SWEAT-ABSORBENT SUPPORT CUSHIONS FOR A BRA

A moisture absorbing system, including a bra to cover breasts, and a plurality of cushions movably connected within at least a portion of an inner surface of the bra. The bra may be a cupless bra.

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Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application is a Continuation-In-Part application of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/649,679, filed on Jul. 14, 2017, which is further a Continuation-In-Part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/790,011, filed on Jul. 2, 2015.

BACKGROUND 1. Field

The embodiment herein generally relates to supporting cushions and more particularly to sweat-absorbent supporting cushions.

2. Description of the Related Art

Every human being perspires when the ambient temperature rises above body temperature. Perspiration removes unwanted salts along with sweat from the body. If the sweat remains on the skin for a long time, it may cause rashes. Women, generally, have a tendency to perspire around their bra line, especially when under stress, at work, or when performing physical activity. Excessive unwanted perspiration results in embarrassing odors, sweat stains, or eventually discoloration of the surrounding clothes. The user may sometimes need to wash the affected areas of the bra, which increases the amount of wear and tear on the bra thereby decreasing the life of the bra. It becomes expensive to have to constantly replace worn down bras, especially for women with a unique bra size who must specially order bra to fit the specific measurements.

While various solutions have been proposed to tackle the problem, none has been successfully implemented to address the needs of women suffering from breast perspiration. It is acknowledged that other devices have been developed for wear under the breast, but they are purposefully relatively thick and bulky and intended for cosmetic, uplift purposes. Some cushions have been developed to absorb perspiration; however, they are either bulky, address mainly the area between the breasts, or address the entire under area of the breast from underarm to cleavage. Such cushions are too bulky and obvious as to not provide discretion of wearing by the user.

Accordingly, there remains a need for a cheap and an efficient solution to the problem of sweat absorption under breasts.

SUMMARY

The present general inventive concept provides sweat-absorbent supporting cushions.

Additional features and utilities of the present general inventive concept will be set forth in part in the description which follows and, in part, will be obvious from the description, or may be learned by practice of the general inventive concept.

The foregoing and/or other features and utilities of the present general inventive concept may be achieved by providing an embodiment herein provides a sweat absorbing bra that includes a pair of cushion. The pair of cushion is an absorbent pair of cushion. Each cushion of the pair of cushion is U-shaped and includes (i) a middle portion; and (ii) two leg portions. The middle portion and the two leg portions are so shaped to conform the shape of a cup of the sweat absorbing bra as well as the breast to allow maximum absorption of the sweat.

In yet another aspect of the present invention, the pair of cushions couples to each cup of the bra. The cushion includes a first set of holes at the bottom portion and the cup includes a second set of holes at the bottom portion.

A thread is adapted to pass through the first set of holes and the second set of holes to grip the cushion on the cup of the bra. The first set of holes and the second set of holes promote air flow and reduce the sweating in between the breast and the chest wall. The user may couple the cushion to the cup of the bra loosely or tightly as per the comfort of the user. The cushion is made up of anti-itch fabric and is fragrance-free to prevent any bacterial allergies or the like.

The foregoing and/or other features and utilities of the present general inventive concept may also be achieved by providing the cup of the bra may include a set of tabs coupled to the base of the cup of the bra. The set of tabs further include Velcro at the top portion of the tabs, on one side, to couple to the cup of the bra with the help of the Velcro of the tabs. In another embodiment, the tab is made up of cotton or elastic material.

In another aspect of the present invention, the sweat absorbing bra with a pair of cushion is provided, where the sweat absorbing bra includes: (i) a pair of cup, (ii) a first set of holes, (iii) a second set of holes, and (iv) a thread. The first set of holes are punched on the bottom portion of each cushion of the pair of cushion. The second set of holes are punched on the bottom of each cup of the pair of cup. The thread couples the cushion to the cup of the bra.

These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the spirit thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

The foregoing and/or other features and utilities of the present general inventive concept may also be achieved by providing a moisture absorbing system, including a bra to cover breasts, and a plurality of cushions movably connected within at least a portion of an inner surface of the bra.

The bra may be a cupless bra.

Each of the plurality of cushions may be connected to at least one of a plurality of cups of the bra.

Each of the plurality of cushions may rotate from against the bra to at least partially away from the bra in a first direction, and rotates from away from the bra to against the bra in a second direction opposite with respect to the first direction.

Each of the plurality of cushions may be connected to the bra along an edge of each of the plurality of cushions.

A first edge of each of the plurality of cushions may move away from the bra and a second edge of each of the plurality of cushions remains connected to the bra.

The bra may include at least one thread-receiving hole to receive at least one fastening member therein to removably connect each of the plurality of cushions to the bra.

Each of the plurality of cushions may pivot behind the breasts to receive the breasts within a gap between each of the plurality of cushions and the bra.

The foregoing and/or other features and utilities of the present general inventive concept may also be achieved by providing a cushion removably connected to at least a portion of a bra, the cushion including a surface constructed of moisture absorbing material to absorb moisture on at least a portion thereof, a first leg portion disposed on a first end of the cushion, a second leg portion disposed on a second end of the cushion opposite with respect to the first end, and a plurality of holes linearly disposed along at least a portion of a bottom edge of the cushion between the first leg portion and the second leg portion to facilitate movement of air therethrough.

The first leg portion and the second leg portion may be convex shaped.

The surface may at least partially deform in response to an application of force, and returns to an original shape in absence of the application of force.

Each of the plurality of holes may be constructed of moisture wicking material to prevent absorbing of moisture therein.

Each of the plurality of holes may be curvedly disposed in a same shape as a bottom edge of the cushion.

The plurality of holes may form three rows between the first leg portion and the second leg portion.

A first row of the plurality of holes may be linearly disposed along at least a portion of a first edge of the cushion and a second row of the plurality of holes is linearly disposed along at least a portion of a second edge of the cushion opposite with respect to the first edge.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

These and/or other features and utilities of the present generally inventive concept will become apparent and more readily appreciated from the following description of the embodiments, taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings of which:

FIG. 1 shows a front view of a cushion according to an embodiment herein;

FIG. 2A shows a pair of cushion of FIG. 1 placed on the bra according to an embodiment herein;

FIG. 2B shows the pair of cushion of FIG. 1 being coupled to the bra according to an embodiment herein;

FIG. 3A illustrates a perspective view of a pair of breasts with the cushion of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment herein;

FIG. 3B illustrates the front view of the breasts with the cushion according to an embodiment herein;

FIG. 4 illustrates the side view of the breast with the cushion according to an embodiment herein;

FIG. 5A illustrates the cup and the cushion according to an embodiment herein;

FIG. 5B shows the cushion loosely sewn on the cup according to an embodiment herein;

FIG. 5C illustrates the cushion tightly sewn on the cup according to an embodiment herein;

FIG. 5D illustrates the cushion coupled to the cup with the help of a Velcro according to an embodiment herein;

FIG. 5E(i) illustrates a side view of the tab according to an embodiment herein;

FIG. 5E(ii) illustrates a front view of the tab of FIG. 5E(i);

FIG. 5F shows the cushion loosely attached to the cup according to an embodiment herein;

FIG. 6 illustrates a front view of a cushion as disposed in a cup of a bra, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept;

FIG. 7A illustrates a sectional view of a cushion connected to a cupless bra, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept;

FIG. 7B illustrates a zoomed in view of the cushion connected to the cupless bra, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept;

FIG. 8A illustrates a sectional view of a cushion as disposed in a cupless bra, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept;

FIG. 8B illustrates a side view of a cushion as disposed in a cupless bra, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept; and

FIG. 9 illustrates a sectional view of a cushion connected to a cupless bra, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

 DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Various example embodiments (a.k.a., exemplary embodiments) will now be described more fully with reference to the accompanying drawings in which some example embodiments are illustrated. In the figures, the thicknesses of lines, layers and/or regions may be exaggerated for clarity.

Accordingly, while example embodiments are capable of various modifications and alternative forms, embodiments thereof are shown by way of example in the figures and will herein be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intent to limit example embodiments to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, example embodiments are to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure. Like numbers refer to like/similar elements throughout the detailed description.

It is understood that when an element is referred to as being “connected” or “coupled” to another element, it can be directly connected or coupled to the other element or intervening elements may be present. In contrast, when an element is referred to as being “directly connected” or “directly coupled” to another element, there are no intervening elements present. Other words used to describe the relationship between elements should be interpreted in a like fashion (e.g., “between” versus “directly between,” “adjacent” versus “directly adjacent,” etc.).

The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “includes” and/or “including,” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.

Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art. However, should the present disclosure give a specific meaning to a term deviating from a meaning commonly understood by one of ordinary skill, this meaning is to be taken into account in the specific context this definition is given herein.

LIST OF COMPONENTS

    • Moisture Absorbing System 1
    • Cushion 102
    • Leg Portion 102A
    • Leg Portion 102B
    • Middle Portion 102C
    • First Set of Holes 103
    • Cushion 602
    • Leg Portion 602A
    • Leg Portion 602B
    • Middle Portion 602C
    • First Plurality of Holes 603
    • Second Plurality of Holes 604
    • Third Plurality of Holes 605
    • Cushion 702
    • Leg Portion 702A
    • Leg Portion 702B
    • Middle Portion 702C
    • Hole 703
    • Cushion 902
    • Leg Portion 902A
    • Leg Portion 902B
    • Middle Portion 902C
    • Cushion 1002
    • Leg Portion 1002A
    • Leg Portion 1002B
    • Middle Portion 1002C
    • Plurality of Holes 1003

As mentioned, there remains a need for a cheap and an efficient solution to the problem of sweat absorption under breasts. The embodiments herein achieve this by providing a cushion inside the bra. Referring now to the drawings, and more particularly to FIGS. 1 through 5D, where similar reference characters denote corresponding features consistently throughout the figures, there are shown preferred embodiments.

FIG. 1 shows a front view of a cushion 102 according to an embodiment herein. The cushion 102 adjusts in between breast and chest portion. The cushion 102 may or may not be coupled to an inside surface of the bra. The corners of the cushion may be inferred as leg portions 102A and 102B with a middle portion 102C there between. The leg portions 102A and 102B flex outwardly in order to conform the shape and cup size of the breast. The corners of the cushion 102 are cut in slightly curved shape. In one embodiment, the cushion 102 is made up of a soft and sweat absorbing material. In another embodiment, the cushion is made up of cotton. In yet another aspect of the present invention, the cushion may be ¼ inch thick or more.

FIG. 2A shows a pair of the cushion 102 of FIG. 1 placed on the bra 202 according to an embodiment herein. The bra 202 includes a pair of cushions and a pair of cups. The cushion 102 couples to the bottom of a cup 204 of the bra 202. The cushion 102 includes a first set of holes 103 near to the bottom portion of the cushion 102. In one embodiment, the bra 202 is a medical bra. In another embodiment, each cup 204 of the bra 202 couples the cushion 102 using a thread that passes through the first set of holes 103 of the cushion 102.

FIG. 2B shows the pair of cushion 102 of FIG. 1 being coupled to the bra 202 according to an embodiment herein. The base of the cup 204 includes a second set of holes 206. The cushion 102 couples to the cup 204 of the bra 202 with a thread 208. In one embodiment, only the bottom of the cushion 102 is stitched, the top of the cushion 102 lies free. In another embodiment, the first set of holes may include five or more holes and the second set of holes may include five or more holes.

FIG. 3A illustrates a perspective view of a pair of breasts 302 with the cushion 102 of FIG. 1 according to an embodiment herein. The cushion 102 rests behind the breast 302 to absorb the sweat under/behind the breast 302. The cushion 102 is flexible such that the leg portions can flex further outwardly in order to fit the peripheral portions of the breast there between.

FIG. 3B illustrates the front view of the breasts 302 with the cushion 102 according to an embodiment herein. The figure shows the cushion 102 being inserted into the space between the breast 302 and the chest portion of the body of a user. The top of the cushion 102 is so shaped that the curves of the cushion follow the breast shape for better absorption. The shape of the cushion 102 allows the absorption of sweat from the area behind the breast 302.

FIG. 4 illustrates the side view of the breast 302 with the cushion 102 according to an embodiment herein. In one embodiment, the cushion 102 may be used without the bra.

FIG. 5A illustrates the cup 204 and the cushion 102 according to an embodiment herein. The cushion 102 is so shaped that the cushion 102 rests on the cup 204 in a proper symmetry.

FIG. 5B shows the cushion 102 loosely sewn on the cup 204 according to an embodiment herein. The user may sew the cushion 102 to the cup 204 using the thread 208. The thread 208 passes from the first set of holes 103 of the cushion 102 to the second set of holes 206 of the cup 204. Loose stitching allows body and bra movement without causing the pad to move.

FIG. 5C illustrates the cushion 102 tightly sewn on the cup 204 according to an embodiment herein. The user may loose or tight the thread 208 as per the comfort of wearing or placement of the cushion 102. In an embodiment, the cup 204 includes a set of tabs 502. The set of tabs 502 couple Velcro 504 at the top portion. The Velcro 504 is a rough part that adheres to the cushion 102. The cushion 102 couples to the cup 204 with the help of Velcro 504 as shown in FIG. 5D.

FIG. 5E(i) illustrates a side view of the tab 502 according to an embodiment herein. The tab 502 includes Velcro 504 at the top portion. The tab 502 is sewn on the base of the cup 204 from bottom portion 506. The Velcro 504 is present on only one side of the tab 502.

FIG. 5E(ii) illustrates a front view of the tab 502 of FIG. 5E(i). In one embodiment, the tab 502 may be made up of cotton or elastic. In another embodiment, the tab 502 may be 2 inches long or more.

FIG. 5F shows the cushion 102 loosely attached to the cup 204 according to an embodiment herein. The cushion 102 couples to the cup using the set of tabs 502. The user may attach the Velcro 504 of the tab 502 anywhere on the cushion 102 and on any side of the cushion 102 as per the requirement/comfort.

The heat from the breast can cause rashes and sores, so the cushion aids in the absorption of moisture that can accumulate behind/under the breast. The cushion may be stitched to a bra. The cushion is disposable and can be unstitched and thrown, once used. Washable cushion are also available that can be washed after unstitching, once used. The cushion is made up of cotton based products, hence safe to use, unlike cushions that contain powder and perfume. The cotton of the cushion offers a better absorption and allows air flow thereby allowing more comfort to the user. Various lengths and widths of the cushion are available among which the user can choose the best fit. Hypoallergenic tape may be included in order to give the user the option to secure the cushion in place with least risk of allergy. Variety of cushion with different thickness is available depending upon heavy absorption, light absorption, moderate absorption of sweat, as per the user's need. Sterile cushions are also available for the users with sensitive skin. Disposable cushions or reusable cushions may be offered alone or built in the bra, not only as everyday bra but would also benefit nursing bras (bras used while breast feeding). The cushions possess medical as well as non medical aspects as the cushions can also be used without the bra. The cushion couples to the bottom of the cup just at the middle area of the cushion so that the cushion loosely lies under the breast while wearing the bra.

The holes of the cushion and the cup of the bra provide more breathable area to the user around the breast and the chest wall. The user need not worry about the holes of the cup as the holes are nearly invisible from the front. The user may skip few holes while adjusting the cushion on the cup to sew the cushion loosely and to increase the air circulation near the breast and chest wall. The Velcro eliminates the stitching time and labour of the user by easily providing an attachment means to couple the cushion to the cup of the bra. The cushions may be coupled to any kind of bra including, without limiting, demi cup bra, molded cup bra, push-up bra, sports bra, or the like.

FIG. 6 illustrates a front view of a cushion 602 as disposed in a cup 204 of a bra 202, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

A moisture absorbing system 1 may include a cushion 602 and a bra 202. The moisture absorbing system 1 may prevent moisture buildup such as a sweat while wearing the bra 202.

The cushion 602 may be constructed in a variety of sizes, such as small, medium, large, and extra-large. The cushion 602 constructed as extra-large may be the largest size and small may be the smallest size.

The cushion 602 may include a leg portion 602A, a leg portion 602B, a middle portion 602C, a first plurality of holes 603, a second plurality of holes 604, and a third plurality of holes 605, but is not limited thereto.

The cushion 602 may be removably disposed within at least a portion of an inner surface of the bra 202. Moreover, the cushion 602 may be disposed between at least a portion of a breast and/or a chest of a user. In other words, the cushion 602 may be worn under the breast of the user while wearing the bra 202.

The leg portion 602A and/or the leg portion 602B may be referred to as a first corner 602A and/or a second corner 602B, respectively. Also, the leg portion 602A and/or the leg portion 602B may form a first end and/or a second end of the cushion 602, such that the leg portion 602B is disposed on the second end opposite with respect to the first end of the cushion 602. Furthermore, the middle portion 602C may be disposed at a center of the cushion 602, such that the middle portion 602C may be at a center between the leg portion 602A and/or the leg portion 602B. The leg portion 602A and/or the leg portion 602B may convexly extend outwardly in order to conform to a shape and/or a cup size of the breast. As such, the leg portion 602A and/or the leg portion 602B may be at least partially rounded and/or curved at the respective end portions of the cushion 602.

Furthermore, the cushion 602 is constructed of a soft and sweat absorbing material (e.g., cotton that may decrease skin irritation and/or rashes, bamboo, linen, merino wool). Additionally, the cushion 602 may be at least ¼ inch thick. However, the cushion 602 may be thinner depending on a preference of the user and/or a manufacturer. The surface and/or entirety of the cushion 602 may at least partially deform (e.g., bend, stretch) in response to an application of force (e.g., receiving the breast thereon) to enhance comfort to the user. Thereafter, the cushion 602 may return to an original shape in absence of the application of force.

The cushion 602 may absorb moisture from sweat and/or any other source to prevent contact with the user. The cushion 602 may absorb the moisture on at least a portion of a surface thereof and/or an entirety of the cushion 602.

It is important to note that the cushion 602 may be a plurality of cushions 602 disposed within the bra 202. As such, each cup 204 of the bra 202 may receive at least one of the plurality of cushions 602 therein. The cushion 602 may be disposed and/or connect to a bottom of the cup 204 of the bra 202.

Each of the first plurality of holes 603, each of the second plurality of holes 604, and/or each of the third plurality of holes 605 may be constructed of moisture wicking material (e.g., polyester, rayon, lycra, nylon) to prevent absorbing of moisture therein. In other words, the first plurality of holes 603, the second plurality of holes 604, and/or the third plurality of holes 605 may repel the moisture away therefrom to prevent adhesion, such as to thread.

The first plurality of holes 603 may be linearly disposed along at least a portion of a first edge (e.g., a bottom edge) of the cushion 602. More specifically, the first plurality of holes 603 may be curvedly disposed in a same shape as the first edge of the cushion 602 from the leg portion 602A to the leg portion 602B. Also, each of the first plurality of holes 603 may be distanced from each other. Each of the first plurality of holes 603 may receive at least one thread therethrough to fasten the cushion 602 to the cup 204 of the bra 202 using corresponding holes on the bra 202 as described above.

The second plurality of holes 604 may be linearly disposed along at least a portion of a center of the cushion 602. More specifically, the second plurality of holes 604 may be curvedly disposed in a same shape as the center of the cushion 602 from the leg portion 602A to the leg portion 602B. Also, each of the second plurality of holes 604 may be distanced from each other. Each of the second plurality of holes 604 may receive at least one thread therethrough to fasten the cushion 602 to the cup 204 of the bra 202 using corresponding holes on the bra 202 as described above. Furthermore, the second plurality of holes 604 may allow the at least one thread to create a tighter connection (i.e., increase a strength of a connection) between the cushion 602 and/or the bra 202 due to having more holes than the cushion 102.

The third plurality of holes 605 may be linearly disposed along at least a portion of a second edge (e.g., a top edge) of the cushion 602 opposite with respect to the first edge. More specifically, the third plurality of holes 605 may be curvedly disposed in a same shape as the second edge of the cushion 602 from the leg portion 602A to the leg portion 602B. Also, each of the third plurality of holes 605 may be distanced from each other. Each of the third plurality of holes 605 may receive at least one thread therethrough to fasten the cushion 602 to the cup 204 of the bra 202 using corresponding holes on the bra 202 as described above. Furthermore, the third plurality of holes 605 may allow the at least one thread to create a tighter connection between the cushion 602 and/or the bra 202 due to having more holes than the cushion 102.

Collectively, the first plurality of holes 603, the second plurality of holes 604, and/or the third plurality of holes 605 may each form a row (i.e., three rows) and/or facilitate air flow therethrough. In other words, the first plurality of holes 603, the second plurality of holes 604, and/or the third plurality of holes 605 may allow air to move within the cushion 602 to facilitate drying and removal of moisture, such as from sweat and/or perspiration.

The cushion 602 may move (i.e., rotate, pivot) with respect to the bra 202 while connected to the bra 202. More specifically, the cushion 602 may rotate from against the bra 202 to at least partially away from the bra 202 in response to another application of force (e.g., pushing, pulling). Conversely, the cushion 602 may rotate from away from the bra 202 to against the bra 202 in response to another application of force. Each of the plurality of cushions 602 may be connected to a bottom edge of the cup 204 of the bra 202 along an edge of each of the plurality of cushions 602. Also, the cushion 602 may only pivot while the cushion 602 is connected to the bra 202 at certain locations, such as using the first plurality of holes 603 or the third plurality of holes 605. In other words, the cushion 602 may remain fixed while the second plurality of holes 604 are connected to the bra 202. As such, the cushion 602 may pivot behind the breast, such that the breast may rest in a gap between the cushion 602 and/or the bra 202.

The cushion 602 may be available over the counter without a prescription. The cushion 602 may be obtained in different box sizes, such as thirty and/or forty of the cushion 602 per box. The cushion 602 may be easy to use and is usable by a pregnant user as it has no perfume and/or medication disposed thereon. Also, the cushion 602 may be doubled (e.g., twice as thick) for the user with rashes and/or sores.

Additionally, the cushion 602 may connect to skin of the user using an adhesive tab. The cushion 602 may be able to retain temperature, such as being placed in a refrigerator and/or a freezer prior to use to help alleviate onset of sweat.

Therefore, the cushion 602 may reduce perspiration and/or sweat while using the bra 202. Also, cushion 602 may allow any type of bra to be customized to prevent sweat without requiring the user to obtain a new bra entirely.

FIG. 7A illustrates a sectional view of a cushion 702 connected to a cupless bra 802, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

FIG. 7B illustrates a zoomed in view of the cushion 702 connected to the cupless bra 802, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

A moisture absorbing system 1 may also include a cushion 702 and a cupless bra 802. The moisture absorbing system 1 may prevent moisture buildup such as a sweat while wearing the cupless bra 802. The moisture absorbing system 1 may comprise different components based as opposed to the cushion 602 and/or the bra 202.

The cushion 702 may be constructed in a variety of sizes, such as small, medium, large, and extra-large. The cushion 702 constructed as extra-large may be the largest size and small may be the smallest size.

The cushion 702 may include a leg portion 702A, a leg portion 702B, a middle portion 702C, and a hole 703, but is not limited thereto.

The cushion 702 may be removably connected within at least a portion of an inner surface of the cupless bra 802 (e.g., a sports bra). Moreover, the cushion 702 may be disposed between at least a portion of a breast and/or a chest of a user. In other words, the cushion 702 may be worn under the breast of the user while wearing the cupless bra 802.

The leg portion 702A and/or the leg portion 702B may be referred to as a first corner 702A and/or a second corner 702B, respectively. Also, the leg portion 702A and/or the leg portion 702B may form a first end and/or a second end of the cushion 702, such that the leg portion 702B is disposed on the second end opposite with respect to the first end of the cushion 702. Furthermore, the middle portion 702C may be disposed at a center of the cushion 702, such that the middle portion 702C may be at a center between the leg portion 702A and/or the leg portion 702B. The leg portion 702A and/or the leg portion 702B may convexly extend outwardly in order to conform to a shape and/or a cup size of the breast. As such, the leg portion 702A and/or the leg portion 702B may be at least partially rounded and/or curved at the respective end portions of the cushion 702.

Furthermore, the cushion 702 is constructed of a soft and sweat absorbing material (e.g., cotton that may decrease skin irritation and/or rashes, bamboo, linen, merino wool). Additionally, the cushion 602 may be at least ¼ inch thick. However, the cushion 702 may be thinner depending on a preference of the user and/or a manufacturer. The surface and/or entirety of the cushion 702 may at least partially deform (e.g., bend, stretch) in response to an application of force (e.g., receiving the breast thereon) to enhance comfort to the user. Thereafter, the cushion 702 may return to an original shape in absence of the application of force.

The cushion 702 may absorb moisture from sweat and/or any other source to prevent contact with the user. The cushion 702 may absorb the moisture on at least a portion of a surface thereof and/or an entirety of the cushion 702.

It is important to note that the cushion 702 may be a plurality of cushions 702 disposed within the cupless bra 802. As such, the cupless bra 802 may receive at least one of the plurality of cushions 702 therein. The cushion 702 may be disposed and/or connect to a bottom of the cupless bra 802.

The hole 703 may be constructed of moisture wicking material (e.g., polyester, rayon, lycra, nylon) to prevent absorbing of moisture therein. In other words, the hole 703 may repel the moisture away therefrom to prevent adhesion, such as to thread.

The hole 703 may be disposed on at least a portion of a bottom edge of the cushion 702. More specifically, the hole 703 may be disposed at a center of the bottom edge of the cushion 702 between the leg portion 702A and/or the leg portion 702B. The hole 703 may receive at least one thread 808 therethrough to fasten the cushion 702 to the cupless bra 802 using at least one thread-receiving hole 806 on the cupless bra 802 as similarly described above with respect to the bra 202. The cushion 702 may be stitched at a base of the cupless bra 802 while a top portion of the cushion 702 may move freely.

Alternatively, the hole 703 may receive a fastening ring 808 instead of the at least one thread 808 (e.g., at least one fastening member 808) into the thread-receiving hole 806. In other words, the fastening ring 808 may be inserted into the hole 703 and/or the thread-receiving hole 806 to fasten the cushion 702 to the cupless bra 802.

The cushion 702 may move (i.e., rotate, pivot) with respect to the cupless bra 802 while connected to the cupless bra 802. More specifically, the cushion 702 may rotate from against the cupless bra 802 to at least partially away from the cupless bra 802 in response to another application of force (e.g., pushing, pulling). Conversely, the cushion 702 may rotate from away from the cupless bra 802 to against the cupless bra 802 in response to another application of force. Each of the plurality of cushions 702 may be connected to a bottom edge of the cupless bra 202 along an edge of each of the plurality of cushions 702. Also, the cushion 702 may only pivot while the cushion 702 is connected to the cupless bra 802 via the hole 703 using the at least one thread 808 and/or the at fastening ring 808 using the hole 703. As such, the cushion 702 may pivot behind the breast, such that the breast may rest in a gap between the cushion 702 and/or the cupless bra 802.

The cushion 702 may be available over the counter without a prescription. The cushion 702 may be obtained in different box sizes, such as thirty and/or forty of the cushion 702 per box. The cushion 702 may be easy to use and is usable by a pregnant user as it has no perfume and/or medication disposed thereon. Also, the cushion 702 may be doubled (e.g., twice as thick) for the user with rashes and/or sores.

Additionally, the cushion 702 may connect to skin of the user using an adhesive tab. The cushion 702 may be able to retain temperature, such as being placed in a refrigerator and/or a freezer prior to use to help alleviate onset of sweat.

Therefore, the cushion 702 may reduce perspiration and/or sweat while using the cupless bra 802. Also, the cushion 702 may allow any type of bra to be customized to prevent sweat without requiring the user to obtain a new bra entirely.

FIG. 8A illustrates a sectional view of a cushion 902 as disposed in a cupless bra 802, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

FIG. 8B illustrates a side view of the cushion 902 as disposed in the cupless bra 802, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

A moisture absorbing system 1 may also include a cushion 902 and a cupless bra 802. The moisture absorbing system 1 may prevent moisture buildup such as a sweat while wearing the cupless bra 802. The moisture absorbing system 1 may comprise different components based as opposed to the cushion 602, the cushion 702, and/or the bra 202.

The cushion 902 may be constructed in a variety of sizes, such as small, medium, large, and extra-large. The cushion 902 constructed as extra-large may be the largest size and small may be the smallest size.

The cushion 902 may include a leg portion 902A, a leg portion 902B, a middle portion 902C, but is not limited thereto.

The cushion 902 may be removably disposed within at least a portion of an inner surface of the cupless bra 802. Moreover, the cushion 902 may be disposed between at least a portion of a breast and/or a chest of a user. In other words, the cushion 902 may be worn under the breast of the user while wearing the cupless bra 802.

The leg portion 902A and/or the leg portion 902B may be referred to as a first corner 902A and/or a second corner 902B, respectively. Also, the leg portion 902A and/or the leg portion 902B may form a first end and/or a second end of the cushion 902, such that the leg portion 902B is disposed on the second end opposite with respect to the first end of the cushion 602. Furthermore, the middle portion 902C may be disposed at a center of the cushion 902, such that the middle portion 902C may be at a center between the leg portion 902A and/or the leg portion 902B. The leg portion 902A and/or the leg portion 902B may convexly extend outwardly in order to conform to a shape and/or a cup size of the breast. As such, the leg portion 902A and/or the leg portion 902B may be at least partially rounded and/or curved at the respective end portions of the cushion 902.

Furthermore, the cushion 902 is constructed of a soft and sweat absorbing material (e.g., cotton that may decrease skin irritation and/or rashes, bamboo, linen, merino wool). Additionally, the cushion 902 may be at least ¼ inch thick. However, the cushion 902 may be thinner depending on a preference of the user and/or a manufacturer. The surface and/or entirety of the cushion 902 may at least partially deform (e.g., bend, stretch) in response to an application of force (e.g., receiving the breast thereon) to enhance comfort to the user. Thereafter, the cushion 902 may return to an original shape in absence of the application of force.

The cushion 902 may absorb moisture from sweat and/or any other source to prevent contact with the user. The cushion 902 may absorb the moisture on at least a portion of a surface thereof and/or an entirety of the cushion 902.

It is important to note that the cushion 902 may be a plurality of cushions 902 disposed within the cupless bra 802. As such, the cupless bra 802 may receive at least one of the plurality of cushions 902 therein. The cushion 902 may be disposed and/or connect to a bottom of the cupless bra 802.

The cushion 902 may be available over the counter without a prescription. The cushion 902 may be obtained in different box sizes, such as thirty and/or forty of the cushion 902 per box. The cushion 902 may be easy to use and is usable by a pregnant user as it has no perfume and/or medication disposed thereon. Also, the cushion 902 may be doubled (e.g., twice as thick) for the user with rashes and/or sores.

Additionally, the cushion 902 may connect to skin of the user using an adhesive tab. The cushion 902 may be able to retain temperature, such as being placed in a refrigerator and/or a freezer prior to use to help alleviate onset of sweat.

Therefore, the cushion 902 may reduce perspiration and/or sweat while using the cupless bra 802. Also, the cushion 902 may allow any type of bra to be customized to prevent sweat without requiring the user to obtain a new bra entirely.

FIG. 9 illustrates a sectional view of a cushion 1002 connected to a cupless bra 802, according to another exemplary embodiment of the present general inventive concept.

A moisture absorbing system 1 may also include a cushion 1002 and a cupless bra 802. The moisture absorbing system 1 may prevent moisture buildup such as a sweat while wearing the cupless bra 802. The moisture absorbing system 1 may comprise different components based as opposed to the cushion 602, the cushion 702, the cushion 902, and/or the bra 202.

The cushion 1002 may be constructed in a variety of sizes, such as small, medium, large, and extra-large. The cushion 1002 constructed as extra-large may be the largest size and small may be the smallest size.

The cushion 1002 may include a leg portion 1002A, a leg portion 1002B, a middle portion 1002C, and a plurality of holes 1003, but is not limited thereto.

The cushion 1002 may be removably disposed within at least a portion of an inner surface of the cupless bra 802. Moreover, the cushion 1002 may be disposed between at least a portion of a breast and/or a chest of a user. In other words, the cushion 1002 may be worn under the breast of the user while wearing the cupless bra 1002.

The leg portion 1002A and/or the leg portion 1002B may be referred to as a first corner 1002A and/or a second corner 1002B, respectively. Also, the leg portion 1002A and/or the leg portion 1002B may form a first end and/or a second end of the cushion 1002, such that the leg portion 1002B is disposed on the second end opposite with respect to the first end of the cushion 1002. Furthermore, the middle portion 1002C may be disposed at a center of the cushion 1002, such that the middle portion 1002C may be at a center between the leg portion 1002A and/or the leg portion 1002B. The leg portion 1002A and/or the leg portion 1002B may convexly extend outwardly in order to conform to a shape and/or a cup size of the breast. As such, the leg portion 1002A and/or the leg portion 1002B may be at least partially rounded and/or curved at the respective end portions of the cushion 1002.

Furthermore, the cushion 1002 is constructed of a soft and sweat absorbing material (e.g., cotton that may decrease skin irritation and/or rashes, bamboo, linen, merino wool). Additionally, the cushion 1002 may be at least ¼ inch thick. However, the cushion 1002 may be thinner depending on a preference of the user and/or a manufacturer. The surface and/or entirety of the cushion 1002 may at least partially deform (e.g., bend, stretch) in response to an application of force (e.g., receiving the breast thereon) to enhance comfort to the user. Thereafter, the cushion 1002 may return to an original shape in absence of the application of force.

The cushion 1002 may absorb moisture from sweat and/or any other source to prevent contact with the user. The cushion 1002 may absorb the moisture on at least a portion of a surface thereof and/or an entirety of the cushion 1002.

It is important to note that the cushion 1002 may be a plurality of cushions 1002 disposed within the bra 802. As such, the cupless bra 802 may receive at least one of the plurality of cushions 1002 therein. The cushion 1002 may be disposed and/or connect to a bottom of the cupless bra 802.

Each of the plurality of holes 1003 may be constructed of moisture wicking material (e.g., polyester, rayon, lycra, nylon) to prevent absorbing of moisture therein. In other words, the plurality of holes 1003 may repel the moisture away therefrom to prevent adhesion, such as to thread.

The plurality of holes 1003 may be linearly disposed along at least a portion of a bottom edge of the cushion 1002. More specifically, the plurality of holes 1003 may be curvedly disposed in a same shape as the bottom edge of the cushion 1002 from the leg portion 1002A to the leg portion 1002B. Also, each of the plurality of holes 1003 may be distanced from each other. Each of the plurality of holes 1003 may receive at least one thread therethrough to fasten the cushion 1002 to the cupless bra 802 using corresponding holes on the cupless bra 802 similar to the bra 202 as described above.

Also, the plurality of holes 1003 may facilitate air flow therethrough. In other words, the plurality of holes 1003 may allow air to move within the cushion 1002 to facilitate drying and removal of moisture, such as from sweat and/or perspiration.

The cushion 1002 may move (i.e., rotate, pivot) with respect to the cupless bra 802 while connected to the cupless bra 802. More specifically, the cushion 1002 may rotate from against the cupless bra 1002 to at least partially away from the cupless bra 802 in response to another application of force (e.g., pushing, pulling). Conversely, the cushion 1002 may rotate from away from the cupless bra 802 to against the cupless bra 802 in response to another application of force. Each of the plurality of cushions 1002 may be connected to a bottom edge of the cupless bra 802 along an edge of each of the plurality of cushions 1002. Also, the cushion 1002 may only pivot while the cushion 1002 is connected to the cupless bra 1002 at certain locations, such as using the plurality of holes 1003. As such, the cushion 1002 may pivot behind the breast, such that the breast may rest in a gap between the cushion 1002 and/or the cupless bra 802.

The cushion 1002 may be available over the counter without a prescription. The cushion 1002 may be obtained in different box sizes, such as thirty and/or forty of the cushion 1002 per box. The cushion 1002 may be easy to use and is usable by a pregnant user as it has no perfume and/or medication disposed thereon. Also, the cushion 1002 may be doubled (e.g., twice as thick) for the user with rashes and/or sores.

Additionally, the cushion 1002 may connect to skin of the user using an adhesive tab. The cushion 1002 may be able to retain temperature, such as being placed in a refrigerator and/or a freezer prior to use to help alleviate onset of sweat.

Therefore, the cushion 1002 may reduce perspiration and/or sweat while using the cupless bra 802. Also, cushion 1002 may allow any type of bra to be customized to prevent sweat without requiring the user to obtain a new bra entirely.

The present general inventive concept may include a moisture absorbing system 1, including a bra 202 to cover breasts, and a plurality of cushions 602 movably connected within at least a portion of an inner surface of the bra 202.

The bra may be a cupless bra 802.

Each of the plurality of cushions 602 may be connected to at least one of a plurality of cups 204 of the bra 202.

Each of the plurality of cushions 602 may rotate from against the bra 202 to at least partially away from the bra 202 in a first direction, and rotates from away from the bra 202 to against the bra 202 in a second direction opposite with respect to the first direction.

Each of the plurality of cushions 602 may be connected to the bra 202 along an edge of each of the plurality of cushions 602.

A first edge of each of the plurality of cushions 602 may move away from the bra 202 and a second edge of each of the plurality of cushions 602 remains connected to the bra 202.

The bra 802 may include at least one thread-receiving hole 806 to receive at least one fastening member 808 therein to removably connect each of the plurality of cushions 702 to the bra 802.

Each of the plurality of cushions 602 may pivot behind the breasts to receive the breasts within a gap between each of the plurality of cushions 602 and the bra 202.

The present general inventive concept may also include a cushion 602 removably connected to at least a portion of a bra 202, the cushion 602 including a surface constructed of moisture absorbing material to absorb moisture on at least a portion thereof, a first leg portion 602A disposed on a first end of the cushion 602, a second leg portion 602B disposed on a second end of the cushion 602 opposite with respect to the first end, and a plurality of holes 603 linearly disposed along at least a portion of a bottom edge of the cushion 602 between the first leg portion 602A and the second leg portion 602B to facilitate movement of air therethrough.

The first leg portion 602A and the second leg portion 602B may be convex shaped.

The surface may at least partially deform in response to an application of force, and returns to an original shape in absence of the application of force.

Each of the plurality of holes 603 may be constructed of moisture wicking material to prevent absorbing of moisture therein.

Each of the plurality of holes 603 may be curvedly disposed in a same shape as a bottom edge of the cushion 602.

The plurality of holes 603 may form three rows between the first leg portion 602A and the second leg portion 602B.

A first row of the plurality of holes 603 may be linearly disposed along at least a portion of a first edge of the cushion 602 and a second row of the plurality of holes 603 is linearly disposed along at least a portion of a second edge of the cushion 602 opposite with respect to the first edge.

Although a few embodiments of the present general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made in these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A moisture absorbing system, comprising:

a bra to cover breasts; and
a plurality of cushions movably connected within at least a portion of an inner surface of the bra.

2. The moisture absorbing system of claim 1, wherein the bra is a cupless bra.

3. The moisture absorbing system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of cushions is connected to at least one of a plurality of cups of the bra.

4. The moisture absorbing system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of cushions rotates from against the bra to at least partially away from the bra in a first direction, and rotates from away from the bra to against the bra in a second direction opposite with respect to the first direction.

5. The moisture absorbing system of claim 4, wherein each of the plurality of cushions is connected to the bra along an edge of each of the plurality of cushions.

6. The moisture absorbing system of claim 1, wherein a first edge of each of the plurality of cushions moves away from the bra and a second edge of each of the plurality of cushions remains connected to the bra.

7. The moisture absorbing system of claim 1, wherein the bra comprises:

at least one thread-receiving hole to receive at least one fastening member therein to removably connect each of the plurality of cushions to the bra.

8. The moisture absorbing system of claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of cushions pivots behind the breasts to receive the breasts within a gap between each of the plurality of cushions and the bra.

9. A cushion removably connected to at least a portion of a bra, the cushion comprising:

a surface constructed of moisture absorbing material to absorb moisture on at least a portion thereof;
a first leg portion disposed on a first end of the cushion;
a second leg portion disposed on a second end of the cushion opposite with respect to the first end; and
a plurality of holes linearly disposed along at least a portion of a bottom edge of the cushion between the first leg portion and the second leg portion to facilitate movement of air therethrough.

10. The cushion of claim 9, wherein the first leg portion and the second leg portion are convex shaped.

11. The cushion of claim 9, where the surface at least partially deforms in response to an application of force, and returns to an original shape in absence of the application of force.

12. The cushion of claim 9, wherein each of the plurality of holes is constructed of moisture wicking material to prevent absorbing of moisture therein.

13. The cushion of claim 9, wherein each of the plurality of holes is curvedly disposed in a same shape as a bottom edge of the cushion.

14. The cushion of claim 9, wherein the plurality of holes forms three rows between the first leg portion and the second leg portion.

15. The cushion of claim 14, wherein a first row of the plurality of holes is linearly disposed along at least a portion of a first edge of the cushion and a second row of the plurality of holes is linearly disposed along at least a portion of a second edge of the cushion opposite with respect to the first edge.

Patent History
Publication number: 20220047001
Type: Application
Filed: Oct 29, 2021
Publication Date: Feb 17, 2022
Inventor: Sandra Lee Huyghe (North Las Vegas, NV)
Application Number: 17/515,323
Classifications
International Classification: A41C 3/14 (20060101);