Chainless Bib

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-01-21
TIDI PROD LLC
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[0011]Prior to bonding the free-floating end of the neck strap to the non-permeable sheet, a user may elect to pass the free-floating end of the neck strap around a person's neck and subsequently bond at least one of the detachable portions of the neck strap to the non-permeable sheet, thus preventing interference with hair. The bond between the detachable portions and the non-permeable sheet may be e

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Also, as each patient has unique physical qualities, a single length of chain will not fit

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[0022]Transitioning to FIG. 2, a second embodiment of a chainless bib 20 is shown. In this embodiment, both ends 24 of the strap 22 are permanently attached to the non-permeable sheet 18 of the bib 20. The strap 22 is preferably made of a stretch material that may be stretched in either an inelastic or elastic manner, as described above. The bib material is also preferably the same as described with respect to FIG. 1.

[0023]The chainless bib 10, 22 in either of the embodiments may also include embossment 26, shown in FIG. 2, in any desired pattern. While a partial embossment 26 is shown in a waffle pattern, the embossment may be done throughout the entire non-permeable sheet 18 and may also include any number of shapes / patterns such as diamond, circle, or a logo. The embossment adds water absorbency to a tissue layer and also helps contain loose particles that may fall during a dental procedure. In addition to embossment 26, patterns such as cartoon characters or advertisement may be...

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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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