Bra comfort device

Abstract

A comfort device comprising an adhesive layer and a padding layer is provided. The padding layer includes one or more sub-padding layers and embossing to hold the sub-padding layers together. The padding layer comprises a plurality of scallops disposed around the edge. A method of improving the comfort of an undergarment is also provided.

1 . A comfort device, comprising:
 an adhesive layer configured to adhere the comfort device to an undergarment; and   a padding layer, the padding layer including:
 one or more sub-padding layers; and 
 embossing configured to hold the sub-padding layers together, 
   wherein the padding layer comprises a plurality of scallops disposed around an edge thereof.   
   
   
       2 . The comfort device of  claim 1 , further comprising an absorbent layer between the adhesive layer and the padding layer. 
   
   
       3 . The comfort device of  claim 1 , further comprising a backing layer disposed on the adhesive layer. 
   
   
       4 . The comfort device of  claim 1 , wherein the padding layer comprises at least one additive. 
   
   
       5 . The comfort device of  claim 4 , wherein the at least one additive is one or more from a group comprising a skin moisturizer, an antiperspirant, an antibiotic, and a topical analgesic. 
   
   
       6 . The comfort device of  claim 1 , wherein the padding layer has a color configured to match a color of the undergarment. 
   
   
       7 . The comfort device of  claim 6 , wherein the color of the padding layer is one from a group comprising white, black, beige, pink, and blue. 
   
   
       8 . The comfort device of  claim 1 , wherein the comfort device has a substantially circular shape. 
   
   
       9 . The comfort device of  claim 1 , wherein the comfort device has a shape comprising a rectangle, an oval, or an H shape. 
   
   
       10 . The comfort device of  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer extends across a substantially entire surface of the padding layer. 
   
   
       11 . The comfort device of  claim 1 , wherein the adhesive layer covers a partial surface of the padding layer. 
   
   
       12 . The comfort device of  claim 1 , wherein the comfort device comprises materials that are biodegradable and hypo-allergenic. 
   
   
       13 . A bra comfort device, comprising:
 an adhesive layer configured to adhere the comfort device to a bra;   a padding layer, the padding layer including:
 two or more sub-padding layers; and 
 embossing extending across a substantially entire diameter of the padding layer and configured to hold the sub-padding layers together; and 
   an absorbent layer between the adhesive layer and the padding layer; and   a backing layer disposed on the adhesive layer,   wherein the padding layer has a substantially circular shape and comprises a plurality of rounded scallops disposed around a substantially entire edge thereof, and   wherein the adhesive layer extends across a substantially entire surface of the padding layer.   
   
   
       14 . The bra comfort device of  claim 13 , wherein a diameter of the bra comfort device is about 2 inches to about 5 inches. 
   
   
       15 . The bra comfort device of  claim 13 , wherein a thickness of the padding layer is about 1/64 inches to about ¼ inches. 
   
   
       16 . The bra comfort device of  claim 13 , wherein the padding layer comprises at least one additive. 
   
   
       17 . The bra comfort device of  claim 16 , wherein the at least one additive is one or more from a group comprising a skin moisturizer, an antiperspirant, an antibiotic, a scent-release chemical, and a topical analgesic. 
   
   
       18 . A method of improving the comfort of a bra, comprising:
 providing a bra having an underwire at least partially protruded through a material of the bra;   providing a comfort device, the comfort device comprising:
 an adhesive layer; 
 a backing layer disposed on a first surface of the adhesive layer; and 
 a padding layer disposed on a second surface of the adhesive layer; 
   removing the backing layer from the comfort device;   adhering the comfort device onto the bra using the adhesive layer such that the comfort device covers the protruded underwire and is at least partially disposed between the bra and a wearer of the bra.   
   
   
       19 . The method of  claim 18 , wherein adhering the comfort device onto the bra comprises adhering the comfort device around an edge of the bra such that a portion of the padding layer is adjacent to the wearer. 
   
   
       20 . The method of  claim 18 , further comprising placing the bra on the wearer before adhering the comfort device onto the bra.