Protective bib or apron
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1. A protective apron comprising:
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a collar portion for securing the apron to the wearer in which the collar portion comprises a first set of flaps attached to the apron that, when in use, lie substantially flat against the neck of the wearer to provide a close fit around the wearer, the collar portion further comprising a second set of flaps attached to the apron wherein the second set of flaps are offset from the first set of flaps such that the gaps between adjacent flaps on one set are arranged to be completely covered by the central portion of the flaps on the other set of flaps, the collar portion being adjustably securable at any position within a predetermined range such that it forms a close fit around the wearer.
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An apron for use by dentists and the like is provided with a main body portion and a collar portion for securing the apron to the wearer in which the collar portion is adjustably securable at any position within a predetermined range such that it forms a close fit around the wearer wherein the collar and body portions comprise an absorbent side and a substantially waterproof.
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14 Claims
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1. A protective apron comprising:
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a main body portion and; a collar portion for securing the apron to the wearer in which the collar portion comprises a first set of flaps attached to the apron that, when in use, lie substantially flat against the neck of the wearer to provide a close fit around the wearer, the collar portion further comprising a second set of flaps attached to the apron wherein the second set of flaps are offset from the first set of flaps such that the gaps between adjacent flaps on one set are arranged to be completely covered by the central portion of the flaps on the other set of flaps, the collar portion being adjustably securable at any position within a predetermined range such that it forms a close fit around the wearer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A protective apron comprising:
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a main body portion and; a collar portion for securing the apron to the wearer in which the collar portion comprises a first set of flaps attached to the apron that, when in use, lie substantially flat against the neck of the wearer to provide a close fit around the wearer, the collar portion further comprising a second set of flaps attached to the apron wherein the second set of flaps are attached to the apron along a line substantially parallel to the first set of flaps and are offset from the first set of flaps such that the gaps between adjacent flaps on one set are arranged to be at least partially covered by the central portion of the flaps on the other set of flaps, the collar portion being adjustably securable at any position within a predetermined range such that it forms a close fit around the wearer.
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14. A protective apron comprising:
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a main body portion and; a collar portion for securing the apron to the wearer in which the collar portion comprises a first set of flaps attached to the apron that, when in use, lie substantially flat against the neck of the wearer to provide a close fit around the wearer, the collar portion further comprising a second set of flaps attached to the apron wherein the second set of flaps are attached to the apron along a line substantially parallel to the first set of flaps and are offset from the first set of flaps such that the gaps between adjacent flaps on one set are arranged to be at least partially covered by the central portion of the flaps on the other set of flaps, the collar portion being adjustably securable at any position within a predetermined range such that it forms a close fit around the wearer, wherein the collar and body portions comprise an absorbent side and a substantially waterproof side.
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