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US 8,206,196 · App. 12/209,710 · Granted Jun 26, 2012

Garment with wire support

Assignee: Redcats USA, L.P.
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Patent No.
US 8,206,196
App. No.
12/209,710
Granted
Jun 26, 2012
Kind
B1
Abstract

Various embodiments of a garment having a pair of cup sections with a wire member partially encircling each cup region is described herein. In some embodiments, the garment can include a wire member that can be positioned along a partial section of the lower edge of each cup section. Various embodiments of the garment can provide support and containment for breasts of a wearer of the garment.

Claims (44)

1. A garment comprising a pair of cups for positioning on human breasts, the garment comprising:

a first side shaping panel located within a first cup, the first side shaping panel having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the first side shaping panel is located at a top region of the first cup and the second end of the first side shaping panel is located at a bottom edge of the first cup;

a second side shaping panel located within a second cup, the second side shaping panel having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the second side shaping panel is located at a top region of the second cup and the second end of the second side shaping panel is located at a bottom edge of the second cup;

a first wire member having a first end and a second end, the first wire member positioned in proximity to an outer edge of the first cup, wherein the first end of the first wire member is located at a top, side region of the first cup and the second end of the first wire member is located at a bottom, middle region of the first cup; and

a second wire member having a first end and a second end, the second wire member positioned in proximity to an outer edge of the second cup, wherein the first end of the second wire member is located at a top, side region of the second cup and the second end of the second wire member is located at a bottom, middle region of the second cup.

2. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the garment comprises a brassiere.

3. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the garment comprises a camisole.

4. The garment of claim 1 , wherein the garment comprises an article of swimwear.

5. The garment of claim 1 , further comprising a side panel positioned adjacent to the outer edge of each cup.

6. The garment of claim 1 , wherein each wire member is positioned within a wire channel.

7. The garment of claim 1 , wherein each cup is comprised of a plurality of layers and wherein each side shaping panel is positioned between two of the plurality of layers of the corresponding cup.

8. The garment of claim 1 , wherein each side shaping panel is positioned on an outermost surface of the corresponding cup such that when the garment is worn, the side shaping panel is directly adjacent to a wearer's breast.

9. The garment of claim 1 , wherein each side shaping panel comprises foam.

10. The garment of claim 1 , wherein each side shaping panel is oriented substantially vertically within each cup.

11. The garment of claim 1 , further comprising at least one strap.

12. The garment of claim 1 , wherein each wire member is arcuate shaped.

13. The garment of claim 1 , wherein each wire member subtends an angle of greater than about 90 degrees.

14. The garment of claim 1 , wherein each wire member subtends an angle between a range of about 90 degrees to about 180 degrees.

15. The garment of claim 1 , wherein each wire member subtends an angle between a range of about 90 degrees to about 115 degrees.

16. The garment of claim 1 , wherein each wire member is positioned substantially on the side of the corresponding cup.

17. A garment comprising:

a pair of cups configured to support a corresponding pair of breasts, each cup comprising a side shaping panel;

a first wire member positioned along an outer edge of a first cup such that the first wire member partially encircles the first cup, wherein one end of the first wire member is positioned substantially in a middle region of the lower edge of the first cup;

a second wire member positioned along an outer edge of a second cup such that the second wire member partially encircles the second cup, wherein one end of the second wire member is positioned substantially in the middle region of the lower edge of the second cup;

a first side panel positioned adjacent to the outer edge of the first cup; and

a second side panel positioned adjacent to the outer edge of the second cup.

18. The garment of claim 17 , wherein the garment comprises a brassiere.

19. The garment of claim 17 , wherein the garment comprises a camisole.

20. The garment of claim 17 , wherein the garment comprises an article of swimwear.

21. A brassiere having a pair of cups for positioning on human breasts comprising:

a first side shaping panel located within a first cup;

a second side shaping panel located within a second cup;

a first wire member having a first end and a second end, the first wire member positioned in proximity to an outer edge of the first cup, wherein the first end of the first wire member is located at a top, side region of the first cup and the second end of the first wire member is located at a bottom, middle region of the first cup;

a second wire member having a first end and a second end, the second wire member positioned in proximity to an outer edge of the second cup, wherein the first end of the second wire member is located at a top, side region of the second cup and the second end of the second wire member is located at a bottom, middle region of the second cup;

a first side panel positioned adjacent to the outer edge of the first cup;

a second side panel positioned adjacent to the outer edge of the second cup; and

at least one strap.

22. The garment of claim 17 , wherein each side shaping panel comprises foam.

23. The brassiere of claim 21 , wherein each side shaping panel comprises foam.

24. A garment comprising a pair of cups for positioning on human breasts, the garment comprising:

a first side shaping panel located in a first cup, the first side shaping panel comprising foam;

a second side shaping panel located in a second cup, the second side shaping panel comprising foam;

a first wire member having a first end and a second end, the first wire member positioned in proximity to an outer edge of the first cup, wherein the first end of the first wire member is located at a top, side region of the first cup and the second end of the first wire member is located at a bottom, middle region of the first cup; and

a second wire member having a first end and a second end, the second wire member positioned in proximity to an outer edge of the second cup, wherein the first end of the second wire member is located at a top, side region of the second cup and the second end of the second wire member is located at a bottom, middle region of the second cup.

Assignments (30)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 16, 2022
From: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS FIRST LIEN COLLATERAL AGENT
To: FULLBEAUTY BRANDS OPERATIONS, LLC (F/K/A FULLBEAUTY BRANDS, L.P.)
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Sep 16, 2022
From: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS SECOND LIEN COLLATERAL AGENT
To: FULLBEAUTY BRANDS OPERATIONS, LLC (F/K/A FULLBEAUTY BRANDS, L.P.)
Reel/Frame 061113/0851 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 23, 2022
From: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT
To: FULLBEAUTY BRANDS OPERATIONS, LLC (F/K/A FULLBEAUTY BRANDS, L.P.)
Reel/Frame 060873/0905 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Aug 23, 2022
From: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT
To: FULLBEAUTY BRANDS OPERATIONS, LLC (F/K/A FULLBEAUTY BRANDS, L.P.)
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FIRST LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Aug 23, 2022
From: FULLBEAUTY BRANDS OPERATIONS, LLC
To: CB CORPORATE FINANCE, LLC, AS FIRST LIEN COLLATERAL AGENT
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RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 13, 2019
From: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: FULLBEAUTY BRANDS OPERATIONS, LLC (FKA FULLBEAUTY BRANDS, L.P.)
Reel/Frame 048320/0791 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 13, 2019
From: FULLBEAUTY BRANDS OPERATIONS, LLC (FKA FULLBEAUTY BRANDS, L.P.)
To: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS FIRST LIEN COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 048320/0729 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 13, 2019
From: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB
To: FULLBEAUTY BRANDS OPERATIONS, LLC (FKA FULLBEAUTY BRANDS, L.P.)
Reel/Frame 048320/0742 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 13, 2019
From: FULLBEAUTY BRANDS OPERATIONS, LLC (FKA FULLBEAUTY BRANDS, L.P.)
To: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS SECOND LIEN COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 048320/0772 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 8, 2019
From: FULLBEAUTY BRANDS OPERATIONS, LLC F/K/A FULLBEAUTY BRANDS, L.P.
To: CITIZENS BANK, N.A.; FBB HOLDINGS II, INC.; FBB HOLDINGS III, INC.
Reel/Frame 048282/0075 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 8, 2019
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
To: FULLBEAUTY BRANDS OPERATIONS, LLC F/K/A FULLBEAUTY BRANDS, L.P.
Reel/Frame 048274/0516 →
ASSIGNMENT OF SECOND LIEN SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 16, 2018
From: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, AS RESIGNING ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 047927/0679 →
ASSIGNMENT OF FIRST LIEN SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Dec 13, 2018
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS RESIGNING ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT
To: WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY, FSB, AS SUCCESSOR ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT AND COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 047873/0138 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Oct 25, 2018
From: FULLBEAUTY BRANDS, L.P.
To: FULLBEAUTY BRANDS OPERATIONS, LLC
Reel/Frame 047309/0958 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 21, 2015
From: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
To: REDCATS USA, L.P.
Reel/Frame 036844/0905 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 21, 2015
From: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
To: OSP GROUP, L.P.
Reel/Frame 036844/0951 →
ABL PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 20, 2015
From: FULLBEAUTY BRANDS, L.P.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ABL COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 036900/0238 →
SECOND LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 19, 2015
From: FULLBEAUTY BRANDS, L.P.
To: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, AS SECOND LIEN COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 036887/0868 →
FIRST LIEN PATENT SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Oct 16, 2015
From: FULLBEAUTY BRANDS, L.P.
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS FIRST LIEN COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 036876/0467 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 15, 2015
From: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: OSP GROUP, L.P.
Reel/Frame 036800/0802 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 15, 2015
From: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: FULLBEAUTY BRANDS, L.P.
Reel/Frame 036802/0858 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Jan 21, 2015
From: OSP GROUP, L.P.
To: FULLBEAUTY BRANDS, L.P.
Reel/Frame 034787/0687 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 18, 2014
From: OSP GROUP, L.P.
To: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
Reel/Frame 032463/0311 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Mar 16, 2014
From: REDCATS USA, L.P.
To: OSP GROUP, L.P.
Reel/Frame 032454/0079 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 27, 2013
From: REDCATS USA, L.P. (TO BE RENAMED OSP GROUP, L.P., ON OR PROMPTLY FOLLOWING THE CLOSING DATE)
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 029882/0320 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 27, 2013
From: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: REDCATS USA, L.P.
Reel/Frame 029882/0450 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 8, 2013
From: REDCATS USA, L.P. (TO BE RENAMED OSP GROUP, L.P. ON OR PROMPTLY FOLLOWING THE CLOSING DATE)
To: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AND COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 029778/0480 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 5, 2013
From: REDCATS USA, L.P. (TO BE RENAMED OSP GROUP, L.P.)
To: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 1, 2011
From: REDCATS USA, L.P.
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 2, 2008
From: MARTINS-CRAWBUCK, MICHELE; PERLMAN, JENNIFER; CREDLE, EVYONE; ARDA, ZELIHA
To: REDCATS USA, L.P.
Reel/Frame 021913/0754 →
Continuity (2)
Provisional Application 60993429 · Sep 12, 2007
Provisional Application 61029933 · Feb 20, 2008