Interchangeable Strap Cover for Bra and Clothing Straps
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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 that does not have straps, and cannot provide decorative support or functionality for various types of sleeveless articles of clothing.
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, dress, lingerie, and tank top straps, with options for interchangeable designs and additional strap attachments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If a strap cover is designed to cover bra straps, then the aesthetic appearance is improved by hiding unsightly bra straps, but the device cannot be used with articles of clothing that do not include straps
Solution Approach 1:
The strap cover is designed with universal applicability to work with both strapped and strapless clothing. It can be attached directly to bra straps when clothing has straps, or attached to the clothing itself when straps are absent, making it suitable for various clothing types including sleeveless garments, dresses, and tops regardless of their strap configuration.
Solution Approach 2:
The strap cover serves as an intermediary element that can interface with different configurations. When clothing has straps, the cover interfaces with the straps; when clothing is strapless, the cover interfaces directly with the clothing body, effectively mediating between the bra and various clothing styles.
2Ease of manufacture
If a strap cover is made with fixed attachment method, then the manufacturing process is simplified, but the decorative overlay cannot be easily interchanged or removed
Solution Approach 1:
The strap cover is segmented into distinct components: a base attachment layer and a decorative overlay layer. This segmentation allows the decorative overlay to be separated from the base layer, enabling easy removal and interchange of decorative elements while keeping the attachment mechanism intact.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment mechanism incorporates dynamic characteristics allowing it to transition between a secure fixed state during wear and a releasable state for maintenance. The adhesive or fastening system enables the decorative overlay to be firmly attached during use but easily removed and replaced when needed.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Provides a cost-effective and versatile solution to cover and decorate bra straps across different clothing types, offering interchangeable designs and additional strap support without exposing the bra strap, enhancing aesthetic and functional options.
Implementation Method 1
the strap cover is preferably fastened to the sleeveless article of clothing via a fastener such as a strip of double sided adhesive arranged between the strap cover and strap
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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.