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Upper and lower torso garments having an improved band

US9254009B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2013
Grant dateFeb 9, 2016
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA41B2500/10
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A circularly knitted upper or lower torso garment, such as a brassiere or brief, and method of forming a circularly knitted brassiere are provided, the garment having a circularly knitted body formed of inner and outer layers, the circularly knitted body having at least one torso or waist band, the inner and outer layers overlapping along a fold line, and an elastomeric band positioned between the inner and outer layers proximate the fold line.

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