Child shirt with protective patch

a technology for children and shirts, applied in the field of child shirts, can solve the problems of conventional bibs posing a hazard, affecting the skin of children, and threatening to strangle children, and achieve the effect of protecting the skin of children

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-05-05
SHACKLETON SARAH
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[0012]When worn by the child, the moisture proof area may occupy an area directly beneath the child's chin and spans an area that may contact dribble, drink, chewed food, and the like. Fluid and wet solids come in contact with the moisture proof area thereby keeping the child shirt dry and protecting the child's skin. In the preferred embodiment, the child shirt may be machine washable and the moisture proof area may be permanently attached.

Problems solved by technology

This condition may cause discomfort, redness, itching, swelling, and blistering on the child's affected area.
Though it is convenient and simple way to protect the child's clothing from common spillage, it is often ineffective because in order for a bib to work properly it must be tied tightly around the child's neck.
Furthermore, conventional bibs pose a hazard because the cord can get caught on crib posts, toys, and furniture, among other things, and pose a threat of strangulation to the child.
In addition, such conventional bibs can potentially block the child's breathing if the bib covers the child's face or mouth.
Velcro® and / or other attachment means can cause irritation to the child's neck resulting in a rash.
Such an attachment roll is not a successful covering for the child's clothing as it limits the area that can be protected thereby not eliminating the chance of moisture seeping through the clothing.
Since the bib is attached with a hook to the garment, there may be a tendency for the child to pull the bib from the garment often.
However, spilled food materials collect in the pocket panel and are difficult to remove.
This debris commonly gets lodged into the creases and corners of the pocket causing unpleasant odors and unsanitary conditions.
However, this is still an ineffective and uneconomical solution as the multiple piece design requires expensive material and makes the garment heavy for the child.

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[0016]FIG. 1 shows a child shirt 10 for protection against skin irritation resulting from food spillage and dribble. The child shirt 10 comprises a moisture proof area 12 laminated onto a chest region 14 of the child shirt 10 and a moisture proof collar area 16 laminated onto a collar region 18 of the child shirt 10. The present invention provides a convenient way to protect a child's clothing from food spillage, dribble, and the consequences that may ensue thereof.

[0017]FIG. 2 is a front plan view of the child shirt 10 showing a blow up view of the moisture proof area 12. The moisture proof area 12 may include a thin moisture proof fabric 20 sewn onto a chest sized panel of shirt fabric 22. The thin moisture proof fabric 20 may incorporate a light weight plastic layer 24 such as polyurethane, polyurethane-coated nylon, or the like. Similar to the moisture proof area 12, the moisture proof collar area 16 may also include a thin moisture proof fabric (not shown) sewn onto a shirt fab...

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A child shirt for protection against skin irritation resulting from food spillage and dribble is disclosed. The child shirt comprises a moisture proof area laminated onto a chest region of the child shirt and a moisture proof collar area laminated onto a collar region of the child shirt. The moisture proof area includes a thin moisture proof fabric sewn onto a chest sized panel of shirt fabric. The thin moisture proof fabric incorporates a light weight plastic layer. The moisture proof collar area also includes a thin moisture proof fabric sewn onto a shirt fabric. When worn by a child, the moisture proof areas occupy an area directly beneath the child's chin and spans an area that may contact liquid and solid spills thereby keeping the child shirt dry. The child shirt may be machine washable and the moisture proof areas may be permanently attached.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]Not Applicable.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not Applicable.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0003]This invention relates to a child shirt, and more particularly to a child shirt with a moisture proof area for protection against skin irritation resulting from food spillage and dribble.DISCUSSION OF RELATED ART[0004]Infants drool more and chew continuously on food, toys, and other objects to alleviate gum irritation at teething time. The alkaline properties of saliva may cause a condition called ‘irritant contact dermatitis’ commonly referred to as dribble rash on the child's chin and chest area. This condition may cause discomfort, redness, itching, swelling, and blistering on the child's affected area.[0005]Children frequently spill formula, juice, milk, and other food items onto their clothes. The liquid and moisture subsequently seep through clothes onto the child's skin. In combination with the aforementio...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D11/00A41D27/00
CPCA41D27/12A41D11/00
InventorSHACKLETON, SARAH
OwnerSHACKLETON SARAH