Surgical modesty garment and support bra
OwnerBryan E. Kilbeyinventor
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Abstract
A modular brassiere that serves as both a modesty garment and an easily-donned support garment. The modular bra includes an elongated support band that is preferably made of elastic material. Hook-and-loop type of engaging panels are used to secure the band around the user's chest. A separate strap assembly may be added to transfer load to one or more of the user's shoulders. The support band includes a proximal end and a distal end. A pocket is preferably included, proximate the distal end. The user can place one or more fingers into this pocket to assist in donning the device. A grip panel is preferably included as well. The grip panel includes a strap loop which the user can employ to also assist in donning the device.
Claims20
A support garment suitable for use in a surgical procedure and post surgery, said garment configured for use on a patient user having a chest, a first breast, a second breast, a first shoulder, a second shoulder, a first hand, and a second hand, comprising:
- (a) a support band made of elastic material, including,
- (i) a proximal end,
- (ii) a distal end,
- (iii) a broadened section proximate said distal end,
- (iv) an outward facing surface including a hook-compatible covering,
- (v) an inward facing surface,
- (vi) a pocket proximate said distal end on said outward facing surface, said pocket configured to receive at least a portion of said first hand of said patient user,
- (vii) a first cup formed in said broadened section proximate said distal end, said first cup configured to receive said first breast,
- (viii) a second cup formed in said broadened section between said first cup and said proximal end, said second cup configured to receive said second breast,
- (ix) a first hook panel located on said inward facing surface of said support band proximate said distal end;
- (b) a grip panel configured to be gripped by said second hand of said patient user, said grip panel being connected to said proximal end of said support band;
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- (c) wherein said support band is configured to form into a loop encircling said chest of said patient user by engaging said first hook panel on said inward facing surface of said support band to said hook compatible covering on said outward facing surface of said support band.
A support garment suitable for use in a surgical procedure and post surgery, said garment configured for use on a patient user having a chest, a first breast, a second breast, a first shoulder, a second shoulder, a first hand, and a second hand, comprising:
- (a) a support band made of elastic material, including,
- (i) a proximal end,
- (ii) a distal end,
- (iii) an outward facing surface including a hook-compatible covering,
- (iv) an inward facing surface,
- (v) a first cup formed proximate said distal end, said first cup configured to receive said first breast,
- (vi) a second cup formed between said first cup and said proximal end, said second cup configured to receive said second breast,
- (vii) a first hook panel located on said inward facing surface of said support band proximate said distal end;
- (b) a grip panel configured to be gripped by said second hand of said patient user, said grip panel being connected to said proximal end of said support band;
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- (c) wherein said support band is configured to form into a loop encircling said chest of said patient user by engaging said first hook panel on said inward facing surface of said support band to said hook compatible covering on said outward facing surface of said support band.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.