Abrégé

A protective garment comprising a gown (30) and a collar member (10) for securing protective gowns (30) around the neck (32) of a user without the need to secure with ties, tabs, snaps or other securing devices. The collar member (10) is made of a stiff material that is pliable enough to be deformed without fracture when force is applied but with a sufficient memory that allows the collar member (10) to return to its original position once the force is removed. The terminal ends (12, 14) may be modified to encumber removal of the collar member (10) from the collar (40).

Classes IPC  ?

• A41B 9/00 - Sous-vêtements

Abrégé

An improved collar mechanism and method of use for the securing of reusable gowns typically used in health care settings around the neck of a user without the need to secure with ties, tabs, snaps or other securing devices. The collar mechanism is made of a stiff material that is pliable enough to move without fracture when force is applied but with a sufficient memory that allows the collar to return to its original position once the force is removed or when modeled as such.

Classes IPC  ?

• A41B 1/14 - Accessoires donnant de la rigidité aux encolures
• A41B 3/06 - Accessoires donnant de la rigidité aux cols

Abrégé

A protective cover for pagers of the type used in by establishments wherein those to be served must wait and be notified when their wait is over. The cover is designed to protect the waiting party from bacteria, viruses, germs and the like that may be transferred from waiting party to waiting party as the pager is reused by the establishment. One embodiment is a simple envelope-type sleeve for the pager while a second embodiment is a flat, foldable and sealable cover that quickly wraps around the pager. Optionally, the protective sleeve may be further fortified with an ti- bacterial or other hygienic agents.

Classes IPC  ?

• A45F 5/02 - Systèmes de fixation des objets aux vêtements