Device and method of removing a sports bra

Abstract

A method of removing a sports bra comprising inserting a sports bra removal device between a band of the sports bra and a torso of a wearer. The sports bra removal device is looped around the band. The method includes cinching the sports bra removal device around the band. The method includes doffing the sports bra from the wearer and removing the device from the sports bra.

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         9 . A sports bra removal device comprising:
 a body portion having a first end and a second end opposite the first end;   a ring coupled to the body at the first end, wherein said first end of said body portion is looped through said ring and secured to said body portion;   a handle formed from the body at the second end opposite the ring; wherein the handle is insertable through the ring.   
     
     
         10 . The sports bra removal device according to  claim 9 , wherein said ring comprises a material that resists bending and deformation formed into a ring shape. 
     
     
         11 . The sports bra removal device according to  claim 9 , wherein said first end of said body is secured to said body portion by at least one of stitching, welding and riveting. 
     
     
         12 . The sports bra removal device according to  claim 9 , wherein said body portion comprises a webbing material. 
     
     
         13 . The sports bra removal device according to  claim 9 , wherein said ring comprises at least one surface feature configured for gripping said ring. 
     
     
         14 . The sports bra removal device according to  claim 13 , wherein said at least one surface feature is selected from the group consisting of knurling, pebble, nub and over molding. 
     
     
         15 . The sports bra removal device according to  claim 9 , wherein said handle is formed from said body portion being folded over onto itself and attaching said second end to said body portion proximate to the second end. 
     
     
         16 . The method according to  claim 9 , wherein said second end of said body is secured to said body portion by at least one of stitching, welding and riveting to form said handle. 
     
     
         17 . The method according to  claim 9 , further comprising:
 a loop formation comprising said handle inserted through said ring, wherein said loop formation is configured to change size responsive to said ring sliding along said body portion.   
     
     
         18 . The method according to  claim 17 , wherein said loop formation is configured to cinch over a portion of a garment. 
     
     
         19 . The method according to  claim 9 , wherein said body portion comprises a braided structure. 
     
     
         20 . The method according to  claim 9 , wherein said body portion comprises a woven structure.