Flexing brassiere

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8556677
APP PUB NO 20110312245A1
SERIAL NO

13097518

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A brassiere having flexibility, durability, and improved comfort for the wearer is provided. The side panel of the brassiere comprises a folded fabric and two elastic bands. The folded fabric has two opposing longitudinal edges, a top edge, and a bottom edge. Each of the two elastic bands is positioned in the interior of the folded fabric along a respective longitudinal edge, which also includes notches for orienting the bands. The folded fabric is sewn together at each of the top and bottom edges such that the two elastic bands are held in place. One of the longitudinal edges may be formed by sewing the folded fabric together to form a seam using a pull-out stitch. Each of the two elastic bands may include either of a woven elastic band or a knitted elastic band. The present invention further relates to a brassiere in which the side panels can flex independently of each other in conformance to the wearer's movements.

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WARNACO U S INC470 WHEELERS FARMS ROAD MILFORD CT 06460

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Allen, Donald Wantage, US 13 170

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