Having Pocket For Receiving Debris Or Article Patents (Class 2/49.2)
  • Patent number: 7383589
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2008
    Assignee: NapKleen LLC
    Inventors: Frank Friedland, Michael B. Chasan
  • Patent number: 7380284
    Abstract: A disposable protective covering, namely, a bib or napkin of generally rectangular shape is disclosed consisting of two layers, a first layer of soft absorbent paper and a second layer made of water impermeable material, embossed or bonded together, having two pressure sensitive adhesive strips with protective liners on the corners of the upper portion of the second layer, a rapture (perforated) line for a neck line cut-out in the center of the upper portion and edge portions including wires (embedded between the first & second layer) attached parallel to the length of the bib at the lower portion to retain a manipulated shape of the bib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2008
    Inventor: Kaneyo L. Dodani
  • Patent number: 7278171
    Abstract: A clothing protector system includes a bib for protecting an article of clothing of a user and a scarf. The bib has a front side configured to face outwardly from a user, a back side configured to contact the user, and opposite longitudinal sides. The scarf is attached to the opposite longitudinal sides of the bib and includes two portions opposite one another across the bib. A first side of each of the scarf portions is connected to one of the opposite longitudinal sides of the bib. A second side of each of the scarf portions projects away from the bib and is configured to hide an interface between the bib and the article of clothing when the bib is placed on the article of clothing. A receiving pocket is attached to the bib and is configured to receive the bib and the scarf therein. The receiving pocket is connected to the back side of the bib opposite the front side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Inventor: Louise Willard Besch
  • Patent number: 7269857
    Abstract: A barrier against soiling to the wearer, this functional, easy to use bib comprises a body made of washable, flexible, durable and non-porous material with a front and a back. The body includes two semi-circular upper sections that protect the wearer's shoulders from soiling while also securing the bib around the wearer's neck. In fastening these upper sections together, a portion of the bib body arcs outwardly to conform to the wearer's upper body. The lower body of the bib forms into a bowed pocket for catching and retaining food particles and liquid thus shielding the user from soiling. The pocket is formed firstly by folding the lowest portion of the body upwards toward the front of the bib and fastening with corresponding snaps on each side and secondly, by folding the bottom right and left corners of the pocket around to the backside of the bib and fastening to the corresponding snaps on the backside. The pocket unfastens for the purpose of wiping and/or washing once removed from the wearer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Inventor: Rea Elizabeth Cymbol
  • Patent number: 7269855
    Abstract: An aesthetically pleasing and functional bib utilizes an integral pouch for storage and transportation of the bib. The bib includes a bib body having a top portion, a bottom edge, a front portion and a rear portion. The pouch includes an open end, wherein the pouch is secured between the front portion and the rear portion such that the open end of the pouch is situated substantially along the bottom edge of the bib. A sleeve is formed near the top portion, wherein a neck attachment member is partially secured therein. The neck attachment member is a partial loop having spring memory. The pouch is adapted to move from a tucked position within a cavity defined by the front and rear portions to an untucked position external to the cavity. Fasteners secure portions of the bib during folding thereof. A method of folding a bib for storage and transportation thereof is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2007
    Inventor: Caroline L. LaRocco
  • Patent number: 7174571
    Abstract: A disposable bib for protecting individuals primarily postured in a semi-reclined position, such as those in medical care settings. The bib includes a plastic body having a gathered neck opening, opposing forcefully open side catch pockets and an integrally joined transverse open bottom pocket. The bib is fabricated to provide concave body portion with rippling conduits which direct spillage into the pockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2007
    Inventor: Bonnie Vonrinteln
  • Patent number: 7143448
    Abstract: A bib for catching waste, food and/or liquids which comprises a panel sized to cover and protect the chest of a person. A structure on an upper portion of the panel is for suspending the panel from a neck of a person. A bowl is integrally formed onto a lower portion of the panel, wherein the bowl will catch the food and liquids that spill onto the panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Inventor: Jonathan M. Gottehrer
  • Patent number: 7100211
    Abstract: A bib includes an edge. The bib also includes an internal pocket. The pocket has an opening that extends along the edge of the bib.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventor: Lynda L. Bruffett
  • Patent number: 7039956
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Inventor: Chih-Yu Hsia
  • Patent number: 7017787
    Abstract: A vehicle eating accessory that includes a pouch structure attachable to an interior passenger compartment structure of a vehicle and having an extendable protectant cover member that is extendably removable from the pouch structure and positionable over a clothing and/or lap area of a person eating and/or drinking in the vehicle; the vehicle eating accessory extendable protectant cover member including a clipping structure for securing the extendable protectant cover member in place and an elongated catching pouch formed along at least one perimeter edge thereof for catching crumbs and other dropped elements that may be dropped onto the cover member by a person while eating; the cover member may be reusable or may be disposable and replaceable with a new cover member; the pouch assembly may contain multiple cover members if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2006
    Inventors: Carolyn L. Dean, Damion J. Dean
  • Patent number: 6826780
    Abstract: A clothing protection system comprises a generally flat rectangular bib portion. The bib portion has a front face and a rear face. The rear face has a top edge. The rear face has a bottom edge. A pair of parallel side edges is provided between the top edge and bottom edge. A generally rectilinear receptacle portion is provided. The receptacle portion has a base face. The base face has an inner edge. The base face has an outer edge. The inner edge is coupled to the bottom edge of the bib portion. The receptacle portion has a front face coupled to the outer edge of the base. A pair of side faces is coupled between the base face, the front face and the bib portion. The side faces have creases. Attaching components are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Inventor: Daniel R. Romesburg
  • Publication number: 20040205876
    Abstract: A bib includes an edge. The bib also includes an internal pocket. The pocket has an opening that extends along the edge of the bib.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2003
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Inventor: Lynda L. Bruffett
  • Patent number: 6789265
    Abstract: A disposable bib for protecting individuals primarily postured in a semi-reclined position, such as those in medical care settings. The bib includes a plastic body having a gathered neck opening, opposing forcefully open side catch pockets and an integrally joined transverse open bottom pocket. The bib is fabricated to provide concave body portion with rippling conduits which direct spillage into the pockets.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Inventor: Bonnie Vonrinteln
  • Patent number: 6783185
    Abstract: A bib and method for constructing a bib designed for attachment to a vehicular seat belt is disclosed. The embodiments disclosed and illustrated protect the clothing of a driver or passenger of a motorized vehicle from any spilled food and/or beverage while in a vehicle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2004
    Inventors: Eugene Sutton, Irwin Silberman
  • Patent number: 6745399
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2004
    Inventor: Kathleen Austin
  • Patent number: 6742189
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Inventor: Julie Bennett
  • Publication number: 20040098781
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2003
    Publication date: May 27, 2004
    Inventor: Asher Sky
  • Publication number: 20040060092
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2002
    Publication date: April 1, 2004
    Inventor: Julie Bennett
  • Patent number: 6644317
    Abstract: A close contact drape to be placed upon the front of the body from neck to above the knees to cover the body. The drape is secured behind the neck by interconnecting flaps using a closure. The drape is made of flexible cloth and has three laterally spaced pockets located at what is the chest area of the average female wearer. In each pocket there is disposed a flexible sheet plastic panel. Tactile sensation of a touching of the soft tissue of the human breast by a service provider is inhibited or prevented by the presence of the plastic panels overlying the chest area of the wearer of the drape.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2003
    Inventor: Rustalyn Lawton
  • Patent number: 6581210
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2003
    Inventor: John Kaloustian
  • Publication number: 20030074710
    Abstract: The present invention provides a clothing shield. The clothing shield has a chest section, pocket section and an optional lap section. The pocket section includes an opening member that causes the pocket to automatically open when the clothing shield is used.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2001
    Publication date: April 24, 2003
    Inventors: Donald J. Sanders, Joseph DiPalma, Daniel L. Ellingson
  • Patent number: 6548135
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2003
    Assignee: New Pig Corporation
    Inventors: Douglas J. Hershey, Timothy Ray McMillen, R. Douglas Evans, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6536048
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Inventor: Greg M. Frye
  • Patent number: 6530089
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2003
    Inventor: Greg M. Frye
  • Patent number: 6499140
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Joyce M. Benjamin, George C. Dobrin, Raymond S. Hamilton, David W. Prichard, Henry W. McCusker, Adam M. Warren
  • Patent number: 6490731
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Inventor: Dan A. Hyatt
  • Patent number: 6481016
    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).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2002
    Assignee: Jackel International Limited
    Inventor: Arnold Edward Rees
  • Patent number: 6442759
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Inventors: Milton Straham, Jr., Dimitri J. Straham
  • Patent number: 6427240
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2002
    Inventor: Carlos Royal
  • Patent number: 6381751
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Joyce M. Benjamin, George C. Dobrin, Raymond S. Hamilton
  • Patent number: 6363530
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2002
    Assignee: The Procter & Gamble Company
    Inventors: Patricia Lee Lampson, Amit Gupta, Beverly Ann Julian Jackson, Richard Nicholas Reinhart, Jr., Robert Drennan Lewis, Nicholas Albert Ahr
  • Patent number: 6334220
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2002
    Inventor: Greg M. Frye
  • Publication number: 20010054191
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventor: Greg M. Frye
  • Patent number: 6256788
    Abstract: A disposable bib of absorbent sheet material is disclosed having a neck cut-out in the upper end and a pressure sensitive adhesive disposed over substantially the entire back surface of the bib except for an un-coated border surrounding the neck cut-out. the bib is securable to the wearer at both upper and lower ends and left and right sides. A peel-off backing may be used to preserve the adhesive until use. The adhesive may be releasable from the wearer without leaving a residue. The bib in other embodiments may include a pouch or a moisture barrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 2, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2001
    Inventors: Kathryn M. Loewer, Sarah Ann Kothmann
  • Patent number: 6219846
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2001
    Inventor: William D. Toole
  • Patent number: 6209133
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a teething bib having a front side, a back side, an upper portion, a bottom portion, an outer periphery having an outer peripheral edge and teething material operably associated with at least a portion of the outer periphery of the bib. The teething material preferably emanates from the outer peripheral edge of the bib, and may extend around the entire outer periphery. The teething material may also includes gaps. The bib includes an opening for an infant's head, and may also include a fastening member for folding the bottom of the bib into a pocket for the collection of food or liquid during feeding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 1999
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2001
    Assignee: Sassy, Inc.
    Inventor: Susan Hinshaw
  • Patent number: 6182290
    Abstract: An easy-on-and-off adjustable protective covering provides maximum protection from liquid and solid spills at the lowest possible cost. The maximum protection comes from: (1) the use of a liquid absorbent surface on the front side (2) the use of a liquid repellent surface on the back side (3) the ability to provide a custom fit for different neck sizes (4) the ability to adjust the tightness of fit around the neck to prevent liquid spills from running down the neck (5) an easy-on-easy-off attachment means that is convenient to use and eliminates the choking hazard of tied straps and (6) a protruding pocket at the bottom to catch and retain spills and runoff.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 1999
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Inventor: Bert W. Morris