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Sheet-and-bib combination
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-27
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Granted: 1977-08-02
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Expires: 1996-09-27
Abstract
Abstract A sheet-and-bib combination includes a sheet of water-repellant material of sufficient size to cover a standard size hospital bed which is provided with a longitudinally extending central adhesive strip. A disposable bib is secured to said strip of adhesive material by means of a cooperable like adhesive strip and extends upwardly from the sheet material.
Inventors
- 👤 Sylvia Levitt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:51
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41B; A41B13/00; A41B13/10; A41B2400/00; A41B2400/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A sheet-and-bib device comprising in combination: a sheet of water-repellent material having a slot formed approximately 1/3 sheet length from one edge thereof of sufficient length to permit the passage therethrough of a person's head and shoulders; a strip of adhesive material provided on said sheet extending longitudinally thereof at approximately the center of the width thereof; and a bib of disposable material positioned in outwardly extending relationship to said sheet material and detachably adhered thereto by means of an adhesive strip extending along substantially the longitudinal center line thereof in mating engagement with the strip of adhesive material on said sheet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A sheet-and-bib device comprising in combination: a sheet of water-repellent material having a slot formed approximately 1/3 sheet length from one edge thereof of sufficient length to permit the passage therethrough of a person's head and shoulders; a strip of adhesive material provided on said sheet extending longitudinally thereof at approximately the center of the width thereof; and a bib of disposable material positioned in outwardly extending relationship to said sheet material and detachably adhered thereto by means of an adhesive strip extending along substantially the longitudinal center line thereof in mating engagement with the strip of adhesive material on said sheet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A bib device according to claim 1, including a laterally extending pocket adjacent the edge thereof secured to said sheet.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A bib device according to claim 1, wherein said sheet material is of rectangular shape and is of sufficient longitudinal and lateral dimensions to substantially cover a standard size hospital bed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
A bib device according to claim 1, wherein said strips of adhesive material are strips of VELCRO.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
A bib device according to claim 1 wherein said slot extends laterally of said sheet and said strip of adhesive material on said sheet extends from a location intermediate said slot and the other edge of the sheet and is substantially coextensive with the length of the adhesive strip on said bib.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A bib device according to claim 1, wherein the upper central portion of said bib is configured to provide a curved neck 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) | 1980-08-01 | 1981-01-31 | 1981-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-01 | 1985-01-31 | 1985-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-01 | 1989-01-31 | 1989-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |