Decorative Strap Cover for Bra Concealment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing solutions, such as U.S. Pat. No. 5,914,166, fail to effectively cover bra straps when worn with clothing lacking straps, and are not cost-effective for women who cannot afford strapless bras.
Innovation Solution
A strap cover that is equal in length to the underlying strap, fastened using double-sided adhesive, tabs, or snap fasteners, allowing for decorative overlays on the exterior of bra or other straps, providing a cost-effective solution to cover and decorate straps across the shoulder or body.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a strapless bra or bra with removable straps is purchased to avoid showing bra straps, then the bra strap exposure problem is solved, but the cost increases significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies this principle by providing inexpensive, removable strap covers that can be easily attached and removed from existing bra straps. These covers are designed to be affordable alternatives to expensive strapless bras, allowing women to maintain their existing bras while avoiding strap exposure. The covers can be discarded or replaced easily, embodying the concept of cheap, replaceable components that solve a persistent problem without requiring significant investment.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent applies this principle by designing strap covers that can be used with any bra that has straps, regardless of the bra's style, color, or design. The universal strap cover solution works with various types of bras and can be removed when not needed, allowing a single bra to serve multiple functions (with or without strap coverage). This multi-functionality eliminates the need to purchase separate strapless bras for different occasions.
2Ease of operation
If a strap cover is designed to be easily removable and interchangeable, then the ease of operation improves, but the fastening mechanism complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies this principle by dividing the strap cover system into separate, modular components: the strap cover itself and the fastening elements (such as adhesive strips, tabs, or snap fasteners). This segmentation allows the cover to be easily attached and removed without requiring complex integrated mechanisms. The fastening elements are applied separately to the strap cover, enabling simple application and removal while maintaining ease of operation.
3Object-affected harmful factors
If the strap cover length is made substantially equal to the strap length, then the coverage effectiveness improves, but the manufacturing precision requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies this principle by making the strap cover length adjustable or variable rather than fixed. The cover can be manufactured in standard lengths that can accommodate different strap lengths, or the fastening mechanism allows for adjustment to achieve proper coverage. This approach maintains effective coverage without requiring precision manufacturing for each individual strap length, as the parameters can be adjusted within a reasonable range.
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AI summary
A strap cover that is fastened to an underlying strap arranged across a shoulder of a wearer. The strap cover may include a decorative material, a decoration, or an overlying material that is aesthetically pleasing to a viewer. The strap cover is fastened to the underlying strap via a fastening device. The strap cover may cover a portion of a bra, a dress, a lingerie, a shirt, a tank top, a halter top and a pants that runs across a shoulder from a front of the shoulder to a back of the shoulder.