Weighted bra

Abstract

The disclosed bras and methods of making them include weighted elements that are strategically incorporated into the design of bras to effectively distribute weight and provide enhanced support. Traditional methods rely on intricate pattern adjustments and material enhancements, yet individual preferences can and often do override engineering efforts. The disclosed bra and methods of making them strategically incorporate weighted elements into bras, by centralizing the weights around the back region and, in some embodiments, extending the weights around the lateral sides and/or straps of a bra. These bras counterbalance the weight of the breast tissue located at the front of the body, which improves overall comfort and stability for the wearer. Through various manufacturing techniques, these weights are integrated into bras to cater to diverse wearer profiles, acknowledging their varying needs, sizes, fits, and preferences. These bras improve overall comfort and stability for the wearer.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A bra, comprising:
 a bra band;   a breast cup or breast portion attached to the torso band; and   a weighted region integrated within or attached to the bra band or a cup or portion of the breast portion.   
     
     
         2 . The bra of  claim 1 , wherein the weighted region is a first weighted region and further comprising a second weighted region that is integrated within or attached to the bra band or a region of the breast cup or breast portion. 
     
     
         3 . The bra of  claim 1 , wherein the bra band and the breast cup or breast portion are attached at a side seam, and wherein the weighted region extends from a back side of the bra band towards the side seam. 
     
     
         4 . The bra of  claim 1 , wherein the weighted region gradually reduces in weight from a first position to a second position on the bra band or on one side or the other of the breast cup or breast portion. 
     
     
         5 . The bra of  claim 1 , wherein the weighted region is removable from the bra band or the breast cup or breast portion. 
     
     
         6 . The bra of  claim 1 , wherein the weighted region is integrated within the bra band or the breast cup or breast portion. 
     
     
         7 . The bra of  claim 1 , wherein the weighted region is concentrated in a central, back position of the bra band and gradually decreases in weight along a length of the bra band toward a side of the breast cup or breast portion. 
     
     
         8 . The bra of  claim 7 , wherein the weighted region gradually decreases in weight evenly along the length of the bra band towards the side of the breast cup or breast portion. 
     
     
         9 . The bra of  claim 8 , wherein the weighted region gradually decreases in weight in a path parallel to a lower edge of the bra band. 
     
     
         10 . The bra of  claim 8 , wherein the weighted region gradually decreases in weight in a path diagonal to a bottom edge of the bra band. 
     
     
         11 . The bra of  claim 1 , further comprising a second breast cup. 
     
     
         12 . The bra of  claim 1 , further comprising two shoulder straps, and wherein the weighted region extends into one or both of the shoulder straps. 
     
     
         13 . The bra of  claim 12 , wherein the weighted region has a width that extends to a width that is wider than a distance between two attachment points of each of the two straps to the bra band. 
     
     
         14 . The bra of  claim 1 , wherein the weighted region extends across a back side of the bra band along the height and width of the back side of the bra band. 
     
     
         15 . The bra of  claim 14 , wherein a first portion of the weighted region has a first weight and a second portion of the weighted region has a second weight that is heavier than the first weight. 
     
     
         16 . The bra of  claim 15 , wherein the second portion is positioned in a central region of the back side of the bra band. 
     
     
         17 . The bra of  claim 16 , wherein the second portion is V-shaped or reverse V-shaped. 
     
     
         18 . The bra of  claim 6 , wherein the second portion has vertical or near vertical boundaries on each side. 
     
     
         19 . The bra of  claim 16 , wherein the second region extends around a lateral side of a side wing of the bra band to the front side of the bra band. 
     
     
         20 . The bra of  claim 1 , wherein the weighted region extends across a portion of a width or a portion of a height of a back side of the bra band.