Patent Publication Number: US-2003221594-A1

Title: Coffee bibb

Description:
[0001] The COFFEE BIBB is designed to function as a napkin or mess catcher for coffee cups, creamer containers, spoon and spoon holder, sweeteners and the process of getting a cup of coffee, often 1 st  thing in morning.  
       [0002] The COFFEE BIBB is designed to add a decorative countertop feature to the kitchen motif &amp; interior. 
     
    
    
     [0003] The U shaped version (1) is for placement where coffee machine is located on the countertop, like a bib on a baby. L shaped version (2), which is reversible for L or J placement if an appliance is placed right next to refrigerator, stove or tall cabinet in kitchen.  
     [0004] Original intent is for use in residential kitchens, although any corporate facility could have an employee area with a coffee machine.  
     [0005] Decorative fabrics, mainly cotton/polyester blend are suggested for fiber content are best for durability &amp; wash-ability, a major component for marketing. Color fastness also an important feature and has been taken into consideration with regards to types of fabric used. COFFEE BIBB&#39;s are lined with a washable, fusible interfacing (Thermolan) which is heat resistant to allow hot coffee cups and pots to be placed on it.  
     [0006] THE COFFEE BIBB will also fit in front of a standard size blender with the same function suggested, as a decorative drip catcher.  
     [0007] Decorative fabrics are used to blend with any color scheme in any kitchen. The product may be made with same fabric both sides or contrasting prints/solids. The decorative possibilities are endless when you take into consideration that it is possible to match any 2 prints and then possibly us corporate logos and holiday themed prints for Christmas, Halloween, or Thanksgiving.  
     [0008] The advantages are very apparent as the COFFEE BIBB will add function and flavor to every kitchen both by keeping the area in front of the appliance clean, offer an area to rest accoutrements and add decorative possibilities to the area.  
     [0009] It is because of the great possibilities that I am patenting this very simplistic design &amp; will apply for a trademark  
     BACKGROUND OF THE COFFEE BIBB  
     [0010] About two years ago—I sewed some triangular strips of fabric to place in front of my coffee machine as I was tired of mopping up spills every morning when half asleep when getting that first cup of coffee. They were self-lined decorative upholstery weight absorbent washable fabrics.  
     [0011] The two versions of The Coffee Bibb followed as I made adjustments of size and shape. I put the vertical arms for placement of creamers &amp; sugar bowl. I inserted heat-resistant interfacing in between layers. The “U” shaped item for coffee machines out in open. The “L” shaped for appliances located next to refrigerators, stoves, &amp; tall cabinets.  
     [0012] I placed in front of the blender and had a “Blender Bibb”. I put in front of planters &amp; tall vases and had decorative application as well. It also may be developed into gift ideas such as the “Christmas Bibb” made in a Christmas motif-  
     [0013] The COFFEE BIBB gets its name “BIBB” because it takes the shape from a regular bib &amp; is utilized for the same purpose.  
     [0014] I have filed a PPA No. 60/373,273 and have trademarked name in Hawaii. No Prior Art nor even remote reference appeared in all searches.