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Chainless Bib

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-01-21
TIDI PROD LLC
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The patent text describes a way to attach a neck strap to a non-permeable sheet, such as a shirt, to prevent interference with hair. The neck strap can be made of elastic or non-elastic material, and can be permanently or temporarily attached to the sheet using adhesive. The technical effect of this invention is to provide a more comfortable and secure way to wear a neck strap while maintaining a smooth appearance.

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Also, as each patient has unique physical qualities, a single length of chain will not fit all individuals.
Selecting the appropriate chain for the patient can also be time-consuming.

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[0018]The present invention and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained more fully with reference to the non-limiting embodiments described in detail in the following description.

[0019]Referring to FIG. 1, a chainless bib 10 is shown according to one embodiment of the invention. The bib 10 may be made of any material, but is preferably a non-permeable sheet 18 that prevents liquids and solids from coming into contact with a person wearing the bib 10. The non-permeable sheet 18 may also include a moisture-absorbent material on the exterior, such as tissue, bonded to the non-permeable sheet 18 on the interior. A strap 12 is provided for attachment around a user's neck, placing the bib 10 on the user's chest. On a first end 8 of the strap 12, a permanent attachment 16 joins the strap 12 to the bib 10. The permanent attachment 16 may include any means known, but is preferably glue, heat joined, or mechanically tacked. The opposite, second end 4 of the strap 1...

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Abstract

A chainless dental bib is herein disclosed that may include a non-permeable sheet, a neck strap with an adjustable length, and at least one end of the strap permanently attached to the sheet. One end of the neck strap may be permanently attached to the non-permeable sheet while the other end of the neck strap may be free-floating. A plurality of perforated, detachable portions may be included on the free-floating end of the neck strap allowing a user to manually detach any number of detachable portions and determine the neck strap length. The free-floating end may then be bonded to the non-permeable sheet.

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CROSS-REFERENCE(S) TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims a benefit of priority based on Provisional Patent application No. 61 / 846,695, filed Jul. 16, 2014, the entire contents of which are hereby expressly incorporated by reference into the present application.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates in general to the field of bibs. More particularly, the present invention relates to dental bibs that eliminate the use of a chain to retain the bib about a wearer's neck.[0004]2. Discussion of the Related Art[0005]Bibs are commonly used in dental offices to prevent body fluids or other particles from soiling a person's clothing. Oftentimes, a chain is used with clips on each end of the chain. The chain is passed around the neck of the patient and clipped to the bib, securing the bib over the chest of the patient. Because of health and safety regulations, the chain must be sterilized or disposed of after each use.[0006]...

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IPC IPC(8): A41D13/04A41B13/10
CPCA41B13/10A41D13/04
Inventor WILT, BRIAN L.LONGLAIS, MARY
Owner TIDI PROD LLC
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