Patent ID: 6009556
Filing Date: 2000-01-04
Classification: A41D

Abstract:
Female apparel comprising:a first cup;a second cup;at least one strap for supporting said cups;a first additional strap designed to extend downward from said first cup when said first cup is being worn;a second additional strap designed to extend downward from said second cup when said second cup is being worn, said additional straps being relatively movable between a position in which said additional straps cross and a position in which said additional straps are uncrossed;a covering for the crotch; anda plurality of first coupling elements on said covering, at least one of said additional straps including a second coupling element releasably connectible to each of said first coupling elements;wherein said one strap includes a first section connected to said first cup and a second section connected to said second cup, said one strap further including first means for releasably connecting said first and second sections to one another; and further comprising an extension insertable between said first and second sections, said extension including second means for releasably connecting said extension to said first means.