| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 450030000 | Combined with apparel-type garment | 45 |
| 20080280529 | BRASSIERE - A brassiere is provided with a front piece forming the breast cups and with two side pieces extending around the upper body of an individual wearing the brassiere, the first ends of which are fastened to the front piece and the second ends of which can be connected in the back area of the wearer. Each of the side pieces has a support piece forming an outline of the side pieces with an upper edge and a lower edge. On the outside of the side pieces an outer textile blank is provided, which is connected with the supporting element in the area of the upper edge and the lower edge. According to the invention, the outer textile blank is folded over twice with its edge, respectively, over the upper edge and the lower edge, wherein the first fold, enclosing the support piece, travels directly along the upper or lower edge and the second fold travels between the support piece and the first fold. The free edge of the second fold is facing the upper edge or the lower edge, and only he second fold and the support piece are connected by seams. In this way a brassiere with considerably improved wearing comfort and an appealing appearance is created. | 11-13-2008 |
| 20090075561 | Garment with Shielding Panel - A nipple shielding garment comprising a back shirt portion and a front shirt portion. The front shirt portion is of a two-ply construction, where one ply of fabric has a bare side and a printed side, and is connected to the other ply of fabric at the printed side by stitching. The printed side of the first ply comprises a screen printed section of colorless plastisol ink, which masks the shape and color of the nipples of the wearer through the garment. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090247046 | Detachable and removable camisole panel - A camisole panel is described comprised of a triangular shaped fabric material having a top portion with two top sides and a bottom portion with one bottom side centered underneath the top portion. The top sides of the panel each have a means to attach to the user's undergarment. The bottom side of the panel is tucked into the user's waistband. | 10-01-2009 |
| 20090270013 | COMBINATION BRASSIERE AND TANK TOP - The inventions relates to a garment that combines a foam cup, underwire bra combined with a tank top overlay made of a Lycra® blend or lace fabric for the tank top. The bra function is provided by underwires and specially formed foam cups for support and shaping of the breasts. The tank top portion of the garment is attached to one of the shoulder straps which are diagonally fixed to the tank top portion of the garment. The tank top portion of the invention is attached from each side as well as the bottom of the garment, in a unique “turn-under” sewing technique. A lace or combination Lycra® mix fabric attaches from the outside of the cups to the lace band at the back of the garment. This garment is used under low cut dresses and blouses, to cover cleavage and décolletage, which is an employment standard for many companies. | 10-29-2009 |
| 20120021668 | Wearable, Combined Garment and Mastectomy Prosthesis - Post-operative medical prosthetic devices, more particularly a combined garment and prosthesis that is useful for female patients having major chest trauma, including post-op mastectomy, burn, heart and lung surgery, and for patients having severe chest skin sensitivity, including skin and sub-dermal post-op surgical exposed tissue, healing scars, gangrenosis, chemotherapy and the like. The inventive garment/prosthesis includes an undergarment comprising a uniquely designed upper-half-bra having a special pocket for an insertable/removable upper-half-breast prosthesis that only contacts the upper portion of the chest, well above areas of surgical trauma. This provides a cantilever, permitting over-garments to drape free from contact with the chest and stomach exterior surfaces. In a second embodiment, the inventive garment/prosthesis is integrated with an over-garment, including by way of example: fashionable dresses, blouses, camisoles, tailored shirts, gowns, loungewear, sleepwear, sportswear, caftans, formal attire, career wear, and the like. | 01-26-2012 |
| 20130017760 | Garments for Post Mastectomy SurgeryAANM Kadium; Tara SandAACI Thousand OaksAAST CAAACO USAAGP Kadium; Tara Sand Thousand Oaks CA US - A garment for a post mastectomy surgery woman comprises a waistband fits about a waist of the woman. A strap is joined to the waistband to extend from the waistband at a side of the woman's surgery, up over a shoulder on a side opposite the surgery and down to the waistband on the surgery side. A bra cup is configured to fit about the woman's healthy breast. A first strap is configured to laterally join a first side of the bra cup to the strap on the woman's front. A second strap is configured to laterally join a second side of the bra cup to the strap on the woman's back. An elastic paneling is configured to join to the strap, the bottom side of the bra cup, the first strap, the second strap, and the waistband. The elastic paneling positions the bra cup to support the woman's healthy breast. | 01-17-2013 |
| 20130065484 | Convertible Sports Bra - The convertible sports bra of the present invention comprising of a top portion, a bottom portion and coupling means to attach and detach said top and said bottom portion. The convertible sports bra of the present invention utilizes a coupling means comprising of either a zipper, hook and fastener, clip on, or other similar coupling means that allow for the easy attaching and detaching of the top portion from the bottom portion of the convertible sports bra. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130078889 | WOMAN'S BRA - A woman's bra includes a back strap connected to the side panels of the bra. The back strap is either transparent or nude color or of a flesh color so that it would not be readily visible across the low cut back of a garment. The fastening structure which is used for permitting the garment to be worn by and removed from the woman is at a location other than the central portion of the back strap. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130122780 | Clothing - A brassiere comprises an inner layer comprising a front bodice portion and an associated outer layer with breast cups which overlap and sit over the front bodice portion. A front upper edge of the front bodice portion has two curved cut-out portions for close fitting of the upper front edge of the front bodice portion a wearer's breasts in use. A central tongue between the cut-out portions extends upwardly between the breasts, in use. Each breast cup has an inner side and an outer side. The inner side of each breast cup is attached to the tongue of the front bodice portion or to the inner side of the other breast cup. The outer side of each breast cup is attached to an associated side edge of the front bodice portion leaving each breast cup permanently detached from the front bodice portion substantially all along a bottom of the breast cup between the inner side and the outer side of the breast cup. The outer layer has a back band at a rear of the outer layer extending between the outer sides of the breast cups. Shoulder straps extend between a top of each breast cup and the back band intermediate the ends of the back band. | 05-16-2013 |
| 20130303049 | PERSPIRATION CONCEALING BRASSIERE - A perspiration concealing brassiere having a brassiere-shaped body with a left side and a right side, and a left sleeve and a right sleeve both coupled to the brassiere-shaped body, the left and right sleeves each defining an arm placement zone, extending outwardly away from at least one of the left and right sides of the brassiere-shaped body, and having a fluid inhibiting layup spanning an inferior portion of the sleeve, the fluid inhibiting layup including an outer layer, a mid-layer located between the outer layer and an inner layer and being of a material that is operable to absorb and retain fluid, the inner layer being located beyond the mid-layer and being of a material different from the mid-layer. | 11-14-2013 |
| 20140141692 | GARMENT WITH CUP PART | 05-22-2014 |
| 20140273736 | SLEEVES ACCESSORY - The invention provides sleeves for wearing with sleeveless shirts and tops. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. 37 CFR 1.72(b). | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150093965 | Adjust-A-Bust Technologies - A utility within a shirt or dress that allows adjustment to the cup size. A slit is cut in the garment just underneath the bust line. The fabric that covers the breasts is inserted into the slit and there is an adhesive/buttons/clasps, etc. on the inside of the garment near and on the slit to allow for the adjustment. | 04-02-2015 |
| 20150289570 | ATHLETIC WEAR WITH HIDDEN POCKETS - An article of clothing containing concealed pockets for storing and protecting smart phones, identification cards, credit cards, and other objects is provided. In some preferred embodiments, the article of clothing is sportswear or a sports bra. | 10-15-2015 |
| 450031000 | Breast supporting member within other garment | 29 |
| 20090104845 | ARTICLE OF APPAREL FOR CONCEALING OBJECTS - An article of apparent is disclosed comprising a pocket for concealing objects proximate to a breast. | 04-23-2009 |
| 20100068971 | Nursing Garment and Method of Making - 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. | 03-18-2010 |
| 20100105283 | SURGICAL GARMENT - A surgical garment includes an undergarment and an outer garment configured to be worn over the undergarment. The undergarment includes a brassiere including a front panel, a back panel, a shoulder strap extending from a top portion of a first side of the front panel to a top portion of a first side of the back panel, a width of elastic material extending along a bottom of the front and back panels, and a releasable fastening system releasably coupling a side portion of the first side of the front panel with a side portion of the first side of the back panel. The outer garment includes a torso portion and removable shoulder portions extending from the torso portion. | 04-29-2010 |
| 20100184355 | Circularly knit anti-slip seamless torso trim bra-slip - The invention discloses a circularly knit torso trim bra-slip comprising an upper torso region and a lower torso region. The bra-cups comprising a ribbed border to provide bust support. Self-adjusting stretch shoulder straps are uniquely shaped to eliminate unsightly breast spillage in the front and back bulge. A center ruching separates the two breasts. A side ruching on each of the bra-cup shapes the bust. A panel of maximum control extends from under the breast to the hip bone to flatten the tummy. A panel of medium control knit extends from the hip bone to mid-thigh to eliminate flattening of the fanny. A panel of light control knit from mid-thigh to lower thigh or knee and ending in a jersey band to prevent the slip from rolling or riding up. A preferred embodiment has sleeves having an inner arm compression portion of medium control to minimize the swelling caused by lymphedema. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20110021113 | Mastectomy Swim Shirt - A mastectomy swim shirt is provided that is suitable to be worn by a mastectomy patient. In one embodiment, the mastectomy swim shirt includes a shirt body having a material. The material includes an ultraviolet protection factor rating. The mastectomy swim shirt further includes a fastening means disposed on a side of the shirt body. The mastectomy swim shirt also includes a breast prosthetic. | 01-27-2011 |
| 20110092133 | CLOTHING ARTICLE INCLUDING A BUILT-IN BRA - A clothing article such as a leotard has a built-in bra that is connected with the article only along an upper edge. The bra is thus free-floating and provides improved fit, comfort, support and appearance to the wearer, particularly during dance movements. The bra includes front and side wall portions which are connected with the leotard. The back wall portions of the bra contain an adjustable fastener and are free of the leotard so that the wearer can adjust the bra for proper fit of the bra and the leotard. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110244757 | Comfort Support Brassier and Method - A brassiere includes a take-up member having an inner and an outer take-up segment. The take-up segments follow the outer curvature of the upper portion of the brassier cup. The lower ends of the take-up segments are attached at or near the ends of the lower edge of the cup, which extends side to side, below the breast. The lower edge of the cup can comprise an uplifting wire, a support strip, a bent support strip or a simple seam. | 10-06-2011 |
| 20110281497 | GARMENT FOR WEARING A BREAST PROSTHESIS - The invention relates to a garment for wearing breast prosthesis comprising a torso front panel forming a front side of the garment; a torso back panel forming a back side of the garment; and at least a first pocket for receiving the prosthesis; the front panel and the back panel being connected at several locations forming: a right arm opening at a first side having a right arm rim around the right arm opening; a left arm opening at a first side having a left arm rim around the left arm opening; a neck opening at the top having a neck rim around the neck opening; the first pocket being located at a first half of the front panel being connected to the front panel at or near at least a substantial part of an arm rim and to at least or near a substantial part of the neck rim. | 11-17-2011 |
| 20120129426 | BREAST SUPPORT ARRANGEMENT - A breast support arrangement comprises a first breast cup which is connected with a first wing portion, and a second breast cup which is connected with a second wing portion. A connecting member passes from the first breast cup to the second breast cup via the second wing portion then the first wing portion; is moveable relative to each of the first and second wing portions; and is or includes an elastic member to draw the first breast cup towards the second wing portion, the second breast cup towards the first wing portion, and the first and second wing portions towards one another. Each wing portion includes a wing guide to couple the connecting member to the wing portion and guide movement of the connecting member relative to the wing portion. Each wing guide includes a guide body which defines a rigid guide portion to receive the connecting member. | 05-24-2012 |
| 20120142252 | Sports bra with integral fitted sauna suit - A variety of unique aerobic garment structures for use in warm weather or high temperature conditions is provided. The garment structure comprises a shirt portion having a body portion with an integral sports bra. The garment structure may take the form of a fitted sauna suit with a base skirt having a zipper or other closure for securement. Preferably, the sports bra comprises a second layer of fitted polymeric material such as lycra for increased support of the breasts and is cut upward to create a moderate lift and extra security for the wearer. A water resistant material with elastic properties such neoprene flap may be used for the garment structure, or portions thereof to promote water weight loss through perspiration and to provide for a comfortable fit for the wearer. Optionally, a moisture-absorbent material lining on the sports bra portion or other areas of the garment may be included to absorb excess moisture and for increased comfort. A pants portion in the form of shorts or longer leggings may also be made of a base fabric with a trunk portion and legs. Each of the shirt portion and pants portion may include styled openings for receiving the arms and legs of the wearer. Accordingly, the invention allows the advantageous modality of donning and wearing a single integrated garment which provides support, comfort, freedom of motion to promote accelerated water weight loss. | 06-07-2012 |
| 20120171928 | Combination Brassiere and Tank Top - The inventions relate to a garment that combines a foam cup, underwire bra combined with a tank top overlay made of a spandex blend or lace fabric for the tank top. The bra function is provided by underwires and specially formed foam cups for support and shaping of the breasts. The tank top portion of the garment is attached to one of the shoulder straps which are diagonally fixed to the tank top portion of the garment. The tank top portion of the invention is attached from each side as well as the bottom of the garment, in a unique “turn-under” sewing technique. A lace or combination spandex mix fabric attaches from the outside of the cups to the lace band at the back of the garment. This garment is used under low cut dresses and blouses, to cover cleavage and décolletage, which is an employment standard for many companies. | 07-05-2012 |
| 20120190271 | Clothing article including a built-in bra - A clothing article such as a leotard has a built-in bra that is connected with the article only along an upper edge. The bra is thus free-floating and provides improved fit, comfort, support and appearance to the wearer, particularly during dance movements. The leotard has an open and low rear neckline and may include one or more decorative strap treatments. The bra includes front and rear wall portions which are connected with the leotard. An adjustable fastener is arranged between the front and rear wall portions of the bra which are free of the leotard so that the wearer can adjust the bra for proper fit. | 07-26-2012 |
| 20120276811 | GARMENT WITH CUP SECTIONS | 11-01-2012 |
| 20120282844 | MODESTY CAMISOLE GARMENT - The present invention relates to a novel construction for a modesty camisole comprising a tubular body portion having an opaque or semi-opaque material and a more transparent back portion, both portions having an elastomeric quality to them. This allows the user to be fitted more comfortably than previous camisoles. The addition of the lace upper portion and strap covers allow for its use for creating a modest look with today's less modest clothing. | 11-08-2012 |
| 20130045661 | Natural Support Garment - A natural support garment is provided. The natural support garment is comprised of an outer garment layer, a support housing, a support attachment, a connection support attachment, an internal support layer, and an internal support band. | 02-21-2013 |
| 20130059498 | Convertible swimwear - Convertible swimwear comprising a top piece and extendable bottom piece. The bottom piece having an intermediate portion with an upper edge that can be positioned adjacent to a lower edge of top piece and held in position by an elastic strap. The upper edge of the intermediate section includes an elastic strap to maintain the upper edge in position to form a one piece bathing suit. The top piece may further include a cover flap to conceal the edge of the intermediate section for a seamless appearance. The upper edge of the intermediate section can be rolled, folded or scrunched toward the bottom piece to effectively convert the one piece style bathing suit to a two piece style bathing suit. | 03-07-2013 |
| 20130130591 | ACTIVE WEAR APPAREL - A clothing is disclosed and includes a top configured to cover a user's upper body, the top including a breast area configured to cover a user's breasts; a pair of bra cups embedded into the top and positioned on the breast area, the bra cups configured to support the user's breasts; at least one elastic band positioned adjacent to the bra cups and on the breast area, the elastic band configured to aid the bra cups in supporting to the user's breasts; and a perspiration promoting material positioned within the top and configured to cause the user to perspire. | 05-23-2013 |
| 20130217302 | Garment for a Patient Undergoing Radiation Therapy or Other Uses - A garment to be worn by a patient receiving radiation therapy or for other uses that includes an inner comfort layer and an outer support layer. The inner comfort layer covers the breast region of a wearer and provides a soft, comfortable material directly against a wearer's skin. The outer support layer, external to the inner comfort layer, is configured to provide support for breast tissue or prosthesis. The garment may include a de facto or sleeved pocket. The inner comfort layer and outer support layer may be configured as a camisole, dress, leotard, bathing suit, tank top, T-shirt, halter top or other style of garment. | 08-22-2013 |
| 20130225043 | LINGERIE THAT FASTENS TO ITSELF AROUND A BRA SUPPORT BAND - An article of clothing, such as a lingerie product, can be worn with an existing bra without requiring modification of the existing bra. The article can come in various sizes that will accommodate most women. A large breasted woman can wear a bra that fits her and attach the article around the bra band, creating a seamless look of a one-piece garment. Conversely, a woman with smaller breasts and large hips can wear her own bra with a larger size garment, creating lingerie that fits her various proportions. Currently, there is no product that allows any bra, without modification, to become the foundation for properly fitting lingerie. The present invention can provide lingerie that properly fits women's various body types. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20130225044 | SURGICAL GARMENT - A surgical garment includes an undergarment and an outer garment configured to be worn over the undergarment. The undergarment includes a brassiere including a front panel, a back panel, a shoulder strap extending from a top portion of a first side of the front panel to a top portion of a first side of the back panel, a width of elastic material extending along a bottom of the front and back panels, and a releasable fastening system releasably coupling a side portion of the first side of the front panel with a side portion of the first side of the back panel. The outer garment includes a torso portion and removable shoulder portions extending from the torso portion. | 08-29-2013 |
| 20140017977 | Garment with Cup Portions - In each cup portion | 01-16-2014 |
| 20140099864 | Article of Apparel with Integrated Support Structure - An article of apparel includes an integrated support system. In an embodiment, the article of apparel is a tank top including a body and shoulder straps. The support structure, moreover, is a bra suspended from the interior of the body. The bra includes textile segments possessing predetermined degrees of resiliency. In an embodiment, the bra includes first and second cups, each including a pocket operable to receive an insert. The cups may be laterally spaced from each other by a non-stretch textile. The rear of the bra may be formed of a resilient textile. | 04-10-2014 |
| 20140134922 | Upper body garment for providing support - An upper body undergarment with two wide strap or garment style shoulders connected to a full-support bra at two front points. The straps may be made from any suitable material, and is widest at the points of attachment to the bra, in this case the front of the subject embodiment where it is stitched directly to the cups, or made removable as per the description of the back ends of the straps. The straps then taper towards the apex of the shoulders to fit the width of a wearer's shoulders. The cups of the brassiere can be of any method or material generally employed in the art of support bra construction. The side panels of the brassiere connect from the outer sides of the cups around to the back of the wearer, and also serve as the means for connecting the wide strap or garment style shoulders. Restickable or repositionable adhesive is used to create adjustment, fastening, or closure, or removable or other attachment in the undergarment. | 05-15-2014 |
| 20140273737 | GARMENT FOR SELECTIVELY SUPPORTING SHIELDS FOR EXPRESSING MILK - A nursing garment configured to be worn by a wearer having a breast includes an interior layer, an intermediate layer, and an exterior layer. The interior layer is positioned immediately adjacent the wearer during use of the nursing garment and defines soft cups for supporting the breasts. Each of the soft cups defines an opening therethrough providing access to a different one of the breasts. The intermediate layer defines padded cups, is coupled to the interior layer, and is positioned immediately adjacent the interior layer. The padded cups overlie the soft cups of the interior layer covering the openings of the interior layer. The exterior layer extends over the intermediate layer opposite the interior layer substantially covering the intermediate layer. To permit nursing, the intermediate layer and the exterior layer collectively fold down away from the interior layer permitting access to the breasts via the openings in the interior layer. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20150147939 | SLEEVELESS GARMENT - 142A sleeveless garment comprises a breast covering layer configured to cover wearer's breasts, the breast covering layer comprising a cup portion and a peripheral portion, wherein the cup portion consists of two cups, and the peripheral portion is connected with the two cups to collectively constitute a seamless structure; an outer fabric layer attached to the exterior of the breast covering layer and comprising an upper part covering the breast covering layer and a lower part connected with the upper part; and an elastic band disposed below the cup portion and provided with an adjustment member for adjusting tightness/fitness. The sleeveless garment may simplify the production process and realize breast push-up and adjustment as well as body appearance enhancement effects. In addition, it has better breathability and allows adjustment of tightness/fitness and wearing comfort, and with the improved breast coverage, the breast covering layer can be prevented from loosening. | 05-28-2015 |
| 20160120235 | FEMININE SHIRT HAVING FRONT INSERT FOR PROVIDING LATERAL BREAST SUPPORT - A shirt for providing lateral breast support is provided. The shirt includes a front end having an upper portion, the upper portion being oriented to cover a user's chest area when said shirt is worn by the user. The shirt also includes an inner layer that is attached to the upper portion of the front end and creates a pocket of space between the inner layer and the upper portion of the shirt. The shirt also includes a support member located in the pocket of space between the inner layer and the upper portion. The support member has a left side and a right side which are each sized and shaped to receive an inner face of a user's breast. The support member can be affixed to the shirt or removable via an aperture in the pocket. | 05-05-2016 |
| 20160143372 | Push-up nursing/traditional bikini with convertible tankini wrap - Women's swimwear that may include a push-up nursing bikini top, a traditional push-up bikini top, and a convertible wrap. The tops are constructed the same but with different connection elements. The nursing bikini top aids breastfeeding by providing flaps that form a bra cup that can be unclipped from the fastening element, and folded down with one hand, exposing the nipple. An inner frame, connected to adjustable neck straps and chest bands, support the breast while nursing is facilitated. The inner frame also provides breast enhancement. A multi-use convertible wrap having an adjustable draw string channeled at the top of the wrap converts a bikini top into a tank swimsuit top, by connecting under the bikini top, by way of tying; as a skirt, by tying around the wearer's waist; or as a nursing cover by tying around the back of the wearer's neck. | 05-26-2016 |
| 450032000 | Removable breast supporter | 2 |
| 20140162530 | MODIFIED BRASSIERRE WITH INTERCHANGEABLE CAMISOLE PANELS - A brassiere system is configured to cover human cleavage. The brassiere system includes a bra detachably coupled to a camisole panel. The bra further comprises a left bra cup and a right bra cup connected with a bra back strap. A left bra cup connector is connected to the left bra cup. A right bra cup connector is connected to the right bra cup. A left camisole panel garment cup connector is attached to the camisole panel. A right camisole panel garment cup connector is attached to the camisole panel. The left bra cup connector and the right bra cup connector are configured to connect to the left camisole panel garment cup connector and the right camisole panel garment cup connector to hold the camisole panel across the left bra cup and the right bra cup. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140206257 | Bellament or Article of Clothing Used for Creating the Appearance of a One-Piece Garment When Worn in Combination With a Bra - An article of clothing, such as a lingerie product, that can be worn with an existing bra. The article can come in various sizes that will accommodate most women. A large breasted woman can wear a bra that fits her and attach the article to the bra, creating a seamless look of a one-piece garment. Conversely, a woman with smaller breasts and large hips can wear her own bra with a larger size garment, creating lingerie that fits her various proportions. Currently, there is no product that allows any bra to become the foundation for properly fitting lingerie. The present invention can provide lingerie that properly fits women's various body types. | 07-24-2014 |
| 450033000 | Subjacent garment attached at front only | 2 |
| 20100105284 | GARMENT - Certain embodiments of the disclosure relate to a garment comprising:
| 04-29-2010 |
| 20110124267 | NURSING UNDERGARMENT THAT ATTACHES TO A TOP-OPENING NURSING BRASSIERE - A strapless camisole undergarment has a front upper portion which is detachably affixable to each of the fold-down cup cover flaps of a standard, top-opening nursing bra. Attachment is made just below the clasp on each fold-down cover flap. Intended to be worn beneath any front-opening or pull-over blouse or shirt, the undergarment enables a woman to discreetly breastfeed an infant maintaining her lower torso covered while her outer shirt is lifted or open. Thus, a woman desiring to nurse her child need only open or raise the outer shirt, unhook a cup cover flap, and lower both the flap and the attached undergarment in order to access a breast. When the child has finishing nursing on that breast, the woman raises the flap and reattaches it—along with the attached undergarment—to the hook at the top of the bra cup. | 05-26-2011 |
