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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 06, 1999
Filed:
Jun. 27, 1997
Patricia Lee Lampson, Cincinnati, OH (US);
Amit Gupta, Cincinnati, OH (US);
The Procter & Gamble Co., Cincinnati, OH (US);
Abstract
The present invention provides a bib having improved pocket opening. The pocket is formed by a pocket panel disposed adjacent a body panel. A pocket opening mechanism in combination with a predetermined hinge line sustain pocket opening. The pocket opening mechanism can comprise an elastic member, and the predetermined hinge can be provided by a crease formed by folding. In one embodiment, the bib includes an apron panel for facilitating gravitational opening of the pocket. The apron can comprise a longitudinally extending crease. The creases in each panel can extend generally parallel to a longitudinal centerline of the bib.