Patent Publication Number: US-2019166923-A1

Title: Methods for securing a bib to a carrier

Description:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
     Baby bibs are well known in the art. Bibs are mostly provided for wear on babies to prevent spills on clothing. Usually a bib is used to cover the chest or under the chin of a baby or toddler to protect the clothing, but the present invention is used for a carrier. Babies wear bibs frequently when they are teething. Bibs are used during feedings to protect clothing and also throughout the day to keep clothing free from spit up and drool. It is normal for babies to drool especially if they are teething. Drooling or dribbling is when babies produce more saliva than normal and gums may begin to itch from teething. Teething is the process of teeth trying to break through the gums. Teething can begin when a baby is 3 to 12 months. The present invention is for the bib to be worn on a carrier for protection. Prior art baby bibs are for a baby or toddler to wear on their body and they have not addressed the need for protecting a carrier by use of a bib from drool, germs and stains. A method for securing a bib to a carrier is needed as more and more people use baby carriers. 
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The field of invention relates generally to bibs for babies or toddlers, and, more specifically to a method for securing a bib to a carrier. 
     SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     In accordance with the present invention, methods are disclosed for effectively securing a bib to a carrier that is used to carry a baby or toddler and protects clothing from drool, spit up and stains. Embodiments are disclosed wherein attaching buttons, snapping buttons or hook and loop fasteners therein for closure to secure the bib to a carrier. The present invention is made of breathable cotton, polyester or any suitable material and can be made using any fabric, style or colors. 
     The purpose of a bib on a carrier is to protect it from drool by a baby that causes germs and stains when the baby is being carried. When parents carry their babies for prolonged periods of time in carriers the baby may spit-up or press their mouth on the bib as a way to ease teething pain. Babies are always looking for something to put in their mouths. The present invention will help ease teething pain, allow drooling and also keep the carrier dry so it can be used on a daily basis. 
     In a preferred embodiment a bib would be a 3-piece set made of cloth and also have snap buttons for attaching the present invention to a carrier and is worn on a carrier with the baby inside the carrier with his head facing the protective bib cover. 
     In another embodiment a bib is worn on a carrier with the baby inside the carrier with the bib and carrier on the same facing side with the bib close to the mouth so the baby can press his gums on it. 
     In another embodiment a bib is made of elastic stretchable material and attaches to a carrier by hook and loop fasteners. 
     It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a method for securing a bib to a carrier that has protection from drool, stains and germs and will keep the carrier dry that comes in different styles. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
         FIG. 1  is a front perspective view of the Drool Pads LILLEbaby SIX-Position 360° ( 20 ) 3-piece set in an opened positioned attached to a user while carrying a baby ( 27 ) in carrier ( 22 ). 
         FIG. 2  is a front perspective view of the Drool Pads ( 20 ) LILLEbaby SIX-Position 360° attached to a carrier. 
         FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the 3-piece Drool Pads LILLEbaby SIX-Position 360° ( 21 ). 
         FIG. 4  is a front perspective view of Drool Pads ( 29 ) 3-piece set on carrier that can be used with BABYBJORN® baby carrier Original. 
         FIG. 5  is a perspective view of the Drool Pads ( 32 ) that can be used with Ergobaby 3 Position Adapt, Ergobaby OMNI and other Ergobaby brand carriers. 
         FIG. 6  is a perspective view of the Universal Drool Pads ( 30 ) that fits any carrier such as Lillebaby®, Infantino®, Babybjorn®, Bebamour®, Beco®, Ergobaby® baby carrier. 
       FIG. 7  is a front perspective view of the Drool Pads ( 31 ) 3-piece set that can be used with that can be used with, Ergobaby 3 Position Adapt, Ergobaby OMNI and other Ergobaby brand carriers. 
         FIG. 8  is a front perspective view the Drool Pads ( 33 ) 3-piece set that can be used with Ergobaby® Four Position 360 baby carrier or can be used with other carrier style brands that may be suitable. 
         FIG. 9  is a front perspective view of the Drool Bib ( 36 ) being worn on a carrier with user and baby and can be used with BABYBJORN® Carrier One or can be used with other carrier style brands that may be suitable. 
         FIG. 10  is a front perspective view of the Drool Bib ( 36 ) on a carrier that can be used with BABYBJORN® Carrier One. 
         FIG. 11  is a perspective view of the Drool Bib ( 38 ) that can be used with BABYBJORN® Carrier One. 
         FIG. 12  is a perspective view of the Drool Bib ( 39 ) that can be used with BABYBJORN® Carrier One displaying designs of zig zag and the other a stripe design as of  FIG. 11 . 
         FIG. 13  is a perspective view of the Drool Bib ( 40 ) that can be used with BABYBJORN® Carrier One showing step by step directions of how to add to a carrier. 
         FIG. 14  is a front view of the Universal Drool Pads ( 34 ) showing step-by-step directions of how to add to a carrier. 
         FIG. 15  is a perspective view of 2 in 1 Cover, that works as a sunshade ( 35 ) and bib to help protect a baby from the sun and protect adult clothing. 
         FIG. 16  is a perspective view of two designs of 2 in 1 Sunshade Plus Burp Bib cover ( 42 ) with snap buttons ( 3 ) for attaching to carrier. 
         FIG. 17  is of 2 in 1 Sunshade Plus Burp Bib cover ( 42 ) showing a step-by-step direction of how to attach to a carrier by hand ( 2 ). 
         FIG. 18  is a perspective view of the Universal Drool Pads ( 6 ) and Drool Pads that can be used with Ergobaby® Four Position 360 carrier. 
         FIG. 19  is a perspective view of the Drool Pads ( 25 ) for Ergobaby® Four Position 360 carrier 3-piece set. 
         FIG. 20  is a front perspective view of the Drool Pads ( 25 ) for Ergobaby® Four Position 360 3-piece set carrier. 
         FIG. 21  is a front perspective view of the Universal Drool Pads ( 34 ) 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     The present invention can be understood in the connection of the accompanying figure. It is noted that the invention is not limited to the precise embodiments shown and can be used with other carrier style brands that may be suitable. in which: 
       FIG. 1  is an exemplary baby bib garment for a carrier in accordance with one embodiment of the invention.  FIG. 1  is a front perspective view of the Drool Pads for LILLEbaby SIX-Position 360° ( 20 ) 3-piece set in an opened positioned attached to a user while carrying a baby ( 27 ) in carrier;  FIG. 2  is a front perspective view of the Drool Pads for LILLEbaby SIX-Position 360° ( 20 ) attached to a carrier displaying buttons and elastic that can attach toys, soothers and etc;  FIG. 3  is a perspective view of the 3-piece Drool Pads for LILLEbaby SIX-Position 360° ( 21 ) in an opened view showing buttons and Elastic to attach toy&#39;s, soothers and more;  FIG. 4  is a front perspective view of Drool Pads ( 29 ) 3-piece set on carrier that can be used with BABYBJORN® baby carrier Original;  FIG. 5  is a perspective view of the Drool Pads ( 32 ) that can be used with Ergobaby 3 Position Adapt, Ergobaby OMNI and other Ergobaby brand carriers;  FIG. 6  is a perspective view of the Universal Drool Pads ( 30 ) that fit the Lillebaby®, Infantino®, Babybjorn®, Bebamour®, Beco®, Ergobaby® baby carrier;  FIG. 7  is a front perspective view of the Drool Pads ( 31 ) 3-piece set that can be used with Ergo ADAPT® baby carrier;  FIG. 8  is a front perspective view the Drool Pads ( 33 ) 3-piece set that can be used with Ergobaby® Four Position 360 baby carrier or can be used with other carrier style brands that may be suitable;  FIG. 9  is a front perspective view of the Drool Bib ( 36 ) being worn on a carrier with user and baby and can be used with BABYBJORN® Carrier One and can be used with other carrier style brands that may be suitable;  FIG. 10  is a front perspective view of the Drool Bib ( 36 ) for BABYBJORN® Carrier One shown as a one piece on carrier;  FIG. 11  is a perspective view of the Drool Bib for BABYBJORN® Carrier One, one piece displaying an bottom opening;  FIG. 12  is a perspective view of the Drool Bib for BABYBJORN® Carrier One displaying designs of zig zag and stripe as of  FIG. 11 ;  FIG. 13  is a perspective view of the Drool Bib for BABYBJORN® Carrier One showing step by step directions of how to add to a carrier;  FIG. 14  is a front view of the Universal Drool Pads ( 34 ) showing step-by-step directions of how to add to a carrier; In its preferred embodiment,  FIG. 15  is a perspective view of  2  in  1  works as a sunshade and bib to help protect a baby from the sun and protect adult clothing. 2 in 1 Sunshade Plus Burp Bib comes together as  2  pack in different designs and attaches to a carrier;  FIG. 16  is a perspective view of two designs of 2 in 1 Sunshade Plus Burp Bib cover with buttons ( 3 ) for attaching to carrier. One design has a partial view of stripes and the other has a design with stars;  FIG. 17  is of 2 in 1 Sunshade Plus Burp Bib ( 42 ) showing a step-by step direction of how to attach to a carrier by hand ( 2 ) and can attach with snaps, hook, loops or any other attaching apparatus;  FIG. 18  is a perspective view of the Universal Drool Pads ( 6 ) and Drool Pads for Ergobaby® Four Position 360 ( 4 ) carrier ( 7 ) and each design displays elastic ( 8 ), buttons ( 9 ) and Velcro® ( 10 );  FIG. 19  is a perspective view of the Drool Pads ( 25 ) for Ergobaby® Four Position  360  carrier 3-piece Set;  FIG. 20  is a front perspective view of the Drool Pads ( 25 ) for Ergobaby® Four Position 360 3-piece set carrier displaying step-by-step directions of how to add the present invention to a carrier;  FIG. 21  is a front perspective view of the Universal Drool Pads ( 34 ) that fits Lillebaby®, Infantino®, Babybjorn®, Bebamour®, Beco®, Ergobaby® and other baby carriers. 
     Although specific embodiments were described herein, the scope of the invention is not limited to those specific embodiments. It is to be understood that many other possible modifications and variations can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention.