US3996946A
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Rinse bib construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-24
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Granted: 1976-12-14
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Expires: 1996-03-24
Abstract
Abstract A rinse bib or cape for use during the washing, shampooing, setting, permanent waving and the like of the hair of invalids. The cape includes a body of lightweight, waterproof plastic sheeting adapted to encircle the head below the hairline, and to extend downwardly along the shoulders and back of the patient. A pocket is formed in the lower end of the cape for collecting liquids applied to the hair after the liquid flows from the hair and downwardly along the upper and central portions of the cape body. A pair of outwardly extending flaps is formed on the upper end of the cape. The flaps partially encircle the patient's head and extend outwardly therefrom in the vicinity of the temples, reducing splashing of the applied liquid into the face and eyes of the patient. Tie-strings are attached to the antisplash flaps for securing the cape on the head of the patient. A drain hose extends from the bottom of the pocket for draining liquids from the pocket into a collection receptacle or drain. Standoff folds are formed in the interior of the pocket and extend along the sides thereof to assist in maintaining the pocket in a partially open liquid-receiving position.
Inventors
- 👤 Virginia L. Craig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:58
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D19/00; A45D19/06; A45D19/08; A45D19/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
Rinse bib construction adapted to be worn on the head of a person adjacent the hairline including a. a body of lightweight, flexible, waterproof, sheetlike material having at least an upper edge and a pair of side edges, said body being adapted to extend downwardly along the neck and back of a patient; b. a generally circular cut-out formed in the upper edge of the body adapted to receive a person's head therein; c. a pair of flap means defining a portion of the headreceiving cut-out adapted to abut the sides of the head and extend outwardly therefrom; d. attachment means mounted on the flap means for attaching the cape construction on the head; e. flexible pocket means having a top opening formed integrally with the bottom end of the body for receiving liquid applied to the head; fold means formed along the side edges of the pocket means and extending partially into the pocket means for maintaining said pocket means in partially open liquid-receiving position; and g. a drain hose mounted on the bottom of the pocket means for removing liquid collected within said pocket means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
Rinse bib construction adapted to be worn on the head of a person adjacent the hairline including a. a body of lightweight, flexible, waterproof, sheetlike material having at least an upper edge and a pair of side edges, said body being adapted to extend downwardly along the neck and back of a patient; b. a generally circular cut-out formed in the upper edge of the body adapted to receive a person's head therein; c. a pair of flap means defining a portion of the headreceiving cut-out adapted to abut the sides of the head and extend outwardly therefrom; d. attachment means mounted on the flap means for attaching the cape construction on the head; e. flexible pocket means having a top opening formed integrally with the bottom end of the body for receiving liquid applied to the head; fold means formed along the side edges of the pocket means and extending partially into the pocket means for maintaining said pocket means in partially open liquid-receiving position; and g. a drain hose mounted on the bottom of the pocket means for removing liquid collected within said pocket means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
42 words
The construction defined in claim 1 in which the pocket means includes a horizontally extending top edge which defines the pocket means opening; and in which a hem is formed along the edge of the pocket means opening to stiffen said edge.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The construction defined in claim 2 in which the hem includes an inverted U-shaped strip of plastic material secured over and covering the edge of the pocket means opening.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The construction defined in claim 1 in which the sheet-like material is a polyvinyl chloride plastic; and in which said plastic material is approximately 0.008 inches thick.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The construction defined in claim 1 in which the attachment means is a pair of string-like cords, each of which is mounted on a respective one of the flap means adjacent the circular cut-out.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
The construction defined in claim 1 in which the fold means each is a double thickness vertically extending panel formed by overlapping abutting reversely extending end portions of the side edges of the body and end portions of the pocket means; and in which the overlapping end portions are joined by a heat seal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The construction defined in claim 1 in which an elastic strip is attached to the body and flap means adjacent the generally circular cut-out defining edges to provide a flexible seal with a patient's head.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
163 words
Rinse bib construction adapted to be worn on the head of a person adjacent to and encircling the hairline, including a. a body sheet of lightweight, flexible, waterproof plastic material having a cut-out formed in the top portion thereof in which to fit the head; b. a pair of flap means bordering the cut-out, said flap means being formed integral with the body sheet and of the same plastic material, and possessing sufficient rigidity to project outwardly from the head; c. attachment means for securing the cape on the head; d. pocket means at the bottom of the body sheet for receiving drippage from liquid applied to the head, said pocket means being formed integral with the body sheet and of the same plastic material; e. panel means formed within the pocket means to maintain the pocket means in partially open drippage-receiving position; and f. drain means mounted on the bottom of the pocket means for discharging drippage collected within said pocket means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
163 words
Rinse bib construction adapted to be worn on the head of a person adjacent to and encircling the hairline, including a. a body sheet of lightweight, flexible, waterproof plastic material having a cut-out formed in the top portion thereof in which to fit the head; b. a pair of flap means bordering the cut-out, said flap means being formed integral with the body sheet and of the same plastic material, and possessing sufficient rigidity to project outwardly from the head; c. attachment means for securing the cape on the head; d. pocket means at the bottom of the body sheet for receiving drippage from liquid applied to the head, said pocket means being formed integral with the body sheet and of the same plastic material; e. panel means formed within the pocket means to maintain the pocket means in partially open drippage-receiving position; and f. drain means mounted on the bottom of the pocket means for discharging drippage collected within said pocket means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
The bib construction defined in claim 8 in which the pocket means includes a top opening extending horizontally across the body sheet and defining a pocket means opening; and in which a hem is formed along the top edge of the pocket means opening to stiffen said edge.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
57 words
The bib construction defined in claim 8 in which the panel means includes a pair of double thickness panels, each extending vertically along a respective side and partially into the pocket means; and in which said panels are formed by overlapping abutting reversely extending end portions of the side edges of the body sheet and pocket means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-12-14 | 1980-06-14 | 1980-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-14 | 1984-06-14 | 1984-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-14 | 1988-06-14 | 1988-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |