Active Control Sports Bra

Abstract

A smart garment to aid in reducing the motion of breasts when engaged in physical activities by providing active, electronic control of the resisting force on the breasts incorporating actuators and a motion sensor.

1 . An actively controlled sports bra comprising:
 a front panel shaped to form breast cups that provide support of breasts;   a back panel that covers the rear of the torso;   side panels configured to encircle the wearer's torso, coupled to said front and back;   shoulder straps coupled to said front and back;   a battery that is rechargeable or replaceable;   a switch for turning the bra on and off;   a logic module, powered by said battery, that receives accelerometer data, and processes said accelerometer data;   a plurality of actuators powered by said battery and receiving electrical commands from said logic module and connected to said breast cups to control breast motion.   
     
     
         2 . The bra of  claim 1 , wherein said accelerometer is attached to the bra within the control module and electrically connected to the logic module. 
     
     
         3 . The bra of  claim 2 , wherein said battery is rechargeable via wireless charging. 
     
     
         4 . The bra of  claim 2 , wherein said back incorporates an adjustable fastening system. 
     
     
         5 . The bra of  claim 2 , wherein said shoulder straps incorporate an adjustable length system. 
     
     
         6 . The bra of  claim 2 , wherein said front, back, side panels or shoulder straps are made of elastic material. 
     
     
         7 . The bra of  claim 2 , wherein said front, back, side panels or shoulder straps are made of a moisture wicking material. 
     
     
         8 . The bra of  claim 2 , wherein said front, back, side panels or shoulder straps are made of multiple fabric layers to provide elastic, structural support on the outside and a comfortable, moisture wicking fabric on the inside. 
     
     
         9 . The bra of  claim 1 , further comprising a Bluetooth module providing data to the logic module wherein said accelerometer data is provided by a separate device. 
     
     
         10 . The bra of  claim 9 , wherein said battery is rechargeable via wireless charging. 
     
     
         11 . The bra of  claim 9 , wherein said back incorporates an adjustable fastening system. 
     
     
         12 . The bra of  claim 9 , wherein said shoulder straps incorporate an adjustable length system. 
     
     
         13 . The bra of  claim 9 , wherein said front, back, side panels or shoulder straps are made of elastic material. 
     
     
         14 . The bra of  claim 9 , wherein said front, back, side panels or shoulder straps are made of a moisture wicking material. 
     
     
         15 . The bra of  claim 9 , wherein said front, back, side panels or shoulder straps are made of multiple fabric layers to provide elastic, structural support on the outside and a comfortable, moisture wicking fabric on the inside.