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Backless and possibly strapless brassiere with a reinforcing plate

US9560886B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateApr 25, 2016
Grant dateFeb 7, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA41C3/142
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention relates to a backless and optionally strapless brassiere comprising two textile layers, as well as chest underwiring and cup reinforcements. The torso underwiring comprises a substantially horizontal main bottom portion which is coupled, at the sides of the torso, to two substantially horizontal top side portions. Each reinforcement is a thin plate of rigid material including extensions extending from a side region arranged substantially outside each cup and engaging with the top side portion of the underwiring.

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