US20090209173A1

US20090209173A1 - Bra including concealed carrying compartments and carrying system

Info

Publication number: US20090209173A1
Application number: US12/314,626
Authority: US
Inventors: Marguerite Linne Arledge; Elizabeth Ann Crofoot; Jacqueline Sue Komaschka; Duane Jordan Neel; William Randolph Vincent
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2008-02-15
Filing date: 2008-12-15
Publication date: 2009-08-20

Abstract

The bra including inner concealed stretchable, elastic type compartments located on each of the two breast cup portions, each of the two shoulder straps, and at an intermediate cleavage point. The stretchable, elastic type storage compartments may be of varying sizes, and may be left open in pocket fashion or closed with any common means for fastening, such as buttons, zippers, snaps, hook and loop mechanism, or magnets. A series of carrying devices designed to fit into the stretchable, elastic type compartments may be provided into which smaller items may be placed, with the carrying device then placed into one of the concealed stretchable, elastic type compartments.

Description

THIS APPLICATION CLAIMS PRIORITY TO PROVISIONAL APPLICATION No. 61/066,069 FILED ON Feb. 15, 2008

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH

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SEQUENCE LISTING OR PROGRAM

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TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The filed of the present invention relates generally to women's garments, and more particularly to bras with carrying compartments and a system for carrying items therein.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

The field of art encompassing pockets in women's bras for carrying or concealing items is known. Variations abound, with some such bras, typically sports bras, providing pouches or pockets on the outside of either the front of back of the garment for carrying items such as water bottles or MP3 music devices. These garments typically focus on function, and not the aesthetic aspects of the garment.
Others include concealed compartments on the interior of the garment, but are limited in size and location. Additionally, prosthetic bras are available that include pouches or pockets for securing prosthetic devices.
Therefore, there is a need for a stylish bra that includes multiple internally concealed storage compartments that utilize the natural contours of the body and the garment to retain the aesthetic aspects of the garment while maximizing storage capacity. Further, there is a need for a storage system wherein small carrying devices such as pouches and carrying cases are designed to fit within said storage compartments, so that small items such as coins and pills may utilize the functionality of said bra. Finally, there is need for said storage compartments to be able to accommodate a variety of closure mechanisms based upon the desire of the wearer.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

These and other objects are achieved by designing a bra with multiple concealed storage compartments and compatible storage devices that are easily accessible and that may utilize a variety of closure devices to maximize security or ease of access.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a front view of the bra of the present invention, showing said multiple compartments.

FIG. 2 is a back view of the bra of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The figures depict a bra including a plurality of concealed storage compartments located in positions so as not to reduce the aesthetic nature of the garment.
FIG. 1 depicts the bra of the present invention, generally indicated at 10. The bodice of said bra includes two breast cups 30 joined at a central cleavage point 32. Two shoulder straps 34 and a back strap 36 are employed in common fashion to secure the garment in place. Located on each of said breast cups 30, at a point proximal to where said straps 34 connect to said breast cups 30 is located a storage compartment 12. Further, at said central cleavage point 32 is located a cleavage storage compartment 14.
FIG. 1 further depicts two elongated storage compartments 16 located along and on the front of each of said two shoulder straps 34.
The bra of the present invention 10 may be used in conjunction with small carrying vessels suitable for placing items such as coins and pills within. Designed to fit within said storage compartments, this combination of concealed storage compartments and carrying vessels creates a storage system allowing the bra of the present invention 10 to be used for an expanded number of purposes.
It should be understood by those skilled in the related art that the size of said concealed storage compartments may vary upon desired content and overall size of the garment. Further, while the preferred embodiment of the garment leaves said concealed storage compartments in an open pocket-like fashion, all such compartments may be fastened closed with a variety of closure mechanisms such as buttons, zippers, snaps, a hook and loop closure device such as Velcro, or magnetic grips.
FIG. 2 depicts the back of said bra 10, utilizing any of a plurality of traditional closing clasps 40 thereby maintaining the aesthetic nature of the garment.
While it is understood that certain forms of the present invention have been illustrated and described herein, it is not to be limited to the specific forms or arrangements described herein.

Claims

1. A bra consisting of:

A right breast cup portion and a left breast cup portion, being joined at a center cleavage point;

A back strap, and;

A shoulder strap means having a right shoulder strap and a left shoulder strap.

2. The bra of claim 1, wherein each of the said right and left breast cup portion contains a panel made of stretchable, elastic type cloth fastened to the inside of said breast cup portion creating a stretchable, elastic type pocket.

3. The bra of claim 1, wherein each of the said right shoulder strap and left shoulder strap contains a panel made of stretchable, elastic type cloth fastened to the inside of said shoulder strap creating a stretchable, elastic type pocket.

4. The bra of claim 1, wherein the center cleavage contains a panel made of stretchable, elastic type cloth fastened along the bottom and side edges of said cleavage point creating a stretchable, elastic type pocket.

5. The bra of claim 2, wherein a securing means such as buttons, zippers, snaps, hook and loop mechanisms, or magnets are employed to fasten said stretchable, elastic type pockets.

6. The bra of claim 3, wherein a securing means such as buttons, zippers, snaps, hook and loop mechanisms, or magnets are employed to fasten said stretchable, elastic type pockets.

7. The bra of claim 4, wherein a securing means such as buttons, zippers, snaps, hook and loop mechanisms, or magnets are employed to fasten said stretchable, elastic type pockets.

8. The bra of claim 2, wherein said stretchable, elastic type pockets are suitable for receipt of a carrying vessel designed to fit within said stretchable, elastic type pockets.

9. The bra of claim 3, wherein said stretchable, elastic type pockets are suitable for receipt of a carrying vessel designed to fit within said stretchable, elastic type pockets.

10. The bra of claim 4, wherein said stretchable, elastic type pockets are suitable for receipt of a carrying vessel designed to fit within said stretchable, elastic type pockets.