Holly Ann Dodge

US Patent:

6371831, Apr 16, 2002

Filed:

Aug 24, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/938024

Inventors:

Holly A. Dodge - New Smyrna Beach FL 32168

International Classification:

A41C 300

US Classification:

450 81, 450 57, 2 67

Abstract:

A strapless swimsuit top and method of donning same. The strapless swimsuit top comprises waterproof adhesive attached to a fabric cup sized and shaped to admit a female breast. The waterproof adhesive co-extends with the fabric except in an adhesive-free nipple area. An adhesive backing sheet co-extends with the adhesive and protects the adhesive until such time as the strapless swimsuit top is to be installed. Steps of donning the strapless swimsuit top include removing the adhesive backing sheet, sliding a strapless swimsuit top lower edge upwards over a thorax towards a breast lower surface, positioning the strapless swimsuit top lower edge at an intersection of the thorax and breast lower surface such that the adhesive-free nipple area is directly below a nipple, and a sufficient distance away from the nipple that when the strapless swimsuit top is rolled up over the breast, the adhesive-free nipple area will coextend with the nipple; rolling the strapless swimsuit top up over the breast, taking care to ensure that the nipple is covered by the adhesive-free nipple area, whereby contact between said waterproof adhesive is avoided, thereby preventing chafing and irritation of the nipple. The strapless swimsuit top may optionally be pulled upwards during attachment to provide uplifted and supported to the breast.