US PATENT SUBCLASS 450 / 8
.~.~ Including plural superimposed supporting panels or bands

Current as of: June, 1999
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450 /   HD   FOUNDATION GARMENTS

1  DF  BREAST OR CHEST, E.G., BRASSIERES {37}
7  DF  .~ Combined with subjacent body supporters, e.g., foundation garment {17}
8.~.~ Including plural superimposed supporting panels or bands {2}
9  DF  .~.~.~> With separable closure for each layer
10  DF  .~.~.~> Each layer separately encircles body

DEFINITION

Classification: 450/8

Including plural superimposed supporting panels or bands:

(under subclass 7) Subject matter wherein, at some body area, there are at least two distinct layers each of which exerts a supporting or molding or compressing force on the body and wherein the layers are free to move relative to each other in directions normal to the planes thereof except at marginal or isolated points where they may be secured together for convenience in handling or donning.

SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:

122, for supporters for the lower torso having similar features.

153, for lower torso supporters having liners, covers or shields which have no supporting function.