Body Shaping Apparatus with Triangular Protrusion for Thigh Gap

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing body shaping devices fail to effectively create a thigh gap, lift and separate buttocks, and conceal genital protrusion while being comfortable and natural-looking under clothing.

Innovation Solution

A body shape enhancing apparatus with an elongated body that narrows and thickens into a triangular-shaped rear protrusion, providing shaping support by separating buttocks cheeks and concealing genital protrusion through an undetectable barrier.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If traditional undergarments and girdles are used for body shaping, then some shaping effect is achieved, but they produce unnatural look, bulky appearance, and discomfort while failing to effectively create thigh gap and lift buttocks

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebody shaping effectivenessVSAvoidcomfort and natural appearance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The shapewear garment is divided into multiple functional zones with different compression levels. High compression zones are applied selectively to specific problem areas (thighs, buttocks, abdomen) while low compression zones are applied to areas requiring natural movement and comfort. This segmented approach allows effective shaping without bulky appearance or discomfort across the entire body.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different regions of the shapewear garment have different material properties and compression forces tailored to local needs. The thighs receive higher compression to create gap effect, while the buttocks receive upward lifting force, and the abdomen receives smoothing compression. This local quality differentiation achieves reliable shaping in each area while maintaining overall comfort and natural appearance.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple different shaping devices are worn simultaneously to address various body shape challenges, then comprehensive shaping coverage is achieved, but moisture build up occurs due to lack of ventilation and the devices become uncomfortable and ineffective

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvecomprehensive body shape coverageVSAvoidmoisture build up and discomfort
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The shapewear garment integrates multiple shaping functions into a single unified design. It simultaneously provides thigh gap creation, buttocks lifting, abdominal smoothing, and hip shaping capabilities. This multi-functionality eliminates the need to wear multiple separate devices, preventing moisture build up while maintaining comprehensive body shape coverage and comfort.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

Previously separate shaping devices (thigh shapers, buttock lifters, abdominal binders) are merged into one integrated shapewear garment. The unified structure allows proper ventilation across all body areas while providing comprehensive shaping coverage, eliminating the moisture and discomfort problems associated with layering multiple devices.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Reliability

If constricting garments are used to conceal genital protrusion, then modesty is improved, but the garments become uncomfortable and visible through certain clothing

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvegenital protrusion concealmentVSAvoidcomfort and invisibility under clothing
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The shapewear garment applies targeted smoothing compression specifically to the crotch and genital area to conceal protrusion effectively. This local quality approach ensures modesty and concealment reliability while the rest of the garment maintains comfort and natural appearance, preventing visibility through outer clothing.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

4Reliability

If tight shapewear is used to create thigh gap and lift buttocks, then shaping effectiveness is improved, but the garment becomes uncomfortable and produces unnatural look

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvethigh gap creation and buttocks liftingVSAvoidcomfort and natural appearance
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The shapewear applies high compression forces locally to the thigh and buttocks areas to effectively create thigh gap and lift buttocks. This targeted local quality approach achieves reliable shaping in specific problem areas while maintaining natural appearance and comfort in other body regions, avoiding the unnatural look and discomfort of uniformly tight garments.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Data Source

PatentUS20250031772A1Body shape enhancing apparatus and method
Publication Date: 2025.01.30 IBRAHIM ARMANI
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AI summary

A body shape enhancing apparatus for creating a space between the thighs and simultaneously providing multiple shape enhancements is described. The body shape enhancing apparatus comprises an outer shell casing comprising a top outer shell casing, a bottom outer shell casing, a front section, a middle section and rear section. The outer shell casing body is configured to cover a wearers undercarriage from the pelvic area to about the anus. The rear section comprises a protrusion from a top of the rear base section, the protrusion supported by a similar shape internal support protrusion.