Nursing Garment with magnetic opening/closure

Abstract

This nursing garment of the present invention in a way that others will not know that the mother is wearing clothing accessible for nursing. This has been done by using a magnetic closure on the strap of the garment. It can be utilized in a variety of ways by using different sizes and shaped magnets. The magnets can be placed either on the front of the garment, on the shoulder of the garment, or over the shoulder of the garment. The size, shape, and placement of the magnet can vary depending upon the style (for example-formal dress, tank top, maxi dress etc.) of the garment.

Description

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AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0010]It is a principal object of the invention to provide a nursing garment that may take on any one of countless attractive styles and be embodied in any number of different types of wearing apparel without inhibiting the freedom of the woman to nurse as frequently as may be required.

[0011]The magnet is easy to camouflage because it is sewn into the inner layer of the garment allowing the garment to not look like the typical nursing garment. The magnetic closure allows the mother to drop a strap down on either side of her torso to easily to feed her child.

[0012]The magnetic closure allows the mother to nurse her child without pulling up or pulling down the entire front of the garment but by using a drop-down closure method.

[0013]It is another object of the invention to incorporate a functionality to the garment while still allowing the mother to wear fashion forward, aesthetically pleasing clothing.

Problems solved by technology

There is a very limited history on nursing clothing.

Fashion has not truly caught up to what nursing mothers need and want.

While this clip down access clip is functional, it cannot be used with fabric typical of most women's clothing and only allows for a thin strap.

This may be functional for breastfeeding while not being obvious, it is not necessarily practical as closing a side zipper while holding an infant can be difficult.

D736,499 uses camouflaged flaps as an opening but it is not always practical for every item of clothing.

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