Patent · US Expired

Gown tie

US6049907A · kind A · utility

79Cited by
17References
58Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 26, 1998
Grant dateApr 18, 2000
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 26, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA41D2200/10
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The present invention provides a gown 10 having a fastening structure which allows for easy securing of the gown 10 on a health care professional. The present invention provides a gown 10 having a front 14, two back side portions 16, 18, with two sleeves 20, 22 secured thereto. A tie 27 is provided that is attached to the gown 10. Secured to the front portion of the gown is an adhesive surface 25. The area of adhesion provided is preferably wider than the width of the tie 27 and of sufficient length to properly adhere the tie 27. To secure the gown 10 on the health care personnel, the tie 27 is extended around the back to the front area 14 and secured to the adhesive area 25.

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