Children's Patents (Class 2/80)
  • Patent number: 11490666
    Abstract: The invention concerns a disposable individual overall (1) for protection against radioactive particles, comprising a zip closure (FG1) from top to bottom and on the front in the trunk portion (3). The invention is characterized in that at least one other closure (FG2) extends from top to bottom in at least one of the legs (31, 32) of the trouser part (3) and comprises two strips (BA31, BA32) capable of being connected along another prescribed meshing line (LE3), at least one junction point (S) connecting two of the strips (BA31, BA32) beyond the other line (LE3) being present between the closure (FG1) and the other closure (FG3) in the closed state, a breaking member (CU) being provided on at least one of the closures (FG1, FG3) in order to allow breaking of the junction point (S) by pulling on the breaking member (CU).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Inventors: Catherine Monier, Gilles Rougon, Victor Spazzola
  • Patent number: 11324263
    Abstract: A fishing wader with a body portion and a pair of booties. The body portion has a front pocket assembly made of three stacked layers of material, including an outer layer having a plurality of hexagonal-shaped holes, a water-permeable middle layer, and a water-permeable inner layer. Each bootie has a toe piece, an ankle piece, and a sole piece. The toe piece has a top layer that is a laminated composite material including a waterproof breathable membrane. The toe piece also has a middle layer that is made of a durable and resilient waterproof material with a plurality of cutouts that penetrate completely through the middle layer. The toe piece also has a bottom layer. The durometer of the sole piece is preferably higher than the durometer of the toe and ankle pieces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Inventors: Clay Krull, Robert Gibson, Sam James
  • Patent number: 11019854
    Abstract: This disclosure relates to apparel, clothing, and/or other body coverings. In particular, some implementations of the described systems and methods provide a body cover that is configured to cover a user's arms, legs, feet, and/or front side. In some cases, the covering's backside is configured to remain open such that the covering can easily be placed over a person while that person is in a car seat, a wheelchair, and/or any in any other suitable location. Other implementations are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Inventor: Christina Hulme Lee
  • Patent number: 10980291
    Abstract: An adjustable suit is provided and comprises fabric selected from the group consisting of single or multi-ply polymeric fabric and fabric from natural fibers. The adjustable suit includes a waist section having a front portion and a back portion and a waist section circumference, and a leg section including a pair of legs, each of the legs having a leg opening therein. Each of the leg openings has a leg opening circumference. The adjustable suit includes first, second, third and fourth adjustable members extending along the waist and leg sections. The first and second adjustable members are positioned on one side of a sagittal plane extending longitudinally along the waist and leg sections, and the third and fourth adjustable members are positioned on an opposite side of the sagittal plane of the suit and extend along the waist and leg sections.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: INZER ADVANCE DESIGNS, INC.
    Inventor: John Inzer
  • Patent number: 10897933
    Abstract: A garment with absorbent pad. The garment includes a flexible body having an upper end and a lower end, wherein the flexible body can move between an open position and a closed position, such that opposing lateral sides of the flexible body are removably secured together via a first fastener. A head opening is disposed centrally along the upper end, and a pair of arm openings are disposed through the flexible body. A pair of leg openings are disposed on the lower end. An absorbent pad is disposed centrally on an interior surface of the flexible body, such that the absorbent pad can absorb fluid waste to protect the flexible body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Inventor: Kelly Yabsley
  • Patent number: 10694791
    Abstract: A strapless multi-use garment comprises an upper garment portion designed to cover an area above waist of a user having a front portion and a rear portion, a gathered skirt having a front portion and a rear portion attached with the upper garment portion, a waist band attached at a top portion of the gathered skirt, a plurality of front panels attached at the front portion of the gathered skirt, a plurality of rear panels is attached at the rear portion of the gathered skirt and at least one fastening means. The plurality of front panels and the plurality of rear panels, extending downwardly from the waist band, are adaptable for multiple configurations that allow the multi-use garment to be worn in a wide range of stylish designs in different occasions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Jenny Yoo Collection, Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny Yoo
  • Patent number: 10694792
    Abstract: A strapless multi-use garment comprises an upper garment portion designed to cover an area above waist of a user having a front portion and a rear portion, a gathered skirt having a front portion and a rear portion attached with the upper garment portion, a waist band attached at a top portion of the gathered skirt, a plurality of front panels attached at the front portion of the gathered skirt, a plurality of rear panels is attached at the rear portion of the gathered skirt and at least one fastening means. The plurality of front panels and the plurality of rear panels, extending downwardly from the waist band, are adaptable for multiple configurations that allow the multi-use garment to be worn in a wide range of stylish designs in different occasions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2020
    Assignee: Jenny Yoo Collection, Inc.
    Inventor: Jenny Yoo
  • Patent number: 10463086
    Abstract: This outerwear garment makes traveling while clothed in outerwear and restrained in a car seat restraint device safer for children and adults. By allowing the partial removal and repositioning of the front of the garment, proper security of car seat restraints can be achieved while keeping the wearer warm, and without necessitating full removal of the garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Inventor: Vanessa Danielle Brown
  • Patent number: 10327562
    Abstract: A four-in-one mattress management system and method is disclosed for facilitating various tasks associated with beds of all sizes including making beds; rotating mattresses; holding a bed skirt in place while a mattress is rotated; installing or removing and re-installing a mattress, for example, in order to replace a bed skirt. The system includes an active mode and a passive mode. In an active mode, all four tasks mentioned above can be performed. A passive mode selectable. In a passive mode, the mattress can be easily rotated in a horizontal plane. During that mode, the system holds down the bed skirt while the mattress is being rotated. In an active mode, the present invention facilitates bed making and thus increases the efficiency of the housekeeping staff leaving more time for the housekeeping staff to attend to the rest of the room. The active mode also facilitates installation and replacement of bed skirts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: Levitation Sciences LLC
    Inventor: William J. Scarleski
  • Patent number: 9611571
    Abstract: A shoe upper that suppresses a partial stretch of an upper main body with a means different from an inlay knitting yarn is provided. A shoe upper (100) including an upper main body (1) configured by a sole cover (2) and an instep cover (3) is provided, the shoe upper including a right side additional knitted fabric (4R) connected to a part of an edge portion (5e) of the shoe opening (5) in the instep cover (3) by knitting, which part is on a right side of a center line dividing the shoe opening (5) to right and left, and a left side additional knitted fabric (4L) connected to a part of the edge portion (5e) on a left side of the center line by knitting.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: Shima Seiki Mfg., Ltd.
    Inventors: Masamitsu Ikenaka, Kenta Terai
  • Patent number: 9402459
    Abstract: A belt loop array for mounting a pouch or holster to waist belts of three or more different widths. The belt loop array consists of a plurality (five shown) of belt loop straps: a single intermediate strap, a pair of short straps and a pair of long straps, which are sewn or otherwise affixed to the back of a pouch or holster to form belt loops of three different widths. The loop straps are affixed to the pouch in a side by side arrangement with the intermediate strap interposed between the short loop straps and long loop straps.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Inventor: Jo Won Seuk
  • Patent number: 9339076
    Abstract: An article of footwear includes a sole structure and an upper that is connected to the sole structure. The upper includes a flat knitted component formed of unitary knit construction. The flat knitted component includes a trim region that defines a trimmed outer edge of the flat knitted component. The trimmed outer edge is disposed proximate to the sole structure. The trimmed outer edge defines a first dimension of the flat knitted component that corresponds to a first foot size. The trim region further defines a trim line that is spaced from the trimmed outer edge in an inboard direction on the flat knitted component. The trim line defines a second dimension of the flat knitted component that corresponds to a second foot size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: NIKE, INC.
    Inventors: John Droege, Daniel A. Podhajny
  • Patent number: 9274679
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention address deficiencies of the art in respect to user interfaces and provide a novel and non-obvious method, system and computer program product for graphically labeling widgets in a mashup dashboard. In an embodiment of the invention, a method for graphically labeling widgets in a mashup dashboard can be provided. The method can include identifying a widget, assigning a care label to the identified widget based on a type of datafeed payload information associated with the identified widget and displaying the identified widget with the assigned care label in a user interface to enable a user to make a visually matched selection of widgets to create a self service dashboard.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2016
    Assignee: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventor: Richard Redpath
  • Patent number: 9237980
    Abstract: A medical compression suit has first and second elongate openings and first and second fasteners for releasably closing the first and second elongate openings respectively such that releasing the fasteners allows the openings to be opened, facilitating the donning and doffing of the suit by a wearer, the first and second openings being provided on the front or the rear of the suit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: JOBSKIN LIMITED
    Inventor: Rachael G. Holmes
  • Patent number: 9226532
    Abstract: A protective crawling garment that protects the front side of a baby and the baby's clothes. The garment comprises an article of clothing that is worn over the front of the baby's body over the clothes. The upper part of the article may be removed and may be used separately when desired. The lower part of the article includes cushioning leg pads that provide protection for the baby's skin and knees from the friction produced when crawling.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Inventors: Ana Esmeralda Navarro Orozco, Acela Carolina Navarro Orozco
  • Patent number: 9204673
    Abstract: A wearable blanket having a sack with an integrated crotch that keeps the upper portion of the garment in a fixed position on an infant wearer. The wearable blanket cannot twist on the wearer or slide up to the head, but maintains full freedom of leg movement. In one embodiment, the wearable blanket has a diagonal closure extending from an armhole to an opposing bottom quadrant. In another example embodiment, the wearable blanket has a perimeter closure, extending from an armhole around the sack perimeter. In another embodiment, the wearable blanket is a footed sleeper with a diagonal opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Inventors: Mindy Alperin, Jamie Lazar
  • Publication number: 20150143603
    Abstract: An innovative sleeping suit for infants, configured to provide warmth, a contained environment, and positive proprioceptive input, and thereby reduce neurological reflexive twitching or habitual waking patterns prevalent when infants are placed on their backs for sleeping and are not swaddled. The weighting in the suit is believed to reduce the neurological reflexive twitching and provides a swaddling effect to infants helping them to fall asleep and remain sleeping when on their backs. At least a portion of an anterior portion of the suit includes the weighting. The weighting may be accomplished by varying the thickness of the materials and/or quantity of layers of materials used on the anterior portion of the suit. The weighting may be distributed uniformly throughout the suit, the anterior portion of the suit, or can be strategically placed at proprioceptive target points along the anterior portion of the suit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2015
    Publication date: May 28, 2015
    Applicant: BABY MERLIN COMPANY
    Inventors: Maureen A. Howard, Robert C. Howard
  • Publication number: 20150121603
    Abstract: The various embodiments include a children's garment having a selectively re-sealable lower body opening to enable changing of a child's diaper. The lower body opening may have an apex on the lower area of a garment torso portion and may extend continuously downward along the inner regions of a first and second leg portion. A fastener may provide a boundary for the leg opening and facilitate quick opening and closing of the lower body opening. When in a deployed state the lower body opening provides an enlarged aperture in the crotch region of the garment, thereby enabling access to a child's diaper region. Areas of the child other than the diaper region may remain covered to reduce exposure to the surrounding environment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Inventor: Erin Lang
  • Patent number: 9003564
    Abstract: A clothing apparatus for a baby comprising of a garment containing a plurality of sleeves, a neck aperture, and a closed bottom edge. The garment of the clothing apparatus may be coupled to a Cover by a plurality of securing means and in one preferred embodiment, the Cover is in the form of a blanket which can be positioned over the baby's torso region inside the garment. The clothing apparatus is adjustable and can be configured in a variety of ways to accommodate for changes in temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2015
    Inventor: Jennifer Wynh
  • Publication number: 20150059049
    Abstract: A one-piece garment (e.g. infant/toddler Onesie or body suit) includes independent elastic bands threaded alongside the body of the garment, from the underarms down to the hip, that when pulled allow for custom fitting of the garment. Once pulled to the desired length, the bands are securable with a snap fastener post, located at the end of the strap, to snap fastener studs, located at varying points on the inside of the garment. The contraction of the elastic bands preferably creates a drawstring effect and provides a gathering force upon the garment, which is held securely in place with the snap fastener so that the one-piece garment thereby shortens in length around a wearer's torso creating a custom fit. The one-piece garment can be expanded as needed by releasing the snap fastener post and positioning it on a lower positioned snap fastener stud.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Melissa Jaggernauth
  • Publication number: 20150059050
    Abstract: A garment is provided, including a zipper track, the zipper track having a left teeth strip and a right teeth strip and an upper end and a lower end; and an upper slider and a lower slider connected to the zipper track, the upper slider being positioned closer to the upper end than the lower slider, and the upper slider and the lower slider are movable to connectively engage and disengage the teeth strips.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2014
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Inventor: Amanda Cousin
  • Publication number: 20140325735
    Abstract: An innovative sleeping suit for infants, configured to provide warmth, a contained environment, and positive proprioceptive input, and thereby reduce neurological reflexive twitching or habitual waking patterns prevalent when infants are placed on their backs for sleeping and are not swaddled. The weighting in the suit is believed to reduce the neurological reflexive twitching and provides a swaddling effect to infants helping them to fall asleep and remain sleeping when on their backs. At least a portion of an anterior portion of the suit includes the weighting. The weighting may be accomplished by varying the thickness of the materials and/or quantity of layers of materials used on the anterior portion of the suit. The weighting may be distributed uniformly throughout the suit, the anterior portion of the suit, or can be strategically placed at proprioceptive target points along the anterior portion of the suit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Applicant: BABY MERLIN COMPANY
    Inventors: Maureen A. Howard, Robert C. Howard
  • Publication number: 20140317828
    Abstract: An article of clothing for babies and toddlers includes an opening in the back to permit a parent or caregiver to check for a soiled diaper without undressing the child. The article of clothing can be a one-piece apparel (onesie), sleeper, romper, bodysuit, or the like. The opening is provided in the back of the article of clothing, just above the diaper line. An extension from a portion of the garment above the opening can extend down into the opening to prevent direct exposure of the child's skin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: William Allen Holsinger
  • Publication number: 20140259273
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a garment wearable by an infant for assisting a caregiver in carrying the infant. The garment comprises a bodysuit for an infant where the bodysuit provides grip areas for assisting a caregiver in carrying an infant. The article has at least one grip area having a frictional material, such as an elastomer, applied to the grip area to create a frictional surface extending above the outside surface of the article. The frictional surface is in contact with a caregiver to resist the relative motion of the infant with respect to the grip area.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Robert Bates
  • Publication number: 20140259274
    Abstract: A one piece garment, comprising an upper body portion and a lower body portion that are integrally connected; a neck opening formed in the upper body portion; a pair of openings formed in the upper body portion and configured for receiving the arms of an intended user; a pair of openings formed in the lower body portion and configured for receiving the legs of an intended user's; a port formed in the garment and oriented transverse to the intended user's longitudinal axis, the port allowing for the passage of the intended user's upper body to pass into the upper body portion of the garment and for the intended user's lower body to pass into the lower body portion of the garment. In the foregoing garment, the port may be located approximately along a back waistline area of the garment. In the foregoing garment, a flap may extend over (in front of or behind) a gap of the port and thereby cover the gap.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Sons of Savage LLC
    Inventors: Brett Wayne Savage, Joy Silvia Savage
  • Patent number: 8832864
    Abstract: An infant sleeper used to cover an infant in a medical setting. The sleeper has non-continuous fasteners that allow medical personnel and caregivers access to the infant's body for the purposes of attaching medical equipment, medical checkups and general caregiving.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Inventor: Susan J. Braden
  • Publication number: 20140250558
    Abstract: A baby teether bodysuit is provided. The baby teether bodysuit may include a garment with a teething collar and a bib integrated thereto. A user may be clothed in the garment so as to use the teething collar so that the bib wicks away user saliva and other moisture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventor: Nicholas Guy RUSSO
  • Patent number: 8821461
    Abstract: A full coverage gown that is used in medical facilities is presented. The gown includes a urine catheter pocket affixed to the gown. The gown also includes a pair of ties affixed to the gown above the urine catheter pocket. The pair of ties is configured to loop and tie around a hook attached to a urine catheter bag to prevent a backflow of urine and to secure the urine catheter bag within the catheter pocket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Capstone Manufacturing LLC
    Inventor: Cynthia Kovensky
  • Publication number: 20140182046
    Abstract: There are provided garments that comprise a first panel, at least a portion of an edge portion of the first panel having at least a first fastener; and a second panel, at least a portion of an edge portion of the second panel having at least a second fastener operable to be mated with the first fastener, the second panel being attachable to the first panel at at least one attachment point. Methods for using such garments are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventor: Steven Kravitz
  • Publication number: 20140165258
    Abstract: A one-piece feeding garment comprising a base shirt, where the base shirt is a one-piece bodysuit; a lower body portion on the base shirt, where the lower body portion covers a lower pelvis area of a wearer; a pocket on a front side of the base shirt, where the pocket provides an opening into the base shirt through which a feeding tube is threaded; and a fastening means on the pocket, where the fastening means secures the feeding tube within the pocket. The one-piece feeding garment provides the wearer with a bodysuit which comfortably secures the feeding tube to the port on the wearer's body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventor: Margaret Felenchak
  • Publication number: 20140101818
    Abstract: An underwear garment has a pocket for housing a sound-emitting device. The device plays a desired pre-recorded sound and is removable for the purpose of interchanging devices so different sounds may be chosen. The sounds can include popular song lyrics, school alma mater songs, and sports team cheers and theme songs. The device may have recording capabilities so the wearer may replay a personalized prerecorded message while wearing the undergarment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Inventor: STACY WINGATE
  • Publication number: 20140082821
    Abstract: A one-piece bodysuit for an infant having a first and second panel. At least one of the first or second panels is a multi-ply panel. At least one fastener is provided to attach the first panel to the second panel. The first panel is attached at peripheral edges to the second panel to define an opening into which an infant torso is received. The first and second panels have a fabric weight thickness and thermal property that may be the same or different.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Munchkin, Inc
    Inventor: Steven Bryan Dunn
  • Publication number: 20140082820
    Abstract: A one-piece bodysuit for an infant having a first and second panel. At least one of the first or second panels is a multi-ply panel. At least one fastener is provided to attach the first panel to the second panel. The first panel is attached at peripheral edges to the second panel to define an opening into which an infant torso is received. The first and second panels have a fabric weight thickness and thermal property that may be the same or different.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: MUNCHKIN INC.
    Inventor: STEVEN BRYAN DUNN
  • Publication number: 20140082819
    Abstract: A one-piece bodysuit for an infant. The infant bodysuit having a first panel, and a second panel attached to the first panel. At least one fastener is provided to attach the first panel to the second panel. The first panel is attached at peripheral edges to the second panel to define an opening into which an infant torso is received. The second panel has a fabric weight thickness and thermal property different from a fabric weight thickness and thermal property of the first panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2012
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: Munchkin Inc.
    Inventor: STEVEN BRYAN DUNN
  • Publication number: 20140053314
    Abstract: A method and device comprising an inspection pocket or viewing slit provided on the backside of an infant onesie wherein a caregiver may quickly, efficiently and cleanly check the contents within an infant's diaper through said slit without having to remove the infant's clothing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Inventor: Emily Elizabeth Emerald Blomberg
  • Patent number: 8656516
    Abstract: An article of clothing for children with a hidden harness attached to the interior of the clothing structure and exterior handholds attached to the hidden harness. When a handhold is pulled, the force is spread over the entire hidden harness allowing the force of the grasp to be evenly distributed across the child's frame. The handholds also provide a place of attachment for an extension tether strap. The clothing structure used may be a full body garment, upper body garment, lower body garment or infant garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Inventors: Megan Nichole Reinhardt Rawlings, Charles Parker Reinhardt, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8607366
    Abstract: A garment includes a vertical opening and a transverse flap on the front panel thereof for securing an external portion of a central line or catheter having at least two distal lumens or branches. The external portion of the catheter extends through a gap between a pair fasteners of the vertical opening. In order to secure the catheter, the flap includes a stopper that is fastened to front panel such that the stopper is located between the distal branches of the catheter. If one or both of the distal branches are pulled or tugged, a junction or transition area of the catheter is pressed against the stopper and limits further motion of the catheter to prevent dislodgement thereof. The flap further includes a series of fasteners for releasably coupling a free edge thereof onto the front panel to house the external portion of the catheter under the closed flap.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventor: Emily Austin
  • Patent number: 8607364
    Abstract: Ergonomic garment for swaddling an infant garment with an elongate retractable fabric shell having an outer surface and inner surface defining an interior volume for receiving the arms, legs and trunk of an infant therein. Garments have a head end for receiving the arms of said infant, a foot end for receiving the legs of said infant, and a mid section for receiving the trunk of said infant that is narrower than said head end and said foot end, and a neck opening at the head end for receiving a neck of said infant. Garments have an ergonomic peanut-like shape. Garments have a reversible closure means accessing said interior volume of said fabric shell extending longitudinally along the central axis of said fabric shell from said head end to said foot end, a chin protector closure means and optionally a means for accepting an automotive seat belt. Detachable arms and/or leggings and attached retractable arms and/or leggings garments are shown.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2013
    Inventor: Karen H. Barski
  • Publication number: 20130298304
    Abstract: An infant garment includes a two-way zipper having a first, open end at the neckline of the garment and a second, closed end at one of the foot/ankle regions of the garment. A first and second zipper pull are configured to close the zipper when they are moved to the top and bottom, respectively, of the zipper track. A protective cover is positioned at the closed end of the zipper to cover the second zipper pull when it is located there. The cover is stitched to the garment on three of its sides, leaving only the top open for access to the second zipper pull. The pull tabs on each of the zipper pulls are devoid of openings along the portion of the pull opposite from the portion connected to the zipper pull.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Applicant: DISNEY ENTERPRISES, INC.
    Inventors: Lori Sue Ott, Nina Seenae Huh
  • Publication number: 20130298305
    Abstract: The subject matter presented herein provides a convertible child bodysuit including a unitary garment body and a flap. The unitary garment body includes a first panel and second panel. The flap includes a first end and second end, wherein the first end is fixed to the second panel. The second end of the flap is configured to releasably attach to both the first panel and releasably attach to a second panel, thereby converting a child bodysuit into and from a shirt-like garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventor: Andi Lushaj
  • Patent number: 8486035
    Abstract: A medical undergarment system effective for supporting an ostomy system consists of a first diagonal catheter channel, a second diagonal catheter channel, a first vertical catheter channel, and a second vertical catheter channel. The system consists of tubing, a base undergarment, and a fluid bag. The medical undergarment system provides a comfortable yet stable ostomy system that can easily be slipped on and off by a user. The system enables convenient and easy removal of bodily fluid when using a catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Inventors: Hector F. Arce, Brian O. Mohika
  • Publication number: 20130152268
    Abstract: The present invention provides clothing with one or more gripping elements and to an apparatus and method for safely and effectively handling an infant or patient without slippage of the handler's grip on the infant or patient. Further, the apparatus may be configured to other than infant or patient clothing, for example, to clothing of the elderly or invalids that increase the safety and robustness in the handling of the elderly or of invalids.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Inventor: Darcie D. Langdon
  • Publication number: 20130042382
    Abstract: An extender for an infant bodysuit is provided that can extend the usable life of an infant bodysuit that is too small for a particular infant. The extender includes two pieces; a front piece which is adapted to be attached to the front side of the infant bodysuit, and a back piece which is adapted to be attached to the back side of the infant bodysuit. Each piece further includes a fastening end which may include one or more buttons. The fastening end of the front piece may be fastened to the fastening end of the back piece so that the extender is secure between the crotch of the infant. To change the infant's diaper, a person can unfasten the front piece from the second piece at which point the diaper is accessible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventor: WENDY Weston
  • Patent number: 8359663
    Abstract: A babybody includes a front piece (1) and a back piece, two shoulder sections (4) and a crotch (2). The distinguishing features of the babybody are that the back piece includes an outerlying element (3) and an innerlying element (5), that the innerlying element (5) has a free upper edge (10) and that an intermediate portion of the upper free edge (10) is situated at a level which is nearer to the crotch (2) than the ends of the upper free edge (10).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Inventor: Jessica Blomkwist
  • Patent number: 8356365
    Abstract: A sleeping garment for toddlers that adjusts via a hook and loop connection at one flap per each of the feet to accommodate for the child's growth to extend the usability of the garment for that child as well as to preserve it for subsequent children as a “hand-me-down.” The hook portions are flaps of fabric located at the bottom of the toes and the hook is folded upward to the loops located at the top of the feet to adjust to the rapidly growing size of the child's feet. There are five claims submitted with seven drawings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2013
    Inventor: Jodi Sue Wolfson
  • Publication number: 20130007940
    Abstract: An infant garment is provided with an open back for placement on an infant while positioned in a car seat. The garment can include arms and legs, or, alternatively, can have a bunting-style configuration with a closed lower end adapted for receiving both of an infant's legs. The garment is meant to be placed on a child or infant after that child has been secured within the car seat. The primary purpose is to ensure that the child is suitably warm throughout his or her duration in the car seat.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Inventor: Claudia Jane Ryerson
  • Publication number: 20120297518
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a one-piece bodysuit for infants and toddlers having a torso portion and a crotch or leg portion. In one embodiment, a portion of the bodysuit may be formed of unidirectional expansion fabric. In another embodiment, the crotch portion includes a first coupling member including textured material that engages a fastener disposed on a second coupling member. In still another embodiment, a portion of the garment is formed of a first unidirectional expansion fabric configured to expand in a first direction, and a second portion of the garment is formed of a second unidirectional expansion material configured to expand in a second direction. The bodysuit can accommodate children of various heights and girths, accommodating a growing child.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2012
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: Mattel, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian L. Aiken, Lora Ann Stephens
  • Patent number: 8312565
    Abstract: A fabric flap for attaching to an infant garment such that the flap is within reach of an infant at all times, so that the infant can grasp the flap in a hand, particularly when the infant flails about while crying. The flap is a comfort object that sooths and comforts the infant, replacing a security blanket or other type of lovey. With the flap, the infant can touch a cheek and a chin, but the flap cannot reach and block a nose or a mouth, removing the threat of suffocation. The infant can freely move an arm holding the flap. The flap attaches to a one-piece garment that extends over an infant torso to a crotch, the crotch of the garment selectively fastened closed. In a further embodiment, the flap attaches to a torso harness that extends from the neck to the fastened closed crotch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Inventor: Mindy Alperin
  • Publication number: 20120266349
    Abstract: A medical garment comprising a front piece and a rear piece, each piece having an outline shaped and sized to, when joined, fit around at least one of: the arms and torso; and legs and lower torso of a patient, and having cooperating fasteners along at least sections of the perimeter of the front piece and rear piece to releasably join the front and rear pieces together, around the patient, to clothe the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Inventor: Julia Rolando
  • Publication number: 20120180188
    Abstract: The invention refers to a bodysuit used for babies or children up to 2 years old. The bodysuit consists of a fixed upper part (A) and an adjustable lower part (the panty) (B), the latter having two lateral openings (C, D) for the baby's/child's legs, bordered by two elastic strips (C1, Di) and on its backside several horizontal folds (E) created through vertical seams (F) done with elastic thread, which allow the panty to expand in length and width, depending on the baby's/child's size. Above the vertical seams there is a horizontal seam (G) done in elastic thread, which ensures the flexibility of the bodysuit in width and, furthermore, it fits the bodysuit closer to the baby's body. The bodysuit with extendible panty generates important savings in the parents' budget, as it can be used for a longer period than regular body suits, the size of the extendible panty being adjustable in length and width.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2010
    Publication date: July 19, 2012
    Inventor: Andreea Violeta Banica