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  Half brassiareRelated Patent Categories: Foundation Garments, Breast Or Chest, E.g., Brassieres, Separable At Front CenterHalf brassiare description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060052035, Half brassiare. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND [0001] The present invention relates generally to women's brassieres and more particularly to a single piece half brassiere manufactured in various shapes and sizes to support the user's associated breast. The prior art teaches a two piece brassiere of various sizes and shapes as in U.S. Pat. No. 4,416,284, a mastectomy brassiere as in U.S. PAT. NO. 2002/0102913, and a multi-component assembled brassiere as in U.S. PAT NO. 2003/0236054. Generally, brassieres are fabricated as a single garment to support a pair of symmetrical shape breasts. However, some women are not born with a pair of symmetrical shape breasts. Thus, with the present invention, each asymmetrical shape breast can be independently supported. SUMMARY [0002] It is an object of the present invention to provide a single half piece brassiere manufactured to individually support each individual breast of the wearer of the brassiere. The wearer selects two separate half brassieres which support each individual breast size. The brassieres are then attached to support each breast. The half piece brassiere is manufactured in various sizes and shapes. The brassiere can be strapless or each cup can be manufactured with under wire support. Additionally, straps can be attached to the brassiere and the straps can be adjustable. The upper torso member of the half piece brassiere can also be adjustable. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS [0003] FIG. 1 illustrates a perspective view of the present invention on the wearer's body. [0004] FIG. 2 illustrates a single half bra piece manufactured in one size. [0005] FIG. 3 illustrates another single half bra piece manufacture in another size. [0006] FIG. 4 illustrates the back view of the present invention. DETAILED SPECIFICATION [0007] Referring to FIGS. 1-4, there is shown the present invention comprising a single piece half brassiere (100) which can be manufactured in various sizes and shapes individually fit each breast. FIG. 1 illustrates a frontal view of one embodiment of the present invention as worn by a female. Each cup member (110, 150) is dimensioned and configured to fit a wearer's breast cup size of 36C and 36B respectively. Each cup member (110, 150) of the present invention can be manufactured to individually support dissimilar shape breasts of various sizes and shapes up to and including full figured women. This invention can be utilized in swimwear or other types of women wear in which brassiere are an integral part of the garment. [0008] Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, there is shown an exploded view of each cup member (110, 150). Each cup member (110, 150) is further defined by a first side (121) and an opposing second side (120). The present invention further includes first fastener mechanism (105, 107) connected to the opposing second side (120) of each cup member (110, 150). First fastener mechanism (105, 107) is utilized to secure the two half brassiere in place as shown in FIG. 1. [0009] Referring to FIG. 2 and FIG. 3, in some embodiments each cup member (110, 150) can further include casing (155) encompassing the entire inner surface area of the cup member (110, 150). Casing (155) is adapted to enclose conventional padding to provide additional support for the wearer's breast. [0010] In other embodiments, each cup member (110, 150) can further include a second casing (160) along the lower peripheral edge of each cup member (110, 150). Second casing (160) is adapted to receive conventional under wire which provide additional support for the wearer's breast. [0011] Referring to FIG. 4 illustrates a back view of one embodiment of the present invention as worn by an individual. Each torso portion (200, 201) is formed on the first side (121) of each cup member (110, 150) and extends therefrom to an opposing third side (140, 141) as depicted in FIG. 4. Torso portion (200, 201) is adapted to encircle one-half of the wearer's front chest region. [0012] As shown in FIG. 4, second fastener mechanism (145, 146) is connected to the opposing third side (140, 141) of the torso portion (200, 201). Second fastener mechanisms (145, 146) are utilized to secure torso portion (200, 201) in place. First fastener mechanism (105, 107) and second fastener mechanism (145,146) can be conventional hooks. [0013] As depicted in FIG. 4, alternative embodiments of the present invention can further include shoulder straps (220, 221) extending upwardly over the adjacent shoulder interconnecting the top of the torso portion (200, 201) to the top of cup member (110, 150) illustrated in FIG. 1. Each shoulder strap (220, 221) can be adjustable in length utilizing conventional extension clamps (225, 226). Additionally, the torso portion (200,201) can be adjustable in length utilizing conventional extension means (130, 131). Extension means (130, 131) can be a short insert of stretchable fabric such as elastic. The upper torso member (200, 201) can be made of stretchable fabric such as nylon. Continue reading about Half brassiare... Full patent description for Half brassiare Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Half brassiare patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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