PROTECTIVE AND SUPPORT GARMENT

Abstract

Implementations of a protective and support garment are provided. In some implementations, the protective and support garment comprises a torso portion, a right arm portion, a left arm portion, an upper opening, and a lower opening. In other implementations, the protective and support garment comprises a front underlining, a front overlay, and a back portion.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

This disclosure relates to implementations of a protective and support garment.

BACKGROUND

Existing undershirts or similar undergarments may be worn under a shirt, blouse, or similar clothing. However, such existing undergarments do not provide a wearer with both protection, such as under-arm or under-breast perspiration protection, and support, such as breast compression support or midsection sculpting and shaping support.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1A-1C illustrate a front, side, and back view respectively of an implementation of an example protective and support garment according to the present disclosure.

FIGS. 2A-2C illustrate a front, side, and back view respectively of another implementation of an example protective and support garment according to the present disclosure.

FIGS. 3A-3D illustrate another implementation of an example protective and support garment according to the present disclosure.

FIGS. 4A-4J display design/production illustrations of an implementation of an example protective and support garment according to the present disclosure.

FIGS. 5A-5G display design/production illustrations of another implementation of an example protective and support garment according to the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Implementations of a protective and support garment are provided. In some implementations, the protective and support garment comprises a torso portion, a right arm portion, a left arm portion, an upper opening, and a lower opening. In other implementations, the protective and support garment comprises a front underlining, a front overlay, and a back portion.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment is configured to be worn as an undershirt or similar undergarment. For example, in some implementations, the protective and support garment is configured to be worn underneath a shirt, blouse, or similar clothing.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment is configured to be worn underneath a shirt, blouse, or similar clothing that has a low-cut front. In some implementations, the protective and support garment is configured to be worn underneath any other suitable clothing.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment is configured to provide various support to the breast of a wearer of the protective and support garment. For example, in some implementations, the protective and support garment is configured to provide compression support to the breast of a wearer of the protective and support garment.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment is configured to provide various support to the midsection and/or abdominal region of a wearer of the protective and support garment. For example, in some implementations, the protective and support garment is configured to provide sculpting and/or shaping support to the midsection and/or abdominal region of a wearer of the protective and support garment.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment is configured to provide various support to the shape of the protective and support garment while worn by a wearer of the protective and support garment. For example, in some implementations, the protective and support garment is configured to provide various support to maintain the shape of the protective and support garment while worn by a wearer of the protective and support garment.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment is configured to provide perspiration protection to a wearer of the protective and support garment. For example, in some implementations, the protective and support garment is configured to absorb perspiration under the breast of a wearer of the protective and support garment. In some implementations, the protective and support garment is configured to absorb perspiration in the underarm area of a wearer of the protective and support garment.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment is configured to provide perspiration protection to any other area of a wearer of the protective and support garment.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment is configured to cause a smooth appearance to clothing worn over the protective and support garment. In some implementations, the protective and support garment is configured to cause a pulled together appearance to clothing worn over the protective and support garment. In some implementations, the protective and support garment is configured to cause any other suitable appearance to clothing worn over the protective and support garment.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment is configured to provide any other applicable features while the protective and support garment is worn by a wearer of the protective and support garment.

In some implementations, a method for using the protective and support garment comprises a wearer putting on the protective and support garment. In some implementations, the method comprises the wearer putting on and wearing a shirt, blouse, or similar clothing over the protective and support garment.

FIGS. 1A-1C illustrate a front, side, and back view respectively of an implementation of an example protective and support garment 100 according to the present disclosure. As shown in FIG. 1A, in some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 comprises a torso portion 102, a right arm portion 110, a left arm portion 112, an upper opening 120, and a lower opening 122.

As shown in FIG. 1A, in some implementations, the torso portion 102 comprises a front torso portion 104. As shown in FIG. 1B, in some implementations, the torso portion 102 also comprises a lower torso portion 106. As shown in FIG. 1C, in some implementations, the torso portion 102 also comprises a back torso portion 108.

As shown in FIG. 1A, in some implementations, the front torso portion 104 comprises one or more breast bands 104a. In some implementations, the front torso portion 104 also comprises one or more silicone strips (not shown). In some implementations, the front torso portion 104 may further comprise one or more pads (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 1A, in some implementations, the breast bands 104a are adjacent to the upper opening 120. In some implementations, the breast bands 104a extend widthwise across the front torso portion 104 adjacent to the upper opening 120.

In some implementations, the breast bands 104a extend between the right arm proximal end 110a and the left arm proximal end 112a across the front torso portion 104 adjacent to the upper opening 120.

In some implementations, the breast bands 104a comprise any suitable shape.

In some implementations, the breast bands 104a are configured to position below the breast 52 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the breast bands 104a are configured to provide some compression support of the breast 52 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the breast bands 104a are configured to provide any other suitable features with respect to the front torso portion 104.

In some implementations, the breast bands 104a are composed of a perspiration protective material. For example, in some implementations, the breast bands 104a may be composed of a material that is perspiration absorbent. In some implementations, the perspiration absorbent material may be a wicking material. In some implementations, the breast bands 104a may be composed of a material that has any other suitable properties.

In some implementations, the silicone strips (not shown) of the front torso portion 104 are adjacent to the breast bands 104a. For example, in some implementations, the silicone strips are below or underneath the breast bands 104a.

In some implementations, the silicone strips comprise any suitable shape.

In some implementations, the silicone strips are configured to position under the breast 52 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100. In some implementations, the silicone strips are configured to position in a low or no slip contact under the breast 52 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100. In some implementations, the silicone strips are configured to thereby minimize or prevent unintended movement or repositioning of the protective and support garment 100 on the wearer 50.

In some implementations, the pads (not shown) of the front torso portion 104 are adjacent to the breast bands 104a. For example, in some implementations, the pads are below the breast bands 104a. In some implementations, the pads may be in any other suitable position with respect to the breast bands 104a.

In some implementations, the pads comprise any suitable shape.

In some implementations, the pads are configured to absorb perspiration. In some implementations, the pads are configured to position under the breast 52 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100. In some implementations, the pads are configured to thereby absorb perspiration under the breast 52 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the pads of the front torso portion 104 are composed of a perspiration protective material. For example, in some implementations, the pads may be composed of a material that is perspiration absorbent. In some implementations, the perspiration absorbent material may be a wicking material. In some implementations, the pads may be composed of a material that has any other suitable properties.

As shown in FIG. 1A, in some implementations, the front torso portion 104 comprises a low-cut configuration with respect to the overall torso portion 102. For example, in some implementations, the front torso portion 104 adjacent to the upper opening 120 is configured to position below the breast 52 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the low-cut configuration allows a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100 to wear a low-cut outerwear or similar garment without exposing the protective and support garment 100 to be visible while worn under the low-cut outerwear. In some implementations, such low-cut outerwear may be a collared shirt, a deep v-neck style shirt, or other low-cut shirt or dress that exposes a portion of the cleavage of the breast 52 of the wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

As shown in FIG. 1A, in some implementations, the front torso portion 104 comprises a U-shaped configuration. In some implementations, the U-shaped configuration prevents chest-drop of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100. In some implementations, the U-shaped configuration effectively gathers the breast 52 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the U-shaped configuration provides some compression support of the breast 52 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100. For example, in some implementations, the U-shaped configuration minimizes compression (e.g., caused by a bra or other clothing) of the breast 52 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the U-shaped configuration adds a mild push-up effect to the breast 52 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100. In some implementations, the U-shaped configuration may thereby allow a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100 to go bra-less, i.e. to wear an outerwear or similar garment over the protective and support garment 100 without a bra.

In some implementations, the U-shaped configuration provides any other suitable features with respect to the protective and support garment 100.

As shown in FIG. 1B, in some implementations, the lower torso portion 106 extends vertically between the lower opening 122 and a height adjacent to the breast bands 104a.

In some implementations, the lower torso portion 106 extends horizontally at least partially around the torso portion 102. For example, in some implementations, the lower torso portion 106 extends horizontally along the front torso portion 104. In some implementations, the lower torso portion 106 extends around all of the torso portion 102 including the front torso portion 104.

In some implementations, the lower torso portion 106 is configured to correspond to the midsection and/or abdominal region of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the lower torso portion 106 is configured to provide sculpting support to a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100. In some implementations, the lower torso portion 106 is configured to provide shaping support to a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the lower torso portion 106 is configured to provide slimming midsection support to a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100. In some implementations, the lower torso portion 106 is configured to provide targeted tummy control support to a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100. In some implementations, the lower torso portion 106 is configured to provide emphasized natural curve support to a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the lower torso portion 106 is configured to provide any other suitable features with respect to the torso portion 102.

In some implementations, the torso portion 102 is configured to position around the torso of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100. In some implementations, the torso portion 102 is configured to position adjacent to the torso of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the torso portion 102 is composed of a firm control material, such as a latex material, to provide the above described support by the lower torso portion 106. In some implementations, the torso portion 102 is composed of a firm control material that is lightweight to provide the above described support by the lower torso portion 106.

In some implementations, the torso portion 102 is composed of a flex material, such as a Lycra® material, to provide the above described support by the lower torso portion 106.

In some implementations, the torso portion 102 may be composed of any other suitable material to provide the features described herein.

As shown in FIG. 1A, in some implementations, the right arm portion 110 comprises a proximal end 110a and a distal end 110b. In some implementations, the right arm portion 110 comprises a proximal opening 110c and a distal opening 110d. In some implementations, the right arm portion 110 comprises one or more shoulder bands 110e.

In some implementations, the right arm portion 110 also comprises one or more silicone strips (not shown). In some implementations, the right arm portion 110 also comprises one or more pads (not shown).

Similar to the right arm portion 110, as shown in FIG. 1A, in some implementations, the left arm portion 112 comprises a proximal end 112a and a distal end 112b. In some implementations, the left arm portion 112 comprises a proximal opening 112c and a distal opening 112d. In some implementations, the left arm portion 112 comprises one or more shoulder bands 112e.

Furthermore, in some implementations, the left arm portion 112 also comprises one or more silicone strips (not shown). In some implementations, the left arm portion 112 also comprises one or more pads (not shown).

As shown in FIG. 1C, in some implementations, the arm portions 110, 112 extend respectively from the torso portion 102 adjacent to the upper opening 120. In some implementations, the arm portions 110, 112 extend respectively so that the proximal ends 110a, 112a are adjacent to the torso portion 102. In some implementations, the arm portions 110, 112 extend respectively so that the distal ends 110b, 112b are on the opposite far ends from the torso portion 102.

As shown in FIG. 1A, in some implementations, the arm portions 110, 112 respectively comprise an approximate short-sleeve length. For example, in some implementations, the arm portions 110, 112 are configured to extend respectively from the torso portion 102 to approximately the upper portion of the arm 54 (e.g., the upper-arm) of the wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100. In some implementations, the arm portions 110, 112 may respectively comprise any other suitable length, which may be longer or shorter than the approximate short-sleeve length.

As shown in FIG. 1A, in some implementations, the shoulder bands 110e, 112e are adjacent respectively to the upper opening 120 at the proximal ends 110a, 112a.

As shown in FIG. 1C, in some implementations, the shoulder bands 110e, 112e may extend respectively from the right arm proximal end 110a to the left arm proximal end 112a adjacent to the upper opening 120 and across the back torso portion 108.

In some implementations, the shoulder bands 110e, 112e comprise any suitable shape.

As shown in FIG. 1B, in some implementations, the shoulder bands 110e, 112e are configured to position around and over the shoulders 56 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

As shown in FIG. 1C, in some implementations, the shoulder bands 110e, 112e are configured to position around and over (i.e., “across”) the shoulders 56 and across the back 58 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the shoulder bands 110e, 112e are configured to provide support to maintain the shape of the protective and support garment 100 across the shoulders 56 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the shoulder bands 110e, 112e are configured to provide support to maintain the shape of the protective and support garment 100 across the shoulders 56 and the back 58 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the shoulder bands 110e, 112e are configured to provide any other suitable features with respect to the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the shoulder bands 110e, 112e are composed of a perspiration protective material. For example, in some implementations, the shoulder bands 110e, 112e may be composed of a material that is perspiration absorbent. In some implementations, the perspiration absorbent material may be a wicking material. In some implementations, the shoulder bands 110e, 112e may be composed of a material that has any other suitable properties.

In some implementations, the silicone strips (not shown) of the arm portions 110, 112 are adjacent to the shoulder bands 110e, 112e. For example, in some implementations, the silicone strips are below or beside the shoulder bands 110e, 112e.

In some implementations, the silicone strips comprise any suitable shape.

In some implementations, the silicone strips are configured to position across the shoulders 56 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the silicone strips are configured to position across the shoulders 56 and the back 58 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the silicone strips are configured to position in a low or no slip contact across the shoulders 56 and/or back 58 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the silicone strips are configured to thereby minimize or prevent unintended movement or repositioning of the protective and support garment 100 on the wearer 50.

In some implementations, the pads (not shown) of the arm portions 110, 112 are adjacent respectively to the proximal openings 110c, 112c opposite the upper opening 120 (i.e., in an underarm positioning). In some implementations, the pads may be in any other suitable position respectively with respect to the arm portions 110, 112.

In some implementations, the pads comprise any suitable shape.

In some implementations, the pads are configured to absorb perspiration. In some implementations, the pads are configured to position in the underarm area (not shown) of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100. In some implementations, the pads are configured to thereby absorb perspiration in the underarm area of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the pads of the arm portions 110, 112 are composed of a perspiration protective material. For example, in some implementations, the pads may be composed of a material that is perspiration absorbent. In some implementations, the perspiration absorbent material may be a wicking material. In some implementations, the pads may be composed of a material that has any other suitable properties.

As shown in FIG. 1A, in some implementations, the arm portions 110, 112 are configured to position respectively around the arms 54 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100. In some implementations, the arm portions 110, 112 are configured to position respectively adjacent to the arms 54 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the upper opening 120 is configured to position adjacent to the neck, shoulders, and/or upper torso of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the lower opening 122 is configured to position adjacent to the lower torso of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is configured to be worn as an undershirt or similar undergarment. For example, in some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is configured to be worn underneath a shirt, blouse, or similar clothing.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is configured to be worn underneath a shirt, blouse, or similar clothing that has a low-cut front. In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is configured to be worn underneath any other suitable clothing.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is configured to provide various support to the breast 52 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100. For example, in some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is configured to provide compression support to the breast 52 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is configured to provide various support to the midsection and/or abdominal region of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100. For example, in some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is configured to provide sculpting and/or shaping support to the midsection and/or abdominal region of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is configured to provide various support to the shape of the protective and support garment 100 while worn by a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100. For example, in some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is configured to provide various support to maintain the shape of the protective and support garment 100 while worn by a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is configured to provide perspiration protection to a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100. For example, in some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is configured to absorb perspiration under the breast 52 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100. In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is configured to absorb perspiration in the underarm area of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is configured to provide perspiration protection to any other area of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is configured to cause a smooth appearance to clothing worn over the protective and support garment 100. In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is configured to cause a pulled together appearance to clothing worn over the protective and support garment 100. In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is configured to cause any other suitable appearance to clothing worn over the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is configured to provide any other applicable features while the protective and support garment 100 is worn by a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is composed of a single layer of material that is configured to provide the features of a separate inner layer of material and a separate outer layer of material. In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is composed of a single layer of material that is configured to provide any other suitable features.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is composed of one or more various wicking materials to provide the perspiration protection features of the protective and support garment 100 described herein. In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is composed of any other suitable materials to provide the perspiration protection features of the protective and support garment 100 described herein.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 comprises any suitable dimensions.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is composed of any suitable materials, such as the example materials described above.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 can have any suitable appearance. For example, in some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 may comprise one or more of various colors, designs, and/or other appearance features.

FIGS. 2A-2C illustrate a front, side, and back view respectively of another implementation of an example protective and support garment 200 according to the present disclosure.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 200 is the same or similar to and functions the same or similar to the above described protective and support garment 100, except as described below. In that regard, in some implementations, elements of the protective and support garment 200 shown in FIGS. 2A-2C are the same or similar to and function the same or similar to like-numbered elements of the protective and support garment 100 described above and shown in FIGS. 1A-1C, except as described below.

For example, as shown in FIG. 2A, in some implementations, the protective and support garment 200 comprises a torso portion 202, a right arm portion 210, a left arm portion 212, an upper opening 220, and a lower opening 222. In some implementations, these elements are respectively the same or similar to and function the same or similar to the torso portion 102, the right arm portion 110, the left arm portion 112, the upper opening 120, and the lower opening 122 of the protective and support garment 100 described above and shown in FIG. 1A.

However, in some implementations, the one or more breast bands 204a of the front torso portion 204 and the shoulder bands 210e, 212e of the respective arm portions 210, 212 are different in at least some respects from the breast band(s) 104a and the shoulder bands 110e, 112e of the protective and support garment 100, as described below.

As shown in FIG. 2B, in some implementations, the breast bands 204a extend between the right arm proximal end 210a and the left arm proximal end 212a such that the breast bands 204a will end under the side of the breast 52 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 200 adjacent respectively to the proximal ends 210a, 212a.

In some implementations, the breast bands 204a are configured to primarily absorb perspiration, i.e. instead of primarily providing compression support of the breast 52 of a wearer 50 like the breast bands 104a of the protective and support garment 100 as described above. In that regard, in some implementations, the breast bands 204 are the same or similar in composition and function to the pads of the front torso portion 104 of the protective and support garment 100, as described above.

As shown in FIG. 2B, in some implementations, the shoulder band 210e extends adjacent to the upper opening 220 at the right arm proximal end 210a such that the shoulder band 210e extends from the end of the breast band 204a to position around and over the shoulder 56 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 200.

Similarly, although not shown in FIG. 2B, in some implementations, the shoulder band 212e extends adjacent to the upper opening 220 at the left arm proximal end 212a such that the shoulder band 212e extends from the end of the breast band 204a to position around and over the shoulder 56 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 200.

In some implementations, the shoulder bands 210e, 212e are configured to primarily provide compression support of the breast 52 of a wearer 50 of the protective and support garment 200, i.e. instead of primarily providing support to maintain the shape of the protective and support garment 100 like the shoulder bands 110e, 112e as described above. In that regard, in some implementations, the shoulder bands 210e, 212e are the same or similar in composition and function to the breast bands 104a of the front torso portion 104 of the protective and support garment 100, as described above.

In addition to the other example similarities described above, in some implementations, the arm portions 210, 212 each comprise one or more pads that are the same or similar to and function the same or similar to the pads of the arm portions 110, 112 respectively of the above described protective and support garment 100. In this regard, in some implementations, FIG. 2B shows an example underarm positioning of the one or more pads 210f of the right arm portion 210.

Furthermore, although not shown in FIG. 2B, in some implementations, the one or more pads of the left arm portion 212 may be in a same or similar underarm positioning with respect to the arm portion 212. Additionally, in some implementations, the one or more pads of the arm portions 110, 112 of the above described protective and support garment 100 may be in a same or similar underarm positioning with respect to the arm portions 110, 112 respectively.

FIGS. 3A-3D illustrate another implementation of an example protective and support garment 300 according to the present disclosure.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 300 is the same or similar to and/or functions the same or similar to the protective and support garment 100, 200 described herein, except as described below. That is, as described below, including applicable differences and/or exceptions, in some implementations, elements of the protective and support garment 300 described herein and shown in FIGS. 3A-3D are the same or similar to and/or function the same or similar to elements of the protective and support garment 100, 200 that are the same or similarly featured, as described herein and shown in FIGS. 1A-1C and 2A-2C.

As shown in FIG. 3A, in some implementations, the protective and support garment 300 comprises a front underlining 300A. As shown in FIG. 3B, in some implementations, the protective and support garment 300 comprises a front overlay 300B. As shown in FIGS. 3C and 3D, in some implementations, the protective and support garment 300 comprises a back 300C.

As shown in FIG. 3A-3D, in some implementations, the protective and support garment 300 (i.e., the front underlining 300A, the front overlay 300B, and the back 300C collectively) comprises one or more sleeve tops 302, sleeve bottoms (or under-sleeves) 304, sleeve bands 306, underarm gussets 308, and neck bindings 310. In some implementations, the protective and support garment 300 also comprises one or more side tummy control linings 312, center tummy control linings 314, upper sections 316, neckline openings 318, and shoulder sections 320.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 300 also comprises one or more under-breast inserts 322, neckline top side seams 324, neckline bust side seams 326, and lower bands 328. In some implementations, the protective and support garment 300 also comprises one or more lower sections 330, upper sections 332, bottom bands 334, arm bands 336, and non-slip bands 338. In some implementations, the protective and support garment 300 also comprise one or more side back control linings 340, center back control linings 342, and sleeve hems 344.

As shown in FIG. 3A-3D, in some implementations, the protective and support garment 300 comprises the above listed elements at one or more sides, sections, portions, positions, etc. of the protective and support garment 100.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 300 may comprise any other suitable elements and/or features.

In some implementations, the front underlining 300A is the same or similar to the front torso portion 104, 204 of the protective and support garment 100, 200. In some implementations, the front overlay 300B is the same or similar to the lower torso portion 106, 206 of the protective and support garment 100, 200. In some implementations, the back 300C is the same or similar to the back torso portion 108 of the protective and support garment 100, 200.

In some implementations, the sleeve tops 302 and the sleeve bottoms 304 are collectively the same or similar to the arm portions 110, 112, 210, 212 of the protective and support garment 100, 200.

In some implementations, the sleeve bands 306 are similar to the shoulder bands 110e, 112e of the protective and support garment 100, 200, except positioned at the distal portion of the sleeves 302, 304 of the protective and support garment 300.

In some implementations, the underarm gussets 308 are the same or similar to the underarm pads 210f of the protective and support garment 200 or to the location/position of the underarm pads 210f.

In some implementations, the neck bindings 310 are similar to the shoulder bands 110e, 112e of the protective and support garment 100, 200, except the neck bindings 310 may be positioned lower with respect to a wearer's shoulders and neck.

In some implementations, the side tummy control linings 312 and the center tummy control linings 314 are the same or similar respectively to the lower torso portion 106, 206 and the front torso portion 104, 204 of the protective and support garment 100, 200 or to portions thereof.

In some implementations, the upper sections 316 and the neckline openings 318 are collectively the same or similar to the upper opening 120, 220 of the protective and support garment 100, 200.

In some implementations, the shoulder sections 320 are the same or similar to the upper opening 120, 220 and/or the shoulder bands 110e, 112e of the protective and support garment 100, 200.

In some implementations, the under-breast inserts 322 are the same or similar to the breast bands 104a, 204a of the protective and support garment 100, 200.

In some implementations, the neckline top side seams 324 and the neckline bust side seams 326 are the same or similar to the upper opening 120, 220 of the protective and support garment 100, 200.

In some implementations, the lower bands 328 are similar to the shoulder bands 110e, 112e of the protective and support garment 100, 200, except positioned at the lower/distal portion of the lower sections 330 of the protective and support garment 300.

In some implementations, the lower sections 330 are the same or similar to the front torso portion 104, 204 and/or the lower torso portion 106, 206 of the protective and support garment 100, 200.

In some implementations, the upper sections 332 are the same or similar to the upper opening 120, 220 and/or the front torso portion 104, 204 of the protective and support garment 100, 200.

In some implementations, the bottom bands 334 are the same or similar to the above described lower bands 328 of the protective and support garment 300.

In some implementations, the arm bands 336 are the same or similar to the above described sleeve bands 306 of the protective and support garment 300.

In some implementations, the non-slip bands 338 are the same or similar to the shoulder bands 110e, 112e of the protective and support garment 100, 200.

In some implementations, the side back control linings 340 and/or the center back control linings 342 are the same or similar respectively to the lower torso portion 106, 206 and the back torso portion 108, 208 of the protective and support garment 100, 200 or to portions thereof.

FIGS. 4A-4J display design/production illustrations of an implementation of an example protective and support garment according to the present disclosure. In some implementations, FIGS. 4A-4J display design/production illustrations of an implementation of the protective and support garment 300 described above for FIGS. 3A-3D. In some implementations, FIGS. 4A-4J include additional descriptions, dimensions, and/or other aspects of such implementation of the protective and support garment 300.

FIGS. 5A-5G display design/production illustrations of another implementation of an example protective and support garment according to the present disclosure. In some implementations, FIGS. 5A-5G display design/production illustrations of an implementation that is the same or similar to one or more of the above described implementations of the protective and support garment 100, 200, 300. In some implementations, FIGS. 5A-5G include additional descriptions, dimensions, and/or other aspects of such implementations of the protective and support garment.

In some implementations, an example method of using the protective and support garment 100, and similarly of using the protective and support garment 200, 300 (and/or other implementations described herein), comprises a wearer 50 putting on the protective and support garment 100. In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is put on such that the torso portion 102 is positioned around and/or adjacent to the torso of the wearer 50. In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is put on such that the arm portions 110, 112 are positioned respectively around and/or adjacent to the arms 54 of the wearer 50.

In some implementations, the protective and support garment 100 is put on such that the protective and support garment 100 is worn by the wearer 50 as an undershirt or similar undergarment.

In some implementations, the method comprises the wearer 50 putting on and wearing a shirt, blouse, or similar clothing, such as described above, over the protective and support garment 100. In some implementations, the clothing is worn over the protective and support garment 100 such that one or more of the above described features of the protective and support garment 100 are used.

For example, in some implementations, the clothing is worn over the protective and support garment 100 such that the protective and support garment 100 provides various support to the breast 52 of the wearer 50. In some implementations, the clothing is worn over the protective and support garment 100 such that the protective and support garment 100 provides various support to the midsection and/or abdominal region of the wearer 50.

In some implementations, the clothing is worn over the protective and support garment 100 such that the protective and support garment 100 provides various support to the shape of the protective and support garment 100 while worn by the wearer 50. In some implementations, the clothing is worn over the protective and support garment 100 such that the protective and support garment 100 provides perspiration protection to the wearer 50.

In some implementations, the clothing that is put on and worn over the protective and support garment 100 comprises a low-cut outerwear or similar garment, such as described above.

In some implementations, the method further comprises putting on and wearing the clothing over the protective and support garment 100 without wearing a bra, i.e. going bra-less. Alternate, in some implementations, a bra may be worn under the protective and support garment 100 or as otherwise suitably worn with the protective and support garment 100.

The figures, including photographs and drawings, comprised herewith may represent one or more implementations of the protective and support garment.

Details shown in the figures, such as dimensions, descriptions, etc., are exemplary, and there may be implementations of other suitable details according to the present disclosure.

Reference throughout this specification to “an embodiment” or “implementation” or words of similar import means that a particular described feature, structure, or characteristic is comprised in at least one embodiment of the present invention. Thus, the phrase “in some implementations” or a phrase of similar import in various places throughout this specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

Many modifications and other embodiments of the inventions set forth herein will come to mind to one skilled in the art to which these inventions pertain having the benefit of the teachings presented in the foregoing descriptions and the associated drawings.

The described features, structures, or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments. In the above description, numerous specific details are provided for a thorough understanding of embodiments of the invention. One skilled in the relevant art will recognize, however, that embodiments of the invention can be practiced without one or more of the specific details, or with other methods, components, materials, etc. In other instances, well-known structures, materials, or operations may not be shown or described in detail.

While operations may be depicted in the drawings in a particular order, this should not be understood as requiring that such operations be performed in the particular order shown or in sequential order, or that all illustrated operations be performed, to achieve desirable results.

Claims

1. An article of manufacture comprising: a material configured to form a shirt having a low cut front portion extending beneath a wearer's breasts, wherein the shirt when worn by the wearer is configured to cover a substantial portion of the wearer's abdomen and back and at least a portion of the wearer's upper arms, and the material is configured to expose a substantial portion of the wearer's chest including the wearer's breasts, wherein the material comprises a torso portion having an upper opening and a lower opening, a right arm portion extending from the torso portion, and a left arm portion extending from the torso portion, wherein: the torso portion comprises a front torso portion configured to cover at least a portion of the front torso portion of the wearer, and a back torso portion configured to cover at least a portion of the back torso portion of a wearer;the front torso portion extends from the upper opening to the lower opening of the torso portion, and a portion of the upper opening and the front torso portion is sized and shaped to not cover a substantial portion of the wear's chest and breasts such that the front torso portion extends from the upper opening beneath the wearer's breasts to the lower opening;the front torso portion is configured to sculpt the wearer's abdomen, wherein the front torso portion and the outmost top edge of the front torso portion each comprise elastane;a portion of the front torso portion adjacent to the outmost top edge of the front torso portion underneath the breasts comprises a strip of material comprising a mesh material configured to pull perspiration away from the wearer's body; andthe right arm portion and the left arm portion are configured to cover a portion of the wearer's arms including the wearer's underarms, wherein the right arm portion and the left arm portion covering the wearer's underarms comprises the mesh material configured to pull perspiration away from the wearer's body.

2. The article of manufacture of claim 1 wherein the front torso portion comprises at least a front overlay layer and a front underlining layer configured to sculpt the wearer's abdomen, wherein the front overlay layer comprises a mesh material and the front underlining layer comprises elastane.

3. The article of manufacture of claim 2 wherein the front overlay layer comprises elastane.

4. The article of manufacture of claim 1, wherein the shirt further comprises a non-slip material comprising a first piece and a second piece, wherein: the non-slip material is configured such that the non-slip material causes a non-slip contact engagement between the shirt and the wearer;the first piece and the second piece of the non-slip material extend respectively adjacent to the right arm portion and the left arm portion at least partly between the front torso portion and the back torso portion such that the first piece and the second piece of the non-slip material position respectively at least partly along the top portion of the wearer's shoulders when the shirt is worn by the wearer; andthe first piece and the second piece of the non-slip material are sized and shaped such that the first piece and the second piece causes the non-slip contact engagement between the shirt and the wearer at least partly along the top portion of the wearer's shoulders when the shirt is worn by the wearer.

5. The article of manufacture of claim 4, wherein: the first piece and the second piece of the non-slip material extend respectively such that the first piece and the second piece of the non-slip material position respectively at least partly along the front, top, and back portions of the wearer's shoulders when the shirt is worn by the wearer; andthe first piece and the second piece of the non-slip material are sized and shaped such that the first piece and the second piece causes the non-slip contact engagement between the shirt and the wearer at least partly along the front, top, and back portions of the wearer's shoulders when the shirt is worn by the wearer.

6. The article of manufacture of claim 4, wherein the non-slip material comprises silicone.

7. The article of manufacture of claim 1, wherein the front torso portion further comprises an elastic material comprising a plurality of elongated pieces, wherein: a first set of the plurality of elongated pieces extend spaced apart, parallel, and diagonally across the front torso portion between an upper right side portion of the front torso portion, that is adjacent to the upper opening of the torso portion on the same side of the torso portion as the right arm portion, and a lower left side portion of the front torso portion, that is adjacent to the lower opening of the torso portion on the same side of the torso portion as the left arm portion;a second set of the plurality of elongated pieces extend spaced apart, parallel, and diagonally across the front torso portion between an upper left side portion of the front torso portion, that is adjacent to the upper opening of the torso portion on the same side of the torso portion as the left arm portion, and a lower right side portion of the front torso portion, that is adjacent to the lower opening of the torso portion on the same side of the torso portion as the right arm portion;the first set of the plurality of elongated pieces and the second set of the plurality of elongated pieces each comprise the same number of elongated pieces;the first set of the plurality of elongated pieces and the second set of the plurality of elongated pieces so extend across the front torso portion such that at least one of each of the elongated pieces of the first set and the second set extend across each other to form a plurality of vertically aligned X-shaped patterns, wherein the elongated pieces are spaced apart and extend across each other such that each elongated piece of the first set contacts each elongated piece of the second set thereby forming a plurality of parallelogram shaped patterns on the front torso portion; andthe plurality of elongated pieces are sized, shaped, and positioned such that the front torso portion sculpts the wearer's abdomen when the shirt is worn by the wearer.

8. The article of manufacture of claim 7, wherein the first set of the plurality of elongated pieces and the second set of the plurality of elongated pieces each comprise three elongated pieces.

9. The article of manufacture of claim 7, wherein the elongated pieces comprise elastane.

10. A method of using the article of manufacture of claim 1, comprising the wearer putting on and wearing the shirt, such that: the shirt covers the substantial portion of the wearer's abdomen and back, and at least the portion of the wearer's upper arms, and the shirt does not cover the substantial portion of the wearer's chest and breasts;the front torso portion of the torso portion of the shirt covers at least the portion of the front torso portion of the wearer;the portion of the front torso portion adjacent to the outmost top edge of the front torso portion positions underneath the wearer's breasts;the back torso portion of the torso portion of the shirt covers at least the portion of the back torso portion of the wearer; andthe right arm portion and the left arm portion cover the portion of the wearer's arms including the wearer's underarms, whereby: the front torso portion sculpts the wearer's abdomen;the mesh material of the strip of material of the portion of the front torso portion adjacent to the outmost top edge of the front torso portion and positioned underneath the wearer's breasts pulls perspiration away from the wearer's body; andthe mesh material of the right arm portion and the left arm portion covering the wearer's underarms pulls perspiration away from the wearer's body;such that the shirt protects the wearer from perspiration at the wearer's underarms and under the wearer's breasts, and the shirt shapes the wearer's torso including the wearer's abdomen and lifts the wearer's breasts.

11. A method of using the article of manufacture of claim 10, further comprising the wearer putting on another article of clothing over the shirt such that the shirt is at least partially concealed under the other article of clothing.

12. An article of manufacture, comprising: a material configured to form a shirt having a low cut front portion extending beneath a wearer's breasts, wherein the shirt when worn by the wearer is configured to cover a substantial portion of the wearer's abdomen and back and at least a portion of the wearer's upper arms, and the material is configured to expose a substantial portion of the wearer's chest including the wearer's breasts, wherein the material comprises a torso portion having an upper opening and a lower opening, a right arm portion extending from the torso portion, and a left arm portion extending from the torso portion, wherein: the torso portion comprises a front torso portion configured to cover at least a portion of the front torso portion of the wearer, and a back torso portion configured to cover at least a portion of the back torso portion of the wearer;the front torso portion extends from the upper opening to the lower opening of the torso portion, and a portion of the upper opening and the front torso portion is sized and shaped to not cover a substantial portion of the wearer's chest and breasts such that the front torso portion extends from the upper opening beneath the wearer's breasts to the lower opening;the front torso portion comprises at least a front overlay layer and a front underlining layer configured to sculpt the wearer's abdomen, wherein the front underlining layer and the outmost top edge of the front torso portion each comprise elastane;a portion of the front torso portion adjacent to the outmost top edge of the front torso portion underneath the breasts comprises a strip of material comprising a mesh material configured to pull perspiration away from the wearer's body; andthe right arm portion and the left arm portion are configured to cover a portion of the wearer's arms including the wearer's underarms, wherein the right arm portion and the left arm portion covering the wearer's underarms comprises the mesh material configured to pull perspiration away from the wearer's body.

13. The article of manufacture of claim 12, wherein the shirt further comprises a non-slip material comprising a first piece and a second piece, wherein: the non-slip material is configured such that the non-slip material causes a non-slip contact engagement between the shirt and the wearer;the first piece and the second piece of the non-slip material extend respectively adjacent to the right arm portion and the left arm portion at least partly between the front torso portion and the back torso portion such that the first piece and the second piece of the non-slip material position respectively at least partly along the top portion of the wearer's shoulders when the shirt is worn by the wearer; andthe first piece and the second piece of the non-slip material are sized and shaped such that the first piece and the second piece causes the non-slip contact engagement between the shirt and the wearer at least partly along the top portion of the wearer's shoulders when the shirt is worn by the wearer.

14. The article of manufacture of claim 13, wherein: the first piece and the second piece of the non-slip material extend respectively such that the first piece and the second piece of the non-slip material position respectively at least partly along the front, top, and back portions of the wearer's shoulders when the shirt is worn by the wearer; andthe first piece and the second piece of the non-slip material are sized and shaped such that the first piece and the second piece causes the non-slip contact engagement between the shirt and the wearer at least partly along the front, top, and back portions of the wearer's shoulders when the shirt is worn by the wearer.

15. The article of manufacture of claim 13, wherein the non-slip material comprises silicone.

16. The article of manufacture of claim 12, wherein the front underlining layer of the front torso portion further comprises an elastic material comprising a plurality of elongated pieces, wherein: a first set of the plurality of elongated pieces extend spaced apart, parallel, and diagonally across the front underlining layer between an upper right side portion of the front underlining layer, that is adjacent to the upper opening of the torso portion on the same side of the torso portion as the right arm portion, and a lower left side portion of the front underlining layer, that is adjacent to the lower opening of the torso portion on the same side of the torso portion as the left arm portion;a second set of the plurality of elongated pieces extend spaced apart, parallel, and diagonally across the front underlining layer between an upper left side portion of the front underlining layer, that is adjacent to the upper opening of the torso portion on the same side of the torso portion as the left arm portion, and a lower right side portion of the front underlining layer, that is adjacent to the lower opening of the torso portion on the same side of the torso portion as the right arm portion;the first set of the plurality of elongated pieces and the second set of the plurality of elongated pieces each comprise the same number of elongated pieces;the first set of the plurality of elongated pieces and the second set of the plurality of elongated pieces so extend across the front underlining layer such that at least one of each of the elongated pieces of the first set and the second set extend across each other to form a plurality of vertically aligned X-shaped patterns, wherein the elongated pieces are spaced apart and extend across each other such that each elongated piece of the first set contacts each elongated piece of the second set thereby forming a plurality of parallelogram shaped patterns on the front underlining layer; andthe plurality of elongated pieces are sized, shaped, and positioned such that the front underlining layer sculpts the wearer's abdomen when the shirt is worn by the wearer.

17. The article of manufacture of claim 16, wherein the first set of the plurality of elongated pieces and the second set of the plurality of elongated pieces each comprise three elongated pieces.

18. The article of manufacture of claim 16, wherein the elongated pieces comprise elastane.

19. A method of using the article of manufacture of claim 12, comprising the wearer putting on and wearing the shirt, such that: the shirt covers the substantial portion of the wearer's abdomen and back, and at least the portion of the wearer's upper arms, and the shirt does not cover the substantial portion of the wearer's chest and breasts;the front torso portion of the torso portion of the shirt covers at least the portion of the front torso portion of the wearer;the portion of the front torso portion adjacent to the outmost top edge of the front torso portion positions underneath the wearer's breasts;the back torso portion of the torso portion of the shirt covers at least the portion of the back torso portion of the wearer; andthe right arm portion and the left arm portion cover the portion of the wearer's arms including the wearer's underarms, whereby: the front torso portion sculpts the wearer's abdomen;the mesh material of the strip of material of the portion of the front torso portion adjacent to the outmost top edge of the front torso portion and positioned underneath the wearer's breasts pulls perspiration away from the wearer's body; andthe mesh material of the right arm portion and the left arm portion covering the wearer's underarms pulls perspiration away from the wearer's body;such that the shirt protects the wearer from perspiration at the wearer's underarms and under the wearer's breasts, and the shirt shapes the wearer's torso including the wearer's abdomen and lifts the wearer's breasts.

20. A method of using the article of manufacture of claim 19, further comprising the wearer putting on another article of clothing over the shirt such that the shirt is at least partially concealed under the other article of clothing.