US20160316826A1

US20160316826A1 - Hands-free bra tool kit system

Info

Publication number: US20160316826A1
Application number: US15/215,838
Authority: US
Inventors: Linh Sinh
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2016-07-21
Filing date: 2016-07-21
Publication date: 2016-11-03

Abstract

A hands-free bra tool kit system is disclosed for removing milk from the human breast while attaining privacy, comprising: a breast pump strap, nursing cover and transformable fabric piece. The breast pump strap requires a user to wear a nursing bra in order to securely attach the breast pump flanges and bottles. It comprises alligator clips, plu buttons, lanyard end cords, ring connector, and toggle button cords. A user can attach the breast pump strap to the nursing bra and insert the breast pump flanges and bottles to the strap around the breast nipple. This creates a vacuum suction thereby allowing breast milk to flow into a baby bottle; Or a user can breast feed a baby directly. The fabric piece is also used as a cover and can transform into a storage bag to hold all items for a user.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

More and more women are choosing to breastfeed. Breastfeeding provides nutrients and a bonding experience between a mother and child and also provides benefits to the mother and child. Breastfeeding provides nourishment to the baby and contains disease-fighting substances that will protect the baby from illness. In addition, breastfeeding prevents some chronic diseases to the baby and helps the baby with weight control and lowers the risk for SIDS (Sudden infant death syndrome). Breastfeeding prevents or has a lower risk of postmenopausal osteoporosis for the mother.
Many women have been scolded or embarrassed by trying to breastfeed or pump in public. They also have had limited options to breastfeed or pump in public with the convenience of not having to hold the equipment and being fully covered. Further, the existing covers or kits on the market do not address the problems so many women face when they want a mobile system to breastfeed or pump for their baby with privacy.
Therefore, there is a need to develop a hands free bra tool kit system for removing milk from the human breast to overcome the problems associated with the prior art.

FIELD OF INVENTION

The embodiments herein generally relate to breast pumping or feeding. More specifically, the embodiments described herein relate to hands-free bra tool kit system.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

Hands-free bra tool kit system comprising a breast pump strap, nursing cover, and transformable fabric piece. The breast pump strap requires a user to wear a nursing bra in order to properly attach the breast pump flanges and bottles. It comprises alligator clips, plu buttons, lanyard end cords, ring connectors, and toggle button cords. The nursing cover is used to allow privacy for breastfeeding or pumping and is made to hang longer in front; The fabric piece is used to cover the breast area while pumping or feeding and can transform into a storage bag to contain all items.
According to an embodiment, the breast pump strap is connected to the nursing bra and is elastic or flexible and combined with the alligator clips, plu buttons, lanyard cords, ring connectors, and toggle button cords. The alligator clips are used to attach to the nursing bra; the plu buttons are for connecting the straps to the nursing bra and adjusting size; The toggle button cords allow a user to adjust for individual breast size and control suction strength by tightening or loosening the length of the strap. The nursing cover and fabric piece is used for privacy and the fabric piece can be converted to a storage bag for carrying items.
The present invention can be used for breastfeeding or pumping milk for a baby. A user wears a nursing bra having a breast areola exposure with a slot formed therethrough to provide access for a nipple, breast pump flanges and bottles, or baby's mouth for breastfeeding or pumping. If the method is for breast pumping, a user can breast pump by attaching the breast pump strap to the nursing bra. A user will then place the breast pump flanges and bottles to breast nipple for transferring milk by way of a vacuum suction to flow into a baby bottle. If the method is for breastfeeding, the fabric piece can be used to place the baby inside partially for privacy while he feeds having the legs exposed and act as a cover for privacy.
The nursing cover and fabric piece can be made with a cotton or suitable material in any color or style. The nursing straps can be made with an elastic or flexible material in any style. The preferred embodiment of the present invention is a black and white stripe style for the nursing cover and fabric piece.
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a hands-free bra tool kit system for users to breastfeed or breast pump in public while having privacy.

BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

The invention will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is a front view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention showing the breast pump straps(4) attached to the nursing bra(5) while pumping milk to breast pump flanges, connected to the breast(6) and bottles(2) without fabric piece(1), while wearing cover(3).

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention being worn with the fabric piece(1) atop and breast pump strap attached to bra (not shown) covering for privacy as a user is breast pumping.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the breast pump straps of the present invention showing the lanyard end cord(7), toggle button cord(8), alligator clip(9), ring connector(10), and plu buttons(11).

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the present invention showing a user breastfeeding a baby with fabric piece(1) and nursing cover(3) for privacy.

FIG. 5 is a front view of the cover(3) of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a back view of the cover of the present invention showing the back is a shorter length of the front.

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the cover showing the plu buttons(11).

DETAILED DESCRIPTIONS OF THE DRAWINGS

Referring now to the drawings of the present invention, in FIG. 1, shows a new and improved breast pump strap that is attached to a user's nursing bra to allow hands-free breast pumping is illustrated.
FIG. 1 is a front view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention constructed in accordance with the principles of the present invention showing the breast pump straps(4) attached to the nursing bra(5) while pumping milk to breast pump flanges, connected to the breast(6) and bottles(2) without fabric piece(1), while wearing cover(3). The breast pump strap is connected to the nursing bra and is elastic or flexible and combined with the alligator clips, plu buttons, lanyard end cords, ring connectors ,and toggle button cords. The alligator clips are used to attach to the nursing bra; the plu buttons securely fasten to the bottom section of the nursing bra and allows a user to adjust for individual breast size; the ring connector is configured for attaching the lanyard cord to the bottom strap with plu buttons; the toggle button cords allow a user to adjust suction strength by pulling tightening or loosening the lanyard cord on the breast pump strap. A user wears a bra having an exterior with a slot formed there to provide access for a nipple, funnel or adapter, or baby's mouth for breastfeeding or pumping. If the method is for breast pumping, a user can breast pump by attaching a breast pump flanges and bottles to the breast nipple. This creates a vacuum/suction allowing breast milk to be extracted and flow into a baby bottle. If the method is for breast pumping, a user can breast pump by attaching the breast pump strap to the nursing bra. A user will then place the breast pump flanges and bottles to breast nipple for transferring milk by way of a vacuum suction to flow into a baby bottle. If the method is for breastfeeding, the fabric piece can be used to place the baby inside partially for privacy while he feeds having the legs exposed and act as a cover for privacy.
FIG. 2 shows a user fully covered. More particularly, the nursing cover has a fabric piece atop for more privacy that a user can pull down over their head to wear. The cover is for privacy and the fabric piece adds an additional privacy protection for a user. The plu buttons on the nursing cover can attach to the additional fabric piece to provide more privacy.
FIG. 3 shows the two breast pump straps that are used in accordance with the principles of the present invention. The breast pump straps comprise the lanyard end cord(7), toggle button cords(8), alligator clips(9), ring connector(10), and plu buttons(11) and is attached to a nursing bra to allow hands-free mobility for a user. The breast pump strap is connected to a nursing bra and is elastic or flexible and combined with the alligator clips, plu buttons, lanyard end cords, ring connectors, and toggle button cords.
FIG. 4 is a perspective view of the present invention showing a user breastfeeding a baby with fabric piece(1) and nursing cover(3) for privacy. The baby is inserted in the fabric piece(1) for privacy with it's legs free.
FIG. 5 is a front view of the nursing cover(3) of the present invention. The front of the cover is longer than the back of the nursing cover.
FIG. 6 is a back view of the nursing cover of the present invention showing the back is a shorter length of the front.
FIG. 7 is a perspective view of the cover showing the plu buttons. There are two plu buttons(11) in front of the cover used to attach to the piece of fabric.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the invention.

Claims

1. A hands-free bra tool kit system comprising:

a breast pump strap, nursing cover, and transformable fabric piece. The breast pump strap requires a nursing bra in order to properly attach to the breast pump flanges and bottles. It comprises alligator clips, plu buttons, lanyard end cords, ring connector and toggle button cords. The nursing cover is used to allow privacy for breastfeeding or pumping; the fabric piece is used to cover the breast area while breast pumping or feeding and can transform into a storage bag to contain all items.

2. The breast pump strap of claim 1, wherein said breast pump strap is connected to the nursing bra by alligator clips to allow hands-free operating for breast pumping.

3. The breast pump strap of claim 1, wherein said breast pump strap contains plu buttons that securely wrap around the nursing bra to create a slot to insert the breast pump flanges and bottles. This will allow a user to breast pump with their hands free.

4. The breast pump strap of claim 1, wherein said breast pump strap comprises alligator clips, plu buttons, lanyard end cords, ring connector, and toggle button cords. The alligator clips are used to attach to the nursing bra; the plu buttons are for connecting the straps together and adjusting size; The lanyard cord is configured for inserting the ball to rotate back and forth for breast size adapting and the ring connector is configured for attaching the lanyard cord to the bottom strap with plu buttons.

5. The nursing cover of claim 1, wherein said nursing cover is used for privacy and allows a user to breast pump or feed baby anywhere. The front nursing cover can provide 100% privacy for a user when breastfeeding their baby. A user can rotate the nursing cover, pull down the wide, elastic neck stretch area to the bottom of the breast torso area to breast pump or feed their baby. The fabric piece is used to cover the breast area while pumping or feeding. If breast pumping, the breast pump straps can be securely attached to the nursing bra in order to provide hands free breast pumping.

6. The nursing cover of claim 1, wherein said nursing cover is made from cotton or any other suitable material and hangs lower in front than back.

7. The fabric piece of claim 1, wherein said fabric piece is made from cotton or any other suitable material and can convert to said storage bag for holding all items of the hands-free bra tool kit.