US2491360A - Tubular foundation garment - Google Patents

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Dec. 13, v1949 c. BROWN TUBULAR FOUNDATION GARMENT Filed Nov. 8, 1945 IINVENTOR Qz/ruzme Emu/n Y E N R O T T A ,M a A w 000 0 000.000 QQQQQQ vomow uanowowowo Patented Dec. 13, 1949 UNI STAT ES PATENT 2,491,360

TUBULAR FOUNDATION GARMENT .Qaroline, Brown, New York, N. Y.

Application November 8, 1945, Serial No. 627,342

3 claim 1; This invention relatesto, foundation garments. Broadly, it, is an object of my invention to provide a foundation garment which is made from a tubular elastic seamless material. In most foundation garments a great deal of labor is employed in stitching together various pieces of material which may. be. stretchable or nonstretchable. By using a tubular stretchable, ma-

terial of diagonal weave and cutting the upperand lower portions to receive the brassiere and garters respectively, I. have. found that a great deal of labor is eliminated at the same time, providing a serviceable foundation garment which properly supports the parts of thebody and is automatically adaptable to the different dimensions of the body. Furthermore, the diagonal weave of the fabric presents, a vertical 'bias stretch which is of advantage in, aiding the. movements of the body, and giving greater stretch when the wearer is seated.

The greater vertical stretch especially at the thighs gives greater freedom of movement to the legs. My type of foundation garment herein described will permit the wearer to engage in all types of sports while wearing this garment, permitting the muscles of the body to move naturally while supported by the elasticity of the fabric, and without causing the wearer any discomfort or restriction of movement. Since most of the ligaments of the body run at an angle, I have found that my garment with the diagonal weave does not constrict the muscles but supports and persuades the muscles in their movement.

For a fuller understanding of the nature and objects of my invention, reference is had to the following detailed description in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:

Fig. 1 is a front view of a tubular elastic seamless fabric of diagonal weave, showing the upper portion out out to receive a brassire, the lower portion being cut for receiving garters.

Fig. 2 is a rear view of the tubular fabric shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is a front view of the tubular fabric shown in Fig. 1, with a non-stretchable panel applied on the material.

Fig. 4 is a rear view of a tubular fabric like that shown in Fig. 1 with a non-stretchable rear panel applied thereto.

Fig. 5 is a front view of a foundation garment made from the tubular fabric shown in Fig. 1 as applied to the figure, showing brassire cups attached to the upper portion, and garters attached to the lower portion.

Fig. 6 is a rear view of; shown in Fig. 1.

Fig. 7 is a front view of a bathing, suit showing brassire cup th. e as ic a d a e ast c crotch member.

Referring o, he, i ures. nume l "1: 619231 sents a tubular seamless fabric woven on the diagonal W a t t 13. 1% i -13 b DIO- dueed, n ma c.- ma ip s Th bul r ma er t m be or a num er or dfi rent Wi ths so that each width may be used for persons of several sizes, for example, one width maybe used figures a n wa stnwasursmeets o 2 to 28v" inclusive.

lt e ubu ar erial t": s W v n in continuous length, this material is cut to the ole-.- 1. ed h.- r m h ub Q qfi 1?- I' Q h ma o o t o o t e mda i n garment- The top' of the tube is cut diagonally with, the weave of the fabric in the form of two Vs as shown at I l and I2 in order to provide cutouts for the brassiere cups I3 and M which are stretched at the cutout portions to the elastic tubular material I0. Shoulder straps l5, as is well known in the brassire field, are attached to the upper portion of the brassiere cups [3 and I4 and are also attached to the tubular material ID at the cutout portion of the back of the foundation garment as shown at IS.

The lower portion of the tubular material I0 is also cut out with the weave of the material as shown at I! in order to provide for extensions [8 to which garters [9 are attached. I prefer to provide six garters, two at the front, one at each side and two at the back for fastening to the base.

The rear of the tubular material is out similar to the upper portion, that is with the weave of the material as shown at 20 to provide a large V out out for the back of the foundation garment as can be readily seen in Fig. 6.

When the tubular material ID, with the brassire cups I3 and I4, and the garters I9, and shoulder straps l5 are attached, the entire garment is complete, thus saving a great deal of 1abor. When the foundation garment is on the figure as shown in Fig. 5, the tubular material I0 automatically adapts itself to the figure, providing support for the muscles both when the figure is at ease and during movements of the body. The arrows in the center of Figs. 5 and 6 indicate that the tubular material [0 stretches in all directions.

In the event that it is desired to give greater support at the abdominal region, a non-stretchthe foundation a m nt.

able material 2| in the nature of a panel and having the weave on the straight is applied upon the tubular material l0 so that the abdominal region is supported and the elastic material beneath the panel Zl is prevented from stretching. Of course, any desired shape can be given to the non-stretchable panel 21 depending upon the type of design desired. In the event greater support is desired along the center of the back, a non-stretchable panel 22, set on the straight, may be attached by stitching over the tubular material 19 in order to prevent stretch of the,

elastic material beneath the panel.

In the event it is desired to cut the back very low so that the wearer can wear certain low cut back dresses and certain types of play and sun suits, the shoulder straps may be dispensed with by providing suitable supports in the brassiere cups l3 and I4.

It is within the realm of my invention to adapt the tubular elastic material ii] to a bathing suit by making the brassiere cups 23 and 24 with elastic material and with or Without shoulder straps as desired by inserting an elastic crotch member 25, shown in Fig. '7. Of course, the lower portion would be cut straight across the horizontal thus saving additional material.

It is obvious that various changes and modifications may be made in the details of construction without departing from the general spirit of the invention.

I claim:

1. A foundation garment of the character described formed of a tubular seamless elastic uniform material completely of diagonal threads and stretchable in all directions, said garment having a pair of brassiere cups at the front upper portion, garters at the lower end of said garment for attachment to hose.

2. A foundation garment of the character described formed of a tubular seamless elastic uniform material completely of diagonal threads and stretchable in all directions, said garment having a pair of brassiere cups at the front upper portion, garters at the lower end of said garment for attachment to hose and a non-stretchable longitudinal front panel attached by stitching to the central front portion of said garment for supporting the abdominal region of the wearer.

3. 'A foundation garment of the character described formed of a tubular seamless elastic uniform material completely of diagonal threads and stretchable in all directions, said garment having a pair ofbrassiere cups at the front upper portion, garters at the lower end of said garment for attachment-to hose, a non-stretchable longitudinal front panel attached by stitching to the central front portion of said garment for supporting the abdominal region of the wearer, and a non-stretchable longitudinal rear panel attached by stitching to the central rear portion of said garment for supporting the center of the back of the wearer.

CAROLINE BROWN.

. REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

UNITED STATES PATENTS Melcher Feb. 11, 1941

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