MX2010013116A

MX2010013116A - Brassiere storage assembly.

Info

Publication number: MX2010013116A
Application number: MX2010013116A
Authority: MX
Inventors: Helena Crumpton; Greg Crumpton
Original assignee: Helena Crumpton
Priority date: 2008-05-30
Filing date: 2009-05-29
Publication date: 2011-05-30
Also published as: RU2499538C2; CA2726318A1; EP2296512A4; JP5431459B2; EP2296512A1; AU2009253754A1; BRPI0913092A2; CN102098948A; RU2010152950A; JP2011522744A; ZA201009239B; WO2009143587A1

Abstract

A brassiere support assembly comprising: a base including a bearing surface; at least one brassiere support member supported by the base and including formations each having a surface contoured to conform generally to the shape of a brassiere cup thereby allowing the at least one brassiere to be supported by the support member; wherein the brassiere support member is adjustable relative to the base.

Description

SOSTEN STORAGE ASSEMBLY Field of the Invention The present invention relates to underwear for women and more specifically to the storage of bras to ensure the protection of the structural integrity of the bra. The invention further relates to a support bracket assembly that allows bra storage in a manner that prevents damage to the holding cups. The invention further relates to an assembly having selectively detachable and adjustable elements that receive and retain in it individual bras so that it can store a plurality of bras in an arrangement generally stacked in a box, drawer or the like.

Background of the Invention There have been a number of attempts to address the known problem of damage to the cup of support that is frequently caused when a holder is improperly stored. Bra storage is an important consideration to prolong the life of a bra and to avoid structural damage to a bra cup.

The bra cups are usually made of flexible, soft material with an elastic memory but the bra cups are not rigid enough to support light concentrated loads that tend to deform Ref. 216129 the contour of the cup. If a concentrated load is applied to a particular location in a cup, the plastic deformation that effectively makes the support unusable can result because the deformed region can not be restored by elastic memory or by applying a load in the opposite direction. to cup distortion. If a distortion is performed, the bra is not suitable for use since the contour of the defective cup is shown through the garments and therefore provides an unsightly appearance.

Maintaining the shape of the designer cup is a desirable goal since brassieres are relatively expensive, since damage to the cups can shorten the life of the brassieres leading to an unwanted additional expense.

There have been a number of attempts to provide storage of holding storage facilities, some attempting to prevent the distortion of holding cups.

An example of such facilities is described in Japanese JP8332123 which describes a box for storing an object to be stored without deforming it by dividing a space for storing the object to be stored in two storage spaces with an expanded member having a expanded part and that supports the object to be stored in the expanded part. The storage box is provided with the first and the second main bodies that have erect walls. The second main body of the box that is to function as a pair of lids is freely and removably fit into the first main body of the case. A wall expanded in the shape of a downward cup is formed in the inner wall of the first upright wall. A space between the upright walls and the expanded wall is defined as a first storage space, and the outer surface side of the expanded wall is defined as a second storage space. The interior surfaces of the cup parts of a bra touch the outer surface of the expanded wall and the other parts of the bra are stored in the storage space so that storage can be performed without any deformation. This is a difficult and rudimentary solution to the well-known but unwanted problem of support cup distortion.

Another attempt to address the problem of holding storage is described in JP2003237865. The holding storage container comprises an approximately rectangular base, and is equipped with edge folds between peripheral and lower walls at four corners. A pair of hemispherical cup support projections are provided in the bottom wall. The peripheral walls are folded over a rear part of the bottom wall and also folded in a plane, providing a showcase with a base shape. The peripheral walls are also bent over a front portion of the bent state to be supported from a periphery of the bottom wall, providing a holding storage box with an open top surface.

Another assembly is described in the Japanese patent application JP2004269037 which provides a holding storage box, which prevents the loss of the shape of the bra and saves space for storage, to store the bra elegantly and neatly, to allow storage convenient and to transport the bra.

In another example of a storage assembly, United States Patent US2005020182 discloses a receptacle for storing at least one support and includes a garment support platform and a pair of support cup support members. Each of the support members can rotate with respect to the support platform and is coupled to the support platform during the storage of at least one support. The support members can rotate relative to the support platform so that the dome-shaped contact surfaces placed non-concentrically of the support members can move towards and away from each other to correspond to the natural distance between the cups of (the) support (s).

In a further example of support storage assemblies, U.S. Patent No. 2006086740 discloses a system and method of transport and storage of support to facilitate the storage of a plurality of padded bras so that the cups of the bras do not degenerate and / or compress during storage, such as when a person travels. A container is provided which is capable of locating and placing one of a plurality of bras in a predetermined position, such as an angular position, so that the bras or at least a portion thereof can be observed for identification and selection by a user . The system and method of storage described are adapted to be received in a suitcase and are capable of protecting a plurality of bras stored therein so that they are not compressed or deformed by storage.

In a further example, US Pat. No. 2007123144 describes a structure for maintaining the shape of a support during drying and storage. The structure includes one or more covers with hemispherical shape having a plurality of openings formed therethrough. The covers may be formed of a first polymeric material and may further include a second polymeric material disposed on an outer surface thereof, for frictionally stopping a cup of the holder. In one embodiment, the first and second covers are joined by an interconnection extending between them. The interconnection can keep the covers in one arrangement one after the other, or it can allow the covers to be placed so that their respective peripheral edges are placed facing each other.

In another example, the patent of E.U.A. No. 2008099518 describes a container for supporting a bra or similar garment for cleaning and storage. The container includes opposed flat plate members connected by a hinge, and opposed container cup members connected to the respective plate members in hinge connections to bend the container cup members over the plate members and to bend the plate members. plate with respect to each other to form a closed container to support a support. The plate members include hinge support members, each having an arcuate cross shape, to support supporting cups between the plate members and the container cup members. The spaced fasteners secure the braces to the plate members. The spaced latches removably secure the cup members to the plate members and the plate members from each other to place the container in a compact bent position. This device is unnecessarily complicated to use and manufacture and does not provide the simplicity that is ultimately required to address the problem of the invention.

There are already several methods to preserve the shape and appearance of brassieres to ensure they do not lose their structural integrity. Known methods for storing bras are difficult to use or too expensive to manufacture.

A disadvantage with the known support storage assemblies is that they are not versatile and require considerable accessories to protect the holder from distortion damage. The problem of cup distortion is well known but in the past there has not been a convenient, versatile, effective holding storage assembly that can be used inside or outside of a container, and moved to another storage location such as a drawer. In the past there has not been a support storage assembly that satisfies all of the above objectives and that is convenient to use compared to known assemblies.

There has been a long-standing desire in the brassiere industry to provide a support storage assembly that allows a user the versatility to protect the shape of the support cup and have the versatility required to allow transportation and relocation and that it is relatively inexpensive to manufacture.

Summary of the Invention The present invention seeks to improve the problem of storage of support to preserve the integrity of the support by providing a support support assembly that allows storage of support in a manner that prevents damage to the support cups. The invention further provides an assembly having selectively detachable and adjustable elements that receive and retain on them individual bras so that a plurality of bras can be stored in an arrangement generally stacked in a box, drawer or the like.

In its broadest form, the present invention comprises: a support bracket assembly comprising: a base that includes a support surface; at least one supporting support member, supported by the base and capable of moving along the base; formations in the support member, each profiled to generally conform to the shape of a support cup thereby allowing at least one support to be supported by the support member.

In another broad form, the present invention comprises: a support support assembly comprising a base including an upper region and a lower region that is coupled to a support surface; at least one supporting support member extending from the base including the first and second formations, each having a profiled surface to conform to the shape of a supporting cup received therein to allow the support of the cups through the formations, the upper region including a connection allowing the detachable connection of the supporting support member to the base; wherein the formations prevent the deformation of the support cups when the support is mounted on the support member.

In another broad form, the present invention comprises: a container for retaining at least one supporting support assembly, each of the assemblies comprising; a base including a top region and a bottom region that is coupled to a support surface; at least one supporting support member extending from the base including the first and second formations, each having a profiled surface to conform to the shape of a supporting cup received therein to allow the support of the cups through the formations, the upper region including a connection allowing the detachable connection of the supporting support member to the base; wherein the formations prevent the deformation of the support cups when the support is mounted on the support member.

In another broad form, the present invention comprises: a support bracket assembly that can be mounted in a drawer comprising a base including an upper region and a lower region that engages a support surface; at least one supporting support member extending from the base and including the first and second formations, each having a profiled surface to conform to the shape of a supporting cup received therein to allow support for the cups through the formations, the upper region including a connection allowing the detachable connection of the supporting support member to the base; wherein the formations prevent the formation of the support cups when the support is mounted on the support member.

In another broad form, the present invention comprises: a support bracket assembly kit comprising a plurality of support members mounted on a flange that includes an upper region in the lower region that engages a support surface; each of the plurality of support support members includes means for allowing movement between a first state in which the support members are separated from, or bent against, the flange and a second state in which the support members are join to the flange or unfold; each of the support members extends from the flange and includes the first and second formations, each having a profiled surface to adapt to the shape of a supporting cup received therein to allow the support of the cups by means of the formations, the upper region including a connection allowing the detachable connection of the supporting support member to the flange; wherein the formations prevent the deformation of the support cups when the support is mounted on the support member and where the spacing of the support members can be adjusted along the flange.

According to a preferred embodiment, the base comprises a flange which receives and retains therein a plurality of similar support members. Preferably, each support member can be moved relative to the base to allow rotation of one support member relative to another support member to create a space between the support members. In accordance with one embodiment, each support member is joined via a hinge to the flange and can be adjusted along it.

According to a preferred embodiment, the first and second formations are capable of displacement relative to each other.

Preferably, the connection is a hinge that allows the formations to rotate through an arc along a longitudinal axis. The formations are spaced along the rim to allow a plurality of formations to be mounted on the rim to permit support and storage of a plurality of bras.

Preferably, the formations are convex outward to receive opposite, concave chest cups mounted thereon. The formations are capable of displacement to allow placement of a supporting cup and then relocation to an original position. In this way, the formations have multiple degrees of freedom and are capable of relative movement to an adjacent or relative formation to the rim to facilitate the ease of placement and removal of a support for storage thereof. The movement of the formations relative to the flange can be carried out by rotary coupling or another form of mutual coupling. The formations can be removed from the flange and can move along the flange.

The present invention provides an alternative to the prior art known and the disadvantages identified. The above objectives and advantages and others will arise from the description below. In the description reference is made to the appended representations, which form a part thereof, and where the specific embodiments in which the invention can be practiced are shown by way of illustration. These embodiments will be described in sufficient detail to enable those skilled in the art to practice the invention, and it should be understood that other embodiments may be used and that structural changes may be made without departing from the scope of the invention. In the appended illustrations, similar reference characters designate the same or similar parts throughout the various views.

The following detailed description, therefore, will not be taken in a limiting sense, and the scope of the present invention is better defined by the appended claims.

Brief Description of the Figures Figure 1 shows an exploded view of a simple form of a support support assembly with a support support element in accordance with one embodiment.

Figure 2 shows a front elevation view of the assembly of Figure 1 with a fully assembled support bracket.

Figure 3 shows a perspective view of a support assembly with a plurality of support support elements fitted to a support rail.

Figure 4 shows an upper rear perspective view of the assembly of the Figure.

Figure 5 shows a side elevational view of the support assembly of Figure 4.

Figure 6 shows a long sectional view of the assembly of Figure 5.

Figure 7 shows a perspective view of a support bracket assembly inserted in a container.

Detailed description of the invention The modalities mentioned herein are illustrative and should not be considered as limiting the scope of the invention. Although various embodiments of the invention have been described herein, it will be appreciated that these are capable of modification, and therefore the descriptions herein should not be construed as limiting the precise details set forth, but to assist such changes and alterations as they fall within the scope of the invention. of the description.

Figure 1 shows an exploded view of a simple form of the support support assembly 1 with a support support member 2 in accordance with one embodiment. The support storage assembly 1 includes a base structure 3 that includes a floor engaging member 4 having a lower surface 5 and an upper surface 6 that can be connected to a floor surface, such as a drawer base, with fasteners (not shown) through openings 7, 8 and 9 in the member 4. The base 3 further comprises the structure 10 comprising a beam 11 and depending on it, the projections 12 and 13 which together with the beam 11 and the member 4 define the channels 14 and 15. The channels 14 and 15 are closed by an end cap 16. The support support member 2 comprises the body 17 including convex formations 18 and 19 which during use receive and support cups of support so that the convex formations generally retain the optimal shape of a supporting cup during storage in the assembly. The formations 18 and 19 are preferably profiled to conform to the shape of a support cup received therein to allow support for, and protection for, the shape of the cups.

The body 17 of the support member 2 includes retaining eyelets 20 and 21 that receive and retain support braces to secure the support. The reinforcing structure 22 provides an inlet stiffness to the member 2 in a load transfer region when the member 2 is mounted to the base 3. The body 17 further comprises the opening 23 in which the wheel 24 mounted on the shaft 25 and wheel 26 mounted on shaft 27. When member 2 is coupled to base 3, wheel 24 travels in channel 14 and wheel 25 travels in channel 15. Once the support member is mounted 2 in the base 3 the channels are closed through the end cap 28. The wheels 24 and 25 allow the support member 2 to rotate through an upward arc of 180 degrees relative to the base assembly 3 This allows for displacement and more space for the purposes of mounting a bra on the support assembly particularly when a plurality of support members are mounted on the base assembly 3. Once a bra is mounted on the support member 2. and the initial displacement is required, can return to its original position by counter rotation.

According to an alternative embodiment, the formations 18 and 19 can be arranged for separate rotation so that one formation can be moved to receive a first support cup and the other can be moved to receive a second support cup. In this case, formations 18 and 19 are restored to their original position once the support is mounted.

Figure 2 shows with a corresponding numbering for corresponding parts, a front elevation view of the assembly 1 of Figure 1 with a support member 2 fully assembled in the base assembly 3. The base 3 is shown in a cross section so that it can be seen that the wheel 24 travels in the channel 14 and the wheel 25 travels in the channel 15. This arrangement allows the separable connection of the member 2 to the base 3 and in the same way a plurality of similar supporting support members .

Figure 3 shows with a corresponding numbering for corresponding parts the perspective view of the support assembly 1 with the support member 2 and a plurality of support support members 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36. The support member 2 is shown advanced along the base assembly 3 and rotated in an arrow direction 37 to form an enlarged space 38 that allows a clearance to allow a user to mount a bra in formations 39 and 40 of the support member 30. Similarly, each support member may be advanced along and / or rotated relative to base 3.

Figure 4 shows with a corresponding numbering a top rear perspective view of the assembly of Figure 3. Figure 5 shows with a corresponding numbering a side elevational view of the support assembly of Figure 3. The support members 30, ' 31, 32, 33, 34, 35 and 36 are respectively mounted on the wheels 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, and 47, each of which travels along the channel 15. As described, the wheels permit axial travel along channel 15 and arcuate rotation relative to beam 11. Figure 6 shows with a corresponding numbering a long sectional view of the assembly of Figure 5.

Figure 7 shows a perspective view of a support bracket assembly 50 associated with a container 51 which could be a box, a drawer, a case or the like for use when a user requires the storage of a variety of bras. Figure 7 shows the container 51 as a storage box comprising walls 52 defining the internal space 53 that receives and retains the assembly 50. The support assembly 50 comprises the base 54 that forms a flange that can be secured to the bottom of a support surface in the container 51 and the support support member 55.

The rotation allows more space for the purposes of mounting a bra on the support assembly without interference from an adjacent support member. In one embodiment, the bras can be 'sandwiched' between the adjacent support members so that the convex outer surfaces have a concave inner surface of an adjacent support member. Once a bra is mounted, the support assembly can return to its original vertical position by counter rotation.

Preferably, each of the support members 21-30 can be moved relative to the shoulder 31 so that the spacing between the adjacent formations can be altered in accordance with the individual spacing requirements. This arrangement, in accordance with one embodiment, can be carried out by the sliding coupling. Alternatively, the support members can be advanced by using a ratchet mechanism. Various other forms of detachable coupling between support members and the base can be used such as a snap fit. Preferably, the base and support members are made of separate plastic molds with a variable size in accordance with the requirements. In accordance with a modality, the support assembly is adapted for inclusion in a storage box to prolong the life of the holder stored in the box. The box typically can include a storage location for bra accessories other than the cup. In another embodiment, the assembly can be located in a drawer so that bras that would otherwise be tossed randomly in a drawer can be carefully protected from unwanted damage. The underside of the assembly can be adapted with adhesive means such as peel-off and bonding elements or tapes to secure the assembly through its base to a base of the drawer.

It will be appreciated that with this versatility built into the support storage assembly, a user has a great ability to use the configuration of the assembly in accordance with the number of bras to be stored. Formations can also be adapted to fit a variety of sizes and types of support, all of which can be stored in the container. The support members are removable and can be arranged with alternative spacing depending on the support size.

It will be recognized by those skilled in the art that numerous variations and modifications may be made to the invention broadly described herein without departing from the spirit and overall scope of the invention.

It is noted that in relation to this date, the best method known to the applicant to carry out the aforementioned invention, is that which is clear from the present description of the invention.

Claims

CLAIMS Having described the invention as above, the content of the following claims is claimed as property:

1. - A support support assembly, characterized in that it comprises: a base that includes a support surface; at least one support support member supported by the base and including formations, each having a profiled surface to generally conform to the shape of a support cup thereby allowing at least one support to be supported by the support member; support; wherein the support support member can be adjusted relative to the base.

2. - A support support assembly according to claim 1, characterized in that the support support member includes two convex formations that receive support cups that allow the support to be supported therein.

3. - A support bracket assembly according to claim 2, characterized in that the support assembly is capable of rotation on a horizontal axis to facilitate the mounting of a support thereon.

4. - A support bracket assembly according to claim 3, characterized in that the base is elongated to receive and support a plurality of similar support members.

5. - A support bracket assembly according to claim 4, characterized in that the mounting member is slidable along the base.

6. - A support support assembly according to claim 5, characterized in that the base includes means for allowing the base to be fixed to a support.

7. - A support bracket assembly according to claim 6, characterized in that the base further comprises a structure defining in conjunction with the base at least one channel along which the support members slide.

8. - A support bracket assembly according to claim 7, characterized in that the support member includes rails that engage with the channels and travel along them.

9. - A support bracket assembly according to claim 8, characterized in that the rails are wheels.

10. - The support bracket assembly according to claim 9, characterized in that the structure is generally T-shaped and includes prominent protrusions defining the channels.

11. - A support bracket assembly according to claim 10, characterized in that each support member has a pair of wheels, each of which travels in the channels of the base to allow spatial adjustment of a support member with respect to to an adjacent support member.

12. - A support support assembly according to claim 11, characterized in that the formations prevent the deformation of the support cups when the support is mounted on the support member.

13. - A support bracket assembly according to claim 12, characterized in that the base includes end caps that provide a limit of travel of support members attached to the base.

14. - A support support assembly according to claim 13, characterized in that the base comprises a flange that receives and retains the plurality of similar support members.

15. - A support bracket assembly according to claim 14, characterized in that each support member can rotate relative to the base to allow adjustment of the position in one support member relative to the other support member to create a space between the support members to facilitate the mounting of a bra in these.

16. - A support bracket assembly according to claim 15, characterized in that the wheels are mounted spaced apart on opposite axes so that when the support member is coupled to the base, the wheels are separated by a beam extending in the length from the base.

17. - A container characterized in that it is for retaining a support support assembly thereon, - the assembly comprises; a base including an upper surface and a lower surface that engages a support surface; the base having a profile defining parallel longitudinal channels; at least one support support member that can be connected to the base and that includes the first and second formations, each having a profiled surface to conform to the shape of a support cup when a support is mounted on the support member. support; each of the support support members includes means for allowing the movement of at least one supporting support member relative to the base.

18. - A container according to claim 17, characterized in that when the support support member includes a carriage that allows the support member to travel along the channels.

19. - A support bracket assembly that can be mounted to a drawer, characterized in that it comprises a base that includes an upper surface and a lower surface that engages an inner surface of a drawer; the base having a profile defining parallel longitudinal channels; at least one support support member that can be connected to the base and that includes the first and second formations, each having a profiled surface to conform to the shape of a support cup when a support is mounted on the support member. support; each of the support support members includes means for allowing the movement of at least one supporting support member relative to the base.

20. - A support bracket assembly that can be mounted to a drawer according to claim 19, characterized in that the formations prevent deformation of the support cups when the support is mounted on the support member.

21. - A support support assembly, characterized in that it comprises: a base that includes a support surface; at least one supporting support member supported by the base and capable of movement along the base; formations in the support member, each profiled to generally conform to the shape of a support cup thereby allowing at least one support to be supported by the support member.

22. - A support bracket assembly kit, characterized in that it comprises a plurality of support members mounted on an elongated rim that includes an upper region and a lower region that is coupled to a support surface; each of the plurality of support support members including means for allowing movement between a first state in which the support members separate from, or are bent against, the flange and a second state in which the support members they join to the flange or unfold; each of the support members extending from the rim and including the first and second formations, each having a profiled surface to conform to the shape of a supporting cup received therein to allow the support of the cups through the formations, wherein the formations prevent the deformation of the support cups when the support is mounted on the support member and where the spacing of the support members can be adjusted along the flange.