US4620323A
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Disposable baby bib
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1985-10-18
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Granted: 1986-11-04
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Expires: 2005-10-18
Abstract
Abstract A disposable bib having a body portion which is contoured for a closer fit and added protection against drips and consequent stains and has a perforated inner border along the bottom and at least part of the sides for retaining drips and spills. The bib also has a gathered portion at the neck for a close fit and to present a larger surface area to block drips and spills and is secured around the neck of the wearer by, for example, resealable tape.
Inventors
- 👤 Marla Tepper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 12:12
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41B; A41B13/00; A41B13/10; A41B2400/00; A41B2400/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A disposable bib comprising: a body having an opening at one end to encircle at least part of the neck of the wearer; a perforated inner border substantially along the sides and end of said body opposite said opening and extending approximately to the bottom of said opening to retain drips and spills; and means for securing said opening around the neck of the wearer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A disposable bib comprising: a body having an opening at one end to encircle at least part of the neck of the wearer; a perforated inner border substantially along the sides and end of said body opposite said opening and extending approximately to the bottom of said opening to retain drips and spills; and means for securing said opening around the neck of the wearer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A disposable bib according to claim 1 wherein said body is contoured to more closely fit to the wearer's body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
A disposable bib according to claim 1 wherein at least the bottom portion of said opening being gathered to achieve a closer fit and present a substantially larger surface area to the neck of the wearer.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
A disposable bib according to claim 1 wherein said body includes at least a first and a second layer, said first layer being substantially impermeable to liquids, said second layer including an absorbent material for absorbing drips and spills.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
A disposable bib according to claim 1 wherein said means for securing said opening comprise resealable means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
95 words
A disposable bib having a body with an opening at one end to encircle the neck of the wearer and means for securing said opening adjacent the neck of the wearer, the improvement comprising in combination: a perforated inner border substantially along the sides and end of said body opposite said opening and extending approximately to the bottom of said opening to retain drips and spills; and at least the bottom portion of said opening being gathered to achieve a closer fit and present a substantially larger surface area to the neck of the wearer.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
95 words
A disposable bib having a body with an opening at one end to encircle the neck of the wearer and means for securing said opening adjacent the neck of the wearer, the improvement comprising in combination: a perforated inner border substantially along the sides and end of said body opposite said opening and extending approximately to the bottom of said opening to retain drips and spills; and at least the bottom portion of said opening being gathered to achieve a closer fit and present a substantially larger surface area to the neck of the wearer.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A disposable bib according to claim 6 wherein said body is contoured to more closely fit to the wearer's body.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
39 words
A disposable bib according to claim 6 wherein said body includes at least a first and a second layer, said first layer being substantially impermeable to liquids, said second layer including an absorbent material for absorbing drips and spills.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
A disposable bib according to claim 6 wherein said means for securing said opening comprise resealable means.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
73 words
A method of manufacturing a disposable bib comprising: forming a body having an opening at one end to encircle at least part of the neck of the wearer; providing a perforated inner border substantially along the sides and end of said body opposite said opening and extending approximately to the bottom end of said opening to retain drips and spills; and providing means for securing said opening around the neck of the wearer.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
73 words
A method of manufacturing a disposable bib comprising: forming a body having an opening at one end to encircle at least part of the neck of the wearer; providing a perforated inner border substantially along the sides and end of said body opposite said opening and extending approximately to the bottom end of said opening to retain drips and spills; and providing means for securing said opening around the neck of the wearer.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method of manufacturing a disposable bib according to claim 10 wherein said step of forming said body includes forming said body with a contour to more closely fit to the wearer's body.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
40 words
A method of manufacturing a disposable bib according to claim 10 including gathering at least the bottom portion of said opening being to achieve a closer fit and provide a substantially larger surface area to the neck of the wearer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
50 words
A method of manufacturing disposable bib according to claim 10 wherein said step of forming said body includes forming said body with at least a first and a second layer, said first layer being substantially impermeable to liquids, said second layer including an absorbent material for absorbing drips and spills.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method of manufacturing a disposable bib according to claim 10 wherein said step of providing said means for securing said opening includes providing resealable means.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1989-11-03 | 1990-05-05 | 1990-11-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1993-11-03 | 1994-05-05 | 1994-11-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1997-11-03 | 1998-05-05 | 1998-11-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |