An aesthetically pleasing and functional bib utilizes an integral pouch for storage and transportation of the bib. The bib includes a bib body having a top portion, a bottom edge, a front portion and a rear portion. The pouch includes an open end, wherein the pouch is secured between the front porti
An aesthetically pleasing and functional bib utilizes an integral pouch for storage and transportation of the bib. The bib includes a bib body having a top portion, a bottom edge, a front portion and a rear portion. The pouch includes an open end, wherein the pouch is secured between the front portion and the rear portion such that the open end of the pouch is situated substantially along the bottom edge of the bib. A sleeve is formed near the top portion, wherein a neck attachment member is partially secured therein. The neck attachment member is a partial loop having spring memory. The pouch is adapted to move from a tucked position within a cavity defined by the front and rear portions to an untucked position external to the cavity. Fasteners secure portions of the bib during folding thereof. A method of folding a bib for storage and transportation thereof is also disclosed.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A bib comprising: a bib body, including a front portion, at least partially attached to a rear portion and defining a cavity therein, and a top portion; a pouch having a first side, a second side and an open end, wherein a portion of the first side of the pouch is attac
The invention claimed is: 1. A bib comprising: a bib body, including a front portion, at least partially attached to a rear portion and defining a cavity therein, and a top portion; a pouch having a first side, a second side and an open end, wherein a portion of the first side of the pouch is attached substantially adjacent to an edge of the front portion of the bib body, and a portion of the second side of the pouch is attached substantially adjacent an edge of the rear portion of the bib body; and a neck attachment member secured to the top portion of the bib body and configured to engage a neck of a user, wherein the bib body and the neck attachment member are configured to be compacted and received within the pouch, and wherein the pouch is configured to be inverted to receive the bib body and the neck attachment member for storing and transporting the bib. 2. The bib of claim 1, wherein a left side of the front portion corresponds to a right side of the rear portion, and wherein a right side of the front portion corresponds to a left side of the rear portion. 3. The bib of claim 2, further comprising at least a first and second fastening connector, wherein the first fastening connector is secured to the right side of the front portion of the body and the second fastening connector is secured to a central portion of the front portion of the body, wherein the first fastening connector is adapted to mate with the second fastening connector. 4. The bib of claim 3, further comprising a third and fourth fastening connector, wherein the third fastening connector is secured to the left side of the front portion of the body and the fourth fastening connector is secured to the left side of the rear portion of the body, wherein the third fastening connector is adapted to mate with the fourth fastening connector. 5. The bib of claim 3, wherein at least one of the first and second fastening connectors is a corresponding snap fastener, magnet, button and button hole, hook and loop closure, or any combination thereof. 6. The bib of claim 1, further comprising a sleeve formed near the top portion, wherein the neck attachment member is partially received therethrough. 7. The bib of claim 6, wherein the neck attachment member is a partial loop having spring memory. 8. The bib of claim 7, wherein the neck attachment member is constructed of metal, plastic, rubber, fiber, or any combination thereof. 9. The bib of claim 1, wherein the pouch is adapted to move from a tucked position, where the pouch is situated within the cavity of the bib body, to an untucked position, where the pouch is situated in a position external to the cavity and the pouch extends from the bib body. 10. The bib of claim 1, wherein the top portion of the body is tapered. 11. The bib of claim 1, wherein the body is constructed of fabric having a decorative design. 12. A method of folding a bib for storage thereof, the method comprising the steps of: providing a bib including a bib body having a top portion, a bottom portion and an integral pouch, wherein the integral pouch is adapted to receive the bib body therein, wherein the integral pouch includes an open end situated along the bottom portion, and the top portion is adapted to secure a neck attachment member thereto; establishing a first fold line and a second fold line along the length of the bib body, wherein the first fold line is situated approximately two-thirds the distance of the width of the bib body, and wherein the second fold line is situated approximately one-third the distance of the width of the bib body; folding a first side of the bib body along the first fold line; folding a second side of the bib body along the second fold line to cause the second side of the bib body to overlap the first side of the bib body; establishing a third fold line along the width of the bib body, wherein the third fold line is situated approximately one-third the distance from the top portion to the bottom portion; inserting a hand into the integral pouch; grasping the neck attachment member; and pulling the neck attachment member through the open end of the integral pouch, whereby the integral pouch is inverted and the bib is contained within the pouch. 13. The method of claim 12, further comprising the steps of: fastening the first side of the bib body to a central portion of the bib; and fastening the second side of the bib body to the first side of the bib. 14. A bib comprising: a bib body, including a front portion, at least partially attached to a rear portion and defining a cavity therein, and a top portion; a pouch having a first side, a second side and an open end, wherein a portion of the first side of the pouch is attached substantially adjacent to an edge of the front portion of the bib body, and a portion of the second side of the pouch is attached substantially adjacent an edge of the rear portion of the bib body; and a neck attachment member secured to the top portion of the bib body and configured to engage a neck of a user, wherein the bib body and the neck attachment member are configured to be compacted and received within the pouch, wherein a left side of the front portion corresponds to a right side of the rear portion, and wherein a right side of the front portion corresponds to a left side of the rear portion, wherein the bib further comprises at least a first and second fastening connector, wherein the first fastening connector is secured to the right side of the front portion of the body and the second fastening connector is secured to a central portion of the front portion of the body, and wherein the first fastening connector is adapted to mate with the second fastening connector. 15. The bib of claim 14, further comprising a third and fourth fastening connector, wherein the third fastening connector is secured to the left side of the front portion of the body and the fourth fastening connector is secured to the left side of the rear portion of the body, wherein the third fastening connector is adapted to mate with the fourth fastening connector. 16. The bib of claim 14, wherein at least one of the first and second fastening connectors is a corresponding snap fastener, magnet, button and button hole, hook and loop closure or any combination thereof. 17. The bib of claim 14, further comprising a sleeve formed near the top portion, wherein the neck attachment member is partially received therethrough. 18. The bib of claim 17, wherein the neck attachment member is a partial loop having spring memory and is constructed of metal, plastic, rubber, fiber or any combination thereof. 19. The bib of claim 14, wherein the pouch is adapted to move from a tucked position, where the pouch is situated within the cavity of the bib body, to an untucked position, where the pouch is situated in a position external to the cavity and the pouch extends from the bib body. 20. The bib of claim 17, wherein the body is constructed of fabric having a decorative design.
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Bruffett,Lynda L., Bib having an internal pocket for storing items.
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