WO2013061133A2 - Brassière ou soutien-gorge comprenant un dispositif de bonnet, de bande et d'agrafe - Google Patents

Brassière ou soutien-gorge comprenant un dispositif de bonnet, de bande et d'agrafe Download PDF

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WO2013061133A2
WO2013061133A2 PCT/IB2012/002137 IB2012002137W WO2013061133A2 WO 2013061133 A2 WO2013061133 A2 WO 2013061133A2 IB 2012002137 W IB2012002137 W IB 2012002137W WO 2013061133 A2 WO2013061133 A2 WO 2013061133A2
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bra
cup
closing element
cups
coupling portion
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Fabio Finocchiaro
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Pbs Italia S.R.L.
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
    • A41C3/00—Brassieres
    • A41C3/02—Brassieres with front closures
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
    • A41C3/00—Brassieres
    • A41C3/0071—Brassieres with interchangeable or detachable cups
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
    • A41C3/00—Brassieres
    • A41C3/0092—Brassieres with different cup sizes
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41F—GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS
    • A41F1/00—Fastening devices specially adapted for garments
    • A41F1/006—Brassiére fasteners

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  • This invention relates to a bra. Bras comprising two cups sewn together are known to prior art. A respective strip is sewn to each cup. Said strips are connectable to each other at a clasp device and, once joined to each other, define a rear supporting bra strap. The strips may be adjusted in length according to the size of the user's chest, in such a way as to correctly position it.
  • the clasp device comprises a metal hook connected to a strip. Said hook can be fastened to a respective metal seat formed on the opposite strip. In particular, two or more equidistant seats are formed on the strip opposite to the hook to form a limited closing adjustment. Thus, the user may adjust the size of the rear strap by connecting the hook to the appropriate seat.
  • Bras known to prior art also comprise two connecting straps between the cups and the rear strap, which serve to unload the weight of the bra and breast onto the user's shoulders.
  • Bra sizes, at least in Italy, are based on two different measurements expressed with correlated indexes.
  • the first measurement is numeric, generally variable from 1 to 8, and indicates the size of the chest
  • the second measurement is a letter, varies from A to G, and indicates the difference, expressed in 'standard' values, between the measured size of the breast and the above chest size.
  • the bras described above have certain drawbacks.
  • a first drawback is that even though bras known to prior art have an adjustment system, they do not allow obtaining optimal adjustment to the anatomy of each individual user. This drawback is increasingly significant when the user has significantly disproportionate breast and chest sizes with respect to standard measurements, a situation in which the bra must be substantially adjusted to the measurements of the user.
  • a second drawback is that the distance between the two cups in bras known to prior art is fixed and therefore the size of the bra must also be adjusted in this case. It is indeed known that various, if not unlimited, types of female anatomies exist and therefore the distance between the two cups may vary substantially.
  • the technical purpose which forms the basis of this invention is to provide a bra cup, a strap and a clasp device that overcome the above mentioned drawbacks of the prior art.
  • the aim of this invention is to provide a bra cup, a strap and a clasp device which can make the bra more adaptable to the body of the user.
  • the technical purpose indicated and the aims specified are substantially achieved by a bra cup, a strap and a clasp device comprising the technical features described in one or more of the accompanying claims.
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded view of a bra comprising a cup, a strap and a clasp device according to this invention
  • FIG. 1 is a view of the bra of Figure 1 during assembly
  • FIGS. 3a and 3b are perspective views of a detail of a bra cup and strap in an alternative embodiment according to this invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a view of a detail of a supporting element in a further embodiment.
  • the numeral 1 denotes a bra defined by two cups 2, a strap 3 and a clasp device 4 according to this invention.
  • the bra 1 is of the front closing type.
  • each cup 2 has a concave surface 2a and a convex surface 2b opposite to the concave surface 2a. Furthermore, the cup has an edge 2c delimiting it.
  • each bra 1 comprises a pair of cups 2, which are symmetrical to each other.
  • Each cup 2 also comprises a semi-rigid supporting element 10, for example made of rubber. Said supporting element 10 is located along the edge 2c in a lower portion of the cup 2 so as to improve the support of the user's breast.
  • each cup 2 has a coupling portion 5 to fasten to the strap 3 and to the clasp device 4.
  • the coupling portion 5 is formed on the convex surface 2b and is located along the edge 2c. In other words, the coupling portion 5 is shaped like a strip adjacent to the edge 2c. In further detail, the coupling portion 5 is located along a lower area of the edge 2c.
  • the coupling portion 5 comprises a plurality of protrusions 6, which extend away from the convex surface 2b of the cup 2.
  • the protrusions reversibly hook appropriately shaped areas of the strap 3 and of the clasp device 4 to the cup 2.
  • the cup 2 also comprises a closing element 7, to be applied to the coupling portion 5.
  • the closing element 7 has a plurality of seats 8, each associable with a respective protrusion 6 so as to fasten the closing element 7 to the coupling portion 5. It should be noticed that when it is fastened to the cup 2, the closing element 7 performs the function of the above indicated supporting element 10.
  • both the strap 3 and the clasp device 4 have portions which can be inserted between the coupling portion 5 and the closing element 7 so as to be blocked on the cup 2 by the protrusions 6.
  • each protrusion 6 is arranged in a line 9 at the edge 2c of the cup 2.
  • each protrusion 6 comprises a head which can be inserted in the seat 8 to block it therein.
  • the operation of the individual protrusion 6 and of the respective seat 8 is similar to that of a press-stud.
  • the bra 1 comprises a strap 3, which, in use, defines a rear strap 3 in contact with the user's back.
  • the strap 3 has two ends 3a, each connectable to a respective cup 2.
  • the strap 3 has a plurality of holes 11 at each end 3a.
  • the strap 3 has two rows 12 of holes 11 , each located along a respective end 3a.
  • each hole 11 can receive a respective protrusion 6 of one of the cups 2, so as to anchor the strap 3 to the cups 2.
  • each row 12 of holes 11 can be closed between a coupling portion 5 and a closing element 7 of a respective cup 2.
  • the cup 2 comprises a guide 13, which is formed on a respective supporting element 10.
  • the strap 3 in this case comprises a pair of sliders 14 each located on a respective end 3a of the strap 3. Each slider 14 can be inserted to slide in a respective guide 13.
  • Figure 4 shows a further embodiment in which the guide 13 and the sliders 14 have different shapes and sizes from the embodiment in Figures 3a and 3b.
  • This solution is more stable and adjustable due to the presence of a plurality of protrusions 20 formed on the supporting element 10 and shaped to match respective sockets 21 formed on the sliders 14.
  • a bra 1 clasp device 4 is also part of this invention, comprising a first closing element 4a and a second closing element 4b.
  • the closing elements 4a, 4b are each associable with a respective cup 2 and, once fastened to them, close the bra 1 by hooking to each other.
  • the closing elements 4a, 4b can be changed between an open configuration where they are detached from each other and a closed configuration where they are attached to each other.
  • the first closing element 4a and the second closing element 4b are shaped to match each other so as to snap close.
  • Each closing element 4a, 4b comprises a connecting portion 15 in order to connect to a respective cup 2.
  • the connecting portion 15 has at least one hole 16 similar to the holes 1 1 on the ends 3a of the strap 3 described above.
  • the holes 16 cause the connecting portions 15, and therefore the closing elements 4a, 4b, to connect to the protrusions 6 of the cups 2.
  • each closing element 4a, 4b comprises two holes 16.
  • closing elements 4a, 4b are rotatably associated with each other in the closed configuration.
  • the closing elements in the closed configuration the closing elements can rotate about an axis of rotation which is equidistant from the cups 2 and, in use, substantially horizontal.
  • one of the connecting portions 15 comprises a hinge, which in the closed configuration, can bend the clasp device 4 about a substantially vertical axis.
  • a bra 1 according to this invention may also comprise two further straps 17.
  • These further straps 17 are commonly called “shoulder straps", and serve to connect the cups 2 to the strap 3, thus supporting the weight of the user's breast.
  • said further straps 17 are each located on a respective shoulder of the user.
  • the further straps 17 are connectable to the strap 3, in particular through a pair of hooks 18 each located at an end of the further straps 17. The hooks 18 insert into openings 19 formed on the cups 2 and on the strap 3.
  • the further straps 17 also comprise means for adjusting the length of them (not illustrated). These means for adjusting the length have a sliding buckle, which is commonly used in bras known in prior art and for this reason is not further described.
  • a bra according to this invention is shown in unassembled configuration, in reference to Figure 1.
  • the bra 1 in this configuration comprises two further straps 17 each connectable to the strap 3 and to the respective cup 2.
  • the cups 2 are connectable to each other by the clasp device 4.
  • the rear strap 3 is connectable to the cups 2 in the above described ways.
  • a further aspect of this invention is a bra 1 package comprising a bra 1 as described above and a plurality of clasp devices 4, straps 3 and further straps 17 in a variety of different lengths and designs. This allows the user to autonomously assemble a made-to-measure bra.
  • the present invention achieves the aim proposed.
  • the cup, the strap and the clasp device can indeed be assembled to each other by the final user, who can therefore . make a made-to-measure bra and therefore, perfectly adaptable to the user's body.
  • the present invention also has a major advantage. Indeed, by inserting into the holes of the strap and of the clasp device, the protrusions of the cup hold these elements in position. Consequently, increased stability and more comfort are ensured for the final user.

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Abstract

La présente invention concerne un bonnet (2) de soutien-gorge (1) présentant une surface concave (2a), une surface convexe (2b), et un bord (2c), et présentant une partie d'accouplement (5) formée sur la surface convexe (2b) et disposée le long du bord (2c), la partie d'accouplement (5) comprenant une pluralité de saillies (6) s'étendant pour s'éloigner de la surface convexe (2b) ; le bonnet (2) comprenant également un élément de fermeture (7) destiné à être appliqué sur la partie d'accouplement (5), l'élément de fermeture (7) présentant une pluralité de sièges (8), chaque siège (8) pouvant être associé à une saillie respective (6) pour fixer l'élément de fermeture (7) à la partie d'accouplement (5).
PCT/IB2012/002137 2011-10-28 2012-10-25 Brassière ou soutien-gorge comprenant un dispositif de bonnet, de bande et d'agrafe WO2013061133A2 (fr)

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IT000236A ITFI20110236A1 (it) 2011-10-28 2011-10-28 Coppa, fascia e dispositivo di blocco per reggiseno
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GB2523840B (en) * 2014-03-07 2017-02-08 Elesmore Lucy A brassiere or garment accessory
WO2017011362A1 (fr) * 2015-07-10 2017-01-19 Joannou Ariane Vêtement comprenant une sangle arrière embellie
CN105146784A (zh) * 2015-10-14 2015-12-16 邱年福 一种左右杯可调式文胸
WO2018083489A1 (fr) * 2016-11-03 2018-05-11 Adore-My Treasures Ltd Soutien-gorge
RU213610U1 (ru) * 2022-03-02 2022-09-19 Гульназ Римовна Газитдинова Универсальный бюстгальтер со сменными чашками
WO2023167613A1 (fr) * 2022-03-02 2023-09-07 Гульназ Римовна ГАЗИТДИНОВА Soutien-gorge universel avec bonnets amovibles

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