ONEBIB

Abstract

Using a method of attachment such as, without limitation, button(s) or hook and loop (velcro), the present invention comprises a bib which can be fastened via snap button(s) or the like to a onesie, thereby combining the bib and onesie into a set. The present invention allows for a bib and onesie to be combined as a set. Additionally, the invention provides additional benefits such as increased support and protection and has style.

Claims

1. A onebib for a user comprising (a) a flexible bib body having bib body wherein the bib body has a torso side and an outward side, and wherein the bid body can be manipulated to clean the user, (b) a user engaging section having two upper ends wherein the two upper ends have at least one securing means to fasten the bib body to the clothing of the user wherein the bib can be partially or fully removed from the clothing of the user by detaching the securing means from the clothing of the user.

2. The bib of claim 1 wherein the securing means further comprises at least one fastener.

3. The bib of claim 2 wherein the fastener is selected from the group consisting of two straps that fasten by either adhesive, snaps, hooks, circular magnet, buttons or VELCRO loop and hook fasteners, or any combination thereof.

4. The bib of claim 2 wherein the fastener is configured for registering with and removing the bib body from the clothing of the user.

5. The bib of claim 1 wherein the bid body is approximately spread flat.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0013] FIG. 1 shows a front elevational view of the preferred embodiment including the bib constructed with snap elements in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0014] FIG. 2 shows a side elevational view of the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and illustrates fastening means of snap elements facilitating attachment of the bib to the clothing of the user.

[0015] FIG. 3 shows a front elevational view of the preferred embodiment including the bib constructed with adhesive elements in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention;

[0016] FIG. 4 shows a side elevational view of the preferred embodiment shown in FIG. 1 and illustrates a fastening means of adhesive elements facilitating attachment of the bib to the clothing of the user.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] An embodiment of the present invention is disclosed in FIG. 1. The bib 16 is shown having an approximately flat bib body 10 of approximate rounded shape with a torso side and an outward side. Other shapes are considered in the present invention, including oval, square and rectangular. The bib body 16 is made of flexible material that is preferably water-impermeable, such as polyethylene or other plastic, reinforced paper or fabric. It is desirable to have the material to be water-impermeable because the bib body 16 shields the user from liquids spilled on the outward side of the bib body.

[0018] Referring to FIG. 1, the bib 16 is used by attaching the fastener 12 to the clothing of the user and placing the torso side of the bib 16 against the clothing of the user. Typically, the fastener 12 includes snapping elements that fastening the torso side of the bib 16 to the clothing of the user by snapping the male snap of the bib 16 to the female snap of the clothing of the users.

[0019] Another embodiment of the fastening means for attaching the bib 16 to the clothing of the user is shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, wherein adhesive elements 14 are strategically located on each of sections of the torso side of the bib 16. Typically, the fastener 14 includes adhesive portions to attach the torso side of the bib 16 to the clothing of the user by simply pressing the sensitive adhesive 14 against the clothing of the user as shown in FIG. 4. The pressure sensitive adhesive may optionally have a peel-off cover.

[0020] The bib 16 optionally has a neck portion 18 that approximately touches or encircles the neck. The neck portion 18 can be square, arcuate or other shapes. It can have slits or notches that allow the neck portion 18 to fit a variety of sizes of necks and users.

[0021] The embodiments were chosen and described to best explain the principles of the invention and its practical application to persons who are skilled in the art. As various modifications could be made to the exemplary embodiments, as described above with reference to the corresponding illustrations, without departing from the scope of the invention, it is intended that all matter contained in the foregoing description and shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative rather than limiting. Thus, the breadth and scope of the present invention should not be limited by any of the above described exemplary embodiments, but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims appended hereto and their equivalents.

[0022] Having illustrated and described the principles of the present invention in a preferred embodiment, it will be apparent to those skilled in the art that the embodiment can be modified in arrangement and detail without departing from such principles. Any and all such embodiments are intended to be included within the scope of the following claims.