Apron with beverage holder

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2007-09-05

2009-02-03

Vanatta, Amy B (Department: 3765)

Apparel

Garment protectors

Aprons

C002S051000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07484249

ABSTRACT:
This invention provides an apron having at least one beverage pocket specifically designed for holding beverage containers at a convenient location for easy access by the user. The pocket includes a reinforced outer rim, formed from a durable polymer ring or gusset in an illustrative embodiment. In one implementation, the pocket is located along the lower end of a side wing of the apron so that it is generally below and within easy reach of the wearer's right (or left) hand. The ring/gusset secures an appropriately sized inner beverage pocket pouch that has a depth and perimeter size sufficient to house an average-sized beverage container. The depth of is arranged so that the top of an average container either protrudes slightly, or is completely recessed within the pouch. The pouch may be constructed from one or more layers of insulating material to allow the drink to retain its heat or coolness and preventing transfer of heat/cold to the wearer's body. In an illustrative embodiment, the apron can also include additional convenient features, such as a retractable, lanyard-mounted bottle opener. The retractable cord/lanyard-mounted bottle opener is placed within easy reach of the user, and may be located on the same side of the apron as the pocket, at a position above the pocket, in this embodiment.

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