Abstract
A bra arrangement has a bra with a cup area and a backstrap. The bra further has a pair of connection elements on opposing sides of the bra behind respective portions of the cup area and prior to respective portions of the back strap. A decorative attachment has connection points at either end, configured to attached to corresponding connection elements on the bra.
Claims
1. A bra arrangement comprising: a bra, said bra having a cup area and a backstrap, said bra further comprising a pair of connection elements on opposing sides of said bra behind respective portions of said cup area and prior to respective portions of said back strap; and a decorative attachment, said decorative attachment having connection points at either end, configured to attached to corresponding said connection elements on said bra.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0010] FIG. 1 is a front view of a bra with a front closure, in accordance with one embodiment;
[0011] FIG. 2 is a front view of a bra with a front closure and detachable straps, in accordance with one embodiment;
[0012] FIG. 3 is a back view of the bra of FIG. 1, in accordance with one embodiment;
[0013] FIG. 4 is a back view of the bra of FIG. 1 with a series of snaps for attaching a decorative attachment on the back of the bra, in accordance with one embodiment;
[0014] FIG. 5 is a back view of the bra of FIG. 1 with a series of hooks for attaching a decorative attachment on the back of the bra, in accordance with one embodiment;
[0015] FIG. 6 is a back view of the bra of FIG. 1 with a zipper for attaching a decorative attachment on the back of the bra, in accordance with one embodiment;
[0016] FIG. 7A-7C each show a decorative attachment for attachment to the back of the bra of FIG. 1, in accordance with one embodiment;
[0017] FIG. 8 is a front view of a bra with a back closure, in accordance with one embodiment;
[0018] FIGS. 9A and 9B are back view of the bra of FIG. 8 with a decorative attachment across the back, in accordance with one embodiment;
[0019] FIGS. 10A-10C each show a decorative attachment for attachment to the back of the bra of FIG. 8, in accordance with one embodiment; and
[0020] FIGS. 11A-11C shows a decorative area of one material attached to the decorative attachment of a second material, in accordance with one embodiment.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0021] In one embodiment as shown in FIG. 1, a bra 10 has a cup portion 12, straps 14 and a back strap 16. In this arrangement shown in FIG. 1, a clasp 20 is in the front between the cup portions 12. FIG. 2 shows an option with removable straps 14. FIG. 3 shows the back of bra 10 with no attachment elements. This bra 10 may be constructed of any normal materials and fabrics ordinarily used for bras, including the use of clear plastic for straps 14.
[0022] In one embodiment show in FIGS. 4-6, bra 10 additionally has attachment elements across back strap 16. In FIG. 4, the attachment elements are snaps 22. In FIG. 5, the attachment elements are hooks 24. In FIG. 6, the attachment element is a zipper 26. It is understood that these three attachment elements are intended to be exemplary and non-limiting.
[0023] In FIGS. 7A-7C, a decorative attachment 30 is shaped and dimensioned to be attached to the attachment elements shown in FIGS. 4-6. As illustrated, decorative attachment 30 can have many different forms, using different fabrics, different colors, different textures and different designs. The full breadth of possible designs for decorative attachment 30 is essentially unlimited. These decorative attachments 30 for example can come in different colors and styles, such as hanging pearls, beads, crystal jewelry, gold or silver adornments.
[0024] In another embodiment as shown in FIG. 8, a bra 100 has a cup portion 102 and a back strap 106. In this arrangement shown in FIG. 8, the clasp 120 is in the middle of back strap 106. As with FIG. 1 and bra 10, this bra 100 may be constructed of any normal materials and fabrics ordinarily used for bras.
[0025] As shown in FIG. 8, bra 100 has attachment elements in the form of snaps 122 located on the side of the bra just outside of cup portion 102 near where cup portion 102 connects with back strap 106. Snaps 122 can be arranged in two sets of two vertically aligned snaps. Bra 100, as with most bras, can have three (3) different hook/clasp 120 positions to connect back strap 106. Snaps 122 are placed so that the decorative attachments 130 can be connected to accommodate each bra clasp position (e.g. the measurement from the tightest clasp hooks to the loosest clasp hooks is usually about 1 inches).
[0026] In one embodiment, snaps 122 are one inch apart to accommodate the different hook positions. In one arrangement bra 100 original sample is a size 34 bra and may be adjusted to appropriately accommodate other bra sizes, such as 32, 34 36, 38, 40 and larger. Most backless bras have 3 clasp/hooks and are 1 wide in the middle. Decorative arrangement 130 may be at least 2 inches wide in the middle to completely cover back strap 106 of bra 100. Bras are narrowest in the middle of the back strap and then increase in width gradually until the band meets the cup. This is required for the bra to stay on properly. The sizing requirements of snaps 122 and decorative attachment 130 may differ and increase as the width of the bra size increases.
[0027] Bra 100 can accommodate different sized decorative attachments 130 using the two different vertically aligned sets of snaps 122. As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B a decorative attachment 130 can be attached to cover back strap 106 by connecting to snaps 122. It is understood that decorative attachment 130, like decorative attachment 30, can have many different forms, using different fabrics, different colors, different textures and different designs. FIGS. 10A-10C show additional options for decorative attachments 130.
[0028] FIGS. 11A-11C show decorative attachment 130 having two different fabrics. A middle section or decorative area 140 of decorative attachment 130 may be made from a non-stretch fabric of any material with or without embellishments (FIGS. 11A-11B). However, the primary material of decorative attachment 130 (FIGS. 11B (ends)-FIG. 11C) can be made of a stretch material to accommodate the different snap positions.
[0029] While only certain features of the invention have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes or equivalents will now occur to those skilled in the art. It is therefore, to be understood that this application is intended to cover all such modifications and changes that fall within the true spirit of the invention.
