Hands-free breast pump supporting bra and system
Patent 6213840 Issued on April 10, 2001. Estimated Expiration Date: 
December 3, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
December 3, 2017. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesNursing bra Device and method for supporting a breast shield and related pump equipment Device and kit for supporting a breast shield and related pump equipment Patent #: 5575768 InventorApplicationNo. 984409 filed on 12/03/1997US Classes:450/36, Closable aperture permits access to breast i.e., nursing type2/104, Nursing604/74Lacteal extractors (e.g., breast pump, etc.)ExaminersPrimary: Chapman, Jeanette E.Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassesA61M 001/06A41C 003/00 AbstractA hands-free breast pump support bra and system allow simple and effective breast milk expression from a lactating woman's breasts without the need of additional support, such as straps, bands, posts and mounting elements to support the weight of breast pump apparatuses. The support bra independently and as part of the system is made of a material of sufficient elasticity and strength that when worn firmly and frictionally holds against each breast the funnel-like portion of a breast pump during the complete breast milk expression operation. Slits are strategically located in both nipple areas of the bra's cups through which the funnel-like portions of breast pumps engage the breasts. Because of the elastic property of the bra's fabric, the fabric around the slits securely and simultaneously hold against each breast in a hands-free manner a funnel portion with a conventional breast milk bottle filled with milk and attached thereto.Field of SearchUnderwearBODY GARMENTS Bag type Nursing Dress Blouses Undergarments Bed garments Men's outer garments Closable aperture permits access to breast i.e., nursing type Means forceably introducing or removing material from body orifice or wound Lacteal extractors (e.g., breast pump, etc.) Having means for varying, regulating, indicating, or limiting injection pressure or aspirating suction Means varying or regulating suction | |
