History of Swimsuits
By Mary Bellis, About.com Guide
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Slimsuit Swimsuit Patent 1990 - Carol Wior
Patent Drawing: Carol Wior Slimsuit - US Patent #RE33406
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Most swimsuits are not patented as they fall under copyright law. However, there are patents that have been issued for innovative swimsuits. Carol Wior patented the Slimsuit, a women's swimsuit that was guaranteed to take an inch or more off the waist or tummy and look natural. See - Carol Wior
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- History of Swimsuits - Introduction
- Swimsuits 1855
- Swimsuits Circa 1915 to 1930
- Swimsuits 1922
- Bikini Swimsuit 1946 - Jacques Heim and Louis Reard
- Slimsuit Swimsuit Patent 1990 - Carol Wior
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