Bra with intermediary flexible layer and method for manufacturing same

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United States of America

PATENT NO 12232546
APP PUB NO 20220256941A1
SERIAL NO

17175110

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A bra and method of manufacturing the same that is designed to (1) provide the optimum level of support, comfort, fit and coverage to a wearer of the bra, (2) visually enhance the wearer's figure by preventing cup gaping and side and top overflow or bulging, and (3) improve the breathability of the bra, thereby reducing sweat and irritation of the skin on or around the wearer's breasts. The bra of the present disclosure comprises bra cups that include intermediary flexible layers that are configured such that they allow the bra cups to stretch and contract to accommodate and fit snugly around the wearer's breasts.

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CHICO'S BRANDS INVESTMENTS INC11215 METRO PARKWAY FORT MYERS FL 33966

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
McArdle, Valerie Ann Fort Myers, US 5 4
Suess, Emily Fort Myers, US 3 1

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