BREAST SUPPORT, BREAST SUPPORT CUSHION AND METHOD FOR MAKING A BREAST SUPPORT

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present invention relates to a breast support. The present invention also relates to a method for making a breast support.

PRIOR ART

[0002] In the field of production of brassieres and breast supports solutions are known which are adapted for night use in order to reduce at least partially the discomfort given by the posture assumed while sleeping.

[0003] Further known are solutions related to brassieres for users who underwent breast surgery.

[0004] Patent application US5538502 describes a surgical chest dressing, which is constructed of a band of stretchable material having a pair of panels of non-stretchable material attached thereto, the non-stretchable panels biasing the side and breast tissue of a patient inwardly toward a sutured incision in the centre of a patient's chest to support and substantially immobilize the patient's side and breast tissue and to minimize stress on the sutured incision

[0005] Patent application US5098331 describes a therapeutic chest dressing having implants including a chest encircling, flexible band provided with front flaps whereby the band is disposed against the back of a person and the front flaps overlap and fasten to each other. A chest encircling strip is attached to the flexible band for preventing movement or distortion of the implants for breasts received in the flexible band. Patent application US 2004/185748 describes a brassiere to be worn after breast surgery. The fabric of the brassiere includes antimicrobial fibres that control microbes on the skin of the woman's breast area both before and after surgical incisions are healed. The antimicrobial fibre is a synthetic fibre incorporating an ion exchange resin. The antimicrobial fibre contains silver ions in antimicrobial amounts.

[0006] Patent application US5152741 describes a surgical dressing, which is constructed of a chest encircling flexible band formed primarily of a stretchable material with free overlapping ends that engage each other between the breasts of a person. The band includes a differential support structure to provide more support for the sides of the user.

[0007] Patent application US 2005/004501 discloses a band for use for breast stabilization from lateral gravitational shifting in which the band comprises a strip to encircle the body, a first section comprising a semi-cylindrical component of a sponge-like material at one end and a nap material patch on its outer surface with a cylindrical side placed over the sternum, and a second section for connecting an end of the body strip to encircle a user's body.

[0008] Patent application US 8 047 892 discloses an undergarment for wearing about the torso of a woman which includes a central spacer of elongate form which is sized to reside between the breasts and keep them spaced from each other, particularly when the woman is lying down. A lower band girds the torso of the woman and supports a lower end of the central spacer. Shoulder straps extend from the upper end of the central spacer which are of adjustable length to help keep the central spacer firmly in position against the skin of the woman between the breasts. A central pad can also be provided, such as by being removably attachable, over a cleavage area between and above the breasts to press directly against the skin to prevent wrinkle formation and to eliminate wrinkles from the chest of the woman.

[0009] Patent application US 2006 / 121825 discloses a breast support pad for supporting the upper breast when the wearer of a brassiere is lying on one side, the breast support pad placeable generally inside and against the central portion of the brassiere between the two curved portions and away from the other portions of the brassiere, the breast support pad comprising a body having a front face with a thick vertical section and a back face adapted to conform with the chest of the wearer between the breasts, the back face comprising a concave cavity on each side of a centrally located vertical surface, each concave cavity adapted to conform to and support either breast when the wearer lies on one side.

[0010] Patent application US 2 912 983 discloses a strapless brassiere comprising stays or stiffening elements in order to maintain the strapless brassiere in the desired position when being worn on a person's body.

PROBLEMS OF THE PRIOR ART

[0011] The prior art solutions of brassieres and breast supports are designed, in general, for a daytime use in which it is essential to have a support function when the user of the brassiere assumes an upright position. The prior art solutions, therefore, are not suitable for night use in which the lying position causes a distribution of weight and of stress on the body, which is completely different with respect to the upright position. For this reason, the use of a traditional brassiere is not comfortable at night or when resting in a lying position because too much strain of the shoulder straps and a too strong supporting action exerted on the breast cause uncomfortable and sometimes painful pressure on the skin, so much that often, in these situations, the woman prefers not to wear the brassiere.

[0012] Although solutions of brassieres for night use are known, these do not allow to obtain a suitable support of the breasts with a suitable condition of separation between the breasts, above all when the user of the brassiere assumes a position lying on one side. The prior art solutions of brassieres to be used by users who underwent breast surgery do not allow an effective adaptation of the brassiere to the different conditions of the user, for example in the case of mastectomies in which each user has different needs with respect to the needs of other users of the brassiere who underwent a similar operation.

[0013] Furthermore, the prior art solutions are not suitable to be used after radiotherapy sessions due to the fact that the fabrics used and the shapes used for the brassiere are uncomfortable for the user after such sessions due to the presence of skin redness and irritations. In particular the prior art solutions cannot effectively prevent the reciprocal contact of skin for example as to the contact zone between the breasts of the user of the prior art brassiere.

AIM OF THE INVENTION

[0014] The aim of the present invention is to provide a breast support, which is comfortable during night use.

[0015] A further aim of the present invention is to provide a breast support, which is adapted for use by people who underwent breast surgery.

[0016] A further aim of the present invention is to provide a breast support, which is adapted for use in case of radiotherapy sessions, in particular after a session.

[0017] A further aim of the present invention is to provide a breast separation cushion to be used in combination with a breast support.

[0018] Finally, a further aim of the present invention is to provide a method for personalizing a breast support.

CONCEPT OF THE INVENTION

[0019] The aim is achieved with the characteristics of the main claim. The sub-claims represent advantageous solutions.

ADVANTAGEOUS EFFECTS OF THE INVENTION

[0020] The solution according to the present invention allows to obtain a correct wearability of the breast support according to body shape without creating discomfort following its prolonged use.

[0021] Furthermore, the solution according to the present invention allows to obtain an effective reciprocal positioning of the breasts with a function of reciprocal separation between the breasts in order to prevent rubbing between the breasts which may cause irritations, sweating and even dermatitis.

[0022] The solution according to the present invention allows to make a breast support without supporting shoulder straps, so that the user can wear it during the night and in the moments of rest or anyway for prolonged periods of time without any problems of wrinkles or posture arising, it being very simple and comfortable to wear.

[0023] As to the users who underwent breast surgery, after a mastectomy or quadrantectomy or plastic surgery operation, it is particularly suitable to use the solution according to the invention because it prevents the non-operated breast from lying over the operated one, preventing sweating and rubbing and resulting irritations because the skin, after the operation, is sensitive and delicate.

[0024] Furthermore, the solution according to the invention also allows an effective, comfortable use in case of dermatitis.

[0025] The solution according to the invention, moreover, is adapted to be used after radiotherapy sessions, ensuring the maintenance of conditions of great comfort also after such sessions, when the user's skin is irritated or red.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] In the following a solution is described with reference to the included drawings, which are to be considered as a non-exhaustive example of the present invention, in which:

Fig. 1 shows a perspective view from the back and from above of the breast support made in accordance with the present invention in a condition worn by a user.

Fig. 2 shows a perspective view from the front of the breast support of Fig. 1 in a condition worn by a user.

Fig. 3 shows a perspective view from the front and from above of the breast support of Fig. 1 in a condition worn by a user.

Fig. 4 shows a front perspective view of the breast support made in accordance with the present invention in a condition worn by a user.

Fig. 5 shows a back perspective view of the breast support made in accordance with the present invention in a condition worn by a user.

Fig. 6 shows a perspective view from above of the breast support made in accordance with the present invention in a condition worn by a user.

Fig. 7 shows a perspective view of the back side of the breast support made in accordance with the present invention with a partially turned-up end.

Fig. 8 shows a perspective view of the front side of the breast support of Fig. 7.

Fig. 9 shows a perspective view of the back side of the breast support according to the invention in a different configuration of the fixing system.

Fig. 10 shows a view of the back side of the breast support made in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 11 shows a view of the front side of the breast support of Fig. 10.

Fig. 12 shows a plan view of a first embodiment of the cushion made in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 13 shows a side view of the cushion of Fig. 12.

Fig. 14 shows a plan view of a second embodiment of the cushion made in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 15 shows a plan view of a third embodiment of the cushion made in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 16 shows a plan view of a fourth embodiment of the cushion made in accordance with the present invention.

Fig. 17 shows a plan view of a fifth embodiment of the cushion made in accordance with the present invention.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0027] With reference to the figures the breast support (11) made according to the present invention includes (Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9, Fig. 10, Fig. 11) a band (8) provided with a cushion (5) which is applicable on the band (8) in an application zone which, when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by a user (15), is in an intermediate position between the breasts of the user (15) in such a way that the cushion (5) is an element of separation between the breasts. The band (8) has an elongate shape (Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9, Fig. 10, Fig. 11) and is provided with at least one portion having a greater height (22) with respect to the rest of the band, said portion having greater height being placed on a front side (16) of the band (8), the term front referring to a position corresponding to the position of the breasts of the user (15) of the breast support (11) when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by the user (15). Therefore, the band (8) is shaped and arranged according to a shape that is higher on the front side (16) with respect to the user (15) and lower on the back side (17), the term back referring to a position corresponding to the position of the back of the user (15) of the breast support (11) when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by the user (15). Such a solution of breast support (11) shaped like a band (8), which is provided with a portion having a greater height (22) with respect to the rest of the band, is a further relevant element with respect to the prior art solutions in which the bands have the same height both on the back and on the breast.

[0028] The band (8) is preferably made of a non-allergenic and transpiring material, woven or non-woven.

[0029] In a particular embodiment adapted for use after radiotherapy sessions, the band (8) is made of a non-allergenic and transpiring material, woven or non-woven, which is suitable for use after radiotherapy sessions, when the user's skin is red or irritated. For example the fabric can be made of silk, a combination of polyamide, elaston and polyester. Unlike the prior art solutions, the solution according to the invention is made with such fabrics and such a shape that it is possible to effectively prevent the reciprocal contact of the skin for example as to the contact zone between the breasts, making it particularly adapted also for use after radiotherapy sessions.

[0030] In general the band (8) or at least the parts of band, which are in contact with the user's skin when the breast support (11) is in a worn condition, are made of a material, woven or non-woven, of the non-allergenic type or of silk or of a combination of polyamide, elaston and polyester.

[0031] In the present invention the band (8) is an open band, meaning that it is not closed on itself in a circular form, but it is an elongate element (Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9, Fig. 10, Fig. 11) provided with a first end (20) and with a second end (21) opposite to each other with respect to the elongate shape of the band (8). The band (8) is provided (Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9, Fig. 10, Fig. 11) with a fastening (1) which enables the reciprocal connection of the first end (20) and second end (21) with the formation of a breast support (11) having a circular shape adapted to encircle the chest of the user (15). The fastening (1) is positioned on the front side (16) of the band (8) in a position corresponding to the position of the breasts of the user (15) of the breast support (11) when the breast support (11) is in a worn condition.

[0032] The fastening (1) is of the adjustable type in such a way as to allow to obtain a condition of support of the breasts and of great comfort depending on the shape of the chest of the user (15) and on the size of the breasts of the user (15). It is provided to realize different bands (8) each corresponding to a size or to a plurality of sizes in order to facilitate the finding of the band (8) whose size suits best depending on the shape of the chest of the user (15) and on the size of the breasts of the user (15).

[0033] The fastening (1) is of the tear-away type with male-female coupling, that is to say, of the type comprising (Fig. 1) a first fastening coupling (4) placed on the first end (20) of the band (8) and a second fastening coupling (14) placed on the second end (21) of the band (8) wherein the first fastening coupling (4) and the second fastening coupling (14) are provided with a releasable textile hook and loop system. The tear-away fastening (1) is advantageous because it allows to obtain a high degree of adjustment in such a way as to be able to correspondingly adjust the tension exerted by the band (8). In this way the user can obtain a correct wearability according to the shape of the chest and of the breasts favouring the obtainment of a condition of comfort and support of the breasts along with the function of reciprocal separation of the breasts obtained by means of the cushion (5).

[0034] The band (8) is provided with a first elastic element (2) and with a second elastic element (12) which are placed on opposite edges (18, 19) of the band (8) and which extend for at least one part of the length development of the band (8), preferably for almost the entire length development of the band (8). In particular the first elastic element (2) is placed along an upper edge (18) of the band (8), in which the term upper refers to the gravity direction when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by the user (15). In particular the second elastic element (12) is placed along a lower edge (19) of the band (8), in which the term lower refers to the gravity direction when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by the user (15). The elastic elements (2, 12) are made in the form of a soft elastic tape, tolerable by the skin, non-constrictive. Preferably the elastic elements (2, 12) are coated with the same material, woven or non-woven, non-allergenic with which the band (8) is made and have the seams made, like the band (8), turned inwards, in such a way that the seams are not in contact with the user's skin, since the elastic elements (2, 12) are the main point of contact with the skin and, therefore, of greater friction.

[0035] In the embodiment adapted for use after radiotherapy sessions, the elastic elements (2, 12) are coated with the same material, woven or non-woven, adapted for use after radiotherapy sessions. The elastic elements (2, 12) advantageously provide a greater breast containment effect without causing compressions of the breast because the elastic elements (2, 12) are placed on the upper part and on the lower part with respect to the breast when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by a user (15). The band (8) is further provided with at least one pair of sticks (3, 13) which are placed essentially transversely with respect to the elongate shape of the band (8), for example a first stick (3) and a second stick (13) which are placed laterally outside with respect to the breasts, the expression laterally outside referring to the breasts of the user (15) when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by the user (15). The sticks (3, 13) are preferably made of a soft but resistant plastic material. The sticks (3, 13) prevent the band (8) from rolling up on itself, both in the phase in which the band is worn and during its use.

[0036] The combination of the adjustable tear-away fastening (1) and elastic elements (2, 12) also allows to obtain a sufficient tension of the band (8) so as not to require the use of supporting shoulder straps. This solution is advantageous because, as the band (8) is especially designed without shoulder straps, it allows the woman to wear the band (8) for prolonged periods of time and also during the night or in the moments of rest without the problems of the prior art solutions relating to the occurrence of wrinkles on the shoulders, postural problems, uncomfortableness.

[0037] The breast support (11) is provided (Fig. 1, Fig. 2, Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7, Fig. 8, Fig. 9, Fig. 10, Fig. 11) with at least one breast separating cushion (5) which can be made (Fig. 12, Fig. 13, Fig. 14, Fig. 15, Fig. 16, Fig. 17) according to different shapes depending on the shape of the chest of the user (15) and on the size of the breasts of the user (15) or depending on the type of mastectomy or quadrantectomy or plastic surgery operation underwent by the user (15). For example (Fig. 12, Fig. 13) the cushion (5) can have an essentially ovoid shape in which the thickness (X) of the cushion (5) is smaller with respect to its width (Y) and to its height (Z).

[0038] As an alternative, the cushion (5) can have (Fig. 15) a plan shape essentially symmetrical in two directions of which a vertical direction and a horizontal direction in which the plan shape of the cushion is essentially "8-shaped" with a first protrusion (24) and a second protrusion (25) separated by a recess (23) which forms a seat for housing the breasts in a more comfortable way keeping the function of separation between the user's breasts.

[0039] As an alternative, the cushion (5) can have (Fig. 14) a plan shape essentially symmetrical in a one direction only according to a vertical symmetry direction with a first protrusion (24) and a second protrusion (25) separated by a recess (23) which forms a seat for housing the breasts in a more comfortable way keeping the function of separation between the user's breasts and in which one of the protrusions has a greater protrusion extension than the other protrusion.

[0040] As an alternative, the cushion (5) can have (Fig. 17) a plan shape essentially symmetrical in one direction only according to a horizontal symmetry direction in which a first half-portion is essentially shaped as a "half-8" and a second half-portion is shaped with an arched portion (26) in which the first half-portion includes a first protrusion (24) and a second protrusion (25) separated by a recess (23) which forms a seat for housing the breast in a more comfortable way keeping the function of separation between the user's breasts. This shape of the cushion (5) can for example be adapted in the case in which the user (15) underwent a mastectomy or quadrantectomy or plastic surgery operation on one breast only.

[0041] As an alternative, the cushion (5) can have (Fig. 16) a plan shape essentially asymmetrical in the two directions in which there are a first half-part and a second half-part opposite to each other with respect to a vertical direction. The first half-part is provided with a first protrusion (24) and a second protrusion (25) separated by a recess (23) which forms a seat for housing the breasts in a more comfortable way keeping the function of separation between the breasts of the user and in which one of the protrusions has a greater protrusion extension than the other protrusion. The second half-part, on the other hand, comprises one arched portion (26) only. This shape of the cushion (5) can for example be adapted in the case in which the user (15) underwent a mastectomy or quadrantectomy or plastic surgery operation on one breast only.

[0042] With reference to the cushions (5) the vertical and horizontal symmetry directions refer to the gravity direction when the cushion (5) is applied on the breast support (11) and the breast support (11) is in the condition worn by the user (15).

[0043] The cushion (5) is provided with a system of fixing (6) to the band (8) for anchoring the cushion (5) to the band (8) in an internal front position, this system of fixing (6) of the cushion (5) being of the tear-away type with male-female coupling, that is to say, of the type comprising (Fig. 10) a first fixing coupling (9) positioned on the cushion (5) and a second fixing coupling (10) positioned on the band (8) in which the first fixing coupling (9) and the second fixing coupling (10) are provided with a releasable textile hook and loop system. For example, the cushion (5) can be provided with a first fixing coupling (9) of the female type and the band (8) can be provided with a second fixing coupling (10) of the male type or vice-versa. The fixing system (6) is placed in the region of contact between the band (8) and the cushion (5) in such a way that the zone of the cushion in contact with the skin has no seams or the like in order to prevent rubbing. The described cushion (5) has the specific function of separating the breasts.

[0044] All the seams present on the cushion (5) or on the band (8) are turned inwards in such a way as not to be in contact with the user's skin when the breast support (11) is in a worn condition, thus preventing rubbing with the skin. When one refers to the seams present on the band (8), one wants to also indicate the seams present in correspondence of the elastic elements.

[0045] The cushion (5) is a padded cushion in which the padding is made of natural fibres, preferably of kapok fibre or ceiba pentandra or anyway a fibre having a density of approximately 0.35 g/cubic cm.

[0046] The shape of the cushion may vary according to personal requirements and it is provided that in some embodiments it can be modified upon request at specialized retailers adding or removing some padding portions. For this purpose there is also provided the supply of a kit with additional padding material and the cushion can also be provided with fastening means which allow to open the cushion to access the internal padding in order to add or remove padding material.

[0047] The band (8) can also be provided with shaped cups (7) for accommodating the breasts in a more comfortable way and keeping them in position more effectively. The cups (7) can be shaped according to different sizes.

[0048] One can provide, therefore, series of breast supports (11) in which there are different combinations of size of the shaped cups (7) and of length of the band (8). For example one can provide bands (8) adapted for the circumference of the chest of the user (15) which are between 60 cm and 110 cm and cups (7) which are adapted for breast sizes between 32 and 46 according to different combinations between sizes of the band (8) and sizes of the cups (7). For instance one can have a series of bands (8) adapted for a circumference of the chest of the user (15) of 80 cm which are different on the basis of the size of the cups (7), that is to say, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, etc. For instance one can have a series of bands (8) adapted for a circumference of the chest of the user (15) of 110 cm which are different on the basis of the size of the cups (7), that is to say, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, etc.

[0049] Also the transverse height extension of the band (8) can be variable depending, for example, on the sizes of the cups (7).

[0050] In cases of large breasts or breast surgery, the breast support (11) is particularly advantageous because, thanks to the breast separating cushion (5), it is possible to prevent rubbing between the breasts, with consequent irritations, sweating or dermatitis. Furthermore, the breast support (11) according to the invention is especially adapted also for use during night or resting hours, thus slowing the ageing of the breasts.

[0051] As to women who underwent breast surgery, after a mastectomy or quadrantectomy or plastic surgery operation, the use of the breast support (11) according to the invention is particularly advantageous because, thanks to the cushion (5), it prevents the healthy breast from lying over the operated one, preventing sweating and rubbing and consequent irritations above all considering that the skin, after the operation, is sensitive and delicate. Thanks to its shape, to the fabrics used for making it and to the characteristic of having all the internal seams turned inwards, therefore not in contact with the skin, it is also indicated in case of dermatitis. In a particular embodiment, as previously explained, the breast support (11) according to the invention can also be made in a version, which is adapted to be worn after radiotherapy sessions.

[0052] The solution according to the present invention, therefore, has advantages for the user (15) who underwent mastectomy or quadrantectomy, breast plastic surgery or reconstruction operations because the solution of the band (8) according to the invention, which is provided with a separation cushion (5) and which is preferably without shoulder straps, allows to prevent rubbing and transpiration problems on the skin, which is already sensitive and delicate. Furthermore, the same benefits are immediately extended also to the case of a user (15) with allergy or dermatological problems.

[0053] In general also in the case of users who are not subject to the previously described problems or diseases, the solution according to the present invention allows to obtain a high degree of comfort, particularly but not necessarily in the resting phases preventing problems of rubbing between the breasts and of transpiration in the groove between the breasts. Furthermore, the solution according to the invention, by keeping the breasts in a condition of reciprocal separation with a containment action, also allows to reduce the occurrence of wrinkles in the groove between the breasts.

[0054] In conclusion the present invention relates to (Fig. 1, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 7, Fig. 10) a breast support (11) provided with a band (8) having an elongate shape which, when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by a user (15), encircles the chest of the user (15) in correspondence of a front side (16) of the breast support that corresponds to the zone of the breasts, the term front referring to a position corresponding to the position of the breasts of the user (15) of the breast support (11) when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by the user (15), in which the breast support comprises at least one cushion (5) of separation between the breasts which is applicable to the band (8) by means of a fixing system (6) in an application zone which, when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by the user (15), is in an intermediate position between the breasts of the user (15) in such a way that the cushion (5) is an element of separation between the breasts.

[0055] The present invention also relates to (Fig. 1, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 7, Fig. 10, Fig. 12, Fig. 13, Fig. 14, Fig. 15, Fig. 16, Fig. 17) a cushion (5) of separation between the breasts which includes a fixing system (6) for the application of the cushion (5) to a band (8) in an application zone which, when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by the user (15), is in an intermediate position between the breasts of the user (15) in such a way that the cushion (5) is an element of separation between the breasts, according to a configuration in which the cushion (5) and the band (8) together form a support for the breast (11) according to what has been previously described.

[0056] The present invention also relates to a method for making a breast support (11) wherein the method includes a step of providing a breast supporting band (8) having an elongate shape which, when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by a user (15), encircles the chest of the user (15), the method being characterised in that it further includes the steps of:

• providing a cushion (5) for the separation of the breasts;
• providing a fixing system (6) between the cushion (5) and the band (8) wherein the fixing system (6) is configured in such a way that, when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by the user (15), the cushion (5) fixed to the band (8) is in an intermediate position between the breasts of the user (15) in such a way that the cushion (5) is an element of separation between the breasts.

[0057] Furthermore, the manufacturing method further comprises a phase of personalization and change of a padding of the cushion (5) in such a way as to change the shape, width, height or thickness of the cushion according to the shape of the breasts of the user.

[0058] The realization of the band (8) can occur according to any construction technique adopted for the realization of specialized underwear, essential for the comfort and for the improvement of women's quality of life.

[0059] The breast support according to the invention is essentially included in the category of "shaped breast supports", where by shaped breast support one means a product that keeps differentiated the size related to the circumference of the torso from that of the breast cups.

[0060] In general it can be provided that the method for manufacturing the breast support comprises the steps of:

• identifying the build of the person for example by measuring the circumference of the chest and the size of the cup;
• identifying the breast separating cushion (5) by the same criterion of realization of the shaped sizes, that is to say, on the basis of the principle according to which to larger cups (7) corresponds a larger cushion (5) and vice-versa.

[0061] The description of the present invention has been made with reference to the enclosed figures in a preferred embodiment, but it is evident that many possible changes, modifications and variations will be immediately clear to those skilled in the art in the light of the previous description. Thus, it must be underlined that the invention is not limited to the previous description, but includes all the changes, modifications and variations in accordance with the appended claims.

NOMENCLATURE USED

[0062] With reference to the identification numbers in the enclosed figures, the following nomenclature has been used:

1. Fastening

2. First elastic element

3. First stick

4. First fastening coupling

5. Cushion

6. Fixing system

7. Cup

8. Band

9. First fixing coupling

10. Second fixing coupling

11. Breast support

12. Second elastic element

13. Second stick

14. Second fastening coupling

15. User

16. Front side

17. Back side

18. Upper edge

19. Lower edge

20. First end

21. Second end

22. Greater height portion

23. Recess

24. First protrusion

25. Second protrusion

26. Arched portion

X. Thickness

Y. Width

Z. Height

Claims

1. Breast support (11) provided with a band (8) having an elongate shape which, when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by a user (15), encircles the chest of the user (15) in correspondence of a front side (16) of the breast support that corresponds to the zone of the breasts, the band (8) being an open band, meaning that it is not closed on itself in a circular form, but it is an element with an elongate shape which is provided with a first end (20) and with a second end (21) opposite to each other with respect to the elongate shape of the band (8), the band (8) being provided with a fastening (1) of the tear-away type with male-female coupling for reciprocal connection of a first end (20) and second end (21) with the formation of an essentially circular shape, the fastening (1) being placed on the front side (16) of the band (8) in a position corresponding to the position of the breasts of the user (15) of the breast support (11) when the breast support (11) is in a worn condition, the term front referring to a position corresponding to the position of the breasts of the user (15) of the breast support (11) when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by the user (15), in which the breast support comprises at least one cushion (5) of separation between the breasts which is applicable to the band (8) by means of a fixing system (6) in an application zone which, when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by the user (15), is in an intermediate position between the breasts of the user (15) in such a way that the cushion (5) is an element of separation between the breasts characterized in that the band (8) comprises:

- at least one elastic element (2, 12) which is placed along an edge (18, 19) of the band (8), the at least one elastic element extending for at least one part of the length of the band (8); and

- at least one pair of sticks (3, 13) placed essentially transversely with respect to the elongate shape of the band (8), of which a first stick (3) and a second stick (13) which, when the breast support is in a condition worn by the user (15), are placed laterally outside with respect to the breasts.

2. Breast support (11) according to the previous claim, characterised in that the fixing system (6) of the cushion (5) is placed in a condition of proximity to the fastening (1).

3. Breast support (11) according to any of the previous claims, characterised in that the fixing system (6) of the cushion (5) is a fixing system of the tear-away type with male-female coupling.

4. Breast support (11) according to any of the previous claims, characterised in that the band (8) includes:

- a first elastic element (2) which is placed along an upper edge (18) of the band (8), in which the term upper refers to the gravity direction when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by the user (15);

- a second elastic element (12) which is placed along a lower edge (19) of the band (8), in which the term lower refers to the gravity direction when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by the user (15).

5. Breast support (11) according to any of the previous claims, characterised in that the at least one elastic element (2, 12) is made in the form of a soft elastic tape.

6. Breast support (11) according to any of the previous claims, characterised in that seams present on the band (8) or on the cushion (5) are turned inwards in such a way as not to be in contact with the user's skin when the breast support (11) is in a worn condition.

7. Breast support (11) according to any of the previous claims, characterised in that the band (8) or at least the parts of band which are in contact with the user's skin when the breast support (11) is in a worn condition are made of a material, woven or non-woven, of the non-allergenic type or of silk or of a combination of polyamide, elaston and polyester.

8. Breast support (11) according to any of the previous claims, characterised in that the sticks (3, 13) are made of a soft and resistant plastic material.

9. Breast support (11) according to any of the previous claims, characterised in that the band (8) is provided with at least one portion having a greater height (22) than the rest of the band, said portion having a greater height being placed on the front side (16) of the band (8) in correspondence of the zone of the breasts of the user (15), the band (8) being shaped in such a way as to have the portion having a greater height (22) on the front side and a portion having a smaller height on the back side (17) of the band (8), the term back referring to a position corresponding to the position of the back of the user (15) of the breast support (11) when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by the user (15).

10. Breast support (11) according to any of the previous claims, characterised in that it is without supporting shoulder straps.

11. Breast support (11) according to claim 1 in which the cushion (5) including said fixing system (6) for the application of the cushion (5) to said band (8) in said application zone which, when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by the user (15), is in an intermediate position between the breasts of the user (15) in such a way that the cushion (5) is an element of separation between the breasts, according to a configuration in which the cushion (5) and the band (8) together form said breast support (11) characterized in that the cushion (5) is a padded cushion and the cushion (5) is provided with fastening means which allow to open the cushion to access the internal padding in order to add or remove padding material so that the shape of the cushion can be varied.

12. Breast support (11) according to claim 1, characterised in that the cushion (5) has an essentially ovoid shape in which the thickness (X) of the cushion (5) is smaller than its width (Y) and than its height (Z).

13. Breast support (11) according to claim 1, characterised in that the cushion (5) has a plan shape essentially symmetrical in two directions of which a vertical direction and a horizontal direction in which the plan shape of the cushion is essentially "8-shaped" with a first protrusion (24) and a second protrusion (25) separated by a recess (23) which forms a housing seat of the breasts.

14. Breast support (11) according to claim 1, characterised in that the cushion (5) has a plan shape essentially symmetrical in one direction only according to a vertical symmetry direction with a first protrusion (24) and a second protrusion (25) separated by a recess (23) for housing the breasts in which one of the protrusions has a greater protrusion extension than the other protrusion.

15. Breast support (11) according to claim 1, characterised in that the cushion (5) has a plan shape essentially symmetrical in one direction only according to a horizontal symmetry direction in which a first half-portion is essentially shaped as a "half-8" and a second half-portion is shaped with an arched portion (26) in which the first half-portion includes a first protrusion (24) and a second protrusion (25) separated by a recess (23) which forms a housing seat of the breast.

16. Breast support (11) according to claim 1, characterised in that the cushion (5) has a plan shape essentially asymmetrical in the two directions in which there are a first half-part and a second half-part which are opposite to each other with respect to a vertical direction, the first half-part being provided with a first protrusion (24) and a second protrusion (25) separated by a recess (23) which forms a housing seat of the breasts and in which one of the protrusions has a greater protrusion extension than the other protrusion, the second half-part comprising one arched portion (26) only.

17. Method for manufacturing a breast support (11) according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the method includes a step of providing a breast supporting band (8) having an elongate shape which, when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by a user (15), encircles the chest of the user (15) in correspondence of a front side (16) of the breast support that corresponds to the zone of the breasts, in which the method further includes the steps of:

- providing a cushion (5) for the separation of the breasts;

- providing a fixing system (6) between the cushion (5) and the band (8) wherein the fixing system (6) is configured in such a way that, when the breast support (11) is in a condition worn by the user (15), the cushion (5) fixed to the band (8) is in an intermediate position between the breasts of the user (15) in such a way that the cushion (5) is an element of separation between the breasts characterised in that it further includes a step of personalization and change of a padding of the cushion (5) in such a way as to change the shape, width, height or thickness of the cushion according to the shape of the breasts of the user, the cushion (5) being a padded cushion in which the padding is made of natural fibres and the cushion (5) being provided with fastening means which allow to open the cushion to access the internal padding in order to add or remove padding material so that the shape of the cushion can be varied during the step of personalization and change of a padding of the cushion (5) .

Ansprüche

1. Brustunterstützung (11) mit einem Band (8) mit länglicher Form, das, wenn die Brustunterstützung (11) von einer Benutzerin (15) getragen wird, den Brustkorb der Benutzerin (15) an einer Vorderseite (16) der Brustunterstützung umgibt, die dem Bereich der Brüste entspricht, wobei das Band (8) ein offenes Band ist, was bedeutet, dass es nicht kreisförmig in sich geschlossen ist, sondern ein Element mit länglicher Form ist, das ein erstes Ende (20) und ein zweites Ende (21) aufweist, die in Bezug auf die längliche Form des Bandes (8) einander entgegengesetzt sind, das Band (8) ist mit einer Abreiß-Befestigung (1) mit Kupplungsstecker und -buchse zur gegenseitigen Verbindung eines ersten Endes (20) und eines zweiten Endes (21) ausgestattet, mit Bildung einer im wesentlichen runden Form, die Befestigung (1) wird auf der Vorderseite (16) des Bandes (8) platziert, in einer Position entsprechend der Position der Brüste der Benutzerin (15) der Brustunterstützung (11), wenn die Brustunterstützung (11) getragen wird, wobei der Ausdruck Vorderseite sich auf eine Position bezieht, die der Position der Brüste der Benutzerin (15) der Brustunterstützung (11) entspricht, wenn die Brustunterstützung (11) von der Benutzerin (15) getragen wird, wobei die Brustunterstützung mindestens ein Kissen (5) als Trennraum zwischen den Brüsten umfasst, das an dem Band (8) mittels eines Befestigungssystems (6) angebracht werden kann, in einem Anbringungsbereich, der, wenn die Brustunterstützung (11) von der Benutzerin (15) getragen wird, sich in einer mittleren Lage zwischen den Brüsten der Benutzerin (15) befindet, so dass das Kissen (5) ein Trennelement zwischen den Brüsten ist, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass das Band (8) folgendes umfasst:

- mindestens ein elastisches Element (2, 12), das entlang einer Kante (18, 19) des Bandes (8) gelegen ist, wobei das mindestens eine elastisches Element sich über mindestens einen Teil der Länge des Bandes (8) erstreckt; und

- mindestens ein Paar von Stäben (3, 13), die im wesentlichen quer zu der länglichen Form des Bandes (8) platziert sind, von denen ein erster Stab (3) und ein zweiter Stab (13), wenn die Brustunterstützung von der Benutzerin (15) getragen wird, sich seitlich außerhalb der Brüste befinden.

2. Brustunterstützung (11) nach dem vorherigen Anspruch, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass das Befestigungssystem (6) des Kissens (5) in der Nähe der Befestigung (1) gelegen ist.

3. Brustunterstützung (11) nach einem beliebigen der vorherigen Ansprüche, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass das Befestigungssystem (6) des Kissens (5) ein Abreiß-Befestigungssystem mit Kupplungsstecker und -buchse ist.

4. Brustunterstützung (11) nach einem beliebigen der vorherigen Ansprüche, gekennzeichnet dadurch dass das Band (8) folgendes umfasst:

- ein erstes elastisches Element (2), das entlang einer Oberkante (18) des Bandes (8) gelegen ist, wobei der Ausdruck Oberteil sich auf die Schwerkraftrichtung bezieht, wenn die Brustunterstützung (11) von der Benutzerin (15) getragen wird;

- ein zweites elastisches Element (12), das entlang einer Unterkante (19) des Bandes (8) gelegen ist, wobei der Ausdruck untere sich auf die Schwerkraftrichtung bezieht, wenn die Brustunterstützung (11) von der Benutzerin (15) getragen wird.

5. Brustunterstützung (11) nach einem beliebigen der vorherigen Ansprüche, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass das mindestens eine elastisches Element (2, 12) in Form eines weichen elastischen Bandes gemacht ist.

6. Brustunterstützung (11) nach einem beliebigen der vorherigen Ansprüche, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass Nahten auf dem Band (8) oder auf dem Kissen (5) derart nach innen gedreht werden, dass sie nicht in Kontakt mit der Haut der Benutzerin geraten, wenn die Brustunterstützung (11) getragen wird.

7. Brustunterstützung (11) nach einem beliebigen der vorherigen Ansprüche, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass das Band (8) oder mindestens die Bandteile, die in Kontakt mit der Haut der Benutzerin kommen, wenn die Brustunterstützung (11) getragen wird, aus einem Material, gewebt oder nicht gewebt, sind, das nicht allergen oder aus Seide oder aus einer Kombination von Polyamid, Elaston und Polyester ist.

8. Brustunterstützung (11) nach einem beliebigen der vorherigen Ansprüche, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass die Stäbe (3, 13) aus einem weichen und widerstandsfähigen Kunststoff sind.

9. Brustunterstützung (11) nach einem beliebigen der vorherigen Ansprüche, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass das Band (8) mindestens ein Teil aufweist, der eine größere Höhe (22) als der Rest des Bandes umfasst, wobei der Teil mit größerer Höhe an der Vorderseite (16) des Bandes (8) in dem Bereich der Brüste der Benutzerin (15) platziert ist,
das Band (8) ist derart geformt, dass das Teil mit größerer Höhe (22) an der Vorderseite und ein Teil mit kleinerer Höhe an der Rückseite (17) des Bandes (8) platziert ist,
wobei der Ausdruck Rück sich auf eine Position bezieht, die der Position des Rückens der Benutzerin (15) der Brustunterstützung (11) entspricht, wenn die Brustunterstützung (11) von der Benutzerin (15) getragen wird.

10. Brustunterstützung (11) nach einem beliebigen der vorherigen Ansprüche, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass sie keine stützenden Schulterriemen aufweist.

11. Brustunterstützung (11) nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Kissen (5) das Befestigungssystem (6) für die Anbringung des Kissens (5) an dem Band (8) in dem Anbringungsbereich umfasst, der, wenn die Brustunterstützung (11) von der Benutzerin (15) getragen wird, sich in einer mittleren Lage zwischen den Brüsten der Benutzerin (15) befindet, so dass das Kissen (5) ein Trennelement zwischen den Brüsten bildet, entsprechend einer Konfiguration, in der das Kissen (5) und das Band (8) zusammen die Brustunterstützung (11) bilden, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass das Kissen (5) ein gepolstertes Kissen ist und das Kissen (5) Befestigungsmittel aufweist, die es gestatten, die Kissen zu öffnen, um auf die innere Polsterung zuzugreifen, um Polstermaterial hinzuzufügen oder zu entfernen, so dass die Form des Kissens variiert werden kann.

12. Brustunterstützung (11) nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass das Kissen (5) eine im wesentlichen eiförmige Form hat, wobei die Stärke (X) des Kissens (5) kleiner ist als seine Breite (Y) und als seine Höhe (Z).

13. Brustunterstützung (11) nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass das Kissen (5) eine ebene Form hat, im wesentlichen symmetrisch in zwei Richtungen, eine senkrechte Richtung und eine waagrechte, wobei die ebene Form des Kissens im wesentlichen "8-förmig" ist, mit einem ersten Vorsprung (24) und einem zweiten Vorsprung (25), getrennt durch einer Aussparung (23), die eine Aufnahme für die Brüste bildet.

14. Brustunterstützung (11) nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet dadurch dass das Kissen (5) eine ebene Form hat, im wesentlichen symmetrisch nur in einer Richtung, entsprechend einer senkrechten Symmetrierichtung, mit einem ersten Vorsprung (24) und einem zweiten Vorsprung (25), getrennt durch eine Aussparung (23), um die Brüste aufzunehmen, wobei einer der Vorsprünge eine größere Vorsprungausdehnung hat als der andere Vorsprung.

15. Brustunterstützung (11) nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass das Kissen (5) eine ebene Form hat, im wesentlichen symmetrisch in nur einer Richtung, entsprechend einer waagrechten Symmetrierichtung, wobei ein erstes Halbteil im wesentlichen wie eine halbe 8 und ein zweites Halbteil ein gebogenes Teil (26) umfasst, wobei das erste Halbteil einen ersten Vorsprung (24) und einen zweiten Vorsprung (25) umfasst, getrennt durch eine Aussparung (23), die eine Aufnahme für die Brust bildet.

16. Brustunterstützung (11) nach Anspruch 1, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass das Kissen (5) eine ebene Form hat, im wesentlichen asymmetrisch in den beiden Richtungen, wobei es ein erstes Halbteil und ein zweites Halbteil gibt, die in Bezug auf eine senkrechte Richtung einander entgegengesetzt sind, wobei das erste Halbteil mit einem ersten Vorsprung (24) und einem zweiten Vorsprung (25) ausgestattet ist, getrennt durch eine Aussparung (23), die eine Aufnahme für die Brüste bildet, und wobei einer der Vorsprünge eine größere Vorsprungsausdehnung hat als der andere Vorsprung, wobei das zweite Halbteil nur ein gebogenes Teil (26) umfasst.

17. Verfahren zur Herstellung einer Brustunterstützung (11) nach einem beliebigen der vorigen Ansprüche, wobei das Verfahren eine Phase der Bereitstellung eines Bruststützbandes (8) mit einer länglichen Form umfasst, die, wenn die Brustunterstützung (11) von einer Benutzerin (15) getragen wird, den Brustkorb der Benutzerin (15) an einer Vorderseite (16) der Brustunterstützung umgibt, die dem Bereich der Brüste entspricht, wobei das Verfahren außerdem folgende Phasen umfasst:

- Bereitstellung eines Kissens (5) zur Trennung der Brüste;

- Bereitstellung eines Befestigungssystems (6) zwischen dem Kissen (5) und dem Band (8), wobei das Befestigungssystem (6) derart konfiguriert ist, dass, wenn die Brustunterstützung (11) von der Benutzerin (15) getragen wird, das Kissen (5), das an dem Band (8) befestigt ist, sich in einer mittleren Lage zwischen den Brüsten der Benutzerin (15) befindet, so dass das Kissen (5) ein Trennelement zwischen den Brüsten bildet, gekennzeichnet dadurch, dass es außerdem eine Phase der Personalisierung und Auswechslung einer Polsterung des Kissens (5) umfasst, um die Form, Breite, Höhe oder Stärke des Kissens entsprechend der Form der Brüste der Benutzerin zu verändern, das Kissen (5) ist ein gepolstertes Kissen, wobei die Polsterung aus Naturfasern besteht und das Kissen (5) mit Befestigungsmitteln ausgestattet ist, die es gestatten, die Kissen zu öffnen, um auf die innere Polsterung zuzugreifen um Polstermaterial hinzuzufügen oder zu entfernen, so dass die Form des Kissens während der Phase der Personalisierung und Auswechslung einer Polsterung des Kissens (5) verändert werden kann.

Revendications

1. Soutien mammaire (11) pourvu d'une bande (8) ayant une forme allongée qui, lorsque le soutien mammaire (11) est dans une condition portée par une personne utilisatrice (15), entoure la poitrine de la personne utilisatrice (15) en correspondance avec une face antérieure (16) du soutien mammaire qui correspond à la zone des seins, la bande (8) étant une bande ouverte, ce qui signifie qu'elle n'est pas fermée sur elle-même dans une forme circulaire, mais elle est un élément avec une forme allongée qui est pourvu d'une première extrémité (20) et d'une deuxième extrémité (21) opposées l'une à l'autre par rapport à la forme allongée de la bande (8), la bande (8) étant pourvue d'une fermeture (1) du type à arrachement avec accouplement mâle-femelle pour la connexion réciproque d'une première extrémité (20) et deuxième extrémité (21) avec la formation d'une forme essentiellement circulaire, la fermeture (1) étant placée sur la face antérieure (16) de la bande (8) dans une position correspondant à la position des seins de la personne utilisatrice (15) du soutien mammaire (11) quand le soutien mammaire (11) est dans une condition portée, le terme antérieure faisant référence à une position correspondant à la position des seins de la personne utilisatrice (15) du soutien mammaire (11) quand le soutien mammaire (11) est dans une condition portée par la personne utilisatrice (15), où le soutien mammaire comprend au moins un coussin (5) de séparation entre les seins qui est applicable à la bande (8) au moyen d'un système de fixation (6) dans une zone d'application qui, lorsque le soutien mammaire (11) est dans une condition portée par la personne utilisatrice (15), est dans une position intermédiaire entre les seins de la personne utilisatrice (15) de façon que le coussin (5) est un élément de séparation entre les seins caractérisé en ce que la bande (8) comprend:

- au moins un élément élastique (2, 12) qui est placé le long d'un bord (18, 19) de la bande (8), l'au moins un élément élastique s'étendant sur au moins une partie de la longueur de la bande (8) ; et

- au moins une paire de baleines (3, 13) placées essentiellement transversalement par rapport à la forme allongée de la bande (8), dont une première baleine (3) et une deuxième baleine (13) qui, lorsque le soutien mammaire est dans une condition portée par la personne utilisatrice (15), sont placées latéralement à l'extérieur par rapport aux seins.

2. Soutien mammaire (11) selon la revendication précédente, caractérisé en ce que le système de fixation (6) du coussin (5) est placé dans une condition de proximité à la fermeture (1).

3. Soutien mammaire (11) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le système de fixation (6) du coussin (5) est un système de fixation du type à arrachement avec accouplement mâle-femelle.

4. Soutien mammaire (11) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la bande (8) comprend :

- un premier élément élastique (2) qui est placé le long d'un bord supérieur (18) de la bande (8), où le terme supérieur fait référence à la direction de la gravité quand le soutien mammaire (11) est dans une condition portée par la personne utilisatrice (15) ;

- un deuxième élément élastique (12) qui est placé le long d'un bord inférieur (19) de la bande (8), où le terme inférieur fait référence à la direction de la gravité quand le soutien mammaire (11) est dans une condition portée par la personne utilisatrice (15).

5. Soutien mammaire (11) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'au moins un élément élastique (2, 12) est fait sous la forme d'un ruban élastique doux.

6. Soutien mammaire (11) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les coutures présentes sur la bande (8) ou sur le coussin (5) sont tournées vers l'intérieur de manière qu'elles ne sont pas en contact avec la peau de la personne utilisatrice quand le soutien mammaire (11) est dans une condition portée.

7. Soutien mammaire (11) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la bande (8) ou au moins les parties de la bande qui sont en contact avec la peau de la personne utilisatrice quand le soutien mammaire (11) est dans une condition portée sont faites en un matériel, tissé ou non tissé, du type non allergénique ou de soie ou d'une combinaison de polyamide, elaston et polyester.

8. Soutien mammaire (11) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que les baleines (3, 13) sont faites en un matériel plastique doux et résistant.

9. Soutien mammaire (11) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que la bande (8) est pourvue d'au moins une partie ayant une hauteur supérieure (22) au reste de la bande, ladite partie ayant une hauteur supérieure étant placée sur la face antérieure (16) de la bande (8) en correspondance avec la zone des seins de la personne utilisatrice (15), la bande (8) étant formée de façon à avoir la partie ayant une hauteur supérieure (22) sur la face antérieure et une partie ayant une hauteur inférieure sur la face postérieure (17) de la bande (8), le terme postérieure faisant référence à une position correspondant à la position du dos de la personne utilisatrice (15) du soutien mammaire (11) quand le soutien mammaire (11) est dans une condition portée par la personne utilisatrice (15).

10. Soutien mammaire (11) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce qu'il est sans bretelles de support.

11. Soutien mammaire (11) selon la revendication 1 où le coussin (5) comprenant ledit système de fixation (6) pour l'application du coussin (5) à ladite bande (8) dans ladite zone d'application qui, lorsque le soutien mammaire (11) est dans une condition portée par la personne utilisatrice (15), est dans une position intermédiaire entre les seins de la personne utilisatrice (15) de façon que le coussin (5) est un élément de séparation entre les seins, selon une configuration où le coussin (5) et la bande (8) forment ensemble ledit soutien mammaire (11) caractérisé en ce que le coussin (5) est un coussin rembourré et le coussin (5) est pourvu de moyens de fixation qui permettent l'ouverture du coussin pour accéder au rembourrage interne afin d'ajouter ou enlever du matériel de rembourrage de sorte que la forme du coussin peut être variée.

12. Soutien mammaire (11) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le coussin (5) a une forme essentiellement ovoïdale où l'épaisseur (X) du coussin (5) est plus petite que sa largeur (Y) et que sa hauteur (Z).

13. Soutien mammaire (11) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le coussin (5) a une forme plane essentiellement symétrique en deux directions dont une direction verticale et une direction horizontale où la forme plane du coussin est essentiellement "en forme de 8" avec une première saillie (24) et une deuxième saillie (25) séparées par un enfoncement (23) qui forme un logement pour les seins.

14. Soutien mammaire (11) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le coussin (5) a une forme plane essentiellement symétrique seulement en une direction selon une direction de symétrie verticale avec une première saillie (24) et une deuxième saillie (25) séparées par un enfoncement (23) pour le logement des seins où l'une des saillies a une extension de saillie plus grande que l'autre saillie.

15. Soutien mammaire (11) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le coussin (5) a une forme plane essentiellement symétrique seulement en une direction selon une direction de symétrie horizontale où une première moitié est essentiellement formée comme un "demi 8" et une deuxième moitié est formée avec une partie arquée (26) où la première moitié comprend une première saillie (24) et une deuxième saillie (25) séparées par un enfoncement (23) qui forme un logement pour le sein.

16. Soutien mammaire (11) selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que le coussin (5) a une forme plane essentiellement asymétrique dans les deux directions où il y a une première moitié et une deuxième moitié qui sont opposées l'une à l'autre par rapport à une direction verticale, la première moitié étant pourvue d'une première saillie (24) et d'une deuxième saillie (25) séparées par un enfoncement (23) qui forme un logement pour les seins et où l'une des saillies a une extension de saillie plus grande que l'autre saillie, la deuxième moitié comprenant seulement une partie arquée (26).

17. Méthode de fabrication d'un soutien mammaire (11) selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, où la méthode comprend une phase de fourniture d'une bande de soutien mammaire (8) ayant une forme allongée qui, lorsque le soutien mammaire (11) est dans une condition portée par une personne utilisatrice (15), entoure la poitrine de la personne utilisatrice (15) en correspondance avec une face antérieure (16) du soutien mammaire qui correspond à la zone des seins, où la méthode inclut en outre les phases de:

- fournir un coussin (5) pour la séparation des seins;

- fournir un système de fixation (6) entre le coussin (5) et la bande (8) où le système de fixation (6) est formé de façon que, lorsque le soutien mammaire (11) est dans une condition portée par la personne utilisatrice (15), le coussin (5) fixé à la bande (8) est dans une position intermédiaire entre les seins de la personne utilisatrice (15) de façon que le coussin (5) est un élément de séparation entre les seins caractérisé en ce qu'il inclut en outre une phase de personnalisation et de changement d'un rembourrage du coussin (5) de façon à changer de forme, largeur, hauteur ou épaisseur du coussin conformément à la forme des seins de la personne utilisatrice, le coussin (5) étant un coussin rembourré où le rembourrage est fait en fibres naturelles et le coussin (5) est pourvu de moyens de fixation qui permettent l'ouverture du coussin pour accéder au rembourrage interne pour ajouter ou enlever du matériel de rembourrage de sorte que la forme du coussin peut être variée pendant l'étape de personnalisation et de changement d'un rembourrage du coussin (5).

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