U.S. patent application number 17/009133 was filed with the patent office on 2022-03-03 for sustainable bra garment.
The applicant listed for this patent is Gelmart Industries, Inc.. Invention is credited to Eve Bastug, Yoseph Nasser.
Application Number | 20220061410 17/009133 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 1000005076425 |
Filed Date | 2022-03-03 |
United States Patent
Application |
20220061410 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Bastug; Eve ; et
al. |
March 3, 2022 |
SUSTAINABLE BRA GARMENT
Abstract
A sustainable bra garment that includes first and second cup
portions that are formed of one or more recycled flexible materials
and first and second side wing panels that extend from the first
and second cup portions, respectively. The first and second side
wing panels are formed of one or more recycled flexible materials.
First and second cushioning support pads are configured to be
coupled with the first and second cup portions, respectively, Each
of the pads has front and back surfaces. The front surface of each
pad has a generally convex shape and the back surface of each pad
has a generally concave shape. Each of the pads is formed of a
sustainable material that has hardness and density values that
provide both cushioning and support to breasts of a wearer of the
sustainable bra garment.
Inventors: |
Bastug; Eve; (North Haledon,
NJ) ; Nasser; Yoseph; (New York, NY) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Gelmart Industries, Inc. |
New York |
NY |
US |
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Family ID: |
1000005076425 |
Appl. No.: |
17/009133 |
Filed: |
September 1, 2020 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41C 3/144 20130101;
A41C 3/0021 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A41C 3/14 20060101
A41C003/14; A41C 3/00 20060101 A41C003/00 |
Claims
1. A sustainable bra garment, comprising: first and second cup
portions that are formed of one or more recycled flexible
materials; first and second side wing panels extending from the
first and second cup portions, respectively, the first and second
side wing panels being formed of one or more recycled flexible
materials; and first and second cushioning support pads configured
to be coupled with the first and second cup portions, respectively,
each of the pads having front and back surfaces, the front surface
of each pad having a generally convex shape and the back surface of
each pad having a generally concave shape, and each of the pads
being formed of a sustainable material that has hardness and
density values that provide both cushioning and support to breasts
of a wearer of the sustainable bra garment.
2. The sustainable bra garment of claim 1, wherein the sustainable
material is a biobased material that is non-toxic to the wearer and
is devoid of any foam material.
3. The sustainable bra garment of claim 1, wherein each pad is
devoid of a lamination or glue layer on at least the back surface
thereof.
4. The sustainable bra garment of claim 1, wherein the one or more
recycled materials of the first and second cup portions and the
first and second side wing panels is one or more recycled
fabrics.
5. The sustainable bra garment of claim 4, wherein the first and
second cup portions and the first and second side wing panels are
formed of the same recycled fabric.
6. The sustainable bra garment of claim 1, further comprising
elastic shoulder straps attached between the first cup portion and
the first side wing panel and between the second cup portion and
the second side wing panel, respectively, and the elastic shoulder
straps are formed of recycled materials.
7. The sustainable bra garment of claim 6, wherein each of the
shoulder straps include an adjustable element for adjusting the
length of the shoulder straps, the adjustable element being formed
of a sustainable material that has a hardness value that is greater
than the hardness value of the sustainable material of the
pads.
8. The sustainable bra garment of claim 1, wherein each of the
first and second cup portions has an underwire channel.
9. The sustainable bra garment of claim 1, further comprising a
bridge panel that joins the first and second cup portions, the
bridge panel is formed of a recycled material.
10. The sustainable bra garment of claim 1, wherein the free ends
of the first and second side wings panels include corresponding
clasp elements for clasping the free ends together.
11. A sustainable bra garment, comprising: first and second cup
portions that are formed of one or more recycled fabrics, each of
the first and second cup portions having an outer piece and an
inner piece, the inner and outer pieces being attached to one
another at respective perimeters thereof forming a pad receiving
area therebetween; first and second side wing panels extending from
the first and second cup portions, respectively, the first and
second side wing panels being formed of one or more recycled
fabrics; and first and second cushioning support pads retained in
the receiving areas of the first and second cup portions,
respectively, each of the pads having front and back surfaces that
correspond to the outer and inner pieces of the first and second
cup portions, respectively, the front surface of each pad having a
generally convex shape and the back surface of each pad having a
generally concave shape, and each of the pads being formed of only
a sustainable material that has hardness and density values that
provide both cushioning and support to breasts of a wearer of the
sustainable bra garment, wherein the sustainable material is a
biobased material that is non-toxic to the wearer.
12. The sustainable bra garment of claim 11, wherein the
sustainable material is manufactured by a sustainable and
environment-friendly process.
13. The sustainable bra garment of claim 11, wherein the outer
piece of each cup portion is formed of a recycled nylon and the
inner piece of each cup portion is formed of recycled
polyester.
14. The sustainable bra garment of claim 11, further comprising
elastic shoulder straps attached between the first cup portion and
the first side wing panel and between the second cup portion and
the second side wing panel, respectively, and the elastic shoulder
straps are formed of recycled fabric.
15. The sustainable bra garment of claim 11, further comprising
elastic shoulder straps attached between the first cup portion and
the first side wing panel and between the second cup portion and
the second side wing panel, respectively, and the elastic shoulder
straps are formed of recycled materials.
16. The sustainable bra garment of claim 11, wherein each of the
first and second cup portions has an underwire channel and a bridge
panel joins the first and second cup portions, and both the
underwire channel and the bridge panel are formed of a recycled
material.
17. A sustainable bra garment, comprising: first and second cup
portions, each of the first and second cup portions having an outer
piece and an inner piece, the inner and outer pieces being attached
to one another at respective perimeters thereof forming a pad
receiving area therebetween, the inner and outer pieces being
formed of one or more recycled fabrics; first and second side wing
panels extending from the first and second cup portions,
respectively, the first and second side wing panels being formed of
one or more recycled fabrics; and first and second cushioning
support pads retained in the receiving areas of the first and
second cup portions, respectively, each of the pads having front
and back surfaces that correspond to the outer and inner pieces of
the first and second cup portions, respectively, the front surface
of each pad having a generally convex shape and the back surface of
each pad having a generally concave shape, and each of the pads
being formed of only a sustainable material that is a biobased
material with hardness and density values that provide both
cushioning and support to breasts of a wearer of the sustainable
bra garment, and that is non-toxic to the wearer, wherein
substantially the entirety of the sustainable bra garment is formed
of either recycled or sustainable materials.
18. The sustainable bra garment of claim 17, further comprising
elastic shoulder straps attached between the first cup portion and
the first side wing panel and between the second cup portion and
the second side wing panel, respectively, and the elastic shoulder
straps are formed of recycled fabric.
19. The sustainable bra garment of claim 18, wherein each of the
shoulder straps includes an adjustable element for adjusting the
length of the shoulder straps, the adjustable element being formed
of a sustainable material that has a hardness value that is greater
than the hardness value of the sustainable material of the
pads.
20. The sustainable bra garment of claim 17, wherein each of the
first and second cup portions has an underwire channel and a bridge
panel joins the first and second cup portions, and the free ends of
the first and second side wings panels include corresponding clasp
elements for clasping the free ends together, wherein the underwire
channel, the bridge panel, and the clasping elements are formed of
recycled materials.
Description
BACKGROUND
[0001] The disclosure relates generally to a bra garment and more
particularly to bra garment formed of sustainable materials.
[0002] Bras are commonly worn by women to provide support for their
breasts and for enhanced shape and appearance. Other garments have
built-in bras and can provide the same function. Proper support for
the wearer is important for bras and thus dictates the type of
materials that can be used, particularly for the pads of the bra.
As such, foam pads are typically used for shaping and support as
desired. The foam pads are usually attached to the bra using a
glue. The foam material and glue, however, can be toxic to the
wearer and is not recyclable or environmentally friendly.
SUMMARY
[0003] The present disclosure may provide a sustainable bra garment
that comprises first and second cup portions that are formed of one
or more recycled flexible materials and first and second side wing
panels that extend from the first and second cup portions,
respectively. The first and second side wing panels are formed of
one or more recycled flexible materials. First and second
cushioning support pads are configured to be coupled with the first
and second cup portions, respectively. Each of the pads has front
and back surfaces wherein the front surface of each pad that has a
generally convex shape and the back surface of each pad that has a
generally concave shape. Each of the pads is formed of a
sustainable material that has hardness and density values that
provide both cushioning and support to breasts of a wearer of the
sustainable bra garment.
[0004] In certain embodiments, the sustainable material is a
biobased material that is non-toxic to the wearer and is devoid of
any type of foam material and the like; the sustainable material is
formed by a sustainable and environment-friendly process; each pad
is devoid of a lamination or glue layer on at least the back
surface thereof; the one or more recycled materials of the first
and second cup portions and the first and second side wing panels
is one or more recycled fabrics; and/or the first and second cup
portions and the first and second side wing panels are formed of
the same recycled fabric.
[0005] In other embodiments, the bra garment further comprises
elastic shoulder straps attached between the first cup portion and
the first side wing panel and between the second cup portion and
the second side wing panel, respectively, and the elastic shoulder
straps are formed of recycled materials; each of the shoulder
straps include an adjustable element for adjusting the length of
the shoulder straps, the adjustable element is formed of a
sustainable material that has a hardness value that is greater than
the hardness value of the sustainable material of the pads; each of
the first and second cup portions has an underwire channel; the bra
garment of claim 1, further comprising a bridge panel that joins
the first and second cup portions, and the bridge panel is formed
of a recycled material; and/or the free ends of the first and
second side wings panels include corresponding clasp elements for
clasping the free ends together.
[0006] The present disclosure may also provide a sustainable bra
garment that comprises first and second cup portions that are
formed of one or more recycled fabrics. Each of the first and
second cup portions has an outer piece and an inner piece. The
inner and outer pieces are attached to one another at respective
perimeters thereof forming a pad receiving area therebetween. First
and second side wing panels extend from the first and second cup
portions, respectively. The first and second side wing panels are
formed of one or more recycled fabrics. First and second cushioning
support pads are retained in the receiving areas of the first and
second cup portions, respectively. Each of the pads has front and
back surfaces that correspond to the outer and inner pieces of the
first and second cup portions, respectively. The front surface of
each pad has a generally convex shape and the back surface of each
pad has a generally concave shape. Each of the pads is formed of
only a sustainable material that has hardness and density values
that provide both cushioning and support to breasts of a wearer of
the sustainable bra garment. The sustainable material is a biobased
material that is non-toxic to the wearer.
[0007] In some embodiments, the sustainable material can be
manufactured by a sustainable and environment-friendly process; the
outer piece of each cup portion is formed of a recycled nylon and
the inner piece of each cup portion is formed of recycled
polyester; the bra garment further comprises elastic shoulder
straps attached between the first cup portion and the first side
wing panel and between the second cup portion and the second side
wing panel, respectively, and the elastic shoulder straps are
formed of recycled fabric; and/or each of the first and second cup
portions has an underwire channel and a bridge panel joins the
first and second cup portions, and both the underwire channel and
the bridge panel are formed of a recycled material.
[0008] The present disclosure may yet further provide a sustainable
bra garment the comprises first and second cup portions. Each of
the first and second cup portions has an outer piece and an inner
piece. The inner and outer pieces are attached to one another at
respective perimeters thereof forming a pad receiving area
therebetween. The inner and outer pieces are formed of one or more
recycled fabrics. The first and second side wing panels extend from
the first and second cup portions, respectively. The first and
second side wing panels are formed of one or more recycled fabrics.
First and second cushioning support pads are retained in the
receiving areas of the first and second cup portions, respectively.
Each of the pads has front and back surfaces that correspond to the
outer and inner pieces of the first and second cup portions,
respectively. The front surface of each pad has a generally convex
shape and the back surface of each pad has a generally concave
shape. Each of the pads is formed of only a sustainable material
that is a biobased material with hardness and density values that
provide both cushioning and support to breasts of a wearer of the
sustainable bra garment, and that is non-toxic to the wearer.
Substantially the entirety of the sustainable bra garment is formed
of either recycled or sustainable materials.
[0009] In certain embodiments, the sustainable material can be
manufactured by a sustainable and environment-friendly process; the
bra garment further comprises elastic shoulder straps attached
between the first cup portion and the first side wing panel and
between the second cup portion and the second side wing panel,
respectively, and the elastic shoulder straps are formed of
recycled fabric; each of the shoulder straps include an adjustable
element for adjusting the length of the shoulder straps, the
adjustable element being formed of a sustainable material that has
a hardness value that is greater than the hardness value of the
sustainable material of the pads; and/or each of the first and
second cup portions has an underwire channel and a bridge panel
joins the first and second cup portions, and the free ends of the
first and second side wings panels include corresponding clasp
elements for clasping the free ends together, wherein the underwire
channel, the bridge panel, and the clasping elements are formed of
recycled materials.
[0010] This summary is not intended to identify essential features
of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for use in
determining the scope of the claimed subject matter. It is to be
understood that both the foregoing general description and the
following detailed description are exemplary and are intended to
provide an overview or framework to understand the nature and
character of the disclosure.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
[0011] The accompanying drawings are incorporated in and constitute
a part of this specification. It is to be understood that the
drawings illustrate only some examples of the disclosure and other
examples or combinations of various examples that are not
specifically illustrated in the figures may still fall within the
scope of this disclosure. Examples will now be described with
additional detail through the use of the drawings, in which:
[0012] FIG. 1 is a front or outside elevational view of an
exemplary sustainable bra garment, according to present
disclosure;
[0013] FIG. 2 is a rear or inside elevational view of the
sustainable bra garment illustrated in FIG. 1;
[0014] FIG. 3 is a front or outside elevational view of another
exemplary sustainable bra garment, according to present
disclosure;
[0015] FIG. 4 a rear or inside elevational view of the sustainable
bra garment illustrated in FIG. 3; and
[0016] FIG. 5 is an enlarged partial cross-sectional view of a cup
of the sustainable bra garment according to the present
disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0017] Referring the figures, the present disclosure generally
relates to a bra garment 100 formed of sustainable and recycled
materials that is environmentally friendly, non-toxic to the wearer
to promote health and wellness, and can be manufactured at a
reduced cost. The bra garment 100 may be, for example a bra, sports
bra, a maternity bra, a brassier, a bikini top, a camisole, other
lingerie top, or other breast covering garment.
[0018] The bra garment 100 may generally comprise cup portions
102a, 102b, side wing panels 104a, 104b extending from the
respective cup portions 102a, 102b, and pads 108 for the cup
portions 102a, 102b. Shoulder straps 106a, 106b may also be
provided such that shoulder strap 106a connects between cup portion
102a and side wing panel 104a and shoulder strap 106b connects
between cup portion 102b and side wing panel 104b. The pads 108 are
formed of a sustainable material that provides both cushioning and
support for a wearer's breasts. The remainder of the bra garment
100 may be formed of recycled materials and/or sustainable
materials. As such, the entirety or substantially the entirety of
the bar garment 100 can be formed of only sustaining and recycled
materials.
[0019] The sustainable material in accordance with the present
disclosure is a biobased material that is non-toxic to the wearer
and is devoid of any type of foam material and the like. The
sustainable material used to form the pads 108, for example, can
have hardness and density values sufficient to provide both
cushioning and support to the wearer. And the sustainable material
for the bra garment 100 can be manufactured by a sustainable and
environment-friendly process.
[0020] The sustainable material in accordance with the present
disclosure is one that is ecological, friendly, climate-friendly,
green, environmental, environmentally-sound, fuel-efficient,
energy-efficient, non-polluting, organic, and energy-saving. The
sustainable material is a material that can be viable, continuous,
continual, feasible, unceasing, livable, supportable, imperishable,
unending, renewable, and green. A sustainable material is produced
based on available resources to meet current needs while ensuring
that adequate resources are available for future generations. In an
example, the sustainable material can be a sugar cane or corn
polymer. For added flexibility, a natural oil, such as banana oil,
can be added to the sugar cane or corn. Also, biodegradable
additives can be added to the sugar cane or corn polymer.
[0021] The cup portions 102a and 102b and the side wing panels 104a
and 104b may be formed of a recycled material, such as a recycled
fabric. A recycled material in accordance with the present
disclosure is one that is waste converted into usable material.
Recycled fabrics are waste products or fabrics and textiles that
can be sorted, graded and reused again to make recycled fabrics,
such synthetic fibers like polyester, nylon, and the like.
[0022] Each of the cup portions 102a, 102b of the bra garment 100
has an outer piece 120 and an inner piece 122 that can be attached,
such as by sewing, to one another at respective perimeters thereof
forming a pad receiving area 124 therebetween in which respective
pads 108 are contained, as seen in FIG. 5. The outer piece 120 may
have a generally convex shape selected from a number of available
breast cup sizes. The inner piece may have a generally concave
shape selected from a number of available cup sizes. The outer and
inner pieces 120 and 122 are formed of one or more flexible
materials. In an example, the outer piece can be formed of nylon or
recycled nylon and the inner piece can be formed of polyester or
recycled polyester. The polyester can be brushed for added softness
against the wearer's skin.
[0023] Each of the pads 108 has front and back surfaces 110 and 112
that correspond to the outer and inner pieces 120 and 122,
respectively, of the cup portions 102a, 102b. The front surface 110
of each pad 108 has a generally convex shape and the back surface
112 of each pad 108 has a generally concave shape, as best seen in
FIG. 5. The size of the pad 108 can be any breast cup size and
generally corresponds to the size of the outer and inner pieces 120
and 122 of the cup portions 102a, 120b.
[0024] Each of the pads 108 is formed of the sustainable material
that is a biobased material with hardness and density values that
provide both cushioning and support to breasts of a wearer of the
sustainable bra garment, and that is non-toxic to the wearer. For
example, the sustainable material of the pads 108 may be about 85%
sugar cane polymer and about 15% banana oil. This ratio of the
sustainable material provides the required flexibility to the pads
108 to provide comfort and cushioning for the wearer while also
providing sufficient support to the wearer. In an example, the pads
108 are formed only of the sustainable material. The front surface
110 of each pad 108 may be laminated to assist with application of
the outer piece 120 of the cup portions 102a, 120b. The back
surface 112 of each pad 108 may be devoid of any lamination.
Alternatively, each pad 108 can be devoid of any lamination
altogether, i.e. on either the front or back surface 110 and 112
thereof.
[0025] Each of the side wing panels 104a, 104b is connected to an
outer edge of a respective cup portion 102a, 102b. The side wing
panels 104a, 104b can be formed of one or more fabrics, such as
nylon, recycled nylon and the like. The side wing panels 104a, 104b
can be made of the same or different recycled fabric as that of the
cup portions 102a, 102b. Also, recycled yarns may be used for
sewing the perimeters of any of the portions or panels of the bra
garment 100, such as the perimeters 109 around the side wing panel
104a, 104b. The free ends of the side wings panels 104a, 104b
include corresponding clasp elements 130 and 132, respectively,
such as hook and eye elements, for clasping the free ends together
in a conventional manner. The clasp elements 130 and 132 may be
formed of recycled materials, such as recycled metal for the hook,
and fabric or yarn for the eye.
[0026] The shoulder straps 106a, 106b may be formed of recycled
materials, such as a recycled elastic material, such as recycled
yarns and the like, to provide flexibility and comfort to the
wearer. Each shoulder strap 106a and 106b may be adjustable using
adjustable elements such as corresponding ring and hook members 134
and 136, which function as is known in the art. The ring and hook
members 134 and 136 may be formed of a sustainable material, such
as a sugar cane polymer. The sugar cane polymer of the ring and
hook members 134 and 136 would be harder and more rigid that the
sugar cane polymer which forms the pads 108. That is, the sugar
cane polymer of the ring and hook members 134 and 136 have a
sufficient hardness value and rigidity to couple to the shoulder
straps 106a, and 106b to allow adjustment thereof.
[0027] The bra garment 100 may include an underwire, as seen in
FIGS. 1 and 2, or the bra garment 100' may not have underwire, as
seen in FIGS. 3 and 4. The bra garment 100 has an underwire
channels 140a, 140b at the bottom of supports 102a, 102b,
respectively. The underwire channels 140a, 104b may be formed of
recycled fabrics, such as recycled yarns, and are sized to receive
a conventional underwire. A bridge panel 138 extends between the
underwire channels 140a, 140b to join the cup portions 102a, 102b.
The bridge panel 138 can be formed of a recycled material, such as
recycled nylon.
[0028] The bra garment 100' as seen in FIGS. 3 and 4, is
substantially the same as the bra garment 100 of FIGS. 1 and 2,
except that it does not have an underwire or underwire channels.
The cup portions 102a', 102b' of the bra garment 100' are the same
as cup portion 102a, 102b, except that the cup portions 102a, 102b'
are sewn together, using recycled yarn for example, at a center
line 150 and a bottom line 152, as best seen in FIG. 4. An optional
lace trim 154 may be provide at the top of the cup portions 102a',
120b'. The lace trim 154 can be formed of a recycled material, such
as recycled yarn and the like.
[0029] It will be apparent to those skilled in the art having the
benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions
and the associated drawings that modifications, combinations,
sub-combinations, and variations can be made without departing from
the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Likewise, the various
examples described may be used individually or in combination with
other examples. Those skilled in the art will appreciate various
combinations of examples not specifically described or illustrated
herein that are still within the scope of this disclosure. In this
respect, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited
to the specific examples set forth and the examples of the
disclosure are intended to be illustrative, not limiting.
[0030] As used in this specification and the appended claims, the
singular forms "a", "an" and "the" include plural referents, unless
the context clearly dictates otherwise. Similarly, the adjective
"another," when used to introduce an element, is intended to mean
one or more elements. The terms "comprising," "including," "having"
and similar terms are intended to be inclusive such that there may
be additional elements other than the listed elements.
[0031] Additionally, where a method described above does not
explicitly require an order to be followed by its steps or an order
is otherwise not required based on the description or claim
language, it is not intended that any particular order be inferred.
Likewise, where a method claim below does not explicitly recite a
step mentioned in the description above, it should not be assumed
that the step is required by the claim.
[0032] It is noted that the description and claims may use
geometric or relational terms. These terms are not intended to
limit the disclosure and, in general, are used for convenience to
facilitate the description based on the examples shown in the
figures. In addition, the geometric or relational terms may not be
exact. For instance, walls may not be exactly perpendicular or
parallel to one another because of, for example, roughness of
surfaces, tolerances allowed in manufacturing, etc., but may still
be considered to be perpendicular or parallel.
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