Published Technical Disclosure Archive

Smart Athletic Bra: Adaptive Support & Performance Monitoring

Publication ID: 24-11856999_0001_PTD
Published: October 27, 2025
Category:Direct Improvements & Enhancements

Legal Citation

pr1or.art Inc., “Smart Athletic Bra: Adaptive Support & Performance Monitoring,” Published Technical Disclosure No. 24-11856999_0001_PTD, Published October 27, 2025, available at https://archive.pr1or.art/24-11856999_0001_PTD
This technical disclosure describes improvements that would be readily apparent to a Person Having Ordinary Skill In The Art (PHOSITA) when considered in combination with the foundational architecture disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 11,856,999.

Background and Problem Solved

The original athletic bra patent (BACKGROUND) has limitations in providing customizable breast support, restricting breast movement, and monitoring athletic performance. The present invention addresses these limitations by introducing adjustable compression zones, adaptive cups, and integrated sensors to provide optimal breast support, movement restriction, and real-time feedback during athletic activities.

Novelty and Inventive Step

The present invention introduces novel features that overcome the limitations of the original patent, including adjustable compression zones, adaptive cups, and integrated sensors. These features provide a non-obvious and innovative solution for enhancing athletic performance, comfort, and safety.

Alternative Embodiments and Variations

Alternative embodiments of the invention could include adjustable compression zones with varying levels of compression, adaptive cups with different materials or structures, and integrated sensors with different types of feedback mechanisms. Variations could also include different types of intelligent fabric, such as those that adjust to humidity or wind resistance.

Potential Commercial Applications and Market

The enhanced athletic bra system has significant commercial potential in the sports and fitness industries, targeting athletes and fitness enthusiasts who require high-performance, comfortable, and safe athletic wear. The invention could be marketed as a premium product, offering a unique combination of adaptive support, performance monitoring, and intelligent fabric technology.

CPC Classifications

SectionClassGroup
A A41 A41C3/0057
A A41 A41C3/0028
A A41 A41C3/02

Field of Art

Athletic apparel design, specifically sports bra engineering focusing on breast support, compression, and performance optimization technologies

Person of Ordinary Skill (PHOSITA) Profile

A design engineer with expertise in textile engineering, ergonomic garment design, and biomechanical performance measurement, typically holding a bachelor's or master's degree in textile or mechanical engineering with 3-5 years of experience in athletic apparel development

Obviousness Rationale

A PHOSITA would recognize that the PTD's variations represent predictable extensions of the source patent's core athletic bra design, utilizing known techniques in textile engineering and performance optimization. The proposed adjustable compression zones, adaptive cups, and integrated sensor technologies are logical progressions from the foundational wrap-around strap and support structure disclosed in the original patent. These variations represent incremental improvements using standard design methodologies within sports garment engineering.

Obvious Combinations & Variations

Source Patent Element
Base portion configured to stretch along user's torso with adjustable straps
PTD Variation
Adjustable compression zones with varying compression levels
Obviousness Reasoning
A PHOSITA would find it obvious to modify strap tension mechanisms to create localized compression control, as compression management is a standard design parameter in sports garment engineering
Source Patent Element
Cup portion configured to receive and conform to user's breasts
PTD Variation
Adaptive cups that dynamically adjust to different breast sizes and shapes
Obviousness Reasoning
Implementing responsive material technologies to enhance fit is a predictable solution using known textile engineering techniques for improved garment performance
Source Patent Element
Sports garment designed for minimizing breast movement during athletic activities
PTD Variation
Integrated sensor module tracking breast movement and providing performance feedback
Obviousness Reasoning
Incorporating motion tracking sensors represents an obvious technological enhancement using standard biomechanical monitoring techniques already prevalent in athletic performance measurement
Source Patent Element
Elastic base portion with stretch capabilities
PTD Variation
Intelligent fabric with temperature-adaptive properties
Obviousness Reasoning
Developing smart textiles with environmental responsiveness is a predictable evolution of existing elastic material technologies in sports garment design
35 U.S.C. § 103 Summary: Based on the teachings of US Patent 11856999 and the disclosed technological variations, a person of ordinary skill in the art would find the claimed innovations obvious and therefore unpatentable. The proposed modifications represent straightforward extensions of existing athletic garment design principles, utilizing known techniques in textile engineering, sensor integration, and performance optimization technologies.

Original Patent Information

Patent NumberUS 11,856,999
TitleAthletic bra
Assignee(s)adidas AG