US2013269082A1PendingUtilityA1

Nursing garment, nursing jacket or top

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Apr 12, 2012Filed: Apr 12, 2012Published: Oct 17, 2013
Est. expiryApr 12, 2032(~5.7 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Rebecca L. Bramblet
A41D 3/08A41D 1/215
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Abstract

A nursing garment is formed as a nursing jacket or top that provides privacy to a nursing mother and entirely receives and covers a nursing baby. The nursing garment comprises a front panel, back panel, waist panel, and side portions. At least one elongated side placket is integrated within at least one of the side portions. The elongated side plackets extend substantially along an entire length of each side portion. At least one elongated slit is integrated within at least one of the elongated side plackets. Preferably, an elongated slit extends substantially along substantially the entire length of each side placket. The elongated slits are of a size so that an infant can pass completely through the slit and be entirely housed within the garment. Side plackets are of a depth sufficient to provide coverage to the infant and the mother, so that nursing is not visible.

Claims

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What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A nursing garment appointed to be worn by a breastfeeding female comprising:
 a. a front panel, back panel, waist panel, and side portions;   b. at least one elongated side placket integrated within at least one of said side portions;   c. each elongated side placket extending along substantially an entire length of each of said side portions;   d. at least one elongated slit integrated within at least one of said elongated side plackets; and   e. each elongated slit extending along substantially an entire length of each of said side plackets.   
     
     
         2 . A nursing garment as recited by  claim 1 , wherein said elongated side plackets are substantially ¾ length sleeves terminating at a sleeve cuff, and wherein said elongated slits extend from a sleeve cuff to said waist panel. 
     
     
         3 . A nursing garment as recited by  claim 1 , wherein said elongated side plackets terminate at sleeve cuffs, and wherein said elongated slits extend from a sleeve cuff to said waist panel. 
     
     
         4 . A nursing garment as recited by  claim 1 , wherein said elongated slits extend from said waist panel substantially up to and terminating at a shoulder region/top of said elongated side plackets. 
     
     
         5 . A nursing garment as recited by  claim 1 , wherein said elongated slits have a length ranging between about 2 inches to about 12 inches, said slits extending downward from said elongated side plackets and terminating substantially at said waist panel so that said slits are adapted to receive an infant there through. 
     
     
         6 . A nursing garment as recited by  claim 5 , wherein said elongated slits have a length ranging between about 3 inches to about 6 inches, said elongated slits extending downward from said elongated side plackets and terminating at a point above said waist panel so that said slits are adapted to receive an infant there through. 
     
     
         7 . A nursing garment as recited by  claim 1 , wherein said elongated slits include a rim having a closure mechanism integrated therein for opening and closing said elongated slits. 
     
     
         8 . A nursing garment as recited by  claim 1 , wherein said elongated side plackets have extra material extending from said elongated slits toward said front panel forming a material depth ranging from about 0.1 to 6 inches. 
     
     
         9 . A nursing garment as recited by  claim 8 , wherein said material depth ranges from about 0.2 to about 1.5 inches. 
     
     
         10 . A nursing garment as recited by  claim 8 , wherein said material depth ranges from about 0.5 to about 0.75 inches. 
     
     
         11 . A nursing garment as recited by  claim 1 , wherein said back panel includes a hood portion. 
     
     
         12 . A nursing garment as recited by  claim 1  comprising a collar portion. 
     
     
         13 . A nursing garment as recited by  claim 12 , wherein said collar portion is removable. 
     
     
         14 . A nursing garment as recited by  claim 1 , wherein said front panel is divided into two sections separated by a front opening, and wherein said front opening comprises a closing or securing mechanism. 
     
     
         15 . A nursing garment as recited by  claim 1  comprising an inner lining. 
     
     
         16 . A nursing garment as recited by  claim 15 , wherein said inner lining is removable. 
     
     
         17 . A nursing garment as recited by  claim 1 , wherein at least one elongated side placket is integrated within each of said side portions. 
     
     
         18 . A nursing garment as recited by  claim 1 , wherein at least one elongated slit is integrated within each of said elongated side plackets. 
     
     
         19 . A method of manufacturing a nursing garment appointed to be worn by a breastfeeding female, the method comprising the steps of:
 a. forming said nursing garment having a front panel, back panel, waist panel, and side portions;   b. forming at least one elongated side placket integrated within at least one of said side portions;   c. extending said elongated side plackets substantially along an entire length of each of said side portions;   d. forming at least one elongated slit integrated within at least one of said elongated side plackets; and   e. said elongated slits extending substantially along an entire length of each of said side plackets.

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