Abstract

A nursing apparatus is configured to hold a garment in a gathered position to expose a breast for nursing. The apparatus has a strap with a first end and a second end. A fastener is disposed at the first end and is configured to connect the first end to a piece of clothing of the wearer. The fastener has a body portion attached to the strap and a movable part. A ring is disposed at the second end of the strap and configured to retain the strap in a closed loop shape to hold the garment in the gathered position. A method includes manufacturing the strap with the fastener at the first end and the ring positioned at the second end of the strap. The method includes instructing the wearer to lift the garment to form a gathered portion of the garment, form a loop shape with the strap around the gathered portion, and utilize the ring to retain the strap in the loop shape to hold the gathered portion in a fixed position relative to the wearer to expose a breast for nursing.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41D 1/20 - Maternity clothing
• A41D 1/215 - Nursing clothing, e.g. for breastfeeding
• A41F 1/00 - Fastening devices specially adapted for garments
• A41F 19/00 - Garment suspenders not otherwise provided for

Abstract

A clothing clip apparatus (10) and a method for using same secure a garment (11) in a position to allow a woman to nurse a child. A strap (12) having a clip (20) at one end and a ring (22) at an opposite end secure the garment (11). The clothing clip apparatus (10) attaches to a collar (31) of the garment (11). The strap (12) is dropped inside the garment (11), and the user grabs the ring (22) and lifts the garment (11) into a position for nursing the child.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41F 1/00 - Fastening devices specially adapted for garments
• A44B 11/28 - BucklesSimilar fasteners for interconnecting straps or the like, e.g. for safety belts with two or more separable parts with hooks engaging end-pieces on the strap

Abstract

A clothing clip apparatus and a method for using same secure a garment in a position to allow a woman to nurse a child. A strap having a clip at one end and a ring at an opposite end secure the garment. The clothing clip apparatus attaches to a collar of the garment. The strap is dropped inside the garment, and the user grabs the ring and lifts the garment into a position for nursing the child. The ring is positioned over a top end of the clip to form a loop with the strap around the garment. Magnetic attraction between the ring and a magnet retains the garment in the desired position. The method of securing the garment using the clothing clip apparatus may be performed by the woman using one hand without assistance. A system holds a cover over the garment.

IPC Classes  ?

• A41D 1/20 - Maternity clothing
• A41F 1/00 - Fastening devices specially adapted for garments
• A41F 11/16 - Garters
• A41F 18/00 - Garment suspenders covered by two or more of groups
• A47G 21/16 - Table-cloth or napkin holders

Goods & Services

Fastener for holding a clothing garment, namely, shirt clip