Patent Description:
Typical strap configurations for support garments such as a bra utilize a right shoulder strap and a separate and distinct left shoulder strap. Each of the right and left shoulder straps must be independently manipulated to effect an adjustment of the right breast cup and the left breast cup respectively of the support garment.

Document <CIT> describes a support garment, particularly a bra.

Document <CIT> describes a brasserie configured to correct the posture by drawing the shoulder back and raising the bust. The technical features of the preamble of claim <NUM> are seen in this document.

Examples of the present invention are described in details below with reference to the attached drawing figures, wherein:.

The subject matter of the present invention is described with specificity herein to meet statutory requirements. However, the description itself is not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure. Rather, the inventors have contemplated that the claimed or disclosed subject matter might also be embodied in other ways, to include different steps or combinations of steps similar to the ones described in this document, in conjunction with other present or future technologies. Moreover, although the terms "step" and/or "block" might be used herein to connote different elements of methods employed, the terms should not be interpreted as implying any particular order among or between various steps herein disclosed unless and except when the order of individual steps is explicitly stated.

At a high level, aspects herein relate to a support garment having a single strap configuration that enables a wearer to initiate an adjustment of, for example, a first support portion of the support garment using the strap and have that adjustment translate, via the strap, to a second support portion of the support garment, and even to a third support portion of the support garment. For instance, when the support garment is in the form of a bra, the wearer may initiate an adjustment of a first breast contacting surface using the single strap and have that adjustment translate to a substantially simultaneous adjustment of the second breast contacting surface of the bra and to a substantially simultaneous adjustment of an underband portion of the bra.

The claimed configuration enables a single adjustment movement to be translated to several different portions of the support garment. For example, when the strap is shortened using a first adjustment mechanism located at the first end of the strap, an upward tension is applied to the first breast contacting surface. The shortening of the strap is also translated to an upward tension applied to the second breast contacting surface. Further, due to the strap crossing as specified in claim <NUM> between the first to fourth apertures located on the wings of the front portion, tightening of the strap via the first adjustment mechanism would cause the first terminal end to be tensioned toward the second terminal end thereby decreasing the girth of the support garment and increasing the support in the underband portion of the support garment.

The term "support garment" as used herein is meant to encompass any number of support garments such as bras, tank tops, camisoles with built-in support, swimming suit tops, body suits, and other styles or types of support garments used to support breast tissue. Further, the term "breast contacting surface" as used herein is meant to encompass any type of structure that is in contact with the wearer's breasts when the support garment is worn. For instance, each breast contacting surface may comprise a breast cup such as a molded cup, or an unmolded cup. The breast contacting surfaces may comprise separate distinct components with each contacting surface configured to cover or encapsulate a separate breast, or the breast contacting surfaces may comprise a unitary or continuous band of material that makes contact with both of the wearer's breasts.

Positional terms used herein such as "superior," "inferior," "medial," "lateral," "upper," "lower," "side," "front," "back," "horizontal," "contralateral," "ipsilateral," "outer-facing surface," "inner-facing surface," and the like are to be given their common meaning with respect to the support garment being worn as intended and as shown and described herein by a hypothetical wearer standing in an upright position (i.e., standing in anatomical position). Still further, the phrase "configured to contact," or other similar phrases used when describing different portions of the support garment in relation to a wearer refer to a support garment appropriately sized for the particular wearer. Terms such as "fixedly secured" as used herein generally refer to attachment methodologies between two or more elements that generally maintain the elements in a fixed relationship with respect to one another. Terms such as "adjustably secured" as used herein refer to attachment methodologies that allow at least one element, such as a strap, to be adjusted (e.g., shortened or lengthened) in relation to another element, such as a breast contacting surface.

Turning now to <FIG> and <FIG>, front and back views respectively of a support garment <NUM> being worn by a wearer are shown. The support garment <NUM> shown in <FIG> and <FIG> is in the form of a bra, but as described herein, the support garment <NUM> may take other forms. Referring first to <FIG>, which illustrates a front view of the support garment <NUM> according to the claimed invention, the support garment <NUM> comprises a front portion <NUM> with a first breast contacting surface <NUM> and a second breast contacting surface <NUM>, where the first breast contacting surface <NUM> is configured to contact at least a portion of a wearer's right breast when the support garment <NUM> is worn, and the second breast contacting surface <NUM> is configured to contact at least a portion of the wearer's left breast when the support garment <NUM> is worn. Each of the first breast contacting surface <NUM> and the second breast contacting surface <NUM> may extend from a medial aspect to a lateral aspect. That is, each of the first breast contacting surface <NUM> and the second breast contacting surface <NUM> may extend from location generally adjacent to a wearer's sternum when the support garment <NUM> is worn (i.e., a medial location) to a location generally adjacent to a wearer's side torso region when the support garment <NUM> is worn (i.e., a lateral location). Each breast contacting surface <NUM> and <NUM> may further extend from a lower margin <NUM> of the support garment <NUM> to an upper margin <NUM> of the support garment <NUM>. The upper margin <NUM> of the front portion <NUM> comprises a first securing location <NUM> and a second securing location <NUM>. The first securing location <NUM> is generally positioned at an upper portion of the first breast contacting surface <NUM>, and the second securing location <NUM> is generally positioned at an upper portion of the second breast contacting surface <NUM>.

Continuing, the front portion <NUM> further comprises the lower margin <NUM>, a first side <NUM>, and a second side <NUM>. In aspects, the lower margin <NUM> may comprise a separate underband portion configured to at least partially encircle a torso area of a wearer below the wearer's breasts when the support garment <NUM> is worn, or the lower margin <NUM> may not comprise a separate component (i.e., it may, instead, comprise an integral extension of the front portion <NUM>) but still function as an underband portion configured to at least partially encircle a torso area of a wearer below the wearer's breasts when the support garment <NUM> is worn. The first side <NUM> of the front portion <NUM> is generally positioned lateral to the first breast contacting surface <NUM>, and the second side <NUM> of the front portion <NUM> is generally positioned lateral to the second breast contacting surface <NUM>.

With further respect to <FIG>, the support garment <NUM> further comprises a single strap <NUM> having a first end <NUM> adjustably secured to the first securing location <NUM> using a first adjustment mechanism <NUM>, and a second end <NUM> adjustably secured to the second securing location <NUM> using a second adjustment mechanism <NUM>. Aspects herein contemplate the strap <NUM> being formed of an elastically resilient material. The first and second adjustment mechanisms <NUM>/<NUM> may comprise typical strap adjustment mechanisms used in, for instance, bras such as a single loop slider combined with a double loop slider, or they may comprise other types of adjustment mechanisms such as a single loop slider combined with a hook-and-loop fastener system on the strap and other similar configurations.

An example adjustment mechanism comprising a single loop slider in combination with a double loop slider is shown in <FIG> and is referenced generally by the numeral <NUM>. A first end of a bra strap <NUM> is looped through a single loop slider <NUM> fixedly secured to an upper margin of a breast contacting surface <NUM> using for example, stitching, bonding, adhesives, welding, and the like. The first end of the strap <NUM> is further looped through a double-loop slider <NUM> before being secured to itself. The portion of the strap <NUM> extending away from the first end is also looped through the double-loop slider <NUM>. Adjustment of the length of the strap <NUM> may be carried out by sliding the double-loop slider <NUM> away from the breast contacting surface <NUM> to shorten the strap <NUM> or toward the breast contacting surface <NUM> to lengthen the strap <NUM>. As stated, this is a fairly typical way of adjusting the length of a support garment strap, and aspects herein are not limited to this particular construction.

Turning now to <FIG>, which depicts a back view of an exemplary not claimed support garment <NUM>. The support garment <NUM> further comprises a first wing <NUM> that extends laterally way from the first side <NUM> of the front portion <NUM> and terminates in a first terminal end <NUM>. Similarly, the support garment <NUM> comprises a second wing <NUM> that extends laterally away from the second side <NUM> of the front portion <NUM> and terminates in a second terminal end <NUM>. In examples, the first terminal end <NUM> is spaced apart from the second terminal end <NUM> when the support garment <NUM> is in an as-worn configuration. To describe it another way, in examples, the first terminal end <NUM> is not directly affixed or secured to the second terminal end <NUM> (i.e., they do not directly contact each other when the support garment <NUM> is in the as-worn configuration). Although the first and second wings <NUM>/<NUM> are shown as extending generally around to a back torso region of a wearer in <FIG>, it is contemplated herein that the wings <NUM>/<NUM> may extend around to just the sides of the wearer (e.g., extend to approximately the mid-axillary line of the wearer), to positions intermediate between that shown in <FIG> and the mid-axillary line of the wearer, or extend around the back torso region of the wearer such that they cover more of the wearer's back torso region than shown in <FIG>.

Continuing, in examples, the first wing <NUM> comprises at least a first aperture <NUM> that extends through the thickness of the first wing <NUM> such that it acts as a through-passage. Similarly, the second wing <NUM> comprises at least a second aperture <NUM> that extends through the thickness of the second wing <NUM> such that it also acts as a through-passage. Both the first aperture <NUM> and the second aperture <NUM> may be located proximate to the first terminal end <NUM> and the second terminal end <NUM> respectively. As used herein, and unless noted otherwise, the term "proximate" may mean within <NUM> to <NUM> of a defined reference point. In the example configuration shown in <FIG>, the first and second apertures <NUM>/<NUM> may also be located proximate an upper margin <NUM> of the first wing <NUM> and the second wing <NUM> respectively. Further, in examples, the first aperture <NUM> is positioned ipsilateral (i.e., on the same side of the support garment <NUM>) to the first securing location <NUM> and contralateral (i.e., on the opposite side of the support garment <NUM>) to the second securing location <NUM>. As well, the second aperture <NUM> is positioned ipsilateral to the second securing location <NUM> and contralateral to the first securing location <NUM>.

In example aspects, the first and second apertures <NUM> and <NUM> may be reinforced with a reinforcement material. A depiction of this is shown in <FIG> which illustrates a view of an example aperture <NUM> in accordance with aspects herein. The aperture <NUM> may comprise the first aperture <NUM> and/or the second aperture <NUM> of <FIG>. In example aspects, the aperture <NUM> is circumscribed or surrounded by a reinforcement material <NUM>. The reinforcement material <NUM> may be positioned on just the outer-facing surface of the support garment <NUM>, just the inner-facing surface of the support garment <NUM>, or on both the outer-facing surface and the inner-facing surface of the support garment <NUM>. The reinforcement material <NUM> may help to reduce the chances of the aperture <NUM> tearing or fraying through repeated use. The reinforcement material <NUM> may comprise, for instance, a metal grommet, stitching, an adhesive tape, a plastic grommet, a polymer layer, and the like.

Returning to <FIG>, with respect to the strap <NUM>, an intervening portion <NUM> of the strap <NUM> is primarily shown in <FIG>. In an example, the intervening portion <NUM> has a configuration such that the strap <NUM> extends from the first end <NUM> and passes over a wearer's shoulder when the support garment <NUM> is worn. The strap <NUM> then crosses diagonally downward in the back to the second aperture <NUM> located on the second wing <NUM>. The strap <NUM> passes through the second aperture <NUM> and then extends horizontally from the second wing <NUM> to the first wing <NUM>. Or to describe it a different way, the strap <NUM> extends horizontally between the second terminal end <NUM> and the first terminal end <NUM>. Continuing, the strap <NUM> then extends through the first aperture <NUM> located on the first wing <NUM> and crosses diagonally upward in the back to pass over the wearer's shoulder where it terminates at the second end <NUM>.

With respect to the passage or traversal of the strap <NUM> through the first and second apertures <NUM>/<NUM>, the strap <NUM> may pass from an outer-facing surface of the second wing <NUM> to an inner-facing surface of the second wing <NUM> via the second aperture <NUM>, and then pass from an inner-facing surface of the first wing <NUM> to an outer-facing surface of the first wing <NUM> via the first aperture <NUM> as shown in <FIG>. However, it is contemplated herein that this configuration may be switched such that the strap <NUM> passes from an inner-facing surface of the second wing <NUM> to an outer-facing surface of the second wing <NUM> via the second aperture <NUM>, and then passes from an outer-facing surface of the first wing <NUM> to an inner-facing surface of the first wing <NUM> via the first aperture <NUM>.

As shown in <FIG>, in an example, the support garment <NUM> may further comprise an optional second strap <NUM> that is positioned inferior to the strap <NUM>. The second strap <NUM> comprises a first end <NUM>, a second end <NUM>, and an intervening portion <NUM> extending between the first end <NUM> and the second end <NUM>. In one example, the first end <NUM> may be fixedly attached, via, for instance, stitching, bonding, welding, and the like, to the first wing <NUM> proximate the first terminal end <NUM>, and the second end <NUM> may be fixedly attached to the second wing <NUM> proximate the second terminal end <NUM> such that the intervening portion <NUM> extends horizontally between the first terminal end <NUM> and the second terminal end <NUM>. In another example, the strap <NUM> may comprise an adjustment mechanism (not shown) that allows the strap <NUM> to be shortened or lengthened. In examples, the second strap <NUM> may be formed of an elastically resilient material that is configured to return to its resting state after being stretched. In examples, the second strap <NUM> may act as an additional connection point between the first wing <NUM> and the second wing <NUM> and may, in combination with the strap <NUM>, help to distribute any tensioning forces applied to the support garment <NUM> and specifically to the first and second wings <NUM> and <NUM> by the strap <NUM>.

In use, a wearer may initiate a substantially simultaneous adjustment of multiple portions of the support garment <NUM> by manipulating, for example, the first adjustment mechanism <NUM> associated with the first end <NUM> of the strap <NUM>. In instances where the strap <NUM> is shortened, an upward tension force would be applied to the first breast contacting surface <NUM>. Because the strap <NUM> comprises a single, continuous strap, the tightening of the strap <NUM> would be translated to a simultaneous adjustment of the second breast contacting surface <NUM>. In other words, the shortening of the strap <NUM> at the first end <NUM> would cause an upward tension to also be applied to the second breast contacting surface <NUM>. Further, due to the traversal of the strap <NUM> through the first and second apertures <NUM> and <NUM>, a shortening of the strap <NUM> would also cause the first terminal end <NUM> of the first wing <NUM> to be tensioned toward the second terminal end <NUM> of the second wing <NUM>. In other words, due to the tightening of the strap <NUM> at the first end <NUM>, the portion of the strap <NUM> that horizontally extends between the first and second terminal ends <NUM> and <NUM> is also shortened causing the two ends <NUM>/<NUM> to be pulled toward each other. This, in turn, causes a decrease in the circumferential girth of the support garment <NUM> at its lower margin <NUM> which can help to increase support to, for example, the lower portions of the wearer's breasts. A loosening of the strap <NUM> via the first adjustment mechanism <NUM> would cause an opposite effect to occur - a decrease in tensioning forces applied to the upper portions of the first and second breast contacting surfaces <NUM> and <NUM>, and an increase in the girth of the support garment <NUM>. Similar results would occur if the second adjustment mechanism <NUM> is used to tighten or loosen the strap <NUM> at its second end <NUM>.

<FIG> illustrates a back view of an exemplary support garment <NUM> having another example strap configuration where the second strap <NUM> is not utilized. The support garment <NUM> includes many of the same features as the support garment <NUM> and, as such, these same features will not be discussed in detail. Instead, differences between the support garment <NUM> and the support garment <NUM> will be highlighted. Similar to the support garment <NUM>, the support garment <NUM> comprises a first wing <NUM> terminating in a first terminal end <NUM>, and a second wing <NUM> terminating in a second terminal end <NUM>. The first wing <NUM> comprises a first aperture <NUM> located proximate the first terminal end <NUM> and positioned approximately midway between an upper margin <NUM> and a lower margin <NUM> of the first wing <NUM>. Similarly, the second wing <NUM> comprises a second aperture <NUM> located proximate the second terminal end <NUM> and positioned approximately midway between an upper margin <NUM> and a lower margin <NUM> of the second wing <NUM>.

The support garment <NUM> further comprises a single, continuous strap <NUM> that has a similar configuration to the strap <NUM> of the support garment <NUM>. To better distribute the tensioning forces imparted to the first and second wings <NUM>/<NUM> by the strap <NUM>, the strap <NUM> may, in example, have a greater width than the strap <NUM>, although it is also contemplated herein that the strap <NUM> may have the same or substantially the same width as the strap <NUM>. To also help evenly distribute the tensioning forces imparted to the first and second wings <NUM>/<NUM> by the strap <NUM>, the first and second apertures <NUM>/<NUM> may be positioned approximately midway between the respective upper and lower margins of the first and second wings <NUM>/<NUM>.

Adjusting the support garment <NUM> may occur similar to the adjustment of the support garment <NUM>. For example, shortening or lengthening the strap <NUM> at one end of the strap may cause a simultaneous adjustment of the first breast contacting surface, the second breast contacting surface, and the first and second wings <NUM> and <NUM> of the support garment <NUM>.

<FIG> illustrates a back view of yet another example strap configuration for a support garment <NUM>. The support garment <NUM> shares some of the features of the support garment <NUM> such as features associated with the front portion <NUM> and, as such, these same features will not be discussed in detail. Instead, differences between the support garment <NUM> and the support garment <NUM> will be highlighted. In this example, the support garment <NUM> includes a first wing <NUM> terminating in a first terminal end <NUM>, and a second wing <NUM> terminating in a second terminal end <NUM>. The support garment <NUM> further comprises a first aperture <NUM> located on the first wing <NUM> proximate the first terminal end <NUM> and proximate an upper margin <NUM> of the first wing <NUM>, and a second aperture <NUM> located proximate the second terminal end <NUM> and proximate an upper margin <NUM> of the second wing <NUM>.

Continuing, the support garment <NUM> comprises a single, continuous strap <NUM> having a first end, such as first end <NUM> of <FIG>, adjustably secured to a first breast contacting surface, such as first breast contacting surface <NUM> of <FIG>, and a second end, such as second end <NUM> of <FIG>, adjustably secured to a second breast contacting surface, such as the second breast contacting surface <NUM> of <FIG>, of the support garment <NUM>. Instead of having a "criss-cross" configuration, the strap <NUM> has a configuration in which the strap <NUM> extends from the first end, passes over the shoulder of the wearer, and extends vertically downward to traverse the first aperture <NUM>. The strap <NUM> then passes horizontally and between the first terminal end <NUM> and the second terminal end <NUM> to pass through the second aperture <NUM>. From the second aperture <NUM>, the strap <NUM> extends vertically upward to pass over the shoulder of the wearer where it terminates at its second end. Adjustment of, for example, the first end of the strap <NUM> is translated to a simultaneous adjustment of the second end of the strap <NUM> and to an adjustment of the first and second wings <NUM> and <NUM> due to the transverse crossing of the strap <NUM> between the first and second terminal ends <NUM> and <NUM>.

With further respect to <FIG>, the support garment <NUM> also comprises a second strap <NUM> positioned inferiorly to the strap <NUM>. The second strap <NUM> has a first end <NUM> fixedly secured to the first terminal end <NUM>, a second end <NUM> fixedly secured to the second terminal end <NUM>, and an intervening portion extending between the first and second terminal ends <NUM> and <NUM>. This configuration of the second strap <NUM> is similar to that of the support garment <NUM>. In examples, the strap <NUM> may comprise an adjustment mechanism (not shown) to enable shortening or lengthening of the strap although it is contemplated herein that an adjustment mechanism may not be used.

<FIG> illustrates a back view of yet another exemplary support garment <NUM> having an example strap configuration. The support garment <NUM> shares some of the features of the support garment <NUM> such as features associated with the front portion <NUM> and, as such, these same features will not be discussed in detail. Instead, differences between the support garment <NUM> and the support garment <NUM> will be highlighted. The support garment <NUM> comprises a first wing <NUM> terminating in a first terminal end <NUM>, and a second wing <NUM> terminating in a second terminal end <NUM>. The first wing <NUM> comprises a first aperture <NUM> located proximal to the first terminal end <NUM> at a position approximately midway between an upper margin <NUM> and a lower margin <NUM> of the first wing <NUM>. The second wing <NUM> comprises a second aperture <NUM> located proximate the second terminal end <NUM> at a position approximately midway between an upper margin <NUM> and a lower margin <NUM> of the support garment <NUM>.

The support garment <NUM> comprises a single, continuous strap <NUM> that has a configuration similar to the strap <NUM> of the support garment <NUM>. The support garment <NUM>, however, may not comprise the second strap as shown for the support garment <NUM> and the support garment <NUM>. To help more evenly distribute the tensioning forces imparted to the first and second wings <NUM>/<NUM> by the strap <NUM>, the strap <NUM> may comprise a wider width than, for example, the strap <NUM>. And the location of the first and second apertures <NUM>/<NUM> may be adjusted to be positioned more centrally between the upper and lower margins of the first and second wings <NUM>/<NUM> as opposed to being located proximate the upper margin of the wings <NUM>/<NUM> as shown for the support garment <NUM> and the support garment <NUM>.

<FIG> illustrates a back view of yet another support garment <NUM> having an example strap configuration in accordance with the claimed invention. The support garment <NUM> shares some of the features of the support garment <NUM> such as features associated with the front portion <NUM> and, as such, these same features will not be discussed in detail. Instead, differences between the support garment <NUM> and the support garment <NUM> will be highlighted. The support garment <NUM> comprises at least a first wing <NUM> terminating in a first terminal end <NUM>, and a second wing <NUM> terminating in a second terminal end <NUM>. In this configuration, the first wing <NUM> comprises a first aperture <NUM> and a second aperture <NUM>. Similarly, the second wing <NUM> comprises a third aperture <NUM> and a fourth aperture <NUM>. The first, second, third, and fourth apertures <NUM>/<NUM>/<NUM>/<NUM> all comprise through apertures that extend through the thickness of the first and second wings <NUM>/<NUM> respectively.

With respect to the apertures <NUM> and <NUM>, the first aperture <NUM> is located proximal to the first terminal end <NUM> and is further located proximal to an upper margin <NUM> of the first wing <NUM>. The second aperture <NUM> is located inferior to the first aperture <NUM> and is further located proximal to the first terminal end <NUM> and proximal to a lower margin <NUM> of the first wing <NUM>. Continuing, with respect to the apertures <NUM> and <NUM>, the third aperture <NUM> is located proximal to the second terminal end <NUM> and is further located proximal to an upper margin <NUM> of the second wing <NUM>. The fourth aperture <NUM> is located inferior to the third aperture <NUM> and is further located proximal to the second terminal end <NUM> and proximal to a lower margin <NUM> of the second wing <NUM>.

The support garment <NUM> comprises a single, continuous strap <NUM> having a first end (not seen in <FIG>) adjustably secured to a first breast contacting surface and a second end (not seen in <FIG>) adjustably secured to a second breast contacting surface. With respect to the strap configuration in the back of the support garment <NUM>, in example aspects, the strap <NUM> extends from its first end, passes over a wearer's shoulder and then crosses diagonally downward to pass through the third aperture <NUM> located on the second wing <NUM>. The strap <NUM> then crosses diagonally downward between the second terminal end <NUM> and the first terminal end <NUM> to pass through the second aperture <NUM> located on the first wing <NUM>. After passing through the second aperture <NUM>, the strap <NUM> extends horizontally from the first terminal end <NUM> to the second terminal end <NUM> to pass through the fourth aperture <NUM>. Continuing, the strap <NUM> then extends diagonally upward between the second terminal end <NUM> and the first terminal end <NUM> to pass through the first aperture <NUM> located on the first wing <NUM>. After passing through the first aperture <NUM>, the strap <NUM> then crosses diagonally upward, passes over the wearer's other shoulder and terminates at its second end. An adjustment of the first end of the strap <NUM> would be translated through the apertures <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> to an adjustment of the second end of the strap <NUM>. The result of the strap configuration shown for the support garment <NUM> is similar to a corset-like lacing configuration. The use of this type of configuration may help to evenly distribute any tensioning forces applied to the strap <NUM>.

The different strap configurations shown for the support garments <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, <NUM>, and <NUM> allow for the simultaneous adjustment of multiple, different support garment portions via manipulation of a single adjustment mechanism.

Aspects of the present disclosure have been described with the intent to be illustrative rather than restrictive. Alternative aspects will become apparent to those skilled in the art that do not depart from its scope, as defined by the appended claims. A skilled artisan may develop alternative means of implementing the aforementioned improvements without departing from the scope of the invention, as defined by the appended claims.

Claim 1:
A support garment (<NUM>) comprising:
a front portion (<NUM>) comprising at least an upper margin (<NUM>), the upper margin (<NUM>) having a first securing location (<NUM>) and a second securing location (<NUM>), the front portion (<NUM>) further comprising a first side (<NUM>), and a second side (<NUM>);
a first wing (<NUM>) extending laterally away from the first side (<NUM>) of the front portion (<NUM>) and terminating in a first terminal end (<NUM>), the first wing (<NUM>) comprising a first aperture (<NUM>) and a second aperture (<NUM>), wherein the first aperture (<NUM>) and the second aperture (<NUM>) are located proximal to the first terminal end (<NUM>), wherein the second aperture (<NUM>) is located inferior to the first aperture (<NUM>);
a second wing (<NUM>) extending laterally away from the second side (<NUM>) of the front portion (<NUM>) and terminating in a second terminal end (<NUM>), the second wing (<NUM>) comprising a third aperture (<NUM>) and a fourth aperture (<NUM>), wherein the third aperture (<NUM>) and the fourth aperture (<NUM>) are located proximal to the second terminal end (<NUM>), wherein the fourth aperture (<NUM>) is located inferior to the third aperture (<NUM>);
a single, continuous strap (<NUM>, <NUM>) having a first end (<NUM>), a second end (<NUM>), and an intervening portion (<NUM>) extending between the first end (<NUM>) and the second end (<NUM>),
characterized in that:
the first end (<NUM>) is adjustably secured to the first securing location (<NUM>) of the front portion (<NUM>),
the second end (<NUM>) is adjustably secured to the second securing location (<NUM>) of the front portion (<NUM>), and
wherein the single, continuous strap (<NUM>, <NUM>) is configured to extend from the first end (<NUM>), pass over a wearer's shoulder, then cross diagonally downward to pass through the third aperture (<NUM>), then pass through the second aperture (<NUM>), pass through the fourth aperture (<NUM>), then pass through the first aperture (<NUM>), then cross diagonally upward, pass over a wearer's other shoulder and terminate at the second end (<NUM>).