Removable Garment Shield

Abstract

A removable garment patch which protects the thigh portion of a pants leg. The patch has an inner surface which is secured to the thigh portion of pants, and an outer surface which provides a location that the wearer can wipe with the wwearer's hands. The wearer can remove the garment patch prior to leaving the work site. The garment patch can be a single patch, or alternatively, it can be distributed in bulk quantities, such as multiple patches attached together on a roll of patches. The garment patch can be secured to the thigh portion of the pants prior to the initiation of work. The garment patch should be secured to the thigh portion of the pants prior to beginning work activities. At the end of work activities, or at the wwearer'selection, the patch can be removed. Alternative embodiments provide discrete patches or rolls of patches which can be dispensed as needed.

1 . A disposable and removable patch, further comprising: 
 a layer of material having a size suitable to cover a portion of the thigh on a pair of pants such that the portion of the thigh is protected from soiling;    a layer of adhesive on one surface of the layer of material, the adhesive suitable for the removable attachment of the layer of material to the thigh portion of the pants;    a peelable cover removably attached to the layer of adhesive, such that the layer of adhesive is prevented from being contaminated;    whereby the disposable layer of material protects the pants.    
     
     
         2 . A patch, as in  claim 1 , wherein: 
 the layer of material is absorbent.    
     
     
         3 . A patch, as in  claim 2 , further comprising: 
 a layer of nonporous material between the layer of material and the adhesive.    
     
     
         4 . A patch, as in  claim 3 , wherein: 
 the layer of material includes ornamental designs.    
     
     
         5 . A patch, as in  claim 3 , further comprising: 
 a peelable layer that is removably attached to the layer of adhesive such that it can be detached from the adhesive prior to attachment of the patch to the thigh portion of a pair of pants.    
     
     
         6 . A disposable patch, comprising: 
 a layer of material sized such that a substantial portion of the front surface of an individual is covered when the patch is secured to the individual;    a layer of adhesive attached to the layer material such that the layer of material is held in place by the adhesive;    a peelable layer that is removably attached to the layer of adhesive such that it can be detached from the adhesive prior to attachment of the patch to a garment.    
     
     
         7 . A patch, as in  claim 6 , wherein: 
 the patch is sized such that it can be used as an apron.    
     
     
         8 . A patch, as in  claim 7 , wherein: 
 the layer of material is absorbent.    
     
     
         9 . A patch, as in  claim 8 , further comprising: 
 a layer of nonporous material between the layer of material and the adhesive.    
     
     
         10 . A patch, as in  claim 9 , wherein: 
 the layer of material includes ornamental designs.    
     
     
         11 . A patch, as any  claim 7 , further comprising: 
 a pocket located near the bottom of the apron.    
     
     
         12 . A patch, as in  claim 6 , wherein: 
 the patch is sized such that it can be used as a bib.    
     
     
         13 . A patch, as in  claim 12 , wherein: 
 the layer of material is absorbent.    
     
     
         14 . A patch, as in  claim 13 , further comprising: 
 a layer of nonporous material between the layer of material and the adhesive.    
     
     
         15 . A patch, as in  claim 13 , wherein: 
 the layer of material includes ornamental designs.    
     
     
         16 . A patch, as any  claim 12 , further comprising: 
 a pocket located near the bottom of the apron.    
     
     
         17 . A disposable patch, comprising: 
 a layer of material sized such that a substantial portion of the top surface of a work surface is covered when the layer of material is placed on it;    a layer of adhesive attached to the layer material such that the layer of material is held in place by the adhesive;    a peelable layer that is removably attached to the layer of adhesive such that it can be detached from the adhesive prior to attachment of the patch to the work surface.    
     
     
         18 . A patch, as in  claim 17 , wherein: 
 the work surface is a mattress, a massage table, or a medical examination table.    
     
     
         19 . A patch, as in  claim 18 , further comprising: 
 a layer of nonporous material between the layer of material and the adhesive.    
     
     
         20 . A patch, as in  claim 19 , wherein: 
 the layer of material includes ornamental designs.