Device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles

Abstract: It is specially designed for its night use and as an element for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles. It is also a protection element for the back, the dorsal vertebra and it avoids back pains. It has a front portion (1) which covers its inter-mammary zone and it prolongs on two oblique straps (4) which are joined to the extense back portion (2), preventing the breasts to be joined. The straps which only cover the shoulder part form laterally arches which deviate from the line marked by the day brassiere, for a good lymphatic drainage. It remains fastened to the skin and its inferior border is located at few centimetres under the conventional brassieres.

Description: OBJECT OF THE INVENTION 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. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. To enhance the understanding of the invention are enclosed. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS Figure 1 is an elevation view of the device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles, which is the object of the invention. Figure 2 is a view of the front portion of the same device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles. Figure 3 is a view of the back portion of the same device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles. 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 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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: 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). 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. 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. 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. 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. Device for preventing inter-mammary wrinkles according to claim 1, characterized in that said back portion (2) is closed. 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). 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. 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.

Inventors: FERNANDEZ FERNANDEZ M ELISA
Applicants: FERNANDEZ FERNANDEZ M ELISA
Application year: 1997
Main classification: A41C3
IPC codes: A41C3, A41B9