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(11)EP 0 891 720 B1

(12)EUROPEAN PATENT SPECIFICATION

(45)Mention of the grant of the patent:
29.01.2003 Bulletin 2003/05

(21)Application number: 97910455.1

(22)Date of filing:  04.11.1997
(51)International Patent Classification (IPC)7A41C 3/00
(86)International application number:
PCT/ES9700/263
(87)International publication number:
WO 9801/9567 (14.05.1998 Gazette  1998/19)

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Device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles

Vorrichtung zur Vermeidung von Falten zwischen den Brüsten

Article pour prévenir des rides entre les seins


(84)Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB IT

(30)Priority: 04.11.1996 ES 9602800 U

(43)Date of publication of application:
20.01.1999 Bulletin 1999/03

(73)Proprietor: Fernandez Fernandez M Elisa
38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife (ES)

(72)Inventor:
  • Fernandez Fernandez M Elisa
    38001 Santa Cruz de Tenerife (ES)

(74)Representative: Ungria Lopez, Javier et al
Avda. Ramon y Cajal, 78
28043 Madrid
28043 Madrid (ES)


(56)References cited: : 
DE-A- 2 703 239
ES-U- 293 610
US-A- 3 746 007
ES-U- 254 934
ES-U- 1 034 899
US-A- 4 341 219
  
      
    Note: Within nine months from the publication of the mention of the grant of the European patent, any person may give notice to the European Patent Office of opposition to the European patent granted. Notice of opposition shall be filed in a written reasoned statement. It shall not be deemed to have been filed until the opposition fee has been paid. (Art. 99(1) European Patent Convention).


    Description

    OBJECT OF THE INVENTION



    [0001] The present invention refers to a device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles, which has been specially designed so as to be used during the night and as an element to prevent inter-mammary wrinkles usually produced after the age of forty and mainly on women with a generous chest. Such an article is known for example from DE-A-2703239 which discloses an anti-wrinkle brassiere comprising of straps which intersect in the inter-mammary zone and in the back of the user in a double X way. On an alternative embodiment for the back portion the straps are joined at two different heights: behind the neck, on the cervical vertebra area, and at a level just below the breasts of the user.

    [0002] A further object of the invention consists on the protection of the back, as well as of the dorsal vertebra for persons of the mentioned age, preventing arthrosis pains on the dorsal vertebra, as well as protecting from the cold weather.

    DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION



    [0003] In broad outlines, the device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles, which is the object of the present invention, is characterised in that it is the result of the union of a front portion and a back portion, preferably of just one piece, although it may also include a back lock or fastener so that the user does not have to pull it over the head.

    [0004] The front portion covers the total inter-mammary zone with a width of approximately 6 cm and it extends into two oblique straps which follow a direction tangent to the parabolas defining the base of the breasts of the women, preventing the breasts, in such a way, to become joined when the woman adopts a reclining position, laying down on one of her sides.

    [0005] The said straps are joined on the back portion, forming laterally extense sharp arches. The straps follow a path doser to the neck of the user than that of the conventional brassiere which describes a path doser to the arms of the user. The extense sharp arches allow a good lymphatic drainage for the user.

    [0006] Due to its special design, a permanent tension 2 is maintained between the inter-mammary line and the shoulders, avoiding inter-mammary wrinkles due to its special use at night; advantageously it is not provided with the cups which generally exist on the known brassieres, exposing the breasts to the view, since its main function is to maintain that tension so as to avoid and prevent inter-mammary wrinkles.

    [0007] On the top zone of the straps, or on the confluence of the front and back portions, an elastic and/or adjustable element may exist so as to be fitted on the anatomy of the user.

    [0008] On the totality of the outline of the device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles, there is an edged border with a band which maintains the tension and prevents further deformations on the underclothing.

    [0009] To enhance the understanding of the invention are enclosed.

    BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS



    [0010] Figure 1 is an elevation view of the device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles, which is the object of the invention.

    [0011] Figure 2 is a view of the front portion of the same device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles.

    [0012] Figure 3 is a view of the back portion of the same device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles.

    [0013] Figure 4 is an elevation view of the same device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles, located on the body of the user.

    DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT



    [0014] In reference to the adopted numeration on the figures, it can be seen how the device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles, proposed by the invention, includes a front portion 1 and a back portion 2, joined by the side ends 3 and by the straps 4, and a lock or fastener element that may exist on the back vertical line, or on the seams of the front unions; alternatively, it can be manufactured on a closed piece, so that it must be put on over the head.

    [0015] On this example of realisation shown in the figures, the device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles does not have any cups and, therefore, the breasts are exposed, since it presents the specific function of preventing the formation of inter-mammary wrinkles, when the user is sleeping, accomplishing therefore its function at night.

    [0016] As it can be seen on figure 4, the front portion 1 covers widely the inter-mammary zone, splitting the straps 4 on a direction oblique and tangent to the parabolas 5. Reference 6 designates the inter-mammary zone where inter-mammary wrinkles are usually formed, having an extension of the order of 6 cm wide. so as to accomplish efficiently its function at night, collaborating, naturally, the adequate tension provided by the specific material and the direction of the straps 4. The straps 4 may include an elastic zone 7 as it may be observed on the figures.

    [0017] The totality of the outline of the device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles, namely, the front portion 1 as well as the back one 2, includes an edged border 8 with a band which maintains the desired tension.

    [0018] On figure 3 it can be seen how the portion of the back 2 covers an extensive zone of the user, having sharp arches 9. The side ends (3) continue at the lower part of the pronounced lateral arches (9) of the extensive back portion (2) thus allowing a good lymphatic drainage. The pronounced lateral arches (9) prolong on the straps 4, and their direction does not coincide with the one from the day brassiere.

    [0019] Preferably, the height of the central zone of the back portion 2, will be approximately 15 cm. so as to protect the dorsal vertebra, which is generally the most affected zone on women with moderately generous or generous breasts.


    Claims

    1. Device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles, as well as a protection of the back, dorsal vertebra of a user, avoiding back pains, characterised in that it includes:

    a front portion (1),

    an extensive back portion (2) joined under the breasts to said front portion (1) by side ends (3), and two oblique straps (4) that extend from said front portion (1) to said extensive back portion (2),

       whereby
       the front portion (1) covers the total inter-mammary zone (6) and said front portion (1) extends into said two oblique straps (4), preventing the breasts to become joined,
       said straps (4) follow a direction oblique and tangent to parabolas (5) defined by the breasts of the user,
       said extensive back portion (2) has a pronounced upper arch at a central zone and two pronounced lateral arches (9) which follow a path closer to the neck of the user than that of the conventional brassiere which describes a path closer to the arms of the user,
       said side ends (3) continue at the lower part of said pronounced lateral arches (9) of said extensive back portion (2) thus allowing a good lymphatic drainage,
       said straps (4) continue the upper part of said pronounced lateral arches (9) of said extensive back portion (2) and said pronounced upper arch of said central part of said back portion (2).
     
    2. Device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles according to claim 1, characterized in that it exposes the user's breast, since it does not have cups, the straps (4) exerting a tension directed from the inter-mammary line towards the shoulders.
     
    3. Device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes along the totality of its outline, an edged border (8) with a band which maintains the desired tension and avoids deformation with the use.
     
    4. Device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles according to claim 1, characterized in that the central part of said front portion (1) has a width of approximately 6 cm.
     
    5. Device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles according to claim 1, characterized in that said central part of said back portion (2) has a height of approximately 15 cm.
     
    6. Device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles according to claim 1, characterized in that said back portion (2) is closed.
     
    7. Device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles according to claim 1, characterized in that a lock or fastener is provided on the back portion (2) or on the seams of the front portion (1).
     
    8. Device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles according to claim 1, characterized in that on the top zone of the straps (4), an elastic and/or adjustable element (7), is provided.
     
    9. Device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles according to claim 1, characterized in that on the confluence of the front portion (1) and the back portion (2), an elastic and/or adjustable element is provided.
     


    Ansprüche

    1. Vorrichtung zum Verhindern intermammärer Falten sowie zum Schützen der hinteren Rückenwirbel einer Benutzerin, um Rückenschmerzen zu vermeiden, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie enthält:

    einen vorderen Abschnitt (1),

    einen ausgedehnten hinteren Abschnitt (2), der unter den Brüsten mit dem vorderen Abschnitt (1) durch seitliche Enden (3) und zwei schräge Träger (4) verbunden ist, die sich von dem vorderen Abschnitt (1) zu dem ausgedehnten hinteren Abschnitt (2) erstrecken,

    wobei:

    der vordere Abschnitt (1) den gesamten intermammären Bereich (6) abdeckt und sich der vordere Abschnitt (1) in die zwei schrägen Träger (4) erstreckt und so verhindert, dass die Brüste zusammenkommen,

    wobei die Träger (4) einer Richtung folgen, die schräg ist und Parabeln (5) tangiert, die durch die Brüste der Benutzerin gebildet werden,
    wobei der ausgedehnte hintere Abschnitt (2) einen ausgeprägten oberen Bogen in einem mittleren Bereich und zwei ausgeprägte seitliche Bögen (9) aufweist, die einem Weg folgen, der näher am Hals der Benutzerin liegt als der des herkömmlichen Büstenhalters, der einen Weg beschreibt, der näher an den Armen der Benutzerin liegt,
    wobei die seitlichen Enden (3) weiter am unteren Teil der ausgeprägten seitlichen Bögen (9) des ausgedehnten hinteren Abschnitts (2) verlaufen und so eine gute Lymphdrainage ermöglichen,
    wobei die Träger (4) weiter am oberen Teil der ausgeprägten seitlichen Bögen (9) des ausgedehnten hinteren Abschnitts (2) und dem ausgeprägten oberen Bogen des mittleren Teils des hinteren Abschnitts (2) verlaufen.
     
    2. Vorrichtung zum Verhindern intermammärer Falten nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Brüste der Benutzerin frei liegen, da sie keine Schalen aufweist, wobei die Träger (4) eine Spannung ausüben, die von der intermammären Linie auf die Schultern zu gerichtet ist.
     
    3. Vorrichtung zum Verhindern intermammärer Falten nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie an ihrer gesamten Umrisslinie eine gesäumte Einfassung (8) mit einem Band enthält, das die gewünschte Spannung aufrechterhält und Verformung beim Gebrauch verhindert.
     
    4. Vorrichtung zum Verhindern intermammärer Falten nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der mittlere Teil des vorderen Abschnitts (1) eine Breite von ungefähr 6 cm hat.
     
    5. Vorrichtung zum Verhindern intermammärer Falten nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der mittlere Teil des hinteren Abschnitts (2) eine Höhe von ungefähr 15 cm hat.
     
    6. Vorrichtung zum Verhindern intermammärer Falten nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der hintere Abschnitt (2) geschlossen ist.
     
    7. Vorrichtung zum Verhindern intermammärer Falten nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eine Verschlusseinrichtung bzw. ein Verschluss am hinteren Abschnitt (2) oder an den Nähten des vorderen Abschnitts (1) vorhanden ist.
     
    8. Vorrichtung zum Verhindern intermammärer Falten nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass am oberen Bereich der Träger (4) ein elastisches und/oder verstellbares Element (7) vorhanden ist.
     
    9. Vorrichtung zum Verhindern intermammärer Falten nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass an der Verbindung des vorderen Abschnitts (1) und des hinteren Abschnitts (2) ein elastisches und/oder verstellbares Element vorhanden ist.
     


    Revendications

    1. Article pour prévenir les rides entre les seins, ainsi que pour assurer une protection pour le dos et les vertèbres dorsales d'une utilisatrice, en évitant des douleurs dorsales, caractérisé en ce qu'il inclut :

    une partie frontale (1),

    une partie postérieure extensive (2) réunie au-dessous des seins à ladite partie frontale (1) par des extrémités latérales (3), et deux bandes obliques (4) qui s'étendent depuis ladite partie frontale (1) jusqu'à ladite partie dorsale extensive (2),

    grâce à quoi :

    la partie frontale (1) couvre la totalité de la zone (6) entre les seins, et

    ladite partie frontale (1) s'étend jusque dans lesdites deux bandes obliques (4), en empêchant aux seins de se rejoindre,

    lesdites bandes (4) suivant une direction oblique et tangente à des paraboles (5) définies par les seins de l'utilisatrice,

    ladite partie postérieure extensive (2) présentant une arche supérieure prononcée à une zone centrale et deux arches latérales prononcées (9) qui suivent un trajet plus proche du cou de l'utilisatrice que celui d'une brassière traditionnelle qui décrit un trajet plus proche des bras de l'utilisatrice,

    lesdites extrémités latérales (3) continuent à la partie inférieure desdites arches latérales prononcées (9) de ladite partie postérieure extensive (2), permettant ainsi un bon drainage lymphatique, et

    lesdites bandes (4) continuent la partie supérieure desdites arches latérales prononcées (9) de ladite partie postérieure extensive (2) et de ladite arche supérieure prononcée de ladite partie centrale de la partie postérieure (2).


     
    2. Article pour prévenir les rides entre les seins selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il expose les seins de l'utilisatrice, étant donné qu'il est dépourvu de bonnets, les bandes (4) exerçant une tension dirigée depuis la ligne entre les seins en direction des épaules.
     
    3. Article pour prévenir les rides entre les seins selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il inclut le long de la totalité de son contour, une bordure (8) avec une bande qui maintient la tension désirée et qui évite la déformation en utilisation.
     
    4. Article pour prévenir les rides entre les seins selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la partie centrale de ladite partie frontale (1) a une largeur d'approximativement 6 cm.
     
    5. Article pour prévenir les rides entre les seins selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que ladite partie centrale de ladite partie postérieure (2) a une hauteur d'approximativement 15 cm.
     
    6. Article pour prévenir les rides entre les seins selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la petite partie postérieure (2) est fermée.
     
    7. Article pour prévenir les rides entre les seins selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'il est prévu une fermeture ou un élément de fixation sur la partie postérieure (2) ou sur les coutures de la partie frontale (1).
     
    8. Article pour prévenir les rides entre les seins selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'un élément élastique et/ou ajustable (7) est prévu sur la zone au sommet des bandes (4).
     
    9. Article pour prévenir les rides entre les seins selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce qu'un élément élastique et/ou ajustable est prévu au confluent de la partie frontale (1) et de la partie postérieure (2).
     




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