Apparel – Garment protectors – Aprons
Reexamination Certificate
2000-05-24
2001-09-04
Vanatta, Amy B. (Department: 3765)
Apparel
Garment protectors
Aprons
Reexamination Certificate
active
06282716
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Field of the Invention
In the related art, several baby bibs designed for temporary use are known. Of particular interest are U.S. Pat. No. 3,329,969, to Farber, et al., and U.S. Pat. No. 4,620,323, to Tepper, wherein disposable baby bibs are disclosed for protection against drips. The bibs described by these patents are expensive to manufacture and are generally not easily stored and distributed in mass quantities. Also of interest is U.S. Pat. No. 4,884,299, to Rose, which discloses dispensing means for disposable bibs. While these patents show some of the common features incorporated in baby bibs, none of these bibs prevent the spillage of food, liquid or other matter onto the bib wearer's lap and none provide enhanced protection to the upper portion to the bib wearer's shirt and collar.
A bib incorporating the cost savings and benefits of standard rolled paper towels or packaged napkins and providing protection to the bib wearer's shirt and lap would overcome the problems associated with the prior art. Consequently, a need has been felt for providing such a disposable bib that is inexpensive to manufacture and provides greater protection from spilled solids, liquids and other matter.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide an improved disposable paper bib.
It is another object of the present invention to provide a multi-layered disposable bib that absorbs foods and liquids in order to contain spills and to avoid soiling of the bib wearer's clothing, the chair in which the bib wearer is sitting, and the floor surface below the bib wearer. The bib wearer may be a child, a senior citizen, a dental or medical patient or any other individual needing protection from spills.
Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an inexpensively manufactured and disposable bib that is easily dispensed in a perforated roll or fan-fold manner.
It is a feature of the present invention to provide an improved absorbent and disposable bib that includes an absorbent first layer that is contained by a non-permeable second layer. Other features of the present invention include a multilayered bib wherein a non-permeable layer is enclosed by two absorbent layers or, for example, wherein the bib is constructed of a layer of absorbent material applied to non-permeable material which is then applied to absorbent material which is then further applied to non-permeable material and so on.
In one embodiment of the invention, a disposable paper bib is provided that includes a first, liquid non-permeable bottom layer having a first surface and a second surface; a second, absorbing layer for absorbing liquids which is applied to the second surface of the non-permeable bottom layer; and means for securing the bottom layer and the absorbing layer, wherein the securing means prevents misalignment of the layers and surrounds the bib perimeter which is defined by the respective edges of the bottom and absorbing layers.
According to another embodiment of the present invention, a disposable paper bib is provided that is constructed of paper materials with a waterproof backing. Similar in shape to traditional bibs, this baby and senior care accessory is disposable after use. Latex pressure sensitive adhesive secure two tabs located behind the bib wearer's neck to maintain the proper position of the bib. To use disposable bibs, a care giver removes a single bib from the packaging, places it across the bib wearer's chest and affixes the tabs behind the bib wearer's neck. Should the bib become soiled, the care giver may remove and discard the bib and replace it with a fresh one.
In a further embodiment of the invention, a bib is provided which extends below the waist of the bib wearer and forms a pouch to catch food, liquids and other matter which has spilled into the bib wearer's lap. In a still further embodiment, a bib is provided which extends to the knees of the bib wearer. In this way substantially all of the bib wearer's spills may be contained in the bib wearer's lap without soiling the bib wearer's clothes or leading to further spillage to the chair or floor below the bib wearer. It is contemplated that the extended bib will find its greatest use in the elderly care market.
In yet another embodiment of the invention, a tuck-flap is provided which may be tucked into the collar of the bib wearer's shirt. The tuck-flap provides an extra and comprehensive measure of protection from spillage as it ensures that the shirt collar is protected and also substantially eliminates any possibility of seepage of food or liquid between the bib wearer's shirt and neck.
Advantages of the present invention include an improved, easy to use, inexpensive, convenient, and disposable method of providing spill protection for infants or senior citizens without the expense of trouble of traditional fabric bibs.
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Patterson Melanie S.
Patterson Robert B.
Gugliotta John D.
Vanatta Amy B.
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