Patent ID: 7703149

Claim:
A bib for use by an individual seated in a vehicle having a vehicle cup holder mounted in the vehicle adjacent the seated individual, the bib comprising: an upper section for covering at least a portion of the seated individual's front torso, the upper section having a front, back, and upper edge; means associated with the upper section for maintaining the upper section in a substantially vertical position on the seated individual; a lower section for covering the seated individual's lap and thighs; a lateral section extending from the lower section to beyond the vehicle cup holder and including a perforation adapted to be separated into a slit through which the vehicles gear stick extends, wherein a portion of the lateral section is adapted to be inserted in the vehicle cup holder; means associated with the lateral section for maintaining in place the portion of the lateral section inserted in the vehicle cup holder, wherein the bib includes an absorbent layer for absorbing liquid spills and a lower impermeable layer for preventing liquid spills from contacting the seated individual or the vehicle.