Patent ID: 8141172
Filing Date: 2012-03-27
Classification: A41D

Abstract:
1. A medical gown, comprising: a body covering portion defining a body opening running a length of the body covering portion and terminating at a neck opening, the body opening having a first side and a second side and being configured to permit a wearer to don the medical gown; sleeves extending distally from the body covering portion; an insertion strap coupled to and extending from one of the first side or the second side, the insertion strap comprising a plurality of teeth disposed therealong; and a fastening strap coupled to and extending from another of the first side or the second side, the fastening strap comprising a fastening head through which the insertion strap may pass, the fastening head comprising a latch configured to engage one or more of the plurality of teeth so as to prevent the insertion strap, once inserted into the fastening head, from being withdrawn from the fastening head; wherein a perimeter portion of the neck opening separates the insertion strap and the fastening strap and wherein the perimeter portion is configured to be easily torn by a wearer.