Abstract

In the field of illicit substance detection using emitted fluorescent radiation spectra there is a need for improvements to reduce the number of false alerts and improve operator confidence in the detection regime. A detector assembly (10), for detecting an illicit substance of interest (28) in a target area (14), comprises an electromagnetic radiation pulse generator (12) to illuminate the target area (14) with a pulse of electromagnetic radiation. The detector assembly (10) also includes a fluorescent radiation detector (18) to detect fluorescent radiation emitted from the target area (14), and a control module (26). The control module (26) checks whether the detected fluorescent radiation includes the or each optical characteristic and the first and second temporal characteristics of a pre-established fluorescent radiation emission signature for the illicit substance (28), and indicates that the illicit substance (28) is present in the target area (14) if the detected fluorescent radiation includes each of the or each optical and the first and second temporal characteristics. A method of detecting an illicit substance (28) in a target area (14) comprises the steps of: (a) establishing a fluorescent radiation emission signature for an illicit substance (28) of interest, the emission signature having at least one optical characteristic and first and second temporal characteristic; (b) illuminating the target area (14) with a pulse of electromagnetic radiation; (c) checking whether the fluorescent radiation emitted from the target area (14) includes the or each optical characteristic and the first and second temporal characteristics of the illicit substance (28); and (d) indicating that the illicit substance (28) is present in the target area (14) if the emitted fluorescent radiation includes each of the or each optical characteristic and the first and second temporal characteristics.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01N 21/64 - FluorescencePhosphorescence

Goods & Services

Clothing, lingerie, underwear, under garments, bras, sports bras, pants, swimwear, swimsuits, bikinis.

Abstract

In the field of breast support arrangements there is a need for an improved breast support arrangement which adapts as a wearer moves to provide optimal support and comfort through a range of a wearer's movements. A breast support arrangement (10) comprises a first breast cup (12) which is connected with a first wing portion (14) and a second breast cup (16) which is connected with a second wing portion (18). The brassiere (10) also includes a first connecting member (20) which couples the first breast cup (12) and the first wing portion (14) to one another. The first connecting member (20) is moveable relative to the first wing portion (14). The brassiere (10) further includes a second connecting member (22) which couples the second breast cup (16) and the second wing portion (18) to one another. The second connecting member (22) is moveable relative to the second wing portion (18). The first and second connecting members (20, 22) are cooperable with one another to couple the first and second wing portions (14, 18) to one another. At least one of the first and second connecting members (20, 22) is or includes an elastic member (26, 28) to, in use, draw the first breast cup (12) towards the first wing portion (14), the second breast cup (16) towards the second wing portion (18), and the first and second wing portions (14, 18) towards one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41C 3/00 - Brassières

Abstract

In the field of breast support arrangements there is a need for an improved breast support arrangement which adapts as a wearer moves to provide optimal support and comfort through a range of a wearer's movements. A breast support arrangement (10) comprises a first breast cup (12) which is connected with a first wing portion (14), and a second breast cup (16) which is connected with a second wing portion (18). The first and second breast cups (12, 16) and wing portions (14, 18) are interconnected by a connecting member (20). The connecting member (20) passes from the first breast cup (12) to the second breast cup (16) via the second wing portion (18) then the first wing portion (14); is moveable relative to each of the first and second wing portions (14, 18); and is or includes an elastic member (22) to draw the first breast cup (12) towards the second wing portion (18), the second breast cup (16) towards the first wing portion (14), and the first and second wing portions (14, 18) towards one another.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41C 3/00 - Brassières

Abstract

Brassieres are provided which provide enhanced levels of comfort and support to the wearer. In one aspect, the invention provides a brassiere comprising an elastic material and damping arrangement, wherein the damping arrangement is arranged so as to dampen movements of a strap of cup caused by movement of a breast. In another aspect there is provided a brassiere having a strap and cup arrangement which is configured to distribute the breast load. Also provided is a brassiere for constraining movement of a wearer's breasts during wear, wherein said brassiere is configured such that movement of one breast caused by movement of the wearer is restrained by a remaining breast.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41C 3/00 - Brassières
• A41F 19/00 - Garment suspenders not otherwise provided for