Permanently Embedded Protective Covering for Articles of Clothing

Abstract

The present invention involves an article of clothing having a permanently embedded protective covering in the article of clothing over at least one predetermined portion of the clothing that can be worn by infants, children and adults. The protective covering is made from a thermoplastic material that is applied to and thermally bonds or co-mingles with only the outermost fabric fibers of the clothing creating a permanently embedded, liquid impermeable, non-porous protective covering, including an increased height edge, which covering retains the same flexibility as the underlying fabric of the clothing article. The protective covering can be positioned across the top front portion of the clothing article and extend downward to a lower portion of the front of the clothing article creating an easy to clean particle and dirt resistant covering for the clothing article.

Description

RELATED U.S. APPLICATION DATA[0001]The present application is a division of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15 / 045,470 that remains pending, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 14 / 454,887 filed on Aug. 8, 2014 that remains pending, which application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 13 / 365,315 filed on Feb. 3, 2012 that was abandoned, which application was a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 12 / 386,947 filed on Apr. 24, 2009 that was abandoned, which application was a continuation-in-part of U.S. application Ser. No. 11 / 811,410 filed on Jun. 5, 2007 that was abandoned.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates generally to a method of manufacturing an article of clothing, and more particularly to superficially embedding a protective covering made of a thermoplastic material into the article of clothing or garment to be worn by either children or adults. The permanently embedded thermoplastic protectiv...

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Benefits of technology

The patent text describes a special garment that has a permanently embedded protective covering that prevents liquids and particles from getting inside the garment. The protective covering is made of a non-porous material that is flexible and cannot be easily broken. This covering can be placed across the bottom of the garment to protect against dirt and splashes. This garment is useful in hospitals, nursing homes, and restaurants where there are often fluids and foods spills. It is easy to clean, non-toxic, and flame retardant.

Problems solved by technology

However, the protective covering can be placed across or extended over a lower portion of the garment, if the lower portion of the garment is prone to attracting particles and dirt.

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