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  Breast complement clothing adhesive pocket systemsUSPTO Application #: 20060010577Title: Breast complement clothing adhesive pocket systems Abstract: An adherable breast pocket that may self-attach to an inside of a garment to secure and hold a breast enhancement element, such as padding, an artificial breast or mastectomy prosthesis. An adherable breast pocket may have a planar surface adhesive and may be removably attached to a garment. A garment may be unaltered for use with an adherable breast pocket. Specific pocket structures, in embodiments, are also described, as are various adhesive systems, and methods of attaching breast pockets to garments. (end of abstract) Agent: Santangelo Law Offices, P.C. - Fort Collins, CO, US Inventor: Sarah J. Sarikelle USPTO Applicaton #: 20060010577 - Class: 002267000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, General Structure, Pads The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060010577. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND [0001] The present invention relates to adhesive pocket systems in garments used to complement or perhaps even supplement female breasts. Specifically, the present invention focuses upon techniques and pocket systems for women to attach to a garment where a prosthesis or breast enhancement element may be worn. [0002] In the case of mastectomy surgery, there may be a great psychological impact upon a woman involved and there may be a great discomfort as a result the physical changes and mental anxiety. Women who have undergone these mastectomies can wear a prosthetic device or the like to maintain a normal body shape. Similarly, there may be natural occurrences of underdevelopment or simply the desire for breast enhancement. As a result, some women may use padded brassieres for enhancement of their breasts. Since brassieres may be uncomfortable and may not be worn with all types of garments, and surgery for breast enhancement may be costly, painful and may even pose health risks, there is a need to provide for shape, enhancement and support for the bust area of women. More specifically, there is a need for breast enhancement systems that can quickly and inconspicuously attach directly to a garment. [0003] It has been suggested, such as in U.S. Pat. No. 3,348,241 to Dodds, to insert breast-form prostheses and the like into permanently attached interior pockets of lounge wear. As discussed in Dodds, a pocket may be sewn into the inside of a garment. However, such pockets may be noticeable and may not be readily removable from garments to which they are attached. Further, these pre-attached pockets may not allow a user to position them for best appearance. [0004] Other attempts have provided a removable pad for breast enhancement, yet they may have required some sort of alteration to a garment prior to the attachment of a pad. This alteration may include sewing or otherwise attaching a first attachment means into a garment. This may be time consuming and may even provide changes to the appearance of a garment, such as the sight of threading on an outside of a garment. U.S. Pat. No. 4,100,621 to Ettipio provides an artificial breast or mastectomy prosthesis in a breast-shaped pad having a hook type fastening means about the periphery of a pad. A pad may be fastened to a nightgown with a mating pile attachment means having been previously attached on the inside of a bosom area of a nightgown. As another example, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,478,278 to Greenblatt, complimentary fastening material may be attached to the inside of a garment and an inner breast cup insert assembly may be fastened to a garment with a fastening material such as hook and loop type fasteners. [0005] In addition to hook and loop type fasteners for the attachment of pockets for enhancement elements, such as prostheses, one may also utilize ties, buttons, snaps and even zippers as mentioned in U.S. Pat. No. 3,348,241 to Dodds. This may result in uncomfortable protrusions that may irritate a user and may provide unnecessary alteration to a garment. [0006] In other efforts, shelf bras have been used, such as those discussed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,440,174 to Cordova. A shelf bra may consist of a piece of fabric attached at the neckline and side seams of a garment that may hang somewhat loosely at the bust. Shelf bras may have been intended to provide support and shape to the breast, yet since they are not properly sized to the individual wearer, they may fail to do a satisfactory job. [0007] A device or system may be attached to a brassier or even a prosthetic brassier. For example, in U.S. Pat. No. 5,551,092 to Weber-Unger, a body member having three body sections may be securable to a cup of a prosthetic bra. In addition, others describe mastectomy brassieres such as in U.S. Pat. No. 6,234,867 to Fanelli and U.S. Pat. No. 6,431,945 to Stephens. [0008] Other efforts in this regard include attaching an adhesive element to a user's skin to provide breast enhancement. These may be disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 4,343,313 to Le Jeune, U.S. Design Pat. No. D485,965 to Slimak, and U.S. Pat. No. 4,992,074 to Diaz. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] The present invention includes a variety of aspects which may be selected in different combinations based upon the particular application or needs to be addressed. In one basic form, the invention discloses the use of a pocket that can be attached to an inside of a garment and can contain any of various types of breast enhancement inserts. A pocket system may be self-attaching to a garment in that possibly no prior steps need to be taken before the pocket can be attached. For example, it may not be necessary to pre-sew a hook to a garment in order to attach a pocket system. [0010] It is a general object of this invention to provide systems for garments so that women can comfortably and concealingly wear breast enhancements to complete or even enhance a female body in the area of the bosom or breasts. [0011] It is an object of the present invention to provide an adhesive pocket that can be placed in the inside of a garment for the retainment of breast enhancement items. [0012] It is another object of the present invention to provide a self-attaching adhesive pocket to be placed in the inside of a garment. [0013] It is an object of the present invention to provide an pocket system having an adhesive suitable for the attachment to a garment to hold a breast enhancement insert to satisfactorily shape the garment and give it the appearance of covering a natural breast. [0014] It is another object of the present invention to provide pocket systems that can prevent permanent alteration to a garment. [0015] It is yet another object of the present invention to have an adherable pocket that can be removable from a garment to facilitate washing to allow a user to employ the enhancement insert or not, as desired, with a particular garment. [0016] Still yet further objects of the invention will be apparent from this specification, including the drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0017] FIG. 1 is a front view of an embodiment of a pocket, generally, of the present invention. [0018] FIG. 2 is a front perspective view of a two-piece pocket of the present invention. [0019] FIG. 3 is a front view of an embodiment of a placement of a pocket into a garment. [0020] FIG. 4 is a perspective back view of a placement of a pocket into an inside of a backless garment in accordance with some embodiments of the present invention. [0021] FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of a two-piece pocket having an adhesive. Continue reading... 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