Convertible bib system

Abstract

A convertible bib system is disclosed. The bib system includes a substrate base with a front side and a rear side, a catch-all pocket, an adjustable bib clip strap, collar bands, recesses, storage compartments, and various fastening devices. The bib system is configured for storage of small items and for conversion from a bib to a clutch/wallet. The bib system is configured as a bib for secure attachment around the neck of a child, the capturing of food particles and liquids, the subsequent cleaning of the bib and the transport of the folded bib in a clutch/wallet state. The bib system also is utilized for the storage of a multiplicity of items.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)[0001]The present non-provisional patent application claims the benefit of priority of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 377,093, which is entitled “CONVERTIBLE BIB SYSTEM”, which was filed on Aug. 26, 2010, and which is incorporated in full by reference herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The technology described herein relates generally to bibs. More specifically, the technology relates to a bib, a combined bib and storage device, and a convertible bib system that are each foldable, collapsible, and configured to convert from a clutch / wallet to a bib and back to a clutch / wallet as well as store items within storage compartments.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Bibs are well known in the background art. Typically, a bib is a garment worn hanging from the neck on the chest to protect clothing from the spilling of food or drink. Bibs are particularly useful for children and infants. Additionally, bibs can be used in other circumstances...

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Benefits of technology

[0028]There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the technology in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the technology that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto. In this respect, before explaining at least one embodiment of the technology in detail, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited in its application to the details of construction and to the arrangements of the components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the drawings. The technology described herein is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced and carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology employed herein are for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.

Problems solved by technology

Existing bibs known in the background art are particularly frustrating to caregivers of infants in several areas: inadequate coverage of areas susceptible to spills, neck closure arrangements that are easily pulled apart by the wearer (such as hook-and-loop or snap fasteners), no storage areas for items used in the feeding process, difficult to clean, not aesthetically pleasing, not multi-functional, not easily stored and transported, short useful life, useful only for feeding, etc.

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