Apparel – Garment protectors – Aprons
Patent
1998-08-28
1999-10-05
Vanatta, Amy B.
Apparel
Garment protectors
Aprons
2 46, 2338, 2 491, A41D 1304
Patent
active
059604727
ABSTRACT:
A portable garment protector device for allowing a wearer to deploy upper and lower torso sheath portions from a belt attached front container. The upper and lower torso sheaths are made of absorbent material overlying a water repellent material for protecting a wearer's chest, lap, thighs legs and knees from spilled liquids and foods. Also, side edge and bottom edge channels attached to the device prevent splashing liquid and food from touching the sides and lower leg areas of the wearer. An optional collection basin in front of the device can further collect additional spilled food and liquid. To use, the wearer unzips the container, and unravels both the upper and lower halves of the device over their upper and lower extremities. Additional adjustable neck straps allow the device to be used with different sized users. Wearer's can use the device on seatbelts as both a passenger and a driver in a vehicle, as well as just on the front of their normally worn clothing belt. Other variations include containing the upper and lower portions on spring loaded axle pins. The invention can include using only materials that can be washed for reuse. Alternatively, the invention can include rollers of disposable sheaths allowing the user to separate preperforated edges between each set of torso protection portions.
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Steinberger Brian S.
Vanatta Amy B.
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