Infants Bib Patents (Class 2/49.1)
  • Patent number: 11299305
    Abstract: The invention provides a stack comprising a plurality of absorbent sheets stacked in facing arrangement. The stack is bound along its top edge by at least one line of stitches comprising a plurality of spaced apart stitch holes and a thread disposed therein. Individual sheets further comprise a line of perforations comprising a plurality of spaced apart perforation holes. The line of stitches and the line of perforations are such that there is generally a one-to-one numerical correspondence amongst at least a majority of the plurality of stitch holes and perforation holes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: KIMBERLY-CLARK WORLDWIDE, INC.
    Inventors: Julie Ann Paveletzke, Christopher Peter Olson
  • Patent number: 11083272
    Abstract: A beard trimming template is provided comprising a first elongated portion formed from a first straight edge and a second straight edge, the first and second edges being parallel. A second elongated portion has third and fourth straight edges, the third and fourth edges being parallel. A main body is formed by a radius bridging ends of the second and third straight edges proximal to the main body, and an apex, opposite the radius, formed by ends of the first and fourth straight edges proximal to the main body joining at a right angle. The first and second straight edges are connected via a fifth straight edge forming a first width edge, and the third and fourth straight edges are connected via a sixth straight edge forming a second width edge, wherein the first and second width edges are equal in dimension and distal to the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Inventor: Teng Ma
  • Patent number: 11039987
    Abstract: A pacifier securement device is provided. The pacifier securement device is adapted to secure a pacifier, of any kind, in a fabric-stuffed elongated tube providing a pacifier compartment with a snap closure to hold the pacifier to a proximal end of the tube. The proximal end snaps and unsnaps to allow for replacement and interchangeability as well as removal of the pacifier for washing and keeping the pacifier sanitary. The device is long enough so that the present invention is able to be snapped, zipped, or tucked into the child's clothing, strapped into the buckles of a car seat or stroller, bundled in a blanket, or snuggled by the infant, while keeping the secured pacifier within oral reach.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Inventor: Christine Kroening
  • Patent number: 11013278
    Abstract: An adhesive sport tissue having an elongated absorbent body including a first end and a second end of predetermined length, and a pair of opposing side edges of predetermined width extending between the first end and the second end. The adhesive sport tissue further comprising a front side and a rear side, wherein the rear side is securable to a user's skin or an article of clothing such that the front side faces away from the user. At least one sheet is disposed on the front side that is selectively removable by the user. The adhesive sport tissue further includes an upper layer that is permeable to moisture and a moisture-absorbent inner core layer that tapers inwardly from the pair of opposing side edges, and a plurality of adhesive strips disposed on the rear side. In one embodiment, a scented layer is also included.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Inventor: Patrick Watson
  • Patent number: 10479560
    Abstract: A bag convertible to a bib. The bag is comprised of a primary flexible material (such as paper) and may also incorporate an attachment mechanism and a scored or perforated portion. Score lines enable a user to transform a portion of the bag walls from the open end of the bag into the straps of a bib. With the straps of the bag unfurled, the user can connect the strap ends to each other behind the neck of the user (or, if there is one long strap, around the neck of the user and then re-connected to the bag), such that the remainder of the bag hangs from the user's neck presenting a portion of the bag to collect falling debris, and a bib surface which rests on the chest (or clothing, etc.) of the user to intercept spillage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Inventor: Jeremie Calo
  • Bib
    Patent number: 10226080
    Abstract: A bib has an upper section with two arms, the two arms defining a neck opening. Fasteners may be attached to the bib to secure the two arms together. A lower section includes a protective portion. A first pleat extends across the width of the bib and is attached at the lateral edges of the bib. The top of the first pleat is attached to the upper section. The first pleat extends downwardly to the lower section. Additional pleats, generally parallel to the first pleat, extend the width of the bib below the first pleat. The pleats preferably have a scarf like appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Inventor: Nina S. Gethers
  • Patent number: 10149560
    Abstract: A colorable tablecloth configured for covering a table and allowing individuals, especially children to utilize markers and crayons on a top surface of the tablecloth. The colorable tablecloth has a first fabric layer, a printed design, a second finishing layer and a laminate backing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: KTBT Dream Enterprises, LLC
    Inventor: Megan Dove
  • Patent number: 10034499
    Abstract: The present application includes a system and method for protecting the user's clothes from food stains. The system includes a neckpiece convenient to place around the user's neck, a flexible material to attach to the neckpiece and a pair of tabs which are placed on the user to form a pocket to catch food particles. The flexible material may be detached from the neckpiece, allowing the neckpiece to be reused.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Inventor: Walter W. Blackshear
  • Patent number: 9820620
    Abstract: A towel cover for drying hair and preventing frizz is provided. The towel cover includes a unitary sheet of fabric material having an exterior surface and an interior surface. The unitary sheet of fabric material is substantially rectangular. The opposing ends of the interior surface of the unitary sheet of fabric material may be folded to form a cavity. The cavity is configured to receive a towel. At least one fastener may be disposed along at least one edge of the interior surface of the unitary sheet of fabric material. The fastener secures the opposing ends of the interior surface to form the cavity. A towel may be positioned in the cavity between the opposing ends of the interior surface to surround an entire periphery of the towel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2017
    Inventor: Heidi Wicker
  • Patent number: 9333925
    Abstract: A portable, foldable, one-piece device that attaches to an automobile steering wheel as a holder for a variety of electronic or non-electronic devices. A clear vinyl pocket can hold notebook computers, electronic reading devices, fire and police command boards, clipboards, books, newspapers, phone lists, while keeping them completely visible. The durable, single piece, washable construction has no moving parts. It can be folded and easily stored on the visor of a vehicle. Hook and loop fastener strips may be sewn to the device for added utility. Accessories may be temporarily affixed to these fasteners: such as writing utensils, note pads, lights, pictures, or other personal or work related items. A small pocket is sewn alongside the larger clear pocket for storage if desired. The device can be mounted to the passenger side dash with additional fasteners.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Inventor: Paul A Wright
  • Patent number: 8966665
    Abstract: A bib and corresponding mounting clip are disclosed. A bib body may include one or more of an upper reinforcement member, a plurality of body reinforcement members, and a plurality of pocket reinforcement members. The upper reinforcement facilitates having the bib body be suspended from the mounting clip at a single location or region. The plurality of body reinforcement members allows the bib body to be shaped to “funnel” food particles and the like, for instance into a pocket incorporated by the bib body. The plurality of pocket reinforcement members may be used to retain such a pocket in an open configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Inventor: Gordon J. Lee
  • Patent number: 8881312
    Abstract: A disposable bib having a flexible bib body to cover at least a portion of the user's torso, wherein the bib body has a torso side and an outward side; at least one fastener attached to the bib to attach the bib to the user; an absorbent wipe fixably attached to the outward side of the bib body where the wipe is spread approximately flat and is ready to use; and a releasable cover sealingly attached to the body of the bib on the border that fully covers the wipe; wherein the cover fully encloses and seals the wipe; wherein the cover can be partially or fully removed from the bib body by pulling down, thereby exposing the wipe, and wherein the wipe can be manipulated while attached to the bib body to clean the user.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Inventor: Joseph Zuccarello
  • Publication number: 20140250558
    Abstract: A baby teether bodysuit is provided. The baby teether bodysuit may include a garment with a teething collar and a bib integrated thereto. A user may be clothed in the garment so as to use the teething collar so that the bib wicks away user saliva and other moisture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: Nicholas Guy RUSSO
  • Patent number: 8820548
    Abstract: A tray device that is detachably connectable to a surface, such as a table surface, providing an eating and/or playing surface for a child. The tray is provided with a lip that extends upwardly and outwardly toward the child's body so as to catch items and/or food or drink dropped by the child and direct the slipped item onto the tray surface. The tray may also be provided with a removable insert and various attachment mechanisms to firmly hold the tray onto the table surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Bambinos!, LLC
    Inventor: Megan Streit Wilson
  • Patent number: 8707467
    Abstract: A caregiver cover with a stretched torus or other like shaped body and an elongated open or closed shaped neck opening. The caregiver cover provides adequate coverage of chest, shoulders, upper arms, and upper back of a caregiver to protect the caregiver's clothes from becoming soiled when burping, holding, bathing, or otherwise performing activities common to caring for a baby; and/or to provide adequate coverage for a nursing mother to maintain privacy while nursing without fully covering the baby; and/or to provide a comfortable surface for the baby. The body may be a soft, comfortable, absorbent fabric such as terry cloth, flannel, knit or the like and/or reversible. A neck fastener and/or a collar may be joined to the body. The body may be a single layer, a double layer, a triple layer, or multiple layers with a top panel, a middle panel, a bottom panel and/or multiple panels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventor: Schalyn N. Sohn
  • Patent number: 8695113
    Abstract: The present inventions relate to a new protective garment that combines the features of a napkin and a bib. One embodiment of the protective garment to be worn by a person to protect clothing and to provide a wiping surface while eating is comprised of a bib portion having a width and a length, the length being greater than the width, and the bib portion being symmetrically disposed about a first axis; at least one napkin portion having a width and length, the napkin portion being symmetrically disposed about a second axis; the second axis of the napkin portion and the first axis of the bib portion defining an oblique angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2014
    Inventor: Bob E. Stout
  • Publication number: 20140096300
    Abstract: A bib preferably for young children to be worn around the neck and to protect the chest from soiling usually by spilled food during feeding features a transparent window in the chest protecting area of a front facing panel. A back panel forms gap behind the front panel creating a pocket into which can be placed a detached sheet bearing a decorative graphic design. The design is positioned such that it can be seen by a viewer looking through the window when the sheet is inserted in the pocket. The back side of the bib can also be formed by a lower, middle panel partially overlapping the upper back panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Inventors: Melanie Ann Ross, Joel Beebe, Kathryn Carlson
  • Patent number: 8683614
    Abstract: The present invention is a pillow bib that generally comprises of a body portion and a plurality of adjustable straps. The body portion has a front panel and a rear panel. The front panel of the pillow bib includes an opening. The plurality of adjustable straps is provided with at least one fastening means on their free ends, for fastening the free ends together. In use, a pillow is inserted into the opening provided on the front panel of the pillow bib. The opening provides a storage space for the pillow. The pillow is in the shape of the opening, thus allowing a perfect fit. The size of the bib may be configured according to the size of the user. The bib can be tied across the shoulder in either direction, thus allowing the wearer to hold the child in either shoulder.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 1, 2014
    Inventors: Kathy Leung, Ninthala Su
  • Publication number: 20140059732
    Abstract: A bib garment adapted to resist removal from a front torso of a wearer, and a method of manufacturing the garment is disclosed. The garment includes a front panel covering the front torso of an infant, and an optional “crumb catcher” protruding from the front panel to protect the infant's clothing from soiling by liquid and solid food falling from the infant's mouth. The garment is anchored to the infant by straps and anchor arrangements. Fastener arrangements inaccessible to the infant are provided for fastening the garment to the infant. Thus, the garment is configured to resist removal by the infant while being fed, even when the infant repeatedly pulls or tugs on the garment. An embodiment of the garment for adults, such as an adult suffering from dementia who may attempt to remove the garment, allows feeding without soiling the adult's clothing and resists removal by the adult.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventors: Vivian Hennessey, Sean Hennessey
  • Patent number: 8661565
    Abstract: Examples of a nursing cover are described, including a cover having a top edge and a stiffener comprised of a shape memory material having a material memory coupled to the cover using a securing mechanism to prevent the stiffener from rotating. In one embodiment, the material memory causes the stiffener to assume a pre-determined shape, to temporarily deform without breaking the stiffener when force is applied to the stiffener, and to reassume the pre-determined shape. In one embodiment, an end of the stiffener provides a substantially smooth surface to prevent abrasion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Bebe au Lait, LLC
    Inventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Claire Rachael Jane Ekelund
  • Publication number: 20140020148
    Abstract: A bib includes a front sheet having a top portion, a bottom portion, a first side, and a second side, a first shoulder strap extending from, and integrally formed with, the top portion of the front sheet, a second shoulder strap extending from, and integrally formed with, the top portion of the front sheet, a first side portion extending from the first side of the front sheet, and a second side portion extending from the second side of the front sheet, wherein the first side portion and the first shoulder strap at least partially define a first arm opening, and wherein the second side portion and the second shoulder strap at least partially define a second arm opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Applicant: Wee Drool LLC
    Inventor: Kelly Alison YAEP
  • Bib
    Patent number: 8584262
    Abstract: A bib is described that includes multiple flaps, each flap providing a surface to prevent soiling of clothing. The flaps are secured to one another through multiple fastening mechanisms, which may include one or more magnets. A neck bridge portion couples the plurality of flaps to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Bebe au Lait LLC
    Inventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Steve Denny
  • Publication number: 20130302555
    Abstract: A cover adapted to calm and comfort an infant. The cover has two panels layered on top of each other. The first panel is disposed at a substantially central position on a second panel. An outer thinner layer is defined around the periphery of the first panel and is a breathable material thin enough to provide ample ventilation to the wearer of the cover. The cover may include a fastener for attaching the cover to an object.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: Munchkin, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven Bryan Dunn, Katharine Gray Buford, Andrea Beatriz Montes, Adlin Aslan
  • Patent number: 8579168
    Abstract: There is provided is an infant carrier having a lumbar belt to enhance the comfort and support during usage thereof. The infant carrier is adaptable to support an infant in a forward facing position or a rearward facing position. The infant carrier may also be configured to allow for easy adjustment to fit the infant carrier to the specific size of the wearer. The infant carrier may also be configured to be connectable with a bib in a variety of configurations to protect the wearer or infant carrier from fluids or objects which may fall from the infant's mouth. The bib may also be connected to the infant carrier in a position to provide shade to the infant. In this regard, the bib may provide three-in-one functionality to the infant carrier to enhance the overall experience of wearing the carrier for both the wearer and the infant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Infantino, LLC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Zack, Sara Lighthall
  • Publication number: 20130291276
    Abstract: A bib system includes a liquid resistant flexible body member having a bottom configured to cover a torso of a user extending a lower periphery. A closure system is configured to engage the flexible body member with the torso of the user. A collapsible support structure is integrated with the flexible body member and is coupled to the closure. The collapsible support structure is configured to support the lower periphery of the flexible body member when the closure is engaged so that the bottom of the flexible body member forms an open pouch at the bottom of the flexible body member. The collapsible support structure is also configured to not to form the pouch when the flexible body member is not applied around the torso of the user.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 2, 2013
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventor: Cne A. Monahon
  • Publication number: 20130269077
    Abstract: A protective bib comprises a first strap and a second strap. A first magnet is associated with the first strap and a second magnet associated with the first strap or the main portion of the bib. The second magnet has a polarity opposite to the first magnet, wherein the first and second magnets are capable of being matched to secure the bib to a shirt. A third magnet is associated with the second, and a fourth magnet is associated with the second strap. The fourth magnet has a polarity opposite to the third magnet, wherein the third and fourth magnets are capable of being matched to secure the bib to a shirt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventor: Lauren Anne Anderson
  • Publication number: 20130086725
    Abstract: An outer garment is disclosed that includes an upper portion having upper portion pliant edges and two neck end portions to secure the upper portion to a user's neck; and a lower portion joined to the upper portion. The lower portion includes pliant lower portion edges coupled to the upper portion pliant edges; a pliant support mesh/grid covering a rectangular area defined by the lower portion edges; and an edge joining fastener or strap mechanism/system to secure two adjacent lower portion edges together. The outer garment includes a three-dimensional tray/receptacle that is formed when the lower edges are joined together by Velcro fasteners.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2011
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventor: Alejandro Sabre
  • Publication number: 20130055483
    Abstract: The overlapping ends of a rectangular wrap formed from quilted material are secured to one another to envelope the torso of an infant. A pair of shoulder straps extend adjacent one another from a location at the rear midpoint of the wrap over the infant's shoulders to locations proximate the respective ends. A bib is attached to the straps to hang at the back of the infant and is relocateable at a time of feeding to hang across the front of the infant. One or more straps extend from the front of the wrap and removably support a bib, toys or other articles as play things for the infant. A thermal insulating layer may be removably attached to the inside of the wrap for warmth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2011
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventor: Annette M. Moreno
  • Patent number: 8371901
    Abstract: A partial female undergarment slidingly attachable to a brassiere for covering a selected portion of a woman's chest or cleavage when an outer garment is worn over the brassiere. The partial undergarment includes a fabric panel that extends horizontally between the straps of the brassiere, and is removably attached to such straps while the outer garment is worn. The undergarment may be selectively positioned along such straps in the vertical position as desired by the woman, whereupon elastic means under tension removably retains the undergarment in the desired position. The lower portion of the undergarment may hang down to engage loose-fitting outerwear when the woman leans forward, such that the upper portion remains substantially adjacent the woman to cover her upper chest while the lower portion engages the outerwear to define an opaque screen obscuring her lower torso.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Inventor: Betty Anne Frey
  • Patent number: 8312565
    Abstract: A fabric flap for attaching to an infant garment such that the flap is within reach of an infant at all times, so that the infant can grasp the flap in a hand, particularly when the infant flails about while crying. The flap is a comfort object that sooths and comforts the infant, replacing a security blanket or other type of lovey. With the flap, the infant can touch a cheek and a chin, but the flap cannot reach and block a nose or a mouth, removing the threat of suffocation. The infant can freely move an arm holding the flap. The flap attaches to a one-piece garment that extends over an infant torso to a crotch, the crotch of the garment selectively fastened closed. In a further embodiment, the flap attaches to a torso harness that extends from the neck to the fastened closed crotch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Inventor: Mindy Alperin
  • Patent number: 8277917
    Abstract: A roll of a sheet material is provided with elongated sheets within the roll that are either completely detached from each other, or substantially completely detached from each other, such that the user can dispense the elongated sheets with one hand. In the case of toilet paper, the elongated sheets have a pre-determined length deemed to be suitable for most users and serve to assist young children in dispensing a proper amount of tissue from the roll.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc.
    Inventors: Tsutama Satake Neto, Jose Lee McIntyre, James Leo Baggot
  • Patent number: 8196222
    Abstract: Examples of a nursing cover are described, including a sheet having a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge and a second side edge, wherein a stiffener pocket, a first strap and a second strap are disposed along the top edge of the sheet, the first strap and second strap being configured to detachably couple together, and a stiffener housed within the stiffener pocket and being configured to bow outward from the top edge of the sheet, the stiffener comprised of a material comprising a material memory associated with a pre-determined shape, the stiffener assuming the pre-determined shape during a resting state and, when a force is applied, the stiffener is configured to temporarily deform and, when the force is removed, the stiffener reassumes the pre-determined shape, the stiffener having a first end cap formed at a first end and a second end cap formed at a second end, wherein the stiffener, the first end cap and the second end cap collectively comprise a single member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Bebe au Lait, LLC
    Inventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Claire Rachael Jane Ekelund
  • Patent number: 8191173
    Abstract: Examples of a nursing cover are described, including a sheet having a top edge, a bottom edge, a first side edge, a second side edge, and a stiffener disposed along the top edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 5, 2012
    Assignee: Bebe au Lait, LLC
    Inventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Claire Rachael Jane Ekelund
  • Patent number: 8161571
    Abstract: An inflatable nursing bib has an air tight bladder of a flexible, impermeable sheet material. The bladder has an upper and a lower mutually convergent panels peripherally joined by a side panel. An interior partition is joined with the upper and lower panels and is sized, shaped and positioned to secure a concave depression in the upper panel. A fabric jacket is fitted over the bladder. A strap is used to secure a baby bottle in place on top of the upper panel whereby the bottle is oriented in a nipple-down attitude. Opposing flaps extend from the jacket to secure the bib around a baby's neck.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2012
    Inventor: Cathy Beaupain
  • Patent number: 8151370
    Abstract: A dining bib comprising a table cover approximating an individual place mat for a dining position; a bib extension of said table cover; a trough formed between a rearward side of said table cover and a lower portion of said bib extension for accumulating food or liquid debris. The trough extends downward from an upper perimeter thereof, and said table cover, bib extension and trough are formed of a water repellant fabric into a single structure. In one embodiment a drawstring closure surrounds the trough to enable closing it. A bolster disposed around the perimeter of the table cover on the left, forward, and right sides thereof forms a basin of the table cover, bib extension, and bolster in combination.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: John Perazzo
  • Patent number: 8141171
    Abstract: A bib portion with left and right top ends formed by a split circular opening and a cowl neck split along the back having a left side end with an inside surface and an outside surface and a right side end having an inside surface and an outside surface where a bottom end of the split cowl neck is attached around the split circular opening with the split in the split cowl neck aligned with the split in the split circular opening. Mating strips of a loop and hook connector are attached to left and right sides of the split in the cowl neck to closely position the split cowl neck around a child's neck and a loop of material is attached to a connector strip or a side end of the cowl neck split to function as a finger pull when separating the connector strips.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2012
    Inventor: April Robin Milman
  • Patent number: 8117669
    Abstract: A bib-scarf system which is simple to manufacture and creates an adjustable, nonplanar bib. The system incorporates a piece of fabric, a horizontal opening in the fabric, and a horizontal strap. The fabric is cut to a predetermined rectangular size. Then a horizontal opening is created in the center of the fabric. The fabric at the top of the newly created horizontal opening is folded over and pulled through the opening. A strap is then run through the horizontal opening and fold in the top half of the fabric. This process creates an adjustable nonplanar bib which can be attached to the wearer with the strap either worn around the neck or secured to a garment which receives the strap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Inventor: Susan Gabriel Cox
  • Patent number: 8096851
    Abstract: A camisole panel is described comprised of a triangular shaped fabric material having a top portion with two top sides and a bottom portion with one bottom side centered underneath the top portion. The top sides of the panel each have a means to attach to the user's undergarment. The bottom side of the panel is tucked into the user's waistband.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2012
    Assignee: Fine and Associates Inc.
    Inventor: Linda Fine
  • Publication number: 20120005800
    Abstract: A bib portion with left and right top ends formed by a split circular opening and a cowl neck split along the back having a left side end with an inside surface and an outside surface and a right side end having an inside surface and an outside surface where a bottom end of the split cowl neck is attached around the split circular opening with the split in the split cowl neck aligned with the split in the split circular opening. Mating strips of a loop and hook connector are attached to left and right sides of the split in the cowl neck to closely position the split cowl neck around a child's neck and a loop of material is attached to a connector strip or a side end of the cowl neck split to function as a finger pull when separating the connector strips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2010
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Inventor: April Robin Milman
  • Patent number: 8082594
    Abstract: A protection system for the neck, chest, and torso on down to the mid-thigh area as it shields the wearer from a variety of messy situations. One embodiment employs sleeves that cover both arms of a user entirely and end with thin, elastic cuffs or bands at the wrists. In addition, the protective layer features a base that is A-lined and extends to the mid-thigh area. The back of the protective layer remains open from the adjustable closure device down to the bottom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Inventor: Marcy S. Autry
  • Publication number: 20110258748
    Abstract: A pacifier-bearing bib comprising a bib and a pacifier fixedly attached thereto in a manner that biases the pacifier towards a user's mouth, such that the user can by themself, reach the pacifier and insert the pacifier in their mouth, with a mere small movement of the head, without the use of their hands or the help of another individual. The pacifier is fixedly attached at a location on the bib that when the pacifier-bearing bib is fixed around the neck of a user, the pacifier is adjacent to the user's mouth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventor: Marda A. Rosenbaum
  • Patent number: 8020217
    Abstract: An infant wrap and a method for using such a wrap are provided. In one example, the wrap includes a main body folded with an outer surface of part of the main body facing itself to form at least a partial pouch. The wrap further includes a neck portion having first and second ends coupled to an upper edge of the main body to define a neck hole for the user, and a hood attached to a lower edge of the main body. Fasteners may be used to removably couple various portions of the baby wrap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Inventors: David M Moore, Peggy Razor Clevinger
  • Publication number: 20110209261
    Abstract: An improved baby toy is described. The toy is a bib-shaped garment that may be adapted to be worn by a carer for a baby. The garment comprises a main portion that may cover the chest of the carer and neck portions that can be wrapped around the neck of the carer and detachably fastened at the back of the neck. The garment also includes one or more toy fixing structures that are integral to the main portion and that allow toys to be attached to the garment in a way that they can subsequently be removed, if required. There may also be a reflective element on the rear face of the main portion. In addition to being worn by the carer, the garment may alternatively be worn around the waist of the baby or be attached to an object such as a table, car window or cot rail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: September 1, 2011
    Inventor: Francine Lyle
  • Patent number: 7987519
    Abstract: A disposable infant bib including a thin one-piece body formed of a waterproof outer layer and a biodegradable paper inner layer fixedly attached thereto via an adhesive layer therebetween. A pair of horizontally-aligned spaced apart oval apertures, each having a continuous reinforced edge, is centrally disposed in the body to removably receive an infant's arms therethrough. A band is attached to a body upper side. Hook and loop fastener first and second attachment bodies disposed on each end of the band releasably attach together to completely secure the band around an entire infant's neck and sits high upon the infant's neck and the body has a length which stretches from an upper end of an infant's neck to proximal to the infant's knees thereby preventing spillage onto an infant's clothes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Inventor: Phyllis Raso
  • Publication number: 20110088133
    Abstract: A bib-scarf system which is simple to manufacture and creates an adjustable, nonplanar bib. The system incorporates a piece of fabric, a horizontal opening in the fabric, and a horizontal strap. The fabric is cut to a predetermined rectangular size. Then a horizontal opening is created in the center of the fabric. The fabric at the top of the newly created horizontal opening is folded over and pulled through the opening. A strap is then run through the horizontal opening and fold in the top half of the fabric. This process creates an adjustable nonplanar bib which can be attached to the wearer with the strap either worn around the neck or secured to a garment which receives the strap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2009
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Susan Gabriel Cox
  • Patent number: 7921469
    Abstract: A bib for use by an individual seated in a vehicle having a vehicle cup holder mounted in the vehicle adjacent the seated individual, includes an upper section for covering at least a portion of the seated individual's front torso which is attached in such a way as to maintain the upper section in a substantially vertical position on the seated individual, a lower section for covering the seated individual's lap and thighs, and a lateral section extending from the lower section to beyond the vehicle cup holder, with a portion of the lateral section adapted to be inserted in the vehicle cup holder and releasably maintained therein. The bib includes an upper absorbent surface for absorbing liquid spills and a lower impermeable surface for preventing liquid spills from contacting the seated individual or the vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Inventor: Lucilious Ward, Jr.
  • Patent number: 7908669
    Abstract: A clothing protector scarf that is worn around the neck and drapes over one's chest on two sides, from the neck to at, or slightly above, one's waist When not used for dining, or other purposes of clothing protection, the two sections of the scarf remain separated and the scarf is worn as a decorative fashion accessory. When dining, the two sections of the scarf may be joined together along their leading edges with hook and loop (Velcro) fasteners, forming a continuous surface of fabric capable of keeping food from coming in contact with the clothing underneath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2011
    Inventor: Bonnie Amson
  • BIB
    Publication number: 20110016600
    Abstract: A bib is described that includes multiple flaps, each flap providing a surface to prevent soiling of clothing. The flaps are secured to one another through multiple fastening mechanisms, which may include one or more magnets. A neck bridge portion couples the plurality of flaps to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Applicant: Bebe au Lait LLC
    Inventors: Ronnie Michael Ekelund, Steve Denny
  • Publication number: 20110016599
    Abstract: Protective bibs for wearers of different age groups and sets of clothing including such bibs are disclosed. The bibs include fasteners configured for fastening a bib to a diaper/pants-type garment or to a belt/band-type suspender of the garment, or a lace or straps securing a bib to a lower torso of a wearer. Alternatively or additionally, the bibs may be provided with flaps configured for cleaning a face, a torso, or hands of the wearer. A set of clothing includes a diaper/pants-type garment and a protective bib adapted for fastening to the garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: January 27, 2011
    Inventor: Antonio W. Battick
  • Patent number: 7865971
    Abstract: A child bib neck strap extension assembly includes a panel having a bottom edge, a top edge, a first lateral edge and a second lateral edge. The panel has a neck receiving notch therein extending into the top edge and extending towards the bottom edge. A pair of strap portions of the panel is defined between the notch and associated ones of the first and second lateral edges. At least one fastener is attached to the panel to allow the strap portions to be releasably attached together. An elongated strap has a front side and a backside. A securing member is attached to the elongated strap and is releasably engageable with the at least one fastener to extend the elongated strap between and releasably secure the elongated strap to each of the strap portions to selectively increase an effective length of the strap portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Inventor: Gregory G. Kileb