Protective gown with collar extension

Abstract

A protective gown with collar extension includes a collar extension portion extending upwardly from a neckline of a protective gown to provide securement of the gown to prevent gaping an pull-away from a wearer. In one embodiment, a tie extends from each side of the collar extension to allow securement to a wearer. In another embodiment, the material of the collar extension extends beyond the region of the gown, with the extending ends of the collar extension forming ties to allow securement to a wearer. Other methods of securement are shown and described.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 064,142, filed Aug. 11, 2020, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated herein in its entirety by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTIONField of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates generally to personal protective equipment. More specifically, the invention relates to a protective gown having a collar extension to better protect a wearer and their clothing against potential contamination.Background & Description of the Related Art[0003]Various types of personal protective gowns are known in the art. Such gowns are commonly used in the medical field to cover the clothing worn by a care giver or other worker in the medical or biological fields while they have contact with patients, handle biological samples, or perform other duties that may expose them to potentially hazardous materials. The gown acts as a protective barrier to prevent the pos...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

The present invention is a protective gown with a collar extension that provides protection to the upper chest and collar area of a wearer. The collar extension wraps around and fastens behind the neck, keeping the gown in place as the wearer moves about and performs their daily routines. The collar extension prevents the front of the gown from gaping or sagging and provides a further securement point to better secure the entire gown to the wearer. The collar extension can be tied behind the neck or secured with adhesive strips, pads, or other fasteners. In summary, the invention provides protection and security to the wearer's upper chest and collar area.

Problems solved by technology

Known protective gowns, however, are not without drawbacks.

However, the neckline collar will gape open or sag down as the wearer begins to move about, providing patient cares, or performing other routine duties, with the wearer's clothing, upper chest, and collar area thus being exposed to potential contamination.

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