.~ Combined with subjacent body supporters, e.g., foundation garment {17}
24
.~.~ Including panels having pleats or folds to permit size increase
DEFINITION
Classification: 450/24
Including panels having pleats or folds to permit size increase:
(under subclass 7) Subject matter wherein a series of pleats or folds is formed in the panels whereby girthwise or circumferential dimension of the supporter as well as the shape may be adjusted or altered.
(1) Note. Included in this subclass are devices fashioned of overlapped sections or folds of elastic material formed to permit expansion or contraction.