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Nursing camisole with body contouring control

a camisole and nursing technology, applied in the field of nursing camisoles, can solve the problems of not being able to meet the specific needs of nursing mothers, lack of camisoles capable of providing comfortable breastfeeding, and heavy milk-filled breasts, etc., to achieve the effect of reducing breasts, facilitating and discreet nursing, and reducing breasts

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-09-15
DESTINATION MATERNITY CORP
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[0008]Thus, there is a need in the art for a camisole for nursing mothers that provides modesty, as well as a degree of body contouring and support capability. The present invention, therefore, provides a camisole with nursing bra functionality, further possessing a control feature for providing body shaping of the waist, abdomen, sides and lower back region. Accordingly, several objects and advantages of the present invention include: (a) providing a camisole having fashionability, body shaping, and contouring, in a single garment, (b) providing one-handed fastening and unfastening of the breast covering area for easy and discreet nursing, (c) providing variable adjustment of the shoulder straps and back band to accommodate the natural changes in a post-partum mother's body.

Problems solved by technology

Traditional camisoles, however, fail to meet the specific needs of nursing mothers, whose milk-filled breasts may be heavier and difficult to manipulate for breastfeeding.
There lacks a selection of camisoles capable of providing comfortable breastfeeding without removal of the camisole.
This presents a problem for many women who choose to nurse in public, and desire to maintain a certain degree of modesty.
In addition, some nursing mothers may be concerned about their postpartum bodies in which a loose stomach, side, and / or back area may typically be associated due to difficulties in losing weight gained after birth, or loss of muscle tone after pregnancy and / or a Caesarian section.
Because there is no nursing function in basic camisoles, it was difficult for women to perform nursing functions.
However, a traditional shapewear camisole would be too tight in the midsection to lift up in order to gain access to the nursing bra.
Thus, despite advances in body shaping undergarments, many camisoles still do not offer the full flexibility, style, and comfort of traditional, non-nursing, camisoles, due to the advanced needs of nursing mothers.
Nursing mothers are often limited to a small selection of full-coverage post-partum clothing worn, for example, in conjunction with the camisole.
Thus, nursing mothers are unable to express themselves by wearing stylish clothing of the woman's choice with conventional and comfortable nursing means.

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[0019]A nursing camisole with body contouring control is described. In the following description, for purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the exemplary embodiments. It is apparent to one skilled in the art, however, that the present invention can be practiced without these specific details or with an equivalent arrangement.

[0020]Referring now to the drawings, wherein like reference numerals designate identical or corresponding parts throughout the several views, FIGS. 1-5 illustrate various views of the nursing camisole in a variety of configurations, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The nursing camisole or cami 10 may be configured as a loose-fitting sleeveless woman's undergarment which covers the top part of the body but is generally shorter than a chemise. In one embodiment, the nursing camisole 10 may be manufactured from light materials, such as one having a cotton-base material, s...

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Abstract

A wire-free nursing camisole with detachable front straps is described. The nursing camisole allows the top of the camisole to be folded down in order to facilitate nursing. The lower half of the camisole encircling the tummy and lower back region is lined with a second layer of fabric capable of creating a smoothing effect of the tummy area, making it appear firmer and tighter. The camisole provides for fashionability, body shaping, and contouring, in a single garment.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to the clothing arts, and more specifically to a nursing camisole with detachable front straps to facilitate nursing.[0003]2. Description of Related Art[0004]In general, a camisole or cami is a loose-fitting sleeveless woman's undergarment which covers the top part of the body but is shorter than a chemise. A camisole normally extends to the waist but is sometimes cropped to expose the midriff, or extended to cover the entire pelvic region. Camisoles may be manufactured from light materials, commonly cotton-based, occasionally satin or silk, or stretch fabrics such as lycra, nylon, or spandex. A camisole typically has thin “spaghetti straps” and can be worn over a brassiere or without one. Some camisoles have come with a built-in underwire bra or other support which eliminates the need for a bra among those who prefer one and have been known to be used as outerwear.[0005]A variety...

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IPC IPC(8): A41B9/06
CPCA41C3/04A41B2400/38
Inventor HENDRICKSON, LISA A.
Owner DESTINATION MATERNITY CORP
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