Apparel – Garment protectors – Aprons
Patent
1999-03-11
2000-11-07
Vanatta, Amy B.
Apparel
Garment protectors
Aprons
2 491, 2 492, A41D 1310
Patent
active
061417998
ABSTRACT:
The disclosed adjustable protective wearable covering provides maximum protection from liquid and solid spills at the lowest possible cost. The maximum protection comes from: (1) the use of a liquid absorbent surface on the front side (2) the use of a liquid repellent surface on the back side (3) the ability to provide a custom fit for different neck sizes (4) the ability to adjust the tightness of fit around the neck to prevent liquid spills from running down the neck (5) an easy-on-easy-off attachment means that is convenient to use and eliminates the choking hazard of tied straps and (6) a protruding pocket at the bottom to catch and retain spills and runoff. The lowest possible cost comes from: (1) the ability to use readily available materials including recycled materials (2) the ability to use inexpensive disposable materials without sacrificing performance (3) the ability to use the manufacturing and distribution infrastructure already in place for other products (4) a rectangular design that minimizes production scrap (5) a one-size-fits-all design that minimizes inventory, stocking and ordering costs and (6) an attachment means that permits repeated use, even with disposable materials, thus reducing the cost per use.
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