| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 450055000 | With cup-supplementing means to add volume to breast, e.g., pads | 41 |
| 20100035514 | SEAMLESS BRA - The present invention provides a bra that is preferably formed of seamless construction and that includes structural components that allow for accommodating changes and variations in bust size. In particular, the inventive bra can be used during times of maternity when breast volume is known to increase over a short time. The bra comprises expansible cups with interchangeable, formed support and shape elements that can be placed into pockets formed in the expansible cups. In certain embodiments, the invention also provides a bra for use when breast feeding, the bra comprising a drop-down panel. | 02-11-2010 |
| 20100068973 | Pressable air cushion capable of being inflated and bled and a brassiere cup with the air cushion - A cup includes an air cushion, which has first and second plastic films, an elastic plate, a pressed component, and a short plastic film; the first film has an air inlet; the first and the second films are stuck together to form an air room between them; a flow guiding passage exists between the elastic plate and the first film to allow air to flow into the air room; the elastic plate has a recess portion, which can face a first direction to allow the cushion to be inflated, and which can face an opposite direction to allow the cushion to be bled; the pressed component is resilient and interposed between the air inlet and the recess portion, and can contain air therein; the short plastic film has a hole facing the recess portion, and an air outlet exists between the short film and the elastic plate. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20120028540 | CLEAVAGE ENHANCING BRA SYSTEM - A device for enhancing breasts is provided that includes a member adapted to extend along at least a portion of a back of a user and a first cup coupled to a first end of the frame and adapted to at least partially cover a first breast of the user. The device also includes a first element coupled to the first end of the frame and adapted to exert a first mediolateral compressive force on the first breast. A device for enhancing breasts is provided that includes first and second cups coupled to a member adapted to extend along at least a portion of a back of a user. The first and second cups are spaced from each on a front of the user when the device is worn by the user. The device also includes means for enhancing breasts of the user. | 02-02-2012 |
| 20120156961 | CORSETRY CUP - A corsetry cup is provided that has two preformed textile spacing layers connected together at least at their edges, wherein between the two spacing layers, a chamber is formed to receive a filler layer. Each spacing layer, at least in sections, has an inner layer on its inside, which is connected to the spacing layer, such that the chamber is completely surrounded by the inner layer. The inner layer has a material that is water repellent and/or water impermeable. | 06-21-2012 |
| 20120184180 | BREAST ENHANCING BRASSIERE - A breast-enhancing brassiere is provided having a pair of breast-receiving cups, each cup including at least one cushioned layer having an inner breast-receiving side and an outer side, and having at least one outer fabric layer affixed to the outer side of the cushioned layer, the inner breast-receiving side including a lower portion and an upper portion, the lower portion having a cushioned thickness greater than the cushioned thickness of the upper portion and projecting inwardly to provide lift and breast enhancement to a wearer, a first pocket formed on the inner breast-receiving side and having a slit formed therein, and a first cushion conforming substantially to the shape of the pocket, the cushion being removably insertable into the pocket to provide supplemental lift and breast enhancement to a wearer. | 07-19-2012 |
| 20140154948 | LADY'S GARMENT WITH CUP PARTS - Provided is a women's garment with cup parts which make bust top positions look higher, while enabling breasts to appear larger in volume. A women's garment with cup parts has a pair of cup parts, each cup part having a first shaping region for covering a nipple and pressing a breast at the time of putting the cup part on the breast and a second shaping region, located lower than the first shaping region, for pressing the breast, the second shaping region having a volume larger than that of the first shaping region, the cup part having a top on a front face side residing within the first shaping region when seen from the front face side. While the second shaping region pushes the breast up, the first shaping region further presses the pushed-up breast, so the bust top positions look higher, while the breasts appear larger in volume. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20150289571 | BRASSIERE - A brassiere | 10-15-2015 |
| 20150320122 | CUP FOR BRASSIERE AND BRASSIERE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME - [Object] To provide a cup for a brassiere that is non-wired but can create not only a cleavage in the chest but also a beautiful decollete in the neckline area by pushing up the breasts. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20160029706 | BRASSIERE - A brassiere includes a first wing and a second wing, a closure including a first closure portion on a first end of the first wing, and a second closure portion on a first end of the second wing; a pair of cups including a first cup connected to the second end of the first wing, and a second cup connected to the second end of the second wing; each cup including an inner contour shaped with a first volume, and an outer contour having a cup and diameter size larger than the inner contour, and filling material between the inner contour and the outer contour a gore connected between the first cup and the second cup; and a pair of straps including a first strap connected to the first cup and the first wing, and a second strap connected to the second cup and the second wing. | 02-04-2016 |
| 20160165962 | MEDICAL BRA HAVING EXTRA BASE SUPPORT | 06-16-2016 |
| 450056000 | Applied to only lower half of breast | 5 |
| 20080293327 | DECORATIVE ELEMENT FOR THE HUMAN BODY - A decorative element for the human body in the form of a breast clasp which can be worn on the person. One breast clasp can be worn in the crease beneath a female breast and is held in place by means of a clamping and adhesive effect. The breast clasp is designed as a curved element and performs a shaping or supporting function, or both, for the female breast. | 11-27-2008 |
| 20090233524 | Push Up Bra - Disclosed in this specification is a range of push up bras. The range comprises different bra cup sizes, and offers a different amount of padding for different cup sizes in the same range. The different padding provided facilitates a better tailoring of the bra to the body type of the wearer. The padding occupies a decreasing area of the cup as the cup size increases. The centre of the padding is also gradually lowered with increasing cup size. | 09-17-2009 |
| 20100105285 | MICRO-CURRENT MASSAGING BRASSIERE PAD - A micro-current massaging brassiere pad includes a flexible pad, a controller mounted in the pad and having a control IC for outputting a pulse waveform and two lead wires for connection to the positive pole and the negative pole of a power source respectively, an electrically insulative outer cover layer covered on the outer side of the pad, and an inner cover layer covered on the inner side of the pad for direct contact with one breast of a female user, the inner cover layer having two isolated conducting zones respectively connected to the two lead wires of the controller such that when electricity is connected through the lead wires of the controller, a medium or low frequency pulse is discharged through the inner cover layer to stimulate the breast of the female user. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20110086577 | POST-SURGERY BRA - A post-surgery bra is disclosed. The bra is for use by a patient after breast surgery. The bra includes an inner lining, an outer decorative layer, and a partial cup portion disposed between the layers. The partial cup portion is preferably made of a molded foam, and does not extend above the apex of the cup position of the bra. Thus, the bra helps prevent irritation of sore areas and remains cooler over the upper cup area. In various embodiments, the seems are inverted to prevent an abrasive edge from forming. A pocket is provided on the inner portion of the cup area for a prosthesis. Ideally, a wide lower band is provided to help hold the bra in place, and for comfort. | 04-14-2011 |
| 20110287691 | BREAST ENHANCING BRASSIERE - A brassiere is provided having a pair of breast-receiving cups, each cup comprising at least one fabric layer molded to at least one foam layer, and an inner breast-receiving side and a lower periphery and an upper periphery. A first shaped pocket is formed on the breast-receiving side having a slit formed therein. A first shaped cushion conforming substantially to the shape of the pocket is removably insertable into the pocket to provide breast enhancement to a wearer. | 11-24-2011 |
| 450057000 | Pads, per se. | 26 |
| 20090036023 | Danette: Bridge of hope bra - The Danette: Bridge of Hope bra is a mastectomy bra that is pre-filled. The bra has two cups separated which is open at the top. The cups will be open at the top for easy access. The cup, depending on the woman's needs can be filled, sewed together, and worn. The pre-filled bra is permanent—no prosthetic, no prescription necessary. The bra will be custom made. The bra can be washed and dried with regular garments. The Danette: Bridge of Hope bra is an alternative for women who have lost their breast(s) to cancer. A woman will have a choice whether to purchase an expensive bra with a prosthesis added. The prosthesis is bulky, heavy, and uncomfortable. Women should have choices. The affordable Danette: Bridge of Hope bra is lightweight, easy to wear, and comfortable. It is also natural feeling not to mention how it looks aesthetically. A woman can look and feel good at the same time. A woman can buy 3 Danette bras for the price of 1 conventional prosthetic and bra. The Danette was designed for myself and other breast cancer survivors. In addition to this bra, a woman can now decide whether or not to have reconstruction. The Danette: Bridge of Hope bra can fill the empty area nicely using this bra. | 02-05-2009 |
| 20090209174 | BRA COMFORT DEVICE - A comfort device comprising an adhesive layer and a padding layer is provided. The padding layer includes one or more sub-padding layers and embossing to hold the sub-padding layers together. The padding layer comprises a plurality of scallops disposed around the edge. A method of improving the comfort of an undergarment is also provided. | 08-20-2009 |
| 20090291617 | BRASSIERE PAD - A brassiere pad includes a generally cup-shaped body having a base perimeter, a neckline perimeter, and an underarm perimeter. The thickness of the cup-shaped body gradually tapers from the base perimeter to an apex of the cup-shaped body and then to the neckline perimeter. The base perimeter has a seam allowance of uniform thickness and has a generally rhombus-shaped cross section. | 11-26-2009 |
| 20100015887 | Brassiere cup and pad structure - A brassiere cup and pad structure is revealed. The brassiere cup and pad structure consists of two outer linings made from polypropylene and an inner padding made from the same material-polypropylene. By the polypropylene with low melting point, the dye degradation on the outer lining caused by high temperature during foaming processes can be avoided. Thus the amount of defective products in which the outer lining have spots resulted from degraded dyes is reduced. Moreover, the shortcoming of general inner padding made from foam that is easy to turn yellow over time is improved effectively. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100048098 | Multi-purpose therapeutic brassiere - A multi-purpose brassiere for selectively applying heat and cold to substantially the entire breast area of an individual including a pair bodies having outer and inner layer of material connected together to form an internal pocket. A conventional ceramic material is inserted into the pocket to apply heat or cold to substantially the over and above breast area. Mechanical fasteners removably secure an opening between the layers of material to insert and remove the ceramic material. | 02-25-2010 |
| 20100105286 | COMFORT BRA LINER - A foldable one-piece insert worn between the bra and the body having irritation reducing and/or absorbent material portions which line the bra cup and that lie under the supported breast, and portions which extends toward the torso rear under the bra side straps and a portion extending below the bra line along the torso. The invention further includes a material tab disposed between the material portions lining the bra cups, which can optionally be worn up to bridge the area between the bra cups for added protection, comfort and absorption of perspiration, or be folded down and out of sight when worn with lower cut neckline outer garments. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100233936 | MODESTY FOAM PAD AND BRASSIERE MADE - A pad for a brassiere having a foam layer; a liner layer and a shaped cover positioned between the foam layer and the liner layer is provided. The shaped cover is positioned between the foam layer and the liner layer to provide enhanced coverage to the brassiere. A brassiere having a pair of breast-receiving cups is provided. Each of the pair of breast-receiving cups has a pad having a foam layer, a liner layer, and a shaped cover positioned between the foam layer and the liner layer. The shaped cover is positioned between the foam layer and the said liner layer to provide enhanced coverage to the brassiere. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100311307 | BREAST SUPPORT SYSTEM FOR RECUMBANT WOMAN AND METHODS OF USE - A breast support system for a recumbent female human includes medial and lateral support padding for each breast. | 12-09-2010 |
| 20110076920 | NOVEL ENHANCED FILAMENTOUS SILICONE PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES - Filamentous bodies which are longitudinally extended and other film-like constructions are made by combining liquid siliceous precursors with air and extruding them. Distinct types or grades of fibers, strands, and other film-like constructions are produced which have a multiplicity of useful applications and indications for use owing to their inherent memory, compactability, tensile strength and density. A prosthetic device for a mastectomy bra is constructed with filamentous bodies. It can be sewn permanently into the bra cup. The device can be refilled to counteract volume loss. | 03-31-2011 |
| 20110104984 | BRASSIERE AND INSERT - The brassiere and insert of the present invention provides for a brassiere comprising a right and left cup, a right and left torso band and a right and left shoulder strap. Disposed within each cup is a first attachment means. One or more inserts are provided, each insert including an insert body and a second attachment means that is complementary of the first attachment means that is disposed within the bra. The insert body further comprises a top portion and a bottom portion wherein the cross-sectional profile of the insert body is such that the bottom portion is thicker than the top portion, which profile allows for more elevation of the user's breast at the lower cup portion and less elevation above the lower cup portion, the user's cleavage between the breasts being enhanced when the brassiere and insert are worn by the user. | 05-05-2011 |
| 20110269375 | MULTI-END ADJUSTABLE FASTENER STRAPS FOR BRA - A wide chest band extends horizontally outward from each cup of a bra. The connecting end of each of the single chest bands splits into multiple connecting fingers to adjustably connect with mating multiple connecting fingers extending from the connecting end of the other single breast band. Each of the pairs of mating fingers has adjustable connectors so that each of the pairs of mating fingers is adjusted independently to allow the bra to attach firmly and comfortably around a tapered torso of a wearer taking into account the varying girth at different heights on the tapered body. | 11-03-2011 |
| 20120045966 | PADDED BREAST CUP FOR A BRASSIERE - There is provided a breast cup assembly for a bra. An outer panel has an outer fabric layer attached to a first foam layer. An inner panel has an inner fabric layer attached to a second foam layer. A pad is located between the inner panel and the outer panel. The inner panel has a surface area the majority of which is overlaid with the pad, and the outer panel and the inner panel are attached to each other about a periphery of each panel to retain the pad in its location. | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120108143 | ADJUSTABLE PUSH-UP ADHESIVE BRA - The push-up adhesive bra includes a pair of bra cups each comprising a generally concave inside surface opposite a generally convex outside surface. Each cup defines an eye-shaped perimeter including a generally curved top and bottom edge meeting at an inner and outer peak. An adhesive is disposed along a portion of the inside surface for removably adhering the bra to a pair of woman's breasts when worn. A two-piece connector is individually fixed to each cup and engagedly connects the pair of cups and is configured such that the connector is disposed substantially at or below a bottom breast line when worn. A shelf-like padding is disposed within each cup adjacent to the bottom edge generally disposed below the woman's breasts. The top edge of each cup comprises a plurality of strap engagement receiving slots where a strap can be selectively attached at any one of the slots. | 05-03-2012 |
| 20120115396 | ADHERABLE GARMENT PADS - A garment pad kit for coupling a garment pad ( | 05-10-2012 |
| 20120149278 | BREAST PAD CONSTRUCTION WITH IMPROVED NIPPLE CONCEALMENT - A bra or other garment pad for breast support has a top fabric layer, a top polyurethane foam layer adhered to the top fabric layer and a nipple concealing disk of shaved polyurethane foam adhered to or formed as part of the top foam layer. The disk is at a nipple covering location of an outer perimeter of the pad and is substantially circular, and is spaced inwardly on all sides from the outer perimeter of the pad. The disk has a graduated thickness at a minimum at the disk perimeter and increasing to a maximum at its center. A substantially 100% spandex fabric layer is adhered to the inner surface of the top foam layer and disk and a bottom polyurethane foam layer is adhered to an inner surface of the spandex layer with a fabric lining layer adhered to the bottom foam layer. | 06-14-2012 |
| 20130084776 | Brassiere Support System - A brassiere strap system is provided. The bra includes a left breast cup and a right breast cup. Next, a left side strap is provided that includes at least two intertwined strips next to the left breast cup and a right side strap including at least two intertwined strips next to the right breast cup. The left side strap is coupled between a left breast cup connection on a left side of the left breast cup and one of a plurality of adjustable left side connections. The right side strap is coupled between a right breast cup connection on the right breast cup and one of a plurality of adjustable right side connections. The left strap and the right strap include a backing surface and a decorative strap surface on top of each other, where the backing surface is made of a durable and contouring material. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130109276 | Cinch Bra System And Method | 05-02-2013 |
| 20130303051 | FEMALE BREAST PAD - A female breast pad comprises a rounded, concave cup portion configured to cover a female breast and a side portion, contiguous therewith, that is configured to extend laterally to one side away from the cup portion. The pad includes an elevated protrusion on its inner surface, located in an area between the cup portion and the outer edge of the side portion which is farthest from the cup portion. This protrusion as well as the lateral extension of the side portion inhibit the pad from sliding toward the center of the wearer during use. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140073222 | BRA CUP STRUCTURE - The bra cup structure of the present disclosure comprises two laminated flexible layers | 03-13-2014 |
| 20140099865 | MATER AMOR BRASSIER - A removable insert | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140154949 | Bra - A brassiere includes an elastic band, a pair of cups (and a pair of elongated flexible support elements configured to come at least partly into contact with the shoulders of the user. Each of the cups includes an outer surface and an inner surface made of a first textile material which includes a plurality of first inserts in a first flexible polymeric material having a coefficient of friction with the skin greater than the first textile material. | 06-05-2014 |
| 20140199915 | NOVEL ENHANCED FILAMENTOUS SILICONE PRODUCTS AND PROCESSES - Filamentous bodies which are longitudinally extended and other film-like constructions are made by combining liquid siliceous precursors with air and extruding them. Distinct types or grades of fibers, strands, and other film-like constructions are produced which have a multiplicity of useful applications and indications for use owing to their inherent memory, compactability, tensile strength and density. A prosthetic device for a mastectomy bra is constructed with filamentous bodies. It can be sewn permanently into the bra cup. The device can be refilled to counteract volume loss. | 07-17-2014 |
| 20140273738 | Pad for a Brassiere Cup - A molded pad for a brassiere cup contains shaved polyurethane foam inserts interleaved between thin upper and lower polyurethane foam layers. Three shaved inserts can be used for positioning in the neckline, underarm and center front regions of the pad, with each insert providing a different level of firmness and elongation to the pad. The pad can be made by positioning the shaved inserts in between thin upper and lower polyurethane layers and molding the composite under heat and pressure to form a laminate having a bra cup shape. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140357157 | Garment Parts, Garment Incorporating Such A Garment Part And Method Of Manufacturing Same - A brassiere pad ( | 12-04-2014 |
| 20150072590 | GARMENT HAVING LESS-STRETCHABLE SUPPORT - A garment comprising a less-stretchable component formed at various locations on and as a portion of the garment; wherein the less-stretchable component has less elasticity than that of part of the garment. | 03-12-2015 |
| 20150118937 | AIR PERMEABLE PAD FOR BRASSIERE - A pad body including grooves and apertures on at least one side. At least some of the apertures are located at intersections of grooves. The grooves are in a pattern of a plurality of rows and columns. A brassiere pad includes the pad body. A brassiere pad comprises the pad body placed between an upper layer and a lower layer. The upper layer and the lower layer are mode of a thin permeable material or include a plurality of apertures. The upper layer and/or lower layer include(s) grooves on at least one side of the layer. | 04-30-2015 |
