Device for washing women's brassiere

Abstract

The novel support device is generally formed from two main members. They are the right frame assembly and the left frame assembly. The right frame and the left frame are connected with a center hinge mechanism that allows the right frame and the left frame to fold towards each other. When folded together, these frames are secured to each other using one or more latching means located on the outer boundary of each frame. The latching means are positioned on each frame so as to engage the corresponding latch engages each other. In the folded configuration, the brassiere and its straps are enclosed within the folded and secured frames. In this folded configuration, the support device protects the brassiere from mechanical and physical damage while simultaneously allowing the surfaces of the brassiere to be exposed to the washing process. The two frame members are each integrally formed of polymeric material or other similar material that does not rust or corrode.

1 . A device for washing a brassiere in a dishwasher or washing machine comprising: 
 an structure having a right frame assembly and a left frame assemble, said right frame assembly comprised of a substantially centrally located apex, said apex connected to one end of a plurality of ribs, an second end of said plurality of ribs connected to a substantially circular outer member, said left frame assembly comprised of a substantially centrally located apex, said apex connected to one end of a plurality of ribs, an second end of said plurality of ribs connected to a substantially circular outer member, said right frame assembly and said left frame assembly joined together with an hinge mechanism; and    said right frame assembly having a plurality of first latching means attached to the periphery of the right circular outer member, said left frame assembly having a plurality of second latching means attached to the periphery of the left circular outer member, said first plurality of latching means designed to engage said second plurality of latching means when said structure is in a folded configuration.    
   
   
       2 . A device for washing a brassiere as recited in  claim 1  wherein said structure is fabricated from a polymeric material.  
   
   
       3 . A device for washing a brassiere as recited in  claim 1  wherein said structure is fabricated from a polymer coated metallic material.  
   
   
       4 . A device for washing a brassiere as recited in  claim 1  wherein said structure is fabricated from an assortment of polymeric materials and polymer coated metallic materials.  
   
   
       5 . A device for washing a brassiere as recited in  claim 1  wherein said structure is designed to have an open configuration and a folded configuration.  
   
   
       6 . A device for washing a brassiere as recited in  claim 5 , wherein said structure is designed to contain a brassiere when said structure is in a folded configuration.