Patent Application
20220287385
The present disclosure relates to bra garments generally, and, more particularly, to bra, bra pads, and breast cup systems allowing asymmetrical or uneven breasts to appear symmetrical.
Most women have some natural disparity in breast size or asymmetry. Breast asymmetry is generally defined as a difference in form, size, shape, volume, or position of the breast. Often this asymmetry results from normal growth variations resulting from genetic predisposition. Occasionally, a young girl's breasts may develop at different rates where one breast grows faster than the other resulting in uneven breasts for a period of time. Following maturity greater breast symmetry may occur, but more often women advance into adulthood with some degree of size differentiation between their breasts. This asymmetry can change or be exaggerated throughout the woman's life by a number of factors including weight loss, weight gain, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or menopause.
While many women experience natural breast asymmetry, other women have uneven breasts as a consequence of serious medical conditions or procedures. According to the American Cancer Society breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers. There is approximately a 1 in 8 chance any American female will develop breast cancer during her lifetime. The World Health Organization estimates, over 1.2 million women will be diagnosed with breast cancer worldwide. Many of these women will undergo surgical treatment removing part of the breast tissue (lumpectomy) or all of the breast tissue (mastectomy). Other serious health conditions that affect the appearance of the breast tissue could include, for example, breast lumps, a tuberous breast, sclerosis, a misshapen chest cavity, Poland Syndrome, or Congenital Micromastia. A tuberous breast results from breast tissue not proliferating evenly during puberty resulting in breasts that present in an abnormal shape such as oval, pointed, or square. Poland syndrome is a disorder in which the afflicted individual has underdeveloped muscles on one side of the body including the absence of chest wall muscles which contribute to breast shape and development. Breast hypoplasia or macromastia refers to underdevelopment of breast tissue.
Even very slight breast asymmetry of a half cup size or less can result in noticeably uneven breasts. This physical presentation of breast asymmetry can negatively affect a woman's emotional health, confidence, sexuality, and overall well-being. There are currently over 3 billion women on the planet who contribute to the growing lingerie market. According to Statistica, “In 2018, the brassiere market in the United States was valued at approximately 3.57 billion U.S. dollars and it was forecast to reach a value of 5.75 billion U.S. dollars by 2025.” According to Bussle, women need 3-4 everyday bras in addition to 1-2 sports bras if typically active. Most bras must be replaced within a year. Secondary demographics within the market include those transitioning to female, female impersonators, or men.
The number of women who identify as having asymmetrical breasts is increasing, but there is a lack of suitable bra options. Some companies, such as ThirdLove & True and Co., advise women with uneven breasts to purchase bras consisting of shapes or materials which can help hide breast asymmetry. Breast cancer survivors who have undergone surgical procedures to remove part or all of any affected breast tissue are often advised to purchase breast forms which can be inserted into bras with extra pockets and coverings. These artificial breast forms are typically uncomfortable to wear and can be very expensive. There currently is no bra on the market that is made to fit and adjust to each breast separately. A need persists for a bra or bra pad which can be worn by someone without breasts or with uneven breasts and make their breasts appear symmetrical. Bras consistent with the present disclosure address this long-felt unmet need.
The present disclosure provides bras and bra pad systems configured to be worn by an individual with uneven or asymmetrical breasts to make their breasts appear symmetrical. A bra which allows asymmetrical breasts to appear symmetrical provides many advantages. One advantage is that a bra may treat each breast separately to provide the proper fit and support for both breasts, as well as avoid uneven appearances, gaping, rubbing, slippage, or other uncomfortable side effects of a garment that does not fit properly.
In some embodiments the present disclosure provides a bra comprising: a first portion including a first cup system, a first torso strap, and a first shoulder strap operably connected to the first cup system and the first torso strap; a second portion including a second cup system, a second torso strap, and a second shoulder strap operably connected to the second cup system and the second torso strap; a first clasp connecting the first cup system to the second cup system; and a second clasp connecting the first torso strap to the second torso strap, wherein the first cup system includes a first pad having an outer contour associated with a perceived cup size and a first inner contour associated with a first breast size, wherein the second cup system includes a second pad having an outer contour associated with the perceived cup size and a second inner contour associated with a second breast size, and wherein the first breast size is different than the second breast size.
In another embodiment, the present disclosure provides a pair of bra pads for insertion into a bra, the pair of bra pads comprising: a first bra pad comprising, an outer contour associated with a perceived cup size; and an inner contour associated with a breast size, and a second bra pad comprising, an outer contour associated with the perceived cup size; and a second inner contour associated with a breast size, wherein the perceived cup size is at least one half cup size larger than an associated breast size.
In other embodiments, the present disclosure provides a method of creating a perception of even breast sizes associated with a user having uneven breast sizes, the method comprising: providing a bra to the user, the bra comprising: a first cup system including a first pad having an outer contour associated with a perceived cup size and a first inner contour associated with a first breast size, and a second cup system releasably associated with the first cup system, wherein the second cup system includes a second pad having an outer contour associated with the perceived cup size and a second inner contour associated with a second breast size, wherein the first breast size is different than the second breast size.
For purposes of summarizing the present disclosure, certain aspects, improvements, notable features, and distinct advantages over the prior art are described herein. It is to be understood that not every feature and advantage is meant to be achieved in any single embodiment of the current disclosure. It is to be acknowledged that one with skill in the art will recognize the advantages embodied by the present disclosure and achieve some advantages without necessarily achieving other specific embodiments or aspects as described herein. The embodiments described herein are not limited in their scope and should be considered in conjunction with the accompanying drawings which provide nonexclusive illustration of potential embodiments.
In general, the present disclosure provides a bra system 10 or bra pad 20/20′ configured to be worn by someone without breasts or with uneven breasts, methods of making a bra system 10 or a bra pad 20/20′ disclosed herein, and methods of utilizing a bra system 10 or bra pad 20/20′ to make uneven or asymmetrical breasts appear symmetrical.
In an embodiment, the first clasp 300 comprises a general loop fastener, manufactured male and female interlocking components, magnet, button closure, Velcro closure, or any other appropriate means of functionally connecting the first cup system to the second cup system. In the same embodiment, a second clasp 400 comprises at least one hook eye style closure 400a on the first torso strap 120 and a plurality of hook eye style closures 400b on the second torso strap 220 being configured to receive the hook eye style closure 400a. In one embodiment, the first clasp 300 is a hook and clasp fastener, such as hook and clasp fastener model NK161 (Resources House, China). In an embodiment, the plurality of hook eye style closures 400a/400b are disposed at a plurality of distances from an end of a second torso strap 220 or the first torso strap 120 allowing a wearer to adjust the total length of a torso strap 120/220 for optimal fit. The bra system 10 optionally has a first torso strap 120 and a second torso strap 220, each comprising stretchable materials such as elastic, rubber, knits, latex, neoprene, cotton, or any combination thereof to allow for superior fit and customizable length. This feature allows the length of a torso strap 120/220 to be customized to the size of the wearer allowing a torso strap 120/220 to lay flat and appear smooth underneath clothing articles.
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A bra system 10 consisting of a first cup system 110 associated with a first pad 20 and a second cup system 210 associated with a second pad 20′ offers many advantages by addressing each breast independently. Current bra system models do not offer a separate first cup system 110 and second cup system 210 each associated with bra pads having inner contours 24/24′ selected from a breast size. Current bra system models restrict a wearer with uneven breasts to purchasing a bra system 10 having a first cup system 110 and a second cup system 210 being made to fit a single breast size. If a wearer selects a bra properly fitted to their smaller breast the larger breast will “spill over” the edge of a corresponding cup system. If a wearer selects a bra properly fitted to their larger breast, the cup will “gape” the smaller breast and it will not benefit from proper support which may result in excessive movement of the breast tissue. Such movement places strain on chest wall muscles and may cause the wearer great discomfort. A bra system 10 and bra pad 20/20′ which allows the wearers breast to be addressed separately by offering customizable inner contours 24/24′ allows for superior fit and comfort. In an embodiment, a first cup system 110 having a customizable inner contour 24 and outer contour 22 operably connected to a second cup system 210 having a customizable inner contour 24′ and an outer contour 22 of the same cup size as the outer contour 22 of the associated first cup system 110 results in the outward appearance of even breasts. In an embodiment, the bra system 10 comprises a first cup system 110 separate from a second cup system 210 wherein the first cup system 110 can be fully removed from the second cup system 210 and replaced by an alternative cup system (not shown).
In some embodiments, a first pad 20 is fixedly secured to the inner surface of a first cup system 110, and a second pad 20′ is fixedly secured to an inner surface of a second cup system 210. A bra pad 20/20′ is fixedly secured to an inner surface of a cup system 110/210 by, for example, an adhesive, complementary magnets, complementary hook-and-loop materials, stitches, or a combination thereof, or any other suitable means. In some embodiments, both the first bra pad 20 and the second bra pad 20′ are removable. As shown in
In some embodiments of a bra system 10 shown generally in
In some embodiments, the bra system 10 includes a first cup system 110 including a first bra pad 20 including a first outer contour 22 associated with a first perceived cup size, and a second cup system 210 including a second bra pad 20′ including a second outer contour (not shown) associated with a second perceived cup size that is different than the first perceived cup size.
In some embodiments, one of the bra pads 20/20′ includes an inner contour 24/24′ that is substantially the same as (or is the same as) the outer contour 22. In such an embodiment, for example, the bra pad 20/20′ does not enhance the perceived cup size of the associated breast, but instead may provide other benefits such as increasing comfort of the bra system 10, smoothing the outer contour of the bra system 10, etc. For example and without limitation, in some embodiments, one or both of the bra pads 20/20′ includes an inner contour 24/24′ that has a size of B ½, and an outer contour 22 having a perceived size B ½. The bra pad 20/20′ may also have a shape that, when associated with the appropriate bra cup system 110/210, operates to enhance the perceived symmetry of the user's breasts (e.g., by repositioning some or all of one or both of the associated breasts) even if the perceived size of the breast associated with the bra pad 20/20′ having the same or substantially the same inner contour 24/24′ size and outer contour 22 size is not enhanced (e.g., enlarged).
In general, the bra pad 20/20′ (or at least one bra pad 20/20′ associated with a bra system 10) is configured to enhance the perceived cup size of an associated breast by at least ½ cup size, for example by ½ cup size (e.g., from an A ½ cup to a B cup), by 1 cup size (e.g., from a B cup to a C cup), by 1-½ cup sizes (e.g., from an A ½ cup to a C cup), by 2 cup sizes (e.g., from a B cup to a D cup), by 2-½ cup sizes (e.g., from an A ½ cup to a D cup), by 3 cup sizes (e.g., from an A cup to a D cup), by 3-½ cup sizes (e.g., from an A ½ cup to an E cup, also referred to as a DD cup), by 4 cup sizes (e.g., from no cup to a D cup), by 4-½ cup sizes (e.g., from a B ½ cup to a G cup, also referred to as a DDDD cup), by 5 cup sizes (e.g., from no cup to an E cup), or by more than 5 cup sizes.
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The bra pad 20/20′ is shown generally in
In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 includes a first inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size that is the same or substantially the same (e.g., less than one-half standard cup size different) than the outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size. For example, the first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size A cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size A. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size A-½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size A-½. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size B cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size B. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size B ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size B ½. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size C cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size C. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size C ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size C ½. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size D cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size D. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size D ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size D ½. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size DD cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DD. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size DD ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DD ½. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size DDD cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DDD. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size DDD ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DDD ½. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size G cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size G. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size G ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size G ½. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size H cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size H. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size H ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size H ½. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size I cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size I. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size I ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size I ½. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size J cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size J. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size J ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size J ½. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size K cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size K. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size K ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size K ½. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size L cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size L. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size L ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size L ½. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size M cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size M. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size M ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size M ½. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size N cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size N. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size N ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size N ½. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size O cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size O. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size O ½ and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size O ½.
In an embodiment, a first bra pad 20 includes a first inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size of lesser size than the outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size by at least one standard half cup size. For example, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size A cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size A ½, B, B ½, C, C ½, D, D ½, DD, DD ½, DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size A ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size B, B ½, C, C ½, D, D ½, DD, DD ½, DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size B ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size C, C ½, D, D ½, DD, DD ½, DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size C cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size C ½, D, D ½, DD, DD ½, DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size C ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size D, D ½, DD, DD ½, DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size C ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size D, D ½, DD, DD ½, DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size D cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size D ½, DD, DD ½, DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size D ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DD, DD ½, DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size DD cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DD, DD ½, DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size DD ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size DDD cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size DDD ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size G cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size G ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size H cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size H ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size I cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size I ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size J cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size J ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size K cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size K ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size L cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size L ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size M cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size M ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size N cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size N ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size O cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size O ½, etc..
In an embodiment, a first bra pad 20 includes a first inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size of lesser size than the outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size by at least one whole cup size. For example, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size A cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size B, C, D, DD, DDD, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, etc..
In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size A ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size B ½, C ½, D ½, DD ½, DDD ½, G ½, H ½, I ½, J ½, K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size B cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size C, D, DD, DDD, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size B ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size C ½, D ½, DD ½, DDD ½, G ½, H ½, I ½, J ½, K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size C cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size D, DD, DDD, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size C ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size D ½, DD ½, DDD ½, G ½, H ½, I ½, J ½, K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size D cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DD, DDD, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size D ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size D ½, DD ½, DDD ½, G ½, H ½, I ½, J ½, K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size DD cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DDD, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size DD ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DDD ½, G ½, H ½, I ½, J ½, K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size DDD cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size DDD ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size G ½, H ½, I ½, J ½, K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size G cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size G ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size H ½, I ½, J ½, K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size H cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size I, J, K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size H ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size I ½, J ½, K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size I cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size J, K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size I ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size J ½, K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size J cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size J ½cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size K cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size K ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size L cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size L ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size M cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size M ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size N ½, O ½, etc.. A first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size N cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size O, etc.. In another embodiment, a first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size N ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size O ½, etc..
In an embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ includes a first inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size of lesser size than the outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size by at least one standard half cup size. For example, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size A cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size A ½, B, B ½, C, C ½, D, D ½, DD, DD ½, DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size A ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size B, B ½, C, C ½, D, D ½, DD, DD ½, DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size B ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size C, C ½, D, D ½, DD, DD ½, DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size C cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size C ½, D, D ½, DD, DD ½, DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O 1/2, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size C ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size D, D ½, DD, DD ½, DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size C ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size D, D ½, DD, DD ½, DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size D cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size D ½, DD, DD ½, DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size D ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DD, DD ½, DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size DD cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DD, DD ½, DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size DD ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DDD, DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size DDD cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DDD ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size DDD ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size G cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size G ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size H cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size H ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size I cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size I ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size J cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size J ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size K cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size K ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size L cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size L ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size M cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size M ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size N cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size N ½, O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size N ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size O, O ½, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size 0 cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size O ½, etc..
In an embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ includes a second inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size of lesser size than the outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size by at least one whole cup size. For example, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size A cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size B, C, D, DD, DDD, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size A ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size B ½, C ½, D ½, DD ½, DDD ½, G ½, H ½, I ½, J ½, K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size B cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size C, D, DD, DDD, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size B ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size C ½, D ½, DD ½, DDD ½, G ½, H ½, I ½, J ½, K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size C cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size D, DD, DDD, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size C ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size D ½, DD ½, DDD ½, G ½, H ½, I ½, J ½, K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size D cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DD, DDD, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size D ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size D ½, DD ½, DDD ½, G ½, H ½, I ½, J ½, K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size DD cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DDD, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size DD ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DDD ½, G ½, H ½, I ½, J ½, K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size DDD cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size DDD ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size G ½, H ½, I ½, J ½, K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size G cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size G ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size H ½, I ½, J ½, K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size H cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size I, J, K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size H ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size I ½, J ½, K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size I cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size J, K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size I ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size J ½, K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size J cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size K, L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size J ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size K ½, L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size K cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size L, M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size K ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size L ½, M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size L cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size M, N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size L ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size M ½, N ½, O ½, etc.. A second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size M cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size N, O, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size M ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size N ½, O ½, etc.. A second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size N cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size O, etc.. In another embodiment, a second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size N ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size O ½, etc..
In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ includes a second inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size that is the same or substantially the same (e.g., less than one-half standard cup size different) than the outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size. For example, the second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size A cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size A. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size A-½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size A-½. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size B cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size B. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size B ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size B ½. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size C cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size C. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size C ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size C ½. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size D cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size D. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size D ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size D ½. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size DD cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DD. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size DD ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DD ½. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size DDD cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DDD. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size DDD ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size DDD ½. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size G cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size G. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size G ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size G ½. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size H cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size H. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size H ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size H ½. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size I cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size I. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size I ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size I ½. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size J cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size J. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size J ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size J ½. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size K cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size K. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size K ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size K ½. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size L cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size L. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size L ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size L ½. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size M cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size M. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size M ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size M ½. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size N cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size N. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size N ½ cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size N ½. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size O cup and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size O. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a first breast size O ½ and an outer contour 22 associated with perceived cup size O ½.
In another embodiment, a bra pad 20/20′ includes an inner contour 24/24′ associated with a breast size and an outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size the same size as the inner contour 24/24′. For example, a bra pad 20/20′ could be a thin material such as a fabric, mesh, gel or other suitable thin material wherein there is no perceivable size difference between an inner contour 24/24′ and the outer contour 22. In another embodiment, a bra pad 20/20′ includes an inner contour 24/24′ not associated with a breast size and an outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size. Women who have undergone breast reduction surgeries (e.g., lumpectomies or mastectomies) may have little or no breast tissue remaining. In this situation, a bra system 10 is worn to give the appearance of having full breasts so that the woman does not experience any feelings of self-consciousness following any physical alterations. Men who wish to appear as having larger breasts may also benefit from a bra pad 20/20′ wherein an inner contour 24/24′ is not associated with a breast size. In the same embodiment an inner contour 24/24′ is flat or concave rather than convex and is associated with a perceived cup size 22 of any A, A½, B, B½, C, C ½, D, D ½, E, E ½, F, F ½, G, G ½, H, H ½, I, I ½, J, J ½, K, K ½, L, L ½, M, M ½, N, N ½, O, O ½, etc.
The bra systems 10 and bra pads 20/20′ disclosed herein enables the perception of even breasts when worn by an individual having no breasts or uneven breasts.
In some embodiments, the method comprises a wearer without breasts or with uneven breasts adorning a bra system 10 having a first cup system 110 wherein a first bra pad 20 is secured between the inner and outer surfaces of the first cup system 110. The first bra pad 20 includes an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size and outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size. The bra system 10 further comprises a second cup system 210 wherein a second bra pad 20′ is secured between the inner and outer surfaces of the second cup system 210. The second bra pad 20′ includes an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size and an outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size. The outer contour 22 of the first bra pad 20 has the same size and shape as the outer contour 22 of the second bra pad 20′ providing for the outward appearance of even breasts.
In another embodiment, the method includes a step of providing a first cup system 110 releasably connected to a second cup system 210. In the same embodiment, a first breast size associated with the inner contour 24 associated with the first pad 20 is of a different size than a second breast size associated with the second inner contour 24′ associated with the second pad 20′. For example, the first bra pad 20 may have an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size that is at least one standard half cup size (e.g., A ½, B ½, C ½, D ½, etc.) less than the outer contour 22. In other embodiments, a first bra pad 20 associated with a first breast size has an inner contour 24 associated with a perceived cup size, that is at least one standard whole cup size (e.g., A, B, C, D, etc.) less than the outer contour 22. In still other embodiments, a first bra pad 20 associated with a first breast size has an inner contour 24 associated with a perceived cup size that is the same or substantially the same cup size as the outer contour 22. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ may have an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size that is at least one standard half cup size (e.g., A ½, B ½, C ½, D ½, etc.) less than the outer contour 22. In other embodiments, a second bra pad 20′ associated with a second breast size has an inner contour 24′ associated with a perceived cup size, that is at least one standard whole cup size (e.g., A, B, C, D, etc.) less than the outer contour 22. In still other embodiments, a second bra pad 20′ associated with a second breast size has an inner contour 24′ associated with a perceived cup size that is the same or substantially the same cup size as the outer contour 22. Both the first pad 20 and second pad 20′ have the same size outer contour 22 wherein the method enables one with two different size breasts to physically appear as having even breasts.
In still other embodiments, the method comprises a step of providing a first bra pad 20 having a flat or concave first inner contour 24 not associated with a breast size and an outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size. A second bra pad 20′ comprising a flat or concave second inner contour 24′ not associated with a breast size, and an outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size. The first bra pad 20 outer contour 22 is the same size as the second bra pad 20′ outer contour 22, wherein the method allows a male wearer or female wearer who has undergone a surgical breast reduction to appear to have symmetrical breasts.
In some embodiments, the method includes a step of providing a first cup system 110 independent from a second cup system 210 so that either cup system can be replaced by an alternative third cup system (not shown) consisting of comparable structures. In this same method, the wearer is able to select any two comparable cup systems 110/120 to be worn together creating the desired outward appearance of even breasts. In another embodiment, the method may include a first cup system 110 removably connected to the second cup system 210 via a first clasp 300. A first clasp 300 may be comprised of any suitable means including Velcro, loop fasteners, or manufactured male and female interlocking components. In one embodiment, the first clasp 300 is a hook and clasp fastener, such as hook and clasp fastener model NK161 (Resources House, China). A first torso strap 120 is removably connected to a second torso strap 220 by a second clasp 400 consisting of any suitable closure, for example hook eye style closures. A second clasp 400 having hook eye style closures arranged at a plurality of distances from one another 400b/400a allows the wearer to adjust the bra system 10 to the perfect fit enhancing the method of creating the perception of even breasts. In some embodiments, the first torso strap 120 and second torso strap 220 are comprised of flexible materials such as elastic, rubber, knits, latex, neoprene, cotton or a combination thereof so that the torso straps 120/220 will conform to the shape of the wearer and lay flat under clothing articles. The method enables the wearer to secure the bra system 10 in a proper position against the body so that the bra 10 lies invisibly underneath clothing for a comfortable and seamless appearance.
In another embodiment, a method consistent with the present disclosure creates the appearance of a wearer having symmetrical breasts, the method comprising providing a bra 10 wherein the first cup system 110 is associated with a first pad 20 having the same shape and configuration as the bra cup system 110. This first cup system 110 is removably connected by a first clasp 300 to a second cup system 210. The second cup system 210 is associated with a second pad 20′ having the same shape and configuration as the second cup system 210 and first cup system 110. A cup system 110/210 and bra pad 20/20′ may be configured of any suitable geometric shape including for example, triangular, round, vertical, teardrop or partial cup configuration. In this same embodiment the method allows a wearer to present with symmetrical breasts being uniform in both geometric configuration and outer contour 22 cup size.
In one embodiment, a bra comprises a first portion 100 including a first cup system 110, a first torso strap 120, and a first shoulder strap 130 operably connected to the first cup system 110 and the first torso strap 120; a second portion 200 including a second cup system 210, a second torso strap 220, and a second shoulder strap 230 operably connected to the second cup system 210 and the second torso strap 220; a first clasp 300 connecting the first cup system 110 to the second cup system 210; and a second clasp 400 connecting the first torso strap 120 to the second torso strap 220, wherein the first cup system 110 includes a first pad 20 having an outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size and a first inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size, wherein the second cup system 210 includes a second pad 20′ having an outer contour 22 associated with the perceived cup size and a second inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size, and wherein the first breast size is different than the second breast size. In some embodiments, a first bra pad 20 is removable from the first cup system 110. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ is removable from the second cup system 210. In some embodiments, the first pad 20 is fixedly secured to an inner surface of the first cup system 110. In some embodiments, the second pad 20′ is fixedly secured to an inner surface of the second cup system 210. In some embodiments, the first pad 20 is fixedly secured to the inner surface of the first cup system 110 by an adhesive, complementary magnets, complementary hook-and-loop material, stitches, or a combination of any two or more of the foregoing. In some embodiments, the second pad 20′ is fixedly secured to the inner surface of the second cup system 210 by an adhesive selected from a group consisting of complementary magnets, complementary hook-and-loop material, stitches, or a combination of any two or more of the foregoing. In some embodiments, the second clasp 400 consists essentially of at least one hook eye style closure 400a disposed on the first torso strap 120, and a plurality of hook eye closures 400b disposed on the second torso strap 220, the plurality of hook eye closures being configured to receive the hook eye style closure and disposed at a plurality of distances from an end of the second torso strap 220 or the first torso strap 120. In some embodiments, a single torso strap connects the first cup system 110 and the second cup system 210. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size that is a lesser size than the outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size, by at least one standard half cup size (e.g., A ½, B ½, C ½, D ½, etc.). In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 associated with a first breast size has an inner contour 24 associated with a perceived cup size, that is a lesser size than the outer contour 22 by at least one standard whole cup size (e.g., A, B, C, D, etc.). In still other embodiments, the first bra pad 20 associated with a first breast size has an inner contour 24 associated with a perceived cup size that is the same or substantially the same cup size as the outer contour 22. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size that is a lesser size than the outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size, by at least one standard half cup size (e.g., A ½, B ½, C ½, D ½, etc.) In some embodiments, a bra has second bra pad 20′ having an inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size that is a lesser size than the outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size, by at least one standard whole cup size (e.g., A, B, C, D, etc.). In still other embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ associated with a second breast size has an inner contour 24′ associated with a perceived cup size that is the same or substantially the same cup size as the outer contour 22. In some embodiments, a bra has a first shoulder strap 130 and a second shoulder strap 230 which are removably connected to one another via a third clasp 500. In some embodiments, the first shoulder strap 130 and the second shoulder strap 230 are each of adjustable lengths. In some embodiments, the first shoulder strap 130 and the second shoulder strap 230 are associated with a slidable piece 600. In some embodiments, a bra has a first cup system 110 further comprising a wire 150 fixedly incorporated into at least a portion of a perimeter edge 140 of the first cup system 110. In some embodiments, a bra has a second cup system 210 further comprising a wire 250 fixedly incorporated into at least a portion of a perimeter edge 240 of the second cup system 210. In some embodiments, the first torso strap 120 and the second torso strap 220 are comprised of flexible materials such as elastic, rubber, knits, latex, neoprene, cotton, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, a bra has a first pad 20 consists of any one suitable geometric shape selected from the group consisting of: triangular, round, vertical, teardrop and partial cup configuration. In some embodiments, a bra having a second pad 20′ consists of any one suitable geometric shape selected from the group consisting of: triangular, round, vertical, teardrop and partial cup configuration. In some embodiments, a bra further comprises one or more embellishments disposed on any outer surface of the bra system 10. In some embodiments, a bra consists of a first cup system 110 independent from a second cup system 210, and wherein the first cup system 110 can be completely separated from the second cup system 210.
In one embodiment, a pair of bra pads 20/20′ for insertion into a bra comprises, a first bra pad 20 comprising, an outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size; and an inner contour 24 associated with a breast size, and a second bra pad 20′ comprising, an outer contour 22 associated with the perceived cup size; and a second inner contour 24′ associated with a breast size, wherein the perceived cup size is at least one-half cup size larger than an associated breast size. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 consists essentially of: foam gel, air, silicon, a non-solid material or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ consists essentially of: foam, gel, air, silicon, a non-solid material or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the perimeter edge of the inner contour of the first bra pad 20 has a greater thickness than the center region of the first bra pad 20. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the perimeter edge of the inner contour of the second bra pad 20′ has a greater thickness than the center region of the second bra pad 20′. In some embodiments, a pair of bra pads has a first bra pad wherein a first inner contour 24 has a size at least one standard half cup size (e.g., A ½, B ½, C ½, D ½, etc.) less than the outer contour 22. In some embodiments, a pair of bra pads has a first bra pad 20 wherein the first inner contour 24 has a size at least one standard whole cup size (e.g., A, B, C, D, etc.) less than the outer contour 22. In still other embodiments, a first bra pad 20 associated with a first breast size has an inner contour 24 associated with a perceived cup size that is the same or substantially the same cup size as the outer contour 22. In some embodiments, a pair of bra pads has a second bra pad 20′ wherein the first inner contour 24 has a size at least one standard half cup size (e.g., A ½, B ½, C ½, D ½, etc.) less than the outer contour 22. In some embodiments, a pair of bra pads has a second bra pad 20′ having a first bra pad wherein the first inner contour 24 has a size at least one standard whole cup size (e.g., A, B, C, D, etc.) less than the outer contour 22. In still other embodiments, a second bra pad 20′ associated with a second breast size has an inner contour 24′ associated with a perceived cup size that is the same or substantially the same cup size as the outer contour 22. In some embodiments, a pair of bra pads has a first bra pad 20 wherein the first inner contour 24 is substantially flat. In some embodiments, a pair of bra pads has a second bra pad 20′ wherein the second inner contour 24′ is substantially flat. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 consists of any one suitable geometric shape selected from the group consisting of: triangular, round, vertical, teardrop, and partial cup configuration. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ consists of any one suitable geometric shape selected from the group consisting of: triangular, round, vertical, teardrop, and partial cup configuration. In some embodiments, the first pad 20 is fixedly secured to an inner surface of a first cup system 110. In some embodiments, the second pad 20′ is fixedly secured to an inner surface of a second cup system 210. In some embodiments, the first pad 20 is fixedly secured to the inner surface of the first cup system 110 by an adhesive selected from a group consisting of: complementary magnets, complementary hook-and-loop material, stitches, or a combination of any two or more of the foregoing. In some embodiments, the second pad 20′ is fixedly secured to the inner surface of the second cup system 210 by an adhesive selected from a group consisting of: complementary magnets, complementary hook-and-loop material, stitches, or a combination of any two or more of the foregoing. In some embodiments, a first bra pad 20 has an inner contour 24 with a concave shape consistent with the concave shape of an associated outer contour 22. In some embodiments, a second bra pad 20′ has an inner contour 24′ with a concave shape consistent with the concave shape of an associated outer contour 22. In some embodiments, the first bra pad 20 is removable from an associated first cup system 110. In some embodiments, the second bra pad 20′ is removable from an associated second cup system 210. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the first bra pad 20 is associated with a wire 150. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the second bra pad 20′ is associated with a wire 250.
In one embodiment, a single bra pad 20 comprising an outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size; and an inner contour 24 associated with a breast size, wherein the perceived cup size is at least one half cup size larger than the breast size. In some embodiments, a bra pad consists essentially of foam, gel, air, silicon, a non-solid material, or any combination thereof. In some embodiments, a bra pad has at least a portion of a perimeter edge of an inner contour 24 of a greater thickness than the interior region of the inner contour 24. In some embodiments, the outer contour 22 is larger than inner contour 24 by at least one standard whole cup size (e.g., A, B, C, D, etc.). In some embodiments, the inner contour 24 is flat. In some embodiments, a bra pad consists of any one suitable geometric shape selected from a group consisting of: triangular, round, vertical, teardrop or partial cup configuration. In some embodiments, the bra pad 20 is configured to be fixedly secured to an inner surface of a first cup system 110. In some embodiments, the bra pad 20 is fixedly secured to the inner surface of the first cup system 110 by an adhesive selected from a group consisting of: complementary magnets, complementary hook-and-loop material, stitches, or a combination of any two or more of the foregoing. In some embodiments, the inner contour 24 has a concave shape consistent with the concave shape of the outer contour 22. In some embodiments, a bra pad further comprises a wire 150.
In one embodiment, a method of creating a perception of even breast sizes associated with a user having uneven breast sizes comprises, providing a bra 10 to the user, the bra 10 comprising, a first cup system 110 including a first pad 20 having an outer contour 22 associated with a perceived cup size and a first inner contour 24 associated with a first breast size, and a second cup system 210 releasably associated with the first cup system 110, wherein the second cup system 210 includes a second pad 20′ having an outer contour 22 associated with the perceived cup size and a second inner contour 24′ associated with a second breast size, wherein the first breast size is different than the second breast size. In some embodiments, the first inner contour 24 has a size at least one standard whole cup size (e.g., A, B, C, D, etc.) less than the outer contour 22. In some embodiments, the first inner contour 24 has a size at least one-half standard cup size (e.g., A ½, B ½, C ½, D ½, etc.) less than the outer contour 22. In some embodiments, the second inner contour 24′ has a size at least one standard whole cup size (e.g., A, B, C, D, etc.) less than the outer contour 22. In some embodiments, the second inner contour 24′ has a size at least one-half standard cup size (e.g., A ½, B ½, C ½, D ½, etc.) less than the outer contour 22. In still other embodiments, the first inner contour 24 has a size that is the same or substantially the same as the outer contour 22. In some embodiments, the second inner contour 24′ has a size that is the same or substantially the same as the outer contour 22. In some embodiments, the bra pad 20 consists essentially of foam, gel, air, silicon, a non-solid material or any combination thereof. In some embodiments of the method, the first inner contour 24 is flat. In some embodiments of the method, the second inner contour 24′ is flat. In some embodiments of the method, the first cup system 110 is independent from the second cup system 210, wherein the first cup system 110 can be completely separated from the second cup system 210. In some embodiments of the method, the bra 20 includes one or more embellishments disposed on outer surfaces of the bra system 10. In some embodiments, the first pad 20 has any one suitable geometric shape selected from a group consisting of: triangular, round, vertical, teardrop and partial cup configuration. In some embodiments, the second pad 20′ has any one suitable geometric, triangular, round, vertical, teardrop or partial cup configuration. In some embodiments of the method, the second clasp 400 consists essentially of at least one hook eye style closure 400a disposed on the first torso strap 120, and a plurality of hook eye closures 400b disposed on the second torso strap 220, the plurality of hook eye closures being configured to receive the hook eye style closure and disposed at a plurality of distances from an end of the second torso strap 220 or the first torso strap 120. In some embodiments, the first torso strap 120 and a second torso strap 220 each include elastic, rubber, knits, latex, neoprene, cotton, or any combination thereof.
In some embodiments, the letter cup sizes referred to herein correspond to US cup sizes, which are determined according to the dimensions shown in Table 1 below:
In some embodiments, the letter cup sizes referred to herein correspond to UK cup sizes, which are determined according to the dimensions shown in Table 2 below:
In some embodiments, the letter cup sizes referred to herein correspond to Continental European cup sizes (e.g., French cup sizes), which are determined according to the dimensions shown in Table 3 below:
In some embodiments, the letter cup sizes referred to herein correspond to Italian cup sizes, which are determined according to the dimensions shown in Table 4 below:
In some embodiments, the letter cup sizes referred to herein correspond to Australian cup sizes, which are determined according to the dimensions shown in Table 5 below:
In some embodiments, the letter cup sizes referred to herein correspond to Japanese cup sizes, which are determined according to the dimensions shown in Table 6 below:
The foregoing description has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. The foregoing is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to what is enclosed herein, and many modifications and variations of the current disclosure are possible. Such modifications and variations that may be obvious to a person having ordinary skill in the art are intended to be included within the scope of this invention and as defined by the accompanying claims.
This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 63/158,815, filed Mar. 9, 2021, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference and relied on.
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| 63158815 | Mar 2021 | US |
