WO2003099048A2 - Baby towel - Google Patents

Abstract

a drying towel comprising an apron, provided to be secured about the neck of a person holding bathing a baby , and pocket secured to the apron, the pocket being dimensioned in such a manner to hold the baby.

Description

This invention relates to a combination apron and drying towei. O8622032 discloses a towei which is detachably connected to an apron so as to overly at least the major part of the skirt portion of the apron. This towei

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US 3,629,865 discloses a towei and apron to be worn when bathing an infant and easily removable for drying. This towe! facilitates lifting the baby from the bath and placing the towei about the baby, since it aiiows the person bathing

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10 The towels known hitherto are not convenient for transporting the baby

it is an object of the present invention to provide a towei that aiiows for a

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To this end, the towei according to the invention comprises: an apron,

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In a second preferred embodiment, the drying towei further comprises at least one additional pocket, provided for holding baby care products. in a third preferred embodiment, the drying towei further compπses a pair or; of safety straps, provided to be detachabiy secured to the apron for holding the Dahy securely within the pocket. This will guarantee a safer transportation for the baby. in a fourth preferred embodiment, the apron comprises a lower end forming a cap for covering the head of the baby. This will ensure that the baby is well covered with towel material and stay warm.

A preferred embodiments of the towel according to the invention is now described by way of example with reference to the accompanying schematic drawings, in which:

FIGURE 1 is a plan view of the towel according to the invention. FIGURE 2 is a plan view of an alternative embodiment of the towel according to the invention. In Figure 1 , the towel is made of a rectangular shape and forms an apron

10 which can be secured about the neck of the person holding the baby using securing hooks 11 and 12. A pocket 13 is formed in the towel and is dimensioned in such a way that it can hold a baby. When the baby is positioned in the pocket of the towel, the lower end 14 of the towel may be used to dry the baby. Figure 2 shows an alternative embodiment, where the pocket 12 is detachably secured to the apron 10. To this end, securing means such as Velcro®, hooks, clips, or a combination of the preceding may be used. The lower end 14 of the towel comprises a cap 14, which is provided to fit about the head of the baby. To increase security, safety straps 19 are provided for being secured to safety strap hooks 20. The apron is secured about the neck with a neck strap 11. Back tie strings 16 provide for extra support.

It should be noted that all additional accessories shown in Figure 2, such as the safety strap, the cap, ... are not mandatory, but each have some advantages. -Similarly, these additional accessories can be implemented in the embodiment shown in Figure 1. Additional features could also be provided. For example, the towel may also comprise one or two side portions facilitating drying of the baby.

Claims

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holding bathing a baby; and b. a pocket secured to the apron, the pocket being dimensioned in such a manner to hoid the baby.

2. The drying towei of claim 1 , wherein the pocket is detachably secured to the apron.

3. The drying towel of any one of the preceding claims, further comprising at least one additional pocket, provided for holding baby care products.

4. he dryiπy -αwei or any one of the preceding ciaims, further comprising a pair of safety straps, provided to be dβtachabiy secured to the apron

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5. The drying towei of any of the preceding ciaims, wherein the apron comprises a lower end forming a cap for covering the head of the baby.