A breast support device

Abstract

A breast support device and a brassiere comprising a cup section having a convex surface and a concave surface. A bracing section is provided adjacent an edge of the cup section and extending radially therefrom. The bracing section is substantially inflexible.

1 . A breast support device comprising:
 a cup section having a convex surface and a concave surface; and   a bracing section adjacent an edge and extending radially from the cup section;   
       wherein the bracing section is substantially inflexible. 
     
     
         2 . A breast support device according to  claim 1 , wherein the bracing section is substantially perpendicular to the cup section. 
     
     
         3 . A breast support device according to  claim 1 , wherein the concave surface and/or at least one side of the bracing section is provided with elastomeric material. 
     
     
         4 . A breast support device according to any one of  claim 1 , wherein the cup section has at least one aperture or cut-out region. 
     
     
         5 . A breast support device according to  claim 1 , wherein the cup section is integrally moulded with the bracing section. 
     
     
         6 . A breast support device according to  claim 1 , wherein the cup section comprises a skeleton and a textile outer coating. 
     
     
         7 . A breast support device according to  claim 6 , wherein the skeleton comprises plastics material. 
     
     
         8 . A strapless brassiere comprising:
 a first breast support device according to  claim 1 ; and   a second breast support device according to  claim 1 ;   wherein the bracing section is common to both the first support device and the second support device.   
     
     
         9 . A strapless brassiere according to  claim 8 , wherein the bracing section is a single element connecting both cup sections of the first breast support device and the second breast support device. 
     
     
         10 . A strapless brassiere according to  claim 9 , wherein the bracing section is a two-part element that can be releasably connected.