Apron system

Abstract

an apron system for association of potholders to an apron without the use of any type attachment means. The apron includes one or more portions of heat insulation material. The heat insulation material can be attached or integral with fabric of the apron. The heat insulation material can be formed of silicone rubber molded into a decorative shape which is sewn onto the apron. One or more potholders can be permanently attached to a rear of the apron body. The insulation material and/or the potholders can be used during contact of an object having a hot temperature.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An apron system comprising:
 an apron body; and   one or more portions of heat insulation material permanently coupled or integral with said apron body.   
     
     
         2 . The apron system of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a neck strap positioned at a top of the apron body, the neck strap adapted for receiving a neck of a user. 
 
     
     
         3 . The apron system of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a side strap on either side of the apron body, the side straps adapted for securing the apron body around a waist of a user. 
 
     
     
         4 . The apron system of  claim 1  wherein the apron body includes a lower side portion and an upper side portion, the upper side portion is tapered to a top portion of the apron body. 
     
     
         5 . The apron system of  claim 1  further comprising:
 a front pocket on a front of the apron body, the front pocket having an opening, the front pocket and the opening having a predetermined size adapted to receive and hold cooking utensils. 
 
     
     
         6 . The apron system of  claim 1  wherein the apron body is formed of a material selected from a material selected from cotton, nylon, polyester, and blends thereof. 
     
     
         7 . The apron system of  claim 1  wherein the heat insulation material is formed of silicone. 
     
     
         8 . The apron system of  claim 1  wherein the apron body is formed of cotton and the heat insulation material is formed of silicone. 
     
     
         9 . The apron system of  claim 1  wherein the one or more portions of heat insulation material have a decorative shape. 
     
     
         10 . The apron system of  claim 9  wherein the decorative shape is a flower. 
     
     
         11 . The apron system of  claim 9  wherein the decorative shape is a leaf. 
     
     
         12 . The apron system of  claim 1  further comprising:
 one or more potholders permanently attached a rear of apron body. 
 
     
     
         13 . The apron system of  claim 12  wherein the potholders comprise:
 a pocket positioned between a top layer and a bottom layer, the bottom layer providing insulation. 
 
     
     
         14 . The apron system of  claim 12  wherein the bottom layer is formed of a quilted material. 
     
     
         15 . A method of making an apron system, the method comprising the steps of:
 forming an apron body, the apron body comprising a neck strap positioned at a top of the apron body portion and a side strap on either side of the body portion, and adhering one or more portions of heat insulation material to the apron body.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 15  further comprising the step of:
 forming the one or more portions of heat insulation material into a decorative shape before the step of adhering the one more portions of heat insulation material to the apron body. 
 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 15  further comprising the step of:
 forming a front pocket on a front of the apron body, the front pocket having an opening, the front pocket and the opening having a predetermined size adapted to receive and hold cooking utensils. 
 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 15  further comprising the steps of:
 forming one or more potholders; and 
 attaching the one or more potholders to a rear of the apron body. 
 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 18  wherein one of the potholders is attached to each corner of the rear of the apron body.