Triangular Cleavage Cover with Adjustable Brassiere Attachment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing garments that attach to brassieres to cover cleavage do not securely attach, are not adjustable, use visible securing means, and fail to fit strapless brassieres, limiting their usability and reusability.
Innovation Solution
A triangular garment accessory with adjustable attachment straps and snaps or other securing means that securely attach to brassieres, including strapless types, using multiple layers of material to hide securing elements and provide a snug fit, and optional extension straps for larger sizes or wear without a brassiere, along with features for attaching jewelry.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If adhesives are used to attach the garment to the brassiere, then the garment can be secured in place, but the securing means are not reusable and may not always adhere properly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces adhesive bonding with a mechanical fastening system using clips that have hooks engaging with loops sewn onto the brassiere. This mechanical system provides both reliable attachment and reusability, as the clips can be repeatedly attached and detached without degradation of the bonding mechanism.
2Reliability
If bows are used as securing means, then the garment can be attached to the brassiere, but the bows show through the outer garment making it obvious that a cleavage covering device is being worn
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts the securing mechanism from the visible front surface of the garment and relocates it to the back side where clips attach to the brassiere. This separation allows the front of the garment to remain smooth and invisible under outer clothing, while the securing function is maintained through the hidden mechanical fastening system.
3Reliability
If the garment is designed to attach to brassieres with shoulder straps, then securing is achieved, but the garment cannot be worn with strapless brassieres
Solution Approach 1:
The patent designs the clipping system to engage with multiple types of brassiere structures - both strapless brassieres with edge loops and brassieres with shoulder straps having loop attachments. This universal design allows a single garment model to be worn with various brassiere types by simply repositioning the clips to engage with the appropriate attachment points.
4Ease of manufacture
If the garment is made in fixed sizes, then manufacturing is simplified, but the garment does not fit different chest sizes and brassiere sizes
Solution Approach 1:
The patent incorporates adjustable straps with movable connectors that allow the wearer to modify the strap length and tension. This dynamic adjustment capability enables a single garment size to accommodate different chest sizes and brassiere dimensions, providing a customized fit without requiring multiple garment sizes to be manufactured.
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AI summary
A garment and brassiere accessory that is substantially triangular in shape having attachment straps (8) extending outward from upper corners (6) of the undergarment that may be looped around shoulder straps (14) of a brassiere (13). In addition, a lower corner (7) may be looped around a center portion (16) of the brassiere. An upper band (11) of preferably elastomeric material located along an upper edge (4) of the undergarment keeps the undergarment securely against a woman's chest while being worn. The undergarment is preferably constructed from two layers of material, an outer layer (17) and an inner layer (18) so that the outer layer hides any wrinkles or indentations (19) caused by the stress of the lower corner pulling on the inner layer while the undergarment is being worn. Additional features include extension straps (20) that allow a user to adapt the undergarment to a larger chest and/or brassiere size or to wear the undergarment without a brassiere and detachable jewelry.