Interchangeable Modesty Panel for Adjustable Cleavage Coverage

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing brassieres do not offer adjustable levels of modesty or daring, and previous solutions are either limited to specific use cases, such as for mastectomy patients, or are cumbersome in attachment and require removal of outer garments for cleavage coverage.

Innovation Solution

A brassiere with an integrated and interchangeable modesty panel that uses hook and eye, hook and loop, or VELCRO fasteners, allowing for varying levels of coverage and style, which can be easily attached and removed without needing to change the outer garment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a camisole or other garment is worn under a blouse to conceal cleavage and brassiere, then modesty and workplace decorum are met, but the ability to transition to recreational or entertainment settings is impeded and requires changing clothes

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadaptability to different settings (professional vs. recreational)VSAvoidease of transitioning between settings

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The brassiere is divided into separate functional components: a base brassiere and an interchangeable modesty panel. The modesty panel can be attached or removed independently, allowing the wearer to adjust cleavage coverage without changing the entire garment or outer clothing, thus enabling easy transition between professional and recreational settings

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The brassiere design incorporates dynamic adjustability through interchangeable modesty panels with varying coverage levels. This allows the wearer to dynamically adapt the modesty level to match different occasions (professional, recreational, entertainment) by simply swapping panels rather than changing entire outfits

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

2Object-affected harmful factors

If a partial undergarment is used to cover exposed cleavage, then cleavage coverage is provided, but the attachment method is cumbersome and may require removal of outer garments

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveexposed cleavageVSAvoidease of attachment and removal

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

The modesty panel is merged with the brassiere through integrated fastening mechanisms (hooks, eyes, or VELCRO) that attach directly to the brassiere structure. This combination allows the modesty panel to be securely attached and removed as a single unit with the brassiere, eliminating the need to manipulate separate garments or remove outer clothing

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The brassiere design incorporates self-contained fastening mechanisms that enable the wearer to independently attach and remove the modesty panel without assistance or manipulation of outer garments. The hooks, eyes, or VELCRO systems are designed to be user-friendly and self-sufficient

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

3Object-affected harmful factors

If a prosthetic brassiere with privacy panel is used, then cleavage coverage is provided for mastectomy patients, but the design lacks secure bottom fastening and is limited to specific use cases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveexposed cleavageVSAvoidapplicability to different user groups and occasions

Core Design Contradiction:

Object-affected harmful factorsVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The brassiere design with interchangeable modesty panels is created to serve multiple user groups and occasions. The base brassiere can accommodate various modesty panel options, making it suitable for both mastectomy patients (with appropriate panels) and general population. The system provides universal applicability across different settings (professional, recreational, entertainment) and user needs

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS8241088B2Brassiere with interchangeable modesty panel

Publication Date: 2012.08.14 MURPHY JANET DENICE

AI summary

Disclosed is a brassiere that is adjustable for varying levels of modesty or daring. The brassiere includes a modesty panel that is integrated to the design of the brassiere, but is also interchangeable with other modesty panels. The modesty panel can be selected from among a set of modesty panels. In this manner, a wearer may vary the look of an outfit or ensemble by using modesty panels of varying colors, fabrics, textures, or levels of modesty or daring. In various embodiments, the modesty panel is fastened to the brassiere using traditional hook and loop fasteners. In other various embodiments, the modesty panel may be fastened using hook material and corresponding loop material, or may be fastened using buttons or snap fasteners. Any other manner of fastening systems may be used to render the modesty panel combined with the brassiere as a single article of clothing.