U.S. patent application number 12/656543 was filed with the patent office on 2010-09-23 for attachable bra comprising a double layer of an exterior form and a replaceable interior pad.
Invention is credited to Shigeki Otsuka.
Application Number | 20100240279 12/656543 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 42751819 |
Filed Date | 2010-09-23 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100240279 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Otsuka; Shigeki |
September 23, 2010 |
Attachable bra comprising a double layer of an exterior form and a
replaceable interior pad
Abstract
This present invention relates to a double-layered cup structure
for an adhesively attachable strapless, backless bra comprising an
exterior form and an interior pad that are both removable and
replaceable
Inventors: |
Otsuka; Shigeki; (Osaka,
JP) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Italo Japon Co., Itd
1-12-9 Italo Casa 4F, Higashishinsaibashi, Chuo-ku
Osaka
542-0083
JP
|
Family ID: |
42751819 |
Appl. No.: |
12/656543 |
Filed: |
February 1, 2010 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
450/39 ; 450/57;
450/81 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41C 3/02 20130101; A41C
3/144 20130101; A41C 3/065 20130101; A41C 3/0028 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
450/39 ; 450/81;
450/57 |
International
Class: |
A41C 3/00 20060101
A41C003/00; A41C 3/10 20060101 A41C003/10 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Mar 5, 2009 |
JP |
2009-001946 |
Claims
1. In terms of a bra structure that comprises a single bra cup and
a connector, an adhesively attachable bra comprising: a pair of an
exterior form that includes hook-and-loop fasteners disposed on the
inner surface, and an interior pad that includes hook-and-loop
fasteners disposed on its outer surface and a synthetic silicon
adhesive coating on its inner surface.
2. An adhesively attachable bra in accordance with claim 1, wherein
the hook-and-loop fasteners are disposed on some parts of or on the
whole surface of each of the interior pad and the exterior form,
wherein the interior pad and the exterior form can be separated and
replaced.
3. The adhesively attachable bra in accordance with claims 1, 2 and
3 comprising: the structure thereby the inner surface of the
exterior form is provided fully or partially with the hook and loop
fasteners and correlatively adjoins to the outer surface of the
interior pad.
4. The adhesively attachable bra in accordance with claim 1, 2 or 3
comprising: the structure thereby the adhesive is disposed on the
inner surface of the aforesaid interior pad to attach directly to
the user's chest. In order to protect the user's nipple, it
includes an absent region of the adhesive where the user's nipple
contacts.
5. The adhesively attachable bra in accordance with claim 1, 2, 3,
or 4 wherein, a movable part for the connector that adjoins the
left and right cups allows a customizable positioning at a user's
desired angle, thereby the desired contour of the breasts may be
achieved.
Description
ISSUES
[0001] The present invention addresses the issues to provide for
the structure that solves the aforesaid problems, provides the
semipermanently durable exterior form that can be used
repetitively, and provides the replaceable interior pad to be
replaced by the user from time to time. In addition, the present
invention addresses the issue to provide for the structure wherein
an effect of a breast push-up enhancement can be expected by fixing
the adhesively attachable bras at adequate positions using the
connector provided with the movable part.
MEANS FOR SOLVING THE PROBLEMS
[0002] Each cup of the adhesively attachable bras of the present
invention comprises the exterior form and the interior pad. Male
portions and female portions of the hook-and-loop fastener are
correlatively positioned on each of the exterior form and the
interior pad to engage.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DESIGN
[0003] 1. Field of the Invention
[0004] This present invention relates to a double-layered cup
structure that allows an adhesively attachable strapless, backless
bra comprising an exterior form and an interior pad to be both
removable and replaceable.
[0005] 2. Background of the Invention
[0006] Various kinds of bras applied to compensate and protect
women's breasts have been marketed in recent years. Among them, an
adhesively attachable bra comprising a formed cup having an
adhesive which is made from synthetic resin and the like coated on
the inner surface to adhere directly to a user's skin is used
conventionally.
[0007] Despite the popularity of the said adhesively attachable
bra, it is difficult to wear the same cup everyday. Due to the
nature of the adhesive applied to adhere to the user's skin, the
cup of the said bra must be washed and dried in order to remove
unwanted particles such as debris of skin oil before wearing. It is
also difficult for the user to afford multiple pairs of the said
bras because it includes expensive materials such as synthetic
resin and the like for a main frame of the cup and an expensive
adhesive disposed to the adhesive portion.
[0008] The angle of the cups are not adjustable at a user's desired
angle because of the fixed connector.
[0009] [Patent document 1] Japanese published patent application
2003-144645, or Tokukai 2003-144645
[0010] [Patent document 2] Japanese published patent application
3095349, or Tokukai
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
Problems
Issues that the Present Invention is in Attempt to Solve
[0011] Although the said bra withstands repetitive use by washing,
it is not endless and a considerable amount of deterioration may be
felt. However, the expensiveness of the said bra can cause the user
to pursue the further use feeling anxious about detachment and
declination of the cups.
[0012] The double-layered cup structure comprising the exterior
form and the interior pad allows the user to arbitrarily replace
the interior pad that comprises the susceptible adhesive surface to
deterioration. As a result, the present structure provides comfort
wearing for the user whenever it is worn and eliminates the need of
possessing multiple pairs of the expensive, adhesively attachable
bras.
[0013] A hole being provided in the region where the user's nipple
contacts may reduce the discomfort which may be felt on the top of
the breast and may protect the sensitive part the adjoining
surfaces of the exterior form and on the interior pad have improved
the aeration.
[0014] A movable part being provided for the connector which is
adapted to adjoin the left and right cups allows the user a
customizable positioning at a desired angle.
[0015] The present invention addresses the issues to provide for
the structure that solves the aforesaid problems, and provides the
semipermanently durable exterior form that can be used repetitively
and the replaceable interior pad to be replaced by the user from
time to time. In addition, the present invention addresses the
issue to provide for the structure wherein an effect of a breast
push-up enhancement can be expected by fixing the adhesively
attachable bras at adequate positions using the connector provided
with the movable part.
Means to Solve the Problem
[0016] Each cup of the adhesively attachable bras of the present
invention comprises the exterior form FIG. 1 and the interior pad
FIG. 2. Male portions and female portions FIG. 4 of the
hook-and-loop fastener are correlatively disposed on each of the
exterior form and the interior pad to engage. FIG. 3.
[0017] By disposing the male portions of the hook-and-loop fastener
along the outer circumference of the pad FIG. 4, the exterior form
and interior pad can be adjoined while maintaining the three
dimensional shape.
[0018] The adhesive is absent in one region a on the inner surface
of the interior pad FIG. 2 where the top of the user's breast
contacts. In this region, the substrate of the interior pad is
exposed so as to protect the top of the breast that is covered with
the cup from the adhesion.
[0019] The present structure allows the user to attach the bras
using the hole as indicator thereby a sense of stability can be
provided.
[0020] By attaching the adhesive parts of the interior pads of the
cups to the user's breasts and then by adjoining the connector, the
user's breasts can naturally be pulled to the center and create a
shapely appearance.
[0021] Both of the left and right cups are adjoined by engaging the
concave-convex connector portions FIG. 5. b1-b2 is the movable part
of the connector thereby the customizable positioning of the cups
at a user's desired angle is made available.
EFFECTIVENESS OF THE PRESENT INVENTION
[0022] As described in FIG. 1-FIG. 5, each of the bra cups
comprises the double layer of the exterior form and the interior
pad. The adhesive is coated on the inner surface of the interior
pad. The part c is provided to adjoin the left and right cups. The
inner surface of the interior pad has the absent region of the
adhesive in order to protect the top of the breast.
[0023] The connector to adjoin the left and right cups comprises
the concave portion and convex portion to be engaged. By providing
the movable part for the connector, the cups can be freely
positioned at any angle by 180 degrees at the maximum after the
connector is engaged.
THE BEST CONDITION TO EXECUTE THE PRESENT DESIGN
[0024] It is preferred to employ Poly urethan or Estheran as a
substrate of the exterior form of the cup. In terms of the
execution condition of the present invention, the cup employs Poly
urethan or Estheran and is sewed.
[0025] In addition, it is preferred to employ Poly urethan or
Estheran as a substrate of the interior pad. In terms of the
execution condition of the present invention, the cup employs Poly
urethan or Estheran and is sewed.
[0026] The exterior form and the interior pad are adjoined by the
hook-and-loop fasteners consisting of the male and the female
portions. The male portions of the hook-and-loop fastener d are
intermittently disposed along the outer circumference of the pad
thereby the contoured shape of the composite cup and the
improvement of the aeration can be achieved. Because the fasteners
are most likely to contact directly to the skin, a medical fastener
which is used for infant's diapers is employed to this present
design. The Pile-and-Hook fastener can alternatively be
employed.
[0027] An adhesive silicon gel used generally for the other
adhesively attachable bra can be employed to constitute the
adhesive layer of the present invention. However, in consideration
of the impact to the user's skin and in order to improve the
durability of the adhesive, the medical silicon is preferred to be
applied.
[0028] The procedure of wearing the attachable bras is;
[0029] Firstly, disengage the connector portions in order to
separate the left and right cups. The exterior form and the
interior pad should not be separated and remain adjoined.
[0030] Hold one of the cups and place it at an appropriate position
on the under breast and attaches it gradually up toward the top
along the contour of the breast. At the top of the breast, press
the cup down onto the skin with the fingers to have it closely
adhered to the skin. Adjust the application of the cup to achieve a
desired shape of the breast according to the user's needs. After
following the same steps for the other cup, engage the connector
parts disposed on both of the cups and adjoin the left and right
cups.
[0031] By means of the aforesaid wearing procedure of the bras, the
breasts are pulled inward and lifted upward, and the cups are
adjoined by the connector. As a result, a sense of stability may be
provided.
[0032] The aforesaid embodiment is only one case of many others.
Thus, it is also possible that variations and modifications to the
embodiment of the present invention may be added without departing
from the scope of the invention described on the claim to execute
the present invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0033] FIG. 1 indicates an exterior form of the present adhesively
attachable bra.
[0034] FIG. 2 is the inner surface of the interior pad of the
present adhesively attachable bra.
[0035] FIG. 3 is a view of the present adhesively attachable bra
having the exterior form and the interior pad adjoined.
[0036] FIG. 4 is a layout of the male portions of the connector for
the present adhesively attachable bra seen in FIG. 2.
[0037] FIG. 5
[0038] FIG. 6 is the engaged concave-convex portions of the
connector.
DESCRIPTION OF THE CODES
[0039] a: Intermittent region [0040] b 1-4: The movable part for
the connector [0041] c: The connector portions [0042] d: The
hook-and-loop fastener
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