Apparel – Garment protectors – Aprons
Patent
1997-05-30
1999-04-13
Crowder, C. D.
Apparel
Garment protectors
Aprons
2 52, 2104, A41D 100
Patent
active
058931716
ABSTRACT:
This device, a nursing cover-up (10), allows a nursing mother to breast feed her child in public without fear of exposing herself to others, but allows herself to view the child during the feeding (19). The nursing cover-up is a piece of fabric attached to the front of the mother's clothing by clips, clamps, or fasteners (12A & 12B) or by optional neck strap (17). The nursing cover-up has a flexible shapeable coated wire (15) sewn into the upper edge of the nursing cover-up (10) that provides support to the nursing cover-up allowing the mother to shape or mold the edge of the nursing cover-up outward (19); thus permitting her to see the child throughout feeding while prohibiting others from seeing in. The shield and slit opening (16 & 18) provides access for the mother's hand to the underside of the nursing cover-up permitting her to move or manipulate her nipple as needed. A pocket is provided for storage (20). This device can be produced in a one size fits all which is easy to take on and off. It can be folded small enough to fit into a diaper bag or purse. The fabric is light and the sides are open which allows ample ventilation for the child.
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Crowder C. D.
Jenkins Shirra L.
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