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  Under arm/breast perspiration shieldsUSPTO Application #: 20070174943Title: Under arm/breast perspiration shields Abstract: Under arm and under arm/breast perspiration shields to absorb perspiration and protect clothing are disclosed. In general, the perspiration shields are adapted to attach to the side strap, cup, or other portion of a bra and extend into the under arm and, in some embodiments, the breast regions to absorb perspiration. The absorbent portion of the perspiration shields may be made of a number of layers of material, including absorbent layers interspersed with substantially impermeable layers. In some embodiments, the perspiration shields may attach to the bra strap using an attachment portion which folds over the strap. The attachment portion, and other portions, may be provided with fabric adhesive to aid in attachment. In other embodiments, fabric adhesive may be provided directly on an absorbent portion of the perspiration shield to effect attachment. (end of abstract) Agent: Mcguirewoods, LLP - Mclean, VA, US Inventor: Susan G. Reeves USPTO Applicaton #: 20070174943 - Class: 002053000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Apparel, Garment Protectors, Armpit Shields The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20070174943. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60/470,218, filed on May 14, 2003, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The invention relates to absorbent shields for use between skin and clothing and, more particularly, to under arm/breast perspiration shields. [0004] 2. Description of Related Art [0005] The under arm and chest areas of the body are both provided with ample sweat glands and typically perspire readily, even during periods of normal, non-strenuous activity. Although both genders perspire in the under arm and chest areas, the problem of under arm/breast perspiration may be particularly acute for women, whose bras and other undergarments may increase heat retention and, thus, increase perspiration. [0006] Perspiration may cause a woman embarrassment in social settings, because it soaks into clothing and may be readily apparent, particularly in the case of clothing made with sheer and thin fabrics. While both men and women typically wear under arm deodorant compositions, these compositions can cause fabric damage, staining, and lingering odors, and are not typically used over the entire under arm/breast area. [0007] Various types of products for perspiration control have been proposed and used with varying degrees of success. One type of product is a reusable or disposable perspiration pad that is either sewn or pinned underneath the sleeve of outer garments. These pads are somewhat inconvenient and may function better for men than women, because women's fashions often include sleeves that are oversized for comfort; therefore, perspiration stains are more likely at the sides of the sleeve than on the underside. However, these pads typically do not have enough area to cover the sides of the sleeve. Moreover, many women's garments are constructed of sheer or lightweight fabrics that would be damaged by pad attachment, or are insufficient to conceal the pad. [0008] Reusable pads that are positioned beneath the armpit and are fixed to bra or tank top straps by loop fasteners have also been developed. These pads address some of the issues noted above, but the attachment design may be somewhat awkward for the wearer, since the fasteners typically position the pads directly underneath the armpit. Additionally, they too may be difficult to conceal. [0009] A woman seeking to reduce the appearance of perspiration on outergarments could simply wear another undergarment, such as an undershirt or a camisole. However, these undergarments may actually increase perspiration, particularly on warm days. Moreover, because of the variety of patterns in outergarment necklines, the outergarment may not conceal the camisole or undershirt. Additionally, everyday wear of undergarments may be expensive. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0010] One aspect of the invention relates to a perspiration shield. The perspiration shield comprises an absorbent portion that is shaped and adapted to be coupled to a side strap of a bra. The absorbent portion has inward and outward faces and includes an under arm portion and a breast portion. The under arm portion is shaped and arranged to extend from the side strap to cover at least a portion of a user's under arm area. The breast portion is contiguous with the under arm portion and is shaped and arranged to cover at least a portion of the user's breast area. At least one of the inward and outward faces is at least partially comprised of an absorbent material adapted to absorb perspiration from the user's under arm and breast areas. [0011] Another aspect of the invention relates to a perspiration shield. The perspiration shield comprises an absorbent portion shaped and adapted to absorb perspiration from at least the under arm area of a user. The perspiration shield also comprises an attachment portion contiguous with the absorbent portion, the attachment portion being shaped and adapted to attach the perspiration shield to a side strap of a bra by folding over the side strap. [0012] A further aspect of the invention relates to a perspiration shield. The perspiration shield comprises an absorbent portion shaped and adapted to absorb perspiration from at least the under arm area of a user. An attachment portion is contiguous with the absorbent portion. The attachment portion is dimensioned, shaped, and adapted to removably attach the perspiration shield to a cup of the bra. Fabric adhesive is provided and positioned on the attachment portion so as to adhere to the cup of the bra. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0013] Embodiments of the invention will be described with respect to the following drawing figures, in which like numerals represent like structures throughout the views, and in which: [0014] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an under arm/breast perspiration shield according to an embodiment of the invention, shown as attached to the bra of a user; [0015] FIG. 2 is a side elevational view of an under arm/breast perspiration shield according to another embodiment of the invention; [0016] FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the under arm/breast perspiration shield of FIG. 2 as attached to the bra of a user; [0017] FIG. 4 is a side elevational view of an under arm/breast perspiration shield without a fold-over securing portion according to another embodiment of the invention; [0018] FIG. 5 is perspective view of the under arm/breast perspiration shield of FIG. 4 as attached to the bra of a user; [0019] FIG. 6 is a side elevational view of an under arm/breast perspiration shield with rigidity-improving features, according to embodiments of the invention; [0020] FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an under arm/breast perspiration shield according to another embodiment of the invention, shown as attached to the bra of a user; Continue reading... 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