# US 2021/0274858 A1 · Nursing Garment with magnetic opening/closure > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2021/0274858 A1 - Document ID: US20210274858A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 16/810,285 - Filed: 2020-03-05 - Published: 2021-09-09 - Earliest claimed: 2020-03-05 - Inventors: Cassandra Michelle Garramone - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20210274858A1 ## CPC - A41D 1/215: Nursing clothing, e.g. for breastfeeding - A41D 2300/30: Closures - A41D 2300/50: Seams - A41F 1/002: {Magnetic fastening devices} - A41D: OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES - A41F: GARMENT FASTENINGS; SUSPENDERS ## Abstract This nursing garment of the present invention in a way that others will not know that the mother is wearing clothing accessible for nursing. This has been done by using a magnetic closure on the strap of the garment. It can be utilized in a variety of ways by using different sizes and shaped magnets. The magnets can be placed either on the front of the garment, on the shoulder of the garment, or over the shoulder of the garment. The size, shape, and placement of the magnet can vary depending upon the style (for example-formal dress, tank top, maxi dress etc.) of the garment. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A nursing garment to be worn by a woman for breastfeeding her baby, comprising of two magnets sewn horizontally into a hidden fold over pocket at or near the seam. These two magnets are placed next to each other horizontally with the − side located in the pocket that is located just over the shoulder on the garment. There are two + polarity magnets sewn into the front panel of the garment into a hidden pocket at the shoulder seam. These magnets fasten together to keep the garment closed. This magnetic fastener allows the wearer of the garment to drop the front bodice of the dress down and expose her breast. The dress is able to stay on the wearer due to the inner panel that is sewn to the side seam under the arm hole. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) An article of breastfeeding clothing according to claim 1 wherein said inner panel is fixed to said outer garment at the seam just under the bust, such as in an “a line” garment. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) An article of breastfeeding clothing according to claim 1 wherein said magnetic clasps are stacked vertically. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) An article of breastfeeding clothing according to claim 1 wherein said magnetic clasp is a single bar. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) An article of breastfeeding clothing according to claim 1 wherein said magnetic clasps are rectangular. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) An article of breastfeeding clothing according to claim 1 wherein only one magnetic clasp is used. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) An article of breastfeeding clothing according to claim 1 wherein magnets are sewn in alternating polarity. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) An article of breastfeeding clothing according to claim 1 wherein said magnetic clasps attach at the shoulder. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) An article of breastfeeding clothing according to claim 1 wherein said magnetic clasps attach between the breasts and the collarbone. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) An article of breastfeeding clothing according to claim 1 wherein said magnetic clasps attach at the collarbone. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) An article of breastfeeding clothing according to claim 1 wherein said inner panel is a thin piece of fabric that attaches the strap to an inseam under the wearers arm, as many nursing bras currently do. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) An article of breastfeeding clothing according to claim 1 wherein said magnetic closures are used in a different article of clothing, such as a shirt, romper, jumpsuit, swimsuit, sleepwear, etc to make the clothing article functional for a breastfeeding mother. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) An article of breastfeeding clothing according to claim 1 wherein said magnetic closures are attached to straps of varying thickness. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) An article of breastfeeding clothing according to claim 1 wherein said garment is made of different fabric types such as spandex, modal, lycra, cotton, poly blend, silk, chiffon, linen, viscose etc. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) An article of breastfeeding clothing according to claim 1 wherein the magnetic clasp lifts from the bust to expose the breast. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) An article of breastfeeding clothing according to claim 1 wherein the magnetic clasps are located on the side of the garment and lift to open inward. ### Claim 17 (depends on 1) An article of breastfeeding clothing according to claim 1 wherein varying magnet strengths and sizes are used. ### Claim 18 (depends on 1) An article of breastfeeding clothing according to claim 1 wherein the magnets are coated or enclosed in a PVC pouch.