EP3609806A1 - Brassiere insert - Google Patents
Brassiere insertInfo
- Publication number
- EP3609806A1 EP3609806A1 EP18723270.7A EP18723270A EP3609806A1 EP 3609806 A1 EP3609806 A1 EP 3609806A1 EP 18723270 A EP18723270 A EP 18723270A EP 3609806 A1 EP3609806 A1 EP 3609806A1
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- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- insert
- brassiere
- chamber body
- layer
- film
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
- B65D81/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
- B65D81/05—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
- B65D81/051—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using pillow-like elements filled with cushioning material, e.g. elastic foam, fabric
- B65D81/052—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents using pillow-like elements filled with cushioning material, e.g. elastic foam, fabric filled with fluid, e.g. inflatable elements
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
- A41C3/00—Brassieres
- A41C3/10—Brassieres with stiffening or bust-forming inserts
- A41C3/105—Brassieres with stiffening or bust-forming inserts with inflatable inserts
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
- A41C3/00—Brassieres
- A41C3/12—Component parts
- A41C3/14—Stiffening or bust-forming inserts
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D85/00—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials
- B65D85/18—Containers, packaging elements or packages, specially adapted for particular articles or materials for wearing apparel, headwear or footwear
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- B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
- B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
- B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
- B65D2581/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
- B65D2581/02—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage
- B65D2581/05—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents specially adapted to protect contents from mechanical damage maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
- B65D2581/051—Details of packaging elements for maintaining contents at spaced relation from package walls, or from other contents
- B65D2581/052—Materials
- B65D2581/055—Plastic in general, e.g. foamed plastic, molded plastic, extruded plastic
Definitions
- Brassieres are form-fitting undergarments designed to support a woman's bust. Brassieres are typically manufactured as unitary pieces having centrally joined brassiere cups, adjustable shoulder and back straps, and a releasable fastening mechanism.
- the fastening mechanism can include slide clasps, hooks and eyes, hook-and-loop fasteners, buttons, snaps, releasable adhesives, and the like.
- the brassiere cups are optionally reinforced with padding material and/or a thin, semi-circular band of rigid underwire extending the base of each cup. Brassieres, and in particular brassiere cups, are generally made from delicate, pliable materials, such as lace, silk, stain, and the like. Accordingly, bra assemblies are not well suited to withstand applied external forces without damaging the fabric and other parts of the brassiere structure.
- a brassiere insert for placement within brassiere cups during storage and transportation may be provided.
- the brassiere insert may provide a protective packaging implement that maintains the structural integrity of a brassiere by buffering and redistributing applied external forces tending to deform the structure.
- the brassiere insert may meet or exceed packaging reduction requirements in various global geographies and may provide supply chain cost savings through handling and waste disposal efficiencies.
- the brassiere insert may be composed of a fluid-impervious thermoplastic film that is sealed along its edges so as to form an inflatable chamber body.
- the chamber body may be defined by at least one hemispherical section, shaped and configured to fit substantially within an interior portion of a brassiere cup.
- the chamber body may be divided into a number of differentiated inflatable sections, including a first hemispherical section, a second hemispherical section, and a connector section. Each section may be in fluid communication with one another such that the introduction of inflation medium into the chamber body completely inflates the entire brassiere insert.
- the first and second hemispherical sections may be generally symmetrical and spaced apart via the connector section.
- a valve may be provided at an inlet port along an edge of the chamber body for selectively admitting air and/or other gases into the chamber body for inflation.
- the valve may be a self-sealing valve, for example, that permits an inflation medium to flow into the chamber body and prevents the escape of the inflation medium outward.
- the valve may be a reclosable inflation valve that allows the addition and removal of inflation medium for providing a customizable form fit to the brassiere. Inflation may occur when an inflation medium, such as pressurized air and/or other gases, is introduced into the chamber body through an inflation means coupled to the valve.
- the brassiere insert may be composed of one or more layers of thermoplastic film, including but not limited to polyethylene, polyurethane, polypropylene, and other suitable elastomeric materials as would be understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art.
- the thermoplastic film may be printed, heat-sealed, and die cut in one single component to match specific brassiere styles and sizes as described above.
- a branding or customer facing capability may be printed on an interior or exterior surface of the film.
- Other indicia can be provided including instructions for recycling or other marketing, promotion or user details.
- FIG.l depicts a top perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of a brassiere insert intermediate
- FIG. 2 depicts a top perspective view of a brassiere insert intermediate with a portion removed to illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a brassiere insert configuration
- FIG. 3 depicts a perspective view of an exemplary embodiment of an inflated brassiere insert
- FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of another exemplary embodiment of an inflated brassiere insert.
- the word "exemplary” means “serving as an example, instance or illustration.”
- the embodiments described herein are not limiting, but rather are exemplary only. It should be understood that the described embodiments are not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Moreover, the terms “embodiments of the invention”, embodiments” or “invention” do not require that all embodiments of the invention include the discussed feature, advantage or mode of operation.
- FIG. 1 may generally illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a brassiere insert intermediate panel 100 according to the present invention.
- the brassiere insert intermediate panel lOO may be compose done or more layers of thermoplastic film 102, including but not limited to polyethylene, polyurethane, polypropylene, and any other suitable elastomeric materials as would be understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art.
- the brassiere insert is made with 100% virgin polyethylene and nylon resins, which are recyclable materials. Thus, the entire brassiere insert may be recyclable.
- the brassiere insert may also be made from recycled materials.
- Indicia 104 with customer facing capability may be printed on an outer surface of the thermoplastic film 102.
- the indicia 104 may comprise single or multiple alphanumeric characters, symbols, emblems, images, colors, patterns or designs.
- the indicia 104 may include a logo used to represent a commercial enterprise, organization or individual.
- the indicia 104 may provide instructions for recycling, or other customer details.
- the insert intermediate panel 100 may be die cut to an identified shape and size for insertion into a brassiere or similar garment during storage and transportation.
- the brassiere insert may be formed by overlapping insert intermediate panels 100 and sealing the outer peripheral edges thereof to create an inflatable chamber body therebetween. A small peripheral section along the edges may be left unsealed to provide an inlet conduit for an inflation valve.
- the panels may be secured together via heat-sealing, gluing, or any other suitable adhesive means as would be understood by a person having ordinary skill in the art.
- the insert intermediate panels 100 may be sealed together along heat seal "dot" components that force air out and up during the inflation process. These "dot" components are inserted during the die cutting process and act to direct air flow as the brassiere insert is being inflated. One or more of these dots may be used to direct the orientation of the brassiere insert so that the insert forms a desired orientation upon inflation.
- the brassiere inserts are inflated after insertion into the brassiere, however it may be contemplated that the brassiere inserts be inflated before insertion as well. If the brassiere insert is inflated prior to insertion, the waste around the brassiere insert is torn off before or after inflation. The waste may be present due to the tooling required to produce the shapes of the brassiere insert and does not impact inflation.
- FIG. 2 may illustrate a brassiere insert intermediate 200 with a portion removed to illustrate an exemplary embodiment of a brassiere insert configuration.
- the eliminated portion 202 of the intermediate 200 may be substantially circular in shape with a rectangular area 204 protruding therefrom.
- the rectangular area 204 may illustrate the inlet conduit for a valve assembly and creates an open end for use in inflating the insert.
- FIG. 3 may illustrate an exemplary embodiment of an inflated brassiere insert 300.
- the brassiere insert 400 may be composed of a fluid-impervious thermoplastic film that is sealed along its edges so as to form an inflatable chamber body.
- the inflatable chamber body may be defined by a hemispherical section 302, shaped and configured to fit substantially within an interior portion of a brassiere cup.
- a valve 304 may be provided at an inlet port 306 along the circumference 308 of the hemispherical section 302 for selectively admitting air and/or other gases into the chamber body for inflation.
- the valve 304 may be a self-sealing valve, for example, that permits an inflation medium to flow into the chamber body and prevents the escape of the inflation medium outward.
- the valve 304 may be a reclosable inflation valve that allows the addition and removal of inflation medium for providing a customizable form fit to the brassiere.
- Inflation may occur when an inflation medium, such as pressurized air and/or other gases, is introduced into the chamber body through an inflation means coupled to the valve 304.
- an inflation medium such as pressurized air and/or other gases
- a user may manually inflate the inflation valve 304, or a machine could inflate the valve 304.
- the brassiere insert Once inflated, the brassiere insert may be held in the inflated state for 90 days or longer.
- FIG. 4 may illustrate another exemplary embodiment of an inflated brassiere insert 400.
- the brassiere insert 400 may be composed of a fluid-impervious film that may be thermoplastic that is sealed along its edges so as to form an inflatable chamber body.
- the inflatable chamber body may be divided into a number of differentiated inflatable sections, including a first hemispherical section 402, a second hemispherical section 404, and a connector section 406.
- Each section 402, 404, 406 may be in fluid communication with one another such that the introduction of inflation medium into the chamber body completely inflates the entire brassiere insert 400.
- a valve 408 may be provided at an inlet port 410 along an edge of the chamber body for selectively admitting air and/or other gases into the chamber body for inflation.
- the first and second hemispherical sections 402, 404 may be generally symmetrical and spaced apart via the connector section 406. Each hemispherical section 402, 404 may be configured to fit within an interior portion of a brassiere cup so as to support the entire undergarment.
- the connector section 406 may support and maintain the straps of the brassiere.
- the brassiere insert of the present invention provides protection for the structure of a brassiere during transportation, shipping, and handling.
- the brassiere insert prevents the brassiere from becoming wrinkled, tangled, deformed, or collapsing during transit.
- the brassiere insert of the present invention can be created in any number of shapes, sizes and styles to accommodate for all variations of commercial brassieres.
- the brassiere insert may be used on the inner portion of a support garment such as a brassiere and the insert can be permanently or removably adhered to the support garment by an adhesive or other means known in the art.
- the insert may be removably attached to the support garment by Velcro.
- a support garment having at least a layer of fabric with a top and bottom face has at least one partial or full cut along a portion of the support garment such that the insert may be placed between the top and bottom face of the at least one layer of fabric via the cut.
- the cut may be made by any means knows in the art.
- the present invention is not limited to one layer of fabric.
- the fabric can be any material known in the art such a woven or nonwoven material, a jersey-like fabric, a recyclable fabric.
- a support garment may have a first and second layer of material or fabric such that each of the first and the second layer may have a top and a bottom face wherein the first and second layer of material are connected to one another via means known in the art such as, but not limited to, being sewn to one another.
- the insert may be placed between the top and bottom face.
- the present invention contemplates that the insert may be placed between the first and second layer of material at the time of manufacturing of the support garment so that the first and second layer of material are sewn or connected around a plurality of points on the first and second layer of material.
- the insert can be removably placed between the first and second layer of material such that a user of the support garment can repeatedly take out and insert the brassiere insert presently set forth.
- At least one opening may be placed along a portion of the first and second material and the insert may be inserted through the at least opening. This will add in keeping shape of the support garment.
- the insert can be inflated before or after being inserted through the at least one opening
- a first and second layer of material are provided in order to construct a support garment particularly a brassiere.
- the first and second layer each have a top and bottom face.
- the bottom face of the first layer is connected to the top face of the second layer to form a first and second dome section.
- the first and second dome section each have an outer and interior section.
- the layers are sewn to one another in one embodiment and the bottom face of the second layer has at least one opening which can be placed along interior of either the first or second dome section such that the insert can be placed through the at least one opening.
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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US201762488281P | 2017-04-21 | 2017-04-21 | |
PCT/US2018/028863 WO2019203858A1 (en) | 2017-04-21 | 2018-04-23 | Brassiere insert |
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EP3609806A1 true EP3609806A1 (en) | 2020-02-19 |
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EP18723270.7A Withdrawn EP3609806A1 (en) | 2017-04-21 | 2018-04-23 | Brassiere insert |
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US9085405B2 (en) * | 2008-10-22 | 2015-07-21 | Sealed Air Corporation (Us) | Inflatable structure for packaging and associated apparatus and methods |
TWM471162U (en) * | 2013-07-17 | 2014-02-01 | Sing Young Hong Ltd | Brassiere pad adjustable structure |
FR3022892B1 (en) * | 2014-06-27 | 2016-07-29 | Etablissements Guichard Et Cie | METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PACKAGING A THROATER AND THROWN THROUGH THROAT |
US20170065032A1 (en) * | 2015-09-09 | 2017-03-09 | Avery Dennison Retail Information Services, Llc | Shoe insert |
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- 2018-04-23 US US15/959,888 patent/US20180305106A1/en not_active Abandoned
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