Patent ID: 6213840
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: A41C,A61M

Abstract:
A hands-free breast pump supporting bra comprising:a strap means; andtwo one piece unitary cup portions formed from a unitary single piece of fabric;wherein said cup portions and strap means are connected to each other;wherein said strap means straps said bra around a female's torso and shoulders,wherein each of said cup portions is associated with and supports each of a female's breasts,wherein each of said cup portions has a slit opening centered over the nipple of a female wearer when the brassiere is worn and so positioned to operatively allow a breast pump funnel portion access to the nipple of its associated breast; each of said slit openings being of an original size of at least 1.5 inches; wherein said original size is larger than a female nipple but smaller than the female breast; said slit opening is formed from the said unitary piece of fabric of the said cup portions; andwherein the fabric surrounding and defining each of said openings is made of an elastic material such that the opening is enlarged when the fabric around the opening is stretched and subsequently shrinks back to its original size when the fabric is not stretched.