US Patent 7204741 Brassiere for improved breast support and enhancement

A brassiere comprising two brassiere cups each having an equal number of two or more panel sections representing by at least a lateral sling panel section and a main panel section respectively with the panel sections of each breast cup arranged such that the lateral panel section acts as a sling and possesses substantially less elasticity than is possessed by the main panel section and that the brassiere satisfies a narrow base width measurement for each breast cup of between 11.5 and 13.5 centimeters when the brassiere is extended. The main panel section should extend superiorly to cover the nipple area of the breast and possess greater elasticity.