Patent ID: 7611399
Filing Date: 2009-11-03
Classification: A61M

Abstract:
1. A method of hands-free breast pumping, comprising: (a) coupling at least one breast pumping device to a breast; (b) positioning a support device strap having a central portion for placement behind a neck of a user and having first and second strap end portions that extend downwardly along the front of the user's torso, the support device strap further comprising first and second fasteners, the first and second fasteners each having a first fastener portion permanently coupled to the first and second strap end portions and a second fastener portion configured to be releasably attachable to the strap itself, wherein the first and second fasteners are selected from the group consisting of clips and clamps; and (c) attaching the second fastener portion of the first fastener to the strap itself at a point on the strap that is located between the central portion and the first end portion to form a first loop of selectable size, the selectable size being based on the placement of the first fastener on the strap between the central portion and the first end portion, wherein the first loop of selectable size is sized and located to encircle a portion of the at least one breast pumping device to support at least a portion of the at least one breast pumping device coupled to the breast.