Abstract: An attachment that provides back support for a child on a swing, where the swing does not already have a back support, is disclosed, as well as a method of using the same.

Abstract: The present application discloses a composite pad structure that includes a substrate bonded to a plurality of discrete, spaced-apart, resilient elements engaged to at least one reinforcing structure.

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.

Abstract: The present application discloses a composite pad structure that includes a substrate bonded to a plurality of discrete, spaced-apart, resilient elements engaged to at least one reinforcing structure.

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.

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.

Abstract: An article comprising at least one cured, liquid-impervious polymeric shell substantially free from defects, at least one liner, and a non-tacky, thermoplastic adhesive layer between the shell and the liner, wherein the adhesive layer is melted and solidified to create a non-tacky bond between the shell and the liner, which can be moisture-absorbing or cut-resistant, whereby the liner supports and limits stretch ability of the shell, thereby preventing adhesive delamination between the adhesive layer and either of the shell and/or the liner; a method for the manufacture of an article comprising a supported, polymeric shell, such as a glove, a gauntlet, an apron, or a boot, comprising providing a cured, liquid-impervious, polymeric shell, providing a knitted/woven liner, incorporating a non-tacky, thermoplastic adhesive layer between the shell and the liner, such as by hot-melt spraying, dry-powder spraying or fiber-coating, creating intimate contact between the shell, the adhesive layer, and the liner, subjec

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.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for a protective cover to protect a user's shoulder area during such activities as burping, feeding, or playing with an infant. The cover has two grooves, one to contour around the user's neck region, and another to contour the user's arm region. In one embodiment of the present invention, the cover has multiple layers, wherein least one of the layers is made of a high friction fabric to prevent the cover from slipping off the user's shoulder. In another embodiment of the present invention two elasticized straps are attached to the cover and wrap around the user's neck to prevent the cover from slipping off the user's shoulder. The straps are convenient and easy to use, allowing one to either slip the cover over one's head or quickly fasten or unfasten around the neck.

Abstract: A multilayered fabric including a first base layer 1 including a polymer 2 exhibiting high temperature tolerance and water resistance, said the polymer being laminated with a cotton and/or polyester layer 3 adapted for comfortable contact with human skin, a second absorptive layer 4 including a moisture absorbent anti-fungal antibacterial layer including hemp and a third layer 5 including a decorative liquid permeable layer wherein said in which the multi-layered fabric is adapted for machine washing and drying.

Abstract: A magnetic flip operable bib includes a chest cover having an absorbent layer sandwiched between first and second outer layers, and at least one magnet embedded attached between said first and second outer layers, and a tab extending from said chest cover, said tab including at least one magnet embedded within said tab, wherein said at least one chest cover magnet couples with said at least one tab magnet when said tag is folded over the front of a shirt.

Abstract: A multi-layer adhesive disposable bib is provided. The layers of material of the bib are ultrasonically bonded together. The first layer is located at the exterior surface of the bib and is made of a lightweight, non-woven material which is tear resistant and lint resistant. The second layer is composed of highly absorbent tissue paper to absorb liquids. The third layer is a waterproof polypropylene film that is impermeable to liquids and also provides additional strength to the bib. The fourth layer is located at the other exterior surface of the bib and is made of an adhesive. The bib may be adjustably secured about one's shoulders and not around their neck by means of full adhesive backing. The adhesive closure accommodates different sizes and desired closeness of fit yet releases easily to eliminate a choking hazard. These features plus the easy on and easy off add up to a low-cost, high performance product.

Abstract: The present invention relates generally to a non-permanent liquid resistant protector. More particularly the invention relates to single/multiple use non-permanent liquid resistant protector. The invention also relates to a bib protector and liner. The invention further encompasses a liquid resistant protector liner that can be temporarily attached and detached to another material via at least one securing or fastening means. Also disclosed is a bib liner that is either washable and reusable or disposable.

Abstract: A disposable medical bib that attaches around the neck of the patient on one side is disclosed. It not only protects the patient's chest from unwanted substances, but also includes a headrest cover and, optionally, the headrest itself. The medical bib can also optionally include a hairnet to contain the patient's hair. An alternative embodiment of the invention includes a pocket on the chest portion of the bib to collect unwanted substances, as well as a pocket on the headrest cover portion to hold items such as a headrest. A portion of the bib can be elongated to cover the midsection of the patient.

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.

Abstract: A bib for adult and infant use having a multi-ply construction with both a permeable and impermeable ply. The bib includes a collar section which has an aperture securable about the neck of the wearer. The dimensions of the bib are selected so that an apron portion of the bib can be detachably secured to a table surface and a pouch is formed in the area above the wearer's lap when the wearer is seated in a normal position with respect to the table surface. The opposite side edges of the bib in the pouch area are formed with barriers to prevent food from spilling from the bib to minimize clean-up and soilage. The apron portion secured to a table surface provides a sanitary placemat.

Abstract: A protective bib for safeguarding clothing of a user from spills, stains, or burns, while eating, drinking, or smoking while traveling in a vehicle, train, plane, bus, boat, or other mode of transportation having or not having a diagonally extending seat belt. The protective bib has a protective covering generally trapezoidal in shape, including a top edge, a top liner, and a non-permeable bottom liner. An adhesive secures the top and bottom liners together. The top edge extends diagonally across the chest of the user and has a self-contained textile adhesive envelope-like flap which secures the bib in place.

Abstract: A bib has a front side and a rear side, a top and a bottom and opposite side edges. The bib is made from a layer of plastic and two layers of absorbent paper laminated and together. An adhesive is coated on the rear side of the bib adjacent its top and extending between the opposite side edges. A release tape covers the adhesive. A pocket extends between the opposite side edges formed at the bottom of the bib on its rear side having plastic on the inside of the pocket and paper on the outside of the pocket, so that when the pocket is turned inside out, it comes to the front side of the bib and maintains an opened condition. A method for making the bib.

Abstract: A method of making bibs wherein an elongated web of absorbent paper is laminated with an elongated web of plastic film to form a laminated web by embossing the absorbent paper and heat sealing the embossed area with the plastic film. The embossed areas are in the form of an array of spaced areas of a predetermined geometry. A stripe of an adhesive is applied along an edge of the laminated web of absorbent paper and plastic film on the plastic film side thereof. The stripe of adhesive is covered with a release tape. The laminated web is severed transversely at predetermined longitudinal intervals to form individual bibs, which are collected.

Abstract: A dribble bib (1) having a chin section (2) that is located beneath the wearer's chin, a raised section (3) and a wiping section (4) that may be used to wipe the wearer's mouth. The raised section (3) contains a predetermined amount of filling (12) so extend the raised section (3) away from the dribble bib (1) so as to catch food, liquid and/or drool from the wearer's mouth. The back side (9) of the dribble bib (1) is preferably made of vinyl so as to prevent leakage of liquids and/or drool onto the wearer. In addition, the dribble bib (1) also preferably includes at least one adjustable means for fastening (6) so as to fit a wide range of neck sizes.

Abstract: A reversible, multi-purpose bib exhibits a polyester layer on one side for use in absorbing drool, a vinyl layer on an opposing side for use when feeding solid food, and a removable overlying cotton or cotton polyester blend layer atop the vinyl layer for use when formula feeding.

Abstract: A bib suitable to be worn by a child during feeding. The bib includes a main body covering at least a portion of the child's chest and stomach. A front side of the main body faces away from the child and includes a representation of a decorative character. One or more components of the decorative character are affixed to the front side of the main body. The bib further includes an extension extending outwardly from a peripheral edge of the main body. The extension is a component of the decorative character. The extension includes a front side facing away from the child and a back side facing toward the child. The front side is fabricated of a soft, absorbent material suitable for wiping the child's face and the back side is fabricated of a stiffer material providing rigidity to the extension such that the extension has sufficient resiliency to return to an outwardly extending position with respect to the bib main body after the extension is used to wipe the child's face.

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 clothing accessory for directing hair and water downwardly and away from a user's neck includes an inner layer provided with an annular neck portion that is removably positionable about a user's neck. The accessory further includes an outer layer that is non-integral with the inner layer, has a body provided with a collar portion positionable over and about a neck portion of the inner layer, wherein the neck portion extends upwardly and over the collar portion for advantageously assisting to absorb fluids traveling downwardly towards the collar portion. The outer layer further has a groove formed therein and extending along a bottom portion thereof for channeling fluids outwardly and away from a user's garment during operating conditions.

Abstract: The bib has a neck portion with a neck hole that is large enough to fit comfortably around the wearer's neck. The neck hole has an opening that can either be pulled over the wearer's head by means of an elastic material, or divided into an exposed strip of fabric and a coextensive underlaying strip of fabric. These strips of fabric are releasably fastened together. An expanse of protective material extending from the transverse end of the neck portion prevents food and drink from staining or soiling the wearer's clothing during the course of hand feeding. Beneath the expanse of protective material is a first layer of absorbent material. This first layer overlays a lower, second layer of absorbent material. The first and second absorbent layers offer a face wipe to the user for removing food from the wearer's face.

Abstract: A combined container and garment protection device includes a support section with an open portion, and a container section including a pocket to receive and retain items placed within the pocket. The support section is adapted to support the device about the neck of a user. The support section is releasably engageable with the container section to form a handle to facilitate transport of the device prior to being supported about the neck of the user.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bib having an improved pocket. The bib has a body panel, a pocket panel forming a pocket space between the body panel and the pocket panel, and a third panel joined to the pocket panel. The third panel includes a flexible member joined thereto that helps to maintain the pocket space in an open configuration once the third panel is folded into the pocket space.

Abstract: The invention is a reusable travel apron intended for use while seated in a vehicle, the travel apron providing a liquid and stain resistant cover for the passenger, the apron having a front liquid absorbing layer laminated to a liquid resisting layer, the apron having an absorbent sponge-filled outer periphery, a plurality of debris-catching pockets and fold-out pockets for containment of drinks, food items or travel accessories for children.

Abstract: A fire retardant lap protection cloth (10) to be placed across the lap of the driver or passenger of a vehicle to protect clothing and vehicle seats from tobacco burns or soiling includes a fire retardant material dimensioned to substantially cover the lap to interrupt debris dropping thereon. A binding material (20) placed on top of the cloth and stitched around the edges, giving it a bordered of framed look. A backing material (35) made of 100% cotton muslin, sewn so as to attach all components of the fire protection cloth together, to form a single piece of material. A layer of foam material (30) ¼ inch thick, placed between the cloth material (10) and the backing material (35). A torso flap (50) designed to rest against the lower torso or stomach of the user. Two end flaps (55) to ensure proper placement and fit of the protection cloth.

Abstract: A bib which provides a mechanism for securing accessories such as teethers, rattles, pacifiers, toys, etc. to the front of the multi-purpose baby bib.

Abstract: A clothing protector for wearing around a user's neck for protecting a user's clothing. The clothing protector comprises a body portion adapted to cover an area of the user to be protected and a neck portion adapted to attach the clothing protector to the user. The neck portion has a neck opening for accommodating the user's neck and a cutout for placing the neck portion around the user's neck.

Abstract: The present invention provides a bib having an improved pocket. The bib has a body panel, a pocket panel forming a pocket space between the body panel and the pocket panel, and a third panel joined to the pocket panel. The third panel includes a flexible member joined thereto that helps to maintain the pocket space in an open configuration once the third panel is folded into the pocket space.

Abstract: A bib having one or more portions which are permanently elongated. The bib can include a strainable network. The network can be formed in a laminate of a paper layer and a plastic film layer. The strainable network can have at least two visually distinct regions. The strainable network can provide improved flexibility and fit of the bib against the wearer.

Abstract: A disposable bib, comprising a liquid-permeable top layer (18), an absorbent inner-core (20), a waterproof, air-permeable back layer (22). Each layer is configured to provide an apron (10), While the top and back layers continue to flow in continues format to provide a C shaped collar (12). An adhesive bond (24) is provided throughout the bib to adhere each layer, one to another, and configured within the apron (10) to provide a cross-stitch pattern equivalent to quilting, to aid in controlling the expansion of the absorbent inner-core. The bib is preferably constructed from bio-degradable materials.

Abstract: A disposable bib 10 is provided. The bib 10 includes an upper member 14 and a first absorbent member 18 coupled to the upper member 14. The disposable bib 10 also includes a second absorbent member 20 which is coupled to the first absorbent member 18. A water resistant member 22 is coupled to the second absorbent member 20. A first multilayer bib arm 24 is coupled to an upper portion of one side of the upper member 14 first and second absorbent members 18 and 20 and water-resistant member 22. A second multilayer bib arm 26 is spaced from the first multilayer bib arm 24 and coupled to an upper portion of another side of the upper member 14 first and second absorbent members 18 and 20 and water-resistant member 22 so that an opening is formed therebetween thereby allowing the bib 10 to be supported around a user's neck.

Abstract: A disposable bib for catching food and liquids while feeding an infant or toddler. The disposable bib includes a panel. The panel has a bottom edge, a top edge, and a pair of side edges. The panel has a top layer, a middle layer and a bottom layer. The top layer comprises a relatively porous material, the middle layer comprises a relatively absorbent material, and the bottom layer comprises a relatively non-porous material. The panel has an opening therein positioned generally adjacent to the top edge.

Abstract: A bib assembly includes a first body comprised of a substantially flexible sheet-like material in a substantially unfolded condition, a twist tie member connected to an upper edge portion of the first body for removably securing the first body to a neck of a user such that the first body covers a front portion of the user, a second body including a folded flexible sheet of material separate from the first body and adapted to be unfolded for use in wiping debris from hands and around the mouth of the user, and a cuff along a lower edge of the first body for removably receiving and securing the second body to the first body. The second body further includes a rupturable package containing the folded sheet of material of the second body in an interior chamber of the package.

Abstract: A combination garment bib system that includes a garment having an absorbent layer backed by a fluid impermeable layer positioned in front of the neck opening of the garment and a bib having an absorbent layer backed by a fluid impermeable layer. The bib is attachable to the garment at the front of the neck opening such that the bib provides the primary protection while the garment provides an addition protective element.

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.