Reusable strapless backless bra
OwnerJill R. DeMarcoinventor
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Abstract
A reusable backless, strapless, one-piece bra. The bra comprises an underwire, a light-weight aluminum layer and a rubber foam layer, the light weight aluminum layer being positioned between foam rubber layers. The aluminum enables the bra to be molded to fit the contours of each person. The foam is bonded to the skin with double-sided, disposable dermal adhesive tape. The tape is applied horizontally across the bottom of the bra and attached to the rib cage just beneath the breast. A pad may be provided on an inner surface of the bra to give the appearance of enhanced breast size.
Claims29
A pliable, strapless breast support including an integral member for supporting both breasts, the member comprising;
- at least one pliable foam layer formed into two cups and having an inner surface which abuts the breasts during use;
- at least one shaping mechanism in each cup;
- wherein the shaping mechanism includes a plurality of flexible metal strips provided within each cup of the member;
- and
- wherein the at least one pliable foam layer comprises two foam layers, and the flexible metal strips are provided therebetween.
A method of supporting breasts, comprising:
- forming a strapless bra of a pliable foam material;
- embedding at least one shaping mechanism in the foam material;
- manually manipulating a shape of the bra to obtain a desired support shape by applying pressure to the shaping mechanism, wherein the shape of the bra is generally retained absent further manipulation;
- applying an adhesive strip to an inner surface of the bra;
- and
- adhering the bra to the rib cage such that the breasts fill the cups and are therefore supported by the strapless bra.
A pliable, strapless breast support including a member for supporting both breasts, the member comprising;
- at least one pliable foam layer formed into two cups and having an inner surface which abuts the breasts during use,
- an underwire, flexible support mechanism in each cup,
- said underwire being curved to follow the shape of each breast, and having two concave upwards sections, one under each breast when worn by a user.
A method of making a pliable strapless bra comprising:
- forming a single pliable foam member into two cups for supporting breasts;
- and
- embedding at least one shaping mechanism into the foam.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.