Shoulder support for brassiere

Abstract

An apparatus for use with a brassiere is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a shoulder pad having a concave shape and comprised of a padded material. The shoulder pad may be comprised of a foam material. The apparatus further comprises a first adjustable strap having a first end and second end, wherein the first end is coupled to a first side of the shoulder pad and the second end includes a coupler for detachably coupling to a brassiere. The apparatus further comprises a second adjustable strap having a first end and second end, wherein the first end is coupled to a second side of the shoulder pad and the second end includes a coupler for detachably coupling to the brassiere. The first and second adjustable straps may include a buckle for adjusting the length of the straps. The coupler may comprise a detachable hook.

1 . An apparatus for use with a brassiere, comprising:
 a shoulder pad having a concave shape and comprised of a padded material;   a first adjustable strap having a first end and second end, wherein the first end is coupled to a first side of the shoulder pad and the second end includes a coupler for detachably coupling to a brassiere; and   a second adjustable strap having a first end and second end, wherein the first end is coupled to a second side of the shoulder pad and the second end includes a coupler for detachably coupling to the brassiere.   
   
   
       2 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the shoulder pad further comprises a foam rubber material. 
   
   
       3 . The apparatus of  claim 2 , wherein the shoulder pad further comprises a stretch material covering the foam rubber material. 
   
   
       4 . The apparatus of  claim 3 , wherein the shoulder pad has a semicircular shape. 
   
   
       5 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first adjustable strap comprises a stretch material. 
   
   
       6 . The apparatus of  claim 5 , wherein the first end of the first adjustable strap is attached to the first side of the shoulder pad via an adhesive. 
   
   
       7 . The apparatus of  claim 6 , wherein the coupler of the second end of the first adjustable strap comprises a hook. 
   
   
       8 . The apparatus of  claim 7 , wherein the first adjustable strap further comprises a buckle for adjusting a length of the first adjustable strap. 
   
   
       9 . The apparatus of  claim 1 , wherein the first adjustable strap comprises a stretch material. 
   
   
       10 . The apparatus of  claim 9 , wherein the first end of the first adjustable strap is attached to the first side of the shoulder pad via an adhesive. 
   
   
       11 . The apparatus of  claim 10 , wherein the coupler of the second end of the first adjustable strap comprises a hook. 
   
   
       12 . The apparatus of  claim 11 , wherein the first adjustable strap further comprises a buckle for adjusting a length of the first adjustable strap. 
   
   
       13 . A brassiere, comprising:
 a first and second breast cup;   a center panel connecting the first and second breast cup;   a back strap coupled to the first and second breast cup;   a first shoulder pad having a concave shape and comprised of a padded material;   a first adjustable strap having a first end and second end, wherein the first end is coupled to a first side of the first shoulder pad and the second end includes a coupler for detachably coupling to the first breast cup; and   a second adjustable strap having a first end and second end, wherein the first end is coupled to a second side of the first shoulder pad and the second end includes a coupler for detachably coupling to the back strap.   
   
   
       14 . The brassiere of  claim 13 , wherein the first shoulder pad further comprises a foam rubber material. 
   
   
       15 . The brassiere of  claim 14 , wherein the first and second adjustable straps comprise a stretch material. 
   
   
       16 . The brassiere of  claim 15 , wherein the coupler of the first and second adjustable straps comprise a hook. 
   
   
       17 . The brassiere of  claim 13 , further comprising:
 a second shoulder pad having a concave shape and comprised of a padded material;   a third adjustable strap having a first end and second end, wherein the first end is coupled to a first side of the second shoulder pad and the second end includes a coupler for detachably coupling to the second breast cup; and   a fourth adjustable strap having a first end and second end, wherein the first end is coupled to a second side of the second shoulder pad and the second end includes a coupler for detachably coupling to the back strap.   
   
   
       18 . The brassiere of  claim 17 , wherein the second shoulder pad further comprises a foam rubber material. 
   
   
       19 . The brassiere of  claim 18 , wherein the third and fourth adjustable straps comprise a stretch material. 
   
   
       20 . The brassiere of  claim 19 , wherein the coupler of the third and fourth adjustable straps comprise a hook.