Brassiere

Abstract

Disclosed is a brassiere comprising: left and right bust sections, each comprising a top section and a bottom section; a rear member having a first end and a second end and configured to be adjustable in length to vary a distance between the first end and the second end; left and right shoulder straps connecting the top section of each of the left and right bust sections to the first end of the rear member; a chest band connecting the bottom section of each of the left and right bust sections to the second end of the rear member; and first and second adjustment mechanisms for adjusting a length of the chest band. The first and second adjustment mechanisms are positioned on respective first and second sides of the second end of the rear member. Also disclosed is a kit comprising a brassiere and a plurality of cup inserts.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A brassiere comprising:
 left and right bust sections, each comprising a top section and a bottom section;   a rear member having a first end and a second end;   left and right shoulder straps connecting the top section of each of the left and right bust sections to the first end of the rear member;   a chest band connecting the bottom section of each of the left and right bust sections to the second end of the rear member; and   first and second adjustment mechanisms for adjusting a length of the chest band, wherein the first and second adjustment mechanisms are positioned on respective first and second sides of the second end of the rear member.   
     
     
         2 . A brassiere according to  claim 1 , wherein the second end of the rear member comprises one or more channels, and wherein the chest band is configured to pass freely through the one or more channels to connect the chest band to the second end of the rear member. 
     
     
         3 . A brassiere according to  claim 2 , wherein the chest band comprises left and right portions extending from the respective left and right bust sections to the second end of the rear member,
 wherein a free end of the left portion of the chest band is configured to pass through a first channel of the one or more channels, fold back on a remainder of the left portion of the chest band, and releasably attach to the remainder of the left portion of the chest band to provide the first adjustment mechanism, and   wherein a free end of the right portion of the chest band is configured to pass through a second channel of the one or more channels, fold back on a remainder of the right portion of the chest band, and releasably attach to the remainder of the right portion of the chest band to provide the second adjustment mechanism.   
     
     
         4 . A brassiere according to  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first and second adjustment mechanisms provides adjustment of the length of the chest band in discrete intervals. 
     
     
         5 . A brassiere according to  claim 3 ,
 wherein at least one of the first and second adjustment mechanisms provides adjustment of the length of the chest band in discrete intervals;   wherein the left portion of the chest band comprises a first plurality of engagers arranged at intervals on the remainder of the left portion of the chest band, and a first engagement device at the free end of the left portion of the chest band for engaging with any one of the first plurality of engagers; and   wherein the right portion of the chest band comprises a second plurality of engagers arranged at intervals on the remainder of the right portion of the chest band, and a second engagement device at the free end of the right portion of the chest band for engaging with any one of the second plurality of engagers.   
     
     
         6 . A brassiere according to  claim 5 , wherein each of the first plurality of engagers is a receiver that is configured to receive and retain the first engagement device, and each of the second plurality of engagers is a receiver that is configured to receive and retain the second engagement device. 
     
     
         7 . A brassiere according to  claim 5 , wherein each of the first and second engagement devices comprises a swan hook, and the first and second pluralities of engagers comprise pockets to receive the respective swan hook. 
     
     
         8 . A brassiere according to  claim 1 , wherein the left and right bust sections are joined by a releasable fastener. 
     
     
         9 . A brassiere according to  claim 8 , wherein the releasable fastener comprises a locking mechanism. 
     
     
         10 . A brassiere according to  claim 8 , wherein the releasable fastener comprises a zip. 
     
     
         11 . A brassiere according to  claim 1 , wherein the rear member is configured to be adjustable in length to vary a distance between the first end and the second end of the rear member. 
     
     
         12 . A brassiere according to  claim 11 , wherein the rear member comprises a slider for adjusting the length of the rear member. 
     
     
         13 . A brassiere according to  claim 1 , wherein the left and right shoulder straps are adjustable in length. 
     
     
         14 . A brassiere according to  claim 1 , wherein the chest band comprises elastic. 
     
     
         15 . A brassiere according to  claim 1 , wherein each of the left and right bust sections comprises a wicking material. 
     
     
         16 . A brassiere according to  claim 1 , wherein the brassiere is a sports brassiere. 
     
     
         17 . A brassiere according to  claim 1 , wherein each of the left and right bust sections is configured to receive a cup insert. 
     
     
         18 . A brassiere according to  claim 17 , wherein each of the left and right bust sections comprises an inner lining comprising an opening to receive the cup insert. 
     
     
         19 . A kit comprising:
 a brassiere comprising:
 left and right bust sections, each comprising a top section and a bottom section; 
 a rear member having a first end and a second end; 
 left and right shoulder straps connecting the top section of each of the left and right bust sections to the first end of the rear member; 
 a chest band connecting the bottom section of each of the left and right bust sections to the second end of the rear member; and 
 first and second adjustment mechanisms for adjusting a length of the chest band, wherein the first and second adjustment mechanisms are positioned on respective first and second sides of the second end of the rear member, wherein each of the left and right bust sections is configured to receive a cup insert, and 
 a plurality of cup inserts for insertion in the bust sections of the brassiere, 
 wherein the plurality of cup inserts are of different sizes.