Pregnancy symbol

Abstract

A symbol that communicates the “yes, I am pregnant” message to observers. The symbol abstractly displays a silhouette like representation of a pregnant woman and includes a head portion, a chest portion and a torso portion. Optionally, the symbol may also include a smaller silhouette like representation of a fetus within the mother's womb situated in the torso portion of the symbol. The symbol can be incorporated into items of jewelry, integrated into items of apparel, or otherwise displayed on the body or proximity of an expecting mother.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not applicable. REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX [0003] Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] The present invention is directed towards symbols and items of jewelry that communicate information and, more particularly towards items of jewelry that indicate the pregnancy status of parties that wear the jewelry. [0005] One of the most amazing miracles of life is the ability to create new life. The miracle is keenly evident in the faces of young mothers and fathers upon first discovering that they are pregnant and that the weeks, months and even sometimes years worth of temperature monitoring, vitamin popping, scheduling and wearing of boxer shorts have paid off! The pregnancy test reads positive. It is also evident in the tears of joy that the expecting mothers and fathers shed durin...

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Benefits of technology

[0010] More specifically, the present invention includes a symbol that abstractly displays a silhouette like representation of a pregnant woman. In one embodiment of the invention, the symbol includes a head portion, a chest portion and a torso portion. In another embodiment of the present invention the symbol further includes a smaller silhouette like representation of a fetus within the mother's womb and is situated in the torso portion of the symbol. Advantageously, the symbol, when worn by an expecting mother, readily communicates to observers that the bearer is with child.

Problems solved by technology

But for anyone that has been through this process, you are quite cognizant of the fact that these early feelings of elation, although not forgotten, are soon accompanied by a sundry of discomforts.

Along with such symptoms, the expecting mother experiences iincreased frequency in trips to the bathroom, a wardrobe that becomes unusable, swelling ankles, midnight cravings for very odd food selections, emotional outbursts and inopportune burping.

However, it does not look like the typical Moon Pie and RC Cola weight gain, and you suspect that she may be pregnant.

However, if you are not fast on your feet, this can also create an uncomfortable situation.

However, the use of messages on apparel is not a viable solution to this need in the art in that if the expecting mother is going to work, church or some other place that is not suitable for such attire, then the message is not delivered.

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