Universal Strap Cover with Segmented Overlay

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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 options for various types of sleeveless articles of clothing.

Innovation Solution

A strap cover that is equal in length to the strap it secures, using fasteners like double-sided adhesive or tabs to attach to the strap, allowing for decorative overlays and adjustable lengths, and can be used with various clothing items including bras, dresses, and pants, with optional compartments for small items.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a strap cover is designed to cover bra straps, then the bra strap visibility is reduced, but the strap cover cannot be used with clothing that does not have straps

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvecompatibility with different clothing typesVSAvoideffectiveness in covering bra straps

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The strap cover is designed with a universal attachment system that can accommodate both strapped and strapless clothing. The cover can be attached to bra straps when present, or directly to the clothing garment when straps are absent, making it versatile for different clothing types while maintaining its primary function of covering bra straps when needed

Inventive Principle:

Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

2Adaptability or versatility

If a strap cover is made with fixed length, then manufacturing is simplified, but it cannot accommodate different strap lengths

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveadjustability to different strap lengthsVSAvoidstrap cover structure

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The strap cover incorporates an adjustable length mechanism that allows the cover to dynamically adapt to different strap lengths. This may include features such as adjustable tabs, elastic sections, or configurable fastening points that enable the same strap cover design to fit various strap lengths without requiring multiple fixed-length variants

Inventive Principle:

Principle #15Dynamics

3Adaptability or versatility

If decorative items are added to the strap cover, then aesthetic appeal is improved, but the attachment reliability may be compromised

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvedecorative customizationVSAvoidattachment security

Core Design Contradiction:

Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The strap cover is divided into functional segments: a core attachment layer that provides secure fastening to the strap or clothing, and a separate decorative overlay layer that contains the aesthetic elements. This segmentation allows the decorative items to be attached without interfering with the attachment mechanism, maintaining both reliability and aesthetic appeal independently

Inventive Principle:

Principle #1Segmentation

Data Source

PatentUS9173440B1Decorative cover for straps

Publication Date: 2015.11.03 PERTEH LLC

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.