800. In some embodiments, the back plate 802 may be a circular shaped body. It may be noted that the back plate 802 and the front plate 804 may be of varied shapes and sizes other than the circular shape. The back plate 802 may be fabricated from a durable material such as plastic, resin, polymer composite, or lightweight metal such as gold, silver, selected to ensure structural integrity while maintaining comfort for wearable use.

In some embodiments, the back plate 802 may further comprise a first surface portion (1002) and a second surface portion 806. In some embodiments, the first surface portion may correspond to an inner flat surface portion of the back plate that will be described in more detail in following paragraphs. Further, the second surface portion 806 may correspond to an outer periphery portion of the back plate 802. Further, the outer periphery portion may be perpendicularly extended around the inner flat surface portion of the back plate 802 forming a surrounding wall or a rim that defines a structural boundary of the back plate 802. In some embodiments, the back plate 802 further comprises a ring bail 808. In some embodiments, the ring bail 808 may be monolithically attached to the second surface portion 806 of the back plate 802. In some embodiments, the ring bail 808 may be configured to receive a chain for enabling the user to wear the breast-feeding necklace 800.

In some embodiments, the breast-feeding necklace 800 further comprises a spring reel 900, a back plate cap and the front plate 804, as shown in the FIGS. 9 and 10. In some embodiments, the spring reel 900 further comprises a string 904 and a spring 906 as shown in the FIGS. 9 and 10. It may be noted that the spring reel 900 having a cover 1004, the back plate cap 902 comprising a plurality of cavities 1006 having a first set of attachment units 1008, a second aperture 1010 and the front plate 804 is described in more detail in the following figures.

In some embodiments, the back plate 802 comprises a pinion lock 1000, as shown in FIG. 10. The pinion lock 1000 may be monolithically attached over the first surface portion 1002 of the back plate 802. In some embodiments, the pinion lock 1000 may be monolithically attached over the first surface portion 1002 of the back plate 802 via one or more techniques. The one or more techniques may include at least one of spot welding, over molding, injection molding, integrated 3D printing etc. depending on material composition and manufacturing method employed. These one or more techniques enable the pinion lock 1000 to be integrally formed with the back plate 802, enhancing structural stability and minimizing assembly complexity.

In one embodiment, the pinion lock 1000 is integrally formed on the first surface portion 1002 of the back plate 802 and is configured to receive and retain the spring reel 900. The pinion lock 1000 comprises a pair of protruded sections 1100 (as shown in FIG. 11) that are symmetrically positioned to form two semicircular bars, collectively defining a generally circular or arcuate retention region. A narrow gap 1102 (as shown in FIG. 11) is formed between the pair of protruded sections 1100 at a centreline of the structure, enabling a flexible or snap-fit locking mechanism. The narrow gap 1102 allows for controlled deflection or compression during insertion or removal of the spring reel, thereby securing the spring reel 900 in place through frictional or interference engagement. The geometry of the pair of protruded sections 1100 provides both alignment and retention functionality, ensuring that the spring reel 900 remains stably positioned during an operation such as breast-feeding etc., while still being detachable for maintenance or replacement.

FIG. 12A, illustrates an isometric view of the spring reel 900, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12B, illustrates another isometric view of the spring reel 900 equipped with the string 904 and the spring 906, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 12C, illustrates the spring reel 900 encased within the back plate 802, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

In some embodiments, the breast-feeding necklace 800 may further comprise the spring reel 900. The spring reel 900 may be encased within the back plate 802 and detachably affixed to the pinion lock 1000. In some embodiments, the spring reel 900 may be circular in shape. In some embodiments, the shape of the spring reel 900 may be based at least on the shape of the back plate 802. The shape of the back plate 802 mat not be limited to circular shape. Similar to the back plate 802, the bade reel 900 may also comprise a central flat portion 1200 which is surrounded by a perpendicularly extended portion 1202 along an outer periphery 1204 of the central flat portion 1200 of the spring reel 900 forming a surrounding wall or a rim.

Further, the spring reel 900 is fabricated with a hole 1206 on the central flat portion 1200 of the spring reel 900. In some embodiments, the hole 1206 is configured to allow passage of the pinion lock 1000 to enable interlocking of the spring reel 900 with the back plate 802. Further, the spring reel 900 comprises a first aperture 1208. In some embodiments, the first aperture 1208 may be fabricated at the perpendicularly extended portion 1202 along an inner periphery 1212 of the spring reel 900. In some embodiments, the first aperture 1208 may be configured to enable a knot of the string 904 to pass through the first aperture 1208 to secure the string 904 with the spring reel 900. Further, one end of the string 904 may be detachably attached to the front plate 804 that will be described in further embodiments.

In some embodiments, the string 904 may be coiled around the outer periphery 904 of the spring reel 900, as shown in the FIG. 12B. In some embodiments, the string 904 may be configured to stretched along a length from the spring reel 900. In some embodiments, the spring reel 900 may further comprise an extruded cut 1210. In some embodiments, one end of the spring 906 may include a bend 1214. In some embodiment, the bend 1214 is affixed within the extruded cut 1210 to retain the spring 906 in a loaded position within the spring reel 900. Further, other end of the spring 906 may include another bend 1216, as show in the FIG. 12B. In some embodiments, the bend 1214 may be configured to be attached to the hole 1206 as described earlier on the central flat portion 1200 of the spring reel 900.

Further, the one end of the string 904 may have a knot 1218. In some embodiments, the knot 1218 is configured to secure the one end of the string 904 to the spring reel 900. In some embodiments, the spring reel 900 further comprises the cover 1004 as shown in FIG. 10. In some embodiments, the cover 1004 (as shown in FIG. 10) may be positioned over the spring reel 900 to secure the spring 906 within the spring reel 900. In some embodiments, a Teflon grease may be added to the spring 906, and once the Teflon grease is added, the spring 906 is secured with the cover 1004. In some embodiments, the cover corresponds to a Teflon paper.

FIG. 13A, illustrates an isometric view of the back plate cap 902, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 13B, illustrates another isometric view of the back plate cap 902 encased within the back plate 802.

In some embodiments, the back plate cap 902 is configured to be encased within the back plate 802 to secure the spring reel 900 between the back plate 802 and the back plate cap 902. In some embodiments, the back plate cap 902 comprises the first set of attachment units 1008, as was shown in the FIG. 10 and now shown in the FIG. 13B. In some embodiments, the first set of attachment units 1008 corresponds to at least positive magnets. In some embodiments, the first set of attachment units 1008 may be integrated at the plurality of cavities 1006 fabricated at least one side 1300 of the back plate cap 902. In some embodiments, the at least one side 1300 of the back plate cap 902 may be facing opposite to the back plate 802 when the back plate cap 902 may be encased within the back plate 802.

In some embodiments, there may be other means of the first set of attachment units 1008 other than the at least positive magnets. The other means may include at least clasp arrangement, Velcro straps, adhesives etc. In some embodiments, the first set of attachment units 1008 may be integrated within the at least one side 1300 of the back plate cap 902 via one or more techniques. In some embodiments, the one or more techniques may include at least press fitting, adhesive bonding, over molding, mechanical interlocking, or magnetic embedding, depending on the structural and functional requirements of the first set of attachment units 1008. These techniques enable secure placement of the first set of attachment units 1008 while maintaining the overall integrity and compactness of the back plate cap 902.

In some embodiments, the back plate cap 902 may further comprise another side 1302. In some embodiments, the another side 1302 may be opposite to the at least one side 1300 of the back plate cap 902. In some embodiments, the another side 1302 of the back plate cap 902 may be an inner side of the breast-feeding necklace 800 and facing towards the back plate 802. In some embodiments, the back plate cap 902 may further comprise the second aperture 1010. In some embodiments, the second aperture 1010 may be configured to allow passing of the string 904 through the back plate cap 902 for attachment with the front plate 804. In some embodiments, the second aperture 1010 may be fabricated of various shapes and sizes.

FIG. 14, illustrates the breast-feeding necklace 800 with a chain 1400, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 15, illustrates an image representation of using the breast-feeding necklace 800, according to an embodiment of the present disclosure.

In some embodiments, the breast-feeding necklace 800 is configured for wearing by the user as an article of jewelry (e.g., pendant). The breast-feeding necklace 800 (or necklace) is configured to assist the user (i.e., lactating women) in holding up a layer of clothing to allow breast-feeding without the clothing getting in the way. In an aspect, the article of clothing may be a shirt, sweater, tank top, etc. comprising the upper layer of clothing being worn. It is contemplated by the Inventor that the article of clothing, once held will allow easy access to the breast by an infant improved posture, positioning and more visibility.

In some embodiments, the breast-feeding necklace 800 may be attached to the chain 1402 to allow the user to equip. Further, the chain 1400 may have a lock 1402 for locking the chain and wearing over neck, hand or other parts of a body of the user. In some embodiments, the lock 1402 may correspond to a lobster claw. In some embodiments, the chain 1400 may have one or more rings 1404 to adjust size of the chain 1400. In one example embodiment, as shown in the FIG. 15, the chain 1400 may be equipped around a neck 1500 of a user 1502.

In some embodiments, once equipped and the user 1502 wants to breast feed a child, the user 1502 may first detach the front plate 804 from the back plate 802/back plate cap 902. Further, after detaching the front plate 804, the user 1502 may stretch the front plate 804 such that the string 904 attached to the front plate 804 may be extended out from the spring reel 900. As the string 904 may be stretched, the user 1502 may extend the front plate 804 along with the string 904 from underneath a cloth 1504 as shown by 1506, and wrap the cloth 1504 using the string 904 as shown by 1508 in the FIG. 15. Further, once wrapping the cloth 1504, the user 1502 may reattach the front plate 804 to the back plate 802 or back plate cap 902 magnetically. In some embodiments, upon attaching the front plate 804, the cloth 1504 may be fixed in a position that may enable the user 1502 to breast feed the child easily.

FIG. 16, illustrates an isometric view of a breast-feeding necklace 1600 having a back plate 1602 and back plate cap 1604, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 17, illustrates a perspective of the back plate 1602, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 18, illustrates a perspective view of the back plate cap 1604, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 19, illustrates a sectional view of the breast-feeding necklace 1600, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure. FIG. 20, illustrates a back view of a front plate 1900, according to another embodiment of the present disclosure.

In some embodiments, the breast-feeding necklace 1600 is configured for wearing by the user as an article of jewelry (e.g., pendant). The breast-feeding necklace 1600 (or necklace) is configured to assist the user (i.e., lactating women) in holding up a layer of clothing to allow breast-feeding without the clothing getting in the way. In an aspect, the article of clothing may be a shirt, sweater, tank top, etc. comprising the upper layer of clothing being worn. It is contemplated by the Inventor that the article of clothing, once held will allow easy access to the breast by an infant improved posture, positioning and more visibility.