EP1227740B1 - Device for fixing an absorbent pad on a brassiere - Google Patents

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EP1227740B1
EP1227740B1 EP00900667A EP00900667A EP1227740B1 EP 1227740 B1 EP1227740 B1 EP 1227740B1 EP 00900667 A EP00900667 A EP 00900667A EP 00900667 A EP00900667 A EP 00900667A EP 1227740 B1 EP1227740 B1 EP 1227740B1
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  • the invention relates to a device for fixing an absorbent pad on a bra, the absorbent pad being fixed, during use, to the fixation by appropriate means, so as to be placed in the hollow of the armpit.
  • Body odor where the pungent smell of perspiration often plays a major role, is combated by various means ranging from simple perfume to the most sophisticated. However, these means only serve to hide the smell of perspiration or to neutralize it but the fact remains that the skin continues to sweat in sometimes causing very visible wet halos on clothing, especially under the armpits.
  • the pad is fixed in the armhole of a clothing.
  • the fixing is ensured by adhesive strips.
  • This second solution is used in particular in documents US 3,727,237, FR 2,268,479, US 3,156,924 and US 4,545,080.
  • a variant of this solution is to attach the absorbent pad to using loops themselves attached to the garment as proposed in the document FR 2 098 996.
  • a third solution is to place a sort of pocket in the armhole into which the absorbent pad is introduced. This solution is found in documents CH 149 070, US 3,744,056, DE 30 43 182 and DE 89 07 267.
  • a fourth solution consists in fixing the free part of the bearing to the arms of the user by means of elastic bands.
  • this fixation can prove very quickly unpleasant due to the tension and friction caused by the presence of the elastic.
  • the bra is a piece of clothing of a different type.
  • the headband and strap do not form an armhole such that those previously considered.
  • the banner is located much lower than the armholes envisaged in the documents cited above.
  • the objective of the invention is to propose a device for fixing a pad absorbent on a bra, which securely holds the absorbent pad at the armpit level while reducing the risk of irritation due to friction.
  • the fixing device of the invention which consists of a relatively rigid support fixed to the bra or which is formed by widening the bra band intended to girdle the torso during the use in its part located below the armpit, so that the upper bound of this part of the headband is located near the hollow of the armpit when the bra is worn, in order to maintain the absorbent pad, in its position of use, substantially parallel to the torso of the wearer.
  • the pad is thus kept in contact with the armpit cavity which it can absorb perspiration without producing significant friction when the arms are moved because it does not follow their movements.
  • the absorbent pad can be placed on one side of the fixing device so that it does not come into contact than with the user's torso. It can also be placed astride the top of the fastening device so that it comes into contact with the user's torso as well only with the top of his arm when it is in the low position.
  • the relatively rigid support can be fixed on the bra by heat-bonding, by sewing or by means of a hook-and-loop fastening Velcro® type.
  • This fixing device is then an accessory that can be attach to a classic bra.
  • the fixation could be final, in this case choose for example to attach it to the bra by heat-bonding or sewing.
  • a removable fastening device in which case it can be attached to the bra by a Velcro® type fastening.
  • This method of fixing the fixing device is very flexible. It allows to adapt to all models and all headband sizes. usury of the headband is less than with a clamp type attachment.
  • the hook-and-loop strap is attached to the bra by sewing, heat sealing or by any other appropriate means.
  • the absorbent pad can be attached in different ways to the fixation.
  • a first solution consists in providing the fixing device and the bearing . absorbent of additional elements of a Velcro® type hook and loop fastening. In this case, it will be preferable, especially when the fixing device is not removable, to place the "soft" part of the hook-and-loop fastener on the fastening device and the "rough" part on the pad. Thus, it will be possible not to place a pad absorbent, without being hindered by the fastening element remaining free on the device of fixation.
  • Another solution is to provide the absorbent pad with a fastening element adhesive.
  • the pad can then be glued to the fixing device.
  • a third solution consists in providing the fixing device with at least one pocket into which one end of the absorbent pad can be inserted.
  • the pouch can be placed either on one side or on both sides.
  • the cover can be associated with fixing by hook-and-loop elements and / or by adhesive element. Thanks to the pocket, the end of the cushion is not likely to come off. When two pockets are being considered, It is possible that these two pockets practically cover the whole absorbent pad. Partial recovery may be sufficient, especially if other fixing methods are provided in addition. On the other hand, if no other fixation is provided, It will be preferable to use a pouch completely covering the pad For a better result and increased comfort, it is preferable that the part of the pouch directed towards the body is permeable to moisture.
  • the pouch will be obtained by fixing with a suitable means, for example by sewing, a strip of fabric on the device fixation. If the fastening device is an integral part of the bra, the bottom of the pocket will be formed by the bra band.
  • a bra provided with at least a fixing device according to the invention.
  • a particular embodiment of a bra according to the invention provides that the band intended to surround the torso when the bra is worn is wide enough in its part located under the armpit so that the edge upper of said band is located near it when the bra is worn. This solution allows you to directly attach the pad to the bra while ensuring safe positioning, even when the user makes large movements. For a more secure hold of the pad, it may be necessary to fit the bra of this form of a pocket preventing detachment by the edges of the pad absorbent.
  • the fixing device (3) consists of a relatively rigid support (5) which is fixed to the bra (2) either permanently by sewing or by heat-bonding or removably, for example by means of hook-and-loop elements (7).
  • the fastening device (3) must be rigid enough to hold the bearing absorbent (1) high enough and does not become loose during use under the effect of heat and humidity.
  • the rigidity of the support (5) can be obtained for example by sewing one on the other two strips of a cotton fabric reinforced by one or more thicknesses of fusible. These materials have the advantage of being very well supported, have no smell and be easily washable with the rest of the laundry.
  • the device fixing (3) thus produced is however flexible enough to adapt to the profile of the wearer.
  • the absorbent pad (1) is fixed on the support (5) of the fixing device (3) by appropriate means (6).
  • a first economic means consists in providing the face waterproof absorbent pad (1) with adhesive tape (6).
  • the bearing (1) is then glued to the top of the support (5).
  • Another solution is to provide the pad (1) with a self-gripping element complementary to a self-gripping element fixed on the top of the support (5). This solution has the advantage of allowing easy repositioning of the bearing (1). It will be preferable that the “soft” part of the hook-and-loop elements is fixed on the support (5) and the "rough" part on the bearing (1).
  • a third solution consists in fixing at least one side of the support (5) a strip so as to form the cavity of a pocket (4) in which one end of the pad is introduced.
  • the pocket (4) does not need to completely cover the pad (1). Partial covering may be sufficient, especially if other fixing methods (6) are additionally provided, such as adhesive tape or hook-and-loop fasteners previously mentioned. However, if no other fixing is planned, it will be better to use a pocket (4) covering almost entirely the pad (1). For a better result and increased comfort, it is preferable that the part of the pouch (4) directed towards the body is permeable to moisture. It will even be mandatory if the pocket (4) completely covers the absorbent pad (1).
  • the pocket (4) can be formed simply by fixing on the support (5) one or more strips of material suitable such as fabric with suitable dimensions, so that the lower part of the pocket (4) is constituted by the support (5). It can also be formed by a complete pocket, itself fixed to the support (5).
  • Figure 2 shows how the absorbent pad (1) is placed astride the support (5) of the fixing device (3). It is however possible to use pads absorbents (1) of smaller dimensions which are fixed only on one face of the support (5). In this case, there will only be a pocket (4).
  • FIG 3 shows an alternative to the fixing device (3) fixed to the bra (2) as shown in Figures 1 and 2.
  • the band (8) of the bra (2) is widened at the armpits so that the upper edge (9) of the strip (8) is located near armpits when the bra (2) is worn.
  • the widening of the headband fills the fixing device function (10).
  • the shape of a bra (1) of this type allows fixing an absorbent pad (1) without having to use a pocket (4). Indeed, this pad (1) is firmly held by the strip (8) against the torso at armpit level.
  • a pocket (4) can however be provided, in particular outside of the strip (8) to fix the end of the absorbent pad and prevent it from getting takes off due to friction due to movements.
  • this device (10) can be used both with a absorbent pad placed astride the upper edge (9) of the bra (2) than a small cushion fixed only on the internal face of the strip (8). If the pad absorbent (1) must be fixed with hook-and-loop fasteners, the "soft" element on the fixing device (10) of the strip (8) and the "rough” element on the absorbent pad (1).
  • the fastening device When attached to a bra and fitted with an absorbent pad, the fastening device helps absorb perspiration exuded from the armpits.
  • the fastening device not directly following arm movements, friction are limited to the maximum.

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The invention concerns a device for fixing (3) an absorbent pad (1) on a brassiere (2) to absorb perspiration which is exuded at the armpits. The absorbent pad (1) can be fixed to the fixing device (3) by means of adhesive or hook-and-loop self-sealing tapes. The fixing device, which can itself be fixed on the brassiere, can comprise a sort of little pocket (4) wherein the absorbent pad (1) in inserted. If the pad (1) is maintained by means of adhesive or self-sealing tapes, the pocket (4) will only cover the absorbent pad (1) ends. The fixing device (3) is itself fixed to the brassiere by sewing, fusible printing or by means of hook-and-loop tapes. Another embodiment of the invention provides that the brassiere band is widened in its portion located below the armpits, such that the top edge of said portion is located near the armpit. The inventive fixing device provides the advantage with respect to prior art of considerably reducing friction at the armpits.

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L'invention concerne un dispositif de fixation d'un coussinet absorbant sur un soutien-gorge, le coussinet absorbant étant fixé, lors de l'utilisation, sur le dispositif de fixation par des moyens appropriés, de sorte à être placé dans le creux de l'aisselle.The invention relates to a device for fixing an absorbent pad on a bra, the absorbent pad being fixed, during use, to the fixation by appropriate means, so as to be placed in the hollow of the armpit.

Une importance de plus en plus grande est accordée, dans la vie moderne, au confort et à l'esthétique. C'est ainsi que les normes d'hygiène et de confort que nous nous imposons sont de plus en plus strictes. La transpiration et l'odeur acre qui en découle sont deux facteurs considérés de plus en plus souvent comme gênants. Ils sont parfois interprétés comme un signe d'hygiène insuffisante de sorte que le marché de la cosmétique et du paramédical propose une grande gamme de produits destinés à combattre les inconvénients de la transpiration.More and more importance is given, in modern life, to comfort and aesthetics. This is how the standards of hygiene and comfort that we are more and more strict. Sweating and the acrid smell that comes with it is two factors which are increasingly considered to be annoying. They are sometimes interpreted as a sign of insufficient hygiene so that the market for cosmetic and paramedical offers a wide range of products intended for combat the disadvantages of sweating.

L'odeur corporelle, où l'odeur acre de la transpiration joue souvent un rôle principal, est combattue par différents moyens allant du simple parfum aux déodorants les plus sophistiqués. Ces moyens ne servent cependant qu'à cacher l'odeur de la transpiration ou à la neutraliser mais il n'en reste pas moins que la peau continue à transpirer en provoquant parfois des auréoles humides très visibles sur les vêtements, en particulier sous les aisselles.Body odor, where the pungent smell of perspiration often plays a major role, is combated by various means ranging from simple perfume to the most sophisticated. However, these means only serve to hide the smell of perspiration or to neutralize it but the fact remains that the skin continues to sweat in sometimes causing very visible wet halos on clothing, especially under the armpits.

Une autre solution consiste à absorber la sueur au fur et à mesure de son apparition. Pour cela, de nombreux inventeurs ont proposé de positionner des coussinets absorbants sous les aisselles.Another solution is to absorb the sweat as it appearance. For this, many inventors have proposed to position pads absorbent underarms.

Divers modes de fixation de ces coussinets ont été proposés. Dans les documents US 2,669,720 et US 2,818,572, le coussinet est fixé directement sur la peau à l'aide de bandes adhésives. Cette solution a l'avantage de fixer le coussinet au plus près de la peau, mais l'utilisation de bandes adhésives n'est pas sans inconvénient, notamment du point de vue du risque d'irritation ou d'allergie.Various methods of fixing these pads have been proposed. In the documents US 2,669,720 and US 2,818,572, the pad is fixed directly to the skin using adhesive tapes. This solution has the advantage of fixing the bearing as close as possible to the skin, but the use of adhesive tapes is not without drawbacks, especially from the point of view of the risk of irritation or allergy.

Dans de nombreux autres documents, le coussinet est fixé dans l'emmanchure d'un vêtement. La fixation est assurée par des bandes adhésives. Cette seconde solution est retenue notamment dans les documents US 3,727,237, FR 2 268 479, US 3,156,924 et US 4,545,080. Une variante de cette solution consiste à fixer le coussinet absorbant à l'aide de ganses elles-mêmes fixées sur le vêtement comme cela est proposé dans le document FR 2 098 996.In many other documents, the pad is fixed in the armhole of a clothing. The fixing is ensured by adhesive strips. This second solution is used in particular in documents US 3,727,237, FR 2,268,479, US 3,156,924 and US 4,545,080. A variant of this solution is to attach the absorbent pad to using loops themselves attached to the garment as proposed in the document FR 2 098 996.

Une troisième solution consiste à placer dans l'emmanchure une sorte de pochette dans laquelle est introduit le coussinet absorbant. Cette solution se retrouve dans les documents CH 149 070, US 3,744,056, DE 30 43 182 et DE 89 07 267.A third solution is to place a sort of pocket in the armhole into which the absorbent pad is introduced. This solution is found in documents CH 149 070, US 3,744,056, DE 30 43 182 and DE 89 07 267.

Ces moyens de fixation du coussinet sur le vêtement ne sont cependant utilisables que lorsque le vêtement est muni d'une manche. Dans ce cas, le coussinet est placé à cheval sur l'emmanchure, une partie étant placée dans le tronc du vêtement, l'autre partie s'étendant dans le haut de la manche.These means of fixing the pad to the garment are however not usable only when the garment has a sleeve. In this case, the pad is placed at horse on the armhole, one part being placed in the trunk of the garment, the other part extending at the top of the sleeve.

En l'absence de manche, la seconde partie ne peut pas être fixée. Certains auteurs ont proposé de couper le coussinet absorbant traditionnel et de ne fixer que la première partie dans le tronc du vêtement sans manche. C'est par exemple le cas présenté dans le document FR 2 098 996. Le demi-coussinet est fixé dans l'exemple cité au moyen de ganses.In the absence of a sleeve, the second part cannot be fixed. Some authors proposed cutting the traditional absorbent pad and attaching only the first part in the trunk of the sleeveless garment. This is for example the case presented in the document FR 2 098 996. The half-bearing is fixed in the example cited by means of loops.

Une quatrième solution consiste à fixer la partie libre du coussinet aux bras de l'utilisateur au moyen d'élastiques. Cependant, cette fixation peut s'avérer très rapidement désagréable en raison de la tension et du frottement occasionnés par la présence de l'élastique.A fourth solution consists in fixing the free part of the bearing to the arms of the user by means of elastic bands. However, this fixation can prove very quickly unpleasant due to the tension and friction caused by the presence of the elastic.

Une cinquième solution qui permet de contourner l'absence d'une manche pour supporter la seconde partie du coussinet a été présentée dans le document US 5,245,707. L'auteur propose de fixer des coussinets absorbants sur une sorte de brassière consistant en deux boucles formant emmanchures cousues sur une bande destinée à ceindre le corps de l'utilisateur. Les boucles sont formées en cousant ensemble les deux extrémités d'une lanière en dentelle de sorte à former une zone de jonction sur laquelle est fixé un coussinet absorbant. Cette brassière n'a pas d'autre fonction que de porter les coussinets absorbants. Elle s'ajoute donc aux autres vêtements et sous-vêtements habituels, notamment au soutien-gorge.A fifth solution which makes it possible to circumvent the absence of a sleeve to support the second part of the pad was presented in document US 5,245,707. The author proposes to fix absorbent pads on a kind of bra consisting of two loops forming armholes sewn on a band intended to surround the body of the user. The loops are formed by sewing the two ends of a lace strap together so as to form a junction area on which an absorbent pad is attached. This bra has no other function than to wear the absorbent pads. It is therefore added to other usual clothes and underwear, especially the bra.

Tous ces documents ne s'intéressent qu'aux vêtements classiques sans jamais envisager de fixer le coussinet à un soutien-gorge. Or le soutien-gorge est un vêtement d'un type différent. Le bandeau et la bretelle ne forment pas une emmanchure telle que celles considérées précédemment. En effet, le bandeau est situé beaucoup plus bas que les emmanchures envisagées dans les documents cités ci-dessus. En fixant par exemple à l'intérieur du bandeau un demi-coussinet tel que celui proposé dans le document FR 2 098 996 déjà cité, le coussinet est placé trop loin de la source de transpiration pour l'absorber. Le vêtement porté par-dessus n'est donc pas protégé et le risque de formation d'auréoles est inchangé.All these documents are only interested in classic clothes without ever consider attaching the pad to a bra. The bra is a piece of clothing of a different type. The headband and strap do not form an armhole such that those previously considered. Indeed, the banner is located much lower than the armholes envisaged in the documents cited above. By fixing for example inside the strip a half-pad like that proposed in the document FR 2 098 996 already mentioned, the pad is placed too far from the source of perspiration to absorb it. The garment worn over it is therefore not protected and the risk of formation halo is unchanged.

Une solution à ce problème a été proposée dans les documents US 2,911,647 et DE 296 16 796 qui ont pour objet un support de coussin absorbant destiné à être fixé sur un soutien-gorge. Ces dispositifs sont formés d'une partie inférieure rigide et d'une partie supérieure flexible. Le support du document américain forme une sorte de poche ouverte par une fente pour permettre l'introduction d'un coussinet absorbant à l'intérieur de la poche. Dans le document allemand, le support est recouvert d'une couche absorbante qui fait soit partie intégrante du support de sorte qu'elle ne peut pas en être séparée, soit fait partie d'une sorte de chaussette qui est enfilée sur le support. Dans les deux cas, le coussinet ou la couche absorbante est malntenu en contact avec l'aisselle grâce à la languette flexible qui prenant appui sur le haut du bras s'incurve pour épouser la forme du creux de l'aisselle. La languette flexible en suivant les mouvements du bras risque d'entraíner dans cette zone chaude et humide des frottements répétés tout au long de la journée, au risque de produire des Irritations.A solution to this problem has been proposed in documents US 2,911,647 and DE 296 16 796 which have as their object an absorbent cushion support intended to be fixed on a bra. These devices consist of a rigid lower part and a part flexible upper. The holder of the American document forms a kind of open pocket through a slot to allow the introduction of an absorbent pad inside the poached. In the German document, the support is covered with an absorbent layer which is an integral part of the support so that it cannot be separated from it, or is made part of a kind of sock that is put on the support. In both cases, the pad where the absorbent layer is not in contact with the armpit thanks to the flexible tongue which rests on the upper arm is curved to match the shape of the armpit hollow. The flexible tongue following the movements of the arm risks to cause repeated friction throughout this hot and humid area day, at the risk of producing Irritations.

L'objectif de l'invention est de proposer un dispositif de fixation d'un coussinet absorbant sur un soutien-gorge, qui maintienne de façon sûre le coussinet absorbant au niveau de l'aisselle tout en diminuant les risques d'irritation dus aux frottements.The objective of the invention is to propose a device for fixing a pad absorbent on a bra, which securely holds the absorbent pad at the armpit level while reducing the risk of irritation due to friction.

Cet objectif est atteint par le dispositif de fixation de l'invention qui est constitué d'un support relativement rigide fixé au soutien-gorge ou qui est constitué en élargissant le bandeau du soutien-gorge destiné à ceindre le torse lors de l'utilisation dans sa partie située au-dessous de l'aisselle, de sorte que le bond supérieur de cette partie du bandeau se situe près du creux de l'aisselle lorsque le soutien-gorge est porté, afin de maintenir le coussinet absorbant, dans sa position d'utilisation, sensiblement parallèle au torse de l'utilisatrice. Le coussinet se trouve ainsi maintenu en contact avec la cavité de l'aisselle dont il peut absorber la transpiration sans pour autant produire de frottement important lorsque les bras sont bougés car il ne suit pas leurs mouvements. Le coussinet absorbant peut être placé d'un seul côté du dispositif de fixation de sorte qu'il n'entre en contact qu'avec le torse de l'utilisatrice. Il peut également être placé à cheval sur le sommet du dispositif de fixation de sorte qu'il entre en contact aussi bien avec le torse de l'utilisatrice qu'avec le haut de son bras lorsque celui-ci est en position basse.This objective is achieved by the fixing device of the invention which consists of a relatively rigid support fixed to the bra or which is formed by widening the bra band intended to girdle the torso during the use in its part located below the armpit, so that the upper bound of this part of the headband is located near the hollow of the armpit when the bra is worn, in order to maintain the absorbent pad, in its position of use, substantially parallel to the torso of the wearer. The pad is thus kept in contact with the armpit cavity which it can absorb perspiration without producing significant friction when the arms are moved because it does not follow their movements. The absorbent pad can be placed on one side of the fixing device so that it does not come into contact than with the user's torso. It can also be placed astride the top of the fastening device so that it comes into contact with the user's torso as well only with the top of his arm when it is in the low position.

Dans un mode privilégié de l'invention, le support relativement rigide peut être fixé sur le soutien-gorge par thermocollage, par couture ou au moyen d'une fixation auto-agrippante de type Velcro®. Ce dispositif de fixation est alors un accessoire que l'on peut fixer à un soutien-gorge classique. La fixation pourra être définitive, dans ce cas on choisira par exemple de le fixer au soutien-gorge par thermocollage ou par couture. Il est également possible de préférer un dispositif de fixation amovible, auquel cas il pourra être fixé au soutien-gorge par une fixation de type Velcro®. Ce mode de fixation du dispositif de fixation est très souple. Il permet de s'adapter à tous les modèles et toutes les tailles de bandeau. L'usure du bandeau est moindre qu'avec une fixation de type pince. On placera de préférence la partie « douce » de la bande auto-agrippante sur le soutien-gorge et la partie « rugueuse » sur le dispositif de fixation. La bande auto-agrippante est fixée sur le soutien-gorge par couture, par thermocollage ou par tout autre moyen approprié.In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the relatively rigid support can be fixed on the bra by heat-bonding, by sewing or by means of a hook-and-loop fastening Velcro® type. This fixing device is then an accessory that can be attach to a classic bra. The fixation could be final, in this case choose for example to attach it to the bra by heat-bonding or sewing. It is also possible to prefer a removable fastening device, in which case it can be attached to the bra by a Velcro® type fastening. This method of fixing the fixing device is very flexible. It allows to adapt to all models and all headband sizes. usury of the headband is less than with a clamp type attachment. Preferably place the "soft" part of the Velcro strip on the bra and the part "Rough" on the fixing device. The hook-and-loop strap is attached to the bra by sewing, heat sealing or by any other appropriate means.

Le coussinet absorbant peut être fixé de différentes façons sur le dispositif de fixation. Une première solution consiste à munir le dispositif de fixation et le coussinet . absorbant d'éléments complémentaires d'une fixation auto-agrippante de type Velcro®. Dans ce cas, il sera préférable, surtout lorsque le dispositif de fixation n'est pas amovible, de placer la partie « douce » de la fixation auto-agrippante sur le dispositif de fixation et la partie « rugueuse » sur le coussinet. Ainsi, Il sera possible de ne pas placer de coussinet absorbant, sans pour autant être gêné par l'élément de fixation resté libre sur le dispositif de fixation.The absorbent pad can be attached in different ways to the fixation. A first solution consists in providing the fixing device and the bearing . absorbent of additional elements of a Velcro® type hook and loop fastening. In this case, it will be preferable, especially when the fixing device is not removable, to place the "soft" part of the hook-and-loop fastener on the fastening device and the "rough" part on the pad. Thus, it will be possible not to place a pad absorbent, without being hindered by the fastening element remaining free on the device of fixation.

Une autre solution consiste à munir le coussinet absorbant d'un élément de fixation adhésif. Le coussinet peut alors être collé sur le dispositif de fixation.Another solution is to provide the absorbent pad with a fastening element adhesive. The pad can then be glued to the fixing device.

Une troisième solution consiste à munir le dispositif de fixation d'au moins une pochette dans laquelle l'une des extrémités du coussinet absorbant peut être introduite. La pochette peut être placée soit d'un seul côté soit des deux côtés. La pochette peut être associée à une fixation par éléments auto-agrippants et/ou par élément adhésif. Grâce à la pochette, l'extrémité du coussinet ne risque pas de se décoller. Lorsque deux pochettes sont envisagées, Il est possible que ces deux pochettes recouvrent pratiquement l'ensemble du coussinet absorbant. Un recouvrement partiel peut suffire, surtout si d'autres modes de fixation sont prévus en plus. Par contre, si aucune autre fixation n'est prévue, Il sera préférable d'employer une pochette recouvrant entièrement le coussinet Pour un meilleur résultat et un confort accru, il est préférable que la partie de la pochette dirigée vers le corps soit perméable à l'humidité. Ce sera même obligatoire si la pochette recouvre entièrement le coussinet absorbant. La pochette sera obtenue par fixation par un moyen approprié, par exemple par couture, d'une bande de tissu sur le dispositif de fixation. Dans le cas où le dispositif de fixation fait partie intégrante du soutien-gorge, le fond de la pochette sera formé par le bandeau du soutien-gorge.A third solution consists in providing the fixing device with at least one pocket into which one end of the absorbent pad can be inserted. The pouch can be placed either on one side or on both sides. The cover can be associated with fixing by hook-and-loop elements and / or by adhesive element. Thanks to the pocket, the end of the cushion is not likely to come off. When two pockets are being considered, It is possible that these two pockets practically cover the whole absorbent pad. Partial recovery may be sufficient, especially if other fixing methods are provided in addition. On the other hand, if no other fixation is provided, It will be preferable to use a pouch completely covering the pad For a better result and increased comfort, it is preferable that the part of the pouch directed towards the body is permeable to moisture. It will even be mandatory if the cover completely covers the absorbent pad. The pouch will be obtained by fixing with a suitable means, for example by sewing, a strip of fabric on the device fixation. If the fastening device is an integral part of the bra, the bottom of the pocket will be formed by the bra band.

Pour la mise en oeuvre de l'invention, il est prévu un soutien-gorge muni d'au moins un dispositif de fixation conforme à l'invention.For the implementation of the invention, there is provided a bra provided with at least a fixing device according to the invention.

Une forme particulière de réalisation d'un soutien-gorge conforme à l'invention prévoit que le bandeau destiné à ceindre le torse lorsque le soutien-gorge est porté est suffisamment large dans sa partie située au-dessous de l'aisselle pour que le bord supérieur dudit bandeau se situe près de celle-ci lorsque le soutien-gorge est porté. Cette solution permet de fixer directement le coussinet sur le soutien-gorge tout en assurant un positionnement sûr de celui-ci, même lorsque son utilisatrice fait de larges mouvements. Pour un maintien plus sûr du coussinet, il peut être nécessaire de munir le soutien-gorge de cette forme d'une pochette empêchant le décollement par les bords du coussinet absorbant.A particular embodiment of a bra according to the invention provides that the band intended to surround the torso when the bra is worn is wide enough in its part located under the armpit so that the edge upper of said band is located near it when the bra is worn. This solution allows you to directly attach the pad to the bra while ensuring safe positioning, even when the user makes large movements. For a more secure hold of the pad, it may be necessary to fit the bra of this form of a pocket preventing detachment by the edges of the pad absorbent.

Les exemples de réalisation présentés dans la description ci-dessous se référant aux figures annexées permettront de bien comprendre l'invention.

  • La figure 1 représente un soutien-gorge muni d'un coussinet absorbant fixé sur celui-ci à l'aide d'un dispositif de fixation amovible conforme à l'invention ;
  • La figure 2 représente un dispositif de fixation amovible muni de deux pochettes recouvrant partiellement un coussinet absorbant ;
  • La figure 3 représente un soutien-gorge, muni d'un coussinet absorbant, dont le bandeau est élargi au niveau des aisselles afin de s'approcher de celles-ci.
    • The exemplary embodiments presented in the description below referring to the appended figures will make it possible to understand the invention well.
  • Figure 1 shows a bra provided with an absorbent pad fixed thereon using a removable fastening device according to the invention;
  • FIG. 2 represents a removable fixing device provided with two pockets partially covering an absorbent pad;
  • Figure 3 shows a bra, provided with an absorbent pad, whose band is widened at the armpits in order to approach them.

    • Deux modes particuliers de réalisation de l'invention sont présentés ci-dessous :

    • une pièce séparée (3) fixée au soutien-gorge (2) par un moyen approprié de façon définitive ou de façon amovible (figures 1 et 2) et
    • une pièce (10) faisant partie intégrante du soutien-gorge (2) (figure 3).
    Two particular embodiments of the invention are presented below:
    • a separate piece (3) fixed to the bra (2) by an appropriate means definitively or detachably (FIGS. 1 and 2) and
    • a part (10) forming an integral part of the bra (2) (FIG. 3).

    Le dispositif de fixation (3) consiste en un support (5) relativement rigide qui est fixé au soutien-gorge (2) soit de façon définitive par couture ou par thermocollage soit de façon amovible par exemple au moyen d'éléments auto-agrippants (7).The fixing device (3) consists of a relatively rigid support (5) which is fixed to the bra (2) either permanently by sewing or by heat-bonding or removably, for example by means of hook-and-loop elements (7).

    Le dispositif de fixation (3) doit être suffisamment rigide pour maintenir le coussinet absorbant (1) suffisamment haut et ne pas s'avachir au cours de l'utilisation sous l'effet de la chaleur et de l'humidité. La rigidité du support (5) peut être obtenue par exemple en cousant l'une sur l'autre deux bandes d'un tissu en coton renforcé par une ou plusieurs épaisseurs de thermocollant. Ces matériaux ont l'avantage d'être très bien supportés, de ne pas avoir d'odeur et d'être facilement lavables avec le reste du linge. Le dispositif de fixation (3) ainsi réalisé est cependant suffisamment souple pour s'adapter au profil de l'utilisatrice.The fastening device (3) must be rigid enough to hold the bearing absorbent (1) high enough and does not become loose during use under the effect of heat and humidity. The rigidity of the support (5) can be obtained for example by sewing one on the other two strips of a cotton fabric reinforced by one or more thicknesses of fusible. These materials have the advantage of being very well supported, have no smell and be easily washable with the rest of the laundry. The device fixing (3) thus produced is however flexible enough to adapt to the profile of the wearer.

    Si le support (5) est fixé au soutien-gorge (2) au moyen d'éléments auto-agrippants (7), il sera préférable de placer l'élément auto-agrippant « doux » sur le soutien-gorge (2) et l'élément auto-agrippant « rugueux » (7) sur le support (5). Il sera ainsi possible de continuer à porter le soutien-gorge (2) même en l'absence de dispositif de fixation (3).If the support (5) is fixed to the bra (2) by means of hook-and-loop fasteners (7), it will be preferable to place the “soft” hook-and-loop element on the bra (2) and the "rough" hook-and-loop element (7) on the support (5). This will make it possible to continue to wear the bra (2) even if there is no fixing device (3).

    Le coussinet absorbant (1) est fixé sur le support (5) du dispositif de fixation (3) par des moyens (6) appropriés. Un premier moyen économique consiste à munir la face étanche du coussinet absorbant (1) d'une bande adhésive (6). Le coussinet (1) est alors collé sur le haut du support (5). Une autre solution consiste à munir le coussinet (1) d'un élément auto-agrippant complémentaire d'un élément auto-agrippant fixé sur le haut du support (5). Cette solution à l'avantage de permettre un repositionnement facile du coussinet (1). Il sera préférable que la partie « douce » des éléments auto-agrippants soit fixée sur le support (5) et la partie « rugueuse » sur le coussinet (1).The absorbent pad (1) is fixed on the support (5) of the fixing device (3) by appropriate means (6). A first economic means consists in providing the face waterproof absorbent pad (1) with adhesive tape (6). The bearing (1) is then glued to the top of the support (5). Another solution is to provide the pad (1) with a self-gripping element complementary to a self-gripping element fixed on the top of the support (5). This solution has the advantage of allowing easy repositioning of the bearing (1). It will be preferable that the “soft” part of the hook-and-loop elements is fixed on the support (5) and the "rough" part on the bearing (1).

    Une troisième solution consiste à fixer au moins d'un côté du support (5) une bande de sorte à former la cavité d'une pochette (4) dans laquelle une extrémité du coussinet est introduite. II n'est pas nécessaire que la pochette (4) recouvre entièrement le coussinet (1). Un recouvrement partiel peut suffire, surtout si d'autres modes de fixation (6) sont prévus en plus, comme par exemple la bande adhésive ou les éléments auto-agrippants évoqués précédemment. Par contre, si aucune autre fixation n'est prévue, il sera préférable d'employer une pochette (4) recouvrant presque entièrement le coussinet (1). Pour un meilleur résultat et un confort accru, il est préférable que la partie de la pochette (4) dirigée vers le corps soit perméable à l'humidité. Ce sera même obligatoire si la pochette (4) recouvre entièrement le coussinet absorbant (1). La pochette (4) peut être formée simplement par fixation sur le support (5) d'une ou plusieurs bandes d'un matériau adéquat tel que du tissu aux dimensions adaptées, de sorte que la partie inférieure de la pochette (4) est constituée par le support (5). Elle peut également être formée par une pochette complète, elle-même fixée au support (5).A third solution consists in fixing at least one side of the support (5) a strip so as to form the cavity of a pocket (4) in which one end of the pad is introduced. The pocket (4) does not need to completely cover the pad (1). Partial covering may be sufficient, especially if other fixing methods (6) are additionally provided, such as adhesive tape or hook-and-loop fasteners previously mentioned. However, if no other fixing is planned, it will be better to use a pocket (4) covering almost entirely the pad (1). For a better result and increased comfort, it is preferable that the part of the pouch (4) directed towards the body is permeable to moisture. It will even be mandatory if the pocket (4) completely covers the absorbent pad (1). The pocket (4) can be formed simply by fixing on the support (5) one or more strips of material suitable such as fabric with suitable dimensions, so that the lower part of the pocket (4) is constituted by the support (5). It can also be formed by a complete pocket, itself fixed to the support (5).

    La figure 2 montre comment le coussinet absorbant (1) est placé à cheval sur le support (5) du dispositif de fixation (3). Il est cependant possible d'utiliser des coussinets absorbants (1) de dimensions plus petites qui ne soient fixés que sur une face du support (5). Dans ce cas, il n'y aura qu'une pochette (4).Figure 2 shows how the absorbent pad (1) is placed astride the support (5) of the fixing device (3). It is however possible to use pads absorbents (1) of smaller dimensions which are fixed only on one face of the support (5). In this case, there will only be a pocket (4).

    La figure 3 présente une alternative au dispositif de fixation (3) fixé au soutien-gorge (2) comme le montrent les figures 1 et 2. Ici, le bandeau (8) du soutien-gorge (2) est élargi au niveau des aisselles de sorte que le bord supérieur (9) du bandeau (8) se situe près des aisselles lorsque le soutien-gorge (2) est porté. L'élargissement du bandeau remplit la fonction de dispositif de fixation (10). La forme d'un soutien-gorge (1) de ce type autorise la fixation d'un coussinet absorbant (1) sans être obligé de faire appel à une pochette (4). En effet, ce coussinet (1) est fermement maintenu par le bandeau (8) contre le torse au niveau de l'aisselle. Une pochette (4) peut cependant être prévue, notamment à l'extérieur du bandeau (8) pour fixer l'extrémité du coussinet absorbant et éviter ainsi qu'elle ne se décolle en raison des frottements dus aux mouvements. Ici aussi, il pourra être utile de combiner un mode de fixation par bande adhésive et / ou éléments auto-agrippants et une fixation par pochette. De même, ce dispositif (10) pourra être utilisé aussi bien avec un coussinet absorbant placé à cheval sur le bord supérieur (9) du soutien-gorge (2) qu'avec un petit coussinet fixé uniquement sur la face interne du bandeau (8). Si le coussinet absorbant (1) doit être fixé à l'aide d'éléments de fixation auto-agrippants, il faudra fixer l'élément « doux » sur le dispositif de fixation (10) du bandeau (8) et l'élément « rugueux » sur le coussinet absorbant (1).Figure 3 shows an alternative to the fixing device (3) fixed to the bra (2) as shown in Figures 1 and 2. Here, the band (8) of the bra (2) is widened at the armpits so that the upper edge (9) of the strip (8) is located near armpits when the bra (2) is worn. The widening of the headband fills the fixing device function (10). The shape of a bra (1) of this type allows fixing an absorbent pad (1) without having to use a pocket (4). Indeed, this pad (1) is firmly held by the strip (8) against the torso at armpit level. A pocket (4) can however be provided, in particular outside of the strip (8) to fix the end of the absorbent pad and prevent it from getting takes off due to friction due to movements. Here too, it may be useful to combine a method of attachment with adhesive tape and / or hook-and-loop fasteners and a pocket fixing. Likewise, this device (10) can be used both with a absorbent pad placed astride the upper edge (9) of the bra (2) than a small cushion fixed only on the internal face of the strip (8). If the pad absorbent (1) must be fixed with hook-and-loop fasteners, the "soft" element on the fixing device (10) of the strip (8) and the "rough" element on the absorbent pad (1).

    Lorsqu'il est fixé à un soutien-gorge et qu'il est muni d'un coussinet absorbant, le dispositif de fixation permet d'absorber la transpiration exsudée par les aisselles. Le dispositif de fixation ne suivant pas directement les mouvements des bras, les frottements sont limités au maximum. En choisissant un support relativement rigide, on est cependant certain de maintenir le coussinet absorbant au niveau de l'aisselle.When attached to a bra and fitted with an absorbent pad, the fastening device helps absorb perspiration exuded from the armpits. The fastening device not directly following arm movements, friction are limited to the maximum. By choosing a relatively rigid support, we are however sure to keep the absorbent pad at armpit level.

    Claims (8)

    1. A device (3, 10) for fastening an absorbing pad (1) to a bra, whereas the absorbing pad is fixed, when worn, on the fastening device by appropriate means, in order to be placed in the hollow of the arm-pit, characterised in that the fastening device (3, 10) is formed of a substantially rigid support (5) fixed to the bra (2) or by widening the band (8) of the bra (2) intended for surrounding the torso when worn in its portion situated below the arm-pit, so that the upper edge (9) of this portion of the band (8) is situated close to the hollow of the arm-pit when the bra (2) is worn, in order to maintain the absorbing pad (1), in its wearing position, substantially parallel to the user's torso.
    2. A fastening device according to claim 1, characterised in that the support (5) is bonded thermally, sewn or fixed to the bra (2) using a self-seizing fastener (7) such as Velcro®.
    3. A fastening device according to any of the previous claims, characterised in that the absorbing pad (1) is fixed to a single face of said fastening device (3, 10).
    4. A fastening device according to one of the claims1 to 2, characterised in that the absorbing pad (1) is placed astride the upper end of the fastening device (3, 10), in order to cover both faces at least partially.
    5. A fastening device according to any of the previous claims, characterised in that the means (6) for fastening the absorbing pad (1) to the fastening device (3, 10) are composed of a self-seizing fastening element (6) such as Velcro® to co-operate with a complementary element carried by the absorbing pad (1).
    6. A fastening device according to any of the previous claims, characterised in that the means for fastening the absorbing pad (1) to the fastening device (3, 10) are composed of an adhesive fastening element (6) carried by the absorbing pad (1), intended to be bonded to the fastening device (3, 10).
    7. A fastening device according to any of the previous claims, characterised in that it is fitted with at least one pocket (4) wherein one of the ends of the absorbing pad (1) may be inserted.
    8. A bra, characterised in that it is fitted with at least one fastening device (3, 10) according to any of the previous claims.
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