Bra

Abstract

A bra that can include one or more internal bands to restrict the movement of the wearer's breasts. The bra can also include an outer layer and an inner layer that are connected, most often sewn together, and the one or more internal bands are disposed between the front and inner layers. The internal bands are configured to extend across the breast horizontally to restrict vertical, horizontal, and in-and-out movement of the breast.

Description

PRIORITYClaim Priority to Provisional Patent Application[0001]This application is a non-provisional utility patent application claiming priority to previously filed provisional patent application titled “BRA” and having application No. 62 / 596,614 and filed on Dec. 8, 2017.BACKGROUND[0002]The bra described and depicted herein relates to a support garment.DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART[0003]For decades now, the bra has been developed to provide a basic level of support to breasts during every day activities. More recently, sports bras have been developed to provide support and minimize the movement of breasts during physical activity. Control of motion of the breasts during activity is important, as it reduces pain and injury to the breast tissue. Two primary approaches have been taken to accomplish this, the compression-type approach and the encapsulation-type approach. These approaches aim to minimize movement of the breasts either by compressing the breast to the chest of the wearer by...

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Benefits of technology

[0006]One aspect of the bra is to provide compression and support of breast tissue during physical activities in which the breasts are likely to experience some degree of movement, such as bounce during running. The bra is also designed to prevent discomfort and tissue tearing that may occur during high-impact activities. Generally, the purpose of the bra is to provide support to the breasts during any activity, but most notably physical activity; thus, the bra can also be referred to as a “sports bra.” Physical activity can include, but is not limited to, running, jumping, jogging, or walking, as well as sports activities like yoga, soccer, volleyball, softball, tennis, golf, ultimate frisbee, swimming, horseback riding, biking, etc.

[0007]Another aspect of the bra is to provide stretch of the material without loss of support to the user. More particularly, the bra can include one or more stretch zones specifically designed to accommodate breasts of all shapes and sizes and to accommodate activity movement in all directions. The stretch zones can be accomplished by incorporating one-way stretch, two-way stretch, or non-stretch fabrics.

[0008]Another aspect of the bra includes interior support straps to further prevent movement of the breast during physical activity. Most notably, an upper strap can be positioned about the top portion of the breast to restrict both upward movement and forwards / backwards movement. Similarly, a lower strap can be positioned about the lower portion of the breast to restrict downward movement and forwards / backwards movement.

Problems solved by technology

However, no existing version of the sports bra comfortably prevents movement of the breasts in all directions during physical activity.

Furthermore, current bras are still severely inadequate for large breasted women.

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