Patent Publication Number: US-2012042431-A1

Title: Bib assembly

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This patent application is a non-provisional application of and claims priority to each of the following provisional patent applications: 1) co-pending U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 61/374,925, that is entitled “TRAVEL BIB,” and that was filed on Aug. 18, 2010; and 2) co-pending U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 61/503,977, that is entitled “TRAVEL BIB,” and that was filed on Jul. 1, 2011. The entire disclosure of both of these patent applications is hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety herein. 
    
    
     FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention generally relates to the field of clothing protection devices and, more particularly, to providing for the attachment of clothing protection devices to an appropriate article such as clothing. 
     BACKGROUND 
     Bibs are often used by people of different ages at home, restaurants, nursing homes, and the like to prevent or reduce the likelihood of clothes becoming soiled. Bibs are made in a variety of sizes to cover a user anywhere between the user&#39;s neck to the user&#39;s lap. Some bibs are reusable and as such may be made from cloth or plastic, while others are disposable and may be made from inexpensive materials such as a plastic-coated paper or thin plastic. Typically, the bib is secured behind the user&#39;s neck using devices such as ties, snaps, and the like. 
     It has become increasingly popular for drivers and passengers in vehicles to eat and drink while in transit, which often results in spills due to vehicle movements (e.g., accelerations and decelerations; encountering bumps in the road; swerving of the vehicle). Drivers sometimes attempt to use bibs to prevent their clothing from being soiled by food and beverage spills. 
     SUMMARY 
     A first aspect of the present invention is embodied by a bib system including a clip or mounting clip, the clip having strap and bib sections (e.g., first and second clip sections or clasps) that are rotatably interconnected to each other. The clip is adapted to be mounted on a strap (e.g., a strap of a restraint system of any appropriate type, such as one commonly used, in a vehicle such as a motor vehicle (e.g., a passenger seat in a car), a train, or an airplane, or the like; in an infant car seat), that in turn is engageable with a seat occupant. 
     A number of feature refinements and additional features are applicable to the first aspect of the present invention. These feature refinements and additional features may be used individually or in any combination. The following discussion is applicable to the first aspect, up to the start of the discussion of a second aspect of the present invention. Initially, the bib section of the mounting clip may be characterized as being a first portion of the mounting clip that is attachable to a corresponding bib. The strap section may be characterized as being a second portion of the mounting clip that is attachable to an article (e.g., a strap of a restraint system) from which a corresponding bib is to be suspended. 
     The strap and bib sections may detachably mount to a strap and a bib in any appropriate manner. That is, the strap and bib sections may be configured so that detaching the same from a strap or bib does not adversely affect the structure of the strap and bib sections, such that they may thereafter be mounted to a strap or bib (e.g., the strap section may be repeatedly mounted to and dismounted from a strap without “breaking” the strap section; the bib section may be repeatedly mounted to and dismounted from a bib without “breaking” the bib section). 
     Any appropriate mounting configuration may be used by each of the strap and bib sections. Generally, each of the strap and bib sections may be characterized as having a pair of clamping members that are movable away from each other to allow a strap or bib to be positioned therebetween, and that are biased in some fashion toward each other (e.g., by a spring force, by a magnetic attraction, by a clamping force exerted on the pair of clamping members by another structure) to provide a clamping force to retain a strap or bib between these clamping members. The pair of clamping members may be interconnected in any appropriate manner, such as by a living hinge or the like, and may in fact be part of a common structure. One or both of the strap and bib sections could be in the form of a money clip or an at least generally U-shaped, spring-biased clamping device, a clothes-pin like arrangement, or any other type of clamping arrangement. One or both of the strap and bib sections could also be in the form of a pair of clamping members that are movable relative to each other between open and closed positions (e.g., via a living hinge between the pair of clamping members), and that are magnetically retained in the closed position (e.g., one or both of the clamping members may include one or more magnets) to retain a strap or bib therebetween. Any appropriate combination of mounting configurations may be used for the strap and bib sections. 
     The strap section of the clip may be adapted to be mounted (e.g., removably or detachably) on a strap of a restraint system, and the bib section of the clip may be adapted to detachably engage a bib. In other arrangements, the bib system may be used vice versa, such that the strap section may be adapted to detachably engage a bib, while the bib section may be adapted to be mounted (e.g., removably or detachably) on a strap. Although the bib system may be preferably for use with a strap of a restraint system, it could be installed on other types of objects such as clothing. 
     Any type of clip including rotatably connected strap and bib sections may be used as part of the bib system. In one arrangement, the strap section may be adapted to be detachably mounted on the strap. For instance, the strap section may be designed such that a seat occupant (e.g., a driver of a vehicle, a passenger of a vehicle, an infant in a car seat or the like,) may be able to repeatedly mount the strap section onto and remove the strap section from the strap. In this regard, the seat occupant may mount the strap section onto the strap each time the occupant is going to sit on the associated seat (e.g., each time the occupant enters a vehicle). In other arrangements, the seat occupant may mount the strap section onto the strap and leave such strap section mounted to the strap for future use (e.g., upon exiting the vehicle). The strap section may be slid relative to the strap, for instance to allow for adjustment of the position of the clip during use or to accommodate/facilitate storage of the strap (e.g., if the strap is retractable). 
     The strap section may be adapted or operable to exert a retention force towards or against the strap, and such a retention force may be generated by any appropriate device or combination of devices, such as one or more mechanical devices (e.g., springs, biasing members), magnetic devices (e.g., magnet/ferromagnet combinations) and/or any combination of such devices. The strap section may be in the form of any structure or design operable to releasably retain or mount a bib, strap, or the like thereto. In one embodiment, the strap section may include first and second strap sections (e.g., first and second clamp portions or clamping members) that are movable relative to each other; in some variations, the strap section may be in the form of a “money clip”). For instance, such strap sections may be moved between at least a “strap installation” position and a “strap-retaining” position. Such first and second strap sections may be moved apart or otherwise separated to accommodate installation of the clip on the strap. The strap section may be operable to exert a force towards the strap-retaining position, even when the strap is in the strap installation position (e.g., the first and second strap sections may be biased to a strap-retaining position). In other variations, the strap section may be appropriately manipulated such that the retention force may be selectively “turned on” and turned off&#39;. For instance, the strap section may include first and second strap sections that are connected by a hinge of any appropriate type (e.g., a living hinge), along with a slidable member (e.g., a spring or clasp) that may be operable to slide over and/or compress the first and second strap sections to exert the retention force on the strap. Generally, the strap section may be characterized as a clamp or a clamping structure of any appropriate type. 
     To increase the gripping or retention ability of the strap section against the strap, the strap section may include one or more strap interface sections (e.g., first and second strap interface sections that are spaced from each other). Any such strap interface sections may be in the form of protrusions, teeth, bumps, or the like. In some embodiments, such strap interface sections each include an elongated concave portion of the strap section; in other embodiments, each strap interface section may include at least one row of teeth. The strap interface sections may be designed or adapted to exert a greater retention force on the strap than a portion of the strap section that extends between the strap interface sections, or that portion of the strap section that is located between the strap interface sections. Stated otherwise, the portion of the strap section portion extending between the first and second strap interface sections may or may not be adapted to make contact with a strap retained by the strap section. 
     In another arrangement, the bib section may be operable to removably or detachably mount or connect to a bib. As such, the strap and bib sections may be adapted to collectively operate to removably or detachably mount a bib to a strap associated with a seat (e.g., in a vehicle). The bib section may be operable to exert a retention force against a bib, and such a retention force may be selected from one or more mechanical devices, magnetic devices and/or combinations thereof. The bib section may be in the form of any structure or design operable to releasably retain or mount a bib, strap, or the like thereto. For instance, the bib section may include first and second bib sections (e.g., first and second clamp sections or clamping members) that are movable (e.g., pivotable) relative to each other. For instance, the bib section may include any type of spring device, and such a spring device may be operable (in combination with the first and second bib sections) to exert the retention force against the bib. In some arrangements, the first and second bib sections may be pivotally connected by a pivot pin that may extend through a portion of a spring (e.g. a spring hinge). In other arrangements, the first and second bib sections may be pivotally connected by way of ball and socket type arrangements. Regardless of the specific arrangement utilized to accommodate movement of the first and second bib sections relative to each other, moving such first and second bib sections apart may accommodate installation of a bib in the clip. Generally, the bib section may be characterized as a clamp or a clamping structure of any appropriate type. 
     In some instances, the first and second bib sections may be biased towards a “bib-retaining” position. As such, once a user separates the first and second bib sections or otherwise moves such sections apart and inserts a bib therebetween, the first and second bib sections may be designed to automatically close or compress into the bib-retaining position to detachably secure the bib within the bib section. The first and second bib sections may alternatively or additionally be associated with magnetic devices that may be operable to exert the retention force against the bib. As a further example, each of the bib sections may be associated with hook portions (e.g., the hook portion of a hook and loop arrangement) that may be operable to interact with each other and thus resist separation of the bib sections. Such hook sections may additionally increase the gripping ability of the bib section against a bib. In other embodiments, at least one of the first and second bib sections may be associated with hook portions of a hook and loop arrangement while the other of the first and second bib sections may be associated with loop portions of a hook and loop arrangement. The bib section may also include spaced apart bib-interface sections that may be operable to increase the gripping ability of the bib section against a bib. 
     A portion of the bib and/or strap section may include a facilitation member that may be operable to aid in the loading, unloading and/or adjustment of a bib into, from or within the bib section. For instance, the facilitation member may be in the form of a roller or cylindrical member associated with one of the first and second bib sections (and rotatable relative thereto) that may be operable to contact and exert a retention force against the other of the first and second bib sections. During loading of a bib into a bib section including such a roller, a user may not need to separate the first and second bib sections. Instead, the user may be able to simply insert the bib between the roller and one of the first and second bib sections, and then pull the bib into a receiving space situated between the first and second bib sections. Once the user stops pulling the bib, the roller may be operable to inhibit or at least reduce the potential for relative movement of the bib out of the receiving space owing to the retention force generated by the roller against one of the first and second bib sections. Fine adjustments and unloading of the bib may be made in a similar way. In other arrangements, the roller or facilitation member may be associated with a portion of one of the bib and strap sections and may be operable to urge a portion of a bib or strap against a portion of the other of the bib strap sections. 
     At least a portion of the bib section and/or strap section may include a handle and/or finger grip to aid in the separation of the first and second bib sections and/or first and second strap sections. For instance, the handle may facilitate separation of the first and second bib sections and/or first and second strap sections against a biasing force generated by a spring, magnetic arrangement, or the like, and including any combination thereof. 
     The bib and strap sections may be rotatably interconnected to each other by way of any appropriate pivot assembly. The pivot assembly may allow the bib and strap sections to at least rotate or move about a first axis extending through a portion of the bib and strap section. In some instances, the pivot assembly may allow the bib section to be freely rotated relative to the strap section to one of an infinite number of rotational positions between the bib and strap sections. In other instances, the clip may include at least one pivot pin interconnecting the strap and bib sections that allows at least one of the bib and strap sections to be rotated relative to the other of the bib and straps sections between a plurality of predetermined positions. For instance, the clip may further include a plurality of retention positions for the strap section relative to the bib section. In this case, each of the retention positions may provide a greater resistance to relative rotational motion between the strap and bib sections than a separate transition position extending between each adjacent pair of retention positions. In one embodiment, the pivot assembly may include at least one protrusion (e.g., ball-shaped protrusion) on one of the strap and bib sections that may be repeatedly movable into and out of one of series of apertures, the apertures being situated in the shape of a circle. In another variation, the strap section may be repeatedly mountable on and removable from the bib section. For instance, the strap and bib sections may be interconnected via a magnetic coupling. As an example, a portion of the strap section may include a first connection member which may be in the form of a magnetic member (e.g., a ferromagnet or a magnet), while a portion of the bib section may include a second connection member which may be in the form of another magnetic member (e.g., a ferromagnet or a magnet). The magnetic members may be engaged to removably secure the strap section to the bib section. In this regard, a user may choose to removably secure the strap section to an object (e.g., strap) and then removably secure the bib section to another object (e.g., bib), the two objects initially being located in different locations. Thereafter, the user may appropriately connect the bib and strap sections utilizing the above-discussed magnetic members. Other types of connection members may be used (e.g., mechanical devices). In any case, the bib and strap sections still remain rotatable relative to each other. 
     In another arrangement, the clip may include a third section in addition to the bib and strap sections that may also serve to releasably engage any appropriate object. The third section may be rotatably interconnected to the bib and strap sections by way of the same pivot assembly so as to rotate about the first axis. In other embodiments, the third section may be interconnected to the clip by another pivot assembly that allows the third section to rotate about the first axis or about a second axis different than the first axis (e.g., the second axis is perpendicular or otherwise at an angle to the first axis). Moreover, the third section may be appropriately repeatedly mountable on and removable from the bib and/or strap sections. Additional sections may be incorporated into or onto the clip. 
     A second aspect of the present invention is embodied by a restraint system that includes a strap engageable with a seat occupant, and the previously described clip comprising rotatably interconnected strap and bib sections. In this aspect, the clip or mounting clip is mounted on the strap. 
     A number of feature refinements and additional features are applicable to the second aspect of the present invention. These feature refinements and additional features may be used individually or in any combination. The following discussion is applicable to the second aspect, up to the start of the discussion of a third aspect of the present invention. 
     In an embodiment, the strap may be appropriately incorporated as part of a restraint device (e.g., three point restraint device) in any type of vehicle (e.g., motor vehicle, plane, train) or as part of an infant seat or the like. In one arrangement, the strap may be in the form of a belt (e.g., shoulder harness) that may be operable to extend across the chest of a seat occupant. In other embodiments, the strap may be in the form of a lap belt. Other appropriate types of belts may be incorporated as part of the restraint system. 
     In another embodiment, the restraint system may have a bib situated in or otherwise detachably held by the clip. Such a bib may be in the form of any appropriate garment or body-protecting device. For instance, the bib may be in the form of a traditional cloth or paper napkin used for preventing or reducing the potential of spilled food and drinks from moving or transferring from one side of the bib to the other side of the bib (e.g., from the front side of the bib to the back side of the bib, which may be disposed adjacent to the user&#39;s body). The bib may also be in the form of a dual-layered bib having at least one liquid absorbent layer and at least one liquid repellant layer. Such an absorbent layer may face away from the body of the user so as to catch and absorb spilled drink and food, while the liquid repellant layer may face towards the user&#39;s body to prevent such spilled liquids and foods from contacting the clothes or body portions of the user. 
     In one embodiment, the bib may include first and second portions that may be of varying dimensions and shapes. For instance, the bib may include an upper portion (e.g., a first bib section) and a second bib portion (e.g., a second bib section). The first bib section may by engaged by the clip and have a tapering width. The second bib section may extend from the first bib section and have a width greater than an entirety of the first bib section. As an example, a width of the bib may increase along the first bib section while progressing away from the clip, and thereafter may remain constant along the second bib section. The tapered width of the first bib section may allow vehicle passengers and other users of the bib more freedom in the use of their arms than a bib having a constant width along the entire length of such bib. In other arrangements, the bib may include a third bib section with dimensions different than those of the first and/or second bib sections. For instance, the third bib section may extend from the second bib section and have a width greater than the width of the first and/or second bib sections. As an example, a width of the bib may increase along the third bib section while progressing away from the second bib section. In this regard, the third bib section may be draped over the surface of the leg(s), seat cushions and/or other vehicle equipment to prevent or reduce the potential of spilled food and drinks from staining or otherwise marring or damaging such surfaces. 
     A third aspect of the present invention is embodied by a method of removably securing a bib to a restraint system (e.g., in a vehicle). The method initially includes opening a strap section of a clip or mounting clip. For example, the strap section includes first and second strap sections that may be appropriately separated. Thereafter, such first and second strap sections may be sandwiched against or otherwise compressed on a strap of the restraint system, and then the strap section may be closed. If not so oriented, a bib section of the clip may be rotated so as to be in a substantially vertical orientation (e.g., a receiving space within the bib section may open downwardly). In other arrangements, the bib section may either be left in whatever orientation it was in after the strap was compressed by the strap section, or may even be rotated to a non-vertical orientation to provide a desired positioning of the bib section. In any case, a bib may be secured to the bib section. 
     Other methods of removably securing a bib to a restraint system are envisioned. For instance, a bib section of a clip may be appropriately removably secured to a bib and a strap section of the clip may be removably secured to a strap of the restraint system, irrespective of the order in which such bib and strap sections are respectively removably attached to the bib and strap. Thereafter and assuming the bib and strap sections are separated, the bib section may be removably attached to the strap section. The bib section may thereafter be appropriately moved (e.g., rotated) to position the bib in a desired orientation relative to a body and/or clothing portion of a passenger. 
     Fourth and fifth aspects of the present invention are directed to a bib. This bib includes a bib body having a top edge, a bottom edge, and a pair of sides. A longitudinal dimension may be characterized as extending between the top and bottom edges of the bib body. In one embodiment, a longitudinal axis extends between these top and bottom edges. 
     The fourth aspect of the present invention is directed to a bib that may be used in each of the above-noted first, second, and third aspects. The above-noted bib body includes a plurality of flexible body reinforcement members in the case of the fourth aspect (e.g., to allow the bib body to be “shaped” for any appropriate purpose; to “funnel” food particles, for instance to direct such food particles into an optional pocket that may be incorporated by the bib body). 
     The fifth aspect of the present invention is directed to a bib that may be used in each of the above-noted first, second, and third aspects. The above-noted bib body includes a top or upper reinforcement member in the case of the fifth aspect. 
     A number of feature refinements and additional features are separately applicable to each of the fourth and fifth aspects of the present invention. These feature refinements and additional features may be used individually or in any combination. The following discussion is separately applicable to each of the fourth and fifth aspects, up to the start of the discussion of a sixth aspect of the present invention. Initially, the fourth and fifth aspects may be used in combination. 
     The bib body may be formed from any appropriate material or combination of materials. For instance, the bib body could be in the form of a disposable (e.g., one or more thin sheets of plastic). The bib body could also be formed from a washable material or combination of materials (e.g., oil cloth; vinyl). The bib body may be formed by joining two or more sheets together in any appropriate manner (e.g., sewing, adhering, heat-sealing). In one embodiment, one or more of an upper reinforcement member, a plurality of body reinforcement members, and a plurality of pocket reinforcement members may be encased in the bib body (e.g., disposed between a pair of sheets that define at least part of the bib body). 
     The top edge of the bib body may be of a first width. The spacing between the opposite sides of the bib body may define a second width. In one embodiment, the second width is greater than the first width. For instance, each side of the bib body may be characterized as including a side section and a transition section, where each transition section extends from the top edge of the bib body (e.g., an end thereof) to its corresponding side section. One embodiment has each transition section being arcuately-shaped or curved progressing from the top edge of the bib body to its corresponding side edge. Another embodiment has each transition section being linear (e.g., a straight line) proceeding from the top edge of the bib body to its corresponding side edge. 
     The bib may include a top or upper reinforcement member. The upper reinforcement member may be disposed within about 1.25 inches of the top edge of the bib body. One embodiment has the upper reinforcement member being spaced from the top edge of the bib body (e.g., within 1.25 inches of the top edge of the bib body). Another embodiment has the upper reinforcement member being positioned at the top edge of the bib body. 
     The noted upper reinforcement member may be characterized as being an elongated structure (e.g., having a length dimension that is greater than, and in one embodiment substantially greater than, any other dimension of the upper reinforcement member). The upper reinforcement member may have a length dimension that extends in a lateral dimension, where the lateral dimension coincides with the side-to-side dimension of the bib (e.g., the lateral dimension being orthogonal to the above-noted longitudinal dimension). The upper reinforcement member may be characterized as extending from one side of the bib body to the opposite side of the bib body. Another characterization is that the upper reinforcement member extends along an entirety of the top edge of the bib body. 
     The noted upper reinforcement member may be characterized as being bendable into a to predetermined shape. This predetermined shape may be at least substantially retained without continued application of any external force to the upper reinforcement member, and may allow the user to shape the upper portion of the bib body into a desired configuration (e.g., to provide/retain a bib coverage area on a user). In one embodiment, the upper reinforcement member is in the form of a pliable metal strip. In another embodiment, the upper reinforcement member is in the form of a pliable wire or the like. 
     Engaging the bib at any location along the length of the upper reinforcement member (e.g., using any of the mounting clips described above in relation to any of the first, second, and third aspects) should allow the bib to hang in at least generally the same orientation on a user. The upper reinforcement member may facilitate having the bib body be suspended from the mounting clip at a single location or region (whether the mounting clip engages a region having the upper reinforcement member or not). Whether the mounting clip engages a region having the upper reinforcement member, or whether the interconnection/interface between the mounting clip and the bib body is spaced from this upper reinforcement member (e.g., in the direction of a pocket incorporated by the bib body), the upper reinforcement member may be of a sufficient rigidity so that the upper portion of the bib body simply does not “flop down” onto another portion of the bib body (e.g., the upper reinforcement member may assist in retaining the bib body in proper position relative to a user). 
     The bib may include a plurality of body reinforcement members (e.g., flexible structures) that each extend inwardly toward the noted longitudinal axis. These body reinforcement members may extend from either of the two sides of the bib body and at least generally in the direction of the noted longitudinal axis. A first group of a plurality of body reinforcement members may extend from one side of the bib body toward the longitudinal axis, and a second group of a plurality of body reinforcement members may extend from the other side of the bib body toward the longitudinal axis. Each of these groups may have at least two body reinforcement members. Each body reinforcement member in the first group may be staggered in the longitudinal dimension compared to each body reinforcement member in the second group. In one embodiment, each body reinforcement member that extends from one side of the bib body is not collinear with any body reinforcement member that extends from the other side of the bib body. 
     The noted body reinforcement members may be disposed in parallel relation to each other. In one embodiment where the longitudinal reference axis is disposed equidistantly from the two sides of the bib body, none of the body reinforcement members extends all the way to the longitudinal reference axis. The bib body may be characterized as having a first zone that is located between the two sides of the bib body (e.g., equidistantly). In one embodiment, none of the plurality of body reinforcement members extends into to this first zone, including where each such body reinforcement member extends from either one side of the bib body or the opposite side of the bib body. 
     The noted body reinforcement members each may be characterized as being bendable into a predetermined shape. This predetermined shape may be at least substantially retained without continued application of any external force to a particular body reinforcement member. In one embodiment, each body reinforcement member is in the form of a pliable metal strip. In another embodiment, each body reinforcement member is in the form of a pliable wire or the like. 
     The bib body may include at least one pocket. This pocket may be located so as to define a lowermost extreme of the bib body (e.g., when the pocket is formed/defined), may extend between the pair of sides of the bib body, or both. The bib body may include first and connector pairs, where the first connector pair may at least generally close one end of this pocket, and where the second connector pair may at least generally close an opposite end of this pocket. Each such connector pair may include first and second connectors that may be detachably engaged (e.g., to accommodate repeated engagement and disengagement without damaging either connector and/or the bib body). In one embodiment, each connector of each connector pair is in the form of Velcro®. Mating snaps could be used as well. In any case, the bib body may be folded onto itself and the connector pairs detachably engaged to define this pocket. 
     The bib body may incorporate at least one wire or other reinforcement member that defines a bottom or lower extreme of the noted pocket (e.g., when formed/defined in the above-noted manner). The pocket may also incorporate a plurality of pocket reinforcement members. In the case where the pocket includes a back pocket panel and a front pocket panel (e.g., when the bib body is folded in the above-noted manner and the two ends of the pocket are defined by separate and engaged connector pairs), each pocket reinforcement member may extend along at least part of each of the back pocket panel and the front pocket panel. The plurality of pocket reinforcement members may be characterized as being disposed parallel to one another. In one embodiment, the pocket reinforcement members may be disposed in parallel relation to the noted longitudinal reference axis, while the above-noted body reinforcement members may be disposed orthogonally to the noted longitudinal reference axis (e.g., in relation to their respective lengths dimensions). 
     The pocket reinforcement members each may be characterized as being bendable into a predetermined shape (e.g., at least generally U-shaped or V-shaped). This predetermined shape may be at least substantially retained without continued application of any external force to a particular pocket reinforcement member. For instance, the plurality of pocket reinforcement members may maintain the above-noted front pocket panel in spaced relation to the back pocket panel (e.g., such that the front pocket panel remains “puckered out” in relation to the back pocket panel). In any case, the bends in the various pocket reinforcement members may be located at and/or define a bottom of the pocket. In one embodiment, each pocket reinforcement member is in the form of a pliable metal strip. In another embodiment, each pocket reinforcement member is in the form of a pliable wire or the like. 
     The bib of the fourth and fifth aspects may be used in combination with any of the mounting clips discussed above in relation to the first, second, and/or third aspects of the present invention. The mounting clip may detachably engage the bib such that there is a single mechanical purchase (e.g., area of engagement) between the mounting clip and the bib such that the bib is in effect suspended from a single location or region. Engaging the bib at any location along the noted upper reinforcement member (e.g., using any of the clips described in relation to any of the first, second, and third aspects) should allow the bib to hang in at least generally the same orientation on a user. 
     A sixth aspect of the present invention is directed to a bib system or assembly in the form of a bib and a mounting clip. The bib includes a bib body having a top edge, a bottom edge, and a pair of sides. The bib further includes an elongated upper reinforcement member that is incorporated by the bib body, that is disposed within 1.25″ of the top edge of the bib body, and that has a length dimension that extends in a lateral dimension (the “lateral dimension” extending from one side of the bib body to a corresponding portion on the opposite side of the bib body). The mounting clip includes a first portion that is interconnected with the bib in any appropriate manner, as well as a separate second portion that is attachable to an article from which the bib is to be suspended. The bib is suspended from a single location or region by the mounting clip. 
     A number of feature refinements and additional features are applicable to the sixth aspect of the present invention. These feature refinements and additional features may be used individually or in any combination. The following discussion is applicable to the sixth aspect, up to the start of the discussion of a seventh aspect of the present invention. Initially, the bib addressed above in relation to the fourth and fifth aspects may be used by the bib assembly of this sixth aspect. The mounting clip addressed above in relation to the first, second, and third aspects may be used by the bib assembly of this sixth aspect. 
     The mounting clip may be detachably engaged with the bib in any appropriate manner. For instance, the mounting clip may include what may be characterized as first and second clamping sections (e.g., the noted first and second portions, respectively, of the mounting clip). The first clamping section of the mounting clip (e.g., a clothes-pin type configuration or the like) may detachably connect the mounting clip to the bib body, while the second clamping section (e.g., another clothes-pin type configuration or the like) is available to be detachably engaged with an article from which the bib body is to be suspended. 
     The second portion of the mounting clip (that which is available to attach to an article from which the bib is to be suspended) could utilize first and second clamping members that are movable apart to allow an article to be disposed therebetween (e.g., a clothes-pin type configuration or the like), and that are movable toward one another to retain the article between the first and second clamping members so as to suspend the bib from this article. Such a mounting clip could be inseparably incorporated by the bib body (e.g., where the mounting clip is permanently mounted to the bib body; where the mounting clip is not intended to be separated or removed from the bib body; where the connection between the mounting clip and bib body is other than a detachable connection). Another option is for the mounting clip with the first and second clamping members to include at least one connector. This connector (e.g., the noted first portion of the mounting clip) could detachably engage with another connector that is incorporated by the bib body (e.g., the mounting clip could incorporate a first snap member (e.g., male or female) that may detachably engage with another snap member (e.g., male or female) incorporated by the bib body). The bib body could include a plurality of connectors such that the mounting clip could be detachably mounted to the bib at a number of different locations. 
     The bib assembly may be characterized as including an interconnection between the bib body and the mounting clip. The first portion of the mounting clip may be part of and/or define this interconnection. The second portion of the mounting clip (being separate from the first portion) would not be part of this interconnection, and again is attachable to an article form which the bib is to be suspended. A common structure of the mounting clip does not function as each of the first and second portions. 
     A seventh aspect of the present invention is directed to a bib system or assembly in the form of a bib and a mounting clip. The mounting clip includes a first portion that is interconnected with the bib, along with a separate second portion that includes first and second clamping members that are movable apart to allow an article to be disposed therebetween (e.g., a clothes-pin type configuration or the like), and that are movable toward one another to retain the article between the first and second clamping members so as to allow the bib to be suspended from this article. That is, the first and second clamping members do not establish the interconnection between the mounting clip and the bib. Instead, the first and second clamping members are available to engage an article when the mounting clip is interconnected with the bib, such that the bib would then be suspended from this article by the mounting clip. Further in this regard, the bib is suspended from a single location or region by the mounting clip. 
     A number of feature refinements and additional features are applicable to the seventh aspect of the present invention. These feature refinements and additional features may be used individually or in any combination. The following discussion is applicable to the seventh aspect, up to the start of the discussion of an eighth aspect of the present invention. Initially, the bib addressed above in relation to the fourth and is fifth aspects may be used by the bib assembly of this seventh aspect. The mounting clip addressed above in relation to the first, second, and third aspects may be used by the bib assembly of this seventh aspect. 
     The first and second clamping members may define one clamping section for the mounting clip (e.g., the noted second portion of the mounting clip). The mounting clip may include another, separate clamping section to engage the bib and establish the noted interconnection between the bib and the mounting clip (e.g., the noted first portion of the mounting clip). For instance, this additional clamping section may include another pair of clamping members that are movable apart to allow a portion of the bib to be disposed therebetween (e.g., a clothes-pin type configuration or the like), and that are movable toward one another to retain part of the bib between this pair of clamping members. 
     The mounting clip could be inseparably incorporated by the bib body (e.g., where the mounting clip is permanently mounted to the bib body; where the mounting clip is not intended to be separated or removed from the bib body; where the connection between the mounting clip and bib body is other than a detachable connection). Another option is for the mounting clip to include a connector (in addition to the first and second clamping members and, for instance, in the form of the noted first portion of the mounting clip). This connector could detachably engage with another connector that is incorporated by the bib (e.g., the mounting clip could incorporate a first snap member (e.g., male or female) that may detachably engage with another snap member (e.g., male or female) incorporated by the bib). The bib could include a plurality of connectors to allow the mounting clip to be installed on the bib at a number of different locations. 
     An eighth aspect of the present invention is directed to a bib having a bib body and a mounting clip that is incorporated by the bib body. Although not required by this eighth aspect, the features of the bib body discussed above in relation to each of the fourth and fifth aspects may be used by this eighth aspect (e.g., the bib body of this eighth aspect could include one or more of an upper reinforcement member, a plurality of body reinforcement members, and a plurality of pocket reinforcement members). In any case, the mounting clip includes first and second clamping members that are movable apart to allow an article to be disposed therebetween, and that are movable toward one another to retain the article between the first and second clamping members so as to allow the bib to be suspended from this article. That is, the first and second clamping members do not establish the interconnection between the mounting clip and the bib body in the case of the eighth aspect. Instead, the first and second clamping members are available to engage an article when the mounting clip is interconnected with the bib, such that the bib would then be suspended from this article by the mounting clip. 
     One option for incorporating the mounting clip with the bib body in the case of the eighth aspect is for the mounting clip to be inseparably incorporated by the bib body. That is, the mounting clip may be integrated with the bib body in this case so as to not accommodate repeated attachments and detachments between the mounting clip and the bib body. An article clamping section of such a mounting clip could be movable relative to the bib body in one or more dimensions (e.g., a rotatable connection, for instance provided by mating snap members; using one or more ball and socket joints or the like), or at least part of the mounting clip could be maintained in a fixed position relative to the bib body (e.g., a money clip configuration fixed to the bib body). The mounting clip may be of any appropriate configuration for purposes of this option for the eighth aspect. 
     Another option for incorporating the mounting clip with the bib body in the case of the eighth aspect is for the mounting clip and bib body to include mating connectors (e.g., snaps). The mounting clip could include a single connector. The bib body could include one or more mating connectors. Using multiple connectors for the bib body would allow the mounting clip to be installed at a variety of locations on the bib body. The mounting clip may also be of any appropriate configuration for purposes of this option for the eighth aspect. 
     A number of feature refinements and additional features are separately applicable to each of above-noted first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth aspects of the present invention as well. These feature refinements and additional features may be used individually or in any combination in relation to each of the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, and eighth aspects. Initially, any feature that is intended to be limited to a “singular” context or the like will be clearly set forth herein by terms such as “only,” “single,” “limited to,” or the like. Merely introducing a feature in accordance with commonly accepted antecedent basis practice does not limit the corresponding feature to the singular (e.g., indicating that a clip includes “a spring” alone does not mean that the clip includes only a single spring). Use of the phrase “at least generally” or the like in relation to a particular feature encompasses the corresponding characteristic and insubstantial variations thereof (e.g., indicating that a part is at least generally cylindrical or the like encompasses the part actually being cylindrical). Finally, a reference of a feature in conjunction with the phrase “in one embodiment” does not limit the use of the feature to a single embodiment. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES 
         FIG. 1  is a perspective view of one embodiment of a restraint system including a strap, a bib, and a clip. 
         FIG. 2  is another more detailed perspective view of the clip used by the restraint system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 3  is an exploded, perspective view of the clip of  FIG. 2 . 
         FIG. 4   a  is a side view of the clip of  FIG. 2 , showing a first clip section in a bib and/or strap retaining position. 
         FIG. 4   b  is another side view of the clip of  FIG. 2 , showing the first clip section in a bib and/or strap installation position. 
         FIG. 5   a  is a bottom view of the clip of  FIG. 2 , showing a second clip section in a bib and/or strap retaining position. 
         FIG. 5   b  is another bottom view of the clip of  FIG. 2 , showing the second clip section in a bib and/or strap installation position. 
         FIG. 6   a  is a top view of the clip of  FIG. 2 , showing the first clip section in a first orientation relative to the second clip section. 
         FIG. 6   b  is another top view of the clip of  FIG. 2 , showing the first clip section in a second orientation relative to the second clip section, and after the clip sections having been rotated or pivoted relative to each other. 
         FIG. 7  is a top view of the clip of  FIG. 2 , illustrating an access hole. 
         FIG. 8  is a top view of the clip of  FIG. 2  being mounted onto a restraint, such as the strap of the restraint system of  FIG. 1 . 
         FIG. 9  is a top perspective view of another embodiment of a clip that may be used with a restraint system. 
         FIG. 10  is a bottom perspective view of the clip of  FIG. 9 . 
         FIG. 11  is a top perspective view of another embodiment of a clip that may be used with a restraint system. 
         FIG. 12  is a bottom perspective view of the clip of  FIG. 11 . 
         FIG. 13  is an exploded view of the clip of  FIG. 11 . 
         FIG. 14  is a top perspective view of another embodiment of clip that may be used with a restraint system. 
         FIG. 15  is another top perspective view of the clip of  FIG. 14 . 
         FIG. 16  is a bottom perspective view of the clip in  FIG. 14 . 
         FIG. 17A  is a plan view of one embodiment of a bib that may be used with the clips presented herein. 
         FIG. 17B  is a perspective view of one application for the bib of  FIG. 17A . 
         FIG. 18  is a cross-sectional view of part of the bib of  FIG. 17A  that includes a reinforcement member. 
         FIG. 19  is a side view of a pocket that is incorporated by the bib of  FIG. 17A . 
         FIG. 20  is a perspective view of one embodiment of a bib, where a bib body and mounting clip each include one type of connector for providing a detachable connection between the bib body and mounting clip. 
         FIG. 21  is a perspective view of another embodiment of a bib, where a connection between the bib body and mounting clip allows for multi-dimensional motion between these two components. 
         FIG. 22A  is a plan view of the back of another embodiment of a bib having a bib body that incorporates a mounting clip. 
         FIG. 22B  is a side view of the mounting clip used by the bib of  FIG. 22A . 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     A perspective view of one embodiment a restraint system  10  is illustrated in  FIG. 1 . This restraint system  10  may be utilized by a user U (e.g., a seat occupant) to position a bib  14  or other appropriate garment protecting device across a portion of the user&#39;s chest, upper torso, and/or other appropriate body portion(s). In this regard, the restraint system  10  may be used with the bib  14  to prevent or otherwise inhibit food, beverages or other substances from contacting the user&#39;s clothing and garments. The restraint system  10  broadly includes a strap  18  and a clip or mounting clip  22 . As will be more fully described below, the clip  22  may serve to releasably mount or attach the bib  14  to the strap  18  to position the bib  14  over a user&#39;s chest or other appropriate body portion (e.g., legs), and when not in use, the clip  22  may be stored in any appropriate location (e.g., on a user&#39;s belt; on the strap  18 ; in a glove compartment). The clip  22  may also be slid along the strap  18  as desired/required. 
     The strap  18  may be in the form of a shoulder harness or belt that may be used as part of a three-point restraint device in a vehicle. For instance, the strap  18  may be connected at one end  19  to any appropriate retraction mechanism (e.g., spool and rewind spring assembly, not shown) and at another end  20  to a buckle arrangement  21  (e.g., buckle and tongue assembly). The strap  18  may also be in the form of other types of belts and restraints (e.g., lap belt). The clip  22  may be used with any appropriate restraint, such as in conjunction with an infant harness for a car seat. The clip  22  may also be used to attach to clothing. 
     With continued reference to  FIG. 1 , the bib  14  of the restraint system  10  may include an upper (e.g., first) portion or section  26  and a lower (e.g., second) portion or section  30 . As illustrated, the upper portion  26  may be tapered as it extends away from the lower portion  30 . Stated otherwise, as the bib  14  hangs or otherwise extends from the clip  22  while the bib  14  and clip  22  are in use (e.g., the upper portion  26  is engaged with the clip  22 ), a width of the upper portion  26  may gradually increase along its length from the clip  22  to the lower portion  30  (e.g., as one progresses away from the clip  22 ). Moreover, a width of the lower portion  30  may be at least generally constant over an entire length of the lower portion  30 , although such may not be required in all instances. As such, numerous advantages may result. The tapering design of the upper portion  26  may allow the user U increased freedom in the use of his or her arms while driving or else at least being a passenger or seat occupant in a vehicle. More specifically, as the user U lifts or otherwise manipulates his or her arms while utilizing the restraint system  10 , the bib  14  may not impede such motion of the arms and/or arm movement should not appreciably move the bib  14 . Additionally, the generally constant width of the lower portion  30  may serve to increase the coverage area of the bib  14  over the torso portion of the user U, and may lead to greater protection of the user U from spilled food, beverages, makeup, and the like. Although the edges of the upper portion  26  that defined its tapered configuration are linear in the illustrated embodiment, such edges may be of any appropriate shape (e.g., curved). Other shapes and dimensions of the bib  14  are also contemplated. 
     The bib  14  may be made of any appropriate material (e.g., pliable) and may include at least some liquid repellency properties. For instance, the bib  14  may include a lower layer (not shown) of a water repellent type material such as nylon sheath, plastic sheath, combinations thereof, and the like. Such a layer may generally face towards the user U and may serve to prevent liquids and other moist food and objects from contacting a portion of the user U, or at least reduce the likelihood of such events from occurring. An upper layer (not shown) may be disposed or attached over the lower layer (the upper layer being able to face away from the user U in use), and may serve to absorb or otherwise receive liquids, food particles and the like, may serve to prevent or inhibit such liquids and food particles from spilling onto other portions of the user U not covered by the bib  14 , or both. For instance, the upper layer may include at least one of cotton, open cell foam, towel-type materials, and the like, and may be appropriately attached to the is lower layer such as by gluing, stitching, and the like. In other embodiments, the bib  14  may be in the form of a napkin (e.g., paper and/or cloth) or other appropriate garment and/or body protecting devices. The bib  14  may be a reusable (e.g., washable) or disposable item. 
     With continued reference to  FIG. 1 , along with  FIGS. 2-8 , the clip  22  of the restraint system  10  is illustrated and may be broadly construed as having a first clip section  34 , a second clip section  38 , and a pivot assembly  42  that may be operable to rotatably interconnect the first and second clip sections  34 ,  38 . The first and second clip sections  34 ,  38  being rotatably interconnected does not require a full 360° of relative motion between these parts, although such may be utilized. As shown in  FIG. 1 , the first clip section  34  may be detachably or releasably attached to the bib  14  and may be in the form of a “bib section,” while the second clip section  38  may be detachably or releasably attached to the strap  18  and may be in the form of a “strap section”. In a more typical arrangement, however, the first clip section  34  may be detachably or releasably attached to the strap  18  and thus may be in the form of a “strap section,” while the second strap section  38  may be detachably or releasably attached to the bib  14  and thus may be in the form of a “bib section”. In either arrangement, the clip  22  may broadly serve to repeatedly detachably or releasably attach the bib  14  to the strap  18 . Moreover, either or both the bib  14  or the strap  18  may be repeatedly mountable on and/or removable from either the first and/or section clip section  34 ,  38 . 
     The first clip section  34  may include first and second clamp portions or clamping members  46 ,  50  that may be movable relative to each other with a receiving space  54  formed between the first and second clamp portions  46 ,  50  for accepting the strap  18 , bib  14 , etc. As shown, the first clip section  34  may be in the form of a one-piece “money clip”. A biasing section  58  (e.g., spring; living hinge) interconnects the first and second clamp portions  46 ,  50  and may serve to provide a bias or compressive force between the first and second clamp portions  46 ,  50  so as to bias the first and second clamp portions  46 ,  50  to a strap and/or bib retaining position as illustrated in  FIG. 4   a  (not all features of the clip  22  being illustrated in  FIG. 4   a  for clarity). Stated otherwise, the biasing section  58  may tend to urge the first and second clamp portions  46 ,  50  back toward a static position when deflected from the static position. As such, at least a portion of the biasing section  58  may engage in elastic deformation. Thus and as will be later described, when a user applies an appropriate force to separate the first and second clamp portions  46 ,  50  into a strap and/or bib loading position as shown in  FIG. 4   b  (not all features of the clip  22  being illustrated in  FIG. 4   b  for clarity), the user may insert an object (e.g., strap  18 , bib  14 ) into the receiving space  54 . In this regard, the first and second clamp portions  46 ,  50  may accommodate installation of the strap  18  and/or bib  14 . Thereafter, the biasing section  58  may be operable to compress the first and second clamp portions  46 ,  50  towards each other to releasably or detachably attach the object to the first strap section  34  when the user releases the above-mentioned applied force. Although the first clamp portion  46 , second clamp portion  50 , and biasing section  58  have been described as separate parts, they may be associated with a common structure. For instance, the first clamp portion  46 , second clamp portion  50  and biasing section may be appropriately formed as a one-piece structure. 
     The first clamp portion  46  of the first clip section  34  may be in the form of an elongated member having first and second strap interface sections  59 ,  62  that may be spaced from each other, and may include a finger catch  66  that may be appropriately lifted or otherwise manipulated by a user to separate the first clamp portion  46  from the second clamp portion  50  against the compressive force of the biasing section  58 . The first and second strap interface sections  59 ,  62  may be operable to contact the object (e.g., strap  18 ) situated within the receiving space  54 . In this regard, the first and second strap interface sections  59 ,  62  may be operable to exert a greater force on the strap  18  than a portion (not labeled) of the first clip section  34  that extends and/or is positioned between the first and second strap interface sections  59 ,  62 . In use and after the first and second clamp portions  46 ,  50  have been separated to the loading position illustrated in  FIG. 4   b , a user may insert the strap  18  into the receiving space  54  until the strap  18  contacts or is substantially adjacent the biasing section  58  (or otherwise into a suitable position within the receiving space  54 ). Once the first and second clamp portions  46 ,  50  are allowed to return to an original position as illustrated in  FIG. 4   a  (e.g., via the action of the biasing section  58 ), the first strap interface section  59  may be operable to urge the strap  18  against the second clamp portion  50  and thus restrict or otherwise reduce relative movement of the strap  18  with respect to the first clip section  34 . 
     Moreover, the second strap interface section  62  may serve a number of functions. If a portion of the strap  18  is situated between the second strap interface section  62  and the second clamp portion  50  after the strap  18  has been inserted into the receiving space  54 , the second strap interface section  62  may be operable to urge the strap  18  against the second clamp portion  50  and thus restrict or otherwise reduce relative movement of the strap  18  with respect to the first clip section  34 . Additionally, if the entire width of to the strap  18  is situated between the biasing section  58  and the second strap interface section  62  (e.g., the strap  18  is not situated between the second strap interface section and the second clamp portion  50 ) after the strap  18  has been inserted into the receiving space  54 , the second strap interface section  62  may be operable to maintain contact with the second clamp portion  50  and thus function to serve as a stop to prevent (or at least reduce the potential of) the strap  18  from exiting the receiving space  54  in a direction from the biasing section  58  to the second strap interface section  62 . It will be appreciated that the first and/or section strap interface sections  59 ,  62  may be designed to exert any desired level of gripping pressure against a strap  18  or other object disposed within the receiving space  54 , and may take various shapes, dimensions and forms. For instance, the first and/or second strap interface sections may be in the form of one or more protrusions, teeth, spring-loaded ball bearings, or the like. Additional strap interface sections may be incorporated with the clip  22 . 
     The second clamp portion  50  of the first clip section  34  may be in the form of an elongated member having a receiving surface  70  for receiving or accepting an object. The receiving surface  70  may be substantially planar to inhibit or otherwise reduce marring or degradation of a strap  18  and/or bib  14  received thereon. Moreover, the receiving surface  70  may include at least one pivot aperture  74  extending therethrough and a pair of adjustment protrusions  75  (more or fewer than a pair may be provided) on an underside thereof that will be more fully described below. The first clip section  34  may be constructed of any appropriate material such as metals (e.g., stainless steel), plastics, and the like. While the first and second clamp portions  46 ,  50  have been described as being biased together by way of a biasing section  58  which may be in the form of a spring, other arrangements are envisioned. For instance, each of the first and second clamp portions  46 ,  50  may additionally or alternatively include magnetic members (e.g., magnets, metals) that may be operable to pull the first and second portions  46 ,  50  towards each other or otherwise force or urge the first clamp portion  46  against the second clamp portion  50 . Other embodiments envision that the first clip section  34  may include any other structure or design operable to releasably hold or mount a bib  14 , strap  18 , or the like thereto. 
     The second clip section  38  may include first and second portions  78 ,  82  that may be appropriately connected to each other such as by adhesives, stitching, and/or the like. The first portion  78  may include first and second members or layers  90 ,  94 , each of which may be in the form of a generally planar member that may be attached to each other such as by stitches  98  or in any other appropriate manner. In one embodiment, a stiffening element (e.g., cardboard, not shown) may be disposed between the first and second members  90 ,  94 , and each of the first and second members  90 ,  94  may be made of plastic or vinyl for instance (or any other appropriate material). In any case, a receiving area (not shown) may be formed between the first and second members  90 ,  94  for accepting a portion of a pivot pin  146  as will be described below. 
     The second portion  82  may include first and second clamp or clamping members  102 ,  106  that may be pivoted or moved relative to each other, and a receiving space  110  that may formed between the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  for accepting an object (e.g., bib  14 , strap  18 ) upon separation of the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  as will be described below. In this regard, moving the first and second members  102 ,  106  may accommodate installation of the bib  14  or strap  18  within the second clip section  38 . Although the second clip section  38  has been described above as including the first portion  78  with the receiving area for accepting a portion of a pivot assembly  42 , the second clip section  38  in other embodiments may not include a first portion  78 . For instance, the second clip section  38  may only include a second portion  82  that may serve to accommodate installation of the bib  14  and/or strap  18  within the second clip section  38  and thus the clip  22 . In this regard, a portion of the pivot assembly  42  (e.g., pivot pin  146 ) may be embedded within the first clamp member  102 . Further embodiments envision that a portion of the pivot assembly  42  may be embedded or otherwise received within other portions of the second clip section  38  in any appropriate manner. 
     The first clamp member  102  may be in the form of any appropriate device. For instance, the first clamp member  102  may include a first layer  114  and a second layer  118  that may be appropriately attached (e.g., non-movably) to each other (e.g., by stitching, bonding) and may form a receiving area (not shown) therebetween for receiving or otherwise holding a magnetic member (not shown), the purpose of which will be described below. The first layer  114  may be constructed of any appropriate material, and in one embodiment may be in the form of a pliable planar base layer (e.g., plastic leather, vinyl) bonded over a web of any type of foam material. The first layer  114  may be appropriately attached or bonded (e.g., by adhesive) to the second member  94  of the first portion  78 , or may even accept a portion of the pivot assembly  42  to pivotally connect the second clip section  38  to the first clip section  34 . The second layer  118  may also be constructed of any appropriate material, and may be in the form of a pliable planar base layer (e.g., vinyl, plastic leather) with hook members  122  (loop members may also be used) disposed on one surface of the base layer and a foam material disposed on another surface of the base layer. In other embodiments, the first clamp member  102  may be constructed of only a single layer or member which may include hook and/or loop members on a surface thereof. In such an embodiment, a portion of the pivot assembly  42  (e.g., pivot pin  146 ) could be embedded within such a single layer. Such a single layer could to itself be manufactured of a magnetic member (e.g., magnet). 
     The second clamp member  106  may also be in the form of any appropriate device. For instance, the second clamp member  106  may include a first layer  126  and a second layer  130  that may be appropriately attached (e.g., non-movably) to each other (e.g., by stitching, bonding) and may form a receiving area (not shown) therebetween for receiving or otherwise holding a magnetic member (not shown) that may be operable to appropriately interact with the magnetic member of the first clamp member  102 . The first layer  126  may be constructed of any appropriate material, and in one embodiment may be in the form of a pliable planar base layer (e.g., plastic, leather, vinyl) bonded over a web of any type of foam material. The second layer  130  may also be constructed of any appropriate material and may be in the form of a pliable planar base layer (e.g., plastic leather, vinyl) with hook members  134  (loop members may be also be used) disposed on one surface of the base layer (operable to engage with the hook members  122  of the first member  102 ) and a foam material disposed on another surface of the base layer. 
     In some embodiments, at least one of the first and/or second clamp members  102 ,  106  may be constructed of only a single layer or member that may include hook and/or loop members on a surface thereof. Such a single layer could additionally or alternatively be manufactured of a magnetic member (e.g., magnet). In the situation where the first clamp member  102  is constructed of a single layer or member, a portion of the pivot assembly  42  (e.g., pivot pin  146 ) could be embedded within such a single layer. Additional or fewer layers and/or features may be incorporated with the first and/or second clamp members  102 ,  106 . 
     The first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  may be appropriately connected by any device or connection that allows the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  to pivot or move (e.g., flex) with respect to one another and thus form receiving space  110  therebetween for accepting an object (e.g., bib  14 ). For instance, at least a portion of the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  may be appropriately attached at a first end  138  of the second strap section  38  such as by adhesives, stitching and the like. Moreover, the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  may be biased to a strap and/or bib retaining position as illustrated in  FIG. 5   a  (not all features of the clip  22  being illustrated in  FIG. 5   a  for clarity) by way of a biasing force. For instance, the biasing force may be created and/or applied owing to the interaction of the magnetic members of the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106 , and the interaction of the hook members  122 ,  134 . For instance, first clamp member  102  may include any appropriate magnet (e.g., flexible, ceramic, ferrite) located within its above-described receiving area, and the second clamp member  106  may have any appropriate ferromagnetic material (e.g., iron, nickel) located within its above-described receiving area. As previously described, at least one of the first and/or second clamp members  102 ,  106  may include a member or layer that is constructed of a magnetic member. As such, the first and/or second clamp member  102 ,  106  may or may not include a receiving space situated therein. 
     In use, a user may appropriately grasp one of the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  and pull or push the other of the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  against the interaction of the magnet members and the hook members  122 ,  134  to separate the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  into a loading position and accordingly expose receiving space  110  as illustrated in  FIG. 5   b  (not all features of the clip  22  being illustrated in  FIG. 5   b  for clarity). Thereafter, the user may insert any appropriate object (e.g., bib  14 ) into the receiving space  110 , preferably until such object abuts or is substantially adjacent to the first end  138  of the second strap section  38 . The user may then either release the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  or else urge one of the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  towards the other of the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  to allow the magnetic members to be attracted to each other and exert the biasing force against the bib  14 . Additionally, the magnetic attraction of the magnetic members may also be operable to urge the hook members  122 ,  134  into gripping contact with the bib  14 . At this point, the bib  14  may be considered to be releasably or detachably attached or mounted to the second clip section  38 , and thus the clip  22 . The biasing force may also be created or applied by other arrangements. For instance, a mechanical device such as a spring may be incorporated with the second clip section  38  that would tend to create or provide a biasing force tending to urge the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  together. 
     The second clip section  38  thereby may be characterized as including first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  that are movable between an open or “loading” position, and a closed or retaining position, and furthermore that are magnetically attracted to each other at least in the closed position (e.g., to retain a strap  18  or bib  14  between the clamp members  102 ,  106  by the retention or clamping force provided by their magnetic attraction). At least one of the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  may incorporate one or more magnets in any appropriate manner to provide the noted magnetic interaction between the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106 . Although a hook and loop fastening arrangement could be used on the interfacing surfaces of the clamp members  102 ,  106 , such is not required in all instances. The above-described first clip section  34  of the clip  22  could also be in the form of the first clamp member  102  and the second clamp member  106  (e.g., the clip  22  could be in the form of a pair of clip sections that are rotatably interconnected, with each clip section including a pair of members that may be moved between open and closed positions, and that are magnetically attracted to each other at least in the closed position). 
     With reference to  FIGS. 1-3 ,  6   a  and  6   b , and with particular reference to  FIG. 3 , the clip  22  additionally may include a pivot assembly  42  that may be operable to rotatably interconnect the first and second clip sections  34 ,  38  such that the first and second clip sections  34 ,  38  may be operable to swivel about a first axis  142 . Any appropriate arrangement may be utilized for the pivot assembly  42 . In this regard, the pivot assembly  42  may be operable to allow one of the first and second clip sections  34 ,  38  to be rotated relative to the other of the first and second clip sections  34 ,  38  between a plurality of predetermined positions. As an example, the pivot assembly  42  may broadly include a pivot pin  146 , a covering member  150 , an adjustment plate  154 , and a washer  158 . As will be described below, the pair of adjustment protrusions  75  situated on the underside of the second portion  50  of the first clip section  34  may be operable to be seated in respective pairs of a plurality of adjustment apertures  162  situated through the adjustment plate  154  to define the plurality of predetermined positions. It is envisioned that the plurality of adjustment apertures  162  may take other forms such as depressions, slots, and/or the like. 
     The adjustment plate  154  may be in the form of a generally circular or oval-shaped plate of any appropriate material (e.g. metallic, plastic) with top and bottom surfaces  155 ,  156 . A central bore  166  may extend through the middle of the adjustment plate  154  and may be surrounded by the plurality of adjustment apertures  162 . An outer surface  157  may be situated on the top surface  155  outside of the adjustment apertures  162 . The adjustment plate  154  may be mounted on top of the first member  90  such that the central bore  166  is aligned over a corresponding pivot bore  170  that extends through the first member  90  and into the receiving area between the first and second members  90 ,  94 . The adjustment plate  154  may be operable to be appropriately non-rotatably mounted to a top portion (not labeled) of the first member  90 . In other words, the adjustment plate  154  may be mounted so that it cannot rotate relative to the second clip section  38  as will be shown below. 
     The covering member  150  may be a generally pliable planar member (e.g., plastic, vinyl) of any appropriate shape having top and bottom surfaces  151 ,  152  with a central bore  174  extending therethrough. After the adjustment plate  154  has been disposed over the top of the first member  90 , the covering member  150  may be placed over the adjustment plate  154  such that: a) the central bore  174  of the covering member  150  is aligned over both the central bore  166  and adjustment apertures  162  of the adjustment plate  154 ; and b) a portion of the bottom surface  152  of the covering member  150  is in contact with a portion of the outer surface  157  of the adjustment plate  154 . Thereafter, the covering member  150  to may be appropriately attached to the top surface of the first member  90  such as by stitching  178  (see  FIG. 2 ) or in any other appropriate manner (e.g., adhesives, staples). Because a bottom surface  152  of the covering member  150  is in contact with the outer surface  157  of the adjustment plate  154 , the adjustment plate  154  may be inhibited from rotating relative to the second clip section  38 . In other embodiments, a portion of the bottom surface  156  of the adjustment plate  154  may be appropriately non-rotatably attached to the first member  90 , such as by adhesives, welding, etc. In further embodiments, a depression (not shown) may be formed in a top surface of the first member  90  that corresponds in shape to the adjustment plate  154 . The adjustment plate  154  may then be situated within the depression and covered by covering member  150  to prevent the adjustment plate  154  from rotating relative to the second clip section  38 . Other arrangements are envisioned to maintain the adjustment plate  154  in a fixed position relative to the first member  90 . 
     The pivot pin  146  may include a head  182  with a shaft  186  extending from the head  182 . The diameter of the shaft  186  may be slightly smaller than that of the pivot aperture  74  and central bore  166 . Thus, in assembly the shaft  186  may be inserted: a) into the pivot aperture  74  from a top side to the underside of the second portion  50  of the first clip section  34 ; and then b) through the central bore  174  of the covering member  150 , central bore  166  of the adjustment plate  154 , pivot bore  170  in the first member  90 , and into the receiving area between the first and second members  90 ,  94  of the first portion  78  of the second clip section  38 . It is noted that the first and second members  90 ,  94  may in some embodiments not be fully stitched or otherwise appropriately attached to each other until after the pivot assembly  42  has been fully assembled so as to provide access to the receiving area. 
     Once a portion of the shaft  186  of the pivot pin  146  has been inserted into the receiving area between the first and second members  90 ,  94  of the second clip section  38  as previously described, the washer  158  may be appropriately slid onto or over the end of the shaft  186  within the receiving area (e.g., from underneath the first member  90 ). At this point, a user or assembler may appropriately pull on the end of the shaft  186  in a direction from a top portion of the first member  90  towards the receiving area which will correspondingly clamp or sandwich the section portion  50  of the first clip section  34 , the covering member  150  and the adjustment plate  154  between the head  182  of the pivot pin  146  and the first member  90  of the second slip section  38 . Thereafter, the user or assembler may appropriately manipulate the end of the shaft  186  to prevent the shaft  186  from sliding within the pivot bore  170 , central bore  166 , central bore  174  and pivot aperture  74  in a direction from the receiving area towards the first clip section  34 . For instance, a portion of the end of the shaft  186  may be appropriately formed so as to have an expanded portion  190  having a diameter or width dimension that is at least somewhat larger than the diameter of the pivot bore  170 . In some embodiments, a portion of the end of the shaft  186  may be appropriately stamped, pressed or otherwise manipulated to form of a series of flared portions as illustrated in  FIG. 3 . In other embodiments, the expanded portion  190  illustrated in  FIG. 3  may not be formed until after the shaft  186  has been inserted into the receiving area between the first and second members  90 ,  94 . In even further embodiments, the expanded portion  190  may be formed before the shaft  186  is inserted into the receiving area so long as the expanded portion  190  may be urged through the pivot bore  170 . 
     In other embodiments, a portion of the end of the shaft  186  received within receiving area may be threaded (not shown), and a nut (not shown) may be threaded onto the end of the shaft  186  within the receiving area to sandwich the section portion  50  of the first clip section  34 , the covering member  150  and the adjustment plate  154  between the head  182  of the pivot pin  146  and the first member  90  of the second clip section  38 . In such an arrangement, the head  182  of the pivot pin  146  may have appropriately formed slots or depressions for any type of tool (e.g., flathead screwdriver, Philips screwdriver) that would allow the pivot pin  146 , and thus the entire pivot assembly  42 , to be loosened or tightened by such tool. With reference to  FIG. 7  (not all features of the clip  22  being illustrated in  FIG. 7  for clarity), an access aperture  194  may be formed through the first portion  46  of the first clip section  34  that may be aligned over the pivot aperture  74  to allow a user to access the head  182  of the pivot pin  46  with a tool through such access aperture  194 . 
     In some arrangements, the adjustment plate  154  and covering member  150  may be appropriately disposed over and attached to a portion of the first clamp member  102  instead of over a top surface of the first member  90  of the first portion  78 . In such an arrangement, the first portion  78  may not even be provided, and the pivot pin  146  may appropriately extend through the adjustment plate  154  and covering member  150  and be attached to or embedded within the first clamp member  102  using one of the above-described arrangements or other arrangements. Regardless of how the pivot assembly  42  is attached to the various portions of the clip  22 , the pivot assembly allows the first and second clip portions  34 ,  38  to pivot relative to each other. 
     After the pivot assembly  42  has been appropriately assembled and the first and second members  90 ,  94  of the second clip section  38  have been appropriately attached or connected to each other as described above, the adjustment protrusions  75  will either be engaged with the top surface  155  of the adjustment plate  154  or else be disposed or located within a corresponding pair of opposed adjustment apertures of the plurality of adjustment apertures  162 . Disposition of the pair of adjustment protrusions  75  within a corresponding pair of opposed adjustment apertures of the plurality of adjustment apertures  162  may define a number of retention positions that may be occupied by one of the first and second clip sections  34 ,  38  relative to the other of the first and second clip sections  34 ,  38 . Additionally, disposition of the pair of adjustment protrusions  75  on top of opposed portions (not labeled) of the adjustment plate extending between the adjustment apertures  162  may define a number of separate transition positions that may be occupied by one of the first and second clip sections  34 ,  38  relative to the other of the first and second clip sections  34 ,  38 . As such, each of the retention positions provides a greater resistance to relative rotational motion between the first and second clip sections  34 ,  38  than each of the separate transition positions. Stated otherwise, disposition of the pair of adjustment protrusions  75  within the plurality of adjustment apertures  162  provides a greater resistance to relative rotational motion than when the pair of adjustment protrusions  75  is not situated or located within the plurality of adjustment apertures  162 . 
     Based upon the foregoing, as a user rotates one of the first and second clip sections  34 ,  38  relative to the other of the first and second clip sections  34 ,  38 , one of the first and second clip sections  34 ,  38  may be disposed in a number of discrete retention positions (e.g., eight) relative to the other of the first and second clip sections  34 ,  38  as the pair of adjustment protrusions  75  moves between respective pairs of adjustment apertures of the plurality of adjustment aperture  162 . For example, the first clip section  34  may be rotated from a first retention position as is illustrated in  FIG. 6   a  (not all features of the clip  22  being illustrated in  FIG. 6   a  for clarity) to a second retention position relative to the second clip section  38  as is illustrated in  FIG. 6   b  (not all features of the clip  22  being illustrated in  FIG. 6   b  for clarity). 
     At least some portion of the clip  22  may be resilient to allow the pair of adjustment protrusions  75  to exit a corresponding pair of adjustment apertures  162 . For instance, if the first member  90  of the first portion  78  of the second clip section  38  includes a pliable layer or layer of cardboard, then the adjustment plate  154  may “give” a bit and allow the pair of adjustment protrusions  75  to exit a corresponding pair of adjustment apertures  162  upon rotation of one of the first and second clip sections  34 ,  38  relative to the other of the first and second clip sections  34 ,  38 . In other embodiments, each adjustment protrusion of the pair of adjustment protrusions  75  may include a spring-loaded ball bearing. In further arrangements, each adjustment protrusion of the pair of adjustment protrusions  75  may be constructed of a material that is elastically deformable. Notwithstanding the foregoing description, any appropriate way of rotatably interconnecting the first and second clip sections  34 ,  38  may be utilized. Moreover, any appropriate way of providing a plurality of predetermined positions of the first clip section  34  relative to the second clip section  38  may be utilized. 
     With reference to  FIGS. 1 ,  4   b ,  5   b  and  8 , one method of detachably mounting a bib  14  to a strap  18  will now be described. It will be appreciated that other assembly methods may be possible. Initially, the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  of the second portion  82  of the second clip section  38  may be appropriately separated against a biasing force that exists between the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  (e.g., the magnetic attraction of the magnetic members and interaction of the hook members  122 ,  134 ) to the loading position illustrated in  FIG. 5   b , and a strap  18  may be inserted into the receiving space  110 . Thereafter, one of the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  may be released or else pushed or pulled towards the other of the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  to sandwich or compress the strap  18  between the first and second clamp members  102 ,  106  as illustrated in  FIGS. 1 and 8  (not all features of the clip  22  being illustrated in  FIGS. 1 and 8  for clarity). Thereafter, the first clip section  34  may be appropriately rotated relative to the second clip section  38  so as orient the length of the first clip section  34  in a substantially vertical orientation. In other words, the receiving space  54  may be appropriately oriented in a downward direction. In other embodiments, the second clip section  38  may be rotated or otherwise positioned to orientations other than vertical orientations. In any case, the first and second clamp portions  46 ,  50  of the first clip section  34  may then be appropriately separated against the biasing (e.g., spring) force of the biasing section  58  to the loading position illustrated in  FIG. 4   b , and the upper portion  26  of the bib  14  may be inserted into the receiving space  54  so as to engage with the first clip section  34 . One of the first and second clamp portions  46 ,  50  of the first clip section  34  may be released or else pushed or pulled towards the other of the first and second clamp portions  46 ,  50  to sandwich or compress the bib  14  between the first and second clamp members  46 ,  50  as illustrated in  FIG. 1 . As previously described, the strap  18  could instead be detachably mounted within the first clip section  34  and the bib  14  could be detachably mounted within the second clip section  38 . 
       FIGS. 9-10  present a variation of the clip or mounting clip  22  of  FIGS. 1-8 . Corresponding components between the two embodiments are identified by a common reference numeral. Those corresponding components that differ in at least some respect are identified by a “single prime” designation in  FIGS. 9-10 . Each of the first clip section  34  and the second clip section  38 ′ again may be detachably mounted to a bib  14  or a strap  18 . In this embodiment, the second portion  82 ′ of the second clip section  38 ′ of the clip  22 ′ may include a first member  102 ′, and this first member  102 ′ may include a member  198  with a receiving surface  202 . Further, the second clamp member  106 ′ may include a trap member  206  having a roller  210  rotatably disposed thereon (the roller  210  may rotate about a portion of the trap member  206 ) that may be operable to compress an object (e.g., bib  14 , strap  18 ) against the receiving surface  202  of the member  198 . Further advantages of the roller  210  will be described below. A biasing member  214  (e.g., torsion spring) interconnects the first and second clamp members  102 ′,  106 ′ and may serve to provide a bias or compressive force between the first and second clamp members  102 ′,  106 ′ so as to bias the first and second clamp members  102 ′,  106 ′ to a strap and/or bib retaining position as illustrated in  FIGS. 9-10 . Stated otherwise, the biasing member  214  may tend to urge the first and second clamp members  102 ′,  106 ′ back toward a static position when deflected from the static position. 
     The biasing member  214  may include a first leg  224  that may be attached to the member  198  in any appropriate manner (e.g., staples  228 ), and a second leg  232  that may be appropriately removably disposed about a portion of the trap member  206 . Moreover, the trap member  206  may include a pivot pin  236  that may extend through a portion of the biasing member  214  and may be pivotable relative thereto. As a result, the second leg  232  may serve to urge the trap member  206  towards the receiving surface  202  even when the first and second clamp members  102 ′,  106 ′ are separated from each other. A user may also disengage or otherwise remove the second leg  232  from the trap member  206  in which case the biasing member  214  may be operable to not exert a biasing force and urge the trap member  206  against the receiving surface  202 . 
     In use and when the second leg  232  is appropriately engaged with the trap member  206 , a user or operator may appropriately grasp one of the first clamp member  102 ′ and second clamp member  106 ′ and pull or push the other of the first clamp member  102 ′ and second clamp member  106 ′ against the biasing force of the biasing member  214  to separate the first and second clamp members  102 ′,  106 ′ into a loading position and accordingly expose receiving space  110 ′. Thereafter, the user may insert any appropriate device (e.g., bib  14 ) into the receiving space, preferably until the bib  14  is substantially adjacent to the biasing member  214 . The user may then release either of the first and second clamp members  102 ′,  106 ′ to allow the biasing member  214  exert a compressive force between the first and second clamp members  102 ′,  106 ′ and allow at least a portion of the trap member  206  (e.g., roller  210 ) to urge the bib  14  against the receiving surface  202 . At this point, the bib  14  may be considered to be releasably or detachably attached or mounted to the second clip section  38 ′ and thus the clip  22 ′. 
     The roller  210  may advantageously facilitate loading, unloading and/or adjustment of the bib  14  or other device situated within the receiving area  110 ′ of the second clip section  38 ′. For instance, if a user desires to not attempt to separate the first and second clamp members  102 ′,  106 ′ for loading of a bib  14 , to the user may simply insert an edge of the bib  14  into the space between the roller  210  and the receiving surface  202  of the member  198  and pull the bib  14  into the receiving space  110 ′ to a desired location. The roller  210  may facilitate such loading by reducing friction between the trap member  206  and the bib  14  (e.g., by the roller  210  rotating as the bib  14  is being inserted between the first and second clamp members  102 ′,  106 ′). Once the desired location is reached, the user may simply stop pulling or otherwise moving the is bib  14  and the roller  210  may serve to urge the bib  14  against the receiving surface  202  and thus detachably connect or mount the bib  14  to the second clip section  38 ′. Thereafter, the user may enact fine adjustments of the bib  14  within the receiving area  110 ′ by pulling or otherwise moving a portion of the bib  14  without separating the first and second clamp members  102 ′,  106 ′. Additionally, a user may unload the bib  14  from the receiving area  110 ′ by pulling the bib  14  out of the receiving area  110 ′ again without separating the first and second clamp members  102 ′,  106 ′. 
     As previously discussed, the clip  22  may be provided without a first portion  78 . As such, the member  198  of the first clamp member  102 ′ of the clip  22 ′ may incorporate at least a portion of the pivot assembly  42 . In further embodiments, the trap member  206  of the second clamp member  106 ′ and biasing member  214  may be appropriately attached or mounted to the first portion  78  of the second clip section  38 ′. 
       FIGS. 11-13  present another variation of the clip or mounting clip  22  of  FIGS. 1-8 . Corresponding components between the two embodiments are identified by a common reference numeral. Those corresponding components that differ in at least some respect are identified by a “double prime” designation in  FIGS. 11-13 . Each of the first clip section  34  and the second clip section  38 ″ again may be detachably mounted to a bib  14  or a strap  18 . In this embodiment, the first clip section  34  may be rotatably and removably attached to the second clip section  38 ″. More specifically, the first portion  78 ″ of the second clip section  38 ″ may now be in the form of a magnetic plate  218  with a receiving aperture  222  leading to a receiving space  226  therein. The end portion and/or expanded portion  190  of the shaft  186  of the pivot assembly  42  may be removably located through the receiving aperture  222  and into the receiving space  226 , and the adjustment plate  154  may be magnetically attracted to the magnetic plate  218 . As a result, the first clip section  34  may be repeatedly detachably connected to and removed from the second clip section  38 ″ by simply inserting the end portion and/or expanded portion  190  of the shaft  186  into the receiving space  226  and allowing the adjustment plate  154  to be magnetically attracted to the magnetic plate  218 . Thus, the adjustment plate  154  may be appropriately made of a ferromagnetic material or appropriate type of metal. 
     Further, in this embodiment the second portion  82 ″ of the second clip section  38 ″ may include a first clamp member  102 ″ that may include a platform  230  with a receiving surface  234  thereon. The second clamp member  106 ″ may include an arm  238  that may be appropriately pivotally connected (e.g., by a ball and socket arrangement, pivot pin) to the platform  230  and may be operable to compress an object (e.g., bib  14 , strap  18 ) against the receiving surface  234 . The arm  238  may include interface portions  242  for providing a gripping contact against the bib  14  or strap  18 . The interface portions  242  may be operable to contact the bib  14  or strap  18  situated within the receiving space  110 ″ against the receiving surface  234 . In this regard, the interface sections  242  may be operable to exert a greater force on the bib  14  or strap  18  than a portion (not labeled) of the arm  238  that extends between the interface sections  242 . The arm  238  may also include finger grips  246  that may facilitate separation of the interface portions  242  from the receiving surface  234 . 
     A biasing member  250  (e.g., leaf spring) interconnects the first and second clamp members  102 ″,  106 ″ and may serve to provide a bias or compressive force between the first and second clamp members  102 ″,  106 ″ so as to bias the first and second clamp members  102 ″,  106 ″ to a strap and/or bib retaining position as illustrated in  FIG. 12 . Stated otherwise, the biasing member  250  may tend to urge the first and second clamp members  102 ″,  106 ″ back toward a static position when deflected from the static position. A user may load an object (e.g., bib  14 , strap  18 ) into the receiving space  110 ″ similar to methods as previously described. 
     In other embodiments, the clip  22 ″ may be provided without a first portion  78 ″ of the second clip section  38 ″, and at least a portion of the second portion  82 ″ (e.g., first clamp member  102 ″) may be constructed of a magnetic material or otherwise incorporate a magnetic member to interact with a portion of the pivot assembly  42  (e.g., adjustment plate  154 ). In even further embodiments, other types of devices and arrangements (e.g., mechanical) may be provided to allow the first and second clip sections  34 ″,  38 ″ to be removably and/or rotatably attached to each other. For instance, detent/aperture types arrangement may be provided between the first and second clip sections  34 ″,  38 ″ that would allow the first and second clip sections  34 ″,  38 ″ to be snapped into engagement with each other, and thereafter unsnapped or otherwise disengaged. 
       FIGS. 14-16  present another variation of the clip or mounting clip  22  of  FIGS. 1-8 . Corresponding components between the two embodiments are identified by a common reference numeral. Those corresponding components that differ in at least some respect are identified by a “triple prime” designation in  FIGS. 14-16 . Each of the first clip section  34 ′″ and the second clip section  38 ′″ again may be detachably mounted to a bib  14  or a strap  18 . In this embodiment, the first clip section  34 ′″ may include first and second clamp portions  46 ′″,  50 ′″ that may be movable relative to each other with a receiving space  54 ″ formed between the first and second clamp portions  46 ′″,  50 ′″ for accepting the strap  18 , bib  14 , etc. A biasing section  58 ′″ may interconnect the first and second clamp portions  46 ′″,  50 ′″ and may serve at least two functions: a) to provide a bias force so as to bias the first and second clamp portions  46 ′″,  50 ′″ into a strap and/or bib loading position, and b) to provide a bias or compressive force between the first and second clamp portions  46 ′″,  50 ′″ so as to bias the first and second clamp portions  46 ′″,  50 ′″ to a strap and/or bib retaining position as illustrated in  FIG. 14 , as will be described below. 
     The biasing section  58 ′″ may include any appropriate device serving to interconnect the first and second clamp portions  46 ′″,  50 ′″ and allow such portions to move relative to each other between at least loading and retaining positions. Such a device may also serve to provide a biasing force between the first and second clamp portions  46 ′″,  50 ′″. For instance, the biasing section  58 ′″ may include a living hinge  254  movably connecting the first and second clamp portions  46 ′″,  50 ′″ that may serve to provide a biasing force that may tend to separate the first and second clamp portions  46 ′″,  50 ′″ from each other when such portions are not subject to outside compressive forces. The first and second clamp portions  46 ′″,  50 ′″ could also be part of a clothes-pin type structure. 
     The biasing section  58 ′″ may also include a clip member  258 . The clip member  258  may include a first leg  259  that may be operable to slide into and out of a depression  255  situated within a portion of the first clamp portion  46 ′″ of the first clip section  34 ′″, and a second leg  260  that may be operable to slide into and out of a depression (not shown) situated between the second clamp portion  50 ′″ of the first clip section  34 ′″ and another portion of the first clip section  34 ′″ (e.g., platform  262 ). The platform  262  may be rigidly or otherwise non-movably attached to the second portion  50 ′″ of the first clip section  34 ′″ and in this regard may be considered to be part of the first clip section  34 ′″. 
     Based upon the foregoing, when a user slides the spring member  258  out of depression  255  and the other depression to the position illustrated in  FIG. 15 , the first and second clamp portions  46 ′″,  50 ′″ may be biased into a strap and/or bib loading position as shown in  FIG. 4   b  owing in part to the biasing force of the living hinge  254 . A user may further appropriately manipulate the first and second clamp portions  46 ′″,  50 ′″ by pulling or pushing such members to increase the size of the receiving space  64 . Thereafter, the user may insert an object (e.g., strap  18 , bib  14 ) into the receiving space  64 . In this regard, the first and second clamp portions  46 ′″,  50 ′″ may accommodate installation of the strap and/or bib. Thereafter, the first and second legs  259 ,  260  of the spring  258  may be slid back into their respective depressions ( 255 , the other not being shown) to compress the first and second clamp portions  46 ′″,  50 ′″ towards each other and overcome the biasing force of the living hinge  254 ; the object is now releasably or detachably attached to the first strap section  34 ′″, Stated otherwise, the spring  258  may be operable to urge the first and second clamp portions  46 ′″,  50 ′″ together. At least one of the first and/or second clamp portions  46 ′″,  50 ′″ may include at least one tooth  264  or other protrusion for increasing the gripping ability of the first and/or second portions  46 ′″,  50 ′″. 
     The second clip section  38 ′″ may include first and second clamp sections  268 ,  272  that may be pivoted relative to each other via a pivot pin  276 . In this regard, the first and second clamp sections  268 ,  272  together may be in the form of a clamping member. The second clamp section  272  may be in the form of an arm that may be operable to compress an object (e.g., bib  14 , strap  18 ) against a portion of the first clamp section  268  and/or a receiving surface  280  of the platform  262 . The second clamp section  272  may include at least one interface portion  284  for providing a gripping contact against the bib  14  or strap  18 . The interface portion  284  may be operable to urge the bib  14  or strap  18  situated within the receiving space  110 ′″ against the receiving surface  280 . The second clamp section  272  may also include a finger grip  288  which may be in the form of a handle that may facilitate separation of the at least one interface portion  284  from the receiving surface  280 . Such finger grip  288  may be used in conjunction with a corresponding finger grip or handle  289  situated on a portion of the platform  262 . 
     A biasing member  292  may be appropriately associated with the pivot pin  276  and may serve to provide a bias or compressive force between the first and second clamp sections  268 ,  272  so as to bias the first and second clamp sections  268 ,  272  to a strap and/or bib retaining position as illustrated in  FIG. 16 . Stated otherwise, the biasing member  292  may tend to urge the first and second clamp sections  268 ,  272  back toward a static position when deflected from the static position. For instance, the biasing member  292  may be in the form of a torsion spring that may be wrapped or otherwise disposed about a portion of the pivot pin  276 . A user may load an object (e.g., bib  14 , strap  18 ) into the receiving space  110 ′″ similar to methods as previously described. An appropriate pivot assembly  296  may pivotally interconnect the first and second clip sections  34 ′″,  38 ′″ such that the first and second clip sections  34 ′″,  38 ′″ may be disposed in one of a plurality of retention positions or else can be freely disposed any desired rotational position relative to each other. The pivot assembly  296  may be similar to those as previously described or may be any other appropriate pivot device. 
     One embodiment of a bib that is adapted for use with any of the clips described herein is presented in  FIGS. 17A and 17B  and is identified by reference numeral  300 . The bib  300  includes a bib body  302  that is defined by a top edge  304 , a bottom edge  306 , and a pair of sides  307   a ,  307   b  that extend between to the top edge  304  and bottom edge  306 . The top edge  304  and bottom edge  306  are spaced along a longitudinal reference axis  314  (e.g., the top edge  304  and bottom edge  306  may be characterized as being spaced in a longitudinal dimension). The two sides  307   a ,  307   b  are spaced from the longitudinal reference axis  304  (e.g., the sides  307   a ,  307   b  may be characterized as being spaced in a lateral dimension, for instance a dimension that is orthogonal to the longitudinal reference axis  314 ). In one embodiment, the is longitudinal reference axis  314  bisects the bib body  302  such that corresponding portions of the two sides  307   a ,  307   b  are equally spaced from the longitudinal reference axis  314 . The portion of the bib body  302  that is on the left side of the longitudinal reference axis  314  in the view shown in  FIG. 17A  may be the mirror image of the portion of the bib body  302  that is on the right side of the longitudinal reference axis  314  in the view shown in  FIG. 17A . 
     In the illustrated embodiment, each side  307   a ,  307   b  of the bib body  302  is in the form of a side edge  308  and a transition section  310 . Each of the transition sections  310  extend from their corresponding side edge  308  to the top edge  304  (e.g., to a corresponding end of the top edge  304 ). Each of the transition sections  310  may be characterized as being curved, concave, or arcuately-shaped (e.g., to better accommodate a movement of the user&#39;s arms, for instance to accommodate arm movement that does not substantially change the position of the bib  300  on the user and/or does not disrupt the functionality of the bib  300  to an undesired degree). 
     The top edge  304  of the bib body  302  includes what may be characterized as an upper or top reinforcement member  334  which may be embedded or encased within the bib body  302 . Generally, the top reinforcement member  334  is of a sufficient rigidity such that the bib  300  may be suspended from the top edge  304  anywhere along the top reinforcement member  334  and yet remain in an at least substantially constant orientation. The bib  300  should “hang” in a constant orientation regardless of the location along the top reinforcement member  334  where any of the above-noted mounting clips engages the bib  300 . That is, the top reinforcement member  334  facilitates engagement of the bib  300  by mounting clips of the above-noted type. The upper reinforcement member  334  may facilitate suspending the bib body  302  from a single location or region. The upper reinforcement member  334  may facilitate maintaining the bib  300  in an acceptable position on a user (e.g., including the upper reinforcement member  334  should reduce the potential that an upper portion of the bib  300  will simply fold over onto a lower portion of the bib  300  when worn by a user, including when the bib  300  is suspended from a single location or region). 
     The top reinforcement member  334  may extend along an entirety of the top edge  304  of the bib body  302 . The reinforcement member  334  may be characterized as being bendable, flexible, pliable, or the to like. A user may readily change the shape of the top reinforcement member  334 , and once moved into its new shape the top reinforcement member  334 , may at least substantially retains this new shape. The top reinforcement member  334  may be in the form of a pliable metal strip, a pliable metal wire, or the like. 
     The top edge  304  of the bib body  302  may be characterized as being of a first width, and the spacing between the pair of side edges  308  of the bib body  302  may be characterized as being of a second is width. This second width (e.g., the spacing between the side edges  308 ) may be of a larger magnitude than the first width (e.g., the length of the top edge  304 ). The bib body  302  may be characterized as diverging away from the longitudinal reference axis  314  proceeding from each end of the top edge  304  to its corresponding side edge  308 . Each of these two “diverging portions” of the bib body  302  may be in the form of the above-noted transition sections  310 . 
     The bib  300  also includes a plurality of what may be characterized as body reinforcement members  332 . These body reinforcement members  332  may be embedded within the bib body  302  and as will be discussed in more detail below in relation to  FIG. 18 . Each body reinforcement member  332  may be characterized as being bendable, flexible, pliable, or the like (e.g., in the form of a flat, metal, bendable band; in the form of a conventional pipe cleaner). A user may readily change the shape of each individual body reinforcement member  332 , and once moved into its new shape each such body reinforcement member  332  may at least substantially retain this new shape. Generally, the various body reinforcement members  332  may be “bent” into a shape so as to funnel “spillage” (e.g., crumbs, liquids) into a pocket  316  that may be formed along the lower extreme of the bib  300  (e.g.,  FIG. 17B ). 
     Each of the body reinforcement members  332  may extend from either the left side  307   a  of the bib body  302  or the right side  307   b  of the bib body  302 . Each body reinforcement member  332  may be characterized as extending from a corresponding side  307   a ,  307   b  of the bib body  302  and in the direction of the longitudinal reference axis  314 . A first group of body reinforcement members  332  may extend from the left side  307   a  of the bib body  302 , while a second group of body reinforcement members  332  may extend from the right side  307   b  of the bib body  302 . Any appropriate number of body reinforcement members  332  may extend from the left side  307   a  of the bib body  302 . Similarly, any appropriate number of body reinforcement members  332  may extend from the right side  307   b  of the bib body  302 . Typically, at least two body reinforcement members  332  will extend from each of the two sides  307   a ,  307   b  of the bib body  302 . One or more body reinforcement members  332  may extend from a given side edge  308 , an edge of a given transition section  310 , or both. 
     The body reinforcement members  332  that extend from the left side  307   a  of the bib body  302  may be staggered in the longitudinal dimension compared to the body reinforcement members  332  that extend from the right side  307   b  of the bib body  302 . Each body reinforcement member  332  that extends from one of the sides  307   a ,  307   b  of the bib body  302  may be non-collinear with each body reinforcement member  332  that extends from the other of these sides  307   a ,  307   b . This may facilitate folding (e.g., along the longitudinal reference axis  314 , and then one or more times along a fold line that is perpendicular to the is longitudinal reference axis  314 ) of the bib  300  for storage. 
     The plurality of body reinforcement members  332  may be disposed in parallel relation to each other (e.g., in relation to their corresponding length dimension, which is the left-to-right dimension for the members  332  in the view shown in  FIG. 17A ). The length dimension of each of the body reinforcement members  332  may be the largest dimension of each particular body reinforcement member  332 . In one embodiment, each body reinforcement member  332  is in the form of an elongate band or the like (e.g., a thin metal band (e.g., rectangular in plan view)). 
     In the illustrated embodiment, none of the body reinforcement members  332  extend all the way to the centrally disposed longitudinal reference axis  314 . That is, the bib body  302  may be characterized as having a zone  338  that is located between the two sides  307   a ,  307   b  of the bib body  302 . None of the body reinforcement members  332  extend into the zone  338  in the illustrated embodiment. This zone  338  may be centrally disposed between the two sides  307   a ,  307   b  of the bib body  302 . 
     As noted, both the top reinforcement member  334  and each of the body reinforcement members  332  may be embedded or encased within the bib body  302 . Referring now to  FIG. 18 , one way for forming the bib body  302  is shown—utilizing a top sheet  312   a  and a bottom sheet  312   b  that may be secured to one another in any appropriate manner (e.g., heat sealing, adhesives), for instance about its perimeter. A reinforcement member  330  is shown being located between the top sheet  312   a  and the bottom sheet  312   b  in  FIG. 18 . This reinforcement member  330  may be in the form of the top reinforcement member  334  and the body reinforcement members  332  discussed above, as well as the pocket reinforcement members  336  that will be addressed below. 
     The sheets  312   a ,  312   b  that may define at least part of the bib body  302 , may be formed from any appropriate material (e.g., a thin plastic or plastic-like material, such as the type of material typically used to form the bags provided for hotel guests (e.g., for laundry)). The sheets  312   a ,  312   b  are furthermore preferably pliable such that the bib  300  may be folded up into a compact configuration for storage, as well as to be able to “drape” over the upper torso of a user in a desired manner. The exterior of at least the side of the bib  300  that interfaces with the user is preferably water repellant and/or resistant. The entire exterior of the bib  300  could be of a water replant and/or water resistant configuration. The bib  300  could also include one or more layers of materials that each provides any desired function (e.g., the bib  300  could include at least one water or liquid-absorbing layer). 
     The bib  300  may include at least one pocket  316 . In the illustrated embodiment, a single pocket  316  is provided for or at the lower portion or section of the bib  300 . This pocket  316  may be defined by folding a front pocket panel  320  of the bib body  302  back onto a back pocket panel  318  of the bib body  302 . This “folded over” portion may be secured in any appropriate manner. In one embodiment, connectors  322  are provided at the side sections  308  to allow the ends of the pocket  316  to be at least substantially closed (e.g., by securing a connector  322  on the front pocket panel  322  to a corresponding connector  322  on the back pocket panel  318 , where these corresponding connectors  322  may be located at or at least generally adjacent to the corresponding side  307   a ,  307   b ). The connectors  322  may be of any appropriate configuration (e.g., hook and loop connectors, such as Velcro®). Engaging corresponding connectors  322  may facilitate defining the pocket  316 . The corresponding connectors  322  may be appropriately disengaged, for instance when folding up the bib body  302  for storage. 
     The pocket  316  may be at least generally V-shaped in a cross-sectional view, such as shown in  FIG. 19 , and may include a pocket opening  326 . A pocket bottom  324  may be defined by the intersection between the front pocket panel  320  and the back pocket panel  318 . A reinforcement member (e.g., a wire or the like; not shown) could be included at and/or facilitate defining the pocket bottom  324 . Such a reinforcement member could extend along the entire length of the pocket  316 , extending from one side  307   a  to the opposite side  307   b.    
     The pocket  316  may include a plurality of pocket reinforcement members  336 . These pocket reinforcement members  336  may be embedded or encased within the bib body  302  (e.g.,  FIGS. 18  and  19 ). Each pocket reinforcement member  336  may be characterized as being bendable, flexible, pliable, or the like. A user may readily change the shape of each individual pocket reinforcement member  336 , and once moved into its new shape each such pocket reinforcement member  336  may at least substantially retain this new shape. The pocket reinforcement members  336  facilitate retaining the pocket  316  in an open configuration during use of the bib  300 . 
     Each pocket reinforcement member  336  may extend along at least part of each of the front pocket panel  320  and the back pocket panel  318  (all or a portion of each panel  318 ,  320 ). The various pocket reinforcement members  336  may be bent into an at least generally V-shaped configuration to facilitate definition of an “open” pocket  316 . The bend in each such pocket reinforcement member  336  may define the bottom  324  of the pocket  316 . 
     The plurality of body reinforcement members  332  may be characterized as being disposed in a common first orientation (e.g., having a length dimension that is orthogonal to the longitudinal reference axis  314 ), while the plurality of pocket reinforcement members  336  may be characterized as being disposed in a common second orientation that is different from the first orientation (e.g., having a length dimension that is parallel to or collinear with the longitudinal reference axis  314 ). 
     As noted, the bib  300  may be used in conjunction with any of the mounting clips described herein. Regardless of which mounting clip is used, one of its mounting sections may engage the bib  300  somewhere along its top edge  304 —engaging a continuous segment of the top reinforcement member  334 . The bib  300  will be suspended from a single discrete location or region using the types of mounting clips described herein. Stated another way, there may be a single mechanical purchase between the types of mounting clips described herein and the bib  300  (e.g., the single mechanical purchase between the mounting clip  22  and the bib  300  being provided by the bib  300  being “clamped” between magnetically attracted clamp members  102 ,  106  of the mounting clip  22 , whether or not such clamp members  102 ,  106  also use any hook and loop fastening arrangement). Contrast this with having a chain or the like with clips on the two ends of the chain, and wrapping this chain around a user&#39;s neck and having the clips engage the bib  300  at two discrete, spaced locations (where engaged by the two clips) to suspend the bib  300  from the chain and the user&#39;s neck (and which would provide a mechanical purchase at two different locations on the bib  300 ). 
     It should be appreciated that the bib  300  may be of any appropriate size. The bib  300  could extend so as to terminate at about the user&#39;s waist with the pocket  316  being formed (e.g., the pocket bottom  324  could at least generally coincide with the user&#39;s waist). Another option would be for the bib  300  to be longer such that when the user was seated, the bib  300  would also extend over the top of part of the user&#39;s legs or covers at least part of the user&#39;s lap. Although the body reinforcement members  330  located on the lap of the user could be “turned up” to create a funnel effect, they could also be “turned down” to facilitate retention of the bib  300  on the user&#39;s lap. 
     Another embodiment of a bib is presented in  FIG. 20  and is identified by reference numeral  300   i . The bib  300   i  incorporates a mounting clip  350  to allow the bib  300   i  to be mounted to an appropriate article (e.g., a seatbelt or shoulder strap of a restraint system; a shirt or other piece of clothing; a chain). This mounting clip  350  suspends a bib body  302   i  of the bib  300   i  from a single location or region at or in proximity to its upper or top edge  304 . This is facilitated by the inclusion of the upper reinforcement member  334   a . The upper reinforcement member  334   a  may be of a sufficient rigidity so that the upper portion of the bib body  302   i  simply does not “flop down” onto another portion of the bib body  302   i  when the bib body  302   i  is being suspended from a single location or region by the mounting clip  350 . 
     The bib  300   i  of the embodiment of  FIG. 20  may be characterized as incorporating the mounting clip  350 . For instance, the mounting clip  350  may be mounted to the bib body  302   i  prior to mounting the bib  300   i  to an appropriate article. That is, the mounting clip  350  and the bib body  302   i  may be collectively moved into position such that the mounting clip  350  may engage the desired article to suspend the bib body  302   i  from a single location or region via the mounting clip  350 . 
     The bib  300   i  of the embodiment of  FIG. 20  utilizes a variation of the bib body  302  discussed above in relation to the embodiment of  FIGS. 17A and 17B . Corresponding components between the bib body  302  in  FIG. 17A  and the bib body  302   i  depicted in  FIG. 20  are identified by the same reference numeral. Those corresponding components that differ in some respect are identified by a superscripted “i” notation in  FIG. 20 . Unless otherwise noted, the features of the bib body  302  discussed above in relation to  FIGS. 17A and 17B  are equally applicable to the bib body  302   i  shown in  FIG. 20 . Moreover, the bib body  302  could also be adapted to accommodate the mounting clip  350  in the manner addressed herein. 
     There are a number of differences between the bib body  302  shown in  FIGS. 17A and 17B  and the bib body  302   i  shown in  FIG. 20 . The transition sections  310   i  on the sides  307   a   i ,  307   b   i  of the bib body  302   i  are linearly extending (versus curved arcuate as in the case of the embodiment of  FIGS. 17A and 17B ). The bib body  302   i  shown in  FIG. 20  also has its upper reinforcement member  334   a  spaced from the top edge  304  of the bib body  302   i . In one embodiment, this spacing “D” is no more than about 1.25″. Having this upper reinforcement member  334   a  be positioned close to the top edge  304 , as well as having the upper reinforcement member  334   a  being of a sufficient rigidity, allows the bib  300   i  to be suspended from a single location or region (where the mounting clip  350  is anchored to the bib body  302   i ) and yet still provide desired spill coverage for a user of the bib  300   i  (e.g., the upper section of the bib body  302   i  should not simply “flop over” when being worn by a user in view of having the bib body  302   i  incorporate the upper reinforcement member  334   a ). 
     The upper reinforcement member  334   a  again has the characteristics of the upper reinforcement member  334  set forth above. The upper reinforcement member  334   a  may be characterized as being bendable into a predetermined shape. This predetermined shape may be at least substantially retained without continued application of any external force to the upper reinforcement member  334   a , and may allow the user to shape the upper portion of the bib body  302   i  into a desired configuration (e.g., to provide/retain a bib coverage area on a user). The upper reinforcement member  334   a  may facilitate having the bib body  302   i  be suspended from the mounting clip  350  at a single location or region. 
     The bib body  302   i  includes a female snap member  340  (or any other appropriate connector) that is appropriately anchored or mounted to the bib body  302   i . Multiple female snap members  340  could be provided (not shown) for the bib body  302   i . In the illustrated embodiment, the female snap member  340  is is disposed on the longitudinal reference axis  314 , and is spaced from both the top edge  304  and the upper reinforcement member  334   a  in the direction of the bottom edge  306  (see  FIG. 17A ) of the bib body  302   i . Other locations for the female snap member  340  may be appropriate (e.g. the female snap member  340  could be located between the upper reinforcement member  334   a  and the top edge  304  of the bib body  302   i . 
     The mounting clip  350  used by the bib  300   i  includes a support  352  (e.g., a flexible plastic tab). A male snap member  354  is mounted or attached to this support  352  in any appropriate manner (e.g., a press-fit). Any appropriate way of integrating the male snap member  354  (or any other appropriate connector) with the mounting clip  350  may be utilized. 
     A first clamping member  356  is appropriately mounted or attached to this support  352  in any appropriate manner (e.g., bonded) in the illustrated embodiment. The first clamping member  356  and the support  352  could also be part of a common structure. In any case, a second clamping member  358  is movably interconnected with the first clamping member  356 . In the illustrated embodiment, a pivot pin  360  pivotally connects the first clamping member  356  and the second clamping member  358 . The first clamping member  356  and the second clamping member  358  are movable relative to each other between an open position (e.g., to allow an article to be positioned between engaging portions of the first clamping member  356  and the second clamping member  358 ; by a movement of the engaging portion of the second clamping member  358  at least generally away from the engaging portion of the first clamping member  356 ) and a closed position (e.g., to allow the first and second clamping members  356 ,  358  to “clamp” an article therebetween such that the bib body  302   i  is then suspended from this article; by a movement of the engaging portion of the second clamping member  358  at least generally toward the engaging portion of the first clamping member  356 ; the closed position being shown in  FIG. 20 ). As such, the first clamping member  356  and the second clamping member  358  at least generally use a clothespin-like configuration. The mounting clip  350  may be biased to the closed position (e.g., by a spring that biases the engaging portion of the second clamping member  358  toward and into contact with the engaging portion of the first clamping member  356  when no article is disposed therebetween). The male snap member  354  of the mounting clip  350  may be snapped into the female snap member  340  on the bib body  302   i  to detachably connect the mounting clip  350  with the bib body  302   i  in a manner such that the first clamping member  356  and second clamping member  358  are available for clamping onto an article from which the bib body  302   i  is to be suspended. In the installed configuration, the mounting clip  350  is able to rotate relative to the bib body  302   i  (e.g., the male snap member  354  may rotate within the female snap member  340 )—the entire mounting clip  350  is able to move relative to the bib body  302   i  in at least one dimension (via the noted rotational motion). 
     A variation of the bib  300   i  ( FIG. 20 ) is presented in  FIG. 21  and is identified by reference numeral  300   ii . Generally, the bib  300   ii  uses a mounting clip  370  that is different from the mounting clip  350  shown in relation to the embodiment of  FIG. 20 . Although the bib  300   ii  of  FIG. 21  uses the same bib body  302   i  discussed above in relation to the embodiment of  FIG. 20 , the bib body  302  of  FIG. 17A  could also incorporate the mounting clip  370  shown in relation to the embodiment of  FIG. 21 . Generally, the mounting clip  370  suspends a bib body  302   i  of the bib  300   ii  from a single location or region at or in proximity to its upper or top edge  304 . This is facilitated by the inclusion of the upper reinforcement member  334   a . As the bib  300   ii  incorporates the mounting clip  370 , the mounting clip  370  is mounted to the bib body  302   i  prior to mounting the bib  300   ii  to an appropriate article. That is, the mounting clip  370  and the bib body  302   i  are collectively moved into position such that the mounting clip  370  may engage the desired article to suspend the bib body  302   i  from a single location via the mounting clip  370 . 
     The mounting clip  370  for the bib  300   ii  of  FIG. 21  is not removable from the bib body  302   i  in the illustrated embodiment (e.g., no detachable connection). Moreover, the mounting clip  370  accommodates movement in multiple dimensions relative to the bib body  302   i . The mounting clip  370  includes a support  372  (e.g., a thin piece of plastic) that is mounted or attached to the bib body  302   i  in any appropriate manner (e.g., bonding). A first ball member  374  is fixed to and extends from the support  372 . The first ball member  374  is seated within a socket member  376  (e.g., within a first socket) to create a first ball and socket joint. A second ball member  378  is also seated within a different area of the socket member  376  (e.g., within a second socket) to create a second ball and socket joint. A first clamping member  380  is interconnected with the second ball member  378  in any appropriate manner. The first clamping member  380  could be integrally formed with the second ball member  378 . 
     A second clamping member  382  is movably interconnected with the first clamping member  380 . In the illustrated embodiment, a pivot pin  384  pivotally connects the first clamping member  380  and the second clamping member  382 . The first clamping member  380  and the second clamping member  382  are movable relative to each other between an open position (e.g., to allow an article to be positioned between engaging portions of the first clamping member  380  and the second clamping member  382 ; by a movement of the engaging portion of the second clamping member  382  at least generally away from the engaging portion of the first clamping member  380 ) and a closed position (e.g., to allow the first and second clamping members  380 ,  382  to “clamp” an article therebetween such that the bib body  302   i  is then suspended from this article; by a movement of the engaging portion of the second clamping member  382  at least generally toward the engaging portion of the first clamping member  380 ; the closed position being shown in  FIG. 21 ). As such, the first clamping member  380  and the second clamping member  382  at least generally use a clothespin-like configuration (e.g., the first clamping member  380  and second clamping member  382  may be of the same general configuration as the first clamping member  356  and second clamping member  358  shown in  FIG. 20 ). The mounting clip  370  may be biased to the closed position (e.g., by a spring that biases the engaging portion of the second clamping member  382  toward and into contact with the engaging portion of the first clamping member  380 ). 
     The socket member  376  may be moved relative to the first ball member  374  via the first ball and socket joint, the second ball member  378  (and collectively the first clamping member  380  and second clamping member  382 ) may be moved relative to the socket member  376 , or both, to allow the clamping members  380 ,  382  to collectively move relative to the bib body  302   i . This provides multiple dimensions of relative motion between the bib body  302   i  and collectively the first clamping member  380 /second clamping member  382 . 
     A variation of the bib  300  of  FIGS. 17A and 17B  is presented in  FIGS. 22A-B  and is identified by reference numeral  300   iii . Generally, the bib  300   iii  incorporates a mounting clip  390 . Although the bib  300   iii  of  FIGS. 22A-B  uses the same bib body  302  discussed above in relation to the embodiment of  FIGS. 17A and 17B , the bib body  302   i  shown in  FIGS. 20 and 21  could also incorporate the mounting clip  390  shown in relation to the embodiment of  FIGS. 22A-B . Generally, the mounting clip  390  suspends the bib body  302  of the bib  300   iii  from a single location or region at or in proximity to its upper or top edge  304 . This is facilitated by the inclusion of the upper reinforcement member  334   a . As the bib  300   iii  incorporates the mounting clip  390 , the mounting clip  390  is mounted to the bib body  302  prior to mounting the bib  300   iii  to an appropriate article. That is, the mounting clip  390  and the bib body  302  are collectively moved into position such that the mounting clip  390  may engage the desired article to suspend the bib body  302  from a single location via the mounting clip  390 . 
     The mounting clip  390  includes a first clamping member  392  and a second clamping member  394  to that are integrally formed (e.g., of one-piece construction). The first clamping member  392  is mounted or attached to the bib body  302  in any appropriate manner (e.g., bonded). In one embodiment, the first clamping member  392  does not move relative to the bib body  302 . The second clamping member  394  is movably interconnected with the first clamping member  392 . In the illustrated embodiment, the second clamping member  394  is movable relative to the first clamping member  392  by flexing of the second clamping member  394  and/or a joint associated with the second clamping member  394 . 
     The first clamping member  392  and the second clamping member  394  are movable relative to each other between an open position (e.g., to allow an article to be positioned between engaging portions of the first clamping member  392  and the second clamping member  394 ; by a movement of the engaging portion of the second clamping member  394  at least generally away from the engaging portion of the first clamping member  392 ) and a closed position (e.g., to allow the first and second clamping member  392 ,  394  to “clamp” an article therebetween such that the bib body  302  is then suspended from this article; by a movement of the engaging portion of the second clamping member  394  at least generally toward the engaging portion of the first clamping member  392 ; the closed position being shown in  FIG. 22B ). The mounting clip  390  may be biased to the closed position (e.g., by internal spring forces that bias the engaging portion of the second clamping member  394  toward and into contact with the engaging portion of the first clamping member  392 ). 
     The foregoing description of the present invention has been presented for purposes of illustration and description. Furthermore, the description is not intended to limit the invention to the form disclosed herein. Consequently, variations and modifications commensurate with the above teachings, and skill and knowledge of the relevant art, are within the scope of the present invention. The embodiments described hereinabove are further intended to explain best modes known of practicing the invention and to enable others skilled in the art to utilize the invention in such, or other embodiments and with various modifications required by the particular application(s) or use(s) of the present invention. It is intended that the appended claims be construed to include alternative embodiments to the extent permitted by the prior art.