Gravity Bra

Abstract

The Gravity Bra is a suspension-based bra design that provides adjustable, comfortable support for large breasted women through a unique diagonal strap mechanism. The adjustable strap passes along the outside and beneath the user's breasts, sliding freely in a sleeve attached to the bra cup, continuing upward diagonally and crossing unattached in the center, attaching to the strap at a user configurable point above the opposite breast. Thus, the force generated by gravity's effect on each breast creates support for the other breast. The larger the breasts, the more support they provide to one another. The distance between the cups is user adjustable and the bra moves with the user without sacrificing support.

1 . The invention for which the inventor seeks patent protection is a bra, comprising:
 a single strap that supports both breasts by passing symmetrically outside and beneath them, crossing between the breasts and continuing diagonally upward such that each end attaches to the strap at a point above the opposite breast;   a sleeved cup mechanism such that the position of the cup is not fixed relative to the support strap, but may be adjusted.   
     
     
         2 . The bra as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the strap contains a means for adjusting length. 
     
     
         3 . The bra as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the strap includes a plurality of linked and/or connected straps. 
     
     
         4 . The bra as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the ends of the strap terminate in loops. 
     
     
         5 . The bra as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the ends of the strap terminate in some mechanism by which the strap may loop back and be connected with itself. 
     
     
         6 . The bra as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the strap of the bra varies in width, thickness, and/or composition along its length. 
     
     
         7 . The bra is set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the sleeve on one or both bra cups is divided into a plurality of sections. 
     
     
         8 . The bra as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the bra comprises at least in part synthetic material. 
     
     
         9 . The bra as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the bra comprises at least in part natural material. 
     
     
         10 . The bra as set forth in  claim 1 , wherein the cup, sleeve, or strap of the bra includes elasticized material. 
     
     
         11 . The bra as set forth in  claim 1 , such that vertical support for the breasts comes from the center of the strap as positioned around the user's neck. 
     
     
         12 . The bra as set forth in  claim 1 , such that vertical support for the breasts comes from the center of the strap as positioned around some part of the user's torso; 
     
     
         13 . The invention for which the inventor seeks patent protection is a suspension based support system for the breasts such that the weight of each breast provides direct horizontal shaping and positioning force to the other breast. 
     
     
         14 . The bra as set forth in  claim 13 , such that vertical support for the breasts comes from the center of the strap as positioned around the user's neck with lateral support provided by the crossing straps as per  claim 1 . 
     
     
         15 . The bra as set forth in  claim 13 , such that vertical support for the breasts comes from the center of the strap as positioned around some part of the user's torso with lateral support provided by the crossing straps as per  claim 1 .