US20170000194A1

US20170000194A1 - Medical Breast Pads

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Publication number: US20170000194A1
Application number: US14/790,011
Authority: US
Inventors: Sandra Lee Huyghe
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2015-07-02
Filing date: 2015-07-02
Publication date: 2017-01-05

Abstract

The invention relates to an improved brassiere for women comprising perspiration absorbing cotton pads to prevent chaffing and sores. The brassiere can be used by women who suffer from hot flashes, large breasts or just sweat under the breasts. The pads are placed inside the bras in a manner no as to absorb perspiration under the breast. Furthermore, the improved brassiere for women that are available in a plurality sizes and disposable in nature, has rounded edges. The improved brassiere comprises of tabs that are hypo allergic and are large enough to adhere said pad to the skin of the wearer. Further the absorbing pads can also be used for the application of medication to the skin of the wearer for the treatment and/or additional care of rashes and sores under the breast of the wearer.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

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MICROFICHE

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(1) Field of Invention
The present invention relates to undergarments, specifically for women. More particularly, the present invention relates to absorbent pads for brassiere that absorbs perspiration and also provides padded coverage.
(2) Background of the Invention
Many women have a tendency to perspire around their bra line, especially when under stress, at work, or when performing physical activity. Excessive unwanted perspiration can result in embarrassing odors, sweat stains, or eventually discoloration of the surrounding clothes. Excessive perspiration can also lead to the need to constantly wash the affected bras, which increases the amount of wear and tear on those bras and thus requires that they be replaced more often. It can be expensive to have to constantly replace worn down bras, especially for women with a unique bra size who must specially order bras to fit their specific measurements.
While various pads and the like have been developed to respond to various other perspiration or moisture problems (e.g., underarm shields, sanitary napkins, etc.) none have been developed with enough flexibility to address the needs of numerous varieties of women suffering from breast perspiration. It is acknowledged that other devices have been developed for wear under the breast, but they are purposefully relatively thick and bulky and either intended for cosmetic, uplift purposes. Other pads have been developed to absorb perspiration; however, they are either bulky, address mainly the area between the breasts, or address the entire under area of the breast from underarm to cleavage. Such pads are too bulky and obvious as to not provide discretion of wearing by the user.
Numerous patents have disclosed such type of undergarments specifically designed for women to avoid perspiration under breasts. Likewise, prior art, Patent No US 20080004588 A1, discloses perspiration pads for female breasts, which are particularly adapted for placement between the overlying breast and adjacent chest wall to prevent skin-to-skin contact and to absorb perspiration in that area.
U.S. Pat. No. 8,075,367 discloses an absorbent pad for an underwire brassiere for absorption of perspiration to keep the skin dry, particularly under the breast, as well as padded coverage of the underwire. The absorbent pad for an underwire brassiere includes a sealed cover layer having opposed first and second surfaces and defining an open interior region therein.
US Patent Application No 20080312616 discloses a moisture absorbent under-breast pad for absorption of moisture between the breast and rib cage. The pad is made from 100 percent cotton cloth and is held in place by the weight of the breasts without adhesives or straps. The pad is comfortable to wear and provides relief from yeast infections, rashes, perspiration odor, and itching.
Another prior art, Patent No WO 2005009156 A2 discloses apparatus including a disposable perspiration pad including a perspiration absorbing material disposed in a carrier material, the pad including at least one detachable section that includes the perspiration absorbing material, the pad being capable of absorbing perspiration both with the at least one detachable section attached to the rest of the pad and with the at least one detachable section detached from the pad.
US Patent Application No 20140302745 A1, the invention discloses a push up bra liner consisting of bra cup pads and a center pad, each having an adhesive side for remove-ably attaching said pad to a bra and an absorptive side composed of four separate layers. The present invention provides a novel and comfortable means for absorbing excessive perspiration around the bra line in order to avoid unsightly stains on the wearer's surrounding clothing and odors.
US Patent Application No 20130104914 A1, discloses bra accessory for eliminating or substantially reducing the discomfort, chaffing, pain, rash, interring, and infections caused by pressure of a woman's bra cup rim against her chest, and by perspiration trapped between the woman's breast and chest.
Yet another prior art, U.S. Pat. No. 5,603,653 A, discloses perspiration absorbent pads for female breasts which are particularly adapted for placement between the overlying breast and the adjacent surface of the chest to preclude skin-to-skin contact and to absorb perspiration in that area.
Accordingly, the present invention overcomes all the disadvantages cited in the prior art and provides a solution for the women to feel comfortable and be absorption free using the above mentioned technology.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

In view of the foregoing applications inherent in the known types of perspiration absorbing pads present in the prior art, the present invention provides a new area of application wherein the pads are placed in such a manner in the brassiere of the women in order to absorb the perspiration occurring under the breasts. As such, the general purpose of the present invention, which will be described subsequently in greater detail, is to provide a new application of pads containing female brassiere which has all the advantages of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.
An object of the present invention is to provide an improved brassiere for women comprising perspiration absorbing pads to prevent chaffing and sores.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved brassiere for women wherein the bras have pads placed inside in a manner such as to absorb perspiration under the breast.
Another object of the present invention is to provide an improved brassiere for women wherein the same can be used by women who suffer from hot flashes, large breasts or just sweat under the breasts.
In a preferred embodiment the improved brassiere for women that are available in a plurality sizes and disposable in nature. The brassiere with rounded edges made of cotton. Moreover the improved brassiere comprises of hypo allergic tabs. The tabs adhere the adsorbing pad to the skin of the wearer. The absorbing pads can also be used for the application of medication to the skin of the wearer for the treatment and/or additional care of rashes and sores under the breast of the wearer.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the invention in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated.
Numerous objects, features and advantages of the present invention will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon a reading of the following detailed description of presently preferred, but nonetheless illustrative, embodiments of the present invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. The invention is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of descriptions and should not be regarded as limiting.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To further clarify various aspects of some example embodiments of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawing. It is appreciated that the drawing depicts only illustrated embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawing in which:

FIG. 1 depicts a side view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 depicts a front view of the pocket attached to a bra.

FIG. 3 depicts a front perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 4 depicts a perspective view of the present invention.

FIG. 5 depicts a front view of the present invention connected to a bra.

FIG. 6 depicts a front view of absorbing pads.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The embodiments of the present disclosure described below are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the disclosure to the precise forms disclosed in the following detailed description. Rather, the embodiments are chosen and described so that others skilled in the art may appreciate and understand the principles and practices of the present disclosure.
The following embodiments and the accompanying drawings, which are incorporated into and form part of this disclosure, illustrate embodiments of the invention and together with the description, serve to explain the principles of the invention.
As it shown in FIG. 1 presenting a side view of the invention, the absorbing pads are placed under 1 and around 2 breasts 3 in such a manner in the brassiere of the women in order to absorb the perspiration occurring under the breasts.
FIG. 2 illustrates the present invention—a women brassiere 4 with a pocket 5 where the absorbing pads can be placed, with a connecting tab 6 to connect the two cups I of the bra together wherein the tab 6 are able to adhere to clothing or bra depending upon the wearer's choice
Accordingly, as shown in FIG. 4, referring to side and front view of the perspective invention, the present invention again embodies an absorbent pads 8 consisting women brassiere 9 wherein the absorbing pads are placed in the specially designed pockets comfortable enough to hold the pads conveniently as well.
Further in a preferred embodiment, the present invention aids in collecting moisture under the breasts wherein the invention can be worn with FIGS. 5 and 6 or without FIG. 4 tabs 10 that adhere to either a bra underside or clothing or can be worn without the tabs under bare breasts.
The present invention further prevent skin issues such as rashes and sores caused by sweating wherein rashes or sores are located under the breast due to excessive or regular is body moisture especially with hot flashes, large breasts, implants.
Further in a preferred embodiment, the invention is a personal and medical breast pads for women's. The pads are available in four sizes: small, medium, large and extra-large, also the sizing is in a cup size for easy choice for consumer
A: small
B: small/medium
C: medium/large
D+: extra large
The pads can be purchased over the counter without any prescription. Also the pads are offered in sterile packages consisting of two pads in a box of 10 and 20 for use when there are open sores or severe rashes and are disposable in type. Pads can be used daily to aid with perspiration under the breasts. However no perfumes or medications added to the product but the pads can be used during pregnancy because there are no medications used in the pads and are clean when pulled out of the box. These are light weighted and provide maximal comfort and absorbency.
Further the tabs included, are for use without a bra, also the tabs are hypo allergic in type and large enough to adhere the pad to skin of the wearer. The pads aids and/or prevent rash, irritation or sores and is designed to keep skin dry by absorbing perspiration under the breast. Also the pad aids with eliminating/relieving perspiration under breast due to hot flashes.
The pads can be placed in freezer so that they can help ease hot flashes as a temporary aid when placed under the breast while chilled. A medication can be applied to the pad for additional care and treatment of rashes and sores under the breast. Also if a wearer prefers to wear powder in addition to the pad, powder can be placed on both sides of pad.
The pads are easily modified as per the wearer for better fit. The edges of the pad are rounded for better comfort and oblong in order for proving a improved cover area under the breast of the wearer. The pads are soft but composed of with absorbent material to ease irritation of the wearer providing comfort. Further the pads having a base made of cotton product for providing absorption, comfort, stability and decreased chance for allergic reactions
In a preferred use of the invention, the laying the pad directly is under the breast and in the center of the breast (unless wearer chooses to change placement due to irritation or comfort). The pad according to the invention doesn't have any coloring to prevent rash, sores or any type of irritation to skin thereof.
The pads can be sterile or unsterile and can be used in hospitals for patient care with easing or preventing rashes or with aiding in healing open wounds under the breast. The pads should be placed in women's hygiene area at stores
In another preferred embodiment, camisoles and tee shirts can be designed with a pocket for the pads to be placed and removed after usage, wherein a mesh type pocket is provided in order to allow the pad to absorb the moisture freely. The pad pockets used can also be a part of design that attached to bottom of the bra just under the cup or a permanent pocket with an everyday pad sewn in that can be washed and reused along with clean bra, wherein such pads can be used with athletic bras as well to help with perspiration.
Although specific embodiments have been illustrated and described herein, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that any arrangement, which is calculated to achieve the same purpose, may be substituted for the specific embodiment shown. This application is intended to cover any adaptations or variations of the present invention.
Although the invention has been explained in relation to its preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.

Claims

I claim:

1. A perspiration absorbing women brassiere comprising:

(a) mesh type pockets inside the cups of brassiere;

(b) absorbent pads placed inside said pocket, and

(c) at least one tab to adhere the brassiere.

2. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 1, wherein said pocket inside said cups of brassiere is a mesh like arrangement absorbing moisture.

3. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 1, wherein said absorbing pads are placed in said pockets for absorbing moisture collected under the breasts.

4. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 1, wherein said tabs are used to adhere to clothing.

5. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 1, wherein said tabs are used to adhere to a bra.

6. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 1, wherein said tabs are hypo allergic.

7. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 1, wherein said tabs adhere said pad to the skin of the wearer.

8. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 1, wherein said pads are used for the application of medication to the skin of the wearer.

9. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 1, wherein said pads are used for the application of powder medications.

10. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 1, wherein said pockets for placing pads placed designed in camisoles and tee shirts.

11. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 1, wherein said brassiere are available in a plurality sizes.

12. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 1, wherein said brassiere is disposable.

13. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 1, wherein said brassiere is for daily use.

14. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 1, wherein said brassiere having rounded edges providing better comfort to the wearer.

15. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 1, wherein said brassiere having an oblong shape covering cross-section of area under the breast of the wearer.

16. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 1, wherein said pads of said brassiere further comprises of a base section.

17. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 1, wherein said base section of said pad is composed of cotton product with reducing skin allergic reaction feature.

18. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 1, wherein said base section of said pad is composed of cotton product for absorption, comfort and stability to the wearer.

19. A perspiration absorbing women brassiere comprising:

(a) mesh type pockets inside the cups of brassiere; and

(b) absorbent pads placed inside the pocket.

20. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 19, wherein said pads attached under the cup at the bottom line of the bra.

21. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 19, wherein said pads are permanently sewn in within the permanent pockets.

22. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 19, wherein said pads can be used with athletic bras to help with perspiration

23. The perspiration absorbing women brassiere of claim 19, wherein said pads can be made in several sizes with varying thickness.