An underwire for use in a brassiere, and the associated brassiere, the underwire including a generally arcuate base member having a first end, a central segment, and a second end, and a spiral boning member fixedly attached to the base member, where the spiral boning member has a greater flexibility than a flexibility of the base member.

Embodiments of the disclosed technology relate to wire-free push-up brassieres having the versatility to provide enhanced lift, support, and comfort across a range of breast sizes. A wire-free push-up brassiere disclosed herein includes a hinge that extends along a bottom edge of the padded portions of cups of the brassiere. The hinge may be a stabilizing channel formed between the bottom edge of the padded cup portions and a top edge of the cradle. The hinge may be formed of a stabilizing material that provides the hinge with both rigidity and flexibility. In particular, the stabilizing material may impart a rigidity to the hinge that reinforces the breast support provided by the cups, thereby enhancing the push-up characteristics of the brassiere. At the same time, the stabilizing material may have enough flexibility to allow the hinge to accommodate a range of breast sizes.

This invention relates to undergarments for use in active environments, where the wearer of such an undergarment is engaged in an activity that results in accelerating movements. In some preferred embodiments, these undergarments may be athletic or sports bras that redirect momentum related to a wearer's accelerating movements, for example, during exercise.

This invention relates to undergarments for use in active environments, where the wearer of such an undergarment is engaged in an activity that results in accelerating movements. In some preferred embodiments, these undergarments may be athletic or sports bras that redirect momentum related to a wearer's accelerating movements, for example, during exercise.

The Floating underwire-weight channeling device can be inserted into any bra to alleviate the weight of breasts. It functions by both redirecting weight in a circular direction by introducing a fixed position/epicenter from which weight moves about as explained by Euler's theorem. By connecting the bands of a bra to the curve of the metal, one can direct the weight of breasts from the center closure to the bands. An additional benefit to the wearer is also the ability to open the bra from the front by use of the same closure piece. Its application is simply replacing the underwire of any bra with this floating underwire device.

In summary, whenever an object is tied to a fixed position, the gravitational force experienced by that object is directed in a circle. Think of the curved underwire frame as that circle and the center closure as the fixed position. Lastly think of a bra band as an interception of the circles of force, such that the entire weight is essentially re-directed to the band. This interconnected system of circular forces defines the floating lift.

A breast support has a supporting bracket being elastic, integrally formed as a single part, and having two arc-shaped frame plates. An outer end of each arc-shaped frame plate bends inwardly to form a holding portion. With the breast support, contact area between the breast support and two breasts of a wearer is greatly reduced. Thus, discomfort due to sweltering and sweating can be avoided. Moreover, the breast support is stably mounted on a chest of the wearer and holds lower portions of the two breasts. Therefore, the breast support does not fall from the wearer due to the loss of stickiness. Accordingly, the breast support is able to push the breasts upward and inward and prevents the breasts from expansion and sagging.

This invention relates to undergarments for use in active environments, where the wearer of such an undergarment is engaged in an activity that results in accelerating movements. In some preferred embodiments, these undergarments may be athletic or sports bras that redirect momentum related to a wearer's accelerating movements, for example, during exercise.

This invention relates to undergarments for use in active environments, where the wearer of such an undergarment is engaged in an activity that results in accelerating movements. In some preferred embodiments, these undergarments may be athletic or sports bras that redirect momentum related to a wearer's accelerating movements, for example, during exercise.

A fully attachable and detachable ancillary adjustable or non-adjustable breast and cleavage enhancement device and method for attachment to the inside of a brassiere, bikini bathing suit top, stand-alone breast support garment or any breast covering apparatus to enhance the appearance and lift of the wearer's breasts and cleavage. This stand-alone ancillary device is comprised of a pair of breast enhancing and directing pads designed to be securely attached to a brassiere, bikini bathing suit top, stand-alone breast support garment or any breast covering apparatus in a manner that will leverage pulling and pushing forces simultaneously to push breasts upward and towards each other increasing natural cleavage and generating the appearance of fuller breasts. This device provides the desired appearance of enlarged breasts and maximized cleavage in a way that is completely natural looking. The attachable device utilizes strategically placed attachment mechanisms for secure attachment to an existing brassiere, bikini bathing suit top, stand-alone breast support garment or any breast covering apparatus in conjunction with an optionally adjustable center connection mechanism. The strategically-placed attaching mechanisms and center connection device work together to channel pulling and pushing forces that push the breasts upward and together while minimizing unwanted movement of the device and of the breasts contained in the device.

A chest wall adapter apparatus for supporting a user's breasts includes a right section and a left section, wherein the right section and the left section are contiguous on a front side of the apparatus. The apparatus also includes an inwardly extending convex portion located between the right section and the left section, wherein the inwardly extending convex portion is configured to lie against the chest wall of the user between the breasts; a horizontally extending and upwardly angled right shelf configured to extend along the right section and follow a contour along an underside of a right breast of the user; and a horizontally extending and upwardly angled left shelf configured to extend along the left section and follow a contour along an underside of the left breast of the user.