Abstract: A brassiere having cups supported on their bottom by a non-distensible frame panel connected to the bottom of the cup and supported on the inner and outer top sides by a multi-directional stretchable frame connected to the cup by a narrow transition panel. The frame is cut to provide maximum stretch along the outer edge of the cup, and maximum stretch traverse to the inner edge of the cup. The transition panel has an open pattern and is hingable about an axis parallel to the edge of the cup.

Abstract: Improved one-piece bib construction having a neck opening in the form of a triangle with one side generally parallel to the shoulders of the wearer when in use. The opening is formed by severing along the sides of the triangle not parallel to the wearer's shoulders and preferably folding inward along the other side so that a double layer of absorbent material is located in the front neck and chest area of the wearer. The result is a bib that tends to conform closely to the wearer thus reducing gaps and unprotected areas. Embodiments include those wherein the angle opposite the side parallel the shoulders is about 30.degree. to 120.degree. and the longest side comprises 30% to 95% of the total bib width and is centrally located. Materials include absorbent fibrous webs such as cellulose tissue which may be combined with a film backing as well as sheets of impervious films.

Abstract: A bib, preferably disposable, having a top panel, a full-width pocket, and an apron panel depending below the pocket. Preferably, the apron panel pendulously depends from the upper edge of the front wall of the pocket so that the weight of the apron panel acts to gravitationally open the pocket and hold it open, and so that the apron panel may be used as a face wipe without inverting the pocket. Additionally, the top panel may be provided with transverse cuts adjacent the upper corners of the pocket and/or the end seams of the pocket may be gusseted or pleated to further promote gravitational opening of the pocket. The bib may further comprise: bendable, form-sustaining stays to enable the pocket to be manually opened and closed; a line-of-weakening to enable detaching all or a part of the apron panel for use as a post-use wipe; and a detachable neck opening portion.

Abstract: The present invention is an article used in the application of liquid to the hair of an individual during a beauty treatment. The article includes at least one single ply of absorbent material shirred, or puckered, and coupled to an elastic strip so as to expand. A fastener is provided for securing the absorbent material snugly around the head of the individual. Further, a flexible material is coupled to the absorbent material and extends therefrom to enclose the hair of the individual. During application of the liquid to the hair, the absorbent material prevents excess liquid from dripping on facial regions and clothing. Upon completion of the application, the flexible material can be extended and fastened so as to completely enclose the hair. Thus, annoying fumes and additional liquid are prevented from escaping the enclosure.

Abstract: A woman's tank top is provided including an outer shell adapted to be suspended from a wearer's shoulders by a plurality of shoulder straps. The tank top further includes an independently supported shelf bra having front and back portions secured about their top edges to the shell. An elastic band is further provided about the lower edges of the shelf bra in order to draw it about the wearer. The front portion of the shelf bra is shirred to define two pockets to permit the front portion of the bra to conform to the wearer's breasts.

Abstract: A roll extends around the upper end and along each side of an infant's back. The panel continues beyond the roll as a flap on which the infant sits. The roll is formed by an outer layer enclosing a resilient but compressible material and preferably has a larger diameter from the top of the panel, which may have a curved, convex contour followed by the roll, along each side of the panel to a position corresponding to the shoulders of the infant, and then decreases or tapers to the end of each side of the roll. Both the outer layer of the roll and a front layer of the panel may be quilted fabric layers with a rear layer of the panel being fabric.

Abstract: A shirt collar is described which eliminates the need for stays, but yet lies flat and maintains a crisp and neat appearance with time. The disclosed collar includes a flexible lining material characterized in that it is relatively stiff in the transverse direction of the collar and relatively flexible in the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A gown for use by hospital patients and the like wherein the beginning and ending end edges are located at the front and side of the patient. A separable shoulder portion is provided for that side of the gown by upper edges adjacent both end edges overlapping the upper edge of the back panel of the gown which are interconnected by releasable fastening means, e.g. material fasteners. This gown enables dressing of a patient with one arm encumbered by intravenous feeding in that the shoulder portion is separable, and it further provides for chest and stomach examination without removal of the gown. It further provides for coverage of the patients backside when venturing from the bed, all with a design that is universal to all patients and inexpensive to produce.

Abstract: A brassiere having breast cups of molded, three-dimensional, two-ply fabric, each cup terminating in an apex at the top. Elastic power net fabric panels extend from the outer marginal edges of the cups rearwardly and have conventional fasteners for securing the brassiere in encircling relation to the wearer. Front, upper portions of the panels extend upwardly above the apex of an adjacent cup and have secured thereto shoulder straps. A selected portion of each panel is of two-ply construction.

Abstract: A safety garment (10) which is adapted to be worn by a vehicle driver (12) and to be held or grasped by a passenger (16) seated behind the driver (12). Safety garment (10) includes a vest member (18) which is worn by the vehicle driver (12) and substantially encompasses the torso of the driver (12). First and second belt members (32 and 34) encircle the vest member (18) throughout an external surface thereof. The first and second belt members (32 and 34) are vertically displaced each from the other, and encircle the driver (12) in a substantially parallel manner. Hand grip straps (46 and 48) are coupled to the first and second belt members (32 and 34) to provide a hand grip for the passenger (16) located to the rear of the vehicle driver (12).

Abstract: A face and neck protective shield for protection against waving lotion, neutralizer or any other treatment used on the head with the shield generally put on the user's head after the hair is rolled for a permanent prior to application of waving lotion. The shield can be removed during hair rinse and then put back on during application of neutralizer. The shield is cut as one piece of transparent plastic with an enlarged central portion designed to shield substantially the users entire face from the forehead hair line down and two side extensions that wrap around the neck sides and back with overlap at the neck back. Two tie strips are provided on the shield with one strip being held in a folded over strip at the top of the shield extended through the central portion and into the side extensions of the shield to be twist tied at the back of a user's neck each time it is used.

Abstract: A pair of sleeve extenders for ice fishermen; each of which includes a length of transparent, flexible plastic material, having an elastic tape sewn around one end edge of the tubing.

Abstract: This invention is called "Thumbless boxing gloves". This boxing glove is so made as to hide properly the thumb in order that it cannot be stretched out during the action of fighting, and injure the opponent incidentally.Padded with sponge rubber inside, this glove is covered with an outer leather, inside which there is an inner cover of such a shape that the thumb will not easily be moved forward to give an accidental wound to the opponent. Two lines of holes on both sides along the gap cut in the middle part below the palm a ribbon band to be fastened crisscross to bind the glove around the arm. This newly-designed glove can comply with the new regulation of the Boxing Association that the thumb should be hidden properly.

Abstract: A therapeutic stocking structure comprising, an elongated belt having a sufficient length to encircle the waist of a wearer, with the belt having a pair of opposed sides for placement over the sides of a wearer's waist. The stocking structure has a stocking having a circumferentially elastic boot portion, and a hip panel extending upwardly from the stocking boot portion, with the hip panel having a margin at the upper end of the hip panel. The stocking margin is releasably secured to either side of the belt.

Abstract: The disclosure describes a nursing bra that has an integral device to indicate which breast should be used when starting a breast feeding of an infant. At least some part of the device is permanently fastened to the bra. In preferred form, the device includes a base member and a designating member. The base member is attached to the nursing bra, and the designating member is attached to the base member. The designating member may be moved from side to side in relation to the base member. The breast to be used in starting a feed is indicated by the location of the indicator, i.e., as part of the routine for each feeding, the mother positions the designating member such that she will know which breast to use in starting the next feeding.

Abstract: Temporary disposable apparel, such as a bib is formed in a multilayer arrangement with at least one absorbent panel and a non-absorbent panel. The absorbent panel forms the front and the non-absorbent panel forms the back with the non-absorbent panel offset downward or longitudinally terminating in a free flap. A series or strip of such bibs are tear line connected and may be packaged in a roll. The offset feature of the two panels provides for protection of an adhesive strip on the upper inside of the absorbent panel by the free flap of the adjacent bib in the strip. Tear lines between connecting or adjacent bibs in the strip provide for convenient packaging.

Abstract: A hospital garment comprises finished slits with fasteners which extend the entire length from the collar down the entire length of the sleeve to the wrist portion of the gown. This structure allows the placement and removal of intravenous apparatus as well as surgery or applying or changing bandages without the necessity of removing the gown or cutting it apart. A similar garment is provided for the lower portion of a patient's body.

Abstract: An insect proof coverall garment is disclosed. The garment of the present invention is made from a lightweight insect excluding material covering the user's body and limbs with a releasable fastener extending from the user's hips to the neck to aid in putting the garment on and removing the garment. The garment includes a hood attached at the neck to cover the head of the user with an open face portion. The perimeter of the face opening is lined with a velcro material so that an insect or other small animal excluding mesh may be releasably attached thereto to protect the head and face of the user from insects or other small animals. The face mesh is readily removable for access to the user's mouth. Openings are formed at the shoulders, elbows and knees, and these openings are covered with an insect excluding mesh to provide ventilation along with maximum flexibility and comfort. In another embodiment, the garment is formed entirely of insect excluding mesh and covers the body, head and limbs of the wearer.

Abstract: An undergarment and a leotard-style exercise garment which provide improved support for the enlarging abdomen during pregnancy. A relatively inelastic and vertically elongated back yoke panel is centered over the wearer's backbone, and serves as an anchor for lower trunk panels which are highly elastic in a generally horizontal direction, and much less elastic, and hence supportive, in a generally vertical direction. The trunk panels are expandable to accommodate the enlarging abdomen, while providing strong upward support for the abdomen and crotch area.

Abstract: A cup is molded from two layers of stretchable materials by molding first the crown portion, inverting the materials and then molding the remainder of the cup. The resulting cup has a non-stretchable crown portion, a substantially non-stretchable longitudinal cup portion and a unitary multi-directional stretchable periphery portion. A pair of these cups are used to form a unique brassiere wherein the base layer forms a unitary cup, support frame and torso-encompassing portion.