WO2023066947A1

WO2023066947A1 - Bra with removable cups

Info

Publication number: WO2023066947A1
Application number: PCT/EP2022/078999
Authority: WO
Inventors: Dorothée KULIG; Marion ABIDI
Original assignee: Un Cri De Joie
Priority date: 2021-10-20
Filing date: 2022-10-19
Publication date: 2023-04-27
Also published as: FR3128101B1; FR3128101A1

Abstract

The invention relates to a bra (1) comprising a cup (20), the cup (20) having a body (210) and at least one carrier (220), the body being made from a textile material and comprising an upper part (210B) intended to be connected to a shoulder strap (30) or to a tape (110) of a bra (1) band (10) or to another cup (20), and a lower part (210A) comprising the at least one carrier (220), the at least one carrier (220) being designed to have the tape (110) of a bra (1) band (10) sliding through it.

Description

Bra with removable cups

The present invention relates to the field of clothing and relates more particularly to a removable cup for a bra as well as a bra with removable cups.

Since Antiquity, women have used different devices for their breasts: apodesmus, strophium, mastodeton, straps, mammillare, brassieres, headbands, corsets and corselets. Depending on the period, these devices have met various objectives: shaping the silhouette, highlighting the chest or, on the contrary, hiding it, facilitating movement or sporting exercise, but also taking convenience into account.

Nowadays, a bra typically comes in the form of a one-piece bust including a bandeau, two pockets called "cups" and two straps. The headband goes under the chest and fastens around the bust with a back clasp. Each breast is housed in a cup which is, on the one hand, sewn to the front of the headband and, on the other hand, connected to the back of the headband via a strap, sewn to the back of the headband.

With such a one-piece bra, when the breast changes, for example growing in adolescence, during pregnancy or during illness, and it is necessary to change the cup size, the wearer has to change bras, which can be costly and tedious.

In order to partially overcome this drawback, bras with detachable cups have been proposed, in particular for breastfeeding. For example, the document US7677952B2 describes a bra whose two cups are connected together in a fixed manner so as to form a first element of the bra and whose headband forms a second element whose two ends are each fixed on one side of a cup of the first element via a fastener. The document USD643594S1 describes a bra whose cups are detachable by being connected by fasteners to the headband and to the straps.

However, these bras can be expensive and tedious to operate due to the number of fasteners. In addition, the fixed position of the cups once attached can make the bra uncomfortable for its user. Finally, the use of cups of different sizes can modify the length of the bust circumference of the bra when this is not necessarily necessary. For example, adding a larger and therefore wider cup will increase the length of the bust measurement, which is not necessarily desirable in all cases.

There is therefore a need for a simple and effective solution making it possible to at least partially remedy these drawbacks.

For this purpose, the invention firstly relates to a cup for a bra, said cup comprising a body and at least one loop, said body being made of a textile material and comprising an upper part, intended to be connected to a strap or to a band of a bra bust circumference or to another cup, and a lower part, comprising the said at least one loop, the at least one loop being adapted to receive by sliding the band of a bra bust size.

The invention therefore makes it possible to simply and easily change the cups of a bra, in particular by sliding the loops on the headband very easily without using fasteners on the headband, which makes the bottom of the cups comfortable. Thus, the cups can be replaced by cups of different sizes or of different material or of different appearance, for example of different color to be able to personalize them. The cap according to the invention makes it possible to adapt the same bust circumference to any size of chest. The cup according to the invention makes it possible to adapt the bra to certain particular cases such as an asymmetrical chest, in particular for two different breasts, naturally or following an operation or removal of a breast. The loop(s) can also be adapted to several types of headband so that the cups can be used with different bust sizes. The bra according to the invention can be used as an undergarment or swimsuit or sportswear or any other suitable use.

Advantageously, the loop is made from body material in order to facilitate the manufacture of the cup and to be comfortable for the user. For example, the loop can be formed by a fold of material from the lower part of the body, preferably sewn onto the body.

As a variant, the loop can be attached to the lower part of the body, for example by sewing. In this case, the loop can be made of the same material as the body or else of another material such as, for example, another type of fabric, plastic, metal, etc.

Preferably, the at least one loop is made of textile material to ensure high comfort for the user, unlike for example plastic fasteners.

In a preferred embodiment, the cap includes a single loop to facilitate manufacture of the cap.

Preferably, the loop extends the full length of the lower body of the cup to effectively hold the cup to the headband.

As a variant, the cap can comprise a plurality of loops, for example flat in fabric or of the ring type in string, in cord, in plastic, in metal or any other suitable material.

Advantageously, the body has a triangular shape in which an edge of the triangle is located at the level of the at least one loop in the lower part of the body and a point of the triangle is located at the level of the upper part of the body.

Alternatively, the body may have a quadrilateral or rounded shape, in particular to conform to certain particular sizes and shapes of breasts.

Preferably, the body is made of fabric, preferably satin, lace or cotton.

In a preferred embodiment, the cap comprises at least one attachment mounted in the upper part of the body intended to be attached to a strap, in particular a shoulder strap connected to a band around the bust or a neck strap connected to another hat. A clip in the upper part of the cup can be easily manipulated by the user in order to change the cups when wearing the bust measurement.

Preferably, the at least one fastener is mounted so as to be rotatable so that it can be turned over. The at least one fastener can be identical on both sides or each side can have a different appearance to allow a different design as desired via a simple rotation.

Preferably again, the cup is provided with a female click fastener which makes it possible to easily change the cup without removing the framework of the bra.

In one embodiment, the cup comprises a strap extending from the upper part of the body and comprising at its free end a clip making it possible to fix said strap to the band of a bust circumference of a bra or to a clip from another cap. A change of cup then allows you to also change the strap.

In one embodiment, the body of the cup may comprise several thicknesses, in particular for a breastfeeding woman.

The invention also relates to a set comprising two cups as presented previously linked together by at least one neck strap in a permanent or detachable manner.

The invention also relates to a bra comprising:

- a bust band comprising a headband, intended to be positioned around the bust and under the chest of a user, and a clasp comprising two complementary pieces each mounted at one of the ends of the headband,

- at least one cup, as presented above, the headband extending through the at least one loop of said at least one cup.

Preferably, the headband is made of fabric for the comfort of the user.

Preferably again, the headband is elastic for the comfort of the user and to facilitate putting on the bra.

Preferably again, the width of the headband is between 0.5 cm and 5 cm in order to allow the use of different types of headband.

In a preferred embodiment, the clasp is ventral, in particular so as to be able to change the cups while wearing the bra on oneself. The frame of the bra can thus be put on like a vest, which makes it easy to position.

Preferably, the clasp (or closure) is a click, clip or hook clasp. Alternatively, press-stud clasp or any other type of suitable closure means.

Preferably, the clasp is made of plastic or metal.

In one embodiment, the clasp is reversible by being adapted to rotate on itself between its two faces. The clasp can be identical on both sides or each side can be different in appearance to allow a different design according to your desires via a simple rotation.

In one embodiment, the bust band is fully reversible so it can be used on both sides for more customization.

In one embodiment, the brassiere includes at least one strap.

The at least one strap can for example be a fabric strap, a cord or a string.

The at least one strap may be a shoulder strap connecting the cup to the back part of the bust circumference or a neck strap connecting two cups together.

Preferably, the bra includes two shoulder straps.

Alternatively, the bra may include a neck strap or two shoulder straps and a neck strap or two pairs of straps.

In one embodiment, the at least one strap may be detachably or permanently connected to the cup and detachably or permanently to the headband

In particular, the strap can be mounted in a fixed manner on the headband, for example by being sewn, and include a clip making it possible to fix said strap on the upper part of the cap. The strap can be mounted in a fixed manner on the upper part of the cap, for example by being sewn, and comprise a clip making it possible to fix said strap on the headband. The strap may include a first clip adapted to secure the strap to the cup and a second clip adapted to secure the strap to the headband.

In one embodiment, the bra includes two cups, each cup including at least one upper body clip, said at least one clip being adapted to secure the cup to at least one shoulder strap or neck. For example, the two cups can each be connected to the headband via at least one shoulder strap or connected to each other with at least one neck strap.

In one embodiment, the bra comprises two cups and at least two straps, each strap being connected at one end to the headband and comprising at its other end a clip, each cup comprising, at the level of the upper part of the body, at least one attachment attached to the attachment of a shoulder strap.

In one embodiment, the bra comprises two cups and two straps, each strap being connected by one end to the headband and comprising at its other end a single fastener, each cup comprising, at the level of the upper part of the body, a single clip attached to the clip of one of the shoulder straps.

In a preferred embodiment, the bra comprising two cups and at least two straps detachably mounted on said cups, the clasp is ventral, that is to say positioned on the front part of the band between the loops of the two cups, in particular so as to be able to change the cups while wearing the bra.

In an alternative embodiment, the brassiere may include a single cup to accommodate one breast or both breasts.

In one embodiment, the bra comprising at least one shoulder strap, said at least one shoulder strap is connected to the band around the bust by one or more rings.

Other characteristics and advantages of the invention will become apparent on reading the description which follows. This is purely illustrative and should be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which:

There schematically illustrates an embodiment of the brassiere according to the invention.

There schematically illustrates an embodiment of the cap according to the invention.

There schematically illustrates an embodiment of the bust circumference and two cups according to the invention.

There schematically illustrates the mounting of the cups on the bust circumference of the .

We represented at the an example of a bra with removable cups according to the invention.

Bra 1

Bra 1 has a 10 bust, two 20 cups and two 30 straps.

Bust size 10

Bust size 10 includes headband 110 and clasp 120.

The band 110 is intended to be positioned around the bust of the user of the bra, under her chest and on her back. The headband 110 is preferably made of fabric. Headband 110 is preferably elastic. The width of the strip 110 is preferably between 0.5 cm and 5 cm, without however this being limiting of the scope of the present invention.

The clasp 120 makes it possible to attach the headband around the bust of the user. With reference to the , the clasp 120 is a clip fastening system which comprises two

complementary parts

121, 122 each mounted at one of the ends of the headband 110. In another embodiment, the clasp 120 could be of a different type, for example with hooks.

In the preferred example of , the clasp 120 is ventral, that is to say it is positioned in the middle on the front face of the user's bust in order to allow him to attach and detach it easily while wearing the support- throat 1 on it, in particular in order to change the cups 20 easily and quickly. As a variant, the clasp 120 could be in any other position, for example on the back, that is to say in the middle on the back face of the user's bust.

Cups 20

We represented on the an example of a cap 20 according to the invention. This cap 20 is also visible in Figures 1, 3 and 4.

The cap 20 comprises a body 210 made of a textile material and comprising a lower part 210A and an upper part 210B. The body 210 can comprise a single thickness or even several thicknesses, for example two or three, in particular for breastfeeding women.

In this example, the body 210 has the shape of a triangle, the lower edge of which is folded over to form a loop 220, or sheath. In this preferred example, the loop 220 is made from the same material as the body 210 to facilitate the manufacture of the cap 20. Alternatively, the loop 220 could be added, for example by being sewn to the lower edge of the body 210.

Each cup 20 is mounted on the headband 110 by its loop 220 in a sliding or sliding manner, which makes it easily removable. The headband 110 thus extends through the loop 220 of each cup 20. The mounting of the cups 20 on the headband 110 makes it possible to maintain the cups in position on the user's breasts while allowing a lateral displacement of the cups 20 along the along the headband 110 to allow adjustment of the position of the cups 20.

The cup 20 comprises a fastener 230 mounted at the level of the upper part 210B of the body 210, that is to say at the top of the triangle formed by the body 210, making it possible to fix the cup 20 on the circumference of the bust 10 by a strap 30, as shown in the .

In an alternative embodiment, the brassiere 1 could comprise a single cup 20 in the form of a pocket of material comprising one or more loops 220 in its lower part, devoid of straps or else comprising one or more straps connecting said strip of material to the strip 110 of the bust circumference 10 or connecting together the upper parts of said cup 20 passing behind the user's neck.

Straps 30

In the embodiment illustrated in the figures, the bra 1 further comprises two straps 30. Alternatively, the bra 1 could comprise more or less than two straps, for example four straps (two straps between each cup 20 and the headband 110).

In the example of the figures, the straps 30 are shoulder straps 30, that is to say that each strap 30 connects a cup 20 to the headband 110 while being supported by the shoulder of the user. As a variant, the bra 1 could comprise one or more neck straps connecting the two cups 20 to each other by passing behind the user's neck or else a combination of one or more shoulder straps 30 and a or more neck straps.

In the example illustrated in the figures, each strap 30 is fixed to the headband 110 of the bust circumference 10, for example by sewing or any other suitable means, in particular via rings 320 as illustrated in Figures 3 and 4.

The free end of each strap 30 comprises a clip 310 complementary to the clip 230 of the cup 20 in order to fix the cup to the strap 30.

Example of implementation

When the user wishes to wear the bra 1, she opens the clasp 120 around the bust 10 then slides the loops 220 of the cups 20 onto the band 110 on either side of the clasp 120. She then fixes the band 110 around his bust by attaching the clasp 120 then connects each cup 20 to the corresponding strap 30 by fixing the clip 230 of the cup on the clip 310 of the strap 30.

When the user wishes to change cups 20, she opens the clasp 120, undoes the ties connecting the cups 20 to the straps 30 then removes the cups 20 by sliding the loops 220 on the headband 110 as far as the clasp 120. then replaces two other cups 20 by sliding the loops 220 on the headband 110 until they are placed in their position of use and then attaches each cup 20 to the corresponding strap 30.

Advantageously, the cups 20 can be changed when the user is wearing the bra 1 by opening the clasp 120, removing the loops 220 from the headband 110, closing the clasp 120, releasing each clip 230 of the cup 20 from its complementary attachment 310 of the strap 30 to replace the two cups 20 by attaching them to the straps 30 then by opening the clasp 120, by ironing the loops 220 in the band 110 on each side of the clasp 120 then by closing the clasp 120.

The invention therefore makes it possible to easily change the cups 20, in particular by sliding the loops 220 on the headband 110 very easily. The invention also makes it possible to adjust the base of the cups laterally along the headband for the comfort of the user.

Claims

Bra (1) comprising:
- a bust band (10) comprising a headband (110), intended to be positioned around the bust and under the chest of a user, and a ventral clasp (120) comprising two complementary parts (121, 122) each mounted on one of the ends of the band (110),
- at least one cap (20), comprising a body (210) and at least one loop (220), said body (210) being made of a textile material and comprising an upper part (210B) comprising at least one fastener (230 ) fixed to a strap (30), and a lower part (210A), comprising at least one loop (220), the at least one loop (220) receiving the headband (110) by sliding.
Brassiere (1) according to Claim 1, in which the at least one loop (220) is made from material of the body (210).
Brassiere (1) according to the preceding claim, in which the at least one loop (220) consists of a material fold in the lower part (210A) of the body (210).
Bra (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, in which the at least one cup (20) comprises a single loop (220).
Brassiere (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 3, in which the at least one cup (20) comprises a plurality of loops (220).
A brassiere (1) according to any preceding claim, wherein the at least one loop (220) extends the full length of the lower part (210A) of the body (210) of the cup (20).
Bra (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, comprising a strap (30) extending from the upper part (210B) of the body (210) and comprising at its free end a clip (310) allowing said strap (30) on the headband (110) of a bust circumference (10) of a brassiere (1) or on a clip of another cup (20).
A brassiere (1) according to any preceding claim, comprising two cups (20) and two straps (30), each strap (30) being connected at one end to the band (110) and comprising at its other end a fastener (310), each cup (20) comprising, at the level of the upper part (210B) of the body (210), a fastener (230) fixed to the fastener (310) of one of the straps (30).