Nursing Garment

Abstract

Disclosed is a wearable garment for nursing. The garment includes a back body member, a left panel, and a right panel. The back body member includes a left portion, a right portion, and plurality of fastenings. The left panel attached with the back body member from the left portion of the back body member. The right panel attached with the back body member from the right portion of the back body member. The left panel and the right panel cross over each other in order to enable a user to nurse a baby. The fastenings are placed over a shoulder of the left panel and the right panel for affixing the left panel to the right panel or affixing the right panel to the left panel so that the panels are secured over a user's shoulders.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This Application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Provisional Utility Application 62/385,142 filed Sep. 8, 2016, the contents of which are incorporated by this reference

FIELD OF INVENTION

The present invention generally relates to protective garments, and more particularly relates to wearable garment for nursing.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

Most women in the world are aware that breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for most infants. According to a survey third of women feel embarrassed breastfeeding in public because the mothers do not feel comfortable nursing in public. Existing baby carriers or blankets entirely expose mother in public and further and baby starts sweating. There are various factors involves in the existing baby carriers which make the breastfeeding in public complicated and embarrassing.

Therefore there is need of a wearable garment that provides comfort, style, and simplicity. Further there is also need of a wearable garment for nursing which may be used by mother long after when the mother is done with nursing, Furthermore there is also need of a motherhood nursing tool that provides with the confidence to breastfeed.

Further limitations and disadvantages of conventional and traditional approaches will become apparent to one of skill in the art, through comparison of described systems with some aspects of the present disclosure, as set forth in the remainder of the present application and with reference to the drawings.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A wearable garment for nursing is provided substantially as shown in, and/or described in connection with, at least one of the figures, as set forth more completely in the claims.

According to embodiments illustrated herein, there is provided a wearable garment for nursing. The garment includes a back body member, a left panel, and a right panel.

The back body member includes a left portion, a right portion, and plurality of fastenings. The left panel attached with the back body member from the left portion of the back body member. The right panel attached with the back body member from the right portion of the back body member. The left panel and the right panel cross over each other in order to enable a user to nurse a baby. The fasteners are located at a shoulder of the left panel and the right panel for affixing the left panel to the right panel or affixing the right panel to the left panel so that the panels are secured over a user's shoulders.

These and other aspects of the embodiments herein will be better appreciated and understood when considered in conjunction with the following description and the accompanying drawings. It should be understood, however, that the following descriptions, while indicating preferred embodiments and numerous specific details thereof, are given by way of illustration and not of limitation. Many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the embodiments herein without departing from the scope thereof, and the embodiments herein include all such modifications.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings illustrate the various embodiments of systems, methods, and other aspects of the disclosure. Any person with ordinary skills in the art will appreciate that the illustrated element boundaries (e.g., boxes, groups of boxes, or other shapes) in the figures represent one example of the boundaries. In some examples, one element may be designed as multiple elements, or multiple elements may be designed as one element. In some examples, an element shown as an internal component of one element may be implemented as an external component in another, and vice versa. Further, the elements may not be drawn to scale.

Various embodiments will hereinafter be described in accordance with the appended drawings, which are provided to illustrate and not to limit the scope in any manner, wherein similar designations denote similar elements, and in which:

FIG. 1 illustrates the wearable garment for nursing with full sleeve, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 2 illustrates the sleeveless wearable garment for nursing 200, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 3 illustrates the wearable garment for nursing with hood, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 4 illustrates a first exemplary view of the wearable garment for nursing, in accordance with at least one embodiment;

FIG. 5 illustrates a second exemplary view of the wearable garment for nursing, in accordance with at least one embodiment; and

FIG. 6 illustrates a third exemplary view of the wearable garment for nursing, in accordance with at least one embodiment.

FIG. 7 illustrates a wearable garment for nursing, in accordance with at least one embodiment.

FIG. 8 illustrates a wearable garment for nursing in an unfastened condition, in accordance with at least one embodiment.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

The present disclosure is best understood with reference to the detailed figures and description set forth herein. Various embodiments are discussed below with reference to the figures. However, those skilled in the art will readily appreciate that the detailed descriptions given herein with respect to the figures are simply for explanatory purposes as the methods and systems may extend beyond the described embodiments. For example, the teachings presented and the needs of a particular application may yield multiple alternative and suitable approaches to implement the functionality of any detail described herein. Therefore, any approach may extend beyond the particular implementation choices in the following embodiments described and shown.

References to “one embodiment,” “at least one embodiment,” “an embodiment,” “one example,” “an example,” “for example,” and so on indicate that the embodiment(s) or example(s) may include a particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation but that not every embodiment or example necessarily includes that particular feature, structure, characteristic, property, element, or limitation. Further, repeated use of the phrase “in an embodiment” does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which this invention belongs. Although any methods and materials similar or equivalent to those described herein can also be used in the practice or testing of the present invention, the preferred methods and materials are now described. All publications, patents and patent applications mentioned herein are incorporated herein in their entirety.

It is also noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a”, “and”, and “the” include plural referents unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. In the claims, the terms “first,” “second”, and so forth are to be interpreted merely as ordinal designations they shall not be limited in themselves. Further, the use of exclusive terminology such as “solely,” “only” and the like in connection with the recitation of any claim element is contemplated. Also, it is contemplated that any element indicated to be optional herein may be specifically excluded from a given claim by way of a “negative” limitation. Finally, it is contemplated that any optional feature of the inventive variation(s) described herein may be set forth and claimed independently or in combination with any one or more of the features described herein.

All references, including publications, patent applications, and patents, cited herein are hereby incorporated by reference to the same extent as if each reference were individually and specifically indicated to be incorporated by reference and were set forth in its entirety herein.

The use of the terms “a” and “an” and “the” and similar referents in the context of describing the invention (especially in the context of the following claims) are to be construed to cover both the singular and plural, unless indicated herein or clearly contradicted by context. The terms “comprising”, “having”, “including”, and “containing” are to be construed as open-ended terms (i.e., meaning “including, but not limited to,”) unless otherwise noted. The term “connected” is to be construed as partly or wholly contained within, attached to, or joined together, even if there is something intervening.

The recitation of ranges of values herein are merely intended to serve as a shorthand method of referring individually to each separate value failing within the range, unless otherwise indicated herein, and each separate value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually recited herein.

All methods described herein can be performed in any suitable order unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context. The use of any and all examples, or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided herein, is intended merely to better illuminate embodiments of the invention and does not impose a limitation on the scope of the invention unless otherwise claimed.

FIG. 1 illustrates the wearable garment 100 for nursing with full sleeve 102a and 102b, in accordance with at least one embodiment. The garment 100 includes a back body member 104, a left panel 106, and a right panel 108, plurality of fasteners 402, 502 (shown and explained in conjunction with FIG. 4 and FIG. 5), a first pocket 304 (shown and explained in conjunction with FIG. 3), a second pocket 306 (shown and explained in conjunction with FIG. 3), and plurality of loop holes 202, 204, 206 (shown and explained in conjunction with FIG. 2).

The back body member 104 includes a left portion and a right portion, which may be mirror image. The left panel 106 is attached to the back body member 104 at the left portion of the back body member 104. The right panel 108 is attached to the back body member 104 at the right portion of the back body member 104. The left panel 106 and the right panel 108 overlap each other when the wearable garment is donned, in order to enable a user to nurse a baby, as seen in FIGS. 6 and 7.

The present wearable garment 100 includes various options including but not limited to such as long sleeves 102a, 102b (FIG. 1) with a hood 302 (FIG. 3), long sleeves 102a, 102b without hood 302 (FIG. 1), sleeveless with hood 302 (FIG. 7), and sleeveless without hood 302 (FIG. 8). Where provided, the hood 302 may be detachably attached to the back body panel 104, such as by a zipper or slide fastener, buttons, snaps, or hook and loop fastener, for example (these options are not shown).

FIG. 2 illustrates a sleeveless wearable garment 200 for nursing, in accordance with at least one embodiment. A plurality of loop holes 202. 204, and 206 enable the user to adjust the left panel 106 or the right panel 108 in order to provide access for the baby to a user's breast for nursing. As employed herein, fasteners refer to individual fasteners such as 402 and 502, shown as buttons, and 202, 204, 206, and 208, shown as loop openings. Fastenings refer to a fastener such as a button (fastener 402 or 502), taken together with a mating second fastener, such as loop opening 202, 204, 206, or 208.

FIG. 3 illustrates the wearable garment 100 for nursing with hood 302, in accordance with at least one embodiment. The first pocket 304 is located on the left panel 106. The second pocket 306 is located on the right panel 108. The first pocket 304 and the second pocket 306 may be large lined pockets, e.g., large enough to accommodate baby bottles and other accessories (none shown).

FIG. 4 illustrates a first exemplary view 400 of a wearable garment (e.g., wearable garment 100) for nursing, in accordance with at least one embodiment. FIG. 4 should be read and interpreted in conjunction with FIG. 5. FIG. 5 illustrates a second exemplary view 500 of the wearable garment for nursing of FIG. 4, in accordance with at least one embodiment. The fasteners 402, and 502 are located respectively at a shoulder of the left panel 106 and a shoulder of the right panel 108. This facilitates affixing the left panel 106 to the right panel 108 or affixing the right panel 108 to the left panel 106, so that the panels 106, and 108 are secured over a user's shoulders. The plurality of fasteners 402 and 502 may include a plurality of buttons. The first button (fastener 402) may be located proximate the right shoulder of the user (e.g., on body back member 104 or alternatively on right panel 108), and the second button (fastener 502) may be located inside the left shoulder of the user (e.g., on body back member 104 or alternatively on left panel 106).

FIG. 6 illustrates a third exemplary view of the wearable garment 100 for nursing, in accordance with at least one embodiment, in accordance with at least one embodiment. The three loop holes 202, 204, 206 allow the user, i.e. the mother, to decide her own level of privacy. That is, any of loop holes 202, 204, or 206 may be used to engage the button 402, thereby varying how loosely the wearable garment 100 is draped over the torso of the user. Because of this variability, a wearable garment as set forth herein (e.g., wearable garment 100, 200, etc.) is useful from the newborn stage to the toddler.

FIG. 7 illustrates a baby carried by a mother wearing the wearable garment 100.

FIG. 8 illustrates a wearable garment (e.g., the wearable garment 100) stretched out to reveal fasteners.

Any feature of a wearable garment (e.g., wearable garment 100) presented herein in terms of being optional may be combined with any other feature, or omitted, where feasible. A wearable garment (e.g., wearable garment 100) may be arranged such that fasteners shown on the right may be relocated on the left, and vice versa.

The material used for manufacturing the present wearable garment 100 may include but is not limited to performance spandex, jersey cotton, and fleece. These materials are used to provide warmth for mother and baby while baby is in the carrier. Thus the present wearable garment 100 may also be used as a garment that the mother wears over her clothing. When the baby is ready to breastfeed, the mother is able to simply drape one of the front panels (left panel or right panel) over the baby to act as a cover for her privacy. The sleeveless version of a wearable garment according to the present disclosure is ideal for warm weather. This may be worn over the baby carrier to provide privacy for the baby, and mother. The sleeveless wearable garment works the same way in as the full sleeve wearable garment to breastfeeding.

Thus the present invention combines both the essential nursing cover and the beneficial baby-wearing jacket to formulate a comfortable, functional, chic, and fashionable blouse. The present invention further helps the upcoming mother to ease the stress of breastfeeding and feel beautiful, empowered, and confident.

No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any non-claimed element as essential to the practice of the invention.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various modification and variations can be made to the present invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. There is no intention to limit the invention to the specific form or forms enclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modification, alternative construction, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the invention, as defined in the appended claims. Thus, it is intended that the present invention cover the modification and variation of this invention provided they come within the scope of the appended claims and their equivalents.

Claims

1. A wearable garment for nursing, the garment comprising:

a back body member including a left portion and a right portion;

a left panel attached to the back body member at the left portion of the back body member;

a right panel attached to the back body member at the right portion of the back body member, wherein the left panel and the right panel overlap each other when the wearable garment is donned, in order to enable a user to nurse a baby;

a first fastener located proximate a shoulder of the left panel and a mating second fastener located on the right portion of the back body member; and

a third fastener located proximate another shoulder of the right panel and a mating fourth fastener located on the left portion of the back member, whereby at least one of the right panel and the left panel may be selectively fastened in place to cover a nursing baby.

2. The wearable garment according to claim 1 wherein the plurality of fasteners comprise a plurality of buttons, wherein a first button is located inside the left shoulder of the user, and a second button is located inside the left shoulder of the user.

3. The wearable garment according to claim 1, further including a plurality of loop holes enabling the user to adjust selectively looseness of fit of the left panel and the right panel, in order to provide access for the baby to a user's breast for nursing.

4. The wearable garment according to claim 1, further comprising a first pocket positioned on the left panel.

5. The wearable garment according to claim 1, further comprising a second pocket positioned on the right panel.

6. The wearable garment according to claim 1, further comprising a hood detachably attached with the back panel.

7. The wearable garment according to claim 1, further comprising at least one sleeve.