Abstract: A baby bib includes a first panel being of an elongated construction and having a pair of opposed leg segments extending upwardly to serve as a closure about the neck of the wearer. A neck liner embraces a portion of the periphery of the panel in the area including at least a portion of the legs, and is of a construction which provides a snug and flexible line of contact between the bib and the neck. A second panel of an absorbent material may be removably mounted upon the first panel. The first panel includes a pocket located at a lower edge to collect materials which fall upon the bib and are not retained by the second panel.

Abstract: A multi-purpose bib comprised of material and being generally in rectangular form having first and second long edges, first and second short edges, and a first surface and a second surface. One of the long edges of the bib has a neck cut-out portion. An elongated fastener is secured on the first surface, disposed horizontally to a long edge, and located near the corner formed by the intersection of the first long edge and the first short edge. Another elongated fastener is secured to the second surface, disposed horizontally to a long edge, and located near the corner formed by intersection of the second long edge and the first short edge. The two elongated fasteners are releasably securable to each other by hook and loop fasteners and when secured to each other form a cup portion. The material may be water resistant and washable, and there is a means for securing the neck cut-out portion to the neck of an adult or infant. The long and short edges may have decorative eyelet trim for aesthetic purposes.

Abstract: A bed jacket has a torso portion. The torso portion has a closed frontal portion and a neck opening seam attached to a top portion of the closed frontal portion. A left arm opening seam and a right arm opening seam are attached to the closed frontal portion. A partially open rear portion is attached to the closed frontal portion. The left sleeve portion and the right sleeve portion are attached, respectively, to the left arm opening seam and to the right arm opening seam. There is a bib portion releasably attached to a front surface of the closed frontal portion. A multi-compartment belt is attached to the closed frontal portion. There is a shoulder support portion attached to the closed frontal portion. The shoulder support portion is also attached to the partially open rear portion. The shoulder support portion has a releasably fastened securing member attached to a neckband or collar member.

Abstract: A garment and method for its use, a covering such as a poncho or an anorak, designed to enable a backpacker to don the covering while he or she is wearing a backpack. The garment incorporates a belt with an integrally-formed pouch where the covering garment is stored. The pouch is worn about the waist of the user with the pouch at the front. Where the garment is an anorak, it is open in the back. To use, the user unfolds the garment from the pouch and dons the garment from the rear. There is a slide fastener in the back of the unfurled garment, allowing the user to close the back of the garment after it has covered the backpack.

Abstract: Disclosed is a protective patch for smoothly covering labels in existing garments. The patch includes a flexible member formed of cotton flannel, and an adhesive material on the flexible member. The adhesive material forms a first adhesive that extends within a ring-shaped region proximate an edge margin of the flexible member, the first adhesive being releasable from the garment for exposing the label. A marginal portion of the flexible member is folded against a facing portion of the flexible member for forming a double thickness of the flexible member with the edge margin being spaced inwardly from an outer perimeter of the patch. A second adhesive secures the marginal portion to the facing portion, the marginal portion having a corner width at locations of minimum radius of the outer perimeter, the corner width being less than half of the minimum radius for limiting projections of the perimeter margin away from the facing flexible material.

Abstract: A compound bib having a primary bib member for protecting the exterior surface of garments at the chest of the bib wearer and a secondary bib member for protecting the chest and adjacent front neck area under surface of the garments of the wearer from spill soilage. Preferably, both the primary bib member and the secondary bib member are each a laminate composed of a liquid absorbent outer layer and a liquid impermeable inner layer. In use, the secondary bib member is tucked under all the garments of the wearer so that it lies adjacent the front of the neck and abutting the chest skin of the wearer. Accordingly, in the event a spill runs down the neck of the wearer, the secondary bib member will serve as a shield thereagainst with respect to the wearer's garments.

Abstract: A one piece washable garment having high thermal qualities and designed as a restraint for old and incapacitated people. The garment is closed at the front except for a small but concealed cavity at the waistline to house a catheter tube. A sheath for accessories is stitched to the underside of the front of the garment. The rear of the garment is divided into two segments held together by a plurality of fasteners, one of which extends from near the neckline to the crotch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a disposable protective garment for protecting personnel when caring for potentially infectious victims in an emergency situation. The garment is adapted to be readily donned by the user and is provided with strategically located fastener means to provide for quick and substantial closure of the garment about the user. Specially connected gloves and detachable masks are also provided for use with the protective garment.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a food spill catching device comprising a first device body coupled to a second device body by pivotal means. The two device bodies are frictionally movable relative to each other into, and out of, closed position facing each other. The second device body may be held on a table while the first device body is adapted to serve as a shield for protecting a user's clothing from being soiled by food spills while dining at a table.

Abstract: The protective leg or arm covering is manufactured from a sheet of material that is cut or sewn into a blank having the shape to protect the portion of the leg or arm desired.

Abstract: A garment for protecting health care workers in environments of exposure to potentially contaminated fluids includes a tubular sheath having a pair of adhesive strips angularly oriented thereon for conforming the sheath to a leg and foot of the worker. The free ends of one strip are provided with an adhesive surface whereby the sheath may easily be conformed for a variety of different sizes of workers. The garment is preferably provided as a one-piece trouser for convenience of wearing, whereby the feet and legs of the worker are protected from contamination.

Abstract: An outer protective garment resistant to water, snow, mud, etc., is described. It can be quickly and easily put on and taken off. Additionally, the garment can be put on over trousers, coveralls, etc., without removing one's shoes, boots or other footwear, thereby avoiding contaminating the interior of the trouser legs with mud or damaging the trouser legs by ripping them on boot buckles or the like.

Abstract: To protect cooks, who work alternately in hot and cold rooms, from catching colds, to prevent clothing from slipping during work, to allow clothes to be donned simply and easily, and to preserve a well-groomed appearance, the clothing consists of trousers (8) and a jacket (1), which together form an overall or a jump suit. A zip fastener (7) extends from the fly (8') of the trousers up to the collar of the jacket (1). The clothing is associated with an apron (11) with fiat strip fastener parts (9') and a neck band (13) with a tie knot (14).

Abstract: A shoulder-mounted bird perch comprising a flexible shoulder cover, a perch assembly mounted upon the shoulder cover and a demountable waste receptacle also mounted upon the shoulder cover to the rear of the perch assembly. The perch assembly includes a wooden dowel or rod upon which a bird can perch. The waste receptacle is shaped to collect and hold bird droppings and is easily demountable for cleaning.

Abstract: A protective loincloth garment as shown in FIG. 1 and generally referred to as 30, serving to shield and insulate the sensitive groin and inner thighs from cold, wind, and wet weather while the wearer sits astride a motocycle. An aesthetic, comfortable, flexible, insulated, wind and weather resistant protective garment that depends in front of the groin and inner thigh areas by means of suspensory straps 10 placed so as to not interfere with the functioning of conventional belt, chaps or clothing. The garment 30 is partially or fully detachable from conventional chaps, belt or belt loops by means of a plurality of decorative or simple fasteners 16-18 attached to the suspensory straps 10. The terminals of the suspensory straps 10 pass over a belt or through belt loops and then secure to the protective garment body 50 by coupling the fasteners 16-18. The protective garment 30 is of a length L to securely tuck between the legs.

Abstract: A body cover, or clothing, for athletes is disclosed. The body cover is comprised of a first material portion adapted to be placed over the anterior portion of the body of the athletes. The first material portion is comprised of a plurality of longitudinal, attached panels of "NEOPRENE" having a thickness of preferably from about 1 to 3 millimeters. The first material portion is waterproofed, provides insulation and wind protection, and is adapted to hold liquid against the anterior portion of the athlete's body such that the liquid absorbs body thermal energy. A second material portion adapted to be placed over the posterior portion of the body of the athlete is comprised of a plurality of longitudinal, attached panels of "LYCRA". The second material portion allows evaporation of liquid on the posterior portion of the body of the athlete and radiation of thermal energy therethrough. Third material portions attach the first material portion and the second material portion to form the body covering.

Abstract: A garment includes a foldable pad which can be unfolded, worn about the waist of the user, and worn over and below the rear or buttocks of the user, thereby serving as a seat. The pad can also be folded and secured in its folded state to define a space within for receiving the hands of the user, strapped to the waist of the user, and worn in front of the user, thus serving as a muffler. The pad is preferably composed of three adjacent pads joined to one another to facilitate folding. The pad is preferably insulated and constructed out of a waterproof material, thus permitting its use under a wide variety of weather conditions.

Abstract: An apron that may be worn by the driver of a vehicle protects his clothing from spilled food or beverage, or falling cigarette or cigar ashes, while he is eating and/or smoking as he is driving. The apron can be put on and taken off with one hand making a single connection. It comprises a torso panel and a lap panel, the former removably connected to a neck strap. The lap panel covers the thighs and knees. The sides of the lap panel are stiffened by weights maintaining the lap panel flat on the thighs and preventing it from creeping up over the knees despite the movement of the driver's legs as he operates the pedals of the vehicle. The apron is made of water-repellent, moisture-breathing, fire retardant fabric.

Abstract: An air inflatable bib comprising a main body member (10), a catcher member (15) attached to a bottom portion of the main body member (10) and having at least one inflatable air confining chamber joined to the catcher member; wherein at least one inflatable air confining chamber is inflated with air, and extends the adjoined catcher member out and away from a bottom portion of the main body member, whereby forming a wide-open, non-collapsible pouch-like catchall pocket, between a bottom portion of the main body member and the adjoined catcher member; and wherein the bib further includes at least one inflatable air confining chamber/portion (29) joined to the main body member; wherein the air confining chamber/portion is inflated with air to comprise an inflated patterning of the air inflatable bib.

Abstract: A shield for protecting a catheter while a patient is taking a shower/bath includes a first band for engaging a first portion of the patient's body and having an intermediate portion, a second band for engaging a second portion of the patient's body and having an intermediate portion, a water proof panel spanning between the intermediate portions of the bands, and water absorbent panels on lateral sides of the water proof panel and spanning between the intermediate portions of the bands.

Abstract: A hip protective hospital garment, adapted for use by individuals of all sizes, which includes a gown having a lower portion, a pair of upper chest flaps, and a pair of shoulder flaps, wherein the upper chest flaps are adjustably and criss-crossingly connected with the pair of shoulder flaps so as to provide a comfortable, quick, and non-restrictive fit on the individual user. Extending across an interior side of the lower portion is a large, sealable pocket disposed in substantially covering relation to the hips and upper thighs of the wearer, the pocket being structured to receive at least one lightweight, flexible, impact protective air bubble material liner therein so as to provide a protective area that will substantially absorb a force of impact to the hip area of the wearer, and thereby reduce the severity of injuries which may occur from accidental falls. The protective air bubble liner is so situated as to serve the added purpose of reducing risk of stasis ulcers or bed sores.

Abstract: A children's garment comprises a garment body in the form of a sleeper including a chest portion, integral soft shoes and a zipper member extending from a collar of the sleeper to one of the shoes. A moisture absorbent layer with a moisture impervious film coating on an underside overlies at least part of the chest portion. The absorbent layer is substantially coextensive with the impervious film and has a periphery attached to the garment body so that the impervious film and the absorbent layer are essentially permanently integral with the garment body. The zipper member divides each of the chest portion, the moisture impervious film and the absorbent layer into two sections.

Abstract: The invention comprises a gown of the type such as used in hospitals or offices of a physician to cover the torso and shoulder region of an otherwise relatively nude person, the gown including a relatively narrow front panel connected at one end to a substantially wider rear panel of which the elongated side portions comprise flaps of the latter and are adapted to be adjustably lapped over side edge portions of the front panel, the connected area of the panels having a head-receiving opening, and elongated tie members respectively extend from the outermost edges of the rear panel and across the front panel and are tied in a bowknot to detachably secure the respective panels in enclosing manner on the torso of a person while permitting ready arrangement of the panels to permit medical examination or for toilet purposes.

Abstract: A surgical gown fabricated of a light weight, woven polyester, is provided with side ties which permit it to be secured to a wearer in accordance with accepted sterile techniques. These ties are joined by a pass card having detachable locking means which engage the side ties and maintain them properly positioned when the gown is folded into a compact package and during the procedure of putting the gown on a wearer. When the gown is preliminarily secured to the wearer, by back ties, the wearer disengages one side tie from the pass card. An unsterile assistant then wraps the gown around the back of the wearer. The wearer then frees the other side tie from the pass card and joins the two side ties to secure the gown on his person. The configuration of the terminal ends of the side ties and the features of the pass card locking means facilitate the use of pass cards with reusable surgical gowns fabricated from woven fabrics.

Abstract: A set of protective pants which includes a waist band for attachment around a waist of a wearer, a pair of leg portions affixed to the waist, each having a crotch edge extending from a front of said waist band to a rear thereof. The crotch edges are unconnected to each other so as to provide maximum freedom of movement.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fisherman's apron and more particularly to a fisherman's fly tying apron which includes an upper section including means for attaching said fly tying apron to a user, a lower section detachable from the upper section, a waste collecting means associated with the lower section, and a stiffening means associated with either the lower section or the waste collecting means. The apron of the present invention permits the fly tier to have easy access to fly tying supplies and tools and provides a convenient workplace to tie the flies as well as an easily emptied waste collection pocket.

Abstract: An athletic garment for use in different sports includes trousers and/or a coat which have outer pad pockets attached thereto, the pad pockets including hook and loop type closure tapes and being made of an elastic material so that pads for the protection of the wearer can be inserted into and withdrawn from the respective pad pockets.

Abstract: A concealment covering for the upper frontal areas of a woman's torso during a baby nursing procedure. The covering includes a neck strap and shoulder-engagement sections for holding the covering in place. Slit openings are formed in the covering sheet for enabling the mother to reach into the space behind the sheet to hold the baby. A relatively large sight opening is provided in an upper portion of the sheet to enable the mother to see the baby's head during the nursing process.

Abstract: The present invention is an inflatable protective cushion to be worn by people in high speed and high impact sports such as snowboarding for cushioning the blow when falling on their rear, or for sitting on as a seat when working on their boot bindings. The inflatable protective cushion comprises a pouch made of flexible and non-stretchable fabric material. The pouch has at least four constricted compartments parallel to one another, each constricted compartment containing an inflatable membrane made of flexible impervious material, where the inflatable membrane is arranged in constricted configuration. The inflatable protective cushion further comprises a valve means for inflating the inflatable membrane and maintaining a desired pressure therein, and means for attaching the pouch to the wearer, such that each of the two opposite hip regions of the wearer's body is overlapped by at least two of the at least four constricted compartments of the pouch.

Abstract: Disclosed is a protective cover combination for professional use in hair salons wherein a relatively small separate top cover accessory is secured about a person's neck at a position above the collar portion of a hair dressing cape and any towel captured under and extending over the rear of the collar portion. The top cover accessory comprises a pliable waterproof material having first and second ends with a cover portion therebetween, and covers portions of the cape and the exposed portions of the towel by extending over substantial portions of the shoulders and upper back of the person. The first end comprises a generally U-shaped neck-receiving portion having a border secured thereto which forms a narrow fluid-tight seal about rear and side portions of the neck when its extensions are tied about the front of the neck.

Abstract: The present invention relates to protective sheets used for wearing on clothes and keeping the clothes clean which have no problem such as slipping off, stripping up, falling down and so on without fixing them on bodies with strings, namely, protective sheets effectively used for aprons and napkins and practically relates to protective sheets which are the above described aprons and napkins consisting of electret sheets whose surface electric charge density is 1.times.10.sup.-10 coulomb/cm.sup.2 or more and weight per square meter is 10 g/m.sup.2 or more and 100 g/m.sup.2 or less.

Abstract: A tray-bib (10) has a tray portion (12) covering a wearer's lap and a bib portion (14) covering a wearer's chest and stomach. The tray (12) forms a cavity with a bottom (18), sides (20), and ends (22). The bib portion (14) tears along perforations (24) and folds up from a top portion (16) of the tray (12) to direct spillage into the tray (12). The bib portion (14) also has a collar portion (30) which fits around the neck of the wearer to support the bib (14). The sides (20) and ends (22) retain the spilled debris in the tray (12) so that it does not spill onto the seat or wearer's lap.

Abstract: Apron using a rectangular towel and having elongated elastic belt clamped to and connecting the upper corners of the towel.

Abstract: A system for bottle feeding an infant comprises a bib 14, a base 16 adapted to rest on the infant, a bottle holder 18 hingeably attached to the base 16 for securing a bottle thereto, and a bib slot 20 operatively associated with the base for frictionally engaging the bib 14 so that the bit 14 is held to the base securely for purposes of feeding an infant and can be slid in and out of the slot means as desired. Pressure sensitive adhesive strips 31 and 33 may be added to bib 14 to hold the bib 14 to the infant. The bottle holder 18 is continuously angularly adjustable along a mast 22 to finely and continuously adjust the feeding rate. One end 32 of the bottle holder 18 presents a flat edge so that the bottle holder may be placed on a flat surface to position a bottle B in an upright position when the system 10 is not in use on the infant. The base 16 is contoured to fit an infant's torso with portions 48 engaging the infant's inner thigh to support the base.

Abstract: A padding assembly including a first pad member which is placed between the garment and the accessory to be protected, and a second pad member that extends over the first pad member in engagement therewith, with the accessory being sandwiched between the pad members. After dry cleaning and/or laundering, the pad members can easily be detached and removed from the accessory and the garment.

Abstract: A breast-feeding garment includes a cover and a pliable shoulder clip attachable to the cover for giving the cover stability. The shoulder clip includes a back shoulder engaging portion connected to a front shoulder engaging portion by an internal deformable wire. The triangularly-shaped cloth cover includes a firm, soft extension pad in one corner which helps to spread the cover. Hook and loop fastening means are employed to attach the front shoulder engaging portion of the shoulder clip to the soft extension pad of the cover. The cover is formed from a see-through, breathable fabric but includes an opaque privacy portion near the center for concealing the breast-feeding child. When not in use, the garment folds up and fits neatly into a carrying bag which can be tied to a stroller, diaper bag, purse or the like.

Abstract: A baby feeding bib comprises an apron-like member made of flexible material, with sleeves openable along their length so as to be easily positioned around the baby's arms. Fastening material extending along the seams defining the opening along the sleeve length are detachably secured together so that the sleeves encircle the baby's arms. The resulting closed seam extending the sleeve length is preferably disposed out of the line of the baby's sight to prevent the baby from tampering with the closed seam.

Abstract: Leg warmers which include a panel having at least one layer of thermal insulation and a closure system. The panel is designated to wrap around the wearer's leg from foot to crotch, and the closure system provides an essentially moisture and airtight seam between the edges of the panel. The leg warmers feature: (1) the combination of a zipper-type fastener and a pile- or snap-type fastener which holds the leg warmer on the wearer's leg, making it easier to start and close the zipper; (2) multiple zipper slides which also make it easy to provide ventilation; (3) pile-type fasteners at the bottom of the leg warmer which allows it to be adjusted to a snug, air, snow, and moisture excluding fit with the wearer's leg; (4) an adjustable suspender for attaching the leg warmer to the wearer's belt and thereby holding it up; and (5) various combinations of the foregoing, innovative features.

Abstract: A pair of chaps for use in riding a saddled horse comprising a sheet of material made from neoprene between 1/8 and 1/4 inch in thickness in which VELCRO strips are used on the leg portions to wrap around each leg and VELCRO strips are employed on the waist band. Suede strips on the legs facing the saddle are employed to resist rubbing against the saddle. The waist band is also lined with suede.

Abstract: A fashion preserving bib is disclosed which is formed of a substantially transparent plastic sheet of material. The bib has a pocket along the lower edge with an upwardly open edge adjacent the outer surface of the sheet, such that the pocket would be positioned to catch food drippings when the bib is attached by adhesive regions at each upper corner of an inner surface of the sheet to a frontal region of a garment of a person. The pocket along the lower edge of the bib is spaced open by means of one or more spacers, such that an outer flap of the pocket does not close when the bib conforms to the curvature of the body of its wearer. A respective spacer is preferably of a polyurethane material, and at least one spacer is attached centered on the lateral length of the flap adjacent an upper edge thereof. An absorbent material is disposed in the pocket along its bottom and across the width of the bib, such that liquids running into the pocket may be absorbed thereby and retained within the pocket.

Abstract: An athletic shirt having a towel-like appendage attached proximate the neck opening on the back of the shirt provides a useful and convenient accessory for tennis players, golfers or other athletes. A towel-like member, by being freely suspended from the shirt allows the user to conveniently wipe his hands or clean sports equipment thereon without having to delay play. As the device is suspended on the back of the athlete's shirt, it remains out of the way during games yet can be easily reached when needed.

Abstract: A protective device for use when changing the diaper of a male infant. The device comprises a transparent shield suspended between the user's face and the infant, the shield being supported by straps or the like engaging the user's neck or shoulders.

Abstract: A jersey or shirt of lightweight material with left and right short sleeves has moisture-absorbent material at least on the front panel of at least one sleeve.

Abstract: A form retaining holder or case for a visored cap comprises an upper shell and a lower shell, both shell portions sized and adapted to accommodate a visored type cap, such as used in the game of baseball, when the back portion of the cap is folded forwardly into the interior of the front portion of the cap. In such a holder, the cap is interposed between the upper shell and lower shell so that the form of the cap is retained during carriage and storage, and some modicum of protection for the cap is provided. The upper shell and lower shell are connected by means of known fastening means and by a lip disposed on the lower surface of the visor portion of the upper shell, such lip adapted to engage the visor of lower shell therein. Ventilation holes may be provided both upper and lower shell portions, particularly in portions adjacent to the periphery of the crown portion of the cap where it closely accommodates the wearer's head.

Abstract: A decorative necktie knot cover is disclosed adapted to be easily placed encompassing a necktie knot and removal therefrom, the decorative cover having a generally triangularly shaped front face with side panels on two of the three sides, the side panels having attached protruding tabs, and a top panel and rear panel; the front side, side panels, top panel, and rear panel folded to form a cavity receiving the necktie knot. Attached to the protruding tabs and to the rear panel are fastening means, the rear panel fastening means adapted to receive the protruding tabs fastening means to secure and define the cavity. In an alternate embodiment, the fastening means are attached only to the protruding tabs in order that they connect with each other behind the rear panel. The top panel attached to the top of the triangular face is so shaped to allow an opening on opposite sides to receive the necktie as it surrounds the person's neck.

Abstract: A gaiter for bicycling providing a plurality of panels to ensure a comfortable fit for various leg sizes. The gaiter incorporates a unique internal pocket capable of holding small items such as keys, change, or ID while bicycling. The gaiter uses one or more light reflective panels enabling the bicyclist to be more easily seen. Use of one or more panels of grease resistant material protects the wearer's clothing from being soiled.

Abstract: A nursing garment has a close-knit upper portion which lies over the shoulder of the nursing mother, which extends down into an expanded, open-knit lower portion which covers the breast and at least part of the baby while nursing, so that the upper portion may be used for burping the baby, and the lower portion is sufficiently opaque to provide privacy to the mother, yet adequately open to allow sufficient ventilation for the baby. In one embodiment, the garment is provided with two sides to cover both breasts, and in another embodiment, a single side is covered, in which embodiment the upper edge of the upper edge of the upper, close-knit portion is weighted to securely maintain the garment in place over the mother's shoulder.

Abstract: A pair of straps project from opposite ends of a pouch for use in securing the pouch around a person's waist with an elongate opening in the pouch positioned above the person'seat. The opening is releasably closed by two separate (inner and outer) zippers. An elongate panel or sheet of flexible, waterproof material is secured at one end of one edge of the pouch opening to extend downwardly out of one (the outer) zipper into an operative position beneath one's seat, where it can be secured in place by two other straps which fasten around one's legs. At such time the other or inner zipper may be closed to retain personal items, (comb, sunblock lotion, etc.) in the pouch. When not in use the waterproof panel is rolled up and stored in the pouch.

Abstract: A slide garment for use in athletic activities and particularly for use by baseball players in which an apron or a separate material flap is secured to the jersey or shirt of the uniform in an area such that the upper edge of the apron will extend above the belt line or waistband of the pants of the uniform when the jersey is tucked within the pants and wherein the apron extends downwardly over the belt or waistband of the uniform and includes fastening elements for securing the lower portion of the apron to the upper portion of the pants to thereby prevent dirt and debris from entering between the pants and the jersey. In one embodiment, a simulated belt or waistband may be provided across the front surface of the apron.

Abstract: Disposable adherent collars based on low cost supple sheets carrying a low-adherency pressure sensitive adhesive are disclosed. The adherent collars of the present invention are significantly more comfortable to wear than prior art adherent collars due to the suppleness of the sheet used in the collars, and to the low-adherency character of the PSA, achieved preferably through the use of a discontinuous layer of PSA material. Because of the suppleness of the sheet the low-adherency adhesive is effective to hold the sheet in place.