Foundation garments inventions 02/07

20070037482 - Support bra: The present invention provides a breast support apparatus. The apparatus further comprises at least one layered front portion constructed to form two breast cups. Each breast cup is configured and dimensioned to hold a female breast and defined by an upper section, a lower section and a side edge. Attached... Agent: Delphine M. James

20070037483 - Maternity belt: A maternity belt comprises a ring band and a shoulder band. The ring band is used to support the lower abdomen of a dresser, and surrounds the waist of the dresser. The shoulder band is across the shoulder of the dresser, and its two ends are respectively located at the... Agent: Bruce H. Troxell

20070032167 - Bra that facilitates breathing: A bra is provided that facilitates a woman's breathing. The bra comprises a lower portion with an inverted V shape that skirts the woman's diaphragm. This lower portion is bordered by an elastic band. This bra is especially suitable as a sports bra.... Agent: Michael J. Cherskov, Esq. Cherskov & Flaynik

20070032168 - Woman's undergarment: An item of underwear possibly incorporated in an item of clothing, namely a bra (10), made from one or more layers of any suitable material such as natural or synthetic fabric, including two opposed bands (26) developing from the side end of the cups (12-14) and bearing mutual fastening means,... Agent: Abelman, Frayne & Schwab

20070026766 - Bra support cup: A bra support cup is made using two layers of foam. The outer layer has grooves along its inner surface. These are used to hold plastic ribs. The inner layer is bonded to the inner surface of the outer layer to hold the plastic ribs in place.... Agent: Patent Law Offices Of Heath W. Hoglund

20070026767 - Brassiere having stretchable support: The present invention relates generally to a garment that is capable of providing additional comfort, support, and/or flexibility to the user. For example, the garment can have a stretchable component formed at various locations on and as a portion of the garment. The stretchable component can stretch differently from its... Agent: Dickstein Shapiro LLP