.~ With cup supplementing uplift straps or slings diagonally crossing at front center
DEFINITION
Classification: 450/59
With cup supplementing uplift straps or slings diagonally crossings at front center:
(under subclass 1) Subject matter having a pair of tensionable straps or the like associated with the breast cups and arranged so that each strap extends from adjacent the inner lower portion of one breast cup diagonally upward to adjacent the upper portion of the other breast cup.
(1) Note. Included are brassieres embodying means whereby each of the wearer's breasts is individually supported and lifted.
(2) Note. The brassieres of this subclass are usually designed to achieve a definite separation between the breasts.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
45+, especially subclass 48, for breast separators of the stay or stiffener type.
60, for sling members disposed within the breast cup.
61, for a pouch-forming member within the cup and see (1) Note to the definition of that subclass. 62, for a body-embracing hammock like member.
