Decorative Strap Cover for Bra Concealment

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing solutions fail to effectively cover and decorate bra straps when worn under sleeveless clothing that do not have straps, limiting their applicability and requiring multiple expensive strapless bras to avoid strap exposure.

Innovation Solution

A strap cover that is equal in length to the underlying strap, fastened using double-sided adhesive or tabs, allowing for decorative overlays and attachment to various strap types, including bra, tank top, and purse straps, with options for interchangeable designs and secure fastening mechanisms like snap fasteners or adhesive.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a strap cover is designed to cover bra straps under sleeveless clothing, then the bra strap concealment function is achieved, but the solution cannot be used with articles of clothing that do not include straps

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveapplicability to different clothing typesVSAvoiddesign complexity for strapless clothing

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The strap cover is designed with a universal structure that can function both as a cover for bra straps and as a standalone decorative element for strapless clothing. The cover includes adhesive means and fastening mechanisms that allow it to be attached directly to the clothing garment itself when no strap is present, enabling one device to serve multiple purposes across different clothing types.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The strap cover acts as an intermediary element that can be positioned between the bra strap and the clothing, or directly on the clothing when no strap exists. The adhesive means and fastening mechanisms serve as mediators that enable attachment to various surfaces including straps and strapless garment edges, providing flexibility for different wearing scenarios.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If multiple strapless bras are purchased to avoid strap exposure, then complete strap concealment is achieved, but the cost increases significantly

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvestrap concealment effectivenessVSAvoidnumber of bras required

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSQuantity of substance

Solution Approach 1:

The strap concealment function is extracted from the bra itself and transferred to a separate, reusable strap cover. This allows the same bra to be worn with multiple different strap covers for various outfits, eliminating the need to purchase multiple expensive strapless bras. The cover can be attached and removed as needed, providing flexible strap concealment without requiring multiple bras.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

Instead of discarding a single-use strapless bra after one wearing, the strap cover is designed to be reusable and recoverable. The same cover can be attached to the same or different bras multiple times, providing ongoing strap concealment functionality without the need to continuously purchase new bras, thus reducing overall consumption and cost.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #34Discarding and recovering

3Strength

If a strap cover uses adhesive means for attachment, then secure fastening is achieved, but the attachment method is limited to specific fabric types

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment securityVSAvoidcompatibility with different fabrics

Core Design Contradiction:

StrengthVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The attachment system is designed to be dynamic and adaptable rather than fixed. The strap cover includes multiple attachment options (adhesive means, snap fasteners, hook-and-loop fasteners) that can be selected based on the specific fabric type and clothing style. This dynamic approach allows the same strap cover to be securely attached to various fabric types including smooth fabrics, textured fabrics, and stretch materials by choosing the appropriate fastening method.

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

Provides a cost-effective and versatile solution for covering and decorating straps across different clothing types, ensuring bra strap concealment without the need for multiple strapless bras, while allowing for interchangeable designs and secure attachment.

Implementation Method 1

fastened using double-sided adhesive or tabs

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectAdhesive: Adhesive

Implementation Method 2

secure fastening mechanisms like snap fasteners

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical Fastener: Mechanical Fastener

Data Source

PatentUS9730478B1Decorative cover for straps

Publication Date: 2017.08.15 PERTEH LLC

AI summary

A decorative strap cover that is fastened to a strap on an article of clothing that may cover a portion of a bra, a dress, lingerie, shirt, tank top, halter top, pants, belt loops or belt and may provide a decorative compartment. The decorative strap cover may be worn as a single component or combined with others as desired.