Clothing Protector with Weighted Straps
a cloth protector and strap technology, applied in the field of garment protectors, can solve the problems of no pair of elongated flaps or the ability to retain weight, pain to users, and injury to users, and achieve the effects of convenient use, washable and reusable, and convenient removal
Inactive Publication Date: 2013-05-09
TIMMONS VALARIE LYNN +1
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The present invention is a clothing protector that can be easily applied and removed. It consists of a bib portion and two flap portions that can be adjusted with weights to prevent the bib from sliding down the user's chest or falling off. The flaps can hold small weights, and the device can be customized to fit different users' bodies. It is also washable and reusable. The technical effects of the invention include easy application and customization, as well as durability and protection.
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The prior art discloses several easy to apply clothing protectors but none that include a pair of elongated flaps or the ability to retain weights.
This invention is easy to put on and take off, but does require pressure on a user's neck, which can result in injury if a person is not careful.
Elderly persons often have thin skin or neck conditions that can result in pain to the user if pressure is placed on the neck region.
Like other devices in the prior art, Daniel does not disclose pockets for holding weights.
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[0028]Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like or similar elements of the clothing protector. For the purposes of presenting a brief and clear description of the present invention, the preferred embodiment will be discussed as used for protecting a user's clothing from liquids and food while a user is eating. The figures are intended for representative purposes only and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.
[0029]Turning to FIG. 1. The front layer of the clothing protector device is shown. The front layer 13 of the device is exposed with part of the bib portion 11 curled back to expose the rear surface 12. Elongated flaps 14 are extended with their pockets face down (not shown). The front layer of the device can be made from any comfortable, washable material such as terry cloth or cotton. This layer absorbs moisture from food and drink spills, or saliva, to prevent the user's cloths f...
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A clothing protector that is easy to apply and remove. The clothing protector includes a bib portion and two elongated flaps. In use the flaps extend over a user's shoulders and hang down past the shoulder blades. The flaps have pockets for retaining small weights. A user can place weights in the pockets prior to donning the clothing protector for the purpose of helping the bib portion stay in place. The clothing protector can be removed by simply dislodging one of the straps or pulling forward on the bib portion.
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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 555,798 filed on Nov. 4, 2011, entitled ‘Easy-on-Easy-off Clothing Protector”. The patent application identified above is incorporated here by reference in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to a garment protector. More specifically, it relates to a clothing protector suitable for use by people of all ages. The clothing protector does not require any tying or fastening and thus will be appreciated by users with a limited range of motion.[0004]Clothing protectors are frequently worn by small children because they lack the motor skills necessary to prevent food from falling onto their clothes while they are eating. But this is not the only use for clothing protectors. People eating messy meals such as lobster or wings use clothing protectors to prevent liquids f...
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IPC IPC(8): A41D13/04A41B13/10
CPCA41D13/04A41B13/103
Inventor TIMMONS, VALARIE LYNNDILL, DEBORAH MATILDA
Owner TIMMONS VALARIE LYNN