U.S. patent application number 16/853755 was filed with the patent office on 2021-01-14 for volume-adjustable compensation brassiere.
The applicant listed for this patent is Kwang Su KIM. Invention is credited to Kwang Su KIM.
Application Number | 20210007418 16/853755 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000004939122 |
Filed Date | 2021-01-14 |
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United States Patent
Application |
20210007418 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
KIM; Kwang Su |
January 14, 2021 |
VOLUME-ADJUSTABLE COMPENSATION BRASSIERE
Abstract
The present invention relates to a volume-adjustable
compensation brassiere that is configured such that a user can
conveniently adjust the brassiere to a desired volume. The
volume-adjustable compensation brassiere includes: a pair of bra
cups formed by arc-shaped lines in a form surrounding the overall
protruding breasts; and a wearing band configured to connect the
bra cups, to be worn around the chest, and to be fastened at both
ends thereof through hook-eye fastening. A plurality of first
coupling means is formed on the front of each of the bra cups, and
compensation covers are each teamed in a shape covering the overall
front of a corresponding one of the bra cups and are each provided
with second coupling means configured to be coupled with the first
coupling means.
Inventors: |
KIM; Kwang Su; (Seongnam-si,
KR) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
KIM; Kwang Su |
Seongnam-si |
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KR |
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Family ID: |
1000004939122 |
Appl. No.: |
16/853755 |
Filed: |
April 21, 2020 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41C 3/0028
20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41C 3/00 20060101
A41C003/00 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Jul 11, 2019 |
KR |
10-2019-0083842 |
Claims
1. A volume-adjustable compensation brassiere comprising: a pair of
bra cups (100) formed by arc-shaped lines in a form surrounding
overall protruding breasts; and a wearing band (200) configured to
connect the bra cups (100), to be worn around a chest, and to be
fastened at both ends thereof through hook-eye fastening; wherein a
plurality of first coupling means (110) is formed on a front of
each of the bra cups (100), and compensation covers (300) are each
formed in a shape covering the overall front of a corresponding one
of the bra cups (100) and are each provided with second coupling
means (310) configured to be coupled with the first coupling means
(110).
2. The volume-adjustable compensation brassiere of claim 1, wherein
the first coupling means (110) of the bra cups (100) and the second
coupling means (310) of the compensation covers (300) are each
applied as any one of a Velcro tape, a button, and a hook-eye
fastener.
3. The volume-adjustable compensation brassiere of claim 1, wherein
the compensation covers (300) comprise first compensation covens
(300a), second compensation covers (300b), and third compensation
covers (300c) having different thicknesses, and thus a user selects
and couples the compensation covers (300) having a desired
thickness.
4. The volume-adjustable compensation brassiere of claim 3, wherein
a thickness of the compensation covers (300) is adjusted by
superimposing two or more of each of the first compensation covers
(300a), each of the second compensation covers (300b), and each of
the third compensation covets (300c) on each other in a
longitudinal direction.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION
[0001] This application claims the benefit of Korean Patent
Application No. 10-2019-0083842 filed on May 11, 2019, which is
hereby incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.
BACKGROUND OF INVENTION
Technical Field
[0002] The present invention relates generally to a
volume-adjustable compensation brassiere, and more particularly to
a volume-adjustable compensation brassiere that is configured such
that a user who wears a brassiere can conveniently adjust the
brassiere to a desired volume, thereby enabling the user to adjust
a fit to suit clothes while removing the inconvenience caused by
the wearing of separate pads and also increasing the confidence of
a user by making her breasts appear as voluminous breasts.
Description of the Related Art
[0003] In general, a brassiere corresponds to an undergarment that
is worn on a woman's upper body and functions to protect her
breasts or shape her breasts. Such brassieres provide not only the
functional effect of protecting or supporting the breasts but also
the aesthetic effect of enhancing external beauty by increasing the
volume of the breasts or having confidence in her body
accordingly.
[0004] In recent years, although the number of surgical operations
for inserting implants into the breasts in order to increase the
volume of the breasts has increased, people are reluctant to such
operations due to the cost of the operations and concerns about
various side effects.
[0005] However, in the case where compensation pads are used, the
compensation pads are inserted inside a brassiere, and thus a
problem arises in that a user has a feeling of irritation caused by
foreign objects. Furthermore, the pads need to be spread or seated
according to the shape of the brassiere after being inserted, and
thus a problem arises in that an insertion process is cumbersome.
Accordingly, even when pads having various thicknesses are
provided, a problem arises in that it is difficult for a user to
easily replace existing pads with pads having a desired size.
[0006] Furthermore, due to the structural limitation in which the
pads need to be inserted inside the brassiere, a problem arises m
that the overall volume of the cup portions of the brassiere is not
increased but only parts of the brassiere are protruded.
Accordingly, in the case where pads having an excessive thickness
are inserted, there arises the problem of looking unnatural.
Furthermore, a problem arises m that a feeling of wearing is poor
because the chest is pressed by the thickness increased due to the
insertion of the pads.
[0007] As a related technology, Korean Patent No. 10-1778061
discloses a brassiere having volume pads, the brassiere including:
an inner lining configured to come into close contact with the
breasts of a person who wears the brassiere and to accommodate the
breasts of the person and provided with a depression formed by
depressing the center portion thereof, an outer layer configured to
be mounted on the outer side of the inner lining while
accommodating the outer side of the inner lining; volume pads
configured to be mounted between the inner lining and the outer
layer in order to support and raise the breasts of the person who
wears the brassiere; and two-layer inner volume pads configured to
be mounted between the inner lining and the volume pads m order to
separate the inner lining and the volume pads while supporting and
raising the breasts of the person who wears the brassiere.
[0008] The related technology is configured in such a manner that
the two-layer inner volume pads are provided between the outer
layer and the inner lining. Accordingly, it is difficult to
selectively attach and detach the volume pads as desired, and thus
a problem arises in that it is difficult fix a user to adjust the
degree of the volume of the brassiere. Furthermore, the volume pads
having a multilayer structure are fastened to each other, and thus
a problem arises in that the volume pads are moved to one side when
there is a run or a considerable movement.
[0009] Additionally, women's breasts may vary in size depending on
their menstrual cycle, a change in their body weight,
breastfeeding, or the like, and there is a need to vary the volume
of the breast portions according to the concept of clothing.
Accordingly, it will be apparent that the volume of the brassiere
should be easily and instantaneously adjusted according to the
above change.
SUMMARY OF INVENTION
[0010] The present invention has been conceived to overcome the
above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is
to provide a volume-adjustable compensation brassiere that enables
a user to easily adjust the volume thereof to a desired size by
adjusting the volume by an attachment method rather than by a
volume adjustment method via the insertion of pads, thereby
enabling the adjustment of the volume that is optimized for the
concept of clothes or the body condition of a user.
[0011] According to an aspect of the present invention, there is
provided a volume-adjustable compensation brassiere including: a
pair of bra cups formed by arc-shaped lines in a form surrounding
the overall protruding breasts; and a wearing band configured to
connect the bra cups, to be worn around the chest, and to be
fastened at both ends thereof through hook-eye fastening; wherein a
plurality of first coupling means is formed on the front of each of
the bra cups, and compensation covers are each formed in a shape
covering the overall front of a corresponding one of the bra cups
and are each provided with second coupling means configured to be
coupled with the first coupling means.
[0012] The first coupling means of the bra cups and the second
coupling means of the compensation covers may be each applied as
any one of a Velcro tape, a button, and a hook-eye fastener.
[0013] The compensation covers may include first compensation
covers, second compensation covets and third compensation covers
having different thicknesses, and thus a user may select and couple
the compensation covers having a desired thickness.
[0014] The thickness of the compensation covers may be adjusted by
superimposing two or more of each of the first compensation covers,
each of the second compensation covers, and each of the third
compensation covers on each other in a longitudinal direction.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0015] The above and other objects, features, and advantages of the
present invention will be more dearly understood from the following
detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying
drawings, in which;
[0016] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a volume-adjustable
compensation brassiere according to the present invention;
[0017] FIG. 2 is a sectional view showing an example of the
coupling between a bra cup and a compensation cover according to
the present invention;
[0018] FIG. 3 is a sectional view showing a state in which the bra
cup and the compensation cover have been coupled to each other
according to the present invention;
[0019] FIGS. 4(A), 4(B) and 4(C) are views showing first, second
and third compensation covers having different thicknesses
according to the present invention;
[0020] FIG. 5 is a sectional view showing an example in which first
and second compensation covers are coupled to a bra cup according
to the present invention;
[0021] FIG. 6 is a sectional view showing a state in which the
first and second compensation covers have been coupled to the bra
cup according to the present invention; and
[0022] FIG. 7 is a view showing still another embodiment in which
resin coating layers are further formed on the portions where the
bra op and the compensation cover according to the present
invention come into contact with each other.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in
detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.
Furthermore, in the following description of the present invention,
when it is determined that a detailed description of a related
well-known function or component may make the gist of the present
invention unnecessarily obscure, the detailed description will be
omitted.
[0024] As shown in FIG. 1, the present invention provides a
volume-adjustable brassiere including: a pair of bra ops 100 formed
by arc-shaped lines in a form that surrounds overall protruding
breasts; and a wearing band 200 configured to connect the bra cups
100, to be worn around the chest, and to be fastened at both ends
thereof through hook-eye fastening; wherein a plurality of first
coupling means 110 is famed on the front of each of the bra cups
100, and compensation covers 300 are each formed in a shape
covering the overall front of a corresponding one of the bra cups
100 and are each provided with second coupling means 310 configured
to be coupled with the first coupling means 110.
[0025] The bra cups 100 are each configured in a form surrounding
an overall portion protruding from the chest, i.e., an overall
breast, and are each thinner titan each of the compensation covers
300. Each of the bra cups 100 includes an inner lining, an outer
layer, and a basic pad disposed therebetween Since this sectional
configuration corresponds to a general configuration, detailed
descriptions thereof in the specification and detailed
illustrations thereof in the drawings will be omitted.
[0026] The first coupling means 110 are formed on the front of each
of the bra cups 100 corresponding to the outer side of the bra cup
100, and function to be coupled with the second coupling means 310
of a corresponding one of the compensation covers 300 and fasten
the compensation cover 300. The first coupling means 110 arc formed
at at least 4 or 5 spots on the front of the bra cup 100. The
reason for this is that coupling force is weak when the number of
coupling portions is excessively small and the inconvenience of
coupling and separation is serious when the number of coupling
portions is excessively large.
[0027] Furthermore, the coupling between the first coupling means
110 and the second coupling means 310 is preferably implemented by
any one of a Velcro tape, a button (a snap button or a circular
button), and a hook-eye fester. A Velcro tape is preferably applied
in order to facilitate the coupling and separation of the
compensation covers 300 and to maintain a predetermined level of
coupling force.
[0028] The second coupling means 310 are formed on the inner side
of the compensation cover 300 according to the present invention,
as described above. Furthermore, since the compensation covers 300
are thicker than the bra cups 100 and coupled in a form covering
the overall fronts of the compensation covers 300, the compensation
covers 300 are shown as the shapes of the bra cups 100 when they
are coupled. Accordingly, an advantage arises in that a natural
appearance is obtained even when the compensation covers 300 are
coupled. When the color or pattern of the compensation covers 300
is different from that of the bra cups 100, it may be possible to
have an effect of replacing underwear only by coupling the
compensation covers 300.
[0029] FIGS. 2 and 3 are views showing an example of the coupling
of the compensation covers 300 and a state in which the coupling of
the compensation covers 300 has been completed. The compensation
covers 300 are coupled in such a manner dial the first coupling
means 110 formed on the outer sides (fronts) of the bra cups 100
are coupled with the second coupling means 310 formed on the inner
sides of the compensation covers 300. The coupling between the
first coupling means 110 and the second coupling means 310 may be
performed via any one of a Velcro tape, a button (a snap button or
a circular button), and a hook-eye fester. A Velcro tape is
preferably applied in order to provide the convenience of the
coupling of the compensation covers 300, as shown in the
drawings.
[0030] As shown in FIG. 4, according to the present invention, the
compensation covers 300 may include first compensation covers 300a,
second compensation covers 300b, and third compensation covers 300c
having different thicknesses, and thus a user may select and couple
the compensation covers 300 having a desired thickness.
[0031] Additionally, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the thickness of
the compensation covers 300 may be adjusted by superimposing two or
more of each of the first compensation covers 300a, each of the
second condensation covers 300b, and each of the third compensation
covers 300c on each other in a longitudinal direction. In other
words, the volume may be adjusted by using only each of the first
compensation covers 300a, by combining each of the second
compensation covers 300b and each of the first compensation covers
300a and using them, or by combining each of the first compensation
corns 300a, each of the second compensation covers 300b, and each
of the third compensation covers 300c depending on the degree of
adjustment of the thickness.
[0032] In order to combine the first, second and third compensation
covers 300a, 300b and 300c, third coupling means 320 configured to
be coupled with the second compensation covers 300b need to be
formed on the outer sides of the first compensation covers 300a.
Furthermore, it will be apparent that third coupling means 320
configured to be coupled with the third compensation covers 300c
are formed on the outer sides of the second compensation covers
300b in the same manner.
[0033] FIG. 7 shows still another embodiment of the present
invention, in which resin coating layers 400 are formed on the
outer side of each of the bra cups 100 and the inner side of each
of the compensation covers 300, and thus the bra cups 100 and the
compensation covers 300 come into close contact with each other and
thus prevent a slip therebetween and increase coupling force. In
other words, the remaining portions excluding foe portions where
the first coupling means 110 and the second coupling means 310 are
coupled to each other may have low coupling force. Accordingly,
this may be solved by further forming resin coating layers 400
having high frictional force on the portions, where coupling force
is not applied, in order to compensate for the coupling force of
the compensation covers 300.
[0034] Additionally, when the resin coating layers 400 are formed
throughout foe overall corresponding surfaces of the bra cups 100
and the compensation covers 300, air permeability may be
deteriorated. Accordingly, it is preferable to circulate internal
and external air while maintaining coupling force by forming a
plurality of fine hole-shaped through holes (not shown) through
each of the resin coating layers 400.
[0035] Furthermore, the resin coating layers 400 are preferably
applied in a transparent color in order to prevent the original
designs and colors of the bra cups 100 and the compensation covers
300 from being spoiled.
[0036] According to the present invention, the first coupling means
are formed on the fronts of bra cups and the second coupling means
configured to be coupled with the first coupling means are formed
on the compensation covers, and thus the compensation covers are
coupled with the outsides of the bra cups, thereby providing the
effect of facilitating coupling and separation and the effect of
offering a comfortable fit.
[0037] Furthermore, the compensation covers according to the
present invention are configured to compensate for the overall bra
cups, and thus there provided the effect of looking natural when a
user wears clothes even when the thickness of the brassiere is
increased.
[0038] Although the above description has been given with reference
to the embodiments of the present invention, various modifications
may be made without departing from the scope of the technical
spirit of the present invention
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