Tank top nursing bra

a nursing bra and tank top technology, applied in the field of outer garments, can solve the problems of insufficient breast access, etc., and achieve the effect of easy and discrete breast feeding, quick and discrete nursing, and easy movemen

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-04-21
LEADING LADY
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[0006] In accordance with the present invention, provided is a tank top nursing bra combination for a nursing mother that provides breast support and which allows the nursing mother to easily and discretely breast feed her baby wherein the tank top can be worn in public without needing to be covered. In this respect, a tank top nursing bra in accordance with the present invention includes an inner frame for securing the tank top on the chest of the nursing mother and for properly positioning the tank top relative to the breasts of the nursing mother. The tank top nursing bra further includes a selectively engageable nursing flap secured to the inner frame which covers and supports the breast of the nursing mother and which can be easily moved from a closed support position to an access position for allowing the nursing mother to quickly and discretely nurse her baby. Furthermore, a tank top nursing bra in accordance with the present invention has the appearance of a traditional tank top which can be worn in public even though it provides breast support and breast access.
[0007] The tank top nursing bra in accordance with the present invention further includes an inner frame that utilizes a sling configuration that provides complete access to the mother's breasts for nursing her baby. Prior art cup frame designs, which merely include an access hole for the mother's nipple, fail to provide adequate access to the breast for manipulating the baby's mouth relative to the mother's nipple. Furthermore, the sling design in accordance with the present invention also prevents the baby's face from engaging the clothing article during nursing which can cause irritation.

Problems solved by technology

Prior art cup frame designs, which merely include an access hole for the mother's nipple, fail to provide adequate access to the breast for manipulating the baby's mouth relative to the mother's nipple.

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[0029] Referring now in greater detail to the drawings wherein the showings are for the purpose of illustrating preferred embodiments of the invention only, and not for the purpose of limiting the invention, FIGS. 1-4 show a prior art nursing bra, FIGS. 5-8 show a prior art nursing garment, FIGS. 9-12 show a first embodiment, and FIGS. 13-20 show another embodiment of the invention of this application.

[0030] Referring to FIG. 1-4, shown is a prior art nursing bra 10 which includes an inner frame 12, straps 14 and 16, and a unified front flap 20 which has a left and right flap section 30 and 40, respectively. Section 30 is selectively engageable to strap 14 by clip 35. Similarly, flap 40 is selectively engageable with strap 16 by clip 45. Nursing bra 10 is intended to be worn underneath either an outer garment or even a nightwear garment to provide breast support and to provide access to the breasts for nursing. Nursing bra 10 is a separate clothing article from the outer garment or ...

second embodiment

[0039] Referring to FIGS. 13-20, shown is a second embodiment that includes an inner frame structure which still provides the necessary support and access while being even more hidden from the outward appearance of the garment. In this respect, shown is a tank top nursing bra 410 having an outer clothing article 420 and an inner frame structure 422 similar to the tank top 210. However, tank top 410 includes support flaps 430 and 432 which have inner support layers which are shaped and constructed similarly to the outer visible layers. This configuration provides a more attractive outward appearance for the clothing article.

[0040] This more attractive outward appearance is accomplished by utilizing support flap 430 which includes an outer flap layer 434 and a commonly shaped inner flap layer 436. Support flap 432 also includes an outer flap layer 438 and a commonly shaped inner flap layer 440. Outer flap layers 434 and 438 are part of article 420 while inner flap layers 436 and 440 a...

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Abstract

A tank top nursing bra for a nursing mother which provides breast support and which also allows the nursing mother to easily and discretely breast feed her baby wherein the tank top can be worn in public without the need to be covered. The tank top nursing bra includes an inner frame for securing the tank top on the nursing mother and for properly positioning the tank top relative to the breasts of the nursing mother. The inner frame includes an elastic waist or chest band which extends about the torso of the mother and below the breasts of the mother. The elastic band having a front portion and a rear portion. The inner frame further including a front sling having a pair of openings for allowing access to the woman's breasts for nursing. The sling extending from the elastic band to a set of shoulder straps which support the inner frame on the shoulders of the woman. The shoulder straps having back edges which are joined either directly or indirectly to the elastic band. The tank top nursing bra further including at least one breast supporting inner nursing flap having a bottom edge joined to the elastic waistband and a top edge which is selectively interengageable with the inner support structure. The tank top nursing bra further including an outer tank top having a front and back portion. The front portion of the tank top being attached to the at least one nursing flap and the back portion being attached to the inner frame.

Description

[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 60 / 506,682, entitled “Tank Top Nursing Bra”, filed Sep. 26, 2003.[0002] The invention of this application relates to the art of nursing bras and, more particularly, to a combination nursing bra and tank top which can be worn as an outer garment even though it provides the necessary breast support and allows for access to the breast for nursing a baby. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE [0003] The present invention relates to an outer garment which has a built-in nursing bra that provides support for the breasts while allowing easy access for nursing. In this respect, Alberts 2,679,048; Williams 4,390,024; Kunstadter 4,878,879; Weber-Unger 5,624,296; and, Pearson 6,083,079 all show nursing bra designs which provide breast support for the nursing mother while allowing easy access to the breast for nursing which are hereby incorporated by reference as background material showing the same. Fildan D412,462 show...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41C3/00A41C3/04
CPCA41C3/04
Inventor JOHNSTONE, HAIDEE
Owner LEADING LADY
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