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Corsets & brassieres
Ranked by the PatentIndex Score — a 1–99 percentile within A41C · public-visibility date · generated 2026
top 25 per window · public-visibility date
Rising· last 2 yrs
Inventors whose newest A41C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199Roger K. Khouri14 patents · 233 citations
- 296Nicole Rendone22 patents · 194 citations
- 392Jason Berns9 patents · 107 citations
- 488Merida Miller8 patents · 103 citations
- 583Stephanie Muhlenfeld9 patents · 72 citations
- 679Angelica Melendez10 patents · 36 citations
- 775Elena Novosiolova9 patents · 36 citations
- 871Jennifer Johnson7 patents · 35 citations
- 967Suet Hing Yip7 patents · 53 citations
- 1063Zhenqiang Liu11 patents · 64 citations
- 1158Khalil R. Khouri8 patents · 32 citations
- 1254Thomas Morgan Biggs, Jr.8 patents · 32 citations
- 1350Mayur Vansia7 patents · 47 citations
- 1446Ursula Giovanna Todaro8 patents · 40 citations
- 1542Elizabeth A. Crompton7 patents · 28 citations
- 1638Iustinia Koshkaroff10 patents · 25 citations
- 1733Yajaira Solano6 patents · 30 citations
- 1829Akiyo Hirakubo6 patents · 29 citations
- 1925Susan J. Ratcliff4 patents · 32 citations
- 2021Eve Bastug4 patents · 53 citations
- 2117Bruce Moncada5 patents · 18 citations
- 2213Vince Lacambra5 patents · 15 citations
- 238Ka Lai Tam4 patents · 23 citations
- 244Christopher Andon9 patents · 7 citations
- 251Yarden Gagnon3 patents · 22 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A41C output across the last 5 years
- 199Andrew Carr18 patents · 142 citations
- 296Jonathan O'Toole18 patents · 142 citations
- 392Adam Rollo17 patents · 141 citations
- 488Roger K. Khouri14 patents · 233 citations
- 583Debra Abbaszadeh11 patents · 220 citations
- 679Gerhard Fildan35 patents · 721 citations
- 775Karl Wanzenböck17 patents · 332 citations
- 871Nicole Rendone22 patents · 194 citations
- 967Andrea J. Staub15 patents · 174 citations
- 1063Paul R. Montgomery16 patents · 152 citations
- 1158Josue Diaz13 patents · 137 citations
- 1254Jason Berns9 patents · 107 citations
- 1350Merida Miller8 patents · 103 citations
- 1446Virginia Meckley12 patents · 118 citations
- 1542Dana Reinisch5 patents · 212 citations
- 1638Nathalie Martinet12 patents · 126 citations
- 1733Sharon Goff10 patents · 83 citations
- 1829Roger D. Warren21 patents · 132 citations
- 1925Michael D. Abbott14 patents · 77 citations
- 2021Yogendra V. Dandapure7 patents · 60 citations
- 2117Stephanie Muhlenfeld9 patents · 72 citations
- 2213Bruce Huffa7 patents · 55 citations
- 238Angelica Melendez10 patents · 36 citations
- 244Elena Novosiolova9 patents · 36 citations
- 251Jennifer Johnson7 patents · 35 citations
All-time canon
Career PatentIndex Score in A41C
- 199Harold G. Osborne7 patents · 640 citations
- 296Daniel L. Brier5 patents · 396 citations
- 392Herbert L. Moretz5 patents · 396 citations
- 488Gloria Falla14 patents · 620 citations
- 583Eugenie Z. Lindahl6 patents · 318 citations
- 679Christina Erteszek Johnson5 patents · 320 citations
- 775David Chen10 patents · 321 citations
- 871Andrew Carr18 patents · 142 citations
- 967Jonathan O'Toole18 patents · 142 citations
- 1063Adam Rollo17 patents · 141 citations
- 1158Jasper Chang7 patents · 236 citations
- 1254Sigi Rabinowicz5 patents · 369 citations
- 1350John Mitchell15 patents · 467 citations
- 1446Zhen Qiang Liu15 patents · 343 citations
- 1542Roger K. Khouri14 patents · 233 citations
- 1638Debra Abbaszadeh11 patents · 220 citations
- 1733Gerhard Fildan35 patents · 721 citations
- 1829Raymond Cole5 patents · 228 citations
- 1925Sandra Ann Waitz7 patents · 240 citations
- 2021Alice Chang5 patents · 170 citations
- 2117Lisa A. Hendrickson10 patents · 208 citations
- 2213Ronald Redenius7 patents · 170 citations
- 238Karl Wanzenböck17 patents · 332 citations
- 244Nicole Rendone22 patents · 194 citations
- 251Andrea J. Staub15 patents · 174 citations
Rising· last 2 yrs
The top-scoring A41C patents made public in the last 2 years
- 199US11871801B1✦ AIMulti-configuration bra8 cites · 202473% earned
- 296US12419363B2✦ AIShaping garment with adjustable low back2 cites · 202558% earned
- 392US12096806B2✦ AIBra, bra cup, and method of manufacturing same3 cites · 202467% earned
- 488US12225948B1Post-operation mastectomy recovery garment2 cites · 202567% earned
- 583US12029261B1Garment with integrated mammary support system and related methods3 cites · 202472% earned
- 679US12102139B1Adjustable intra-clothing device for supporting at least a portion of a torso of a person,4 cites · 202475% earned
- 775US12302955B1Collection of bras2 cites · 202576% earned
- 871USD1065776SThree-part clasp for pumping garment4 cites · 202575% earned
- 967US12150496B2Moisture trapping bra3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1063US12059041B1Sport bra and support bra3 cites · 202480% earned
- 1158US12290121B2Article of apparel1 cites · 202446% earned
- 1254US12213539B1Underwear1 cites · 202567% earned
- 1350US12310427B2Closure apparatus2 cites · 202476% earned
- 1446USD1032145SAdaptive wrap top2 cites · 202467% earned
- 1542US12389957B2Undergarment for women with sleeves1 cites · 202450% earned
- 1638US12342875B2Breast separator devices1 cites · 202456% earned
- 1733US12310428B1Breast support garment1 cites · 202556% earned
- 1829US12161172B2Bra with stretch support1 cites · 202467% earned
- 1925US12285056B2Shapewear having rubber elastic fabric1 cites · 202467% earned
- 2021US12389966B2Bra shoulder strap and bra1 cites · 202567% earned
- 2117US12201168B2Garment with integrated breastfeeding pad holding apparatus1 cites · 202467% earned
- 2213US12016403B1Sustainable bra garment and improved bio-based open cell foam pad portions1 cites · 202467% earned
- 238US12302956B2Adjustable double padded bra having a fixation mechanism1 cites · 202467% earned
- 244US12239511B2Body fluid management inserts and garments1 cites · 202456% earned
- 251US12029260B2Flange opening for bra1 cites · 202467% earned
Active· last 5 yrs
The top-scoring A41C patents of the last 5 years
- 199US11771144B1✦ AIBra, bra cup, and method of manufacturing same17 cites · 202381% earned
- 296US10905173B1✦ AIPumping/nursing garment26 cites · 202190% earned
- 392USD957091S✦ AIBra23 cites · 202290% earned
- 488US11376352B2Breast pump system14 cites · 202165% earned
- 583US11785993B1Security and safety sports bra7 cites · 202386% earned
- 679US11540894B2Rigiditying brace8 cites · 202276% earned
- 775US11758959B2Strap adjustable brassiere9 cites · 202181% earned
- 871US12127608B2Article of apparel including a bladder7 cites · 202379% earned
- 967US11533955B2Breast separator devices7 cites · 202279% earned
- 1063US11871801B1Multi-configuration bra8 cites · 202473% earned
- 1158US11696606B2Athletic bra8 cites · 202176% earned
- 1254US11737499B2Bra with stretch support5 cites · 202267% earned
- 1350US11910845B2Systems and methods for a bra for use with limited mobility5 cites · 202377% earned
- 1446US11116259B1Clothing article for breast support with removable underwire7 cites · 202186% earned
- 1542US11484076B2Article of apparel8 cites · 202173% earned
- 1638US11523640B2Athletic bra8 cites · 202173% earned
- 1733US11425941B1Comfort fit natural breast shaping nipple concealer8 cites · 202286% earned
- 1829US11758954B2Pressure-distributing undergarment4 cites · 202367% earned
- 1925US11504260B2Rigidifying brace7 cites · 202279% earned
- 2021US12121078B2Clip system for nursing bras4 cites · 202375% earned
- 2117US12133563B2Upper body garment5 cites · 202277% earned
- 2213US12137753B2Athletic bra4 cites · 202375% earned
- 238US12225948B1Post-operation mastectomy recovery garment2 cites · 202567% earned
- 244US12029261B1Garment with integrated mammary support system and related methods3 cites · 202472% earned
- 251US12102139B1Adjustable intra-clothing device for supporting at least a portion of a torso of a person,4 cites · 202475% earned
All-time canon
The defining A41C patents of the whole record
- 199US7682219B2✦ AIUndergarments made from multi-layered fabric laminate material277 cites · 200687% earned
- 296US5939485A✦ AIResponsive polymer networks and methods of their use198 cites · 199994% earned
- 392US4698847A✦ AIApparel structure and process for making apparel198 cites · 198794% earned
- 488US5538502ASurgical chest dressing179 cites · 199694% earned
- 583US6287168B1Substantially seamless brassiere, and blank and method for making same154 cites · 200190% earned
- 679US5340352AFigure adjusting pad and process for manufacturing same154 cites · 199494% earned
- 775US5888118AGarment with an inner lining for body shape adjustment153 cites · 199994% earned
- 871US5433648ARotatable closure device for brassieres and hats149 cites · 199594% earned
- 967US5152741ASurgical chest dressing147 cites · 199294% earned
- 1063US5447462AFabric laminate and garments incorporating same144 cites · 199593% earned
- 1158US6430752B1Compression short134 cites · 200293% earned
- 1254US6165045ABrassiere for large breasted, athletic women132 cites · 200093% earned
- 1350US6379327B2Hands-free portable breast pump system132 cites · 200193% earned
- 1446US6200195B1Adhesive pad and method for its production130 cites · 200193% earned
- 1542US5098330ABreast enhancement brassiere129 cites · 199293% earned
- 1638US5823851ABra sport top128 cites · 199893% earned
- 1733US6083080AProtective brassiere with local energy absorption127 cites · 200093% earned
- 1829US7442110B2Brassiere, brassiere components, and materials for use thereof127 cites · 200593% earned
- 1925US3934593AStrapless breast support126 cites · 197693% earned
- 2021US7753759B2Article of apparel for concealing objects124 cites · 200993% earned
- 2117US6227936B1Hands free pumping and nursing bra120 cites · 200193% earned
- 2213US6837771B2Undergarments made from multi-layered fabric laminate material119 cites · 200286% earned
- 238US4816005ASports bra118 cites · 198993% earned
- 244US5755611ASelf-supporting breast cup118 cites · 199893% earned
- 251US7074204B2Garment118 cites · 200393% earned
Rising· last 2 yrs
Assignees whose newest A41C patents became public in the last 2 years — the current frontier
- 199NIKE INC95 patents · 641 citations
- 296UNDER ARMOUR INC20 patents · 227 citations
- 392LULULEMON ATHLETICA CANADA INC21 patents · 89 citations
- 488MAST INDUSTRIES FAR EAST LTD13 patents · 56 citations
- 583MARKEL GAL6 patents · 34 citations
- 679LIPOCOSM LLC8 patents · 25 citations
- 775SCULPTED U INC7 patents · 28 citations
- 871SPANX LLC10 patents · 21 citations
- 967ADIDAS AG9 patents · 21 citations
- 1063GOLD FLAG LTD6 patents · 29 citations
- 1158RATCLIFF SUSAN J4 patents · 32 citations
- 1254BRAVADO HOLDING AG5 patents · 19 citations
- 1350GELMART IND INC4 patents · 53 citations
- 1446REGINA MIRACLE INTERNATIONAL GROUP LTD9 patents · 14 citations
- 1542MADDOX HOLDINGS INC5 patents · 11 citations
- 1638MIDDLETON LYNN3 patents · 11 citations
- 1733ALLEN DARLENE3 patents · 10 citations
- 1829Torrid LLC4 patents · 8 citations
- 1925ANDRA GROUP LP3 patents · 11 citations
- 2021SPRINGROSE INC3 patents · 6 citations
- 2117THREE STRANDS RECOVERY WEAR CORP2 patents · 5 citations
- 2213COSTANZA MARY ANNA2 patents · 3 citations
- 238BURNS JULIA ANN2 patents · 3 citations
- 244BROWN ASHA2 patents · 4 citations
- 251RAVDEN TIANA GRACE2 patents · 1 citations
Active· last 5 yrs
Sustained A41C output across the last 5 years
- 199HBI BRANDED APPAREL ENTPR LLC44 patents · 896 citations
- 296WACOAL CORP17 patents · 476 citations
- 392CHIARO TECHNOLOGY LTD16 patents · 142 citations
- 488NIKE INC95 patents · 641 citations
- 583UNDER ARMOUR INC20 patents · 227 citations
- 679SIMPLE WISHES LLC12 patents · 151 citations
- 775FILDAN GERHARD8 patents · 163 citations
- 871LULULEMON ATHLETICA CANADA INC21 patents · 89 citations
- 967GOFF SHARON8 patents · 54 citations
- 1063MAST INDUSTRIES FAR EAST LTD13 patents · 56 citations
- 1158THE GAP INC6 patents · 74 citations
- 1254MARKEL GAL6 patents · 34 citations
- 1350LIPOCOSM LLC8 patents · 25 citations
- 1446SCULPTED U INC7 patents · 28 citations
- 1542SPANX LLC10 patents · 21 citations
- 1638UTAX CO LTD6 patents · 41 citations
- 1733ADIDAS AG9 patents · 21 citations
- 1829GOLD FLAG LTD6 patents · 29 citations
- 1925RATCLIFF SUSAN J4 patents · 32 citations
- 2021BRAVADO HOLDING AG5 patents · 19 citations
- 2117GELMART IND INC4 patents · 53 citations
- 2213OBOTICS INC6 patents · 14 citations
- 238REGINA MIRACLE INTERNATIONAL GROUP LTD9 patents · 14 citations
- 244DELTA GALIL IND LTD4 patents · 25 citations
- 251SEXY BACK BRA LLC3 patents · 26 citations
All-time canon
All-time PatentIndex Score in A41C
- 199ALBA WALDENSIAN12 patents · 1,094 citations
- 296PLAYTEX APPAREL INC8 patents · 526 citations
- 392HBI BRANDED APPAREL ENTPR LLC44 patents · 896 citations
- 488LEE SARA CORP18 patents · 726 citations
- 583BRAGEL INTERNATIONAL INC7 patents · 283 citations
- 679WACOAL CORP17 patents · 476 citations
- 775CHIARO TECHNOLOGY LTD16 patents · 142 citations
- 871INT PLAYTEX INC16 patents · 541 citations
- 967REGINA MIRACLE INT LTD17 patents · 509 citations
- 1063NIKE INC95 patents · 641 citations
- 1158WARNACO INC6 patents · 262 citations
- 1254UNDER ARMOUR INC20 patents · 227 citations
- 1350CE SOIR LINGERIE CO INC6 patents · 210 citations
- 1446FILDAN ACCESSORIES CORP15 patents · 344 citations
- 1542SIMPLE WISHES LLC12 patents · 151 citations
- 1638S & S IND INC13 patents · 301 citations
- 1733SPANX INC13 patents · 148 citations
- 1829LIGHTNING2 LLC4 patents · 204 citations
- 1925STRONG CASTLE IND CO LTD4 patents · 256 citations
- 2021FILDAN GERHARD8 patents · 163 citations
- 2117HENDRICKSON LISA A5 patents · 122 citations
- 2213CANON KK4 patents · 148 citations
- 238MORETZ HERBERT L3 patents · 287 citations
- 244LULULEMON ATHLETICA CANADA INC21 patents · 89 citations
- 251VICTORIA S SECRET STORES BRAND5 patents · 76 citations
90–99 field-defining50–89 strong<50 emergingearned by citationsfrom family breadth