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US3696443A
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Smock or gown with adjustable belt
Assignee: Boundary Healthcare Products Corp
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Filing: 1970-11-16
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1990-11-16
Abstract
Abstract A gown or smock with an opening extending the length of the garment with an attached adjustable belt partially encircling the waist. The adjustable feature is a series of simple female elements in the belt which individually or severally may engage an outwardly projecting rigid male element to hold marginal portions of the opening in overlapping relationship, closing the opening. A particular embodiment is a rear-opening hospital gown with the male element attached to the gown front. When taken from its sterile packaging the belt is wound in a direction to hold the gown open when the fastening elements are engaged, but when worn the direction of winding is reversed with the belt holding the garment closed when the fastening elements are engaged.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn N Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:02
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/12; A41D13/1209; A41D2200/00; A41D2200/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A garment such as a gown or smock having an opening therein extending the length thereof, said opening being closable by overlapping marginal portions of said garment adjacent said opening, a belt attached to the waist portion of said garment, a series of female fastening elements in said belt extending lengthwise thereof, a substantially rigid male element attached to said gown on the side of the gown opposite the opening after placement of the gown on a wearer and in the path of said series of female elements, said belt extending at least from said overlapping marginal portions and engaging said male element whereby the latter projects partially through a female element on said belt thereby restricting relative movement of said marginal portions at the waist of said garment.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A garment such as a gown or smock having an opening therein extending the length thereof, said opening being closable by overlapping marginal portions of said garment adjacent said opening, a belt attached to the waist portion of said garment, a series of female fastening elements in said belt extending lengthwise thereof, a substantially rigid male element attached to said gown on the side of the gown opposite the opening after placement of the gown on a wearer and in the path of said series of female elements, said belt extending at least from said overlapping marginal portions and engaging said male element whereby the latter projects partially through a female element on said belt thereby restricting relative movement of said marginal portions at the waist of said garment.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The garment of claim 1 wherein the belt is attached adjacent the edge of said overlapping marginal portions.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The garment of claim 1 wherein the belt has weakened points at which portions thereof may be readily separated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The garment of claim 2 further characterized as a surgical gown wherein the opening is a rear opening and the male element is attached to the front of the garment.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
The garment of claim 1 wherein the belt is folded upon itself and the male element projects through at least two female elements of said belt.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
72 words
The surgical gown of claim 4, as taken from its sterile packaging wherein the belt winds partially around the gown in a direction opposite the direction it winds when the gown is worn, said male fastening element engaging a female element in said belt so near the opening edge to which the belt is fastened that the edge portion is retained in a folded back relationship maintaining the gown in open conditions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
The garment of claim 1 wherein the portion of the fastening male element which first projects through the female fastening element is greater in cross-sectional area than a male element portion which subsequently partially projects through a female element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The garment of claim 1 wherein the male fastening element has a shank, a head larger than the shank, and a base, all being unitary and substantially relatively immobile.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
The garment of claim 1 wherein the male fastening element includes a malleable bendable shaft.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The garment of claim 1 wherein the male fastening element has a portion immediately adjacent its base which forms an inclined angle with said base.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
The garment of claim 1 wherein female fastening elements are at least partially opened by projection therethrough of portions of the male element.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
16 words
The garment of claim 1 wherein female fastening elements in said belt include a slit portion.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |