Abstract: The present invention provides an improved article of clothing that protects areas of the body, such as the knee area, elbow area, and the foot area, that are vulnerable to injuries during crawling. In embodiments of the present invention, an article of clothing is incorporated with a knee protective device that includes soft padding for covering the knee area for knee protection, an elbow protective device that includes soft padding covering the elbow area for elbow protection, and a foot protective device that includes soft padding covering the foot area for protection of the foot, and a traction device that includes sufficient coefficient of friction to create stable traction during crawling.

Abstract: Novelty play jeans for children which include one or more active play features usable while the jeans are being worn. These various features include, but are not limited to a race course for a toy race car, a concealed pocket extractable to form a flag-like decoration, a window pocket, a secret tunnel pocket, a carry pouch convertible into a flat play area, and concealed knee pockets which enable the user of jeans to display a puppet show using built-in features of the jeans, while worn by the user.

Abstract: A swimwear garment having a material which is permeable to liquid but substantially impermeable to bowel movement material. In one embodiment, the garment can comprise a stand-alone disposable pant liner in the form of a swimpant with waist elastics and leg elastics. In other embodiments, a mesh liner can be a layer within a disposable swimpant. The mesh liner can be attached to the disposable swimpant around the perimeter of the composite structure, or in swimpants containing containment flaps, to the containment flaps. The mesh liner can, optionally, further include elastic strands attached under the mesh liner to provide further lift and hold the mesh liner close to the body of the wearer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for producing a safe and effective infant walking trainer and carrier garment to assist the parents with the training and care of their children. Too many articles in the care and handling of infants have been found to be a danger to the infant and in some cases have caused fatalities of infants even with very attentive parents. When we purchase an article designed for children we assume it is safe, but it has been proven that many are not. Safety in the design of devices in the field of childcare must be of the utmost importance.

Abstract: A garment for enclosing an infant or small child is structured to be selectively adjustable in length to accommodate infants of various sizes or increasing growth, and is configured to facilitate use of the garment with car seats or carriers while also being structured to provide cushioning for the child while in the car seat or carrier.

Abstract: An article of clothing for an infant includes a body, such as a band, a sock, a pair of pants, a shirt or a jumper, formed of one material and an attached gripper member formed of another material having a greater coefficient of friction than that of the first material. The gripper member is positioned on an upper, bottom and/or side surface of a foot portion, a knee area or an elbow area to assist a crawling or recently walking infant. A pad can be superposed with the gripper member in the knee area or the elbow area.

Abstract: A clothing outfit particularly adapted for infants in which normally separate, distinct garments of a type ordinarily considered more grown-up or adult are combined to form a one-piece outfit that can be put on and taken off in one piece, but that retains the appearance of separately donned garments. Customary infant access features are added to top and/or bottom portions of the garment so that the outfit can be put on and taken off in one piece. The impression of the outfit as a more adult combination of separates is enhanced by visually minimizing or hiding the customary infant access features, and further by providing non-functional but visible adult access features.

Abstract: A gown for premature infants and the like. The gown comprises front and back sections which together envelop the entire body and upper arms of an infant when worn. The rear section is a single piece and the front section comprises a pair of complementary portions. The front and rear sections are permanently connected at a perimeter area of permanent connection proximate the armpits, and remaining perimeter areas can be temporarily connected so that the front body portions are selectively and completely severable from the rear section except at the perimeter area of permanent connection. Tie straps are provided for temporarily connecting front body panel portions to one another.

Abstract: A sleeper with an integral sock foot sewn directly to the sleeper instead of a traditional fabric constructed sock. The sock is made of stretchable material and is sized and shaped to contract into a snug and tight manner around the child's foot rather than loosely surrounding the foot, as it is the case with conventional footed sleeper.

Abstract: A child's garment with sleeves and/or legs as well as with external regions of enhanced frictional coefficient on at least some of the areas which may be used in locomotion other than walking as for example romping.

Abstract: A sleeper with an integral sock foot sewn directly to the sleeper instead of a traditional fabric constructed sock. The sock is made of stretchable material and is sized and shaped to contract into a snug and tight manner around the child's foot rather than loosely surrounding the foot, as it is the case with conventional footed sleeper.

Abstract: A protective towel wrap for adults bathing infants and/or children of preschool age. There are three components of the present invention, a rectangular towel portion, a removable strap, and a separate optional hat. The caregiver can use the removable strap to attach the rectangular towel portion to their body and protect them from water while bathing the infant. The rectangular towel portion can then be used to dry the infant, and the separate optional hat can be applied to the child's head for drying, and to keep body heat in the child.

Abstract: A protective towel wrap for adults bathing infants and/or children of preschool age. There are three components of the present invention, a rectangular towel portion, a removable strap, and a separate optional hat. The caregiver can use the removable strap to attach the rectangular towel portion to their body and protect them from water while bathing the infant. The rectangular towel portion can then be used to dry the infant, and the separate optional hat can be applied to the child's head for drying, and to keep body heat in the child.

Abstract: A sleeping bag configured to represent a human or fantasy subject, such as a sportsperson; e.g. a football (soccer) player. The sleeping bag has arm and leg portions and has surface decoration representing the subject; e.g. the football strip of a particular club. The surface decoration may be provided by printing and may include features such as the bottoms of trousers and tops of socks represented by pleats or tucks. The outer surface of the sleeping bag may incorporate a pocket portion to permit over-printing of the sleeping bag subsequent to manufacture (e.g.) at the point of purchase).

Abstract: The garment (1) intended for children who are enuretic or are undergoing toilet training, or for incontinent persons, is impermeable but has a permeable internal face (3) coming into contact with the skin. It incorporates sealing devices (4) for preventing the flow of urine outside the garment. The garment can also incorporate pieces of absorbent material (5) disposed on the internal face (3) of the garment (1) close to the sealing devices (4).

Abstract: An iron-on sole for use on footed apparel to provide traction on slippery surfaces. Whereas the sole being comprised of a flexible, soft, air permeable material. Whereas the sole having a heat activated laminate or adhesive applied to the top portion of the sole. Whereas the top portion of the sole is one side of the sole and the bottom portion the other side of the sole. Whereas the bottom portion of the sole provides a durable anti-slip surface.

Abstract: A closing mechanism for garments including a torso portion and a bottom portion wherein the bottom portion extends from the posterior of the torso portion through the wearer's legs and removably attaches to the anterior portion. The bottom portion, or tail panel or lever, contains one or more patches of hook and loop members, and the anterior portion contains one or more corresponding patches of hook and loop members. A further embodiment of the invention, which may be used separately or in conjunction with the closing mechanism, constitutes a resilient portion upon the tail panel.

Abstract: A garment that can be donned while the wearer is seated, such as in a child car seat, has an upper portion that wraps around the wearer's torso from the front. There are fasteners along the edges that can be fastened behind the wearer. A pair of sleeves are attached to the front of the upper portion. Cuffs that fold over to form mitten-like hand coverings are attached to the ends of the sleeves. There is a neck opening having fasteners to secure behind the wearer's neck. A detachable bib panel attaches to the front of the upper portion. A lower portion extends downward and encloses the wearer's feet and legs. The lower portion is configured as a single pouch for enclosing both of the wearer's legs. Alternately, the lower portion is configured with two separate leg coverings. The leg coverings may be open, closed or have cuffs that fold over to form foot coverings.

Abstract: A travel blanket with open back hood used for quickly covering a child already strapped into a car seat, a stroller and other child carriers. The travel blanket is designed to eliminate the need of covering the child prior to strapping the child into the seat. The baby blanket includes a front cover. The front cover includes opposite sides, a top portion with a “V” shaped opening and a bottom portion. Attached to the top of the top portion of the front cover is a hood. The hood includes opposite sides, a top portion, a front opening and a back opening. The back opening of the hood is designed to receive the child's head therethrough when the blanket is received on the child, The top portion of the front cover includes a zipper along opposite sides of the “V” shaped opening. The zipper is used for opening the “V” shaped opening when placing the hood over and around the head of the child.

Abstract: A pair of pants, for use by an infant to facilitate crawling by the infant, the pants having a front, a rear, a main portion, and a pair of leg portions extending from the main portion. The main portion has a waistband, a crotch, and a rear seam connecting the waistband and crotch. A support handle is attached longitudinally along the rear seam to allow an adult to partially support the infant's weight in order to properly position the infant for crawling. Anti-skid pads are provided on the front of the leg portions to facilitate crawling. Padding is provided within the leg portions to enhance the comfort of the infant while crawling.

Abstract: A garment includes a pants portion having a waist region and two pant legs, each of the pant legs including a leg connected end joined to the waist region and a leg free end having an end wall which closes the leg free end, so that the waist region and two pant legs are unified as a single piece garment; and a pant leg tying element secured around each of the pant legs for contracting the given pant leg around and against a wearer leg contained within the pant leg to grip the wearer leg, preferably at the wearer ankle, and thereby to define a garment boot portion at the leg free end matching the size of the given wearer foot and preventing relative movement of the given wearer foot within the given leg free end.

Abstract: Clothes which are used for small children including babies and infants are formed of elastic knitted fabric having thread knitted by a knitting machine. The thread of a belly part of the clothes, a crotchpart thereof, sidepart thereof and sleeve part thereof are knitted by a different method to differentiate expansiveness of each part. The belly part of the clothes bulges and wraps a baby's belly three-dimensionally, and is more expansive than other parts of the clothes.

Abstract: A clothing combination for keeping a person warm including sleepwear and a blanket-member that can be secured to the pajama. The sleepwear covers the legs, torso and arms of a person, and has fastening means placed across the front and back of the upper torso for fastening the blanket-member to the sleepwear. The blanket-member has a bag-like configuration that is formed from two equal sized portions that are sealed together at all but one edge to create an opening that enables the sleepwear to be placed inside the blanket-member. The blanket-member has fastening-members that are located inside the blanket-member and positioned to align with the fastening-members of the sleepwear when the blanket-member is placed around the sleepwear, such that the blanket may be fastened and thereby secured to the pajama.

Abstract: An infant sock capable of being securely attached to an infant's clothing to prevent loss includes a piece of material that extends past the cuff of the sock and is fastened to the infant's clothing in one of several ways. When infant clothing is selected that has snaps for easy diaper access, then the present invention makes use of these snaps for securing the material. One way to attach the sock is to shape the material extension into a loop and place the loop around the snap on the inside leg of the infant's clothing such that the male and female members of the snap are closed and the loop is securely sandwiched between the snap. Alternatively, the piece of material extension can be fitted with a male and female member of a snap sewn on opposite sides. These snap members are then secured to the infant garment by mating the snaps from the garment with the snaps of the sock extension.

Abstract: A closing mechanism for garments including a torso portion and a bottom portion wherein the bottom portion extends from the posterior of the torso portion through the wearer's legs and removably attaches to the anterior portion. The bottom portion, or tail panel or lever, contains one or more patches of hook and loop members, and the anterior portion contains one or more corresponding patches of hook and loop members. A further embodiment of the invention, which may be used separately or in conjunction with the closing mechanism, constitutes a resilient portion upon the tail panel.

Abstract: An adjustable clothing ensemble for an infant comprises a top portion and a bottom portion. Plural horizontal rows of fasteners are disposed on the top portion. A single horizontal row of fasteners is positioned on the bottom portion such that the length of the ensemble may adjusted as the infant grows.

Abstract: The present cocoon garment is comprised of a tubular body continuously extending between a shoulder end and a feet end for fully covering the torso and legs. A neck opening is provided at the center of the shoulder end, and is cut lower at the front than at the back for comfort. A pair of sleeves is attached to opposite sides of the shoulder end for covering the arms. A center pocket is provided at the front of the tubular body, and includes openings on opposite sides for receiving the hands. A longitudinal slit is provided on the back of the tubular body for entry and exit, even when sitting or lying down. The slit is completely free of fasteners for comfort when sitting or lying on it. Since a person would be mostly sitting or lying down when wearing the garment, the slit does not need to be closed with fasteners anyway. The feet end is removed from the legs for walking. The loose feet end can be raised to avoid tripping by tying it to a higher portion of the garment with cords.

Abstract: A bag-type garment that a child can be slipped into to keep the child's lower body and legs warm. The garment is made by stitching together an outer panel and an inner panel to form an enclosure having an open end. A batting or other material is positioned between the panels for added warmth. Velcro strips are provided along the open end to adjust the size of the opening to help retain the garment on the child. A loop is sewn to the garment to hang the garment. A connecting device is provided to connect the garment to a stroller bar or the like.

Abstract: A pair of gloves for replaceably attaching to a garment. The pair of gloves include a first glove for covering one hand of a user, a second glove for covering the other hand of the user, and accessories disposed on at least one of the first glove and the second glove. The first glove includes a strip of hook portion of hook and loop fasteners which selectively mates with either a strip of mating loop portions of the hook and loop fasteners positioned on the garment or directly with the garment itself when it is of a loop type material, and a strip of loop portions of hook and loop fasteners. The second glove includes a strip of hook portions of hook and loop fasteners which selectively mates with either the strip of loop portions of hook and loop fasteners of the first glove, another strip a mating loop portions of the hook and loop fasteners for positioning on the garment, or directly with the garment itself when it is of a loop type material.

Abstract: A garment for restraining a toddler from climbing out of a crib has a sack-like body with upper neck and arm openings, the neck opening being temporarily enlargeable to enable the toddler to be put in and taken out. The sack-like body is permanently closed except for the neck and arm openings. A crotch portion may be spaced intermediate an elasticated waist portion and the bottom of the sack-like body which may be made of tightly woven fabric. Leg loops may be provided inside the sack-like body.

Abstract: An adjustable garment includes an article of clothing having a first fastener element defining a first portion and a second portion of the article of clothing. The adjustable garment also includes a second fastener element associated with the article of clothing disposed a predetermined distance from the first fastener element. The second fastener element defines a third portion of the article of clothing adjacent the second portion. The second fastener element is operable to associate with the first fastener element to allow ready attachment of the first portion to the third portion. The second fastener element is further operable to disassociate from the first fastener element to allow ready detachment of the first portion from the third portion.

Abstract: A clothing garment is constructed having a lower covering portion that, when worn, is designed to cover the wearer's body generally below the waist, and a permanent back panel that is fixed to the lower covering portion and covers the back of the wearer's torso region. A replaceable front panel is provided having a releasable fastening system that enables it to be attached releasably to the lower body and back portions such that, when worn, the replaceable front panel appears as an integrated panel of the garment, but yet is detachable therefrom and may be interchanged with similar constructed front panels to change the look of the garment or when a front panel becomes soiled. The construction is particularly adapted for children's clothing.

Abstract: The process friendly garments include a waste containment structure that has an absorbent core which is positioned between a wearer and a backsheet, and a cover joined to the pant structure.

Abstract: An article of clothing such as a bib, T-shirt, pants, dress, pajamas, etc. for a baby, toddler, or child having one or more inverted items, for example characters, numbers, diagrams, pictures, letters, designs, figures, or combinations thereof, on the front of the article so that, they appear right-side-up to the infant or toddler wearing the article and up-side-down to the adult or care giver. Such an article can be used to teach a child numbers, letters, pictures, the alphabet, numerical system, and the like while a child is wearing the article. It is believed that by putting the items in the proper orientation for right-side-up viewing by the child, the child may learn more quickly and not be confused when these items are shown right-side-up on the television and in reading materials.

Abstract: Protective clothing for use in care of elderly and infirm patients. In one embodiment, clothing is provided without any front entry, and with a rear entry slit that has one or more protective flaps which cover and protect a fastener from manipulation by the patient. Preferably, the garment has an elongated zipper running vertically along the center of the rear. The zipper closure is toward the top, ending adjacent the collar of the garment. One or more, and preferably at least three flaps are provided, anchored on one side of the rear of the garment and disposed to fold substantially horizontally across the zipper, and having hooks provided on the flap to releasably fasten to matched loops located in the other side of the rear of the garment. These protective flaps hinder elderly and infirm patients from engaging the zipper slide so as to loosen and ultimately remove the garment. In another embodiment, the substantially vertical rear entry opening is secured with a button/button-hole fastening system.

Abstract: An article for wrapping a baby or infant and adapted to keep the infant warm and secured. The article for wrapping the infant comprising a sheet of flexible material having an inner surface for receiving the infant and an outer surface. The sheet of flexible material is configured to include a central area which extends between a first side and a second side. A first side flap extends outwardly from the first side and the central area to a first side flap end. In a similar configuration, a second side flap extends outwardly from the second side to a second side flap end. A slit is disposed in the central area and extends between the inner surface and the outer surface. The first side flap is configured to be wrapped around the infant, inserted through the slit and secured to the outer surface. The second side flap is configured to be wrapped around the infant and over the previously folded first side flap.

Abstract: A new noise making garment for producing sounds when noise pads are compressed as well as providing reinforced areas where wear is likely to occur. The inventive device includes a garment with a plurality of noise pads coupled to the garment. Each noise pad comprises a deformable bladder with a flexible wall that permits deformation of the bladder. The flexible wall defines an interior air chamber that holds air. A valve with a noise making device extends through the flexible wall of the bladder to permit the passage of air from the interior air chamber through the valve when the bladder is deformed. The noise making device creates an audible sound when air passes through the valve. Preferably, a noise pad is located at each knee region towards the front of the garment, at each elbow region towards the back of the garment, and at each sole region. Ideally, a reinforcement layer surrounds the outer surface of each noise pad that is located at the knee regions and at the elbow regions.

Abstract: A piece of clothing includes an upper envelope portion, two leg portions extending downward from the envelope portion and separated from each other at a crotch, and a flap portion. The flap portion is formed by two elongate cuts each of which extends from the envelope portion into a respective one of the leg portions. The flap portion is engageable with the envelope portion via an engaging device but disengageable therefrom for hinging around the crotch to open the crotch.

Abstract: An infant T-shirt (10) is provided with an improved crotch panel (14) having an absorbent layer (50) and a barrier layer (52) to retain fluids. The absorbent layer (50) may have an upper hydrophobic surface (54) and a lower hydrophilic surface (56). The barrier layer (52) may have a fluid barrier ply (60) and a fabric ply (62) to support the fluid barrier ply (60). The fabric ply (62) may define the outer surface of the crotch panel (14). Alternatively, an extension (80) of the T-shirt material may define that outer surface with the barrier layer (52) overlying the extension (80).

Abstract: A medical tube-retaining garment to deter patients, especially children, from disturbing a surgical wound site on the torso. An inner garment resembling a shirt or undergarment having a split back is affixed to an outer garment made of a wrappable, elastic bandage material. Both the outer and inner garments close over the back by overlapping portions having hook and loop type fasteners, which rear entry design deters the patient or child from detaching the garments. A crotch strap passes from front to back of the outer garment to deter the child from pulling up on the inner garment to reveal the surgery site. Similarly, shoulder straps of the inner garment deter the child from pulling the inner garment down to reveal the site. Secondary hook and eye fasteners prevent separation of the hook and loop fasteners. When the inner and outer garments are secured over the back the child is sufficiently deterred from gaining access to the implanted tubes.

Abstract: An article of clothing such as a bib, T-shirt, pants, dress, pajamas, etc. for a baby, toddler, or child having one or more inverted items, for example characters, numbers, diagrams, pictures, letters, designs, figures, or combinations thereof, on the front of the article so that, they appear right-side-up to the infant or toddler wearing the article and up-side-down to the adult or care giver. Such an article can be used to teach a child numbers, letters, pictures, the alphabet, numerical system, and the like while a child is wearing the article. It is believed that by putting the items in the proper orientation for right-side-up viewing by the child, the child may learn more quickly and not be confused when these items are shown right-side-up on the television and in reading materials.

Abstract: An expansion unit for clothing generally having seams. The unit is of a one-piece construction and is generally located on one seam-side of a garment; the other seam-side of the garment being the receiving end of an expander section associated with the expansion unit. The expansion unit is bi-directional in scope and easily and effortlessly contracts and expands as needed. In the preferred embodiment, in either state, a single seam is exposed while no component of the expansion unit is plainly visible. In the contracted state, the expander section is retained and hidden from view under the clothing worn. In the expanded state, the expander section is exposed and coupled to the opposite seam-side of a garment. All pieces are removably held in place by fasteners of the hook-and-loop type, snap type, button type, hook-and-eye type, and zipper type.

Abstract: This invention relates to clothing that comforts newborns in periods of stress. The clothing holds arms of the newborn close to its body and is easily put on and taken off. The clothing comprises first and second sections fitting on the newborn's torso, side sections fitting over newborns' shoulders and integrating the first and second sections together and wraps extending from the second section. The wraps extend to the first section where they fasten in holding the newborns arms and hands close to its body beneath the first section. The first section, tightly held to the newborns body by the wraps, holds the arms and hands at the chest and abdomen area. The clothing may be worn either with the first section extending from the collar over the front of the newborn or over the back of the newborn.

Abstract: There is disclosed thermally insulated outer garments for covering the head, torso, arms, and legs of the wearer or any portion thereof, and which also cover the feet of the wearer and the footwear on the feet of the wearer. In addition to providing conventional features of such garments, the insulated garments disclosed are arranged with a reclosable opening provided with a zipper or other device for each foot and leg of the wearer, such opening extending from the bottom of the leg and foot portion upward to the thigh portion so that the shoe and foot covering portions may be slipped off of the foot utilizing the reclosable slit opening and secured by appropriate means on the upper portion of the leg. This permits the wearer to walk about while keeping the foot portion of the insulated garment out of contact with the ground and without removing any separate parts of the garment.

Abstract: For lifting, supporting, or carrying a child, a garment composed of material with sufficient strength to support the child's weight independently, or by incorporating reinforced seams, or by an integrated harness. The garment includes a handle that is securely fastened thereto to enable an adult to raise the child from the floor and carry the child with minimum discomfort and safety. The handle is typically attached to a portion of the garment which is reinforced in some fashion so that the stress on the child is distributed throughout the garment to minimize focusing a force on any one area of the anatomy. The handle can be readily gripped by an adult and will typically be found on the back of the garment. The handle portion may be aligned either horizontally or vertically. The garment, in connection with the handle, is configured so as not to injure the child while permitting maximum support for carrying the child by gripping the handle.

Abstract: An article of outer wrap clothing for children includes elongated front and rear panels for covering the front and back of the child, the panels being connected together at the top of the clothing to define shoulders. A head opening is formed between the shoulders for receiving the head of a child, and a hood may be provided adjacent the opening for covering the head of the child when the article is worn. A pair of sleeves extend laterally from the shoulders for covering the arms of the child, the sleeves each including a free end remote from the shoulders and an interior pocket for receiving the arms and hands of the child.

Abstract: A garment suited for a young child comprises cuffs which are devoid of any hem at their distal end and which have hidden side seams. A pouch overlays the cuff at the distal end; the pouch is invertible over the cuff end to enclose an appendage such as a hand or foot of the wearer within the cuff. When the pouch is not inverted, the cuff may be turned back to expose the appendage.

Abstract: A hunting suit is provided that is armless and that includes an interior vest sewn or otherwise attached to the inside rear surface of the hunting suit. During activities such as bow shooting, the wearer can easily unzip the upper front portion and allow the hunting suit to fall from the wearer out of the way while being retained by the vest. After shooting has terminated, the suit can easily be pulled over the shoulders and rezipped for maximum warmth and comfort. The hunting suit includes relatively short legs, which terminate with sewn-in boot portions.

Abstract: A combination bib and toy device which is comprised of any suitable nonrigid material. The device may include a toy in the form of a human figure or may take the form of an animal or other nonhuman character. The toy figure is attached to the nonworking side of a bib body, preferably by sewing, or other suitable means. When the device is worn around a child's neck as a bib, the positioning of the toy figure prevents the toy figure from becoming soiled and prevents the child from playing with the toy while eating. When not being worn as a bib, the novel design allows the bib body and other extrusions to fold quickly and neatly inward so that an unsoiled toy becomes prominent. The combination bib and toy device reduces the number of children's items that must be carried away from home and is easily stored among other items without contaminating them.

Abstract: A one-piece body suit (cat suit or jump suit or romper) has a rear drop-seat portion. That portion is formed with a central panel and two opposite triangular panels extending therefrom which cross each other at the front of the garment. Fastener ends at the ends of the triangular panels are removably fastened at the back of the wearer.