Cathy Darlene Roberts

US Patent:

6390886, May 21, 2002

Filed:

Jun 8, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/876950

Inventors:

Cathy G. Roberts - Escondido CA 92027

International Classification:

A41D 2712

US Classification:

450 37, 2 57

Abstract:

A nursing pad for positioning over a lactating breast. The nursing pad includes a panel having outer layer and an inner layer. The outer layer has a generally convex shape and the inner layer has a generally concave shape. The outer layer comprises a generally water impermeable flexible material. The inner layer comprises an absorbent material. The panel has a peripheral edge having a slot therein. The slot extends toward a central area of the panel and is defined by a first and second oppositely located edge. A securing member removably secures the first edge in close proximity to the second edge.