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AU2010100464B4 - Natural fiber cup encasing a three dimensional support for undergarments and swimwear garments - Google Patents

Natural fiber cup encasing a three dimensional support for undergarments and swimwear garments Download PDF

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AU2010100464B4
AU2010100464B4 AU2010100464A AU2010100464A AU2010100464B4 AU 2010100464 B4 AU2010100464 B4 AU 2010100464B4 AU 2010100464 A AU2010100464 A AU 2010100464A AU 2010100464 A AU2010100464 A AU 2010100464A AU 2010100464 B4 AU2010100464 B4 AU 2010100464B4
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Richard Seymour
Jessica Stott
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    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41WEARING APPAREL
    • A41CCORSETS; BRASSIERES
    • A41C3/00Brassieres
    • A41C3/10Brassieres with stiffening or bust-forming inserts
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41WEARING APPAREL
    • A41CCORSETS; BRASSIERES
    • A41C3/00Brassieres
    • A41C3/0085Brassieres with ventilation feature
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41WEARING APPAREL
    • A41BSHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B2500/00Materials for shirts, underwear, baby linen or handkerchiefs not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • AHUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41WEARING APPAREL
    • A41DOUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D7/00Bathing gowns; Swim-suits, drawers, or trunks; Beach suits

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Natural fiber cup encasing a three dimensional support for undergarments Description An undergarment, normally a bra includes in each of its cups a support component, an insert that defines the approximate line of contact where the breast becomes the ribcage, extending from the central region between the breasts, underneath the base of the breast to the side of the breast adjacent to the underarm, extending upwardly and outwardly therefrom, incased in a molded cup made from layered soybean protein textile fibers. Conventional bras consist of cups, which provide support for the breasts, an under band which fastens around back and straps that connect the under band and the apex of each cup which are worn over the shoulders to keep the cups in place. Such bras are often 'underwired', in order to provide the breasts with improved support and shape. A piece of approximately semi-circular flattened wire is stitched into each cup of the bra. When the bra is in place, the wire defines the base and the side of the cup adjacent to the ribcage, defining the breast shape. Such conventional underwire bras suffer from a number of disadvantages. The underwire offers inadequate breast support, uplift and enhancement, and essentially only contours the base and side of the breast. The wire can cause discomfort by digging into the flesh in the underarm region or by pressing against the ribs of the wearer. The abrupt end of the underwire in the underarm region may also detach from its casing and protrude from the fabric of the bra and poke the wearer causing discomfort. The compression of an underwire, positioned on the periphery of each breast, the approximate line of contact where the breast becomes the ribcage may restrict the lymphatic glands. The bodies lymphatic system is responsible for releasing toxins from the body and may result in toxins to accumulate in the breast tissue due to the pressure of an underwire. Toxin build up in the body and breast tissue may increase the production of breast cysts and may increase breast pain. Further disadvantages of bras are associated with molded foam bra cups. Molded foam bra cups are very popular with women as they enhance the breast size and shape. These bra cups are made from molded polyurethane foam. Polyurethane foam is an excellent insulator because of its high R-value. The R-value is the measure of how well a material resists thermal penetration. Polyurethane foam has an R-value of between 6 and 7 for every inch of thickness. Molded polyurethane foam bra cups insulate breast heat by resisting heat escaping from the bra cup, and resisting any change of temperature to penetrate the bra cup. Increased breast temperature may result in increased breast fluid secretion, which can produce breast pain and increase the risk of developing cysts. The following prior patent describes an insert which replaces an underwire within a bra to provide increased breast support which pertains partly to the invention at hand. Page 1 The Patent 'brassiere or the like', is an insert for undergarments that offers increased support and enhancement for the breasts, especially larger sized breasts. The invention comprised of an insert with a rigid inner core defining the approximate line of contact where the breast becomes the ribcage, and an elastomeric surround that extends upwardly and outwardly therefrom. The disadvantage of this invention was that its assembly method into a bra was limiting. The top underarm portion of the insert was sewn directly into the bra. The inner core secured by elastic sewn to the bottom edge of the bra and over the top of the inner core. The inside of the bra looked unsightly and the insert was cold against the skin which was discomforting to the wearer. However, after several minutes the polypropylene would warm to the temperature of the wearer's breast and the discomfort would erase. The invention was limiting as it could only be used in seamed bra cups, a cup made with 2 or more fabric pieces. It could not be used for a molded foam bra cup, push up cup or padded bra cup because of its pre determined molded components. This greatly restricted the number of women who would wear a bra with this invention. Many women prefer molded bra cups, or padded molded bra cups because they conceal erect nipples which can make women feel self conscious and embarrassed. Molded bra cups are also popular with women who desire increased support and breast enhancement, The natural fiber cup encasing a three dimensional support for undergarments of the present invention is characterised in that an insert, comprising of two components is incased in a cup made from layered soybean protein textile fibers. The insert comprises of two components, the first, an inner core defines the approximate line of contact where the breast becomes the ribcage, extending from the central region between the breasts, underneath the base of the breast to the side of the breast, adjacent to the underarm. The inner core is considerably "U"shaped. The second component is a thin elastomeric material which surrounds the periphery of the inner core. This component follows the inner edge of the inner core from an approximate halfway point, increasing upwardly and outwardly therefrom, and follows the outer edge of the inner core at an approximate quarterly point, increasing upwardly and outwardly therefrom. The top of the elastomeric material, positioned at the outer side of the cup, adjacent to the underarm forms an underarm portion. The top edges of this underarm portion of the elastomeric material can be slightly curved. Page 2 Perforations may be made to the insert's top half of the elastomeric material from the inner edge of the inner core therefrom to allow thermal penetration to the breasts. The edges of the elastomeric material may comprise of a feather edge. The insert is incased in cup, comprised of molded soybean protein textile fibers. The cup is made from soybean protein fiber which has many beneficial properties. Soybean protein fiber has excellent moisture absorption, is antibacterial and releases 5,000/cm3 negative oxygen ion which can improve sleeping and heighten emotions. Furthermore, soybean protein fiber regulates cells and microcirculation which could be beneficial in assisting the lymphatic glands, located in the breasts to remove toxins from the body. The cup and insert maintains substantially the same shape when in use as when not in use. Preferably the cup's thickness will be thin, but the cup may be of any thickness, and may be molded in the compression molding process to include textile fabric padding. Various modifications may be made to the cup without departing from the invention. The size and shape of the cup will vary depending upon the size and style of the bra. The cups may be modified to accommodate for different cup styles. The cup and insert can be used in fabric seamed bra cups which are popular in lingerie. By decreasing the height of the cup, the invention can be accommodated for this style. The insert is created using injection molding or a two shot injection molding process. The inner core of the insert is made from a polycarbonate material, normally a polypropylene and the elastomeric material of the insert is made from a soft polypropylene. The manufacturing process to create the cup and finalise the invention at hand is compression molding. The insert is put between layered soybean protein textile fibers, placed in a open heated mold cavity, employing an acrylic thermosetting resin and compression molded, whereby the mold is closed with a top force that maintains heat and pressure until the item has solidified. The insert provides firm support and ensures breast comfort, uplift and enhancement for the wearer. The cup provides increased support and self confidence without harming the breasts. The invention is aesthetically pleasing and provides a smooth silhouette for the wearer. The inserts inner core polycarbonate material may provide less pressure than galvanised wire to the ribcage and in turn provide less pressure to the lymphatic glands. Furthermore this may result in a decrease level of toxin accumulation in the breast tissue, providing erased or decreased symptoms of breast pain, Page 3 The soybean protein fiber cup regulates cells and microcirculation, furthermore it does not resist thermal penetration. Therefore a stable breast temperature in accordance with ones body temperature may result in less breast fluid secretion, which may result in less breast pain and decrease the risk of developing breast cysts. The cup and insert provide a partnership that together combat the disadvantages of conventional bras whilst supporting the breasts effectively and comfortably in a natural position. Page 4

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1. An undergarment characterised in that an insert defines the approximate line of contact where the breast becomes the ribcage, extending from the central region between the breasts, underneath the base of the breast to the side of the breast, adjacent to the underarm. The insert is incased in a bra cup, the bra cup is comprised of molded soybean protein textile fibers.
2. An undergarment as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that the insert includes an inner core that defines the approximate line of contact where the breast becomes the ribcage, extending from the central region between the breasts, underneath the base of the breast, to the side of the breast, adjacent to the underarm. The inner core is considerably "U" shaped, A thin elastomeric material surrounds periphery of the inner core. This component follows the inner edge of the inner core from an approximate halfway point, increasing upwardly and outwardly therefrom, and follows the outer edge of the inner core at an approximate quarterly point, increasing upwardly and outwardly therefrom.
3. An undergarment as claimed in 1 to 2, characterised in that the top of the elastomeric material, positioned at the outer side of the cup, adjacent to the underarm forms an underarm portion. The top edges of this underarm portion of the elastomeric material can be slightly curved. Perforations may be made to the top half of the elastomeric material from the inner edge of the inner core therefrom.
4. An undergarment as claimed in claim 1 to 3, characterised in that the insert is created using injection molding or a two shot injection molding process whereby the is inner core is made from a polycarbonate material, normally a polypropylene and the elastomeric material is made from a soft polypropylene.
5. An undergarment as claimed any one of the preceding claims, characterised in that the insert is encased in a cup made from layered soybean protein textile fibers. The insert is put between layered soybean protein textile fibers, placed in a open heated mold cavity, employing an acrylic thermosetting resin and compression molded, whereby the mold is closed with a top force that maintains heat and pressure until the item has solidified. Page 5
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US20050164602A1 (en) * 2004-01-24 2005-07-28 Armstrong Jeanette J. Push-up sports bra
US20080113587A1 (en) * 2006-11-15 2008-05-15 Tanya Richardson Bra and system having a bay and a truss and method for using the same
CN201393559Y (en) * 2009-05-20 2010-02-03 深圳市曼妮芬针织品有限公司 Ultra-light breathable breast-enhancing brassiere cup
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US20080113587A1 (en) * 2006-11-15 2008-05-15 Tanya Richardson Bra and system having a bay and a truss and method for using the same
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CN201393559Y (en) * 2009-05-20 2010-02-03 深圳市曼妮芬针织品有限公司 Ultra-light breathable breast-enhancing brassiere cup

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