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Adjustable circular knit bra with stabilizing areas and methods of making the same

US6685534B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 31, 2001
Grant dateFeb 3, 2004
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Expiry dateDec 6, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA41C3/0007
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An adjustable circular knit bra is provided. The bra has a pair of breast cups, a central gore disposed between the breast cups, and a pair of side panels. Each side panel is adjacent to a different one of the pair of breast cups. The central gore also has a stabilizing area knitted therein. The breast cups also have a stabilizing area knitted into the bottom edge of each breast cup. The bra preferably also has a pair of adjustable shoulder straps. The bra preferably also has adjustable fasteners at the bra back.

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