Abstract: A disposable towel includes at least one generally rectangular sheet having multiple lines of weakness arranged such that the towel may be selectively converted into a bib and a forearm protector. The towel includes first, second, third, and fourth lines of weakness that may be torn to separate the portions. Multiple sheets may be connected in a roll whereby each sheet may be removed as needed or multiple sheets may be removed while connected together if a longer bib length is desired. The lines of weakness are arranged such that a two-sheet combination may be changed into a single bib and forearm protector or into a pair of forearm protectors. The sheets include strategically positioned fasteners for coupling the bib and forearm protector portions.

Abstract: A disposable protective bib comprises a generally rectangular sheet of flexible, liquid-impervious material. The bib has a top portion comprising a yoke to accommodate the user's neck and a bottom portion comprising at least one fastening element for securing the bib to a table. The bib forms a pocket between the wearer and the table to catch food and beverages that may be spilled. The yoke comprises at least one perforated tear section to release the bib from the wearer.

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: The present invention introduces improved protective garments, especially in the form of safer infant bibs.

Abstract: A garment designed to protect the clothing of a child from food and drink spills while a child is eating is constructed generally by two pieces, a back flap and a lower piece. The back flap covers the upper back and shoulders of the child wearing the garment and provides a counterbalance to the lower piece, which covers the arms, body, and most of the legs of the child. The back flap and lower piece, when joined together, form an opening for a child's head and a side closure for securing the garment to the child. The arm, body, and leg portions of the lower piece are specifically shaped to provide optimal protection to the child's clothing, while also allowing relatively free movement of the child's arms. The garment is also designed so that it may be worn by a child sitting in a conventional high chair.

Abstract: A garment for the transporting, observing, entertaining, training, and displaying of small animals, reptiles and insects (gerbils, mice, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, lizards, etc.) in the tunnels of the garment while on the shoulders of their owners. The garment consists of a see-through, mesh washable fabric panel on top and a brightly colored washable panel underneath, attached to each other using releasable fasteners. The fasteners also provide means to construct tunnel walls and nesting areas for the small animal. The fasteners further provide attachment to the garment tunnel's floor and walls for toys and other paraphernalia to entertain the pet and adorn the garment. This garment allows the owner to hold, observe, and transport his pet without damaging or soiling his clothes while his pet has a tunnel in which to play and rest safely. Also the owner can remove toys, food and nesting material in order to launder the garment.

Abstract: A disposable adhesive multi-use bib is disclosed configured for entertaining a child and wearable to protect the garments of the child or adult. The bib comprises a sheet component and a wearable component. At least the back surface of the wearable component is coated with an adhesive. The bib is designed to entertain a child while, for example, waiting to have food served or during a craft project. The wearable component is removed from the sheet component and is applied to the garments of the child for protecting the child's clothes while eating. The remaining sheet component is then utilized as a placemat.

Abstract: A child's bib includes a plastic string (5, 55, 56) which has a free-bearing part (55, 56) that extends from one end of the edge of the neck-surrounding recess of the bib to the front piece thereof and terminating in the proximity of the other end of the edge of said recess, said plastic string having the form of a series of beads (51) that are mutually separated by waist portions. Located at the free end portion of the string is a fastener (30) in the form of a rounded button which includes a notch-like recess (32) that receives the string and that has a restraining element (33, 34) which engages a waist portion (52) situated between two beads (51) in the string (56). The fastener is slightly undercut so as to be able to hold the string firmly with a limited force.

Abstract: A baby bib comprises a body portion (2) of a plastics material above which is formed an opening (8) to receive the baby's neck, the rear surface of the body portion (2) being embossed to provide areas of relief (14) for engagement with the baby's skin. Preferably the bib is of a flexible plastics material which can be rolled up and retained in a compacted condition.

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: A foldable/expandable bib consisting of a sheet of thin flexible foldable material which has two strips on opposite edges; the strips having many open slots that can engage with each other; the openings of the slots of one strip facing one direction while the openings of the slot of another strip facing the opposite direction; the sheet having many creases which are substantially perpendicular or parallel to the strips; the strips having creases which are substantially transverse to the strips; the sheet and the strips being able to be folded/expanded along the creases; one of the strip optionally having a tab which extends sideways from the strip and which has many creases along which the tab can be folded/expanded to become a sheath for the bib; the tab having an area or areas that is coated with sticky material; the tab optionally having a slot that can engage with a tip of the tab.

Abstract: A protective bib-garment system is described wherein a bib is detachable from the garment it protects, but can not rotate around the wearer's neckline. It thereby provides better protection and safety for the user. The bibs are easily attached or removed for separate cleaning when soiled. The danger of the user choking by having the bib rotate and tighten around the neck is generally removed. Better protection of the underlying garment is also achieved by keeping the bib anchored in front of the user. The system includes bib-ready garments in a wide range of styles, substantially any garment that could be worn by a bib user and is modified to accept the bib portion. These garments can be worn without the bibs and undergarments are protected from outside view or contact by the overlapping garment-bib interface attached to the inside surface of the garment.

Abstract: Various embodiments of a multipurpose baby bib for holding a baby beverage container, and securing thereto a pacifier and/or a teething device. The bib has a main body panel having the upper end of one or more straps releasably attached to the main body panel and a lower end formable into a releasable loop for engaging a pacifier and/or teething device. A lower end of the main body panel is formed into a bottle holding configuration. Alternatively, a bottle holding structure is provided for releasable attachment to the front surface of the bib.

Abstract: A bib bottle holder is described. Typically, a main bib body is flat and is shaped similarly to a conventional bib. A bib pillow type is attached to the main bib body with suitable fasteners such as hook and loop fasteners. A bottle loop with fasteners such as hook and loop fasteners or an elastic strip is connected to the bib pillow and is used to position the bottle similar to as described above. Animal characters, rattles and other toys can be added to either embodiment for the baby's entertainment and stimulation while feeding.

Abstract: An integrated baby bottle holder, bib, and pillow to aid infant care givers in conveniently and comfortably feeding suckling infants in any number of environments. A bib contains a central pocket for insertion of a soft pillow, and a baby bottle holder attachment portion. The bib is made of a soft structural material for reducing irritation and discomfort of the baby during feeding. The bib contains neck straps, made of soft structural material, which may be connected or disconnected with a hook and loop type fastener. The central pocket within the bib may be accessed from a side portion of the bib and may be sealed with snaps. The pillow is constructed of a very soft structural fabric with sponge like fill material for supporting a baby's head. The baby bottle holder attachment portion of the bib may be located at a central frontal location of the bib and may be made of a hook and loop type fastener for securing a baby bottle holder to the bib.

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 neck pillow system comprises a neck pillow comprising a pillow body having a medial region and two arms that each have an end. The arms extend from the medial region to form a generally open well, and the neck pillow is configured to be placed around the baby's neck, with the medial region being positioned at the baby's back and the two ends positioned at the baby's front. A bib is removably coupled to the pillow body near each of the ends to permit the bib to hang vertically down over the baby's chest.

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

Abstract: An inventive bib comprising a hoop made of memory material, a collar for fitting around a wearer's neck and a body portion for protecting the chest of the wearer. The hoop communicates with the collar and both the collar and hoop can be expanded to form a neck opening for placing on a wearer's neck. Upon releasing the expanding force on the hoop, the hoop naturally contracts due to its memory material construction. The contraction of the hoop provides an encircling force upon the collar and the collar thereby encircles the wearer's neck to form a snug fit.

Abstract: The bib of the present invention has a collar and a chest-covering fabric extending from and attached to the collar. The collar is a resilient, generally C-shaped, flat plastic ring that is disposed within a sleeve. The fabric is attached to the lower end of the sleeve and it covers a user's chest to protect the user's clothes from food stains and spills. Consequently, the bib covers the user's chest while being retained about the neck by the resilient collar, eliminating the need for reaching behind the neck to fasten and unfasten the bib. The bib is suitable for user's of any age, and is particularly well adapted for use by the elderly, the disabled, and small toddlers. The chest cover may have any desired shape or color, and may have indicia thereon.

Abstract: An integrated baby bottle holder, bib, and pillow to aid infant care givers in conveniently and comfortably feeding suckling infants in any number of environments. A bib contains a central pocket for insertion of a soft pillow, and a baby bottle holder attachment portion. The bib is made of a soft structural material for reducing irritation and discomfort of the baby during feeding. The bib contains neck straps, made of soft structural material, which may be connected or disconnected with a Velcro type fastener. The central pocket within the bib may be accessed from a side portion of the bib and may be sealed with snaps. The pillow is constructed of a very soft structural fabric with sponge like fill material for supporting a baby's head. The baby bottle holder attachment portion of the bib may be located at a central frontal location of the bib and may be made of a Velcro type fastener for securing a baby bottle holder to the bib.

Abstract: A child car seat restraint assembly for providing a safety restraint system for children especially between the ages of 3 and 6 years old.

Abstract: A single-use disposable device for protecting the clothes of a wearer from spills and debris having a planar sheet attached to a holder that expands to accommodate the neck of a wearer, thus maintaining the planar sheet on the chest area of the wearer.

Abstract: A device for a baby bottle has an absorbent panel attached to a collar. The collar removably mounts in a surrounding engagement to a cap of the bottle and can be absorbent for enhancing the total absorbing capacity of the device. The panel extends from the collar toward a mouthpiece of the bottle, for gently compressing against a baby's chin when the baby is suckling from the bottle. After feeding, the panel and the collar wipe clean the baby's mouth region and are washable for reuse.

Abstract: An integrated baby bottle holder, bib, and pillow to aid infant care givers in conveniently and comfortably feeding suckling infants in any number of environments. A bib contains a central pocket for insertion of a soft pillow, and a baby bottle holder attachment portion. The bib is made of a soft structural material for reducing irritation and discomfort of the baby during feeding. The bib contains neck straps, made of a soft structural material, which may be connected or disconnected with a velcro type fastener. The central pocket within the bib may be accessed from a side portion of the bib and may be sealed with snaps. The pillow is constructed of a very soft structural fabric with sponge like fill material for supporting a baby's head. The baby bottle holder attachment portion of the bib may be located at a central frontal location of the bib and may be made of a velcro type fastener for securing a baby bottle holder to the bib.

Abstract: A bib for preventing soil-causing fragments from soiling a garment worn upon a wearer's body. The bib comprises a body-engaging member configured to engage the wearer's body for preventing the soil-causing fragments from soiling the garment worn thereupon. This body-engaging member has upper and lower body regions. A first pouch is formed about the lower body region and is openable towards the upper body region for capturing the soil-causing fragments. Furthermore, a second pouch is formed about the lower body region over the first pouch and is openable away from the upper body region. The second pouch is receivable of the upper body region when folded and deposited thereinto so as to contain the soil-causing fragments and the soiling caused thereby within the bib.

Abstract: A bib for use during burping or breast feeding a baby including one or more panels of sufficient size to conceal the chest and shoulders of a wearer; a neck opening formed in the upper portion of at least one of the one or more panels; a fastener supported by at least one of the one or more panels for permitting the size of the neck opening to be selectively adjusted about the wearer's neck; and at least one opening formed in the one or more panels, the opening being of suitable size for receiving a portion of a nursing mother's breast.

Abstract: A child's bib for use concurrent with a pacifier so as to inhibit the pacifier from falling out of the child's mouth or to retain the pacifier adjacent the child's head. The bib can include a case of flexible material, such as cloth, and an inelastically deformable material encased within the case such that the bib may be deformed to form a stop structure to retain the pacifier or to catch the pacifier should it fall out. The bib can also include a bib element including an inelastically deformable material that is attachable to a surface of a conventional bib, such as via hook-and-loop tape. The bib can also be deformed to form a catch structure to catch material, such as food, that may exit the child's mouth.

Abstract: A towel of a generally rectangular configuration comprised of an absorbent material has a loose end, a parallel coupling end, a pair of side edges and a generally cylindrical neck loop comprised of an elastomeric material.

Abstract: A disposable dribble bib (1) for babies comprises a shaped panel (2) of non-woven cotton material. The bib (1) has an outer face (3) and an inner face (4) each of which has a hairy surface formed by cotton fibres which when the bib (1) is placed on a garment will attach and hold the bib (1) on the garment. The bib (1) is simple and cheap to manufacture and is double sided, that is it can be used either way round with either the outer face (3) or inner face (4) engaging the garment. A neck-receiving recess (5) is provided at an upper end of the bib (1).

Abstract: The present invention provides an apron and a method for fastening the same. The apron includes a body having opposed sides, one of which includes first and second spaced-apart tenons extending therefrom. Each of the first and second spaced-apart tenons have a length, with the length being of sufficient magnitude to wrap around the shoulder and attach to the body between the opposed sides. A first fastener couples the first tenon to the body, forming a first loop. A second fastener couples the second tenon to the body, forming a second loop. With this design, the distance between the first side and a neck is a function of a circumference of the first and second loops.

Abstract: A cloth member for use in surgical operations includes a fluid absorbing device attached on a base member for absorbing the fluid or the water or the blood or the other fluid substances generated during the surgical operations that may contain various kinds of germs. The fluid absorbing device includes a water-proof layer attached to the base member, and a cover layer and one or more intermediate layers attached to the water-proof layer for absorbing the fluid. The cover layer includes a number of hairy members formed for spoiling a surface tension of the fluid.

Abstract: A child's bib for use concurrent with a dummy so as to inhibit the dummy from falling out of the child's mouth or to retain the dummy adjacent the child's head. The bib can include a case of flexible material, such as cloth, and an inelastically deformable material encased within the case such that the bib may be deformed to form a stop structure to retain the dummy or to catch the dummy should it fall out. The bib can also include a bib element including an inelastically deformable material that is attachable to a surface of a conventional bib, such as via hook-and-loop tape. The bib can also be deformed to form a catch structure to catch material, such as food, that may exit the child's mouth.

Abstract: A bib and dish combination device has a bib that preferably has an opening that is designed to accommodate a wearer's neck and to prevent food or beverage from touching a wearer's clothes as the wearer is eating or drinking. The lower end of the bib is preferably intended to engage a dish that is temporarily attached to a high chair tray or table, such as through suction cups or the like. The bib can be attached to the dish in a variety of different ways such that any food or drink that contacts the bib will roll off the bib and into the dish in order to prevent the spillage from falling into the wearer's lap. Further, the length of the bib retained within the device can be varied to accommodate any size individual.

Abstract: An absorbent tablet is provided for the quick and convenient cleanup of persons, dirt, grime, spills, leaks, drips, sprays, etc. The absorbent tablet generally includes a substantially rigid backing sheet and a plurality of absorbent sheets stacked on top of the backing sheet, one on top of the other. Each of the absorbent sheets has absorbent properties for addressing dirt cleanup and liquid cleanup and containment. A binding element binds the backing sheet and the plurality of absorbent sheets together along one edge thereof to form the absorbent tablet. A weakened line is formed in each of the absorbent sheets along the one edge thereof adjacent the binding, enabling individual absorbent sheets to be torn and removed from the tablet. The absorbent tablet may be hung at an appropriate location for use via a hanging element connected to the backing sheet and designed for such purposes.

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

Abstract: A cover fits over a wearer's head, shoulders, back and chest to protect the wearer during feeding. The cover includes a collar portion that can stretch and deform to accommodate different sizes of persons.

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

Abstract: A neck pillow comprises a pillow body having a medial region and two opposing arms that extend from the medial region to form a generally open well. A bib is coupled to the pillow body.

Abstract: A self-adhering protective overlay employing a flexible sheet having a front surface, a back surface, and a periphery, with a pressure sensitive adhesive applied substantially to the periphery on the back surface. In one embodiment, a release sheet is removably adhered to the pressure sensitive adhesive prior to use After the release sheet is removed, the flexible sheet may be used and re-adhered to the release sheet for subsequent use. In an alternate embodiment, a plurality of protective overlays, without the addition of the release sheet, are arranged in a stack wherein individual flexible sheets may be separated from the stack, used, and then disposed or re-adhered to the stack for subsequent use.

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 baby's bib comprises a body portion (2) of a semi-rigid plastics material in which is formed an opening (14) for the baby's neck, a bead (16) of a plastics material softer than that of the body portion (2) being secured around part at least of the opening (14), the attachment of the bead (16) to the body portion (2) being such as to permit radial compression of the bead (16) but to prevent longitudinal extension of the bead (16).

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

Abstract: A 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 discloses an apparatus comprising a bib comprised of a neck portion, a body portion, a device for securing the neck portion around an individual's neck, and a device for securing the body portion around an individual's torso. The device for securing the body portion around an individual's torso may include a first extension and a second extension. The first extension and the second extension each may include an attachment device, which may be in the form of loops or hooks. The device for securing the neck portion around an individual's neck may include a first extension and a second extension. The first extension and the second extension each may include an attachment device, which may be in the form of loops or hooks. The first and second extensions each may have a first dimension which is at least one half the length of the body portion.

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

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

Abstract: A bib positionable on a person's torso includes a back portion, a neck portion extending from the back portion, a strap extending substantially perpendicularly from the neck portion, and a collar flap extending from the neck portion, the collar flap foldable with respect to the neck portion to facilitate securement of the bib to the person's torso.

Abstract: A vest and harness combination garment wherein a a child can be securely fastened to a chair when the garment is worn. The vest/harness also includes an insulated bottle holder wherein a child's bottle is placed so that the bottle is available for the child when he/she is hungry or thirsty. A pacifier is attached by a strap to the front of the vest/harness so that the pacifier is readily available to the child as desired. A musical device which plays music when the device is squeezed is attached to the front of the vest for entertaining the child.