US3999221A
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Disposable bib
Assignee: Lawrence Peska Associates Inc
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Filing: 1975-10-01
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Granted: 1976-12-28
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Expires: 1995-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A disposable bib of one piece construction having a pair of elongated tie strips formed from the material to be removed to create a neck opening. The neck opening has an arcuate generally circular bottom portion and each of the tie strips, which are of a length greater than the diameter of the neck opening, are coiled in the neck opening with a side of each strip in contact with the arcuate bottom portion.
Inventors
- 👤 Linda Hannigan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:16
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41B; A41B13/00; A41B13/10; A41B13/103; A41B2400/00; A41B2400/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A disposable bib of one piece construction comprising: a sheet of material of which said bib is formed; said sheet having a top end; a generally circular neck opening in said top end defined by a generally circular contour; said neck opening being formed by removing a generally circular piece of material from said neck opening; a pair of elongated tie strips; each strip being of a length greater than the diameter of said neck opening; each tie strip forming a part of said sheet and being connected integrally to the top end of the sheet on a different side of the neck opening; each of said tie strips being formed from the piece of sheet material removed from the circular neck opening, said tie strips being formed from said piece of material as side by side spiral coils which when formed are in contact with said generally circular contour and with each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A disposable bib of one piece construction comprising: a sheet of material of which said bib is formed; said sheet having a top end; a generally circular neck opening in said top end defined by a generally circular contour; said neck opening being formed by removing a generally circular piece of material from said neck opening; a pair of elongated tie strips; each strip being of a length greater than the diameter of said neck opening; each tie strip forming a part of said sheet and being connected integrally to the top end of the sheet on a different side of the neck opening; each of said tie strips being formed from the piece of sheet material removed from the circular neck opening, said tie strips being formed from said piece of material as side by side spiral coils which when formed are in contact with said generally circular contour and with each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
85 words
The disposable bib of claim 1 wherein said sheet of material has a generally straight bottom margin and further comprising a fold line embossed in said material parallel to and spaced from said bottom margin; the portion of said sheet below said fold line comprising a foldable flap; and adhesive deposited along the side margins of said flap in order that said flap may be folded upwards and adhered to portions of said sheet material above said fold line to define an upwardly opening pocket.
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) | 1979-12-28 | 1980-06-28 | 1980-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-28 | 1984-06-28 | 1984-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-28 | 1988-06-28 | 1988-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |