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Nursing Cover and Method for Converting Cover to a Purse

a technology for applied in the field of nursing covers and purses, can solve the problems of no prior art, whether taken alone or in any combination, showing or suggesting a combination of purses, etc., and achieve the effect of convenient and easy carrying, and quick and easy conversion

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-08-08
BUCHHOLZ KATHERINE ANN
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Benefits of technology

The invention is a nursing purse that can be easily converted from a purse to a nursing cover and vice versa. It includes a flat rectangular panel of fabric with multiple pockets for holding items and a strap for easy carrying. The purse also has fasteners to secure it to other materials for added convenience. The unique feature of this purse is that it combines the functions of a purse, diaper bag, and breastfeeding cover, making it a portable, comfortable, and ergonomic solution for nursing and feeding on the go.

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Mothers that breastfeed frequently find themselves in need of a cover for modesty while breastfeeding.
However, none of the prior art, whether taken alone or in any combination, show or suggest a combination of a purse, a diaper bag for holding baby items and a method for converting a purse to a cover for breastfeeding.

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[0024]Embodiments or examples of the invention may be implemented in numerous ways, including as an apparatus, system, or process. A detailed description of one or more examples is provided below along with the accompanying figures. The detailed description is provided in connection with such examples, but is not limited to any particular example. These details are provided for the purpose of example and the descriptions provided may be used for implementation according to the claims without some or all of these specific details. It will be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended. Alterations and further modifications of the inventive features illustrated herein, and additional applications of the principles of the inventions as illustrated herein, which would occur to one skilled in the relevant art and having possession of this disclosure, are to be considered within the scope of the invention.

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Abstract

A nursing cover and purse includes a flat rectangular piece of fabric secured with a strap to conceal breastfeeding. The nursing cover and purse also includes a female connector at each corner, two male connectors at substantially a center of the top hem, two male connectors at substantially a center of a bottom hem, wherein the male and female connectors are joined to secure the flat rectangular panel of fabric into a folded configuration. A plurality of connecting elements attached to the bottom hem, a plurality of mating elements attached to the top hem, the plurality of connecting elements are connected to the plurality of mating elements to convert the flat rectangular panel of fabric from the folded configuration to a fully functioning purse with strap for carrying.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]a. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to a nursing cover and purse to be used as a purse for carrying personal and baby items and as a cover for breastfeeding. The invention also relates to a method for converting a purse to a cover for breastfeeding.[0003]b) Description of the Prior Art[0004]Mothers that breastfeed frequently find themselves in need of a cover for modesty while breastfeeding. Much of the prior art consists of a nursing cover in some configuration wherein the cover is only a cover. Other prior art consists of a purse that converts into a nursing pillow but is not a cover.[0005]U.S. Pat. No. 2,451,142 discloses a bag, which opens to form a pillow and a blanket. U.S. Pat. No. 1,677,743 discloses a bag having outer surfaces A, A′ and inner surfaces B, B′, which are formed of padding. The bag is turned inside out to form a cushion.[0006]Breast feeding covers and handbags are shown in U.S. Pat. No. 7,555,790, U.S. P...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D1/20A41D1/215
CPCA41D1/205A41D1/215
Inventor BUCHHOLZ, KATHERINE ANN
Owner BUCHHOLZ KATHERINE ANN
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