Brassiere having a guide element

Abstract

The invention relates to a brassiere having cups and a breast strap and a guide element which is suitable and intended to accommodate a tube of preferably a breastfeeding set.

Description

[0001] Bra guide element

[0002] The invention relates to a bra with cups and a breast band as well as a guide element which is suitable and intended to receive a tube, preferably of a breast feeding set.

[0003] State of the art

[0004] Nursing bras are well known. These bras typically feature a fold-out cup that allows an infant to easily reach the nipple of the wearer. At the same time, the wearer's breast is held in place. A breast feeding set can be used to supplement the infant's nutrition during breastfeeding. A feeding container is attached to the breast, and a tube is attached to it, positioned in close proximity to the nipple. In the simplest case, the tube is attached to the breast skin using an adhesive bandage.

[0005] Publication EP 2 877 047 B1 discloses a nursing bra with a breast band and foldable cups. The front part comprises a first flexible tube and a second flexible tube, which serve to support the breast. The first tube extends along a portion of the underside edge of the first cup, and the second tube extends along at least a portion of the underside edge of the second cup. The tubes are sewn to the breast band.

[0006] This bra has the disadvantage that it lacks elements for guiding a tube for supplementary feeding. Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide a bra that overcomes these disadvantages.

[0007] The object is achieved by means of the bra with cups and a breast band according to claim 1. Further advantageous embodiments are described in the subclaims.

[0008] The bra according to the invention has a cup and a breast band. According to the invention, the bra has a guide element that is intended and suitable for receiving a tube. By means of the guide element, the tube of a breast feeding set is received, secured, and guided such that one end of the tube is arranged directly on or in the immediate vicinity of the nipple. Manual guidance and securing of the tube is therefore no longer necessary. The wearer of the bra according to the invention can use both hands to hold the infant being breastfed. The use of adhesive strips on the skin of the female breast, which is often problematic for the skin, is also eliminated. The guide element is advantageously designed in such a way that it is skin-friendly and not visible from the outside.

[0009] A guide element within the meaning of this patent specification is an element designed and suitable for inserting and removing a hose from the guide element. Preferably, the guide element has two openings, with the hose being insertable into the first opening and removable from the second. The guide element can be designed as an eyelet or a loop. The guide element can also be designed as a clamping device for securing the hose. Other designs are possible.

[0010] The tubes for supplementary feeding of infants have a diameter of less than 5 mm, often approximately 1 mm. The tube end must be positioned near the nipple for supplementary feeding. The guide element is suitable for receiving, holding, and / or positioning tubes with a diameter of less than 5 mm, preferably less than 3 mm, and particularly preferably less than 2 mm. Preferably, the holder can accommodate tubes with a maximum diameter of 2 cm, preferably a maximum diameter of 1 cm, and particularly preferably a maximum diameter of 0.3 cm. In a particular embodiment, the holder can suitably accommodate tubes with a maximum diameter of 1 mm.

[0011] In a further development of the invention, the guide element is firmly connected to the bra. In an optional embodiment, for example, loops are sewn to the bra. In another embodiment, the guide element is designed as a yarn that is sewn to the bra on two sides. In this embodiment, the tube is guided underneath the yarn.

[0012] In a further development of the invention, the guide element according to the invention is arranged on the inside of the cup. This ensures that the end of the tube held by the guide element can be arranged on the inside of the cup in close proximity to the nipple.

[0013] In a further development of the invention, the guide element has an opening which is suitable and intended for removing a tube arranged in the guide element of the bra through an opening of the guide element.

[0014] In a further development of the invention, a guide element is arranged on the side panel, the upper breast band, and / or the lower breast band of the bra. The guide element is preferably arranged on the reinforced borders. This ensures that the tube of a breast feeding set is received and guided in such a way that the end of the tube can be positioned directly on or in the immediate vicinity of the nipple.

[0015] In a further embodiment of the invention, several guide elements are arranged on the side panel, on the upper and / or lower breast band of the bra. Preferably, a plurality of guide elements are arranged on the reinforced borders of the bra according to the invention. The tube of the breast feeding set can therefore be arranged, secured, and guided by means of a plurality of guide elements. The tube and the breast feeding set can therefore be individually adjusted.

[0016] In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the guide elements are arranged on the side panel and the upper breast band, on the side panel and the lower breast band, or on the lower and upper breast band. This multiple arrangement of the guide elements allows the tube of the breast feeding set to be guided in different ways such that one end of the tube is positioned at or in the immediate vicinity of the nipple, thus enabling supplementary feeding of the infant.

[0017] In a further embodiment of the invention, the cup has an opening for the nipple. This opening exposes the nipple of the female breast in such a way that a nursing infant can reach the nipple. The bra according to the invention can therefore also be used as a conventional nursing bra, as is known from the prior art.

[0018] In a further development of the invention, the cup opening can be opened and / or closed with a folding nursing access panel. The nursing access panel is designed as a fabric cover and exposes the nipple opening of the female breast for a nursing infant or closes the opening when not in use. The bra according to the invention can therefore be used like a conventional nursing bra.

[0019] In a further embodiment of the invention, the nursing access for opening the bra can be attached and / or detached from the strap by a fastening element. The fastening element is, for example, a clip connection, a clamp connection, a Velcro connection, or a clip connection comprising a hook and eye. The fastening element is so easy to operate that the wearer of the bra according to the invention can comfortably open and close the nursing access with one hand. The bra fastening elements corresponding to the strap fastening element are arranged on the upper, side, and / or lower breast band.

[0020] In a further advantageous embodiment of the invention, the closure element comprises a first closure element on the strap and a second closure element corresponding to the first closure element on the fabric cover of the nursing access of the bra. The closure elements, e.g., a clip connection with a hook and eyelet, function according to the lock-and-key principle, with the corresponding closure elements being arranged on the strap of the bra and on the fabric cover of the nursing access.

[0021] In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the guide element is formed from loops or clips or a clamping device that is attached to the bra. The loops or clips or a clamping device are dimensioned such that a tube of a breast feeding set can be arranged in the loops or clips or a clamping device. The loops or clips or a clamping device are spaced apart from one another such that the tube is both arranged on the bra and guided such that one end of the tube is positioned directly on or in the immediate vicinity of the nipple.

[0022] In a further development of the invention, the loop is integrated into a seam of the bra. The seam is located, in particular, at the edge of a breast band of the bra. The seam reinforces the edge of the breast band or forms a hem at the edge of the breast band.

[0023] In a further embodiment of the invention, a tube is guided through the loops. The loops are sized such that a tube of a breast feeding set can be arranged in the loops. The loops are arranged at such a distance from one another that the tube is both arranged on the bra and guided such that one end of the tube is arranged directly on or in the immediate vicinity of the nipple. In an advantageous embodiment of the invention, the guide element is formed by a belt system. The belt system can be detachably fastened to the bra according to the invention and has the guide element with which a tube of a breast feeding set is guided such that one end of the tube is arranged directly on or in the immediate vicinity of the nipple. Manual guidance and / or fixation of the tube is therefore not necessary.The wearer of the bra according to the invention can use both hands to hold the infant she is breastfeeding. It also eliminates the need for the often problematic use of adhesive strips on the skin of the female breast.

[0024] In a further embodiment of the invention, a strap of the harness system has an adjustment element suitable for adjusting the length of the strap. The strap, and thus the entire harness system, can be flexibly adjusted to the individual breast size of the wearer of the harness system using the adjustment element.

[0025] In a further embodiment of the invention, the belt system comprises several belts. The guide element is arranged on the belt system's straps, with which a tube of a breast feeding set is guided such that one end of the tube is positioned directly at or in the immediate vicinity of the nipple. The tube of the breast feeding set can be positioned, secured, and guided using a plurality of guide elements. The tube and the breast feeding set can therefore be individually adjusted and stored.

[0026] In a further development of the invention, a first belt of the belt system is connected to a second belt of the belt system.

[0027] In a further embodiment of the invention, the first strap of the harness system is guided through a loop formed by the second strap of the harness system. The first strap is thus movably guided in the loop of the second strap. The harness system can therefore be flexibly adjusted to the chest of the wearer.

[0028] In a further embodiment of the invention, a belt connecting element is arranged at one end of a strap of the belt system, which is intended and suitable for attaching the belt system to a bra. In particular, the belt system can be releasably attached to a bra by means of the belt connecting element. When not in use, the belt system can therefore be removed from the bra, allowing the bra according to the invention to be worn like a conventional bra.

[0029] In a further embodiment of the invention, a bra connecting element corresponding to the strap connecting element is arranged on the bra. The strap connecting element and the bra connecting element, e.g., a clip connection with a hook and eye, function according to the lock-and-key principle, with the corresponding connecting elements being arranged on the bra and the strap system, respectively.

[0030] In a further development of the invention, the strap connecting element is designed as a clip. A clip connection is easy to manually establish and release and simultaneously ensures a secure connection between the bra and the strap system.

[0031] In a further embodiment of the invention, the belt system has a guide element that is intended and suitable for receiving a tube. By means of the guide element, the tube of a breast feeding set is received, secured, and guided such that one end of the tube is arranged directly on or in the immediate vicinity of the nipple. Manual guidance and / or securing of the tube is therefore not necessary; the wearer of the bra according to the invention can use both hands to hold the infant being breastfed. Likewise, the use of adhesive strips on the skin of the female breast, which is often problematic for the skin, is eliminated. This object is achieved by means of a bra with cups and a breast band according to claim 1. Further advantageous embodiments are described in the subclaims.

[0032] In a further development of the invention, the guide element is formed by one or more straps of the harness system itself. The tube is secured in position between the strap and the breast, thus guiding the end of the tube near the nipple.

[0033] Embodiments of the bra according to the invention and the belt system according to the invention are shown in a simplified schematic form in the drawings and are explained in more detail in the following description.

[0034] They show:

[0035] Fig. 1 : Bra according to the invention

[0036] Fig. 2: Bra according to the invention with arrangement of the guide elements

[0037] Fig. 3: Bra according to the invention with arrangement of the belt system

[0038] Fig. 4 a: Belt system according to the invention, left

[0039] Fig. 4 b: Belt system according to the invention, right

[0040] Fig. 5 a: Bra according to the invention for a tube guided through the guide elements of the bra

[0041] Fig. 5 b: Bra according to the invention with belt system for hose guided by belt system

[0042] Fig. 6 a: Bra according to the invention with belt system arranged with hose guided through the belt system and the guide elements of the bra, first example

[0043] Fig. 6 b: Bra according to the invention with a strap system arranged with a tube guided through the strap system and the guide elements of the bra, second example. Fig. 1 shows a front view of an embodiment of the bra 1 according to the invention. The bra 1 has a first cup 10 and a second cup 11, as well as the lower breast band 20, which fits tightly around the chest below the breasts. The cups 10, 11 are delimited on the upper side by the upper breast bands 21, 22, and on the outer sides of the bra 1 by the side parts 23, 24.

[0044] The upper breast bands 21, 22 and the side panels 23, 24 each have a sewn seam 25, 27. A center bar 16 is arranged in the middle between the cups 10, 11. The bra 1 also has a first strap 12 and a second strap 13 arranged symmetrically from the first strap 12. The straps 12, 13 are adjustable in length using the adjustment elements 14, 15.

[0045] The openings 17, 18 for the nipples of the female breast are arranged essentially in the center of a cup 10, 11 and are each delimited by the lower breast band 20, an upper breast band 21, 22, and a respective side panel 23, 24. The breast bands 20, 21, 22 and the side panels 23, 24 have seams 25, 27 sewn at the edges.

[0046] The openings 17, 18 are each designed to be opened or closed by means of a nursing access 30, 31. When the bra 1 is closed, each nursing access 30, 31 is attached to a respective strap 12, 13 by means of a closure element 36, 37.

[0047] In this exemplary embodiment, the first breastfeeding access 30 is open, the second breastfeeding access 31 is closed. The closure element 36 of the first breastfeeding access 30 has a first closure element 32 on the first carrier 12, and the breastfeeding access 30 has the second closure element 34 corresponding to the first closure element 32. Analogously, the closure element 37 of the second breastfeeding access 31 has a first closure element 33 on the second carrier 13, and the breastfeeding access 31 has the second closure element 35 corresponding to the first closure element 33. The closure elements 36, 37 are clip connections in this exemplary embodiment; a clamp connection, a clip connection with hooks and eyes, or even a Velcro connection are also possible, for example.

[0048] An exemplary embodiment of the arrangement of the guide elements 40, 40' on the bra 1 according to the invention is shown in Fig. 2. The bra 1 corresponds to that described in the previous exemplary embodiment (see Fig. 1). The two breastfeeding accesses 30, 31 are open in this exemplary embodiment and expose the nipples BW.

[0049] In this exemplary embodiment, the guide elements 40, 40' are designed as loops 41, 42, 42', 43, 43', which are arranged on the seams 25, 27 of the breast bands 21, 22, and side panels 23, 24. Each of the two cups 10, 11 has three loops 41, 42, 42', 43, 43' in this exemplary embodiment; an arrangement of a fewer or a greater number of loops is also possible.

[0050] In this embodiment, the loops 41, 4T, 42, 42', 43, 43' are sewn to the seams of the hems 25, 26, 27, 28 and are therefore firmly attached to the bra 1. The loops 41, 4T, 42, 42', 43, 43' are made of a flexible material, e.g., a skin-friendly cotton fabric. The loops 41, 4T, 42, 42', 43, 43' are therefore virtually invisible from the outside and exert little or no pressure on the wearer's breast.

[0051] Alternatively or additionally, the loops 41, 4T, 42, 42', 43, 43' can be designed to be fastened to the chest straps 21, 22, 23, 24 by means of a detachable connection, e.g. clip and / or Velcro connection.

[0052] Loops 41, 42 and 42, 42' are arranged on the upper breast band 21, 22, with loops 42, 43 being arranged on the upper breast band 21 of the first cup 10. Loops 42', 43' are arranged on the upper breast band 22 of the second cup 11. The loop 41 is arranged on the side part 23 of the first basket 10, the loop 41' on the side part 24 of the second basket 11. The arrangement of the loops 41, 4T, 42, 42', 43, 43' is such that the loops 41, 4T, 42, 42', 43, 43' are arranged mirror-symmetrically to one another, wherein the mirror plane runs along the central web 16 and perpendicular to the paper plane (representation plane).

[0053] Fig. 3 shows an exemplary embodiment of the arrangement of two strap systems 50, 50' on the bra 1 according to the invention. The bra 1 corresponds to that described in the previous exemplary embodiment (see Fig. 2). The two nursing accesses 30, 31 are open in this exemplary embodiment; for better clarity, the nursing accesses 30, 31 are not shown here.

[0054] A belt system 50, 50' (see Fig. 4) comprises two flexible belts 51, 52, 52' that are connected to one another. The three ends of a belt system 50, 50' each have a belt connecting element 54, 54', 55, 55', 56, 56', with which a belt system 50, 50' is releasably attached to the bra 1.

[0055] In this exemplary embodiment, the belt connecting elements 54, 54', 55, 55' of the first belts 51, 51' are designed as clamp connections, while the respective belt connecting elements 56, 56' of the second belts 52, 52' are designed as clip connections. The respective belt connecting elements 56, 56' of the second belts 52, 52' are advantageously designed such that they are each correspondingly formed. The second belts are attached to the closure elements 32, 33 by means of the belt connecting elements 56, 56'. The first straps 51, 5T are fastened by means of the strap connecting elements 54, 54' on the side parts 23, 24 at the connection to the lower chest band 20, and by means of the strap connecting elements 55, 55' on the upper chest bands 21, 22 also at their connection to the lower chest band 20.

[0056] An embodiment of the belt system 50, 50' according to the invention is shown in Fig. 4. A belt system 50, which can be arranged on the right female breast (Fig. 4a), has two flexible belts 51, 52 which are connected to one another. The second belt 52 has a loop 53 through which the first belt 51 is movably guided such that the first belt 51 and second belt 52 are connected to one another. Both belts 51, 52 each have an adjusting element 58 by means of which the straps 51, 52 can be adjusted in length in order to individually adapt the belt system 50 to the wearer's breast. The three ends of the belt system 50 each have a belt connecting element 54, 55, 56 with which the belt system 50 is detachably fastened to the bra 1 (see Fig. 3). The belt system 50 has a guide element 59 which can accommodate a tube 100 of a breast feeding set (see Fig. 5, Fig. 6).

[0057] A belt system 50' that can be arranged on the left female breast is shown in Fig. 4 b. This belt system 50' is constructed mirror-symmetrically to the belt system 50 that can be arranged on the right female breast (Fig. 4 a). The belt system 50' also has two flexible belts 5T, 52' that are connected to one another by means of the loop 53'. The length of the belts 5T, 52' can be adjusted by means of the adjustment elements 58'. The belt system 50' can be detachably fastened to the bra 1 by means of the belt connecting elements 54', 55', 56'. The guide element 59' accommodates a tube 100 of a breast feeding set.

[0058] Fig. 5 and Fig. 6 show exemplary embodiments of the arrangement of a tube 100 on the inventive belt system 50, 50' and in the guide elements 40, 40' of the inventive bra 1. The bra 1 corresponds to that described in the third exemplary embodiment (see Fig. 3). The belt system 50, 50' also corresponds to the belt system 50, 50' described in the previous exemplary embodiments (see Figs. 3, 4). A belt system 50, 50' is attached to the bra 1, ready for use.

[0059] One possible arrangement of the tube 100 is shown in Fig. 5 a. The tube 100 is guided through all loops 41, 42, 43 such that the end of the tube 100 is arranged in the immediate vicinity of the nipple BW or touches it. Another possibility is to guide the tube 100 through only one loop 4T, which is arranged on the lateral breast band 24, and the guide 59' of the belt system 50' (Fig. 5 b). Fig. 6 a shows a further possibility of arranging a tube on the bra 1 according to the invention. The tube 100 is also guided through all loops 41, 42, 43 and the guide 59 of the belt system 50. In contrast to the previous exemplary embodiment (Fig. 5 a), the end of the tube 100 is arranged on the opposite side of the nipple BW.

[0060] It is also possible to guide the tube 100 through a loop 42' arranged on the upper breast band (fabric insert) 22, as well as through the guide 59' of the belt system 50' (Fig. 6 b). In this embodiment, too, the end of the tube 100 is arranged on the opposite side of the nipple BW compared to the previous embodiment (see Fig. 5 b).

[0061] In addition to the exemplary embodiments presented here, a multitude of further guides for the tube 100 through the loops 41, 41', 42, 42', 43, 43' of a guide element 40, 40' and / or the guide 59, 59' of the belt system 50, 50' are conceivable. For example, one guide for the tube 100 can be guided through two loops 41, 41', 42, 42' of a guide element 40, 40'. Due to the plurality of loops 41, 41', 42, 42', 43, 43' of a guide element 40, 40' arranged on the seams 25, 26, 27, 28 of the bra 1, a plurality of arrangements of a tube 100 of a breast feeding set on the bra 1 are possible. The arrangement of the tube 100 and a breast feeding set can therefore be adapted to individual needs.

[0062] LIST OF REFERENCE SYMBOLS

[0063] First basket

[0064] Second cup , 13 straps , 15 strap adjustment element

[0065] Center bar, 18 opening for nipple

[0066] Lower chest band, 22 Upper chest band, 24 Side panel, 26, 27, 28 Seam / hem, 31 Breastfeeding access, 33 First closure element of the breastfeeding access, 35 Second closure element of the breastfeeding access, 37 Closure element of the breastfeeding access, 40' Guide element, 4T Loops of the guiding element, arranged on the side panel, 42' Loops of the guiding element, arranged on the upper chest band, 43' Loops of the guiding element, arranged on the upper chest band, 50' Belt system, 5T First belt 52, 52' Second belt

[0067] 53, 53' loop of the belt system

[0068] 54, 54', 55, 55', 56, 56' belt connector

[0069] 57, 57' bra connector

[0070] 58, 58' adjustment element of the belt system

[0071] 59, 59' Guide element of the belt system

[0072] 100 hose

[0073] BW nipple

Claims

PATENTA SPECIALS 1. Bra (1) with cups (10, 11) and a bust band (20, 21, 22) characterized in that the bra (1) has a guide element (40, 40') which is designed and suitable to receive a tube (100).

2. Bra (1) with cups (10, 11) and a bust band (20, 21, 22) according to claim 1 characterized in that a guide element (40, 40') is arranged on the side part (23, 24), on the upper bust band (21, 22) and / or on the lower bust band (20) of the bra (1).

3. Bra (1) with cups (10, 11) and a band (20, 21, 22) according to Claim 1 or 2 characterized in that several guide elements (40, 40') are arranged on the side part (23, 24), on the upper bust band (21 , 22) and / or on the lower bust band (20) of the bra (1).

4. Bra (1) with cups (10, 11) and a bust band (20, 21, 22) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the guide elements (40, 40') are arranged on the side part (23, 24) and on the upper bust band (21, 22), on the side part (23, 24) and on the lower bust band (20), or on the lower (20) and upper bust band (21, 22).

5. Bra (1) with cup (10, 11) and a breast band (20, 21, 22) according to one or more of the preceding claims characterized in that the cup (10, 11) has an opening (17, 18) for the nipple (BW).

6. Bra (1) with cups (10, 11) and a breast band (20, 21, 22) according to one or more of the preceding claims characterized in that the opening (17, 18) of the cup (10, 11) can be opened and / or closed with a breastfeeding access (30, 31).

7. Bra (1) with cups (10, 11) and a breast band (20, 21, 22) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the breastfeeding access (30, 31) for opening the bra (1) can be attached and / or detached by a closure element (36, 37) to a support (12, 13) of the bra (1).

8. Bra (1) with cups (10, 11) and a bust band (20, 21, 22) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the closure element (36, 37) has a first closure element (32, 33) on the support (12, 13) and a second closure element (34, 35) corresponding to the first closure element (32, 33) on the fabric cover (of the breastfeeding access) of the bra (1).

9. Bra (1) with cups (10, 11) and a bust band (20, 21, 22) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the guide element (40, 40') is formed from loops (41, 4T, 42, 42', 43, 43') or clips or clamping devices, which is attached to the bra (1), wherein the loop (41, 4T, 42, 42', 43, 43') is integrated into a seam (25, 26, 27, 28) of the bra (1). Bra (1) with cups (10, 11) and a band (20, 21, 22) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that a tube (100) is guided through the loops (41, 4T, 42, 42', 43, 43'). Bra (1) with cups (10, 11) and a band (20, 21, 22) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the bra, in addition to the guide element (40, 40'), has a strap system (50, 50') which is designed and suitable for receiving a tube.A bra (1) with cups (10, 11) and a band (20, 21, 22) according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the guide element (40, 40') is formed by a strap system (50, 50'), wherein a strap (51, 5T, 52, 52') of the strap system (50, 50') has an adjustment element (58, 58') suitable for adjusting the length of the strap (51, 5T, 52, 52'). Claim 12 characterized in that the belt system (50, 50') comprises several belts (51, 51', 52, 52'), wherein a first belt (51, 5T) of the belt system (50, 50') is connected to a second belt (52, 52') of the belt system (50, 50'), and wherein the first strap (51 , 51 ') of the strap system (50, 50') is guided through a loop (53, 53') formed by the second strap (52, 52') of the strap system (50, 50'). A bra (1) with cups (10, 11) and a band (20, 21, 22) according to one or more of claims 12 or 13, characterized in that a strap connecting element (54, 54', 55, 55', 56, 56') is arranged at the end of a strap (51, 52) of the strap system (50, 50'), which is designed and suitable for attaching the strap system (50, 50') to a bra (1), wherein a bra connecting element (57, 57') corresponding to the strap connecting element (54, 54', 55, 55', 56, 56') is arranged on the bra (1), and wherein the strap connecting element (54, 54', 55, 55', 56, 56') is trained as a clip.Bra (1) with cups (10, 11) and a bust band (20, 21, 22) according to one or more of claims 12 to 14 characterized in that the strap system (50, 50') has a guide element (59, 59') which is provided and suitable for receiving a tube (100).

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