in their being crossed with respect to each other as appears in FIG. 1.
  • the band 12 has a small continuation section 36 and similarly the band 13 has a continuation section 37.
  • the section 36 is stitched to the bottom part of the section 29 of the pocket 11 and the outer end is stitched into the vertical seam 38 which may be a continuation of the seam connecting the pocket 11 and the section 15.
  • the inner end is secured to the outer end of the band 12 by a vertical seam 39 which .may be substantially a continuation of the seam 40 connecting the inner end of band 13 and the section 29.
  • the band 13 and its extension 37 are connected and associated with the other parts in a manner similar to that described in connection with bands 12 and its extension 36 except the arrangement is reversed to result in a symmetrical arrangement.
  • the two pockets 10 and 11 are connected directly together at a vertical seam 45 extending over a short distance downwardly from the middle V of the brassiere.
  • the bands 12 ⁇ and 13 are each made of one way stretch material with the weave or stretch arranged substantially parallel to the inner edge assumed by the brassiere particularly on the wearer, the
  • the band 13 is of similar material cut similarly with respect to the stretch, that is with the major elasticity substantially parallel to the inner edge 55.
  • the other sections of the brassiere may be varied as to character and the matter of elasticity, but preferably as indicated in the present garment the extensions 36 and 37 of the two bands have the stretch arranged in a horizontal direction, that is parallel to the top and bottom edges.
  • Each of these sections may be provided with a lower elastic tape as indicated at 60 and 61 which comprise extensions of the tapes 52 and 53 respectively.
  • the sections 25 and 29 of the respective pockets 10 and 11 are preferably made of one-way elastic material with the stretch substantially as indicated by the weave lines and the arrows B in FIG. l.
  • the side sections preferably are of elastic material with the major stretch in a generally horizontal direction as indicated by the arrows C.
  • each of the bands l2 and 13 is made of elastic material and each extends at its wider end into and forms substantially the inner lower one-quarter of one pocket and then extends down under the lower portion of the other pocket and flexibly defines in eiect a lower edge part of that pocket.
  • the band 13 for example, is continuous without any seam where the edge 50a of band 12 overlies it, nevertheless the pocket 1l is fully dened.
  • the band l2 and the corresponding brassiere area has considerable freedom of stretch at the part indicated by the arrow A, and substantial but reduced freedom of stretch at the region of and in the direction of arrow D in the narrowed portion of the band extending under the pocket 11.
  • the other band 13 is similarly and symmetrically arranged and lof course functions similarly. More adjustability of the brassiere is provided because of the features described including the relation of the two bands without sacrifice of support or control. In general the brassiere affords appreciable stretch across the diaphragm but exerts adequate flexible restraint. The elasticity of the bands in combination with the edges 50a and 51a being free results in more inherent self-adjustability of the brassiere.
  • the top edge areas at the tapes 5S and 59 also provide a exible support, restraint and uplift effect for the busts.
  • a brassiere having a pair of shaped bre-ast pockets each comprised of upper and lower portions defining the respective pocket with a generally central peak portion, dorsal bands extending from the sides of said breast pockets and adapted to encircle the body of the wearer, means for connecting the ends of said dorsal bands to one another, a band individual to each said pocket and forming the inner part of the lower portion thereof, each said band extending transversely and downwardly from its respective pocket across the front of the brassiere below the opposite pocket when on the wearer, said bands being in free sliding overlapping relation at the front of the wearer, each said band being formed of a single piece of elastic material having major and minor eleasticity with the major elasticity of each band extending in a substantially vertical direction, each said band being secured at one end to its respective pocket and at the other end to a point below the opposite pocket.
  • each said band tapers from its respective pocket to the other pocket, the wide end of each band being connected to and forming said lower inner part of the lower portion of its respective pocket.
  • intermediate bands being made of elastic material having a major and minor elasticity with the major elasticity of each intermediate band extending in a substantially horizontal direction.
  • each said pocket is formed of elastic material having major and minor elasticity with the major elasticity of each said outer portion extending in a substantially vertical direction.
  • a brassiere having a pair of shaped breast pockets each comprised of upper and lower portions defining the respective pocket with a generally central peak portion, dorsal bands extending from the sides of said breast pockets and adapted to encircle the body of the wearer, means for connecting the ends of said dorsal bands to one another', a band individual to each said pocket and forming the inner part of the lower portion thereof, each said band extending transversely and downwardly from its respective pocket across the front of the brassiere below the opposite pocket when on the wearer, said bands being in free overlapping relation, each said band being formed of a single piece of elastic material having a major and minor elasticity with the major elasticity of each band extending in a substantially vertical direction, each said overlapping band being secured at one end to its respective pocket along a substantially vertical seam extending downwardly from the peak portion of the pocket of which it forms a part and at the other end to a point below the other pocket.
  • a brassiere having a pair of shaped breast pockets each comprised of upper and lower portions dening the respective pocket with a generally central peak portion, said pockets being pivoted to one another, dorsal bands extending from the sides of said breast pockets and adapted to encircle the body of the wearer, means for connecting the ends of said dorsal bands to one another7 a band individual to each said pocket and forming the inner one quarter of the lower portion thereof, each said band extending transversely and downwardly from its respective pocket across the front of the brassiere below the opposite pocket when on the wearer, said bands being in free overlapping relation, each said band being formed of a single piece of elastic material with the major elasticity of each band extending in a substantially vertical direction, each said overlapping band being secured at one end to its respective pocket along a substantially vertical seam extending downwardly from the peak portion of the pocket of which it forms a part and at the other end to a point below the other pocket, and intermediate bands fastened to the lower edges of the pockets and connecting the other ends of the overlapping
  • dorsal bands are made of an elastic material with the major elasticity of each dorsal band extending in a subu stantially horizontal direction.
  • a brassiere having a pair of shaped breast pockets each comprised of upper and lower portions dening the respective pocket with a generally central peak portion, dorsal bands extending from the sides of said breast pockets and adapted to encircle the body of the wearer, means for connecting the ends of said dorsal bands to one another, a band individual to each said pocket and forming the inner part of the lower portion thereof, each said band extending transversely and downwardly from its respective pocket across the front of the brassiere below the opposite pocket when on the wearer, said bands being in free overlapping relation at the front of the wearer, each said band being formed of a single piece of elastic material which is smooth and uniform and free of any intervening seams at the transition region between its portion which constitutes part of a breast pocket and its portion which constitutes an under-pocket band, each said band being a figure of tive edges including a rirst edge which constitutes a radial approximately vertical seam in the lower half of the pocket, a second edge which constitutes a radial approximately

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US855813A US3056411A (en) 1959-11-27 1959-11-27 Brassiere
CH1323160A CH390189A (de) 1959-11-27 1960-11-25 Büstenhalter
BE597522A BE597522A (fr) 1959-11-27 1960-11-25 Perfectionnements aux soutien-gorge.
FR844986A FR1275169A (fr) 1959-11-27 1960-11-25 Perfectionnements aux soutien-gorge

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US3119393A (en) * 1961-01-10 1964-01-28 Designers U S A Inc Brassieres
US3173421A (en) * 1962-12-17 1965-03-16 Steiner Harry Garment with uplift breast support
US3746008A (en) * 1972-03-30 1973-07-17 Int Playtex Corp Brassiere
US3771528A (en) * 1972-05-25 1973-11-13 J May Brassiere
US5167566A (en) * 1992-04-14 1992-12-01 Wacoal America, Inc. Minimizing brassiere
US6685535B2 (en) 2002-03-07 2004-02-03 Sara Lee Corporation Graduated cup and method of making same
US20040137822A1 (en) * 2002-03-07 2004-07-15 Sara Lee Corporation Seamless circular knit lower torso controlling garment with differential tightness areas and method of making same
US6790122B2 (en) * 2002-03-07 2004-09-14 Sara Lee Corporation Circular knit bra having different areas of stretchability and method of making the same
US20060025044A1 (en) * 2004-07-28 2006-02-02 Sara Lee Corporation Central gore with crossed pieces and powernet construction
US20060057937A1 (en) * 2004-09-16 2006-03-16 Gentle Bra, Llc Post-surgical comfort brassiere and method of making
US20070026767A1 (en) * 2005-08-01 2007-02-01 Maidenform, Inc. Brassiere having stretchable support
US20090233523A1 (en) * 2008-03-17 2009-09-17 Maria Pardo Dimensional foam brassiere
USD668430S1 (en) * 2011-10-10 2012-10-09 Actervis Gmbh Brassiere
US20140017977A1 (en) * 2011-03-31 2014-01-16 Wacoal Corp. Garment with Cup Portions
US20140033410A1 (en) * 2012-08-06 2014-02-06 Lion Apparel, Inc. Protective Garment with Elastic Thermal Barrier Portions
USD901833S1 (en) * 2019-09-11 2020-11-17 Victoria's Secret Stores Brand Management, Llc Brassiere
USD957091S1 (en) * 2020-02-07 2022-07-12 Nike, Inc. Bra

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GB684344A (en) * 1950-05-23 1952-12-17 Vivian Fitch Kemp Improvements in and relating to brassieres and the like
US2736898A (en) * 1953-04-14 1956-03-06 Sarong Inc Brassiere

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GB684344A (en) * 1950-05-23 1952-12-17 Vivian Fitch Kemp Improvements in and relating to brassieres and the like
US2736898A (en) * 1953-04-14 1956-03-06 Sarong Inc Brassiere

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US3119393A (en) * 1961-01-10 1964-01-28 Designers U S A Inc Brassieres
US3173421A (en) * 1962-12-17 1965-03-16 Steiner Harry Garment with uplift breast support
US3746008A (en) * 1972-03-30 1973-07-17 Int Playtex Corp Brassiere
US3771528A (en) * 1972-05-25 1973-11-13 J May Brassiere
US5167566A (en) * 1992-04-14 1992-12-01 Wacoal America, Inc. Minimizing brassiere
US7169011B2 (en) * 2002-03-07 2007-01-30 Hbi Branded Apparel Enterprises, Llc Circular knit bra having different areas of stretchability and method of making the same
US6685535B2 (en) 2002-03-07 2004-02-03 Sara Lee Corporation Graduated cup and method of making same
US20040137822A1 (en) * 2002-03-07 2004-07-15 Sara Lee Corporation Seamless circular knit lower torso controlling garment with differential tightness areas and method of making same
US6790122B2 (en) * 2002-03-07 2004-09-14 Sara Lee Corporation Circular knit bra having different areas of stretchability and method of making the same
US6899591B2 (en) 2002-03-07 2005-05-31 Sara Lee Corporation Seamless circular knit garment with differential tightness areas and method of making same
US20050136797A1 (en) * 2002-03-07 2005-06-23 Sara Lee Corporation Circular knit bra having different areas of stretchability and method of making the same
US20060025044A1 (en) * 2004-07-28 2006-02-02 Sara Lee Corporation Central gore with crossed pieces and powernet construction
US7438625B2 (en) 2004-07-28 2008-10-21 Hbi Branded Apparel Enterprises, Llc Central gore with crossed pieces and powernet construction
US20060057937A1 (en) * 2004-09-16 2006-03-16 Gentle Bra, Llc Post-surgical comfort brassiere and method of making
US7491113B2 (en) * 2004-09-16 2009-02-17 Gentle Bra, Llc Post-surgical comfort brassiere and method of making
US20070026767A1 (en) * 2005-08-01 2007-02-01 Maidenform, Inc. Brassiere having stretchable support
US20090233523A1 (en) * 2008-03-17 2009-09-17 Maria Pardo Dimensional foam brassiere
US20140017977A1 (en) * 2011-03-31 2014-01-16 Wacoal Corp. Garment with Cup Portions
USD668430S1 (en) * 2011-10-10 2012-10-09 Actervis Gmbh Brassiere
US20140033410A1 (en) * 2012-08-06 2014-02-06 Lion Apparel, Inc. Protective Garment with Elastic Thermal Barrier Portions
US9138019B2 (en) * 2012-08-06 2015-09-22 Lion Group, Inc. Protective garment with elastic thermal barrier portions
USD901833S1 (en) * 2019-09-11 2020-11-17 Victoria's Secret Stores Brand Management, Llc Brassiere
USD957091S1 (en) * 2020-02-07 2022-07-12 Nike, Inc. Bra

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