U.S. patent application number 09/824600 was filed with the patent office on 2001-11-29 for breast support feeding pillow.
Invention is credited to Delamer, Kristin E., Schmitter, Donna N..
Application Number | 20010044968 09/824600 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 26895364 |
Filed Date | 2001-11-29 |
United States Patent
Application |
20010044968 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Schmitter, Donna N. ; et
al. |
November 29, 2001 |
Breast support feeding pillow
Abstract
The invention of this patent is a breast support feeding pillow.
The invention consists of a triangular foam pillow with a cotton
material covering such breast support feeding pillow. The invention
is placed under a female's breast while such female is breast
feeding a baby. It easily supports the female's breast and would
not injure the female or the nursing baby. The invention provides
an easier method for the female to feed her baby; and it provides a
means to free up her hands while performing such feeding.
Additionally, the invention can prevent aches and pains in the
female's neck and arms; it is easy to travel with; and, it is
susceptible to a low cost of manufacture.
Inventors: |
Schmitter, Donna N.;
(Acworth, GA) ; Delamer, Kristin E.; (Acworth,
GA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
Joseph G. Mitchell, ESQ.
4521 Derby Lane
Snyrna
GA
30082
US
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Family ID: |
26895364 |
Appl. No.: |
09/824600 |
Filed: |
April 2, 2001 |
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Patent Number |
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60199996 |
Apr 27, 2000 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
5/652 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A47C 20/00 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
5/652 |
International
Class: |
B68G 005/00; A47C
020/02 |
Claims
What is claimed as being new and desired to be protected by Letters
Patent of the United States is as follows:
1. A breast support feeding pillow, comprising: a breast support
platform; and a rib support portion connected to said breast
support platform with approximately a ninety degree angle between
said breast support platform and said rib support portion.
2. The device of claim 1, wherein said breast support feeding
pillow is made of foam rubber.
3. The device of claim 2, wherein said breast support feeding
pillow is covered with a cotton material.
4. A breast support feeding pillow, comprising: a breast support
platform which is approximately five and half inches in length and
approximately four inches wide; and a rib support portion which is
approximately three inches high, said rib support portion is
connected to said breast support platform with approximately a
ninety degree angle between said breast support platform and said
rib support portion.
5. The device of claim 4, wherein said breast support feeding
pillow is made of foam rubber.
6. The device of claim 5, wherein said breast support feeding
pillow is covered with a cotton material.
7. A breast support feeding pillow, comprising: a breast support
platform which is approximately five and half inches in length and
approximately four inches wide; a rib support portion which is
approximately three inches high, said rib support portion is
connected to said breast support platform with approximately a
ninety degree angle between said breast support platform and said
rib support portion; said breast support feeding pillow being made
of foam rubber; and said breast support feeding pillow being
covered with a cotton material.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] 1) Field of the Invention
[0002] The field of invention relates to a breast support feeding
pillow. More particularly, the invention provides for a foam
triangular pillow with a cotton material covering. The invention
supports a female's breast while she breast feeds a nursing baby.
The device is placed under the female's breast at a right angle
underneath the breast being used to nurse the baby and the
invention provides such female a more relaxed and comfortable
experience.
[0003] 2) Description of Prior Art
[0004] In the prior art, a female may use a rolled up towel or bed
pillow to support her breast while nursing a baby. The problem with
these devices is that they are not easy to use, not very convenient
to carry, do not fit easily under the female's clothes, and cause a
cramped neck to the female.
[0005] It is also known that a female, who nurses her baby, may not
use any item to support her breast. The problem presented in this
instance is that the female must use two hands to cradle her
nursing baby and this method also causes a cramped neck and tired
arms.
[0006] U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,081,948 and D412,082 depict a breast pillow
wherein a woman's breast rest within and are received by a cavity
within such breast pillow. But the present invention does not
engulf a female's breast, but, rather, the present invention
supports a woman's breast during breast feeding a baby.
[0007] Thus, the prior art devices do not allow a female nursing
her baby to avoid aches and pains in her neck and arms, are not
easy to travel with, not easy to use, and not a very good solution
under the circumstances presented to such female. The present
invention overcomes these disadvantages.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0008] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known
prior art, the present invention provides a foam triangular pillow
with a cotton material covering. As such, the general purpose of
the present invention, which will be described subsequently in
greater detail, is to provide a new and improved device which has
all the advantages of the prior art and none of the
disadvantages.
[0009] To attain this, the present invention provides a foam
triangular pillow. The preferred dimensions of such pillow are as
follows: the breast support platform is approximately five and half
(51/2) inches in length and four (4) inches wide; the rib support
portion is approximately three (3) inches high; and the angle
between the breast support platform and rib support portion is
ninety (90) degrees. But the dimensions can vary based on the size
of the woman's breast being supported. Such pillow is covered by a
cotton material to provide a soft support and can be easily
cleaned. The invention supports a woman's breast while feeding a
nursing baby. The invention is easy to travel with and is designed
to fit under a woman's breast which a woman can use with her
clothes on. The invention is designed such that it does not injure
the female or the nursing baby.
[0010] The invention resides not in any one of these features per
se, but rather in the particular combination of all of them herein
disclosed and claimed, and it is distinguished from the prior art
in this particular combination of all its structures for the
functions specified.
[0011] There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the important
features of the invention in order that the detailed description
thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that
the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated.
There are, of course, additional features of the invention that
will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject
matter of the claims appended hereto. Those skilled in the art will
appreciate that the conception, upon which this disclosure is
based, may readily be utilized as a basis for designing of other
structures, methods and systems for carrying out the several
purposes of the present invention. It is important, therefore, that
the claims be regarded as including such equivalent constructions
insofar as they do not depart from the spirit and scope of the
present invention.
[0012] Further, the purpose of the foregoing abstract is to enable
the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and the public generally, and
especially the scientists, engineers and practitioners in the art
who are familiar with patent or legal terms or phraseology, to
determine quickly from a cursory inspection the nature and essence
of the technical disclosure of the application. The abstract is
neither intended to define the invention of the application, which
is measured by the claims, nor is it intended to be limiting as to
the scope of the invention in any way.
[0013] It is therefore an object of the present invention to
provide a new and improved device which has all of the advantages
of the prior art and none of the disadvantages.
[0014] It is another object of the present invention to provide a
new and improved device which allows a female nursing her baby to
nurse such baby hands free so such female can read, talk on the
phone, work on a computer or the like.
[0015] It is a further object of the present invention to promote a
new and improved device which is easy to use.
[0016] It is a further object of the present invention to promote a
new and improved device which is easy to travel with.
[0017] It is a further object of the present invention to promote a
new and improved device which provides an easy method to support a
female's breast while nursing a baby so as to avoid pains in her
neck and arms.
[0018] An even further object of the present invention is to
provide a new and improved device which is susceptible of a low
cost of manufacture with regard to both materials and labor, and
which accordingly is then susceptible of low prices of sale to the
consuming public, thereby making such device economically available
to the buying public.
[0019] Still yet another object of the present invention is to
provide a new and improved device which provides in the materials
used to make the invention an invention that does not injure the
female or the nursing baby.
[0020] These together with other objects of the invention, along
with the various features of novelty which characterize the
invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed
to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better
understanding of the invention, its operating advantages and the
specific objects attained by its use, reference should be had to
accompanying drawings and descriptive matter which there is
illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0021] The invention will be better understood based on the
following detailed description. Such description makes reference to
the annexed drawing wherein:
[0022] FIG. 1 shows an isometric view of the invention.
[0023] FIG. 2 shows a side view of the invention in use.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0024] With reference now to the drawings, and in particular FIGS.
1 and 2, the breast support feeding pillow which embodies the
principles and concepts of the present invention.
[0025] With reference to FIG. 1, FIG. 1 depicts an isometric view
of the present invention. The breast support feeding pillow 2 is a
triangular foam pillow which is specifically designed to support,
and comfort a woman while she breast feeds a baby. It comprises a
breast support platform 4 that supports the woman's breast. The
breast support platform 4 is approximately five and half (51/2)
inches long and four (4) inches wide. The invention also comprises
a rib support portion 6. The rib support portion 6 is placed
against a woman's rib, just under the breast. The rib support
portion is approximately three (3) inches high. The angle between
the breast support platform 4 and rib support portion 6 is
approximately ninety (90) degrees. A base 8 connects the breast
support platform 4 and a rib support portion 6. Thus, a triangle is
formed. The breast support feeding pillow 2 is made of a soft foam
rubber material. The preferred method is to cover the breast
support feeding pillow with a cotton material. In this way, the
woman can use the invention comfortably and not injure the
baby.
[0026] With reference to FIG. 2, FIG. 2 depicts a side view of the
invention in use. With reference to FIGS. 1 and 2, the invention
operates as follows: (1) the female places the breast support
platform 4 directly under the breast in which she is going to feed
the baby from; (2) the female places the rib support portion 6
against her rib; (3) the invention, then, fits snugly under the
breast and supports the breast as the female breast feeds the baby.
In this way, the female can feed the baby hands free and with no
discomfort.
[0027] With respect to the above description then, it is to be
realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the
invention to include variations in size, materials, shape, form,
function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed
readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all
equivalent relationships to those skilled in the art, and all
equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and
described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by
the present invention.
[0028] Thus, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of
the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous
modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in
the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact
construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly,
all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to,
falling within the scope of the invention.
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