Patent ID: 6152802
Filing Date: 2000-11-28
Classification: A41C

Abstract:
A breast support frame for brassieres comprising:a resilient stiffening member formed of a first material, and including a generally U-shaped arcuate portion adapted to be positioned within an undercup support pocket, and opposed first and second ends;each of said ends having a tip securement means for retainingly engaging a separate tip formed of a second material, said second material being softer than said first material;each of said tips including a tip retention means for cooperatively receiving said tip securement means of said resilient stiffening member for the securement of a tip on each of said ends of said resilient stiffening member;the proximate end of each of said tips including an aperture of a first length for receiving the end of said resilient stiffening member, said aperture terminating at a medial shoulder at the end of said first length, which defines the limit of longitudinal engagement between the end of said resilient stiffening member and said tip;said tip including a freely extending distal portion of a second length between the terminus of said aperture and its distal end, with said second length being longer than said first length;said tip tapering between its proximate and distal ends, with said distal end being of substantially lesser cross sectional thickness than said proximate end.