Adhesive Breast Support Structure for Lymphatic Flow

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Solution Overview

Problem

Traditional bras cause stress on the back and shoulders, restrict movement, impede lymphatic fluid flow, and may weaken the Cooper's ligament due to excessive hardware and compression, leading to issues like lymphedema and circulatory problems, and lack proper sizing for differently shaped breasts.

Innovation Solution

A breast tissue support device with an elastic fabric and adhesive configuration that promotes lymphatic flow through radial adhesive patterns and lymphatic stimulators, providing support without straps, and can be integrated into clothing, enhancing lymphatic drainage and blood circulation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Strength

If traditional bras use straps and underwires for support, then breast support is improved, but stress on back and shoulders increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebreast supportVSAvoidstress on back and shoulders

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent removes traditional bra components (straps, underwires, hooks) that cause stress on back and shoulders, retaining only the essential breast support function through adhesive placement and fabric construction

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces mechanical support systems (straps, underwires, metal hardware) with an adhesive-based support system that distributes weight across the breast tissue itself, eliminating stress concentration points

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Strength

If traditional bras use excessive hardware for support, then breast support is improved, but freedom of movement is restricted

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebreast supportVSAvoidfreedom of movement

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The patent eliminates rigid hardware components (underwires, metal hooks, rigid cups) that restrict movement, keeping only flexible fabric and adhesive elements that allow natural body motion

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses flexible, stretchable fabric materials that dynamically adapt to body movement rather than restricting motion with rigid structures, allowing the bra to move with the body

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Strength

If traditional bras apply compression for support, then breast support is improved, but lymphatic fluid flow is impeded

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvebreast supportVSAvoidlymphatic fluid flow restriction

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies adhesive strategically at specific locations (nipple area, breast root, upper outer quadrant) rather than uniform compression across the entire breast, providing support while leaving lymphatic pathways open

Inventive Principle:

Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The patent divides the adhesive application into multiple discrete placement zones rather than continuous compression, allowing lymphatic fluid to flow through untreated areas

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

4Ease of manufacture

If bras are made with fixed size offerings, then manufacturing is simplified, but proper sizing for differently shaped breasts is compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvesize standardizationVSAvoidproper sizing for different breast shapes

Core Design Contradiction:

Ease of manufactureVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the bra into modular adhesive components that can be independently positioned and sized, allowing customization for different breast shapes and sizes while using standard fabric pieces

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent uses stretchable, flexible fabric materials that dynamically adapt to different breast sizes and shapes, eliminating the need for multiple fixed size options

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The device improves lymphatic drainage, reduces fluid retention, and enhances blood circulation while allowing freedom of movement, addressing the issues of traditional bras by promoting natural lymphatic flow and supporting breast shape without hardware-induced stress.

Implementation Method 1

an adhesive disposed on the skin side of the elastic fabric. The adhesive may be configured to adhere the breast tissue support device to human skin

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAdhesive bonding: Adhesive

Data Source

PatentUS20260060337A1Breast tissue support device

Publication Date: 2026.03.05 BORCHARDT BRITTINEY S

AI summary

A breast tissue support device is disclosed and may include an elastic fabric having an exposed side and a skin side and an adhesive disposed on the skin side of the elastic fabric. The adhesive may be configured to adhere the breast tissue support device to human skin. The breast tissue support device may include a center portion free from adhesive that is sized to surround a human nipple.