Abstrict The present invention provides an apparatus for concealing bra
straps. The bra strap concealer being formed by a plurality of elastic
members coupled to portions of the bra. Various clasping mechanisms
are also disclosed.
Claims What is claimed is:
1. A bra strap concealer for a bra having first, second and third
bra straps comprising:
a first elastic member capable of being connected to the first
bra strap;
a second elastic member capable of being connected to the second
bra strap;
the first and second elastic members connected to each other;
a third elastic member attached to the first and second elastic
members which are capable of being connected to the third bra strap.
2. The bra strap concealer of claim 1 wherein the first elastic
member has a first fastening means capable of engaging the first
bra strap and the second elastic member has a second fastening means
capable of engaging the second bra strap.
3. The bra strap concealer of claim 2 wherein the third elastic
member further has a fastening means capable of engaging said third
bra strap.
4. The bra strap concealer of claim 2 wherein the first fastener
means is a hook and a hook receiving member, said first fastening
means allowing the first elastic member to define a loop around
said first bra strap.
5. The bra concealer of claim 3 wherein the third fastener means
is a hook and a hook receiving member, said third fastener means
allowing the third elastic member to define a loop around said third
bra strap.
6. The bra concealer of claim 4 further comprising a plurality
of hook receiving members.
7. The bra concealer of claim 5 further comprising a plurality
of hook receiving members.
8. The bra concealer of claim 1 wherein said first elastic member
has a length adjusting means; and said second elastic member has
a second length adjusting means.
9. A bra strap concealer for a bra having first, second and third
bra straps consisting essentially of:
a first elastic member having a medial portion and first and second
ends;
said ends having first and second attaching means capable of coupling
to said first and second bra straps;
a second elastic member having first and second ends, said first
end coupled generally perpendicular to said medial position;
said second end of said second elastic member having a third attaching
means capable of coupling to said third bra strap.
10. The bra strap concealer of claim 9 wherein said first attaching
means is a hook and a hook receiving member, whereby said first
attachment means allowing the first elastic member to define a loop
around said first bra strap.
11. The bra strap concealer of claim 10 wherein said first elastic
member has a plurality of hook receiving members spaced at regular
intervals.
12. The bra strap concealer of claim 9 wherein said third attaching
means is a hook and a hook receiving member whereby said third attachment
means allowing the first elastic member to define a loop around
said third bra strap.
Description BACKGROUND AND SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
1. Technical Field
The present invention generally relates to an apparatus for concealing
bra straps and, more particularly, to conceal bra straps when a
sleeveless blouse of different styles is worn.
2. Discussion
Generally speaking, the exposure of bra straps for a person wearing
a sleeveless blouse is a known problem. As such, devices similar
to those described in Design Patent DES. 383888 issued to Smith
have been utilized. The Smith Patent discloses an ornamental design
for a bra strap holder which is used to pull the bra straps together
in an attempt to hold them. One problem with the design as shown
in Smith is that the strap is allowed to move vertically on the
wearer's back.
As such, it is an object of the current invention to provide a
bra strap concealer which does not allow the vertical movement of
the bra strap concealer on the wearer's back. It is further an object
of the invention to provide adjustment such that the distance between
the concealed bra straps can be changed depending on the design
of the blouse. It is further an object of the current invention
to provide a bra strap concealer whose vertical position is also
adjustable.
To achieve the foregoing and other objects, a bra strap concealer
is provided which is adjustable to certain garment styles such that
the likelihood that a bra strap would be exposed is minimized. The
present invention provides an apparatus which utilizes a plurality
of elastic members to pull the bra straps out of sight. One of the
members being fastenable to the back of the bra to prevent vertical
movement of the bra strap concealer between the straps.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
In order to appreciate the manner in which the advantages and objects
of the invention are obtained, a more particular description of
the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments
thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. Understanding
that these drawings only depict preferred embodiments of the present
invention and are not therefore to be considered limiting in scope,
the invention will be described and explained with additional specificity
and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is a view of the bra strap concealer when opened.
FIG. 2 is a bottom plan view.
FIGS. 3a and 3b are front and back views, respectively.
FIGS. 4a-4d represent the use of the concealer with different blouse
types.
FIG. 5 is a diagram of the current invention being coupled to a
bra.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
A bra strap concealer according to one embodiment of the present
invention is adapted to be used with a two strap bra. A diagram
of the bra strap holder 5 is shown in FIG. 1 and includes the numerous
components which make up the assembly, including a first elastic
member 10 a second elastic member 20 and a third elastic member
30.
In FIG. 1 the bra strap concealer includes a first hook 40 connected
to elastic member 10 for adjusting the length of elastic member
10 by coupling two clasps 35. Second elastic member 20 having a
similar clasp 45 for reducing the length of member 20 by connecting
two clasp members 35. Sewn to the meeting point between members
10 and 20 is elastic member 30. Elastic member 30 also having a
clasp 50 for connecting to clasp members 55. Adjustment of member
30 is made to adjust the location of members 10 and 20 with respect
to the back of the bra. It can be imagined that members 10 and 20
can also be a single elastic member.
In FIG. 2 the bra strap concealer 5 is shown in a bottom plan
view. Depicted is the method of engaging the clasps. The hooks 40
and 45 are connected to the clasp mechanism 35. Further depicted
is more detail on the connection of elastic member with first and
second elastic members 10 and 20. FIGS. 3a and 3b depicts the concealer
5 in both front and rear views.
Depicted in FIGS. 4a-4d is the use of the concealer 5 for a given
blouse type. As can be seen, elastic elements 10 and 20 and 30 can
be adjusted depending on the type of blouse being worn. This adjustment
positions the concealer 5 in a position such that the concealer
5 and the straps are hidden.
In FIG. 5 a perspective view of the bra strap concealer attached
to a bra is shown. A second embodiment of the invention being shown.
Adjustment of the width of the first and second members 10 20 being
performed by a standard buckle assembly 60 replacing the hook elements
40 45 are button elements 65 70 and 80. As with all of the embodiments
of the current invention, the bra strap concealer is looped around
the bra straps prior to the connecting of the clasps with the connecting
members. Those skilled in the art would recognize that any fabric
fastening mechanism can be utilized.
Those skilled in the art can now appreciate from the foregoing
description that the raw teachings of the present invention can
be implemented in a variety of forms. Therefore, while this invention
has been described in connection with particular examples thereof,
the true scope of the invention should not be so limited since other
modifications will become apparent to the skilled practitioner upon
a study of the drawings, specification and the following claims.
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