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Brassiere Liner

US5690536A · kind A · utility

26Cited by
13References
18Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 20, 1995
Grant dateNov 25, 1997
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 20, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F2013/15016
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Disposable bra liners comprising three cup-shaped coextensive layers attached together, with each layer presenting a circular periphery. The first layer is formed of wicking material for wicking away moisture into the second absorbent layer which is attached to the outer surface of the first layer. The third moisture resistant layer is attached to the outer surface of the absorbent layer. The bra liners further include a structural member attached to the layers for maintaining the shape of the pad. The structural member includes an elastic band attached to the layers at their peripheries and preferably has a plurality of spaced apart fold portions which taper inwardly from the band to present substantially V-shaped fold portions. Each layer preferably further includes a plurality of similar spaced apart fold portions formed therein.

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