CN111989006A - Adjustable sport bra - Google Patents

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CN111989006A
CN111989006A CN201980015893.8A CN201980015893A CN111989006A CN 111989006 A CN111989006 A CN 111989006A CN 201980015893 A CN201980015893 A CN 201980015893A CN 111989006 A CN111989006 A CN 111989006A
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C·斯托雷利
T·V·马基西
S·布莱泽
H·M·F·舍尔默斯
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Abstract

An adjustable sport bra provides lateral (side-to-side), vertical (up-down), and medial-lateral support to provide stability in multiple directions.

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Adjustable sport bra
Cross Reference to Related Applications
This patent application claims the benefit of us provisional patent application 62/637,063 filed on 3/1/2018 and us provisional patent application 62/778,206 filed on 12/11/2018, which are incorporated herein by reference in their entirety as part of the present disclosure.
Technical Field
The present invention relates generally to a support garment and, more particularly, to a brassiere having support features that provide stability, support, and comfort simultaneously.
Background
Various support garment designs, including brassieres, are well known. Many brassieres are designed primarily to restrict vertical movement of the breasts. Such motion typically occurs as a result of repeated motion in a single direction (e.g., walking, running) that results in up-and-down (vertical) motion of the breasts. However, during athletic activities, the breasts typically move in eight different directions, including upward, downward, side-to-side (i.e., breast side-to-side), and inside-out movements. Especially during explosive movements (e.g. rapid side-to-side panning when playing football, basketball or tennis) the breasts move in these eight directions, which explosive movements lead to sudden shifts in weight and, if not properly stabilized, uncomfortable movements of the breasts.
Current sport bra designs are typically secured in front or back using hook and eye closure systems or similar systems and may include shoulder strap adjustment features. However, such conventional brassiere designs do not provide sufficient three-dimensional support to prevent substantial movement of the breasts up and down, side to side, and in and out during exercise or athletic activity, and can be difficult to adjust. In addition, these brassieres typically include molded cups that are typically sized appropriately due to the varying shape and size of the breasts. Alternatively, the sport bra design may be a pre-sized seamless or seamless bra that may be pulled down from the head of the individual and includes an opening through which the individual may extend his or her arm. These bra designs typically include elastic features. However, conventional, pre-sized pull-on bra designs do not provide sufficient three-dimensional support to prevent substantial movement of the breasts up and down, side to side, and in and out during exercise or athletic activities, and are not adjustable to ensure proper fit and support. Furthermore, the compression of the breasts using these brassieres is often uncomfortable.
Disclosure of Invention
The present invention is directed to an adjustable motion bra that minimizes lateral (side-to-side), vertical (up-down), and medial-lateral three-dimensional motion of the breast (i.e., eight-dimensional motion of the breast) to provide breast stability in multiple directions and to allow for customization of the appropriate bra as desired. The bra can be dynamically customized based on the activities and preferences of the individual wearing the bra and independently support the breasts to address any asymmetry issues. The brassiere provides sufficient support and comfort.
In one embodiment, the invention is directed to a brassiere comprising a body including a front portion, a back portion, a first side portion extending between a first end of the front portion and a first end of the back portion, a second side portion extending between a second end of the front portion and a second end of the back portion, a first shoulder strap secured to and extending between the front portion and the back portion, and a second shoulder strap secured to and extending between the front portion and the back portion. The back portion includes first and second strap systems independent of one another, and a front support system attachable to the front portion and including first and second panels and configured to adjust tension on the front portion of the bra.
The first shoulder strap may be comprised of two pieces of material joined to one another, wherein one piece of material includes elastomeric properties and the other piece of material includes non-elastomeric properties, and the second shoulder strap may be comprised of two pieces of material joined to one another, wherein one piece of material includes elastomeric properties and the other piece of material includes non-elastomeric properties.
The first brace system may include a first leg, a second leg extending from the first leg to a second side in a first direction at a first angle, a third leg extending from the first leg to the first side in a second direction at a second angle, and a first panel (panel) extending continuously from the third leg. The second strap system is independent of and a mirror image opposing configuration of the first strap system, and may include a first leg, a second leg extending from the first leg to the first side at a first angle in a first direction, and a third leg extending from the first leg to the second side at a second angle in a second direction, and a second panel extending continuously from the third leg. The first panel may extend from the back portion around the first side portion towards the front portion and be secured along its bottom edge to the bottom perimeter (band). The second panel may extend from the back portion around the second side portion towards the front portion and may be secured to the bottom perimeter along a bottom edge thereof.
The bra can include a bottom perimeter extending around its perimeter at the bottom ends of the front, back, and first and second side portions. The chassis may be composed of an elastic material to allow for conformability and to assist in compressing the bra. The chassis may include a fastening system to secure the first and second ends thereof to one another.
The front portion of the bra may comprise multiple layers of material including an outer support layer and a cup layer. The support layer may comprise at least one panel, whereby at least a portion of the panel comprises elastomeric properties. The cup layer may include a first cup and a second cup independent of the first cup. The first sheet of material and the second sheet of material may each be comprised of a single sheet of elastic material. Alternatively, the first and second sheets of material may each be comprised of a mixture of non-elastic and elastic materials. The first and second sheets of material may be separate elements from each other such that one of the first and second sheets of material slides over or under the other of the first and second sheets of material. The first piece of material may be secured to the first shoulder strap and the first end of the second piece of material secured to the second shoulder strap.
In another embodiment, the present invention is directed to a method of securing a sport bra, the method comprising the steps of: placing the brassiere on the individual, connecting a first end of the bottom panel to a second end of the bottom panel, grasping and pulling the first side band such that the second shoulder band is tensioned, the second sheet of material that is part of the front support system presses at least a respective first half of the front portion toward the user and the first harness system is tensioned toward the first side, connecting the first side band at the front to the bottom panel, grasping and pulling the second side band such that the first shoulder band is tensioned, the first sheet of material that is part of the front support system presses at least a respective second half of the front portion toward the individual and the second harness system is tensioned toward the second side and the second side band is connected at the front to the bottom panel.
In one embodiment, a brassiere includes a front portion, a back portion, and a bottom perimeter. The front portion may include a compression layer. The bottom perimeter may be connected to the bottom region of the front portion and may extend along at least a portion of the bottom region of the front portion. The back portion may include a first harness system and a second harness system configured to have a mirror image arrangement with respect to the first harness system.
The first strap system may include a first leg, a second leg, and a third leg interconnected to one another at a first junction. The first leg may extend in a first direction from a first juncture and may be connected to a top region of the front portion at a first side of the front portion.
The second leg may extend from the first juncture in a second direction different from the first direction, and the second leg may be connected to a bottom region of the front portion at a first side of the front portion.
The third leg may extend from the first juncture in a third direction different from the first and second directions, and the third leg may be configured to be selectively and adjustably connected to the chassis at the first side of the front portion so as to create a selectable degree of tension in the first and second legs such that the first and second legs in turn compress the torso of the wearer due to the tension in the first and second legs.
The second harness system may include a fourth leg, a fifth leg, and a sixth leg interconnected to one another at a second junction. The fourth leg may extend in a fourth direction from the second junction point and may be connected to the top region of the front portion at a second side of the front portion.
The fifth leg may extend from the second juncture in a fifth direction different from the fourth direction, and the fifth leg may be connected to the bottom region of the front portion at a second side of the front portion.
The sixth leg may extend from the second juncture in a sixth direction different from the fourth and fifth directions, the sixth leg being configured to be selectively and adjustably connected to the chassis at the second side of the front portion so as to create a selectable degree of tension in the fourth and fifth legs such that the fourth and fifth legs in turn compress the torso of the wearer due to the tension in the fourth and fifth legs.
Further, the brassiere may include a support system that includes a first tensioning element and a second tensioning element. The first tensioning element may connect a top region of the front portion with the bottom perimeter or compression layer at a first side of the front portion. The second tension element may connect the top region of the front portion with the bottom perimeter or compression layer at the second side of the front portion.
The combination of the front and back portions of the bra and the support system can provide a comfortable and supportive fit, enabling the bra to, for example, stabilize the cups of the front portion in place and provide tension across the top and bottom of the breast. Thus, the brassiere may prevent or substantially reduce up-and-down, side-to-side, and in-and-out movement of the wearer's breasts during movement and/or resting states.
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FIG. 1 is a front perspective view of an embodiment of an adjustable sport bra of the present invention;
FIG. 2 is a front view of the brassiere of FIG. 1;
FIG. 3A is a rear view of the brassiere of FIG. 1 including an adjustable system to ensure proper support when the adjustable system is in a closed position;
FIG. 3B is a rear view of the brassiere of FIG. 1, showing the adjustable system in an open position;
FIG. 4 is a front view of the brassiere of FIG. 1 depicting support features in accordance with an aspect of the present invention;
FIG. 5 is a front perspective view of the brassiere of FIG. 1, illustrating the cooperative movement of the support features of FIG. 4 and the features of the brassiere when tensioned;
FIG. 6 is an exploded view of various features of the brassiere of FIG. 1;
figures 7A to 7D are views of the brassiere of figure 1 depicting how the features of the brassiere act in concert to stabilize laterally, vertically and laterally in and out;
FIG. 8A is a first front perspective view of another embodiment of the adjustable sport bra of the present invention including a zipper to allow the bra to be opened at the front;
FIG. 8B is a second front perspective view of the brassiere of FIG. 8A, showing the directional tension of the brassiere during use;
FIG. 8C is a third front perspective view of the brassiere of FIG. 8A, illustrating the interaction of the features of the brassiere during use;
FIG. 9 is a rear view of the brassiere of FIG. 8A;
FIG. 10 is a front view of the brassiere of FIG. 8A, showing the support system;
FIG. 11 is a first front perspective view of another embodiment of the adjustable sport bra of the present invention including an adjustment feature located at the front of the bra, where the bra is depicted in a closed state;
FIG. 12 is a rear view of the brassiere of FIG. 11;
FIG. 13 is a second front perspective view of the brassiere of FIG. 11, showing the front portion of the brassiere in an open condition; and
fig. 14 is a front view of the brassiere of fig. 11 showing the support system.
15A-15C are front views of a sport bra in accordance with another exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 16 is a rear perspective view of the brassiere of FIG. 15 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 17 is a rear perspective view of the brassiere of FIG. 15 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 18 is another rear perspective view of the brassiere of FIG. 15 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 19 is a first side view of the brassiere of FIG. 15 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 20 is a second side view of the brassiere of FIG. 15 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 21 is a detailed view of a portion of the band of the brassiere of FIG. 15 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 22 is a detailed view of the back portion of the brassiere of FIG. 15 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
Figures 23 and 24 are details of the shoulder straps of the brassiere of figure 15 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;
figures 25 to 34 are various forms of front views of the brassiere of figure 15, showing a support mechanism, according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; and
fig. 35-44 are various forms of front views of cradle supports of the brassiere of fig. 15, including underwires and cups of the brassiere of fig. 1, according to exemplary embodiments of the invention.
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Referring now to the drawings, and in particular to fig. 1-44, embodiments of the sport bra of the present disclosure will be described, which embodiments are generally indicated by reference numerals 100, 200 and 300.
As will be discussed in more detail below, the brassiere 100, 200, 300 includes interconnecting elements that, in use, uniformly compress and support the breasts together to ensure lateral (side-to-side), vertical (top-to-bottom), and medial-to-lateral stability of the breasts. By providing support and compression in these directions, the brassiere 100, 200, 300 minimizes three-dimensional motion of the breast in at least eight directions of travel.
As shown in fig. 1-3B, the sport bra 100 includes a front portion 102, a back portion 104, a first or left side portion 106 extending between a first end of the front portion 102 and a first end of the back portion 104, and a second or right side portion 108 extending between a second end of the front portion 102 and a second end of the back portion 104. A shoe (base)109 (see fig. 6) extends around the lower regions of the front 102, rear 104 and side portions 106, 108. A bottom skirt 110 extends around the perimeter of brassiere 100 at the bottom ends of front portion 102, back portion 104, and side portions 106, 108. Bottom band 110 may be composed of an elastic material to allow for flexibility and to help compress brassiere 100 onto the body of various individuals. The bottom enclosure 110 includes a fastening system 113 (see fig. 3A and 3B) secured to first and second ends thereof. The fastening system 113 includes a hook and an eye configured to receive a clasp or hook. However, the fastening system 113 should not be limited to the one shown. Exemplary fasteners that may comprise the fastening system 113 may include snaps, clips, buttons, hook and loop fasteners, ties, and the like.
For example, as can be seen by viewing fig. 1-4, the front portion 102 may include multiple layers of material including an outer support layer 112 and a cup layer 114. The support layer 112 may be divided into a plurality of panels including a first front panel 115, a second front panel 116, a third front panel 117, a fourth front panel 118, a fifth front panel 119, and a sixth panel 120. A fifth front panel 119 is arranged over the first, second, third, fourth and sixth panels 115, 116, 117, 118, 120. A sixth front panel 120 is arranged between the first and second front panels 115, 116 and the third and fourth front panels 117, 118. Panels 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120 can each be comprised of, for example, woven, nonwoven, synthetic, fabric that includes moisture wicking capability, webbing, and/or fabric that is at least partially elastomeric. Additionally, panels 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120 may be coated to increase and/or decrease the modulus of elasticity of one or more of panels 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120. Panels 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120 may be attached to one another, for example, by stitching or otherwise bonding panels 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120 to one another. The entire support layer 112 may be a single piece of material that is compression molded into a three-dimensional shape. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the third panel 120 may include elastomeric properties to help compress and stabilize the breasts of an individual wearing the brassiere 100. The cup layer 114 includes a first cup 122 and a second cup 124 independent of the first cup 122. Alternatively, the cups 122, 124 may be molded from a single piece of material (e.g., foam) and thus connected to each other. The cups 122, 124 may be, for example, sewn, molded or bonded to the outer support layer 116 and/or underwire 109 and are capable of directly contacting the breasts of an individual after the brassiere 100 is secured to the individual. In embodiments where the cups 122, 124 are joined to the underwire 109, the components will be a single unit. In one embodiment, one or more layers (e.g., the cup layer 114) may be removed or interchanged. Furthermore, the layers may be independent of each other.
A first shoulder strap 126 and a second shoulder strap 128 spaced apart from the first shoulder strap 126 each extend between the front portion 102 and the rear portion 104 of the bra 100. The shoulder straps 126, 128 may be at least partially composed of a material or mixture of materials that include elastomeric properties.
As shown in FIG. 6, the first shoulder strap 126 includes a first piece of material or mixture of materials 130 and a second piece of material or mixture of materials 132, the first piece of material or mixture of materials 130 including at least substantially no elastomer to assist in tensioning the bra 100, the second piece of material or mixture of materials 132 including at least in part an elastomer to assist in adjusting the shoulder strap 126. A second sheet of material 132 is secured to the first sheet of material 130 by a first attachment mechanism 134 (such as a first ring) and an adjustment mechanism 136 (such as a slider) may be disposed on the second sheet of material 132 to help adjust the length of the first shoulder strap 126 to ensure a proper, supportive, and comfortable fit. Alternatively, the configuration may be reversed such that the second sheet of material (elastomeric) 132 is attached to the front panel 102 and the first sheet of material (non-stretched) 130 is adhered to a second end of the second sheet of material 132 and to the back portion 104. In another embodiment, the first sheet of material 130 may taper in width and be attached directly to the first connection mechanism 134 or the second sheet of material 132, with the first connection mechanism 134 being located at the second end of the second sheet of material 132, or the webbing may be attached at the second end of the second sheet of material 132. In another configuration, the first connection mechanism 134 and the adjustment mechanism 136 may be combined into a single element. In another configuration, a single piece of material may be used to form first shoulder strap 126.
Like the first shoulder strap 126, the second shoulder strap 128 includes a first piece of material (or mixture of materials) 138 and a second piece of material (or mixture of materials) 140, the first piece of material (or mixture of materials) 138 at least substantially excluding elastomers to aid in tensioning the brassiere 100, and the second piece of material (or mixture of materials) 140 at least partially including elastomers to aid in adjusting the shoulder strap 128. The second sheet of material 140 is secured to the first sheet of material 138 by a second attachment mechanism 142 (such as a first ring), and an adjustment mechanism 144 (such as a slider) may be disposed on the second sheet of material 140 to help adjust the length of the second shoulder strap 128 to ensure a proper, supportive, and comfortable fit. Alternatively, the configuration may be reversed such that the second sheet of material 140 is attached to the front panel 102 and the first sheet of material (non-stretched) 138 is attached to a second end of the second sheet of material 140 and to the back portion 104. In another embodiment, the first sheet of material 138 may taper in width and be attached directly to the second attachment mechanism 142 or the second sheet of material 140, with the second attachment mechanism 142 being located at a second end of the second sheet of material 140, or the webbing may be attached at the second end of the second sheet of material 140. In another configuration, the second coupling mechanism 142 and the adjustment mechanism 144 may be combined into a single element. In yet another configuration, a single piece of material may be used to form the second shoulder strap 128.
In one embodiment, the adjustment mechanisms 136, 144 may be eliminated and the shoulder straps 126, 128 may be adjusted, for example, by hook and loop fastening systems, hooks, sliders, webbing, buttons, snaps, and the like. Although the shoulder straps 126, 128 are shown as being independent of one another, the shoulder straps 126, 128 may intersect or merge at the rear portion 104 of the bra 100 (e.g., an i-vest).
For example, as depicted in fig. 3A-4, the back portion 104 of the bra 100 includes a first strap system 146 and a second strap system 148. The first harness system 146 includes a first leg 150 connected to a second end of the first shoulder strap 126, a second leg 152 extending from the first leg 150 to the second side 108 at a first angle in a first direction, and a third leg 154 extending from the first leg 150 to the first side 106 at a second angle in a second direction. The second leg 152 is fixed at its distal end to a slider 166. The third leg 154 extends continuously at its second end to the first panel 158. A first panel 158, which is part of the chassis 109, extends from the back portion 104 around the first side portion 106 to the front portion 102. The first panel 158 is secured along its bottom edge to the bottom perimeter 110 and the side wall 121 of the first cup 122. Alternatively, the first panel 158 and the first cup 122 may be of a one-piece construction, thereby eliminating the attachment of the side wall 121. Second harness system 148 is independent of first harness system 146 and is a mirror image relative configuration of first harness system 146. The second harness system 148 includes a first leg 160 connected to a second end of the second shoulder strap 128, a second leg 162 extending from the first leg 160 in a first direction at a first angle to the first side 106, and a third leg 164 extending from the first leg 160 in a second direction at a second angle to the second side 108. The second leg 162 is fixed at its distal end to the slider 156. The third leg 164 extends continuously at its second end to the second panel 168. A second panel 168 extends from the back portion 104 around the second side portion 108 to the front portion 102. As can be seen in fig. 3A to 4, the second panel 168 is secured along its bottom edge to the bottom perimeter 110 and to the side wall 123 of the second cup 124. Alternatively, the second panel 168 and the second cup 124 may be of a single piece construction, thereby eliminating the attachment of the side wall 123.
The harness systems 146, 148 may be made of any material, including but not limited to woven, non-woven, synthetic, fabric that includes moisture wicking capability, and/or fabric that is at least partially elastomeric.
The first side band 170 and the second side band 172 are configured to assist in compressing the bra 100. First side strip 170, which extends through slider 156, is secured at first end 174 to first and second front panels 115, 116, and includes fastener 176 secured to second end 178 thereof to help secure first side strip 170 to adjustment panel 180, adjustment panel 180 being secured to chassis 110 about the center of the front panel. Second side strip 172, which extends through slider 166, is secured at a first end 175 to third and fourth front panels 117, 118 and includes a fastener 176 secured to a second end 184 thereof to assist in securing second side strip 172 to adjustment panel 180. As shown, fastener 176 is a hook disposed within an opening of adjustment panel 180. However, the fasteners may be clips, snaps, buttons, hook and loop fasteners, and the like. As shown, panel 180 includes an opening in which fastener 176 can be received. However, it should be noted that the connection may be made using buttons, hook and eye fastening systems, snaps, sliders, hooks, ties, or any other means that allows for a secure connection. Note that while side straps 170, 172 are shown attached to central panel 180, in another embodiment, side straps 170, 172 may be attached to each other, directly to the front panel, or to another feature of brassiere 100.
As shown in fig. 4 and 5, brassiere 100 can include a front support system 183 comprised of a first sheet of material 185 and a second sheet of material 186, the front support system 183 configured to adjust tension on the front portion 102 of brassiere 100. In one embodiment, front support system 183 may be comprised of separate pieces of material joined to form first and second pieces of material 185, 186. In one embodiment, the first sheet of material 185 and the second sheet of material 186 are each comprised of a single sheet of elastic material. Alternatively, the first sheet of material 185 and the second sheet of material 186 may be comprised of a mixture of non-elastic and elastic materials. In such embodiments, approximately a portion of each of the first and second sheet materials 185, 186 may be comprised of an elastic material, while another portion may be comprised of a non-stretch material. In such a system 183, elastic material may surround the upper or lower portion of each piece of material 185, 186 to help compress the upper portion of brassiere 100, and the upper or lower portion of each piece of material 185, 186 may be composed of non-stretch material to help keep the breast contained within the 122, 124 cup. The first sheet of material 185 and the second sheet of material 186 can be independent of each other such that one side is above or below the other side. Alternatively, the first and second sheets of material 185, 186 may be independent of each other and may be directly attached to each other (e.g., a hook and loop system), or the first and second sheets of material 185, 186 may be secured to each other. As shown in fig. 4 and 5, the first end 188 of the first sheet of material 185 may be secured directly or indirectly to the first shoulder strap 126 and the first end 190 of the second sheet of material 186 may be secured directly or indirectly to the second shoulder strap 128. Front support system 183 may be integrated into a layer of material of brassiere 100. The front support system 183 may be adjusted, for example, by tightening the shoulder straps 126, 128, or the length of the first and/or second sheet material 185, 186 may be adjusted by providing an adjustment mechanism (not shown). Exemplary adjustment mechanisms may include elastic bands, textiles, webbing, seamless knitting (monolithic materials), three-dimensional printed materials, and the like, and these components may be composed of elastic materials, inelastic materials, or combinations thereof. The adjustment features may be nested or may extend through a layer of the brassiere 100 (e.g., the straps of the back panel may extend through holes of a hidden mechanism in the fabric) or rest entirely on the exterior of the brassiere 100 or the interior of the brassiere 100. Although anterior support system 183 is shown as forming an "X" shape, the configuration of the components of anterior support system 183 should not be limited to such a shape.
An initial disposable set is required to adjust the bra 100 to fit before wearing the sport bra. First, first side strap 170 and second side strap 172 are fully loosened to allow first harness system 146 and second harness system 148 to be spaced apart from one another and form an opening at the rear of brassiere 100. The brassiere 100 is then slid over the head of the individual. Next, a first end of the bottom skirt 110 is releasably attached to a second end of the bottom skirt 110. As mentioned above, there are a number of options for arrangements to ensure both fit and comfort. Once bottom band 110 is secured, first side band 170 and second side band 172 are pulled from back portion 104 across first side 106 of brassiere 100 and second side 108 of brassiere 100, respectively, until side bands 170, 172 are each snug. The side straps 170, 172 are then releasably secured to the bottom panel 110 at the front portion 102 of the bra 100, respectively. The tension of first shoulder strap 126 and second shoulder strap 128 is then checked. There should be no slack and the tension in each shoulder strap 126, 128 should be such that the shoulder straps fit snugly, but not tightly. If the shoulder straps 126, 128 are too tight to allow the first and second side straps 170, 172 to be easily and comfortably releasably secured, the brassiere 100 should be removed and the shoulder straps 126, 128 should be adjusted/loosened to increase the length of the shoulder straps 126, 128. If too slack such that the first and second side straps 170, 172 cannot be releasably secured to the bottom perimeter 110 at the front portion 102 of the bra 100, the first and second side straps 170, 172 are too loose. The brassiere 100 should be removed and the shoulder straps 126, 128 should be adjusted/tightened as necessary to shorten the length of the shoulder straps 126, 128. Once the initial set-up is complete, the bra 100 can be worn without requiring adjustment for each use.
As shown generally in fig. 7A-7D, once brassiere 100 has been initially adjusted, to wear brassiere 100, an individual first sleeves brassiere 100 over their head and extends their arm in the opening formed by shoulder straps 126, 128 and side portions 106, 108. Next, the individual connects the first end 107 of the bottom perimeter 110 to the second end 111 of the bottom perimeter 110 via the fastening system 113. Next, first and second side straps 170, 172 are grasped and pulled toward adjustment panel 180 at front portion 102 of brassiere 100, and side straps 170, 172 are attached thereto at desired locations via fasteners 176.
As first side belt 170 is pulled toward adjustment panel 180, first end 174 of first side belt 170 pulls second harness system 148, thereby pulling first and second front panels 115, 116, along with at least a portion of front support system 183, outwardly toward first side 106 and inwardly toward the individual's chest (e.g., toward back 104). Similarly, when second side belt 172 is pulled toward adjustment panel 180, first end 175 of second side belt 172 pulls first harness system 146, thereby pulling third and fourth front panels 117, 118, along with at least a portion of front support system 183, outwardly toward second side 108 and inwardly toward the individual's chest (e.g., toward back 104).
The connection of side straps 170, 172 and back straps 148, 150/ legs 148, 152 of sides 106, 108 results in front panels 115-120 being pulled in unison in all three axes of motion, thereby ensuring that the center of gravity of the breasts does not deviate from its natural position, but is evenly compressed onto the individual's body. That is, when the side straps 170, 172 are pulled, the movement of the breasts is laterally and laterally limited in and out of the side panels 115-120, and vertically limited by the first and second shoulder straps 126, 128 and the front support system 183. Although brassiere 100 includes a plurality of interconnected elements, it should be noted that the elements may be removed and/or separated from one another to function independently of one another.
Although the brassiere 100 is shown as being fastened at its rear and front portions, the brassiere 100 may be fully closed, or may be attached at one side, only at the front portion, or only at the rear portion.
Fig. 8A to 10 show another embodiment of a sports bra 200. Brassiere 200 includes a front portion 202, a back portion 204, a first side portion 206 extending between front portion 202 and back portion 204, and a second side portion 208 extending between front portion 202 and back portion 204. A bottom enclosure 210 is secured to the lower ends of the front 202, back 204 and side 206, 208 portions.
Front portion 202 includes a first front panel 212 and a second front panel 214 independent of first front panel 212 to allow brassiere 200 to be opened at its front (i.e., front entrance). Each of the first and second front panels 212, 214 may be composed of a single panel or sheet of material or a plurality of panels or sheets of material that are attached together to form the respective first and second front panels 212, 214. The material may comprise woven, non-woven, fabric with moisture wicking capability, fabric that is at least partially elastomeric, and the like. The pieces of material may be joined to one another by, for example, sewing or bonding the pieces of material to one another. In one embodiment, at least a portion of the piece of material 216, 218 of each of the front panels 212, 214, respectively, includes elastomeric properties to help compress and stabilize the breasts of the individual wearing the brassiere 200. Alternatively, the front panels 212, 214 may be composed of a non-stretch material.
As shown in fig. 9, the front portion 202 may include a first cup 220 associated with the first front panel 212 and a second cup 222 associated with the second front panel 214. First and second cups 220, 222 may be molded and secured to respective first and second front panels 212, 214. In one embodiment, the cups 220, 222 may be independent of the first and second front panels 212, 214. In another embodiment, the cups 220, 222 may be included as part of a modular system whereby the first and second cups 220, 222 are disposed between the respective first and second front panels 212, 214 and a layer of material affixed to the surfaces of the first and second front panels 212, 214 that is capable of contacting the breasts and which helps to evenly compress the breasts when the brassiere 200 is secured to the user's body.
A first shoulder strap 226 and a second shoulder strap 228 spaced from the first shoulder strap 226 each extend between the front portion 202 and the back portion 204 of the bra 200. The shoulder straps 226, 228 may each be comprised of a single piece of material or multiple segments of material, wherein at least one segment forming the shoulder straps 226, 228 may be at least partially comprised of a material or mixture of materials that include elastomeric or non-elastomeric properties.
In one embodiment, the first shoulder strap 226 includes a first piece of material (or mixture of materials) 230 and a second piece of material (or mixture of materials) 232, the first piece of material (or mixture of materials) 230 at least substantially excluding elastomers to aid in tensioning the bra 200, and the second piece of material (or mixture of materials) 232 at least partially including elastomers to aid in adjusting the shoulder strap 226. The second sheet of material 232 is secured to the first sheet of material 230 by a first attachment mechanism 234 (such as a first ring), and an adjustment mechanism 236 (such as a slider) may be disposed on the second sheet of material 232 to help adjust the length of the first shoulder strap 226 to ensure a proper, supportive, and comfortable fit. Alternatively, the two sheets of material 230, 232 may be directly connected to each other. Like the first shoulder strap 226, the second shoulder strap 228 includes a first piece of material (or mixture of materials) 240 and a second piece of material (or mixture of materials) 242, the first piece of material (or mixture of materials) 240 including at least substantially no elastomer to assist in tensioning the bra 200, the second piece of material (or mixture of materials) 242 including at least in part an elastomer to assist in adjusting the shoulder strap 228. A second sheet of material 242 is secured to the first sheet of material 240 by a second attachment mechanism 244, such as a first ring, and an adjustment mechanism 246, such as a slider, may be disposed on the second sheet of material 242 to help adjust the length of the second shoulder strap 228 to ensure a proper, supportive, and comfortable fit. In another configuration, the connection mechanisms 234 and 244 and the adjustment mechanisms 236, 246 may be combined into a single element. In yet another configuration, a single piece of material may be used to form the shoulder straps 226, 228.
The back portion 204 of the bra 200 includes a first strap system 248 and a second strap system 250. The first harness system 248 includes a first leg 252 connected to a second end of the first shoulder strap 226, a second leg 254 extending from the first leg 252 to the second side 208 at a first angle in a first direction and secured at a distal end thereof to a slider 260, and a third leg 256 extending from the first leg 252 to the first side 206 at a second angle in a second direction. The third leg 256 extends continuously at a second end thereof to the first panel 258. First panel 258 extends from back portion 204 around first side portion 206 toward front portion 202. For example, as can be seen in fig. 8A to 8C, the first panel 258 is secured along its bottom edge to the bottom perimeter 210 and the side wall 221 of the first cup 220, but may be directly attached to the cup 220, thereby eliminating the side wall from the design. The second harness system 250 is independent of the first harness system 248 and is a mirror image relative configuration of the first harness system 248. The second harness system 250 includes a first leg 262 connected to the second end of the second shoulder strap 228, a second leg 264 extending from the first leg 262 at a first angle in a first direction to the first side 206 and secured at its distal end to a slider 270, and a third leg 266 extending from the first leg 262 at a second angle in a second direction to the second side 208. The third leg 266 extends continuously at its second end to the second panel 268. The second panel 268 extends from the back portion 204 around the second side portion 208 toward the front portion 202. As can be seen in fig. 9, the second panel 268 is secured along its bottom edge to the bottom perimeter 210 and the side walls 225 of the second cups 222, but may be directly attached to the cups 222, thereby eliminating the side walls from the design. Alternatively, the first harness system 248 may be connected to the second shoulder strap 228 and the second harness system 250 may be connected to the first shoulder strap 226.
The first and second harness systems 248, 250 may be made of any material, including but not limited to woven, non-woven, fabric with moisture wicking capability, fabric including elastomeric properties, and the like.
As depicted in fig. 8A-9, the bra 200 includes a first side band 272 extending from the first side 206 toward the front 202 and a second side band 274 extending from the second side 208 toward the front 202. The first side strap 272 is secured at a first end 276 to the first front panel 212, extends through the slider 278 to attach the first side strap 272 to the second harness system 250, and is secured at a second end 280 between the chassis 210 and the first front panel 212. Similarly, second side band 274 is secured at a first end (not shown) to second front panel 214, extends through slider 286 to attach second side band 274 to first harness system 248, and is secured at a second end (not shown) between chassis 210 and second front panel 214. First side band 272 and second side band 274 may each include a second slider 288, 289, respectively, to help adjust the tension of brassiere 200.
Fig. 10 is a front view of brassiere 200, showing front support system 294, front support system 294 being comprised of a first sheet of material 296 and a second sheet of material 298 and configured to adjust tension on front portion 202 of brassiere 200. The first sheet of material 296 and the second sheet of material 298 may be independent of each other. In one embodiment, the front support system 294 may be comprised of separate pieces of material joined to form the first and second sheets of material 296, 298. In one embodiment, the first sheet material 296 and the second sheet material 298 are each independently composed of a single sheet of inelastic material, elastic material, or a mixture of inelastic material and elastic material. In embodiments where the plurality of pieces of material 296, 298 are a blend of elastic and non-elastic materials, approximately half of each of the first and second pieces of material 296, 298 may be composed of an elastic material, while the other half may be composed of a non-stretch material. In such a system, elastic material may surround the upper or lower half of each sheet of material 296, 298 to help compress the upper or lower half of the bra 200, and the upper or lower half of each sheet of material 296, 298 may be composed of non-stretch material to help keep the breast contained within the 220, 222 cup. As shown in fig. 10, the first end 297 of the first sheet of material 296 may be secured directly or indirectly to the first shoulder strap 226, and the first end 299 of the second sheet of material 298 may be secured directly or indirectly to the second shoulder strap 228. Front support system 294 may be integrated into a layer of material of brassiere 200 or may be separate from brassiere 200.
The front support system 294 may be adjusted by adjusting the side straps 272, 274. For example, when first side strap 272 is adjusted (shortened) via slider 288, second leg 264 of second back panel 250 is pulled, thereby tensioning second shoulder strap 228, and thus tensioning second side of second sheet material 298 or front support system 294. Similarly, when second side band 274 is adjusted (shortened) via slider 289, second leg 254 of first back panel 248 is pulled, thereby tensioning first shoulder strap 226, and thus tensioning the first side of first sheet material 296 or front support system 294.
In order to secure brassiere 200 in place and stabilize the breasts laterally, vertically, and laterally in and out (across the three axes of motion), brassiere 200 includes a front closure mechanism 292 to releasably secure first front panel 212 to second front panel 214. As shown in fig. 8A and 8B, the front closure mechanism 292 may be a zipper. Although a zipper is shown, the front closure mechanism 292 can be another type of fastener or fastening system, such as hook and loop fasteners, snaps, buttons, tape, hook and eye connections, or the like. Additionally, the bra 200 may be a rear access, with the front closure mechanism 292 removed from the design.
Fig. 11 to 14 show a third embodiment of a sports bra 300. The bra 300 includes a front 302, a back 304, a first side 306 extending between the front 302 and the back 304, and a second side 308 extending between the front 302 and the back 304. A bottom enclosure 310 is secured to the lower ends of the front 302, back 304 and side 306, 308 portions.
The front portion 302 comprises a first front panel 312 and a second front panel 314 independent from the first front panel 312 to allow the brassiere 300 to be opened at its front (i.e. front access). Each of the first front panel 312 and the second front panel 314 may be composed of a single sheet or multiple sheets of material that are joined together to form the respective first front panel 312 and second front panel 314. Such materials may include woven, nonwoven, fabrics including moisture wicking materials, fabrics that are at least partially elastomeric, and the like. The pieces of material may be joined to one another by, for example, sewing or bonding the pieces of material to one another. In one embodiment, at least a portion of a piece of material 316, 318 of each of front panels 312, 314, respectively, includes elastomeric properties to help compress and stabilize the breasts of the individual wearing brassiere 300. In another embodiment, approximately a portion of each of the plurality of pieces of material 316, 318 includes elastomeric properties to help compress and stabilize the breasts of an individual wearing the brassiere 300, while another portion of the plurality of pieces of material 316, 318 does not include elastomers to ensure that the breasts are contained within the respective front panels 312, 314. Alternatively, the front panels 312, 314 are composed of an inelastic material.
As shown in fig. 12, the front portion 302 may include a first cup 320 associated with the first front panel 312 and a second cup 322 associated with the second front panel 314. The first and second cups 320, 322 may be molded separately from the first and second front panels 312, 314 onto the respective first and second front panels 312, 314, or included as part of a modular system, whereby the first and second cups 320, 322 are disposed between the respective first and second front panels 312, 314 and a layer of material that is capable of contacting the breasts, which is affixed to the surface of the first and second front panels 312, 314, and which helps to evenly compress the breasts when the brassiere 300 is secured to the user's body. However, in one embodiment, the cups 320, 322 may be removable from the design, may be removable, whereby an individual may choose to temporarily remove the cups 320, 322, and may not be included as part of the design or after-market purchase.
A first shoulder strap 324 and a second shoulder strap 326 spaced apart from the first shoulder strap 324 each extend between the front portion 302 and the rear portion 304 of the bra 300. The shoulder straps 324, 326 may be comprised of a single piece of material or multiple segments of material, wherein at least one segment forming the shoulder straps 324, 326 may be comprised at least partially of a material or mixture of materials that includes elastomeric properties.
For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the first shoulder strap 324 includes a first piece of material (or mixture of materials) 328 and a second piece of material (or mixture of materials) 330, the first piece of material (or mixture of materials) 328 at least substantially excluding elastomers to aid in tensioning the bra 300, and the second piece of material (or mixture of materials) 330 at least partially including elastomers to aid in adjusting the shoulder strap 324. The second sheet of material 330 is secured to the first sheet of material 326 by a first attachment mechanism 332 (such as a first ring), and an adjustment mechanism 334 (such as a slider) may be disposed on the second sheet of material 330 to help adjust the length of the first shoulder strap 324 to ensure a proper, supportive, and comfortable fit. Alternatively, the second sheet of material 330 may be non-elastomeric and the first sheet of material 328 may be elastomeric. In one embodiment, the attachment mechanism 332 may be eliminated. Like first shoulder strap 324, second shoulder strap 326 includes a first piece (or mixture of materials) 336 and a second piece (or mixture of materials) 338, with first piece (or mixture of materials) 336 at least substantially free of elastomers to aid in tensioning brassiere 300, and second piece (or mixture of materials) 338 at least partially including elastomers to aid in adjusting shoulder strap 326. The second sheet of material 338 is secured to the first sheet of material 336 by a first attachment mechanism 340 (such as a first ring), and an adjustment mechanism 342 (such as a slider) may be disposed on the second sheet of material 338 to help adjust the length of the second shoulder straps 326 to ensure a proper, supportive, and comfortable fit. Alternatively, the second sheet material 338 may be non-elastomeric and the first sheet material 336 may be elastomeric. In another configuration, the connection mechanisms 332, 340 and the adjustment mechanisms 334, 342 may be combined into a single element. In one embodiment, the attachment mechanism 340 may be eliminated and a single piece of material or mixture of materials may be used to form the shoulder straps 324, 326.
The back portion 304 of the brassiere 300 comprises a first back panel 344 and a second back panel 346. The first back panel 344 includes a main body 348, the main body 348 extending substantially across the back 304, abutting the second side 308, being secured at a lower end thereof to the chassis 310, and including a leg 350 extending from the main body 344 and abutting the second shoulder strap 326. The second back panel 346 includes a main body 352, the main body 352 extending substantially across the back portion 304, adjoining the first side portion 306, being fixed at its lower end to the bottom perimeter 310, and including a leg 354 extending from the main body 352 and adjoining the first shoulder strap 324. For example, as can be seen in FIG. 12, back panels 344, 346 are mirror images of each other in opposing configuration and, except for being secured to chassis 310, are not attached such that panels 344, 346 can move at least partially independently of each other.
As shown in fig. 13, in order to secure the brassiere 300 in place and stabilize the breasts laterally, vertically and medially and laterally (across the three axes of motion), the brassiere comprises fasteners 356 for first securing the first front panel 312 in a desired position by releasably attaching the first and second ends of the skirt 310 to each other, and a fastening system 358 for securing the second front panel 314 in a desired position, the second front panel 314 partially overlapping the first front panel 312. The fastening system 358 includes a first fastener element 360 and a second fastener element 364, the first fastener element 360 being secured to a portion of the material 362 extending from the second front panel 314, and the second fastener element 364 being secured to a tab 366 extending from the chassis 310.
Fig. 14 is a front view of brassiere 300, which shows front support system 368, front support system 368 being comprised of a first sheet of material 370 and a second sheet of material 372 and being configured to adjust tension on front portion 302 of brassiere 300. The first sheet of material 370 and the second sheet of material 372 may be independent of each other. In one embodiment, the front support system 368 may be comprised of separate pieces of material that are joined to form the first and second sheets of material 370, 372. In one embodiment, the first sheet of material 370 and the second sheet of material 372 are each independently comprised of a single sheet of inelastic material, elastic material, or a mixture of inelastic and elastic materials. In embodiments where the plurality of pieces of material 370, 372 are a mixture of elastic and non-elastic materials, approximately half of each of the first and second pieces of material 370, 372 may be composed of an elastic material and the other half may be composed of a non-stretch material. In such a system, elastic material may surround the upper or lower half of each piece of material 370, 372 to help compress the upper portion of brassiere 300, and the upper or lower half of each piece of material 370, 372 may be composed of non-stretch material to help keep the breast contained within the 320, 322 cup. As shown in fig. 14, the first sheet of material 370 extends between a first end 374 and a second end 376, and the second sheet of material 372 extends between a first end 378 and a second end 380. The first end 374 of the first sheet of material 370 may be secured directly or indirectly to the first shoulder strap 324, and the second end 376 of the first sheet of material 370 may be secured directly or indirectly to the bottom perimeter 310. The first end 378 of the second sheet of material 372 may be secured directly or indirectly to the second shoulder strap 326 and the second end 380 of the second sheet of material 372 may be secured directly or indirectly to the chassis 310. Front support system 368 may be integrated into a layer of material of brassiere 300 or may be separate from brassiere 300.
Fig. 15A-24 depict another embodiment of a sport bra 400. The bra 400 generally includes a front portion 402, a back portion 404, a first or left side portion 406 extending between a first end of the front portion 402 and a first end of the back portion 404, and a second or right side portion 408 extending between a second end of the front portion 402 and a second end of the back portion 404.
The front portion 402 may include an extruded layer, which may be a single piece of material having a low modulus of elasticity and molded to include the first cup and the second cup, or a multi-layer material including the central support layer 412, the first cup layer 414, and the second cup layer 415. Each layer 412, 414, 415 may be comprised of, for example, woven, nonwoven, synthetic, fabric including moisture wicking capability, webbing, and/or at least partially elastomeric fabric. In one embodiment, the central support layer 412 may be composed of a material that does not stretch vertically between the cup layers 414, 415, but may include elastomeric properties to allow for limited horizontal stretch capability. In other words, in one embodiment, the central support layer 412 comprises a material that is substantially inelastic in the vertical direction but slightly elastic in the horizontal direction. Thus, it should be appreciated that the elastic material of the central support layer 412 is more stretchable in the horizontal direction than in the vertical direction. The cup layers 414, 415 may be composed of a material that allows for limited vertical and horizontal stretching. Thus, the cup layers 414, 415 may be somewhat resilient in both the horizontal and vertical directions to more evenly support the wearer's breasts. The elasticity of the cup layers 414, 415 may be the same in the vertical and horizontal directions, or the cup layers 414, 415 may be more elastic (e.g., more stretchable) in the horizontal direction than in the vertical direction, or more elastic in the vertical or horizontal direction, for example. Additionally, the layers 412, 414, 415 may be coated to increase and/or decrease their elastic modulus. The support layer 412 and the cup layers 414, 415 may be attached to one another by, for example, stitching or bonding the layers 412, 414, 415 to one another. At the underwire (or bottom) of the bra 400, the underwire 410 extends around at least the front 402 and sides 406, 408 of the bra 400. The bottom band 410 may be composed of an elastomeric (e.g., elastic) material to allow for conformability and to help compress the bra 400 onto the body of various individuals. Accordingly, due to the configuration of the anterior portion 402, and more particularly the central support layer 412, may be configured as close as possible to the sternum of the user for increased comfort and support during athletic activities and/or rest.
A first shoulder strap 426 and a second shoulder strap 428 spaced apart from first shoulder strap 426 each extend between front portion 402 and rear portion 404 of brassiere 400. To maintain structural and integrity when tensioned, the shoulder straps 426, 428 are constructed of a material that is at least substantially free of elastomeric properties that allow the shoulder straps 426, 428 to stretch. In other words, the shoulder straps 426, 428 do not stretch when under tension. For example, the shoulder straps 426, 428 may be made of woven, nonwoven, synthetic, or fabric that includes moisture wicking capabilities.
The first shoulder strap 426 may be adjusted by a first attachment mechanism 434 (such as a buckle), the first attachment mechanism 434 being secured to the front portion 402 of the bra 400 and including a first loop 435 through which the first shoulder strap 426 may be fed. In the embodiment shown in fig. 23, the first shoulder strap 426 may be pulled to a desired tightness and releasably secured to itself, for example, by hook and loop fasteners, buttons, snaps, or the like. Alternatively, as seen in the embodiment of fig. 24, the first shoulder strap 426 may be adjusted by a first attachment mechanism 440 (such as a slider), the first attachment mechanism 440 being positioned on the first shoulder strap 426 with an end of the first shoulder strap 426 secured to a second attachment mechanism 442 (such as a buckle), the second attachment mechanism 442 being secured to the front portion 402 of the bra 400 and an end of the first shoulder strap 426. Like the first shoulder strap 426, the second shoulder strap 428 may be adjusted by a second attachment mechanism 436 (such as a buckle), the second attachment mechanism 436 being secured to the front portion 402 of the bra 400 and including a first loop 437 through which the second shoulder strap 428 may be fed. In one embodiment, the second shoulder strap 428 may be pulled to a desired tightness and releasably secured to itself, for example, by hook and loop fasteners, buttons, snaps, or the like similar to the first shoulder strap 426. Alternatively, like the first shoulder strap 426, the second shoulder strap 428 may be adjusted by a first attachment mechanism (not shown), such as a slider, positioned on the second shoulder strap 428, wherein an end of the second shoulder strap 428 is secured to a second attachment mechanism (not shown), such as a buckle, secured to the front portion 402 of the bra 400 and an end of the second shoulder strap 428.
For example, as depicted in fig. 16-18, shoulder straps 426, 428 extend from the front 402 of the bra 400 to the back 404 of the bra 400 and may cross each other. First shoulder strap 426 and second shoulder strap 428 are formed in a Y-shape at second ends 431, 433, respectively. A first rear end 441 and a second rear end 443 of the first shoulder strap 426 are defined at the rear of the bra 400. A first rear end 445 and a second rear end 447 of the second shoulder strap 428 are defined at the rear of the bra 400.
A first side strap 468 (see fig. 16-17, 21) extends between the first breast cup layer 414 and the second rear end 443 of the first shoulder strap 426, and a second side strap 469 extends between the second breast cup layer 416 and the second rear end 447 of the second shoulder strap 428. The first and second side straps 468, 469 may be composed of an elastic material to allow for conformability and to help compress the bra 400 onto the body of various individuals. In other words, the first and second side belts 468, 469 may be elastic (stretchable). The third side band 470 and the fourth side band 472 are configured to assist in compressing the bra 400. Third side strap 470 is secured at a first end 474 thereof to a first rear end 441 of first shoulder strap 426, is configured to extend around first side portion 406, and is selectively secured via a fastener 476 (such as a hook and loop fastener), which fastener 476 extends from a second end 478 of third side strap 470 to help secure third side strap 470 to chassis 410 at the front of brassiere 400. A first end 475 of fourth side strap 472 is secured to a first rear end 445 of second shoulder strap 428, is configured to extend around second side 408, and can be selectively secured via a fastener 477 (such as a hook and loop fastener), fastener 477 extending from a second end 479 of fourth side strap 472 to help secure fourth side strap 472 to bottom perimeter 410 at the front of brassiere 400. It is contemplated that the connection may be made using buttons, snaps, sliders, hooks, ties, or any other means that allows for selective, adjustable, and secure connection. The third side band 470 can be elastic or substantially inelastic (e.g., non-stretchable). The fourth side belt 472 may be elastic or substantially inelastic (e.g., non-stretchable).
First shoulder strap 426, first side strap 468, and third side strap 470 may form a first harness system. The first harness system may include a first leg (e.g., first shoulder strap 426), a second leg (e.g., first side strap 468), and a third leg (e.g., third side strap 470). For example, as shown in fig. 17, the first through third legs of the first harness system may be interconnected to one another at an area indicated by reference numeral 431.
Second shoulder strap 428, fourth side strap 472, and second side strap 469 may form a second harness system. The second harness system may include a fourth leg (e.g., second shoulder strap 428), a fifth leg (e.g., fourth side strap 472), and a sixth leg (e.g., second side strap 469). For example, as shown in fig. 16, the fourth through sixth legs of the second harness system may be interconnected to one another at the area indicated by reference numeral 433.
As shown in fig. 17, the first harness system may be configured to have a mirror image arrangement with respect to the first harness system.
As depicted in fig. 22, the covering 481 can be attached (e.g., sewn) to the back 404 of the bra 400 and allow the shoulder straps 426, 428 to slide between the back 404 and the covering 481.
As shown in fig. 25-34, to adjust the tension on the front portion 402 of the bra 400, the bra 400 can include support systems 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 having adjustment elements 502, 602, 702, 802, 902, 1002, 1102, 1202, 1302, 1402, respectively, configured to resist upward movement of the breasts and integrate the front portion of the bra 400 with the back portion 406 of the bra 400.
The support system 500 may be integrated into the front portion 402 of the bra 400, as shown in fig. 25, or the support system 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 may be a separate element from the front portion 402 and the bra 400 secured thereto, as shown in fig. 26-34.
As shown in fig. 25, the support system 500 may include a first tensioning element 502 and a second tensioning element 504 (both tensioning elements 502 and 504 are shown in hidden lines in fig. 25 to indicate that they are disposed within the front portion 402). The first tensioning element 502 may extend from the first connection mechanism 434 to the bottom perimeter 410 (e.g., to a first point 507 along the bottom perimeter 410). Second tensioning element 504 may extend from second connection mechanism 436 to bottom perimeter 410 (e.g., to a second point 511 along bottom perimeter 410).
Each of the first and second tensioning elements 502 and 504 may be made of an elastic material, such as webbing, elastic threads, elastic bands, or other materials having elastic properties. Tensioning the first and second tensioning elements 502 and 504 during the act of assembling (e.g., tightening) the bra 400 results in the first and second cup layers 414 and 415 stabilizing in place and may provide tension across the top of the breast, thereby preventing upward movement.
As the bottom perimeter 410 is tightened when the bra 400 is assembled (e.g., the bottom perimeter 410 is tightened around the torso of the wearer), the bottom perimeter 410 provides a safe attachment point for the first and second tensioning elements 502 and 504 so that the first and second tensioning elements 502 and 504 may provide additional comfort and stability to the breasts of the wearer during movement or other types of rapid movement.
As shown in at least fig. 26-34, the support system 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 may include a first tensioning element 604, 704, 804, 904, 1004, 1104, 1204, 1304, 1404 and a second tensioning element 606, 706, 806, 906, 1006, 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 that are independent of one another, wherein a first piece of material 604, 704, 804, 904, 1004, 1104, 1204, 1304, 1404 is attached at a first end 605, 705, 805, 905, 1005, 1105, 1205, 1305, 1405 to a first attachment mechanism 434 and at a second end 607, 707, 807, 907, 1007, 1107, 1207, 1307, 1407 to the bottom band 410 of the bra 400, and second tensioning elements 606, 706, 806, 906, 1006, 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 are attached at first ends 609, 709, 809, 909, 1009, 1109, 1209, 1309, 1409 to second attachment mechanism 436 and at second ends 611, 711, 811, 911, 1011, 1111, 1211, 1311, 1411 to bottom perimeter 410 of brassiere 400.
Each of the first tensioning elements 604, 704, 804, 904, 1004, 1104, 1204, 1304, 1404 may comprise the same or different elastic material as the first tensioning element 502. Each of the second tensioning elements 606, 706, 806, 906, 1006, 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 may comprise the same or different elastic material as the second tensioning element 504.
In one embodiment, first tensioning elements 502, 604, 704, 804, 904, 1004, 1104, 1204, 1304, 1404 and second tensioning elements 504, 606, 706, 806, 906, 1006, 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 may each be comprised of a single piece of resilient material. Alternatively, the first tensioning elements 502, 604, 704, 804, 904, 1004, 1104, 1204, 1304, 1404 and the second tensioning elements 504, 606, 706, 806, 906, 1006, 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 may be composed of a mixture of non-elastic and elastic materials. In such embodiments, approximately a portion of each of first tensioning elements 502, 604, 704, 804, 904, 1004, 1104, 1204, 1304, 1404 and second tensioning elements 504, 606, 706, 806, 906, 1006, 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 may be comprised of an elastic material, while another portion may be comprised of a non-stretch material. Alternatively, the first tensioning element 502, 604, 704, 804, 904, 1004, 1104, 1204, 1304, 1404 and the second tensioning element 504, 606, 706, 806, 906, 1006, 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 may be independent of each other and capable of being directly connected to each other (e.g., a hook and loop system), or the first tensioning element 502, 604, 704, 804, 904, 1004, 1104, 1204, 1304, 1404 and the second tensioning element 504, 606, 706, 806, 906, 1006, 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 may be fixed to each other.
As can be seen in fig. 25 to 34, the first tensioning elements 502, 604, 704, 804, 904, 1004, 1104, 1204, 1304, 1404 and the second tensioning elements 504, 606, 706, 806, 906, 1006, 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 of the support systems 500, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 may cross one or more times or not cross at all. If first tensioning elements 502, 604, 704, 804, 904, 1004, 1104, 1204, 1304, 1404 and second tensioning elements 504, 606, 706, 806, 906, 1006, 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 do not cross each other, each tensioning element may be connected, for example, by an opening through which each tensioning element extends, may be secured to each other at a point, or the lower ends of the pieces of material may meet each other, forming a V-shape.
First tensioning elements 502, 604, 704, 804, 904, 1004, 1104, 1204, 1304, 1404 and second tensioning elements 504, 606, 706, 806, 906, 1006, 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 may intersect at any point of front portion 402 of brassiere 400. For simplicity, the figures show the pieces of material meeting at the center of the bra 400, but they may meet higher or lower in the structure of the bra 400. If the lower ends of first tensioning elements 502, 604, 704, 804, 904, 1004, 1104, 1204, 1304, 1404 and second tensioning elements 504, 606, 706, 806, 906, 1006, 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 do not meet each other, they may be attached at any point along bottom chassis 410, or continue along bottom chassis 410 and attach to a side or rear region of brassiere 400. If second ends 607, 707, 807, 907, 1007, 1107, 1207, 1307, 1407 of first tensioning elements 604, 704, 804, 904, 1004, 1104, 1204, 1304, 1404 and second ends 611, 711, 811, 911, 1011, 1111, 1211, 1311, 1411 of second tensioning elements 606, 706, 806, 906, 1006, 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 meet each other, they may be secured to bottom perimeter 410 or through an object (i.e., a ring) secured to brassiere 400. Alternatively, second ends 607, 707, 807, 907, 1007, 1107, 1207, 1307, 1407 of first tensioning elements 604, 704, 804, 904, 1004, 1104, 1204, 1304, 1404 and second ends 611, 711, 811, 911, 1011, 1111, 1211, 1311, 1411 of second tensioning elements 606, 706, 806, 906, 1006, 1106, 1206, 1306, 1406 may be tied to bottom perimeter 410 via secondary legs (i.e., webbing or elastomer).
As shown in fig. 26, the first and second tensioning elements 604 and 606 may cross each other twice and may be connected to the first and second cup layers 414 and 415. Thus, in addition to stabilizing the first and second cup layers 414 and 415 and preventing or substantially reducing upward movement of the breasts when the user moves, the first and second tensioning elements 604 and 606 may pull the first cup layer 414 and the second cup layer 415 closer together.
As shown in fig. 28, the first and second tensioning members 804 and 806 form a V-shape. The V-shaped bottom of the first and second tensioning elements 804 and 806 are attached to the central support layer 412, and the central support layer 412 may be comprised of a material that does not stretch vertically between the cup layers 414, 415. Thus, when the first and second tensioning elements 804 and 806, the central support layer 412 transfers energy (e.g., tension) to the bottom periphery 410, thereby stabilizing the first and second cup layers 414 and 415 and preventing or substantially reducing upward movement of the breasts when the user moves.
As shown in fig. 29, the first and second tensioning elements 904 and 906 may be coupled together and passed through a circular anchor aperture 912 (e.g., a loop 912) to have a V-shape to allow the first and second tensioning elements 904 and 906 to slide around the circular anchor aperture 912 to balance the tension of the first and second tensioning elements 904 and 906 to further balance the pulling tension at the first and second shoulder straps 426, 428 and the central support layer 412. This is because circular restraint 912 is a ring that is connected to central support layer 412 to transfer the tension of first and second tensioning elements 904 and 906 to central support layer 412, allowing for a more comfortable fit. In other words, the first and second tensioning elements 904 and 906 are connected to each other and pass through the loop 912, the loop 912 is attached to the central support layer 412 between the first and second cup layers 414 and 415, and the first and second tensioning elements 904 and 906 are free to slide around the loop 912 such that the tension applied in the first tensioning element 904 is substantially equal to the tension applied in the second tensioning element 906.
As shown in fig. 30, first and second tensioning elements 1004 and 1006 may be connected together at a point 1016 and may extend from point 1016 to floor 410 as a single tensioning element 1018. Thus, first and second tensioning elements 1004 and 1006 and tensioning element 1018 may form a Y-shape. The first and second tensioning elements 1004 and 1006 and tensioning element 1018 may reduce upward movement of the wearer's breasts while in motion.
As shown in fig. 31, the first and second tension elements 1104 and 1106 pass through the loop 1112, which allows the first and second tension elements 1104 and 1106 to tighten indefinitely. Thus, even after the point where the cup layers 414, 415 meet each other, the tensioning elements 1104 and 1106 may be used to tighten the front 402. The loops 1112 may be disposed at a midpoint between the cup layers 414, 415.
As shown in fig. 32-34, the support system 1200, 1300, 1400 may have an auxiliary leg 1215, 1315, 1415 starting at a point below and extending along the front of the armhole toward the top end of the support system 1200, 1300, 1400 at one side of the bra 400. The legs 1215, 1315, 1415 are free flowing or otherwise attachable to the bra 400.
Referring to fig. 32, the tensioning elements 1204, 1206 are secured at the location of the shoulder straps 426, 428. The lower part consists of two elements: one secured at a point below the shoulder straps 426, 428 and forming any of the versions of the X-shape shown in fig. 25-31. The secondary element 1215 (or a continuation of the primary element secured to the shoulder strap) is positioned externally of the cups 414, 415 and is secured to the side tension bands 468, 469. This causes the central X element to pull in tension from both the bottom perimeter and the sides of the straps 468, 469.
Referring to fig. 33, the tension elements 1304, 1306 are threaded through loops 1330, 1332, the loops 1330, 1332 being secured at a point below the shoulder straps 426, 428. The lower part consists of two elements: one down between the cups 414, 415 and forming an X-shape of any of the versions shown in figures 25 to 31. The secondary element 1315 is positioned outside the cup and is fixed to the side tension bands 468, 469. This causes the central X element to be tensioned from both the bottom perimeter and the side pull of the tensioning belts 468, 469.
Fig. 34 may show the same configuration as the tension element described with reference to fig. 32, but the tension element of fig. 34 may be integrated within the front 402.
Thus, the front portion 402 and the rear portion 404, along with the support systems 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, may form a highly comfortable brassiere 400 that provides an unrivalled level of support for the torso and breasts of the wearer. The structure of the central support layer 412 (providing little stretch in the vertical direction and very low amounts of stretch in the horizontal direction), the low stretch and strong elasticity of the first and second cup layers 414 and 415, the three-leg configuration of the first and second brace systems (with some elastic legs and some non-stretchable legs), and the stretch-resistant function of the support systems 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400 form a system that stabilizes the front cups in place and provides tension across the top and bottom of the breasts to the user in a moving or resting state. Accordingly, the brassiere 400 can prevent or substantially reduce up-and-down, side-to-side, and in-and-out movement of the wearer's breasts during periods of motion and/or rest, while providing excellent comfort to the wearer.
Fig. 35-44 depict exemplary embodiments of bra brackets 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800 that may be incorporated into a bra 400 to provide structure and help support the underside of the breast by partially wrapping around the breast. The bra brackets 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800 can be made of a flexible yet rigid material that will bend and flex with body movements. It is contemplated that the bra brackets 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800 may be disposed between layers of the bra 400, including as an inner layer of the bra 400, or secured to an outer layer of the bra 400.
As shown in fig. 35 to 40, the bra cradle 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800 comprises: bottom mounts 1502, 1602, 1702, 1802, which is a flat panel that rests on the torso of an individual when worn; and cup portions 1504, 1604, 1704, 1804 incorporating cup-like shapes that support the breast and provide full or partial coverage of the breast.
The elements of the brackets 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800 may be free floating or fixed to one or more components of the bra 400. As shown in fig. 35-38, the bra brackets 1500, 1600 can be attached to the bra 400. As shown in fig. 35-37, the bra cradle 1500 may be comprised of a single body. Alternatively, as shown in fig. 38-40, the bra brackets 1600, 1700, 1800 may be a multi-part unit that includes a first bracket 1606, 1706, 1806 and a second bracket 1608, 1708, 1808 that are separate from one another.
In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 39, a bra support 1700 may be incorporated into the support system. Here, the right bracket 1706 and the left bracket 1708 may be connected to each other in such a manner that the interval therebetween may be adjusted by the support system. Note that while one support system is shown, any of the other support systems shown or described may be used.
In one embodiment, as shown in fig. 39, a bra support 1700 may be incorporated into the support system. Here, the right bracket 1706 and the left bracket 1708 may be connected to each other in such a manner that the interval therebetween may be adjusted by the support system. Note that while one support system is shown, any of the other support systems shown or described may be used.
Finally, as shown in fig. 40, the right and left brackets 1806, 1808 may be attached to one another by fasteners 1810, the fasteners 1810 allowing the brackets 1806, 1808 to move independently relative to one another.
Fig. 41-44 depict embodiments of fasteners (such as adhesive tape) applied to the brackets 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800 to secure the brackets 1500, 1600 to the bra 400.
The foregoing description and the associated drawings illustrate several embodiments of the invention and their corresponding components. However, other types of materials and patterns of combined materials are also possible. Accordingly, the drawings are not intended to be limiting in this regard. Thus, although the above description and drawings contain many specificities, the details provided should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments but as merely providing illustrations of some of the embodiments of the disclosure. The drawings and description are not to be regarded as limiting the scope of the embodiments but rather as construed in accordance with the broad and general teachings of the invention. Although the present embodiments of the invention have been described using specific terms, such description is for present illustrative purposes only, and it is to be understood that modifications and variations of such embodiments, including but not limited to substitutions of equivalent features, materials or components and various features thereof, may be practiced by those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention.

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1. A brassiere, comprising:
a front portion comprising an extruded layer;
a bottom enclosure connected to and extending along at least a portion of a bottom area of the front portion; and
a rear portion including a first harness system and a second harness system configured to have a mirror image arrangement with respect to the first harness system,
wherein the first harness system comprises a first leg, a second leg, and a third leg interconnected to one another at a first junction,
the first leg extends in a first direction from the first junction and is connected to a top region of the front portion at a first side of the front portion,
the second leg extends from the first juncture in a second direction different from the first direction, the second leg being connected to a bottom region of the front portion at a first side of the front portion, and
the third leg extends from the first juncture in a third direction different from the first and second directions, the third leg being configured to be selectively and adjustably connected to the chassis at a first side of the front portion so as to cause a selectable degree of tension in the first and second legs, such that the first and second legs in turn squeeze the torso of a wearer due to the tension in the first and second legs, and
Wherein the second harness system comprises a fourth leg, a fifth leg, and a sixth leg interconnected to one another at a second junction,
the fourth leg extending in a fourth direction from the second junction and being connected to the top region of the front portion at a second side of the front portion,
the fifth leg extends from the second juncture in a fifth direction different from the fourth direction, the fifth leg being connected to the bottom region of the front portion at a second side of the front portion, and
the sixth leg extends from the second juncture in a sixth direction different from the fourth and fifth directions, the sixth leg being configured to be selectively and adjustably connected to the chassis at the second side of the front portion so as to cause a selectable degree of tension in the fourth and fifth legs, such that the fourth and fifth legs in turn compress the torso of the wearer due to the tension in the fourth and fifth legs.
2. The bra of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the first leg is made of a substantially non-stretchable material.
3. The bra of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the second leg is made of an elastic material.
4. The bra of claim 1, wherein at least a portion of the third leg is made of an elastic material.
5. The bra of claim 1, further comprising a support system comprising a first tensioning element and a second tensioning element,
the first tensioning element connects the top region of the front portion with the bottom perimeter or the crush layer at a first side of the front portion, and
the second tensioning element connects the top region of the front portion with the chassis or the extruded layer at a second side of the front portion.
6. The bra of claim 5, wherein at least one of the first and second tensioning elements is an elastic thread, an elastic band, or a webbing.
7. The bra of claim 5, wherein the first and second tensioning elements form an X-shape.
8. The bra of claim 5, wherein the first and second tensioning elements form a V-shape.
9. The bra of claim 8, wherein the first and second tensioning elements are connected together and pass through a ring attached between first and second cup layers of the extruded layer, the ring being attached to the extruded layer, and the first and second tensioning elements being free to slide around the ring such that a tension applied in the first tensioning element is substantially equal to a tension applied in the second tensioning element.
10. The bra of claim 5, wherein the support system is integrated into the front.
11. The bra of claim 5, wherein the support system is disposed on the front portion.
12. The bra of claim 1, wherein the compression layer comprises a central support layer made of an elastomeric material.
13. The bra of claim 12, wherein the elastic material of the central support layer is more stretchable in a horizontal direction than in a vertical direction.
14. The bra of claim 1, wherein the extruded layer comprises a first cup layer and a second cup layer, and at least one of the first and second cup layers comprises an elastic material that is stretchable in horizontal and vertical directions.
15. The bra of claim 1, wherein the bottom shell comprises an elastic material.
16. The bra of claim 1, wherein the bottom band and at least one of the third and sixth legs are selectively and adjustably connected to one another by hook and loop fasteners.
17. The bra of claim 1, further comprising a bra-support that floats or is secured to the front portion.
18. The bra of claim 17, wherein the bra-support is made of a flexible material for bending and flexing with movement of the wearer's torso.
19. The bra of claim 17, wherein the bra-support comprises a bottom support portion configured to rest on the torso of the wearer and cup portions that at least partially cover the breasts of the wearer.
20. The bra of claim 17, wherein the bra cradle is a multi-part unit comprising two separate cradles.
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