Abstract: The present invention provides a nursing bra having first and second breast cup members attached to a chest strap assembly. The strap assembly includes a primary band assembly for securing said nursing bra to a user's upper chest and a separate secondary band assembly coupled to each first and second breast cup. The separate secondary band assembly is configured and operable to provide slidable movement of each of the first and second breast cups relative to the primary band assembly for uncovering a breast during a nursing application.

Abstract: An apparatus allowing a woman to pump milk from her breasts without the necessity of the woman's hands holding the breast pumps utilizes at least one band of material encircling the woman's chest, the band of material provided with two openings corresponding to the woman's breasts. A center panel would be provided to adjust the fit of the band. Additionally, in another embodiment, a back panel would be used in conjunction with the center panel to connect left and right panels together, the left and right panels including openings for a woman's breast. In all of the embodiments, semicircular pieces would cover each of the openings. In yet another embodiment, a removable piece is attached to the front of the apparatus, allowing the woman to wear the apparatus all day, even in public.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a bra or tank that has three layers on the chest that allow the wearer to comfortably breast feed or pump milk hands-free. Specifically, the tank or bra has three detachable layers over the breast where the outer layer is a solid layer, the inner layer has two openings over the nipple that are equipped to receive the funnels of a breast pumping apparatus and hold them to the breast without the wearer holding them, and an inner layer that has a large opening for the breast so that the wearer may breast feed an infant.

Abstract: A bra cup includes: an inner cup portion, comprising one or more inner foam layers; and an outer cup portion, attached to the inner cup portion, comprising one or more outer foam layers, the inner cup portion and the outer cup portion together forming the bra cup. The inner foam layers form first and second convex portions with respect to an inner surface of the inner cup portion. The first and second convex portions form, at an intersection therebetween, a channel on the inner surface extending from a lower portion of the cup towards an apex of the bra cup.

Abstract: This discrete, easily accessible, and selectively introduced and selectively removed pocket holds, e.g., keys, cash, credit cards, metro cards, cosmetics, valuables, or other accessories. The pocket is worn in the interior of a brassiere cup or bathing suit top to provide convenience and safety and is shaped and contoured appropriately to the interior of such garment. The pocket can be used with any brassiere and is held in place with a plurality of attaching members, including but not limited to magnets. The pocket is alternately and easily removed from an article of clothing, even in public, and worn as a sachet around the wrist.

Abstract: Nursing bra conversion garments and methods are disclosed. Nursing bra conversion allows conversion of bras from one configuration into another, increasing the likelihood of extending the useful lifespan of the bra garment.

Abstract: Disclosed is a brassiere that is adjustable for varying levels of modesty or daring. The brassiere includes a modesty panel that is integrated to the design of the brassiere, but is also interchangeable with other modesty panels. The modesty panel can be selected from among a set of modesty panels. In this manner, a wearer may vary the look of an outfit or ensemble by using modesty panels of varying colors, fabrics, textures, or levels of modesty or daring. In various embodiments, the modesty panel is fastened to the brassiere using traditional hook and loop fasteners. In other various embodiments, the modesty panel may be fastened using hook material and corresponding loop material, or may be fastened using buttons or snap fasteners. Any other manner of fastening systems may be used to render the modesty panel combined with the brassiere as a single article of clothing.

Abstract: A nursing undergarment having an inner breast cup that is attached, to an undergarment structure along a lower cup portion and releasably attachable to the undergarment structure along an upper cup portion, combined, with an outer cover having an upper cover portion attached to the upper cup portion and releasably fastenable to the undergarment structure along a lower cover portion. The attached upper cup and cover top portions may be released from the undergarment structure to allow insertion of a breast pump flange through an opening in the inner breast cup, and the lower cover portion may be released from the undergarment structure to allow the flange to protrude outward. During nursing, the upper cup and cover top portions are fastened to the undergarment structure and the lower cover portion is released and raised to provide access to the nipple through the opening.

Abstract: A breast pump set for expressing human breastmilk comprises a breastshield (1) to be placed on the female breast with a coupling part (12) for connection to a milk collection container (2), and an electrically driven suction pump (4, 4?). The breastshield (1) is provided with an actuator (5) for actuating the suction pump. The inventive breast pump seat allows easy handling of the suction pump and eliminates the need for the mother to have a hand free for handling.

Abstract: An apparatus allowing a woman to pump milk from her breasts without the necessity of the woman's hands holding the breast pumps utilizes at least one band of material encircling the woman's chest, the band of material provided with two openings corresponding to the woman's breasts. A center panel would be provided to adjust the fit of the band. Additionally, in another embodiment, a back panel would be used in conjunction with the center panel to connect left and right panels together, the left and right panels including openings for a woman's breast. In all of the embodiments, semicircular pieces would cover each of the openings.

Abstract: A nursing bra comprising a mesh fabric pocket formed inside of a bra cup for receiving a pad of absorbent material, the pocket interior member having an opening proximate the weaver's breast nipple permitting direct contact between the nipple and pad.

Abstract: A convertible nursing bra, in an exemplary embodiment, having bra support cups releasable from straps to provide access and further including underlying support panels connected to the encircling strap or under wire support and remaining connected to the straps to provide continued support during nursing. Released portions of the cups are temporarily retained by auxiliary attachment devices on the encircling strap to reduce interference during nursing. The releasable cup-to-strap and/or cup-to-encircling strap connecting devices are easily managed for access, stowing and re-covering.

Abstract: The present invention provides a brassiere comprising one or a pair of breast supporting cups and of the type where at least one of the breast-supporting cups has a frontal opening to expose the breast, the breast-supporting cup comprising a panel/flap that covers the opening and a part of which is releasably attachable to the shoulder strap of the brassiere when closing the opening and so that on release the opening may be uncovered, wherein the means by which the panel/flap is releasably attachable to the shoulder strap comprises a clasp on the shoulder strap that is movable up and down the shoulder strap to a selected position and having a clamping part so that it may be clamped at the selected position, thereby providing adjustment of the breast-supporting cup, the clasp incorporating co-operative engagement means thereon for the releasable attachment of the panel/flap.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a breast pump support for securing first and second milk intake components of a breast pump to the nipples of a user's breasts. The breast pump support includes an elongated band securable around the user's chest. The elongated band is defined by at least first and second opposing pieces of folded over elastic material having first and second elongated folded edges. The first and second elongated folded edges are secured to one another along their length except for along first and second sections defining first and second openings in the elongated band. The breast pump support may further include first and second means for reinforcing the elongated band adjacent to the first and second openings.

Abstract: An attached capelet that does not necessitate the removal of the attached capelet from the wearer's body in order to access an under layer garment for breast feeding. The capelet (10) covers the shoulder strap and releasable fastener means of the under layer garment (12) when the wearer is not breast feeding. The capelet is attached to the under layer garment at a back portion or underneath the arm sections and covers each shoulder of the wearer with a hem line (28) extending from the neck to each underarm side (30) of the wearer.

Abstract: An intimate apparel apparatus includes a brassiere frame with a chest band for securing the brassiere frame to the wearer, and a first arcuate recess in the brassiere frame for receiving a first detachable brassiere cup. A first arcuate channel is located along the edge of first arcuate recess. A first detachable brassiere cup has a first arcuate latch at a perimeter thereof. The first arcuate latch and the first arcuate channel are slidably engageable with one another, and have substantially identical cross sections, such that the substantially identical cross sections resist transverse separation from each other when slidably engaged. An intimate apparel set includes at least one brassiere garment as described above, and additionally further pair or pairs of detachable brassiere cups, interchangeable with those already described.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nursing bra having first and second breast cup members attached to a chest strap assembly. The strap assembly includes a primary band assembly for securing said nursing bra to a user's upper chest and a separate secondary band assembly coupled to each first and second breast cup. The separate secondary band assembly is configured and operable to provide slidable movement of each of the first and second breast cups relative to the primary band assembly for uncovering a breast during a nursing application.

Abstract: A bra that is adapted to be a face mask has first and second bra cups, each of which includes an air filter and which are removably coupled to each other with a first attachment member. A formable member is incorporated into the upper rim of each bra cup as a structural element of the bra. A first body strap is coupled to the first bra cup and a second body strap is coupled to the second bra cup. A second attachment member removably couples ends of the first and second body straps together. When the bra is used as a face mask, first and second body straps are separated and the second attachment member couples the first body strap to the first bra cup via the first attachment member as the first bra cup is separated from the second bra cup.

Abstract: This invention relates generally to a bra or tank that has three layers on the chest that allow the wearer to comfortably breast feed or pump milk hands-free. Specifically, the tank or bra has three detachable layers over the breast where the outer layer is a solid layer, the inner layer has two openings over the nipple that are equipped to receive the funnels of a breast pumping apparatus and hold them to the breast without the wearer holding them, and an inner layer that has a large opening for the breast so that the wearer may breast feed an infant.

Abstract: A brassiere for supporting the breasts of a wearer and for receiving and supporting a funnel for expressing breast milk, comprising a pair of cups, at least one of which includes a first portion and a second portion having at least one elastic band. The first and second portion of the cup are expandable to allow a funnel to be selectively inserted between and under said first portion and said second portion so as to contact said breast for expressing milk.

Abstract: Nursing bras with at least one cup (1) for supporting a breast, wherein the cup comprises a first part (2) for supporting of the breast, characterized in that the cup is provided with a second part (4) which at least in part overlaps with the first part (2).

Abstract: A breast shield support is provided which in one embodiment includes a central harness body adapted to hold a breast shield. The central harness body may include three spaced straps connected to or extending from the central harness body. Each of the harness straps includes a clip, for example, for attaching a respective strap to a portion of a nursing brassiere and at least one strap includes a plurality of protrusions or grooves formed along the length of the strap for engaging a respective clip and permitting the clip to be easily adjusted and held in a desired position along the length of the strap.

Abstract: A multifunction brassiere cup is described that includes multiple layers partially overlapping one another. A first layer, second layer, and third layer each have unattached edges. The unattached edges of the first and second layers cross to define a nook, which nook is covered by the overlapping third layer. The multifunction brassiere cup is configured to selectively receive the funnel of a breast pump behind the third layer of the cup and within the nook such that the funnel is supported against a nipple by the unattached edges of the first, second, and third layers.

Abstract: A fold-down convertible nursing bra with front and back reconfigurable straps is described. The cups of the bra are secured with a clip at the top of the shoulder strap that can be unclipped with one hand and folded down to nurse, then clipped back into the original position. A strip of fabric inside the cup remains attached to both the cup and the shoulder strap while the cup is folded down so that the bra remains secure and the clip can be easily accessed in order to reattach the cup. The bra also has back reconfigurable shoulder straps attached with a clip that can be removed and reattached in different positions such that the bra may be worn, for example, in a halter or racerback configuration.

Abstract: The present invention provides a nursing bra having first and second breast cup members attached to a chest strap assembly. The strap assembly includes a primary band assembly for securing said nursing bra to a user's upper chest and a separate secondary band assembly coupled to each first and second breast cup. The separate secondary band assembly is configured and operable to provide slidable movement of each of the first and second breast cups relative to the primary band assembly for uncovering a breast during a nursing application.

Abstract: A nursing garment has an outer bodice adapted for pulling down to expose an inner bodice, wherein the inner bodice has respective breast-feeding openings. The outer bodice provides breast cups. The outer bodice provides a bra-like support. The inner bodice is stretchable to provide a bra-like support.

Abstract: A nursing garment is constructed with an outer bodice and an inner bodice, wherein the outer bodice is adapted for pulling up to uncover the inner bodice. The inner bodice has breast-feeding openings located for nursing and infant while wearing the inner bodice. The outer bodice provides breast cups. The outer bodice provides a bra-like support. The inner bodice is stretchable and provides a bra-like support.

Abstract: A breast covering garment apparatus having a first breast cup and a second breast cup. The first and second breast cups may have (i) an inner shell having a concave shape selected from a number of available cup sizes and (ii) an outer shell having a convex shape selected from a number of available cup sizes. The inner shell of the first breast cup and the inner shell of the second breast cup may be different cup sizes. The outer shell of the first breast cup and the outer shell of the second breast cup may be the same cup size.

Abstract: A convertible nursing bra, in an exemplary embodiment, having bra support cups releasable from straps to provide access and further including underlying support panels connected to the encircling strap or under wire support and remaining connected to the straps to provide continued support during nursing. Released portions of the cups are temporarily retained by auxiliary attachment devices on the encircling strap to reduce interference during nursing. The releasable cup-to-strap and/or cup-to-encircling strap connecting devices are easily managed for access, stowing and re-covering.

Abstract: A device that supports a breast pump in a “hands-free” manner is disclosed. The device includes a cover with an opening and strap that connects the cover to an article of clothing such as a nursing bra. When connected, the device securely orients a breast shield of a breast pump over the breast of a user.

Abstract: An apparatus allowing a woman to pump milk from her breasts without the necessity of the woman's hands holding the breast pumps utilizes at least one band of material encircling the woman's chest, the band of material provided with two openings corresponding to the woman's breasts. A center panel would be provided to adjust the fit of the band. Additionally, in another embodiment, a back panel would be used in conjunction with the center panel to connect left and right panels together, the left and right panels including openings for a woman's breast. In all of the embodiments, semicircular pieces would cover each of the openings.

Abstract: An apparatus allowing a woman to pump milk from her breasts without the necessity of the woman's hands holding the breast pumps utilizes at least one band of material encircling the woman's chest, the band of material provided with two openings corresponding to the woman's breasts. A center panel would be provided to adjust the fit of the band. Additionally, in another embodiment, a back panel would be used in conjunction with the center panel to connect left and right panels together, the left and right panels including openings for a woman's breast. In all of the embodiments, semicircular pieces would cover each of the openings. In yet another embodiment, a removable piece is attached to the front of the apparatus, allowing the woman to wear the apparatus all day, even in public.

Abstract: A system for cooling the skin of a human or animal user includes thermally conductive elements (120) with fluid-wicking surfaces (124), ways to flexibly interconnect the elements, methods for storing a cooling fluid and distributing it to elements (120), and ways to maintain elements (120) in contact with a user's skin. When at least portions of the elements (120) are in contact with a user's skin and at least portions of the element surfaces are wet with fluid, the evaporation of fluid from the surfaces transports heat from the user's skin into the surrounding air, thereby cooling the user. More powerful embodiments further include an air space (165) parallel and adjacent to the user's skin into which elements (120) penetrate, and a fan for moving air through the air space (165), thereby speeding the evaporation of fluid from the surfaces of the elements (120).

Abstract: A nursing garment and method manufacture thereof includes, detachable portions of nursing clips to connect a built-in bra to shoulder straps, wherein the built-in bra is detachable from either one of the shoulder straps in preparation for nursing and is without openings for nursing. In further embodiments: the shoulder straps include sling supports behind the built-in bra; a garment bottom portion either unlined or lined with a stretchable lining; a knitted bottom portion joined at a junction with a knitted outer bodice and its knitted inner panel; and another embodiment includes, first clasps and second clasps of hermaphroditic mating construction, wherein the second clasps on the shoulder straps connect with either of the first clasps on the outer bodice, or alternatively, connect with each other.

Abstract: A nursing undergarment is constructed with an outer bodice and an inner bodice, wherein the outer bodice is adapted for pulling up to uncover the inner bodice. The inner bodice has breast-feeding openings located for nursing and infant while wearing the inner bodice. The outer bodice provides breast cups. The outer bodice provides a bra-like support. The inner bodice is stretchable and provides a bra-like support.

Abstract: A form fitting nursing tank top/undershirt made with a stretch fabric includes an invisible built in nursing bra. The invisible nursing bra is partly internal and partly external. The external portion of the built in nursing bra is the left and right shoulder straps, which from outside appearances form an integral part of the tank top/undershirt. The internal portion of the built in nursing bra is formed by a soft cup frame attached at the bottom to an elastic chest band and attached at the top to the front of the shoulder straps. In the back of the garment, the elastic chest band is attached to an internal back piece of fabric on the inside of the tank top. The internal back piece of fabric extends upward from the elastic chest band to the shoulder straps at the back, which shoulder straps each include an adjustable length section. Internal nursing flaps are attached at the bottom to the soft cup frame and at the top to the tank top body which forms external nursing flaps.

Abstract: A nursing brassiere having two identical cups into which a user's natural breast nipples are removably inserted, each cup having a centered aperture removably engaging an artificial nipple having a flow meter assembly therein. The flow meter assembly provides a pegged wheel with pegs extending from the perimeter and a counter. Each time an infant consumes milk through an artificial nipple, the milk flow contact with the pegs turns the wheel which activates the counter to count the number of wheel turns. The counter operationally wirelessly communicates with a remote central processing unit which stores the number of wheel turns for each breastfeeding session and determines and displays the volume of milk. A reset button restarts the count of the number of wheel turns.

Abstract: A nursing brassiere providing nipple protection against discomfort associated with breast-feeding having two identical cups, each having a centered aperture to expose a woman's nipple and interchangeable pad and shield attached via snaps to cover the aperture and a flap to cover the pad or shield. The pad is flexible and absorbent to prevent leaking, while the shield has a nipple with a drinking opening to allow an infant to breast feed. The shield also has a plastic ring seal to prevent leaking onto a woman's skin or clothes during breast feeding.

Abstract: A bra pad is combined selectively from thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) films, silicone gel material or silicone gel material layers, lightweight material layers and cloth layers. The TPU films are configured for containing the silicone gel material to make the silicone gel material layer form a concave cup. A space defined in the concave cup is configured for combining the lightweight material layer. The lightweight material layer has an opposite side surface attaching to the cloth layer to form the bra pad. The present bra pad employs the silicone gel material layer to make it have excellent tactility and comfortable, and employs the lightweight material layer to decrease the weight. Furthermore, the cloth layer is configured for increase the breathe capability and the heat-dissipating capability to make the users more comfortable and no burthen when being carried for a long time or in sports.

Abstract: A hands-free breast pumping support device (20) generally includes a strap (22) having first and second end portions (24 and 26), and first and second fasteners (28 and 30) coupled to the strap first and second end portions. The first and second fasteners are operable to be releasably connected to a garment (32) to support at least one breast pumping device (100) coupled to a breast (102) or releasably connected to the strap to form a loop of selectable size (34) to support at least one breast pumping device coupled to a breast.

Abstract: A nursing garment is constructed with an outer bodice and an inner bodice, wherein the outer bodice is adapted for pulling up to uncover the inner bodice. The inner bodice has breast-feeding openings located for nursing and infant while wearing the inner bodice. The outer bodice provides breast cups. The outer bodice provides a bra-like support. The inner bodice is stretchable and provides a bra-like support.

Abstract: A nursing garment has an outer bodice adapted for pulling down to expose an inner bodice, wherein the inner bodice has respective breast-feeding openings. The outer bodice provides breast cups. The outer bodice provides a bra-like support. The inner bodice is stretchable to provide a bra-like support.

Abstract: The invention is a system for discreet infant breastfeeding, which utilizes a device that may be concealed underneath a human female's articles of clothing and allows milk to flow directly from the feeding female's breast and to an artificial nipple that is placed in the infant's mouth for feeding purposes, said device configured so that a mother feeding her infant child does not need to expose herself when, for example, in public. In one embodiment of the present invention, an infant feeding device that allows mothers to breastfeed their infants directly without the use of a pump and in a private manner, comprises an artificial nipple including one or more openings for dispensing milk; and an elongated tubular body fluidly coupled to said one or more openings of said artificial nipple, including a receiving end adapted for attaching to the human female areola, in a manner so as to receive milk from said female.

Abstract: The present invention is a compact and hands-free human breast milk collection device that fits into a mother's existing nursing or standard brassiere, or in another preferred embodiment, comprises a complete nursing brassiere and milk collection system. The invention can be attached to a regular electric pump or manual pump for active milk collection and also can be used without a pump for passive milk collection. The invention comprises a breast adaptor which is preferably a funnel-shaped inlet coupled to a reservoir, wherein when the breast is inserted into the breast adaptor, the expressed breast milk is expressed into the reservoir and is stored there until the device is removed and emptied.

Abstract: A brassiere according to the present invention is provided with a pair of cover cloths, a strap attached to the upper parts of the both of cover cloths, and an under bust belt to which lower hems of the cover cloths are attached. The lower hems of the cover cloths are disposed to the under bust belt so as to be slidable right and left so that a user can breast-feed a baby by sliding one of the cover cloths along the under bust belt to expose either of her breast from the side hem of the cover cloth.

Abstract: An apparatus measures the quantity of milk consumed by an infant during a breast-feeding session. The apparatus includes a brassiere-like garment (30) with openings allowing the breasts to be exposed for nursing an infant. Lining (32) is attached to the inside of the brassiere. Ultra-sonic Doppler-Effect transmitter probes (44) and receiver probes (46) are annexed to the brassiere lining pointing at the direction of the respective nipple of the nursing person. A processor is provided for translating flow measurements by the probes (44, 46) into volume units.

Abstract: A woman's garment includes an integral brassiere having improved breast support. The garment includes first and second bra cups in combination with an additional front support panel situated between the outer garment body and said first and second bra cups, said additional front support panel having a shape that substantially covers said first and second bra cups. The bra cups provide the support of a separate fitted brassiere. The additional front support panel provides both support for the bra cups and support for the outer garment body, which creates a smooth flattering appearance.

Abstract: A privacy nursing blanket comprising a fabric portion for covering an infant during nursing with fasteners for removably securing to a nursing bra. The blanket may further comprise: a solid fabric portion and a sheer portion on said blanket; fasteners for removably securing to a nursing bra wherein said fasteners comprise a first and a second fastener adapted for removably securing to a first and a second nursing bra attachment that removably engages a first and a second nursing bra flap on a first and a second nursing bra cup; a solid fabric portion and a sheer portion. It is also an object to provide a nursing bra comprising one or more cup portions with one or more fasteners for removably securing flaps over said one or more cups for nursing an infant; and the fasteners being adapted to receive one or more blanket fasteners on a privacy nursing blanket.

Abstract: A breastshield is provided that may be adhesively secured to a mother's breast for use in a breastpumping system. The adhesive is sufficiently strong so as to independently support the breastshield in position throughout a breast pumping session, including supporting the milk container, thereby enabling the mother to participate in other activities during the pumping session. The adhesive is advantageously of a type that is readily removed from the breast with the breastshield, and most preferably without leaving any significant residue.

Abstract: A nursing garment in which the front panel is divided into upper and lower sections whereby the upper section is overlaps and is attached to the lower section via a detachable seam extending horizontally across the front of the garment below the breast. Optionally nursing pads are placed into annular pockets.