US4186443A
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Disposable bib
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1978-08-21
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Granted: 1980-02-05
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Expires: 1998-08-21
Abstract
Abstract A disposable bib construction comprising a flat rectangular flexible sheet having strap forming slits cut along one edge thereof. A transverse median slit is cut from one side of the sheet to a spaced distance from the opposite side and a U-shaped slit is cut into the sheet around the median slit and spaced around the end thereof with its ends terminating a spaced distance from the first side of the sheet. The cut strips are deformable into a continuous neck strap having two sides and a connecting yoke. The bib is constructed of a nylon mesh reinforced flexible paper or plastic sheet material and a plurality of bibs may be assembled as a continuous roll with perforations between individual bibs.
Inventors
- 👤 Agnita Britzman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 05:49
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41B; A41B13/00; A41B13/10; A41B2400/00; A41B2400/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A disposable bib, comprising: a flexible sheet having first and second sides and top and bottom edges, including a bib section and a strap section formed adjacent said top edge, said strap section having a transverse first slit extending in from said one side thereof and terminating in a first end spaced from said second side, a U-shaped slit including first and second legs disposed on opposite sides of said first slit and a cross slit between said first and second legs, said cross slit being spaced intermediate said first end and said second side, said slit legs terminating in respective second and third ends spaced from said first side whereby said slits cooperate to form a first side strap between said first slit and said second slit leg, a second strap between said first slit leg and said top edge and a yoke between said first slit leg and said first slit, said first and second side straps and said yoke forming a continuous neck strap when said second side strap is pulled away from said bib section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A disposable bib, comprising: a flexible sheet having first and second sides and top and bottom edges, including a bib section and a strap section formed adjacent said top edge, said strap section having a transverse first slit extending in from said one side thereof and terminating in a first end spaced from said second side, a U-shaped slit including first and second legs disposed on opposite sides of said first slit and a cross slit between said first and second legs, said cross slit being spaced intermediate said first end and said second side, said slit legs terminating in respective second and third ends spaced from said first side whereby said slits cooperate to form a first side strap between said first slit and said second slit leg, a second strap between said first slit leg and said top edge and a yoke between said first slit leg and said first slit, said first and second side straps and said yoke forming a continuous neck strap when said second side strap is pulled away from said bib section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A disposable bib as defined in claim 1, wherein: said sheet is substantially rectangular in shape.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
31 words
A disposable bib as defined in claim 1, wherein: said first slit and said first and second legs of said U-shaped slit are parallel and equidistantly spaced from said top edge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
51 words
A disposable bib as defined in claim 3, wherein: the spacing between said first slit, said first and second legs of said U-shaped slit, and the spacing between said first end to said second side and the spacing between said second and third ends to said first side are substantially equal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A disposable bib as defined in claim 4, wherein: said flexible sheet includes a sheet material constructed substantially of a nonporous material reinforced with a mesh material.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A disposable bib as defined in claim 4, wherein: said flexible sheet is substantially rectangular in shape.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3146464A
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US3793644A
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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) | 1983-02-04 | 1983-08-06 | 1984-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-02-04 | 1987-08-06 | 1988-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-02-04 | 1991-08-06 | 1992-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |