U.S. patent application number 12/012648 was filed with the patent office on 2008-08-28 for baby burp cloth.
Invention is credited to Michael Barclay.
Application Number | 20080201815 12/012648 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 39714240 |
Filed Date | 2008-08-28 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080201815 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Barclay; Michael |
August 28, 2008 |
Baby burp cloth
Abstract
A multiple layer baby burp cloth shaped, arranged, and
constructed to drape and fit over, substantially cover, and hold
position in relation to an individuals shoulder and the related
upper body area, both front and back. The shape is characterized by
a central cut out portion arranged to fit into the users neck, and
a central extended portion opposite the cut out portion arranged to
fit over the users shoulder. The top layer is moisture absorbent
and non-irritating to a baby's skin and the bottom layer is a
gripping surface which will adhere to the users shoulder.
Inventors: |
Barclay; Michael; (Cranston,
RI) |
Correspondence
Address: |
John M. Brandt
60 Thaxter St.
Hingham
MA
02043
US
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Family ID: |
39714240 |
Appl. No.: |
12/012648 |
Filed: |
February 5, 2008 |
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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60899368 |
Feb 5, 2007 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
2/48 ; 2/46 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A41D 1/215 20180101 |
Class at
Publication: |
2/48 ; 2/46 |
International
Class: |
A41D 13/04 20060101
A41D013/04 |
Claims
1. A baby burp cloth for protecting the garment of an individual
during a post feeding burping activity on a shoulder arranged to
drape over said shoulder to cover a portion of said garmant
comprising in combination a composite of: A. a first sheet composed
of a non-skin irritating moisture absorbing fabric having: 1. an
edge indentation positioned in the central area of said sheet
arranged to fit around the neck of said individual; and 2. an edge
extension positioned in the central area of said sheet opposite
said indentation arranged to extend over said shoulder of said
individual; and B. a second sheet composed of a relatively
non-moisture absorbing fabric and of the same shape as said first
sheet and attached to said first sheet in surface to surface
relationship, the external surface of said second sheet comprising
a gripping surface arranged to contact and adhere to said garment
covering said shoulder.
2. The burp cloth of claim 1 wherein said first sheet is comprised
of cotton fleece.
3. The burp cloth of claim 1 wherein said second sheet is composed
of corduroy.
4. The burp cloth of claim 1 further including a third sheet of
moisture absorbing fabric disposed between said first and second
sheets and of the same shape as said sheets.
5. The burp cloth of claim 4 wherein said third sheet is composed
of cotton fleece.
6. The burp cloth of claim 4 wherein said sheets are attached by
stitching about the edges.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application is based on Provisional Application Ser.
No. 60/899,368 filed Feb. 5, 2007.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] 1. Field of the Invention
[0003] The invention relates to protective devices for clothing and
more particularly relates to cloths for preventing the soiling of
upper body garments by babies during post-feeding burping.
[0004] 2. Description of the Prior Art
[0005] A number of devices arranged to protect the garment of an
individual during the activity of feeding and burping a baby exist
in the prior art. Several, such as U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,660,226,
Quilling et al, and 5,956,762, Adams, are based on a bib
configuration wherein the cloth is designed to be secured about the
users neck. Others provide the better part of an entire upper body
garment and are worn like a shirt. U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,960,471,
Burton, 6,990,686, Palmer, and 7,207,070, Swarez-Ballesteros are
examples of these. A further approach is disclosed in U.S. Pat.
Nos. 4,285,067, David, and 6,986,163, Dugan both showing a
wrap-around arrangement in the manner of a sash.
[0006] In contrast to the prior art, the present invention utilizes
the combination of an ergonomic shape and a traction creating
undersurface to cause the cloth to be held in position over the
shoulder during use.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0007] The invention may be summarized as a baby burp cloth
composed of at least two layers of fabric in face to face
relationship of a shape adapted to promote the retention of the
cloth in a position draped over the upper body and shoulder of the
user. Burp cloths are employed to protect the clothing of an
individual while burping a baby over the shoulder after feeding.
Regurgitation of a certain amount of food, both solid and liquid,
usually occurs during this activity which will soil the upper
garment of the adult holding the baby. A towel is most often placed
over the shoulder to prevent or reduce damage to the shirt or dress
of the individual burping the baby.
[0008] The present invention provides an improved burp cloth for
babies composed of at least two sheets of fabric. The top sheet is
of a material which is both non-irritating to a baby's skin and
moisture absorbent to trap the regurgitated substance. The bottom
sheet is relatively non-moisture absorbing although not necessarily
moisture proof and has a rough outer surface which will provide
traction for and promote adherence to the adult garment.
[0009] Both sheets are of the same shape and the entire cloth has
an indented edge more or less in the center and an extension on the
opposite edge more or less across from the indentation. The
indentation fits into the curve of the neck of the user and the
extension covers the shoulder. Cotton fleece is an example of a
fabric which can be used for the top sheet as is corduroy for the
bottom.
[0010] An additional sheet of moisture absorbing fabric positioned
between the top and bottom sheets will further provide greater
protection. This additional layer may also be composed of cotton
fleece. The layers are attached by, for example, sewing along the
edge or by other means such as adhesives. The portions of the cloth
which extend over the front and back are a matter of choice but
will be about equal in most cases.
[0011] These and other features and advantages, as well as the
detailed structure of the invention will become more evident from
the description of the preferred embodiment in conjunction with the
drawings, which follows.
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0012] FIG. 1 is a perspective, broken-out view of the preferred
embodiment of the invention; and
[0013] FIG. 2 illustrates the embodiment of FIG. 1 in use.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
[0014] Referring first to FIG. 1, there is shown an exploded
perspective view of the preferred embodiment of the invention
consisting of a top or outer layer 10, a bottom layer 12, and
optionally a third central layer 14. Sheet or layer 10 is comprised
of a soft non-irritating moisture absorbing fabric such as cotton
fleece, sheet or layer 12 a relatively course material to provide
traction and promote adherence to an upper garment such as a shirt,
dress top, or blouse, and optional sheet or layer 14 again, for
example, cotton fleece.
[0015] Top sheet 12 is the portion of the cloth on which the baby's
head is placed and as a moisture absorbing material, acts to hold
the regurgitation which most often results from the burping
process. The intermediate sheet acts to further enhance this
protective feature of the cloth. The bottom sheet 14 is relatively
non-moisture absorbing but not necessarily waterproof and functions
to provide a rough surface to hold the cloth on the shoulder.
Corduroy is a good choice of fabric for this sheet. The fabric
sheets or layers are bound together by, for example, stitching 16
about the edge. Adhesive may also be used.
[0016] Edge 18 is the edge which is placed to the inside when the
sheet is in use and has an indentation 20 more or less in the
center of the cloth and is arranged to fit into the curve of the
neck. The opposite edge 22 extends outward to cover the shoulder.
The overall configuration or plan of the cloth is therefore
intended to entirely contact and cover the shoulder while shifting
the garment protecting surfaces inward to protect both the front
and the back of the upper garment.
[0017] FIG. 2 is an illustration of the invention in position on
the shoulder of an individual showing the relationship of the
surface of the cloth to the upper body.
[0018] As variations in the above-described embodiments will now be
obvious to those skilled in the art, the invention is accordingly
defined by the following claims.
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