Brassiere

Abstract

The present application discloses a brassiere. The brassiere comprises first and second shoulder straps respectively supported on a wearer's left and right shoulders, and first and second support straps connected to the first shoulder strap and the second shoulder strap respectively. Each support strap is provided with an opening for inserting and supporting a breast pump to perform pumping. The brassiere further comprises a breast covering layer including first and second breast covering portions. When the covering portions are connected to the shoulder straps, they cover the breasts and the support straps; when detached, they expose the breasts and the openings on the support straps, facilitating breastfeeding or insertion of the breast pump into the openings for pumping.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A brassiere comprising:
 a first shoulder strap and a second shoulder strap, wherein the first shoulder strap and the second shoulder strap are configured to extend over and be supported by the left and right shoulders of a wearer, respectively, when the brassiere is worn;   a first support strap connected to the first shoulder strap, wherein the first support strap is provided with a first opening configured to allow at least a portion of a breast pump to be inserted therethrough and to support the breast pump during pumping;   a second support strap connected to the second shoulder strap, wherein the second support strap is provided with a second opening configured to allow at least a portion of a breast pump to be inserted therethrough and to support the breast pump during pumping; and   a breast covering layer comprising a first breast covering portion and a second breast covering portion;   wherein the first breast covering portion is detachably connected to the first shoulder strap and is configured to, when connected to the first shoulder strap, cover a first breast of the wearer and the first support strap; and wherein the first breast covering portion is configured to, when detached from the first shoulder strap, expose the first breast and the first support strap to allow the wearer to breastfeed using the first breast or to allow at least a portion of the breast pump to be inserted through the first opening for pumping;   wherein the second breast covering portion is detachably connected to the second shoulder strap and is configured to, when connected to the second shoulder strap, cover a second breast of the wearer and the second support strap; and wherein the second breast covering portion is configured to, when detached from the second shoulder strap, expose the second breast and the second support strap to allow the wearer to breastfeed using the second breast or to allow at least a portion of the breast pump to be inserted through the second opening for pumping.   
     
     
         2 . The brassiere of  claim 1 , further comprising a stabilization strap bridged between the first support strap and the second support strap. 
     
     
         3 . The brassiere of  claim 2 , wherein the stabilization strap is detachably connected to both the first support strap and the second support strap. 
     
     
         4 . The brassiere of  claim 2 , wherein the stabilization strap comprises a first part and a second part, and wherein the first part and the second part are detachably connected to each other. 
     
     
         5 . The brassiere of  claim 1 , further comprising a first stabilization strap and a second stabilization strap, wherein both the first stabilization strap and the second stabilization strap are bridged between the first support strap and the second support strap, and wherein the first stabilization strap and the second stabilization strap are arranged in a crossed configuration. 
     
     
         6 . The brassiere of  claim 1 , wherein an absolute value of a difference between a width of the first support strap and a width of the first shoulder strap is less than 2 cm. 
     
     
         7 . The brassiere of  claim 1 , wherein an absolute value of a difference between a width of the second support strap and a width of the second shoulder strap is less than 2 cm. 
     
     
         8 . The brassiere of  claim 2 , wherein a length of the stabilization strap is configured such that the stabilization strap is in a taut state when bridged between the first support strap and the second support strap. 
     
     
         9 . The brassiere of  claim 2 , wherein the stabilization strap is detachably connected to the first support strap via a first clasp assembly connected to the stabilization strap, the first clasp assembly comprising a first clasp member and a second clasp member, the first clasp member including a first protrusion, the second clasp member including a first recess, wherein the first clasp member and the second clasp member are detachably connected by engagement of the first protrusion and the first recess, and wherein, when the first clasp member and the second clasp member are connected, the first support strap is clamped between the first clasp member and the second clasp member, and wherein, when the first clasp member and the second clasp member are disconnected from each other, the first clasp assembly is separated from the first support strap. 
     
     
         10 . The brassiere of  claim 2 , wherein the stabilization strap is detachably connected to the second support strap via a second clasp assembly connected to the stabilization strap, the second clasp assembly comprising a third clasp member and a fourth clasp member, the third clasp member including a second protrusion, the fourth clasp member including a second recess, wherein the third clasp member and the fourth clasp member are detachably connected by engagement of the second protrusion and the second recess, and wherein, when the third clasp member and the fourth clasp member are connected, the second support strap is clamped between the third clasp member and the fourth clasp member, and wherein, when the third clasp member and the fourth clasp member are disconnected from each other, the second clasp assembly is separated from the second support strap. 
     
     
         11 . The brassiere of  claim 1 , wherein:
 the first breast covering portion and the second breast covering portion are formed from a single piece of fabric, and the first breast covering portion and the second breast covering portion are formed as an integral whole; or,   the first breast covering portion and the second breast covering portion are separate pieces of fabric.   
     
     
         12 . The brassiere of  claim 1 , wherein a lower end portion of the first support strap is connected to a lower end portion of the first breast covering portion. 
     
     
         13 . The brassiere of  claim 1 , wherein a lower end portion of the second support strap is connected to a lower end portion of the second breast covering portion. 
     
     
         14 . The brassiere of  claim 2 , wherein a first end of the stabilization strap is slidably connected along a length direction of the first support strap and is detachably connected to the first support strap. 
     
     
         15 . The brassiere of  claim 2 , wherein a first end of the stabilization strap is provided with a fifth clasp member, the fifth clasp member including a first hook, and wherein the fifth clasp member is hooked onto the first support strap by the first hook. 
     
     
         16 . The brassiere of  claim 2 , wherein a second end of the stabilization strap is slidably connected along a length direction of the second support strap and is detachably connected to the second support strap. 
     
     
         17 . The brassiere of  claim 2 , wherein a second end of the stabilization strap is provided with a sixth clasp member, the sixth clasp member including a second hook, and wherein the sixth clasp member is hooked onto the second support strap by the second hook. 
     
     
         18 . The brassiere of  claim 2 , wherein a length of the stabilization strap is greater than a distance between the first support strap and the second support strap, such that the stabilization strap is capable of encircling a neck of the wearer of the brassiere. 
     
     
         19 . The brassiere of  claim 4 , wherein the first part and the second part of the stabilization strap are detachably connected by a buckle, the buckle comprising: a male buckle member having a protruding engagement portion; and a female buckle member having a receiving cavity adapted to receive the engagement portion, an inner periphery of the receiving cavity being provided with an elastic locking mechanism; wherein the male buckle member is configured to be inserted into the receiving cavity of the female buckle member and to be detachably engaged with the female buckle member via engagement between the engagement portion and the elastic locking mechanism, thereby achieving detachable connection between the male buckle member and the female buckle member; and wherein the first part is connected to the male buckle member and the second part is connected to the female buckle member. 
     
     
         20 . The brassiere of  claim 1 , wherein the position of the first opening is configured to be substantially aligned with the wearer's nipple on the corresponding side when the brassiere is worn.