# US 5,699,559 A · Bodysuit having freely moveable straps > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 5,699,559 A - Document ID: US5699559A - Status: Granted - Kind: A - Application number: 08/514,556 - Filed: 1995-08-14 - Granted: 1997-12-23 - Earliest claimed: 1995-08-14 - Inventors: Michiko Sano - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US5699559A ## CPC - A41B 9/08: Combined undergarments (panti-hose, body-stockings A41B11/14) - A41B: SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS ## Abstract A shapesuit comprises a body formed by sewing together a front body and a back body; and at least a pair of stretchable straps extended diagonally and substantially in an X-shape on and sewn to either the front body or the back body so that the middle portions thereof intersect each other. When the front body is provided with the stretchable straps in an X-shaped arrangement, the stretchable straps lift superfluous flesh on the waist toward the middle of the wearer's body, and flattens the stomach and the waist by their elasticities. When the back body is provided with the stretchable straps in an X-shaped arrangement, the stretchable back straps lift superfluous flesh on opposite sides of the buttocks toward the middle of the wearer's body so that the width across the hips is reduced and the middle between the hips bulges out backward, pull the shoulders backward so that the spine is straightened to correct the posture. Thus, the shapesuit shapes up the body form. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A shapesuit comprising: a body formed by sewing together a front body and a back body; and at least a pair of stretchable straps extended diagonally and substantially in an X-shape along the front body so that the middle portions thereof intersect each other, and the ends of the stretchable straps are sewn to the body, wherein the middle portions of the stretchable straps move freely with respect to each other, and wherein unstretchable side straps are extended longitudinally along the seams between the front body and the back body, and the opposite ends of the stretchable straps are sewn to the unstretchable side straps. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) A shapesuit according to claim 1, wherein the front and the back body are formed of a material of stretchable fibers having an elasticity less than that of the stretchable straps. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) A shapesuit according to claim 1, wherein each of the stretchable straps has a tapered width increasing toward the lower end. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) A shapesuit according to claim 1, wherein the upper end of each of the stretchable straps is sewn to a portion of the body substantially corresponding to the armpit. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) A shapesuit according to claim 1, wherein the lower end of each of the stretchable straps is sewn to the edge of a leg opening. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) A shapesuit according to claim 1, wherein a stretchable buttock supporting strap is extended from the lower end of each of the stretchable straps extended in an X-shape on the back body along the edge of the leg opening toward the crotch and is sewn to the edge of the leg opening. ### Claim 7 A shapesuit comprising: a body formed by sewing together a front body and a back body; a pair of stretchable straps extended diagonally and substantially in an X-shape along the front body and the middle portions thereof intersect each other so as to move freely with respect to each other; another pair of stretchable straps extended diagonally and substantially in an X-shape on and sewn to the back body so that the middle portions thereof intersect each other, and wherein unstretchable side straps are extended longitudinally along the seams between the front body and the back body, wherein the opposite ends of the stretchable straps are sewn to the unstretchable side straps. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) A shapesuit according to claim 7, wherein the front and the back body are formed of a material of stretchable fibers having an elasticity less than that of the stretchable straps. ### Claim 9 (depends on 7) A shapesuit according to claim 7, wherein each of the stretchable straps has a tapered width increasing toward the lower end. ### Claim 10 (depends on 7) A shapesuit according to claim 7, wherein the upper end of each of the stretchable straps is sewn to a portion of the body corresponding to the armpit. ### Claim 11 (depends on 7) A shapesuit according to claim 7, wherein the lower end of each of the stretchable straps is sewn to the edge of a leg opening. ### Claim 12 (depends on 2) A shapesuit according to claim 2, wherein a stretchable buttock supporting strap is extended from the lower end of each of the stretchable straps extended in an X-shape on the back body along the edge of the leg opening toward the crotch and is sewn to the edge of the leg opening. ### Claim 13 A suit comprising: a body having a front body and a back body coupled with each other; a pair of unstretchable side straps extended longitudinally along the seams between the front body and the back body; and a pair of stretchable straps extended diagonally and substantially in an X-shape, and the ends of the stretchable straps connected to the unstretchable side straps wherein the middle portions of the stretchable straps move freely with respect to each other. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) A shapesuit according to claim 13, wherein the front and the back body are formed of a material of stretchable fibers having an elasticity less than that of the stretchable straps. ### Claim 15 (depends on 13) A shapesuit according to claim 13, wherein each of the stretchable straps has a tapered width increasing toward the lower end. ### Claim 16 (depends on 13) A shapesuit according to claim 13, wherein stretchable buttock supporting strap is extended from the lower end of each of the stretchable straps extended in an X-shape on the back body along the along the edge of the leg opening toward the crotch and is sewn to the edge of the leg opening.