Abstrict A backless bra. The backless bras has an elongate strap formed
with a loop at each end. Each loop is configured for positioning
about the breast of a user with strap material, therebetween positioned
about the back of a user's neck.
Claims I claim:
1. A backless bra, comprising: an elongate strap formed with a
loop at each end, said elongate strap including a plurality of linked
straps; each said loop configured for positioning about the breast
of a user with strap material, therebetween positioned about the
back of a user's neck, said linked straps include a neck strap,
a pair of support straps for positioning about the underside of
each breast and adjustable connecting straps for connecting said
support straps and said neck strap, said support straps and connecting
straps forming a loop at each end of said neck strap.
2. The bra as set forth in claim 1 wherein each said loop includes
adjustment means for adjusting loop size.
3. The bra as set forth in claim 1 wherein each said loop includes
a support section for contacting the underside of the breast.
4. The bra as set forth in claim 3 wherein said support section
comprises strap material having a greater width relative to the
remaining strap material.
5. The bra as set forth in claim 3 wherein said support section
of each said loop is releasably connected to said elongate strap.
6. The bra as set forth in claim 5 wherein said support section
is disposable.
7. The bra as set forth in claim 5 wherein said support section
includes adhesive material.
8. The bra as set forth in claim 1 wherein said strap material
comprises an elastically deformable material.
9. The bra as set forth in claim 1 wherein said strap material
comprises synthetic material.
10. The bra as set forth in claim 1 wherein said strap material
comprises natural material.
11. A backless bra, comprising: an adjustable elongate strap having
free ends for positioning about a user's neck; a support strap for
positioning about the underside of each breast, said support strap
having a greater width dimension relative to said elongate strap;
and connecting straps for connecting each said support strap and
said adjustable elongate strap, said connecting straps including
adjustment means whereby connected straps form a loop at each end
of said free ends, each said loop configured for positioning about
the breast of a user.
12. The bra as set forth in claim 11 wherein said support strap
is disposable.
13. The bra as set forth in claim 11 wherein straps of said bra
comprise at least in part natural material.
14. The bra as set forth in claim 11 wherein straps of said bra
comprise at least in part synthetic material.
15. A backless bra, comprising: an elongate strap having free ends;
a support strap for positioning about the underside of each breast;
first connection means for connecting a free end of said elongate
strap with a respective free end of said support strap; a third
strap for joining a second free end of said elongate strap with
a second free end of said support strap; and second connection means
for connecting said second free end of said of said elongate strap
and said second free end of said support strap.
16. The bra as set forth in claim 15 wherein said support strap
has a greater width dimension relative to said elongate strap.
17. The bra as set forth in claim 15 wherein each said support
strap includes an adhesive material for contacting said underside
of each breast.
18. The bra as set forth in claim 15 wherein each said support
strap is disposable.
19. The bra as set forth in claim 15 wherein each said support
strap includes cooperative releasable connection means for connection
with said first connection means and said second connection means.
20. The bra as set forth in claim 15 wherein said third strap
comprises an elasticized material for drawing support straps together.
Description FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a backless bra and more particularly,
to a backless bra having removable support straps for enhancing
the appearance of the breasts of the user.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The prior art has a panoply of various modifications of the conventional
bra design. Many of these designs are either strapless, backless
or combinations of these.
In many instances, the existing bra arrangements present difficulties
when the user wishes to wear specific garment designs which are
either backless or strapless. The existing arrangements present
complications in that where the dress or other garment has no back
material, the present arrangements make it extremely difficult for
the user to wear a bra in this situation. In the prior art, numerous
attempts at alleviating these problems have been promulgated. Typical
of the prior art arrangements is that which is disclosed in U.S.
Patent Application Publication No. U.S. 2003/0073378 published
Apr. 17 2003 to Davis for a backless, strapless bra with swivel
snap system. In the arrangement disclosed, Davis teaches a bra arrangement
without straps or a back which includes two cups and a connector.
The connector is adapted to facilitate swiveling of the cups relative
to the connector to thereby conform to the shape of the user. The
cups include inside and outside surfaces, with the inside surface
including adhesive tape to assist in retention of the cups on the
breasts. This arrangement although useful, does not provide any
real support or allow the user to enhance her appearance.
In European Patent Application No. 1386548 Chen et al. disclose
an improved backless strapless bra where the arrangement provides
a connector for bra cups which has the capacity for variation to
a variety of configurations.
This arrangement, globally, is very similar to that discussed herein
previously regarding the United States Publication. There is still
the need for a cup system in order to provide the necessary support.
U.S. Des. Pat. Nos. D478406 and D470994 issued to Valentin, provide
further variations on the strapless and backless arrangements.
In view of the prior art, it would be desirable to have a backless
bra which could provide a user with the necessary support and the
ability to enhance her appearance without the use of bra cups and
with the least amount of material as possible.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to solving the drawbacks in the
prior art arrangements and accordingly, one object of the present
invention is to provide an improved bra.
A further object of one embodiment of the present invention is
to provide a backless bra, comprising an elongate strap formed with
a loop at each end, each said loop configured for positioning about
the breast of a user with strap material, therebetween positioned
about the back of a user's neck.
The loop arrangement allows the user to increase the degree of
push up as desired and the provision of the support section greatly
contributes to appearance enhancement and support.
As a particularly convenient feature, the support straps are removable
and may be disposed of, depending upon the material chosen for these
straps.
A further object of one embodiment of the present invention is
to provide a backless bra, comprising an adjustable elongate strap
having free ends for positioning about a user's neck; a support
strap for positioning about the underside of each breast; and connecting
straps for connecting each said support strap and said adjustable
elongate strap whereby connected straps form a loop at each end
of said free ends, each said loop configured for positioning about
the breast of a user.
The adjustable features may be achieved using existing adjusting
clips well known in this art. Additionally, it will be understood
that the individual sections of the straps may be integrated by
adjustable clips or may be fixed or no adjustment, depending on
the intended use of the bra. Fixed or "no clip" arrangement
would be, for example, particularly useful for athletic purposes
such as running, tennis etc.
A further object of one embodiment of the present invention is
to provide a backless bra, comprising an elongate strap having free
ends, a support strap for positioning about the underside of each
breast, first connection means for connecting a free end of said
elongate strap with a respective free end of said support strap,
a third strap for joining a second free end of said elongate strap
with a second free end of said support strap, and second connection
means for connecting said second free end of said of said elongate
strap and said second free end of said support strap.
In the above-noted embodiment, the loops may be replaced by a bridging
or connecting strap which connects between the support straps. In
this manner, the user can augment or decrease the degree of cleavage
as desired while facilitating the possibility of wearing lower neckline
clothing.
Having thus generally described the invention, reference will now
be made to the accompanying drawings.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the present invention
with the strap in a non-assembled form;
FIG. 2 is a view of the arrangement as assembled;
FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the strap in use about a user;
and
FIG. 4 is a further embodiment of the present invention.
Similar numerals denote similar elements.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
Referring initially to FIGS. 1 through 3 FIG. 1 illustrates the
backless bra system as an elongate strap, globally denoted by numeral
10. The bra comprises a first strap 12 with a conventional adjustment
buckle or clip 14 positioned along the length of the strap 12. The
strap 12 includes ends 16 and 18 which ends are either affixed or
adjustably connected with hooks, clips or other connection means,
illustrated in the figure and denoted by numerals 20 and 22. Connected
thereto are further linking straps 24 and 26. Each of straps 24
and 26 includes a respective free end, 28 and 30 each of which includes
a connecting member 32 and 34 respectively (the connected member
can be selected from those discussed herein previously) which releasably
engage a free end 36 and 38 respectively of support straps 40 and
42. The support straps 40 and 42 are positioned for contact with
the underside of the breast of a user as shown in FIG. 3 and in
this manner act to lift and support the breasts. The individual
straps 40 and 42 may be of a slightly greater dimension in width
relative to the elongate strap 12 or other straps of the bra.
Each strap 40 and 42 includes a free end 44 and 46 respectively
to which is attached at each end a connecting member 48 and 50
respectively. Extending from the connecting members 48 and 50 are
further straps 52 and 54 each of which includes a connecting member
56 and 58 respectively. These connecting members 56 and 58 are
adapted for connection with connecting members 32 and 34 respectively.
In this manner, when assembled as illustrated in FIG. 2 the strap
system forms a pair of loops which are adapted for positioning about
the breasts of the user as illustrated in FIG. 3.
Returning to straps 40 and 42 as a particularly convenient feature,
these straps are entirely removable from the system and may include
adhesive material for imparting additional support when tension
is exerted such as that which would be encountered by the strap
12 around the neck of the user as illustrated in FIG. 3. In this
manner, the straps 40 and 42 may comprise any suitable material;
however, it is desirable to have the same composed of a dermatalogically
acceptable plastic material such that the same can be discarded
after use. In this manner, in terms of replacement or reuse, the
user could simply purchase these individual segments.
As an alternative, the straps may comprise a material which is
washable. In this regard, the entire system 10 may be selected from
the materials well known in the art for this purpose. To this end,
the material may comprise elasticized cotton, polyester, spandex,
inter alia.
Turning to FIG. 4 shown as a further embodiment of the present
invention. In this arrangement the third strap 60 having free ends
62 and 64 joins free ends 44 and 46 with connection means 64 and
66 respectively. The connection means 64 66 may be integral with
the straps 40 42 or may be included on the third strap 60 as an
alternative. In terms of the third strap, the material may be any
suitable form of material which may also include the elasticizing
discussed with respect to the previous embodiment illustrated in
FIGS. 1 through 3.
As set forth herein above, the connection points between the straps
can be achieved using any of the conventional "S" type
fasteners or any other suitable hook and eye type connection well
known in the undergarment industry.
Although embodiments of the invention have been described above,
it is limited thereto and it will be apparent to those skilled in
the art that numerous modifications form part of the present invention
insofar as they do not depart from the spirit, nature and scope
of the claimed and described invention.
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