BRASSIERE WITH CARBON UNDERWIRE
A brassiere includes a first brassiere cup having a first support structure. The first support structure includes a first set of at least two support segments separated by at least one first region that is free of the first set of at least two support segments. The first set of at least two support segments lining a bottom periphery of the first brassiere cup. The brassiere further includes a second brassiere cup having a second support structure. The second support structure includes a second set of at least two support segments separated by at least one second region that is free of the second set of at least two support segments. The second set of at least two support segments line a bottom periphery of the second brassiere cup. A center gore of the brassiere is coupled between the first brassiere cup and the second brassiere cup. The first set of at least two support segments and second set of at least two support segments comprises carbon graphite.
The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62/748,666, filed on Oct. 22, 2018, and titled “BRASSIERE WITH CARBON UNDERWIRE,” the disclosure of which is expressly incorporated by reference in its entirety.
FIELDThe present disclosure generally relates to underwire for brassieres (or bras). More specifically, the present disclosure relates to brassieres with carbon underwire.
BACKGROUNDAn underwire bra (also under wire bra, under-wire bra, or underwired bra) is a brassiere that utilizes a thin, semi-circular strip of rigid material fitted inside the brassiere fabric. The wire may be made of metal, plastic, or resin. It is sewn into the bra fabric and under each cup, from the center gore to under the wearer's armpit. The wire helps to lift, separate, shape, and support a woman's breasts. Many different brassiere designs incorporate an underwire, including shelf bras, demi bras, nursing bras, and bras built into other articles of clothing, such as tank tops, dresses, and swimsuits.
A bra without an underwire is a soft-cup bra. Underwire bras are occasionally linked to health conditions including breast pain, mastitis, and metal allergies. Women wearing an underwire bra have in a few rare instances been subjected to extra scrutiny when their bra sets off metal detectors at security checkpoints in airports or prisons.
Metals used for the underwire bra include steel and nickel titanium. When the underwire breaks through the bra fabric, it can cause tremendous discomfort. Because underwire can tear through cloth, most women hand-wash underwire brassieres or machine-wash them on a delicate cycle. Brassiere wash bags, usually zippered mesh pouches, can also be used to protect brassieres and prevent the underwire from separating from the brassiere during machine washing.
SUMMARYA brassiere includes a first brassiere cup having a first support structure that lines a bottom periphery of the first brassiere cup. The brassiere further includes a second brassiere cup having a second support structure that lines a bottom periphery of the second brassiere cup. The first support structure and the second support structure includes carbon. A center gore of the brassiere is coupled between the first brassiere cup and the second brassiere cup.
A brassiere includes a first brassiere cup having a first support structure. The first support structure includes a first set of at least two support segments separated by at least one first region that is free of the first set of at least two support segments. The first set of at least two support segments lining a bottom periphery of the first brassiere cup. The brassiere further includes a second brassiere cup having a second support structure. The second support structure includes a second set of at least two support segments separated by at least one second region that is free of the second set of at least two support segments. The second set of at least two support segments line a bottom periphery of the second brassiere cup. A center gore of the brassiere is coupled between the first brassiere cup and the second brassiere cup.
This has outlined, rather broadly, the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure in order that the detailed description that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the present disclosure will be described below. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the present disclosure may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other structures for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the teachings of the present disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features, which are believed to be characteristic of the present disclosure, both as to its organization and method of operation, together with further objects and advantages, will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure.
The features, nature, and advantages of the present disclosure will become more apparent from the detailed description set forth below when taken in conjunction with the drawings in which like reference characters identify correspondingly throughout.
The detailed description set forth below, in connection with the appended drawings, is intended as a description of various configurations and is not intended to represent the only configurations in which the concepts described herein may be practiced. The detailed description includes specific details for the purpose of providing a thorough understanding of the various concepts. It will be apparent, however, to those skilled in the art that these concepts may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known structures and components are shown in block diagram form in order to avoid obscuring such concepts.
When a support structure (e.g., underwire) is placed into a brassiere, the fabric sides of the brassiere pull the underwire out and cause the sides and the cup of a brassiere to form a cantilever which lifts the breast upwards from the base. As a result, in some cases, the straps of the brassiere become dispensable or are not needed for much support.
Most women have one breast larger than the other, but wires, of course, are identical to provide a more symmetrical base. The main function of the underwire is to push the breast into a certain shape. The breast is contained inside the wire outline and the breast volume is pushed into a chosen direction to give a certain appearance or fashion shape for a specific type of brassiere. Wires provide support in combination with a cradle and cup of the brassiere. Different wire types are intended to provide different shapes. Some underwires are carbonized steel with an outer coating of nylon and an extra coating on the ends. For example, the compositions of the underwires may include mild (low carbon) steel of approximately 0.05% to 0.25% carbon content with up to 0.4% manganese content (e.g., AISI 1018 steel). These underwires are weak (or less strong) but cheap and easy to shape. A surface hardness of these underwires can be increased through carburizing.
Some types of underwire shapes include balconette/day brassiere (or daily wear brassiere) shape, plunge shape, strapless shape, etc. The balconette/day brassiere shape is a J-shaped wire intended for all day wear without any special fashion aspects. The balconette/day brassiere shape wire is shorter in length than the other wire types, and so has a greater difference between the height of its two ends. The balconette/day brassiere shapes are used for balcony and balconette brassieres and fuller cup/everyday brassieres, respectively. The balconette/day brassiere shape is quite sympathetic to many women's natural breast root.
A plunge shape also known as a ‘rocker’ wire is banana shaped. Some are slightly more hooked at a center front end and others are like a curve of a banana. The wires are put into the brassiere at a sharp tilt and are primarily used in push-up/plunge and infrequently in demi and very low balconette brassieres. The wires for the plunge shape are designed to push the breast upwards and towards the center front, giving more prominent cleavage and deeper neckline.
A strapless shape includes a deep U-shaped wire, and about a same height at a side and center front ends. The goal of the strapless shape is to cause the breast to fall into the deep U shape, where it will be contained completely, supported from underneath, and projected forwards. A strapless brassiere needs to grip, contain, and constrain the breast more in order to provide support and to cause the breast to stay in place.
For some usages (e.g., D+ cup size) the brassiere wire is oval in cross section to improve comfort. D+ cup brassieres tend to use a sturdier wire construction with a deeper, flatter cross-section for added strength and rigidity. Some full bust brands also prefer a U-shaped wire, generally, as larger busts tend to be rounder.
Some other wire shapes include shallow demi wire_1, mono underwire (aka domino wire) and titanium memory wire. The mono underwire can be fully rigid or have a flexible silicone joint that is directed to a certain look rather than practical benefit. The titanium memory wire has a round cross section and has the advantage of being able to move in all directions with the body. The titanium memory wire can be squished up only to ping back into shape.
Underwire brassieres can rub and pinch the breast, causing skin irritation and breast pain. Additionally, the wire of a worn brassiere can protrude from the fabric and scrape or cut the skin. When the fabric of a worn brassiere exposes an underwire, skin contact with nickel and other metals may cause contact dermatitis in women.
Underwire brassieres, like other constrictive garments, may contribute to clogged milk ducts in lactating women. Fluctuating breast size during pregnancy poses another problem. Because underwire brassieres are rigid, they do not easily accommodate changes in breast size, and an ill-fitting brassiere that does not support the breasts correctly can cause discomfort and pain. For several days after a mastectomy, or as long as the breast is tender, a woman is advised not to use an underwire brassiere.
Use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) on a patient in a metal underwire brassiere can cause burns, and the brassiere should be removed by the first responder before the AED is applied. A medical report documented that wearing an underwire brassiere in the tropics or tropical climates, e.g., east Africa, can lead to severe funicular myiasis of the breast caused by the tumbu fly. The eggs and larvae from this fly are deposited in clothing, especially along the length of the metal wires of an underwire brassiere, and can only be killed by applying heat through ironing. It is almost impossible when ironing a traditional underwire brassiere to achieve the required heat to kill the larvae deposited along the underwire.
Moreover, conventional underwires are made of low carbon content carbon steel. For example, the low carbon content carbon steel underwire contains around 0.05-0.320% carbon and is malleable and ductile. These low carbon content carbon steel underwires, however, suffer from yield-point runout and mild steel has a relatively low tensile strength.
Some conventional underwires use nickel, which belongs to the transition metals. Nickel is hard, ductile and considered corrosion-resistant because of its slow rate of oxidation at room temperature. It also boasts a high melting point and is magnetic at room temperature. However, handling nickel can result in symptoms of dermatitis among sensitized individuals.
Other conventional underwires use titanium which is corrosion resistant and has the highest strength-to-density ratio of any metallic element. In its unalloyed state, titanium is as strong as some steels but less dense. Its relatively high melting point (more than 1,650° C. or 3,000° F.) makes it useful as a refractory metal. It is also paramagnetic and displays fairly low electrical and thermal conductivity. However, titanium is costly, and laborious processes are needed to extract titanium from its various ores.
To improve the underwire, some aspects of the present disclosure include composites of carbon. In one aspect, the composites or alloy of carbon used for the brassiere include medium carbon steel containing between 0.30-0.59% of carbon, which balances ductility and strength with good wear resistance. Other aspects use high-carbon steel underwire that has 0.6-0.99% of carbon that is exceptionally strong. Yet another aspect uses ultra-high carbon steel underwire that contains 1.0-2.0% of carbon that can be tempered for increased hardness.
To further improve the underwire, some aspects of the present disclosure use a substantially pure carbon. Carbon is very important to life because it bonds in so many different ways to form compounds used daily by the human body. Carbon fiber used in the underwire of the brassiere in the present disclosure is characterized by a distinct lightness and strength that make it a viable, versatile, and useful product for the underwire of the brassiere. Along with the strength and lightweight properties, the carbon fiber used for the underwire has numerous benefits. For example, the benefits of the carbon fiber and its composites used for the underwire described herein include: a unique and distinct appearance; excellent strength to weight ratio relative to conventional materials; compatibility with other materials (fiber, plastics, metals, wood, concrete); suitable for complex contours and designs; superior fatigue properties; high stiffness; high heat tolerance and resistance; flexible thermal and electrical properties; corrosion-resistance (with proper resins); varying classifications (tensile modulus) of strength; and strength (for example, the strongest carbon fiber is ten times (10×) stronger and five times (5×) lighter than steel, and the strongest carbon fiber is eight times (8×) stronger and one point five times (1.5×) lighter than aluminum).
In some aspects, the underwire is constructed from carbon fiber high gloss woven sheets. The carbon fiber high gloss woven sheets may be constructed using layers of unidirectional carbon fiber prepreg layed up in a 0/90 degree orientation with a single layer of 2×2 twill carbon fiber prepreg on each of the outside surfaces. Prepreg is a term for a reinforcing fabric which has been pre-impregnated with a resin system. This resin system (typically epoxy) already includes the proper curing agent. As a result, the prepreg is ready to lay into the mold without the addition of any more resin. The carbon fiber high gloss woven sheets are manufactured using 100% real carbon fiber fabric pre-impregnated with high quality epoxy resin, these sheets are cured at high temperatures and pressure to ensure a strong, rigid product that cannot be re-shaped after cured. These carbon fiber high gloss woven sheets are manufactured using a clear, resin-rich carbon fiber prepreg which results in a smooth, low porosity laminate with a mirror-like finish.
Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to brassieres (or bras) with carbon underwire. In some aspects, the carbon underwire may be segmented. For example, the carbon underwire may include segmented/separated support structures made of carbon or a combination of materials that is dominated by carbon. For example, the alloy includes medium carbon steel containing between 0.30-0.59% of carbon, high-carbon steel that has 0.6-0.99% of carbon, or ultra-high carbon steel that contains 1.0-2.0% of carbon.
In one aspect of the present disclosure, the whole underwire and/or the segmented support structures of the underwire includes carbon or carbon graphite. For example, the brassiere includes a first brassiere cup, a second brassiere cup and a center gore coupled between the first brassiere cup and the second brassiere cup. The first brassiere cup includes a first support structure. The first support structure includes a first set of at least two support segments separated by at least one first region that is free of the first set of at least two support segments. The first set of at least two support segments line a bottom periphery of the first brassiere cup.
The second brassiere cup includes a second support structure. The second support structure includes a second set of at least two support segments separated by at least one second region that is free of the second set of at least two support segments. The second set of at least two support segments line a bottom periphery of the second brassiere cup. The support segments are made of carbon, carbon fiber, or an alloy of carbon including medium carbon steel containing between 0.30-0.59% of carbon, high-carbon steel that has 0.6-0.99% of carbon, or ultra-high carbon steel that contains 1.0-2.0% of carbon.
The brassiere 100 further includes a first wing or torso band 108a and a second wing or torso band 108b, where the first torso band 108a and the second torso band 108b are coupled to a band adjuster. In one aspect of the present disclosure, the band adjuster may be used to adjust the brassiere 100. For example, the band adjuster may be a combination of eye connections 114 attached at a peripheral region of the first torso band 108a and hooks 104 attached at a peripheral region of the second torso band 108b. The hooks 104 of the second torso band 108b may be attached to different levels of the eye connections 114 to increase or reduce a size of the brassiere 100.
In another aspect of the present disclosure, the hooks 104 and the eye connections 114 are made of carbon or an alloy of carbon including medium carbon steel containing between 0.30-0.59% of carbon, high-carbon steel that has 0.6-0.99% of carbon, or ultra-high carbon steel that contains 1.0-2.0% of carbon. Furthermore, the brassiere 100 includes an underarm region 106, a first underband section 128a, a second underband section 128b, and sliders 116. The sliders 116 are configured to adjust the length of the first strap 102a and the second brassiere strap 102b. The sliders 116 include carbon or an alloy of carbon including medium carbon steel containing between 0.30-0.59% of carbon, high-carbon steel that has 0.6-0.99% of carbon, or ultra-high carbon steel that contains 1.0-2.0% of carbon.
In yet another aspect of the present disclosure, the brassiere 100 includes under support sections. For example, the under support sections include a support structure (not shown). The support structure is a substantially semi-circular underwire embedded in the under support sections that circles a bottom and sides of each of the first brassiere cup 122a and the second brassiere cup 122b. A first under support section 118a is close to a front and center of the brassiere 100, and a second under support section 118b is close to the underarm region 106. The underwire is configured to contour the natural shape of breasts. The support structure is continuous or segmented.
To improve the underwire, some aspects of the present disclosure use a medium carbon steel containing between 0.30-0.59% carbon that balances ductility and strength with good wear resistance. Other aspects of the present disclosure use a high-carbon steel underwire that has a 0.6-0.99% carbon content and is exceptionally strong. Some aspects of the present disclosure use an ultra-high carbon steel underwire that contains 1.0-2.0% carbon that can be tempered for increased hardness.
To further improve the underwire, some aspects of the present disclosure use substantially pure carbon. For example, the under support sections 118a and 118b include carbon or carbon fiber underwire. The carbon fiber used in the underwire of the brassiere 100 in the present disclosure is characterized by a distinct lightness and strength that make it a viable, versatile, and useful product for the underwire of the brassiere 100.
For example, the first brassiere cup 222a includes a first support structure 203a lining a bottom periphery of the first brassiere cup 222a. The second brassiere cup 222b includes a second support structure 203b lining a bottom periphery of the second brassiere cup 222b. In one aspect of the present disclosure, the first support structure 203a and the second support structure 203b are made of carbon or an alloy of carbon including medium carbon steel containing between 0.30-0.59% of carbon, high-carbon steel that has 0.6-0.99% of carbon, or ultra-high carbon steel that contains 1.0-2.0% of carbon. The first support structure 203a and/or the second support structure 203b are structured in accordance with a J configuration or medial configuration.
The first support structure 203a is embedded in a section of the first under support section 218a that is close to a front and center (e.g., the center gore 212) of the brassiere 200. The second support structure 203b is embedded in a section of the second under support section 218b that is close to a front and center (e.g., the center gore 212) of the brassiere 200. The first support structure 203a and/or the second support structure 203b, respectively, extend from a position proximal to the center gore 212 to a position proximal to a first underband section 228a and a second underband section 228b in accordance with the J configuration. For example, a stitch 224 separates the first support structure 203a embedded in the first under support section 218a from the rest of the first under support section 218a that is close to an underarm region 206. The first underband section 228a and the second underband section 228b include one or more support structures made of carbon or an alloy of carbon including medium carbon steel containing between 0.30-0.59% of carbon, high-carbon steel that has 0.6-0.99% of carbon, or ultra-high carbon steel that contains 1.0-2.0% of carbon.
The under support sections 318a and 318b define a channel between lines 305a and 305b. For example, the channel in which the support structures (e.g., the L-shaped carbon based support structure 303) are embedded include pockets defined by stitches. In one aspect of the present disclosure, the under support sections 318a and 318b and their corresponding channels may be separated by a closure 324 (e.g., stitches or elastic for flexibility). For example, the under support section 318b includes the L-shaped carbon based support structure 303 while the under support section 318a is free of the L-shaped carbon based support structure 303. Of course, in some aspects of the present disclosure, the L-shaped carbon based support structure 303 may be in one or both of the under support sections 318a and 318b. The L-shaped carbon based support structure 303 extends from a position proximal to an underarm region 306 of the brassiere 300 to a position proximal to an underband section 328 of the brassiere 300 in accordance with the L configuration.
In another aspect of the present disclosure, an underband section 328 of the brassiere 300 defines an underband channel between lines 307a and 307b. The underband section 328 includes an additional support structure (not shown) to provide further support for the brassiere 300. Similar to the J-shaped carbon based support structures 203 (shown in
The carbon based support structure includes a first carbon based support segment 403a, a second carbon based support segment 403b, a third carbon based support segment 403c, and a fourth carbon based support segment 403d. The first carbon based support segment 403a, the second carbon based support segment 403b, the third carbon based support segment 403c, and the fourth carbon based support segment 403d are embedded in under support sections (e.g., the first under support section 218a and/or the second under support section 218b of
For example, the support structure of the first brassiere cup 422a includes the first carbon based support segment 403a and the second carbon based support segment 403b is separated by a separation region 430a that is free of the support segments. For example, the first carbon based support segment 403a and the second carbon based support segment 403b are respectively separated from the separation region 430a by stitches 424a and 424b. In one aspect of the present disclosure, the first carbon based support segment 403a and the second carbon based support segment 403b line a lower periphery of the first brassiere cup 422a. The periphery is lower relative to an upper periphery 409a of the brassiere 400. The term upper or lower can be switched based on the orientation of the brassiere 400.
Similarly, the support structure of the second brassiere cup 422b includes the third carbon based support segment 403c and the fourth carbon based support segment 403d separated by a separation region 430b that is free of the support segments. For example, the third carbon based support segment 403c and the fourth carbon based support segment 403d are respectively separated from the separation region 430b by stitches 424c and 424d. The third carbon based support segment 403c and the fourth carbon based support segment 403d line a lower periphery of the second brassiere cup 422b. The periphery is lower relative to an upper periphery 409b of the brassiere 400.
The brassiere 500 also includes under support sections 518a, 518b, 518c, 518d, 518e, 518f, and 518g that circle a bottom and sides of the brassiere cup 322. In one aspect, each of the under support sections 518a, 518b, 518c, 518d, 518e, 518f, and 518g are separated from the other under support sections by one or more stitches 524a, 524b, 524c, 524d, 524e, and 524f. For example, the under support section 518c is separated from the under support sections 518b by the stitch 524b and separated from the under support sections 518d by the stitch 524c. The brassiere 500 also includes carbon based support segments 503a, 503b, 503c, 503d, 503e, 503f, and 503g, respectively, embedded in the under support sections 518a, 518b, 518c, 518d, 518e, 518f, and 518g.
In one aspect of the present disclosure, each of the carbon based support segments or support structures described herein (with respect to all the FIGURES) is removably embedded in an under support section. For example, the under support section 518a includes a defined access or opening 507 through which the carbon based support segment 503a can be removed or replaced. The opening 507 can be sealable or retractable to prevent the carbon based support segment 503a from sliding out of the under support section 518a. That is, the opening can be closed and opened to insert or remove the carbon based support segment 503a. For illustrative purposes, the opening 507 is defined by dashed lines over a portion of the carbon based support segment 503a. Optionally, one or more openings 507 may be defined in other regions of the under support sections 518a, 518b, 518c, 518d, 518e, 518f, and 518g.
In another aspect of the present disclosure, the carbon based support segments described herein (with respect to all the FIGURES) can vary in length, size, or rigidity to improve comfort, especially for women with different breast sizes, and to accommodate the wearer of the brassiere. For example, the carbon based support segments 503a, 503b, 503f, and 503g may have a shorter length relative to the length of the carbon based support segments 503c, 503d, and 503e. The carbon based support segments 503c, 503d, and 503e may have a longer length and bigger size to improve support at a portion of the brassiere 500 where a weight of the breast is concentrated.
The brassiere 600 also includes one or more under support sections 618 that circle a bottom and sides of the brassiere cup 322. The brassiere 600 also includes carbon based support segments 603a, 603b, 603c, 603d, and 603e embedded in the one or more under support sections 618. In one aspect of the present disclosure, each of the carbon based support segments 603a, 603b, 603c, 603d, and 603e is separated from the other carbon based support segments by one or more gaps or spaces 626a, 626b, 626c, and 626d defined in the one or more under support sections 618. For example, the carbon based support segment 603b is separated from the carbon based support segment 603a, by the gap 626a and separated from the carbon based support segments 603c by the gap 626b.
In another aspect of the present disclosure, each of the carbon based support segments or support structures described herein is removably embedded in the one or more under support sections 618. For example, the carbon based support segment 603c can be removed or replaced via a defined opening 607. In one aspect, the opening 607 can be retractable to prevent the carbon based support segment 603c from sliding out of the one or more under support sections 618. For illustrative purposes, the opening 607 is defined by dashed lines within the gap 626c. In practice the opening 607, can be defined in other areas of the one or more under support sections 618.
In yet another aspect of the present disclosure, at least some of the gaps or spaces 626a, 626b, 626c, and 626d may include a retractable material (e.g., elastic) to provide flexibility to the brassiere 600. In other aspects, the gaps or spaces may include a combination of stitches and elastic to provide flexibility and well-defined under support sections to accommodate the carbon based support segments 603a, 603b, 603c, 603d, and 603e.
Claims
1. A brassiere comprising:
- a first brassiere cup having a first support structure that lines a bottom periphery of the first brassiere cup;
- a second brassiere cup having a second support structure that lines a bottom periphery of the second brassiere cup, the first support structure and the second support structure comprising carbon; and
- a center gore coupled between the first brassiere cup and the second brassiere cup.
2. A brassiere comprising:
- a first brassiere cup having a first support structure, the first support structure comprising a first set of at least two support segments separated by at least one first region that is free of the first set of at least two support segments, the first set of at least two support segments lining a bottom periphery of the first brassiere cup;
- a second brassiere cup having a second support structure, the second support structure comprising a second set of at least two support segments separated by at least one second region that is free of the second set of at least two support segments, the second set of at least two support segments lining a bottom periphery of the second brassiere cup; and
- a center gore coupled between the first brassiere cup and the second brassiere cup.
3. The brassiere of claim 2, further comprising a torso band coupled to the bottom periphery of the first brassiere cup and the bottom periphery of the second brassiere cup.
4. The brassiere of claim 2, wherein one of the at least one first region between a first support segment and a second support segment of the first set of at least two support segments comprises a first closure to separate the first support segment from the second support segment.
5. The brassiere of claim 4, wherein the first closure comprises stitches, elastic, or a combination thereof.
6. The brassiere of claim 4, wherein the first support segment and the second support segment are configured to fit into pockets defined by stitches.
7. The brassiere of claim 4, further comprising a first set of closures, including the first closure, around the first support segment to secure the first support segment within a first enclosed region and a second set of closures, including the first closure, around the second support segment to secure the second support segment within a second enclosed region.
8. The brassiere of claim 7, wherein each of the first enclosed region and the second enclosed region comprises an access to remove and/or replace each of the first support segment and the second support segment.
9. The brassiere of claim 2, wherein one of the at least one second region between a third support segment and a fourth support segment of the second set of at least two support segments comprises a second closure to separate the third support segment from the fourth support segment.
10. The brassiere of claim 9, wherein the second closure comprises stitches, elastic or a combination thereof.
11. The brassiere of claim 9, further comprising a third set of closures, including the second closure, around the third support segment to secure the third support segment within a third enclosed region and a fourth set of closures, including the second closure, around the fourth support segment to secure the fourth support segment within a fourth enclosed region.
12. The brassiere of claim 11, wherein each of the third enclosed region and the fourth enclosed region comprises an access to remove and/or replace each of the third support segment and the fourth support segment.
13. The brassiere of claim 2, in which the first set of at least two support segments and second set of at least two support segments comprises carbon graphite.
14. The brassiere of claim 2, in which the first set of at least two support segments and the second set of at least two support segments comprises carbon or an alloy of carbon including medium carbon steel including between 0.30-0.59% of carbon, a high-carbon steel content that has 0.6-0.99% of carbon, or an ultra-high carbon steel content that contains 1.0-2.0% of carbon.
15. The brassiere of claim 2, wherein the first support structure and/or the second support structure are structured in accordance with a J configuration or an L configuration.
16. The brassiere of claim 15, wherein the J configuration is a medial configuration and the L configuration is a lateral configuration.
17. The brassiere of claim 15, wherein the first support structure and/or the second support structure extend from a position proximal to the center gore to a position proximal to an under-band of the brassiere in accordance with the J configuration.
18. The brassiere of claim 15, wherein the first support structure and/or the second support structure extend from a position proximal to an underarm region of the brassiere to a position proximal to an under-band of the brassiere in accordance with the L configuration.
19. The brassiere of claim 2, wherein the first brassiere cup and the second brassiere cup comprise full, demi, plunge, unified, or other structure.
20. The brassiere of claim 2, wherein the first support structure and/or the second support structure comprises smoothed or rounded tips.
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 21, 2019
Publication Date: Apr 23, 2020
Inventor: Honey Ashlee-Tiara SANCHEZ (Los Angeles, CA)
Application Number: 16/659,435
