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Pregnancy symbolRelated Patent Categories: Apparel, General Structure, TrimmingsPregnancy symbol description/claimsThe Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060075541, Pregnancy symbol. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] Not applicable. STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT [0002] Not applicable. REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISK APPENDIX [0003] Not applicable. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0004] The present invention is directed towards symbols and items of jewelry that communicate information and, more particularly towards items of jewelry that indicate the pregnancy status of parties that wear the jewelry. [0005] One of the most amazing miracles of life is the ability to create new life. The miracle is keenly evident in the faces of young mothers and fathers upon first discovering that they are pregnant and that the weeks, months and even sometimes years worth of temperature monitoring, vitamin popping, scheduling and wearing of boxer shorts have paid off! The pregnancy test reads positive. It is also evident in the tears of joy that the expecting mothers and fathers shed during their first visit to the doctor when, through the sonogram technology, they get to see the miracle of life that is growing within, as they stare excitedly at the sonogram display to watch the little hands and feet waving around. And the miracle is also evident on the proud faces of the future mothers and fathers as they break the news to their family and friends, one by one. [0006] But for anyone that has been through this process, you are quite cognizant of the fact that these early feelings of elation, although not forgotten, are soon accompanied by a sundry of discomforts. If you are lucky, you have morning sickness. If you are not so fortunate, you have morning sickness 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for what seems like an eternity. Oh, but this is just the beginning. Along with such symptoms, the expecting mother experiences iincreased frequency in trips to the bathroom, a wardrobe that becomes unusable, swelling ankles, midnight cravings for very odd food selections, emotional outbursts and inopportune burping. Yet, if the mother is confronted with the woes of her pregnancy, they are always quick to proclaim they would not trade it for a minute in exchange for the wonderful miracle that is growing within. [0007] Have you ever been walking through the mall, a grocery store, a Target store or some other public location and run into an old friend you have not seen in quite awhile. As you approach each other you may notice your long lost friend looks a little heavier than you remembered her. However, it does not look like the typical Moon Pie and RC Cola weight gain, and you suspect that she may be pregnant. Then comes that awkward moment right after you gleefully exclaim "you're pregnant aren't you!?" and your friend uncomfortable replies "no, I am not, why?". The reverse situation also occurs frequently. In this situation you refuse to ask if your friend is pregnant so she finally just blurts it out "well, can't you see I'm pregnant?". If you are fast on your feet you simply reply "of course I can, congratulations". However, if you are not fast on your feet, this can also create an uncomfortable situation. [0008] Thus, there is a need in the art for a solution that can let everyone know that a person is an expecting mother and thus, alleviate such uncomfortable situations. Prior attempts to address this need in the art have included the use of messages on shirts such as "I'm not fat I'm pregnant" or "Baby On Board". However, the use of messages on apparel is not a viable solution to this need in the art in that if the expecting mother is going to work, church or some other place that is not suitable for such attire, then the message is not delivered. Thus, there is a need in the art for a solution to convey the "I'm pregnant" message in a manner that is classy, appropriate for a multitude of situations and can be apparel independent. The present invention provides a novel and unique solution to this need in the art. BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] The present invention provides a solution to the above-mentioned needs in the art by providing a symbol that is used to communicate the "yes, I am pregnant" message to observers. The symbol can be incorporated into items of jewelry, integrated into items of apparel, or otherwise displayed on the body or proximity of an expecting mother. [0010] More specifically, the present invention includes a symbol that abstractly displays a silhouette like representation of a pregnant woman. In one embodiment of the invention, the symbol includes a head portion, a chest portion and a torso portion. In another embodiment of the present invention the symbol further includes a smaller silhouette like representation of a fetus within the mother's womb and is situated in the torso portion of the symbol. Advantageously, the symbol, when worn by an expecting mother, readily communicates to observers that the bearer is with child. [0011] The present invention can be incorporated into a variety of embodiments including a pendant or brooch that can be worn on items of clothing, a necklace, a bracelet, an anklet, a hat pin, a hair pin, a temporary tattoo, embroidery, cross-stitching, silk screening, woven into fabric, or a variety of other embodiments. Other aspects and embodiments of the present invention are further described in the following description, figures and claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING [0012] FIG. 1 is an illustration of one environment suitable for embodiments of the present invention. [0013] FIG. 2 is a drawing illustrating one embodiment of the present invention. [0014] FIG. 3 is a three dimensional view of the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 2, embodied in a pin or brooch. [0015] FIG. 4 is a drawing illustrating an alternate embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0016] The present invention is directed towards a symbol that can be incorporated into various embodiments and used to convey a message "I'm pregnant". Thus, by wearing the symbol in any form, such as a pendant, necklace, patch, etc., the "I'm pregnant" message is clearly communicated to others. Advantageously, the present invention can eliminate awkward social situations and can be worn by an expecting mother at all times. [0017] Now turning to the drawings in which like numerals and references refer to like elements throughout the several views, various aspects and embodiments of the present invention are described. Continue reading about Pregnancy symbol... Full patent description for Pregnancy symbol Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Pregnancy symbol patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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