WO2020074966A2 - Adjustable bra ii - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
- A41C3/00—Brassieres
- A41C3/0028—Brassieres with size and configuration adjustment means
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
- A41C3/00—Brassieres
- A41C3/06—Strapless brassieres, i.e. without shoulder straps
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
- A41C3/00—Brassieres
- A41C3/0021—Brassieres with suspension construction for the breasts
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A41—WEARING APPAREL
- A41C—CORSETS; BRASSIERES
- A41C3/00—Brassieres
- A41C3/02—Brassieres with front closures
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- the present invention generally relates to a bra providing a readily adjustable fit to the wearer’s torso and ultimately die cup size as well. More particularly, the present invention is directed to an adjustable bra that allows a wearer to create a comfortable fit by providing a front band, and adjustable back band, allowing it to fit die torso as one may lose or gain weight or when rather die fabric stretch out Many various front or back closure elements are included and various styles from front closure, back closure, front and back closure and strapless with adjustable back band.
- the shoulder straps may vary in attachment or width and dimensions.
- the main feature of this invention is an adjustable back band for better fit
- Bras today are typically sold by bra band and bra cup size combined. Most manufacturer’s and retailers offer only a limited selection of combinations, for example 34A, 36B, 38 DD 40 F- a 34 to 40 inch torso band and A-H cup size. This limited size selection makes it difficult for some women (or men) to find a comfortable and proper fit when it comes to teas. Likely a result of die lack of bra size combinations available and/or die limited flexibility within each bra to accommodate body changes and individuality as a function of time. (ie. wt loss/gain due to pregnancy etc) or fabric wear after multiple uses. Bras have not changed in nearly a century with the back band just being about 3 hooks along with the enclosure of 3-4 rows of loops - 3 in each to match the hooks. One must put the bra on backwards to adjust and then turn on their body, causing wear and tear and discomfort
- This adjustable band in this invention will allow flexibility of adjusting die back and doing the bra up in front with a front enclosure or not, thus reducing this cumbersome task of doing it up and then turning it around on the torso. Front enclosures also allows ease of taking die tea off.
- This invention allows for sizing to be rather XS, to XXL sizing. (XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL, xs, the cup and size band combination le. 34D the 34 band in inches, D the cup size.) (05)
- the band affects the cup size. Tightening the band on die torso may decrease cup size dr loosing it may allow for a bigger cup size fit.
- bras permit shoulder straps adjustment to enhance comfort and fit.
- a bra that controls overall fit over time, bust cup capacity and /or the sides of the busts together or independently of one another.
- the present invention 1 ⁇ 2 a bra comprising of a pair of bra cups (2) and a band, a front band and a back band with shoulder straps.
- the front band comprises a front under bust band attached to and underlying the front bra cups.
- the bade band is a pair of length adjustment elements that meet in die middle of fee back for independently adjusting fee length of fee band around the torso, and thusly affecting fit and sizing.
- This invention may be a front enclosure with back adjustment band or a back enclosure
- Both or individually front and back enclosures can exist- the straps remain adjustable to help die fit as well and may vaiy in length and diameter on the bra with two individual separate straps, criss crossed or a t- shape style, etc.
- the unique and advantageous adjustable bra here has an adjustable back band that permits
- Fig. 1 is a back perspective view
- Fig 2 is an exploded view of the back view Fig 1.
- Fig 3 is a front perspective view
- Fig 4 is a top perspective view
- Fig 5 is a front perspective view of an alternative embodiment
- Fig 6 is 3 examples A.B.C of different buckles for Bra in Fig 1
- Fig 7 is an alternative view of criss cross straps
- Fig 8 is an alternative view of mossing straps
- Fig 9 is an alternative view A and B of strapless bras
- Fig 10 is an alternative back view showing clasp
- FIG 11 - is an alternative embodiment of FIG 1 back perspective
- FIG 12 - is an alternative embodiment of FIG 2 exploded back view of Fig 11
- FIG 13 - is an alternative embodiment of FIG 2 closed back view
- FIG 14 - is alternative embodiment (s)
- FIG 15 - is alternative embodiment left side views elevational
- FIG 16 - is alternative embodiment right side views elevational
- FIG 17 - is alternative embodiment right side view
- FIG 18 - is alternative embodiment left side view
- FIG 19 - is alternative embodiment top view
- FIG 20 - is alternative embodiment bottom view
- FIG 21 - is alternative embodiment back perspective view
- FIG 22 - is alternative embodiment bade perspective view Detailed Description of the Invention
- This adjustable bra comprises of a first bra cup 1R, a second bra cup 1L, and a front band and a back band.
- the front band consists of front underbust band 3R and 3L, back band 6R and 6L.
- the length of the band will be within the range of about 26 inches (65 cm) to 60 inches (155 cm) although greater or lesser lengths are within the scope of the invention.
- Fig 1 also has straps labelled as 2R and 2L, connecting IR and 1L to the back band 6R and 6L. These are adjustable with a slide 4R & 4L.
- 5 is a front enclosure mechanism, hook or snap or the like.
- bra cup 1R and 1L are joined at it's lower portions to the front band 3R and 3L respectively extending the front of the wearer's torso from left to right with straps at tiie top portion extending over the wearer' shoulders.
- the bra clips and front underbust band elements are made of woven or knit fabric, foam, cotton, silk, polyester, microfiber, memory foam, linen, lycra, nylon, spendex, lace, satin, fiberfill, cashmere or other suitable materials.
- Bra cups 1R and 1L may range for example from size A to J, where J is bigger than A as it follows the alphabet. This may vary in 1/2 cup sizes too.
- the adjustable bra ih Fig 1 further comprises a first back band 6R and a second back band 6L.
- Fig 1 is a rear perspective view of the adjustable bra of Fig 1 showing the uniqueness of the back bands.
- Each bade band 6R and 6L has a first end extending from the front band on each side connected to the bra cups 1 R and 1L.
- back band 6R is joined to front band 3R by a line of stitching. Same with 6L to 3L.
- Each back band 6R and 6L also has a second free end 9R and 9L which go to the back center and fold back upon itself to be attached by hooks and loops. These hooks and loops may vary in number of rows etc.
- Fig 1 show the hook 8R and 8L and the loops 7R and 7L. Each made ofmetal or wire usually and: sewn on.
- the two back bands 9R and 9L go thru a metal or plastic buckle in the center of the wearer's back which is a square with otter embodiments in Fig 6 A3 tod C.
- the back bands 6R and 6L are made of woven or knit fabric, foam, cotton, silk, polyester, microfiber, elastic, tencel, linen, lycra, nylon, spandex, memory foam, cashmere, lace, satin, or other suitable materials.
- Fig 1 also indicates by 13R and 13L use of to underwire material to help shape the cups, an option which varies with this invention, it is within the scope of this invention that it is used or not
- Fig 2 which is an exploded view of Fig 1 showing specifically the beck enclosure system in larger format
- the free end 9R of back band 6R has a back closure element 8R and 7fL comprising of a row of hooks 8R generally 4-5 rows (maybe 3 for smaller bras and cups) which complement a“hook onto” the rows of loops (eyes) to secure back band in place.
- the rows of loops 7R and 7L are generally 3* 5 rows but may vary with cup sizes and width of one's totso. This varies within the scope of the invention.
- 9L free end also has 8L, hooks and 7L loops respectively on the opposite side where 9R and 9L are again taken and turned back upon themselves to be secured each going thru each side respectively of the buckle 10.
- the adjustable bra further comprises a pair of adjustable shoulder straps 2R and 2L. Each shoulder straps is attached by one free end to the cups 1R and 1L and go over the shoulders to attach to back bend 6R and 6L. It has an adjustable ring 4R and 4L allowing for shortening or lengthening.
- the shoulder straps are made of woven or knit fabric, tencel, foam, elastic, cotton, silk, polyester, microfiber, lycra, nylon, spandex, lace, satin, fiberfill, linen, or plastic Or other suitable materials. Preferred is elastic though.
- Each shoulder strap may be permanently attached to the first and second bra cups or connected by a detachable front shoulder strap fastener or ring such as a double hook fastener , a clasp element, a clamp element of another suitable strap fastener.
- the second end of each shoulder strap is connected to the top end of 6R and 6L back bands by a ring, but this may also vary.
- each shoulder strap may be permanently attached to the first and second back bands 6 R and 6L or connected by a detachable strap fastener such as a double hook element, a clasp element, a clamp element, or another suitable stop fastener.
- each shoulder strap 2R and 2L may farther include a bra slide 4R and 4L or other strap length adjustment element between the first and second ends of the strap for adjusting the length of each shoulder strap.
- the length of shoulder straps may be adjusted from 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) to about 3 inches (7.5 cm) generally even up to 5 inches (12.5 cm) to tighten the fit and secure bra in place. Average being 1 inch (2.5 cm).
- the straps may vary too.
- Other alternative embodiments may be like in Fig 8 and Fig 9 and Fig 10 where it shows criss crossed shoulder straps or strapless hraS.
- Fit adjustment dements 9R and 9L each permit an adjustment of about 1 inch (2.5 cm) to about 8 inches (20 cm) fitting wearer from torso size (28- 62 inches) 28- 36 (ie. Small) 36- 44 (ie. Medium) 44- 52 (ie. Large) 52- 60 (ie. Extra huge)
- bra back band 6Rand 6L when either of bra back band 6Rand 6L are moved in the direction of (closer to) the center buckle 10 to achieve a tighter fit, straps 2R and 2L will come closer together on the back helping secure them better over die shoulders so they may not slijp on die wearer.
- the back bands free ends are moved further away flora the center with less backhand material going back onto itself, this will ensure a larger, mote looser fit, and straps further apart.
- at least 25% ofthe free back ends turns upon itself to at least hook on the first row.
- Fig 3 demonstrates a front closure bra with 5 as a clip or hooks.
- This fastener can be made of metal, plastic, titanium, magnets, rubber, button or wires or the like .
- Fig 7 shows a continuous piece of crisscrossing fabric for shoulder straps 2R and 2L where they meet at 11.
- Fig 8 shows a criss cross look of shoulder straps, one over the other to create security apd comfort and being that the free second end of 2R and 2L are secured and adjusted by rings OT hooks or not onto the back band. This may also be criss crossed using a clasp sort of mechanism to Connect the straps, this is also part of the invention. See Fig 10. (13) Fig 9 shows another embodiment A and B, a strapless bra with no straps and rather the bra fa just fit around securely tire torso of the wearer with either a back enclosure only or alternatively, with a back and front enclosure as shown (A).
- the independent adjustment feature described herein may be incorporated into strapless bras, underwire bras, non- underwire bras, sports bras, posture bras, (swim) bathing suits, minimizer bras, leisure bras, bralettes, front enclosure bras and the like.
- the bra is a front enclosure bra as preferred the bade may be adjusted and conversely with no front enclosure the wearer may put on the bra using solely a bade adjustment feature and adjust accordingly. Either way fa protected with this present invention.
- FIG 11 there is shown an adjustable bra of an alternative embodiment of the present invention.
- This bra shows the back invention part in bold lines with the rest of the bra, cups, straps and some bands shown in dashed lines for environmental structure, the primary focus is the back invention of adjusting the bra and the“butterfly look”.
- This figure relates to para (1 & 2) of the first detailed description for the rest of the bra and herein I will just focus on die back“butterfly” part and describe it in detail.
- the adjustable bra in Fig 11 further comprises a first back band 16L and a second back band 16 R.
- Each Bra cup is joined by a back Band labelled 16 L and 16 R which extends to the back part of the bra.
- Fig 11 is a rear perspective view of the adjustable bra of Fig 11 showing uniqueness of the back bands. Then there are tunnels 15L and 15R made of die back band by stitching the two pieces of fabric down the middle forming tunnels and there exists a tunnels which goes top to bottom for insertion of the buckle 17L and 17 R, There are approximately 4 tunnels but this may vary.
- the back band is approximately 3-4 inches in height but this too may vary.
- Each back band 16 L and 16 R also has after the stitched tunnels a fire end 18L and 18 R which go to the back centre thru a buckle 19 in the centre of the back and fold back upon itself to be attached via hooks lTL and 17 R to a respective tunnel for fitting the torso.
- These buckles may vary as well as the hooks and number of tunnels.
- Fig 11 shows the buckle 19 and hooks 17 L and 17 R. Each made of metal or durable plastic or the like.
- the two back bands 16L and 16R and ISL and 15 R are made of woven or knit fabric, foam, cotton, silk, polyester, microfiber, elastic, linen, lycra , nylon, spandex, tencel, memory foam, cashmere, lace , satin, or other suitable materials. Whether one changes the environmental structure of tfcp bra using underwire bra or changing the style of die straps or cups does not allow enough difference in embodiment if this back structure is used within it. It is within the scope of this invention that the other structures change. (21) As shown in Fig 12 which is an exploded view of Fig 11 showing specifically the back enclosure system in larger format, undone (unhooked).
- the free aid 18 L and 18 R of back hand 16 Land 16 R has a back closure element 17 L and 17 R which is a hook which complement a“hook into” the tunnels 15 L and 15 R to secure back band in place and adjust size of the torso for fit
- the number of tunnels IS L and ISR are generally about 4 but may vary with cup sizes and width of one’s torso (ie. 3-6 etc). This varies within the scope of the invention.
- the back band then extends around the torso and back of the wearer allowing for it to be adjusted to tile wearer's torso size ranging from approx.
- the back band shortens in length allowing for a better and more secure fit and may be adjusted accordingly to weight gain or loss throughout one's life or the life of the bra.
- Fig 12 shows the hook in greater detail whereby it is curled cm the one end to hook onto the tunnels bottom edge When inserted thru.
- the back closure elements are made of plastic, metal, rubber, steel, wire or other suitable materials, even titanium, (para 4 in the earlier descriptions) and use of different clasping mechanisms applies here as well.
- Fit adjustment elements 18L and 18 R each permit an adjustment of about 1 inch (2.5 cm) to about 8 inches (20 cm) fitting the wearer from torso size (28-62 inches ) being 28-36 is a small, 36- 44 is a medium and 44- 52 is large 52- 62 and extra large respectively as an example. Generally though , it will allow for example, on average an adjustment of about 4 inches (10 cm) +/- 2 indies (5 cm), (para 5 & 7 of first description applies here as well in the environmental structure and it’s differences). These tunnels may be made using an extra piece of fabric over top bands 16 L and 16 R or using two pieces of fabric as indicated, either Way is covered within the scope of this invention to achieve the same result. (23) It is shown in Fig 13 the elements of the back free end wifh hoaks secured in place and
- Fig 14 figures A thru F show different embodiments ofthe structure ofthe bra as far as straps and front enclosures go. They may vary as they do in these diagrams but still' covered within the scope of this invention and doesn’t alter the look of the back which is claimed within this invention.
- the preferred embodiment is One with a front enclosure however for ease of the wearer to put it on. (para 8- 13 in the previous detailed description discusses these different looks in more detail and apply here).
- Figures 15- 20 just illustrate the bra at side views, side elevational views and top and bottom views of the back adjustment feature.
- This embodiment contains a strap or band in the middle which is the/ adjustment element shortening or lengthening in length accordingly.
- Figure 22 illustrates another alternative embodiment with the buckles and tunnels option with a back band in die middle.
- Elements 25R and 25 L ate connected with buckles .
- 29 R and 29 L to 26 R and 26 L which have free ends with corresponding buckles 27 R and 27 L which hook into the tunnels of 28 to adjust the fit accordingly, smaller or bigger.
- tike look Again with a middle back band or strap tike look.
- hooks and tunnels and buckles have beat illustrated for use in combination with the back band as part of the length adjustment elements
- other types of fasteners that permits adjustment of the effective length of the back band 16 L and 16 R may be used within the scope of the present invention.
- buckles different types
- snaps clasp, clamps, buttons, tings, ties, zippers, metal slide or clips or even velcro may be used instead .
- the independent adjustment feature described herein may be incorporated into strapless bras, underwire bras, non- underwire bras, sports bras, posture bras, minimizer bras, leisure bras , bralettes, front enclosure bras, swimsuits, and the tike and are ati covered wife the scope of my invention.
- the bra is a front enclosure bra, as preferred, the back may be first adjusted before on and conversely with no front enclosure the wearer may put on the bra using solely a back adjustment feature and adjust accordingly. Either way is protected within this present invention.
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