Brassiere with reinforced edges
US7963822B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA41C5/00
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A brassiere is provided having a front piece incorporating two breast cups and with two side pieces extending around the upper body of an individual wearing the brassiere, which side pieces can be connected to one another in a back closure and with two shoulder straps that extend from the upper edge of the breast cups to the back area of the side pieces. The base material of the brassiere is reinforced on at least part of its edge by applying facing bands or the like. In accordance with the invention it is provided that to form an edge reinforcement, in each case a facing band is fixed with a longitudinal edge to the corresponding edge of the blank made of the base material of the brassiere by linear ultrasonic welding and also is fixed at least partially in a two-dimensional manner with the base material by means of an adhesive layer.
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