COMPRESSION BRA FOR DECONGESTION CARE

Abstract

A compression bra for decongestion care of the breast area includes an underband and two cups arranged above the underband and possibly accommodating breast pads. The compression bra includes at least one means for accommodating a lymphatic drainage pad. The accommodating means may configured as laterally open that extend up into the back area of the compression bra.

Claims

1. A compression bra for decongestion care of the breast area, comprising an underbust band and two cups arranged above the underbust band for the possible accommodating of breast prostheses, wherein the compression bra comprises at least one accommodating means for accommodating a lymphatic drainage pad.

2. The compression bra according to claim 1, wherein the compression bra comprises two accommodating means for accommodating lymphatic drainage pads.

3. The compression bra according to claim 1, wherein the accommodating means are configured as open pockets.

4. The compression bra according to claim 3, wherein the accommodating means are configured as laterally open pockets.

5. The compression bra according to claim 3, wherein the pocket extends up into the back area of the compression bra.

6. The compression bra according to claim 5, wherein the pockets extend from approximately the mid-height of the shoulder blade to the underbust band and extend under the armpit to above the cups.

7. The compression bra according to claim 1, wherein the lymphatic drainage pads have approximately an L-shape.

8. The compression bra according to claim 1, wherein the lymphatic drainage pads are formed from a structured material, which comprises elevations and depressions.

9. The compression bra according to claim 1, wherein the lymphatic drainage pads are formed from a plurality of foam cubes, which are held by an upper and a lower layer of a material.

10. The compression bra according to claim 9, wherein the foam cubes have an edge length of 3-15 mm, in particular 4-6 mm.

11. The compression bra according to claim 1, wherein several lymphatic drainage pads are able to be inserted over one another.

12. The compression bra according to claim 1, wherein the lymphatic pads are cut to size individually with scissors.

13. The compression bra according to claim 1, wherein the back portion extends 12 cm to 16 cm below a cervical vertebra.

14. A lymphatic drainage pad for use in the compression bra according to claim 1.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0023] The invention is further explained below with the aid of an example embodiment, illustrated in the drawings. In detail, the schematic illustrations show in:

[0024] FIG. 1: a compression bra with the inner side for illustration outwards and breast prosthesis inserted to the right;

[0025] FIG. 2: a compression bra in back view with the inner side for illustration outwards and inserted lymphatic drainage pads;

[0026] FIG. 3: a compression bra in side view with the inner side for illustration outwards and inserted lymphatic drainage pads;

[0027] FIG. 4: a compression bra in front view, flat;

[0028] FIG. 5: a compression bra in front view, flat, with the inner side upwards with inserted lymphatic drainage pads;

[0029] FIG. 6: a compression bra in front view, flat, with the inner side upwards with applied lymphatic drainage pads; and

[0030] FIG. 7: a lymphatic drainage pad for compression bra right/left with foam cubes between the non-woven fabrics.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] In FIG. 1 a compression bra 1 is illustrated, which has two cups 3, beneath which an underbust band 2 is provided which positions the compression bra in a secure and reliable manner. Between the two cups 3 a vertical zip fastener 12 is provided, by which the compression bra 1 can be opened.

[0032] In FIG. 2 the compression bra 1 is illustrated in a back view. There, above the underbust band 2, accommodating means 4 and 5 are provided, into which lymphatic drainage pads 6 and 7 are inserted. The lymphatic drainage pads 6 and 7 are inserted into this back area 8 and thereby provide as a whole for a compression or exertion of pressure in the entire area of the compression bra 1. The accommodating means 4, 5 are configured as laterally open pockets 11, so that the lymphatic drainage pads 6, 7 can be inserted into these pockets 11, which are aligned here to the middle of the body.

[0033] In FIG. 3 the compression bra 1 is illustrated with the underbust band 2 in a side view. Here, also, the lymphatic drainage pad 6 and the associated cup 3 can be readily seen. A pressure onto the cup 3 is exerted by the lymphatic drainage pad 6.

[0034] In FIG. 4 the compression bra 1 is illustrated alone, therefore without the body. In FIG. 4 the compression bra 1 is illustrated in front view.

[0035] FIG. 5 shows the compression bra 1 inside out, with inserted lymphatic drainage pads 6 and 7.

[0036] FIG. 6 shows the compression bra 1 inside out with applied lymphatic drainage pads 6 and 7. The lymphatic drainage pads 6, 7 here are therefore not, as in FIG. 5, inserted into the accommodating means 4, 5, but rather applied for clarification. It can also be seen here that the lymphatic drainage pads 6, 7 are structured.

[0037] In FIG. 7 a lymphatic drainage pad 6 is illustrated alone. It can be seen here that the lymphatic drainage pad 6 consists of a plurality of foam cubes 9, which provide for the lymphatic drainage pad 6 to be structured. The foam cubes 9 are held between two non-woven fabrics or material layers 10.