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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8167679 | Breast supporter Disclosed herein is a breast supporter for properly and comfortable supporting breasts. ... | 05/01/2012 |
| 8123588 | Brassiere Brassieres are provided which provide enhanced levels of comfort and support to the wearer. In one aspect, the invention provides a brassiere comprising an elastic material and damping arrangement, wherein the damping arrangement is arranged so as to dampen movement... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8109806 | Emergency bra mask A bra that is adapted to be a face mask has first and second bra cups, each of which includes an air filter and which are removably coupled to each other with a first attachment member. A formable member is incorporated into the upper rim of each bra cup as a struct... | 02/07/2012 |
| 8075369 | Convertible nursing bra A fold-down convertible nursing bra with front and back reconfigurable straps is described. The cups of the bra are secured with a clip at the top of the shoulder strap that can be unclipped with one hand and folded down to nurse, then clipped back into the original... | 12/13/2011 |
| 8047893 | Posture support garment A posture support garment comprises shoulder cap straps designed to pull the shoulders back thereby straightening the wearer's posture. The shoulder cap straps may be lined with silicone or some other appropriate material to grip or “grab” the skin at the area o... | 11/01/2011 |
| 7959489 | Devices and methods for securing a clothing strap Devices, methods, and kits for securing clothing, in particular, for securing a bra strap to a blouse strap. The device includes a long, thin material, having a first end, a second end, and a body extending between the first end and the second end. The long, thin ma... | 06/14/2011 |
| 7938712 | Methods and apparatus for decorative bra straps with multiple uses A decorative bra strap design—interchangeable bra strap/jewelry accessory is proposed. A semi-stretchable design is based on a non-stretchable beading core, that, attached at one or both end to a stretchable elastic section, that's in turn terminated into a jewelr... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7938711 | Adjustable sports brassiere An improved sports brassiere possessing multiple enhancements comprising adjustable wider straps for increased comfort, high quality stretch material, and two (2) adjustment points on either side thus ensuring a perfect fit, is herein disclosed. The front of the bra... | 05/10/2011 |
| 7931521 | Adjustable bra strap In combination with a bra having a front anchor strap portion and a rear anchor strap portion, an adjustable bra strap includes an elongated enclosed loop of flexible fabric with one end forming an attachment section. One end of the enclosed loop is coupled to the r... | 04/26/2011 |
| 7927179 | Non-slip strap for an undergarment A brassiere shoulder strap has a layer of strap material having an inner surface with an inner surface area shape and an outer non-slip surface, and a support fabric having an inner surface and overlying the inner surface of the layer of strap material. The inner su... | 04/19/2011 |
| 7833085 | Decorative cover for straps A strap cover that is fastened to an underlying strap arranged across a shoulder of a wearer. The strap cover may include a decorative material, a decoration, or an overlying material that is aesthetically pleasing to a viewer. The strap cover is fastened to the und... | 11/16/2010 |
| 7819721 | Interchangeable decorative accessories for personal adornment A decorative accessory for adorning a wearer's person, such as the arch area of the foot, and can also be interchangeably secured to a variety of different articles of clothing, accessories, or areas of the wearer's body. The decorative accessory includes an elongat... | 10/26/2010 |
| 7785171 | Tensioning device for clothing straps A clothing strap tensioning device has an elastic member having a geometry generally defined by middle, left end, and right end portions, and bounded by upper, lower, left and right edges, and includes mechanical snaps or other releasable attachment mechanisms integ... | 08/31/2010 |
| 7780502 | Partial undergarment and method for covering a woman's exposed cleavage A partial undergarment for covering a female's exposed cleavage area when an outer garment is worn over a bra, the partial undergarment includes a piece of material configured to extend from a first strap of the bra to a second strap of the bra, and between cups of ... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7601048 | Apparatus for enhancing cleavage and method A device and method used with a woman's garment, including a brassiere. The device comprises a ring member having a first segment and a second segment, a front side and a back side, and wherein the ring member has a mid-way point between the first and second segment... | 10/13/2009 |
| 7553213 | Convertible apparel top with swivel straps The present invention is directed to a convertible apparel top such as a brassiere, tank top, or dress having two straps attached to the garment on at least one end of the strap with a swivel mechanism such as a means for attaching so that the garment may be convert... | 06/30/2009 |
| 7537510 | Garment having dig free strap A brassiere for protecting a wearer's skin has a pair of breast cups and a first side panel and a second side panel. Each is connected to a different one of the pair of breast cups. The brassiere also has a strap, and a length adjustment device being disposed on the... | 05/26/2009 |
| 7513816 | Beaded straps and methods of manufacturing the same Beaded straps for use with articles of clothing and methods of manufacturing them are disclosed. In one embodiment, a beaded brassiere strap comprises a main portion and an elastic portion. To provide the main portion, a segment of relatively inelastic beading wire ... | 04/07/2009 |
| 7507141 | Strap coupling The present invention is concerned with a coupling for use in securing a strap to a garment, for example on a bra or bikini, the coupling comprising a slideway adapted to be secured to the body of the garment, and a slider connectable to the strap, the slider being ... | 03/24/2009 |
| 7429206 | Upper body undergarment Ladies garment designed to be worn under a brassiere for the purpose of supporting and lifting the breasts and smoothing the appearance of the upper torso and arms, without interfering with the appearance of the brassiere under outerwear. The garment, made primarily... | 09/30/2008 |
| 7422509 | Strap fastener A strap fastener for a brassiere is configured as an alligator clip and has a slider which engages the ends of the legs of the fastener onto the fabric of a strapless brassiere or the like. The head of the fastener may be welded to the strap for a loop through which... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7422508 | Garments and methods of manufacturing Garments having one or more laser-cured polymeric regions, methods of making, and laser-cured polymers are provided. The polymeric regions can have cure levels that differ from one another. Further, the polymeric regions can have a variable cure level within the ind... | 09/09/2008 |
| 7410407 | Method and apparatus for enhancing a bustline A device that can be worn under clothing preferably near the nape of the neck to hold the rear shoulder straps of a bra together a determined distance after the wearer establishes a desired degree of cleavage by first lifting upward on the front bra straps. The devi... | 08/12/2008 |
| 7404753 | Adjustable fastening arrangement for garment An adjustable locking arrangement for a brassiere having two brassiere cups comprise two elongated straps, each of which has a free sliding end portion and an affixing end portion, a locking fastener, comprising a fastening body having two side opening and a center ... | 07/29/2008 |
| 7396273 | Decorative straps for a bra and a bra incorporating the same A bra incorporating bra straps that are made from beads threaded onto an elongated tubular member in a decorative pattern. The straps include end connectors that allow them to be detachably secured to the bra. The straps may also include an adjustment member to allo... | 07/08/2008 |
| 7335086 | Strapless and backless adhesive brassiere A brassiere having no shoulder straps and no back strap is disclosed. The brassiere comprises a pair of connected breast cups. The brassiere further comprises a pair of side panels comprised of a substantially inelastic fabric, wherein each side panel is coupled to ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7314400 | Brassiere cup enhancer for maternity or sports brassieres A breast enhancer especially for maternity and sports brassieres has a connector at one end joined to a shoulder strap and at the opposite end a connector for engagement with the undercup of the maternity brassiere or a cup of the sports brassiere. The enhancer is i... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7278900 | Bra strap retainer A bra strap retainer for preventing the straps from falling from the user's shoulders. The bra strap retainer includes a retaining member having an elongate main portion and opposite end portions which are adapted to keep straps of a bra on a user's back in proximat... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7238081 | Reversible shoulder strap for a garment, especially a brassiere A reversible adjustable shoulder strap which can be used with high versatility in a variety of strap patterns, for a brassiere, has a strip formed with injection mold male and female closure members which can mate with one another and are identical on either side of... | 07/03/2007 |
| 7234995 | D-ring for brassieres and the like A D-ring for a shoulder strap assembly and brassiere can have a catch which enables the D-ring to be locked in use or opened for lateral insertion of the loop of the shoulder strap. The catch can be formed by a pin on the bow of the D-ring laterally engageable in an... | 06/26/2007 |
| 7232359 | Adjustable bra The present invention is directed to an adjustable bra having first and second bra cups; one or more adjustable back bands connected to the respective bra cups; first and second detachable shoulder straps connected at one end to the respective bra cups and connected... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7198541 | Brassiere strap connector A brassiere shoulder strap connector is shaped so that the shoulder strap is positioned at a desired angle to better accommodate the anatomy of the wearer's shoulder. Preferably, the connector has a triangular shape. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7168096 | Bikini assembly A bikini assembly includes a bikini top having a first panel and a second panel. A first strap and a second strap are each elongated and each has a first end and a second end. The first strap extends through the first panel. The second strap extends through the seco... | 01/30/2007 |
| 7147538 | Cushion insert for straps A cushion insert having a cushion material, a support member, and a cover is provided. The cushion material is enclosed by an upper ply and a lower ply. The support member is disposed on the upper ply. The cover secures the support member to the upper ply so that th... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7140080 | Lingerie strap slide assembly A lingerie strap and slide assembly has the central bar of the slide of set or recessed and formed with spikes to which the strap end is welded. The slide has its thickest portions at the centers of the transverse bars at which the central bar merges with the remain... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7109134 | Fusible quilt batt A fusible quilt batt. The fusible batt includes a non-woven fibrous web and a heat sealable and releasable adhesive. The adhesive is coated on the outer surface of the web and insinuates between the fibers of the web internally. The adhesive thus binds the fibers of... | 09/19/2006 |
| 7086925 | Cushioned fastener A brassiere fastener system having a cushion structure is provided. Preferably, the cushion structure is a pouch with at least one cushion insert therein. ... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7086926 | Brassiere shoulder strap pad A shoulder strap pad assembly is provided that includes: a top cover, a bottom cover, and a cushion filler. The bottom cover is laminated to the top cover to form an enclosure in which the cushion filler is secured. The top cover has a top fabric layer, a first adhe... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7051407 | Brassiere strap clasp A brassiere strap clasp is used to hold either a cloth strap or a bead strap. The brassiere strap clasp has a body and a clamp. The clamp is pivotally attached to the body and has multiple teeth that extend toward the body. The cloth straps and the bead straps can p... | 05/30/2006 |
| 7037281 | Arm sling apparatus This invention relates generally to a unique arm support device in which the shoulder straps are designed to evenly distribute the weight of the person's arm evenly across both shoulders and not put a side or forward stress on the wearer's neck. This device also all... | 05/02/2006 |
