US20130295819A1 - Underwire for a brassiere - Google Patents
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Abstract
There is provided an underwire for a brassiere or a breast cup. In particular, the underwire comprises at least two members movable relative to each other between a first position and a second position. An underwire assembly, a method of manufacturing a brassiere and a mold for manufacturing the underwire are also provided.
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- The present invention relates to an underwire for a brassiere. The invention also relates to an underwire assembly for a brassiere or breast cup and a brassiere or breast cup comprising the underwire or the underwire assembly. A method of manufacturing the brassiere and a mold for manufacturing the underwire are also provided.
- The function of an underwire in a brassiere is to provide support. A conventional underwire for a brassiere is substantially U-shaped, is typically made of metal or plastic and has a fixed length. The length and/or curvature of the underwire determines the cup size of the brassiere.
- Since a cup size may only be selected from a discrete range of cup sizes, a variety of breast sizes may correspond to a given cup size. Accordingly, many users may not be able to find a brassiere with an underwire of a length appropriate for their specific breast size. Furthermore, the breast size of an individual user may fluctuate over time and the user may therefore find that the underwire of a discrete sized brassiere becomes uncomfortable or fails to provide sufficient support.
- It is an aim of the present invention to provide an underwire which enables better fit and support of every breast size across the range of sizes corresponding to a discrete cup size and across a range of different breast sizes of an individual user.
- According to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided an underwire for a brassiere, the underwire comprising at least two members movable relative to each other between a first position and a second position. By providing an underwire comprising two or more members movable relative to each other, the length or shape of the underwire and accordingly the associated cup size can be varied. A brassiere comprising such an underwire is therefore not limited to conventional discrete cup sizes. Instead, the cup size of the brassiere can be modified by an amount corresponding to a partial or fractional cup size, thereby providing a support and comfort for all breast shapes or sizes.
- In an exemplary embodiment, the underwire has a first length at the first position and a second length at the second position, the second length being different to the first length. For example, the second length may differ from the first length by a range of up to 10 mm or more.
- The underwire may have a first radius of curvature at the first position and a second radius of curvature at the second position, the second radius of curvature being different (greater or less) to the first radius of curvature. Accordingly, movement of the underwire between the first and the second position results in a change in the associated cup size of a brassiere comprising the underwire.
- The at least two members may comprise a first member and a second member. The underwire may additionally comprise a third member. In one embodiment, the first member is a central member of the underwire; in other words, the first member is positioned at, around or about the central region of the underwire.
- The second member may comprise a hollow tube configured to receive a first end of the first member. The second member may be situated on the underarm side of the underwire, i.e. the side of the underwire configured to be worn closest to the underarm.
- In an embodiment where the underwire comprises a third member, the third member may be configured to receive a second end of the first member different to the first end.
- The first member may comprise, or be made from, one or more of: metal; plastic; carbon fibre; and glass fibre. One or both of the second and third members may comprise a plastic tube.
- The underwire may further comprise a cover through which at least a portion of the first member is inserted. For example, the cover may comprise elastic material and/or plastic material. In one embodiment, the cover comprises a plastic tube.
- In a further example, the cover comprises a first layer comprising an elastic material and a second layer comprising a fabric material, preferably a mesh fabric layer. The second layer or the mesh fabric layer may comprise two disjoint parts, wherein a first one of the two disjoint parts is integrated with or connected to the first member and a second part of the two disjoint parts is integrated with or connected to the second member.
- In a further example, the cover comprises an elastic tube. The elastic tube may be formed from one or more of latex, rubber, silicone and thermoplastic rubber. Preferably, at least a portion of the first member and at least a portion of the second member insert through the elastic tube.
- The underwire may be configured to move between the first position and the second position in accordance with a user breast shape. Additionally or alternatively, the underwire may be configured to move between the first position and the second position in response to a force exerted by the user breast. Accordingly, the underwire will automatically adjust or re-adjust to a given user breast shape.
- According to a second aspect of the invention, there is provided an underwire assembly comprising an underwire according to any of the above embodiments; and a sheath for containing the underwire. For example, the sheath comprises an elastic material, such as spandex.
- According to a third aspect of the invention, there is provided a brassiere comprising an underwire or underwire assembly as described above.
- According to a fourth aspect of the invention, there is provided a breast cup comprising an underwire or underwire assembly as described above.
- According to a fifth aspect of the invention, there is provided a method of manufacturing a brassiere, the method comprising providing an inner panel and an outer panel; placing an underwire or underwire assembly, as described above, between the inner and outer panels; and connecting together the inner and outer panels with the underwire or underwire assembly therebetween.
- For example, connecting together the inner and outer panels with the underwire or underwire assembly may comprise sewing the underwire or underwire assembly to one or both of the inner and outer panels.
- If the underwire comprises a first member inserted through a cover, wherein the cover comprises a plastic tube, the method may comprise the step of placing the underwire between the inner and outer panels and the step of forming the cover by injection molding.
- If the underwire comprises a first member inserted through a cover comprising a first layer comprising an elastic material and a second layer comprising a fabric material or a mesh fabric, the method may comprise the step of placing the underwire between the inner and outer panels and the step of connecting the fabric or mesh fabric layer to the first and the second members.
- According to a sixth aspect of the invention, there is provided a mold for manufacturing an underwire comprising a first member inserted through a cover, as described above, the mold comprising: a cavity for housing the first member and for injecting plastics into, such that the plastics form a casing around the first member.
- The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a frontal view of an underwire in accordance with a first embodiment of the present invention; -
FIG. 2 is a frontal view of a brassiere comprising the underwire ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a frontal view of an underwire in accordance with a further embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 4 is a frontal view of an underwire in accordance with a further embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 5 is a frontal view of an underwire in accordance with a further embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a junction between the members of the underwire ofFIG. 5 and a cover located around the junction; -
FIG. 7 is a frontal view of an underwire in accordance with a further embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 7A is a frontal view of an underwire in accordance with another embodiment of the invention; -
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of an elastic tube in accordance with the embodiment ofFIG. 7 ; and -
FIG. 9 is a schematic drawing of a typical brassiere. - Referring firstly to
FIG. 9 , there is shown atypical brassiere 10 comprising of a pair of breast cups 11 intended to cover and support the breasts of the wearer, aconnector 120 securing together the inner edges of thecups 130 at the wearer's cleavage, and at least one strap-like back orwing 140 that extends from theouter edges 150 of the breast cups around the back of the wearer. Thebrassiere 10 may further includeshoulder straps 160 that extend fromupper edges 170 of thebreast cups 11 over the shoulders of the wearer toattachment points 180 on the back wing orwings 140 crossing the wearer's back. Thebrassiere 10 further includes a pair of substantially U-shaped underwires to shape and support thelower periphery 190 of eachbreast cup 11. -
FIG. 1 shows anunderwire 100 in accordance with one embodiment of the invention. As can be seen from these figures, theunderwire 100 is substantially U-shaped, to conform to the cup of a brassiere although the shape is not a perfect U-shape. For example, one arm of the underwire has a steeper gradient and is shorter than the other arm to conform to breast shape. - In the embodiment shown in
FIG. 1 , theunderwire 100 comprises three members, parts, elements orsubsections underwire 100. The three members comprise a first member or acentral element 104 and two side arms comprising a second member or right-hand side arm 106 and a third member or left-hand side arm 102. - In the embodiment shown in
FIG. 1 , thecentral element 104 is similar to a conventional underwire and provides vertical support to the breast. However, here, thecentral element 104 is shorter than a conventional underwire and comprises a male mating portion (length or subsection) at each end. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 1 , thecentral element 104 comprises a metallic wire. However, thecentral element 104 may alternatively comprise plastic, carbon fibre, glass fibre or any relatively hard material. - The
side arms solid portion female mating portion - The
hollow portion 106 b of the right-hand side arm 106 is configured (or adapted) to receive mating portion on the right-hand side of thecentral element 104. Similarly, thehollow portion 102 b of the left-hand side arm is configured to receive the mating portion on the left-hand side of thecentral element 104. - Alternatively, one or both ends of the
central element 104 may comprise female mating portions (or hollow portions) in which case thecorresponding side arm 102 and/or 106 will comprise a male mating portion. - The
central element 104 may optionally be encased or enclosed within acover 108. As can be seen inFIG. 1( a), thecover 108 has a similar cross-sectional dimension to theside arms cover 108 is configured to fit between theside arms side arms cover 108 and theside arms underwire 100 when theunderwire 100 is in the un-extended state. Thecover 108 is therefore a similar size and comprises a similar material to theside arms - The
cover 108 may comprise a hollow tube through which thecentral element 104 passes. Additionally, thecover 108 may be either movable or fixed relative to thecentral element 104. In the case where thecover 108 is fixed with respect to thecentral element 104, thecover 108 may be injection molded with thecentral element 104 during injection molding of thecover 108. - In an un-extended position or state, as shown in
FIG. 1( a), the mating portions of thecentral element 104 are substantially (or almost entirely) contained within the correspondinghollow portions side arms cover 108 atjunctions central element 104 is not enclosed within acover 108, theside arms underwire 100 is in the un-extended position. In this case, thejunctions side arms central element 104. In this case, theside arms underwire 100 is in the un-extended position. - In the un-extended position, the length of the
underwire 100 corresponds to a discrete cup size. This length is essentially the same as the length of a conventional underwire for the same discrete cup size. In what follows, the length of anunderwire 100 is the distance along the underwire from one end of theunderwire 100 to the other end. This length might alternatively be referred to as the curvature length or arc length of the underwire. - In order to extend the
underwire 100, theside arms central element 104 in opposing directions to each other so that the mating portions of thecentral element 104 are no longer fully contained within thehollow portions underwire 100 is extended by an amount corresponding to the combined length of the mating portions no longer contained within thehollow portions - The
underwire 100 may be configured to be extendible by any suitable length, thereby providing a continuous range of cup sizes or fractional cup sizes instead of the discrete cup sizes of conventional underwire brassieres. Theunderwire 100 may be extendible by any length within a range of 0 to 20 mm with a preferred extension range of 0 to 10 mm. Thehollow portions central element 104 may be configured to prevent theside arms central element 104 may comprise a protruding element at each end which prevents the removal of the central element's end from the corresponding hollow portion of the side arm. - Starting from an extended position, retraction of the side arms (or movement of the
side arms central element 104 towards each other) causes the mating portions of thecentral element 104 to move within thehollow portions - The hollow portions of the
tubes central element 104 may be configured so that theside arms central element 104. Additionally or alternatively, thehollow portions side arms central element 104. - The
underwire 100 is encased in a sheath, fabric pocket or sock, or wire channel (not shown) comprising an elastic material, for example spandex. The assembly of theunderwire 100 and the sheath are connected, attached, or affixed to the brassiere cup, for example by sewing. - The sheath has two ends and is closed at both ends of it, so that the
underwire 100 is captured within the sheath with the two ends of theunderwire 100 being substantially in contact with the corresponding ends of the sheath. The horizontal force exerted by a user's breast will result in both the movement of theunderwire 100 to an extended position and the extension or stretching of the sheath. On removal of the horizontal force (e.g. when the breast is removed from the brassiere comprising the underwire 100), the elasticity of the sheath causes the sheath to return to its original, un-extended, length. The force exerted by the ends of the sheath on theunderwire 100 then causes theside arms underwire 100 to return to its un-extended length. -
FIG. 2 shows a frontal view of abrassiere 200 comprising anunderwire 100 of the present invention in each cup. When thebrassiere 200 is worn, the weight and shape of the user's breast exerts a force on theunderwire 100. The extent and direction of this force is proportional to the weight and shape (or size) of the user's breast. For example, if the user's breast shape matches the discrete cup size exactly, the breast exerts a predominantly vertical force on theunderwire 100. In this situation, the underwire will largely remain in the un-extended position and theside arms central element 104, provide a vertical support to the breast. - However, if the user's breast size is greater than the discrete cup size of the brassiere the breast will also exert a significant horizontal or sideways force on the
underwire 100. If this horizontal force is greater than the elastic force exerted by the sheath, theside arms central element 104, thereby causing theunderwire 100 to move from an un-extended position to an extended, partially extended, or stretched position. The extent of movement of theside arms underwire 100, is therefore substantially proportional to the breast weight and/or shape. Accordingly, theunderwire 100 will self-adjust, self-regulate, or configure itself to a suitable length and therefore a suitable cup size for an individual user. - It will be appreciated that the extent of movement of the
side arms - On removal of the brassiere, the force exerted by the breast is removed. Accordingly, the force exerted by the elastic sheath causes the
side arms underwire 100 to return to its un-extended length. Hence, theunderwire 100 will re-adjust to the specific breast shape of the user at any given time and a brassiere comprising theunderwire 100 will continue to provide support and comfort irrespective of fluctuations of breast shape. -
FIG. 3 depicts a further embodiment of the invention. This further embodiment is similar to the embodiment ofFIG. 1 . However, in this embodiment thecentral element 104 is not contained within acover 108. Instead, as can be seen inFIG. 3 , the central portion of thecentral element 104, i.e. the portion between the two mating portions, has a similar cross-sectional dimension to the cross-sectional dimension of theside arms central element 104 is therefore thicker or larger than the cross-sectional dimension of the mating portions of the central element. In the un-extended position, the central portion of thecentral element 104 and theside arms underwire 100. - A further embodiment of the invention is shown in
FIG. 4 . This embodiment is similar to the embodiment ofclaim 1. However, instead of threeinter-connected members underwire 100 of the embodiment shown inFIG. 4 comprises two members or twointer-connected side arms - A first one of the
side arms 302 may be similar to either one ofside arms central element 104, thefirst side arm 302 is configured to receive a mating portion of thesecond side arm 304 at ajunction 306. Additionally or alternatively, thesecond side arm 304 may be configured to receive a mating portion of thefirst side arm 302 at thejunction 306. - Accordingly, the
second side arm 304 comprises any suitable mating portion that enables thefirst side arm 302 to be movably connected thereto so that the length of theunderwire 100 can be reversibly extended similar to that as described above in relation toFIGS. 1 to 3 . For example, thesecond side arm 304 may comprise one of theside arms central element 104. Such asecond side arm 304 may be formed, for example, by injection molding aside arm central element 104. Such asecond side arm 304 is similar to the first member of the embodiment shown inFIG. 1 and thefirst side arm 302 is similar to the second member of the embodiment shown inFIG. 1 . - Alternatively, the
first side arm 302 may comprise aside arm second side arm 304 comprises a metal wire or any other substantially solid (or non-hollow) component comprising e.g. plastic, carbon fibre, glass fibre or any relatively hard material. For example, thesecond side arm 304 may comprise acentral element 104 the length of which has been increased to reach around the breast without the need for an additional side arm. In this embodiment, thefirst side arm 302 is preferably situated on the underarm side of theunderwire 100 because this side of the underwire requires less support than the opposing side (i.e. the side of the underwire configured to be positioned closest to the centre of the brassiere). - A further embodiment of the invention is shown in
FIG. 5 . This embodiment comprises anunderwire 100 as described above in relation toFIG. 4 . However, in this embodiment, theunderwire 100 is not encased within a sheath as described in relation toFIG. 1 . Instead, the “elastic” function provided by the sheath in the previous embodiments (the function which causes theside arms fabric cover 502 located over, about or aroundjunction 306. Thefabric cover 502 comprises elastic material and is attached, fastened or connected to each of theside arms side arms fabric cover 502 causes theunderwire 100 to return to its original un-extended position. -
FIG. 6 shows a cross-sectional view of thefabric cover 502 and thejunction 306 between themembers FIG. 5 . In the embodiment shown inFIG. 6 , thefabric cover 502 comprises anelastic layer 602. Theelastic layer 602 may comprise any suitable elastic material, for example, spandex. Theelastic layer 602 is attached, fastened, or connected, e.g. by sewing, to a layer of mesh fabric. In the embodiment shown inFIG. 6 , the mesh fabric layer comprises two separate (or disjoint) pieces ofmesh fabric mesh pieces respective side arm respective side arm - The connection between the
elastic layer 602 and themesh pieces elastic layer 602 to theside arms - In alternative embodiments, the mesh fabric may be replaced by any other fabric or material suitable for attachment to the elastic layer 602 (for example by sewing) so that the force exerted by the
elastic layer 602 is transferred to theside arms - The embodiment shown in
FIGS. 5 and 6 is particularly suitable for use with a molded bra cup in which the underwire is molded together with the foam and fabric layers constituting the cup when the cup is molded. See, for example US 2004/0224604A1, the contents of which are incorporated by reference herein, for a method of molding such a cup. - In the embodiment of
FIGS. 5 and 6 theside arms underwire 100 replace the fabric sheath (see for example US 2004/0224604A1). In particular, theside arms underwire 100 from piercing through the foam and fabric layers of the brassiere cups, for example when washing the brassiere. However, theunderwire 100 of the embodiments ofFIGS. 5 and 6 may additionally be encased in a sheath, which is sewn to a brassiere cup. Alternatively, the sheath encasing theunderwire 100 may be molded together with foam and fabric layers to form a brassiere cup. - A further embodiment of the invention is shown in
FIG. 7 . This embodiment is similar to the embodiment ofFIG. 5 . However, in the embodiment ofFIG. 7 , thefabric cover 502 is replaced by a soft plastic or elastic tube, cover orsheath 702 through which theside arms fabric cover 502, theelastic tube 702 extends along a portion of theunderwire 100 located over, about or aroundjunction 306, i.e. the junction between theside arms elastic tube 702 comprises any suitable elastic material, for example latex, rubber, silicone or TPR. -
FIG. 8 shows a cross-sectional view of theelastic tube 702. Theelastic tube 702 shown inFIG. 8 has a substantially circular cross-section. However, theelastic tube 702 may also have a cross-section of any shape suitable to allow theside arms elastic tube 702 are such that when theside arms elastic tube 702 and theside arms elastic tube 702 to ‘grip’ theside arms elastic tube 702 to theside arms side arms elastic tube 702. Hence, similar to the embodiment ofFIG. 5 , once the force exerted by the breast is removed, the force exerted by theelastic tube 702 causes theunderwire 100 to return to its original un-extended position. - The portion of the
underwire 100 along which theelastic tube 702 extends may be of any suitable length, up to and including the full length or substantially the full length of theunderwire 100. - An alternative to the embodiment of
FIG. 7 is shown inFIG. 7A . This embodiment is similar to the embodiment ofFIG. 7 . However, the portions of theside arms elastic tube 702 extends have reduced cross-sectional dimensions such that theelastic tube 702 flushes with the rest of theside arms underwire 100 is thus formed. This avoids an abrupt change in the cross-sectional dimensions of theunderwire 100 between portions along which theelastic tube 702 extends and the rest of theunderwire 100. - Whilst the embodiment of the invention shown in
FIGS. 5 to 8 relate to the underwire ofFIG. 4 , it will be appreciated that in an alternative embodiment thefabric cover 502 orelastic tube 702 shown inFIGS. 5 to 8 may be used in conjunction with the underwire described in relation to any ofFIGS. 1 to 3 . In this case, afabric cover 502 orelastic tube 702 may be arranged around any one or each of thejunctions single fabric cover 502 orelastic tube 702 may be arranged to cover both of thejunctions - It will be appreciated that this description is by way of example only; alterations and modifications may be made to the described embodiment without departing from the scope of the invention as defined in the claims. For example, whilst in the above embodiments of the invention the
side arms central element 104 comprises male mating portions, it will be appreciated that one or both of theside arms central element 104 comprising a female mating portion. - Alternatively, the
underwire 100 may comprise more than three members, each adjacent pair of members being connected together via a male and female connection similar to that described above, and each adjacent pair of members preferably including, at, about, around or over its junction, a fabric cover or elastic tube arranged in a way similar to thefabric cover 502 andelastic tube 702 described above to provide an “elastic” function causing the members and hence theunderwire 100 to return to the un-extended state when the user removes the brassiere.
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1. An underwire for a brassiere, the underwire comprising:
at least two members movable relative to each other between a first position and a second position.
2. The underwire of claim 1 , wherein:
the underwire has a first length at the first position and a second length at the second position, the second length being different to the first length.
3. The underwire of claim 2 , wherein the second length differs from the first length by a range of up to 10 mm.
4. The underwire of claim 1 , wherein:
the underwire has a first radius of curvature at the first position and a second radius of curvature at the second position, the second radius of curvature being different to the first radius of curvature.
5. The underwire of claim 1 , wherein the at least two members comprise a first member and a second member.
6. The underwire of claim 5 , wherein the second member comprises a hollow tube configured to receive a first end of the first member.
7. The underwire of claim 6 , further comprising a third member.
8. The underwire of claim 5 , wherein the second member is situated on the underarm side of the underwire.
9. The underwire of claim 7 , wherein the third member is configured to receive a second end of the first member different to the first end.
10. The underwire of claim 5 , wherein the first member is made from one or more of:
metal;
plastic;
carbon fibre; and
glass fibre.
11. The underwire of claim 7 , wherein one or both of the second and third members comprises a plastic tube.
12. The underwire of claim 5 , further comprising a cover through which at least a portion of at least the first member is inserted.
13. The underwire of claim 12 , wherein the cover comprises one or more of:
elastic material; and
plastic material.
14. The underwire of claim 13 , wherein the cover comprises a plastic tube.
15. The underwire of claim 13 , wherein the cover comprises a first layer comprising an elastic material and a second layer comprising a fabric material.
16. The underwire of claim 15 , wherein the second layer comprises two disjoint parts, wherein a first one of the two disjoint parts is integrated with or connected to the first member and a second part of the two disjoint parts is integrated with or connected to the second member.
17. The underwire of claim 13 , wherein the cover comprises an elastic tube.
18. The underwire of claim 17 , wherein the elastic tube is formed from one or more of:
latex,
silicone,
rubber, and
thermoplastic rubber.
19. The underwire of claim 17 , wherein at least a portion of the first member and at least a portion of the second member insert through the elastic tube.
20. The underwire of claim 1 , wherein the at least two members are further configured to move between the first position and the second position in accordance with a user breast shape.
21. The underwire of claim 1 , wherein the at least two members are configured to move between the first position and the second position in response to a force exerted by the user breast.
22. An underwire assembly for a brassiere, the underwire assembly comprising:
an underwire according to claim 1 ; and
a sheath for containing the underwire.
23. The underwire assembly of claim 22 , wherein the sheath comprises an elastic material.
24. A method of manufacturing a brassiere, the method comprising:
providing an inner panel and an outer panel;
placing an underwire comprising at least two members movable relative to each other between a first position and a second position or an underwire assembly in accordance with claim 22 between the inner and outer panels; and
connecting together the inner and outer panels with the underwire or underwire assembly therebetween.
25. A method of manufacturing a brassiere, the method comprising:
providing an inner panel and an outer panel;
placing an underwire comprising at least two members movable relative to each other between a first position and a second position or an underwire assembly comprising an underwire comprising at least two members movable relative to each other between a first position and a second position and a sheath for containing the underwire between the inner and outer panels; and
connecting together the inner and outer panels with the underwire or underwire assembly therebetween, wherein the underwire is in accordance with claim 14 and wherein the method further comprises forming the cover by injection molding.
26. A method of manufacturing a brassiere, the method comprising:
providing an inner panel and an outer panel;
placing an underwire comprising at least two members movable relative to each other between a first position and a second position or an underwire assembly comprising an underwire comprising at least two members movable relative to each other between a first position and a second position and a sheath for containing the underwire between the inner and outer panels; and
connecting together the inner and outer panels with the underwire or underwire assembly therebetween, wherein the underwire is in accordance with claim 16 , and wherein the method further comprises connecting the second layer to the first member and to the second member.
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