EP2670264A1

EP2670264A1 - Brassière

Info

Publication number: EP2670264A1
Application number: EP12704732.2A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Ute Hagmann
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2011-02-01
Filing date: 2012-02-01
Publication date: 2013-12-11
Anticipated expiration: 2032-02-01
Also published as: PT2670264E; EP2670264B1; WO2012104337A1; ES2543020T3; US20140295735A1; DE102011010824A1; CA2826213A1

Abstract

The invention relates to an outer garment item in the form of a brassière (10) for use in a reclining sleep or rest position comprising an enclosing frame (11) consisting of two enclosing frame parts (12, 13) which partially surround the respective breasts, are connected to each other and form a breast central web (16), an under-breast strap arrangement (20) and a support arrangement (17) which is connected to the under-breast strap arrangement (20) and the enclosing frame parts (12, 13). In order for the breasts to maintain their shape in any sleep position and to prevent the breasts from wrinkling by pressing together or lying on them, each breast is assigned an extension cup part (30) which is fastened at one end in the region of the breast central web (16) to the relevant enclosing frame part (12, 13) and can be attached in a variably releasable manner at the other end to an outer-side web (25) of the relevant enclosing frame part (12, 13).

Description

[Corrected according to Rule 37.2] Brassiere

The present invention relates to an outer garment, in particular a brassiere for use in a lying sleeping or rest position according to the preamble of claim 1.
Many women lying on their sides while sleeping discover wrinkles on the décolleté when they wake up. The older the person is, the longer it takes for these wrinkles to disappear during the day. From a certain age, these wrinkles intensify and disappear during the day no longer. The vertical wrinkles on the décolleté arise because the breast is compressed during sleep or rest in a substantially horizontal position or in side sleepers, the two breasts together or on top of each other.
In one known from DE 200 17 365 U1 so-called sleep brassiere of the type mentioned one or more padding are used, such as a padding along the lower chest belt, side upholstery and / or padding along the chest center bar. This sleeping bra is designed to protect the breasts from the excessive pressure created when sleeping. Especially in the lateral position creates an unpleasant pressure on the breasts, which can deform or even damage the breast tissue. Despite the above-mentioned upholstery, especially in the region of the mid-thoracic bridge, the breast in question can still slide over the mid-thoracic bridge in the lateral position, so that it does not actually counteract wrinkling.
From US Pat. No. 7,001,239 B2 and US Pat. No. 7,144,295 B2 an insert of, for example, a solid plastic material is known for preventing wrinkling, which is arranged as a spacer between the two breasts. This pad is attached to the inside of a T-shirt or to the inside of a conventional brassiere and is intended to prevent one or more of the one breast at or over the other in a lateral position. A disadvantage of this known insert or pad is that at night reserve a sideways falling of the breasts to the outside is possible and a crease can occur on the forearm. In addition, such an insert is not applicable to large and heavy breasts, as they slip over the spacer acting as a spacer, so that the problem of forming wrinkles in the décolleté is not solved. In addition, a lateral incision or other stress on the lymph channels is quite conceivable.
Object of the present invention is therefore to provide an outerwear item, in particular a brassiere for use in a lying sleeping or resting position of the type mentioned, with which the breasts are preserved at any sleep or rest position in their form so in that wrinkling is prevented by compressing or resting the breasts together.
To solve this problem, the features specified in claim 1 are provided in an outerwear piece, in particular brassiere of the type mentioned.
By the measures according to the invention it is achieved that the main support force is not in the region of the underbreast belt unlike worn on the day bras, including breast braces, but mainly emanates from the right or left side of the chest middle bar, so that a support effect of the breasts is guaranteed in a lying position , Thus, the breasts are protected especially in the lateral position from its own weight. In other words, in the lateral position when lying substantially resting or resting, there is neither a juxtaposition of one breast on the other still a compression of each other's breast, which prevents the formation of vertical wrinkles in the décolleté, ie between the breast lugs. For example, the inventive measures can be realized not only in a brassiere but also in a top.
In breastfeeding bras (DE 603 06 630 T2, DE 298 07 111 U1, DE 299 16 482 U1), although it is known to provide openable cups or cups, but also serve as the day worn "normal" brassiere for Supporting the breasts from underbust girth and are opened or closed in the area of the mid-thoracic bridge or a carrier.
From US Pat. No. 3,908,670 A, a bra with cups or cups is known, via which additional jib parts for holding and shaping the breasts from the underbust girth are stretched. The same applies to a sport brassiere known from US Pat. No. 6,168,498 B1.
In the case of the outer garment according to the invention, the cantilever basket part can be detachably attachable at both ends, fixedly or at both ends. Preferably, however, the features are provided according to claim 2, so that starting from the central support effective area a releasable attachment takes place under train to the outside.
In a preferred embodiment of the one Auslegerkörbchenteils the features are provided according to claim 3. This allows an optimally adapted holding or supporting the respective breast in sleeping or resting side position of the wearer.
A further preferred embodiment of the outer garment results from the features of claim 4, wherein an additional support is given in particular in a diagonal direction which lies between the directions which are predetermined by the one Auslegerkörbchenteil and the other Auslegerkörbchenenteil. In this way, the breasts are supported or held according to not only in lateral sleeping or rest position but also in sleep or rest conditions, for example on the back to prevent wrinkling. An embodiment of the additional boom basket part results from the features of claim 5.
With the features of claim 6 it is achieved that the on the outer side bar releasably attachable ends of the one and the additional Auslegerkörbchenteils to increase the wearing comfort apply only slightly.
With the features according to claim 7, it is possible to adapt the boom basket parts or parts to the shape and size of the breasts of the various wearers so as to choose the wearing comfort individually. As a result, the outerwear piece has an optimal fit, which does not interfere with sleep or rest. In addition, the strength of the support force for the breasts can be increased or relaxed by individual adjustment.
If the features according to claim 8 are provided in a preferred manner, then there is the possibility that both breasts are optimally and completely covered or taken up by the basket or cup formed thereby.
It is expedient to proceed according to the features of claim 9 and / or 10, so that optimal support adjustment options are given.
Further details of the invention can be found in the following description in which the invention with reference to the embodiment shown in the drawing is described and explained in more detail. Show it:
1 shows a schematic perspective view in front view of a border frame without cantilever basket parts of an outer garment in the form of a sleeping bra,
FIG. 2 shows a schematic perspective front view corresponding to FIG. 1 of the sleeping bra provided with extension basket parts on the bordering frame according to a preferred exemplary embodiment of the present invention (only shown on one side) in the open state,
Figure 3 in Figure 2 corresponding front view of the sleeping brassiere, but in a partially closed state and
4 shows the sleeping bra of Figure 2 in (also shown only on one side) completely closed wearing state.
The outer garment shown in the drawing in the form of a brassiere 10 is intended for use in a substantially reclined sleeping position or rest position, for wrinkling in the area of the décolleté, which may arise due to the breasts resting on one another in a lateral sleeping or rest position , to avoid. It should be noted that in the figures 2 to 5 of the drawing of the below referred to as bra brassiere 10 is shown completely only in the wearing state left part completely, while in the drawing in the wearing state right part always only partially in the form of a border frame and a carrier arrangement is shown.
According to FIG. 1, the sleeping bra 10 has a bordering frame 11, which consists of a left and a right border frame part 12 and 13, which respectively partially surround or partially surround one of the breasts 14 and 15 and which seamlessly connect to one another to form a breast center web 16 , or as sewn in Fig. 1. The two Einfassrahmenteile 12 and 13 of the bordering frame 11 are connected via a here V-shaped support assembly 17 which is provided with adjustable parallel or back cross over shoulder straps 18 and 19, connected in a manner not shown on the back with a circumferential Unterbrustgurtanordnung 20, not in illustrated manner may be provided at the front or on the back with a clasp or may be integrally formed circumferentially.
Each Einfassrahmenteil 12, 21 'has an inner side web 21, 21', which two adjacent inner side webs 21, 21 'form the Brustmittelsteg 16, a Brustansatzsteg 22, 22' in the upper region, and Unterbruststege 23, 23 'in the lower region, which Unterbruststege here part are the circumferential Unterbrustgurtanordnung 20 and each pass into an outer side web 24 flowing approximately parallel to the lower part of the inner side web 21, 21 'under the relevant arm 26 of the wearer forms an armhole. Each Einfassrahmenteil 12, 13 open to the arm 26 is connected by the webs 21 to 24 or 21 'to 24 to a one-piece part and each surrounds a breast 14 or 15 partially, as shown in Figure 1. Furthermore, only the left border frame 12, i. referring to the left side of the sleeping bra 10 in the wearing state, since the right side, i. the right Einfassrahmenteil 13 of the sleeping bra 10 is constructed mirror image identical.
The sleeping bra 10 here has two cantilever basket parts 30 and 32 held on the border frame part 12. These two cantilever basket parts 30 and 32 serve the breasts 14 (or 15) in particular in the supine position and especially in the lateral position in front of their own weight To protect inward insofar as the two breasts 14, 15 are not adjacent to each other or should lie on each other, which would lead to wrinkles in the décolleté area. It is understood that instead of the preferred embodiment of the sleeping bra 10 illustrated two Auslegerkörbchenteils 30 and 32, only the one Auslegerkörbchenteil 30 may be provided, since this must be provided or arranged as the main part. Other boom basket parts may be added at discretion.
Figure 2 shows the Auslegerkörbchenteile 30 and 32 in the open state, in which they still have no support function relative to the relevant breast 14.
The Auslegerkörbchenteile 30 and 32 are formed according to Figure 2 each flap-like, that is, they are attached at one end 36, 41 to a web 21, 22 of the Einfassrahmenteils 12, preferably sewn and can with its other free end 37, 42 to the approximately diagonal opposite web 24 of the respective Einfassrahmenteils 12 detachably and are attached to train variable, each being given to the corresponding tightening more adjustable mounting options. The tabs 33 and 34, respectively, of the cantilever basket parts 30, 32 are shaped according to their position over a region of the breast 14 and provided with a corresponding base surface shape. In addition, they are formed of a preferably stretch-like, ie elastic fabric, whereas the material of the webs 21 to 24 of the Einfassrahmenteils 12 may not be formed or less elastic.
According to FIG. 2, the first or main boom basket part 30 is fastened with its one end 36 along the inside web 21 and along a part region of the breast attachment web 22 and along at least one subregion of the underbridge web 23. Preferably, the attachment of the main boom basket member 30 to the underbridge fin 23 terminates in the region prior to transition to the outside web 24, i. approximately under the arm 26. The free end 37 of the Auslegerkörbchenteils 30, which is narrower than the fixed end 36 is provided with closure parts 43, the Gegenverschlussteile 44 are provided on the outer side web 24. The counter-closure parts 44 are arranged one behind the other in the direction of attachment of the flap 33. As can also be seen from FIG. 3, the free lower longitudinal edge 51 of the flap 33 is approximately rectilinear, while its upper longitudinal edge 52 is curved. The main support force according to Pfeileb 45 thus acts from the inside of the breast to the outside.
The second boom basket part 32 is fastened with its fixed end 41 on the breast attachment web 22 along. Thus, the fixed end 41 of the second boom basket part 32 extends toward the chest bridge 22 over a length that partially overlaps the fixed end 36 of the first boom basket part 30. The free end 42 of the second boom basket member 32, which is provided with closure members 47 and is substantially narrower than the fixed end 41, is releasably secured in an approximately laterally outwardly projecting manner with mating closure members 48 at a portion of the outside web 24, which portion extends below the Counter-locking parts 44 for the first boom basket part 30 is located. There, too, the counter-closure parts 48 are arranged one behind the other in the pulling direction of the flap 34 of the second extension basket part 32. As can also be seen from FIG. 4, the lower longitudinal edge 53 of the flap 34 and its upper longitudinal edge 54 are of opposite curvature. Overall, the flap 34 is slightly narrower than the flap 33. Again, the main support force acts according to the arrows 46 from the inside of the breast in an approximately diagonal direction to the outside web 24 to the outside.
The boom basket members 30 and / or 32 are preferably plastic, i. according to the shape and / or size of the breasts 14, 15 shaped three-dimensionally.
Figures 3 and 4 show the manner of closing and sequentially arranging the Auslegerkörbchenteile 30 and 32 and their releasable and adjustable attachment to Einfassrahmenteil 12th
FIG. 3 shows the detachable fastening of the first or main boom basket part 30 over an initially very wide region of the left breast 14 to the counter-closure part 44 on the outside web 24, that is to say from the inside to the outside. Since the counter-closure part 44 has a plurality of elements arranged one behind the other, it is possible to individually adjust the strength of the support force by means of the boom basket part 30 for the breast 14, ie to intensify or loosen it, in order to achieve good wearing comfort with sufficient support force. For this purpose, the boom basket part 30 is preferably also plastically shaped. As a result of these measures according to FIG. 3, when the wearer is asleep or resting on the right side position, it is avoided that the left breast 14 can lie on the right breast 15 in the right lateral position or laterally over it. The main Auslegerkörbchen 30 reaches its supporting force in the inner breast area and in the region of the lower breast bridge 23rd
According to FIG. 4, the second cantilever basket part 32 is placed over the attached first or main cantilever basket part 30 and releasably fastened to the counter-closure part 48 of the outer side bar 24 in a more or less tight manner by means of the closure part 47 at the free end 42. The second or further extension basket part 32 has been supplemented especially for large and already severely flattened breasts, so that the entire upper part of the chest 14 receives support force according to arrow 46. Again, an individual adjustment of the strength of the support force from the inside out and diagonally downwards possible. The location of the free ends 37 (top) and 42 (bottom) can instead of one above the other according to Figure 4 and vice versa, ie with each other, when the tabs 33 and 34 are formed accordingly.
It is understood that the arrangement sequence of the boom basket parts 30, 32 can also be different than that described above.
Thus, the two Auslegerkörbchenteile 30 and 32 and their lobes 33 and 34 form a complete cup or cup for the respective here left breast 14. This is a support effect of the breast 14 in all directions in lying particular lateral sleep or rest position reached , It is understood that the right chest 15 shown here freely and openly in all the figures is correspondingly covered. Unlike the bras worn in the daytime (ie, in a body-upright position), in which the support force proceeds essentially exclusively from the underbust girth (due to vertical gravity), the sleeping bra 10 according to the invention (worn in a lying position) achieves its supportive force mainly from the inner side, the breast center bar 16 to the right or left due to the main Auslegerkörbchenteils 30 and additionally due to the second Auslegerkörbchenteils 32 and any other additional from the top side, since the gravity of the breasts 14, 15 in the corresponding direction opposite to the arrows 45 or 46 acts. In other words, optically, the sleeping bra differs from the previous brassieres in that it does not cover the breasts when delivered (or: when not closed), as it does not contain any cups in the classical sense.
The various parts (webs, lobes) of the sleeping bra 10 are made of a suitable material, wherein the lobes are formed in particular by elastic tissue. Preferably, breathable materials are used.
In the illustrated embodiment, the Einfassrahmenteile 12 and 13 may already be occupied with a cup of current configuration, over which the or the Auslegerkörbchenteile 30, 32 are brought according to the invention. The Einfassrahmenteile 12, 13 can be simplified without the breast attachment web 22 may be formed. It is also possible to provide the measures according to the invention in a top-rated outer garment.
The border frame parts 12, 13 can also completely surround the respective breast 14, 15, by providing an arm cutout web (not shown) between the breast attachment web 22 or 22 'and the outside web 24, along which the top longitudinal edge 54 of the further boom basket 32 at least partially runs.
While the closure members 43 and 47 and the mating closure members 44 and 48 are shown as hooks and eyes in the figures, it is to be understood that they may be formed by hook and loop fasteners or snap fasteners or others. Additionally, the fixed and free end locations of the orbiter basket members 30, 32 may be reversed. The shape of the longitudinal edges may vary.

Claims

Outer clothing, in particular brassiere (10) for use in a lying sleeping or rest position, with a bordering frame (11) comprising two bordering frame parts (12, 13) at least partially surrounding the respective breast and being connected to each other and having a breast center web (16) form, comprising a Unterbrustgurtanordnung (20) and with a support assembly (17) which is connected to the Unterbrustgurtanordnung (20) and the Einfassrahmenteilen (12, 13), characterized in that each breast associated with a Auslegerkörbchenteil (30) is provided at one end in the region of the mid-thoracic web (16) with a supporting force on the relevant breast on the respective border frame part (12, 13) and at the other end in the wearing state on an outer side web (24) of the respective border frame part (12, 13).
Outer garment according to claim 1, characterized in that the cantilever basket part (30) with one end (36) fixed unchangeably in the region of the breast center web (16) and with its other end (37) on the outside web (24) releasably variably attached.
Outer garment according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the cantilever basket part (30) at one end (36) has an inner side bar (21) which is approximately surrounded by a lower breast bar (23) of the border frame part (12, 13). 22 has a width which extends substantially to the width of its other, preferably releasably attachable, end (37), the lower longitudinal edge (51) of the extension basket part (30) being substantially along a lower bridge web (FIG. 23) of the underbreast belt assembly (20) and the upper longitudinal edge (52) has a curled shape.
Outer garment according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that each chest is provided with an additional extension basket part (32) which preferably fixed immovably at one end in the region of a breast attachment bar (22) of the respective border frame part (12, 13) and with one on the one concerned Chest holding supporting force held and the other end on an outer side web (24) of the respective Einfassrahmenteils (12, 13) is preferably held releasably variably attachable.
Outer clothing according to claim 4, characterized in that the additional boom basket part (32) at its attachment end (41) has a width approximately along the breast attachment web (22) of the Einfassrahmenteils (12, 13) extending over the width of the other preferably releasably attachable end (42) is substantially larger, wherein the upper or outer edge (54) extend along approximately an armhole between the breast attachment web (22) and outer side web (24) and the lower edge (53) in opposite directions.
Outer garment according to claims 1 and 4, characterized in that the releasably attachable end of the one Auslegerkörbchenteils (31) and that of the additional Auslegerkörbchenteils (32) on the outer side web (24) are arranged at a distance from each other.
Outer garment according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the releasably attachable end of the one Auslegerkörbchenteils (30) and / or that of the additional Auslegerkörbchenteils (32) in its tensile force are variably adjustable attachable or is.
Outer garment according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that in the wearing state of a Auslegerkörbchenteil (30) and the additional Auslegerkörbchenteil (32) and possibly one or more beyond extending Auslegerkörbchenteile are partially overlapping superimposed.
An outer garment according to claim 8, characterized in that the two or more cantilever basket parts (30, 32) placed over the respective breast form a complete closed cup for the respective breast.
Outer garment according to at least one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the cantilever basket part (30) and optionally one or more further cantilever basket parts (32) are preformed three-dimensionally adapted to the relevant breast shape.