Gas permeable athletic breast restraint

Abstract

A breast restraint apparatus encircling an upper torso during vigorous activities such as jogging is made up of a flexible, stretchable and compressible elongated panel having a porous neoprene inner layer bonded to a synthetic fiber layer on one or both sides thereby forming a multi-layer integral assembly. A hook type fastener material layer is joined to the panel at one end and a loop type fastener material layer is bonded to the opposing end of the panel. The two ends of the panel are formed as semicircles and may be joined for encircling the torso of an exerciser.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not applicable.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.THE NAMES OF THE PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT[0003]Not applicable.INCORPORATION-BY-REFERENCE OF MATERIAL SUBMITTED ON A COMPACT DISC[0004]Not applicable.REFERENCE TO A “MICROFICHE APPENDIX”[0005]Not applicable.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0006]1. Field of the Present Disclosure[0007]This disclosure relates generally to breast restraining devices for support during vigorous activities and more particularly to such a device that is able to be more conveniently used and which provides a high level of comfort during wear.[0008]2. Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98[0009]Negron, U.S. D426308, discloses an ornamental design for a breast wrap.[0010]Hanson, U.S. 2003 / 0166376, discloses a brassiere designed to accommodate women who have breasts of different sizes. The brassiere comprises a lef...

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Benefits of technology

"The present invention is a breast restraining body wrap apparatus that is designed to comfortably secure the breast mass of a woman while exercising. The apparatus is made up of a flexible, stretchable, and compressible elongated panel with a porous neoprene inner layer bonded to a synthetic fiber layer on one or both sides. The apparatus has hook and loop fasteners that allow for adjustments to fit different body sizes and shapes. It is highly flexible, strong, elastically extensive, and allows vapor to pass easily therethrough. The apparatus does not have protruding square corners that can be obtrusive during exercise. It can be rolled into a compact form for convenient portability. The technical effects of this invention include providing a comfortable and secure way to exercise while supporting a woman's breasts."

Problems solved by technology

It is well known that breast injury can occur due to aggressive activity and especially frequent and long cardio workouts such as running and jogging.

The muscle is deep so it cannot help much in supporting the breast.

They are thin bands interwoven into the breast and are not very strong.

An additional problem is called “jogger's nipple.” This is a soreness in the nipple structure that results from rubbing between the nipple and cover garments, including bras, during vigorous activity.

However, such bras are relatively complex devices with straps, attachment hardware, and adjustment hardware.

Manufacturers tend to provide such devices with complexity in an attempt to fit a wide range of persons well, secure the breasts from movement during activity, and to make the product appear to be worth the relatively high selling price.

One drawback is the generally rectangular end portions which leave square corners free to get in the way of arm and hand motion as they tend to bend outwardly.

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