1977 SportsBra
Health Sciences
About This Innovation
In 1977, Smith was working with Lisa Lindahl on costumes for the William Shakespeare Festival. Lindahl was a keen athlete, and expressed discomfort when running in a regular bra. Together they came up with the design for a sports bra, and worked with Hinda Miller to source the materials and conduct a test run. When Smith visited New York for work, she returned with new fabrics – elastics and Lycra – and created a bra for Lindahl's measurements. Lindahl and Miller co-founded Jogbra, Inc.
The Invention
Protective brassiere with local energy absorption; Brassiere; Athletic Brassiere; Athletic Shirt
Key Information
Category:
Health Sciences
Completion Status:
yes
Patent Number:
6083080;D301518;4311150;4174717;D259370;D260445
Co-Inventor:
LaJean Lawso; Eugenie Zobian-Lindahl; Polly P. Smith
Patent Information
Patent Number: 6083080;D301518;4311150;4174717;D259370;D260445
Technical Specifications
Protective brassiere with local energy absorption; Brassiere; Athletic Brassiere; Athletic Shirt
Collaboration
Co-Inventor: LaJean Lawso; Eugenie Zobian-Lindahl; Polly P. Smith
