Apparel – Garment protectors – Aprons
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-30
2010-02-16
Vanatta, Amy B (Department: 3765)
Apparel
Garment protectors
Aprons
C004S521000, C004S655000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07661149
ABSTRACT:
A cape for protecting a user and a utility such as a sink or a tub from damage by chemical or biological waste generated during personal care procedures by seamlessly covering both while being attached to both the user and the utility. The cape including a neck portion adapted to be secured to the user at a neck. The cape further including an outer edge spaced from the neck portion to cover the user and extend over the sink, a plurality of holes formed in the cape to adapt to the sink and a connector to hold the cape on the sink. The connector may be a magnet fastener, a drain ring to secure the cape to the drain hole, adhesive backed tape or hook and loop material.
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Ottah Chika
Ottah Chikezie
Ottah Kenneth
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
Vanatta Amy B
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