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`(54) POCKET BRA INSERT
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`(76) Inventor: Laura McLaren, 1801 Alabama St.
`Vallejo, CA (US) 94590
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`(*) Notice:
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`Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this
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`U.S.C. 154(b) by 0 days.
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`(21) Appl. No.: 12/150,031
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`Related U.S. Application Data
`(60) Provisional application No. 60/956,335, filed on Aug.
`16, 2007.
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`U.S. PATENT DOCUMENTS
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`Primary Examiner Gloria Hale
`(74) Attorney, Agent, or Firm Deborah W. Wenocur
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`ABSTRACT
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`A detachable holder for securing small objects inside a bras
`siere that:
`can easily be inserted into and removed from a wide variety
`of brassieres;
`is washable and follows the configuration of the bra;
`secures the objects between a pocket in the holder and the
`bra cup;
`does not add aesthetically unpleasing bulges;
`and that can be constructed to be decorative or to further
`hold decorative additions.
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`POCKET BRAINSERT
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`CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED
`APPLICATION
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`These objects are met by the article described hereinafter.
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`This application is related to U.S. Provisional Application
`No. 60/956,335, filed Aug. 16, 2007, and claims priority
`thereto. Application No. 60/956,335 is hereby incorporated
`by reference in its entirety.
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`FIELD OF THE INVENTION
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`This invention relates to wearable items for securing
`objects, and in particular to a brassiere insert with pockets for
`securing Small items.
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`BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
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`In order to secure Small valuable or essential items such as
`credit cards, money, or cellphones, women have often chosen
`to carry them in a place hidden from view, generally under
`Some article of clothing. A particularly inaccessible (to a
`prospective thief) and secure place, and therefore one chosen
`by many women, is inside an undergarment Such as a bras
`siere. There have been many holders designed to be attached
`or otherwise be secured to brassieres, and to hold small items.
`For example, U.S. Pat. No. 5,573.441, issued Nov. 12, 1996,
`and U.S. Pat. No. 6,318,613, issued Nov. 20, 2001 describe
`two different pouches, each of which is positioned in the
`center between the two cups of a bra and attached to the
`connecting region between the two cups. US Patent Publica
`tion No. US 2006/0121826, published Jun. 8, 2006, describes
`a brassiere incorporating a pouch, which may be detachable,
`either positioned on the side connecting region between the
`bra cups and the back fastener, or positioned on one of the
`over-the shoulder bra straps.
`There are some disadvantages to the currently available
`designs. First of all, in most cases there is only one layer of
`security: if there is a malfunction or breach of the security
`pocket, there is nothing to stop the items enclosed from drop
`ping or being lost. Secondly, aesthetically there is likely to be
`noticeable bulging since the pockets and the items secured
`within are generally positioned in places where the bra would
`not otherwise be. A safer, more discreet, and more aesthetic
`security pouch would be a useful improvement.
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`SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
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`It is therefore an object of this invention to provide a
`detachable holder for securing small objects inside a bras
`siere.
`It is a further object of this invention to provide a detach
`able holder for securing small objects inside a brassiere that
`can easily be inserted into and removed from a wide variety of
`brassieres.
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`It is a further object of this invention to provide a detach
`able holder for securing small objects inside a brassiere that is
`washable and follows the configuration of the bra.
`It is a further object of this invention to provide a detach
`able holder for securing small objects inside a brassiere that
`secures the objects between a pocket in the holder and the bra
`Cup.
`It is a further object of this invention to provide a detach
`able holder for securing small objects inside a brassiere that
`does not add aesthetically unpleasing bulges and that can be
`constructed to be decorative or to further hold decorative
`additions.
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`BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES
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`FIG.1a shows a first prior art security pouch attached to the
`center connecting region between two bra cups.
`FIG.1b shows a second prior art security pouch attached to
`the center connecting region between two bra cups.
`FIG. 2 illustrates a first embodiment of the pocket brainsert
`of the present invention, with the pocket at the center portion
`of the bra cup region.
`FIG. 3 illustrates a second embodiment of the pocket bra
`insert of the present invention, with the pocket at a side
`portion of the bra cup region.
`FIG. 4 illustrates a third embodiment of the pocket bra
`insert of the present invention, with a side Zipper on the
`pocket.
`FIG. 5 illustrates a fourth embodiment of the pocket bra
`insert of the present invention, with an additional pocket in
`the interior of the insert.
`FIG. 6a illustrates a fifth embodiment of the pocket bra
`insert of the present invention, with a decorative panel added.
`FIG. 6b illustrates a sixth embodiment of the pocket bra
`insert of the present invention, with a decorative accessory
`attached.
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
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`FIG. 1a shows a prior art security pouch, as described in
`U.S. Pat. No. 6,318,613, for attaching onto a brassiere. The
`security pouch 100 is worn between the front center 105 of a
`brassiere 110 or similar type of clothing and the wearers
`skin. The pouch is held by wrap-around strap 115 that
`encircles center 105 of brassiere 110. This prior art pouch is
`worn on the outside of the bracenterpiece, and will therefore
`likely both cause bulging, and be subject to losing the secured
`items if there is a breach. Another prior art pouch, described
`in U.S. Pat. No. 5,573,441 and shown in FIG.1b, is similarly
`positioned but is larger, is worn partially underneath the bra
`centerpiece, and extends slightly into the bra cup region. This
`design has the disadvantage of causing bulging and also of
`distorting the fit of the bra by pushing the bra center piece
`outward.
`FIG. 2 is an illustration of a first embodiment of the pocket
`bra insert of the present invention. Insert 200 has three
`regions: regions 205 and 210 are cup insert regions, and are
`connected by center region 215. The cup insert regions have
`side edges 206 and 207, center areas 208, and side areas 211
`and 212. The insert is made of a washable cloth or cloth-like
`material, and may be quilted or padded for extra comfort.
`Possible materials used to construct the insert include but are
`not limited to: cotton, nylon tricot, single knits, double knits,
`micro fiber, woven blends, cotton blends, polyester blends,
`nylon blends, synthetic fiber or blends, rayon, flannel, wool,
`lace, linen, denim, twill, lycra, or a combination of any of the
`above. The entire insert is shaped to be similar to a standard
`brassiere shape, so that it may be inserted into most bras
`without noticeably distorting their shape, and without pro
`truding substantially out of the areas already covered by the
`brassiere. Outer stitched region 220 provides enough rigidity
`to make insertion easy, but without adding uncomfortable
`stiffness. Fastener 225 which may be in the center is provided
`to attach insert 200 to the regular brassiere 228. In the
`embodiment shown, fastener 225 is an elastic strap with a
`snap to loop around the center region of the bra 228, but this
`is exemplary only. Other types or positions of fasteners could
`be employed. Such as but not limited to: hook and loop fas
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`etc. Since the insert is pliable, a removable elastic could
`simply be looped around the bra and the insert. As will be seen
`hereinafter, Such an elastic could also be used to attach a
`decorative item. Pockets 230 are, in this embodiment, located
`near the center of the bra cup region. “Pocket' as used in this
`application is defined as in the first two definitions in Dictio
`nary.com:
`1. a shaped piece of fabric attached inside or outside a
`garment and forming a pouch used esp. for carrying Small
`articles.
`2. a bag or pouch.
`Accordingly, the terms “pocket' and “pouch' will be used
`interchangeably hereinafter. The pockets are sized appropri
`ately to Snugly fit Such important items as credit cards or cell
`phones. In this embodiment the pocket is open at the top. The
`insert is positioned with the pocket side facing outward
`towards the bra. In this way, the secured items are pressed
`between the insert and the bra, which adds extra security
`should there be a breach in the pocket of the insert. The insert
`may be sized to more comfortably fit in different bra sizes,
`e.g., sized as S. M. L.
`FIG. 3 illustrates a second embodiment of the pocket bra
`insert of the present invention. In this embodiment pockets
`230 are located near the sides of the bra cup region. Sub
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`embodiments may have the pockets near the inner sides or the
`outer sides of the bra cup region. This second embodiment
`may provide added comfort for women with particularly sen
`sitive central or nipple regions. It may also cause less bulging,
`particularly for flat items such as credit cards which would fit
`more compactly onto the flat side areas of the bra cup rather
`than onto the curved central region.
`FIG. 4 illustrates a third embodiment of the pocket bra
`insert of the present invention. In this embodiment the pocket
`has a re-usable closure at one edge, rather than being open at
`the top. Illustrated is a pocket with a zipper 400 closing side
`405. Other types and positions of closures are possible, for
`example: Velcro. Snap; tape; hook; a flap with or without a
`button, which may be placed at the top of the pocket rather
`than at the side.
`FIG. 5 illustrates a fourth embodiment of the pocket bra
`insert of the present invention, which further includes interior
`pocket or pockets 500 disposed on the interior surface of the
`insert, to be worn facing the person’s skin. This interior
`pocket could be used to hold additional valuables, or alterna
`tively it could be used, for example, to hold padding or other
`breast enhancements.
`FIG. 6a illustrates a fifth embodiment of the pocket bra
`insert of the present invention, which adds a decorative panel
`600 across the center region. This panel can extend upwardso
`as to be visible on the outside of a low necklined article of
`outer clothing, thereby adding modesty as well as decoration.
`The decorative panel can be lace, by way of example, or other
`decorative fabric. The decoration could also be extended
`across the entire top of the insert.
`FIG. 6b illustrates a sixth embodiment of the pocket bra
`insert of the present invention, with a decorative accessory
`605 attached. This accessory may be, for example, a scarf,
`which can both add aesthetic value, and can also serve to
`cover cleavage visible with low-cut outer garments. The
`accessory may be attached, for example, with a Velcro strip,
`or by inserting a scarf through the elastic loop attaching the
`insert to the bra.
`In Summary, the pocket bra insert of the present invention
`adds functionality and aesthetic value that is not present in
`currently available security holders for using with brassieres.
`It is detachable, washable, easily inserted and secured to a
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`wide variety of brassieres, adds safety to the secured objects
`by placing them between the insert and the bra cup, is com
`fortable to wear and does not cause unsightly bulging or
`deforming of the bra fit, and can be adapted to add decoration
`and provide modesty.
`It is not expected that the present invention be limited to the
`exact embodiments disclosed herein. Changes and modifica
`tions can be made without departing from the inventive con
`cept. For example, the exact method of connecting the insert
`to the bra may differ from those disclosed. The scope of the
`invention should be construed in view of the claims.
`With this in mind, I claim:
`1. A detachable pocket bra insert for inserting into the cup
`portion of a brassiere to be held between said brassiere and the
`skin of a person wearing said brassiere, comprising:
`two cup insert regions, each said cup insert region being
`similarly shaped to a brassiere cup and fitting into said
`brassiere cup;
`a center region connecting said two cup insert regions;
`each said cup insert region having a first side edge adjacent
`said center region and a second side edge opposite said
`center region, a center area, a first side area between said
`center area and said first side edge, and a second side
`area between said center area and said second side edge;
`at least one pocket/pouch in a cup insert region; and
`means for attaching said insert to said brassiere;
`for securely holding Small items in said at least one pocket.
`2. The detachable pocket brainsert of claim 1, wherein said
`at least one pocket/pouch is disposed to face said brassiere,
`for securely holding Small items in said at least one pocket,
`between said insert and said brassiere cup.
`3. The pocket bra insert of claim 1, wherein said insert is
`washable, comprised of a pliable fabric material suitable for
`wearing directly next to the skin, and wherein said insert is
`constructed to hold its shape sufficiently to be easily inserted
`into said brassiere.
`4. The pocket brainsert of claim 1, wherein said at least one
`pocket/pouch is located in said center area of said cup insert
`region.
`5. The pocket brainsert of claim 1, wherein said at least one
`pocket/pouch is located near said first side area of said cup
`insert region.
`6. The pocket brainsert of claim 1, wherein said at least one
`pocket/pouch is located near said second side area of said cup
`insert region.
`7. The pocket brainsert of claim 2, further including at least
`one inside pocket/pouch in a cup insert region, disposed to
`face inwardly toward the skin of the person wearing said
`brassiere.
`8. The pocket brainsert of claim 7, wherein said at least one
`inside pocket/pouch is configured to receive and contain a
`breast enhancement insert.
`9. The pocket bra insert of claim 1, wherein said pocket/
`pouch has a re-usable closure at one edge.
`10. The pocket brainsert of claim 9, wherein said re-usable
`closure is selected from the group consisting of Zipper, hook
`and loop, button, flap, Snap, hook, tape.
`11. The pocket bra insert of claim 10, wherein said re
`usable closure is a side Zipper.
`12. The pocket brainsert of claim 1, wherein said means for
`attaching said insert to said brassiere is chosen from the group
`consisting of an elastic; hook and loop; tape; Snap; hook;
`button, and a clamp.
`13. The pocket bra insert of claim 12, wherein said means
`for attaching said insert to said brassiere comprises an elastic
`strap configured to Snap around a center region of said bras
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`14. The pocket bra insert of claim 12, wherein said means
`for attaching said insert to said brassiere comprises an elastic
`loop for looping around the center region of said brassiere and
`the center region connecting said two cup insert regions.
`15. The pocket bra insert of claim 1, further including a
`decorative panel across said center region connecting said
`two cup insert regions.
`16. The pocket bra insert of claim 1, further including
`means for attaching a decorative accessory thereto.
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`17. The pocket bra insert of claim 16, wherein said means
`for attaching a decorative accessory thereto comprises an
`elastic loop looped around the center region connecting said
`two cup insert regions for inserting a Scarf thereinto.
`18. The pocket bra insert of claim 16, wherein said means
`for attaching a decorative accessory thereto comprises Velero
`hook and loop.
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