BRA CUP SUPPORT MEMBER

摘要

A support member for a lower edge region of a bra cup is disclosed that has an elongate portion that is curved. The curvature varies in three dimensions as it extends between medial and lateral ends of the support member, and the curvature may reduce towards the lateral end. A bra cup comprising the support member is also disclosed that has a lower edge that follows the curvature of the support member. The bra cup can be formed by embedding the support member between two padded portions and fusing the support member in place.

主权项

1. A support member for a lower edge region of a bra cup, the support member comprising a medial end for location at or adjacent a sternum of a wearer and a lateral end for location at or adjacent a lateral side of the wearer, the support member having an elongate portion extending between the medial end and the lateral end, wherein:
the elongate portion is curved and the curvature of the elongate portion varies in three dimensions as it extends between the medial and lateral ends, and the elongate portion of the support member has a transition region intermediate the medial and lateral ends, wherein:
the curvature of the elongate portion is greater on a medial side of the transition region than on a lateral side of the transition region;the transition region is located closer to the lateral end than the medial end at a position that is between about 25% and 40% along the length of the support member from the lateral end; andthe elongate portion twists about its axis of elongation at the transition region.