Abstract: Bras and methods of forming bras suitable for nursing activities and closure assemblies that are convenient to manipulate. The bra assembly includes a pair of breast cups that are secured to a torso band. A first closure assembly is disposed between each breast cup and the torso band and extends in a lateral direction generally below a respective breast. A second closure assembly includes first and second portions that are each secured to a respective breast cup. The first and second portions of the second closure removably cooperate with one another such that each breast can be selectively exposed by lateral outward translation of the respective breast cup. Another aspect of the invention includes a closure assembly that reduces the number of clasp associations that must be manipulated to effectuate the opening/closing of the bra assembly.

Abstract: A multi-use lanyard assembly that includes an elongate flexible body, a pair of clamps that engage the elongate flexible body, and a pair of clasps that are secured to the opposite distal ends of the elongate flexible body. The elongate flexible body is preferably provided as a cord or a strap that is folded over upon itself to define respective first and second portions of the elongate flexible body. Each of the clamps is oriented to be moveable along and engage both of the first and second portions of the elongate flexible body. Each of the first and second clamp portions is securable relative to the first and second portions of the elongate flexible body at various discrete positions such that the lanyard assembly can achieve various configurations associated with securing the lanyard assembly and associated accessories relative to a user.

Abstract: Bras and methods of forming bras suitable for nursing activities and closure assemblies that are convenient to manipulate. The bra assembly includes a pair of breast cups that are secured to a torso band. A first closure assembly is disposed between each breast cup and the torso band and extends in a lateral direction generally below a respective breast. A second closure assembly includes first and second portions that are each secured to a respective breast cup. The first and second portions of the second closure removably cooperate with one another such that each breast can be selectively exposed by lateral outward translation of the respective breast cup. Another aspect of the invention includes a closure assembly that reduces the number of clasp associations that must be manipulated to effectuate the opening/closing of the bra assembly.