US20210329979A1 - Improved bib for feeding a baby - Google Patents

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US20210329979A1
US20210329979A1 US16/479,696 US201816479696A US2021329979A1 US 20210329979 A1 US20210329979 A1 US 20210329979A1 US 201816479696 A US201816479696 A US 201816479696A US 2021329979 A1 US2021329979 A1 US 2021329979A1
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  • the present invention relates to the field of childcare. In particular, it concerns an improved bib.
  • Bibs generally used for feeding babies comprise a panel, generally a piece of fabric, and a tie to attach the panel around the baby's neck.
  • the baby often has a sensation of choking; now, the tie is adjusted sufficiently tightly around the baby's neck to ensure the baby's protection. In addition to the discomfort for the baby, this choking sensation risks causing leaks when it regurgitates.
  • bibs There are other types of bibs, but which have two tabs instead of a tie, each being positioned on one side of the baby's neck. These bibs are made of a plastic material sufficiently rigid for the tabs to ensure the attachment of the bib, without the need to be attached to each other behind the neck. However, due to the necessary rigidity, these bibs are uncomfortable and provide poor protection for the baby.
  • the purpose of the invention is to propose a bib that provides good impermeability around the neck of the baby while ensuring sufficient comfort.
  • the invention proposes a bib, particularly for feeding a baby, comprising a piece of flexible fabric forming a panel to protect the torso of the baby, a neckline provided for the front of the baby's neck, and a croissant-shaped silicone collar, intended to be attached in the neckline and comprising an inner margin that protrudes from the fabric, inside the neckline.
  • the inner margin can have a thickness of between 0.2 and 0.7 mm, preferably about 0.4 mm.
  • the collar can further comprise an outer margin, intended to overlap with the piece of fabric.
  • Said outer margin can have a thickness of between 0.5 and 1.5 mm, preferably about 1 mm.
  • the collar advantageously comprises a band attached to an edge of the neckline preferably by sewing, the inner margin extending along a first edge of the band and the outer margin extending along an opposite edge of the band.
  • the piece of fabric advantageously comprises two tabs extending upwards and forming with the neckline an opening, preferably substantially circular, in which to accommodate the neck therein.
  • the tabs can comprise respective free ends between which a free passage is formed.
  • the tabs can be symmetrical with each other, so that the passage extends axially and is positioned at the rear of the neck.
  • the tabs can also be asymmetrical with each other, a first tab extending substantially to one end of the collar, the second being longer than the first in such a way that the free end thereof is substantially facing the free end of the other tab, the passage extending laterally relative to the opening. This arrangement is more practical for putting the bib in place, when one is beside the baby.
  • the tabs can comprise free ends intended to overlap, said ends preferably comprising reciprocal attachment means.
  • Said reciprocal means of attachment are preferably selected from a snap, two magnets and a hook-and-loop complex.
  • the bib can comprise two tubular sleeves extending on either side of the panel.
  • FIG. 1 is a diagrammatic flat view of a first embodiment for a bib according to the invention
  • FIG. 2 is a diagrammatic flat view of a second embodiment for a bib according to the invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagrammatic flat view of a third embodiment for a bib according to the invention.
  • FIG. 4 is a diagrammatic flat view of a fourth embodiment for a bib according to the invention.
  • FIG. 5 is a diagrammatic flat view of a first embodiment for a collar capable of equipping the bibs of FIGS. 1 to 4 ;
  • FIG. 6 is a diagrammatic flat view of a second embodiment for a collar capable of equipping the bibs of FIGS. 1 to 4 .
  • FIGS. 1 to 3 illustrates a respective embodiment for a bib 1 according to the invention.
  • the bibs are represented as when they are laid out on a flat surface.
  • “up” refers to what is close to the top of the plate of drawings
  • “down” refers to what is close to the bottom of the plate of drawings.
  • each bib comprises a piece of fabric 2 and a silicon collar 3 .
  • the piece of fabric 2 is cut to form on the one hand a panel 4 , and on the other hand means 6 to attach said panel around the neck of the baby.
  • the panel 4 forms, at the top thereof, all or part of a neckline 10 , intended to fit in front of the baby's neck.
  • the piece of fabric 2 is flexible.
  • the term “fabric” should be taken in a broad sense.
  • the piece can be toweling, oilcloth, in a woven or nonwoven “fabric” of plastic, organic material, paper.
  • the means of attachment comprise two tabs 6 extending upward as an extension of the lateral edges 7 of the panel 4 .
  • the tabs are symmetrical relative to each other, each having the shape of an arc of circle, so that between them they form with the neckline 10 of the panel 4 a circular opening 8 provided for the passage of the baby's neck.
  • Each tab 6 has one free end 9 .
  • the respective free ends of the tabs face each other and form between them a free space 11 provided for insertion of the baby's neck into the opening 8 .
  • the lateral edges 7 of the panel are substantially vertical.
  • the panel 4 is bordered at the bottom by a substantially horizontal transverse lower edge 12 connected to each lateral edge by a connecting edge in the form of a quarter circle.
  • the peripheral edge comprises successively: a first of the connections 13 , a lateral edge 7 , an outer edge of a first tab 6 , an edge leading around the free end 9 of said first tab, an inner edge 16 of the opening 8 , an edge leading around the free end 9 of the second tab, an outer edge of said second tab, the second lateral edge 7 , and the second connector 13 , thus closing onto the lower edge 12 .
  • the peripheral edge 14 adorned with a bias 17 , i.e. a fabric ribbon sewn onto itself through the peripheral edge 14 .
  • the collar 3 used in this first embodiment is more particularly illustrated in FIG. 5 . It is shaped like a croissant, substantially semicircular.
  • the band 21 is intended to be sewn with the inner edge 16 of the opening 8 .
  • the inner margin 22 extends along the band 21 ; it has a substantially constant width L22, measured perpendicular to the band 21 , except at the ends 24 of the collar, where the width thereof decreases progressively.
  • the outer margin 23 extends along the band 21 ; it has a substantially constant width L22 measured perpendicular to the band 21 .
  • the thickness E22 of the inner margin 22 and the thickness E23 of the outer margin 23 are smaller than the thickness of the band, said thickness is being measured perpendicular to the plane of the figure.
  • the thickness E22 of the inner margin 22 is less than the thickness E23 of the outer margin 23 .
  • the collar is attached to the bib, as illustrated in FIG. 1 ; it occupies the lower part of the opening 8 , in the neckline 10 of the panel 4 ; the inner margin 22 protrudes into the opening 8 and the outer margin 23 is superimposed on the piece of fabric 2 . Since the piece 2 is sown only onto the band 21 , the margins 22 , 23 are substantially free to take a shape adapted so as to form good impermeability with the baby's neck.
  • a second embodiment of a bib 1 according to the invention will now be described, with reference to FIG. 2 , only in how it differs from the first embodiment.
  • a first tab 6 A of the tube tabs 6 is truncated, in such a way that the free end thereof is substantially at the height of one corresponding end 24 of the collar 3 .
  • the other tab 6 B is elongated, in such a way that the passage 11 is disposed laterally.
  • a third embodiment, illustrated in FIG. 3 differs from the first embodiment in that the lower edge, instead of being horizontal, has a pointed shape directed downwards.
  • a fourth embodiment of a bib 1 according to the invention will now be described, with reference to FIG. 4 , only in how it differs from the first embodiment.
  • the bib 1 does not include tabs. It comprises two tubular sleeves 31 extending on either side of the panel 4 , at the upper part thereof. The sleeves and the upper edge of the panel form a neckline 10 in which the collar 3 is attached. The neckline 10 and the collar have substantially the same size. The back of the bib 1 is completely open, in such a way that only the sleeves 31 keep the bib on the baby's throat.
  • the collar is disposed in such a way that, in the position of use, it is in contact with the baby's neck.
  • the collar adheres properly to the baby's skin, without an anxiety-producing sensation, i.e. it protects the baby from the sensation of choking.
  • the collar 3 does not go around the neck because the choking sensation, like the swallowing movements, are at the front of the neck.
  • a second embodiment for a collar according to the invention will now be described, with reference to FIG. 6 , only in how it differs from the embodiment previously described with reference to FIG. 5 .
  • the shape of the collar is substantially semi-elliptical, the large diameter being vertical, i.e. the shape of the collar, instead of being substantially circular as in the case of FIG. 5 , is stretched vertically.
  • the dimensions are about:
  • This first embodiment is more particularly suitable for babies from 0 two 6 months.
  • the dimensions are about:
  • This second embodiment is more particularly suitable for babies from 5 months to one year.
  • the impermeability of the bib is primarily ensured by the contact of the silicon collar with the skin of the baby. It is therefore unnecessary to tighten the bib around the neck.
  • the bid is not attached around the neck. Nevertheless, it is possible to provide tabs that are long enough so that the free ends thereof can overlap behind the neck, said ends advantageously comprising respective engagement means such as a snap, two magnets or a hook-and-loop complex.

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FR1750538A FR3062033B1 (fr) 2017-01-23 2017-01-23 Bavoir ameliore pour le nourrissage d'un bebe.
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PCT/FR2018/050136 WO2018134537A1 (fr) 2017-01-23 2018-01-19 Bavoir amélioré pour le nourrissage d'un bébé

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