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| 20080235844 | Stiffening Device for Apparel - In one embodiment, the present invention contemplates a stiffening device to prevent a trouser leg from becoming entangled between the foot and a shoe, particularly and open-back shoe, of a wearer. Accordingly, the device includes a stiffening device having a central stiffening member arranged between two opposing layers, one layer having an exterior face having an adhesive. One method of use includes locating an interior portion of a trouser leg, preferably near the hem-line, where stiffening is desired and arranging the device vertically starting at the hem-line at a rear portion of the interior portion of the trouser leg. Finally, adhering the device to the interior portion of the trouser leg using an adhesive provided on the device. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20080235845 | STIFFENING DEVICE FOR APPAREL - In one embodiment, the present invention contemplates a T-shaped stiffening device to prevent a trouser leg from becoming entangled between the foot and a shoe, particularly and open-back shoe, of a wearer. Accordingly, the device includes a stiffening device having a central stiffening member arranged between two opposing layers, one layer having an exterior face having an adhesive. One method of use includes locating an interior portion of a trouser leg, preferably near the hem-line, where stiffening is desired and arranging the device vertically starting at the hem-line at a rear portion of the interior portion of the trouser leg. Finally, adhering the device to the interior portion of the trouser leg using an adhesive provided on the device. | 10-02-2008 |
| 20100011477 | Clothing Protector - Systems and methods for providing clothing protection are discussed herein. A clothing protector comprises a pad and an adhesive surface. The pad is configured to provide a layer between an outer clothing and skin. The pad extends below an upper edge of a diaper. The adhesive surface is coupled to the pad, wherein the adhesive surface is configured to attach to an inside of the outer clothing. | 01-21-2010 |
| 20100107293 | DEVICES AND METHODS OF PROTECTING AND REINFORCING GARMENTS - A patch for reinforcing a desired area of a garment. The patch comprises a backing substrate and an adhesive layer attached to a side of the backing substrate. At least one edge of the patch is cut in a notched pattern such that the patch has a defined area less than the desired area of the garment. A method for reinforcing a desired area of a garment. A patch is provided comprising a backing substrate and an adhesive layer attached to a side of the backing substrate. The patch is cut such that the patch has a defined area less than the desired area of the garment, and is then applied to the desired area of the garment. A method for reinforcing a desired area of a garment. A patch is provided comprising a backing substrate and an adhesive layer attached to a side of the backing substrate. At least one edge of the patch is cut in a notched pattern such that the patch has a defined area less than the desired area of the garment. The cut patch is then applied to the desired area of the garment. | 05-06-2010 |
| 20100293693 | Disposable, Contoured Paper Like Device To Absorb Liquid And Small Solid Material From Oral Discharge - A method and apparatus for an environmentally-friendly disposable product and method that permits a caretaker to easily deploy and accurately position the product with confidence that the product is hygienic, effective in efficiently protecting the caretaker's clothing, and resistant to repositioning. The apparatus for overlaying a shoulder of a user includes a generally elongate absorbent soak-resistant body element including a front portion, a rear portion and an intermediate portion joining the front portion to the rear portion, the body element shaped for deployment over the shoulder with the intermediate portion generally disposed on top of the shoulder having the front portion overlaying a portion of a chest of the user and having the rear portion overlaying a portion of a back of the user; and a retentive element coupled to the body element, the retentive element interacting with the user to resist displacement of the body element after the body element is deployed over the shoulder. | 11-25-2010 |
| 20110041228 | CLOTHING WITH NON-PERMEABLE LINERS - An article of clothing ( | 02-24-2011 |
| 20110061143 | Liquid penetration shields for outer garments - A shield protects an outer garment, such as a pair of pants, against visible staining caused by a small amount of liquid, such as urine or lactating milk. The shield includes a multiple layer laminate constructed of an absorptive layer, a soft plastic barrier layer adjoined on one side to said absorptive layer, and a gripping layer on an opposite side of said soft plastic layer adapted to mechanically lock and adhere onto the outer garment. The shield is placed into the zipper fly or crotch area of any male or female pant garment, or inside of a blouse of a lactating woman. The shield provides a healthy safe barrier between the individual and the garment. It remains securely in place and feels cool and comfortable and can be changed easily when needed. | 03-17-2011 |
| 20110088132 | COUGH CUFF - A flexible cuff that releasably fastens at the elbow to protect clothing and act as an additional barrier to the spread of germs. The cuff comprises a band, a pocket, a fastener and a liner. The band encircles a wearer's arm with the pocket open across a width of the band at the inside of the elbow. The pocket comprises pleats that hold the pocket open when the elbow is bent. The pocket holds items such as tissues, handkerchiefs, wipes and the like. The liner may be permanently affixed to the pocket or removeably insertable into a pouch located in the pocket. The liner may include additional components attached to the liner at an end of the liner protruding from the pouch such that the additional component is contained within the pocket. | 04-21-2011 |
| 20110252534 | PERSPIRATION SHIELD - A perspiration shield configured to absorb sweat. The perspiration shield includes a top surface that includes a fold indicator. The shield also includes a bottom surface including a plurality of perforation arrays extending from the bottom surface of the shield through an absorbent layer to the top surface. The shield includes a first adhesive region and a second adhesive region disposed on the top surface. The shield includes a middle region extending between a left end and a right end of the shield. The middle region includes an adhesive layer. The middle region includes a reduction region having reduced material compared to its surrounding. The perspiration shield is configured to couple to an interior of an article of clothing, in particular about an armpit region. | 10-20-2011 |
| 20110289644 | PROTECTIVE GARMENT - A protective garment including one or more removable layers and/or removable panels attached to a foundation garment. The removable layers or removable panels may be removed by a user if the protective garment is soiled or exposed to a contaminant. In this way, a removable layer or a removable panel may be removed and discarded by the user without needing to remove the entire protective garment. | 12-01-2011 |
| 20120005799 | Reusable Breast Shield - A reusable, washable breast shield for use by lactating women. The shield may include an inner layer and an outer layer. The shield may be placed against the breast of the user and may be held in place with an article of clothing or may be used without supporting clothing. | 01-12-2012 |
| 20120042430 | Shield for Use During Baby Burping - A wearable burping shield has a torso portion and an over-shoulder portion. The over-shoulder portion comprises a layered construction having an outer moisture absorbent layer, and a second waterproof layer. Together the torso portion and over-shoulder portion define an armhole for receiving an arm therethrough so that the shield may be readily worn while holding an infant. n | 02-23-2012 |
| 20120227151 | Isolation Garment and Foot Ware - An isolation gown is provided and includes a body cover portion that is open near the knee area of the wearer. The gown includes two sleeves, wherein each of the sleeves is configured to cover a wearer's arm and terminate in an arm opening located proximate a wearer's wrist, such that each arm of the wearer is covered by the sleeves to an area proximate the wearer's wrist, wherein each of the arm openings includes a continuous elastic portion surrounding the arm opening to resiliently contact the wearer's arm, and a collar defining a neck opening, wherein the collar defines a collar opening and includes a configurable connecting article to close the collar opening, wherein each of the body cover portion and the two sleeves are constructed from a material impervious to liquids. | 09-13-2012 |
| 20120284893 | Caregiver Cover - A caregiver cover with a stretched torus or other like shaped body and an elongated open or closed shaped neck opening. The caregiver cover provides adequate coverage of chest, shoulders, upper arms, and upper back of a caregiver to protect the caregiver's clothes from becoming soiled when burping, holding, bathing, or otherwise performing activities common to caring for a baby; and/or to provide adequate coverage for a nursing mother to maintain privacy while nursing without fully covering the baby; and/or to provide a comfortable surface for the baby. The body may be a soft, comfortable, absorbent fabric such as terry cloth, flannel, knit or the like and/or reversible. A neck fastener and/or a collar may be joined to the body. The body may be a single layer, a double layer, a triple layer, or multiple layers with a top panel, a middle panel, a bottom panel and/or multiple panels. | 11-15-2012 |
| 20130036524 | PORTABLE BURP CLOTH POUCH - The portable burp cloth pouch comprises first and second panels, and a neck band. Each panel is elongated rectangular in shape with two long sides and two short sides. The first end of the neck band is fixedly connected to one of long sides of the first panel. The portable burp cloth further comprises a pair of mated connectors to removably connect the second end of the neck band to one of the long sides of the second panel to form a burp cloth, and a pocket on the back side of at least one of the panels for storing the first and second panels of the burp cloth to convert the burp cloth into a portable burp cloth pouch. Preferably, each side of the panel is contoured. | 02-14-2013 |
| 20130047311 | GARMENT AND SYSTEM FOR POST SURGERY CLOTHING ENHANCEMENT - Provided herein is a garment configured for use following upper body surgery, the garment comprising a front comprising at least one of a fixed volume of material in the breast area and a fastener configured to receive an accessory module; a back; a neckline configured to withstand gaping; and a front and back expandable element below the breast area. Also provided are an accessory module and a garment and module system for use following surgery. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130152263 | WADER - A wader is disclosed. The wader includes a bib including a front and a rear portion, and a shoulder strap configured to couple to either the front portion of the bib or the rear portion of the bib. The wader includes an adapter strap configured to couple between the shoulder strap and either the front portion of the bib or the rear portion of the bib. The adapter strap is configured to support both a left side and a right side of the bib when the adapter strap is coupled to either the front portion of the bib or the rear portion of the bib. In some implementations, the adapter strap includes a first buckle configured to couple to the shoulder strap and the bib, a second buckle configured to couple to the bib, and a third buckle configured to couple to the bib. | 06-20-2013 |
| 20130191956 | CHAPS - Chaps, such as riding chaps and, in particular, protective chaps intended to be worn by farriers and those conducting similar work, and frequently referred to as “aprons”, with improved support and/or comfort, particularly in the lumbar or sacroiliac region. The chaps have an integral belt region, extending around the front of a wearer. The belt region has extension pieces, at either end, for the attachment of a linking belt portion which is intended to pass around the back of the wearer and thus complete the belt. The linking belt portion bears an enlargement providing a lumbar support and/or a posture aid for the wearer. The attachment of the linking belt portion to the extension pieces can be accomplished by fitments which allow for quick release/engagement and/or adjustment of the belt as a whole. | 08-01-2013 |
| 20140026283 | Burping Cloth Keeper - The present invention discloses the Burping Cloth Keeper. There has always been an issue of a baby's burping cloth falling off the shoulder of the user. This jeopardizes the sanitary cleanliness of the cloth which is to come in direct contact with a baby; particularly the face. The Burping Cloth Keeper is an invention that will affix the cloth to the garment of the user by sandwiching them between two encased magnets. It will allow the user to have uninhibited movement while staying in place to care for a baby. | 01-30-2014 |
| 20140082813 | PANTS GUARD - A pants guard to protect a pants leg of a pair of pants comprising a cylindrical body, where the cylindrical body envelops the pants leg; a band at a top portion of the cylindrical body, where the band wraps around a leg of a user; and a strap attached to a bottom of the cylindrical body, where the strap warps beneath a shoe of the user. The cylindrical body includes a closure to open and close the body along a side, where the closure is a hook and loop fastener, a zipper or a plurality of buttons. The cylindrical body further includes a skirt around a bottom edge, where the skirt protects the shoe from debris. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140082814 | Apparel Systems, Wearable Item Systems, Decor Systems, And Other Systems And Designs - Systems and methods for apparel, wearable items, decor items, and other apparatuses configured to support a handheld device configured to generate a display are presented. Some garments are presented that have a wearable pocket for at least partially supporting a handheld device configured to generate a display that is at least partially visible through one or more apertures in the garment. Some apparel systems are presented that are configured to display an animation through a wearable prop. Ornamental designs for surface indicia, including color surface indicia, are also presented. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140157476 | Protective Garment - A protective garment which protects outer clothing from perspiration and body oils specifically in the underarm region that comprises an outer layer fabric and an inner layer fabric. The inner layer fabric is attached to the outer layer fabric, either in the under arm regions of the body or throughout the entire protective garment. The protective garment is constructed and designed to have a neckline the extends below the breast of the female, or below the neckline of the male, removing sizing difficulties due to breast size and remaining out of view and inconspicuous when worn with clothing. | 06-12-2014 |
| 20140201881 | GARMENT AND HEAD PROTECTOR AND METHODS OF USE - A flexible garment is used to protect the wearer's clothing, head, neck and upper torso from unwanted transfer of cosmetic make-up, hair products and oils and other bodily substances as well as protect make-up and hair from being disturbed while changing clothing, comprising a single piece of material having two semi-circular bands affixed into tubes on two opposite sides or edges of the material. The object of the invention is to provide a more secure, effective and simple to use design that may be worn during application of facial cosmetics, make-up and hair products, and then converted quickly and effectively into a protective covering. | 07-24-2014 |
| 20140259262 | Detachable Sweat Absorbing Liner - A detachable sweat absorbing liner includes a left sweat absorbing liner and a right sweat absorbing liner. The left sweat absorbing liner is removably attached with an inner frontal left neckline of an upper garment by a left fastening mechanism, and the right sweat absorbing liner is removably attached with an inner frontal right neckline of the upper garment by a right fastening mechanism. The left sweat absorbing liner and the right sweat absorbing liner include a moisture-sensitive medication, where the moisture-sensitive medication protects and improves the user's facial area upon the use of the sweat absorbing liner and the right sweat absorbing liner. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140373245 | BABY BURP DEVICE - A baby burp device configured to drape over the shoulder of a user is provided. The single-use baby burp device includes a front portion, a rear portion, and a middle portion joining the front portion with the rear portion; wherein the front portion drapes over the chest, the middle portion drapes over the shoulder and the rear portion drapes over the back; wherein each of the front, middle and rear portions comprise a top layer having a top surface, wherein the top surface makes contact with a baby and wherein at least a portion of the top surface is water-proof or water-resistant; and a bottom layer attached to the top layer or a middle layer and having a bottom surface, wherein the bottom surface makes contact with the user; and an adhesive layer disposed on at least a portion of the bottom surface of at least one of the front portion, the rear portion, or the middle portion, wherein the adhesive layer makes contact with the user. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150026860 | Patterned Absorbent Stain Guard - A patterned absorbent stain guard visually integrates an otherwise unsightly moisture absorbing stain guard b concealing, obscuring, or making more attractive the presence of the stain guard. This enables the user to hide the fact that he or she is using a stain guard. The pattern may exist on the absorbent material, on a moisture permeable front layer, and/or on the moisture impervious back layer. Perforation of the stain guard allows the user to easily customize the size and shape of the stain guard. Perforations may themselves be a part of the pattern of the stain guard. A stain guard, thicker on one end than the other, can be oriented so that one end of the item which the stain guard is protecting is pushed thither away from the source of moisture, thereby increasing the number of angles for which moisture will reach the stain guard. | 01-29-2015 |
| 20150101098 | MULTI-PURPOSE COVER GARMENT - A multi-purpose garment cover comprising a generally rectangular body with a centrally disposed aperture. The rectangular body is a thin, flexible, waterproof structure sized to cover the entire upper body of a user when the multi-purpose garment cover is worn by the user. The aperture is defined by an arcuate shape at a first side and an angled shape at a second side. The aperture is the portion of the multi-purpose garment cover through which a user's head passes when the multi-purpose garment cover is put on or taken off by a user. The distinct shapes of the opposing first side and second side allow the aperture to be aligned on a user in a plurality of distinct positions on a user. | 04-16-2015 |
| 20150320130 | Device and Method for Protecting Clothing - A device and method for protecting clothing are disclosed and claimed. The clip has a core and a sleeve. The sleeve encases the core. The clip is substantially rectangular in shape and has a first end and a second end. The clip is bendable into a shaped configuration. In the shaped configuration the first end of the clip is positioned next to the second end of the clip, the first end of the clip being substantially parallel to the second end of the clip, the first end of the clip and the second end of the clip defining an internal space between the first end of the clip and the second end of the clip. The clip is placed over the waist band of a user's pants to prevent portions of the waist band from rubbing on the underside of a user's shirt. | 11-12-2015 |
| 20160050991 | ISOLATION GOWN WITH STETHOSCOPE PROTECTION - An improved hospital isolation gown comprises a stethoscope cover portion having tubular legs covering the ear pieces and a tubular main body receiving the chestpiece and tubing. In embodiments, the stethoscope cover may be provided separately, individually dispensed from a stack of identical covers, shipped and dispensed from the same box. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160066629 | SHOULDER BIB WITH REMOVABLE PAD - A reversible infant caregiver's bib having a reversible burp cloth affixed to a shoulder pad. The shoulder pad is designed with a moisture barrier to prevent regurgitated food from leaking through the pad and thus avoiding soiling or staining events to the wearer's clothing. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160135526 | Device and Method for Protecting Clothing - A device and method for protecting clothing are disclosed and claimed. The clip has a core and a sleeve. The sleeve encases the core. The clip is substantially rectangular in shape and has a first end and a second end. The clip is bendable into a shaped configuration. In the shaped configuration the first end of the clip is positioned next to the second end of the clip, the first end of the clip being substantially parallel to the second end of the clip, the first end of the clip and the second end of the clip defining an internal space between the first end of the clip and the second end of the clip. The clip is placed over the waist band of a user's pants to prevent portions of the waist band from rubbing on the underside of a user's shirt. | 05-19-2016 |
| 20160150842 | Hygienic Liner To Be Worn To Protect While Trying on Garments | 06-02-2016 |
