EP3649878A1 - Bavoir pour tout-petit - Google Patents

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EP3649878A1
EP3649878A1 EP19179943.6A EP19179943A EP3649878A1 EP 3649878 A1 EP3649878 A1 EP 3649878A1 EP 19179943 A EP19179943 A EP 19179943A EP 3649878 A1 EP3649878 A1 EP 3649878A1
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bib
locking
locking compartment
compartment
convertible
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Chuah Khai Gan
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Abiie LLC
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Abiie LLC
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Priority claimed from US16/231,492 external-priority patent/US11089823B2/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B13/00—Baby linen
    • A41B13/10—Bibs
    • A41B13/103—Bibs with a pocket
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41B—SHIRTS; UNDERWEAR; BABY LINEN; HANDKERCHIEFS
    • A41B2300/00—Details of shirts, underwear, baby linen or handkerchiefs not provided for in other groups of this subclass
    • A41B2300/30—Closures
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A41—WEARING APPAREL
    • A41D—OUTERWEAR; PROTECTIVE GARMENTS; ACCESSORIES
    • A41D2400/00—Functions or special features of garments
    • A41D2400/42—Foldable
    • A41D2400/422—Foldable into a pocket

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  • This invention relates to foldable bib for babies, where the bib comes with a locking compartment to secure firmly when it is folded.
  • baby bib in general is designed to be in lightweight.
  • baby bib that comprises of semi-rigid material such as plastic or silicon, the bib is generally heavier than the traditional cloth material. Therefore, to avoid burdening the baby with heavy bib, the thickness of the bib is minimized.
  • the design patent US D698130 discloses a baby's bib in which when folded, the connector snaps onto the edge of the hole on the pocket to secure a folded position.
  • the thickness limitation in overall structure reduces the durability and reliability of the edge of the hole. Over time, the repetitive movements of pulling or twisting causes wear and tear to the hole.
  • the hole of the bib is located along the pocket of the bib. This may cause unnecessary food or fluid spillage which again causes discomfort to the small child. It would be desirable to be able to provide a reliable locking mechanism for infant's bib that can increase its life cycle while providing a strong locking system that is easy to use and manufacture. In addition, it will alleviate discomfort on small child and unnecessary spillage.
  • the present invention relates generally to a locking mechanism on bib comprising a locking compartment specifically to engage and secure a protruding connector located on the pocket of the bib, with means to secure the bib in a folded position for storage ability, as well as preventing spillage of contaminants.
  • This is accomplished by designing a standout locking compartment to perform tight encasement in securing the protruding connector.
  • the thickness of locking compartment is independent from bib and can be design in various levels of thickness without affecting the overall structure of the bib.
  • the invention also focuses on the protruded connector being in a position away from body contact with baby to prevent any skin irritation.
  • the locking mechanism eliminates hole on the surface of pocket and hence prevents any spillage of food when in open or folded position.
  • the convertible bib 1 is foldable and can be collapsed down and stored in storage pocket 40. Various items can be stored in storage pocket 40, such as spoon for use during outdoor activities.
  • Fig.1 illustrates a convertible bib 1 having a panel 10 and storage pocket 40.
  • the convertible bib 1 includes a panel 10 having collar appendages 15, 16 that extend and secure around the neck of the infant.
  • the method of having the said collar appendages fastened together is depicted in Fig. 2 .
  • Methods of fastening the appendages typically include various Velcro, buttons, hook and loop, or any other fasteners, as long as it is able to secure the bib around the neck of the infant.
  • Fig. 1 also shows the general location of the locking compartment 20, a vital component of the locking mechanism to secure the bib in a folded position. Further description of the methods to the locking mechanism will be discussed in later paragraphs.
  • Fig. 3 is a posterior view of the bib, revealing the opening 30 to the locking compartment 20.
  • the opening 30 consists of an aperture or slit that is stretchable to various sizes and shapes, in order to meet the protruding tab 25, located in the storage pocket 40.
  • Fig. 4 is a lateral view showing the locking compartment 20, positioned on the body 1 of the bib.
  • the locking compartment is made of semi-rigid material that is able to stretched, compressed and decompressed, thereby, allowing morphing of its shape and hence achieving interlocking of protruded tab 25 and locking compartment 20.
  • Fig. 5 is a cross-section view taken at line A shown in Fig. 1 .
  • the locking compartment 20 positioned on the front side body of the bib 1.
  • the inner structure of locking compartment 20 consists of a socket 31 and opening 30.
  • the socket 31 is a hollow structure with means to engage and firmly secure the anchor 26 of the said protruded tab 25 when the bib is the folded position.
  • the said protruded tab 25 is generally located in the storage pocket 40, and is aligned respectively on the same vertical axis of the locking compartment 20 (See Fig. 6 ).
  • the shape and size of the socket 31 is determined by the stretchability of the material used to for the locking compartment, with the main purpose to firmly secure the anchor 26 of the protruding tab 25.
  • Fig. 7 is a cross-section of a lateral view revealing the bib 1 in a folded position.
  • the user folds the bib into the storage pocket 40, whereby the panel of the bib 10 is folded into the storage pocket 40 in such a way that the opening 30 is aligned with the protruded tab 25.
  • the user inserts the protruded tab 25 into the locking compartment 20 via the opening 30.
  • the protruded tab 25 reaches the socket 31, the stretchability and elasticity of the socket 31 engages and secures the anchor 26 of the protruded tab 25.
  • the user may apply pressure such as pinching and bending the locking compartment 20 to expand the inner structures (socket 31 and opening 30) for ease of insertion of the protruded tab 25.
  • pressure such as pinching and bending the locking compartment 20 to expand the inner structures (socket 31 and opening 30) for ease of insertion of the protruded tab 25.
  • the inner structures elastically returning to its initial state which in turn, grabs and secures the anchor 26 of protruded tab 25.
  • the user detaches the protruded tab 25 by again, applying pressure onto the locking compartment 20 which in turn, stretches the inner structures and further releasing the anchor 26, allowing the protruded tab 25 to be pulled out from the locking compartment 20.
  • the protruded tab 25 and its anchor 26 can also be designed to morph their shapes under pressure.
  • the user may apply pressure on the said protruded tab 25 to disengage from socket 31 and release it from the compartment 20 via the opening 30.
  • the protruded tab can be placed within the locking compartment 20 with an alternate socket placed in the storage pocket 40 to achieve similar interlocking mechanism.
  • protruded tab and locking compartment can be swapped, wherein the locking compartment is placed in the storage pocket 40, and the protruded tab is located on the body of the bib, to achieve similar interlocking mechanism.
  • Fig. 8 and Fig. 9 are the top view and perspective view of the bib in fully folded position. While the folded bib generally is in the shape of a "bathtub", it is to be noted that the bib can be manufactured into various shapes. It is to be noted that the entire bib can be manufactured as one piece or as multiple components.
  • the locking compartment 20, protruded tab 25, socket 31, opening 30 and other subsequent components can be manufactured into various sizes, shapes and materials as long as it achieving the said locking effect.
  • the locking compartment 20 can also be made to encase by different resilient materials to achieve a better or optimal locking effect with the protruded tab 25.
  • the protruded tab 29 can further extend to form a handle 89.
  • the said handle 89 is generally located in the vicinity of the protruded tab 29 with means to assist with inserting and removing the protruded tab 29 from the opening 31 of the locking compartment.
  • the handle 89 can be part of the protruded tab 29 or a separate entity.
  • the handle 89 can be manufactured into various sizes, shapes and materials.
  • the protruded tab and locking compartment can be placed anywhere on the bib and it is to be noted that there could be one or more than one locking compartments or protruded tabs at any location and may or may not to be aligned with each other. This allows the bib to be folded in various sizes and shapes, in order to accommodate the amount of storage space the user desires.

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  • Undergarments, Swaddling Clothes, Handkerchiefs Or Underwear Materials (AREA)
EP19179943.6A 2018-11-11 2019-06-13 Bavoir pour tout-petit Pending EP3649878A1 (fr)

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US201862758669P 2018-11-11 2018-11-11
US16/231,492 US11089823B2 (en) 2018-12-22 2018-12-22 Bib for small child

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EP3649878A1 true EP3649878A1 (fr) 2020-05-13

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Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2440900A (en) * 2006-08-18 2008-02-20 Catalyst Developments Bib
WO2008020197A1 (fr) * 2006-08-18 2008-02-21 Brother Max Limited Bavette
US20120047618A1 (en) * 2010-08-26 2012-03-01 Toni Lyons Phillips Convertible bib system
USD698130S1 (en) 2013-01-24 2014-01-28 Helen Of Troy Limited Child's bib
US20140250557A1 (en) * 2013-03-08 2014-09-11 Munchkin, Inc. Convertible bib

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US4569086A (en) * 1985-05-20 1986-02-11 Charan Industries Inc Infant bib
GB2378634B (en) 2001-08-04 2004-08-04 Carol Aleatha Cumberbatch Travelbib
JP4364590B2 (ja) * 2003-09-17 2009-11-18 コンビ株式会社 食事用エプロン

Patent Citations (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2440900A (en) * 2006-08-18 2008-02-20 Catalyst Developments Bib
WO2008020197A1 (fr) * 2006-08-18 2008-02-21 Brother Max Limited Bavette
US20120047618A1 (en) * 2010-08-26 2012-03-01 Toni Lyons Phillips Convertible bib system
USD698130S1 (en) 2013-01-24 2014-01-28 Helen Of Troy Limited Child's bib
US20140250557A1 (en) * 2013-03-08 2014-09-11 Munchkin, Inc. Convertible bib

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