US2078099A - Brassiere - Google Patents

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April 20, 1937.. D. ROTELLI ET AL BRASSIERE 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed March 11, 1936 INVEN b V Delnza. Re e5? Her/rzarz b Saxe B ,2,. 1 ATTORNEY April 20, 1937;

D. ROTELLI E AL BRASS IERE FiledMarch 11, 1936 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Debrza Role ATTORNEY Patented Apr. 20, 1937 UNITED STATES BRASSIERE Delma Rotelli and Herman B. Saxe, Brooklym'N. Y.

Application March 11, 1936, Serial No. 68,174

3 Claims.

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in a brassiere and similar allin-one garment, having for one of its objects the provision of improved means for correctively rejuvenating, invigorating and restoring in a superior manner the broken down tissues of a woman's bust, whereby drooping breasts are caused to resume a more upright position, hence contributing to a womans figure, comfort and health.

The invention has for an object the construction of an article as mentioned which is characterized by a pair of bust cups, each to comprise an outer substantially horse-shoe shaped section of relatively strong material for supporta ing the bust, and an inner section of soft and flexible material for filling in the space between the arms of the horse-shoe shaped section so that the bust is projected forwards and outwards.

A further object of the invention is to arrange the shoulder straps in conjunction with the'horseshoe shaped supporting sections so that the busts are separated.

A further object of the invention is to provide a superior reinforced horse-shoe shaped section of the garment which will fit around each breast in a more perfect manner and which may be depended upon to lift the breast and project it forward in the manner which is most conducive to health and to improvement of the p figure.

A further object of the inventionis to adapt the construction to combination foundation garments.

It is a further object of the invention to provide a brassiere which is suitable for wear upon different types of figures so that a merchant need only carry in stock a limited number of sizes and yet be able to provide a brassiere suitable for the use of any probable customer.

Another object of the invention is the construction of an article as mentioned which is simple and durable and which may be manufactured and sold at a reasonable cost.

For further comprehension of the invention, 45 and of the objects and advantages thereof, reference will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which the various novel features of the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure:-

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a brassiere constructed according to this invention.

Fig. 2 is a sectional view taken on the line 22 of Fig. 1.

' ing to this invention, is characterized by a pair of bust cups ill each of which consists of an outer substantially horse-shoe shaped section ID of relatively strong and stiff material, and an inner section ID of soft and pliant material filling in the space between the arms of the horse-shoe shaped section. As clearly illustrated in Figs. 1

and 2, sections I0 are each constructed of two pieces of material which are. joined. together at the bend of the horse shoe by a transverse line of stitching I6 As shown in Fig. 1, these bust cups have been arranged upon a brasssiere which has a web I! between the bust cups and a body band l2 for extending around the body. The web II is provided with an elastic insert I I along the lower portion thereof. The body band l2 also has an elastic insert l2 at the back and has an open section which may be closed by conventional hooks and eyes I3. I

Another feature of the invention is the construction and arrangement of the shoulder straps for the brassire. More particularly, for each bust cup there is a shoulder strap [4 which is at tached at its rear end HI to the back of the body band l2, and at the front end is connected with a pair of diverging sections M the ends of which are connected to the ends of the horse-shoe shaped relatively strong and stiff material section [0 With this arrangement there is a tendency for the shoulder straps to hold the bust cups spaced apart.

The outer horse-shoe shaped sections Ill are formed from several layers of material (as for example the layers Ill and I0" clearly shown in Fig. 2) which 'are joined together at adjacent sides to form the web ll so that the web II is of reinforced "relatively strong and stiff material. The inner section 10 is formed with a plurality of darts I5 to make it form fitting in the particular area of the papilla. The outer section lll= is reinforced and stiffened by a plurality of lines of stitches l6 which are partially concentric on the horse-shoe shape. That is, each line of these stitches is also of U-shape as clearly shown in Fig. 1.

The term substantially of horse-shoe shape" has been used in this specification to' include 55 forms which have curved arms and straight arms which converge towards each other, and thus restricting the open side of the horse-shoe form. In fact, a preferred embodiment of the invention is the use of a horse-shoe shape with straight converging arms as clearly shown on the drawings. There is a distinct advantage in restricting the open sides of the horse-shoe shapes. This advantage consists chiefiy in restraining the busts from'being forced too far upwards and instead forcing them outwards. Another feature of the invention is the formation of the top edge of the inner section Ill to be concaved. When thus constructed it fits better against the top of the. bust. Moreover, the fact that the sections Ill are formed of two pieces as described andshown in the drawings results in that the base of the breast pocket stands out and ofi ers substantial support to the breast when pull is exerted'on the shoulder straps.

In Fig. 4 another embodiment of the invention is disclosed in which the features are applied to a long line brassiere garment. This foundation garment has the bust cups l constructed as previously described,the component parts of which may be recognized by the identical reference numerals. This foundation garment consists of a broad and strong body band l2 adapted to encircle ones body and give support to the diaphragm. The details of the foundation garment do not comprise aportion of this invention and I will therefore be omitted inthis specification.

by virtue of strong bilateral support prevent thebreast from being displaced from into the axilla or from being forced into apposition with the breast of the opposite side. This position of the breast more closely resembles a naturally placed breast and by its elevation and omission of bilateral compression favors complete drainage and thus prevents stagnation or congestion of the breast. The mammary papilla is protected by a covering of non-abrasive material. The breast is kept up and toward the middle simulating the anatomical hammock which holds up the breast.

While we have illustrated and described the preferred embodiment of our invention, it is to be understood that we do not limit ourselves to the precise construction herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claims.

Having thus described our invention, what we claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:

1. In a brassire and the like, a pair of bust cups, each comprising an outer substantially horse-shoe shaped section of relativelystifl material, and an inner section ofsoft and flexible material completely filling in the space between the arms of the said horse-shoe shaped sections, each of said outer section s beingcomprised of two pieces joined at the bendof the horse shoe by a transverse line of stitching to cause the bend of the horse shoe to extend forwardly and to form substantial support for the breast, the upper edges of said horse-shoe shaped section and said soft and flexible material being concaved to allow said bust cups to lie flat against the top of the bust, a shoulder strap for each bust cup connected at its rear end to the body portion of said brassiereand including at its front end a pair of diverging sections continuing from each shoulder strap and connected to the top edge portion of said horse-shoe shaped material at the ends of said concaved edges.

2. In a brassiere and the like, a pair of bust cups, each comprising an outer substantially horse shoe shaped section of relatively stifi material, and an inner section of soft and flexible material completely filling in the space between the arms of the said horse shoe shaped sections, the upper edges of said horse shoe shaped section and said soft and flexible material being concaved to allow said bust cups to lie fiat against the top of the bust, the adjacent edges of said bust cups extending toward each other and forming a web section which is connected together by a line of stitches extending from the top edge of the brassiere down to a point substantially midway between the top edge and the bottom edge, a shoulder strap for, each bust cup connected at its rear end to the body portion 'of said brassiere and including at its front end a pair of diverging sections continuing-from each shoulder strap and connected to the top edge portion of said horse shoe shaped material at the ends of said concaved edges.

3. In a briassiere and the like, a pair of bust cups, each comprising an outer substantially horse shoe shaped section of relatively stiff material, and an inner section of soft and flexible material completely filling in the space between the arms of the said horse shoe shaped sections, the upper edges of said horse shoe shaped section and said soft and flexible material being concaved to allow said bust" cups to lie flat against the top of the bust, the adjacent edges of said bust c'ups extending toward each other and forming a web section-which is connected together by a line of stitches extending from the top edge, of the brassiere downwardly to a point substantially midway between the top edge and the bottom edge, and an elastic insert secured at its side edges between the bottom portion of said bust cups in order to support said bust substantially

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