US3914797A
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Invalid bib
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1974-08-14
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Granted: 1975-10-28
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Expires: 1994-08-14
Abstract
Abstract An invalid bib which may be readily draped about a person, that is formed of a continuous length of material and held in place, when worn, without the requirement attachment straps. The bib is formed of toweling material with pile surfaces and is shaped to fit about the neck and front of an individual. Snaps are located in the shaped neck section of the bib so that the neck section may be folded upon itself and held in place, so that the bib, when worn, gives the appearance of a scarf.
Inventors
- 👤 Bonnie White Stembridge
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 22:52
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41B; A41B13/00; A41B13/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A bib which may be worn as a scarf, formed of absorbent piled material, said bib being of a rectangular shape with a concave curved shape formed along one edge of the mid-section of the material, said mid-section being fitted with two mating snap fasteners located a distance apart from each other and at a distance from the edges of the material on a line perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the material, so that when said fasteners are fastened together, a continuous pleat is formed in the bib in the mid-section, said pleat permitting the bib, when worn, to hang naturally about the back of the neck and to completely cover the front of the wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A bib which may be worn as a scarf, formed of absorbent piled material, said bib being of a rectangular shape with a concave curved shape formed along one edge of the mid-section of the material, said mid-section being fitted with two mating snap fasteners located a distance apart from each other and at a distance from the edges of the material on a line perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the material, so that when said fasteners are fastened together, a continuous pleat is formed in the bib in the mid-section, said pleat permitting the bib, when worn, to hang naturally about the back of the neck and to completely cover the front of the wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination as recited in claim 1 with the mating snap fasteners fastened together to form a longitudinal pleat in the mid-section of the material.
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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) | 1978-10-27 | 1979-04-28 | 1979-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-10-27 | 1983-04-28 | 1983-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-10-27 | 1987-04-28 | 1987-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |