Abstract: A protective garment comprises a porous, breathable body portion and sleeves made of a nonwoven synthetic fabric. The sleeves and a front part of the body portion are covered at their outer surfaces by outer layers of plastic film. In one embodiment, a protective skirt of plastic film extends down below a lower edge of the body portion for covering parts of the wearer that extend below the body portion. The protective skirt can include perforations facilitating adjustment of a vertical extent of the skirt.

Abstract: A towel (1) has a hang line (2) attached predeterminedly to a top edge of a towel that is articulated to hang from an individual's neck (7) or waist (8) with the towel extending predeterminedly down and around the individual. Advertisement material (15) can be placed on the towel and/or the hang line as a potentially attractive and prestigious advertising means. The towel can be used as a container, optionally like a furoshiki, with containment fasteners (16).

Abstract: An apron-like, unisex garment is disclosed, having at least six pockets for holding implements and supplies needed by a craftsperson such as a knitter, crocheter, quilter, etc in working on a project. The garment ties around the waist and is adapted to be worn while the worker is working on a project, removed in fully loaded condition and set aside while loaded until the worker is ready to resume work on the project. Some pockets may have closures at the top for security in carrying keys or money. The garment may have buttons sewed on it in predetermined patterns and, if so at least some of the pockets are equipped with buttonholes so that they may be buttoned on and removed when no longer needed. Buttoned on pockets may be placed inside larger pockets to afford security.

Abstract: A clothing protection system comprises a generally flat rectangular bib portion. The bib portion has a front face and a rear face. The rear face has a top edge. The rear face has a bottom edge. A pair of parallel side edges is provided between the top edge and bottom edge. A generally rectilinear receptacle portion is provided. The receptacle portion has a base face. The base face has an inner edge. The base face has an outer edge. The inner edge is coupled to the bottom edge of the bib portion. The receptacle portion has a front face coupled to the outer edge of the base. A pair of side faces is coupled between the base face, the front face and the bib portion. The side faces have creases. Attaching components are also provided.

Abstract: A disposable bib for protecting individuals primarily postured in a semi-reclined position, such as those in medical care settings. The bib includes a plastic body having a gathered neck opening, opposing forcefully open side catch pockets and an integrally joined transverse open bottom pocket. The bib is fabricated to provide concave body portion with rippling conduits which direct spillage into the pockets.

Abstract: A wrap-around absorbent shield forms a semi-tight seal with the flesh of a subject, where at least a part of the shield at the semi-tight seal is made of an absorbent material. The combination of the absorbent material and the semi-tight seal substantially prevents the flow of material past the semi-tight seal without causing discomfort to the subject.

Abstract: A cover system for use with a vehicle having a seat includes a mounting member that is attachable to the vehicle. The cover system further includes a cover movably associated with the mounting member such that the cover is unrollable from a stored position to a deployed position in which the cover extends at least partially over the seat.

Abstract: A fastening system includes (3) a flexible plastic neck-enclosing part (7), and a strap (13) arranged in a triangle between the sides of the apron and the rear part of the neck-enclosing part (7) to form both the belt (14) and the braces (15). The belt (14) includes a fast fixing attachment (16) such as a snap fastener and a length-adjusting system with a clip (17) provided on the strap (13) length, particularly on one of the braces (15). The belt-brace system enables to adjust with precision the position of the apron and particularly to distribute suitably the weight on the user's shoulders.

Abstract: An apron-like, unisex garment is disclosed, having at least six pockets for holding implements and supplies needed by a craftsperson such as a knitter, crocheter, quilter, etc in working on a project. The garment ties around the waist and is adapted to be worn while the worker is working on a project, removed in fully loaded condition and set aside while loaded until the worker is ready to resume work on the project. Some pockets may have closures at the top for security in carrying keys or money. The garment may have buttons sewed on it in predetermined patterns and, if so at least some of the pockets are equipped with buttonholes so that they may be buttoned on and removed when no longer needed. Buttoned on pockets may be placed inside larger pockets to afford security.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an apron having a lap basin that is bounded by a stiffened rim which acts as a waste retaining barrier. In one embodiment, the present invention includes a lap basin that is attached to the bottom edge of a torso section. The lap basin includes a stiffened rim and a bottom section with the stiffened rim attached to the outside edge of the bottom section so that it is positioned in a generally vertical manner. The stiffened rim is constructed by inserting a relatively stiff material, such as a polyester film, into a rim tube. The torso section includes a head loop that is attached to the top edge of a bib and two tie straps that are attached to the top of the vertical side edges of the bib. The elements that form the torso section and the bottom section and rim tube of the lap basin are constructed from a flexible, durable fabric which causes the apron to comfortably conform to a user's shape and position.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising an apron for a child care giver is provided. The apron may include a first attachment device having a plurality of shaped items attached to it and a second attachment device having a plurality of touchable items attached to it. The apron may be further comprised of a zipper device and a buttoning device connected so that they can be manipulated by a child. An upper pocket may be provided having a designation indicating that the upper pocket is to be used for storing medical supplies. A protective device may be connected to the apron for protection the wearer from untidy activities of children.

Abstract: A trash apron comprises a bag portion and two sashes or tie portions. The bag is pleated so that its volume can be expanded from its packaged size. The sashes are secured to each other to hold the apron around the persons waist. The bag pleats are expanded to increase the volume of the opening and the bag portion. Trash can be collected in the bag portion.

Abstract: A protective garment comprises a porous, breathable body portion and sleeves made of a nonwoven synthetic fabric. The sleeves and a front part of the body portion are covered at their outer surfaces by outer layers of plastic film. In one embodiment, a protective skirt of plastic film extends down below a lower edge of the body portion for covering parts of the wearer that extend below the body portion. The protective skirt can include perforations facilitating adjustment of a vertical extent of the skirt.

Abstract: The nursing garment of this invention is in the nature of a bib, small enough to be easily carried with a baby's paraphernalia and easily positioned over a user's conventional outerwear when desired. The bib-like garment is preferably made from flannel into a body portion with a loop to pass over the head of a user, a panel that can be adjusted by the user to form either one or two openings for the breasts or to cover the breasts, as desired, and a second layer of privacy provided by at least one freely hanging flap extending over the panel. Reinforced edging extends around all sides of the garment.

Abstract: The present invention provides a clothing shield. The clothing shield has a chest section, pocket section and an optional lap section. The pocket section includes an opening member that causes the pocket to automatically open when the clothing shield is used.

Abstract: An infant holding garment comprises a back portion and a front portion. The back portion has front and back sides, a first opposing vertical edge which has an upper portion and a lower portion, a second opposing vertical edge which has an upper portion and a lower portion, a top edge, a bottom edge, and an attachment device. The attachment devices is substantially near the top edge. The front portion has front and back sides, a first opposing vertical edge which has an upper portion and a lower portion, a second opposing vertical edge which has an upper portion and a lower portion, a convex top edge, and a bottom edge. Accordingly, the front portion and the back portion are configurable to form a pouch.

Abstract: A combination apron and chair cover for use with a high chair or toddler chair, where the apron and chair cover protects the child's clothing from spillage and prevents the child from contacting the upper surfaces of the chair with its hands or mouth, the cover having a torso opening which is cinched about the child's torso in a snug and secure manner and an outer perimeter of sufficient dimension to drape over the upper portion of the chair, including the chair back and tray if present. The outer perimeter is preferably secured to or between the chair legs or other chair structure by fastening elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medical garment. More specifically, to a drainage reservoir garment for supporting a drainage reservoir assembly including one or more drainage reservoirs. The garment comprises one or more sections of material or fabric, which includes one or more pockets for receiving, supporting and holding one or more drainage reservoirs.

Abstract: A towel (1) has a hang line (2) attached predeterminedly to a top edge of a towel that is articulated to hang from an individual's neck (7) or waist (8) with the towel extending predeterminedly down and around the individual. Advertisement material (15) can be placed on the towel and/or the hang line as a potentially attractive and prestigious advertising means. The towel can be used as a container, optionally like a furoshiki, with containment fasteners (16).

Abstract: A bath towel device and method for picking up, holding and drying infants and small children, wherein the bath towel includes a strap for hanging the towel from an adults neck, a lower end that wraps around the infant/child, a surface area that covers a substantial portion of an adults torso and lap and means for holding the lower end near the upper end when wrapped around an infant or small child.

Abstract: The present invention relates to garments which have particular use during gardening activities. The garments each broadly comprise a protective panel to be worn in the front of the user, at least one pad connected to the protective panel for protecting a user's knees when kneeling, and devices for holding implements that may be needed by the user attached to the protective panel. The holding devices may comprise straps secured to the protective panel, pockets attached to the protective panel, and/or VELCRO tabs attached to the protective panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to garments which have particular use during gardening activities. The garments each broadly comprise a protective panel to be worn in the front of the user, at least one pad connected to the protective panel for protecting a user's knees when kneeling, and devices for holding implements that may be needed by the user attached to the protective panel. The holding devices may comprise straps secured to the protective panel, pockets attached to the protective panel, and/or VELCRO tabs attached to the protective panel.

Abstract: A child's bib used for educational activities having an elongate body portion such that the wearer can interact with objects and or words inscribed on the elongate body portion. The inscriptions include various indicia providing learning activities to engage the wearer's attention. The inscriptions are upside-down relative to a front face viewer but are right-side up as viewed by the child wearing the bib. The bib is an adaptable garment which may include one or more re-attachable patches. These patches may be letters, color strips, animals, or other concept images, and the sort, which can be removed. The indicia or patches are used to educationally stimulate the child wearer.

Abstract: A disposable male personal hygiene product for preventing the soiling of outer clothing and undergarments and skin irritation due to urinary flow irregularities. The product consists of a urine bib having an absorbent outer layer and a moisture resistant inner layer. The urine bib is attached to the male penis during urination by placing the male penis through an opening in the bib such that an absorbent size faces outward and a moisture resistant inner layer is closely coupled to the clothing. The urine bib can be sized as a function of the height and girth of the user. The urine bib may also be treated with a medication to prevent the spread of infectious disease after use and disposal.

Abstract: An adult bib to protect one's clothing from food and beverage spills provides a small pocket for holding napkins or wet or dry wipes. It is made a soft, absorbent material such as terry cloth and a moisture proof backing such as vinyl. It fastens around the neck of the user with the aid of snap fasteners or a hook and loop fastening system such as Velcro®.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising an apron for a child care giver is provided. The apron may include a first attachment device having a plurality of shaped items attached to it and a second attachment device having a plurality of touchable items attached to it. The apron may be further comprised of a zipper device and a buttoning device connected so that they can be manipulated by a child. An upper pocket may be provided having a designation indicating that the upper pocket is to be used for storing medical supplies. A protective device may be connected to the apron for protecting the wearer from untidy activities of children.

Abstract: A disposable garment-protecting cover having a flexible, foldable sheet construction is provided for use when holding a baby against one's shoulder. The sheet construction has upper, lower, and middle regions which are preferably folded therebetween to cover a user's upper back, chest, and shoulder areas, respectively. The middle region has a central aperture through which a user's neck may be extended, and the lower region includes at least two vertical creases which fold the resulting vertical sections toward a back surface of the sheet construction, such that when the garment-protecting cover is donned, the lower region contours to the user's chest.

Abstract: According to the present invention, an adjustable disposable garment protector is provided and includes a protector support adapted to support the garment protector from the neck of a user; a protector cover supported at its first end by the protector support in a position covering a front portion of the chest and stomach of the user; and, a pouch positioned on the second end of the protector cover, the pouch being formed to fold to one of a first closed position for storage and a second opened position having its top end opened and positioned to collect particulates and liquids moving downwardly along the front surface of the garment protector. The disposable garment protector may also be fabricated as a convertible food bag.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multifunctional towel comprising a towel having an upper portion, a lower portion, a left side and a right side the upper portion having a first attachment means and a waist belt having a second attachment means on at least one portion of the belt for affixing the towel to the belt and a water resistant skirt attached to and depending from the belt wherein the water resistant skirt has a front portion adjacent to the towel portion and a back portion distal to the towel portion.

Abstract: An apron (10) is provided having a lap panel (11) and a torso panel (12). The lap panel has a foldable, rigid lap plate (17) which may be folded or maintained in a planar, locked position by a locking mechanism (40). The lap panel also has three peripheral pouches (32), (33), and (34) which aid in capturing waste.

Abstract: A nursing cover up includes a body cover having a size adapted for covering at least a chest portion of a mother user and a hanging means for hanging the body cover in front of the mother user. The body cover further includes a peek-a-boo pocket which has a viewing opening formed on a pocket panel that separates the pocket panel into an upper piece and a lower piece. The peek-a-boo pocket includes a shield flap which extends from a bottom portion of the upper piece of the pocket panel to overlappingly position behind an upper portion of the lower piece of the pocket panel for covering an upper portion of a breast of the mother user, and a pocket lip formed at a top edge of the upper portion of the lower piece, so as to define the viewing opening between the shield flap and the pocket lip for the mother user to monitor her baby therethrough while breastfeeding.

Abstract: Disposable protective garments are formed in a side-to-side orientation having a top adhesive strip extending side to side from the top of the garment and a second adhesive strip on the bottom of the garment. The garments are produced by a manufacturing process in which a roll of absorbent material is unwound, printed upon, laminated, dried and rewound, and then processed to apply the adhesive strips and dice and perforate the sheet of material to separate the sheet into individual strips of disposable protective garments separated in a side-to-side orientation by perforations.

Abstract: A wrap-around insulating garment for the thigh and buttocks region. The garment, similar to a kilt, is worn over the clothes, and serves to insulate the buttocks and thigh regions from cold and wet weather. The garment has a cutaway in the front which allows the wearer to easily raise his legs and assume a sitting position. An inverted v-shaped cut, smaller in width than the cutaway, is found directly above the cutaway, which allows for a larger range of motion for the wearer during use.

Abstract: A device for suspending from the neck, immediately below the chin, and for minimizing dribbling, dropping, and spilling of food, without use of hands. The device includes a suspender that hooks the neck and a tray that is suspended from the suspender and holds the food. The suspender is tubular and made from a semi-rigid wire that is enclosed in a foam material. The suspender includes a first portion that extends horizontally to a second portion that extends horizontally forwardly from the first portion, to a third portion that extends horizontally from the second portion, to a fourth portion that extends horizontally from the third portion and which define an opening. A fifth portion is pivotally mounted to the fourth portion, by a pivot joint, and extends generally upwardly therefrom in a hook-like fashion for hooking the neck.

Abstract: A rehabilitation/training device. The device is in the form of an apron having multiple simulated apparel closures. The simulated apparel closures are mounted on layered fabric panels. Pockets are provided for storing hand exercise equipment, such as a ball of clay, and for storing a pad of paper, as well as for storing one or more writing/drawing implements.

Abstract: An interchangeable bib having a triangularly shaped neck engaging section, a body encompassing section and a variety of ways for securing the body encompassing section to the neck engaging section. The two upper ends of a downwardly pointing isosceles triangle are joinable about the neck of the wearer to hold the bib in place, and the body encompassing section can be frequently changed to provide a clean section or a differently decorated section as desired.

Abstract: The collapsible, pop-out bib of the present invention includes a lower bowl section to catch food or beverage spills. Said lower bowl section comprises a guide sewn into it's upper edge, this guide is created by either a simple fold in the web material's fabric, or by attaching a fabric tape or bias tape to the upper edge of the lower bowl section and continues around the entire perimeter of the lower bowl section's upper edge. The bib of claim also comprises an enlongated flexible spring material that is inserted into said upper edge guide to continue around the entire perimeter of the lower bowl section's upper edge. Said spring material comprises a male/female connector on opposing ends that enable the ends to be fastened together to form a large single-looped configuration, thereby creating tension on the periphery of the upper edge of said bowl, which holds the bowl out and open to catch spills.

Abstract: A lap mat for overlaying a person's lap includes openings for holding a beverage container and food items. A pocket is located under the openings and resides between the person's legs when the lap mat overlays the person's lap. The pocket provides thermal insulation and containment of the beverage and food items inserted into the openings. The lap mat offers a convenient holder for the person to place a beverage or food item while seated, such as when operating or riding in a vehicle. Also, the lap mat protects the person's lap and clothing from spills.

Abstract: A golf ball cleaning device which includes a sheet material casing which has attached thereto a short length of towel. The casing is to be capable of being movable between a folded position and a stretched-out position. Within the folded position, the casing is to be readily attachable to the clothing of a human. When in the folded position, a handle can be grabbed by the user and move the golf ball cleaning device to the stretched-out position which will expose the towel to then be used for cleaning of a golf ball.

Abstract: A magnetic outfit system is provided including an article of clothing and a magnet situated within the article of clothing for allowing the selective securement of metallic construction and household items thereto.

Abstract: A new dishwashing aid for providing a person a more comfortable and easier way of washing dishes. The inventive device includes a chest plate dimensioned for covering a chest of a user. The chest plate is supported on a counter area of a sink. A hip plate is provided that is dimensioned for covering a pelvic region of the user. The hip plate is adjustably coupled with respect to the chest plate.

Abstract: A protective garment for feeding, burping, nursing, and changing diapers of a baby, the garment having a main body member that may be secured about the neck and over the shoulders of a wearer, comprising an inner layer made from a waterproof material, such as vinyl, and an outer absorbent layer attached preferably on either side of the inner layer. The outer layer is made from soft material, such as cotton, fleece, flannel, or the like, which is suitable for soft contact with a baby's skin. A cloth member is removably attached to the front outer portion of the outer layer, and is used as a washcloth or napkin to clean a baby during or after feeding or burping. In the preferred embodiment, the front outer layer of the main body member includes a pair of pockets, having an elastic band about the top of the pockets for retaining baby bottles or other baby care items.

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.

Abstract: A nursing and/or burping blanket comprises a fabric panel, to which a bib and two straps are removably attached. The nursing and/or burping blanket is secured to a mother by tying the two straps around the mother's neck. During nursing, the bib is folded behind the fabric panel, and during burping, the bib is placed over the mother's shoulder.

Abstract: A cape for hair cutting having a feature which prevents cut hair from clogging the neck closure. Additionally, the cape has a resiliently connected toy which can be accessible for play by a child.

Abstract: A protective garment for use by an adult with an infant comprises a body portion, a neck opening portion and a fastener. The body portion comprises a first and second edge connecting to form a non-zero angle with respect to each other. The neck opening portion forms an opening in the body portion with the neck opening portion being disposed opposite the non-zero angle of the body portion, such that a line bisecting the non-zero angle to the closest point of the neck opening portion passes through the center of the neck opening portion and forms an axis of symmetry for the body portion.

Abstract: A disposable or washable one piece high chair tray cover and bib adapted to fit over a toddler's head for use as a bib and to fit onto a high chair tray table to function as a protective stray food catcher on the tray table and between the bib and the tray table. The tray cover portion of the bib is about 29" square with three overlapping sleeves to fit over and engage the side and front edges of tray tables of varying sizes. Drawstring elements are contained within the edges of the three overlapping sleeves and are laterally exposed for drawing the sleeve snugly against a table. A key or toggle element is used to maintain the snug fit. After use, the bib is removed from the child and disengaged from the edges. The drawstrings are further tightened with the key or toggle element to form, with the bib portion, a disposable garbage bag, with self closure, for direct disposal of trapped food and debris as well as any other residual foods and items which are to be disposed of.

Abstract: A bib having plural manually removable protective panels. The bib has a base panel and a tie for tying the base panel around the neck of a wearer. The base panel has a male snap located at each of its right and left upper corners. Each removable protective panel has a profile corresponding to that of the base panel, and hence right and left upper corners alignable with those of the base panel. A female snap is disposed on the rear surface of each removable panel at each upper corner thereof. Each female snap is two sided, having a male snap disposed on the front surface of each removable panel. This enables removable panels to be fastened in stacked fashion to the base panel. In an alternative embodiment, the snaps are replaced by hook and loop fasteners. Optionally, a top protective panel is provided having snaps attachable only on one side, a finished surface being exposed on the opposite side.

Abstract: A combined bib and bottle holder for a child having a front and rear panel sewn together and enclosing a soft material. An elastic loop is attached to the front panel for supporting a bottle. A pair of upper portions are formed on the front and rear panels for forming a neck hole.

Abstract: This device, a nursing cover-up (10), allows a nursing mother to breast feed her child in public without fear of exposing herself to others, but allows herself to view the child during the feeding (19). The nursing cover-up is a piece of fabric attached to the front of the mother's clothing by clips, clamps, or fasteners (12A & 12B) or by optional neck strap (17). The nursing cover-up has a flexible shapeable coated wire (15) sewn into the upper edge of the nursing cover-up (10) that provides support to the nursing cover-up allowing the mother to shape or mold the edge of the nursing cover-up outward (19); thus permitting her to see the child throughout feeding while prohibiting others from seeing in. The shield and slit opening (16 & 18) provides access for the mother's hand to the underside of the nursing cover-up permitting her to move or manipulate her nipple as needed. A pocket is provided for storage (20). This device can be produced in a one size fits all which is easy to take on and off.