Bust Support Pillow with Criss-Cross Straps for Cleavage Wrinkle Prevention
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing clothing and undergarment solutions fail to effectively prevent wrinkles in the cleavage area due to gravity and movement during sleep, athletic activities, and post-surgical conditions, while also providing comfort and support for the bust.
Innovation Solution
A pillow-like support device with a casing and filler material, featuring criss-crossing straps for direct torso attachment or integration with sports bras, designed to maintain breast separation and prevent wrinkles, utilizing materials like polyester lycra and adjustable fastening systems for optimal fit and comfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If a woman sleeps without a bra for comfort, then comfort is improved, but wrinkles develop in the cleavage area due to gravity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent introduces a bust support device as an intermediary element between the breasts and the sleeping surface. This device includes a padded insert positioned in the cleavage area and support straps that attach to the nightwear, creating a mediator structure that prevents direct contact and pressure between the breasts while sleeping, thereby preventing wrinkles without requiring the woman to sleep completely without support
Solution Approach 2:
The invention adds a new dimensional aspect to sleepwear by integrating a separate bust support component that can be attached to the nightwear. This dimensional addition allows the support function to be distributed across multiple elements (padded insert, straps, attachment points) rather than relying on a single conventional bra structure, enabling comfort with wrinkle prevention
2Reliability
If sports bras force breasts closer to the body to avoid injury, then protection is improved, but wrinkles are exacerbated in the cleavage area
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by providing different functional zones within the bust support device. The padded insert provides local cushioning and separation in the cleavage area to prevent wrinkles, while the support straps provide local anchoring to the nightwear for stability during athletic activities. Each component has a specialized local function that addresses specific needs without compromising other areas
Solution Approach 2:
The bust support device is segmented into distinct functional components: a padded insert for cleavage protection, support straps for anchoring, and attachment mechanisms for integration with nightwear. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized for its specific function - the insert for wrinkle prevention and the straps for secure attachment during movement - resolving the contradiction between protection and wrinkle prevention
3Object-affected harmful factors
If rigid or stretched support is used in the cleavage area to prevent wrinkles, then wrinkle prevention is improved, but comfort is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs parameter changes by using a padded insert with specific material properties that balance support and comfort. The padding provides sufficient structural support to prevent wrinkles while maintaining softness and flexibility for comfort during sleep. The support straps use adjustable tension parameters to provide secure anchoring without excessive tightness, optimizing both wrinkle prevention and comfort
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AI summary
A bust support device utilizing a pillow member having a top, a bottom, and a pair of curving side portions to permit the pillow to be placed in the cleavage area of the bust. The side portions adjoining the bottom of the pillow underlie the breasts. The pillow may be supported to a garment worn by the user, or directly to the torso of the user by a pair of straps.