International Classification:
A41D 100
A41D 120
A41D 122
Abstract:
A privacy covering for nursing mothers in which an arcuately curved, resiliently flexible flat strip is hemmed into a central portion of the upper edge of a blanket or sheet type covering. A neck strap is attached to the upper edge of the covering adjacent one end of the strip and carries one-half of hook and loop self-adhering detachable closure (i. e. , a VELCRO. RTM. closure) for securement with the other half of self-adhering detachable closure which is attached to the covering adjacent the opposite end of the strip. The rectangular cross section of the strip shape has sufficient inherent rigidity to prevent flexing thereof in the plane of the covering material, i. e. , vertical sagging, and to hold the top edge of the covering outwardly bowed in a direction normal to the plane of the covering material i. e. , in a generally horizontal direction, when worn about a nursing mother's neck. In this way, a one size fits all covering can be produced, which can be comfortably worn and easily put on and taken off; yet, the covering possesses an excellent screening capacity for any size person while still providing ample ventilation for the child and an excellent view of the child for the mother.