Integrated Underwired Bust Support in Women's Rash Guards
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing rash guards for women lack adequate bust support and often require additional undergarments, leading to discomfort and unsightly bulges, especially for larger breasted women engaging in physical activities or seeking sun protection beyond beach environments.
Innovation Solution
A women's outer garment with integrated underwired bra cups and a 4-way stretch fabric shell, featuring a bridging connection and adjustable strap for tension, providing built-in support and sun protection without the need for separate undergarments.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a separate bikini top or bra is worn under the rash guard for bust support, then breast support is improved, but the garment complexity and discomfort increase due to multiple layers and uneven drying
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the bust support function with the rash guard by integrating bra cups and underwiring directly into the outer garment structure. The breast-receiving cups are formed from the outer fabric shell itself, with underwiring elements embedded to provide support, eliminating the need for separate undergarments and creating a unified single-layer garment.
Solution Approach 2:
The outer fabric shell serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides sun protection, acts as the structural support for breasts through integrated cups and underwiring, and eliminates the need for separate drying layers. This multi-functional design addresses both bust support and rash guard requirements in a single garment.
2Reliability
If a separate bikini top or bra is worn under the rash guard, then breast support is improved, but the aesthetic appearance deteriorates due to unsightly bulges and unkempt look
Solution Approach 1:
By merging the bust support structure with the outer fabric shell, the patent eliminates visible seams, layers, and bulges that occur with separate undergarments. The integrated design creates a smooth, uniform appearance while maintaining support functionality.
3Ease of operation
If the rash guard is made from lightweight moisture-wicking fabric for superior drying, then drying capability is improved, but bust support deteriorates due to lack of structural integrity
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses composite construction where the outer fabric shell provides moisture-wicking properties while embedded underwiring elements and internal structural components provide bust support. The combination of lightweight performance fabric with supportive structural elements achieves both drying capability and breast support.
4Adaptability or versatility
If the rash guard moves over the bikini top during swimming, then freedom of movement is improved, but the need for repeated manual adjustments increases
Solution Approach 1:
By combining the bust support and outer garment into a single integrated structure, the patent eliminates relative movement between layers that requires adjustment. The unified design moves as one piece with the body, maintaining proper alignment during swimming and physical activities without needing repeated manual adjustments.
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AI summary
An outer garment, in particular sports or beach wear, such as a rash guard, adapted for women is provided. More particularly, the garment is suitable for active wear as it has in-built bust support comprising underwiring. The outer garment comprises an outer fabric shell configured to substantially cover a wearer's shoulders and to which a bust-support structure is secured.