Reconfigurable mealtime accessory tote for organizing and transporting mealtime accessories to remote meal locations, and protecting the clothing of young children during mealtime when using the same
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국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A41B-013/10
A41B-013/00
출원번호
US-0233433
(2005-09-22)
등록번호
US-7444685
(2008-11-04)
발명자
/ 주소
Rose,Laura Haddad
출원인 / 주소
Bonobos, LLC
대리인 / 주소
Thomas J. Perkowski, Esq., P.C.
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70
초록▼
A reconfigurable mealtime accessory tote, comprising a thin, pliant bib-shaped structure that has a first pocket on the bib-shaped structure with a side opening to receive mealtime utensils (e.g. fork and spoon) in a horizontal direction, and a second pocket with a top opening to receive a drinking
A reconfigurable mealtime accessory tote, comprising a thin, pliant bib-shaped structure that has a first pocket on the bib-shaped structure with a side opening to receive mealtime utensils (e.g. fork and spoon) in a horizontal direction, and a second pocket with a top opening to receive a drinking cup in the horizontal opening. When arranged in the transport configuration, the bib-shaped structure is adapted to wrap around the drinking cup and utensils and form a rolled up 3-D volumetric structure that can be releasably fastened together (e.g. by button snaps, Velcro or the like) as a single, compact assembly and transported to a location remote from home. When arranged in the mealtime configuration, the bib-shaped structure can function as a bib for the child while eating, using the drinking cup and utensils that were once contained within the reconfigurable mealtime accessory tote during its prior transport configuration.
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What is claimed is: 1. A reconfigurable mealtime accessory tote that has both a transport configuration and a mealtime configuration, and which comprises: a bib-shaped structure of pliant and light-weight construction, having a front surface, a rear surface, a first pocket formed on said front surf
What is claimed is: 1. A reconfigurable mealtime accessory tote that has both a transport configuration and a mealtime configuration, and which comprises: a bib-shaped structure of pliant and light-weight construction, having a front surface, a rear surface, a first pocket formed on said front surface and having a side opening adapted to receive and support a set of mealtime utensils along a horizontal direction, and a second pocket that has a top opening that extends substantially across the width of said bib-shaped structure and which can receive and store a baby bottle or drinking cup, arranged along said horizontal direction during said transport configuration, and can catch and store food particles during said mealtime configuration; wherein when said reconfigurable mealtime accessory tote is arranged in said transport configuration, said bib-shaped structure is adapted to wrap around said baby bottle or drinking cup, and said mealtime utensils, arranged along said horizontal direction, and form a rolled up three-dimensional volumetric structure that can be releasably fastened together by a fastening mechanism, so to provide as a single, compact tote assembly that can be transported to a location remote from home; and wherein when said reconfigurable mealtime accessory tote is arranged in said mealtime configuration, said bib-shaped structure is supported upon the chest and about the neck of a child wearer, and protecting his or her clothing from soiling while the child wearer is eating his or her meal using said drinking cup or baby bottle, and mealtime utensils that were contained within said reconfigurable mealtime accessory tote during said transport configuration. 2. The reconfigurable mealtime accessory tote of claim 1, wherein said bib-shaped structure further comprises a strap provided as a handle that allows the reconfigurable tote to be carried by hand to locations remote from home, and which also is capable of holding a pacifier, teether or other toy securely in place once said reconfigurable mealtime accessory tote has been reconfigured into said mealtime configuration and put to use on the child wearer by a caregiver. 3. The reconfigurable mealtime accessory tote of claim 1, which further includes a third pocket formed on said front surface and having a top opening adapted to receive meal time equipment selected from the group consisting of disposable wipes, a box of crayons, and small toys or articles of amusement and/or entertainment. 4. The reconfigurable mealtime accessory tote of claim 3, wherein said bib-shaped structure is constructed from a dishwasher-safe material so that the bib-shaped structure, the drinking cup or baby bottle and meal utensils can all be placed together in a dishwasher to be cleaned and sanitized prior to the next use. 5. The reconfigurable mealtime accessory tote of claim 1, wherein said rolled up three-dimensional volumetric structure is a substantially cylindrical geometry. 6. The reconfigurable mealtime accessory tote of claim 1, wherein said rolled up three-dimensional volumetric structure is a substantially rectangular geometry. 7. The reconfigurable mealtime accessory tote of claim 1, wherein said set of mealtime utensils comprises a spoon and fork.
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