Virginia E Bible

US Patent:

46637796, May 12, 1987

Filed:

Aug 28, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/901262

Inventors:

Virginia L. Bible - Edina MN

International Classification:

A41B 1310

US Classification:

2 49R

Abstract:

A bib is described for infant or adult use comprising a backing sheet of clear glazed plastic having a breast panel, shoulder panels on either side of the neck opening and a clear pocket panel secured along an arcuate lower edge to the back panel. The rear terminal edge portions of the neck opening are spaced apart so that when they are drawn together around the neck of the user, the shoulder panels curve smoothly over the shoulders and the breast panel curves smoothly around the body of the user. The upper edge of the pocket is at least about 5% longer than the corresponding dimension of the back panel so that as the back panel curves around the body, the pocket stands in an open position. This is assisted by forming the front panel from a stiffer material than the back panel.