Push-up sports bra

a sports bra and push-up technology, applied in the field of push-up sports bras, can solve the problems of not being socially acceptable to use a conventional bra for a sports bra, and the appearance of flattening, so as to help the natural shape and confidence, and accentuate the cleavage. , the effect of supporting, enhancing the breasts and enhancing the shap

a sports bra and push-up technology, applied in the field of push-up sports bras, can solve the problems of not being socially acceptable to use a conventional bra for a sports bra, and the appearance of flattening, so as to help the natural shape and confidence, and accentuate the cleavage. , the effect of supporting, enhancing the breasts and enhancing the shap

US20050164602A1Inactive Publication Date: 2005-07-28ARMSTRONG JEANETTE J +1
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[0020] The present invention provides an athletic sports bra with push-up pads that add fullness, lift, natural enhancement, and added support desired by small to medium breasted women when working out or in other strenuous activity.

[0021]FIG. 1 shows a front view of a sports bra 10 according to the present invention. In this view, the push-up pads are not clearly visible since they are embedded between layers of fabric in the top or attached to the underside of the top. The sports bra 10 has a flexible band 12 formed in the shape of a t-top as is commonly known for a prior art sports bra. The flexible band can be as described in U.S. patent application Publication 2002 / 0022433 by Yeung et al., incorporated herein by reference. The materials used for the band are those commonly used for prior art sports bras. These materials are usually chosen for their flexibility and breathability to provide comfortable active wear. Typical materials include Spandex, nylon, Lycra and cotton. The ...

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Abstract

An athletic sports bra adapted to provide support, shape and elevate the breasts during moderate to strenuous activity. A permanently attached push-up pad with or with out underwire is combined with the features of an athletic sports bra. The push-up pad of the invention when placed in a bra cup looks and feels more natural. The inner cup lining adjacent the skin can be a soft fabric that wicks moisture away from the skin. In an embodiment, a push-up sports bra includes an envelope between the front panel and the rear panel of the bra cups that receives a flexible pouch containing a liquid mixture.

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PRIORITY CLAIM [0001] This application claims priority of U.S. Provisional Patent, Ser. No. 60 / 349,887, filed Jan. 24, 2004 entitled “A Push-up Sports Bra”, the teachings of which are incorporated herein by reference.TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0002] The invention generally relates to women's active apparel and brassieres. More specifically, a sports bra is disclosed having a unique construction that provides push-up support and style while also providing comfort for moderate to strenuous activity. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Brassieres are worn not only to provide support for women's breasts, but also to enhance the shape of the breasts within the brassieres, including the upper portion of the breasts and the cleavage between the breasts. [0004] Push-up bras are designed to shape and elevate the breasts. Push-up bras usually contain a rubber pad received in a pocket in the lower front panels of the bra cups. The pad is formed by molding into a complex arcuate shape. Ru...

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Application Information

Patent Timeline
28 Jul 2005
Publication
US20050164602A1
IPC
A41C3/00; A41C3/10; A41C3/14
CPC
A41B2400/38; A41C3/0057; A41C3/0007; A41C3/144; A41C3/146; A41C3/10
Inventors
ARMSTRONG, JEANETTE J.; CRAWFORD, MICHELE A.