WO2004034828A1

WO2004034828A1 - Functional bra

Info

Publication number: WO2004034828A1
Application number: PCT/KR2003/002153
Authority: WO
Inventors: Tae-Won Kim
Original assignee: Tae-Won Kim
Priority date: 2002-10-18
Filing date: 2003-10-16
Publication date: 2004-04-29
Also published as: AU2003269554A1; KR200302497Y1

Abstract

Disclosed is a functional bra having pyramid-shaped bra cups, capable of maintaining plump and full breasts by means of pyramid energy emitted from the pyramid shape, and improving breast-feeding ability, and preventing skin diseases caused by poor ventilation. To achieve the above object, the functional bra includes bra cups formed of at least four breast-supporting surfaces to form pyramid shape, and a magnet disposed at an upper inside of the breast-supporting surfaces. The functional bra is effective for preventing skin diseases or dermatitis of breasts during the summer, and improving breast-feeding ability of nursing mothers by naturally promoting blood circulation of the breasts.

Description

FUNCTIONAL BRA

Technical Field

The present invention relates to a bra for women, more particularly, to a functional bra having a pyramid-shaped bra cup, whereby full plump breasts can be obtained by energy (vitality) from the pyramid, women can be benefited when nursing or breast-feeding their babies, and skin disease caused by lack of ventilation can be prevented.

Background Art

In general, the definition of a bra is an undergarment worn by women to support their breasts, so the bra supports and protects breasts, and sometimes corrects the shape of the breast, creating a beautiful silhouette of an upper body.

Basically, the bra is big enough to cover the breasts, and wears from the shoulders. The lower portion of the bra should fit straight across the back, but the upper portion around the fullest point of the bust can be a little loosened.

Usually, bras are more essential for overweight women, and in case of thin, skinny women, they use a bra cup to make the shape of their breasts more beautiful.

Although there are so many different designs for bra, the height or position of breasts are more likely to be controlled or determined by the latest fashion for matching clothing. For instance, when a high waist style is in fashion, a bust sits high (between the shoulders and the elbows), and if a feminine style is in fashion, breasts should be pushed up to an upright position to look more plum and full. In addition, when a H- line or A-line is in fashion, a woman wears a bra that tightly presses her breasts, instead of using falsies. To maintain beautiful and attractive breasts, traditional bras were designed only for satisfying desires of women, namely having plump and full breasts or at least making others believe they have, through various designs or ornament seen outside.

Although the traditional bras were able to show feminine beauty by naturally emphasizing breast line to be more beautiful and attractive, they press breasts too tightly, interfering blood circulation, and are poor at sweat absorption or ventilation, causing many kinds of skin diseases around nipples or breasts as a whole. In short, the traditional bras were not desirable for sanitary reason and particularly in summer, caused many women to suffer from skin diseases.

Disclosure of Invention

It is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide a functional bra having at least four breast-supporting surfaces and magnets at nipple positioning portion thereof. In other words, the primary object of the invention is to provide a functional bra, capable of maintaining plump and full breasts by stimulating acupuncture meridian of nipples by means of magnets and energy (vitality) generated from pyramid-shaped bra cups having at least four surfaces, and improving breast-feeding ability, and preventing skin diseases caused by poor ventilation. To achieve the above object, there is provided a functional bra, which includes: bra cups formed of at least four breast-supporting surfaces to form pyramid shape; and a magnet disposed at an upper inside of the breast-supporting surfaces.

Brief Description of Drawings The above objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which:

FIG. 1 is an exemplary embodiment of a bra cup to which a functional bra of the present invention is applied; and FIG. 2 is another exemplary embodiment of a functional bra according to the present invention.

Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described herein below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following description, well- known functions or constructions are not described in detail since they would obscure the invention in unnecessary detail.

Fig. 1 is an exemplary embodiment of a bra cup to which a functional bra of the present invention is applied, and FIG. 2 is another exemplary embodiment of a functional bra according to the present invention.

Before explaining about a structure of the invention, there is a need to discuss first on pyramid principle(s) and effects thereof, and energy (vitality) originated from the pyramid.

The dictionary definition of energy (vitality) is an essence of all things or the universe, and source or substance of matters. In Chinese philosophy, every existence and phenomenon is organized or destroyed according to the gathering and dispersion of energy (vitality). That is, energy (vitality) is believed to be a life or an origin of life.

The energy takes different statues depending on its forms. In other words, it gives off a specific vitality. Sometimes, it can be good or bad, but at least, each one has a different form from each other. Typically, a pointed tower or a pyramid shape has the same effect. Namely, people's attentions are usually centered on the tip end of the tower. For example, a reverse triangle, where the apex of the triangle is located at a lower part, means the creation energy of the trinity flows from the heaven to the earth. In other words, it symbolizes a creation activity for developing a spirit to a substance. Further, this symbolizes the female principle that organizes the earth in the heaven, and corresponds to 'yang' out of 'Yin-Yang' principles of China. On the contrary, a triangle whose apex is located at an upper part indicates an energy flow from the earth to the heaven. Further, it means regression to the origin of the universe, and symbolizes the male principle.

Discussing whether there exists pyramid energy or not is not important here because through numerous researches and studies, it is a known fact that there is actually pyramid energy, and researches on its applications are already in progress.

Therefore, although it is not known how the pyramid energy is generated, people no longer dispute over the existence of the pyramid energy itself.

Like many natural phenomena, it will be rather unreasonable to deny the existence of the pyramid energy just because it is difficult to explain how the energy is generated.

Referring to Figs. 1 and 2, the functional bra of the invention has bra cups 1 and breast supporting surfaces 2 having at least four surfaces to form pyramid shape.

Bra cups 1 support or protect breasts as a whole. Each bra cup 1 is composed of a plurality of, preferably four, breast-supporting surfaces 2 in a typical cup shape.

Preferably, the breast supporting surfaces 2 are in pyramid shape; such as there are four triangles around the cup. However, they can also have 6 or 8 surfaces, serving the same purpose, namely support breasts from every direction. Along a stitch line 2a, which is formed at both sides of respective breast supporting surfaces 2, in an upper direction of the breast-supporting surface 2 is a nipple-positioning portion 3.

The nipple-positioning portion 3 is a vertex of the pyramid, and contains a magnet 4 inside.

As the name implies, the nipple-positioning portion 3 is a nipple shield. Depending on the taste of a bra wearer, the magnet 4 can be removed from the bra.

The functional bra cups of the invention are connected to shoulder strands 5 and breast strands 6. Functions and effects of the bra cups of the invention are now discussed below.

First of all, since the bra cups 1 of the invention are in pyramid shape, they emit to breasts specific pyramid energy, and thus, can stimulate acupuncture meridian of the breasts.

Thusly stimulated acupuncture meridian promotes blood circulation in breasts. This is particularly effective for nursing mothers who do not have sufficient milk for their babies because the stimulated acupuncture meridian enriches the amount of milk.

Thus, additional massage on the breasts is not necessary, and the above method is also sanitarily safe.

In addition, in summer, breasts inside the bra often get wet by sweat and moisture. Because of this, many women who have very sensitive skins suffer from dermatitis like eczema.

However, the bra cups 1 of the invention can remove sweat or moisture on the breasts through the specific pyramid energy being generated, thereby keeping the breasts dry and comfortable. In conclusion, the pyramid-shaped bra cups 1 of the invention can be advantageously used because they emit specific pyramid energy, which in turn prevents eczema on the breasts and improves breast-feeding ability of nursing mothers, eventually improving health of bra wearers overall.

More specifically speaking, the functional bra of the invention has pyramid- shaped bra cups having at least four breast-supporting surfaces to form pyramid shape and a magnet disposed at the upper inside of the breast-supporting surface for emitting the specific pyramid energy. The functional bra of the invention can be advantageously used for women in that it can prevent skin diseases or dermatitis that typically occur during the summer, and improve breast-feeding ability of nursing mothers by naturally promoting blood circulation of the breasts .

While the invention has been described in conjunction with various embodiments, they are illustrative only. Accordingly, many alternative, modifications and variations will be apparent to persons skilled in the art in light of the foregoing detailed description. The foregoing description is intended to embrace all such alternatives and variations falling with the spirit and broad scope of the appended claims.

Claims

What Is Claimed Is:

1. A functional bra, comprising: bra cups formed of at least four breast-supporting surfaces to form pyramid shape; and a magnet disposed at an upper inside of the breast-supporting surfaces.

2. The functional bra according to claim 1, wherein each of the breast-supporting surfaces is in triangle shape.