US20040242120A1 - Fusion undergarment - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to women's undergarments. More particularly, the present invention relates to brassieres.
- Conventional brassieres have a pair of breast cups, which provide support for the breasts, and preferably one or more straps for fastening over the shoulders and around the thorax to keep the breasts in place.
- the manufacturers of brassieres are constantly challenged to develop brassieres that provide optimal comfort, effective support, as well as a sensual appeal and feminine allure.
- brassieres have been made using cut pieces of fabric that are sewn together, particularly in the zones intended to form a three-dimensional capacity such as the breast supporting cup portions of the brassieres.
- brassieres that improve wearing comfort through bonding techniques that reduce and even eliminate the need for stitched seams, support through inserts and/or support pads that cooperate with the breast supporting cups to reduce breast mastoptosis and deformation caused by gravity, and that improve feminine allure through the use of more soft, sheer and even transparent fabrics.
- an undergarment having a transparent layer with an inner and outer surface, a support layer also having an inner and outer surface, and an adhesive layer for fusing the inner surface of the transparent layer with the outer surface of the support layer.
- the fusing process has the steps of first, fusing the adhesive layer to a surface of the support layer, then, cutting the fused adhesive-support layer into a desired shape, followed by, fusing the cut adhesive-support layer to the inner surface of the transparent layer, and finally, in a subsequent molding action, forming the breast supporting cup portions of the bra such that when the bra is worn, the support layer extends primarily under a wearer's breasts along the lower and side breast profile.
- the support layer provides an optimal balance of comfort and support, while the transparent layer provides the requisite sensual appeal.
- FIG. 1 is a front view of a brassiere in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the brassiere of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating a first forming step in accordance with the present invention
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating a second forming step in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a third forming step in accordance with the present invention.
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a molding step in accordance with the illustrative embodiment of the present invention.
- FIGS. 1 and 2 there is shown an illustrative embodiment of an improved undergarment, for example a brassiere, generally represented by reference numeral 10 .
- the brassiere 10 essentially has a transparent inner layer 20 , an outer, support layer 30 , and an adhesive layer 40 , shown in FIG. 4, for fusing a surface of the transparent layer with a surface of the support layer.
- the brassiere 10 also has a pair of cups 50 , preferably a pair of shoulder straps 55 associated with each respective cup, and preferably a pair of back straps 60 being selectively secured via a fastener 65 at the back of a wearer.
- shoulder straps 55 extend from an upper part of each respective cup 50 over the wearer's respective shoulders and are connected to the back of the brassiere 10 .
- the transparent layer 20 is preferably a thin piece of material made of either natural or man-made fiber, or a combination of both.
- Transparent layer 20 is preferably lightweight and has a sheer, shimmering characteristic, such as that provided by chiffon, georgette, voile, illusion, organza, or tulle. It is also preferable that man-made fibers having at least a moderate degree of elasticity, flexibility and resiliency, may be incorporated into the transparent layer.
- the transparent layer 20 may also take the form of a mesh of synthetic blends and/or form a variety of attractive patterns and providing improved comfort and flexibility. Most preferably, transparent layer 20 is a nylon/lycra mix.
- the transparent layer 20 can preferably be shaped into any desirable form sufficient to accommodate the breasts of a wearer and create a more sensual appeal and feminine allure thereto.
- the transparent layer 20 has an inner surface 22 and an outer surface 24 shown in FIG. 5.
- the support layer 30 preferably takes the form of at least one piece of material made of either natural or man-made fiber, or a combination of both.
- the support layer 30 is at least somewhat less flexible than transparent layer 20 .
- the support layer 30 can be formed from any material suitable for improving the comfort and support provided to the breasts of a wearer.
- support layer 30 is a nylon/lycra mix.
- the support layer 30 can preferably be shaped and sized to conform comfortably against the breasts of a wearer and to provide support and/or augmentation thereto.
- support layer 30 is secured only where essential for breast support.
- support layer 30 has an inner surface 32 and an outer surface 34 .
- the support layer 30 can be transparent.
- the adhesive layer 40 is preferably a thermoadhesive material that is sufficient for use with a variety of different types of fibers, films and materials, including those materials identified above for use with transparent layer 20 and support layer 30 .
- the adhesive layer 40 preferably has elastic properties sufficient to compliment those properties associated with the fibers or materials used in transparent layer 20 and/or support layer 30 . It is noted that adhesive layer 40 is preferably suitable for use with a variety of fibers and fabric forming techniques, including microfibers and specialized nonwovens. The precise selection and matching of adhesive layer 40 to transparent layer 20 as well as support layer 30 , is determined to a large extent by the nature and characteristics of the fibers and weave pattern used to form said layers, as well as the forming process requirements.
- Adhesive layer 40 can be applied so as to create aesthetic designs or patterns that are visible through transparent layer 20 . Moreover, adhesive layer 40 can be selectively applied so as to provide support in specific areas of brassiere 10 . A non-limiting example of selective application of adhesive layer 40 provides support in the area of brassiere 10 corresponding to the lower portion of the wearer's breasts. Adhesive layer 40 may further be applied to create both an aesthetic appearance in select portions of brassiere 10 and support in select portions of brassiere 10 . Alternatively, adhesive layer 40 can be virtually transparent so that any designs or patterns provided on support layer 30 are visible through transparent layer 20 and the adhesive layer.
- brassiere 10 additionally has design aspects represented by reference numeral 70 .
- Design aspects 70 may be formed by or on any of transparent inner layer 20 , outer support layer 30 or adhesive layer 40 .
- the process for forming undergarment or brassiere 10 includes at least the following steps. First, fusing or adhering adhesive layer 40 to a surface of support layer 30 , then cutting or shaping the fused adhesive-support layer into a desired shape, thereafter fusing or adhering the cut adhesive-support layer to a surface of transparent layer 20 . Subsequently, forming breast supporting cup portions 50 of the undergarment, preferably by a subsequent molding action.
- the formed undergarment or brassiere 10 when worn has the support layer extending primarily under a wearer's breasts along the lower and side breast profile to provide an optimal balance of comfort and support, while the transparent layer provides the requisite sensual appeal.
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- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention relates to women's undergarments. More particularly, the present invention relates to brassieres.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Conventional brassieres have a pair of breast cups, which provide support for the breasts, and preferably one or more straps for fastening over the shoulders and around the thorax to keep the breasts in place. The manufacturers of brassieres are constantly challenged to develop brassieres that provide optimal comfort, effective support, as well as a sensual appeal and feminine allure. Traditionally, brassieres have been made using cut pieces of fabric that are sewn together, particularly in the zones intended to form a three-dimensional capacity such as the breast supporting cup portions of the brassieres. Over the years, manufacturers, in an effort to meet the above noted challenges, have developed brassieres that improve wearing comfort through bonding techniques that reduce and even eliminate the need for stitched seams, support through inserts and/or support pads that cooperate with the breast supporting cups to reduce breast mastoptosis and deformation caused by gravity, and that improve feminine allure through the use of more soft, sheer and even transparent fabrics.
- It is often the situation that undergarments, and more particularly brassieres, when designed for improved comfort and support, substantially lack sensual appeal. The opposite being true when emphasis is placed on sensual appeal rather than comfort and support. Thus, there remains a need for providing an undergarment, and more specifically a brassiere or bra, that offers an optimal balance of comfort, support and sensual appeal.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide an undergarment that meets the above identified need for providing the optimal balance of comfort, support and sensual appeal.
- It is another object of the present invention to provide an undergarment that offers improved durability and longevity.
- These and other objects and advantages of the present invention are achieved by an undergarment, and more particularly a bra, having a transparent layer with an inner and outer surface, a support layer also having an inner and outer surface, and an adhesive layer for fusing the inner surface of the transparent layer with the outer surface of the support layer. The fusing process has the steps of first, fusing the adhesive layer to a surface of the support layer, then, cutting the fused adhesive-support layer into a desired shape, followed by, fusing the cut adhesive-support layer to the inner surface of the transparent layer, and finally, in a subsequent molding action, forming the breast supporting cup portions of the bra such that when the bra is worn, the support layer extends primarily under a wearer's breasts along the lower and side breast profile. The support layer provides an optimal balance of comfort and support, while the transparent layer provides the requisite sensual appeal.
- Other and further objects, advantages and features of the present invention will be understood by reference to the following specification in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which like reference characters denote like elements of structure.
- FIG. 1 is a front view of a brassiere in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention;
- FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the brassiere of FIG. 1;
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating a first forming step in accordance with the present invention;
- FIG. 4 is an enlarged cross-sectional view illustrating a second forming step in accordance with the present invention;
- FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a third forming step in accordance with the present invention; and
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view illustrating a molding step in accordance with the illustrative embodiment of the present invention.
- Referring to the drawings and, in particular, to FIGS. 1 and 2, there is shown an illustrative embodiment of an improved undergarment, for example a brassiere, generally represented by
reference numeral 10. Thebrassiere 10 essentially has a transparentinner layer 20, an outer,support layer 30, and anadhesive layer 40, shown in FIG. 4, for fusing a surface of the transparent layer with a surface of the support layer. Thebrassiere 10 also has a pair ofcups 50, preferably a pair ofshoulder straps 55 associated with each respective cup, and preferably a pair ofback straps 60 being selectively secured via afastener 65 at the back of a wearer. Preferablyshoulder straps 55 extend from an upper part of eachrespective cup 50 over the wearer's respective shoulders and are connected to the back of thebrassiere 10. - The
transparent layer 20 is preferably a thin piece of material made of either natural or man-made fiber, or a combination of both.Transparent layer 20 is preferably lightweight and has a sheer, shimmering characteristic, such as that provided by chiffon, georgette, voile, illusion, organza, or tulle. It is also preferable that man-made fibers having at least a moderate degree of elasticity, flexibility and resiliency, may be incorporated into the transparent layer. The transparent layer 20.may also take the form of a mesh of synthetic blends and/or form a variety of attractive patterns and providing improved comfort and flexibility. Most preferably,transparent layer 20 is a nylon/lycra mix. Thetransparent layer 20 can preferably be shaped into any desirable form sufficient to accommodate the breasts of a wearer and create a more sensual appeal and feminine allure thereto. Thetransparent layer 20 has aninner surface 22 and anouter surface 24 shown in FIG. 5. - The
support layer 30 preferably takes the form of at least one piece of material made of either natural or man-made fiber, or a combination of both. Thesupport layer 30 is at least somewhat less flexible thantransparent layer 20. Thesupport layer 30 can be formed from any material suitable for improving the comfort and support provided to the breasts of a wearer. Preferably,support layer 30 is a nylon/lycra mix. Thesupport layer 30 can preferably be shaped and sized to conform comfortably against the breasts of a wearer and to provide support and/or augmentation thereto. Preferably,support layer 30 is secured only where essential for breast support. As shown in FIG. 4,support layer 30 has aninner surface 32 and anouter surface 34. In another embodiment, thesupport layer 30 can be transparent. - The
adhesive layer 40 is preferably a thermoadhesive material that is sufficient for use with a variety of different types of fibers, films and materials, including those materials identified above for use withtransparent layer 20 andsupport layer 30. Theadhesive layer 40 preferably has elastic properties sufficient to compliment those properties associated with the fibers or materials used intransparent layer 20 and/orsupport layer 30. It is noted thatadhesive layer 40 is preferably suitable for use with a variety of fibers and fabric forming techniques, including microfibers and specialized nonwovens. The precise selection and matching ofadhesive layer 40 totransparent layer 20 as well assupport layer 30, is determined to a large extent by the nature and characteristics of the fibers and weave pattern used to form said layers, as well as the forming process requirements. -
Adhesive layer 40 can be applied so as to create aesthetic designs or patterns that are visible throughtransparent layer 20. Moreover,adhesive layer 40 can be selectively applied so as to provide support in specific areas ofbrassiere 10. A non-limiting example of selective application ofadhesive layer 40 provides support in the area ofbrassiere 10 corresponding to the lower portion of the wearer's breasts.Adhesive layer 40 may further be applied to create both an aesthetic appearance in select portions ofbrassiere 10 and support in select portions ofbrassiere 10. Alternatively,adhesive layer 40 can be virtually transparent so that any designs or patterns provided onsupport layer 30 are visible throughtransparent layer 20 and the adhesive layer. - Referring again to FIG. 1, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention,
brassiere 10 additionally has design aspects represented byreference numeral 70.Design aspects 70 may be formed by or on any of transparentinner layer 20,outer support layer 30 oradhesive layer 40. - Having described some of the preferred characteristics of the present invention, the process for forming undergarment or
brassiere 10, includes at least the following steps. First, fusing or adheringadhesive layer 40 to a surface ofsupport layer 30, then cutting or shaping the fused adhesive-support layer into a desired shape, thereafter fusing or adhering the cut adhesive-support layer to a surface oftransparent layer 20. Subsequently, forming breast supportingcup portions 50 of the undergarment, preferably by a subsequent molding action. The formed undergarment orbrassiere 10 when worn has the support layer extending primarily under a wearer's breasts along the lower and side breast profile to provide an optimal balance of comfort and support, while the transparent layer provides the requisite sensual appeal. - The present invention having been thus described with particular reference to the preferred forms thereof, it will be obvious that various changes and modifications may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined herein.
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