Brassiere strap pressure distribution and cushioning member

Abstract

A bra member having top and bottom engageable panels with an inner core therebetween, the top and bottom panels comprising a woven fabric having radially aligned reinforcing threads, first and second engageable straps that are adapted to engage a bra strap, and a resilient core material disposed in the member inner core.

1 . A bra member for use by a person wearing a bra having at least one shoulder strap, the bra member consisting of:
 a top panel having an outer surface and an outer edge, said top panel including a first engagement strap having first and second ends and a second engagement strap having first and second ends, said first ends of said first and second engagement straps being secured to said top panel outer surface;   a bottom panel, said bottom panel being substantially congruent to said top panel and having an outer surface and an outer edge, said bottom panel outer edge being engageable to said top panel outer edge, forming an inner core therebetween,   said top and bottom panels comprising a woven fabric having radially aligned reinforcing threads;   a resilient core material disposed in said member inner core; and   bra strap securing means for securing said first and second engagement straps to a shoulder strap of a bra, said bra strap securing means including strap securing means for securing said second end of said first engagement strap to said second end of said second engagement strap.   
     
     
         2 . The bra member of  claim 1 , wherein said top and bottom panels are constructed of a flexible woven fabric material. 
     
     
         3 . The bra member of  claim 1 , wherein said top and bottom panels are constructed of a flexible synthetic material. 
     
     
         4 . The bra member of  claim 1 , wherein said bra strap securing means comprises a male-female snap arrangement. 
     
     
         5 . The bra member of  claim 1 , wherein said bra strap securing means comprises a Velcro™ arrangement. 
     
     
         6 . The bra member of  claim 1 , wherein said resilient core material comprises a material selected from the group consisting of natural rubber, polymeric and rubber compounds, closed cell EVA, and polyethylene and polyurethane foams. 
     
     
         7 . The bra member of  claim 1 , wherein said resilient core material comprises polymeric or Styrofoam™ beads. 
     
     
         8 . The bra member of  claim 1 , wherein said resilient core material comprises a silicone gel material.