U.S. patent application number 13/791449 was filed with the patent office on 2013-09-12 for brassiere.
The applicant listed for this patent is Kimberly HALL. Invention is credited to Kimberly HALL.
Application Number | 20130237124 13/791449 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 49114526 |
Filed Date | 2013-09-12 |
United States Patent
Application |
20130237124 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
HALL; Kimberly |
September 12, 2013 |
BRASSIERE
Abstract
An exemplary embodiment includes a brassiere formed out of a
transparent material that can provide a desired level of support
and comfort while being worn with a bathing suit or any other
desired article of clothing.
Inventors: |
HALL; Kimberly; (Oxon Hill,
MD) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
HALL; Kimberly |
Oxon Hill |
MD |
US |
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Family ID: |
49114526 |
Appl. No.: |
13/791449 |
Filed: |
March 8, 2013 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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61608687 |
Mar 9, 2012 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
450/38 ; 450/57;
450/86; 450/88; 450/93 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41C 3/005 20130101;
A41C 3/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
450/38 ; 450/93;
450/86; 450/57; 450/88 |
International
Class: |
A41C 3/00 20060101
A41C003/00 |
Claims
1. A brassiere, comprising: a first cup, a second cup coupled to
the first cup, and at least one back strap coupled to the first and
second cups, wherein the first and second cups and at least one
back strap are made from a transparent plastic material.
2. The brassiere of claim 1, further comprising at least one
shoulder strap coupled to at least one cup and at least one back
strap.
3. The brassiere of claim 2, wherein at least one shoulder strap is
made from a transparent polyurethane material.
4. The brassiere of claim 2, wherein the at least one shoulder
strap has a first end and a second end, the first end removably
coupled to a cup and the second end removably coupled to the at
least one back strap.
5. The brassiere of claim 4, further comprising: a first hook
coupled to the first end of an at least one shoulder strap; a
second hook coupled to the second end of an at least one shoulder
strap; at least one eyelet coupled to each of the first and second
cups; and at least one eyelet coupled to the at least one back
strap.
6. The brassiere of claim 5, further comprising at least one eyelet
coupled between the first and second cups.
7. The brassiere of claim 2, wherein the at least one shoulder
strap is configured to allow a user to wear the brassiere in any
desired fashion.
8. The brassiere of claim 1, further comprising a first clasp
coupled to the first cup and a second clasp coupled to the second
cup, first clasp and second clasp being capable of releasably
coupling the first cup and second cup.
9. The brassiere of claim 1, further comprising a clasp coupled to
the at least one back strap, the clasp being configured to
releasably couple the at least one back strap to the first and
second cups.
10. The brassiere of claim 1, further comprising a first pad
coupled to the first cup and a second pad coupled to the second
cup.
11. The brassiere of claim 10, wherein the first and second pads
are removable.
12. The brassiere of claim 10, wherein the first cup has a pocket
configured to hold the first pad and the second cup has a pocket
configured to hold the second pad.
13. The brassiere of claim 10, wherein the first and second pads
are made from a transparent polyurethane.
14. The brassiere of claim 10, wherein the first and second pads
comprise: an outer shell, and a transparent padding material.
15. The brassiere of claim 14, wherein the transparent padding
material comprises a gel.
16. The brassiere of claim 14, wherein the transparent padding
material comprises a fluid.
17. The brassiere of claim 14, wherein the transparent padding
material comprises a gas
18. The brassiere of claim 14, wherein the outer shell is made from
a transparent polyurethane material.
19. The brassiere of claim 1, wherein the plastic material is
polyurethane.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional
Patent Application Ser. No. 61/608,687, filed Mar. 9, 2012, the
entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Brassieres are known and utilized by women to provide for
support and comfort when worn. Typical brassieres are formed using
one of a variety of fabrics and can include wiring or other
strengthening materials for additional support. However, women with
larger breasts are often unable to find a brassiere that provides a
desired level of support and comfort.
[0003] Women's swimsuits, for example bikinis and one-piece bathing
suits, are also formed out of any of a variety of materials.
However, women's swimsuits typically do not offer a desired level
of comfort or support as a brassiere. Additionally, traditional
brassieres cannot be worn with a bathing suit because of a variety
of negative effects on the materials of the brassiere when they
come in contact with water. Further, the wearing of a brassiere
with a swimsuit may be undesirable from a fashion perspective.
SUMMARY
[0004] An exemplary embodiment includes a brassiere formed out of a
transparent material that can provide a desired level of support
and comfort while being worn with a bathing suit or any other
desired article of clothing.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] Advantages of embodiments of the present invention will be
apparent from the following detailed description of the exemplary
embodiments thereof, which description should be considered in
conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which like numerals
indicate like elements, in which:
[0006] FIG. 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of a transparent
brassiere having a front closure.
[0007] FIG. 2 shows an exemplary embodiment of a transparent
brassiere having a back closure.
[0008] FIG. 3a shows an exemplary embodiment transparent brassiere
with a first removable pad coupled to a first cup and a second
removable pad coupled to a second cup.
[0009] FIG. 3b shows an exemplary embodiment of a removable pad
having an outer shell covering a transparent cushioning
material.
[0010] FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of a transparent brassiere having
at least one removable shoulder strap.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0011] Aspects of the invention are disclosed in the following
description and related drawings directed to specific embodiments
of the invention. Alternate embodiments may be devised without
departing from the spirit or the scope of the invention.
Additionally, well-known elements of exemplary embodiments of the
invention will not be described in detail or will be omitted so as
not to obscure the relevant details of the invention. Further, to
facilitate an understanding of the description, discussion of
several terms used herein follows.
[0012] The word "exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving as an
example, instance, or illustration." Any embodiment described
herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as
preferred or advantageous over other embodiments. Likewise, the
term "embodiments of the invention" does not require that all
embodiments of the invention include the discussed feature,
advantage or mode of operation.
[0013] Referring generally to FIGS. 1-4, exemplary embodiments of a
brassiere formed from a transparent material may be described.
Brassiere 100 may have a first cup 102 and a second cup 104. First
cup 102 and second cup 104 may be coupled to a central coupling
106. At least one back strap 108 may be coupled to first cup 102
and second cup 104. Brassiere 100 may be fastened together using
clasp 110.
[0014] In some exemplary embodiments, brassiere 100 may be made
from a transparent polyurethane material. In alternative
embodiments, brassiere 100 may be made from a polyethylene
terephthalate or any other transparent material as known in the
art. In some embodiments, brassiere 100 may be made from a flexible
transparent material; in other embodiments, at least first cup 102
and second cup 104 may be made from a rigid transparent material.
Additionally, brassiere 100 can be formed out of any materials that
are, or have any combination of features, such as being breathable,
sturdy and waterproof. A brassiere 100 formed from a transparent
material may be worn under any desired type of garment (e.g. a
swimsuit, low-cut top, etc.). Further, a brassiere 100 formed from
a transparent material may be configured to not be negatively
affected by water, may be cleaned with an application of soap and
water, and may be efficiently dried using a towel or similar
material.
[0015] Brassiere 100 may be formed in any desired size or shape.
First cup 102 and second cup 104 may be made in a variety of sizes
to allow women having any size breasts to wear brassiere 100.
Further, first cup 102 and second cup 104 may be formed to provide
any desired amount of coverage and/or support. For example, first
cup 102 and second cup 104 may be shaped as a demi cup, a
balconette cup, a full coverage cup, or any other appropriate shape
as known in the art. In some embodiments, the central coupling 106
may include an adjustment mechanism to increase or decrease the
distance between first cup 102 and second cup 104 to provide for a
greater or lesser amount of lift, as desired by a wearer. In some
embodiments, clasp 110 may be at least one hook-and-eye fastener;
however, any appropriate fastener known in the art may also be
used.
[0016] Referring specifically to FIG. 1, a transparent brassiere
having a front closure may be described. Central coupling 106 may
have a first part 106A and a second part 106B, the first part 106A
being coupled to the first cup 102 and the second part 106B being
coupled to the second cup 104. First part 106A may be coupled to a
first clasp 110A, and second part 106B may be coupled to a second,
corresponding, clasp 110B. First clasp 110A and second clasp 110B
may be coupled together to allow brassiere 100 to be worn.
[0017] Referring now to FIG. 2, a transparent brassiere having a
back closure may be described. A first back strap 108A and a second
back strap 108B may have a first end and a second end. The first
end of first back strap 108A may be coupled to first cup 102, and
the first end of second back strap 108B may be coupled to second
cup 104. A first clasp 110A may be coupled to the second end of
first back strap 108A, and a second, corresponding, clasp 110B may
be coupled to the second end of second back strap 108B. Brassiere
100 having a back closure may be worn by attaching the first clasp
110A to the second clasp 110B behind the wearer's back.
[0018] Referring generally now to FIG. 3, a transparent brassiere
having a plurality of removable pads may be described.
Specifically, FIG. 3a may show a transparent brassiere 100 having
removable pads coupled to the first cup 102 and second cup 104. A
first removable pad 112 may be coupled to the inside portion of
first cup 102, and a second removable pad 114 may be coupled to the
inside portion of second cup 104. In some embodiments, first cup
102 and second cup 104 may have a pocket 116 configured to hold a
removable pad 112 or 114; in other embodiments, removable pads 112
and 114 may couple to the first cup 102 or second cup 104 using an
adhesive or other coupling mechanisms as known in the art. In some
exemplary embodiments, removable pads 112 and 114 may generally be
positioned to provide cushioning to the underside of a wearer's
breasts. In further exemplary embodiments, removable pads 112 and
114 may further be positioned to provide lift for a wearer's
breasts, in the fashion of a push-up brassiere or similar.
[0019] Now referring specifically to FIG. 3b, a variety of
removable pads may be described. In some embodiments, removable
pads 112 and 114 may also be made of a transparent material. For
example, removable pads 112 and 114 may have an outer flexible
shell 118 and transparent cushioning 120. In some embodiments,
transparent cushioning 120 may be a clear gel; in other
embodiments, transparent cushioning 120 may be contained air,
contained water, or any other appropriate transparent cushioning
material and housing, as desired. In other exemplary embodiments,
removable pads 112 and 114 may be made from an opaque material; for
example, removable pads 112 may have an outer flexible shell in a
variety of skin tones to blend in with the wearer's skin or any
other color as desired.
[0020] Referring now to FIG. 4, a transparent brassiere having a
plurality of removable shoulder straps may be described. Brassiere
100 may further have at least one removable shoulder strap 122
having a first end and a second end. A hook 124 may be coupled to
the first end and second end of shoulder strap 122. A plurality of
eyelets 126 may be coupled to the first cup 102, second cup 104,
central coupling 106, and at least one back strap 108. A wearer can
attach a hook 124 at the first end of removable shoulder strap 122
to any desired eyelet and a hook 124 at the second end of removable
shoulder strap 122 to any desired eyelet such that brassiere 100
can be worn in any desired fashion. Brassiere 100 having a
plurality of removable shoulder straps can be worn with no straps,
a single strap, or both straps coupled to the cups, central
coupling, and/or one or more back straps. Both removable shoulder
strap 122 and hook 124 may be made from a transparent material,
such as polyurethane, polyethylene terephthalate, or any other
appropriate material as known in the art. Further, the length of
removable shoulder straps 122 may be adjustable to allow women of
varying heights to wear brassiere 100 and/or to allow for a variety
of strap configurations as described above. In still further
embodiments, removable shoulder straps 122 may also contain
cushioning or padding for additional comfort; such cushioning may
be a clear gel, air, water, or any other appropriate cushioning as
known in the art. Removable shoulder straps 122 may be washed
separately or together with the first and second cups, central
coupling, and at least one back strap.
[0021] The foregoing description and accompanying drawings
illustrate the principles, preferred embodiments and modes of
operation of the invention. However, the invention should not be
construed as being limited to the particular embodiments discussed
above. Additional variations of the embodiments discussed above
will be appreciated by those skilled in the art.
[0022] Therefore, the above-described embodiments should be
regarded as illustrative rather than restrictive. Accordingly, it
should be appreciated that variations to those embodiments can be
made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope
of the invention as defined by the following claims.
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