RU2732750C1 - Supporting bra without back - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: consumer goods industry.

SUBSTANCE: disclosed is a supporting bra without a back, for supporting the user's breasts, in which cups and various straps are used, configuration of which is selected so as to provide a completely open view of the user's back, which allows the user to wear non-backed garments over the supporting backless bra in accordance with the present invention. Some of the versions of the supporting bra without a back support the user's breasts in such a way that additionally provides an open view of the user's chest area central part, which allows the user to wear clothes with a deep neck cutout.

EFFECT: disclosed is a supporting bra without a back.

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Description

Link to the application with priority

This application claims the priority of US Provisional Patent Application 62 / 372,282, filed August 8, 2016.

State of the art

1. Field of technology

The present invention generally relates to undergarments, in particular to bras that provide bust support and an open back appearance to the wearer.

2. Description of the prior art

Traditionally used items of women's underwear, namely bras like the one shown in FIG. 36 typically have a front (main) portion with supporting cups, two backrests (wings) extending from the front and enclosing the user's chest, a hook and loop fastener connecting the two backrests to each other, and two shoulder straps. Conventional bras are comfortable for everyday use under normal clothing such as T-shirts, blouses, sweaters, and more. However, regular bras are not suitable for all purposes. For example, regular bras are not suitable for wearing under backless clothing, such as formal dresses.

One of the fashion trends in clothing design that has been and still remains popular with many women is the presence of a deep cut in the back or no back at all, which leaves the woman's back open. For example, many men and women find evening dresses, prom dresses, cocktail party dresses, and the like, with a low back or backless, very elegant. The idea of a deep cut in the back and an open back is also embedded in other garments, such as a blouse with a strappy backless, which is also one of the fashion trends in clothing design.

One direction in the evolution of basic bra design is to eliminate the need for shoulder straps as shown in FIG. 37. This type of bra requires that all support for the user's breasts must be provided by the design of the cups and back straps. This type of bra is commonly referred to as a "strapless bra" and can be worn in conjunction with clothing that exposes the user's shoulders. However, the back straps of such a bra will still be visible when wearing clothes with a deep cut in the back or without a back.

Another solution to this problem has been proposed a strapless and backless bra as described in US Pat. No. 6,397,391. The described bra has no back (wing) details that would be visible when wearing backless clothing. However, this configuration provides insufficient support for the breasts, which leads to an unattractive appearance. Indeed, if the strap slides over the user's arm or neck, the bottom of the cup may move away from the user's torso, with the result that the lower part of the chest may even fall out below the cup.

Other, also imperfect solutions are currently proposed, including silicone cups with adhesives and a strapless bustier with non-interlocking back and side bones. The bra with silicone cups and adhesive allows you to wear any clothes without a back. However, such cups, if supported only by adhesive or adhesive "wings", do not provide sufficient breast support or lift for users with large breasts. Silicone cups held in place by an adhesive such as glue are generally considered to be ineffective as their adhesion strength weakens over time, especially when the wearer sweats. Moreover, sticking garments and other objects to human skin is generally undesirable because removing them may cause pain or skin irritation, or both. Because of these problems, garments, including undergarments, that are intended to be adhered to the user's skin are generally not in demand or rarely used, regardless of the user's body type and bra cup sizes.

A bustier with open back details, like the one shown in FIG. 38 often cause undesirable and unsightly bumping effects on the back, that is, an area where many users have excess fat and skin. Since this type of bustier does not have straps, they must be very tight around the torso so that they can provide sufficient support for the chest and maintain their position securely on the body. But since they must be tightly fastened, the effect of tubercle formation is further enhanced.

Accordingly, there has long been a need for a bra that can be worn with plunging or backless garments and that provides the same or nearly the same support for the user's breasts as a regular (plain) bra. The present invention relates to such a bra.

Objectives and essence of the invention

In view of the above, it is an object of the present invention to provide a backless support bra that overcomes one, some or all of the problems inherent in prior art bras briefly described above.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a backless support bra that provides an open back view of the wearer while providing sufficient support for the wearer's breasts. It is another object of the present invention to provide a backless support bra suitable for wearing with plunging or backless dresses and other garments that leave the wearer's back open, whereby it is desirable that the back is not covered with straps or other components of the bra.

It is another object of the present invention to provide a backless support bra that is comfortable to wear, easy to adjust, and correctly positioned on the user's body.

It is another object of the present invention to provide backless options for a backless bra that would allow a wearer to wear deep or very deep neckline (décolleté) garments.

It is another object of the present invention to provide an undergarment that is easy to put on and take off and which provides one or more of the advantages described above.

To achieve one or more of the above and other ends, a number of embodiments of the present invention provide a backless support bra comprising first and second cups, each configured to support the user's respective breasts when wearing a backless support bra, according to at least one top strap having first and second ends for supporting the first and second cups from above, and first and second lower straps, wherein each of the first and second straps has first and second ends for supporting the first and second cups from below, the first the lower strap is configured to extend across the user's pelvic region and around one leg of the user, and the second lower strap is configured to extend across the user's pelvic region and around the user's second leg.

In one embodiment of this embodiment, the first and second cups are not directly attached to each other.

In one embodiment of this embodiment, the first end of the first lower strap is attached to the first cup, and the second end of the first lower strap is attached to the second cup, and the first end of the second lower strap is attached to the second cup, and the second end of the second lower strap is attached to the first cup.

In yet another embodiment of this embodiment, the first and second lower straps are substantially entirely located on the front of the wearer's body when the bra is being worn, so that substantially the entire back of the wearer is not covered by the first and second lower straps and said at least one upper strap.

In yet another embodiment of this embodiment, the straps are permanently attached to the cups.

In yet another embodiment of this embodiment, at least one of the straps is detachably attached to one of the cups.

In yet another embodiment of this embodiment, said at least one top strap comprises first and second top straps, wherein the first top strap includes first and second ends, both of which are attached to a first cup, and the second top strap includes first and second ends, both of which are attached to the second cup.

In one embodiment of this embodiment, each of the first and second top straps is configured to extend around the respective shoulder of the wearer when wearing the backless support bra.

In yet another embodiment of this embodiment, said at least one top strap comprises only one top strap that includes a first end attached to a first cup and a second end attached to a second cup.

In one embodiment of this embodiment, the upper strap is configured such that it extends around the user's neck when wearing the backless support bra.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the backless support bra further comprises a pant front panel attached to and extending between the first portions of the first and second underpants located in close proximity to the front side of the user's pelvic region, and a panty back panel attached to the second parts of the first and second lower straps located in close proximity to the area of the buttocks of the user, and stretched between them, while the front panel of the panty is configured such that it covers at least part of the front side of the pelvic region of the user when worn, and the back panel of the panty is configured to cover at least a portion of the user's buttock area when worn.

In one embodiment of this embodiment, the front and back panels of the panty are configured to form a thong pant.

In yet another embodiment of this embodiment, the front and back panels of the panty are configured to form a full-cover panty in which at least a substantial portion of the buttocks of the wearer are covered when worn.

In yet another embodiment of this embodiment, the front and back panels of the panty are permanently attached to the first and second underpants.

In yet another embodiment of this embodiment, the front and back panels of the panty are made in a single component that is removably attached to the first and second underpants.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the first end of the first lower strap is attached to the first cup, and the second end of the first lower strap is attached to the middle portion of the first lower strap, and the first end of the second lower strap is attached to the second cup, and the second end of the second lower strap is attached to the middle part of the second lower strap.

In yet another embodiment of the present invention, the backless support bra includes first and second cups that are not directly attached to each other, wherein each of the first and second cups is configured to support the user's respective breasts when wearing the backless support bra at least one top strap having first and second ends and configured to support the first and second cups from above when wearing a bra, and first and second under straps having a configuration to support the first and second cups from below when wearing a bra, wherein the first and the second lower straps are configured to extend downward, respectively, from the first and second cups to the user's pelvic region, through the user's buttocks and around the user's respective legs.

In one embodiment of this embodiment, the first end of the first lower strap is attached to the first cup, and the second end of the first lower strap is attached to the second cup, and the first end of the second lower strap is attached to the second cup, and the second end of the second lower strap is attached to the first cup.

In yet another embodiment of this embodiment, said at least one top strap comprises first and second top straps, wherein the first top strap includes first and second ends, both of which are attached to the first cup, and is configured such that when wearing a bra, it is extended around the first shoulder of the wearer, and the second top strap includes first and second ends, both of which are attached to a second cup, and is configured such that when the bra is worn, it extends around the second shoulder of the wearer.

In yet another embodiment of this embodiment, said at least one top strap is a neck strap with a first end attached to a first cup and a second end attached to a second cup, the neck strap being configured such that it is elongated when wearing a bra. around the user's neck.

Yet another group of embodiments of the present invention includes methods of securing a backless support bra in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention to the body of a backless support bra wearer.

These and other embodiments of the present invention and their features are described in the following detailed description of the invention. Other objects, advantages and features of the present invention will become apparent to those versed in the art from the following detailed description of the invention.

Brief Description of Drawings

The following detailed description of embodiments of the present invention, given by way of example only and not intended to limit the present invention only to these embodiments, will be better understood from the accompanying drawings, in which like elements are designated with like reference numbers.

FIG. 1-7. Schematic views of a backless support bra worn by a wearer in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention: FIG. 1 is a perspective view (front view), FIG. 2 is a front view, FIG. 3 is a rear view, FIG. 4 is a left side view, FIG. 5 is a right side view, FIG. 6 is a top view, and FIG. 7 is a bottom view.

FIG. 8 and 9. Schematic views (front and back views, respectively) of a backless support bra according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10-14. Schematic views of a backless support bra with a thong in accordance with a third embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 10 is a perspective view (front view), FIG. 11 is a front view, FIG. 12 is a rear view, FIG. 13 is a left side view, and FIG. 14 is a right side view.

FIG. 15-21. Schematic views of a backless full-cover panty support bra according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 15 is a perspective view (front view), FIG. 16 is a front view, FIG. 17 is a rear view, FIG. 18 is a left side view, FIG. 19 is a right side view, FIG. 20 is a top view of a user, and FIG. 21 is a bottom view of a user.

FIG. 22-28. Schematic views of a support bra with split cups in accordance with a fifth embodiment of the present invention: FIG. 22 is a perspective view (front view), FIG. 23 is a front view, FIG. 24 is a rear view, FIG. 25 is a left side view, FIG. 26 is a right side view, FIG. 27 is a top view, and FIG. 28 is a bottom view.

FIG. 29-35. Schematic views of a support bra with split cups and neck strap in accordance with a sixth embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 29 is a perspective view (front view), FIG. 30 is a front view, FIG. 31 is a rear view, FIG. 32 is a left side view, FIG. 33 is a right side view, FIG. 34 is a top view, and FIG. 35 is a bottom view.

FIG. 36. Schematic representation of a conventional bra according to the prior art.

FIG. 37. Schematic representation of another bra according to the prior art.

FIG. 38. Schematic representation of another bra according to the prior art.

Detailed description of the invention

The following is a detailed description of various embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings. This detailed description omits the explanation of structural elements and their functions known in the art in order to clarify the concept of the present invention and to avoid obscuring the description of the invention with unnecessary details. Moreover, from the discussion that follows, it will be understood that there are many variations and modifications of the embodiments of the present invention that will be obvious to those skilled in the art, and which are intended to be within the scope of the innovative concepts disclosed herein.

In addition, throughout the discussion below of the embodiments of the present invention, certain terms are used such as "cup", "strap", "panel" and others, each of which is used as a suitable starting point for the respective innovative concepts set forth in this application. to help the reader understand the present invention. This, however, is not intended to imply that these terms have an unduly limiting meaning, unless explicitly stated.

As will be discussed above, or as implied by the discussion herein, the present invention in various embodiments relates to a backless support bra that provides an open back view of the wearer, as well as other benefits that are described herein. In some embodiments of the present invention, the backless support bra further provides an open view of the wearer's central chest region. A wearer of a brassiere in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention can wear a backless garment without showing any portion of the brassiere on the back. Therefore, the proposed bra, which provides more than sufficient support for the breasts of the user, allows you to simultaneously wear dresses without a back and other types of clothing without a back. In addition, with some embodiments of the bra described in this application, the wearer of the bra can also wear clothing with a very deep neckline (décolleté), without any part of the bra being visible from the front.

First Embodiment: Backless Support Bra In the drawings, in particular FIGS. 1-7, a backless support bra 100 according to a first embodiment of the present invention is shown. These figures show a backless support bra 100 (hereinafter also referred to as "bra 100" for convenience) worn by a user (human) having a body 10, left and right arms 12a and 12b, left and right legs 14a and 14b, and a back 16 (back 16 is best shown in a rear view, that is, in Fig. 3).

As shown in FIG. 1 (and also in one or more of the other drawings of this embodiment in FIGS. 2-7), a backless support bra 100 includes a front main panel 110 and a set of straps. Front main panel 110 includes left and right cups 112a and 112b. The left cup 112a supports the user's left breast while the bra is being worn, and the right cup 112b supports the user's right breast. The left cup 112a has top and bottom edges 114a and 116a. Likewise, the right cup 112b has top and bottom edges 114b and 116b.

As shown in FIG. 2 (as well as one or more of the other drawings of this embodiment), the backless support bra 100 includes a pair of top (shoulder) straps and a pair of underpants. Namely, the bra 100 includes the left and right top (shoulder) straps 120a and 120b (hereinafter also referred to as "top straps"). The straps will be described in more detail below. Each of the upper (shoulder) straps is attached to one (corresponding) of the cups, and each strap is designed so that when the bra is worn, it passes over the shoulder of the wearer. Namely, the left cup 112a is supported on the user's body by the left upper (shoulder) strap 120a, and similarly, the right cup 112b is supported on the user's body by the right upper (shoulder) strap 120b.

The left upper (shoulder) strap 120a has first and second ends 122a and 124a, and both ends are attached directly to the left cup 112a of the front main panel 110. This is best illustrated in FIG. 1, but also seen in FIG. 2. Similarly, the right upper (shoulder) strap 120b has first and second ends 122b and 124b, and both ends are connected directly to the right cup 112b of the front main panel 110, as best shown in FIG. 2 (end 124 is not visible in FIG. 1).

The left upper (shoulder) strap 120a forms the first shoulder loop as shown in the side view of FIG. 4. Likewise, the right upper (shoulder) strap 120b forms a second shoulder loop as shown in the second side view of FIG. five.

As shown, again in FIG. 1, the left upper (shoulder) strap 120a is attached to the left cup 112a at its upper edge 114a (at its end 122a), and is also attached to the left cup 112a at its lower point (at its end 124a). This is also shown in FIG. 2. Similarly as shown in FIG. 2, the right upper (shoulder) strap 120b is attached to the upper edge 114b of the right cup 112b (at its end 122b) and is also attached to the right cup 112b at its end 124b. In alternative embodiments of this embodiment, the attachment points of the left and right top straps to the left and right cups, respectively, may be different from those shown in the figures. In one embodiment, both ends of each of the top straps are attached to their respective cups at the same location. In yet another embodiment, the ends of each of the top straps are attached to the respective cup further apart than shown in the drawings.

As mentioned above, the bra in the above-described first embodiment of the present invention also includes a pair of straps. As will be described in more detail below, each of the straps includes two ends (namely, a first end and a second end), and each of the ends of each of the straps is attached to the bottom edges of the cups of the front main panel of the bra.

Each of the lower straps forms a “leg loop” so that when the bra is worn by the user, each of the lower straps extends down the front side of the user's body (along the user's torso region), through the user's pelvic region, then extends up the user's buttocks region. and finally attached to the front main panel of the bra. As shown in these figures, each of the straps extends down the front of the wearer's torso (FIG. 2), through the pelvic region (best seen from the bottom in FIG. 7), then up again over the wearer's buttocks (FIG. 3), and then returns to the front main panel of the bra as shown in FIG. 4 and 5 and also in FIG. 1. Note that the corresponding shoulder straps may also be seen in other figures.

As shown in FIG. 2, the left hand strap 140a has first and second ends 142a, 144a. These ends are attached directly to the bottom edge (or in close proximity to the bottom edge) 116a of the left bra cup 112a. Likewise, the right lower strap 140b has first and second ends 142b, 144b, and these ends are attached directly to the lower edge (or close to the lower edge) 116b of the right bra cup 112b.

In one embodiment of the first embodiment of the present invention, the upper (shoulder) straps 120a, 120b and the lower straps 140a, 140b are permanently attached to the front main panel 110 of the bra 100. In yet another embodiment, all straps are detachable from the front panel of the bra. However, any attachment means or method suitable for use in bras can be used to attach the respective ends of the shoulder straps to the front main panel.

In embodiments in which the straps are permanently attached to the main panel, the permanent attachment may be accomplished by sewing or sewing the ends of the straps to the front main panel 110. Other permanent attachment methods may also be used. In such embodiments, to put on a bra in accordance with the present invention, the user inserts their legs into the leg loops formed by the straps 140a, 140b and then lifts the upper (shoulder) straps 120a, 120b until they rest on the shoulders of the wearer.

In embodiments of the present invention in which the straps are not permanently attached to the main panel, one embodiment is in which each of the straps is configured to be attached to the main panel of the bra by means of conventional Velcro fasteners (the components of which are hooks and loops "). In such an embodiment, the upper (shoulder) straps 120a, 120b and the lower straps 140a, 140b are detachably attached to the front main panel 110 at hinge locations on the inside of the front main panel 110. On the inside of the front main panel 110, looped portions are provided along the edge thereof , using which you can attach the hooks located on the first and second ends of the upper and lower straps at various locations along the top and bottom edges of the two cups.

In some other embodiments, one or more straps are permanently attached to the main panel of the bra, and one or more of the remaining straps are configured to be attached to and detachable from the main panel of the bra (i.e., detachably or detachable). In such an embodiment, the bra in accordance with the present invention includes a pair of top (shoulder) straps (described above) that are permanently attached to the main panel of the bra, and includes a pair of underpants (described above) that are detachably attached to the main panel of the bra. In yet another embodiment, a bra in accordance with the present invention includes a pair of top (shoulder) straps (described above) that are detachably attached to the main panel of the bra, and includes a pair of underpants (described above) that are permanently attached to the main panel of the bra.

As described herein and shown in the drawings, when the wearer is wearing the bra 100 in accordance with the present invention, the left under strap 140a extends from the bottom edge 116a of the left cup 112a, extends through the wearer's pelvic region, between the wearer's buttocks, and then reattaches to the underside. the edge 116a of the left cup 112a. Likewise, the right lower strap 140b, when worn, extends from the lower edge 116b of the right cup 112b, extends through the user's pelvic region, between the user's buttocks, and then is reattached to the lower edge 116b of the right cup 112b.

The present invention includes other configurations than shown in the drawings. For example, the first and second ends of each of the shoulder straps can be attached at the same location or at different locations on each of the cups. So, for example, the first end of each of the upper (shoulder) straps can be attached at the upper end of each of the cups, and the second end of each of the upper (shoulder) straps can be attached at a location located significantly below the top edge or at the vertical edge of each of the cups. cups.

The selection of the attachment points of the first and second ends to the cups in various embodiments of the bra according to the present invention may also take into account the shape of the cups. Thus, each of the top (shoulder) straps in such embodiments can be attached to a corresponding cup at a location that ensures the front main panel 110 is correctly positioned on the user's body.

The drawings show that each of the bra straps in accordance with the present invention has a certain size and shape. However, in other designs, the size and / or shape of each strap may differ from those shown. In one embodiment, the upper (shoulder) straps and the lower straps may be wider or narrower than shown in the drawings. In addition, the straps can have a variety of shapes, such as curved, wavy, or other suitable shape. The straps can also be made from different materials and have different colors, as will be understood by those skilled in the art. If necessary, the straps can be made transparent or translucent.

In various embodiments of a bra in accordance with the present invention, any of the straps may be elastic and / or adjustable in length using a suitable length adjustment mechanism. For example, in FIG. 2 shows adjusters 146 to allow the wearer to adjust the length of the straps to fit the body. Such regulators are well known in the art, so no detailed description of their construction and function is provided in this application. Other suitable length adjustment mechanisms can also be used. And in addition, the bra 100 may include more or fewer length adjustment mechanisms on each of the straps.

The left and right cups 112a, 112b of the bra 100 may be padded, padded, and / or otherwise reinforced to provide additional support and / or expression. The neckline line defined by the cups 112a, 112b of the front main panel 110 may have various shapes as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art. Cups can be in sizes such as A through N, or other sizes, standard and custom.

The bra in the first embodiment (and in some other embodiments) includes left and right cups that are made in one piece, such as in a seamless modeling bra. However, in other implementations of these embodiments, the bra may include separate cups that are connected to each other. Methods for attaching cups to each other include, for example, stitching them, that is, when the end of each of the cups is sewn to the other cup. Another example is the use of a buckle or other suitable fastener that can be used to hold the cups together and disconnect them from each other. The cups shown in the drawings of the first embodiment (as well as some other embodiments) are integral with each other and, accordingly, are permanently attached to each other. However, in other embodiments, the cups may be configured to be attached to each other and detachable from each other. In some other embodiments, the cups are made without the possibility of connecting them to each other, but are made to be worn in an unconnected state, as is the case in the fifth and sixth embodiments of the present invention (which will be described in more detail below with reference to Figs. 22-35) ...

As shown in the drawings, the bra cups in the first embodiment may be contoured or molded, but in other embodiments, the neckline shape of the front body 102 and cups 103 may, for example, match the style of a full cup bra, demi, plunge, Push-up, balconette, open-chested, or any other type known in the art. Cups can be made from different materials, and can be of different sizes and colors from well-known bras.

In some embodiments, front main panel 110 may include channels that receive a reinforcing bar (commonly referred to as a "bone") that extends along the lower edges 116a, 116b of the two cups to provide additional support and lift for the user's breasts. In particular, each of the bra cups may have an underwire extending along the bottom edge (as well as the side edge) of the cup. As with conventional underwired bras, the underwire is located inside the cup or wrapped with padding sewn to the inside of the cup. In any case, the bone itself is hidden and covered in some way by the lining or padding to minimize the discomfort it would otherwise cause to the wearer.

In any of the embodiments described in this application, the bra 100 can be made from natural or synthetic materials, and examples of non-limiting materials include cotton, leather, satin, silk, nylon, spandex, polyester fabrics and other known materials, as well as any combinations.

In any of the above embodiments, silicone inserts or silicone strips can be incorporated into the bra design, located on the inside of the left and right cups to help adhere the bra to the wearer's skin and minimize slipping on the skin, and / or be used for other purposes as well. ...

The above description of the backless support bra in accordance with the first embodiment of the present invention and its numerous variations assumes that the bra provides a substantially open back view of the wearer. This, in turn, allows the backless support bra according to the present invention to be worn with backless, plunging or see-through back dresses, as well as other suitable dresses and garments that require no part the bra was not visible in any part of the wearer's back, as shown in the rear view of FIG. 3. As shown in FIG. 3, the top straps of the bra are visible only in the immediate vicinity of the upper arms and on the shoulders of the wearer, but at locations relatively distant from the wearer's neck. Accordingly, the entire upper back of the wearer is not covered by a bra in accordance with this embodiment of the present invention (as well as all other embodiments described in this application). As also shown in FIG. 3, the lower straps are located in close proximity to the buttocks of the wearer, and accordingly, the entire lower back of the wearer is also not covered by the bra details in accordance with the present invention.

Second incarnation: a backless supportive bra with self-attaching underpants

A backless support bra according to a second embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 8 and 9.

The backless support bra according to this, that is, the second embodiment of the present invention has a structure and its individual elements that are similar to the structure and its elements in the first embodiment described above. Below is a description of the similarities and differences between the first and second incarnations. A significant difference between the second and first embodiments is that the bra 200 in the second embodiment includes a pair of self-attached underpants. Self-attached under straps will be described in more detail below.

As shown in FIG. 8, which is a front view of a backless backless bra in accordance with a second embodiment of the present invention, such bra 200 includes a front main panel 210 that includes left and right cups 212a, 212b and upper (shoulder) straps 220a, 220b. These components of the bra 200 have the same construction and function as the corresponding components of the bra 100 in the first embodiment, that is, the same construction as the front main panel 110, including the left and right cups 112a, 112b and upper (shoulder) straps. 120a, 120b of bra 100, and the corresponding components have the same function. Therefore, a detailed description of these components in the second embodiment is omitted, except where required for a more complete understanding of the present invention. FIG. 8 shows the main components of the second embodiment, which include the first and second ends 222a, 224a of the left shoulder strap 220a and the first and second ends 222b, 224b of the right shoulder strap 220b, the upper edges 214a, 214b of the left and right cups 212a, 212b and the lower edges 216a, 216b left and right cups 212a, 212b. The functions of these ends and edges will be clearer from the description below.

The bra 200 according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes a pair of straps 240a, 240b that are different from the straps 140a, 140b of the bra 100 in the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 8, the left and right straps 240a, 240b of the bra 200 form a criss-cross pattern, that is, when the bra is worn, they cross each other in the center of the wearer's abdomen or in close proximity to it. As will be described in more detail below, each of the left and right straps 240a, 240b extends downward from the front main panel 210 to the opposite leg of the wearer, then around the wearer's legs (at the tops of the legs, i.e., over the thighs), then around the lower portions the user's buttocks (see back view in FIG. 9), through the user's pelvic region from the back of the user's body to the front side of the user's body (see FIG. 9), and then extend upward along the upper legs on the front side of the user's body, and the end of the strap is attached to the middle portion of the same lower strap as shown in FIG. 8. The pelvic region in this context refers to the lower part of the human body located between the abdominal cavity and the thighs (sometimes also referred to as the pelvic region of the body). As shown in FIG. 8 and 9, the left and right straps 240a, 240b are not connected to each other and are not attached to each other.

The following is a more detailed description of the left and right lower straps of bra 200. It should be noted that the terms "left" and "right" in relation to the straps 240a, 240b are used for convenience, meaning that the left lower strap 240a runs around the user's left leg and the right lower strap 240b extends around the user's right leg. However, because the straps run criss-cross over the abdomen of the wearer, the left strap 240a is attached to the right cup 212b, and the right lower strap 240b is attached to the left cup 212a.

The left lower strap 240a includes a first end 242a that is attached to the right cup 212b at the lower edge 216b of the cup. The left lower strap 240a extends downward toward the opposite leg. That is, the left strap 240a extends from the right cup 212b that supports the user's right chest while wearing the bra to the user's left leg. Accordingly, when the bra is worn, the left under strap extends across the abdomen of the wearer. As shown in FIG. 8, the left strap 240a extends toward the upper portion of the user's left leg, and then extends around the outer portion of the same leg toward the back of the wearer. As shown in FIG. 9, the left lower strap 240a extends around the back of the left leg towards the user's pelvic region, then through the pelvic region, and returns to the front of the user's body. FIG. 8 also shows that the left lower strap 240a extends upward from the pelvic region to its end 244a. The end of the left lower strap 240a is attached to the middle portion of the left lower strap 240a as shown in FIG. 8.

The end 244a of the left lower strap is hereinafter also referred to as the "second strap end." The second end 244a of the left lower strap includes an attachment mechanism for attaching it to a portion of the left lower strap in the position shown in FIG. 8. The attachment mechanism can be a hook or any other suitable device. Therefore, when the bra is properly worn, the left under strap 240a extends downward from the right cup 212b through the abdomen and then around the user's left leg. This arrangement around the leg is also referred to herein as a "leg loop".

The right lower strap 240b has the same construction and mirror image of the left lower strap 240a, and the first end 242b of the right lower strap is attached to the left bra cup 212a at the location shown in FIG. 8. The right lower strap 240b, when worn, extends across the wearer's abdomen towards the wearer's right leg, and then extends around the outside of the right leg towards the wearer's back. As shown in FIG. 9, the right leg strap 240b extends around the back of the right leg to the user's pelvic region, then through the pelvic region, and then returns to the front of the user's body. As shown, again in FIG. 8, the right lower strap extends further from the pelvic region to its end 244b. An end 244b (hereinafter also referred to as "second end 244b") of the right lower strap is attached to the middle portion of the right lower strap as shown in FIG. 8. Like the left lower strap, the right lower strap 240b includes an attachment mechanism located at its second end 244b, such as a hook, for attaching it to the middle portion of the right lower strap.

As shown in FIG. 8 and 9, when wearing the bra in this second embodiment, each of the left and right straps 240a, 240b extends downward from the front main panel 210 around the respective leg, through the user's pelvic region (from the back to the front of the wearer's body), then upward and attaches to the middle portion of the same lower strap. That is, the right lower strap connects to itself, and in the same way, the left lower strap connects to itself.

In one embodiment of this embodiment, when wearing a bra, each of the left and right straps extends from the respective bra cup down to the pelvic region and then through the user's pelvic region (from the front to the back of the body), then around the back of the leg (in the buttocks or in close proximity to it), and then its end is attached to the corresponding strap.

Thus, as shown in FIG. 8, the straps of the bra 200 can be fastened in two ways when the wearer is wearing the bra 200 in accordance with the present invention. In the first method, the user can first pull each of the lower straps around the corresponding leg (from the outside of the leg to the inside of the leg), through the pelvic region (from the back to the front of the body), and then secure the ends 244a and 244b of each of the straps. As a second option (method) in accordance with the present invention, the user can pull each of the lower straps first through the pelvic region (from the front of the body to the back), then around the legs (from the inside to the outside of the leg), and then fasten the ends 244a and 244b of each of the straps.

The bra 200 in the second embodiment further includes a set of adjusters 246 shown in FIG. 8 located on the straps 240a, 240b and allowing the wearer to adjust the different lengths of the straps. The 246 adjusters are well known length adjusting mechanisms. Other suitable length adjustment mechanisms can also be used. In addition, in embodiments of this embodiment other than that shown in FIG. 8, the bra 200 may include more or fewer length adjusting mechanisms, and may include the same length adjusting mechanisms on the top (shoulder) straps 220a, 220b. Therefore, the bra 200 in the second embodiment (as well as in all other embodiments of the present invention) may include any number of length adjusting mechanisms on any of the straps (including options without length adjusting mechanisms on the straps). As is well known in the art, such mechanisms provide the comfort of wearing a bra, adjusting it to different body sizes and shapes, and other known advantages.

In addition to all the advantages of the bra 200 in the second embodiment of the present invention, it should be noted that all the advantages described for the bra 100 in the first embodiment of the present invention equally apply to the second embodiment.

Due to the cross-strap arrangement described above, the bra 200 according to the present invention provides the desired lift of the user's chest towards the center of the rib cage, which makes the neckline more prominent.

Moreover, as can be seen in the rear view of the second embodiment (FIG. 9), compared to FIG. 3 (rear view of the bra 100 in the first embodiment), the bra 200 provides a fully exposed view of the user's lower back and the middle and upper buttock region. As described above, the straps 240a, 240b of the bra 200 are extended around the legs and across the user's pelvic region, as shown in FIG. 8 and 9. With this construction, the bra 200 is held underneath, namely, the front main panel 210 of the bra 200 is fully held underneath, and the only portion of the bra that is visible from the back of the wearer is the portion shown in FIG. 9. Accordingly, the user can wear any garment that provides a completely open view of the back, upper buttocks and mid-buttocks. Other advantages and features of this embodiment are similar to those described in relation to other embodiments of the present invention.

And further, the bra 200 in the second embodiment of the present invention may include any of those described above with respect to the bra 100. These include, for example, the use of various materials, cup shapes, and other features mentioned above.

Third incarnation: backless support bra with thong

A backless support bra 300 according to a third embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 10-14.

The bra 300 is substantially the same as the bra 100 in the first embodiment, but also includes underpants 360 co-formed with it. As shown in FIG. 10-14, bra 300 includes panty 360, which in turn includes pant front panel 360A and panty back panel 360B, which will be described below.

As shown in FIG. 10, bra 300 includes a front main panel 310 with left and right cups 312a, 312b. The bra 300 also includes a pair of upper (shoulder) straps 320a, 320b that are attached to the top edges 314a, 314b of two cups 312a, 312b, as shown in FIG. 10. The bra 300 also includes a pair of straps 340a, 340b that are attached to the bottom edges 316a, 316b of the two cups 312a, 312b, which is also shown in FIG. ten.

The structure and function of the front main panel 310, the cups 312a, 312b, the top (shoulder) straps 320a, 320b, and the straps 316a, 316b of the bra 300 are the same as those of the corresponding components of the bra 100 in the first embodiment. Therefore, a detailed description of these components, their design and functions, as well as possible options for their execution in this application in order to avoid repetition.

The bra 300 includes a co-formed pant 360 with a pant front panel 360A and a pant back panel 360B, the pant panels being connected to each other and extending between two bra straps 340a, 340b. As shown in FIG. 10 and 11, the pant front panel 360A extends between the left lower strap 340a and the right lower strap 340b in the lower abdomen / pelvic region of the wearer while wearing the bra. Likewise, as shown in FIG. 12, the back panel 360B of the panty is extended between the left lower strap 340a and the right lower strap 340b in the buttock region of the wearer while wearing the bra.

Panties 360A and 360B are made in such a way that together they form a Tong-style underwear item, and the amount of material, the size of its flaps and its extensibility (if necessary) are selected based on the required body sizes and the shape of the wearers for whom the product is designed and based on other required characteristics. For example, as with conventional thong-style briefs, panels 360A, 360B of bra panties 300 are configured to extend between corresponding portions of the left and right straps 340a and 360b to make lines invisible or minimally visible. the edges of the panties, and also provides other benefits of tong style lingerie.

One specific example of pant front and back panels 360A, 360B is shown in FIG. 10-12, but the present invention also includes options other than those shown in these figures. In one embodiment, one or both of the panties panels 360A, 360B extend higher on the wearer's body when the article is being worn. In one such embodiment, wearing the article covers a larger portion of the user's anterior pelvic region than is shown in FIG. 11. In yet another embodiment, when the article is worn, a larger portion of the user's buttock area is covered than shown in FIG. 12. In yet another embodiment, one or both of the panties panels 360A, 360B cover a smaller portion of the anterior pelvic region and / or buttock region than is shown in FIG. 11 and 12. That is, the present invention includes panties panels that cover any desired portion of the user's pelvic region and any desired portion of the user's buttocks.

In all versions of the bra, the front and back panels 360A, 360B of the panty are attached (attached) to one or another part of the straps by sewing them or in any other suitable way. Each of the panties panels can be made from a single piece of material or can be made from a plurality of patches sewn together (or connected to each other in other suitable ways). Like other parts of the bra, the front and back panels of the panties can be made from any natural or synthetic fibers. If necessary, the panties panels can be made of lace or the like, or they can be made of another material with a lace or similar covering. As with conventional underpants, any number of materials or coverings can be used for various purposes, such as for wearing comfort and / or aesthetic purposes.

The bra 300 in the second embodiment further includes a set of adjusters 346 as shown in FIG. 10, moveable along the straps 340a, 340b, which allow the user to adjust the length of the various portions of the straps.

This design of bra 300 allows easy donning and doffing. Thus, to put on the bra, the user passes the leg loops formed by the left lower strap 340a and the right lower strap 340b, and lifts the two upper (shoulder) straps (320a, 320b) until they rest on the shoulders of the user.

Panties, bra cups and upper (shoulder) straps should preferably be made of an elastic material that provides a suitable degree of elasticity for comfortable wearing.

The bra 300 in the third embodiment of the present invention provides a substantially open back view of the wearer, as well as all other features described with respect to the bra 100 in the first embodiment, and provides the same benefits. Moreover, all of the embodiments described above with respect to the first embodiment are equally applicable to the third embodiment. In addition, the 300 is an all-in-one piece of underwear that can be worn in combination with many other types of clothing, including any of the above mentioned types of dresses, skirts (for example, with skirts with one or more side slits), shorts and others.

Incarnation # 4: Backless Support Bra with Full Cover Panties

A backless support bra 400 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 15-21. The bra 400 is very similar to the bra 300 in the third incarnation, but it includes full-coverage panties with it, rather than a tong style panties.

As shown in FIG. 15 and 16, the bra 400 has a front main panel 410 with left and right cups 412a, 412b. The bra 400 also includes a pair of shoulder straps 420a, 420b attached to the top edges 414a, 414b of the two cups 412a, 412b, and a pair of underpants 440a, 440b attached to the bottom edges of the two cups 412a, 412b.

The construction and function of the front main panel 410, cups 412a, 412b, upper (shoulder) straps 420a, 420b and underpants 416a, 416b of the bra 400 are the same as those of the corresponding components of the bra 100 in the first embodiment and the bra 300 in the third embodiment. of the present invention. These components have already been described in detail above, at least when describing the bra 100 in the first embodiment of the present invention. Therefore, in order to avoid repetition, a detailed description of these structural elements and their functions (including in possible versions) is not given below.

The bra 400 includes a full-cover panty 460. The panty 460 includes a pant front panel 460A and a pant back panel 460B. The pant front panel 460A is completely the same as the pant front panel 360A of the bra 300 in the third embodiment, so the front panel 460A will not be described in detail. It should, however, be noted that as with the pant front panel 360A, the pant front panel 460A may be vertically extended higher or lower than shown in FIG. 15 and 16.

A panty back panel 460B is shown in FIG. 17 and partially shown in side views in FIG. 18 and 19. The back panel 460B of the panty while wearing the bra is extended between the portions of the left lower strap 440a and the right lower strap 440b located in the buttocks of the wearer. As shown, the back panel 460B of the panty is in the form of a back panel of the full cover type panty and thus has all the features and benefits of a conventional full cover type panty.

A panty back panel 460B is shown in one possible embodiment in FIG. 17-19, but the present invention includes other variations than shown in these figures. In one embodiment, the back panel 460B of the panty is longer on the wearer's body when wearing the bra. That is, in this embodiment, when the bra is worn, more of the user's buttocks are covered than is shown in FIG. 17. In another embodiment, less of the buttock region is covered than shown in FIG. 17. As discussed above with respect to the bra 300, the pant front panel 460A in various embodiments may also have dimensions and / or shapes different from those shown in the figures.

The panties of the bra 400 can be configured to suit different styles of the panties and selected based on criteria such as the degree of coverage of the buttock area, the width at the sides, and the height at which they are worn, including the pant-shorts style. The 460 briefs can also be made from a variety of materials and fabrics, including satin, silk, PVC, cotton, nylon, mesh, lace, rawhide, leather, latex, Lycra ™, polyester fabrics, and other materials mentioned in this application , and other suitable known materials.

As with the other embodiments described above, the bra 400 has adjusters 446 that allow the wearer to adjust different straps in length. In accordance with the need, the bra can have more or less straps.

The front and back panels 460A, 460B of the panty can be separate components or a single component, and can be associated with the straps in any suitable manner described above. In another embodiment, the panty 460 is removable from the rest of the bra 400 and is therefore secured thereto by Velcro, snap fasteners, or other suitable temporary attachment mechanisms. In the version with detachable panties, the bra can be used with or without different types of panties, which provides different advantages, different looks, different style elements, different levels of wearing comfort, as well as the possibility of separate washing of the product components.

Like bra 300 in the third embodiment, bra 400 may be configured in any of the embodiments described above with respect to bra 100 or bra 300. Such embodiments may include, for example, the use of various materials, shapes, and other features mentioned herein.

Fifth incarnation: backless support bra with split cups

A backless support bra 500 according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 22-28. As shown in these figures, and as will be described in more detail below, the bra 500 includes unconnected cups to support the user's breasts, thereby leaving the center region of the user's chest exposed. In combination with such a bra, the user can wear items of clothing with a deep neckline (décolleté). This bra also does not have a back, as in the embodiments described above.

As shown in FIG. 22 and 23, bra 500 includes left and right cups 512a, 512b, a pair of shoulder straps 520a, 520b, and a pair of underpants 540a, 540b. The left and right cups 512a, 512b are not connected to each other and are hereinafter also referred to as "separate cups". Therefore, the bra 500 according to this fifth embodiment does not include a front main panel having two cups, as in the embodiments described above.

The left and right upper (shoulder) straps 520a, 520b are associated with the left and right cups, respectively, as shown in FIG. 22 and 23. The left shoulder strap 520a includes first and second ends 522a and 524a. Likewise, the right shoulder strap 520b includes first and second ends 522b and 524b. The end 524b of the right shoulder strap 520b is shown only in FIG. 23. As with the embodiments described above, the shoulder straps extend around the shoulders of the wearer as shown in FIG. 24. The first end of each of the shoulder straps is attached to the corresponding cup at the top end 514a, 514b, as shown in FIG. 23. The second end of each of the shoulder straps is attached to the corresponding cup in close proximity to the attachment point of the first end, as shown in FIG. 23. However, in other embodiments of this embodiment, the exact attachment points of the ends of the straps may differ from those shown in these figures.

The functions, sizes, materials and other characteristics of the upper (shoulder) straps of the bra 500 are the same as the corresponding characteristics of the straps in the embodiments described above. The upper (shoulder) straps 520a, 520b can be modified in any of the ways described above for the example of the various embodiments presented above.

The bra 500 includes two straps 540a, 540b, which are hereinafter referred to as a left strap 540a and a right strap 540b for convenience in distinguishing them. Left lower strap 540a includes first and second ends 542a, 544a, and right lower strap 540b includes first and second ends 542b, 544b. The configuration and location of the straps 540a, 540b on the user's body while wearing the bra is shown in FIG. 23 and 24 as well as in the side views of FIGS. 25 and 26, in plan view in FIGS. 27 and in the bottom view in FIG. 28.

The first end 542a of the left lower strap 540a is attached to the left cup 512a at the lower edge 516a of the left cup. The second end 544a of the left lower strap 540a is attached to the right cup 512b at the lower edge 516b of the right cup. Likewise, the first end 542b of the right lower strap 540b is attached to the right cup 512b at the lower edge 516b of the right cup. The second end 544b of the right lower strap 540b is attached to the left cup 512a at the lower edge 516a of the left cup.

When the bra 500 is worn, the right and left straps are extended over the surface of the wearer's body as follows. As shown in FIG. 23, the left lower strap 540a extends from the left cup 512a down to the user's pelvic region and across the pelvic region to the buttocks. Likewise, the right lower strap 540b extends from the right cup 512b down to the user's pelvic region and across the pelvic region to the buttocks. Then, as shown in the rear view in FIG. 24, the left and right lower straps 540a, 540b extend upwardly through the user's buttock region, and then extend around the user's lumbar region to the front of the body. As shown in FIG. 24, the left shoulder strap 540a extends upwardly and around the left side of the wearer's waist region toward the front of the body, and the right side strap 540b extends upwardly and around the right side side of the wearer’s waist region toward the front of the body.

As shown, again in FIG. 23, the left lower strap 540a (after passing from the back to the front of the body along the left side of the user's lumbar region) extends across the wearer's abdomen (i.e., through the mid-waist) and connects to the right cup 512b. Conversely, the right lower strap 540b (also after passing from the back to the front of the body along the right side of the user's lumbar region) extends across the wearer's abdomen (i.e., through the mid-waist) and connects to the left cup 512a. As shown in FIG. 23, the left lower strap 540a crosses itself at point "a" and the right lower strap 540b crosses itself at point "b".

As shown in the drawings, the left under strap 540a extends around the uppermost part of the user's left leg when wearing the bra 500. Conversely, the right lower strap 540b extends around the uppermost part of the user's right leg. Note that the terms "left" and "right" when describing the left bottom strap 540a and the right bottom strap 540b are used for convenience, and it should be understood that the left bottom strap is attached to both the left and right bra cups. Likewise, the right bottom strap is also attached to both the left and right bra cups.

FIG. 28 shows a bottom view of a bra 500 in a fifth embodiment of the present invention when worn by a wearer. As shown in this drawing, the left and right lower straps 540a, 540b, as a rule, are in contact with each other in the pelvic region of the user, although in some cases, with certain individual characteristics of body size and other factors, contact between the straps in this area the body may not exist.

As with other embodiments of the present invention, adjusters 546 are provided on the straps to allow the user to adjust the length of the straps. More or less length adjusters can be used in the bra as needed.

Other features and options for other embodiments described in this application also apply to the bra 500 in this fifth embodiment. For example, the upper (shoulder) straps and / or lower straps can be permanently attached to the respective cups, or, in other embodiments, one or more straps can be detachable. In some embodiments, the left and right cups may be padded, padded, or otherwise reinforced to provide additional supportive effect and / or greater expression. Silicone inserts or silicone bands may be included within the left and right cups to prevent the cup from sliding off the user's chest and / or to provide other functions or benefits. Other embodiments of the bra described in this application are also applicable to this embodiment.

In yet another embodiment, although not generally preferred, the left strap is attached at both ends to the left bra cup 500 and the right under strap 540b is attached at both ends to the right bra cup 500. When such a bra is worn, the strap position is maintained. shown in FIG. 23-27, with the difference that the two lower straps cross each other in the user's pelvic region, while the left lower strap extends from the left along the front side of the body to the pelvic region, then passes along the pelvic region, exits on the back of the body and passes through the right side of the buttock area. Conversely, the right lower strap extends from the right side of the front of the body to the pelvic region, then runs along the pelvic region, exits on the back of the body and passes through the left side of the buttocks region. In this embodiment, the straps are reversed in the direction of their extension, as shown in the side view of FIG. 31.

The disclosed bra 500 in accordance with the present invention provides the wearer with a variety of benefits, which include supporting the wearer's breasts such that a fully exposed view of the wearer's back is provided, as shown in FIG. 24 and, at the same time, an open view of the user's central chest region as shown in FIG. 22 and 23. In combination with a bra 500 having such a design and configuration, the wearer can wear deep or very deep neck (décolleté) clothing without showing any part of the bra. Moreover, the user additionally gets the opportunity to wear clothes that do not have a back, and thus no part of the bra will be visible on the back. And in addition, the user can wear clothes with a deep or very deep neckline (décolleté), and at the same time without a back, and thus no part of the bra will be visible either from the front or from the back. Accordingly, a wide variety of garments can be worn in combination with the bra 500.

Incarnation six: backless support bra with separate cups tied with a neck strap

A backless support bra 600 according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. 29-35. Bra 600 is substantially the same as bra 500 described above, except that bra 600 includes a single neck strap 620 rather than two shoulder straps.

As shown in FIGS. 29 and 30, bra 600 includes left and right cups 612a, 612b and a pair of straps 640a, 640b. The left cup has a top edge 614a and a bottom edge 616a. The right cup 612b has an upper edge 614b and a lower edge 616b. The design and function of the left and right cups 612a, 612b and the straps 640a, 640b are similar to the design and function of the respective components of the bra 500 in the fifth embodiment. Therefore, in order to avoid repetition, a detailed description of these structural elements, their functions (as well as possible options for execution) for the bra 600 in this application is not provided.

The bra 600 includes a single neck strap 620 that is connected at both ends to the left and right cups 612a, 612b at their top edges 614a, 614b, respectively. Namely, as shown in FIG. 29, the first end 622a of the neck strap 620 is attached to the left cup 612a, and the second end 622b of the neck strap 620 is attached to the right cup 612b. When the bra 600 is worn, the neck strap 620 extends around the user's neck. As with other embodiments, the neck strap 620 as well as the straps 640a, 640b include adjusters 646 that allow the user to adjust the length of the various straps. In accordance with the need, the bra can use more or fewer length adjusters, including length adjusters may not be available at all.

Other features and options for other embodiments described in this application also apply to the bra 600 in this sixth embodiment. Thus, for example, the neck strap and / or the shoulder straps can be permanently attached to the respective cups, or, in other embodiments, one or more straps can be detachable. As far as the neck strap 620 is concerned, it can be disconnected (eg, untied) behind the user's neck. It can be made decoupled or otherwise decoupled in any suitable manner known in the art. In other embodiments, it may be detachable from one or both of the bra cups in the manner described above. In yet another embodiment, the neck strap is permanently attached to the cups. Other embodiments of the bra described in this application, in particular with regard to the bra 500 in the fifth embodiment, are also applicable to this embodiment.

Like the bra 500 in the fifth embodiment, the bra 600 provides an open view of both the central chest region of the wearer and the wearer's back, as shown in FIG. 30 and 31 respectively. Moreover, the neck strap 620 has sufficient strength so that it can support the chest in consideration of its weight, and at the same time, sufficient flexibility, so that it does not hinder the movement of the wearer.

A number of embodiments of a brassiere in accordance with the present invention have been described above. The present invention also includes methods for securing the above-described embodiments of the brassiere according to the present invention to the wearer's body.

Various methods can be used for putting on and taking off a bra in various embodiments of the present invention. For example, the user can insert their legs into the leg loops formed by the lower straps (while the lower straps can be permanently or detachably attached), and then lift the upper (shoulder) straps or the neck strap until they are located on the shoulders or neck of the user, respectively. ...

In another method for donning a bra according to the present invention, having lower straps, at least one end of which is detachable, the user may first put the upper (shoulder) straps over the shoulders or the neck strap around the neck. After placing the neck strap or shoulder straps on the body, the user pulls the first lower strap through the pelvic region and around one leg, then pulls the second lower strap through the pelvic region and around the second leg, and then using the connecting elements located on one or both of the first and the second ends (eg, conventionally used Velcro fasteners) may secure said one or both of the first and second ends of the straps at various locations along the lower edges of the two cups.

After pre-positioning the top and bottom straps on the body, the user can adjust the different straps in length using the adjusters until both cups are properly positioned on the body.

It is understood, however, that each embodiment of a brassiere in accordance with the present invention may be capable of a variety of donning and doffing methods. It is also contemplated that other methods of donning bras in various embodiments of the present invention may be suggested by those skilled in the art. It is understood that such alternative methods can be used, but methods are meant that are consistent with the principles, scope and idea of the present invention.

A number of functions have been described above which each of the embodiments of the present invention has, as well as the advantages that they provide. Moreover, with respect to each of the embodiments of the present invention, a variety of embodiments have been described. It is understood that all or most of the embodiments of any one of the embodiments are applicable to other embodiments as well. Below are some examples of such options.

The length adjusters described above and / or shown in the drawings allow the user to adjust the length of the strap. This applies to each of the embodiments of the present invention. The number of length adjusters may differ from the number mentioned in the description. Namely, each of the straps may not have a length adjuster, or may include one, two or more length adjusters. As will be understood by those skilled in the art, other length adjusting mechanisms than those described or shown may be used.

The various straps in each embodiment can be permanently attached to the cup or other component, or, in other embodiments, they can be configured to be attached to and detached from the corresponding component. Attachment mechanisms such as Velcro fasteners, buttons, hooks, buttons, zippers, buckles, Chinese braided fasteners, butterfly fasteners, other fastening mechanisms mentioned in this application, and other suitable fastening mechanisms can be used. In embodiments in which the strap or other component is permanently attached to another component, such as a cup, the method of permanently attaching it may be any suitable method known in the art, including sewing the parts together, gluing, and other non-detachable methods. ...

Various components of each of the embodiments described in this application, including straps, cups and other elements, may have dimensions and / or shapes other than those shown in the drawings. So, for example, straps can be narrower or wider than shown in the drawings, can be straight, non-straight, curved, wavy, or can have a different shape, and can also have a different thickness. The various components of the embodiments of the present invention can be made from any number of materials, including those mentioned herein, as well as suitable materials not mentioned therein. The elasticity of the materials used (if they have it), as well as their other characteristics, can be different in different embodiments, as will be understood by those skilled in the art. Embodiments of the present invention are not limited to any particular color (and do not exclude any particular color).

The cups in each of the described embodiments may have a shape other than that shown in the drawings. So, for example, the cups can be of the full-cover type or the partially-cover type. The cups may be round or other shapes such as triangular, fancy shapes, or other traditional or fancy shapes. Cups can be solid, as shown in the drawings, or partially solid. Accordingly, the term "cup" in the context of the present description means a structural component designed to fully or partially support the breast for one or more purposes for which the use of a bra is typical, including, but not limited to, ensuring optimal distribution of breast weight for comfort, improving well-being , improving the appearance of the garment worn over a bra, and other purposes.

Some embodiments of the present invention include a panties formed in conjunction with a bra. The thong or full-back panties may be included in any embodiment described herein and in any embodiment. The panty can also be a combination of a tong and a full-cover type, or it can be a type not described in this application. In some embodiments, the panty is permanently attached to other bra components (eg, underpants). In some other embodiments, the brief is detachably attached to other components of the bra. Those skilled in the art will understand that the exact dimensions, shape and other characteristics of the panty in various embodiments and variations may vary. In accordance with the purpose of the product, the degree of covering the body surface for each of the components by the pant can be changed in one direction or another.

The bra 600 in the sixth embodiment includes a neck strap rather than two shoulder straps. Accordingly, in all other embodiments described in this application, a single neck strap may be used instead of the shoulder straps. In such embodiments, the neck strap can be detachably or permanently attached to the cups and / or main panels of various embodiments, and can have other features in all of their variants described in this application.

The terms used in this description are chosen for the convenience of identifying the various elements and to facilitate understanding of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the definitions used to identify the various elements and components of the backless support bra in accordance with the present invention may be modified. So, for example, instead of the terms "left cup" and "right cup", "right lower strap" and "left lower strap" and the like, the terms "first cup" and "second cup", "first under strap" and " the second lower strap "and so on. Other suitable terminology may be used in relation to the present invention consistent with its principles, scope and idea.

The embodiments of the embodiments described above apply to all embodiments in general and to each of the described embodiments in particular. In view of the foregoing, it is intended that although the present invention has been described above with reference to certain embodiments with reference to their schematic illustrations, including their embodiments, other changes may be made therein without departing from the spirit and without departing from the scope of the present invention. Such changes will be understood by those skilled in the art. It is understood that such changes or improvements are possible, but should be consistent with the principles, scope and spirit of the present invention.

In conclusion of the description of the present invention, including various features and possible variants of execution of its embodiments, we note that it is intended that the following claims are to be construed as including the embodiments described in this application, the alternatives mentioned above, as well as all of them equivalents.

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Tables 1-6 below show the main elements and components of various embodiments of the present invention and their corresponding reference numbers in the drawings. A detailed description of each of these elements and components is given above.

Table 1 below gives reference numbers that designate body parts of a wearer shown schematically in the drawings of each of the described embodiments.

Table 2 below lists the elements of the backless support bra in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 1-7.

Table 3 below lists the elements of the backless support bra in the second embodiment shown in FIG. 8 and 9.

Table 4 below lists the elements of the backless support bra in the third embodiment shown in FIG. 10-14.

Table 5 below lists the elements of the backless support bra in the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 15-21.

Table 6 below lists the elements of the backless support bra in the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 22-28.

Table 7 below lists the elements of the backless support bra in the sixth embodiment shown in FIG. 29-35.

Claims (29)

1. A backless support bra containing: first and second cups, each of the first and second cups being configured to support the respective breasts of the wearer when the wearer is wearing the backless support bra; at least one top strap having first and second ends for supporting the first and second cups from above; first and second lower straps, each of the first and second lower straps having first and second ends to support the first and second cups from below, the first lower strap being configured to extend across the user's pelvic region and around one leg of the user and the second lower strap is configured to extend across the user's pelvic region and around the user's second leg. 2. The backless support bra according to claim 1, wherein the first and second cups are not directly attached to each other. 3. The backless support bra according to claim 2, wherein the first end of the first lower strap is attached to the first cup, and the second end of the first lower strap is attached to the second cup, and the first end of the second lower strap is attached to the second cup, and the second end of the second lower strap straps attached to the first cup. 4. The backless support bra according to claim 1, wherein when the wearer is wearing a backless support bra, the first and second under straps are substantially entirely located on the front of the wearer's body, with the result that substantially the entire back of the wearer is free of the first and second under straps and said at least one upper strap. 5. The backless support bra according to claim 1, wherein the at least one upper strap and the first and second lower straps are permanently attached to at least one of the first and second cups. 6. The backless support bra according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the first and second straps is detachably attached to at least one of the first and second cups. 7. The backless support bra according to claim 1, wherein said at least one top strap comprises first and second top straps, wherein the first top strap includes first and second ends, both of which are attached to the first cup, and the second top strap includes first and second ends, both of which are attached to the second cup. 8. The backless support bra according to claim 7, wherein each of the first and second top straps is configured to extend around the respective shoulder of the wearer when the backless support bra is worn. 9. The backless support bra according to claim 1, wherein said at least one top strap comprises only one top strap that includes a first end attached to a first cup and a second end attached to a second cup. 10. The backless support bra according to claim 9, wherein said one top strap is configured to extend around the user's neck when wearing the backless support bra. 11. The backless support bra according to claim 1, further comprising: a pant front panel attached to and extending between the first portions of the first and second underpants located in close proximity to the front side of the user's pelvic region, and a panty back panel attached to and extending between second portions of the first and second straps located in close proximity to the buttocks of the wearer; wherein the front panel of the panty is configured to cover at least a portion of the front side of the user's pelvic region when worn, and the back panel of the panty is configured to cover at least a portion of the buttock region of the user when worn. 12. The backless support bra according to claim 11, wherein the front and back panels of the panty are configured to form a tong. 13. The backless support bra according to claim 11, wherein the front and back panels of the panty are configured to form a full-cover panty, when worn, at least a substantial portion of the buttocks of the wearer are covered. 14. The backless support bra according to claim 11, wherein the front and back panels of the panty are permanently attached to the first and second underpants. 15. The backless support bra according to claim 11, wherein the front and back panels of the panty are made in a single component that is removably attached to the first and second under straps. 16. The backless support bra according to claim 1, wherein the first end of the first lower strap is attached to the first cup, and the second end of the first lower strap is attached to the middle portion of the first lower strap, and the first end of the second lower strap is attached to the second cup, and the second the end of the second lower strap is attached to the middle portion of the second lower strap. 17. A backless support bra containing: first and second cups, wherein the first and second cups are not directly attached to each other, wherein each of the first and second cups is configured to support the respective breast of the wearer while wearing the backless support bra; at least one top strap having first and second ends and configured to support the first and second cups from above when wearing the bra; and first and second straps configured to support the first and second cups from the bottom when wearing a bra, wherein the first and second straps are configured to extend downward, respectively, from the first and second cups to the user's pelvic region, through the user's buttocks and around the user's respective feet. 18. The backless support bra according to claim 17, wherein the first end of the first lower strap is attached to the first cup, and the second end of the first lower strap is attached to the second cup, and the first end of the second lower strap is attached to the second cup, and the second end of the second lower strap straps attached to the first cup. 19. The backless support bra according to claim 17, wherein said at least one top strap comprises first and second top straps, wherein the first top strap includes first and second ends, both of which are attached to the first cup, and has such a configuration that, when wearing a bra, it extends around the first shoulder of the wearer, and the second upper strap includes first and second ends, both of which are attached to a second cup, and is configured such that when wearing the bra, it extends around the second shoulder of the wearer. 20. The backless support bra according to claim 17, wherein said at least one upper strap is a neck strap with a first end attached to a first cup and a second end attached to a second cup, wherein the neck strap is configured such that when wearing a bra, it extends around the user's neck.

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