ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 18 -- United States Patent no. 12,471,640, issued on Nov. 18.
"Brassiere with modifiable cup configurations" was invented by Merria R. Norris (Weirsdale, Fla.).
According to the abstract* released by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office: "A brassiere with modifiable cup configurations provides adjustable breast support to accommodate varying breast sizes or asymmetry. Each cup includes an inner layer and an outer layer defining an interstitial space. Within each interstitial space, a breast cup expandable bag is positioned, capable of receiving and retaining gel injected through an insert port connected via a one-way valve. The breast cup expandable bag is supported by an expandable round elastic equipped with movable ...